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RPB Relay For Life Hosts Kickoff Party
A Royal Palm Beach Relay for Life kickoff party was held Wednesday, Oct. 26 at the MarBar Grille at Madison Green. Committee members list ened to a presentation about the event and Royal Palm Beach High School Principal Jesus Armas was announced as the honorary chair. The 2012 relay will be held April 14-15. Page 2
Smiles By Jiveh Seeks Candidates For Annual Holiday Smile Giveaway
Dr. Farokh Jiveh and his team at Smiles By Jiveh understand the importance of a smile and healthy teeth, and have decided to give one deserving person the opportunity for a great smile with its annual Holiday Smile Giveaway. Page 5
Boys & Girls Club Hosts Gift Gathering
The Wellington Boys & Girls Club held a gift gathering on Friday, Oct. 28 at Beef Wellington Steakhouse & Social Club. These gifts will be used for the silent auction at the Boys & Girls Club’s Wellington Dinner Dance set for Dec. 3 at W ycliffe Golf & Country Club. Page 9
Zumba Extravaganza Participants Get Fit
The Palms West Community Foundation hosted its inaugural Zumba Extravaganza on Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Wellington Community Center. Participants were able to participate in Zumba with professional instructors. Page 11
OPINION Be Sure To Honor Those Who Served This Veterans Day
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The Village of Royal Palm Beach hosted its FallFest on Friday, Oct. 28 at Veterans Park, featuring vendors, craft projects and great food. Guests enjoyed live music, roving entertainers and people in costumes. Shown here, Dorliska, Gianluca and Romina Lopezluza enjoy the evening. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 7 PHOTO B Y LAUREN MIRÓ/T OWN-CRIER
Mixed-Use Project Proposed For Folsom And Okeechobee By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report A proposal is on the drawing board to create a mixed-use retail and office development on a 9.3acre site at the southwest corner of Okeechobee Blvd. and Folsom Road in Loxahatchee Groves. The proposal was discussed at Tuesday’s Loxahatchee Groves Town Council meeting as part of a “pre-presentation” on a requested small-scale land use amendment. The presentation by developer’s agent Kieran Kilday of Urban Design Kilday Studios was for informational purposes only, requested by council members before it went before the Loxahatchee Groves Planning & Zoning Board. The item is scheduled to come back to the council for full review after that. Kilday said that property owner Bill Day had applied to change
the site’s land use from low-density agricultural-residential to mixed commercial and office use. “We made application to staff, and the planner has reviewed it,” Kilday said, explaining that the next step will be a zoning board hearing anticipated in December, followed by council review in January. “What I’d like to do is walk you through the design and concept of what we are asking for.” The land is bounded on the west by the Red Barn commercial property, Kilday said, pointing out that other portions of Okeechobee Blvd. in the area have a mix of uses. “We are at the corner of one of the entries to Loxahatchee Groves,” Kilday said. The Village of Royal Palm Beach is to the east, with the Crestwood development on the other side of the Folsom Road Canal on the southeast corner and Royal Palm Beach Elementary School
on the northeast corner. The 20acre site to the north is vacant. “We are kind of the gateway to the town, and we’ve been very careful in coming up with a design that reflects that,” Kilday said. Kilday said he had submitted a site plan about a year ago primarily for office use, with a stormwater retention area in the back corner and a series of one-story buildings. “Subsequent to that, we withdrew that application, largely because we heard the council talk about what their concerns were for Okeechobee Blvd.,” Kilday said. During a workshop held by the town several months later, which was well-attended by people with a diversity of views, there was no consensus for the future of the road, Kilday said. “Some people wanted all of See FOLSOM, page 18
Parade, Fall Festival Highlight A Busy Month In The Acreage By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report More than 40 entries have registered for the Indian Trail Improvement District’s “Welcome to the Jungle” Fall Parade on Saturday, Nov. 5, which leads up to the popular Acreage Fall Festival the following weekend. “The parade kicks off the Fall Festival,” ITID Administrative Assistant Kim Hutchison said. “It is done the weekend before so it doesn’t get in the way of the festivities going on because the Fall Festival takes up so much of Acreage Community Park.” The parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will follow a nearly 2mile route that begins at the Acreage Community Park south parking lot and travels north on 140th Avenue North, east on Orange Blvd., south on Avocado Blvd., west on Tangerine Blvd., and ends back at the Acreage Community Park south parking lot.
“The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office will bring its honor guard and bagpipes,” Hutchison said. “Clue, the hound dog, is going to be there. The fire department is bringing their honor guard as well as an antique truck. Lion Country Safari is bringing one of their trucks wrapped in their logo. They will also be set up handing out coupons.” As of Tuesday, ITID had 41 entries for the parade, including Mr. and Mrs. Rodeo Palm Beach County, All Star Kids Early Learning, two Girl Scout troops, the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, the Good Time Gals equestrian drill team, Engenuity Group, the Civilian Observer Patrol and the Acreage Athletic League’s Acreage Steelers youth football team. “ITID, of course, is having a float, which we are really excited about,” Hutchison said. “Our Mike Menendez has put a lot of
time and effort in creating it from top to bottom, virtually by himself, and it looks really, really good.” Immediately following the parade, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., will be demonstrations by Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue and the PBSO, including the Trauma Hawk helicopter and simulations of cutting open a wrecked car. There will also be bounce houses, face painting and food. “I think it’s going to be a really good parade with a lot of participation,” Hutchison said. “We’ve been getting a lot of positive feedback.” The following weekend, on Saturday, Nov. 12, will be the Acreage Fall Festival and Truck, Car & Bike Car Show, also at Acreage Community Park, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The festival will feature Nashville, regional and local bands, including the Soul Circus CowSee FALL FESTIVAL, page 18
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RPB Seeks Input On Senior Housing By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Royal Palm Beach residents of all ages are invited to attend a workshop next week designed to determine whether there is a need for additional seniors’ housing in the village, and if so, what type of housing it should be. PMG Associates of Deerfield Beach will lead a presentation at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center, 151 Civic Center Way, on Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. on the feasibility of making land available for the development of a senior housing project at the new Royal Palm Beach Commons Park on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. The purpose of the workshop is to receive public input and discuss ideas regarding the need for such a facility, what services should be offered and other operational factors, Parks & Recreation Assistant Director Joanne Rowe said. “We are looking for input from the public on whether there is a need for such a facility in the Village of Royal Palm Beach and what services should be offered,” Rowe said. “It’s important for seniors or even Baby Boomers to come in and give some input and share their ideas.” Rowe said village staff members were disappointed in the turn-
out at a similar workshop in October and are hoping for better attendance this time. Village Manager Ray Liggins said attendance is crucial to determine whether there is a need at all, although from listening to a limited number of seniors who attended the last meeting, he feels that there is a need. “Senior housing is something that we’re considering for the front of Commons Park,” Liggins said. “What form that takes, we have not identified. The reason for this charette is to get input from our citizens to help us determine what shape this senior housing is going to take. It is very important for us to hear from the citizens of Royal Palm Beach.” The presentation by PMG Associates will discuss the different options in senior housing, including for-profit, not-for-profit, independent senior housing and skilled nursing. “Once they explain that to the audience and talk about the different amenities that are provided in each of the types of senior housing, they will have the people work in groups of about eight and rank that table’s priorities of what they would like to see in senior housing, or not see, for that matter,” Liggins said. Discussion will also touch on See HOUSING, page 18
ST. RITA ROUNDUP
The Knights of Columbus Council 8419 and Council of Catholic Women at St. Rita Catholic Church held their Roundup Dinner Dance last Saturday in the parish hall. Shown above, Florence Warren sells raffle tickets to Caroline Elardi. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 11 PHOTO B Y DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
Parties Can Go Later At The Show Grounds By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report Spectators and sponsors of equestrian events at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center won’t have to hit the road so early anymore after the Wellington Village Council voted last week to amend the hours of operation for the site, allowing restaurants and banquet halls to stay open until 1 a.m. The resolution, which passed 41 at the end of a Wednesday, Oct. 26 meeting, designated PBIEC as a commercial equestrian center and extended its hours from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. three nights a week. Wellington Director of Growth Management Bob Basehart ex-
plained that currently, the shows going on at PBIEC are allowed by Wellington under special use permits, enabling staff to dictate the hours of operation. But if the council were to designate the show grounds a commercial equestrian arena, “it would make the use at the show grounds permanent,” he said. Since staff usually sets hours of operation as a condition of the special use, Basehart said that the council would have to set the hours of operation. “If you approve the first part,” he said, “you have to set the hours.” Currently, the code for the Equestrian Overlay Zoning DisSee PBIEC, page 18
Community Run/Walk Returns To Wellington Saturday By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report The 14th annual Wellington Community Fitness 5K Run/Walk returns Saturday, Nov. 5, offering families and avid runners alike the opportunity to get fit while supporting a great cause. The event, put on by the Palms West Community Foundation, kicks off from the Wellington Amphitheater at 7:30 a.m., and a portion of the net proceeds will benefit Hospice of Palm Beach County. A staple in the community, this event has been encouraging fitness and charity in the community since its inception in 1997. “It’s going to be a great day,”
Palms West Community Foundation Director of Development Maureen Gross said. “It’s supporting a great cause. The weather forecast is good, and we’re really excited about it.” Returning for the third year as event co-chairs are Terri Priore and Joanna Boynton, with honorary chair Roxanne Stein from WPTV NewsChannel 5. “There’s a lot of buzz about the event this year,” Gross said. “We’re going to have a great turnout, and we hope more people decide to come out for it.” Priore said she was excited to be back for a third year and hoping for another great event. “I’m thrilled to be co-chairing
with [Boynton] for our third year together,” she said. “It’s supposed to be great weather for a great event, benefiting a great charity.” Gross said that Hospice of Palm Beach County was a benefactor of the event several years ago, and with all of the work that the organization does for families, it was a natural choice. “They provide such a crucial service,” she said. “It’s something everyone will have to think about one day. Whether you use their services or not, you can relate to what the families they help are going through.” Priore agreed. “It’s a charity we’re proud to support,” she said. “If you’ve ever had to use their
services, you’re grateful that they are there. All of the money stays in Palm Beach County to help families in our community.” The morning event kicks off with registration starting at 6 a.m. Registration on the day of the race is $20 for those younger than 17 and $30 for adults. At 7 a.m., the crowd can join members of Ultima Fitness for a pre-run warm-up to get them moving, and just before start time, the crowd will line up on Forest Hill Blvd. near the amphitheater. “We’ll warm up on the amphitheater grass and then move to the starting line on the road,” Priore said. “Two members from the Hospice musical therapy group
are going to do a duet for us, and then Mayor Darell Bowen will fire the starting pistol.” The run starts at 7:30 a.m. sharp, with the more avid runners startSee RUN/WALK, page 18
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ROYAL PALM BEACH RELAY FOR LIFE HOSTS KICKOFF PARTY AT MADISON GREEN A Royal Palm Beach Relay for Life kickoff party was held Wednesday, Oct. 26 at the MarBar Grille at Madison Green. Committee members listened to a presentation about the event, and Royal Palm Beach High School Principal Jesus Armas was announced as the honorary chair. The 2012 relay will be held April 14-15 on the RPBHS track. For more info., visit www.rela yforlife.org/ royalpalmbeachfl. PHOTOS BY JESSICA GREGOIRE/TOWN-CRIER
Rober t Hill with Chris and Todd Wax. Taylor McNevin, Honorary Chair RPBHS Principal Jesus Armas and Cheyenne Tavares.
Royal Palm Beach Relay for Life 2012 committee members.
Wendy Casperson and Marty Fischer.
WRMF radio’s Dave Bre wster leads a presentation on Relay for Life.
Carmen Morgan and Carmen Campbell wait for the presentation to begin.
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P.B. County Leaders Agree To Keep School Concurrency In Place By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Commission, Palm Beach County School Board and Palm Beach County League of Cities met jointly Wednesday and decided to renew an expired, 10-year-old interlocal agreement that directed the agencies to keep up with growth. School Board Chair Frank Barbieri said they were convening a little more than 10 years after the first school concurrency agreement was signed to ensure that school construction kept up with local growth. “I’m proud to say that the school district’s staff has fully upheld their responsibilities in the agreement,” Barbieri said. “We have done proactive planning to achieve and maintain the level of service, and the district has built about 90 new and replacement schools since 2000. However, the most important aspect is collaboration among the entities repre-
sented at this table, maintaining quality schools when and where they are needed, in partnership, and I would like to ask where we go from here.” County Commission Chair Karen Marcus said she looked forward to the dialogue. “We were historic when we started this way back when,” Marcus said. “We were the first out of the box, so to speak, and I think it’s a legacy that we can continue to work together and have good planning for our kids and our schools.” League of Cities President Lisa Tropepe was also glad to see all the agencies work together. “I think it’s wonderful to be here, to have all three boards together to have a discussion, to know that we can communicate,” she said. Kris Garrison, director of planning and real estate services for the school district, gave a presentation on the concurrency agreement, pointing out that school con-
currency first became an option in the late 1990s. “We were the first and the only jurisdiction to implement concurrency under the optional legislation,” she said. The agreement was established for a 10-year period, ending this year. “Just as we were coming into compliance with the mandatory school concurrency laws that were effective in 2005, our interlocal agreement was expiring and the legislature again made it optional, so this is why we’re here,” Garrison said. The interlocal agreement covered a wide variety of areas, including level of service definitions and when schools should be ready for emerging neighborhoods, the responsibility of each party, infrastructure responsibility, capital planning, how student population projections are prepared and the site plan review process, Garrison said. The 2001 agreement adopted a
policy that schools could not exceed 110 percent of their maximum design capacity, Garrison said. “The reason that level of service was set so high was because 10 years ago, when we established the program, the vast majority of our schools were already overcrowded,” she said. “We had a backlog, and we had to adopt a level of service that we could afford to achieve and maintain.” In 2001, 58 of the county’s schools’ enrollments exceeded 110 percent capacity. “Now only one school is over 110 percent, and we have a boundary change underway to remedy that, and only 18 are between 100 and 110,” Garrison said. “Most of our schools are under 100, where we would like them to be, especially now that we have class size reduction.” Garrison pointed out that just because the interlocal agreement had expired, it did not mean con-
currency was no longer in place. “The interlocal agreement set forth the things that all the parties were going to do to put concurrency in place, and everyone has done what they said they were going to do,” she said. “Each of the local governments has adopted comprehensive plan agreements. You’ve each adopted local ordinances that further detail the specifics of the concurrency program, and the school board has adopted policies that implement it, so even absent the interlocal agreement, school concurrency remains in place, and it will not go away unless each local government amends its comprehensive plan.” Since the interlocal agreement was signed in 2001, there have been 856 concurrency applications, representing almost 89,000 residential units. The applications peaked in 2005. The school district has built about 90 new and replacement
schools since 2000 at a cost of about $2.9 billion, Garrison noted. New state legislation requires the district to include portables in the revised school capacities. “If you take that into account, we have zero schools that are over 110 percent, and we have four high schools slightly over 100 percent,” Garrison said. Under school concurrency, no developer has been required to provide mitigation and no application denials have occurred, which she attributed largely to proactive planning. In order to have an interlocal agreement, 80 percent of the population needs to be represented, and they have about 90 percent currently, she said, adding that even if the parties were to choose not to adopt another concurrency agreement, they still had to adopt an agreement for coordinated planning. “It is still required by See SCHOOLS, page 18
Town Code Expert To LGLA: Goal Of Enforcement Is Compliance
Beverly Tew explains how the town’s codes are enforced at last week’s meeting of the Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association. PHOTO BY R ON BUKLEY/TOWN-CRIER
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report A representative of the firm that manages code enforcement services for the Town of Loxahatchee Groves was the guest speaker at the Thursday, Oct. 27 meeting of the Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association. Beverly Tew, president of Wellington-based Tew & Taylor Inc., explained what her firm does and how the town’s codes are enforced. “We provide code enforcement services to other municipalities, planning and zoning and building services to local municipalities, and we also advise property owners who are constructing facilities, but here in Loxahatchee Groves, our work is strictly in code enforcement,” Tew said. Tew’s background is as a professional planner, but she has many years of experience in code enforcement. “It is one of the most interesting aspects of my career,” she said, “because there is never one code case or one day that’s the same.” Many cases involve serious issues, while others may stem from grudges pitting neighbor against neighbor that turn out to be without substance.
“You have situations where neighbors get upset with each other, and they start complaining about the other,” Tew said. “Some cases are actually legitimate, but I would say in most cases, the claim is not legitimate. It’s just one person’s view about what somebody else is doing. It all boils down to what residents know about their land development code.” Tew said code enforcement is important in that its purpose is to maintain an aesthetically appealing community free of eyesores and other nuisances. “I assume that all of you are good property owners, you maintain your property and don’t have issues with code enforcement,” she said. However, Tew had done work in communities that have been on the decline, where property owners have left, resulting in absentee ownership and rental properties. In these cases, code enforcement is crucial to the community. “Code enforcement also addresses life, safety and health issues,” she said, noting one community she has worked where a major problem was keeping crawl spaces under houses properly secured, and safe from animals and children. “I haven’t seen those types of
cases in Loxahatchee Groves,” Tew said. “We haven’t had many life safety issues, maybe a halfdozen, since my firm took over code enforcement services here in October of last year.” Code enforcement in Loxahatchee Groves is reactive, as opposed to proactive systems where code enforcement officials actively seek out violations, she said. In some places, code enforcement will cover a neighborhood, go out and find code violations without anybody making a complaint. “Here, in order for an alleged code violation to be activated, it has to be called in to town hall,” Tew explained. “It’s given to the inspector if it actually appears to be a code enforcement case.” From that point, she said, the goal is compliance. “The intent is not to take you to a magistrate,” Tew said. “The intent is to be able to work with you to resolve whatever the violation is.” The consequences of a code violation can get pretty expensive and also can get violators involved with law enforcement, the Department of Environmental Protection or the building department. Sometimes, a violation such as an unapproved remodeling or an addition involves the building
code. Building issues are coordinated with the county’s building department, which still processes permits for the town. “In a lot of cases, it’s because people don’t know that in the Florida Building Code, it says if you are going to remodel, if you hit certain thresholds of new construction, you must pull a building permit,” Tew said. “If it is a building issue, the intent is to tell you just what you need, this is who you need to call and this is how we can help you to get into compliance.” Other cases might involve the South Florida Water Management District or Florida Department of Environmental Protection. “If you go out in your back yard and start to dig around on your property, and you happen to be digging around in what is considered to be a protected wetland area, you could have a situation with one of those agencies,” she said. Tew said a town requirement will be implemented soon that will cut down on neighbors making unsubstantiated complaints about their neighbors. Residents will have to come to the town’s office and fill out a form to make a complaint. Once a complaint is received, See CODES, page 18
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Be Sure To Honor Those Who Served This Veterans Day, Nov. 11 As Americans look ahead to the coming Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 11, the bittersweet feeling the holiday brings should be made a little more sweet knowing that next month will see the full withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq. After suffering more than 4,400 casualties in an operation that polarized the country, the United States can finally move on from this chapter in military history. While comparisons were made between U.S. operations in Iraq and Vietnam, there was one big difference this time around — for the most part, Americans respected the troops. Many Vietnam vets came home to find that not everyone welcomed them back. They were often publicly ridiculed. Those returning home from Iraq were mostly honored for their service, and rightfully so. Sadly, though, some things haven’t changed for many returning veterans, including a lack of employment opportunities and sufficient healthcare. If you haven’t seen it yet, we recommend watching the 2010 documentary series Baker Boys: Inside the Surge, which gives an unfiltered look at life for a group of soldiers as they try to keep the peace. The series shines a light on the dangers and uncertainty of dealing with such an amorphous enemy. The soldiers must decide whom to trust, never knowing for certain how strong the Iraqis’ allegiance to the U.S. is, and wondering if the people they’re dealing with are really the enemy.
Regardless of whether you agree with the invasion of Iraq, the fact that thousands of American troops had put their lives on the line is something that cannot be ignored. They have nothing to do with the politics of war, but they’re the ones on the front line, and for that they deserve respect. Veterans Day is their time to be recognized and our time to show the troops we don’t take them for granted. Residents of the western communities will have the opportunity to show their appreciation at several local events: • Wellington and the American Legion Chris Reyka Wellington Post 390 will honor veterans Friday, Nov. 11. The Veterans Day parade will begin at 8:45 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) and end at the Veterans Memorial located on the corner of Forest Hill and South Shore boulevards. The Veterans Day ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. • Royal Palm Beach will host a Veterans Day Observance on Friday, Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. at Veterans Park. The Jewish War Veterans Post 684, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 367, Cub Scout Troop 120 and Boy Scout Troop 111, along with local dignitaries, will lead a memorable morning ceremony. Take time this Veterans Day to show your support for those who served.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Adams Reponds To Paglia Letter I read with great interest a recent letter to the editor from “my pal” Al Paglia, a candidate for the Wellington Village Council race in March. If I did not know better, I would have thought the letter was written by the press secretary of the development group that wants to add a 5-story hotel, 300,000 square feet of retail and barns to the corner of South Shore Blvd. and Pierson Road, along with thousands of retail/office already approved. While I keep an open mind to all proposals, they must be balanced and in the greater public good. Traffic concerns, hours of operation, infrastructure cost and the village’s lifestyle must all be considered before a rush to judgment occurs. Enormous pressure by extremely well-financed groups put an undue burden on public officials both now and on future elected officials. Witness last Wednesday’s unusual village council meeting, where the council, by a vote of 32, voted to realign roads and hours of operation in the equestrian preserve (despite votes of no by two citizen advisory boards) in favor of the developer, despite genuine cries for compromise, including good-faith offers to mediate compromise from longtime village developer Glenn Straub. The extraordinary council meeting ended in the wee hours of the morning with the majority of the council approving acts to limit support for the voter-approved (by 72 percent) countywide inspector general’s office. In closing, I would like to hear from you on whether or not it is in the village’s best interest to become a “company town” like Mr. Paglia suggests, or stay a more friendly place for both horses and residents. You can reach me at citizens4well@aol.com. Paul Adams Wellington Editor’s note: Mr. Adams, like Mr. Paglia, is a former member of the Wellington Village Council.
Check The Facts Before Signing A Petition I was about to sign the petition to ask President Obama not to veto Amendment H.R. 2401, and then I couldn’t believe he would do what they were saying, so I looked it up and this is what I found — the truth! There is a reason for Obama’s veto: 40 years of success have demonstrated that strong environmental protections and strong economic growth go hand in hand. H.R. 2401 would undermine this progress by blocking the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to move forward with two long overdue Clean AirAct rules — the Mercury and Air Toxics Standard and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule — to reduce harmful air pollution that threatens public health, especially the health of the most vulnerable populations, including children and seniors. When sending out protests against President Obama’s decisions, one should always check all the facts, and one of them should be a clue that he does have the country’s best interest in his hands, mainly that the House wants to approve a bill or amendment that you think agrees with Obama. Please look at all the facts. Shirley Bass Wellington
Morelli: Widen The Debate Field The discussion of important national issues is interesting, and I would hope that more people would participate. The usual letter-writing suspects, who include Guenter Langer, Richard Nielsen, George Unger, Thomas Euell and others, as well as yours truly, provide what I think are opposing viewpoints all worthy of consideration. Yet I submit that it is our duty as citizens to make our voices heard, and this newspaper has generously provided a forum for local opinions that would probably never appear in other newspa-
pers that charge a fee for their publications and are circulated in this local area. I would also like to point out that the discussion thus far, while spirited on the issues, has not evidenced a personal attack against any of the participants. If any of my comments were taken as a personal attack on anyone’s character or intelligence, I offer an apology, because it was not intentional. Freedom of speech includes freedom of thought and the ability to listen and respond. So far, all the responses to my letters have dealt with the content of my letters. Even though I opened the door to a response to my being a conservative, still the retort was not personal but rather challenged my assertion, which is proper in any debate. We live or die by the labels we place on ourselves, and Guenter Langer, as usual, rightly pointed out my libertarian bent, which in some circles would disqualify me as a conservative. Indeed, I did not share the same ideology as President George W. Bush when it came to fiscal policy. I said I studied and follow the ideology of the Austrian School. President Bush, on the other hand, graduated from Harvard Business School. The point is that Harvard and the Austrian schools are polls apart. Indeed, I did not support the bailouts by either President Bush or President Obama; additionally, the deployment of troops in the Middle East was bound to result in a quagmire just as predicted by many Democrats and a few Republicans, but if we give President Obama credit for ending the terror in Libya, then it seems to me we would have to, in fairness, give President Bush credit for ending the terror in Iraq. The bottom line is this: My pen pals who oppose my ideology do so basically because I believe in a free market that admittedly does involve pursuing one’s personal aggrandizement. Others do seem to believe that government officials know better how to run the economy, and it appears that they also believe that virtue is found only in government bureaucrats
and elected officials. On that note, allow me to play this tune. When the Palm Beach County inspector general’s office was created, I expressed the thought that its creation violated sections of the Florida Constitution and statutes regarding home rule, yet my main concern was putting a fox in charge of the chickens. I would dearly like to know how my pals think that public corruption can be solved by a public servant. By that I do not mean the police, whom I greatly admire and trust and who have the authority to arrest, and do not dictate policy to local officials. It seems to me that there is corruption in public office just as there is in corporate America, and if we say that money from corporations is the corruptor then are we not forgetting that corporations do not pass legislation? Politicians do. The fact is that if we elect representatives with character, all the money in the world will not buy their votes. We need more men like Jess Santamaria and Sen. Marco Rubio. I may not always agree with their decisions, but I am convinced that they will vote their conscience, not their pocketbook. I hope we hear from some new participants in the next issue. And once again I would like to thank the editor of this newspaper for providing a town hall meeting for Palm Beach County. Frank Morelli Wellington
Let’s Observe Perioperative Nurses Week Congratulations to the Surgical Services Department at St. Mary’s Medical Center for a job well done, in honor of Perioperative Nurses Week. What is a perioperative RN? Perioperative nursing is a specialized area of nursing practice. The perioperative registered nurse works in collaboration with other healthcare professionals, which may include the surgeon, anesthesia provider, surgical assistant and
other assistive personnel. The perioperative registered nurse provides nursing care to surgical patients, preoperatively, intraoperatively and postoperatively, often in the role of circulating registered nurse. Why is perioperative nursing important? Perioperative nursing requires a unique and highly specialized skill set gained from dedicated training and education. As a perioperative nurse, I am responsible for planning and directing all nursing care for patients about to undergo invasive surgical procedures, and I serve as the patient’s advocate while they are unable to make their own decisions. If you or someone you love has had a surgical procedure, the perioperative RN was directly responsible for you or your loved one’s well-being throughout the operation. While all other well-qualified medical professionals in the room are focused on their specific duty, the perioperative nurse focuses on the patient. By employing their critical thinking, assessment, diagnosing, outcome identification, planning and evaluation skills, the RN circulator directs the nursing care and coordinates activities of the surgical team for the benefit of the patient. In 1979, the Association of perioOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) House of Delegates approved a resolution that AORN designate a day each year to promote consumer education and enhance public knowledge regard-
ing the role of the perioperative nurse. Nov. 14, 1979 was designated as OR Nurse Day. In 1990, OR Nurse Day became a week-long celebration which focused on educating the public about the role of preoperative nurses. OR Nurse Day is still celebrated on Nov. 14 and has been incorporated into the week. In 2000, OR Nurse Week was changed to Perioperative Nurse Week to reflect the broad spectrum of patient care services provided to surgical patients by perioperative nurses. Perioperative nurses want to come from behind the masks and closed doors to let you know that our nurses are dedicated to working hard to protect you, our patients, when you are most vulnerable. We are your advocate. This year, in addition to providing superior patient care, we are also supporting the role of the perioperative nurse in each of the key recommendations of the Institute of Medicine’s recent report, “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.” Join us in celebrating the perioperative nurse in your life during 2011 Perioperative Nurse Week. We celebrate our nurses at St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach and throughout the surgical services department for a job well done! Patti Gilliano Wellington Patti Gilliano is administrative director of surgical services at St. Mary’s Medical Center.
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OPINION
Congress Is Going Overboard With Some Of Its ‘Perks Of Office’ This particular “congressional outrage” is new to me. Thus, it is with apologies that it took so long that I bring this scandalous congressional perk to the public forum: Congressional family members are exempt from paying back student loans! Yes, unfortunate
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but true. In essence, this generally translates into thousands of dollars extra in the paychecks of our congressional representatives. Also, not on the front burner of public political discussions is the fact that members of Congress can retire after a single term with the
same pay. Another lulu is the idea that Congress people have exempted themselves from fear of prosecution for sexual harassment. And they have also eliminated any necessity to adhere to any part of healthcare reform. Yes, the perks go on, and on and on.
Perhaps that unknown incipient genius “commoner” like you and me, who came up with the proposed 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution, has a winning idea: “Congress shall make no law that applies to the citizens of the United States that
does not apply equally to the Senators and Representatives; and, Congress shall make no law that applies to the Senators and Representatives that does not apply equally to the citizens of the United States.” What do you think?
NEWS
Changes In Florida Law Prompt Wellington Comp Plan Amendments By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report Members of Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board voted Wednesday to recommend approval of several amendments to the comprehensive plan, meant to bring Wellington in line with new state statutes. Wellington Principal Planner Bill Nemser told members that the changes were a matter of housekeeping, to bring Wellington in line with new state regulations, namely the repeal of Chapter 9J-F of the Florida administrative code. “We had to delete all of the references to it that were sprinkled throughout,” he said. Village Attorney Jeff Kurtz explained that Chapter 9J-F was a
state law that oversaw what had to be included in a municipality’s comprehensive plan. “One thing [the state] did was eliminate this rule in its entirety,” he said. “It was voluminous and cumbersome in a lot of people’s eyes, and what they have come up with is a more streamlined process. The state is supposedly going to be less involved in matters of local decision-making. Only where there is something that impacts state objectives or goals are they going to interfere in a local government’s decision.” Because the code was so prevalent in the comprehensive plan, Kurtz said it would need to be altered. Nemser noted that the amend-
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erage, we decided to change it to keep everything in line.” Board Member Bob Margolis asked about the Medical Arts District, which has the medical commercial zoning, and wondered about the ratio of medical-related facilities to ancillary facilities. “My understanding is that 65 percent of all uses have to be medical-related,” he said, “with 35 percent ancillary such as restaurants or other supporting uses.” Long Range Planning Director Tim Stillings said it was needed for execution of “constrained roadway at lower levels of service” (CRALLS) designations. “It is not contingent on a CRALLS designation,” he said. “It just gives us traffic approval.”
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Margolis pointed out that the project had received a designation from the county already. He also asked whether there have been any prospective medical schools meeting with the village. Stillings said that Wellington has met with several institutions to discuss a campus on the site. “We met with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine,” he said. “They already have medical students at Wellington Regional Medical Center, but they plan on ramping up their presence in Wellington after the first of the year, and to begin to look for space for a campus.” Another school Wellington has met with is Palm Beach Atlantic University, which has a satellite
campus in the village, Stillings said. “We want to work with them to develop a partnership with the hospital,” he said. “They already have a leadership program on the campus, but we hope to bring other medically related studies there as well.” Margolis also asked about discussions of a proton therapy facility coming to the area, and Nemser said there had been two inquiries and that Wellington was currently working with one of them. PZAB Vice Chair Craig Bachove made a motion to recommend approval of the changes, and the measure passed 5-0, with board members Elizabeth Mariaca and Al Bennett absent.
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Smiles By Jiveh Looking For Candidates For Annual Holiday Giveaway By Jessica Gregoire Town-Crier Staff Report A great smile is not just a smile; it’s confidence, beauty and, most important, good health. But for many people, having healthy teeth is a distant dream. Dr. Farokh Jiveh and his team at Smiles By Jiveh understand the importance of a smile and healthy teeth, and have decided to give one deserving person the opportunity for a great smile with their annual Holiday Smile Giveaway. Smiles By Jiveh is looking for a suitable candidate who is of financial need, cannot afford dental work or does not have dental insurance. “We are looking for somebody deserving, who is really in need of it,” Jiveh said. “It’s not about just a smile, it’s about bringing their health back.” The ideal candidate for this smile makeover must also be someone of good character who is making a difference in his or her community. “We are looking for someone who has never had time for themselves,” Jiveh said. “They are doing things for their family, kids, community and for others. The candidate must be a hard worker whose teeth are limiting their ability to reach their fullest potential. An example of teeth limiting a person’s ability to progress in life, according to Jiveh, is “someone who needs to get a job but is embarrassed to go out and get a job because of their teeth.”
The winner of the Holiday Smile Giveaway must be someone who is in great need and in dire circumstances with their oral health. “This cannot be mistaken for, ‘Oh, my mom needs a new smile,’ and she’s had 10 veneers done,” Jiveh said. “This is really for someone who is in great need and cannot afford to get any work done.” Smiles By Jiveh has given away smiles through its Holiday Smile Giveaway before. Jiveh developed the idea many years ago as a way to give back to the community he serves, by using his profession to do something life-changing for a needy individual. “I believe anybody’s profession is more than just a job. To be able to help somebody with your profession is a wonderful and very important thing,” Jiveh said. “Service should be the biggest motivator for anything we do in life.” To nominate someone who you believe would be a perfect candidate for a brand new smile, participants must “like” Smiles By Jiveh on Facebook and fill out the Holiday Smile Giveaway form on its wall. The deadline to apply is Dec. 10, and the winner will be announced on Dec. 21. The winner will be evaluated by Jiveh to determine what type of procedure needs to be done in order to restore health to his or her teeth. “Our services that we will offer are limited to this office,” Jiveh said.
Smiles By Jiveh can do many procedures, such as dentures, crowns, partials, fillings and cleanings. “All of that work will be taken care off,” Jiveh said. If the candidate needs multiple procedures done in order to restore his or her oral health, everything will be covered. “The thing is, they have to be of need. It cannot be a want,” Jiveh said. “If someone just has a couple of spaces between their teeth, then that’s not a need, that’s a want. It has to be [a case where] teeth are really affecting their health.” In order to pick a winner, Jiveh and his staff will assess the entire list of candidates who submitted a fully completed form. “We expect that everyone will be as factual as possible on the information they provide us,” he said. They will pick a list of their favorites based on the criteria they are looking for, to meet them for a formal interview. After the interview, Jiveh and his staff will narrow the candidates who were interviewed to the top three, and then pick a winner out of the three. Former winners of the Holiday Smile Giveaway have gone through transformational changes in their health and physical appearance, according to Jiveh. “There are a lot of people in need right now who are in need of dental work,” Jiveh said. “This is an opportunity for people to nominate someone who they believe are deserving of this gift.”
Dr. Farokh Jiveh, Debra Middleton, Christi Hetzel and Hilar y Pierson. PHOTO BY JESSICA GREGOIRE/TOWN-CRIER
The application consists of an entry form with basic information, a short paragraph or narrative describing the nominee and why the person is deserving of a new smile, and a photo of the nominee’s
teeth, which will be kept private from other Facebook users. For more information about the Holiday Smile Giveaway, call (561) 798-9997 or visit Smiles By Jiveh on Facebook.
RPB ROTARY’S PUMPKIN BALL GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT LITTLE SMILES The Royal Palm Beach Rotar y Club hosted a Pumpkin Ball Golf Tournament to benefit Little Smiles on Sunday, Oct. 30 at the Madison Green Golf Club. Members played a round of golf with an orange “pumpkin ball.” The family event included a pumpkincarving contest for children, in which each pumpkin used was sponsored by Rotar y members. For more info., visit www.rpbrotary.org. PHOTOS BY JESSICA GREGOIRE/TOWN-CRIER
Anthony Ranieri, Jon Fernandez, Tom Schlechter and Kevin Ranieri on the green.
Steve Logan, Gene Paul Stifter, Vivian Logan and Judi Stifter.
Bob Johnson, Wayne Portch, Scott Armand and Eric Gordon.
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CRIME NEWS
Man Dies In Crash Near Wellington By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report NOV. 2 — A man died Wednesday morning after the pickup truck he was driving was found in a canal along Flying Cow Road near Wellington. According to a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office report, at approximately 8:30 a.m., a school bus driver noticed the vehicle in the canal near the area of Flying Cow Road and Southern Blvd. Deputies were dispatched to the area and found the body of a white male close to the vehicle. According to the report, further investigation has led detectives to believe the crash may be the result of a suicide. The name of the victim had not been released at press time. ••• OCT. 27 — A resident of 67th Street North called the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation last Thursday to report a case of fraud. According to a PBSO report, the victim discovered that someone had used his debit and credit card numbers without his authorization to make several purchases. The perpetrator(s) made purchases of $120.77 and $105.95 last Tuesday at a West Palm Beach Walgreens store. According to the report, the victim spoke with his bank to close the accounts. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. OCT. 27 — A Wellington woman was arrested on drug charges early last Thursday morning following a traffic stop near the intersection of State Road 7 and Belvedere Road. According to a PBSO report, a deputy from the Royal Palm Beach substation stopped 26-year-old Marialena Alvarez and discovered a green leafy substance in the car. A second deputy arrived on scene and observed Alvarez in the car with marijuana on her lap and on the passenger floorboard. According to the report, the deputy asked Alvarez to step out of the car. During a search of the vehicle, the deputy discovered in Alvarez’s purse two plastic straws with burned residue, a hollowed-out pen, two pieces of aluminum foil with burn marks and a red plastic baggy. Alvarez was arrested and taken to the Palm Beach County Jail, where she was charged with several counts of drug equipment possession. OCT. 29 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was dispatched to a home on Key Lime Blvd. last Saturday evening regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, the victim closed on the home with his bank last Tuesday, at which time everything was in place. When he entered the home last Saturday after work, he noticed something was wrong when the lights would not turn on. According to the report, the victim walked outside the home to check the electric panel and discovered that someone had removed the panel from the wall. The perpetrator(s) also removed the victim’s air-conditioning unit from the outside of the home as well as in the garage. The victim said the perpetrator(s) gained access to the home through an unlocked screen porch by shattering the dining room window. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. OCT. 31 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a home on 46th Court North on Monday
to investigate a theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 6 p.m. last Sunday and 7:45 a.m. Monday, someone stole the well pump from the east side of the home, which is fenced and gated. The victim said the pump is not visible from the road, and that a pool pump nearby did not appear to be touched. According to the report, the property was formerly in foreclosure and service to the pump had been shut off. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. OCT. 31 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach was dispatched Monday night to a home in the Trails at Royal Palm Beach regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 9:30 p.m. last Sunday and 9:50 p.m. the following night, someone entered the home and stole a 22inch television, a digital camera, a Kenmore refrigerator and about 17 pairs of shoes. The victim said when she left the home, she locked the deadbolt, as well as the doorknob locks, but returned to find only the deadbolt locked. According to the report, a neighbor said she saw an employee of the community lock up the front door on Monday, and then later saw the door wide open and a group of teenagers on the side of the home. The victim said she was moving and had turned in two keys. According to the report, the deputy contacted the employee, who said he believed the victim had moved out and went to the home to find an unknown older black male come out of the bathroom. There was no more information available at the time of the report. OCT. 31 — A resident of Alan Black Blvd. called the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation Monday to report an attempted vehicle theft. According to a PBSO report, at approximately midnight an unknown white male jumped over a locked gate with barbed wire, cut the padlock off a garage door, removed the cover off a motorbike and attempted to move the bike. The perpetrator was unable to move the bike further because of a second padlock on the back wheel. According to the report, the victim confronted the perpetrator who fled in a black truck with a loud muffled sound. The suspect was described as a white male, about 5-foot-10, wearing a black shirt and black pants. OCT. 31 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation responded to a home on 79th Court North on Monday afternoon regarding a delayed vehicle theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 3 and 4 p.m., someone removed the victim’s green 1992 Honda Civic from his home. The victim said the car was parked in front of his garage with the doors and windows locked. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. NOV. 1 — A resident of the Willows II community called the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach on Tuesday to report a theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 8 p.m. Monday and 11 a.m. the following morning, someone stole a flagpole from the victim’s front yard. The victim said that the pole was 25 feet tall and had an American flag and a solar light mounted to the top. The stolen items were valued at approximately $215. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.
Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking for the public’s help in finding these wanted fugitives: • Austin P adr on, a.k.a. R oberto Padron-Rodriguez, is a white male, 5’10” tall and weighing 190 lbs., with gray hair and brown eyes. His date of birth is 05/ 05/47. Padr on is wanted for conspiracy to traffic in cannabis, and failure to appear on charges of cultivation of marijuana and possession/production of drug paraphernalia. His occupation is unknown. His last known address was 60th Lane Nor th in The Acreage. Padron is wanted as of 11/03/11. Austin Padron • Kyle Sinclair-Williams is a white male, 5’10” tall and weighing 150 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. He has tattoos on both arms and on his lef t shoulder. His date of birth is 08/27/87. Sinclair-Williams is wanted for possession of cocaine and possession of heroin. His occupation is unkno wn. His last known address was South 38th Cour t in Greenacres. Sinclair-Williams is wanted as of 11/03/11. Remain anonymous and you ma y be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward. Call Crime Stopper s at (800) 458- TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestopperspbc. Kyle Sinclair-Williams com. THE INFORMATION FOR THIS BOX IS PROVIDED BY CRIME STOPPERS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY. CRIMESTOPPERS IS WHOLLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT SHOWN HERE.
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County Commissioners Review Proposed District Boundary Lines By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Commission selected a model for new commission voting districts Tuesday, sending the proposal out for public comment and possible final tweaking. The proposed district lines do not grant the Ibis community its request to be removed from Commissioner Jess Santmaria’s District 6 and added to Commissioner Paulette Burdick’s District 2. Opponents to the Ibis shift have said it is a single-issue change intended only for Ibis to increase its political sway to oppose the extension of State Road 7 along the east side of the community. Deputy County Administrator Verdenia Baker presented four models reflecting population changes in the 2010 Census, which increased the county’s population 16.7 percent over the 2000 Census, from 1.131 million to 1.32 million residents. “Florida statutes requires commission districts to be as close as possible to [equal] population and maintain the integrity of municipal boundaries where practical, and maintain the integrity of com-
munities of interest where possible,” Baker said. The commissioners directed county staff to achieve population equity among the seven districts with 10 percent or less in population variances, to ensure compactness and contiguity of districts, preserve the core of existing voting districts, and follow natural and man-made boundaries. Even though county districts are not subject to last year’s “Fair Districts” Amendments 5 and 6, which were approved overwhelmingly by Florida voters for state legislative and congressional districts, county commissioners also asked that their new district lines reflect the spirit of those new rules. The breakdown would place approximately 188,000 people in each commission district, and Baker asked that the commissioners select one of the four models presented, with the option of further tweaking at a later date. Santamaria’s District 6 gained the most population over the past decade and stands to lose the largest amount of territory as the county aims to even up the district lines. The first option introduced by Baker would have moved the
communities of Bay Hill, Rustic Lakes, Ibis and a portion of The Acreage north of Northlake Blvd. from District 6 into District 1. Wellington would go from two districts to one. West Palm Beach would be in four districts as opposed to three currently, and the City of Boca Raton would have one instead of two commissioners, by moving Boca Grove from District 4 into District 5. Option 2 reflected Bay Hill, Rustic Lakes, Ibis and Iron Horse being moved from District 6 to District 2. “That reflects all of West Palm’s westernmost communities being included in one commission district, as opposed to two commission districts,” Baker said. “It also brings West Palm down from the existing three commission districts to two.” She also asked for commission direction on a request by District 7 Commissioner Priscilla Taylor for Peanut Island and Phil Foster Park to be moved from District 1 to District 7. Option 3 reflected Ibis, Rustic Lakes, Bay Hill and Iron Horse being put into District 1, with no changes in South County. Option 4 reflects the smallest
number of district changes, Baker said. “It retains Ibis, Bay Hill, Iron Horse and Rustic Lakes in District 6, where they are located today, and it also reflects Boca Groves remaining in District 5,” Baker said. “It’s really three major areas of concern and the different options. That’s the north end, which includes Bay Hill, Ibis and Rustic Lakes and Iron Horse. The second one is the Boca Groves issue in the southern part of the county, and then Peanut Island and Phil Foster Park.” Acreage resident Alex Larson said she thought the only reason Ibis and the other northwestern communities wanted out of District 6 was because they could get a more sympathetic ear on their opposition to the State Road 7 alignment to Northlake Blvd. from the District 1 or District 2 commissioner. “We all know why this came about,” Larson said. “I just find it offensive because this is because of a road that [they don’t] want to be built, which is State Road 7, and it has affected my community greatly because everybody on Persimmon and Orange Grove is suffering.”
The county estimates that the State Road 7 extension is handling 15,000 cars a day, all of which wind up on Persimmon and Orange Grove, where the extension currently ends. “There’s a group of people who don’t want the road to get finished to Northlake, and they want to be taken out of the district,” Larson said. “This redistricting stuff, we’re trying to gerrymander votes.” Commission Chair Karen Marcus of District 1 said that Ibis had requested to be moved out of District 6, and that was why they were considering it. District 5 Commissioner Burt Aaronson said he would favor Ibis being moved to District 2 if Estancia in Boca Raton were moved to Steven Abrams’ District 4, but said he didn’t favor Boca Groves, which is not incorporated, going to District 4, which is largely unincorporated Boca Raton. Baker said that if Aaronson preferred that the districts favor municipalities rather than straight lines, she would suggest that Ibis and Iron Horse, which are incorporated, be put into District 2, but West Palm Beach would still be
split into two districts. She pointed out that Rustic Lakes and Bay Hill are unincorporated. District 3 Commissioner Shelley Vana said she preferred Option 4, but noted that several of her municipalities, including Lake Clarke Shores and Lake Worth, would be split. “I think two is better anyway, because you’re getting more people to talk to, but is there a problem if we go out of our way to keep one community whole and split everything else?” she asked. The county’s legal staff said it would not be an issue and that the commissioners can use their discretion when drawing up the lines. Burdick said she also supported Option 4. “I think what it does for commission District 2 is it squares it out and makes it more compact,” Burdick said, adding that she has an issue with taking Ibis and the other northwestern communities into District 2 because they are separated by the West Palm Beach Water Catchment Area and that part of the policy was to follow natural and manmade boundaries. “That is a huge body of water, See DISTRICTS, page 18
YOUNGSTERS GET A HEAD START ON TRICK-OR-TREATING AT RPB’S FALLFEST The Village of Royal Palm Beach hosted its FallFest on Friday, Oct. 28 at Veterans Park, featuring vendors, craft projects and great food. Guests enjoyed live music, roving entertainers and people in costumes. PHOTOS BY LAUREN MIRÓ/T OWN-CRIER
Wellington Allstars cheerleaders Jessica Ronk and Taylor Sims pass out candy.
Kate and Anna Bednarek stand by one of the inflatable decorations.
Zoe and Nicholas Bumgardner with scarecrow Frank Lentini.
Ethan, Abigail, Luke and Cole Estevez.
Ella and Nikki Van Eman wear matching costumes.
Cody and Connor Yoder enjoy trick-or-treating.
OBITUARIES
RPB Restaurant Owner ‘Paul’ Vorakrajangthita Passes Away At Age 48 Chaoonporn “Paul” Vorakrajangthita passed away Saturday, Oct. 30. He was 48. Vorakrajangthita was the owner of A-1 Thai Restaurant in Royal Palm Beach. He is survived by his wife and two sons. Vorakrajangthita had been in business in Royal Palm Beach for 20 years and will be missed by many in the community. A service will be held Saturday, Nov. 12 at noon at Palms West Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted at Palms West Funeral Home in his name. The funeral home is located at 110 Business Park Way in Royal Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 753-6004.
Chaoonporn “Paul” Vorakrajangthita
Wellington’s Donald White Dies At Age 86 Donald Bernhard White passed offered by grateful Scots and Brits. tical industry in Kankakee, Ill., and Florida Work Release Center to away Friday, Oct. 21. He was 86. At Dover, another troop ship took three years in St. Croix, U.S. Vir- church. White was born Dec. 5, 1924 them to Belgium, and they walked gin Islands, until he switched to A military burial service with in South Bend, Ind., to Charles into Germany (with White carry- environmental work at the Flori- full honors will be held on Veterand Charlotte (Kautz) White. He ing a bazooka) arriving two weeks da Department of Environmental ans Day, Friday, Nov. 11 at the is survived by sons Bruce and before the armistice was signed to Regulation district office in West South Florida National Cemetery David, five grandchildren, his end the war. Though they saw lit- Palm Beach. on State Road 7. Friends and fambrother Chuck White of Scotts- tle fighting, they did see the reWhite was water programs per- ily will enjoy a Celebration of Life dale, Ariz., and his wife Sandra treating Germans going home by mitting chief for 10 years, retiring on Saturday Nov. 12 at 11 a.m. at “Sandy” (Dunipace) White of the truck load and marching, a in 1996. Wellington Presbyterian Church Wellington. His daughter Jill bedraggled, tired bunch, sick of Locally, White will be remem- (1000 Wellington Trace, Welling(John) Irvine is deceased. war. bered for his involvement at Well- ton), sharing stories about White. During World War II, White’s White became a licensed pro- ington Presbyterian Church, In lieu of flowers, donations to Army platoon was dropped off on fessional chemical engineer after where he sang in the choir, ran the Gerstenberg Hospice Agency the northern coast of Scotland, and graduating cum laude from the dishwasher at many evening func- (5300 East Ave., West Palm they walked to Dover, England, University of Notre Dame. He tions and faithfully drove every Beach, FL 33407) would be greatsleeping in barns along the way worked mostly in the pharmaceu- Sunday taking prisoners from the ly appreciated. Send obituary information to: The Town-Crier Newspaper, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414. Fax: (561) 793-6090. E-mail: news@goTownCrier.com.
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The World Quilt Show Returns To West Palm Beach On Nov. 10-12 The Palm Beach County Convention Center will be home to the World Quilt Show Florida III on Nov. 10-12. The show’s highlight, the quilts from all over the globe competing in the 2011 World Quilt Competition XV, presents a mix of culture, diversity and creative talent. Enjoy a wide range of quilt and textile related activities, including workshops and lectures presented by an internationally known faculty. Also, if you need to capoff your unfinished summer project or jump-start something fresh, the show’s merchants mall will offer everything you may possibly need. The quilt festival will also host the 2011 World Quilt Competition XV On Tour. This international quilt competition draws entries from across the globe and will feature quilts from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, New Zealand and North America. Renowned instructors will present seminars sharing their skills, secrets and special tips. Show management has added exciting new features and activities, including an all-inclusive show and hotel package available to quilt show registrants. Also among the new highlights of the 2011 World Quilt Show is a special luncheon presentation by well-known instructor Dierdra McElroy titled
Last year’s Best of Show, Tree of Life by Mark Sherman. “The Tifaifai Way.” In addition, the World Quilt Show Florida will feature the always popular meet and greet, hosted by Sue Nickels on Saturday afternoon, and Friday evening’s “most fun you will have at a quilt show” event, Quilt-O with host Pat Yamin. Admission is $12 and includes re-admission. Accompanied children under 16 are admitted free. The show will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday for viewing, shopping and participation in the workshops, lectures and activities that will be offered. Pre-registration and other information is available at www.worldquilt.com.
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NEWS BRIEFS Posse Event Nov. 11-12 At Jim Brandon Center The Palm Beach County Mounted Posse will present a “Bulls/Broncs/Barrels” performance Nov. 11-12 at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center (7500 Forest Hill Blvd.) as part of the rodeo series the posse has launched. Unlike the Spring Festival Ranch Rodeo that the posse staged in April, this is a performance, and only the barrel riders and mutton busters will sign up local riders, said Alyce Michelbrink, president of the Palm Beach County Mounted Posse. “All of the stock is from Florida, and our bull and bronc riders are all from Florida,” she said. The bull riding event is accepting 10 entries, with an entry fee of $150. There is a 70/30 payout on a two-ride average, and $500 is added to the pot, plus a buckle is awarded to the winner. In bronc riding, five entries are accepted, with an entry fee of $70. The payout is also 70/30, with $200 added to the pot, and the winner gets a buckle. The barrels event will be in a 4D format, with an entry fee of $35, a $500 addition to the pot, and a buckle given to each division winner. Sixty barrel performance entries will take place on Slack Saturday, Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. The event is approved by the World Professional Rodeo Association and the Professional Bull Riders Association. During the intermission, there will be a “calf scramble” and “mutton bustin’.”
The first performance will be Friday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m., with the second on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. The gates will open one hour prior to the performance. Tickets cost $10 for adults; children 12 or younger get in free. Food will be available from Holy Cow Concessions. Vendor space is also still available. For more information, call Renee Kitching at (561) 436-2909 or Chris Caldwell at (863) 2280750.
evening’s luminaria ceremony, loved ones lost to cancer are remembered by their family and friends in a solemn candle-lighting ceremony. The Acreage/Loxahatchee Relay for Life raised more than $48,000 last year. If you would like to join the Acreage/Loxahatchee Relay for Life as a volunteer, team participant or RSVP for the kickoff party, call Event Chair Becky Kobussen at (561) 389-7064 or (561) 753-8163.
Volunteers Needed For Acreage Relay
Wellington Holding Holiday Food Drive
The kickoff party for the American Cancer Society’s Acreage/ Loxahatchee Relay for Life will be held Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Indian Trail Improvement District office (13476 61st St., The Acreage). The American Cancer Society 2012 Acreage/Loxahatchee Relay for Life is an 18-hour event in which teams composed of 10 to 15 people will gather overnight at Acreage Community Park on March 30-31, 2012 to walk around a track relay-style overnight to show their support and dedication. It is a celebration of life in honor of those touched by cancer. Each team member is asked to raise a minimum of $100 before the event. During the opening laps, cancer survivors and their caregivers are cheered on and honored. Fun, food, entertainment and camaraderie are all part of this powerful community event. During the
Wellington Neighborhood Services is asking residents and businesses to give back during the holiday season by participating in its Hometown Holiday Food Drive. Now through Thursday, Nov. 17, Wellington is collecting the following food items: instant mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, canned vegetables (such as green beans, peas, corn and sweet potatoes), packaged stuffing, turkey gravy, cornbread mix and muffin mix. Residents can drop off food donations at the Wellington Municipal Complex, the Wellington Community Center, the Safe Neighborhoods Office and Village Park during regular hours of operation. If you know a Wellington resident who is in need of Thanksgiving assistance, contact Volunteer Coordinator Kim Henghold at (561) 791-4137 or khenghold@ wellingtonfl.gov.
WLEG To Host Women’s Holiday Extravaganza Women’s Leadership & Empowerment Group will host a holiday luncheon Friday, Nov. 18 at the Hilton Hotel & Resort (150 Australian Ave., West Palm Beach) featuring guest speaker Sherry Kane of Your Photo Angel and fashion show producer Lacey J-Riley Byrd of J-Riley Boutique. Following the luncheon will be a holiday boutique from 2 to 7 p.m. with more than 20 vendors, music, food samplings, auction, cash bar, prizes and more. WLEG provides a positive environment for local female business owners and women looking to empower themselves in which to network and grow their business and themselves. It is committed to helping women discover their passion in life by tapping into their power, beauty and gifts. The Michael Joseph Brink Foundation was established by WLEG founder Nancy PenaBrink on April 23, the day Michael would have turned 20 had he not lost his life in a drowning accident in September 2010. The foundation was established to help other young people with educational, medical, employment, legal and personal support. A portion of the net proceeds from the Holiday Extravaganza will benefit the Michael Joseph Brink Foundation. For more on the Holiday Extravaganza or the Michael Joseph Brink Foundation, call Pena-Brink at (561) 512-9728 or e-mail her at nancy@womensleg.com.
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WELLINGTON BOYS & GIRLS CLUB HOSTS GIFT GATHERING FOR DINNER DANCE
The Wellington Boys & Girls Club held a gift gathering on Friday, Oct. 28 at Beef Wellington Steakhouse & Social Club. These gifts will be used for the silent auction at the Boys & Girls Club’s Wellington Dinner Dance set for Dec. 3 at Wycliffe Golf & Country Club. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/T OWN-CRIER
Co-chairs Dr. Josh and Amber A ckerman, and Bobbi and Dr. Ron Ackerman.
Dr. Ron Ackerman, Tony Nelson, John and Julie Kime, and Evelyn Nelson.
Dr. Jef frey and Charlene Bishop with Maria and Dr. Edward Becker.
Event Committee members enjoy the gift-gathering party.
Wellington Boys & Girls board members and co-chairs.
Dr. Jeff Wisnicki, Dr. Jeffrey Bishop, Dr. La wrence Bergman and Dr. Edward Becker.
BIG DOG RANCH RESCUE HOSTS BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT AT BINKS FOREST The Big Dog Ranch Rescue hosted the inaugural Golf With the Big Dogs tournament Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Binks Forest Golf Club. Thirteen foursomes played scramble format golf with a shotgun start. The proceeds went to benef it the dogs. There were goodie bags, refreshments and raffles. Awards were given out at the barbecue dinner following golf. For more info., visit www.bdrr.org. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/T OWN-CRIER
Heather Flaschner with Hugo, Carole Browne with Spot and Kate Driscoll with Haley.
Megan Weinberger with Chevy, Lorrie Browne with Candy and Dr. Mike Russo.
Big Dog volunteers Kate Driscoll, Lorrie Browne, Megan Weinberger, Heather Flaschner, Tammy Tak acs and Austin Conover.
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ST. RITA CATHOLIC CHURCH HOSTS WESTERN-THEMED ROUNDUP DINNER DANCE The Knights of Columbus Council 8419 and Council of Catholic Women at St. Rita Catholic Church held their Roundup Dinner Dance on Saturday, Oct. 29 in the parish hall. In addition to dancing, the event included raffle drawings and a barbecue dinner catered by Park Avenue BBQ Grille. SEE VIDEO FROM THIS EVENT AT WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/T OWN-CRIER
Event Committee members don their Western gear.
Hassan and Lena Ghaffari share a toast.
Rob Sinclair and Linda Brigati tend the watering hole.
Nancy Wall is “in jail.”
Michelle and Manny Zapata.
Alicia and Alberto Loret-Demola.
Pat and Carol DeVivo.
SENIORS HAVE A HALLOWEEN PARTY AT ROYAL PALM BEACH CULTURAL CENTER
The Royal Palm Beach Seniors Activity Group held a Halloween party on Oct. 28 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Volunteers dressed in costumes and served refreshments, and seniors competed in a costume contest. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/T OWN-CRIER
The Mummy (Sharon Lincoln) with Jean Cole.
Virginia Caldwell, Mary Collins and Amelia Cutietta.
Costume contest participants with Dolly Hughes (right).
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Wellington’s International Polo Club To Host Yogafest Nov. 11-12 By Matthew Auerbach Town-Crier Staff Report Usually known as the center of all things equestrian in South Florida, Wellington will also be the center of all things yoga-related in
South Florida for one weekend this month. On Friday night, Nov. 11 and all day Saturday, Nov. 12, the International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Ave. S.) will become
Yogafox founder Keith Fox with his wife, Kelly Brookbank.
the site of Yogafest, a celebration of mind, body, spirit and well-being, hosted by the MahaShakti Foundation and sponsored by Fiat. Keith Fox, along with his wife, Kelly Brookbank (who also are co-directors of the MahaShakti Foundation), organized the event, which begins for a reason on that particular day. “November the 11th has tremendous meaning,” Fox said. “Numerically, it’s 11/11/11. The number one represents unity, and on that day, we will be celebrating spiritual, physical and emotional alignment in the world and in the community.” Fox oversees and teaches at two YogaFox locations in Delray Beach, and he knows that the discipline can intimidate beginners. “I understand that completely,” he said. “You crowd into some sweaty gym or workout room, everyone staring at everyone else. You feel awkward, you feel selfconscious, and you feel ill at ease.” Fox said his background as a drummer led to an easy solution: music. His classes always feature either live or recorded music. His style is called Nada Yoga, or “yoga of sound.” “Music is magic,” Fox said. “It’s one of the few things that transcends and breaks down all barriers, and it doesn’t matter what
style I use in my classes. we felt it only right to inWhether it’s rock, reggae, vite all active, inactive hip-hop or alternative, peoand retired military perple start relaxing and get sonnel to the event as a into yoga quicker with an show of gratitude and reimmediate commitment.” spect,” Fox said. “Judy You can see this yourself Weaver of Connected when he heads up a comWarriors will be teaching plimentary class Friday a class at 2 p.m. specifinight with live music procally for anyone who has vided by international reserved or is currently cording artist Jai Uttal. The serving our country.” night will continue with a Two lucky adults will full concert by Uttal, an experience a payoff at the OM drumming celebration event. (complete with fire danc“We’re raffling off a ers) and food provided by seven-day vacation to IPC. Costa Rica for two,” You may be wondering Brookbank said, but no why the polo club is hostprofit will end up in the ing this event. pockets of the event or“John Goodman, owner ganizers. of the International Polo Recording ar tist Jai Uttal will perform Friday night. “All the proceeds are Club Palm Beach, has been going to two foundaa student of mine for a few years,” lots of tents filled with people tions,” Brookbank said, “the EvFox said. “He believes yoga has ready to share their love of yoga erglades Foundation, which works greatly enhanced his life and gra- with anyone who’s interested.” to restore and protect the Everciously offered the club as the site “I believe this is the first time glades ecosystem, and the Maof Yogafest.” all these teachers have gathered in haShakti Foundation, which is While Friday night kicks off the one place,” Fox added. “I don’t dedicated to bringing yoga to the event in grand style, Brookbank know how we pulled this off. It’s masses.” believes Saturday will make the a miracle, as far as I’m con“We’d love Yogafest to be an polo club seem like an Olympic cerned.” annual event in Wellington,” she village. Friday night’s festivities are free said. “Yoga teachers from Miami to to the public. On Saturday, kids Information about tickets for the Sebastian are coming to put their 18 or younger and all U.S. mili- Yogafest event can be found at different styles on display,” she tary veterans can attend for free. www.mahashaktifoundation.org/ said. “There will be vendors and “Since 11/11 is Veterans Day, events.
ZUMBA EXTRAVAGANZA PARTICIPANTS GET FIT, REGISTER FOR NOV. 5 RUN/WALK The Palms West Community Foundation hosted its inaugural Zumba Extravaganza on Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Wellington Community Center. Participants were able to participate in Zumba with professional instructors and get registered for the Wellington Community Fitness 5K Run & Walk on Nov. 5. For more info., call Maureen Gross at (561) 790-6200, e-mail maureen@palmswest.com or visit www.palmswest.com. PHOTOS BY LAUREN MIRÓ/T OWN-CRIER
Instructor Claudia Bohn leads a class.
Holly Montes and Martha Julia follow along.
(Front row) Event co-chairs Terri Priore and Joanna Boynton; (back row) Palms West Community Foundation Director of Development Maureen Gross and Hospice of Palm Beach County Special Events Manager Lauryn Barry.
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NEW HORIZONS SPANISH TKA Students Learn About Community Helpers The King’s Academy kinderACADEMY BECOMES garten students recently completed a unit on community helpers. A CHOICE PROGRAM Students enjoyed dressing as their favorite community helpers, which included several doctors, police officers, firefighters and veterinarians. The students enjoyed numerous guest appearances by TKA parents and family members who explained their professions to the students. Michael Ahearn, who works for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, spoke to the students about safety, respect for others and obedience. He also took them outside to see his sheriff’s car and all of the tools of the trade including his helmet, shield and fingerprinting kit. Another class visitor was Brad Wilkerson, who told the students about his baseball career starting in college as a Florida Gator, playing for a decade in Major League
Kindergarten students dressed in their community helper costumes. Baseball and winning an Olympic gold medal in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. He encouraged the students to use their talents to serve God by serving others. A local veterinarian also visited the students and spoke to them about pet care and the responsi-
bility of being a pet owner. He taught the students about “stranger danger,” warning them not to get too close to pets they are unfamiliar with. He then brought out two very special guests: Murphy, a chinchilla, and Jake, a snake. Through these real-life examples of community helpers, the stu-
dents learned about serving others by putting others first. The King’s Academy is a nationally recognized private Christian school serving approximately 1,200 students from preschool through 12th grade. More information about the King’s Academy is available at www.tka.net.
Sem Ridge SECME In VEX Robotics Competition New Horizons Elementary School has expanded its existing International Spanish Academy as a Choice program. This year, Palm Beach County public school students are invited to apply for placement in the New Horizons International Spanish Academy. This is a dual language program where half of the school day is spent learning in English and half the day is spent learning in Spanish. Next year, additional kindergarten units will be added to the program with one grade level phased in each year. Interested parents are invited to attend a reception on Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the New Horizons cafeteria. Pictured here are teachers Maureen Rane, Eva Vesga, Betty Baez, Gwen Lyons, Carmelina Aristizabal with Principal Betsy Cardozo at the Choice School Fair.
Seminole Ridge High School students competing in a recent VEX Robotics Competition (VRC) soared through the semifinals but fell during the finals at the Miami Official VEX Gateway qualifier. “I’m proud of these students for their ability,” said physics teacher Erich Landstrom, the team’s advisor. “They competed with and against 32 teams from South Florida, rising to become one of the final four.” Each week, SECME students
apply what they’ve learned about science, technology, engineering, and math in order to build these semiautonomous VEX machines. And through the competition, students learn an equally important skill set: communication, project management, site management and composure. “Students have to learn to ‘fail faster,’ not just how to win, but how to recover from losing,” Landstrom said. “They work together on a variety of challenges and obstacles requiring
new problem-solving skills.” Joining a VEX Robotics Competition team enables students to experience a variety of roles and share responsibility for all aspects of the building, programming, designing and management process. No prior experience is required, just imagination, the desire to build and the willingness to be a team player. VRC Team 1614 contained freshman Bert Sivongsay, sophomore Jesse Mendheim and junior
Kadeem Spencer. To prepare for the competition, the group worked together to design and build a robot (with the assistance of sophomore Connor Piegaro) that could quickly and efficiently solve the specific obstacles and challenges that come with playing the game VEX Gateway, in which two alliances — red and blue — composed of two teams each compete in a 20-second autonomous period followed by two minutes of driver-controlled play.
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LGES HOSTS ITS ANNUAL WALKATHON
Loxahatchee Groves Elementary School held its annual PTO Walkathon for Shade and Sound on Oct. 11. The PTO’s goal is to raise $20,000 to purchase new sound equipment and a shade cover for the pre-K playground. All students, along with teachers and some parents, walked for 45 minutes to help raise money for this year’s projects. The school offers special thanks to PNC Bank, which provided water bottles for the event. (Above) Olivia Hsu, Melina Narine and Ryan Cochran. (Below) Students push forward during the walkathon.
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Panther Run Hosts Boosterthon Fun Run Students at Panther Run Elementary School participated in a “Fun Run” on Oct. 20, hosted by Epic Adventures, the Boosterthon Fun Run team. Team members Jumping Jarrett (Jarrett Shepherd), Hang Ten Harry (Harrison Smith), Mega Mike (Mike Bustillos) and DJ John (John Gaydosh) were full of energy. The event started off with a pep rally eight days prior. Team members visited each and every classroom during those eight days. The team explained that the Boosterthon Fun Run would be happening the following week and how every student would run and get a free T-shirt. The team also talked about how students would learn character lessons over the next eight days while also getting pledges to help their school. The pep rally is followed by “Team Days,” which lasted for six days. This is the time when the Boosterthon Fun Run team talked about the character theme, rewarded students for helping their school and reminded classes about the Fun Run. Every class became a team with the teacher as their
coach. They chose a team nickname and created a team banner. This all led up to the final event, the Fun Run. Family members and teachers (coaches) cheered the students on as they put all their energy into running the course set up by the Fun Run team. Students did up to 35 laps. It ran from 8:15 to noon, starting with pre-K, up to fifth grade. Each grade allotted about one hour. Older grade levels were combined. Upbeat music was played to keep the energy flowing. With the enthusiasm and energy of Shepherd, Smith, Bustillos and Gaydosh, everyone had a great time. Laps were counted by teachers signing the back of the runners shirts as they completed each lap. They then tallied the votes by counting them. Students previously received pledges per lap. All fundraising efforts go to Panther Run to build a canopy over the playground to protect the students from the Florida sun. For additional information about the Boosterthon, visit www. boosterthon.com/contact.
“Jumping” Jarrett Shepherd leads four th-graders onto the field.
Glenda Meyers and her fif th-grade class.
Osceola Honors Scholar-Athletes Of The Month
Hawk Debaters Take Sixth In National Competition Seminole Ridge High School debaters did exceptionally well in a national tournament. In recent National Forensic League invitational competition at Nova High School, Hawk debater Wayne Selogy placed sixth
out of nearly 120 speakers in the tournament’s Student Congress, and the Public Forum duo of Robert Botkin and Matt Oates also had a winning weekend with a 4-2 record, placing in the top 17.
Osceola Creek Middle School has announced the recipients of its Scholar-Athlete Award for September. The award is sponsored by the school police and honors varsity athletes who also excel in academics, ef fort, behavior and school spirit, and serve as role models for others. This month’s honorees carry high grade point averages as well as play varsity sports. Boys baseball honored 13-yearold Jared Sands, an eighth-grader. “Congratulations to Jared Sands for being the scholar-athlete for the Osceola Creek baseball team,” coach Jay Mermelstein said. “Jared is a perennial starter for the Bears as an infielder and pitcher. Off the field, Jared is a member of the National Junior Honor Society. Great job!” Sands, who carries a 3.67 grade point average, wants to attend the University of South Florida as a marine biology major, followed by a career in marine biology. He is also a member of Osceola Creek’s boys volleyball team. Tori Jenkins, also an eighthgrade student, was honored in girls softball.
“Tori is a great role model for her peers in the classroom and her teammates on the softball field,” coach Deb Foreman said. “She works extremely hard with her academics and softball skills to strive for the best of her ability. Her attendance at school and support from home makes a positive impact on her life. She is very respectful and responsible young lady and these skills will continue to reward her in the future. Tori will continue to be a quiet leader and will make a positive impact on her future.” Jenkins, 14, carries a 3.50 GPA. She also runs track at Osceola Creek and is a member of the National Junior Honor Society. Jenkins wants to attend the University of Florida as a veterinary medicine major, followed by a career in veterinary medicine. Supporting the program are Subway, Domino’s Pizza and Burger King (located at Seminole Pratt Whitney Road and Orange Blvd.) and Dairy Queen (at Royal Palm Beach and Okeechobee boulevards), which donated free food coupons.
OCMS Principal Dan Frank, Jared Sands, Tori Jenkins and School Police Officer Sandy Molenda.
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Organizers Gearing Up For Leaders In Furthering Education Gala Dec. 2 Leaders In Furthering Education (LIFE) will host the 18th annual “Lady in Red” gala Friday, Dec. 2 at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Always the much-anticipated start of the Palm Beach social season, the gala will begin at 6 p.m. with cocktails followed by dinner and dancing. Lois Pope, Toni Holt-Kramer and Terry Ebert Mendozza will serve as chairs of the 18th annual “Lady in Red” Gala. Paul David Pope will serve as junior chair, and Sally and Dick Robinson are cochairs. International honorary chairs are Elizabeth and Jeff Bateman. Honorary chairs are Rhoda and David Chase, Nathalie Fernandez, Patrick Park and Ari Rifkin. One of America’s leading philanthropists, Lois Pope is the founder and president of LIFE and the Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc. Since 1997, LIFE has raised funds for the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial. The memorial is the brainchild of Pope, whose commitment to disabled veterans dates back approximately 40 years to a performance she gave for a group of brave servicemen receiving treatment at the Rusk Rehabilitation Center in New York. Pope conceived the
memorial almost 15 years ago while visiting the Vietnam War Memorial to see her cousin’s name etched there. To date LIFE, has raised millions to build this moving and lasting tribute to the veterans. “The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial is the first memorial in Washington, D.C., to honor the sacrifices of more than three million living and deceased disabled veterans, brave men and women whose lives have been forever changed by injuries,” Pope said. “This year’s gala will be our last in support of the memorial as we have successfully reached our fundraising goal and the end of construction is now within sight. The memorial, which will commemorate the sacrifices and dedication of disabled American veterans from all branches of the armed services throughout America’s history, will be a dream come true. I believe it will ensure that our disabled veterans will always be remembered, while educating future generations about the alltoo-human cost of war.” The Lois Pope Life Foundation Inc. and LIFE have also provided awards for medical research, scholarships, summer camp programs, the performing arts and
animal welfare. Projects include the University of Miami-based Lois Pope Life Center, the leading facility in the world for research into paralysis and neurological diseases; a lifesaving clean water project in hurricane-ravaged Guatemala; a number of ambulances for Magen David Adom, the Israeli Red Cross; scholarships for community-minded, aspiring physicians attending the City College of New York; and $300,000 to the Sudanese Genocide Response Team to help young refugee women in the Sudan who have been displaced due to war migrate to America and find new lives in a free society. Mendozza has served on the LIFE board since its inception. She is a member of Palm Beach Opera Board and a sustaining member of Los Angeles Opera, the Chicago Yacht Club and Club Colette. In January 2009, she was inducted into Cambridge Who’s Who Executive, Professional and Entrepreneurial Registry, for “showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of real estate,” and in June 2009 was chosen by Cambridge Who’s Who to be the 2009-10 real estate professional of the year, having maintained 42 years in the real estate
industry, excelling in tenant negotiations. Holt-Kramer began her career in television as co-host of Good Morning, LA and later as co-host of Mid-Morning, LA while also delivering her entertainment report on the afternoon and evening news. She was also a nationally syndicated entertainment reporter. More recently, Holt-Kramer co-hosted the syndicated television show Talk of the Town. This interview program was created on location at a variety of celebrity, charity, social, sports and political events. The event will have many celebrities in attendance, and entertainment by the incomparable Smokey Robinson, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. (back for an encore performance) and renowned pianist Copeland Davis. Guests will enjoy a non-stop party like no other in Palm Beach. In addition to all the dazzling entertainment, attendees of the 18th annual “Lady in Red” Gala will have the opportunity to bid on some incredible live auction items including a dazzling pair of Tiffany & Co. 25th-anniversary Paloma Picasso diamond earrings donated by Tiffany & Co., and a one-of-a-kind Mini Cooper con-
RPB CUB SCOUT PACK 120 DONATES TO FOOD DRIVE Royal Palm Beach Cub Scout Pack 120 held its monthly pack meeting Oct. 24 at the RPB Recreation Center on Sweet Bay Lane. The meeting doubled as a food drive, with scouts receiving raffle tickets for each non-perishable food item they donated. They also received raffle tickets if they arrived in uniform or dressed for Halloween. Several scouts received patches, belt loops and pins for recent accomplishments, as well as for attendance at the Big Event campout earlier in the month. The scouts and their siblings enjoyed bobbing for apples and some other seasonal games at the meeting’s end.
Cubmaster Dave Elder presents Gavin MacLean and Connor Elder with the “25 Nights of Camping” patch.
Cub Scouts put on a skit at the pack mee ting.
Toni Holt Kramer, Lois P ope and Terry Eber t Mendozza. vertible donated by Braman MoTickets to the gala cost $600 per torcars, which has been exclusive- person. All proceeds will benefit ly designed and painted by the the American Veterans Disabled acclaimed and world-renowned for Life Memorial. The official artist, Romero Britto for the LIFE dedication of the memorial is Gala. Guests will also take home scheduled for October 2013. For a Tiffany & Co. gift bag that is more info., call LIFE at (561) 865second to none. 0955 or visit www.life-edu.org.
FIREFIGHTERS VISIT TBZ PRESCHOOL
Palm Beach County-Fire Rescue personnel visited the Temple Beth Zion Preschool on Monday, Oct. 24. The children learned about fire safety and prevention. They learned where to go in case of a fire, how to “stop drop and roll” and many other fire facts. The children toured the trucks and enjoyed seeing the lights and hearing the sirens. They even got to sit inside the fire truck. Temple Beth Zion Preschool is located at 129 Sparrow Drive in Royal Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 798-3737. Shown above are preschool students with PBCFR personnel.
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Thomas Cox Gets JROTC Promotion At Seminole Ridge Seminole Ridge High School senior Thomas Cox has been promoted to the rank of major and appointed to the position of battalion commander for the 2011-12 Seminole Ridge JROTC program. Cox has been a member of the cadet corps since his freshman year. Since joining the corps, he has become a member of the Scabbard and Blade Honor Society (2010-present) and marksmanship team (2011), was named Noncommissioned Officer of the Year (2010), and won the Daedelion Achievement Award (2011). Cox’s current GPA is 4.0. He started dual enrollment college classes this past summer, taking college algebra at Palm Beach State College. He is currently taking college sociology and American government and will take college economics and psychology the second semester. Cox was nominated for the Palm Beach Post’s 2012 Pathfinder Award for Academic Excellence in a Choice Program and will compete against other students in surrounding Palm Beach County high schools. Cox is also a member of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Explorer program. He has been a member since January 2010 and has logged over 500
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Alcohol Prevention Poster Contest Underway The School District of Palm Beach County announced the second annual Palm Beach County Alcohol Prevention Poster Contest at an official kickoff event Wednesday, Oct. 26 at the district offices. At the event, project manager Linda Salzman discussed the importance of encouraging students to remain alcohol free. Students were on hand working on their entries. “I learned how alcohol can affect you both mentally and physically,” said Talia Fradkin of Wellington, one of last year ’s winners. “This isn’t the time to make bad choices that can endanger our lives.” Kim Williams of the Palm Beach County Substance Aware-
ness Coalition and Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Jeff Lindskoog echoed these sentiments and discussed the dangers associated with underage drinking. Palm Beach County students in kindergarten through the 12th grade are invited to create an alcohol prevention poster. Contest guidelines and entry forms are available at www.pbc projectsmart.com. (Front row, L-R) Talia Fradkin, Sydney Tate and Ciara Simpson; (middle row) Linda Salzman, Bill Sneed, Alexa Lee and PBSO Capt. Jeff Lindsk oog; (back row) Natalia Arenas, Kim Williams, Jeff Kadell, Tom Carreras and John Picano.
Michael Bach Joins The Hinckley Company Thomas Cox community service hours. Cox won first place for marksmanship at the 2011 state conference held in Fort Lauderdale, and has logged 92 hours of law enforcement training. Cox plans to major in criminal justice and minor in criminal science at a Florida university. He aspires to become a U.S. Marshal.
Wellington resident Michael Bach has joined boat builders the Hinckley Company in a role tailor-made for his experience and expertise. He will sell major service projects for the seven yards the company owns from Stuart to the company’s home in Southwest Harbor, Maine. Bach will be based out of Stuart. Bach adds more than 25 years of experience to the Hinckley service facilities’ staff of nearly 300 employees. He will focus on bringing large projects to the company’s yards. “Hinckley Yacht Services’ Portsmouth and Southwest Harbor yards have the experience and the depth in the marine
trades to handle very large projects,” Bach said. “The craftsmanship Hinckley is noted for is applied not only to producing their new boats, but to refurbishing and repairing all the boats — custom, production, power or sail — that come into the Hinckley service yards.” “Bach has long experience on large racing sailboats, which gives him an understanding of what owners, designers and crew want and need,” Hinckley CEO Jim McManus said. “He adds firsthand understanding that I think owners and yacht managers will appreciate as they plan and execute a refit.”
Most recently, Bach served as director of sales and marketing at Rybovich Marina & Yacht Facility in West Palm Beach. In addition to his professional endeavors, Bach is an active member of the boating community currently serving as a board member of the United States Super Yacht Association and as a past board member of the Savannah Yacht Club. Bach is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin. As director of service sales, Bach will market the capabilities of all Hinckley service yards in Maine, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Maryland, Georgia and Florida.
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Anne Gannon Announces The Start Of Tax Collection Season In Palm Beach County Palm Beach County Tax Collector Anne Gannon announced this week that 2011 property tax collection began Nov. 1. “We mailed 705,964 property tax bills. That represents total tax revenue of $3.07 billion,” Gannon said. “The ad valorem tax, calculated by the property appraiser, represents $2.7 billion in property values. The non ad valorem tax, a flat fee per acre or housing unit, makes up the balance, or $330 million.” The five cities in Palm Beach County paying the most in property taxes are West Palm Beach (assessed value: $11 billion, total taxes: $68 million), Boca Raton (assessed value: $19.3 billion, total taxes: $51.8 million), Delray Beach (assessed value: $7.4 billion, total taxes: $44 million), Town of Palm Beach (assessed value: $12.2 billion, total taxes: $38 million) and Riviera Beach (assessed value: $3.7 billion, total taxes: $27 million). The top taxpayers in Palm Beach County, by amount of tax billed, are as follows: Florida Power & Light Co., $57,318,651.50; BellSouth Telecommunications Inc., $7,429,139.61; Town Center at Boca Raton Trust, $6,934,462.72; Lawrence L. Landry, $4,562,021.39; Comcast of Florida, $3,666,229.13; Panthers BRHC LTC, $3,419.927.79; Florida Power & Light Co., $3,300,159.84; TJ Palm Beach Associates LTD PTRS, $2,973,748.95; 2700 North Ocean LLC, $2,903,013.25; Breakers Palm Beach Inc., $2,708,719.10; HUBB Properties Trust, $2,451,555.73; Land Resources Inv. Co., $2,389,615.51; Boca Raton CRA Lessor, $2,143,728.38; West Palm Beach CRA Lessor, $1,967,856.26; Palm Beach Shores Resort, $1,893,444.25; James H. Batmasian, $1,891,460.61; Evergreen Britannia 013, $1,800,186.06; KBSII CityPlace Tower, $1,720,227.01; JFK Medical Center, $1,696,029.32; and Marriott Ownership Resorts, $1,682,187.63. “Approximately eighty percent of taxpayers pay in November,” Gannon said. “That means they receive the maximum discount of 4 percent for early payment. This tax savings can make a difference for families in these difficult economic times.” Gannon knows that some financially struggling families lack the resources needed to pay their taxes. A tax payment could be the difference between keeping their home or foreclosure. Florida has a tax deferral option (Florida Statute Chapter 197.2421 and 197.2423) for those with yearly incomes of $10,000 or less. The program only postpones
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continued from page 1 Okeechobee to potentially have some sort of nonresidential or commercial use, some felt that certain areas would be appropriate, and some people said there shouldn’t be any area,” Kilday said. “There was some discussion that there could be some commercial but that it needed to be on a smaller scale… It needed to present the vision of what Loxahatchee is as you drive by on Okeechobee.” In light of these concerns, the applicant modified the land use amendment request to mixed commercial rather than just office space, Kilday said, explaining that the land use amendment application is the first step in the process and specific uses presented that evening would be reviewed thoroughly during zoning and site plan review. “I’m showing you a site plan that is a conceptual site plan,” Kil-
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continued from page 1 trict sets hours of operation from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. But PBIEC requested hours of operation from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m., depending on the event. The request was for hours of 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. in the International Arena and secondary rings, 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. in restaurants and banquet halls, 7 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. for outdoor entertainment, and 6 a.m. to midnight for support services such as deliveries, arena preparation and other services. Village Attorney Jeff Kurtz noted that the discussion had been to extend the hours until 1 a.m. on Thursday nights/Friday mornings through Sunday mornings. “So it would actually be Thursday night into Friday morning through Saturday night into Sunday morning,” he said. Councilwoman Anne Gerwig
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continued from page 1 ing in front, followed by the joggers and walkers. Priore stressed that you don’t have to be a seasoned runner to take part in the event. “We’re targeting families and schools along with avid runners,” she said. “It is a 5k run, but it’s also a walk. You don’t have to be a runner. Come out with your family and walk it, push a stroller, meet your neighbors. It’s for people of all speeds.”
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continued from page 3 code enforcement conducts an investigation to see if a violation exists and take photographs. Officials then review the Unified Land Development Code. “If you are not found to be in violation, it’s simply no violation, nothing else is done,” she said. “If you’re found in violation, then we send out what we call a ‘correction notice.’” Tew said these are not required,
the tax payment. It provides some short-term relief. Chapter 197.162, Florida Statutes provides discounts for early payments as follows: November payments are discounted 4 percent; December payments are discounted 3 percent; January payments are discounted 2 percent; February payments are discounted 1 percent; and March payments receive no discount. All payments are due by close of business March 31. Any payment made after April 1 is considered delinquent. Gannon has some advice for taxpayers. First, pay property taxes online at www.pbcgov.org/tax to avoid waiting in line at busy service centers. The agency recently upgraded its e-Gov payment system, replacing an antiquated system that lacked enhanced features. The web site has a “Property Tax Help” feature that includes important information on payments, deadlines and discounts. Taxpayers may also pay by mail. They must include the property control number(s) on their check and return without staples or clips. Non-compliance results in rejection by the agency’s high speed mail processing. Rejected returns must be processed by hand and take much longer. For taxpayers who prefer visiting a service center, they are encouraged to use drop boxes for payments. A drop box is at each Tax Collector’s Office service center. And as of this week, property tax payments are accepted at the Lantana office.
Martha Stewart Clinic At Home Depot Nov. 10 Get in the holiday spirit by participating in a free holiday crafts picture frame project Thursday, Nov. 10 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Home Depot (220 S. State Road 7). Discover how to choose the correct paint, tools and accessories for your home craft projects.
Use Martha Stewart project paints and stencils, while making new friends and enjoying snacks and refreshments. Reservations are required. Sign up at the front entrance of the store by Nov. 9. For more information, call (561) 793-7048.
day said. “We will still need to subsequently come back through zoning and final site plan approval.” He said the developer had worked hard to come up with a design that would appeal to the town’s sensitivities, including moving the stormwater treatment area to the front of the property and integrating it into the design. “We decided the corner is so important to the town that we wanted to have a design feature,” Kilday said. “Why would we put retention in the back as one of those square little runoff areas when we could create a larger lake system on the front so that it would be a [design] feature as you came into the town?” Secondly, they arranged the buildings internally to the site, with parking to the center, and landscape buffers on Okeechobee Blvd. and to the south. He added that they could easily incorporate a trail system within the landscape buffer on the south side. In the front would be a restaurant overlooking the lake area, and a retail area with porches on both
sides of the buildings. Another building situated near the suggested entry off Okeechobee on Folsom Road could house a green market. The conceptual plan also suggested a connection point to the Red Barn property to the west to allow access without having to go onto the main road. Another suggested use would be a shooting club that could be located internally. “It doesn’t need visibility from the street,” Kilday said. “It’s a destination use, so we put that behind the farmer’s market.” The last element would be office space in a couple of two-story buildings for real estate, medical and attorneys’ offices, beauty parlors and other allowable uses. “We look forward to getting in front of you again,” Kilday said. “We think we have made some big changes.” Councilman Ron Jarriel said he liked the concept of the lake, adding that he had noticed a retention lake in The Acreage that had a walking path around it and access areas to the lake where
people could fish. “I notice around Royal Palm Beach at their big lake, they’ve got access for the kids, but they also have a trail around their lakes,” he said. “I’d like for you to think about something like that.” Resident Ken Johnson liked the presentation but questioned whether the town needs additional retail and office space. “The town has previously agreed that all retail was to be on Southern Blvd.,” Johnson said, pointing out that within a mile and a half of the site in Royal Palm Beach is an empty two-story office building, and a shopping center that is nearly vacant. Johnson was also wary of creating a domino effect of development. “If we start the ball rolling there, you’ve got property across the street… and I’m sure the owners would want to unload that beautiful acreage on that corner of D Road and Okeechobee and put in a big box store, supermarket, drug store,” he said. “The progression would just go right down Okeechobee.”
said she was concerned about the times on Sunday evening. “I just want to make sure what the ending time on Sunday is,” she said. Kurtz explained that on Sunday night, the restaurants and banquet halls would close at midnight, while outdoor events would have to be over by 10 p.m. “It is my understanding that restaurants and banquet halls would have to be closed at midnight every night except for extended hours from Thursday through Sunday,” he said. Michael Sexton of Sexton Engineering said that the extended hours were necessary because often, after an event has ended, equestrians and sponsors remain at the show grounds for awards ceremonies, press conferences, and food and drink. He said it would apply to restaurants and banquet halls on the north side of the facility. “These are our buildings that are built every year on a tempo-
rary nature,” he said. “If something comes in with a more permanent nature, it would be already approved. It would have to go through site plan review, but it would be approved already.” Gerwig asked whether the restaurants and banquet halls were purely inside activities, which Sexton said they were. Equestrian Sport Productions President Michael Stone explained that four years ago, the show grounds were headed downhill until the current owners made a huge investment into the facility. “We improved the facility to make it the best it can be,” he said. “To do that, you need sponsorship and spectators.” Stone said that part of retaining sponsorship is providing hospitality to sponsors. “The hospitality following the event is crucial to the success of these shows,” he said. “[Other shows] have parties every night
after the competition is over. What we’re trying to do is bring people in, keep them there, make them happy and send them home at a reasonable hour.” Stone said that most events don’t finish until 10 or 11 p.m., and are followed by an awards ceremony, giving riders little time to spend with sponsors and guests. “By the time the riders are finished,” he said, “the guests want to meet them, their sponsors want to meet them, and they want to relax. We’re asking for more time to allow that to happen.” Council members were generally in favor of the measure, so long as the extended hours were limited to weekends and after major events. Vice Mayor Matt Willhite was concerned, however, about the effect of the change on nearby residents. Ultimately, council members approved the changes 4-1, with Willhite opposed.
In the past, the event has drawn tremendous support from the community. Priore said she believes this is due to Wellington’s closeknit nature. “People do like to get involved,” she said. “It’s at the amphitheater near the playground. It’s right in the heart of Wellington, and it’s an event for families. It’s not just about running — not everyone is able to run a 5k — but it’s about getting out there, being healthy and supporting charity.” The run is USA Track & Field certified for competitive runners. Priore noted that trophies would be awarded for first-, second- and
third-place finishers in all age groups. “We have awards for everyone from ages 8 and under to over 70,” she said. “We’ll have a lot of medals to give out.” The awards will be given out after the finish of the run/walk at the amphitheater, where participants can enjoy bagels and coffee, win raffle prizes and peruse booths from event sponsors. “We hope people will stay, enjoy breakfast and win some prizes,” Priore said. More than 20 sponsors, many of them from within the community, are helping to put on the event. Sponsors this year include:
Wellington Regional Medical Center, Ultima Fitness/Xtreme Tae Kwon Do, Boynton Financial, Florida Power & Light, Iberia Bank, NuVista Living at Wellington Green, Frank and Herta Suess of Prescriptions Plus, Wedgworth Farms, the Bainbridge Companies, the Santamaria family, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Palms West Hospital, Mind Body Sole, Orangetheory Fitness, Visions Salon, the Village of Wellington, Gold Coast Physical Therapy, MetLife, Raging Rhino Sports Apparel and more. For more information about the race, call Gross at (561) 790-6200 or visit www.palmswest.com.
but she believes they make for good public policy. “The Town of Loxahatchee Groves has decided as part of town policy to at least give a property owner the chance to correct the situation, working with the code enforcement officer,” she said. The time frame for correction of a violation is typically 30 days, Tew said, although there are some situations involving life, safety and health where a cease and desist order is issued that will require a more immediate response. If the property has not been brought into compliance, the owner will then receive a notice of vi-
olation. “When you get a notice of violation, again the property owner receives an opportunity to correct, and again the period of time is usually 30 days,” Tew said. If the violation is not corrected, the property owner receives a notice to appear before the special magistrate. “This is not something that happens overnight,” Tew said. “This is something that could take months.” After the magistrate’s order, if the property owner still does not take care of the violation, he is sent before the special magistrate again, who certifies fines. “The fine certification means
once that fine is certified, from that day, you start to receive a fine, and those fines, typically, if you are a first-time offender, are $250 a day, and if you are a repeat offender, $500 a day,” Tew said. “It could get very expensive if you don’t come into compliance.” Those fines are filed as a lien on the property, and include not only the fine itself, but administrative fees for the magistrate and staff to prepare the case. “In Loxahatchee Groves, the bottom line is not to take you before the magistrate,” Tew said. “The bottom line is to work with you and to get you into compliance.”
RPB RUBY TUESDAY REOPENS AFTER FIRE
Ruby Tuesday in Royal Palm Beach reopened at lunchtime Tuesday, Nov. 1 after an Oct. 22 fire caused the restaurant to close. It was determined that the cause of the fire was the red neon accent lighting in the front signage. The fire sprinklers went off in the front lobby area only, but the firefighters had to cut a hole in the roof and use a deluge of water to put out the fire. The water flooded the floors, so all car pet was replaced. All lighting fixtures had to be replaced as well as artwork and other decor. The r oof and ceiling tiles needed the most work. The repairs were done by local contractors and were valued at approximately $35,000. Ruby Tuesday is located at 1271 State Road 7. To contact the restaurant, call (561) 383-8200. Shown above are Guest Service Manager Wanda Brown and Culinary Manager Telisa Crews by the garden bar. PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/T OWN-CRIER
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continued from page 1 the site plan and layout, as far as landscaping, screening, parking and buffering, he said, adding that council members have said they are waiting for input from residents to decide whether the concept is feasible and desirable. After receiving input from some seniors at the last meeting, Liggins said he thinks some form of assisted living is definitely needed, although the village needs input from a greater number of residents. One longtime resident of Strathmore Gate told him she wanted to continue living in Royal Palm Beach but was afraid she would have to move elsewhere once she
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continued from page 1 boys country and western band, RPM rockin’ party band and Light Wave rock ’n’ roll. The Chili Chicks line dancers will be back; they got their start at the 2008 Acreage Music & Chili Fest and went on to win two world line dancing titles. Other entertainers include 12year-old Emily Brooke, winner of the Florida State Title for the Texaco Country Showdown. The Electric Hearts is a local Acreage band that plays rock classics and hosts the monthly Acreage Community Jam. Whisky Creek performs Southern and classic rock with a country flair that has become popular locally and regionally, developing
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continued from page 3 statute, even for jurisdictions that don’t have concurrency,” Garrison said. Garrison turned the floor back to the committee members to discuss whether to continue with concurrency, and Marcus said the commission had not had the opportunity to discuss it, but they could speak as individuals. “I would say I think we should continue it,” Marcus said, but suggested that it be implemented at the planning level rather than wait for zoning. “I personally think it has been a success for us.” Barbieri said he agreed that it has been successful, and also agreed that it should be brought into the process sooner.
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continued from page 7 and I think we would all agree, if we had the opportunity to opine on whether Ibis should be in the City of West Palm, now we would say ‘no,’ that it has created numerous problems for the county and the city, and I don’t think we would support that sort of move if we had that decision today,” Burdick said. Santamaria said he thought most of the maps reflect personal interests both of commissioners and the public. “Over the years, the public has been really upset and angered by all the gerrymandering,” Santamaria said. “Whoever is in power is gerrymander-
is no longer able to take care of herself. “She has lived in Strathmore for years and is active in the senior community,” Liggins said. “The way she related it to me was that we have a lot of independent housing for seniors, that’s your Greenways, Strathmore Gates, your 55-and-over communities. She has been here for at least the past 12 years, and she said people get to a point where they can’t live independently, but there hasn’t been a facility in Royal Palm Beach for them to go to, so they had to move.” Many of those people want to remain in the village, he said. “They’ve been here for years and want to stay here, but that alternative just doesn’t exist,” Liggins said. For more information about the meeting, contact the village clerk’s office at (561) 790-5100. their own sound that the members call “Southern swamp rock.” A second stage will also be set up featuring magicians, children’s entertainment and local groups. There will also be acres of rides, a free kids area with bounce houses, food vendors and special children’s entertainment, as well as a backyard barbecue rib cookoff for local bragging rights. Home Depot will sponsor a Kids Corner with a free project. The fourth annual Truck, Car & Bike Car Show actually accommodates all types of vehicles, including hot rods, classics, muscle cars, sport compacts, late-model cars, mini trucks, sport trucks, 4x4s, low riders, sport bikes, classic bikes and swamp buggies. There is also competition for best and loudest sound system. For more information on the Acreage Fall Festival, visit www. acreagefallfest.com. Jupiter Councilman Todd Wodraska asked whether there was an argument not to continue. “I don’t see why anyone should argue against it,” he said. Commissioner Burt Aaronson agreed. “If it’s not broke, don’t look to fix it,” he said. “I support concurrency, but can we make it better?” Commissioner Jess Santamaria also agreed. “I am a strong supporter of concurrency in every aspect,” Santamaria said. Royal Palm Beach Councilwoman Martha Webster said the planning process has been good for municipalities, but added, “What we find are problems with roadways and stacking,” she said. “Those are problems we encounter.” Committee members unanimously agreed to continue with an interlocal agreement and to meet again in April for further discussion. ing to get the majority of the votes. That has been the standard; everybody’s jockeying to protect their turf.” Santamaria said the people who suffer ultimately are the constituents. “They are shortchanged because they don’t get the support of every elected official,” he said. “Ideally, every commissioner, in this particular case seven commissioners, should think what’s best for the entire 1.3 million population.” After more discussion and several motions, Abrams made a motion to accept Option 4 with Boca Grove in District 5. The motion carried 7-0. For more information, and a look at the map options, visit www.pbcgov.com/redistricting.
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WPB Rodeo Returns To The Fairgrounds Nov. 18-20
The second annual West Palm Beach South Florida PCA Rodeo is coming to the South Florida Fairgrounds Nov. 18-20. Ev ents include team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing, bareback bronc riding, breakaway roping and bull riding. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 23
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Seminole Ridge Football Routs Boca Raton 53-7
The Seminole Ridge High School varsity football team hosted Boca Raton High School last Friday night in a non-district matchup, and the Hawks routed the Bobcats 53-7 under the dark, damp sky. The win puts the Hawks at 6-2 on the season and in line to battle Jupiter for the district title. Page 37
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Combining their expertise, Perfect Smile Dentistry co-owners Dr. Rasmi Akel and Dr. Barbara Bates provide their clients with the best possible smile at their general dentistr y office, Perfect Smile Dentistry. Perfect Smile is a preferred provider of Invisalign, an honor only awarded t o practices with a sizable number of successful procedures. The office, which has a location in Wellington, treats patients ages 3 and older. Page 27
Sports Royal Palm Beach Varsity Football Squad Shuts Out Atlantic 13-0
The Royal Palm Beach High School varsity football team shut out A tlantic High School 13-0 Friday, Oct. 28 at home, putting the Wildcats one step closer to the district championship title. In a game that saw little action, the Wildcats pulled out tw o first-quarter touchdowns to win. Page 37
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West Palm Beach Rodeo Returns To Fairgrounds Nov. 18-20 The second annual West Palm Beach South Florida PCA Rodeo is coming to the South Florida Fairgrounds Nov. 18-20. Sarah Brown, owner and organizer, can hardly wait. “Last year’s rodeo was very successful,” Brown said. “We’re hoping to make this a nationally important event, televised, and drawing people from all over. It’s a good boost to the local economy.” Brown also rides in barrel racing competitions, and although she’d love to compete in this year’s rodeo, she may have to pass, as she did last year — too busy coordinating. Still, she hopes that maybe she’ll find time. When she’s not working on the rodeo, Brown, 29, runs a lesson and training barn in The Acreage called Equestrian’s First Place. “We’ve been in business for 10 years,” she said. “I buy and sell a lot of English horses. I also teach English and Western riding, and rodeo events, especially barrel racing. I network with other professionals and offer lessons in reining and roping as well. We have a team of riders called the Junior Rodeo Girls. We compete in local rodeos and hope to go to the youth and world finals. I’d like to build an adult team as well.” The West Palm Beach South Florida PCA Rodeo, on the other hand, is open only to proGet updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/ HorseTalkFL or stop by the Tales from the Trails page on Facebook and click “like.”
Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg fessional riders, and Brown expects a lot of them to show up. “Last year we had about 200 entries. This year, it’ll be more like 300,” she said. “About 100 each day. A lot of barrel racers and team ropers. We’re gonna have some real good bull riders, too. I’m thrilled.” Brown has also teamed up with a local charity, the Sweets Foundation, which supports the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the Quantum House and Little Smiles. “They’re receiving ten percent,” Brown said. “We’re excited to do that.” The rodeo has a lot of family-friendly events. The gates open at 11 a.m. on all three days for Charity Fest, which will include pony rides, bounce houses, rodeo games and lots of food — kid stuff everywhere, Brown said. The rodeo proper kicks off at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings, and 1 p.m. on Sunday. Adult tickets cost $15 per day in advance or $25 at the gate. Children 6-12 are $8 in advance or $10 at the gate, and kids under 5 are free. VIP tickets are $100 and include free
food and beer. There are also after parties each night at the Madison Green Golf Club. “Last year we sold out. We didn’t have enough spectator seating and ended up with standing room only,” Brown said. “This year we’ve increased the seats. Last year there were 2,000 per night, and this year there are 5,000.” The events include team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing, bareback bronc riding, breakaway roping and bull riding. As per PCA (Professional Cowboy Association) rules, women are only allowed to enter barrel racing and breakaway roping; the other six events are for men. Barrel racing is a timed speed event where riders complete a cloverleaf pattern around barrels. Breakaway roping involves catching and releasing cows without throwing them down. In team roping, two ropers West Palm Beach Rodeo organizer Sarah Brown. work together to catch a steer. The “rough stock” competitions include Tie-down roping is the oldest rodeo event. A rider lassoes a calf, dismounts, throws it to saddle bronc riding, bareback bronc riding the ground, and briefly ties three feet togeth- and bull riding, which are just what they sound See ROSENBERG, page 25 er.
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When I Win The Lottery, I’m Going To Buy My Own Town! Well, I didn’t win the lottery last time, so you know what that means — Saturday is my day. Yup, I’ve bought my ticket and will be sitting by my computer waiting for them to announce my numbers. I know it’s my day because I’ve been waiting so long. It has to be my turn by now. And I have big plans for the money — big, big plans. A lot of people buy houses and cars and boats, but I already have houses and cars and a boat, so I’m going to buy a whole town like Demi Moore did. I think that would be the coolest craft project ever. I remember when Walt Disney imagined Get your Sonic Boomer humor every day! Follow Deborah Welky on Twitter at twitter.com/TheSonicBoomer. On Facebook, stop by “The Sonic Boomer” page and click the “Like” button.
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The Sonic BOOMER EPCOT, the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. After Walt’s death, the Disney Corporation decided it didn’t want to be in the business of running a city, but I think we could’ve used an ever-evolving prototype community to show us the way. Walt’s imagineers would probably have come up with some good solutions to many residential problems by now. Of course, key to the success of the original EPCOT was the fact that no one would be allowed to buy a home there. The
houses would all be rentals, and Disney could kick out anyone who got out of line. Hence, no slums. The Disney Corporation realized that, especially here in America, people have this notion that they can do whatever they want, even if they have no common sense or taste at all. You see it every time you pass a bright purple house. And back in 1982, when Epcot opened, the drug trade didn’t have its death grip on as many people as it does now. So even if the prototype community didn’t have any slums, I think there would be neighborhoods surrounding it where you might not want to walk around at night. But I’m going to avoid that problem, too. My little community will be picture-perfect because, if it has people at all, they will be there only as my guests, on a temporary basis. Wouldn’ t that be fun? Imagine being able to invite people to spend a week in your own
make-believe town at no charge. No, not like Michael Jackson’s Neverland! Honestly, your negativity is killing me… OK, OK. My town will have no people at all, just beautiful little houses and shops, each one more inviting than the last and… what’s that you say? Won’t squatters move in? Won’t roving packs of dogs and even feral monkeys sense an opportunity there? And what about the rats? Well, how about this as a precautionary measure? How about I protect my town by adding rotating turrets with legions of armed guards manning machine guns and wearing night vision goggles? How about I let them use their own discretion to shoot on sight?! How about that? (Deep breath.) On second thought, when I win the lottery Saturday night, I’m going to buy myself a Happy Meal. That way I’m safe — unless, of course, I super-size it.
Pair Of Fairy Tale Dramas Make For Good, If Different, TV Occasionally, the television geniuses come up with a new idea for a series, something that makes it different from all the rest. Sometimes they work (Lost), and sometimes we just forget them (too many to mention). So when two different networks come up with the same new notion, a series based on fairy tales, we have to wonder whether it is coincidence or simple copycatism. The two new series, Grimm and Once Upon a Time, however, are very different from one another. Grimm is mostly a police procedural. Cop Nick Burkhardt (David Giuntoli) suddenly sees some people as monsters. He finds out from his dying aunt (Kate Burton) that he is descended from the fairy-tale writers, the Grimms, but that the fairy tales were actually a description of real crimes committed by the monsters they wrote about. The Grimms were actually profilers! And in the first episode, Grimm goes after a killer who attacks females wearing red hoods. Guess what kind of monster he is? But to make things politically correct, as well as to provide a lot of the necessary background for the whole series, a “blutbot,” namely, wolf, called Eddie Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell) who is under control through diet, drugs and pilates, gives an assist, while
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continued from page 23 like. “The ‘books’ open on Monday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,” Brown explained. “Those are the only times people can call in their entries. Entry fees per class are $65 for pros with permits and $85 for locals. There are no youth or amateur classes. These are just for the pros, riding for points and money. However, we will have some local youths doing exhibition rides.” Brown emphasizes rodeo’s historical significance. “All of these events trace their roots back to the time when men worked cattle out on the range,” she said. “All the events come from
‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler pointing out that to the fairy tale characters, Grimm is the monster. Mitchell may be the best thing about the series — funny, interesting and different. There are a lot of twists and turns, but it is basically a procedural, although there is enough clever dialogue to make this a decent choice for Friday night. Once Upon a Time is quite different. It works on the premise that the evil queen (Lana Parrilla) curses the marriage of Snow White (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Prince Charming (Josh Dallas), sending them to a “world where no dreams come true,” namely ours. I know, of course, that the writers actually are mixing Snow White with Sleeping Beauty, but they do write fairly well, so maybe they actually meant it that way. Snow White, a very strong character, finds a way to keep her daughter out of the whole thing. something. They had a purpose. This was part of American history. Now, it’s an exciting sport.” Brown stressed that stock contractors follow strict code enforcement regulations and spend a lot of money to care for the animals. “Most horses in the wild buck and rear and run,” Brown said. “These are all natural movements. I’ve had horses that really preferred not to be ridden and just wanted to buck people off. I’ve sent them to the rodeo, and they have a good job there, doing what they prefer. Some horses just don’t want to be ridden. There’s no cruelty involved.” Brown is looking forward to this year’s event. “I’m sure everyone will have a great time,” she said. For more information, call Sarah Brown at (561) 827-6681 or visit www.westpalmbeach rodeo.com.
Suddenly, the characters are living in Storybrooke, Maine, where the queen is the mayor, Snow White is a spinsterish teacher, Prince Charming is in a coma and Rumpelstiltskin (Robert Carlyle) is the richest man in town. No one has any memory of the past or who they are except a young boy (Jared S. Gilmore) who finds the birth mother who gave him up for adoption, Emma Swan (Jennifer Morrison), and brings her back. It turns out she is Snow White’s grown daughter and the boy has been adopted by the evil queen/mayor. The battle between the two women over the boy begins with plenty of flashbacks between fairy tale land and Storybrooke. One important difference between the early episodes of the two series is the role of women. Aside from a strong aunt, who after a few minutes is in a coma, women are either bystanders or victims in Grimm. In Once, it is the women who are the strong characters. Prince Charming is in a coma, and other males have not been shown to be very strong. The women are the strong characters, and they are action heroes.
Both are a bit dark, but so are fairy tales. Read the original Grimm stories, and you will realize they are closer to slasher films than the cute Disney versions that have become so popular that they have taken over the franchise. Grimm opens with the murder of a young college girl and follows with the kidnapping of an adorable little girl. Interspersed are a few monsters and some nasty fighting. The premise of Once is also about a battle of good vs. evil, with evil generally getting its way. Might often did make right in the old stories. Still, the contrasts between good and evil make for a fun battle on both series. Once is more fanciful. The fairly-tale scenes are fun as a contrast to the rather drab present. In Grimm, it is clear that the bad guys can really be monsters, although we have a lot of real human ones around on other shows. But the two shows are different from the norm. Both are interesting; I will watch them in the future. Interestingly, they have both started off with a lot of viewers. Maybe in these times, we need some fairy tales.
RPB To Host Fall Fantasy Craft Show Nov. 19
Wellington Green Market Debuts Nov. 12
The Royal Palm Beach 10th annual Fall Fantasy Craft Show will be held Saturday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Park. Stroll through the park for a unique shopping experience by local talented crafters and enjoy musical entertainment in the serene setting offered by the park’s peaceful waterfalls. All items for sale are handmade products that range from a variety of handmade jewelry, wood carvings, holiday wreaths and decorations, quilts, handmade toys, household accessories and much more. Parking is limited at the park, and additional parking will be available at Village Hall and the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. A free shuttle service will be provided from both locations to Veterans Park. Call (561) 790-5149 for more information about the event.
Beginning Saturday, Nov. 12, residents will be able to purchase some of the best locally grown produce at the new Wellington Green Market at the Wellington Amphitheater. This exciting farmers market will be open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through April 28. In addition to fresh produce, vendors will offer baked goods, flowers, housewares and collectibles. The Wellington Amphitheater is located at 12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd. Residents are also encouraged to take advantage of the other facilities in Wellington’s Town Center, including the aquatics complex and Scott’s Place barrier-free playground. To learn more about the Wellington Green Market, or for vendor opportunities, call (561) 283-5856.
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New Fitness Boot Camp Program Commands Real Results By Jason Jaworski Special to the Town-Crier “Earn it.” Two simple, yet profoundly powerful words were muttered to Private Ryan by Tom Hanks’ character, Capt. John Miller, as he lie dying on the battlefield in the Oscar-winning film Saving Private Ryan. This inspiring statement often seems to fall askew in a society saturated with impressions advocating shortcuts and false pride. Just as Private Ryan went on to earn a great life worthy of all the sacrifice, we can earn our way to a great body and be proud of the sacrifice that will make us stronger people, outside and in. The comprehensive BCx Boot Camp Program at Ultima Fitness offers a no-nonsense, no-shortcuts approach to attaining and maintaining the best shape of our lives. BCx
is just that — a program — not a class. That’s what separates the men from the boys, women from the girls, extreme results from the average results. Far surpassing the typical boot camp class concept, the BCx Boot Camp encompasses training six days a week, accountability, diet education, support and more. Steve and Bonnie Pfiester, founders of the BCx Boot Camp, have witnessed thousands of results-driven campers transform their bodies and lives at Longevity Fitness in Vero Beach. As a well-recognized fitness expert, Steve also has been a trainer for weight loss reality TV’s Bridal Boot Camp on VH-1 and Fat March on ABC. Ultima Fitness has partnered directly with Steve and Bonnie in running the first program offered outside of their facilities.
Ultima Fitness launched the inaugural outdoor BCx Boot Camp in last November, providing Palm Beach County residents with their first opportunity to experience extreme results, BCx style. No gimmicks, just guts. Almost a year later, the BCx Boot Campers have been kicking, squatting and pushing their bodies and fitness level to the extreme. Flipping monster tires, squatthrusting sandbags, heaving medicine balls… sounds like just another ordinary day in the gym, right? Of course not! Nor should campers expect ordinary results. Drill instructors hold all campers accountable for attendance, following dietary guidelines, and for giving 100 percent every session. There’s no anonymity here: campers grow, develop and achieve together. BCx
sessions exude high-energy groups where verbal encouragement from fellow campers like, “Finish strong, Marlene!” and “Get a new PR (personal record), Donna!” are commonplace. The next six-week BCx Boot Camp kicks off at Ultima Fitness on Saturday, Nov. 19. We never have to be alone in our fitness journey to achieve our full potential. What are goals and resolutions without follow-through? Empty promises. Private Ryan promised to “earn it,” so should we. Earn it. Inspire someone. Jason Jaworski is a certified personal trainer and BCx Boot Camp instructor at Ultima Fitness, located at 12799 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington. For more information, call (561)795-2823 or visit www. ultimafitness.com.
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Perfect Smile Dentistry Helps Patients Practice Good Dental Habits By Jessica Gregoire Town-Crier Staff Report Combining their expertise, Perfect Smile Dentistry co-owners Dr. Rasmi Akel and Dr. Barbara Bates provide their clients with the best possible smile at their general dentist office, Perfect Smile Dentistry. Akel and Bates met in medical school at Nova Southeastern University, where they received their degrees in 2001. They decided to open up a general dentistry together after graduating. “To be a general dentist that means you are trained to do all aspect of dentistry,” Akel explained. They opened their first location in Wellington in July 2002. In 2006, they expanded their practice and opened a location in Boynton Beach. “We are doing what we really like to do, so we decided to open another location,” Akel said. Perfect Smile Dentistry offers a variety of procedures. Some of its services include cleanings, root canals, extractions, teeth whiting, dentures and partials, crowns, bridges and Invisalign. Perfect Smile Dentistry is a preferred provider of Invisalign, an honor only awarded to practices with a sizable amount of successful procedures. “Not many doctors in the area are preferred providers,” Akel said. “We do more Invisalign than many dentists in the area, and even more than many orthodontist in the area.” Akel and Bates keep their clients informed on all procedures prior to doing any work on them. “If you explain everything up front, it becomes an explanation, and you know what’s going to happen,” Akel said. “But if you wait until the end, it becomes an excuse.” The office treats patients age 3 and older. For children, the doctors try to help them develop good dental habits. “We try to motivate kids to start from an early age to keep them on track with brushing and flossing,” Akel said. Akel and Bates try to provide their clients
Dr. Barbara Bates with a relaxed spa-like and comfortable atmosphere by setting up their office with tranquil light colors and furniture. “If our patients are not comfortable or happy, we’re not comfortable or happy,” Akel said. “So we designed our office to be relaxed and homey. We try not to overbook patients, and we see patients on time.” The staff includes experienced associates Dr. Paulo Sarria and Dr. John DeStefon, and periodontist Dr. George Gounakis. “He also graduated from Nova Southeastern the same year we graduated,” Akel said. Perfect Smile Dentistry accepts only PPO insurance plans but provides finance plans and in-office dental plans. “Even if a patient comes in and they don’t have insurance, we offer discount plans and accept outside discount plans,” Akel said. Perfect Smile Dentistry has two locations: 12300 South Shore Blvd., Suite 208, Wellington and 7593 Boynton Beach Blvd., Suite 200, Boynton Beach. For more information, call (561) 204-4494 or visit www.perfectsmile dentistry.com.
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Dr. Randy Katz: Eye Exams Are Crucial There are approximately 29 million Americans age 18 and older who have diabetes, and almost one third of those are at risk for vision loss because they do not know they have the disease. Those numbers make Dr. Randy Katz, Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute’s retinal, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration specialist, very upset. “This is a tragedy waiting to happen because people with diabetes can develop diabetic retinopathy, a degenerative disease of the retina (the sensitive area at the back of the eye), which affects 5.3 million Americans age 18 and older,” he said. According to Katz, more than one third of those diagnosed with diabetes do not adhere to vision care guidelines by forgoing a dilated eye exam every year. “So, as part of November’s Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, I am urging Americans with diabetes to get a dilated eye exam this year and every year,” he said. “Also, pregnant women with diabetes should have an eye exam in the first trimester, since diabetic eye disease can progress rapidly during pregnancy.”
The longer a person has diabetes, the greater the risk for developing diabetic retinopathy, said Katz, who also points out that diabetic retinopathy does not only af fect people who have had the disease. For some people, diabetic retinopathy is one of the first signs of the disease. What are the signs to look for? Fluctuations in blood sugar levels can temporarily affect vision, so it’s sometimes difficult to know if a serious eye problem is developing. That’s one of the reasons strict control of a diabetic’s blood sugar is so important, Katz noted. “If a diabetic notices a vision change in one eye,” he said, “a change that lasts more than a day or two or changes not associated with fluctuations in blood sugar, call your ophthalmologist immediately.” Katz said the best way to prevent the disease from evolving is to have your eyes examined annually. Florida Eye Microsurgical Institute’s Wellington office is located at 1397 Medical Park Blvd., Suite 380. For more information, contact Gwen Cohan at (561) 736-5050 or visit www.fleyedocs.com.
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Royal Palm Woman Launches Homemade Soap Store Online
September marked the grand opening of Carol’s Handmade Soaps, an online store owned by Royal Palm Beach resident Carol Rodriguez at www.carolshandmade soaps.com. Rodriguez started her soap-making endeavor after suffering from a layoff following many years as a social work administrator. Rodriguez makes her soaps in her home kitchen, curing them on racks made out of ceiling tiles on her dining room table. “The less expensive commercial ‘cleansing bars’ or ‘beauty bars’ you buy at most chain stores are typically not even soap,” Rodriguez said. “When you check the labels, you will see they are a detergent filled with ingredients you can’t pronounce. These ingredients are chemical additives that dry out and irritate your skin. Commercial soap products also lack the glycerin naturally created in the cold process method of making handmade soap.” All-natural, handmade soap, made using a traditional cold process method, takes about one month to produce. Soap is made by carefully mixing essential oils, fats, but-
Carol Rodriguez at her soap-curing area. ters, fragrance oils, herbs and natural exfoliants with sodium hydroxide (lye) at precise temperatures. The process creates a chemical reaction called “sophonification,” which produces soap and glycerin. The soap is poured into molds, cut and set on curing racks to harden for two to four weeks. The result is soap that is gentle and very mild. Due to the use of high-quality oils
and all natural additives, handmade soaps cost anywhere from $3 to $10 for an average 4 oz. bar. Rodriguez will have a booth at the Holiday Festival on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Lake Worth (1415 North K Street), and the Royal Palm Beach Fall Fantasy Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Park.
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NCCI Holdings Raises More Than $279,000 For United Way NCCI Holdings’ United Way campaign hit a high note this year, pledging more than $279,000 in employee and corporate donations — the highest amount ever pledged by NCCI employees. The Boca Raton-based company, which collects and analyzes workers compensation data, created an ambassador program to allow employees to see first-hand how their dollars make a difference. Ninety employee ambassadors visited 18 community agencies throughout Palm Beach County to see how United Way dollars are spent. They toured job placement agencies and soup kitchens, shelters and medical clinics.
The ambassadors evaluated the effectiveness with which the agencies help individuals and families overcome barriers to lead more independent, dignified lives. Jo Anne Malik, a senior data analyst at NCCI, visited the Salvation Army during her tour. “I loved going out as an ambassador and seeing where the money is put to use,” she said. “It puts faces to the dollars and makes you realize that your donation really does go to the greater good. It was a humbling experience.” As part of the campaign, NCCI employees also learned about additional United Way community partner organizations during a lunch-
Pick Your Own Sunflowers This Weekend In Lox Groves To start off its season, Honeybee’s Hydroponic U-pick and Farmers Market in Loxahatchee Groves is offering a free pick your own sunflower week Tuesday, Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 6. Picking is free, but scissors are limited, so come prepared. “I went a little crazy with the seeds this year, so we have close to 83,000 up-and-
coming flowers out there just waiting to be shared with the community,” owner Jessica Yockey said. Honeybee’s Sunflower U-Pick is located at 15550 Okeechobee Blvd. Its hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call (561) 7953399.
time agency forum in NCCI’s cafeteria. During the forum, nine local nonprofit agencies representing United Way of Palm Beach County’s targeted care areas — education, income and health — distributed information and spoke with NCCI employees. “We are thrilled the campaign drew so much support and involved many people across our company,” said Director of Underwriting Heidi Boehringer, who chaired the campaign. “The in-house events included jeans sticker sales, basket raffles, a silent auction and a fabulous live auction. We offered something for each employee to get involved in their own way.” NCCI allows up to 12 hours of volunteer time off per employee per quarter to encourage employees to get involved in the community. During the campaign finale, NCCI employees participated in a live auction, bidding for resort stays, gift cards and theme park tickets. All proceeds benefited the United Way. NCCI employs 925 professionals dedicated to fostering a healthy workers compensation system. NCCI provides high quality in-
United Way CEO Chuck Anderson, NCCI CEO Steve Klingel, United Way Chief Operating Officer Laurie George and United Way Vice President of Resource Development Larr y Miller read handmade cards made by the children of the Salvation Army and the Milagro Center thanking NCCI employees for their support. formation and analytical services to key audiences throughout the country. NCCI actively gives time, talent and resources to the communi-
ties in which its employees live and work. For additional information about NCCI, visit www.ncci.com.
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‘Cocktail Culture’ Opens Dec. 15 At Norton Museum Of Art The Norton Museum of Art’s highly anticipated exhibition “Cocktail Culture” is one of the first multi-disciplinary exhibitions to explore the social rituals of drinking and entertaining (i.e., the cocktail hour) through the lens of fashion and design. The exhibition runs from Dec. 15 through March 11 and features more than 150 objects dating from the 1920s to the present. “Fashion has really come into its own as being appreciated as an art form,” Norton Museum Director
The exhibit presents a veritable walk-through fashion history via cocktail attire.
Hope Alswang said. “The public understands that style is a mirror to the movements of society. Like paintings and photographs, it too, has a voice. We have had tremendous response to exhibits such as ‘Rare Bird of Fashion: The Irreverent Iris Apfel,’ and ‘Fabulous Fakes: The Jewelry of Kenneth Jay Lane,’ and we are thrilled to present ‘Cocktail Culture.’” “Cocktail Culture,” which presents a chronological survey of the art of the cocktail party, is curated by Michelle Tolini Finamore, and includes objects drawn from collections at the Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; the Newark Museum; the Tiffany & Co. Archive; and private lenders. “The cocktail party is almost a purely American conception; it is the hours between afternoon and evening, where fashion and culture collide,” said Finamore, who is on staff at the Textile & Fashion Arts Department at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and holds a Ph.D. in the history of decorative arts, design and material culture from the Bard Graduate Center in New York City. “For more than 80 years, it has been a fascinating reflection of history and culture from shifting customs to changing roles in society. Drinking has really played a role in how people have interacted. Even in the 1920s, when drinking was forbid-
den, the cocktail hour was glamorized in films that starred screen sirens such as Joan Crawford.” From the jazz age flappers of the 1920s to fans of the little black dress epitomized by Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s to the sleek and sexy disco queens of the 1970s, the exhibition presents a veritable walk-through fashion history via cocktail attire. Garments are featured by major designers such as Cristobal Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Jeanne Lanvin, Yves Saint Laurent, Norman Norell, Scaasi, Valentino, Badgley Mischka and Pierre Cardin. Accessories by Elsa Shiaperelli, Tiffany & Co, Judith Leiber, Christian Dior, Van Cleef and Arpels, and Kenneth Jay Lane are included. Imagery of the cocktail hour plays an important role in the exhibition as well, and photographs by Irving Penn, Lillian Bassman and Gosta Peterson, and fashion illustrations by Kenneth Paul Block help recreate the party atmosphere of their respective eras. The exhibition also includes items that are uniquely connected to Palm Beach’s cocktail culture. A black silk taffeta 1950s dress by long-time Palm Beach resident and respected custom dressmaker Philip Hulitar is a stunning example of the “new look” silhouette and the typical cocktail dress of the period. It is paired with a diamond-encrust-
Summer Cocktail Party With English Butler by Larry Salk. ed enameled cigarette holder retailed by Tiffany & Company. Two 1960s fashion illustrations by Fred Greenhill for Saks Fifth Avenue are wonderfully evocative images of rooftop cocktail parties of the decade. The 1970s is represented by a draped, midnight-blue jersey dress by London-based designer Yuki, who presented his collection at the prominent Worth Avenue retailer Martha in 1976. Highlights also include objects and accessories that were specifically created for use during the cock-
tail hour, and help recreate the exhibition’s nightclub atmosphere, and include: a Tiffany & Co. sterling silver cocktail set originally designed for the 1939 World’s Fair, a Van Cleef and Arpels blue enamel and jade compact, and a variety of items from the iconic Stork Club such as a whimsical top-hat-andcanes champagne bucket from the 1930s. For additional information about “Cocktail Culture,” call the Norton Museum of Art at (561) 832-5196 or visit www.norton.org.
The Phantoms Review ‘Mamma Mia!’ At The Kravis Center Mamma Mia!, among our favorite Broadway shows of all time, kicked off the Kravis Center’s 20th season. Mamma Mia! is without a doubt our favorite Broadway show of all time. It has everything — great music, dialogue, comedy and an amusing storyline. We first saw Mamma Mia! about five years ago at Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre in New York, then at the Broward Center, now twice at Kravis… and (unfortunately) once in the movies! The current production from the North American tour is Broadway quality; it is one of those shows that the performers enjoy doing as much as the audience enjoys watching! It is obvious from their individual and combined enthusiasm from the very first note to the very last note that is always before a standing ovation. Mamma Mia! is celebrating over 4,000 performances in its 10th smash hit year at Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre and remains among Broadway’s top-selling musicals. It is no wonder that more than 50 million people around the world have seen and enjoyed this timeless musical hit.
Mamma Mia! is a stage musical written by British playwright Catherine Johnson, based on 22 songs by ABBA. The title of the musical is taken from the group’s 1975 charttopper “Mamma Mia.” Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, who composed the original music for ABBA, were involved in the development of the show from the beginning. The musical includes hits such as “Dancing Queen,” “Knowing Me, Knowing You,” “Take A Chance On Me,” “Thank You for the Music,” “Money, Money, Money,” and “The Winner Takes It All.” The story line is captivating, taking place on the Greek island of Calicos. Sophie (Chloe Tucker) a 20year-old young woman, is preparing to marry her fiancé, Sky (Happy Tuckerman). She wants her father to walk her down the aisle, but does not know who he is. Sophie discovers her mother’s old diary and finds entries that describe intimate dates with three men: Sam Carmichael (Christian Whelan), Bill Austin (John-Michael Zuerlein) and Harry Bright (Paul Deboy). Sophie believes that one of these men is her father and, three months prior to the wedding, sends
each an invitation to her wedding, writing in the name of her mother, Donna (Kaye Tuckerman), bringing the three men from her mother’s past back to the Greek island they last visited 21 years ago, when each of them had a one night affair with her mother. The storytelling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship to a trip down the aisle that you will never forget. The day before the wedding, Donna begins receiving guests at her taverna. The first to arrive are her old best friends, Tanya (Alison Ewing), a rich woman who has been married and divorced three times, and Rosie (Mary Callanan), an unmarried, carefree woman. The trio used to be a girl group called Donna and the Dynamos. The three women catch up and talk about how their lives have been. Then on that same day, much to the surprise of Donna, Sophie’s three possible fathers arrive: Sam (now an American architect), Harry (now a British banker) and Bill (now a Swedish writer and adventurer). Sophie had hoped that she would know her father the moment she saw him, but
A scene from the Mama Mia! North American tour. PHOTO B Y JOAN MARCUS
is now only confused… and the fun begins! Mamma Mia! is about the storytelling music, and this over-enthusiastic cast hits the nail on the head. We would be remiss if we did not acknowledge music director Bill Congdon and the band, which do not miss a beat throughout this lively production. All good shows come to an end, but Mamma Mia! ends with a bo-
nus. After the usual performers’ bows to the audience, the cast performs the following songs together: “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” and “Waterloo,” featuring Donna, Tanya, Rosie, Sam, Bill and Harry in ABBA-inspired costumes. Next in the Kravis Center’s Broadway Series is The Addams Family Nov. 8-13. To purchase tickets, call (561) 832-SHOW or visit www.kravis.org.
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Seminole Ridge Football Squad Routs Boca Raton 53-7 By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Seminole Ridge High School varsity football team hosted Boca Raton High School last Friday night in a non-district match-up, and the Hawks routed the Bobcats 53-7 under the dark, damp sky. Both teams were forced to wait 40 minutes for lightning to clear; however, the rain never stopped. The Bobcats turned the ball over five times during the match-up, one of them coming on Boca’s opening drive, giving the Hawks possession on Boca’s 23 yard line. Seminole Ridge junior quarterback Antwan Washington hit senior fullback Alex Santacroce on a 10-yard touchdown pass to take a 6-0 early lead. The point-after was wide. The Hawk defense forced a Boca punt, that only traveled 10 yards, giving Seminole Ridge possession on the Bobcat 30 yard line. It took the Hawks only three plays to score their second touchdown when sophomore full back E.J. Elien ran from 15 yards out to extend the Hawks’ lead to 13-0. Boca gave away two fumbles in the second quarter. The Hawks capitalized on the Bobcat turnovers when Washington connected twice with senior receiver Darian Williams from 40 yards and 12 yards to end the first half in the lead at 27-0. Boca started the second half forcing a Hawk punt. Bobcat junior linebacker Mitch Simpson blocked the punt, giving the Bobcats the spark they needed. Senior running back Keith Byars crossed the goal line
SRHS running back Elie Turene tries to elude the Boca Raton defense on a short gain. Hawk defensive back Kamar Diah blitzes to pressure Boca quarterback Kevin Anderson. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER
from 12 yards out, cutting the Hawk lead to 27-7. But turnovers continued to haunt the Bobcats. Junior quarterback Kevin Anderson threw three interceptions. Santacroce added another score with a 10-yard grab, and senior running back Gary Holmes had a run from 4 yards out, increasing the Hawk lead to 40-7. One of Anderson’s interceptions was returned 50 yards by sophomore defensive back Issac Esson, putting the game out of reach for Boca at 47-7 late in the fourth quarter. Hawk senior running back Jerome Murray scored the final touch-
down of the game when Boca failed to convert. Murray sprinted 40 yards for the 53-7 final. Washington threw for four touchdowns. Both Santacroce and Williams had two touchdown receptions apiece. Hawk running back Gary Holmes had 103 yards rushing and a touchdown. The Hawk defense held Boca to under 100 yards of total offense and just four first downs. The Hawks are 6-2 on the season, 2-0 in District 9-8A play and ranked No. 6 in the county. SRHS can take home the district title Friday, Nov. 4 with a win over host Jupiter High School at 7 p.m.
Seminole Ridge defensive end Jason Shepherd sacks Boca quarterback Kevin Anderson for a loss.
Royal Palm Beach Football Squad Shuts Out Atlantic 13-0 By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report Despite the wet conditions, the Royal Palm Beach High School varsity football team shut out Atlantic High School 13-0 on Friday, Oct. 28 at home, putting the Wildcats one
step closer to the district championship title. In a game that saw little action, the Wildcats (7-1) pulled out two first-quarter touchdowns — the only scores of the game — to win. The first score came early in the
De’Andre Simmons guards an Atlantic running back.
quarter when Tremaine McCullough took a handoff from quarterback Anthony McGrew and ran into the end zone. An extra-point kick made the score 7-0. Meanwhile, Atlantic had difficulties handling the ball, resulting in several fumbles and turnovers to Royal Palm Beach. Near the end of the first quarter, a turnover gave McCullough another opportunity to score. Atlantic blocked the extrapoint kick, making the score 13-0. The remainder of the game saw both teams fighting through the mud and rain to hang on to the ball. Atlantic ran in two touchdowns in the second quarter, but both were called back for holding penalties. Though the Wildcats were able to hold back Atlantic, they were unable to add any more points to the scoreboard, finishing the game 130. Royal Palm Beach will travel to Dwyer High School on Friday, Nov. 4 for a 7 p.m. game that will decide the district title.
RPB’s Tremaine McCullough resists an Atlantic defender to carry in a first down. PHOTOS BY LAUREN MIRÓ/T OWN-CRIER
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Wellington Youth Travel Basketball Tryouts Nov. 20 The Wellington Wolves Youth Basketball Association will hold its annual tryouts for the 2011-12 grade school travel basketball season on Sunday, Nov. 20 in the Wellington Village Park gym (11700 Pierson Road). The tryouts will be for boys grades three through eight. The high school grade tryouts will be held after the high school basketball season is over in February. Tryout attendees should check www.wellingtonwolves.com for designated grades, registration times and tryout times. Plan on arriving a minimum of 30 minutes prior to tryout time. There is a reg-
istration process, and tryout numbers will be assigned and worn during the tryout. The Wellington Travel Basketball Association’s mission statement is to create an environment for the youth in the western communities in which the fundamental skills, strategy and history of the game of basketball will be taught, enabling the participants to have a successful middle school and high school career. Sportsmanship, citizenship and education are the important components of this environment. Anyone interested in a coaching position with the group should call Chris Fratalia at (561) 252-9530.
AYSO Acreage Soccer Registration Nov. 5 & 12 American Youth Soccer Organization, Region 1521, which covers The Acreage and Loxahatchee, will hold spring soccer registration for boys and girls ages 4 to 18 on Saturdays, Nov. 5 and 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Samuel Friedland Park (18500 Hamlin Blvd., The Acreage). A birth certificate must be
shown for all new players. The early registration fee is $90, and $80 for each additional sibling. The cost will be $95 per player and $85 per additional player after Nov. 15. Preregister online at www.eayso.org and mail with payment no later than Dec. 1. For info., call (561) 7985467 or visit www.ayso1521.net.
RPBHS Dancers Perform At Hispanic Chamber Festival
Under the artistic direction of master choreographer and dance director Michele Blecher, several Royal Palm Beach High School dancers performed four dance routines at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Wine & Cheese Festival held Oct. 27 at Midtown Palm Beach Gardens. The dancers danced at two different venues at the festival. Their first two routines, “Loca,” a cha cha production, and “Fade Into the Background,” a contemporary large-group routine, brought the crowds to a stand-still on the street of the festival. As Blecher and the RPBHS dancers moved to their second venue, the crowd traveled with them to see their last two routines, “Hit the Floor,” a jazz/hip-hop production, and “She Owns the Night,” a variety arts small group routine. The RPBHS dancers are looking forward to their next performance, set for Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Safety & Wellness Fair in West Palm Beach.
RPBHS Dancers — (Front row, L-R) Andres Car zares, Allison Hair and Bryce Blecher; (back row) Lorida Jimenez, Zenia Fermin, Samira Amirova, Chary Baez, Summer Rosencrantz, Loren Estebanez, Tatyana Blackmon, Kim Benavente and Bri Gribble.
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Berean Junior High Volleyball Win The PACC Championship
Alexa Elkins and Blaire Mulka.
Wellington Divers Tops At County Championships The Palm Beach County Swim and Dive Championships were held on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14 and 15. Two local sophomores took top honors at the diving championships held Friday, Oct. 14 at the Saint Andrews School in Boca Raton. Blaire Mulka, a Wellington resident attending Saint Andrews, finished in first place with a score of 488.60 points for the 11-dive competition. Alexa Elkins of Welling-
ton High School earned second place with a score of 426.80. Mulka and Elkins each won their district championships last week. Blaire in Class 1A and Alexa in Class 3A. Regional championships are scheduled Nov. 3 and 4 with state championships Nov. 10-12 in Orlando. For more information on dive results, visit www.divemeets.com.
The Berean Christian girls junior high school volleyball team captured the Palms Athletic Christian Conference championship with a decided win over Lake Park Baptist on Friday, Oct. 21. The regular-season competition was fierce. Going into the tournament, any one of the top three teams had a great shot of taking home the trophy. The opening round for the Bulldogs was against the Warriors from Trinity Christian. The teams split the first two games of the match, and the third game took extra play to decide the winner. Berean Christian took the win and a ton of confidence into the championship match against Lake Park Baptist, during which tough serves and great communication contributed to their victory in two games. All season long, the girls have followed the leadership of head coach Amy Herndon and seasoned captain Jenna Freeman. The Lady Bulldogs finished their season with a record of eight wins and five losses. The PACC consists of five Christian schools. The athletic directors from each school work together managing the conference in order
The Berean Christian girls junior high school volleyball team. to provide safe and quality competition for their elementary and junior high sports programs. The championship tournaments also provide a capstone to each season and prepare young student-athletes for high school sports. Currently, the PACC provides athletic participation opportunities for nine different teams
in basketball, soccer, volleyball and flag football. PACC affiliation is offered at Berean Christian, Lake Park Baptist, Summit Christian, Trinity Christian and Wellington Christian schools. For more information on Berean Christian and its sports programs, visit www.bereanwpb.org.
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Saturday, Nov. 5 • The 14th annual Wellington Community 5K Fitness Run/Walk to benefit the Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation will take place Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Wellington Amphitheater. Registration begins at 6 a.m., and the race kicks off at 7:30 a.m. Call (561) 790-6200 for more info. • Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Militar y Trail, West Palm Beach) will hold a Fall Plant Sale/Hibiscus Show on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 5 and 6. The event is free for members and $10 for nonmembers. For more info, call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org. • The Acreage Fall Parade “Welcome to the Jungle” will be held Saturday, Nov. 5 at 9:30 a.m. It will follow a 1.9-mile route that begins and ends at the Acreage Community Park south parking lot. For more info., or to register your float, visit www.indiantrail.com. • Story Time at Scott’s Place (12190 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) returns from its summer hiatus Saturday, Nov. 5 at 10 a.m. with stories about Thanksgiving. Free snacks and giveaways will be provided by Walgreens. For more info., call Volunteer Coordinator Kim Henghold at (561) 7914137. • St. Michael Evangelical Lutheran Church (1925 Birkdale Drive, Wellington) will host a Family Fun Fair on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info., call (561) 7934999 or visit www.stmichaelelc.com. • The Palm Beach Zoo will host its annual “We Care Kids Fair” Nov. 5-6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The annual event provides families with hands-on cultural and educational activities presented by local service organizations and businesses. For more info., visit www.palmbeachzoo.org. • Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will hold a Free Sampling Event on Saturday, Nov. 5 from noon to 4 p.m. in recognition of its third anniversary. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Hunger Games Trivia” for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 3 p.m. How well do you know the Hunger Games trilogy? Compete for prizes in our trivia contest while you enjoy snacks. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • Wellington’s first Murder Mystery Dinner Theater will be held Saturday, Nov. 5 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road). Tickets are on sale at Village Park and the Wellington Commu-
nity Center. The price is $30 per person and includes an Italian dinner. A table of eight can be reserved for a discounted price of $210. This is an adult-themed event, but free child-care will be available for children ages 5 to 12, including pizza and activities. For more info., call (561) 791-4082. • The inaugural Hero/Shero Awards Banquet to benefit the Vivian A. Ferrin Scholarship Fund will take place Saturday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. in the original Wellington Mall (12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Tickets cost $35 per person and $250 for a table of eight. Call Rhonda Davis at (561) 685-9836 or Genieve Whit e at (561) 876-4161 , or e-mail vaferrinmsf@yahoo.com for tickets. Visit www.cafci.org for more info. Sunday, Nov. 6 • The Women of the Western Communities will host “Brunch and Browse” on Sunday, Nov. 6 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Madison Green Golf Club (2001 Crestwood Blvd. N., Royal Palm Beach). Guests can get a head start on their holiday shopping. For more info., contact Stacy Kaufman at stacybk@ hotmail.com or (561) 632-5165. • Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will hold a Local Mingle on Sunday, Nov. 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. with a cooking demonstration, live music and a hands-on planting station for kids. A $5 donation per person will be accepted, which will go to the Whole Kids Foundation. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will feature “Benise: The Spanish Guitar” on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. in the Dreyfoos Concert Hall. For more info., visit www.kravis.org or call (561) 832-7469. Monday, Nov. 7 • The Wellington Garden Club will meet Monday, Nov. 7 at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). The event will start with a business meeting at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m. and a program at 12:15 p.m. presented by Al Salopek of the Palm Beach County Beekeepers Association. RSVP to Jayne at (561) 791-0273. • The Palms West Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly luncheon Monday, Nov. 7 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wanderers Club. Call Mary Lou Bedford at (561) 790-6200 or email marylou@palmswest.com for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its “50,000-plus Club” for See CALENDAR, page 43
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CALENDAR, continued from page 42 ages 8 to 12 on Mondays in November at 4 p.m. Help meet the library’s goal of 50,000 words by the end of November. Exercise your creative muscles with the library’s writing activities or bring your own writing to share. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Pajama Story Time Mania!” for ages 3 to 5 on Mondays in November at 6:30 p.m. Wear your PJs! Call (561) 7906070 to pre-register. Tuesday, Nov. 8 • Wellington Mayor Darell Bowen will be the keynote speaker at a lunch Tuesday, Nov. 8 at noon at the Binks Forest Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive) open to all real estate professionals. The cost is $20 per person. RSVP to Whitney Buchanan at (561) 5788206 or wbuchanan@binks forestgc.com. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Open Mic Night” for adults Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Perform poetry, short prose, an essay or a dance. Play an instrument or sing a song for an audience of all ages. Pick up the rules when you pre-register. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 791-4000 or visit www. wellingtonfl.gov for more info. Wednesday, Nov. 9 • The Palm Beach Photographic Centre (415 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach) will feature the exhibition “Flowers & Gardens” and “Album” Nov. 9-26. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For info., call (561) 253-2600 or visit www.fotofusion.org. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Frog Frolics” for ages 3 to 5 on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 10:15 a.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Socrates Café” for adults Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. The Society for Philosophical Inquiry initiated the concept for this discussion led by Marji Chapman. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • Royal Palm Beach will hold a discussion of the feasibility of Senior Housing at Commons Park on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). Call (561) 790-5100 or visit www.royalpalmbeach.com for more info. Thursday, Nov. 10 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern
Drive) will host “Wellington’s Mayor Celebrates Families Reading Together” for all ages Thursday, Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Meet Wellington Mayor Darell Bowen and Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Carmine Priore as they celebrate Families Reading Together. Bowen will read Book! Book! Book! by Deborah Bruss. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. Friday, Nov. 11 • Wellington and American Legion Chris Reyka Wellington Post 390 will honor all veterans at a Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 11. The Veterans Day Parade will begin at 8:45 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) and end at the Veterans Memorial located at the corner of Forest Hill and South Shore boulevards. The Veterans Day ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. For more info., e-mail wellingtonlegion390@gmail.com. • Royal Palm Beach will host a Veterans Day Observance Friday, Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. at Veterans Park (1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). Refreshments prepared by Butterfields Southern Café and served by the Young At Heart volunteers will be available following the ceremonies. Call (561) 790-5149 for more info. • Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Militar y Trail, West Palm Beach) will hold “Stories in the Garden” on Friday, Nov. 11 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. This free program is targeted for children 2 to 5 and includes story time, garden exploration and crafts. Call (561) 233-1757 to RSVP. • On the evening of Friday, Nov. 11 and all day Saturday, Nov. 12, the International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Ave. S.) will host Yogafest, a celebration of mind, body, spirit and well-being. Information about tickets can be found at www.mahashakti foundation.org/events. • The Boys & Girls Club of Wellington Golf Classic swings back into fall with a new twist: an action-packed casino night to kick off the weekend. It will take place Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11 and 12 at the Binks Forest Golf Club. Lucky 11 Casino Night will start at 7 p.m. with fabulous food, drinks and gaming on Nov. 11; the next day golfers will register at Binks by 11:30 a.m. with a putting contest and a 1 p.m. shotgun start. For more info., call (561) 683-3287 or visit www. bgcpbc.org. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414. FAX: (561) 793-6090. Email: news@gotowncrier.com.
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HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER — in Wellington needs EXAM PREP COORDINATOR Bachelors Degree- Demonstrate Solid Performance on SAT and ACT (either verbal or math sections) Available to work evenings and Saturdays. Also needed: EXAM PREP TUTORS Now Hiring SAT/ACT Prep aration Tutors. Must have a 4 year degree preferably in Mathmetics or English. Be available to tutor on Saturdays. Please e-mail resume to:marlenegiraud@hlcwellington.com VOLUNTEERS NEEDED — 14 years and over for community service. Have fun with animals & kids 792-2666 WINDOW INSTALLERS WANTED Subcontractors only. Top Pay. No Brokers. Call Matt 561-714-8490 Lic. & ins. CHRISTY’S BAKERY NEEDS — Counter help. Experienced only. 2 shifts 5:30am - 1:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Drop off resume. The Pointe@Wellington Green. 10160 Forest Hilll Blvd. WELLINGTON CAB HIRING — part-time dispatcher. Dispatcher experience, computer literate, telephone etiquette. Pro-active self starter individual looking for career. Some days - mostly nights & weekends. 561-333-0181 ENTRY LEVEL RECEPTIONIST — Computer literate. Heavy phones & filing. Fax resume 561-333-2680 HOME INSPECTOR 1099 Contractors needed 40-100 daily output in PBC www.techbuffinspections.com Requirements: Car,GPS, Laptop,camera, strong computer skills. 561-299-1505. Please send in four pictures of a house/condo. Showing each side of the building, and a meter shot. To techbuffhr@gmail.com
THIS SATURDAY, NOV. 5TH, HUGE MULTI-FAMILY TENTED LAWN SALE 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. — Large assortment of ANN TAYLOR clothing in excellent condition. Girl's and Men's clothing, shoes, jewelry, collectibles, porcelain dolls, college dorm items, books, DVD's/CD's, boardgames, toys,synthesizer and amp, Unique Nautical Mailboxes. Lots of Miscellaneous! No Junk! Don't miss this one! Worth the drive from anywhere! 18521 46th Court North, Loxahatchee, 33470.
THIS SATURDAY, NOV. 5TH 8:00 A.M. - NOON. WELLINGTON’S EDGE GARAGE SALE Something for everyone! 10851 W. Forest Hill Blvd. Across from Buca di Beppo. Rain Date Sat. Nov. 12th
ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER FULL TIME HOURLY Receive, verify, and unload orderbalance register, make deposits. Key holder open and close store. High School diploma required. Strong computer experience Prefer e-mail resume to: 0769MGR@FHEG.FOLLETT.COM or apply at PalmBeach State College Bookstore-Belle Glade Campus REGISTERED NURSE — Tired of nights and weekends? Busy medical practice is looking for a Registered Nurse for our Wellington Office. Works one on one with a Physician in the office Setting. MonFri. MUST be bilingual (Spanish/ English),have a good attitude and be a team player. Job offers good pay and great benefit s, apply by sending resumes to sdavis01@bgclinic.com
CLASSIFIEDS GET RESULTS CALL TODAY 793-3576 HOUSE FOR SALE — 3 bedroom/2 bath home, 10.5 plus acres, also approved to be sub-divided into 4 parcels. Horse Lover ’s Dream. Wellington Little Ranches. 12033 Acme Road Just Reduced Please call Julie Poof, 561-222-0601
DIABETIC TEST STRIPS NEEDED — I buy sealed/unexpired boxes Call Bob (561)767-8069
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MOBILE-TEC ON-SITE COMPUTER SERVICE — The computer experts that come to you! Hardware/ Software setup, support & troubleshooting w w w.mobiletec.ne t. 561-248-2611 D.J. COMPUTER — Home & of fice, Spyware removal, websites, networks, repairs, upgrades, virus removal, tutoring. Call Jeff 561-3331923 Cell 561-252-1186 Lic’d Well. & Palm Beach. We accept major credit cards.
FOR ALL YOUR SMALL BUSINESS BOOKKEEPING NEEDS — Professional and confidential. equinebookkeeping@comcast.net (561) 333-6793
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DRIVEWAYS — Free estimates. A & M ASPHALT SEAL COATING commercial and residential. Patching potholes, striping, repair existing asphalt & save money all work guaranteed. Lic.& Ins. 100045062 561-667-7716
THE MASTER HANDYMAN — All Types of Home Repairs & Improvements. No job too big or small done right the first time every time 40 yrs of satisfied customers. See me on Angies List. Tom (561) 801-2010 or (954) 444-3178 Serving Palm Beach and Broward Counties. BILLY’S HOME REPAIRS INC. REMODEL & REPAIRS — Interior Trim, crown molding, rottenwood repair, door installation, minor drywall,kitchens/cabinets / countertops, wood flooring. Bonded and Insured U#19699. Call 7919900 or 628-9215
ANMAR CO.—James’ All Around Handyman Service. Excellent craftman Old time values. Once you’ve had me! You’ll have me back! Lic. Ins. Certified Residential Contractor CRC 1327426 561-248-8528
HOME INSPECTIONS — Windstorm Mitigation Inspections, Mold Inspections, Air Quality Testing. State of Florida Lic. & Ins. #HI2147 US Building Inspectors 561-7848811
HOUSECLEANING — 20 yrs experience. Excellent local references. Shopping available. 561-572-1782 HURRICANE SHUTTERS P&M CONTRACT ORS — ACCORDION SHUTTERS Gutters, screen enclosures, siding, soffit s, aluminum roofs, Serving the Western Communities. Since 1985. U-17189 561-791-9777
BOB CAVANAGH ALLSTATE INSURANCE Auto • Home • Life • Renters • Motorcycle • RV • Golfcart • Boat Serving the Western Communities for 24 years Call for a quote 798-3056, or visit our website. www.allstateagencies.com/ rCavanagh
WORKING WRITER WILL HELP YOU POLISH YOUR MANUSCRIPT — Fiction-Non-FictionMemoir-Children-Adult $4 Per Page 793-8075
MOLD & MILDEW INSPECTIONS Air Quality Testing, leak detection. US building inspectors, mention this ad for discount. 561-784-8811 . State of Fl. Lic. & Ins. #MRSA1796
RJA PAINTING & DECORATING, INC. — Interior Exterior, Faux Finish, Residential,Commercial.Lic. #U17536 Rocky Armento, Jr. 561793-5455 561-662-7102 J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established in 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & p ainting contractor . Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 309-6975 visit our website at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com
JOHN PERGOLIZZI P AINTING INC. — Interior/Exterior - Repaint specialist, pressure cleaning, popcorn ceiling, drywall repair & roof painting. Family owned/owner operator . Free Est. 798-4964 Lic. #U18473 COLORS BY CORO, INC. — Int./ Ext. residential p ainting, over 20 yrs exp. Small Jobs welcome. Free est. Ins. 561-383-8666. Owner/Operated. Lic.# U20627 Ins. W ellington Resident
PALM BEACH PET SERVICES LLC. — Pet sitting, dog walking, cageless boarding. and more. www .PalmBeachServices.com 1-800-866-648-1150 Lic. Bonded, Insured
JEREMY JAMES PLUMBING — Licensed plumber, legitimate estimate. Water heaters, new construction. CFC1426242. Bonded Insured. CFC1426242. 561-601-6458
J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch at 309-6975 or visit us at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com
MINOR ROOF REPAIRS DON HARTMANN ROOFING — Roof painting, Carpentry. Lic. #U13677 967-5580 ROBERT G. HARTMANN ROOFING — Specializing in repairs. Free estimates, Bonded,insured. Lic. #CCC 058317 Ph: 561-790-0763. ROOFING REPAIRS REROOFING ALL TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable. Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-309-0134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC-023773 RC0067207 ROBERT CHERR Y ROOFING INC Reroofing - Repair Waterproofing 561-791-2612 or 954-741-4580 State Lic.& Ins. #CCC-1326048 JOHN C. BEALE BUILDING & ROOFING — Additions, remodeling, roof repairs & replacements, screened porches. Licensed & Insured. Call for Free Estimates. 561798-6448 ccc1326383 ccc1250306
SECURITY — American owned local security company in business 30 plus years. Protection by officers drug tested. 40 hour course. Licensed & Insured. 561-848-2600
JOHN’S SCREEN REPAIR SERVICE — Pool & p atio rescreening. Stay tight,wrinkle-free,guaranteed! CRC1329708 call us 798-3132. www.poolscreenrepair.com
ACCORDION SHUTTERS — Gutters, screen enclosures, siding, soffits, aluminum roofs, Serving the Western Communities. Since 1985. U-17189 561-791-9777
AQUATIC SPRINKLER, LLC — Complete repair of all types of systems. Owner Operated. Michael 561-964-6004Lic.#U17871 Bonded & Ins. Serving the Western Communities Since 1990 SPECIALIZING IN BATHROOM REMODELING — Free estimates serving South Florida since 1980. Quality you expect, service you deserve. Lic. bonded & Ins. U21006 561-662-9258
PAPERHANGING BY DEBI — Professional Installation,Removal. Repair of Paper. Neat, Clean & Reliable. Quality work with a woman's touch. 30 years experience. No Job too big or too small. Lic. & Ins. References available. 561-795-5263
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