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Volume 34, Number 35 August 30 - September 5, 2013

Wellington Drainage Assessment Will Remain Unchanged

INSIDE Film Commission Eyes Groves For Screen Time

Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission Director of Operations Michelle Hillery told members of the Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association last week that her organization always is seeking new, unique locations and actors for productions — and that Loxahatchee Groves seems to be a ripe spot for both. Page 3

Chamber Speakers: It’s Never Too Late To Follow Your Dreams

It’s never too late to do what you love — that was the message imparted to Wellington Chamber of Commerce members at a luncheon Monday at the Wanderers Club. Page 7

Pizzazz Gives Back Day Benefits Cancer Alliance

Pizzazz Hair Design held its annual Pizzazz Gives Back Day on Sunday, Aug. 25. Proceeds from haircuts and spa services will be donated to the Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope. Page 10

Our Kids World: Family Fun At The Fairgrounds

Our Kids World Family Fun Fest was held last weekend at the South Florida Fairgrounds.

Guests enjoyed food, bounce houses, games and more. There was also a meet and greet with the Backstreet Boys, who performed for the crowd. Page 17

OPINION More Communication Needed, Not A Shakeup

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Coming Soon — A Mobile gas station is under construction on Seminole Pratt Whitney Road at the Grove Market Shopping Center.

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Mixed Reviews For Gas Station Now Being Built On Sem Pratt

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Construction is underway on a Mobil gas station at the Grove Market Shopping Center on Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, which some residents welcome but others view with skepticism.

The primary concern with gas stations in The Acreage is water table contamination should there be a spill.

“I’m not really thrilled about all these gas stations popping up out here,” Indian Trail Improvement District Vice President Carol Jacobs said. “Being out in The Acreage, we’re on wells.”

Jacobs noted that she was also not pleased with the approval of a gas station at the nearby Publix shopping center, although she admitted that she now uses it because she rarely leaves The Acreage.

“I feel safe when I get gas there, but I was worried that it was going to open the door for many more gas stations, and it sure has,” Jacobs said, pointing out that the Acreage Landowners’ Association Neighborhood Plan called for no gas stations.

The new Mobil station is technically not in The Acreage. It is in the Seminole Improvement District controlled by Callery-Judge Grove.

“You’ve got people out here who want to turn it into a city, and you have the ones who want to keep it the way it is,” Jacobs said.

“I feel that we live in a beautiful community, and I don’t mind going into town to do whatever I need to do. I like coming out to the peace and quiet here, and I hate to see it ruined.”

While most Acreage residents work elsewhere and get gas elsewhere, Jacobs did note that the

Publix station is always crowded.

“It’s bumper to bumper, and that gas truck’s there every day,” she said.

Aside from water issues, Jacobs is also concerned about increased traffic on Seminole Pratt. Large trucks use the road as a thoroughfare, and there are also students from Seminole Ridge High School.

“Trucks and children driving for the first time just don’t mix,” she said.

The ITID board strongly opposed a recent application for a land-use change from rural residential to commercial at the southeast corner of Northlake and Coconut boulevards; among its reasons was that the plan called for a gas station. The developer ultimately withdrew the application to pursue different plans.

ALA Governmental Liaison See GAS STATION, page 16

Wellington Council Members Air Grievances With Manager

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report Members of the Wellington Village Council discussed issues with the management of the village during a workshop Thursday, Aug. 22.

Council members met last week with Chris McLean, a consultant from the Center for Leadership Studies, who was hired to evaluate issues in the village that led some council members to call for the firing of Village Manager Paul Schofield.

McLean suggested the workshop as a way for council members to hash out issues, both personal and professional, which have divided the council. Among the issues discussed were concerns with the village’s management.

Some of them were mistakes that had financial ramifications, responses to public records requests, as well as concerns about council members being able to interact with staff.

Councilman Matt Willhite said he thought council members were not being informed of key decisions until after they had been made. He pointed to a recent blunder that saw Wellington unnecessarily paying $183,000 in taxes on

the K-Park property, taking Schofield to task for how it was handled.

“He brought it to us at an agenda review meeting on April 8, but on March 27 he executed a check [for the property taxes],” Willhite said. “It wasn’t a budgeted item, and according to our policy, he can only spend up to $25,000 without bringing it before the council.”

Willhite said Schofield, who was not present at the meeting, was able to write the check because of a policy that the manager can meet obligations, such as taxes, without approval from the council.

“Whose fault is it that we didn’t get an exemption on that property?” the councilman asked. “He should have had to bring it before the council. He didn’t bring it to us for two weeks after.”

Councilwoman Anne Gerwig said she’d heard about the issue before the agenda review. “I agree it was Paul’s fault,” she said. “He messed up. Do I think he should be fired for a $183,000 mistake?

No.” Gerwig said Schofield had saved Wellington far more than $183,000 through good management practices.

But Councilman John Greene,

who also said he didn’t know about the issue, said it was about being able to trust Wellington’s manager.

“It goes back to trust,” he said, adding that he was concerned there were no plans to change the process so the same type of mistake didn’t happen again. “I haven’t seen any change.”

Mayor Bob Margolis said he had a concern about items requested by residents under public records laws that were found to be missing.

“There was a gentleman who put in a request for all the papers and everything on the dais at council meetings,” he said. “One of those was Paul’s journal.”

Margolis said that shortly after the request was made, someone broke into Schofield’s office and stole the journal.

“The only thing that was taken was the journal,” Margolis said.

“His laptop was sitting right on top of his journals.”

In the wake of the theft, Margolis said he was concerned that staff didn’t review security tapes or records of employee swipe cards.

“That really concerned me,” he said. “If there is someone breakSee MANAGER, page 16

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington residents won’t see a $100 increase in their Acme Improvement District assessments this year after all. A mix-up with paperwork meant that Wellington was unable to set the new rate in time for this year’s budget.

Instead, members of the Wellington Village Council gave final approval Tuesday to a measure to keep the Acme Improvement District’s drainage assessment the same as in previous years.

“This notice sets the rate at $200, which is unchanged from last year,” Village Manager Paul Schofield said.

Councilman Matt Willhite tried to clear up any confusion for residents, who already received notices that their bill would increase.

“You may have received a letter in your water bill letting you know that there would be an increase in

our Acme Improvement District assessment from $200 to $300,” he said. “Due to some mistiming in filing proper paperwork on our part, that rate won’t be changed.”

Last month, council members voted to increase the rate by $100 to finance needed drainage improvements.

“That rate increase was to try to put a long-range plan together and mitigate some water issues we’ve been having recently with significant flooding in some areas of the village,” Willhite said. “The money wasn’t just to raise your rates and put money in the coffers.”

But Wellington hasn’t abandoned its plans to improve drainage, Vice Mayor Howard Coates said.

“Based on my understanding with the village manager, this delay in implementing the assessSee DRAINAGE, page 16

FOOD TRUCKS & MUSIC

Wellington hosted a Food Truck Invasion on Thursday, Aug. 22 at the Wellington Amphitheater featuring the LifeChurch.tv band. Guests enjoyed great food while listening to the band’s music. Shown here, Amanda and Chris Hinote enjoy ice cream bars. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 10 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

County OKs Code Changes To Control Manure Stockpilers

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Commission approved amendments to its unified land development code last week that included stricter control on livestock waste.

The decision was made at a county commission zoning meeting Thursday, Aug. 22.

Dr. Bill Louda of Loxahatchee Groves, senior scientist and professor of environmental chemistry at Florida Atlantic University, gave some recommendations for the commission’s consideration.

“This has been an ongoing project of mine since 2004,” Louda said. “You have to start thinking about point sources.”

As an example, he said he analyzed water from one local source that winds up in the South Florida Water Management District’s stormwater treatment areas that contained nutrients far higher than 10 parts per billion, the level being sought by the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.

“I had a pipe coming out of a

nursery in Loxahatchee Groves that I analyzed three times because I could not believe it,” he said. “I had to dilute the solution five times to get it on my ‘high-range’ reading. It came in at 24,410 parts per billion phosphorus. That’s 2,410 times [higher than] the Everglades target.”

He said all the canals are considerably above what should be sought after.

“Fifty-five to 75 parts per billion going into the C-51 [Canal] from all communities might be a good target because the water conservation areas and the filtering marshes should then be able to bring it down to what the Everglades should be receiving at around 10,” he said.

Louda asked whether the ordinance will be applicable to municipalities as well, and Zoning Director Jon MacGillis said it would only apply to unincorporated Palm Beach County.

Several municipalities, such as Wellington and Loxahatchee See MANURE, page 4

RPB’s H.L. Johnson Elementary Expands Green Program

Plant Donations — H.L. Johnson Team Green Coordinator Darcy Murray and students Sullivan Harward, Aaron Murray, Carter Kaufmann and Aiden Murray show off the donated peace lily plants.

By Anne Checkosky Town-Crier Staff Report Students and teachers at H.L. Johnson Elementary School in Royal Palm Beach can breathe easier, literally, at the start of this school year, thanks to a green initiative organized by the school’s Team Green coordinator and its Parent-Teacher Organization president.

Thanks to a donation from Miami’s Costa Farms, 80 peace lily (spathiphyllum) plants found their way to each of the 65 classrooms in the school, plus additional plants for the principal’s and assistant principal’s offices and the library, said Darcy Murray, the school’s Team Green coordinator.

The peace lily is one of the most efficient houseplants for filtering

indoor pollutants from the air, noted Murray, a Loxahatchee Groves resident and mother of two. It topped NASA’s list for removing all three of the most common volatile organic compounds: formaldehyde, benzene and trichloroethylene. It can also combat toluene and xylene.

“The PTO president and I researched the best type of plant,” Murray said.

Another advantage was the plant’s low maintenance, explained PTO President Helen-Marie Harward. “It’s easy upkeep, once-aweek watering and it can survive in low light,” she said, adding that the plants can also survive in windowless classrooms.

Next, Murray needed to figure out how to get the plants into

classrooms for little or no cost.

When the chain stores couldn’t help, she went straight to the plant grower, Costa Farms.

They were eager to help, Murray said, but someone would have to drive down to pick up the plants and someone would need to photograph the plants in the classrooms and send them to Costa Farms.

“This was a win-win for both sides. It reinforces our message of the health benefits of plants for kids,” said Jonathan Palone, a marketing manager for Costa Farms.

Costa Farms takes donation requests on a case-by-case basis, depending on the need, time of year and inventory supply, Palone See GREEN SCHOOL, page 16

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County Commission OKs Reclaimed Water Deal With Broward

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Commission gave the go-ahead Tuesday to a plan to take reclaimed water from Broward County that Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department experts say will help control rates for all county water users.

PBCWUD Deputy Director Brian Shields said the project is both innovative and regional in nature. Broward County never initiated a reclaimed water program, which Palm Beach County did 25 years ago.

“We’ve been working with Broward County for quite a while now, and this really benefits the citizens of south Palm Beach County,” he said. “We have an extensive reclaimed water program in place since the early ’90s. We serve quite a few golf courses and [homeowners’ associations] with that system, and it has a really positive impact on the environment in that we reduce the amount of water

that is used off the surficial aquifer by providing reclaimed water from our wastewater treatment plant for irrigation.”

In 2012, the utility saved more than 6.2 billion gallons of water that would otherwise have been taken from potable water sources by serving several golf courses and 26 residential developments in the central and southern portions of the county. The Green Cay and Wakodahatchee wetlands take reclaimed water, which helps recharge the water tables in those areas.

Florida Power & Light’s West County Energy Center also uses reclaimed water to cool its generators.

Shields said other developments are under construction that have agreements to get reclaimed water, and there are several parks that could take reclaimed water, although the county already uses all the reclaimed water it has available.

“Our system is maxed out,”

Shields said. “We don’t have any more reclaimed water to provide to our customers in south county, and with these communities coming on board, we will really stretch our system to the limit. During the dry season, we use every drop of water that comes into the wastewater treatment plant. We get up to 22 million gallons per day.”

Shields said Palm Beach County is the leader in reclaimed water across all of southeast Florida.

“This is a truly regional project in that it would be a partnership between Palm Beach and Broward counties,” Shields said. “Broward County is under the gun due to the ocean outfall legislation, and the real environmental benefit of this project would be reducing those flows and nutrient loads to the coral reefs. That was the intent of the outfall legislation, and they are required to implement reuse, up to 60 percent of their flow by 2018, and essentially eliminate any use of that outfall by 2025.”

Shields said Broward County

has a very limited reclaimed-water demand.

“Their service areas are urbanized, and it would be very expensive to run pipelines through Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale.

We provide the demand that they don’t have.”

He added that the South Florida Water Management District is in full support of the project. “We can eliminate up to 28 million gallons of water per day of groundwater irrigation that would otherwise come out of the Biscayne Aquifer,” Shields said.

The intent is to run a pipeline to take reclaimed water from Broward County’s treatment plant up Powerline Road to Palm Beach County for distribution.

PBCWUD Director Bevin Beaudet said there are several economic advantages for Palm Beach County.

“They are going to take out a large bond that is needed to build the entire pipeline, including that portion in Palm Beach County, as

well as the treatment facilities that are needed at their plant to produce reclaimed water,” Beaudet said. “Although we are going to build and construct that portion in Palm Beach County, they are going to pay for it with their bond.”

Beaudet sees few negatives in the entire project for Palm Beach County.

“We also negotiated very favorable terms in the cost of the water,” he said. “That water is going to cost us 5 cents per thousand gallons, and we currently charge 21 cents per thousand gallons. So, we will charge the going rate, and they will charge us 5 cents per thousand gallons.”

The order of priority of payback, which Beaudet said is also favorable, is that Palm Beach County will first pay the 5 cents per thousand gallons, then a share of the operation and maintenance cost, then for removal and replacement, and if anything is left, Palm Beach County will help pay a portion of the bond interest. Broward would

own the line in Palm Beach County until the bond is paid off, at which time Palm Beach County would take ownership.

“We think that’s a favorable situation,” Beaudet said. “They are the ones that need to get rid of this water, so we are going to be able to take it, help them out and provide for this very large demand… for reclaimed water.”

Beaudet pointed out that one golf course looking to get in the plan had to pay $5 million to replace grass it lost during the last drought.

“They are very interested in talking to us about reclaimed water, for which there are no restrictions during a drought,” Beaudet said, adding that reclaimed water is currently subsidized by wastewater customers but is slowly moving toward a non-subsidized rate.

Commissioner Mary Lou Berger made a motion to move ahead with the water plan, which carried 7-0.

Film & TV Commission Official Eyes Lox Groves For Screen Time

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission Director of Operations Michelle Hillery told members of the Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association last week that her organization always is seeking new, unique locations and actors for productions — and that Loxahatchee Groves seems to be a ripe spot for both.

Hillery said her staff was thrilled that she’d been invited to make a presentation to the LGLA. “We would love to better incorporate Loxahatchee into what we do,” she said.

The film commission’s mission is to make potential filmmakers’ jobs as easy as possible by cutting through red tape.

“We have what is called a one-stop permitting process with 34 out of the 38 municipalities in Palm Beach County, in which we facilitate the permitting process when production companies come in,” she said.

The county’s film and television promoting body is among dozens of film commissions in the state. “Some of them are a one-person liaison,” Hillery said. “We would be considered a full-service commission. We have a staff of five, and we have probably one of the better budgets.

Many of the commissions are underfunded for what they do with the business they bring in.”

The film commission is financed through the county’s bed tax and is affiliated with the Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council, the Palm Beach County Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, the Palm Beach County Cultural Council and the Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management.

“We’re considered the baby of the agencies,” she said. “We’re just over a halfmillion dollars on an annual basis. We market and we service the film and television industry.”

The commission markets the county as a destination for film, television, still photography and digital production. “We also serve the area by providing the permits,” Hillery said, explaining that they work as the liaison between production companies and municipalities. “We gather all the information and logistics in order for the municipality to make a decision whether or not they wish to have this particular production project take place in their community.”

However, one-stop permitting does not eliminate municipal control.

“You would have a say whether or not a production would come in and, depending on what it is that they are going to be doing and how long they were going to be here, what the economic impact of that

project was going to be,” Hillery said.

However, the process is usually done by staff, bypassing council meetings.

“Production is usually very quick,” she said. “They need to get answers fairly soon.”

The commission also photographs locations and has an online database that production companies can search for filming locations.

“Barns, equestrian land, unique homes, gardens — these are all sought-after locations,” Hillery said. “We don’t know every nook and cranny in Palm Beach County. We can’t possibly, so we rely on our community to let us know what types of unique or different locations you may have that we may be able to incorporate in that database.”

Locations are a large part of how the commission markets the county to production companies throughout the world.

“They’re staying in our hotels, they’re hiring our local crews, they’re spending money, and that’s what this business is all about,” Hillery said.

The one-stop permitting process is a free service because the return is great for the county. “The industry is over $100 million on an annual basis here in Palm Beach County,” she said. “We fill roughly 12,000 room nights here in the county.”

While the sports commission generates far more room nights and revenue for the

county, the return from film and television is still impressive, Hillery said.

“For every dollar that Palm Beach County spends on growing and nurturing the film and television industry, there’s a $224 return on that investment, so it’s pretty substantial,” she said. “We thoroughly enjoy what we do in working with both production companies and our community.”

The commission is also involved in education.

“We feel that part of our marketing strategy in growing the film and television industry here in Palm Beach County is also about the education and nurturing our own,” Hillery said, although she noted that the county does lose film and television students to more widely recognized cities for the industry such as Los Angeles and New York. “What many of you don’t know is we have more than 50 production companies here in Palm Beach County.”

She noted that part of the commission’s responsibility is to inform guidance counselors, principals and teachers what the film and television industry looks like in the county and the state.

“We advocate for the entire state with the other film commissions, but our jurisdiction is here in Palm Beach County, and we’ve got a beautiful area to promote,” Hillery said.

Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission Director of Operations Michelle Hillery at last week’s LGLA meeting. PHOTO BY RON BUKLEY/TOWN-CRIER The commission also produces the largest statewide film competition for high school and college students. “We give away more than $10,000 in scholarships and awards in several categories. We receive close to 300 entries each year, and we have judges all over the country who See TV & FILM, page 4

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OUR OPINION

Wellington Needs More Communication, Not New Management Last week, members of the Wellington Village Council sat down to have a candid conversation about issues in the village. After months of uncertainty that saw the firing of former Village Attorney Jeff Kurtz and put Village Manager Paul Schofield’s job in jeopardy, it was time for a frank discussion of each council member’s concerns and visions for the future.

We agree with Vice Mayor Howard Coates that there is a fundamental difference of opinion among council members of the village manager’s role. Further, we agree that communication is key to fixing the issues, not a shakeup of management.

Schofield has been an asset to Wellington, helping the village weather an economic downfall and come out on top. While other municipalities struggled, Wellington continued to stay ahead.

This has been possible largely because of the village’s strong manager style government, which allows Schofield to make some key decisions without having to run them by the council.

This is necessary for a government like Wellington, which provides so many services.

Though council members are making many decisions, they cannot and should not run the day-to-day operations of the village. There must be a chain of command so employees do not feel influenced by council members. That also means the village manager is responsible for the mistakes of those under him.

But, as consultant Chris McLean pointed out, village employees are more concerned with

interference from council members than with Schofield’s leadership. Given this, it seems reasonable that Schofield should act as a buffer between council members and staff, who may feel intimidated answering directly to elected officials.

Though there are valid concerns regarding the management of the village, to fire Schofield without giving him a chance to address and rectify the grievances against him would be a grave disservice to Wellington residents.

Wellington, unlike many other communities, has not typically subjected its village manager to annual reviews. This may be a needed change that can further boost communication between council members and staff.

It may also be beneficial to once again bring up the issues discussed at last week’s council workshop, this time with Schofield there to take in the feedback and respond to concerns. He deserves an opportunity to fix problems and alter policies to meet reasonable council expectations.

We believe the workshop was a necessary step toward healing in Wellington, and we hope council members also found it productive. Hopefully, with more candid conversation and help from the consultant and other objective parties, the council can come together and present a united front while working for the benefit of residents.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Could Elevated Testing Levels Be Occurring Naturally?

Since the recent water tests in The Acreage, I have wondered what the source of iridium-192 (Ir192) discovered in the well water of 10 homes in The Acreage could be.

Ir-192 is used in “gamma-metallurgy” to look for stress cracks and the like. Ir-192 has a “half-life” (time for 50 percent decay) of only 73.8 days. Thus, according to firstorder kinetics, after 10 half-lives of 738 days (two years, eight days) it will be below detectable limits.

Transport time, the amount needed and other factors potentially rule out a source such as PrattWhitney.

However, Ir-192 is also used in seeds that are implanted for “brachytherapy” of prostate and other cancers. According to the American Brachytherapy Society, urine of those under such therapy should be passed through a screen to capture pellets that dislodge. This may form a more likely localized source for the Ir-192 de-

tected in a few samples from The Acreage. That is, urine with Ir-192 pellets or residue going into the toilet, then to the septic tank and subsequently being leached into groundwater. This route is well known for many endocrine disruptors and other chemicals that are flushed into septic and sewer systems. This potential should be vigorously explored by the Department of Health.

Also reported are some elevated “trans-uranics.” That is, uranium-238 (U-238) and its decay products. Test results that I have seen have three natural radioactive series. First, U-238 and its decay products, namely uranium-234 (U234), lead-214 (Pb-214) and bismuth-214 (Bi-214). Second, uranium-235 (U-235) and third, actinium-228 (Ac-228), which comes from the decay of thorium-232 (Th232). Natural percentages of U-238 and U-235 are 99.27 and 0.72 percent respectively. These isotopes occur naturally in carbonates (limestones) and other minerals, especially phosphate mineral such as the phosphorites of the Bone Valley and Hawthorne formations in Desoto and Hardee counties.

According to E. Petuch and C.

Roberts (2007: Geology of the Everglades and Adjacent Areas, CRC Press), there was a cross Florida seaway formed from the Caloosahatchee and Loxahatchee straits with an embayment (the Kissimmee Embayment) located where the central western communities (Loxahatchee and The Acreage) are today.

It is not all inconceivable that erosional events in the late Pliocene re-deposited materials richer in uranium, such as the Caloosahatchee Marl and Hawthorne formation, into this embayment.

That is, typically flow-ways drop their suspended load when current speeds lessen when entering a larger body of water.

The possibility of areas in the central western communities having naturally increased background levels of uranium-238 and its decay products should be investigated by a joint venture of Palm Beach County, the State of Florida and the United States Geologic Survey.

Dr. J. William Louda Loxahatchee Groves Editor’s note: Dr. Louda is a senior scientist and professor at Florida Atlantic University.

Special Interests At Work Fighting Independent IG

Questions continue to arise regarding the failure of the County Clerk’s Office to release funding for the Office of the Inspector General. The fact that out of 38 cities, 24 cities approved funding, while only 14 cities refused with lawsuits sheds light on the urgency of implementing fully, not only the Office of the Inspector General, but an independent Office of the Inspector General.

Seventy-two percent of the electorate, a mandate, and 24 cities bring serious questions regarding the failure of the County Clerk’s Office in executing the mandate.

The rumored pretense is that the clerk’s failure to execute stems from fears that if the lawsuits brought by the 14 cities are successful, the clerk would find it difficult to get back the funding once the checks are released.

There exists another scenario, a more likely one, and that is that special interests are exerting pressure on the County Clerk’s Office to delay funding and implementa-

tion of an independent Office of the Inspector General with a wide range of investigative powers.

The other issue that raises questions is why, under the original proposal and language, the vendors who were supposed to be funding the Office of the Inspector General have had a free ride because there’s been a loss of political memory of what their role was in the funding agreed upon.

The taxpayers were never supposed to be part of the equation, but to get the support the special interests have changed the argument to make it appear that taxpayers have somehow been tricked into support of a proposal not in their best interests. Such is

the intent of special interests to manipulate for the benefit of vendors.

More than ever before, we need an independent Office of the Inspector General, which would limit the ability of special interests to continue to corrupt our county and cities.

It is incumbent of us all to support an independent Office of the Inspector General to help rid ourselves of self-serving politicians from West Palm Beach and the 13 other cities. We, who pay the bills and salaries of people who fail to represent us, must replace them.

Richard Nielsen Royal Palm Beach

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OPINION

On Vacation? Check Your Bill And Be Aware Of Hidden Hotel Fees So, you suspected now that the airline industry is gouging millions and millions from endless and uncalled for fees, other industries might follow suit? You were right! Now it is the hotel industry that is piling on the excesses.

Over the many years, we were used to city and state tariffs

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tacked on to our check-out bill.

Of course, there is always sales tax. But now, my traveling friends, keep your eyes open for resort usage, airport pickup, parking and even gym fees.

There is also a room fee above and beyond whatever is delivered.

Wait, there are more fees.

Don’t touch the room’s mini-bar unless you take something from it. If items are out of place… yup, there may well be a fee. You can also get charged for a bellman, whether used or not, as well as a room safe, even if not touched, and checking in either early or late.

Many also charge for in-room

Internet, most common in luxury hotels. One of the newest fees, believe it or not, is parking in an open, unattended lot.

They say the hotel industry may well collect a record $2.1 billion in fees this year.

My suggestion: take a close look at your check-out bill. I sure will.

Now, my traveling friends, keep your eyes open for resort usage, airport pickup, parking and even gym fees.

But that’s not all!

temporary facilities, she said.

“Palm Beach County is proposing that receiving permits would be required that would be good for three years,” she said. “Hauling permits are required by both Loxahatchee Groves and Wellington. We are not proposing hauling permits.”

Loxahatchee Groves does not require storage enclosures, while Wellington requires everything to be enclosed or contained. “We are not requiring containers or enclosures,” Caldwell said. “It has to be covered or enclosed, but no construction other than an enclosure is required.”

No setback requirements for spreading are proposed by Loxahatchee Groves, while Wellington

does have setback requirements, and the county is proposing them.

“You can see what we are proposing is far more lenient than Wellington, whose problem is proportionately greater than what ours is,” Caldwell said, adding that in most cases it is also more lenient than Loxahatchee Groves.

“We feel that we can utilize these common sense-type approaches to enforce and prevent nuisance situations, and we at the same time are encouraging the use of the livestock waste for alternative energy,” Caldwell said.

Commissioner Paulette Burdick made a motion to approve the amendments, which carried 6-1 with Commissioner Jess Santamaria opposed.

which was filmed largely in the Town of Palm Beach.

“We actually did a big red-carpet premiere with the director Taylor Hackford before it came out in the theaters,” she said. “It was a thank-you to our community because it really is a community effort. If we didn’t have the support of our municipalities, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do.”

Dr. Bill Louda suggested that Hillery make a presentation to the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council to see if it is interested in joining the one-stop permitting process.

“You mentioned unique sites. I can think of one right next door to me, the Rare Species Conservatory Foundation, where they raise endangered African antelope, bon-

gos, the largest of the antelope, and if anybody wants to film exotic birds, boy have we got them,” Louda said.

Loxahatchee Groves is one of the four county municipalities that the film commission does not have a relationship with. But she added that private property owners do not have to go through the permitting process, although they might be subject to certain ordinances.

“If you’d like to upload some photographs of your home or business, there is a page on our web site where you can upload some images and give some basic information,” Hillery said. “I see some potential actors in this room.”

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continued from page 1 Groves, already have rules in place regulating livestock waste.

Kim Aumen of Los Flores Ranches near White Fences, whose husband Nick Aumen is a water quality specialist who had commented at a previous hearing about neighbors stockpiling large quantities of manure, said she thought the ordinance takes into account the diverse needs of the rural community, which includes small farmers, nurseries and horse owners such as herself.

“I think what you came up with allows for all of those things but protects homeowners from a situation like what we experienced, which is when something your neighbor is doing drastically affects your property value, your health, your quality of life and the environment that we live in,” she said.

Aumen said some in her neighborhood were bringing in large quantities of manure, sometimes spreading it 4 to 7 feet deep, into the easements all the way to the road. “It’s a lot different from someone who brings in a few piles of manure to spread in their garden,” she said. “Our quality of life was dramatically affected. Trucks were coming in at all hours of the night, especially at night, because I think they knew it was something they were not supposed to be doing.”

She explained that residents in

her neighborhood use wells for potable water. “Professor Louda has a lot of experience, as does my husband, with water quality and how it percolates down into a well, so we’re very vulnerable to contamination. That’s our drinking water,” she said.

Aumen urged county officials to make sure the rules get enforced.

“The horse show in Wellington is obviously the source of much of this manure,” she said. “It’s exciting and wonderful to go to. I’m a horse person. But it’s a serious issue. We need to make sure we’re not just taking one problem and passing it off to someone else’s back yard.”

Acreage resident Anne Kuhl said she believed the public should be adequately protected under existing regulations, and pointed out that the dumping sites mentioned previously on Sycamore Drive West and Cabbage Palm Way had not been considered by county code enforcement staff to be as dangerous as they had been presented to the commissioners.

“The code enforcement report that I obtained through a public records request shows a much different picture,” Kuhl said. “It indicates that code enforcement monitored the site with eight visits during the three-month period with comments such as, ‘does not appear to be a code violation at this time,’ ‘less than 2 feet in depth,’ ‘mulch is not a violation.’”

She added that the Palm Beach County Health Department inspector was asked by code enforce-

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ment to go to the sites on Jan. 8 and returned to his office without filing a report. “His supervisors confirmed to me via e-mail that no violations under health department jurisdiction were found that day and no report was filed,” Kuhl said.

Responding to a subsequent anonymous complaint about the Sycamore Drive West property on Feb. 4, the same inspector returned and wrote a solid waste complaint that stated the property owner was using stable waste for soil enhancement and for growing palm trees and various plants, which was called a bona fide agricultural use.

“The complaint was closed with no further action required by his department,” Kuhl said, asserting that the Florida Right to Farm Act does not protect as bona fide agriculture the presence of waste materials that are harmful to humans or a public nuisance.

“The new livestock waste rules are not necessary to bring nuisance charges against a property owner for improper use of manure that becomes harmful to human or animal life,” she said. “Why create another layer of bureaucracy to take care of a problem that already has remedies?”

Palm Beach County Planning, Zoning & Building Executive Director Rebecca Caldwell said bona fide agricultural uses will still be exempted from the ordinance. “If we don’t have the authority to act, we can’t act, so we closed cases,” Caldwell said. “The fact that we closed cases does not negate the

reality of the offensive nature of the situations that the Aumens and others suffered from.”

She compared waste hauling regulations of Loxahatchee Groves, Wellington and the county under waste haulers and receivers, pointing out that Wellington’s ordinance has no exceptions for storage, application or hauling.

“Palm Beach County is only proposing to regulate the receipt of horse manure,” Caldwell said. “Receiving permits are required every time somebody in Loxahatchee Groves wants to have horse manure brought out to their site.”

Receiving of horse waste is not allowed at all in Wellington, except for Florida Department of Environmental Protection-approved or

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continued from page 3 view the submissions and pick the top films within those categories, and then we put on what we consider a mini-Academy Awards ceremony.”

The commission had nearly 700 attend its last Student Showcase of Films, hosted for the last three years at the Lynn University’s Wold Performing Arts Center in Boca Raton.

Hillery said feature films get a lot of media attention, and that they recently had a red-carpet reception for Parker, starring Jennifer Lopez and Jason Statham,

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SYMONS FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC IN RPB HOSTS BACK-TO-SCHOOL HEALTH FAIR Symons Family Chiropractic in Royal Palm Beach hosted a back-to-school health fair on Saturday, Aug. 24. There were healthy living vendors and speakers, and natural and organic food samples were given out. There were also special promotions and giveaways.

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Dan Burack and Sacha Copenhaver from Orange Theory Fitness demonstrate the rowing machine.

The Palm Beach Central High School Bronco cheerleading team.

Andraya Rosato and Brandi Steinbauer with painted faces.

Jean Morris (left) and volunteers from Hugs & Kisses show off button bracelets.

Jerry Radder gets his blood pressure taken by student nurse Alejandra Arriaga.

Dr. Matthew McNabb of Symons Family Chiropractic gives Beige Cuillo a posture analysis.

CENTRAL PALM BEACH CHAMBER HOLDS TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER TOURNAMENT The Palm Beach Central Chamber of Commerce hosted its Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament on Sunday, Aug. 25 at the Palm Beach Kennel Club. Guests enjoyed games of poker, with the winner earning $1,000 and a seat in the World Series of Poker. For more information, visit www.cpbchamber.com.

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Mariela Castillo and Faye Ford welcome participants.

Dina Brown, Jeremy Hall and Eimear Coffey.

Denise Marie Testai, Dennis Kaminski, Maritza Rivera, Mariela Castillo and Faye Ford get in the spirit of the day.

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By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report AUG. 23 — A deputy from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office substation in Royal Palm Beach was called to a beauty supply store on State Road 7 last Friday morning regarding a burglary in progress. According to a PBSO report, at approximately 8:45 a.m., an unknown male entered the store and told an employee to give him money or he would slit her throat.

According to the report, the victim did not see if the suspect had a weapon, but opened the register.

She said the suspect made her hand him the money and then go into the back of the store while he fled the area. According to the report, a deputy arrived and found several items knocked over, as well as some $5 bills on the floor. The victim said the suspect was wearing blue jeans and a light colored shirt with a cross around his neck.

There was no further information available at the time of the report. ••• AUG. 20 — A resident of 81st Lane North called the PBSO’sAcreage/Loxahatchee substation last Tuesday to report a case of fraud.

According to a PBSO report, the victim went online to file for unemployment and received a call to verify her job history. According to the report, the caller asked about her job at a concrete company in Orlando. The victim said she has neither worked for that company nor lived in Orlando. According to the report, she was unable to contact the company but was concerned someone had stolen her identity. There were no suspects at the time of the report.

AUG. 23 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was dispatched to a business on Southern Blvd. last Friday regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 5 p.m. last Thursday and noon the following day, someone removed 15.1 gallons of gas from a U-Haul vehicle located on the property. According to the report, no entry had been made to the vehicle and only the gas was taken. The stolen gasoline was valued at approximately $58. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

AUG. 24 —A resident of the Pinewood East community called the PBSO substation in Wellington last Saturday to report a theft. According to a PBSO report, the victim held a garage sale at her home and discovered that her black iPhone 4s was missing. The victim last saw the phone sitting on a table outside her home at approximately 8:30 a.m. According to the report, numerous unknown people were in the area at the time. The victim was able to track her phone using an application, which led her to a location in Boynton Beach.

The stolen phone was valued at approximately $300. There was no further information available at the time of the report.

AUG. 24 — An Orlando man was arrested last Saturday on charges of shoplifting after he was caught stealing from the Abercrombie & Fitch store in the Mall at Wellington Green. According to a PBSO report, a deputy from the Wellington substation was called to the store after 22-year-old Andres Cruz was discovered stealing 26 shirts.

According to the report, Cruz put the shirts in a “booster bag,� which counteracts the anti-shoplifting devices installed in stores. The

stolen shirts were valued at $780.

Cruz was arrested and taken to the Palm Beach County Jail, where he was charged with grand theft and possession of an anti-shoplifting device countermeasure.

AUG. 24 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach was called to a hotel on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. last Saturday evening regarding a stolen vehicle. According to a PBSO report, the victim said he had left his silver 2013 Toyota Camry with a man who agreed to fix the vehicle.

The victim said he was supposed to meet the suspect at the hotel last Saturday to get his vehicle back, but the suspect did not show up and the victim believed the car was stolen. According to the report, the victim contacted the suspect earlier on in the day, but he stopped answering his phone.

The deputy also attempted to contact the suspect, but did not get an answer. There was no further information available at the time of the report.

AUG. 25— AnAcreage woman was arrested early last Sunday morning on drug charges following a traffic stop near the intersection of Southern and Crestwood boulevards. According to a PBSO report, a deputy from the Royal Palm Beach substation was on patrol at approximately 1:20 a.m. when he observed a light green Ford Expedition traveling westbound on Southern Blvd. well under the speed limit. The driver, later identified as 48-year-old Tara Martinez, stopped approximately 5 feet over the line at the red light at Crestwood Blvd. before turning northbound. According to the report, the deputy initiated a traffic stop and made contact with Martinez, who agreed to submit to roadside tasks and a search of the vehicle. According to the report, the deputy discovered a glass tube with burnt Brillo on the end, as well as off-white fragments that appeared to be crack cocaine on the steering wheel. According to the report, the pieces tested positive for cocaine. Martinez was arrested and taken to the county jail, where she was charged with possession of cocaine and possession of drug equipment.

AUG. 25 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Wellington was dispatched to a home on Waterway Cove Drive last Sunday morning regarding a case of vandalism. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 9 p.m. last Saturday and 8:30 a.m. the following morning, someone shattered the victim’s rear passenger-side window. The victim said her car was parked in her driveway and locked, and nothing was taken from the vehicle. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

AUG. 25 — An employee of Sunglass Hut in the Mall at Wellington Green contacted the PBSO substation in Wellington last Sunday evening to report a case of shoplifting. According to a PBSO report, an unknown male and female entered the store at approximately 5:50 p.m. and stole three pairs of sunglasses. The stolen items were two pairs of Oakley men’s sunglasses and a pair of Gucci men’s sunglasses, valued at approximately $765 total. The suspects were described as a white man with dark hair and a white woman with blonde hair. There was no further information available at the time of the report.

Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking for the public’s help in finding these wanted fugitives: • Christopher Joseph is a black male, 5’7� tall and weighing 180 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. He has tattoos on both forearms. His date of birth is 10/ 21/93. Joseph is wanted for violation of probation on charges of grand theft of a motor vehicle. His last known addresses were South C Trail in Lake W orth and Shady Pine Way in Greenacres. He is wanted as of 08/22/13. • Osman Lotero, alias Jose Sanchez, is a white male, 6’1� and weighing 260 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. He has a shaved head. His date of birth is 01/09/ 74. Lotero is wanted for failure to appear on charges of trafficking in cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and felony possession of a firearm. His last known address was Pinetta Circle in Wellington. He is wanted as of 08/22/13.

Remain anonymous and you may be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward. Call Crime Stopper s at (800) 458-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestopperspbc.com.

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Chamber Speakers: It’s Never Too Late To Follow Your Dreams

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report It’s never too late to do what you love — that was the message imparted to Wellington Chamber of Commerce members at a luncheon Monday at the Wanderers Club.

The luncheon featured four key speakers who found their passions later in life: Carla Neumann, Dale Grimm, Diane Frankle and Dean Piper.

Neumann is a marriage and family therapist who co-founded Dream Sponsors Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides basic needs and school fees to needy orphans.

“If what you’re doing is not your passion, then you have nothing to lose,” Neumann told chamber members.

For Neumann, it was a personal loss that made her want to give back, prompting her to go back to school to become a therapist. “I found a way to turn my loss into a gain and give that meaning,” she said.

She encouraged chamber members to find ways to get out of their comfort zones and learn about other people and cultures.

Neumann did just that many years ago when she met a young man from Kenya who was looking for a mentor. Through him, she learned about the plight of street orphans in his village.

“I helped him writing grant applications for some organizations in his country,” she said. “He had

taken in about five street orphans, so I helped him with parenting tips.”

She traveled to Kenya and became close with the children there.

It was then she decided she wanted to make a difference in their lives.

“I saw children in the most abject poverty,” Neumann said.

“And yet there was something about them that was joyous. It was very motivational to me.”

Her organization raises money to send children to school, as well as provide necessary goods for them to live a healthier life.

“The whole experience has been such an incredible journey,” she said. “It’s important to listen to your inner voice… and to creatively imagine yourself living your dream.”

Grimm is a certified public accountant who realized his dream of pursuing his gift for photography. Since then, his photos have been displayed in numerous locations and he’s considered one of Palm Beach County’s most unique and diverse nature photographers.

“I was sitting at my desk one day thinking, ‘What’s happened?

Life has passed me by,’” he recalled. “It was going to be too late to do what I wanted to do. I was going to be too old to enjoy it.”

Grimm said he made a decision at that moment to pursue the things he enjoys, notably photography, which had been a longtime passion of his. “When you look through the viewfinder, you see

the world differently,” he said.

With his camera, Grimm was able to capture the beauty all around, creating a compilation of his best photos for a coffee-table book.

People were so impressed by his photos that they requested copies of the book. “I never expected to sell a single copy,” he said.

Grimm began putting his photos out there and found success having them put on display, as well as selling prints. “It’s great to have something you’ve done recognized,” he said. “As I get older, I find I have more time to do this. It puts a smile on my face.”

He encouraged other members to pursue their passion. “Even if you don’t reach your destination, it’s the journey that matters,” Grimm said.

Frankle is a registered nurse anesthetist who began an internship that changed her views on life and convinced her to give back to the community.

Frankle noted that some people don’t find their true passion until later in life, pointing to famous innovators such as Walt Disney and Oprah Winfrey.

“Walt Disney was fired and told he lacked imagination and original ideas,” she said. “Oprah Winfrey was fired because they said she had no place in television. But they didn’t give up.”

The key to happiness in life is to find a balance, Frankle said.

“We are physical, spiritual and emotional beings,” she said. “Never doubt your worth.”

Follow Your Dreams — Guest speakers Diane Frankle, Carla Neumann, Dean Piper and Dale Grimm with Wellington Chamber of Commerce President Victor Connor.

PHOTO BY LAUREN MIRÓ/T OWN-CRIER Piper owns W4CY Radio, which gives a voice to many of the area’s talented and interesting residents.

His success is also the result of a career change later in life.

Piper said it’s important to redefine the word “success.”

“The reason people find success later in life isn’t because we’re having a midlife crisis,” he said.

“It’s because that’s when we truly find who we are.”

Piper noted that when we’re young, we have a lot of dreams,

opinions and passion. “But then we become adults and get caught up in life,” he said. “We get caught up in making a living. We forget about that [young] person. We do things based on what society tells us to do.”

But measuring yourself by other people’s standards won’t make you happy, he said. It’s not money that makes people happy, Piper said. Instead, happiness comes from doing what you love.

“How many people have a huge bank account and are miserable?” he asked. “That’s because their happiness was based on someone else’s rules. We get so caught up in life that we don’t stop to define our own rules.”

He encouraged chamber members to reevaluate their standards of happiness.

“The only thing we need is our heart, our mind and our vision,” Piper said. “Execute that vision no matter what anyone says.”

Landscape Expert Advises: Ease Up On Fertilizers, Exotic Plants

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Many people use way more fertilizer than is necessary for their lawns and landscaping, when often none at all is needed, according to Dr. Ron Rice of the University of Florida’s Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Service, who spoke at the Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association meeting Thursday, Aug. 22.

Rice said Florida landscapers are required to take a course on best management practices in order to work, and he advised that residents who do their own lawn care educate themselves as to how much fertilizer is necessary.

Rice, whose office is in Belle Glade, has spent the past 15 years working primarily with sugar cane and rice growers on best management practices. He spoke about green industries and landscapers who take care of homeowners’ yards.

Up until now, landscaping businesses have gone largely unregulated, he said.

“Pretty much anybody can put together a little business and go out and mow something, apply something and who knows what else,” Rice said. “Take that and expand across the entire state, and

you’ve got a potential disaster just building up over time in terms of fertilizer influence.”

In many cases, fertilizer is being applied when the plants can’t use it, and the nutrients go down through highly leachable soils, particularly during the rainy season.

“You have all these nutrients going into our water systems, and this sort of thing builds up,” he said. “Once it builds up, it takes a long time to build back down.”

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the University of Florida and green industry leaders have put together a training course for best management practices that is soon to become enacted as law.

“People don’t just go to this training for fun,” he said. “They go to this training to get a certification. The certification is required by law Jan. 1, 2014. Anybody who applies fertilizer or any kind of inputs like herbicides, pesticides and insecticides, they have to have this certification, otherwise it’s going to be illegal.”

Fertilizers are anything that promotes plant growth, which includes adjusting acidity or alkalinity. “We happen to be in a high pH zone,” Rice said. “We have a

lot of calcium carbonate in our soil.”

Urban soils are very unpredictable, which lead to people adding all sorts of additives to the ground.

“Who knows what they are?” he said. “Urban soils are really disturbed and destroyed, so we typically have to care for them some way with inputs. One of the inputs might be some sort of sulfur to acidify a soil that is high-pH. Lots of areas where it’s acidic, not in this area, but in the Panhandle, you’ll apply lime and calcium carbonate to bring the pH up.”

The issue with landscapers is that they are generally responding to clients’ wishes rather than the overall good of the ecosystem, he said, adding that landscapers are being taught to educate their clients to accept some things and reject others.

“It’s not like we have to have this perfect Palm Beach island-type of landscape around our homes,” Rice said. “It just takes way too much management. It’s just not sustainable to keep exotic plants, lots of them, growing all the time.

You might have little clusters of them, but to have them scattered all over the place, it’s a disaster waiting to happen.”

Elks Lodge, Wellington Garden Club To Collaborate With Whole Foods Market Elks Lodge 1352, located at Belvedere and Jog roads, will join with master gardeners and volunteers from the Wellington Garden Club and collaborate with staff from Whole Foods Market in Wellington to begin a new season of gardening with the Wynnebrook Elementary School Junior Garden Club. The new season will kick off Wednesday, Sept. 11 at noon.

Now in its fourth year, the junior garden club program with Wynnebrook Elementary School at the Elks Lodge, sponsored by

the Wellington Garden Club, is helping to create future scientists, environmentalists, conservationists and earth stewards by giving them hands-on gardening experience once a week after school.

“As soon as Whole Foods Market learned of this project, they jumped at the chance to get involved in this important community outreach endeavor,” said Frederick Esters, CEO of Prosper & Be In Health Inc., and a member of the Wellington Garden Club.

Working with other volunteers

organized by Esters, they will prepare the garden for planting and assist the students as they plant hundreds of seedlings, many provided by the Tomato Store in Indiantown.

After gardening, Whole Foods Market associates will prepare and serve a light supper to the students, their parents, school staff, special guest supporters and community garden volunteers.

For more information, contact Esters at pbih@pbihinc.com or (561) 753-0725.

Fertilizers are used to increase growth or improve the appearance.

“You might want to green things up, you might want to make a bloom more beautiful, encourage more flowering,” he said. “This is the reason why we add nutrients.”

Rice stressed that there are beautiful trees and plants that simply don’t do well in Florida’s climate.

“Just stop,” he said. “Trying to keep some of these trees alive and healthy over a long period of time is just a headache, and you just wind up damaging the environment without really realizing it.”

There are certain times of the year when application of nutrients is not good, such as in winter when the grass is not growing, he said.

“Physiologically, the plant does not want to take up nutrients,” he said. “It’s just sort of sitting there waiting for the warm weather. As you get into spring and summer during the growth period, that’s when you should have a fertilizer program. Coming down to October with a big hit of nitrogen and phosphorus and potassium is just useless.”

Applying fertilizer when it is known that particularly rainy weather is coming is also a waste because it will just be washed away, he said.

“One problem is that right now, the industry is driven by contract,” Rice said. “They go to those homeowners every month and they have to do something. They have to apply something because this is a package they sell. We have to get away from that. That’s part of this training we’re trying to get across to people.”

Another pointless application is pre-sodding fertilizer, he said.

“The sod has just been ripped out of the ground,” Rice said. “The roots are all shattered. They are physiologically unable to do anything, so there is no point in putting this down and then putting fertilizer on top. It’s a waste of time and money. Wait at least 30 to 60 days. Roots will start growing, and

Dr. Ron Rice of the University of Florida’s Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Service speaks at last week’s LGLA meeting.

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will then begin to take up fertilizer.”

There is no point in targeting trees in lawns unless they have an obvious nutrient deficiency.

“Otherwise the tree is going to be OK,” Rice said, explaining that the trees will pick up nutrients that leach down from the lawn turf.

He advised that homeowners get nutrient analyses of their lawns, sometimes from different areas that seem to have different growth patterns.

“The industry is supposed to take soil tests and get it interpret-

ed correctly by a lab that knows what they’re doing,” he said. “The most important thing to look for is pH because pH will be a driver, especially in micronutrient availability.”

The West Palm Beach office of the Cooperative Extension Service has soil test kits available, he said.

“Get a couple of places that are representative of what you’d like to understand, mix it up and put it in a bag and send it to the lab, and in three or four weeks you’ll have an answer,” Rice said.

For more information, visit www. pbcgov.com/coextension.

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WELLINGTON’S FOOD TRUCK INVASION FEATURES LIFECHURCH.TV MUSICIANS

The Village of Wellington hosted a Food Truck Invasion on Thursday, Aug. 22 at the Wellington Amphitheater featuring the LifeChurch.tv band. Guests enjoyed great food while listening to the band’s music. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

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The LifeChurch.tv band plays music for the guests.

Chris and Rob Bieber with Maryann and Jim Beam.

Tim and Liam Beyer with Sarah Christoph.

Rosie Vassilatos-Gekas and Ryan, Michael and Louise Niemczyk with bubble machines.

Selise Spector with her standard poodle, Gus.

LifeChurch.tv members gather at the event.

PIZZAZZ GIVES BACK DAY BENEFITS THE CANCER ALLIANCE OF HEALTH & HOPE

Pizzazz Hair Design held its annual Pizzazz Gives Back Day on Sunday, Aug. 25 at its salon in Kobosko’s Crossing, as well as other locations throughout the county. All of the proceeds from haircuts, color and spa services will be donated to the Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope.

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Pizzazz stylist Nikki Bailey.

Sarah Barnette cuts Betzi Corkins’ hair.

Ken McBriar finishes up Alex Verwster's new look.

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NEW HORIZONS WELCOMES THREE TEACHERS FROM SPAIN

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FPL Offering Free Education Programs Florida Power & Light Company recently announced its education initiatives for supporting STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) learning in Florida schools for the 201314 academic year.

Specifically, teachers can now begin applying for the 2013-14 FPL Teacher Grant Program by visiting www.fpl.com/education.

FPL’s Teacher Grant Program aims to reduce out-of-pocket expenses for teachers by providing funding support for energy-related education.

“STEM education is key to developing our country’s next generation of scientists, engineers and energy experts,” said Pam Rauch, vice president of development and external affairs for FPL. “Our commitment is to support and ease the

burden on teachers by funding and developing inspiring programs that spark student creativity, interest and involvement.”

Teacher Grant Program — All public, private and charter school teachers in FPL’s service territory are eligible to apply for grants to create and cover costs associated with classroom projects focused on any form of energy and engineering education.

Grants are awarded in increments of $500 up to $2,500, and the application deadline is Nov. 15.

Winners will be announced by the end of this year. For more information, and to apply for funds, visit www.fpl.com/community/learning.

Robotics — For the second year in a row, FPL has announced plans to sponsor the

South Florida FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotics regional competition slated for spring 2014. The regional FIRST competition attracts 45 to 50 high school teams who create robots that perform tasks.

In addition to using their math, science and engineering skills, students who participate in the FIRST competition have the opportunity to use their creativity, work in teams, utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills, manage projects, market themselves and their robots, troubleshoot issues and manage their time in a real-world type setting.

To learn more, visit FPL’s YouTube channel for videos on the 2013 South Florida FIRST Robot-

ics Competition and the FPL Robotics Showcase.

Teacher Workshops — Teachers at schools with a photovoltaic system, or at schools scheduled to receive a system from FPL, are invited to attend full-day workshops to learn how to incorporate energy technology into their teaching plans.

Workshops will include: presentations on how solar energy works, hands-on lessons and renewable energy curriculum materials.

FPL will provide a $125 stipend to attending teachers to fund their travel and meals for the day.

Additional workshops are open to all teachers in the FPL service territory and will be announced Oct. 1 at www.fpl.com/ education.

St. Clare Catholic School Adds Pre-K Class New Horizons Elementary School students are learning Spanish this year from three teachers from Spain. Iban Hernandez, from Madrid, is teaching fifth-grade dual-language students science in the Spanish language. In Spain, he taught science in the English language. Carolina Marin, also from Madrid, is teaching first-grade dual-language. In Spain, she taught English, science and art in a bilingual school. Maria Gonzalez, from Tarragona, is teaching conversational Spanish to students in all grades. In Spain, she taught English to elementary students. These talented teachers are a wonderful addition to the New Horizons’ staff, enhancing student learning. Pictured above, left to right are Iban Hernandez, Carolina Marin and Maria Gonzalez.

St. Clare Catholic School in North Palm Beach has been approved by the state for a Pre-K 4 class for the 2013-14 school year.

The curriculum for the Pre-K 4 students involves: social-emotional, cognitive, language, communication and physical development, and integrates religion, language and literacy skills through rich content in social studies, science, children’s books, songs and poems. In addition, students will be able to explore on the comput-

ers and iPads with age-appropriate activities that support learning.

St. Clare School’s Principal Amy Lopez announced that Diana Logsdon will be the new Pre-K 4 teacher. Logsdon is a Palm Beach County native who attended St. Juliana’s Catholic School and Cardinal Newman High School. She is also a graduate of University of Florida, where she earned bachelor’s and master’s degree in elementary education.

Logsdon began her teaching career in Palm Beach County at Rosenwald Elementary School, where she taught first and third grade. In 1996, she earned a master’s degree in early childhood and Montessori education from Barry University and taught Pre-K 3 and 4/Kindergarten at Northboro Elementary School’s Montessori Magnet.

Most recently, Logsdon was the lead teacher in a Montessori VPK/ Pre-K 4 classroom, while continu-

ing to coordinate the Montessori program at Eisenhower Elementary School.

For more information, call the St. Clare School office at (561) 6227171. For information on applying, visit www.stclareschool.com.

St. Clare Catholic School is a faith-driven school that does not just teach the Catholic faith, but does its best to live it.

Approximately 400 students are enrolled in grades Pre-K through 8.

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Palm Beach State Faculty Members Earn Distinguished Teaching Award Palm Beach State College presented Dr. Matthew Klauza and Dr. Magdala Ray with the Stewart Distinguished Teaching Award during the 2013 faculty convocation for their innovation in the classroom.

Klauza teaches English at the Lake Worth campus, while Ray instructs strategies for college success at the Palm Beach Gardens campus. Each received $5,000.

Before receiving the award, funded through a grant from the Douglas and Virginia Stewart Charitable Foundation, each submitted a proposal that was chosen from a pool of submissions by a ninemember committee on how they designed and implemented a learning routine that helped their students grow in their critical thinking skills.

Klauza’s focused on improving students’ writing and analytical skills. In the lesson, Klauza and his students analyzed the writing approach and strategies in the original manuscripts of author Mark Twain. Students were asked to interpret the changes Twain made in his work and to reach conclusions about his reasoning for the changes. To promote success, Klauza focused on the elements of composition that generally prove difficult for students.

Ray focused on improving students’ test-taking skills. She designed a lesson based on the

4MAT framework developed by Bernice McCarthy, CIO and founder of About Learning in Wauconda, Ill., as well as the test prediction model of Supplemental Instruction and renowned educator Dr. Mark Taylor’s advice for teaching the millennial generation.

Students learned how to predict test questions in a six-step process of preparing for a test. They also applied the process to other applications in college, career and home life. They were then asked to practice that knowledge and skill in a take-home test and then apply the lesson to future tests, including the comprehensive final exam.

Klauza, a resident of Wellington, has worked at Palm Beach State College since 2011. Prior to that, he spent 14 years teaching high school English and college composition and literature in Michigan, South Carolina and Alabama.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in English education and earth science education, a master’s degree in English language and literature from Eastern Michigan University and a doctorate in English from Auburn University.

Ray, a resident of Palm Beach Gardens, has been employed at Palm Beach State College since 1987. She has served as an adjunct faculty member, learning specialist, Student Learning Center coordinator, associate dean of academic affairs for communications and

The ADT team at Grandma’s Place in Royal Palm Beach.

South Florida ADT Team Volunteers At Grandma’s Place

Dr. Magdala Ray and Dr. Matthew Klauza. math, dean of academic affairs and dean of baccalaureate studies.

Ray holds an associate’s degree from Palm Beach State, a bachelor’s degree in human resource management, a master’s degree in human resource development from Palm Beach Atlantic University and an executive doctorate in higher

education from Florida Atlantic University.

Serving 49,000 students, Palm Beach State College is the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County. Established in 1933 as Florida’s first public community college, it offers more than 100 programs of study.

Kelly A. Wiener Joins Kids Cancer Foundation’s Board Of Directors

Kelly A. Wiener

Kelly A. Wiener has accepted a position on the executive board of directors of the Kids Cancer Foundation.

Wiener graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree and earned a juris doctor in 1996 from St. Thomas School of Law in Miami. After being admitted to Florida Bar following graduation, she worked with a legal advocacy group in Miami where she fought for children’s rights through legislation.

The majority of Wiener’s legal career has been spent providing legal assistance to the indigent in the areas of family law, child cus-

tody, domestic violence and the Children’s Advocacy Project. In addition to her legal background, Wiener has owned and operated a fitness facility that focused on health, nutrition and building self esteem in children.

Wiener also owns Palms Stables, a farm that offers horseback riding lessons, training and boarding in Wellington’s equestrian community. Palms Stables is a family friendly hunter/jumper facility designed with the goal of providing a barn to horse lovers of all ages with a fun and comfortable learning atmosphere in which to help both new and seasoned rid-

ers fine-tune their equestrian skills.

Wiener believes children must be provided with a non-stress, hands-on learning environment while still emphasizing competitiveness.

Before her appointment to the board of directors Wiener sat on the Kids Cancer Foundation’s advisory council.

She has been married to husband Michael for 17 years. They have two children, J.D., 13, and Carson, 10.

For more about the Kids Cancer Foundation, visit www.kidscancer sf.org or call Michelle O’Boyle at (561) 371-1298.

South Florida ADT Security Services team members rolled up their sleeves on Aug. 17 to beautify the grounds at Grandma’s Place in Royal Palm Beach, spreading new topsoil and laying new sod to create a more attractive area for the children to play outdoors.

Team members also painted the exterior of the house and painted benches. The day of service coincided with the company’s 139th birthday and the launch of its community service program, ADT Always Cares.

“Our South Florida team members are extremely passionate about giving back to our local communities, and their dedication to leading by example makes the spirit

of giving infectious,” said Jacqueline Luu, ADT Always Cares team captain. “The launch of Always Cares reveals the true character and values of our team members, and makes my experience working extremely rewarding.”

On Aug. 17, ADT team members in seven North American markets participated in more than 50 events with 40 nonprofits across the U.S. and Canada for the ADT Always Cares day of service. Through monthly company-sponsored volunteer events, ADT Always Cares enables team members and their families to positively impact charities that protect vulnerable populations and support first responders in their communities.

Members of the ADT team lay sod at Grandma’s Place.

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The Acreage Landowners’ Association is teaming up with Indian Trail Improvement District and Food Truck Connection for a special music jam, and the community is invited.

The Acreage Community Park Music Jam on Saturday, Sept. 21 will feature a classic car show and the first food truck event in the Acreage/Loxahatchee area.

This food truck event and car show includes live music, food trucks, a classic car show, a 50/50 raffle, prizes and more. Bring seating. Glass containers are not allowed. There is a playground on the premises.

The classic car show will include awards and is open to all classic cars.

The event will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. Registration for the car show will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Admission is free.

Acreage Community Park is located at 6701 140th Ave. North. For more information, call (561) 2031012 or visit www.acreageland owners.org.

Garden Club Set To Meet Sept. 9

The Wellington Garden Club will hold its first meeting of the new season on Monday, Sept. 9 at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). A business meeting begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30.

At 12:30 p.m., there will be a special program by Jay D. Carter, freelance writer and horticultural humorist. His topic will be: “Are Exotic Invasives Lurking in Your Garden?” The topic of exotic invasive plants is one that Carter has covered since he began writing for Florida Gardening in 1995.

Guests are welcome, and there is no admission fee, but seating is limited. To reserve a seat, RSVP to Carol Coleman (561) 792-2290. For more information, visit www. wellingtongardenclub.org.

Wellington Art Society Opens Season Sept. 11

The first Wellington Art Society meeting of the 2013-14 season promises to be a great one, show-

casing artists and unveiling a calendar filled with events, lectures and artist demonstrations.

The meeting will be held Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Greenview Room at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Refreshments will be served beginning at 6:30 p.m. The early portion of the meeting will feature a member spotlight. Members are asked to bring one piece of art that they created over the summer. There will a raffle with items perfect for artists and art lovers, which is open to all attendees.

The general meeting begins at 7 p.m., when the year’s events will be discussed, which includes calls to artists, demonstrations by wellknown artists, exhibit opportunities, gallery tours and outreach to create an even better art community.

The Wellington Art Society has artwork on display in the society’s exhibit space at the Wellington Municipal Complex and the Wellington Community Center. The group also has ongoing exhibitions at Whole Foods Market.

Once again, the Wellington Art Society will present ArtFest on the Green, a two-day event with artist

and vendors from around the county. The event will be held Jan. 25-26, 2014 at the Wellington Amphitheater. More information and applications are available at wellingtonartsociety. blogspot.com.

The presentation for the first meeting will be by JB Berkow. She is not only an internationally known artist, but also an artist who has worked intimately with other artists. At age 26, Berkow founded the cooperative Touchstone Gallery in Washington, D.C. She also founded Frenchman’s Art Gallery & Studio and in 2003, Rosetta Stone FineArt Gallery in Jupiter. Berkow has always felt a strong need to mentor and promote other artists. She published a book, What They Don’t Teach You in Art School, as a culmination of many years of experience and in-depth research. Books will be available for sale.

Founded in 1981, the Wellington Art Society is open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts, providing both local and regional artists the platform to share their work, learn more about their craft and serve the community through their art.

A charitable organization, its mission is to educate and encour-

age originality and productivity among its members and area youth through programs designed to further the advancement of cultural endeavors in the western communities. For more information, visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.

Free Vocal Lessons With Women Of Note

The Women of Note Chorus invites women of all ages to an opportunity for free vocal lessons and to explore Passport to Barbershop on Mondays, Sept. 16, 23 and 30 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Palm Beach Central High School (8499 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington).

The Women of Note Chorus is a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, an organization of nearly 25,000 women worldwide who sing four-part a cappella harmony, barbershop style.

The Women of Note share a love of music and pride themselves on performances, presenting their repertoire ranging from Broadway favorites to poignant ballads to vocal jazz, all within the genre of barbershop harmony.

Any woman who loves to sing,

with or without vocal training, will find a part that fits her voice range with the help of chorus musical leaders and director Mitch Greenberg. As a member, experience the exhilaration of performing, competing and singing with the Women of Note.

The Women of Note Chorus, ensemble and quartets provide the gift of music to thousands of delighted listeners in the Palm Beaches each year. To reserve a spot and learn more about free vocal lessons, visit the Women of Note Chorus at www.womenofnote. com or call (877) 966-7464, ext. 2.

Special Offer From Temple Beth Tikvah

Temple Beth Tikvah in Greenacres is offering free Hebrew school with a paid membership, which also includes High Holiday tickets. Education/Youth Director Orly Jacobs invites the community to attend USY, pre-Kadima and Kadima groups for plenty of fun and to make new friends. Temple Beth Tikvah is located at 4550 Jog Road in Greenacres. For more information, call (561) 967-3600.

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QUARTER AUCTION AT CULTURAL CENTER BENEFITS LOCAL BUDDY WALK TEAM

This month’s Quarter Auction at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center was held Wednesday, Aug. 21. Guests were able to bid on items using quarters. All proceeds went to Team Krazy for Kate at the annual Buddy Walk benefiting the Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization.

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Sean “The Jam Man” McCoy starts the biding on some items.

Bernadette Laudermilt with her Scentsy collection.

Auction winners Amanda Mannino and Janessa Gross.

Julie Bryant sells Tupperware products.

Claudette Rifenberg with PartyLite.

Monique Long of Monique’s Sweets & Treats.

Chris Reyka Memorial Post 390 Golf Tourney Set For Sept. 21 The tournament committee for the third annual Wellington American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Post 390 Golf Tournament met recently at the Wanderers Club to plan for this year’s tournament, which will be held Saturday, Sept. 21 at the club, located at 1900 Aero Club Drive in Wellington.

The event will kick off with a 11:30 a.m. check-in and putting for the dough contest and a continental breakfast, followed by a 1 p.m. shotgun start.

The event, sponsored by Stonewood Grill & Tavern, will feature food, snacks and beverages spread throughout the course. There will also be numerous fun and challenging games and activities on the course, including two hole-in-one contests where players can win a new car donated by Schumacher Auto and a set of custom-fit Taylor Made clubs courtesy of Palm Beach Golf Center.

Immediately following the tournament, there will be a buffet provided by the Wan-

derers Club, an awards ceremony for the winners, a raffle featuring hundreds of prizes and a silent auction.

The fees are $100 per player and $400 per foursome. There are also sponsorship opportunities available, as well as hole signs advertising businesses for $50 each.

But the real winners of the tournament are the Future Heroes scholarship fund winners, local youth charities, and patriotic and veteran support programs.

For more information, call Ed Portman at (561) 602-4409, John Isola at (561) 7952721, Mike Pancia at (561) 324-5403 or the Wanderers Club at (561) 795-3501.

(Right) The Wanderers Club’s Roger Worrell, Tina DeLucca and Jeff Frame; American Legion members Jim Napuli, John Isola, Bob Dugray and Mike Pancia, and tournament coordinator Ed Portman.

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Zoo Announces Second Food Truck Safari, Sustainability Awards Back by popular demand, the Palm Beach Zoo will hold an expanded Food Truck Safari on Saturday, Aug. 31, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with more food trucks participating than ever before.

For the first time, a food truck will be honored with a Sustainability Award for its environmentally friendly practices. Gourmet food trucks will be spread throughout the zoo near various animal exhibits. More than 1,000 people attended the inaugural Food Truck Safari in July. Ron Brooks, events manager for the zoo, said it showed

the public has high interest in continuing the food-truck partnerships.

“Our first-ever Food Truck Safari in July was a blast,” Brooks said. “Lots of folks got a great experience, a wide variety of excellent food and an opportunity to learn a little more about why the zoo is here. Zookeeper talks about our Florida panthers, jaguars and Malayan tigers gave attendees a chance to see these magnificent creatures up close, and learn what can be done in our everyday lives to help protect them.”

Brooks said he felt it was natural to have a second event. “This time, we’re bringing it back, with even more up-close animal encounters and more food trucks,” he said.

The zoo also announced that “The Daily Special” is the winner of the August food truck Sustainability Award. Food trucks that use sustainable practices will be marked with “paws of approval” on their signage. The zoo examines 21 sustainability criteria specifically designed for food trucks, measuring the following areas:

food source and history, preferring organic, locally farmed options, use of biodegradable and recycled products, more efficient generators and no chlorofluorocarbons (CFCfree) refrigerators, recycle everything possible and proper disposal of the remainder Food trucks confirmed to attend, with possibly more to come, include: The Daily Special, Spring In Roll Out, BFF, Taco Fresh, PS561, Dolce Gourmet Cupcakes, Paradise Shave Ice, Da Burger Shack and Crazydilla.

Live music will be provided by

Event For Wiener Dog Lovers On Oct. 20 In WPB

red doxie-girls. “A couple of lucky doxies even found their forever families due to the event.”

The event was showcased in The New Barker magazine.

Is your dachshund fast and furious? Sign him or her up for Doxie Dash Racing, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

If your doxie prefers to get dressed up, there will be a costume contest and owner-pet lookalike competition. Friendly dogs of all breeds are welcome. No retractable or flexi leads are allowed.

Get all the latest news, vendor information and schedule at www.dachstoberfest.com and visit the Facebook page at www. facebook.com/dachstoberfest.

For more information, visit www. courtyardshopsatwellington.com, facebook.com/courtyardshopswellington or call (561) 392-5166.

The Courtyard Shops at Wellington invites the public to “turn their trash to cash” in its “Shred4-Ed” program to raise much-need-

ed funds to support area schools.

On Aug. 31, Sept. 28 and Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., area residents can safely dispose of personal documents, credit card offers, receipts, check stubs and any other material with sensitive data, granting both security, peace of mind and getting rid of unwanted clutter with a donation made for each container they bring to be shredded.

In appreciation, each supporter of community education will receive special offers, menus and other promotional items provided

by Courtyard Shops merchants who are featuring sidewalk sales, samplings, demos, discounts, specials and more. The event is free.

The Courtyard Shops at Wellington, located at 13680 Wellington Trace at the corner of Wellington Trace and Greenview Shores Blvd., has more than 30 shops and restaurants including Publix, Kontiki, Van Dell Jewelers, Eyes of Wellington, Lindburgers Restaurant, Tijuana Flats and Sam Jon’s.

The Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center (13300 Sixth Court North, Loxahatchee Groves) will host a volunteer training clinic on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. No horse experience is needed.

Volunteer opportunities include: barn chores, equine care, lesson helpers, special events and fundraising.

Vinceremos has been providing horseback riding lessons for individuals with physical, cognitive and emotional disabilities for 32 years.

Vinceremos is where horses help highlight riders’ capabilities, not disabilities. For more info., call (561) 792-9900.

State Rep. Mark Pafford (D-District 86) recently spoke to the Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club. Pafford gave members insight into advocating for projects and gave tips on how to stay informed of events that will affect the community. Upcoming speakers to the club include Shakelia Poole of the guardian ad litem program, who will speak about Advocates for Youth, and Keith Carson from the Believe in Santa Foundation. For more info., visit www.rpbrotary.org.

Shown here are Pafford and RPB Rotary President Selena Smith.

stolen off his desk and there was no follow-up,” he said.

Willhite also pointed to concerns that cameras with recording devices were installed near council member offices. “We have all these cameras we put in, but we can’t provide videos,” he said.

“We still haven’t gotten copies of the tapes.”

Margolis also said he thought there was a lack of communication, with council members being unable to reach out to staff.

But Gerwig disagreed.

“Paul [Schofield] has never said we can’t talk to staff,” she said.

“He’s said staff is available anytime we need. If he said that to the mayor, I’d like to know.”

Margolis said he had told him that.

“So you’re saying he’s telling

you one thing and us another?”

Gerwig asked.

Margolis said that might be the case. “I think he tells people what he thinks they want to hear,” he said.

Vice Mayor Howard Coates said he believes the issue comes down to a disagreement between council members about how strong a role the manager should have.

“I think there is a fundamental disagreement between some council members as to how the village should be run,” he said. “I take to heart the idea of a strong manager.

It was never the intent that this council should micro-manage how the village is run.”

Having council members interact directly with staff could be seen as interfering, Coates said.

“When we go to lower-level

said. “It won’t affect any of the wells because it’s right in the middle of Callery-Judge.”

Callery-Judge, when and if developed, will likely have a municipal water system, he noted.

“If you’re going to minimize the impacts to any kind of well water or issues of that sort, I think it’s a great location for it,” Erickson said.

“We need some of those services.”

Erickson said the Mobil station will have a better layout for traffic because there will be more space

than when the Publix gas station was approved, which received criticism at the time of its approval for its constrained size.

He also pointed out that the store attached to the gas station will be the first convenience store in the area. “It’s not officially in The Acreage, but it’s in the best place it could be,” Erickson said.

ITID Supervisor Michelle Damone, who was ITID president when the plan received approval, said she thought it was a good location.

“It’s in front of the old WinnDixie plaza,” Damone said. “It doesn’t have a hub and a lot of the businesses are closing in there, so it’s an opportunity to drive traffic and drive business back into a dying plaza.”

Damone said one of the conditions is to provide a traffic light at the intersection; students frequently park their cars at the plaza to walk to the high school.

“They have a convenience store that’s supposed to go in there with it,” she said. “It’s much bigger. It’s not a typical gas station with a convenience store in it. It’s larger in size and a little more convenient for cars to get in and out.”

Damone also pointed out that modern gas stations with doublewall storage tanks and leakage detection alarms are not as critical as a water issue.

staff, there is a high level of intrinsic and institutional intimidation,” Coates said. “There is a view from many village staff members that their jobs are in jeopardy… They’re in jeopardy because this council put a bull’s-eye on them. Whether that’s a proper perception or not, it’s a perception that is a direct result of having frequent contact with staff.”

But Margolis said council members should be able to go directly to staff. “I think we have every right to ask questions of staff,” he said.

Further, Margolis said he’d spoken to employees who believed they now had the freedom to do their jobs without fear of repercussions.

“I have had a number of senior staff members who have come to my office and said, ‘Thank you for letting us do our jobs. In the past, when I’d try to do my job, I’d get a phone call if I did something that upset certain people in the village,’” Margolis said.

Greene said he typically interacts with staff only to get more information on village issues.

“If I get all my information from one source, I have to trust that the source will provide me with all the facts, not just certain facts that may fit one point of view or someone’s agenda,” he said.

Greene was concerned that staff has to report back on conversations with council members. But Coates said that was part of the chain of command.

“Paul is responsible for the information his staff provides us,” he said. “I would think he would want to know.”

Margolis asked whether McLean had gotten feedback from staff members about the atmosphere in Wellington.

McLean said staff members were concerned about their jobs.

“They said that this divisive culture is affecting [them],” the consultant said. “They don’t know whether they’ll have a job.

It certainly has permeated that there is a lack of trust that goes all the way down.”

Gerwig asked whether the fear was because of Schofield or council members.

“I think it’s the lack of stability,” McLean said. “I don’t think it’s directed at Paul.”

Council members also addressed concerns that in the wake of discussions about firing Schofield, several senior staff members were offered severance packages, with one accepting it.

“My perception is we have a village manager who walked into various offices and said, ‘Hey, if I get voted out, I want to make sure

you have an opportunity to have a parachute,’” Greene said.

But Coates had a different opinion. “My opinion was that Paul could be terminated because certain members of this council can’t get at certain staff members to terminate them,” he said. “The only way they can accomplish that is to get rid of Paul and then get rid of staff.”

Greene said Schofield had told him personally he was prepared to leave Wellington.

“He said to me, ‘John, I didn’t think I’d last this long after the election… I’m ready to go,’” Greene said, recounting his interpretation of a conversation with Schofield.

“I thought I might have been doing him a favor, that he was asking me to let him have his package and walk away gracefully.”

McLean said he thought the discussion should be had again with Schofield present to receive feedback.

Coates agreed, and asked whether the council could create a set of standards by which to measure the performance of the village manager. “We’ve never subjected him to an annual review process,” Coates said. “I think one of the constructive things that can come out of this is to formulate evaluation criteria so that I can feel we fairly evaluated him.”

are working hand-in-hand to make H.L. Johnson Elementary greener,” Murray said.

Other green initiatives underway at the school include a “noidling” zone in the car pickup area to reduce the amount of emissions that children are exposed to while waiting to be picked up, and a campaign to sterilize the cafeteria with Sterile Doctor, an Earth-friendly spray that kills bacteria for years.

The PTO is currently fundraising for that project, figuring it needs to raise about $5,000 to make it a reality. A fundraising carnival open to the public and slated for Oct. 4 at the school with food vendors, crafts, demonstrations and games should help with that.

In addition, a mobile application called PTOtogo was created over the summer to help spread the word about how other schools can conduct green initiatives and fundraisers, Harward said. It will be

available soon and is downloadable on Apple or Android smart phones.

“We want to set the bar high for other schools that aren’t as green,” Harward said.

H.L. Johnson was awarded a “Green School of Excellence” award for the first time last year by the Palm Beach County School District. The Green Schools Initiative recognizes schools that have made efforts to create a culture of sustainability within their school environments. Schools are given points in six categories. A Program of Excellence school has scored between 80 and 100 points and shows the highest level of commitment to sustainability.

For more information on Team Green at H.L. Johnson, contact Murray at darcyteamgreen@ yahoo.com. For more on the green schools program, visit www.our greenschools.com.

They’re long, they’re cute and sometimes quite stubborn. They hail from near and far. They will be pampered and rescued, naked and dressed-up. Dachshunds of all ages, sizes, colors, coats (and even some with wheels) are preparing for the second annual Dachstoberfest. The event will take place Sunday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the great lawn at the corner of Clematis and Narcissus in downtown West Palm Beach.

Admission is free. Proceeds from vendors along with entry fees from Doxie Dash Racing and contests will benefit the Dachshund Rescue South Florida, a local nonprofit organization.

“Hundreds of wiener-dogs and their owners attended last year. We are hoping to draw even more this time,” said Monika Stefaniak, an event organizer and mother to four

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continued from page 1 ing into a public building, we need to do something about it.”

Gerwig said it sounded like Margolis was accusing Schofield.

“What you’re suggesting is that Paul destroyed the journal to get rid of it?” she asked.

Margolis said he was concerned about the response to the theft, but Gerwig pressed him. “You think Paul destroyed the journal?” she asked.

“Yes, I do,” Margolis said, but added that it was the lack of response that concerned him.

Willhite said it wasn’t the first theft. “John [Greene] had his iPad

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continued from page 1 Mike Erickson said his organization wrote a letter supporting the Mobil station when it received approval from the county in 2011.

He added, however, that the ALA balance of power has changed since the letter was written.

“If you ask me, it’s a perfect location for a gas station,” Erickson

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continued from page 1 ment should not result in a delay of our first-year plan of the drainage capital improvements,” he said.

Coates said he had received many calls from residents concerned about drainage and wanted to reassure them that Wellington would still be making improvements.

“I want you to know we are sensitive to the issue,” he said. “I would have liked for this to have been funded this year, but I don’t think it will make a difference in terms of the start date.”

Councilman John Greene agreed. “We have dollars put aside and will begin to work on some of these projects,” he said. “I know staff has been looking at this diligently.”

Willhite said residents should expect the increase next year.

“We will be looking to do that in the future,” he said. “To have major thoroughfares like Forest Hill Blvd. have a foot of water on them just isn’t safe. Next year we are going to continue to work toward that plan. It’s about $30 million in improvements we need to do.”

Willhite directed staff to send a letter to residents informing them that there won’t be a change.

Councilwoman Anne Gerwig clarified that not all residents are in the Acme Improvement District.

Some newer parts of Wellington in the area of State Road 7 are in the Lake Worth Drainage District, not Acme.

“If you didn’t receive a notice, you may not be in Acme,” Gerwig said.

Gerwig also noted that the areas within Acme suffered the most flooding in recent storms.

“But the drainage issues are within the Acme Improvement District,” she said. “It does seem appropriate to have the increase, because that’s where the drainage issues are most significant.”

Gerwig hoped Wellington would be able to fix all the drainage problems.

“I think we all agree that we need some long-term drainage solutions,” she said. “Especially in the south portion [of Wellington]. But it’s pretty pervasive.

We have changed the drainage system over the years to meet federal standards. So some of it is just timing, but it needs to be done and paid for. It won’t be inexpensive.”

Coates said he is not a fan of raising assessments but believes the improvements are necessary.

“No one likes to sit up here and say there’s going to be any kind of a tax increase,” he said. “On the other hand, no one likes to get a call that their house is almost underwater or that the roads are underwater and you can’t get to your home. Those are the things we, as council members, have to take to heart.”

The council then approved the three resolutions to set next year’s assessments.

the Kat ‘n’ Eddie Duo near the zoo’s fountain plaza, as well as Andre Michaud from Smiley Tunehead in the Mayan plaza area.

Admission for adult zoo members is $9 and for non-members, $10.

For children who are zoo members, admission is $6. For child nonmembers, it’s $7. The food trucks accept cash and credit cards, and are donating a portion of their proceeds to the zoo. Gate proceeds support the zoo’s daily operations.

“The popularity of gourmet food trucks is a wonderful fit with the zoo’s interest in locally grown, or-

ganic food offerings,” said Andrew Aiken, president and CEO of the zoo. “Our Food Truck Safari is a great opportunity to explore where our food comes from, how it’s produced and how that process can be sustainably balanced with wildlife preservation.”

The Palm Beach Zoo is located at 1301 Summit Blvd., just east of I-95 between Southern and Forest Hill boulevards. The zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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continued from page 1 said. For example, the farm donated plants to Florida International University for Earth Day. With the donation secured, Murray turned to Harward and her husband for help getting the plants to the school.

Harward’s husband works for Schumacher Automotive Group, a longtime H.L. Johnson business partner. They were able to secure a van and a Schumacher employee to drive down to the Homestead area and pick up the plants.

Forming business partnerships is very important to the school, and first-year PTO president Harward is busy cultivating as many as she can, including two new agreements with Rita’s Italian Ice and the Flanigan’s restaurant chain. In exchange, the businesses can expect to be mentioned in the school’s monthly newsletter, which circulates to around 1,000 families, she said.

Schumacher has been particularly supportive, making cash donations and also loaning the school some of its convertibles for a fundraiser, Harward said.

She was grateful for the support from Costa Farms, which totaled about $800 in value based on the plants costing $10 each. “They really went above and beyond the call of duty,” Harward said.

Students decorated the pots with stickers that read, “Come and Grow With PTO and Breathe Clean with Team Green,” and hand-delivered them to each teacher, said Murray, who photographed the students with their plants to send off to Costa Farms.

“This is going to be an exceptionally green year as the PTO and Team Green have joined forces and

H.J. Johnson Elementary School fourth-grade gifted teacher Wendy Elgersma with one of the donated plants.

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OUR KIDS WORLD BRINGS FAMILY FUN TO THE SOUTH FLORIDA FAIRGROUNDS

Our Kids World Family Fun Fest was held Saturday, Aug. 24 and Sunday, Aug. 25 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. Guests enjoyed food, bounce houses, games and other family friendly fun. There was also a meet and greet with the Backstreet Boys, who performed for the crowd. For more info., visit www.adayforkids.com.

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Belle, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty stand with Kiley and Caylah Petlev.

Students of Gymnastics Revolutiuon demonstrate back bends.

Members of the 501st Legion as Star Wars characters with Kali, Tyler, Kim and Scott Olsen.

Backstreet Boys fans Analiese Saxon, Alyssa Saxon, Karina Waggoner, Ashley DiCristofolo and Kari Lynn Westervelt wait for the concert to begin.

Backstreet Boys A.J. McLean, Brian Litrell and Kevin Richardson sing a bit of their new song.

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SONS OF ITALY HOSTS WINE TASTING AT TOTAL WINES & MORE IN WELLINGTON

The Sons of Italy Michelangelo Lodge #2864 enjoyed a wine tasting Wednesday, Aug. 21 at Total Wines & More in Wellington. After a brief meeting to discuss upcoming events, guests sampled white and red wines from Italy. The Sons of Italy are accepting new members. For more info., call Pat Devivo at (561) 249-1298 or e-mail c.devivo@comcast.net.

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Anthony Musarra, Kevin McPhillips, Claudia Musarra and Gina and Otavio Jancowski toast with their wine samples.

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Sons of Italy President Pat Devivo and Orator Sam Pitarro.

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The Horse Park will offer weekend and summer camps, as well as an adult riding league that takes part in some competitive events.

Have we mentioned the “Little Britches” Rodeo? This unique event will offer incredible fun for kids and their families.

We are working very hard to make this happen because we feel that as equestrians, we need to encourage others to experience this wonderful equestrian lifestyle.

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The Palm Beach County Mounted Posse season starts next weekend, Sept. 7-8, on the first Saturday and Sunday of the month. And this year, they’ve made some beneficial changes.

Organizers hope the changes will make the classes move in a more orderly fashion. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 21

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Hawks Suffer 34-7 Loss To North Miami Beach

The Seminole Ridge High School varsity football team got off to a shaky start Friday, Aug. 23 when they lost 34-7 in a pre-season game against North Miami Beach High School at Callery-Judge Stadium. Though it looked like it might be a shutout, the Hawks rallied in the third quarter to pull out a touchdown. Page 33

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Village Music in Wellington is more than just a store.

Owners Donna and Steve Wiley have an ongoing relationship with music and aim to share that love with the community. “We want to share our love for music with others and have that legacy go on,” Steve explained.

The store, which sells equipment and offers lessons, opened last November. Page 23

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Wildcats Fall To Fort Pierce 21-14 In Pre-Season Action

The Royal Palm Beach High School varsity football squad fell 21-14 to the Fort Pierce Central Cobras on Friday, Aug. 23 in the Wildcats’ preseason kickoff classic. The tough loss came despite a late rally in the final two minutes of play. The host Wildcats had entered the contest’s second half with a 7-6 lead. Page 33

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Changes Afoot As The PBC Posse Circuit Starts Season

It’s back! Somehow we’ve survived yet another summer in South Florida, and now it’s time to start thinking about which weekend show is coming up.

The Palm Beach County Mounted Posse starts next weekend, Sept. 7-8 — on the first Saturday and Sunday of each month, as always. And this time, they’ve made some beneficial changes.

“As usual, we’ll be having the hunter/jumper/dressage combined show,” Posse President Alyce Michelbrink said. “For a while, show attendance was way down because of the economy. But then things got better, and then we had so many riders and got so big that some classes weren’t held until late into the night, which was a big problem.”

After all, if you come on a trailer from a big barn, you can’t wait around all day, keeping everyone there.

“People just can’t stay that late at a show.

The horses aren’t used to it, plus the owners might have to get home to feed other horses or animals. We never expected that many riders.

Our entries quadrupled,” Michelbrink said.

“So we adjusted the schedule. Dressage is Saturday morning, and jumpers are Saturday afternoon. Hunters are all day Sunday, starting at 8 a.m.

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By Ellen Rosenberg the Posse will be running two hunter rings simultaneously. “The first ring we’re calling the novice ring. It’ll be for all the lead line through adult walk trot classes,” Michelbrink said. “Basically, any class where you don’t have to jump more than one jump. The other ring will be the main hunter ring, and will hold all the rest of the usual hunter classes, from walk trot with individual canter on up.”

Michelbrink hopes this will make the shows more efficient.

“This will accomplish a number of things.

It’ll help the hunter show run quicker, and also facilitate an easier time for people who want to show in those classes in both the English and western rings,” she said “The pleasure show starts Sunday morning at 9 a.m., and the first hour is basically the halter and showmanship classes. Then come the lead line, western pleasure and horsemanship. A lot of kids show in both English and western classes, and having the two hunter rings will cut down on class conflicts.”

There will also be changes to the reining classes. “We used to have the reining classes

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Kali Shano of Lotus Beach Farm riding Emerald Desert Dune in the 10 & Under Walk Trot at a Palm Beach County Mounted Posse show. at the end of the day in the pleasure ring, but many folks didn’t find that convenient,” Michelbrink said. “They might show in a few classes earlier, then end up waiting around until late in the afternoon for reining. So now

we’ve moved those classes up to the end of the morning session, just before the lunch break.”

Michelbrink is looking forward to the new season. “I’m so pleased that our show entries See ROSENBERG, page 22

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Labor Day weekend!

Even though the kids have already gone back to school, it still somehow announces the official “End of Summer” and the beginning of “Shoe Season.”

Of course, in South Florida, the end of summer is an empty threat as “summer” lasts all year long. Shoes continue to be optional and, if worn at all, often take the minimalistic form of sandals, clogs or flip-flops. For churches and funerals, there are the more formal deck shoes. No one seems to have even heard of socks.

But I’m in Missouri right now — a buffer state between the Midwest and the Plains — and I am trying to figure out just what kind of foot covering I am going to need.

I quickly discovered last year that tennis shoes tend to slide across ice. So I wore out my one pair of stylish knee-high boots — the pair I kept on hand for looks in Florida.

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The Sonic BOOMER But I was lectured repeatedly by the locals that, if stranded, a pair of heavy-duty boots with thick woolen socks inside is good to have and that furry mukluks with tassels are worn more for style than substance around here.

Hmmph. As a fan of the “layered look,” I had been looking forward to fall and winter clothing in wools, tweeds and plaids. I missed peeking out from underneath a fuzzy hat ever since leaving Wisconsin in my 20s.

But I had also forgotten that “protection from

the elements” often trumps fashion.

It’s ironic.

Once I learned how ridiculously hot South Florida can get, I would huffily tell people, “Those postcards with the palm trees don’t show the heat!” Up north, the postcards with the crystalline, glistening snow don’t show the cold — and the wind. At night. On a deserted street. In January. When the only huffing you’re doing is blowing into your hands to keep them from freezing.

But I digress.

And I must admit that Missouri does not get as bitterly cold as Wisconsin. It’s almost possible to enjoy breathing the fresh, crisp air of fall and winter because days full of sunshine and warmth are intermittent and plentiful — unlike Wisconsin’s six months of gray. And I have yet to be stranded anywhere, much less a deserted street.

In January, I hightail it to Florida like

everyone else. Two residences is definitely the way to go.

But this will be my first fall in Missouri, and I suppose it more-or-less begins on Tuesday, once Labor Day is behind us. From what I’ve heard, it’s fall festival season, pumpkin-andgourd season, corn maze season and garage sale season. All good. All fun.

From there we head into ski-and-skate season, fireplace season, theater-and-movie season and indoor-mall-shopping season.

Again, all good. All fun.

To add to the fun, I got myself a little antiques booth in someone else’s mall up here, to balance my own mall in Florida. It will be good to see things from the renter’s side of the fence. I have been open two weeks and am $130 ahead, so I’m happy.

Good. Fun. Happy. I guess those are the key words to my life.

I am one lucky duck.

Silly Plot But Some Amusing Antics In ‘The World’s End’ We found The World’s End to be an anomaly among summer movies. Most of the big movies follow a certain pathway. We have superheroes, or simply heroes, facing evil foes with major skills. Although victory seems hopeless, the good guys win. This new movie breaks the mold entirely and, as a result, provides a nice bit of fun for the audience. Of course, since the movie not only features a pub with the apocalyptic name but, more or less, the end of the world, it is a very strange kind of comedy.

Who can laugh at the end of civilization?

It begins as a sort of British version of The Hangover. Gary King (Simon Pegg) has centered his life on a night 20 years earlier when he and a group of buddies tried to complete “the Golden Mile,” a trek through 12 bars in their quiet hometown. They never finished, and 20 years later, he feels his life is incomplete. He has never grown up, he wears the same clothes he did two decades ago, drives the same old car and even listens to the same music cassette he did back then, not to mention abusing the same drugs. He has remained in

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have grown so immensely,” she said. “We now get close to 500 total entries per show. Our dressage shows, which are Saturday morning and include western dressage classes, used to have just a few riders. Now we have 40 to 45 riders, locals as well as people coming up from Plantation and Southwest Ranches. And, since the dressage and jumpers are both on Saturday, we also get eventers riding in both, which is a happy coincidence.”

The Posse is also rolling out a new way to pay entry fees.

“Starting at the November or December shows, people will be able to pay for everything online in advance, using a credit card or PayPal,” Michelbrink said. “I think this will be especially good for some of the bigger barns, and just more convenient for a lot of people.”

Many of the barns that show at Posse are

civilization. Somehow, afterward everyone seems happier.

The movie is a critique of many aspects of our civilized silliness. Many of the pubs look exactly alike — corporate clones. The robots, who the heroes decide to call “blanks” since they all deny they are robots, are exactly the type of folk who would be considered ideal: generally young, good-looking and sociable.

Talk about Stepford wives.

The cast is fun, although most of the parts are fairly one-dimensional. Pegg is simply a runaway train; even while everything in town is chasing his friends, he keeps moving through the bars, eager to complete the tour. Frost is good as his best friend, one he betrayed 15 years earlier. He begins the movie as an uptight, obese party pooper, unwilling to drink anything but water. As things get crazy, he turns into a berserker, smashing “blanks” as he moves.

This is not a great movie, not even close.

But it is different, and it is fun. Considering most of what is now playing, it is worth seeing.

1990 while the others have grown up, gotten married and gotten adult jobs.

Yet Gary finagles his buddies to have a reunion. All have matured, particularly his closest friend from back then, Andy (Nick Frost), who is a successful attorney.

They join in the pub crawl, even meeting up with the sister of one of the men (Rosamund Pike), with whom Gary had managed to have drunken sex on the fated night in 1990.

However, the movie quickly moves from The Hangover to Invasion of the Body Snatchers as the group gradually becomes aware that many people are actually robots.

There is a running joke in the film; every one of the robots denies being one because “robots are slaves and we are simply happy.”

This little film trashes similar movies; the humans beat the daylights out of the robots.

One of the most affecting scenes is watching Peter (Eddie Marsan) beating the daylights out of the robot whose human counterpart had bullied him to such a degree that it had ruined his youth, staying behind to beat him even though he would wind up being taken by the bad guys.

In the end, the alien brain debates Gary and Andy on the value of being changed and supervised, being improved. The two humans absolutely refuse, defending the right of humans to decide for themselves. They defend their right to make mistakes and, when the alien notes that only a handful of humans have to be changed, ask the townspeople how many are still human. Only three answer; one an old rebel and two suck-ups. Asked to explain why it believes it can improve people so easily, the alien overlord finally just leaves, destroying

also looking forward to the new season.

“I’m very excited that Posse is starting back up,” said Meghan Garcia, owner of Lotus Beach farm in The Acreage. “I go to all the Posse shows. I like the idea of the two hunter rings. It opens up the lead line and walk trot classes to a lot more kids, who now won’t have to worry about time conflicts and decide to do only one or the other.”

She also likes the idea of the online signup and payments.

“I think that’ll help make things easier and smoother,” Garcia said. “Not that paying was ever difficult, but this’ll just be a little smoother, maybe easier for some parents who are new to showing and aren’t used to how things work. Everyone’s used to paying for things online now.”

For Garcia, going to Posse shows is a way of life.

“I love going to the Posse shows. I bring my kids and the barn there now, but I started showing there on my pony when I was a kid,” she said. “They offer a show with all the flair of a bigger show but with a lot less pressure.

Meghan Garcia of Lotus Beach Farm with Hot Rod and LBF White Marlin, and Brianna Bennett with Miss Jade, after a jumper class.

For more information and class lists, call It’s very relaxed. Everyone enjoys being there.

It’s like we’re all one big family. Posse shows Michelbrink at (561) 670-4917 or visit www. pbcposse.com. are a lot of fun.”

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Village Music Offers Lessons, Equipment, Advice And More

By Stephanie Joyce Town-Crier Staff Report Village Music in Wellington is more than just a store. Owners Donna and Steve Wiley have an ongoing relationship with music and aim to share that love with the community.

“We want to share our love for music with others and have that legacy go on,” Steve explained.

Village Music hopes to offer a more personalized music experience. “What differentiates us from other music stores is our service,” Donna said. “Parents are very comfortable leaving their children with us. We always try to go the extra mile for our clients. We know them personally, and we take care of them.”

Donna studied and taught piano at the University of Munich in Germany, while Steve toured with his solo acoustic act. After living in Europe for a few years, they decided to return to the United States.

Previously from Boston, they did not want to return to the cold. After exploring Florida, they zeroed in on Wellington. Last November, they opened the doors of Village Music.

Steve has been a professional musician for more than 30 years, and he especially enjoys playing the ukulele.

“My passion and specialty is more the ukulele because it’s a great way for kids to start,” he said. “They can start very young playing an instrument and move up from there.”

The Wileys are happy with the early success of the store.

“I have started to build relationships with the local schools and partnered with them,” Donna said. “That has been a big benefit. I think Wellington just needed something like this.”

Village Music is home to roughly 150 students and growing. Catering to all ages, the Wileys have seen patrons from as young as 4 years old to up to 82 years old.

They have hired more than a dozen instructors. However, they are careful in their selection process. Perhaps one out of every 10 applicants will be offered a job teaching music.

“We have certain requirements,” Donna

explained. “We prefer a music degree, and they need to be able to read music and teach music theory. They need to be good with kids and be personable.”

They Wileys understand the importance of finding a good fit when it comes to pairing their students with the instructors. “We try to match the students up with the right teachers,” Steve said. “We feel out different personalities and try to fit them in the right position.”

Having the right teacher is crucial. “A teacher can make or break a student,” Donna said.

“If a teacher makes you excited about music because he is excited about music, that lights a spark in some kids, and who knows what they can become?”

Village Music hosted its first summer camp in the last week of July, and by the end of the final day, all the participants were playing together. Once the camp was over, several of the children would stop by to say hello and stay in touch. They also loved being able to visit the Village Music mascot, a Pomeranian named Benji.

Along with lessons and summer camps, Village Music offers a full selection of products — and music knowledge to boot.

“We are very knowledgeable of our products are always willing to investigate and do the research for anything that somebody is interested in,” Steve said. “We are just very excited about music, and we want to take that enthusiasm and share it.”

The store’s newest venture is offering music rentals. The Wileys strive to expand the service to promote music in education. “We are hoping to supply nearby schools with these rentals,” Donna said. “We want to be the local store for them.”

Individual lessons run $30 a session. By booking a package of 13 lessons, the price drops to $28, and the initial registration fee of $25 is waived.

Village Music is located in Wellington Green Square at 10660 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington. For more info., call (561) 798-5334 or visit www.villagemusicwellington.com.

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Community Foundation Awards More Than $6.4 Million

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties recently awarded the largest grant in its history — $661,203 over a two-year period — to the University of Florida’s College of Education to help fund the launch of a threeyear reform by the School District of Palm Beach County and UF to build a “best in class” educational program in the vital STEM subject areas of science, technology, engineering and math.

The ambitious effort is expected to transform teacher practice and student learning in the STEM subjects and will benefit thousands of Palm Beach County teachers and students.

The Community Foundation partnered with the Mary and Robert Pew Public Education Fund and the Quantum Foundation to fund the rollout, providing more than $1 million collectively in grants during the first year. Additional funding will be considered before the second and third year of the reform.

The Community Foundation is committed to working with community stakeholders to tackle issues and design solutions, and this collaboration will help redefine the future of educators and students in Palm Beach County.

The grant was funded by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Fund, an endowed fund of the Community Foundation.

“This partnership provides an exciting opportunity to build upon the incredible work our teachers are already doing every day in their classrooms,” said Jillian C. Vukusich, vice president for programs at the Community Foundation. “The foundation, together with its donors, is pleased to support the professional development of our local teaching workforce to strengthen student outcomes. As the biotech industry continues to grow locally, now is the time to work toward creating one of the finest science and math educational systems in the country.”

The University of Florida was among 354 nonprofit organizations and 89 students that were awarded $6,475,373 in grants and scholarships in the 2012-13 fiscal year. The grants supported a wide range of needs and programs in Palm Beach and Martin counties and were drawn from income generated by unrestricted funds within the Community Foundation’s endowment, as well as others grants that were directed by the foundation’s donors. Since 1972, the Community Foundation, together with its donors, has award-

ed more than $100 million in grants and scholarships.

As one of Florida’s largest community foundations, the organization works for Palm Beach and Martin counties in multiple ways, playing multiple roles. For donors, the foundation offers an effective way to manage giving by providing expert philanthropic advice rooted

in a deep knowledge of the community and an array of philanthropic vehicles and services. For the community, the foundation serves as a grant maker and a civic leader and awards grants to the region’s nonprofits to help meet community needs, fulfills donors’ philanthropic wishes and strengthens the nonprofit sector. Using local knowledge, net-

works, influence and creativity, the foundation brings people together to improve the community’s quality of life, now and in the future.

Founded in 1972, the foundation has total assets of more than $140 million and has awarded more than $100 million in grants and scholarships. For more info., visit www. yourcommunityfoundation.org.

Executives’ Association Of The Palm Beaches Names New Officers, Directors

The Executives’ Association of the Palm Beaches has announced its officers and directors for the six-month term of July to December 2013. Those serving as officers, with their company name following, are: Gary Hennings (The Weitz Company); Tim Gaskill, partner (DeSantis Gaskill Smith Shenkman); and JoAnn Wagner, shareholder (LKD CPAs & Consultants).

Directors are: Chuck Walker, immediate past president (Climate Control Services); David R. Randell, additional past president (David R. Randell Photographics); Jim Azinheira (At Your Services); Roger Jordan (Palm Beach Security & Safes); Sharon Merchant (Equip-

ment Rental Service Inc.); Leonard Pisciotto (Equitable Public Adjusters); Hank Polidori (Massey Clark Fischer Inc.); and Esther Ruderman (Conroy, Simberg, Ganon, Krevans, Abel, Lurvey, Morrow & Schefer).

The Executives’ Association of the Palm Beaches, founded in 1987, is a prestigious network of the area’s top business leaders and is a member of a nationwide network of similar associations whose beginnings date back to the 1920s.

Each member is committed to helping other member firms increase their business by providing leads and referrals or with direct business. In addition, they receive from fellow members’ personal

and immediate attention to needs and requests.

Member firms represent an exclusive business classification, based on their main products or services, with which no other member can compete.

The firm must have been operating for a minimum of three years, be a leader in its field with unquestionable credentials, and have a solid reputation for quality and high business ethics. Each member firm is represented by its owner, CEO or, if headquartered outside the Palm Beach market, a key manager or other executive decision maker.

For more information, visit www. palmbeachexecs.com.

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Regional Realtors Group Provides Latest Technology To Its Members

The Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches and St. Lucie County has formed BeachesMLS. With more than 11,100 participants and subscribers, BeachesMLS is now one of the largest MLS organizations nationwide.

“Our decision to provide MLS services is great news for our members, as well as sellers and buyers alike,” Realtors Association CEO Carol Van Gorp said. “We are able to provide superior training for our new FlexMLS software, exceptional compliance to ensure that the database is as accurate as possible and a comprehensive professional standards program.”

This three-pronged approach harnesses a powerful MLS. “The power

at our members’ fingertips will help sellers and buyers find each other and will provide comprehensive, accurate data to support their decisions,” Van Gorp said.

The partnership between Beaches MLS and FlexMLS provides subscribers with exceptional technology tools to help meet the challenges of today’s ever-changing business environment.

BeachesMLS quickly adopted innovative technology to expand services, as demonstrated with MyCondoPlans.com, the single most extensive database and site survey program for condo and townhomes in the area, and ProxioPro, an online, international platform that translates listings in more than 20 languages.

“We see BeachesMLS as the premium channel to deliver content and data to the Realtor professional,” said Timothy Harris, 2013 president of the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches. “We believe that it is vital to equip members and subscribers with the knowledge and technology they need to be successful.”

As one of the largest MLS providers in the nation, BeachesMLS has a tremendous amount of negotiating power and clout.

BeachesMLS, headquartered in West Palm Beach, delivers comprehensive data and valuable analytics to area Realtors, brokers and appraisers. For more information, visit www.rapb.com/mls.

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Bill Burnett Joins President’s Circle

The Wellington wealth management Chamber of Comadvisor. merce welcomes Bill Northern Trust is a Burnett as its newest top wealth managePresident’s Circle ment firm founded trustee. more than 120 years Burnett works as ago on the principles a vice president and of service, expertise wealth strategist at and integrity. It is the Northern Trust the largest personal Company, where he trust company in the develops investment U.S., one of the top management, trust 10 investment manBill Burnett and private banking agers in the world relationships, advising families, and consistently ranks as one of the business owners and institutions financially strongest banks globally. on their wealth management needs.

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Convention Center Hotel Brings Opportunities For Small Businesses

Palm Beach County, along with the Palm Beach County Convention Center hotel development partner the Related Companies and contractor Coastal Construction, have planned a general information meeting for Palm Beach County-based small business owners.

The meetings will take place Sept.

9 and 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. at 560 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach.

As a function of the construction project, the meetings are being provided to inform Palm Beach County small businesses of the project requirements and the more than 60 trade opportunities associated

with constructing the hotel. Palm Beach County has a 15 percent Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal established for the project.

The planned Hilton Hotel, housing 403 guest rooms, two ballrooms and 13 meeting rooms, will be located adjacent to the convention

center with its main entrance on Florida Avenue. The project also will include a two-story parking garage east of the hotel and south of the existing CityPlace South Tower condominium.

Project partners are hoping to obtain site plan approval this fall, with a groundbreaking to occur by

the end of the year. It is anticipated that the hotel will open in the third quarter of 2015.

Palm Beach County estimates that the project will create more than 1,500 construction and tourism jobs and contribute more than $1 billion to the local economy over 10 years.

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Norton Museum Preparing For New Season Of Exhibits

The Norton Museum of Art will close from Sept. 2 through Sept. 16 to prepare for the coming exhibition season.

Upon re-opening on Sept. 17, visitors can experience an array of changes, including the installation of a new lobby artwork by acclaimed contemporary artist Mickalene Thomas, a reconfiguration of the Norton’s stellar collection of American works of art and even a new espresso bar steps away from the main entrance.

Thomas, a New York-based artist who earned an MFA in painting from Yale University in 2002, is known for elaborate paintings composed of rhinestones, acrylic and enamel, and for feminist themes that radiate through much of her work. She is the third artist to create an installation for the lobby. As yet untitled, the installation includes a collage of her photographs and other media on a painted vinyl

background. An installation on this dramatic scale is her first outside of New York. The installation is made possible through the generosity of Vanessa and Anthony Beyer.

To encourage visitors to continue enjoying the museum as they did throughout the summer, admission on Thursdays, upon re-opening, will be half price all day (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.) for all visitors. The Norton’s popular, long-running free Saturday program remains in place, providing free admission (with proof of residency) to West Palm Beach residents every Saturday, and to Palm Beach County residents the first Saturday of each month.

Visitors also can look forward to seeing works from the museum collection that have not been on view in quite some time, as Ellen E. Roberts, Harold and Anne Berkley Smith curator of American Art, plans a substantial, long-term re-installation of the Norton’s American

collection. Works by artists such as Mary Cassatt, Thomas Wilmer Dewing, William Michael Harnett, Winslow Homer and Charles Marion Russell will be installed from storage, and the American galleries will be arranged chronologically and thematically.

Other events to look forward to upon re-opening: • Masterpiece of the Month: The re-opening also will feature the final work in the Norton’s Masterpiece of the Month series, the 300-year-old Chinese masterpiece, court portrait of Yinli, Prince Guo. Since May, the series has been showcasing an exceptional, rarely seen piece of art selected by the Norton’s curator from private collections. The portrait of Yinli, Prince Guo will be on view from Sept. 17 through Oct. 20. Prince Guo was the 17th son of the Kangxi Emperor (reigned 16611722). This is the earliest known portrait of him, the last in private

hands and the first time it has been publically exhibited. Laurie Barnes, Elizabeth B. McGraw curator of Chinese art, will discuss the work at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19.

• The eighth annual Chinese Moon Festival Celebration: This event is set for noon to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 21. This family celebration of Chinese art and culture is filled with children’s activities and art projects, tours of the museum’s Chinese collections, traditional mooncakes and tea. This year, in conjunction with the special exhibition, “Block by Block: Inventing Amazing Architecture,” children can create famous structures from China. Families also can enjoy a concert of “Music of the Qing Court” by the Ann Yao Trio, featuring Yao on zheng (zither), Wang Guowei on erhu (two-stringed fiddle) and Yihan Chen on pipa (four-stringed lute). The event is free with museum admission.

• Smithsonian magazine’s ninth annual Museum Day Live: This annual event, involving hundreds of museums across the country, is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28. Download a free Museum Day Live ticket from www. smithsonianmag.com, present it to Norton visitor services and enjoy two free admissions per ticket, valid on Sept. 28.

The Norton Museum of Art is located at 1451 S. Olive Ave. in West Palm Beach and is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed on Mondays and major holidays). General admission is $12 for adults, $5 for students with a valid ID (half price on Thursdays) and free for members and children ages 12 and under. Special group rates are available. For more information, call (561) 832-5196 or visit www. norton.org.

P.B. Poetry Festival Will Host Three Events In September

Miles Coon, founder and director of the Palm Beach Poetry Festival (PBPF), recently announced that the upcoming 10th annual festival will host three special events during September, and the public is invited to participate in all of them.

“The Bards of a Feather Poetry Reading” will be held Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 12:30 p.m. at the Green Cay Wetlands Preserve in Boynton Beach, located at 12800 Hagen Ranch Road (on the east side of the street, between Boynton Beach Blvd. and Atlantic Avenue). Bards of

a Feather is one of South Florida’s leading poetry reading groups.

A poetry workshop on exquisite writing will be held Saturday, Sept. 21 at 1 p.m. This informative workshop will be held at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts, 51 N. Swinton Ave. A $10 fee will be collected at the workshop.

The third annual “100,000 Poets for Global Change” will feature poets reading and performing works that promote social, political, environmental sustainability and change simultaneously across the planet,

an event that will be inclusive and decentralized. Local attendees are welcome to read their own works or favorite poems by other poets.

Participants should limit their poem to one page. Following the poetry reading, special guest acoustic musicians will play songs for peace. This event starts at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Bottega Wine Bar at the Promenade, 4455 Lyons Road in Coconut Creek.

To RSVP for any of these three poetic events, contact Blaise Allen, PBPF’s director of community out-

reach, at DrBlaiseAllen@aol.com.

For more information, visit www. palmbeachpoetryfestival.org.

The 10th annual Palm Beach Poetry Festival will be held Jan. 20-25, 2014 at the Delray Beach Center for the Arts. The festival will once again feature about a dozen top poets at numerous ticketed public events, including readings, talks and a lively panel discussion.

In addition, participants in the festival’s eight poetry workshops will read at several open mics, free to the public. Tickets will go on sale

to the public later this year.

The Palm Beach Poetry Festival is sponsored by Morgan Stanley, the Windler Group of Morgan Stanley’s Atlanta Office; the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, the Palm Beach County Tourism Development Council and the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners; The Palm Beach Post; WLRN 91.3-FM; and Murder on the Beach, Delray Beach’s independent bookseller.

For more information, visit www. palmbeachpoetryfestival.org.

FAU’s Music Season Kicks Off With A Piano Faculty Concert Sept. 22 Florida Atlantic University’s Department of Music in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters presents a season of music for every taste, with 33 concerts scheduled for 2013-14. Most concerts take place in FAU’s University Theatre (777 Glades Road, Boca Raton).

The season opens on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 3 p.m. with a piano faculty concert in which FAU’s internationally acclaimed faculty present their favorite works in this popular annual showcase. Performers include Heather Coltman, Leonid Treer, Irena Kofman, Krisztina Kover, David Rossow, David Hammer and Felicity Coltman, with a special appearance by the Symphony of the Americas. The concert is a tribute to benefactor Madelyn Savarick, in honor of her 90th birthday. Tickets are $10 at www.fauevents.com. Faculty, staff and students are admitted free.

On Sunday, Sept. 29 at 3 p.m., the Rattette Band, under the direction

of Tim Walters, presents the music of Stan La Ferriere, performed with vocalist Greg Diaz, current member of the jazz vocal quartet sensation Mad Romance. The concert is $10 and tickets may be purchased by visiting www.fauevents.com or calling (800) 564-9539.

On Saturday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m., the University Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Laura Joella, presents “Daniel Pearl World Music Days Harmony for Humanity.” The concert is part of an international network of concerts that use the power of music to reaffirm commitment to tolerance and humanity.

Works include Haydn’s D Major Violoncello Concerto, featuring Ashley Sandor Sidon and the Florida premiere of “Song of the Phoenix,” composed by FAU’s Composer-in-Residence Kevin Wilt. The concert also will feature the finale from Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4. Tickets are $10 at www.fauevents. com or by calling (800) 564-9539.

For a full listing of concerts for the season, visit www.fau.edu/arts and choose “music.” For more

information on concerts, call (561) 297-3853. To receive an events catalog for FAU’s School of the

Arts, contact Polly Burks at (561) 297-2595 or pburks@fau.edu, or visit www.fau.edu/sota.

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Saturday, Aug. 31 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Campers Have S’more Fun for ages 3 and up Saturday, Aug. 31 at 10:30 a.m. Sing around the “campfire,” tell stories and eat s’mores. Call (561) 7906070 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Teen Advisory Posse for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 2:30 p.m. Find out what’s coming and share ideas for future teen programs.

Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 7906030 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 3 p.m.

Watch anime, eat Pocky and check out the newest manga titles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

Tuesday, Sept. 3 • The Kevin Perkins Golf Academy will begin its popular Junior After-School Fall Golf Program starting Tuesday, Sept. 3 at the Binks Forest Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington) for boys and girls ages 7 to 17. The program runs Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. For more info., visit www.kevinperkinsgolfacademy.com or call (561) 301-3783.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Cozy Quiet Time Quilts for ages 3 to 5 on Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 3:30 p.m.

Bring a towel and turn it into a personalized, no-sew quilt to use during quiet time at school. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the district office (13476 61st St. North).

Call (561) 793-0874 or visit www.indian trail.com for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach) will host Crochet Club: By Hook or By Crook for ages 9 and up Tuesdays, Sept. 3, 10 and 17 at 6:30 p.m. Learn basic stitches and socialize while you work on projects. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council will meet Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District office (101 West D Road). Call (561) 7932418 or visit www.loxahatcheegroves.org for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach Village Council will hold its first public hearing on the 2013-14 budget Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m.

at Village Hall (1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). Call (561) 790-5100 or visit www. royalpalmbeach.com for more info.

Wednesday, Sept. 4 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host American Girl: Rebecca for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 4 p.m. Celebrate Rebecca with crafts and games related to her Russian and American heritage. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Japanese Anime and Culture Club for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Watch anime, eat snacks and talk about Japanese culture with other teens. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Hooked on Crochet for adults Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Learn beginning techniques or bring current projects to share. Call (561) 7906070 for more info.

Thursday, Sept. 5 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Writers’ Critique Workshop for adults Thursday, Sept. 5 at 6:30 p.m.

Share, offer and accept constructive criticism to improve your fiction, nonfiction and poetry in a supportive atmosphere led by Caryn DeVincenti. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Friday, Sept. 6 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Crafternoon for ages 2 and up Friday, Sept. 6 at 3:30 p.m. Drop in and make a small craft. Call (561) 7906030 for more info.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host “The Seductive Wines of Italy” on Friday, Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of red and white wines from Italy, each with a different food pairing. The cost is $10 per person.

Pre-register at the customer service desk.

Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.

Saturday, Sept. 7 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Sassy Socks and Story Spectacular for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 10:30 a.m. Slip on your splashiest socks and shimmy along to silly songs.

Share some spunky stories and a special craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• River Bridge Animal Hospital (6862 Forest Hill Blvd., Greenacres) will host a See CALENDAR, page 31

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Community Calendar CALENDAR, continued from page 30 24-hour cat adoption marathon Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7 and 8 at noon both days with kittens and cats from A Second Chance Puppies And Kittens Rescue (www. asecondchancerescue.org). There will be special adoption rates, food and drink, entertainment and lots of kittens and cats.

Call (561) 324-2654 for more info.

• The Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a Constitution Week Luncheon on Saturday, Sept. 7 at noon at the Atlantis Country Club (301 Orange Tree Drive). Tim Morell will address “The Five Freedoms of the First Amendment” and highlight people who honor these freedoms daily. There will also be a silent auction and an angel table to fund scholarships and programs. For more info., contact Liz Scholze lizscholze@comcast.net.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acoustic Java Jam for adults Saturday, Sept. 7 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) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Lego Builders Club for ages 6 to 12 on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 2 p.m.

Work alone or with other fellow builders on creative projects. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Wellington Ballet Theatre will perform “Ballet Off Broadway” at the Crest Theater (51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach) on Saturday, Sept. 7. Show times are 3 and 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call the box office at (561) 243-7922, ext. 1. or visit www.delraycenterforthearts.org. For more information about Wellington Ballet Theatre, call (561) 296-1880 or visit www.wellingtonballet theatre.org.

Sunday, Sept. 8 • The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host its Tropical Triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 8 beginning at Lake Worth Beach at 7 a.m. For more info., visit www.cpbchamber.com.

Monday, Sept. 9 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Art Club for ages 8 and up Monday, Sept. 9 at 4 p.m. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• DivorceCare, a program to deal with the pain of separation and divorce, will be held at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington)

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beginning Monday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. for 13 weeks. Contact Rachel Lever at (561) 793-5712, ext. 21 or rlever@stpeters-umc. org to pre-register.

• Community of Hope Church (14055 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee) will offer a free 13-week GriefShare series on Mondays at 7 p.m. beginning Sept. 9.

Participants can join at any time during the series. For more information, or to register, call (561) 753-8883.

• The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors will meet Monday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the district office (101 West D Road). Call (561) 7930884 or visit www.lgwcd.org for more info.

Tuesday, Sept. 10 • The Palm Beach County Commission will meet Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 9:30 a.m. in the government center’s Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave., Sixth Floor, West Palm Beach). For more info., visit www.pbcgov.com.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Tween Tuesdays: Gaming for ages 8 to 12 Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 3 p.m.

Bring a friend for Wii gaming and board game fun. Call (561) 790-6070 for info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit ‘n’ Stitch: Crochet or Knit for ages 9 and up Tuesdays, Sept. 10 and 17 at 5 p.m. Learn the fundamentals, work on current projects and share ideas.

Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council will hold a solid waste assessment public hearing Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. at the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District office (101 West D Road). Call (561) 7932418 or visit www.loxahatcheegroves.org for more info.

• Selinger Chiropractic & Acupuncture (7749 Lake Worth Road) will host a networking fundraiser in tribute to the victims and their families of the 9/11 attacks on Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Proceeds will go to the Families of Freedom scholarship fund for dependents of those killed or injured in the Sept. 11 attacks and rescue efforts. For more info., or sponsorship opportunities, contact Shana Overhulser at (561) 496-2244 or visit www. mylakeworthchiropractor.com.

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Wildcats Fall To Ft. Pierce 21-14 In Pre-Season Action

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach High School varsity football squad fell 21-14 to the Fort Pierce Central Cobras on Friday, Aug. 23 in the Wildcats’ pre-season kickoff classic.

The loss came despite a late rally in the final two minutes of play. The host Wildcats had entered the second half with a 7-6 lead.

Fort Pierce Central managed to draw first blood with a short 2-yard touchdown run. The Wildcats responded with a 16-play drive that

consumed nearly five minutes of the game clock. Junior running back Charles Perry reached pay dirt on a 1-yard rush to tie the game. Devin Wallace’s extra-point kick gave the Wildcats the 7-6 lead, which stood until halftime.

Cobra quarterback Sam Vaughn orchestrated a 70-yard drive, including a 55-yard run of his own to start the second half. Fort Pierce scored on a 1-yard run, and Vaughn’s 2-point conversion gave the Cobra’s back the lead, 14-7.

Penalties and an interception

Wildcats running back Alon Sims looks for a break in the line.

plagued the Wildcats in the second half. Royal Palm Beach’s defense played tough, and both offensive units had a difficult time moving the ball consistently in the third quarter.

Vaughn again ran for a 60-yard gain in fourth quarter, which led to a 13-yard touchdown run by Cobra running back Joseph Clark, to extend the Fort Pierce lead to 21-7.

Royal Palm Beach responded with a late touchdown. Quarterback Jimmy Moreland scampered in for the score on a 3-yard run with 1:28 remaining in the contest. The Wildcats defense responded as well, holding the Cobras to a punt situation.

Royal Palm Beach had to use all of their timeouts on defense to stop the clock. The strategy worked, and the Wildcats managed to get the ball back with less than 30 seconds on the game-clock. The Wildcats drove inside the Cobra 18-yard line but were unable to convert the drive into points.

Royal Palm Beach turned the ball over on downs. The Cobras ran out the few seconds left on the clock, taking the 21-14 victory.

Key performers were senior linebacker Zeke Edmunds with a crucial sack for a 9-yard loss on a critical third and goal situation. Moreland and Perry were both credited with a

Royal Palm Beach running back Charles Perry tries to stay on his feet. score. Quarterback Toddy Centeio got some playing time late in the fourth quarter. The freshman played an integral role in the late drive for the Wildcats, completing his first

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pass for a first down and several rushes for positive yards.

The Wildcats head to Palm Beach Central on Friday, Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. to open the regular season.

Seminole Ridge Suffers 34-7 Loss To North Miami Beach

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report The Seminole Ridge High School boys varsity football team got off to a shaky start Friday, Aug. 23 when they lost 34-7 in a pre-season game against North Miami Beach High School at Callery-Judge Stadium.

Though it looked like it might be a shutout, the Hawks rallied in the third quarter to pull out a touchdown, but they were unable to stop the Chargers.

Early on, the Hawks missed on opportunities to score and let North Miami Beach control the field.

The chargers racked up 20 points unmatched, shutting out Seminole Ridge as the game went into halftime.

On the opening play of the second half, the Hawks fumbled the ball, turning it over on their own 25-yard line. Luckily, the Chargers were unable to capitalize on their field position and fumbled the ball on

Hawks quarterback Zach DeCosta looks for an opening.

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the second down. Seminole Ridge grabbed the ball to take possession once again.

The Hawks were unable to push through the North Miami Beach defense, however, and turned the ball over again. The Chargers pushed through the Seminole Ridge defense, and with 6:28 left on the clock, ran in a touchdown and extra-point kick to make the score 27-0 in the third quarter.

But Seminole Ridge wasn’t going down without a fight. On the return kick, the Hawks began an 86-yard drive down the field. EJ Elien picked up the ball on the 14-yard line and carried it 10 yards for a first down.

He then pushed through to the 28-yard line, where he was nearly stopped.

The Hawks took a chance on a fourth down attempt and ran in another first down to push down the field.

Elien, aided by Kerrith Whyte, continued to move the ball down the field. With less than a minute left in the third quarter, Whyte brought the Hawks to the goal line.

Despite a failed first attempt at scoring, which saw Elien tackled for a loss of yards, Whyte pushed through the Charger defense to score the first touchdown of the season for

(Above) EJ Elien carries the ball up the field. (Below) The Hawk defense takes down a North Miami Beach ball carrier.

the Hawks. An extra-point kick by Jacob Curran made the score 27-7.

But it wasn’t enough to win the game. North Miami Beach scored another touchdown in the fourth

quarter to end the game 34-7.

The Hawks host Boca Raton High School on Friday, Aug. 30 for a 7:30 p.m. game to open the regular season.

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Kaely Krayeski Posts Multiple Golf Wins This Summer

Kaely Krayeski, 14 of Wellington, had a busy and prosperous July and August, winning three times and also finishing runner-up in golf tournament play.

Krayeski got off to a good start in July by winning the overall girls (ages 13-18) division of the South Florida PGA Junior golf event held July 11-12 at Ocean Reef Golf Club in Key Largo. She fired a superb opening round of two under par 70, and finished the 36-hole event with an 81, to secure victory by eight strokes.

Krayeski continued her winning ways when she won the 20th Nicklaus Junior Championship held July 20-21 at PGA National. She recorded rounds of 75-81 for a comfortable victory by nine shots in the girls 13-15 division.

Krayeski capped off her winning ways in July as part of the victorious FSGA Junior Florida Cup team from the south. The south squad won for the first time in the eight-year history of the event, defeating the squad from the north. The Junior

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Florida Cup took place July 29-30 at the Bent Pine Golf Club in Vero Beach. Krayeski clinched the cup for her team with her winning match on day two of the competition.

Krayeski continued her strong play with a runner-up finish in the overall girls division, ages 13-18, at the South Florida PGA Junior event held Aug. 17-18 at the Sailfish Point Golf Club in Stuart. She shot rounds of 78-73, and finished tied for the lead with Lucy Robson, who went on to defeat Krayeski in a sudden-death playoff.

“I am very proud of Kaely and her continued improvement,” said her coach, PGA Master Professional Kevin Perkins, owner of the Kevin Perkins Golf Academy at the Binks Forest Golf Club in Wellington.

“Kaely continues to do all the things we have asked her to do and really has the desire to be the very best she can be.”

For more information about the Kevin Perkins Golf Academy, visit www.kevinperkinsgolfacademy. com or call (561) 301-3783.

Wellington Senior League Team Wins Division And Section Titles

Wellington Little League Baseball Senior Division (14-16) captured the District 7 championship by defeating East Boynton 19-0, and Delray 4-0 and 10-0.

The district championship was a first for a Senior Division team in Wellington.

The team, managed by Tony Vis-

cusi and coached by Rick Silver, Joe LoBello and Drew Garrell, moved on to the Section 2 tournament in West Melbourne.

The team faced Vero Beach and won 8-7. Next up was host team West Melbourne, which Wellington defeated 5-3 to capture the Section 2 championship.

Next in line was the state tournament in Fort Lauderdale. The team finished first in Pool A with a 2-1 record, but lost in the semifinal to Plantation, finishing fourth in the state.

It was a fun and exciting season, and the team is looking forward to next season.

(Front row, L-R) Eric Scott, John Stirp, Michael Viscusi, Alex Viscusi, Ben LoBello, Brett Fiore and Jonathan Weid; (back row) manager Tony Viscusi, coach Joe LoBello, Matt Brewster, Nestor Abad, Jake Garrell, Mike Scott, Jake Silver, coach Rick Silver and coach Drew Garrell.

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Wellington American Legion Baseball Finishes Fourth In Florida

The Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390 American Legion Baseball team just completed their

second season with a District 11 championship win over Royal Palm Beach Post 367 by a score of 8-5.

The team then advanced to the state tournament, where they finished fourth in Florida.

RPBHS Dancers Choose Co-Captain

The 2013-14 Wildcat Dancers Dance Team from Royal Palm Beach High School voted on the first day of school to fill the vacant position of co-captain. Brittany Canales won the position by showing an excellent academic record, organization skills, leadership skills, team spirit, mediation skills and dance ability.

The Wildcat Dancers Dance Team and Dance Director Michele Blecher are extremely proud and thrilled to have Canales as co-captain. Shown here, captain Bryce Blecher awards Canales her co-captain pin.

“I’m very proud of these boys, they came together as a team and played great baseball the second half of the season and into the district playoffs,” manager Tony Viscusi said.

The Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390 American Legion Baseball team consisted of players from Wellington High School, Palm Beach Central High School and the Kings Academy.

Wellington American Legion Baseball — (Front row, left to right) John Stirp, Michael Viscusi, Alex Viscusi, Brett Fiore and Ben LoBello; (middle row) Matt Brewster, Jake Garrell, Nestor Abad, Mike Scott, Eric Scott and Jonathan Weid; and (back row) coach Joe LoBello, Logan Pittman, Kolten Palmer, manager Tony Viscusi, Matthew Miller, Jake Silver and coach Rick Silver.

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