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‘LEGALLY BLONDE’ IN WELLINGTON
The Village of Wellington is again considering a linear park in the Folkstone/Yarmouth neighborhood as part of its Safe Neighborhoods Program, and a community information session on the proposal will be held at the park site on Thursday, Aug. 23. Page 3
Lox Council Approves Amendments For Groves Town Center
The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council last week approved the preliminary reading of an amendment to the 90-acre Groves Town Center application with several conditions recommended by the council sitting as the town’s Local Planning Agency. Page 4
The Dance Arts Conservatory Broadway Stars program staged their production of Legally Blonde on Saturday, Aug. 11 and Sunday, Aug. 12 at the Wellington High School theater. Catherine Boynton starred as Elle Woods under the direction of Jaycie Cohen, who was also in charge of the musical staging. Shown above are Warner, played by Noah Lupowitz, and Boynton as Elle Woods. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY EVE ROSEN/TOWN-CRIER
Royal Palm Beach Hosts Annual Senior Expo At Recreation Center
The annual Royal Palm Beach Senior Expo was held on Friday, Aug. 10 at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. Vendors shared information on health and wellness, caregiving options, insurance, travel information and more. Blood pressure checks and blood tests for diabetes were available, as were freebies and raffles. Page 10
Wellington Holds Graduation Ceremony For SWAG Interns
The Village of Wellington held a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 7 for Students Working to Achieve Greatness (SWAG), a summer program for students recruited from Wellington and Palm Beach Central high schools. SWAG gives students the opportunity to have a paid, 8-week internship during the summer in order to provide the students with important life skills. The graduation was to celebrate the students finishing their internships. Page 15 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 15 LETTERS.................................. 4 PEOPLE................................... 8 SCHOOLS................................ 9 COLUMNS............................. 16 CALENDAR............................ 18 BUSINESS............................. 19 NEWS BRIEFS....................... 20 SPORTS................................. 21 CLASSIFIEDS.................23 - 24 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM
Lox Council Switches To Back-To-Back Meetings
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council agreed last week to switch to two meetings per month on a Tuesday at 7 p.m., followed by an additional meeting on Wednesday to complete the agenda, along with a public input meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Councilwoman Phillis Maniglia cited meetings that typically go to 1 a.m. since the council took on the roles of the Local Planning Agency and the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors. “I would like to split these meetings,” Maniglia said during council member comments toward the end of the marathon Aug. 7 meeting. Maniglia actually made her comments after 1 a.m. on Aug. 8. “This is crazy. We used to have two meetings,” she said. “I would like to put the LPA and the water
control district on one day and the town council another. These folks have something to say, but it’s a quarter after one. This is unacceptable.” She asked other council members about a public question-andanswer period at 6 p.m. “That’s where the issues are that really affect these folks,” Maniglia said, and made a motion to go to two meetings a month, with a question-and-answer period for the public at 6 p.m. Councilman David DeMarois seconded the motion. Vice Mayor Todd McLendon said he had brought up the idea before of going until 10:30 p.m., and if they did not finish the agenda, to continue the following night. “That way, we only have the one agenda that staff has to prepare,” McLendon said, pointing out that having a meeting every two weeks may interfere with council members’ plans. But Maniglia said that every
meeting would become drawn out. “It’s going to happen every single meeting, so why don’t we put the two meetings back-to-back and split them?” she said. “These guys will all change their plans, so they can come to the meeting. They’ll sit through the evening, and then at 10:30 p.m., they’ll be told to go home and come back the next night.” DeMarois suggested meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays, as it was previously, but McLendon objected. Maniglia said council members could still go on vacation, and the council could meet with four members. “We’ll fill in for you,” she said. “We’re not all going on vacation at the same time, and by the way, I never go on vacation, so you can guarantee I’ll be here.” McLendon asked Maniglia if she was suggesting meeting on See MEETINGS, page 18
Traffic A Concern As Board OKs Acme Ranches Changes
By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report “Traffic” seemed to be the word on everyone’s mind at the Tuesday, Aug. 14 meeting of the Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission. Sitting as the Local Planning Agency, the board approved a number of land use changes for the former Acme Ranches land. The primary topic was traffic at the nearby intersection of State Road 7 and Southern Blvd., among the busiest intersections in Palm Beach County. Changes in the land use plan might make it subject to more cars but less traffic. Whether one chooses to believe the rosy-sounding plans of the developer and his team about a bypass of the busy intersection, or the warnings of three residents who spoke against the proposed changes, because of drainage, property access and parking, everyone agreed the traffic is terrible and shouldn’t be made any worse. Stressing that the evening’s
agenda covered only land use approvals, Royal Palm Beach Development Review Coordinator Kevin Erwin put forth seven applications for comprehensive plan changes for approval. Five were submitted by Urban Design Kilday Studios in order to move forward on plans for a mixed-use commercial and residential development located on the south side of Southern Blvd, approximately a quarter mile from the intersection of SR 7 and Southern Blvd. One was to allow the school to be planned, and one was a housekeeping measure. The primary topic was the enclave once known as Acme Ranches. Annexed into Royal Palm Beach three years ago, developer Brian Tuttle has big plans for the area, now referred to as Southern Boulevard Properties. There are many hoops to jump through in building a development in Royal Palm Beach, and the purpose of the meeting was only to determine which set of hoops each
parcel of property would be using in its development plans. Erwin explained that the changes to the land use designations only allow the applicant to move forward with planning. Later meetings will review the zoning, drainage, parking, access, traffic and more. The approvals only mean that a mixed-use commercial complex is planned for a property that was once targeted for 10 parcels of single-family residential, that open space and low residential land will now be designated as commercial, moving each to another pod, that low residential will become single family, and another parcel of low residential will be designated for use of a school. It might be noted, as it was by members of the board, that each of these uses involve traffic. First up on the agenda was some 11 acres with the village’s single family residential and open space land use designations, and Palm See ACME, page 4
Wellington Approves $17 Million Update For Water Plant
By Dani Salgueiro Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council discussed water plant improvements and the village’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program on Tuesday, Aug. 14. The council unanimously approved the plan for the renewal, replacement and expansion of the village’s water treatment plant on Wellington Trace, as well as the $17 million funding for the project. The project will completely update the nearly 30-year-old reverse-osmosis plant, replacing smaller pumps, reconditioning the laboratories and control rooms, generator fuel system improvements and other miscellaneous piping enhancements. “All of these improvements will extend the lifecycle of the assets,
improving operational efficiency and reliability,” Utilities Director Shannon LaRocque said. “This is not so much a complex construction project, but it is very complex as it relates to operations. It takes a lot of coordination in order to make sure that operations aren’t interrupted, and we can continue providing water service to our customers at all times.” Village Manager Paul Schofield explained that the $17 million cost was the lowest of three final bids on the project, and that the money to pay for it will come from already available utility funds. “We will not need to borrow any money for this,” Schofield said. The council members were pleased overall with the funding and project plans. “I think it’s important to let residents know that we all went See WATER PLANT, page 18
AMAF HOSTS ANNUAL INTERFAITH DINNER
The American Muslim Alliance of Florida (AMAF) held its fifth annual Interfaith Dinner on Sunday, Aug. 12 at the original Wellington Mall. The group’s second annual Scholarship Award Ceremony also took place. Imam Mohamed Ismail spoke about “Islam and Democracy,” while a number of political candidates each gave a brief introductory speech. Shown above are scholarship recipients Kashfaa Tashin, Jevon Brown, Sireen Hilo, Houy Ung and Sana Shareef. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 22 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
Paddock Park Residents Seek To Keep Horses
By Chris Levy Town-Crier Staff Report Some residents of Paddock Park Phase I seeking to be allowed to keep horses on their properties addressed their wishes to the Wellington Village Council on Tuesday, Aug. 14. Marysue Jacobs, who owns a residential property on Haymarket Court, is leading the charge for those residents of Paddock Park I in favor of allowing horses to be kept in the neighborhood. She began her 15-minute presentation by providing 131 comment cards from neighbors she claimed were in support of her cause, which represents just under 50 percent of the area’s properties. Jacobs was calling for a change in code to allow residents of Paddock Park I to keep horses on their property. She suggested placing Paddock Park I within the existing Equestrian Overlay Zoning
District (EOZD) and Equestrian Preserve Area (EPA). She further suggested limiting the development to two horses per acre, versus the four horses per acre the village permits within other areas designated for horses. “I think it’s one of the nicest neighborhoods in Wellington. It’s one of the oldest neighborhoods in Wellington, and for many, many years, even before Wellington was Wellington, it was one of the first areas where there were horses in Wellington,” Jacob said. “We back up to the horse trails.” Jacobs feels that allowing horses in Paddock Park I will be a benefit for the neighborhood. “It’s one of the few places in Wellington that’s really family oriented and has a lot of year-round residents,” Jacobs continued. “I’ve been here 30 years. Originally, most all the horse people were in See PADDOCK, page 18
Miller Named Director Of Educational Technology
By Dani Salgueiro Town-Crier Staff Report Long-time Royal Palm Beach resident Dr. Adam Miller, the former principal at Golden Grove Elementary School, has taken the next step in his administrative career by becoming the new director of educational technology for the School District of Palm Beach County. Through his new position, Miller will take an important role behind the scenes to equip Palm Beach County students with the technological resources they need in order to succeed while in school and, eventually, in their future careers. “I will be overseeing any technology that comes into our
classrooms, things such as our projectors, document cameras, Chromebooks and the many different software programs we use in our schools,” Miller explained. “The overall goal is that by the time students graduate from high school, they are ready to go into college or ready to go into the workforce prepared and with the skills that are necessary today, which, of course, involves a lot of technology,” Miller aims to successfully integrate new resources and programs that will facilitate and encourage student technology interaction, as well as encouragement for teachers to integrate new technology-based lessons into regular curriculum. “A big thing we are going to be
pushing this year is Google Classroom, through which Google-certified educators — [ranging] from elementary to high school — will be trained on the latest educational technology so that they can implement that technology into their classrooms and also share it with other teachers at their schools,” Miller said. Miller’s priorities in his new position go hand-in-hand with the new wave of STEM — science, technology, engineering and math — focus in Palm Beach County schools. In many ways, this is a major switch from the old paradigm of discouraging students from using technology to find answers, he explained.
“There’s now even the term ‘BYOD,’ which means bring your own device, which allows students to bring their cell phones or tablets on certain days for lessons or instruction that some schools are testing out. Overall, we are starting to look at a real 21st-century classroom,” Miller said. Along with the incorporation of technology into all schools and classrooms, Miller hopes to encourage student collaboration and creativity. “This is also a way to encourage students to collaborate more in the classroom,” he said. “Students have more opportunities to work together on projects — especially since they are learning programs like Google Docs and Google
Slides from as early on as in kindergarten. On these projects, they will learn how to make projects look exactly how they want them to look, so they will be able to be creative in that aspect.” Miller has been involved in improving children’s education since he began his career as a teacher in 2001. He later evolved into an administrator and served as the principal of Golden Grove for the past five years. Miller hopes to continue evolving into another resource for students and teachers through which they will have access to a more modern classroom. “Just like with being a principal, there is a lot of leadership involved in being a director,” Miller said. See MILLER, page 18
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Wellington Again Considering A Linear Park Serving Folkstone/Yarmouth Area
By Chris Levy Town-Crier Staff Report The Village of Wellington is again considering a linear park in the Folkstone/Yarmouth neighborhood as part of its Safe Neighborhoods Program, and a community information session on the proposal will be held at the park site on Thursday, Aug. 23. If approved, the park would occupy the section of Folkstone Circle that currently connects Yarmouth Court with Carlton Street. A similar plan was considered several years ago, but neighborhood opposition at the time prompted the village not to proceed. The design of the park has not been finalized, but a concept shown at the Wellington Village Council’s budget workshop on Monday, Aug. 13 provided some idea what could be achieved in the available space. The concept included walking paths to maintain a pedestrian thoroughfare between Yarmouth Court and Carlton Street, a playground area and a basketball court. Director of Administrative &
Financial Services Tanya Quickel did stress that the concept was not finalized and would change. When questioned by Mayor Anne Gerwig about whether or not the residents of the Folkstone/ Yarmouth neighborhood would now support such a park, Village Manager Paul Schofield replied affirmatively and said that he believed the climate had changed. “They’re a much more cohesive neighborhood now,” Schofield said. “There’s not the divide between the multi-family and the single family. The neighborhood watch has done very, very well. And the Community Services Department has been in that neighborhood a lot.” Schofield and Assistant Village Manager Jim Barnes stressed the work that the village had performed in the neighborhood in lieu of the previously considered park. This included repaving the roads, improved lighting and the addition of security cameras. The Community Services Department work has also been praised in terms of reaching out to residents of proper-
ties bordering the proposed park, they added. Vice Mayor Michael Drahos pressed Schofield about any resistance to the proposal. “We have not seen resistance from them,” Schofield replied. “Those are rental units on both sides.” Several council members did raise questions about the concerns of single-family property owners opposite the park on Carlton Street and Yarmouth Court, but less clarity was offered concerning their opinions. Schofield further informed the council that they would be provided with neighborhood input before receiving the final plan for the park. That community feedback will be received largely from a meeting to be held at the proposed park site on Thursday, Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. In attendance will be representatives from the Community Services, Engineering and Public Works departments. Not all comments concerning the proposed park were positive. Andy Hermida, president of one
of Yarmouth Court’s affected neighborhood HOAs, spoke out against the park at the Tuesday, Aug. 14 council meeting. Concerned residents of that neighborhood began contacting him after receiving notices about the Aug. 23 community meeting, he said. Hermida informed the council that many residents remained opposed to the park, as it would deprive them of one of their access streets. He further added that he hoped that the neighborhood and the council could work together to find a solution. In response to Hermida’s statement, both Gerwig and other council members expressed an interest in attending the Aug. 23 meeting. For his part, Schofield assured both the residents and the council that the park would not be forced upon them against their will. The budget for the proposed park will be voted upon as part of the upcoming capital outlay budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year, pending feedback from the neighborhood.
A Wellington staff rendering of a proposed linear park serving the Folkstone/Yarmouth area. A final design of the park has not yet been approved.
Wellington Budget Workshop Focuses On Capital Projects
By Dani Salgueiro Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council gathered with staff on Monday, Aug. 13 for a one-hour budget workshop discussing all proposed capital projects for the 2018-19 fiscal year. Because capital projects are a large portion of the village’s budget, the brief workshop was organized to keep the council up-to-date on what capital project spending will look like over the next year, before the time comes to finalize the village’s budget next month. “We talk a lot about our capital projects,” Village Manager Paul Schofield said. “You have all seen what they are, but you have never seen them all in the same place and explained together.” Schofield continued that the village has a number of proposed projects that didn’t need to be discussed in a lot of detail at the meeting, explaining that the council just needed to know what they have, so it can decide
if these proposed projects are the ones that it wants to focus on, or whether there are other things that the council needs as well. “We really have one month until we get into our budget hearings, when we will adopt the capital and operating budget,” Schofield said. Director of Administrative & Financial Services Tanya Quickel broke down the details of the village’s current, one-time and utility capital projects. “We have a total of almost $16 million in capital budgets throughout all of our various funds. Our ongoing projects represent $2.7 million in capital project [funds], our one-time projects [are] almost $5 million, and our utility projects are [totaling] $8.2 million,” Quickel explained. The $2.7 million in ongoing projects to be carried out in the 2018-19 fiscal year mainly represent the cost of improving neighborhood signs, parks and trails; Village Park improvements; Safe Neighborhoods projects, the Acme Improvement District
renewal and replacement plan; multi-use paths and bike lanes; and village entrance signage. Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig remained cautious about plans to change some of the main entrance signs in the village, for which more than $900,000 is being budgeted. “I will restate my position on this, which is that I think we need to upgrade the look that exists, but if we go too different, then we are causing all other entry signs to look inconsistent,” Gerwig said. “I want to watch this closely to make sure we have the right [design], because I don’t want us to have to change all of them, as that can be very costly.” The village’s one-time projects are currently budgeted for those of Forest Hill Blvd. and the C-8 Canal, Greenbriar Park, public works facility improvements and Village Park improvements. The largest two utility capital projects that the village will fund next year are those of the water reclamation facility and the water
treatment plant. The reclamation facility improvement project has yet to go out for bid, but the water treatment plant project has already been priced at just about $17 million, with much of it funded in previous years. “Our utility capital programs are all coming out of utility funds that are dedicated for [these types of projects],” Gerwig said. The village is currently funding $4.5 million of capital projects, such as the newly constructed Dorchester Park, with the use of various grants. “We actually have about $6 million in applications right now,” Quickel said. “We don’t know how successful we will be, but we do spend a lot of time and effort in grants.” A workshop on upcoming capital projects would not have been complete without discussing the village’s plans for the Lake Wellington waterfront behind the Wellington Community Center. “Our next big project is the Lake Wellington waterfront,”
Quickel said. “We have concluded the first part of the funding with [a total] of $1.2 million, which included work for demolition, surveying, site preparation and permitting. This is the beginning of this project since we had our directions workshop.” Some council members expressed concerns over the design of the future Lake Wellington included in the staff presentation. “The plan included shows a pool different than the existing pool,” Gerwig said. “I know this is in the planning process, but I have a fear of removing the Olympic pool that is used by so many swim teams.” Quickel and Schofield explained that, currently and for the 2018-19 fiscal year, the Lake Wellington plans are still at a beginning stage and nowhere near what the end result of the entire project would be, which could include a renovated and more modern pool. “At this moment, we do not know where [this project] could go or what the cost will be,” Scho-
field said. “We have looked at the pool, and the question becomes what kind of facility we need. The biggest single uses for our pool are swim teams and summer camps, and with phase one, we are trying to find out whether the pool is going to stay there or if it will go.” He noted that the existing pool is approximately 40 years old. When it was redone in 2010, the village didn’t redo any of its plumbing. “We are looking at — in the not too distant future — having to [spend] $2 to $5 million to keep the pool in service for another 10 years,” Schofield said. Along with many other details regarding the Lake Wellington project, Gerwig expressed her opinion that more community input be gathered and applied to the emerging plans. “This is not a concept that I think is successful, or one that I support, and that’s why I want to get community input on this before we go beyond these pretty pictures and colors,” Gerwig said.
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Lox Council Approves Amendments For Groves Town Center
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council last week approved the preliminary reading of an amendment to the 90-acre Groves Town Center application with several conditions recommended by the council sitting as the town’s Local Planning Agency (LPA). The commercial-low-zoned property owned by Solar Sportsystems and Loxahatchee Equestrian Partners is located on the northeast corner of Southern Blvd. and B Road, east of the Loxahatchee Groves Commons shopping center. Groves Town Center has been approved for a maximum of 103,000 square feet of commercial retail space on 34.34 acres, a maximum of 44,000 square feet of medical and professional offices, and a congregate living facility with a maximum of 128 beds on 40 acres. Commercial uses proposed include a Wawa convenience store, Aldi grocery store and a Chase Bank. The amendment request included the reconfiguration of several pods, the relocation of access points, and the reduction of landscaped buffers from 50 to 35 feet and 25 feet in front of the Wawa. The intensity of use was not changed. “The LPA made a recommendation of approval subject to eight
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continued from page 1 Beach County’s low residential land use designations, that were proposed to change to the village’s commercial use land designation. Over an hour of instructions and background documentation and reports from agencies giving their own approval, staff recommendations, questions from the commissioners and statements from the
items being adequately addressed prior to the first reading of the ordinance,” said Planning Consultant Jim Fleischmann at the Tuesday, Aug. 7 meeting. Staff recommended approval of the items, which included the clearing of the south side of the Collecting Canal 20 feet from the canal, a parking waiver, lighting hours, a legal positive outfall, construction timing of a planned equestrian bridge, the type of document and approval authority for the conservation easement, location and assurance of a drainage system for the entire 90 acres, and phase one elevations indicating consistency with the town’s Rural Vista Guidelines. Solar Sportsystems representative Scott Backman said his staff had tried to respond to the conditions. “We spent a lot of time over the last several weeks working internally,” Backman said. “Some of the items are not fully relevant to the [planned unit development] and more appropriate to the site plan that we’re looking to process for the users, such as the architecture. We went back and worked closely with all of the architects for the users.” At the July 17 LPA meeting, some council members said they felt a Wawa did not fit in with the uses they wished to have in the town, but Backman said he had
a representative from Wawa to explain the company’s history, which is rooted in the dairy business, as well as a representative from Aldi. “You’ll still hear this later this evening on first reading, so I believe even if there are some open items, we have time between now and second reading… that we would really like to see line up with our site plan,” he said. “After tonight, if all goes well, we would bring the site plan forward, moving everything to you in one package for final approval on one night, [when] you are able to see everything in whole.” Backman said the developer has added more greenery and a berm, complying with new landscape regulations approved earlier that evening to make the project more compatible with the town. He explained that the amendment was made necessary by entrance and exit relocations required by the Florida Department of Transportation, which also requires reconfiguring some of the pods. The developer also agreed to clearing Collecting Canal on the portion adjacent to the property, which is clogged with exotic invasive species, but Backman pointed out that the developer does not own the canal. “We’re still trying to figure
out the specifics of how it’s going to get done and what the cost would be,” he said. “Our preference would be maybe to make a contribution to the town where the town’s water control district would be responsible for the clearing.” Backman said the drainage questions were settled by establishing a positive outfall, and a preserve area would be protected by creating a perpetual conservation easement. Relating to more site-specific issues, Backman said the developer is asking for smaller parking spaces in return for providing more greenery on the parking lot. “We have spoken to some of our engineers and the users on a revised site plan that has significantly more amount of green, and it also meets your code,” he said. “We’re doing absolutely everything we can to get into Loxahatchee Groves.” Backman said a 3-foot berm has been added within the buffer, at the request of the LPA, in exchange for being granted a 25foot buffer at Wawa rather than 35 feet, which he said complies with the town’s new landscape regulations. Architecturally, he said the developer’s staff had quickly come up with new designs for the Wawa, Chase and Aldi that comply with the town’s guide-
lines with the idea of getting some input from the council. “We’ve provided a prototype,” Backman said. “It is very much in line with what your design guidelines recommend. We would definitely like some feedback and direction.” Backman said the developer is asking to keep the lighting waiver, which asks for lights to remain on all night, especially at the Wawa. “There was a lot of discussion about lighting pouring offsite,” Backman said. “What’s interesting is your code does not regulate hours of operation. There’s nothing saying we can’t stay open 24 hours. The lighting section says your lights have to go off at [11 p.m.], which isn’t safe if someone chooses to stay open. What we’re trying to do is reconcile all of that.” Backman said that more documentation would be provided about downlighting and dimming during the site plan presentation. “There are some ways to address this and make it safe but avoid some of the concerns with regard to light pollution,” he said. Wawa representative Mary Frayman said Wawa is a Native American name for the Canada goose. “Wawa actually goes back more than 100 years,” she said. “Our original dairy farm was built in a rural section of Pennsylvania
called Wawa. It exists today. That original dairy farm is still operating, so the name was adopted by the company. Our customers tell us that Wawa really means things like home, family, appetite and satisfaction. Additionally, with our history rooted in dairy farming, our commitment to fresh and safe products has always been a matter of personal and family trust.” Frayman said the Wawa stores have several different prototypes designed to fit in with their surroundings. Councilwoman Phillis Maniglia asked if Wawa would agree to hiring its own security personnel, and Frayman said the company will not locate in an area that is not safe for its staff or customers. “We go on tours monthly with security,” she said. “We don’t want to open in an unsafe area. If we needed to, we would look at [hiring security]. We would have to look at what the factors were.” As for the equestrian bridge, Vice Mayor Todd McLendon said the applicant’s request for 2022 is not soon enough. “I’d like to see something like 2020 for a date on that,” he said. Backman said they could set 2020 for conversation. During the council portion of the meeting, McLendon made a motion to approve the application, which carried 5-0.
public were all required before the commissioners could vote on this land use change. All five of the pods of land totaling just over 112 acres in the enclave of undeveloped land surrounded by developed land, plus a roadway leading into the Lowe’s Home Improvement shopping center, received equally meticulous review with presentations by the applicant showing traffic concurrency approvals, as well as water and sewer and utility approvals. The questions all involved traffic. All of the measures passed with only two nay votes all evening, each offered by Commissioner Ray Nazareth, who said, “There are a lot of loose ends to tie up.”
One is a planned roadway that will run from Southern Blvd. to SR 7, bypassing the intersection. It is a crucial part without which the plan cannot work. This roadway requires an easement from Lowe’s, which would not approve the legal agreement without first seeing some interest from the village and some governmental buy-in on the concept. Erwin said that he was confident that the developers would get the easement. This bypass could take a little, some or a huge amount of traffic off of the intersection. The plan includes a left-turn lane off of SR 7 into the Lowe’s Center and four to seven lanes moving traffic past the busy intersection.
Tuttle, the applicant, and owner of TLH Development, described the mixed-use commercial space as being a great place to enjoy dining, entertainment and an evening out with friends and family. Tuttle pointed out that his firm has spent $2 million to fix the Lowe’s/Home Depot intersection on SR 7, stating that Home Depot does not own it, El Dorado Furniture does, and that he has built a bridge that will allow traffic to flow through his development and avoid the intersection of SR 7 and Southern Blvd. Erwin said there would now be a left turn into the Lowe’s area so everyone going north to that store didn’t have to make a U-turn at
Southern Blvd. “This should take the pressure off those left turning lanes, making them available for left turns to head west,” he said. Tuttle agreed. “We believe we are going to create relief,” he said. “I hope residents of the western communities clog my roads as they go into the development.” Erwin and Village Attorney Jennifer Ashton reminded commissioners that representations of final plans by the applicant or anyone else could not legally be considered when deciding whether or not to approve the land use changes. Erwin pointed out that preserving access and drainage and even the much-discussed traffic will
be covered in later meetings, and planning and zoning will have to approve actual plans when they are presented. “Planning and zoning is next,” he said. “These have to come before that to determine implementation and protections.” That includes the plans for the school, which will create morning drive-time traffic. “At some point you are really going to have to address the traffic better than we have seen,” Commissioner David Leland said. Commission Chair June Perrin seemed to speak about traffic for the group as she said, pleasantly, “We tried to be nice to you tonight. Wait ’til later.”
timony to her impeccable integrity. She will be a highly respectable and trusted circuit court judge, and we are lucky to have her. Our conversations/communications have been very constructive. The exchanges between the three candidates have been pleasant, and they seem to have a lot in common. However, Marybel Coleman and Joseph Maryuma come across as being jealous of Maxine Cheesman’s scholastic achievements and varied experience. Maryuma believes that being in court frequently makes him uniquely qualified for the job. I beg to differ. Unfortunately, Coleman exercised extremely poor judgment when she had an affair with one of her clients while representing him in his divorce. What were they thinking? Coleman’s integrity is at stake, and these two adults should have been aware of the devastating consequences such an affair could have on both families. Such a relationship violates the ethical rules of the Florida Bar, and as an attorney, Coleman knew she was in violation of the rules and sadly has lost the trust of many voters. She should do the honorable thing and withdraw from the race. Attorneys, doctors, ministers
and especially judges are held in very high esteem, and their moral and ethical standards should be beyond reproach. She and Maryuma’s hearts are in the right place, but sadly, she lacks credibility, and it’s too early for her to be seeking such high office because of her infidelity is fresh in the minds of the voters. Maryuma is not quite ready, but I am sure his day will come. In Group 13, my vote goes to Scott Kerner, who hails from a family of dedicated public servants. I remember his brother Dave telling me on the day he was sworn in as a county commissioner that he would not let me down; so far, he hasn’t. In Group 25, my vote is for Michael McAuliffe. As state attorney, who can forget him taking on the gangs and bad guys, and his support for the Office of the Inspector General. McAuliffe told me once, don’t just write to your commissioner, write to all seven and encourage them to support the OIG. I saved the best for last. You guessed it, Maxine Cheesman. On Aug. 28, I will be saying cheese and cheers to Cheesman, and I urge the voters of Palm Beach County to please join me in voting for Maxine. Karl Witter The Acreage
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Loxahatchee Groves Reaps What It Sows
Over the last few years, a majority of members on the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council and the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District have supported the growth and control ambitions of a town management company that has failed to provide cost-effective and safe road maintenance for OGEM roads since the fall of 2013 and the remaining dirt letter roads since the fall of 2017. Codes have been growing beyond our rural lifestyle and have become somewhat weaponized by the town manager and his flawed code officer. With a dependent water control district, we no longer have acre-vote democracy to protect agricultural landowners. The storm recovery backup of district employees and equipment are gone. Town road maintenance costs using private contractors are more than twice the district’s previous costs per mile. The fall 2016 inspector general two-year audit report on the town said we had a unique and flawed all-in-one town management company structure that should be changed. The May 2018 inspector general investigative report said that our town manager had paid himself more than his contract provided for in past years, and a majority of our 2016 council had backdated by six months the unnecessary (at the time in April 2016) current town management contract to cover up more excess payments. During the Aug. 7 council meeting, only two council members (David DeMarois and Phillis Maniglia) questioned major changes in the town manager’s proposed and approved (on a 3-2 vote) new two-year and three-year contract provisions. Also concerning was the town attorney’s admission that the extent of his
review of the contract that it was “legally sufficient” and the council could agree to it. It was apparent that the town attorney had not reviewed details of the new contract and helped explain major changes to the council, such as vested paid vacation time, reduced scope of work responsibilities and paid individual time to respond to inspector general inquiries. We also have a new separately paid assistant town manager in the budget. The manager said that his monthly management company fee of $41,311 ($495,000 per year) would remain the same for the coming year, and he tried to say that his new vested 14 weeks of paid vacation amounting to $140,000 (14 weeks at 40 hours per week at $250 per hour) was just a separate, reasonable personal benefit even though he was not a town employee. Worse yet — cost increases for landowners. Recent town letters propose increasing acre assessments from $145 per acre to $300 per acre, trash collection at $470 per residential unit, an ad valorem millage increase from 2.15 mils to 3 mills, and plans to borrow several million dollars with no specific road paving projects and unsettled cost sharing with affected residents. We have the wrong town management and majority town council to continue with poor judgment, poor planning and extravagant mistakes. Maybe it’s time to consider dissolving the town back into Palm Beach County. Sept. 6 will be an important public meeting. John Ryan Loxahatchee Groves
Who Is To Blame For Toxic Algae?
The diversion of polluted water to the estuaries began under Hamilton Disston, a businessman, who purchased a large section of Florida’s Everglades and wetlands with the dream of turning it into
dry land. He began the process of dredging and drying out the Everglades more than 100 years ago. He and his engineers sought to drain Lake Okeechobee and the sawgrass prairies and cypress forests surrounding the lake. They began by opening drainage canals to the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee rivers. Disston also created the first sugar plantations, dreaming up the concept of growing sugar cane in the area surrounding Lake Okeechobee. Disston died, but others carried on his dream. This dream is now Florida’s toxic nightmare. Disston did not understand that these wetlands and the lake served a purpose, and that to reroute its flows would cause epic catastrophe, for Lake Okeechobee and these surrounding wetlands formed the tributaries of the Everglades. At the same time, they took small prolific estuaries, the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie rivers, that had limited flows of fresh water, and turned them into a fire hose of fresh water from Lake Okeechobee. During the 1930s, engineers walled off Lake Okeechobee from much of its flood plain and littoral zones, so it was unable to clean its waters of nutrients. The lake went from crystal clear to its turbid color we now see. Because of the hot weather and the shallow nature of the lake, it is subject to algal blooms that are passed onto the estuaries. This situation was set up by Florida’s politicians, who did not understand the importance of protecting the environment. As Floridians began to realize the damage they had caused, they sought to create a system to correct many of these problems. Legislators created the South Florida Water Management District to repair the Everglades ecosystem in partnership with the federal government. The South Florida Water Management District was set up to have its own tax revenues and highly qualified staff. But
Gov. Rick Scott has decimated its revenues, its reserves and its staff. He also removed most of the state’s protections from over-development by disbanding the Department of Community Affairs and reducing the staff of the Department of Environmental Protection. Can anyone be surprised that Florida does not have the resources or the ability to solve its environmental problems? What is the solution? Restore a portion of the sheet flow south with proper stormwater treatment areas and storage, restore and maintain Lake Okeechobee so it can clean itself (this means lake levels between 12 and 15 feet), restore the funding to the South Florida Water Management District, restore the Department of Community Affairs and the growth management policies so that growth can be properly managed. Stop wetlands destruction around the state. Purchase back a third of the Everglades Agricultural Area to restore wetlands and water storage. Drew Martin, Loxahatchee Group Conservation Chair Lake Worth
Strong Support For Maxine Cheesman
In the upcoming Aug. 28 election for Palm Beach County Circuit Court Judge Group 18, I strongly support Maxine Cheesman and urge all my fellow voters to do the same. Maxine is an honest, hardworking, dedicated public servant who is not only loaded with potential, but also has strong moral values and great work ethics. There is no doubt in my mind whatsoever that she is the most qualified candidate to replace retiring Judge Peter Blanc. Maxine’s exemplary conduct throughout this campaign is a tes-
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DANCE ARTS BROADWAY STARS PRESENT ‘LEGALLY BLONDE’ AT WHS THEATER The Dance Arts Conservatory Broadway Stars program staged their production of Legally Blonde on Saturday, Aug. 11 and Sunday, Aug. 12 at the Wellington High School theater. Catherine Boynton starred as Elle Woods under the direction of Jaycie Cohen, who was also in charge of the musical staging. For more info., visit www.danceartsconservatory.com. PHOTOS BY EVE ROSEN/TOWN-CRIER
All of the cast together before the show.
Vivienne Kensington, played by Rachel Robinson, with Noah Lupowitz as Warner.
Paulette with her eventual fiancé, Kyle B. O’Boyle, the UPS Driver.
Elle Woods meeting Paulette Bonafonte for the first time.
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SUPERINTENDENT FENNOY TOURS RENOVATIONS AT WELLINGTON LANDINGS
Palm Beach County School Superintendent Dr. Donald Fennoy visited and toured Wellington Landings Middle School during the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 13. The superintendent visited six different Palm Beach County schools that underwent major renovations throughout the summer. For more information, visit www.palmbeachschools.org. PHOTOS BY DANI SALGUEIRO/TOWN-CRIER
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Reconfigured RPB Education Board Holds Inaugural Meeting
By Eve Rosen Town-Crier Staff Report The first meeting of Royal Palm Beach’s newly reconfigured Education Advisory Board took place Monday, Aug. 13. The meeting was mostly for introducing the new members to each other and going over some basic rules of local government. The new members of the board include Steven Brown, Krystal Clark, Julie Highsmith, Dwayne St. Hill, Bill Thallemer and alternate Pamela Shetka. Councilman Jeff Hmara was at the meeting as the board’s liaison to the Royal Palm Beach Village Council. Vice Mayor Selena Smith also attended part of the meeting. Brown has been a Royal Palm Beach resident since 2004, after working in the department of education in New York City from 1972 until 2004. He previously worked as a psychologist before eventually becoming a counselor. He helped students to overcome bullying, neglect and abusive relationships. Brown was selected to be the liaison to Cypress Trails Elementary School.
Clark was selected as the vice chair of the board. She came to Royal Palm Beach after living in Palm Beach Gardens. She started as a daycare provider before becoming a hall monitor, earning her degree and becoming the president of a local school board while teaching in a neighboring school district. Along with being the vice chair, Clark will serve as the liaison to Royal Palm Beach High School. “I am looking forward to having some impact, especially in the area of curriculum,” Clark said. “I’m looking forward to seeing the curriculum improve.” Highsmith is a parent whose children go to H.L. Johnson Elementary School, where she is the PTO president and a member of the school advisory council. She volunteered because she wanted to be more involved in her children’s education. Highsmith was selected to be the liaison to H.L. Johnson Elementary School. St. Hill has lived in Royal Palm Beach for about six years and has a son who is in the third grade at Royal Palm Beach El-
ementary School, where St. Hill is a member of the PTO and the SAC team. He volunteers as an assistant coach for the wrestling team. St. Hill was chosen to be the liaison to Royal Palm Beach Elementary School. Thallemer, who was chosen as chair of the Educational Advisory Board, has been teaching for 25 years throughout all different grade levels. Being on this new board makes this the 15th such organization that he has been a part of. As chair, Thallemer volunteered to be the liaison to two schools, Crestwood Middle School and Western Academy Charter School. Shetka has an eight-year-old son who also goes to H.L. Johnson. She has been on the PTO with Highsmith for two years and has served as the treasurer. After brief introductions were made, Village Attorney Jennifer Ashton went over the rules of village government, including the Sunshine Law, which forbids two or more members from discussing business that the board can vote on, the Public Records Law, and Robert’s Rules of Order.
Councilman Jeff Hmara, Dwayne St. Hill, Julie Highsmith, Pamela Shetka, Bill Thallemer, Krystal Clark and Steven Brown.
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“’I think we have some really smart people here who are invested and will work a ton better in a
group,” Thallemer said. “I think we know who we represent, the children of our school system and
the teachers. So, let’s all work together so we can serve the best we can.”
County OKs Agreement For LGWCD To Maintain Enclave Areas
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Commission approved an interlocal agreement with the Town of Loxahatchee Groves on Tuesday to allow the town, through the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District, to continue to provide services to an unincorporated portion of the district that was not included in the recent town dependency vote. The commissioners approved the agreement unanimously with no comment. The agreement includes water control, maintenance and road maintenance.
The parcels include Palms West Hospital and some related medical offices, and the shopping center at the northwest corner of Southern and Crestwood boulevards. The district will continue to collect assessments to provide the services. County staff recommended approval of the agreement. The former LGWCD attorney had raised the question during dependency discussions that the area might become an issue during the referendum. Town Manager Bill Underwood said the town had sent the interlocal agreement to the county to resolve the potential issue.
“The reason we sent an [interlocal agreement] over was because the district still provides drainage to the unincorporated properties in that area,” Underwood said. “We don’t provide to the east side, but we provide to the west side [of Crestwood]. That really runs on the west side of the Folsom Canal, which is the west side of Folsom Road.” He said the district needs to continue to provide services to those properties. “The county agreed, and that’s what was on the agenda,” Underwood said, explaining that the district would continue to collect assessments from those
unincorporated properties to maintain the drainage system. “It does not change anything that the district was doing before. The plans that we’ve seen show directly that it impacts the district’s drainage system, and they are directly tied to the district’s drainage system. The council and supervisors would like to continue to provide that service, which has been provided for the last 100 years.” Underwood said that all the properties in the agreement have always paid assessments to the LGWCD district for water and road service. According to the county staff
report, the district was an independent special district that provided services and levied special assessments for all properties within its jurisdictional boundaries, which included several properties in unincorporated Palm Beach County. On June 25, the owners of the properties within the district voted to convert the district to a dependent district of the town. As a result, the district’s jurisdictional limits became that of the town. The properties located in unincorporated Palm Beach County, but within the former boundaries of the district, continue to be connected to the district’s services.
The agreement permits the town, through the district, to continue to provide services to those properties and to collect the costs of such services as permitted by law, including through special assessments. The staff report continues that the county may enter into interlocal agreements with other governmental agencies for them to perform functions on the county’s behalf. The town, through the district, is willing to continue to provide services to the properties in question so long as the town can continue to collect the costs of providing the services.
Local BurgerFi Hosts Radio Show To Support Red Apple Supplies
By Erin Davisson Town-Crier Staff Report On Saturday, Aug. 11, the BurgerFi restaurant in Wellington hosted a school supply drive to benefit Red Apple Supplies, a program run by the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County that supports schools in high-need areas. Throughout the morning, the event was broadcasted live by the 94.3 FM Real Radio crew and Florida Talk Real Estate. The whole cast was there, and everyone was having fun. During the special event, many area residents came by and dropped off supplies, such as notebooks, pencils, backpacks and more. The guest host for the radio show was James Gavrilos, pres-
ident and CEO of Education Foundation. He pointed out that many school children do not have the necessary supplies to use for school, and programs such as this one are very helpful. Real estate professional Nathalie Rauch helped put the supply drive together and was incredibly excited. “This event is important,” she said, joining the radio crew on the air. This event was sponsored by BurgerFi, the Education Foundation, 94.3 FM and the Florida Talk Real Estate radio show. If you have school supplies to donate, the Education Foundation’s store at 7071 Garden Road in Riviera Beach will be glad to accept them. Learn more at www. educationfoundationpbc.org/red applesupplies.
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AT&T PIONEERS DONATE Women’s Golf Expert Pam Swensen Joins SUPPLIES TO POLICE Board Of Directors Of Clinics Can Help Pam Swensen, a long-time industry executive, speaker, author Golf Alliance, as well as the ATHLETIC LEAGUE advocate of women’s golf and and expert in women’s golf, has Women’s Golf Journal Advisory
Denise Caruso with the Palm Beach Council of the AT&T Pioneers recently presented sports equipment, school supplies, T-shirts, games, a DVD player, DVDs and more to Deputy Willie Hanks with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Police Athletic League (PAL). The local donation was part of an AT&T Pioneers Florida chapter project that collected $8,000 in items for PALs statewide. The AT&T Pioneers is a nonprofit consisting of active and retired AT&T employees who donate their time and raise money for community causes. The PAL is a youth enrichment program focused on building partnerships between youth, law enforcement and the community through recreational and educational programs. The PAL has youth centers in Royal Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Belle Glade and Palm Beach Gardens.
Airman Benjamin W. Zambito Graduates Basic Training
U.S. Air Force Airman Benjamin W. Zambito recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate’s degree in applied science through the Community College of the Air Force. Zambito is the son of John and Sarah Zambito of Royal Palm Beach. He is a 2015 graduate of Royal Palm Beach High School.
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the power of golf in fostering relationships, has joined the board of directors of Clinics Can Help. Swensen supports CCH, an organization dedicated to bringing medical equipment and supplies to those in need, through its annual golf tournament and saw an opportunity to have an even larger impact on the organization. “My involvement with Clinics Can Help started two years ago with the annual golf fundraising tournament, where I experienced first-hand the difference this group makes in the county,” Swensen said. “Providing mobility and independence to those in need sounds simple. But in reality, there is a greater need than people realize in our community. I’m humbled to join the Clinics Can Help board to further contribute to this group’s success and outreach in redistributing durable medical equipment to those in need.” Swensen, a professional golf
led the Executive Women’s Golf Association (EWGA) for 15 years. She has passionately championed enriching women’s lives through the game of golf, leading the premier women’s golf community with a national chapter footprint in more than 100 major cities in the United States, as well as international chapters in Bermuda, Canada and Italy. As the “face” of women’s golf for the EWGA, through speaking opportunities, articles and industry involvement, she has enabled current and aspiring business and professional women to learn, connect and play. In addition to the board of CCH, Swensen is active on several industry committees to “grow the game” and advocates for issues to make the women’s golf experience more welcoming. She’s a member of the Golf 20/20 Advisory Board, Golf 20/20 Women’s Task Force, a founding partner in the National Women’s
Board and Women in the Golf Industry. She’s also a member of the EWomen Network’s Foundation Advisory Council, the Women’s Chamber of the Palm Beaches, the American Society of Association Executives, the Florida Society of Association Executives, the Commonwealth Institute and serves on the International Network of Golf Advisory Board. She is also a member of Executive Women of the Palm Beaches and Leadership Palm Beach County. Swensen holds a bachelor’s degree from Skidmore College and a master’s degree from Boston University. Clinics Can Help accepts gently used and new durable medical equipment from individuals and companies and makes it available to patients who may not otherwise be able to afford such expensive equipment for their physical recovery. In 2017, the organization provided more than $1.1 million
Pam Swensen of medical equipment to those in need. It is the only organization of its kind in Florida and one of only three in the U.S. that provides this critical assistance. For more information about Clinics Can Help, visit www. clinicscanhelp.org or call (561) 640-2995.
Webb Recognized As Next-Generation Wealth Advisor
Jacob Webb, first vice president and wealth management advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, was recently recognized on the Forbes magazine list of “America’s Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors.” Webb is member of the Andrews Luther Webb Group at Merrill Lynch on Palm Beach Island. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2008 and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation. Webb and his team focus on getting to know their clients and understanding their unique investment, retirement and income goals. He is a member of a multigenerational team, where he is able to offer a different perspective to his clients, many of whom are entering retirement. He enjoys planning and reassuring his clients through the first year of retirement, so they feel confident after leaving the workforce.
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Jacob Webb Webb is a graduate of Florida State University with a degree in finance. He is actively involved in the Rotary Club of West Palm Beach, where he serves as immediate past president. Webb is married to his wife Teresa and is a Royal Palm Beach resident.
Amanda Ng has been prepping backpacks for Pleasant City Elementary School for the past four years. This campaign was started by her brother, Alex Ng, in 2010. She took over when he left for college. Now, Ng is grooming seventh-grader Kaitlyn Classen and third-grader Jessica Pescatore.
“It’s important to help your community, but more important to share that love with others,” she said. Ng visits nursing homes with her friends monthly and is working on a new anti-bullying project. For more information about Amanda Ng’s projects, e-mail amanda.ng1204@gmail.com.
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WES Welcomes Back Faculty With Breakfast
On Friday, Aug. 6, Wellington Elementary School faculty was welcomed back by administration with breakfast at the Madison Green Country Club. A delicious buffet breakfast was served, along with inspirational speeches from Principal Dr. Maria Vaughan, Assistant Principal Jenny Duesler and Instructional Superintendent Vivian M. Green. It was also the first faculty meeting for the new school year. Introductions of new faculty members took place, along with faculty sharing their celebrations during the summer. PTO members spoke, along with being responsible for the beautiful decorations, bookkeeping procedures were discussed by bookkeeper Laurie Maglocco, and substitute procedures were discussed by school administrative assistant Carey Fox. WES is proud to be an “A” rated school this year, and the teachers were complimented for working so hard and diligently.
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TKA Student Completes UF Science Program BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENT John C. Prieschl, who is starting his senior year at the King’s Academy, recently completed the 60th annual University of Florida Student Science Training Program held June 10 through July 27. The UF-SSTP is a seven-week residential research participation program for academically talented, upper-level high school students interested in pursuing a career in a STEM field. Prieschl worked 30 hours each week alongside a UF faculty mentor providing the opportunity to engage in an authentic laboratory experience. He participated in an interdisciplinary lecture series, which allowed him to interact with eminent scientists, engineers and scholars. Prieschl earned six credit hours through the program, which fo-
cused on technical writing and professional communication skills, leadership development activities, educational field trips, service-learning, career exploration, social events and recreational opportunities. Prieschl worked with Dr. Daniel Ferris in the College of Engineering on work entitled “The Effects of Exoskeleton Mass on Embodiment Using Unpowered Pneumatic Muscles.” In addition to the active participation in the research lab, Prieschl wrote critical thinking papers, presented two science talks, created a science research poster and completed a research paper based upon work done in the laboratory. After completing the Engineering Track at TKA’s new Boswell Science & Technology Center,
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PBSC To Offer A Fully Online Associate’s Degree
Palm Beach State College will offer an online 62-credit-hour Associate in Arts in business degree program starting this fall. This will be the college’s first fully online associate’s degree program. It will begin with one to two cohorts of students who will take all the courses together, allowing them the opportunity to
encourage one another and form study groups. There are still available slots. Students who are interested in enrolling should contact the College Information Center at (561) 9677222 for more information. The program requires students to complete 20 online courses, including two four-credit-hour
classes, organized into six terms over the next two years. There are four courses in both the fall and spring terms, and two courses each summer. The degree provides students with a solid foundation to continue at a university to study accounting, management, marketing, finance or management information systems.
All courses in the program are certified through Quality Matters, a leading independent national online course quality assurance organization. All coursework and exams will be provided online. Students will be assigned an online learning student success advisor to guide them through the program.
In its annual back-to-school initiative to aid underserved children and families in Palm Beach County, the Caridad Center distributed school supplies, 1,500 backpacks and a host of supportive services to 1,000-plus residents who came out for the community-wide event on July 28 at its Boynton Beach facility. Services, entertainment and activities provided throughout the day included demonstrations on oral health and healthy snacks, haircuts, clowns, face painting, a sea turtle presentation, a photo booth, and health screenings for hearing, vision and HIV. Above, children get their faces painted.
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You sometimes question “how can I be so unhappy when I’m married to such a charming and successful husband?”
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But then you remember how he constantly puts you down in front of your family. How he belittles you and questions your intelligence. And how he constantly controls you, manipulates you, and prevents you from having normal relationships with friends and loved ones.
If you identify with this DRAMATIZATION you’re likely married to a husband with a personality disorder. He’s probably a Narcissist. If you’ve never heard this before you should take some time to read up on narcissism.
You’re not a greedy person. All you want is to be happy, and feel appreciated in your life, and in your marriage. But you know deep down that your marriage is never going to get better. Your husband is not changing. In fact, he’s just getting worse.
While a divorce for you will likely not be hassle free, there are some basic things you can learn that can minimize your husband’s ability to make the process harder than it needs to be.
Divorce is something you never thought you’d ever experience, but you know you must leave the marriage if you’re ever going to have a chance at happiness. And you know now’s the time. Your children have grown into adults and you’re not getting any younger. But at the same time you’re worried. You don’t know where to start, or how all this needs to happen. What you do know is he’s going to make things difficult as you’ve seen how he’s dealt before with others that have crossed him. You feel all alone. Like a prisoner of your own circumstances. You’re worried that nobody will see you and your situation for what it really is. At times, you feel like it will be impossible to ever get out of this unless you leave only with the shirt on your back. But it’s not going to be that simple, as you need to secure your financial future.
Divorce Lawyer Christopher R. Bruce wrote a book specifically focused on helping women understand what they “need to know” as they contemplate divorce from a controlling/manipulative husband. To get your free instant download of the book, go to www. DivorceYourControllingHusband.com and fill out the online download form. You can also elect to get a free hard copy of the book by mail or office pick-up on the website. The book is free, but learning how to confidently approach divorce and move towards a more fulfilling life might just be priceless. Christopher R. Bruce is licensed to practice law in Florida. His law firm, the Bruce Law Firm, P.A., has its main office located in West Palm Beach, and can be reached at (561) 810-0170. PAID ADVERTORIAL BY BRUCE LAW FIRM, PA
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ROYAL PALM BEACH HOSTS ANNUAL SENIOR EXPO AT RECREATION CENTER
The annual Royal Palm Beach Senior Expo was held on Friday, Aug. 10 at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. Vendors shared information on health and wellness, caregiving options, insurance, travel information and more. Blood pressure checks and blood test for diabetes were available, as were freebies and raffles. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
Phyllis Katz, Maryann Robinson, Lee Messina and Sandy Rubin at the Young at Heart table.
Pamela Stokes, Vice Mayor Selena Smith and Joan Manning.
A Better Way Home Care community liaison Donald Cavanaugh and CEO Craig Glover.
Councilman Jeff Hmara, Dr. Carmen Marrero, Carolyn Hmara and Elizabeth Sin-Rosan.
RPB Senior Referral Program volunteers Judy Kohler, Tara Roman, Carolyn Hmara, Mary Kaminski, Helen Benvenuto and Elaine Plachter.
Maggie Zeller of Zeller Health Insurance Solutions with Luke Zeller.
Billy Pefanis gets his blood pressure taken by Dr. Fontaine Timmer.
Okeeheelee Nature Center volunteers Dell Schein, Gail Wexler with a corn snake and Bob Schein with Myrtle the box turtle.
KIDS CANCER FOUNDATION HOLDS FAMILY FUN DAY AT WELLINGTON GREEN
The Kids Cancer Foundation held Family Fun Day on Saturday, Aug. 11 at Live 360 in the Mall at Wellington Green. Art Cellar offered a painting activity for kids. Chick-fil-A and Auntie Anne’s Pretzels donated refreshments. In total, 25 backpacks were handed out, 32 lunch boxes with school supplies were donated by the Step by Step Foundation and Blankets of Love donated 25 blankets. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
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Enhancing primary care services in Wellington. Cleveland Clinic Florida is close to home for residents in Wellington and surrounding communities. The Wellington location is conveniently located in the Village Green Center. The Wellington location is staffed with physicians in primary care, Frank Eidelman, MD as well as providers specializing in cardiology. Gastroenterology services will be available this August. As life changes, so does the healthcare needs of yourself and your loved ones. Consider choosing a primary care physician who can be your partner in health and wellness. Your primary care provider diagnoses and treats your health issues and serves as your healthcare advocate and navigator.
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WELLINGTON HOLDS GRADUATION CEREMONY FOR SUMMER SWAG INTERNS
The Village of Wellington held a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 7 for Students Working to Achieve Greatness (SWAG), a summer program for students recruited from Wellington and Palm Beach Central high schools. SWAG gives students the opportunity to have a paid, 8-week internship during the summer in order to provide the students with important life skills. The graduation was to celebrate the students finishing their internships. PHOTOS BY EVE ROSEN/TOWN-CRIER
All the graduates with their certificates join with SWAG program sponsors.
Sky Walton and Lisa Acevedo.
Wellington The Magazine intern Maria Vigoya receives her certificate.
Angel Munoz interned at Wellington Regional Medical Center.
Valentina Tovar with Mayor Anne Gerwig.
Madison Gay receiving her graduation certificate.
SWAG graduate Sofia Gangale speaks.
Noah Gordon with kids that she worked with when she interned for the Kids Cancer Foundation.
David Restrepo interned at the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office.
Jake Moretz with Mayor Anne Gerwig.
WPTV HOSTS BACK-TO-SCHOOL EXPO AT THE WELLINGTON GREEN MALL
WPTV’s Back to School Expo was held on Saturday, Aug. 4 at the Mall at Wellington Green. The expo was held to coincide with the tax-free shopping weekend. There was a back-to-school fashion show hosted by J.C. Penney and vendors gave out school supplies. Precision Dance Conservatory students performed a wide variety of dance styles. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
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Mark and I only have three cars for the two of us. Our primary car is a Ford Explorer. We also have a fully restored 1970 MGB convertible that I am afraid to drive lest it get a scratch. I also got a little Honda at auction for $300 that I use when I’m at my Florida antiques store when the Explorer is not. So, you can see why I wanted another car to keep at my Missouri antiques store. I needed this car to do two things: 1. Run, and 2. Be spacious enough to hold a dresser. One out of two ain’t bad! My mother says I work too hard to be driving around in beater cars all the time, but the truth is, I don’t care about cars. I’m too afraid I’d mess up anything nice.
things I can see through that dust are the warning lights, of which there are 10. Nine are lit up. I need to get some black tape to cover those. They are so annoying. Before I bought the minivan, I took it to a mechanic I know and asked him to put it up on the lift and run his diagnostic tests to see if anything was wrong with it. He did. “The machine lit up like a Christmas tree,” he said. “Don’t buy this car.” “But it’s only $1,000!” I argued. “Don’t buy this car.” I went back to the seller and gave him the bad news. “But I want to rent it,” I said. “What?” “I want to rent it for $75 a week while I’m deciding.”
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‘The Meg’ Has Its Moments, But We’ve Seen This Movie Before
As many other reviewers have noted, The Meg is fairly dumb. Essentially a rehash of Jaws, it lacks the many talents that went into that blockbuster. No Steven Spielberg, John Williams, Robert Shaw, etc. But as a late summer B movie, it sort of works. Do not go if you want a great movie. At best it is OK. But there is some entertainment value. The essential setting is a science center deep in the Marianas Trench, the deepest spot in the oceans. Jack Morris (Rainn Wilson), a demented billionaire (talk about clichés) has some special project that we never quite learn about dealing with something in the deepest part of the ocean. Somehow the scientists penetrate something, never quite clear what, that separates a second, even deeper ocean that has all sorts of beings in it. There is a gigantic squid and, of course, the megal-
of course, who plays a diving expert who specializes in rescues. The station is collapsing, and brilliant Chinese oceanographer Dr. Zhang (Winston Chao) recruits Jonas Taylor (Statham) to save the crew, and also the whole ocean, from the big fish. It is hinted that it could wipe out all the fish, which made me wonder what it was eating before it came to attack the station. Zhang has a beautiful daughter, Suyin (Li Bingbing), who opposes the whole project and does not, at first, take a liking to Taylor, although she is ready enough to work with him. The problem really is that Taylor has been a drunken bum for years. He was blacklisted when years before (shown in a rather long and not wildly exciting prologue) he led a dive that was disrupted by a huge fish and people died. No one believed his story, including his ex-wife. Most of the rest of the film is a contest
‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler odon, an absolutely massive supershark. Director Jon Turteltaub is smart enough to copy elements from Jaws; after all, if you want to imitate something, it is smarter to do a classic. We do not see the big fish for the first half hour; we just get hints. (Remember, the shark in Jaws was on screen for less than two minutes.) But things get crazy when Big Meg starts going after the station. So who do you call when all the Avengers and Wonder Woman are not around? Jason Statham,
between man and Big Meg. The fish seems to win most of the time; strange, since most times fish go up against armed, trained people, they die. But this is the movies. First there is a battle near the science center and then there’s a fight near a submarine and then the shark decides he wants to head for Chinese food… Specifically, people from China. I had always assumed Japan was where the big monsters went, but the size of the Chinese audience has changed that. Statham is his usual scruffy, tough anti-hero self. At past 50, he can still handle action scenes, and as a former competitive diver, he moves around well in the water. Most of the rest of the cast is not nearly at his level. Li handles the action scenes well but is not great on emotion. One cast member, Ruby Rose, as a tough sailor of some sort (there never is an actual explanation of what she does) was pretty good.
The real problem in all of these more-orless sequels to Jaws is that we essentially know the whole plot. Whether or not we’re dealing with a shark, a megalodon, a squid or any other sea monster, we know, in the end, the fish will be dead and our stars will survive. But at least if this is a knock-off, it is a pretty decent one. There is a harpoon against the beast scene, a monologue about being in the water with sharks and so much more. That does lift the film at points. If it wasn’t for the obscene cost of movie tickets, this would be a reasonable film to see. It moves fairly well, and Statham handles the major role well. But it is not worth the cost of the tickets, not to mention paying at the candy stand. Wait until it hits TV. I would guess it will be on the On Demand stations in a few weeks, and probably free not long after that. At that point, it is a bargain.
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Learn About Florida’s History At Yesteryear Village Lecture Series
One of the best ways to learn about Florida’s history is to meet and listen to those who have lived and studied it. That opportunity will be provided at Yesteryear Village, a living history park at the South Florida Fairgrounds, when it hosts a lecture series featuring Eliot Kleinberg, Greg Rice, Harvey E. Oyer III and Judge Nelson E. Bailey. The four meet-and-greet receptions and presentations will take place on Aug. 25 and Nov. 17, 2018, as well as March 16 and May 11, 2019, in Yesteryear Village’s Bink Glisson Historical Museum. Kleinberg, Rice and Bailey will give two presentations each at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Oyer will do one lecture at 11 a.m. All four include admission to Yesteryear Village from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kleinberg will kick off the lecture series on Saturday, Aug.
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continued from page 1 out with [LaRocque] and her staff, and she showed us every pipe [that needed to be replaced],” Vice Mayor Michael Drahos said. “It has been a very comprehensive and thorough review and analysis. I’m quite proud of this, and although we are the ones signing the check, there were many councils before this one — as well as leadership on staff — that had the vision to be responsible and put us in the position to be using existing money to be able to keep our utility system up to date and even take it
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continued from page 1 Paddock Park I. That’s why it’s called Paddock Park I. The streets are named after horses.” Jacobs, who works in real estate, pointed out that homes in Paddock Park I are far more affordable than those in the current equestrian preserve. “Paddock Park I is one of the only neighborhoods left where normal people can afford a horse,” Jacobs said. “You can have a backyard trail horse, or your kid can have a 4-H project, or you can get a rescue horse. We’re not asking to have commercial barns. We’re not asking to have big facilities, but we all can’t afford equestrian properties anymore. They have become out of reach for any normal person in this town.” That last sentiment was echoed by Tara Zimmerman, a five-year resident of Paddock Park I, who came out in support of Jacobs. “I have a daughter who does ride, and I would like the opportunity to, if I choose to, have horses,” she said. “I don’t want a big commercial barn. It is very expensive to have riding lessons. My daughter is at a point that we could get a horse that she could ride on her own. It would be quite a savings for me.” Moreover, Jacobs explained that given confusion as to whether horses could be kept on the property had led to Realtors providing home buyers with misinformation, further complicating the matter. Also, many of the properties include land that cannot be developed due to a Florida Power & Light (FPL) easement, which Jacobs claims was intended for grazing. She cites the confusion and lack of buildable land as two factors that have been detrimental to property values in the community.
Eliot Kleinberg 25, with “Florida’s Amazing History and Why You Should Care.” During his talk, he will address a whirlwind tour of 500 years of
Florida history, capped with a strong argument that Florida’s biggest challenge is encouraging its transplants to become Floridians. Born in South Florida, Kleinberg has spent nearly four decades as a reporter, including 31 years at The Palm Beach Post. In addition to covering local news, he also writes extensively about Florida and Florida history. He has written 10 books, all focusing on Florida, including Black Cloud, on the great 1928 Okeechobee Hurricane; two Weird Florida books; and Palm Beach Past and Wicked Palm Beach, both collections of items from “Post Time,” his weekly local history column. His 10th book, Peace River, is a historical novel based at the end of the Civil War. He is a member of the Florida, South Florida and Palm Beach County historical societies.
Rice will present the second lecture, “Think Big! Creative Thinking,” on Nov. 17. Rice is best known as a local advertising legend and Palm Beach County native on television for more than 50 years, along with his late twin brother, John. Rice will share his story about growing up in South Florida, his early business experiences, the lessons he has learned and his definition of success. He has circled the globe sharing his inspirational “Think Big” success principles. Oyer, a fifth-generation Floridian, will present the “Adventures of Charlie Pierce” on March 16, 2019. A descendent from one of the earliest pioneer families in South Florida, he is the greatgreat-grandson of Capt. Hannibal Dillingham Pierce and his wife Margretta Moore Pierce, who in 1872 became one of the first
non-Native American families to settle in Southeast Florida. Oyer is the great-grand-nephew of Charlie Pierce, the subject of his book series. Oyer is an attorney in West Palm Beach, a Cambridge University educated archaeologist and an avid historian. He served for many years as the chairman of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County and has written or contributed to numerous books and articles about Florida history. Many of the stories contained in his book series have been passed down through five generations of his family. Oyer has won numerous awards for his Adventures of Charlie Pierce children’s book series. The lecture series will conclude on May 11, 2019 with Bailey, who will present “Crackers, Cows & Curs.” Bailey is a retired Palm
Beach County court judge, a longtime Loxahatchee Groves resident and an acclaimed “Florida Cracker Storyteller.” His stories highlight Florida’s rich multi-cultural history and agricultural roots that seek to preserve the human accounts that go with that land. For more than 20 years, Bailey told his stories at outdoor events while mounted on his horse — one with Spanish bloodlines that goes back 500 years in Florida — and accompanied by one of his Florida Cur cow-dogs. His horse passed away a few years ago at age 34, but Bailey still brings one of his dogs to storytelling events. Pricing for all four lectures is $120. Individual lectures also may be purchased for $18 or $35. For details, or to purchase tickets, visit www.southfloridafair.com/ lectureseries.
into the future. This is a great day for Wellington.” Although the council members and village staff were pleased with the improvements to be made to the water plant, resident Jerry Legato felt that the village could do better when it comes to water quality. “I came to listen to everything being said about the water and the water plant, and I appreciated all of the scientific stuff that I heard,” he said, adding that he remains unhappy about the council’s 2016 decision to add fluoride to Wellington’s potable water. “I have done a lot of research, and I have found nothing that proves that there is any benefit to any human or animal by taking fluoride orally.”
Because of the fluoride decision, he buys bottled water for his family. “So, I can’t use this wonderful water that’s coming from your plant and, the worst part is, that it’s absorbed through our skin,” Legato said. “We’re not only drinking it, but we’re bathing in it.” The council also unanimously approved the Community Services Department’s CDBG action plan for the next fiscal year. “The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development has determined that Wellington is an entitlement community and that we are entitled to federal funds for distribution to areas in the village that have low to moderate income families and individuals,” Com-
munity Services Director Paulette Edwards said. To receive the money, the village must approve an action plan each year. Wellington was deemed eligible for funds because its population size exceeds 50,000 residents. Communities that qualify receive grants from the program. “This is the good stuff, and the trigger that happens and makes us entitled is our population,” Gerwig said. The program, which is operated on a first-come, first-served basis,
allows the village to help those who lack means to correct code violations, address health and safety issues, address electrical issues, and fix roofing and flooring in their homes. “We were awarded $268,938 for the 2018-19 fiscal year, and our activities will be our housing and rehabilitation program, our summer youth employment program — which is the program that we call SWAG — and our senior transportation and rides program. Currently, we have 26 homes that we either have
completed or that are underway,” Edwards said. Along with those 26 homes, there are about five or six people on the waiting list for the program. “The majority of the residents [helped by the grants] are seniors, and they are all very happy and pleased to not only get the repairs, but also to stay Wellington residents,” Edwards said. “They want to remain Wellington residents, and this is a way for us to make sure that they have a good quality of life.”
Rick LeAndro, an 18-year Paddock Park I resident who is also a local Realtor, expressed the view that the inability to keep horses was detrimental to the property values there. “For years it was, ‘you’re allowed to have it.’ There’s barns in our neighborhood,” he said. One confused resident was Mayor Anne Gerwig, who purchased a property in Paddock Park I in 2002 as the EOZD and EPA were first going into effect. Gerwig shared an e-mail she wrote to Village Manager Paul Schofield in which she purchased property with the intention of keeping horses but was later informed she could not. The confusion shared by Jacobs, Gerwig and other Paddock Park I residents has to do with the implementation of the EOZD and EPA in August 2002. Paddock Park I, along with much of the Village of Wellington, fell outside of the proposed and approved equestrian boundaries. The neighborhood’s sister development, Paddock Park Phase II, was included in the boundaries and remains a largely equestrian community. According to Jacobs, one of the factors contributing to the confusion is the way Palm Beach County and Village of Wellington regulations overlap. Palm Beach County requires horses to sleep in a barn, whereas Village of Wellington regulations prohibit the construction of barns for this purpose outside of the EOZD and EPA. Jacobs said that she had been informed that she and other residents could have horses on their property during the day for riding, lessons and 4H activities, but that they could not be kept overnight. She found such a suggestion costly and impractical. Further confusing the matter is that properties outside of the EOZD and EPA, including those in Paddock Park I, were permitted
to keep horses on their property provided they did so prior to September 2003, and that their presence on the property was not interrupted for more than six months. That is why a handful of Paddock Park I properties continue to have horses. Jacobs claims that her property kept horses prior to 2003 and, therefore, should be grandfathered in. Other witnesses added this was true, but a review performed by village staff found no records of this, nor did their review of aerial photographs support Jacobs’ contention. What both Jacobs and the village agree upon is that during the 11 months that Wells Fargo Bank owned the property after a foreclosure, no horses were kept on the property. This period is greater than the six months the code permits. Jacobs is currently subject to code enforcement violations regarding horses on her property and is in litigation against the Village of Wellington. This pending litigation resulted in a lack of comment by Vice Mayor Michael Drahos and other members of the council, three of whom are attorneys. In 2009, the Wellington Village Council reviewed a proposed land designation regulation to permit horses in Paddock Park I. At the time, the three proposals offered were no horses permitted on any property, horses permitted on all properties or horses permitted on properties adjacent to horse trails. Residential feedback was evenly split between the three options and the council voted against the change. Councilman John McGovern stressed that the council reserved the right to revisit the 2009 vote. For her part, Gerwig, who is personally affected by the issue as a resident of Paddock Park I, said that she had not made up her mind on the issue.
continued from page 1 Tuesday and coming back the following night, and Maniglia said that was her idea. “The water control district used to be on another night,” she said. “I have no problem with one meeting being on a Tuesday, and another being on a Wednesday. At least everybody knows what’s going on. It’s quarter after one and these people are here. It’s not fair.” McLendon said what he was proposing was a Tuesday and a Wednesday with one agenda and one public notice. “I don’t know if you’ve seen how much money we spend on public notices,” he said. “It’s ridiculous.” Mayor Dave Browning added that two meetings a month also increases the cost of the legal staff, but Maniglia said she felt that two meetings a month is more efficient. “This is what we have now,” she said. “We have the water district,
and we have the town. Get the money from the water district to have the second meeting.” McLendon asked if they could try two meetings back-to-back with one agenda, and Browning said that during the early years of the town, it had two meetings a month. “Many times, most of the time, they went past midnight, both of them, because no matter what you have, they tend to fill up,” Browning said. “People talk longer, and we will still be here at eleven o’clock at night if we have two meetings a month.” Browning added that one council member refused to stay after 10:30 p.m., and the council wound up rolling over items to the next meeting, and action was delayed. “I think very soon, we’re not going to need the time with the water control board and the LPA,” he said, adding that a second meeting could be in the form of a workshop to address LPA and LGWCD issues. “I’m not going to be for two regular meetings a month.” Councilwoman Joyce Batcheler asked if the council could continue
having one meeting a month and see if things settled down. Browning called for a vote on the motion, and council members did not respond, so Maniglia retracted her motion and DeMarois withdrew his second. “Obviously, you guys are not voting on it, so let’s talk about what works, because this does not work,” she said. Browning called for public comment, and former Councilman Ron Jarriel said back-to-back meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday seemed like a good idea because it’s beneficial to residents and less costly to the town because there is only one agenda. Jarriel suggested having the council meeting on Tuesday and the LPA and LGWCD on Wednesday, and Browning suggested the reverse, because the council often has to validate LPA and LGWCD recommendations. Maniglia made another motion to have the LPA and the council meetings on Tuesday, with a public input question-and-answer session at 6 p.m., and the water control meeting on Wednesday, which carried 4-1 with Browning opposed.
better serve students utilizing all of our technology.” Miller, though excited to start his next chapter with the school district, said that it was not easy to leave Golden Grove, but he is happy to get the opportunity to help students, teachers and parents in a new way. “It’s hard to leave the students, teachers and staff because they really become part of your family,” he said. “I will miss everyone greatly, [but] I am excited to continue helping and training teachers to find the best ways to help our students, which I’ve gotten to do as a principal in the past. I also do hope to continue having parent and student interaction at this new role. That is what originally brought me into education, so I don’t want to lose that.” Miller looks forward to making technology in the average Palm Beach County classroom more
Dr. Adam Miller efficient and accessible, while confident that he left the students and teachers of Golden Grove in the extremely capable hands of new Principal Linda Edgecomb. “Edgecomb and I became principals at the same board meeting, and we worked at schools in Belle Glade that were a mile from one another,” Miller said. “I know that she is a great person and a great leader.”
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continued from page 1 “It’s not just the technical skills, it’s also about working successfully with a team and effecting change all across the district to move into a 21st-century model classroom.” In fact, being a principal helped Miller feel confident in tackling this new role. “At Golden Grove, we actually started a technology program during my first two years there, through which we had computer fine arts classes and also worked with our teachers to integrate technology into their instruction,” Miller said. “The work at Golden Grove really helped me think a lot about and understand educational technology, as well as how we can
COMMUNITY CALENDAR Saturday, Aug. 18 • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in Okeeheelee Park (7500 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Aug. 18 at 7:30 a.m. Call Bruce Brown at (772) 333-1837 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Tai Chi for adults on Saturday, Aug. 18 and Saturday, Aug. 25 at 9 a.m. Tai Chi is often referred to as “meditation in motion.” Wear comfortable clothes and flat shoes. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. • The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host “Junior Naturalist: Birds!” for ages 8 to 14 on Saturday, Aug. 18 at 10 a.m. In this hands-on class just for kids, learn all about birds and what makes them unique. This program will also provide an up-close encounter with some of the raptors that live at the nature center. Call (561) 233-1400 or visit the nature center to RSVP. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 and up on Saturday, Aug. 18 and Saturday, Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. Adventure in the world of Dungeons & Dragons with fellow wizards and warriors while battling evil monsters. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Aug. 18 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. • The Wellington Amphitheater will host a
free concert by Brass Evolution on Saturday, Aug. 18 at 8 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. Sunday, Aug. 19 • Western Equestrian Shows & Trails will host a potluck meet-and-greet on Sunday, Aug. 19 at 11 a.m. at the Nicole Hornstein Equestrian Park. Call (561) 644-5410 to RSVP for more info. Monday, Aug. 20 • Wellington Regional Medical Center will present cardiologist Dr. Andrew Krasner on Monday, Aug. 20 at noon on “Early Recognition of a Heart Attack.” The talk will be held in the WRMC Community Room at 10101 W. Forest Hill Blvd. Lunch will be provided. For more info., call (561) 798-8500 or visit www. wellingtonregional.com. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Sahaja Meditation for adults on Monday, Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. This time-honored technique reduces stress, brings better focus. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. Tuesday, Aug. 21 • The Western Business Alliance will hold its monthly breakfast at Mel’s Way Bistro on Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 8 a.m. For more info., visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance.com. •The Senior Referral Program of Royal Palm Beach will staff an information desk to help seniors and their caregivers identify and access services for their special needs on Tuesday, Aug. 21 and Thursday, Aug. 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane). No appointment is needed for this free service; just stop by the desk. For more info., call (561) 790-5188. People interested in
volunteering are also encouraged to stop by. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Fantasy Football 2018 for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 6 p.m. Gear up for a fun-filled season of NFL Fantasy Football. Assemble the ultimate roster and get acquainted with fellow league members at a live draft session. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Let’s Play: Board Games & Puzzles” for ages 12 and up on Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. Socialize over games and puzzles. Board games, both old and new, and puzzles will be provided, or bring your own. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. Wednesday, Aug. 22 • Wellington Regional Medical Center will present a Free Lipid Panel & Blood Pressure Screening at Wellington Physicians Urgent Care (13421 South Shore Blvd., Suite 101, Wellington) on Wednesday, Aug. 22 from 8 to 10 a.m. Fasting is required, and breakfast will be provided following the screening. Call (561) 440-1616 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Book Chat: Almost Single by Advaita Kala for adults on Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 3 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for children under age 4 on Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 3:30 p.m. Jam along to favorite story time songs with instruments to play. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500
Civic Center Way) will host Lego Bricks on Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 4 p.m. Build, imagine and play with Lego bricks. Call (561) 7906030 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Depression, Anxiety & Stress: What to Do When They Come Calling” for adults on Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Counselor Michelle Sembric discusses ways to recognize depression, stress and anxiety. Learn coping skills and ways to manage your mental health. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. Thursday, Aug. 23 • The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free concert by the Gypsy Lane Band, along with a food truck invasion, on Thursday, Aug. 23 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl. gov for info. • Clematis by Night in West Palm Beach will host the opening band Khemistry (Top 40) and headliner Eclipse (Variety/Classic Pop) on Thursday, Aug. 23 from 6 to 10 p.m. For more info., visit www.wpb.org/events. Friday, Aug. 24 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Write, Read, Critique!” for adults on Friday, Aug. 24 at 9:30 a.m. Are you an aspiring writer looking for constructive feedback? Join in this informal roundtable discussion where participants share and improve their craft. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Kids Wii U Gaming & More for ages 7 to 11 on Friday, Aug. 24 at 4 p.m. Play some of your favorite Wii U and board games with friends. Call (561) 7906030 to pre-register.
Saturday, Aug. 25 • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike on the Apoxee Wilderness Trail (3125 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach) on Saturday, Aug. 25 at 7:50 a.m. Plenty of water is a must. Call Joe at (561) 859-1954 for more info. • Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds will open its lecture series on Saturday, Aug. 25 featuring Eliot Kleinberg on “Florida’s Amazing History and Why You Should Care.” The lecture alone will be offered at 11 a.m. at the cost of $18 general admission. The lecture with a meet-and-greet and reserved seating will be offered at 4 p.m. at the cost of $35. Visit www.southfloridafair. com for more info. • The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will hold a Nature Walk for families and all ages on Saturday, Aug. 25 at 10:30 a.m. Go on a free guided nature walk through the pine flatwoods ecosystem and learn about the plants and animals that live in the local community. Call (561) 233-1400 or visit the nature center to make reservations. • Wellington Ballet Theatre will hold auditions for the winter ballet The Snow Queen on Saturday, Aug. 25 at Dance Arts Conservatory. Audition times are as follows: ages 5 to 8, 5 to 5:30 p.m.; ages 8 to 11, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; and ages 11 and up at 6:30 p.m. The audition fee is $10 cash. For more info., call (561) 296-1880 or e-mail info@wellingtonballettheatre.org. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail news@gotowncrier. com.
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Lord’s Place Makes Top 100 Best List
The Lord’s Place was recently named one of “Florida’s Best Companies To Work For.” The Lord’s Place ranked ninth in the list of the 32 mid-sized companies receiving the honor. This is the fifth consecutive year that the Lord’s Place has received this prestigious designation. The annual Best Companies list is featured in the August issue of Florida Trend magazine. Companies are ranked in small, medium and large employer categories. “We are pleased to once again be recognized by Florida Trend as one of the best companies to work for in Florida,” Lord’s Place CEO Diana Stanley said. “It is a recognition of our company’s culture to demonstrate to our employees their great value as they work to help some of the most vulnerable members of our community. This work brings with it unique stressors, as well as rewards. We are
diligent in our efforts to make sure our team members know they are appreciated and are critical to the success of our work.” To participate, companies or government entities had to employ at least 15 workers in Florida and have been in operation at least one year. Companies that chose to participate underwent an evaluation of their workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. The process also included a survey to measure employee satisfaction. “Employers we speak with talk a lot about how workplaces are changing and how young employees’ expectations are changing. For the Best Companies issue this year, we spoke with new hires and got their perspectives on what attracted them to the companies where they now work and what they now like best about their workplaces,” Executive Editor Mark Howard said.
The Lord’s Place staff. For more than 35 years, the For In Florida” program was Lord’s Place has provided com- created by Florida Trend and passionate and effective services Best Companies Group and is and programs to help end the cycle endorsed by the HR Florida State of homelessness. For more info., Council. For a list of the 100 Best call (561) 494-0125 or visit www. Companies To Work For In Florthelordsplace.org. ida, visit www.floridatrend.com/ The “Best Companies To Work bestcompanies.
WRMC Recognized With Wound Care Award
Wellington Regional Medical Center recently announced that its Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine has been recognized with the Robert A. Warriner III MD Center of Excellence Award for continued excellence in wound healing. This award is given to wound treatment centers in the Healogics network that have met the highest level of quality standards for a minimum of two consecutive years.
The award is named for Dr. Warriner, a pioneer in wound care and the former chief medical officer for Healogics. Across the country, 340 centers out of a network of nearly 800 centers were eligible, and 169 centers were honored with this award in 2017. “This distinction is given to wound care centers that achieved a patient satisfaction rate higher than 92 percent and a healing rate of at least 91 percent, in less than 30 days to heal, for
Rocky’s Ace Hardware Offers Online Shopping
Rocky’s Ace Hardware, a family-owned business with neighborhood-based stores in six states, now offers the convenience of online shopping with the personal touch only a local independent retailer can provide. “We want to stay true to our commitment of being our customers’ local hardware store, but we also recognize that today’s consumer also sometimes wants the convenience of online shopping,” Rocky’s Ace Hardware President and CEO Rocco Falcone said. Each Rocky’s Ace Hardware location now offers its own online site where customers can browse local inventory; learn about sales, specials and local events; and
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at least two years in a row,” said Marie Neshe, program director of the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine at WRMC. “Our team of talented specialists treat patients that have been suffering from a non-healing wound, and often help them realize wound closure in just a few months.” The center is a member of the Healogics network, with access to benchmarking data and proven experience treating approximately 2.5 million chronic wounds. WRMC offers highly specialized wound care to patients suffering from diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, infections and other chronic
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Thanks to the feedback of the more than 55,000 loyal clients, Hi-Tech Plumbing & Air has just released an updated web site. The new concept concentrates on a user-friendly experience, ease to navigate and online scheduling right at your fingertips. Jathynia Garcia, co-owner of Hi-Tech, said she is “thrilled and humbled at all the time and effort put into making this web site, which contains plenty of facts and ‘how to’ blogs that helps every home owner or business owner
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wounds, which have not healed in a reasonable amount of time. Some of the leading-edge treatments offered at the wound care center include negative pressure wound therapy, debridement, application of cellular-based tissue or skin substitutes to the wound, offloading or total contact casts and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Wellington Regional Medical Center is a 233-bed acute care hospital. Celebrating 30 years of treating residents in Wellington and the surrounding community, the hospital offers a wide range of services. To learn more, visit www. wellingtonregional.com.
understand the importance of their plumbing and HVAC.” Hi-Tech Plumbing & Air is an elite plumbing and air conditioning company with a feminine business perspective serving Palm Beach County for more than 18 years. The team offers expertise, commitment and peace of mind service, along with a commitment to giving back to the local community. For more information, visit www.hi-techplumbingandair.com or call (561) 790-6966.
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Integrity Billing Celebrates New Office Location
Integrity Billing ownership, leadership and staff held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 7 in collaboration with the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the company’s move to its new location in Palm Springs. Recognizing the need for ethical, professional, accurate billing services for the small to medium size substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health (MH) treatment facilities, Integrity Billing first opened its doors in January 2014. Integrity Billing’s ownership consists of Chief Executive Officer Eric P. Yorlano, Chief Operating Officer Denise Corbisiero and President/Medical Advisor Dr. Nancy Lobby. Integrity Billing is quickly becoming one of the most trusted names in revenue cycle management services for SUD facilities and MH centers. In three years, the business has grown from one to 33 employees and has outgrown its original location in Wellington. Integrity Billing provides services to centers in nine states, works diligently to develop relationships with key industry leaders, counsels and educates dignitaries and congressman. and is instrumental in writing proposed Florida and federal legislation. By refusing to blur any lines
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Cheyenne Manuel Earns Hair Loss Certification
Cheyenne Manuel completed a hair loss certification class at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kennesaw, Ga., on June 11. She is certified as a hair loss specialist, which allows her to work with dermatologists and oncologists. Manuel was encouraged to participate with “Look Good, Feel Better” through the American Cancer Society to assist women suffering from hair loss as they undergo chemotherapy. She was trained to serve men, women and children by learning to measure and fit a client for a hair loss system and/or unit. If you or someone you know is suffering from hair loss issues, Manuel can be reached at Opulent
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The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association (LGLA) will meet on Thursday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd.). The program for the evening will be a discussion about drug abuse treatment options. Come prepared to hear what the speakers have to say and bring questions to ask. All residents and the public are welcome to attend, but only members of the LGLA can make motions and vote on motions. LGLA dues are $30. They can be mailed to LGLA, P.O. Box 96, Loxahatchee, FL 33470. For more information, contact Marge Herzog at (561) 818-9114 or marge@herzog.ms.
Register Now For Men’s Senior Softball Program
The Royal Palm Beach Men’s Senior Softball Association registration is open for its 2018-19 fall
and winter season. The league is open to men ages 55 and older. Games are played Mondays and Wednesdays. Pre-game warm-ups begin at 8:30 a.m. with games starting at 9:30 a.m. The league plays at Seminole Palms Park (151 Lamstein Lane, Royal Palm Beach). For more information, or to register, visit www.rpbssl.com and click on the application tab, or call Jimmy K. at (561) 707-0005.
WWC Paint Night Aug. 24
The Women of the Western Communities will be holding a fun Paint Night mini-fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wellington National Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington). Proceeds will benefit the YWCA Harmony House and the WWC Scholarship Fund. Dinner will be available for purchase in the Champions Bistro if you come early. There will be a cash bar available in the ballroom during the event. Club members and guests will be painting a variety of glassware. The deadline to RSVP is Wednes-
day, Aug. 22. To RSVP, visit https://occ.sn/RlQHJHDg. You can also visit www.facebook.com/ womenofthewesterncommunities, click on the event and pay online that way.
YWCA Seeks Krischer Award Nominees
The YWCA of Palm Beach County is seeking nominations for its 2018 Barry Krischer Humanitarian Award. Established in 2008 to honor the then-retiring state attorney, the award recognizes a law enforcement, social services or healthcare professional or organizational unit that has gone beyond the normal “call of duty” to assist or advocate for a victim of domestic violence. Krischer made domestic violence a priority by establishing the Domestic Violence Elimination Program (DOVE), providing advocacy to battered women upon their entry into the criminal justice system, drafting and lobbying for domestic violence legislation and helping create the Simon C.
Fireman Home Safe Center for Children. The commended service must have taken place between Aug. 1, 2017 and July 31, 2018. Nominations should include the nominee’s name, title, place of employment with phone number, supervisor’s name with phone number, a onepage description of the activity or activities with the victim, and the name and phone number of the person making the nomination. The award will be presented at the YWCA’s Down South Luncheon at the Kravis Center on Oct. 10 during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19. For more information, or to request a nomination form, call (561) 640-0050, ext. 115 or 137.
Aquatics Complex To Begin Fall Hours
During the Labor Day holiday weekend, the Wellington Aquatics Complex, located at 12072 W. Forest Hill Blvd., will be open Saturday, Sept. 1 from 9 a.m. to 7
p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 2 from noon to 7 p.m.; and Monday, Sept. 3 from noon to 5 p.m. Following Labor Day, the aquatics complex will begin its fall hours of operation. Fall hours at the complex are as follows: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed on Sundays and Mondays. For more information about the Wellington Aquatics Complex, or fall swim lessons and programs, visit www.wellingtonfl. gov/aquatics.
Sept. 8 Farm Your Backyard Workshop
The Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension is offering a one-day program to focus on tips and techniques on vegetable garden site preparation, seedling establishment, planting, maintenance and harvesting. The workshop will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hutcheson Agricultural Complex, Exhibit Hall A (559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach). Arthur Kirstein, coordinator of
agricultural economic development, will be the instructor. The program is free of charge, but limited to 100 participants. To register, call Dina Ligotino at (561) 233-1792 or e-mail dligotino@ pbcgov.org.
CCRT Meeting To Be Held Aug. 21
Join the Countywide Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) for a public meeting hosted by the Office of Community Revitalization on Tuesday, Aug. 21 at 6 p.m. The meeting at Vista Center (2300 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach) will focus on the services provided by the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office. Supervisor of Elections Susan Bucher will be in attendance to talk about the different ways to cast your ballot. She will also explain what types of ID are accepted, early voting locations and dates, and how to determine your assigned polling location. Voter information for the upcoming elections can also be updated during this meeting. For more information, contact Houston Tate at (561) 233-5303 or htate@pbcgov.org.
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SRHS Football Hopes For Continued Success With New Coach
By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The fall high school football season is underway, and the Seminole Ridge High School football team hopes to carry over last season’s success with new head coach Rick Casko. The Hawks finished 8-3 last season and made it to the post-season. After former coach James Parson stepped down, Casko came in for
the spring season and hosted the team’s spring jamboree. The Hawks defeated West Boca and Lake Worth high schools to cap their spring season on a high note. “We got to play 81 kids,” said Casko of the spring jamboree. “We had great attendance, our kids worked hard and the coaches worked hard.” Casko had a couple of runs as coach at Glades Central High
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School and was Royal Palm Beach High School’s offensive coordinator last year. He now looks to groom a young Hawk squad into a competitive unit. “Leadership is the most important thing. It starts from up at the top,” he said. “I explained to the kids, you’re never not going to see me here or not hustle, and I’m going to set the tone. The kids seem interested in football, they
want to work hard and they like the weight room. They realize the things we’re doing are making them better.” The Hawks have been practicing the varsity and junior varsity together to encourage a consistent work ethic and a competitive spirit. The goal has also been to extract some leadership from the young squad. “I think what we have are some
good leaders, and we’re molding them into better leaders,” Casko explained. The Seminole Ridge line is young, being hit hard by graduation. Returning to the trenches for the Hawks will be Nelson Sutton and Ertonn Chatelain. The veterans will look to anchor the offensive and defensive lines. Senior quarterback Kaimyn Castilla will lead the Hawk offense, which will rely heavily on standout junior running back Corey Polk and receiver Ty’Korian Brown. Both are big and have blistering speed. “Corey has had a good camp. He has tremendous ability,” Casko said. “He knows what he is doing and is a real talent.” Peter Sinoyannnis will return as linebacker and play fullback for the Hawks. His rugby experience will be sure to give him an edge when carrying the ball. Brown will also play on the defense at safety and corner back. Look for Brown
to be used on special teams for kick and punt returns. The Hawks have had a solid kicking game in Daniel Freire, and he returns for one more season. The stand-out soccer player has been a consistent asset and threat to opposing defenses. Casko is aware that if the Hawks can get inside the 30-yard line, they are in good position to at least come away with three points. “Danny, he’s a threat,” Casko explained. “He is a great kicker. If we get inside the 30, it’s easy points.” Seminole Ridge is young, but the team chemistry is solid, according to Casko, and their optimism is high to compete in one of the toughest districts in Palm Beach County. The Hawks are on the road for their kickoff classic against Boca Raton High School on Friday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. The Hawks will open the regular season game hosting Santaluces High School on Friday, Aug. 24.
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Wellington Pre-Season Shows Promise To Compete For District
By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School football team has high expectations for the upcoming fall campaign after falling short of the playoffs last year for the first time in four years. The Wolverines finished 6-6 last year and look to improve upon that finish, according to one of Palm Beach County’s longest-tenured coaches, Tom Abel. Wellington
also dropped a 36-35 loss to Fort Pierce Central High School in the spring game at the end of the school year. “We just have to capitalize on what we did right and realize what we did wrong,” Abel explained. “We want them to be better than what they were, not a .500 ball club like they were last year, and get back to where we were — a championship-caliber football team.” The Wolverines have many re-
turning starters and have extremely high expectations. “This senior class wants to be one of the best, if not the best, and they’re working to get to that,” Abel said. “There’s a different vibe here.” Wellington has two returning starters on the offensive line in Elijah Dorvilus and Michael Palmateer, and newcomers will fill the void left from graduation. Offensive tackle Julian Odums returns after a year off from football and looks to be a contributor. The Wolverine line spans 6 foot, 2 inches and averages 285 pounds, a slice smaller than last year’s line, but Abel is confident in their abilities. Junior quarterback Austin Wallace returns on offense and is complemented by a stellar corps of receivers with highly recruited senior Mark Antony Richards, Dane Stratton, Adrain Hector, Balitan
Linemen Preston Hayes and Stephen Passeggiata work on drills.
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Celestin and Ezekiel Blake. The receivers average 6 foot, 2 inches across and contain all the attributes to reinforce Wellington’s spreadstyle offense. Senior Jadien Durant and Richards will line up behind Wallace in the running back spot. Richards will likely be a ball magnet this season. Expect him to play a multitude of positions. Leonori Williams will also add to the Wellington ground game, and at 6 foot, 1 inch, he will be used as a power back. The Wellington defense will be anchored by several two-way players: Durant at linebacker, and Richards at corner back and safety. Junior Stephen Passeggiata will lead the defensive line on the outside at defensive end. At 6 foot, 3 inches and 225 pounds, he has the quickness to contain everything inside. Sophomore Robert Sorensen will occupy the opposite end for the defensive line, and at 6 foot, 5 inches and 240 pounds, he will also complement the line, with Dorvilus lining up at tackle. Preston Hayes will also contribute to the line. The kicking game is something Wellington has traditionally excelled at in recent years as home to two Lou Groza Award winners, Alex Ng and Logan Robinson. Abel believes that junior Morgan Suarez can be a two-time winner. “We’re hoping Morgan is a twotime Lou Groza winner. We’ve never had a two-time winner,” Abel said. “He can put the ball anywhere, or any place we ask.” Suarez is a good weapon to have, Abel said. If the offense can get to a certain place on the field, the Wolverines can come away with points. He called Suarez a definite threat for the offense.
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Wellington’s main goal, as with many other teams, is to get as far into the post-season as they can, but in Abel’s short-term crosshairs are the Wellington Cup and the district title, both of which
district rival Palm Beach Central High School holds. The Broncos took back the cup last year. The two district juggernauts will clash in week four of the regular season on Sept. 14 at Palm Beach Central.
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AMERICAN MUSLIM ALLIANCE HOSTS INTERFAITH DINNER IN WELLINGTON
The American Muslim Alliance of Florida (AMAF) held its fifth annual Interfaith Dinner on Sunday, Aug. 12 at the original Wellington Mall. The group’s second annual Scholarship Award Ceremony also took place. Imam Mohamed Ismail spoke about “Islam and Democracy,” while a number of political candidates each gave a brief introductory speech. Learn more at www.americanmuslimalliance.org. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
Zohak Jamal, Tahsin Nabid, Gabe Ermine, Ammar Ahmed, Alvie Rouf, Ishmam Ahmed, and Shayem Ferdous.
Ambreen Murad sings the national anthem.
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Rubana Halim, Kashfaa Tashin, Samarah Tahsin and Shakir Ahmet.
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OUTSIDERS DRILL TEAM HOLDS FUNDRAISER AT PIRATE’S WELL RESTAURANT
The Outsiders Drill Team held a five-hour game night fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 11 at the Pirate’s Well restaurant. Participants got the chance to enjoy great food and participate in fun games, like bingo, for the chance to win prizes. All proceeds went to support the team’s trip to the state competition with the Sunshine State Mounted Drill Team Association. PHOTOS BY DANI SALGUEIRO/TOWN-CRIER
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Deer Run FOR LEASE OR SALE OR OPTION BUY— fenced 4 bedrooms, 2 bath, 3200 sq. ft. pool, no garage, 3 paddocks on 5 acres, $3,500 monthly. $4,500 if furnished. 1st, last, secur i t y. F o r S a l e b y o w n e r. 5 6 1 - 3 0 1 - 3 8 11
SOUTHERN LAWN EQUIPMENT — is now accepting applicants for outdoor equipment technicians and parts counter personnel. Monday to Friday shift, paid vacation, paid holidays and medical plan. Spanish speaking a plus. Apply in person at 8333 Southern Blvd. West Palm Beach or send resume to : Southernlawnequipment@gmail.com
SEEKING POSITION: Companion to elderly person, non-medical position, college educated. Please call 561-324-5807.Please call 561-324-5807
Lot For Sale - Acreage/Loxahatchee
VPK TEACHER WANTED — 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Monday thru Friday. CDA or higher required. Call 561-790-0808
A S L I C E O F PA R A D I S E ! — 1 . 3 a c r e beautiful lot conveniently located, high and dry, reasonably priced. Halina Sledz, Broker, Ameron Realty Call/text 561-596-9727
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Office Space For Rent
S E C R E TA RY F O R S M A L L A C C O U N T I N G OFFICE — heavy phones, client contact, filing, preparing documents. Must know Word. Excel a plus. Please fax resume to: (561)333-2680. LEGAL SECRETARY/PARALEGAL-MATURE — part to full time for solo practitioner, small office, heavy phones, client contact, scheduling, preparing documents, etc. Must be experienced. Timeslips, ProDocs, Word Perfect or Word. Probate, estate planning, guardianship and Medicaid planning. Please fax resume to (561)333-2680. References required
Wellington WELLINGTON LAW OFFICE — has office space available for immediate occupancy with secretarial space. Prime location on South Shore Blvd. Call 561-793-2400
Estate Buyers/ Appraisers PALMBEACHGALLERY DIV MUSEUMAPPRAISERS.COM
No charge for Visits Offers PickUps Appraisals of Paintings Decorations Chinese Antiques Jewelry Watches Coins Collections. Estate Buyers AUCTIONEERS Downsizing Advisors WE BUY or CONSIGN Licensed & Insured. Feat: WSJ, USA Today, f/X TV, Past Sothebys Dot Com Assoc. Richard Stedman Estate Services LLC Est. 1957 FL LicAB3569 Member: LiveAuctioneers & Invaluable. Formerly 32 S Dixie Hwy Now Serving: Palm Beach Broward MiamiDade TampaBay Sarasota Naples National Phone 212.327.2616 Text 727.515.5985
HOME HEALTH AIDE AVAILABLE — Experienced Home Health Aide seeks new position. Flexible hours, full time or part time, day or night. I am a Licensed CNA who has worked as a home health aide and also as a nanny. I have many years of experience taking care of the elderly at home. Price negotiable, references provided upon request. Call Pat at (561) 294-1423.
PLACE YOUR AD HERE CALL 793-3576
Professional Services A/C Refrigeration Services JOHN C. HUNTON AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION, INC.—Service & new installation FPL independent participating contractor. Lic. CAC 057272 Ins. “We are proud supporters of the Seminole Ridge Hawks” 561-798-3225. Family Owned & Operated since 1996. Credit Cards Accepted
Auto Body Repair J O H N N Y V ' S M O B I L E S C R AT C H & D E N T R E PA I R — 5 6 1 - 2 5 2 - 8 2 9 5 R e s idential & Commercial Fixmypaint.com
Cleaning - Home/Office WE CLEAN OFFICES & PRIVATE HOMES — Licensed & Insured. Call for an estimate and to schedule your apartment. Discount for Central Palm Beach County Chamber members and to all new clients for first cleaning. 561-385-8243 Lic. #2012-25277 CLEANING LADY — I can help get your house cleaner than ever! Try me once and you will not be disappointed! 561-657-0420 Patrycja
Driveway Repair D R I V E WAY S — F r e e e s t i m a t e s A & M ASPHALT SEAL COATING commercial and residential. Patching potholes, striping, repair existing asphalt & save money all work guaranteed. Lic.& Ins. 100045062 561-667-7716
Professional Services Electrical Contractor
Security
SINGER ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING, INC. — Electrical work you can trust at an affordable price, Fully Licensed and Insured. EC#13007941 561-425-5409
SECURITY — American owned local secur it y co mp a n y in b u sin e ss 3 0 p lu s ye a r s. Protection by officers drug tested. 40 hour course. Licensed & Insured. 561-848-2600
Floor Sanding/Restoration WOOD FLOOR RESTORATION — Since 1951 Artisan Licensed & Insured. Bob Williamson 561-389-8188
Home Improvement ANMAR CO.— James’ All Around Handyman Service. Excellent craftsman Old time values. Once you’ve had me! You’ll have me back! Lic. Ins. Certified Residential Contractor CRC1327426 561-248-8528
Painting J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, Chemical Roof Cleaning, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified -pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 309-6975 or visit our website at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com JOHN PERGOLIZZI PAINTING INC. — Interior/Exterior - Repaint specialist, pressure cleaning, popcorn ceiling, drywall repair & roof painting. Family owned/ owner operator. Free Est. 798-4964 Lic. #U18473
Roofing ROBERT G. HARTMANN ROOFING — Specializing in repairs. Free estimates, Bonded,insured. Lic. #CCC 058317 Ph: 561-790-0763. R O O F I N G R E PA I R S R E - R O O F I N G A L L TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable. Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-309-0134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC-023773 RC-0067207 NEIL O’NEAL JR. ROOFING — Roofing & Reroofing. Family owned and operated. Residential/ Commercial. Wood Replacement, Roof Coatings, Solar Vents, Skylights & Roof Ventilation. 561-6564945 Lic. & Insured CCC1330208.Free Estimates
Service & Repair • New Equipment • Sell All Brands Schedule Your A/C Checkup Today!
Septic Service DANNY’S SEPTIC SERVICE — 561-689-1555 Commercial/Residential Septic Tank and Grease Trap Pumping *Drain Fields *Lift Stations *Drain Cleaning w w w. D a n n y s - S e p t i c . c o m L i c # S R O 111 6 9 6
Sprinkler Systems AQUATIC SPRINKLER, LLC — Complete repair of all types of systems. Owner Operated. Michael Office: 561-964-6004 Cell: 561236-8595 Lic.#U17871 Bonded & Ins. Serving the Western Communities Since 1990
Tree Removal AFFORDABLE TREE EXPERT SERVICE— Tree Removal,Trims, Palm Tree, Edging & Limb Removal, Yard Cleaning. No Job too Small. 561-856-2909
Tree Service TREES TRIMMED AND REMOVED — 561798-0412 D.M. YOUNG TREE SERVICE. Family Owned & Operated Lic. & Insured 1992-12121 Visit our website at dmyoungtreeservice.com
Wallpapering PAPERHANGING BY DEBI — Professional Installation,Removal. Repair of Paper. Neat, Clean & Reliable. Quality work with a woman’s touch. 30 years experience. No Job too big or too small. Lic. & Ins. References available. 561-795-5263
Water & Coffee Delivery BLUE MOUNTAIN SPRINGS — Bottled Water and Coffee Delivery service. Cooler • Bottle Cases • Home & Office Delivery. www.JLwaterandcoffee. com. Office: 561-996-3525. Cell 561-985-3336
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Screening J O H N ’ S S C R E E N R E PA I R S E R V I C E — Pool & patio re-screening. Stay tight,wrinkle-free,guaranteed! CRC1329708 call u s 7 9 8 - 3 1 3 2 . w w w. p o o l s c r e e n r e p a i r. c o m
GET YOUR SUMMER A/C CHECKUP SPECIALIZING IN TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR
Professional Services
$
85.00
561-798-3225
www.johnchuntonac.com Lic.#CAC057272 • Insured Family Owned & Operated Since 1996
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Wellington Interior Design Center
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BEST OVERSTUFFED CORNED BEEF OR PASTRAMI SANDWICH IN THE WEST!
3460 Fairlane Farms Rd. #8 | Wellington, FL 561.223.3709
Hours: Closed Sunday. | Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Saturday By Appointment Only.
OPEN 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK. APPOINTMENTS AND WALK INS ALWAYS WELCOME! State Of The Art Medicine At State Of The Economy Pricing
Palms West Veterinary Hospital Dr. Ira Grossman has been providing personalized affordable small animal veterinary services since 1980.
Now Offering All New
URGENT CARE WITH PRICES THAT ARE FAIR! OPEN 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK
• Laser Therapy • Ultra Sound • Digital X-Ray
URGENT CARE WITH A FLORIDA LICENSED VETERINARIAN ON PREMISES 24 HOURS A DAY
CALL 798-2780 We offer full veterinary services for small animals: • Heartworm Prevention • International Health Certificates • In-House Labs • Medical Boarding
Regular Office Hours 7 Days a Week • 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Walk-Ins Always Accepted
• Annual Wellness Exams • Preventive Care • Surgery • Spay/Neuter • Dental Care
• Flea & Tick Treatments • Grooming • Rabies & Other Vaccines • Holistic Homeopathic Treatments
556 Folsom Road, Loxahatchee • Ph: 561-798-2780 Fax: 561-793-2601 Email: info@palmswestveterinary.com • www.palmswestveterinary.com
U.S. Mortgage of Florida FOR ALL YOUR MORTGAGE NEEDS TRUSTED AND APPROVED LENDER FOR MULTIPLE BUILDERS AND REALTORS IN THE AREA
US Mortgage has many loan programs for every scenario. • 1st & 2nd Up to 90% Combined Loan to Value • VA/FHA Loans (FHA Credit Score As Low As 580) • Construction Lending • Bank Statement Loans • Interest Only Loans • Jumbo Loans
• Renovation Loans (Conventional & FHA) • Doctors’ Loans • Reverse Mortgages • Foreign National Loans • Asset Based Income • Hard Money Loans
Milko Castellanos Branch Manager
1200 Corporate Center Way • Suite 104 Wellington, FL 33414
MILKO@USMTG.COM
Office: (561) 886-0300 Ext. 211 • Cell: (954) 410-6013
15 Year Wellington Resident!
U.S MORTGAGE OF FLORIDA
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GET YOUR SUMMER A/C CHECKUP $85.00 SPECIALIZING IN TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR • Service & Repair • New Equipment • Sell All Brands
Schedule Your A/C Checkup Today!
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Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Saturday & Sunday 12 noon - 3:30 p.m. Dinner: Sunday - Thursday 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | Friday & Saturday 5 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Last seating 30 minutes prior to closing
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This offer cannot be combined with other discounts. One coupon per check.
165 State Road 7 | Wellington, FL 33414 www.johnchuntonac.com Lic.#CAC057272 • Insured
Family Owned & Operated Since 1996
(Next to Rooms To Go)
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Lake Worth/ Boynton / WPB / Wellington
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8461 Lake Worth Rd. 561-649-2711
9045 LaFontana Blvd. Suite 231 561-482-2000
12230 Forest Hill Blvd. 561-649-2711
NEXUS Business Center (Just West of Turnpike)
Fontana Plaza on Lyons Rd just North of Glades Rd
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