RPB REZONES ACME RANCHES PARCELS SEE STORY, PAGE 3
SADDLE TRAIL PAVING PROJECT GETS OK SEE STORY, PAGE 4
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Volume 36, Number 44 November 13 - November 19, 2015
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WELLINGTON HONORS ITS VETERANS
Wellington’s seasonal equestrians are headed back to the community, and the Wellington Chamber of Commerce put out the welcome mat at its luncheon Wednesday, Nov. 11. Chamber members and guests were treated to early-access information on what this year’s equestrian season will bring. Page 3
Acreage/Loxahatchee Relay For Life Kickoff
The Acreage/Loxahatchee Relay for Life held its “Painting Our World Purple” kickoff party on Monday, Nov. 9 at the Indian Trail Improvement District office. Attendees received information for fundraising and everything they needed to know to form teams for the 2016 relay, which will be held April 9 at Acreage Community Park. Page 5
RPB Formally Puts Residential Zoning On Treatment Plant Land
The Royal Palm Beach Village Council last week approved an application by Lennar Homes to rezone the village’s 154-acre former wastewater treatment plant site to single-family residential use. Page 7
St. Michael Church Hosts Retirement Party For Rev. Marjorie Weiss
Rev. Marjorie Weiss, pastor at St. Michael Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wellington, is retiring after 35 years in the ministry. The church hosted a retirement party for her on Saturday, Nov. 7. Page 17
OPINION Reach Out To Help Those In Need This Thanksgiving Season
The fourth Thursday in November is a day when people gather in good fellowship to enjoy each other’s company. Thanksgiving celebrates the touchstones of traditional life: family, hearth and faith. But the key part of Thanksgiving is in its name: “giving.” We encourage you to reach out to help those less fortunate. Page 4 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS................................. 3 - 9 OPINION.................................. 4 CRIME NEWS.......................... 6 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 8 PEOPLE................................. 13 SCHOOLS.......................14 - 15 COLUMNS...................... 16, 25 BUSINESS......................26 - 27 SPORTS..........................31 - 33 CALENDAR............................ 34 CLASSIFIEDS................ 35 - 38 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM
The Village of Wellington and American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390 held a Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The parade headed down Forest Hill Blvd. from the Wellington Municipal Complex to the Wellington Veterans Memorial, where a ceremony recognized local veterans before wreaths were laid. Shown here are James Napuli, Ernie Zimmerman and Pastor Jay Carrero with the POW/MIA wreath. SEE PHOTOS, PAGE 7 PHOTO BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER
Wellington Council Inks New Five-Year Pact With Manager
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington Village Manager Paul Schofield received a five-year renewal of his contract on Tuesday. The new agreement comes with a small raise, but also includes a salary cap and overall reductions in benefits and perks. The agreement was reached in negotiations between Schofield and Councilman Matt Willhite, who had once tried to get Schofield replaced. Schofield’s base salary will go from $220,000 to $222,500, and the contract will run through Feb. 12, 2021. In reviewing the contract, Schofield told council members that he had included changes from the discussion at the agenda review meeting the day before that included a salary cap that went with a raise to partially make up for it, as well as an agreement that if he decides to move from his current
home in Royal Palm Beach, it will be to Wellington. Willhite said that he changed the contract from a 90-day, to a 180day notice if he should choose to leave, so it would give the council more time to replace him. Schofield’s severance pay was reduced from 52 weeks to 20 weeks. Willhite said the salary as negotiated on Monday will be reduced with overall benefits from about $229,000 to $225,000 annually. He added that Schofield is the only employee who is provided a new vehicle on a regular basis with a tag and insurance. “At the useful life of the current use of his current vehicle, which has about two years of life on it, the vehicle will be gone into the fleet,” Willhite said. “We will stop paying insurance, tag and replacement cost for the vehicle, and he will get the standard vehicle allowance for senior staff members. That, in my opinion, is a longer-term savings.”
Wellington’s current senior staff vehicle allowance is about $600 a month. Willlhite also pointed out that the contract stipulates an annual performance review in August, where a time certain was not previously delineated. He also confirmed that if Schofield should change his residency for any reason, he will move to Wellington. “It doesn’t delineate to rent or own, but it says he’ll live here, so I think that’s a benefit back to the village, because he’s not just closer to us to work and we can find him, but because he becomes a beneficial paying member of our community,” Willhite said. Willhite estimated that the total savings in the contract over the five-year term is about $79,000. “I don’t really know the savings for the vehicle and different things,” he said. “I think those are See SCHOFIELD, page 19
GL Homes Submits Revised Plan To Palm Beach County
By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Planning Division held an informational meeting Tuesday, Nov. 10 at Seminole Ridge High School regarding GL Homes’ proposed development of Indian Trail Grove west of The Acreage. GL Homes’ latest plan for the 4,900-acre site calls for 3,543 single-family homes and 400 townhouse units, along with 350,000 square feet of nonresidential uses. Approximately 50 people attended the presentation, led by county planner Bryan Davis. The focus was on the land use amendments necessary and transportation issues caused by the proposal. “The idea is to convey information about the process,” Davis said. “We understand a lot of you are coming at this and you have not necessarily looked at the minutiae of how these processes work.” In Florida, he said, local govern-
ments must have a comprehensive plan that details the goals and objectives of a community. They include land use, transportation, housing, infrastructure and conservation, and are then adopted by an ordinance. Within land use, he said, parcels are designated for “future land use.” Different future land use designations include rural residential, low residential, medium residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, conservation and more. They define what a parcel should be used for. Zoning specifies, refines and further defines the future land use designations through an amendment process, Davis explained. Amendments must go through a process of public notice, which includes three public hearings. From there, the amendment is either sent to Tallahassee for a state-level or regional review See GL HOMES, page 19
FALL CARNIVAL AT BINKS FOREST
The Binks Forest Elementary School PTA presented its 2015 Binks Forest Fall Carnival on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the school campus in Wellington. The annual fall carnival is one of the biggest fundraisers for the school. It featured bounce houses, games, entertainment, a petting zoo, a vendor/sponsor area, gift baskets for auction and plenty of food for sale. Shown here are Cassie White, Dara Grant and Erica Sewell. SEE PHOTOS, PAGE 21 PHOTO BY SERGIO AGUILAR/TOWN-CRIER
Two Challengers File To Take Indian Trail To Open On Lox Groves Incumbents Downers Dog Park With Party Nov. 21
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Filing closed Tuesday for the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council election in March, and both incumbents on the ballot will face challengers. Incumbent Jim Rockett filed to seek a third term in Seat 2. He is challenged by Todd McLendon, who unsuccessfully ran against him three years ago. Mayor Dave Browning, who has held Seat 4 since the town incorporated, is being challenged by Thais Gonzalez. Gonzalez told the Town-Crier that she is running because she wants to preserve the rural character of the town. “I feel that I can be an asset to this community, which I love,” she said. “I moved to this community five years ago, and I thought it was a wonderful place to raise my two children. I am an equestrian
person. I think it’s lovely for the horses as well.” Although Gonzalez has long been an outspoken critic of development plans, including the college campus and commercial development at B Road and Southern Blvd., this is her first run for public office. She supported McLendon in his unsuccessful council campaign three years ago and said she shares many of his ideas, but that she’s running independently and not part of a slate. “I support Todd,” Gonzalez said. “I know where he’s coming from. I know he wants the best for this community, but we’re not running together.” Owner of the 10-acre Deal is a Deal horse farm, Gonzalez is a trainer and breeder specializing in polo ponies. She would like to see the completion of a comprehensive trail system in the town for all resi-
dents, horse people or not, to enjoy. “For years and years, they have been talking about it, and nothing has been done,” she said, explaining that the few existing horse trails are not connected or developed to a safe standard. Her main goal, if elected, would be to preserve the rural nature of the community, Gonzalez said. Originally from Chile, where she attended high school and college, Gonzalez traveled to the United States and lived in California for 11 years, then Illinois for a year. “Then I started to get more involved with the sport of polo, and I moved to South Carolina, where I met my husband, Carlos,” she said. They traveled to South Florida for polo events and eventually decided to settle in Loxahatchee Groves. Browning served on the LoxaSee LOX VOTE, page 19
By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Thanks to the Indian Trail Improvement District and a local animal rescue group, four-legged friends will soon have a new stomping ground where they can frolic, run, explore and play. Downers Dog Park, located at 16700 E. Downers Drive, will open Saturday, Nov. 21 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. ITID Parks Director Tim Wojnar explained that the district noticed that the park’s usage had declined in recent years. “Listening to the community, there were residents who were asking about the possibility of a dog park,” Wojnar said. “After further review of our neighborhood park system, we decided
that Downers Park would be the best fit for this.” ITID Supervisor Michelle Damone was excited about the idea of a dog park in the community. “I have observed that other communities have dog parks — some of them have multiple dog parks,” she said. “Even the rest areas on the turnpike have dog parks. Campgrounds have dog parks, hotels and even some malls. So, I thought our community deserved its own dog park.” Damone put the idea out on various social media pages and received a great deal of feedback. Royal Palm Beach recently opened a new dog park, and the dog parks in Wellington and at Okeeheelee Park have long been utilized by Acreage residents, she See DOG PARK, page 4
Wellington Green Market Opens Nov. 14 With Changes
By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report With the weather finally cooling off and the holiday season about to begin, the Wellington Green Market is returning under new management. Starting Saturday, Nov. 14 at 9 a.m., the Wellington Green Market will be open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its original location, next to the Wellington Amphitheater. The season will continue until April 30, but will be closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas weekends. Wellington officials were not happy with declining attendance last year and put the green market out to bid. There were several interested parties, and Wellington chose POTTC Events to run it.
“We look forward to what they’re doing,” Wellington Parks & Recreation Director Bruce DeLaney said. “We think that there might just be somewhat of a different perspective. Although the previous green market had been in existence for four years and had some highs and some lows, I guess the feeling was that perhaps a new administration may give it an opportunity to become a little bit better attended.” POTTC Events is not new to the green market game, said owner Kathy Gilbert. “Being as we already produce and manage the Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar, and we live here locally within the community, we’re excited that there’s another market right here within
the western communities,” she said. Operating a Saturday green market, in addition to the Sunday green market in Royal Palm Beach, will help better serve and promote both events, Gilbert said. For Wellington’s first week, visitors will have the opportunity to listen to live music by Davee Bryan and enjoy face painting and balloons while they shop for fresh produce, baked goods, local crafts and products, and more. There will be everything from fruits, vegetables, produce, organic produce, plants and fresh seafood, to artists, crafters and more. “You’ll see a little bit of everything out there,” Gilbert said. Many of the vendors from the
past will be returning, and new vendors will join in. She expects somewhere between 30 and 40 vendors for the opening weekend. “We’re offering a nice selection of different vendors for patrons to shop at,” Gilbert said. After shopping, the Wellington Amphitheater, just steps away, offers the perfect place for a sit-down picnic lunch, or just to relax and enjoy the weather. “I know a lot of people have been waiting for this to open, vendors and patrons, so just bringing it all together and having that opening day where people can come out and shop, spend some time with family and friends, and go out and support your local community, we’re really excited about that,” Gilbert said. “We’re
kicking this off and bringing a little new life in.” The family-friendly, free event has free parking, and dogs are welcome. The Wellington Green Market is situated near Scott’s Place playground, as well as restrooms and shaded areas. The market is produced and hosted by POTTC Events, and is sponsored in part by the Village of Wellington, Kool 105.5, Pirate Radio of the Treasure Coast and The Palm Beach Post. “We’re very excited to get it up and running again,” DeLaney said. “We’re looking forward to seeing how this progresses, and we’re in for a great season.” For more information, visit www.greenmarketatwellington. com or call (561) 792-9260.
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RPB OKs Land Use Changes And Rezoning At Acme Ranches
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council last week approved three applications for land use amendments and rezoning on three tracts of land in Acme Ranches. The property is located on the south side of Southern Blvd., west of State Road 7, behind the Lowe’s Home Improvement store. The area was recently annexed into the village. The land is currently the site of single-family rural residential homes, as well as Big Dog Ranch Rescue, which is in the process of moving to a new home in Loxahatchee Groves. The applicant, the Wantman Group, is looking to redevelop the 111 acres, building 392 multifam-
ily homes and 131 zero-lot-line single-family residences. Village staff recommended approval of all three applications, and the Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval last month. In the first application, the developer sought a large-scale land use amendment for almost 30 acres made up of eight individual tracts from the county’s lowdensity residential to the village’s multifamily high residential. The site was annexed into the village on Oct. 16. The application for high-density multifamily residential was found to be consistent with the village’s comprehensive plan, and that all the sites met village infrastructure and compatibility requirements.
At the Nov. 5 meeting, Jeff Brophy with the Wantman Group said that the three applications are for multifamily, single-family and an open space amendment that will eventually contain an access road to Southern Blvd. The multifamily will be located to the north, nearest to Southern Blvd., bordering industrial and commercial uses to the north. The single-family zero-lot-line homes to the south offer a transition to the Victoria Grove single-family community farther south, also in the Village of Royal Palm Beach. Land recently involuntarily annexed into Royal Palm Beach in a 14-0 vote of property owners on Oct. 27 is to the east and will eventually be part of the development, Brophy said.
Wellington’s Little Ranches neighborhood and an FPL substation are to the west. The reason for the private open space designation was that the development’s entrance is planned on the property to open onto Southern Blvd. with a bridge to be built across the C-51 Canal at an existing traffic light. “In order to have legal access to both the multifamily and the single-family, we had to assign a land use designation when we assigned the open space, as we didn’t have any inherent rights to it,” Brophy explained. “In the future, that will come back before you once the phase two plans to the east come through, but as of now, it’s just for us to get the bridge through and get
that roadway platted and constructed.” A rezoning hearing is scheduled before the council on Dec. 17, with site plan approval on Jan. 21. Big Dog Ranch Rescue, currently operating on 23 acres of the site, has received approval from the Town of Loxahatchee Groves to relocate to property at the southeast corner of Okeechobee Blvd. and D Road. Brophy said he expects that move to happen next summer. Planning & Zoning Administrator Bradford O’Brien said that it is his understanding that Big Dog Ranch Rescue officials are happy to be moving and expanding the operation. Councilman David Swift made a motion to approve the multifam-
ily land use amendment, which carried 5-0. The council also approved a large-scale future land use amendment for almost 60 acres on eight tracts of land recently annexed into the village from the county’s lowdensity residential to the village single-family residential, where the Wantman Group plans to put the 131 zero-lot-line homes. Councilman Fred Pinto made a motion to approve that application, which carried 5-0. The council also approved the third application for rezoning five parcels on 20.7 acres from the county’s low-density residential to the village’s open space recreational. That property currently has several single-family homes on large tracts.
Wellington Chamber Welcomes Back Seasonal Equestrians
By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington’s seasonal equestrians are headed back to the community, and the Wellington Chamber of Commerce put out the welcome mat at its luncheon Wednesday, Nov. 11. Chamber members and guests were treated to early-access information on what this year’s equestrian season will bring at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center and Wellington Classic Dressage. But first, as a special nod to Wednesday being Veterans Day, all veterans were asked to come to the front of the room to lead the Pledge of Allegiance with Chamber President Johnny Meier. Executive Director Michela Green reminded the room that the chamber’s biggest annual event, run in conjunction with the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, is Winterfest, coming up Nov. 28. The event is going to be huge, Green said, noting that the accompanying food and wine festival is already sold out. Vanilla Ice will be performing, and there will be an ice rink, visits from Santa, a Grand Prix show jumping event, performances from local talent and plenty more. Mark Bellissimo of Equestrian Sport Productions noted that the deadline to apply to be included in the 2016 Great Charity Challenge taking place Feb. 6 is Friday, Nov.
13. Lucky charities drawn to participate in the event, founded by Bellissimo and his daughter Paige, will be announced during Winterfest. “We’ve raised close to $8 million in the last six years and distributed it to only Palm Beach County charities,” Bellissimo said. “We had 400 charities apply last year, and we’re hopeful to have the same number this year.” Charities are randomly selected, so everyone has an equal chance at participating, he said. “We’ve already raised close to $1.6 million for this year,” Bellissimo said, adding that he expects to raise millions more. Pro-am teams of riders are assigned to each charity, and then the horse and rider teams go through the jumping course. Each charity comes out a winner, with the distribution correlating to how the riders place. Equestrian Sport Productions President Michael Stone explained the history of equestrian sport and how it has grown. “The first recorded international horse show was in Dublin in 1868,” he said. The next major international show was in 1902. The International Equestrian Federation (known as FEI, after its French acronym) was founded in 1921. “Equestrian sport was run by the military,” Stone said. “For 30, 40 years, it was almost only military.” Men and women, he said,
compete equally in equestrian sport. “We’re the only sport in the Olympic Games that doesn’t get gender-tested,” he said. Today, Stone said, the equestrian industry in Wellington has an economic impact of more than $200 million in Palm Beach County. When comparing that number to the Super Bowl, he said, the direct economic impact per capita is double that of the Super Bowl. “It’s like having the Super Bowl here all the time, from an economic benefit to Palm Beach County,” he said. “Also, we’re here every year. The Super Bowl moves all over the place.” In 2011, the equestrian community generated 90,000 hotel bed nights. A 2014 survey, he said, predicted 137,000 bed nights for 2015. “That translates to an enormous amount of money for the community,” Stone said. Saturday Night Lights, a special show at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, begins Jan. 13 and continues through April 3. At the dressage venue, there is freestyle dressage featured on Friday nights, which is dressage set to music. Admission to both signature events is free. Parking for Saturday Night Lights is $20 per vehicle. To learn more about the various events taking place at the Palm Beach International Equestrian See CHAMBER, page 7
(Above) Congressman Ted Deutch, Johnny Meier, Tom Wenham, Darell Bowen, Councilwoman Anne Gerwig and Commissioner Melissa McKinlay with Michael Stone and Mark Bellissimo of Equestrian Sport Productions. (Below left) Noreen O’Sullivan of Wellington Classic Dressage. (Below right) Veterans Johnny Meier, John Carroll, Darell Bowen, Dale Grimm and Tom Wenham lead the pledge. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER
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Reach Out To Help Those In Need This Thanksgiving Season
While some are battling this week over the deeper meaning behind red holiday cups, there are many more who are fighting a real war for survival. There are a lot of people in our community who need assistance this holiday season, and while there has been progress made to help individuals and families struggling with hunger here in Palm Beach County, the battle is still being waged, and we have a long way to go before the enemy is defeated. Food insecurity will be the topic of the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Farm City Luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Farm City highlights local agribusiness, since Palm Beach County is one of the largest agriculture counties in the country, but this year’s topic will be Food & Feeding. It aims to raise awareness about Palm Beach County’s staggering hunger problem. Many people are unaware that 57 percent of the Palm Beach County School District’s students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, or that the county has the highest percentage of food-insecure individuals who do not qualify for food stamps or other federal nutrition programs. This year, the keynote address and speakers panel will highlight the generosity of local farmers, who often donate much-needed excess crops to local food shelters throughout the year. Experts will share important information and possible solutions, and the event will also serve as a collection drive to gather donations of non-perishable goods. Visit www.cpbchamber.com for more info. The first step toward alleviating hunger is to understand the seriousness of the issue, which negatively impacts people from all walks of life. Many hardworking Americans are still recovering from the 2008 financial crisis that wiped out savings and job opportunities. Many of these individuals are part of our communities, and we don’t always know the stress under which they live because they do not advertise their plight. Their day-to-day suffering is hidden in the shadows, invisible to the bulk of society. Many who have experienced loss of income face tough choices between providing food for their families, paying for their utilities, and sometimes even paying the mortgage or rent. A shocking one out of every seven Americans — more than 48 million people, including
15 million children — rely on food banks to put food on the table, a basic need that directly impacts the ability to be productive at work or school. Families in the western communities are no exception, but there are many ways you can help make Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season brighter for families in need. For example, the Village of Wellington is asking for assistance in making sure that no Wellington resident goes without a good meal on Thanksgiving, through its Hometown Holiday Food Drive. Food, gift cards and monetary donations are being accepted through Wednesday, Nov. 18. “While the perception is that Wellington doesn’t have a need, the reality is, we do,” Senior Services Specialist Meridith Tuckwood said. Residents are asked to contribute instant mashed potatoes, packaged stuffing mix, cornbread mix, cranberry sauce, turkey gravy and canned vegetables. Food can be dropped off at the Wellington’s Community Services Office, the PBSO’s District 8 Substation, the Wellington Municipal Complex, Wellington’s Parks & Recreation Office at Village Park, Ultima Fitness in the Wellington Plaza and the Lake Wellington Professional Centre. Other parts of the meal will be provided through sponsors. This is, of course, not the only place to donate food this Thanksgiving season. Most schools are collecting, some in conjunction with WPTV’s annual Bill Brooks’ Food For Families Drive. Churches are always lending a hand as well. Also, Royal Palm Covenant Church operates a food pantry all year round, and the church is always looking for food and monetary donations — especially this time of year. Visit www.rpcchurch.com or call (561) 793-1077 to help out. The fourth Thursday in November is a day when people gather in good fellowship to enjoy each other’s company. Thanksgiving celebrates the touchstones of traditional life: family, hearth and faith. But the key part of Thanksgiving is in its name: “giving.” We encourage you to reach out to help those less fortunate, because in a day and age where there’s always something to argue about, this is something we can all agree on.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR RaceTrac Will Bring Real Savings
The Town-Crier recently printed my letter supporting the proposed RaceTrac gas station on Southern Blvd. at Royal Palm Beach Blvd. I argued that this was already a commercialized area, so no residential area will be impacted, and that RaceTrac routinely charges 30 to 40 cents a gallon less than other brands currently serving our area. Another letter writer then took me to task because I live in Wellington, saying that if I want a station, have it be built in Wellington. Believe me, I’d love to have one here, but that’s not the plan. I just want to point out that we shop in Royal Palm Beach just as you shop on our side of Southern. It’s one big community, and at one 12-gallon fill-up a week, that’s a saving on gas of around $200 a year, per car you own. Now, isn’t that more desirable than some nice statues and fountains at the community’s entrance? Jay Schleifer Wellington
Support For RaceTrac Gas Station In RPB
Do the residents of Royal Palm Beach think we have a friendly and beautiful village? Well, based on
my 26 years as a resident of Royal Palm Beach, I definitely know we do. What is it that has made our village so beautiful? It’s you, the residents. I say this because you are the voters who selected our present mayor and council, and they are the ones that plan and control our budget that keeps our village beautiful. After a review of the rules and regulations, the village’s planning committee has approved all the requirements for a RaceTrac gas station. In addition, Callaway & Price, a professional appraisal company in Palm Beach County, has completed a study on the location of the RaceTrac. The results of the study showed that there will be no negative effects on real estate values and the design would blend in with the surrounding commercial development. I see many positive benefits for the residents of our village for having the RaceTrac gas station. Some of these include: • The landscaping around the gas station will definitely beautify that area. • The major entrance and exit at the gas station will be on Southern Blvd. • It will be a convenience for residents and other businesses in the area. • It offers additional income for the village to help keep up the beautification. George Peltzmacher Royal Palm Beach
Manure Rules Good, But Not Good Enough
The efforts of the Village of Wellington to get a handle on the environmental impacts of equestrian waste are noted and appreciated. These efforts date back to the South Florida Water Management District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers mandating that Acme Basin B stop exporting nutrients, especially phosphorus into Water Conservation Area 1 and the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. To me, one of the best parts of the best management practices (BMPs) that the village invoked was prohibiting the use of fertilizers with a middle number greater than 2 without first having a soil analysis performed to prove the need for enhanced phosphorus and delineating setbacks of fertilization from water bodies. This, together with equestrian BMPs, is going a long way to prevent nutrient pollution of the surface waters in the C-51 Basin. Additionally, both Wellington and Loxahatchee Groves have initiated close oversight on certified manure-bedding haulers. This also is a great step toward handling the abuse of dumping, especially when it comes to nurseries and even unused lands accepting these materials in order to receive a tipping fee...
This is the third year that U.S. Sugar has accepted about 80 percent of the manure and bedding waste from the equestrian industry. On face value, this looks like a good thing. However, there are a few ancillary issues that must also be considered. First, the good aspects. It is a destination for this waste, and it may cut down on the amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer needed. Additionally, it may be adding organic matter to the soils, which are being depleted by oxidation, wash out and losses during cane burning. Looking at the fields as one drives through sugar country, one cannot help but notice a lot of white chunks in the otherwise black muck soils. That white is the underlying limestone that is being chopped up when the disk harrows till the soil. The sign “Welcome to Belle Glade, Her Soil is Her Fortune” may soon need to be changed to “Welcome to Belle Glade, Her Soil is Gone.” Now, for the not so good aspects. The carbon footprint (carbon dioxide emissions) due to transporting these materials these large distances is tremendous. The carbon footprint could be very much lower if there was a bedding and manure recycling plant established in the Ag Reserve located but a few miles south of Wellington. However, just recently, the Board of County Commissioners rejected just such an application. This, I contend, would have been
and still could be an excellent opportunity for the county to enter into a public-private partnership to support the huge equestrian industry which brings millions of dollars into our local economies. Bedding recycling would also cut down on the impact on tree harvesting elsewhere to produce new wood chip bedding. As to adding organic matter to the soils in the Everglades Agricultural Area, the Sierra Club has initiated efforts to have big sugar in the EAA switch from burning the cane prior to harvesting to what is termed “green harvesting.” That is, the leaves and other materials besides the actual stalks are removed and left to rot in the field, adding organic matter back to the soil. South America, the Caribbean and Hawaii have gone or are going in that direction. But here, the cane is still burned, sending huge plumes of smoke, ash, black carbon, phosphorus and polyaromatic hydrocarbons into the air as pollution and health hazards.
Lastly, the extractability of soluble reactive phosphorus from manure worries me as to its eventual effects on the Everglades and the need for even more filtering marshes even in spite of the advances that the EAA has made in curtailing phosphorus export to the Glades. Thus, keep the handling of equestrian waste as local as possible by establishing recycling of bedding and the conversion of the manure into pelletized soil amendment, much like Milorganite (www.milorganite.com). Further, stop cane burning and switch to green harvesting. We must start being much more environmentally friendly, for as the ancient American Indians have stated, “We did not inherit the land from our ancestors; we only borrow it from our children.” Dr. Bill Louda Loxahatchee Groves Editor’s note: Dr. Louda is a research professor at Florida Atlantic University.
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Wellington Council Reapproves Bonds For Saddle Trail Project
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council on Tuesday once again considered assessments for road improvements and a municipal water project in the southern Saddle Trail Park neighborhood after village staff discovered that a mistake had been made related to fire insurance cost reductions. The issue brought out many of the same supporters and opponents of the plan for another two-and-ahalf-hour debate. The council approved the Saddle Trail Park assessment in April after residents had come to the village asking for the project about
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continued from page 1 said, explaining that there was a need in the area for a dog park. The rest of the ITID board agreed. “I’m appreciative that the rest of the supervisors supported the idea,” Damone said. “They’ve been extremely supportive, and I’m looking forward to the entire community’s involvement and engagement with the new dog park.”
a year previously. The work will include paving, a 15-foot swale with potable water mains underneath, a 25-foot right of way and a 14-foot shellrock bridle trail. After public input from many of the same supporters and opponents who had spoken when the assessments were previously approved, Councilwoman Anne Gerwig asked Village Engineer Bill Riebe to explain why it was back before the council. “If you could just explain to us, for the record, and give a description of why we’re doing the same thing again,” Gerwig said. Riebe explained that as part of the methodology report, it was
mistakenly assumed that the fire classification would go from a Class 9 to a Class 3. “Because of that reduction, you would see a significant reduction in fire insurance premiums,” Riebe said. “As we got into it, in about a May or June time frame, we scrutinized everything and we discovered that there was a mistake. We found it ourselves. We reported it; it’s self-disclosed. It’s not something we were trying to hide. It was a mistake; we tried to correct it. That’s why we’re going through this process one more time.” Riebe also pointed out that the cost-benefit assessment, which
included many items, such as reduced dust and potable water, had been very conservative. He said that the vote to approve the assessment had not changed significantly, although many of the speakers in opposition called for a new vote by Saddle Trail residents. “Many of the people who spoke tonight in opposition actually opposed the project on the original ballot, and continue to oppose, which is understandable,” Riebe said. “There are some folks who have changed their mind. Some are verifiable; some are not verifiable.” He said that there was a lot of misinformation and inaccurate
comparisons taking place, and staff had gone to great lengths to see that the village was working with accurate information. “So, in your opinion, there is not a significant change in support?” Gerwig asked. “There is some change, there is less support, but at this point in time, what we’re seeing is in the order of 63 percent, 64 percent, which is a huge amount to be in favor of a project like this,” Riebe said, adding that that number assumes that residents who did not vote were considered as no votes. “We have not heard from a lot of them, ever, so we don’t know if they’re in favor or opposed.”
Someone in the audience shouted “take another vote,” and Mayor Bob Margolis used the gavel for the first and only time at the meeting. “That was probably the second time I’ve done that, and it scares the you-know-what out of me, so please,” Margolis said. Riebe pointed out that a super-majority is not needed to move the assessment process forward. “There’s nothing in the statute. There’s no requirement for the council to have this threshold,” he said. “That’s why we’re holding this public hearing tonight.” After more discussion, the council approved the three resolutions to reauthorize the bonds.
The conversion wasn’t difficult, she explained, since the infrastructure of the park was already there. One of the two baseball/ softball fields was divided into two dog parks — one for small and medium dogs, and the other for larger dogs. The most difficult part, Damone explained, was connecting the park to potable water for the dogs to drink and be washed off with. Landscaping and benches were added to complete the community feel of a dog park. “It has been a great project,” Wojnar said. “We’re ready for it. It’s the Indian Trail Improvement
District’s first designated area for dogs.” When the dog park officially opens next weekend, there will be an adoption of the park by Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary. Barky Pines’ Elizabeth Accomando is thrilled that they were consulted for what should be included in a dog park and are honored to be involved. Barky Pines takes in local dogs from shelters, as well as lost or stray pets from within the community, Accomando explained. At the grand opening, they will be doing their pup art, where they
use nontoxic paint and canvas to create permanent works of art in exchange for a small donation, which helps them with their work helping animals in the community. “A place in our back yard where our local residents can go and enjoy time with their dogs in a different environment, and for well-behaved dogs to have some social time, is very important,” she said. Barky Pines will be organizing multiple cleanups throughout the year at the park to help maintain a fun, safe and clean environment for dogs of all sizes to use and enjoy.
Sandra Semande, who is organizing the grand opening with Wojnar, is a dog owner herself. She is excited about the upcoming event. The Loxahatchee Ice Cream Co. is providing hot dogs, chips and soda for everyone, she said, and there will be dog soap and dog bones for each dog attending. “It’s the first and only dog park that we have in The Acreage,” Semande said. “They need to make sure they’re prepared for small dogs and big dogs, since it’s open to everyone.” Semande pointed out that the park is especially good for dog
owners who don’t have a fencedin yard. “The dogs will have an opportunity to get out and socialize, and that’s important,” she said. “It’s nice to know that they have an area to socialize just in their atmosphere, so they’re more prepared when they go to other things in the community. It’s another way for the community to connect and bring our four-legged furry friends along.” Damone expects a good turnout. “We’ll see how much use the park gets, and maybe we’ll consider [adding] one somewhere else in The Acreage,” she said.
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KICKOFF PARTY CELEBRATES 2016 ACREAGE/LOXAHATCHEE RELAY FOR LIFE
The Acreage/Loxahatchee Relay for Life held its “Painting Our World Purple” kickoff party on Monday, Nov. 9 at the Indian Trail Improvement District office. Attendees received information for fundraising and everything they needed to know to form teams for the 2016 relay, which will be held April 9 at Acreage Community Park. There will be a western theme. At the event, cancer survivor Nate Battle spoke about raising awareness about screening for men, and longtime supporters collected awards for last year. To register, PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER visit www.relayforlife.org/acreagefl or call Aversis Concepcion at (561) 650-0145.
ITID Treasurer Michelle Damone accepts a sponsorship award for last year from Event Leader Becky Kobussen and Aversis Concepcion of the American Cancer Society.
The Happy Ball Team of Jazmyne Yarnold-Mattei, Alondria Jackson, Jada Dacres, Elizabeth and Ana Fontecchio, and Ysteb and Jordyne Yarnold-Mattei.
Cancer survivor Nate Battle told his story of battling the disease.
Relay committee members Becky Kobussen, Tammy Kullman, Naomi Trevino, Sheila Vucci, Beth Dion, Donna Russo and Sheri McCandless with ACS Community Manager Aversis Concepcion.
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Sheri’s Survivors Team: cancer survivor Sheri McCandless with Autumn, Heather and Taylor Langworthy.
WOMEN OF THE WESTERN COMMUNITIES GETS READY FOR HOLIDAY SEASON
The Women of the Western Communities met Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. The group collected food for Thanksgiving baskets, made fringe blankets for kids at Harmony House and collecting items for a Dec. 3 fundraising auction. For more information on the Women of the Western Communities, e-mail Mair Armand at mair@wwc-fl.com or call (561) 635-0011. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
New members Mary Jo Dubash, Ivannia Heinen and Lenyce Boyd with Mair Armand.
Terri Wescott and Jill Coon.
Ellen Magella buys raffle tickets from Donna Kuebler.
Women of the Western Communities members completed 14 fringe blankets to be donated to Harmony House.
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Used Motor Oil Dumped At RPB Construction Site
By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report NOV. 5 — A deputy from the Royal Palm Beach substation of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office was called to the Taco Bell restaurant on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. last Thursday afternoon regarding an environmental crime. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 1 and 2 p.m. last Thursday, someone dumped six 5-gallon buckets of used motor oil into the trash container at the under-construction Taco Bell. Some of the oil leaked out onto the concrete. According to the report, it will cost approximately $4,000 to repair the damage. ••• NOV. 3 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was contacted by a resident of Bobwhite Road last Tuesday regarding a case of fraud. According to a PBSO report, on Sept. 3, the victim received a letter from the Social Security office that her check had been rerouted, without her knowledge, to an address in the Miami area. According to the report, the victim was advised to file a report with the PBSO to send to the Social Security office. NOV. 3 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a location on Lame Panther Lane last Tuesday morning regarding a case of vandalism. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 9:33 and 11 a.m., someone damaged several hurricane windows, causing more than $10,000 in damages. NOV. 5 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to a home on Balsan Way in the Olympia community last Thursday morning regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 10 p.m. last Wednesday and 11 a.m. last Thursday, someone entered the victim’s unlocked 2015 Kia Forte and stole an Apple iPod Touch and its blue case, together valued at $200. NOV. 5 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a home on 58th Place North in The Acreage last Thursday afternoon regarding the delayed report of a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between the beginning of November and Nov. 5, someone entered the vacant residence and stole copper pipe from the air conditioning handler. NOV. 5 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to a home in the Willows II community last Thursday morning regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 9:30 p.m. last Wednesday and 6 a.m. last Thursday, someone entered the victim’s home through a sliding glass door and stole a Samsung 46inch television valued at $1,500, an Apple Mac Air laptop computer valued at $1,000, a $600 Toshiba laptop computer, two Citizen Eco watches valued at $300 and an Xfinity security camera valued at $250. Fingerprint evidence was gathered from the home. NOV. 5 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a business on D Road in Loxahatchee Groves last Thursday morning regarding a burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 9 p.m. last Wednesday and 8 a.m. last Thursday, someone entered a shipping container and stole 3 Stihl line trimmers, a Stihl pole saw and a Stihl backpack blower, along with a Honda pressure washer and a generator. NOV. 6 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation
was called to a home on Vinings Circle in the Gables community last Friday morning regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 8:30 p.m. last Thursday and 7 a.m. last Friday, someone entered the victim’s 2004 Hyundai Sonata, removing a purse valued at $30, $160 in cash and the victim’s license. NOV. 6 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was contacted by a West Palm Beach resident last Friday morning regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, last Thursday evening, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the victim left his wallet in his unlocked vehicle while he went into a gas station. According to the report, upon his return, his wallet — containing his credit card and driver’s license — had been stolen from the vehicle. NOV. 6 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was contacted by a resident of 36th Court North last Friday morning regarding a case of vandalism. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 8 p.m. last Thursday and 11:30 a.m. last Friday, someone vandalized the victim’s 2002 Dodge pickup truck. According to the report, the victim noticed that his truck was running roughly and examined under the hood. He discovered that the antifreeze was low. According to the report, the radiator hose, valued at $50, had been cut. NOV. 6 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to a home on Yarmouth Drive last Friday afternoon regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 7:40 a.m. and 1:17 p.m., someone entered the home through the rear slider, ransacked the master bedroom, and stole more than $800 in jewelry, along with other miscellaneous items, including a Glock semi-automatic handgun with ammunition, valued at $450. According to the report, DNA and fingerprint evidence was gathered from the home. NOV. 6 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to the SunTrust Bank on Forest Hill Blvd. last Friday afternoon regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 12:44 and 2:30 p.m. last Friday, someone entered the victim’s 2003 Toyota Rav4 and stole $275 in coins. According to the report, the victim was exchanging boxes of coins and left a box of pennies and dimes in his unlocked vehicle, with the door open, as he went into the bank. According to the report, the victim observed someone wearing a mask and dark clothing grab the change and then get into an older model Ford F-150. NOV. 8 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to Periwinkle Place in the Sugar Pond Manor community Sunday regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 7 p.m. last Friday and 11 a.m. last Saturday, someone entered the victim’s 2000 Lincoln Towncar and stole a Sony Nintendo DS and the victim’s work keys. NOV. 8 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the Walmart parking lot on Belvedere Road last Sunday afternoon regarding the delayed report of a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between Thursday, Nov. 5 and Sunday, Nov. 8, the victim left a baby bag on the front seat of her unlocked 2010 Kia Soul. According to the report, someone See BLOTTER, page 19
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RPB Formally Puts Residential Zoning On Treatment Plant Land
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council last week approved an application by Lennar Homes to rezone the village’s 154-acre former wastewater treatment plant site to single-family residential use. Lennar purchased the land — located off Crestwood Blvd. in the northwest quadrant of the village — in response to a request for proposals by the village, and intends to build a planned unit development of 385 homes. The rezoning is from public ownership to the village’s residential designation, according to Planning & Zoning Administrator Bradford O’Brien, who added that the village’s RV storage lot currently located there is being moved to property underneath the FPL power lines near Costco. Village staff recommended approval of the rezoning, and the Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval Oct. 27. At the Nov. 5 meeting, Lennar agent Brian Terry said this was the next step in the development of the property, which has been several years in the process. The call for residential use there came
after nearby Saratoga and Madison Green residents objected to the first proposal for commercial and industrial use. Terry presented a conceptual plan that was developed as part of the village’s request for proposals, with some improvements. “Lennar was awarded the opportunity to purchase the property, and we’ve tried to hold very consistent with this original concept plan,” he said. “We know that this village spent a lot of time and effort to try and come up with the right scenario, the right mix of lots, so we’ve tried to maintain consistency with it.” The plan calls for gated access from Crestwood Blvd., which will be surrounded by open park space, with an almost 6-acre public park in the southeast corner of the property opposite H.L. Johnson Elementary School across the canal. Three smaller private parks will be situated within the development. Eight private lakes will also have green space to provide access to the lakes for homes adjoining them. Terry said one of the components he thought was an improvement to the original plan was a 10foot landscape buffer separating
the development from the Saratoga community. “There’s not a requirement for landscape buffers from single-family to single-family,” he said. “We’re taking the opportunity to create a 10-foot landscape buffer along our boundary with Saratoga. We are actively working with Saratoga. We met with them once, and we’re meeting with them again about some refinements of what that landscape buffer will entail. It’s not required, but we think it’s appropriate.” A landscape buffer will also surround Palm Beach County’s water utility substation in the northern section of the property. The plan calls for 39 estate lots 75 feet wide abutting Saratoga along the western side of the property, as well as 155 lots 65 feet wide, 152 lots 55 feet wide and 39 zero-lot-line patio lots 55 feet wide. Vice Mayor Dave Swift said he liked the plan. “I think the village and our consultants have worked really hard to get something that’s going to work,” Swift said. “This has been a piece or property that has been in a lot of contention for several years, and I think we’ve come a long way to resolve it.”
Swift said he had heard that some Saratoga residents had expressed concern about the buffer along the western boundary. “They’re concerned that it’s too small and insufficient to separate the homes along Monterey Way,” he said. “My understanding is that there is already a 50-foot right of way that actually separated the residential from the old treatment plant, and there’s also going to be an additional 10-foot buffer. Is that correct?” Village Manager Ray Liggins said it is actually a 50-foot landscape buffer that was required adjacent to those homes. “That was because it backed up to the sewer plant,” Liggins said. “Those lots have an additional 50 feet added to them for that buffer. That’s there today. It doesn’t look like a buffer, because there was no planning requirements for the area, so it just looks like big back yards compared to the other back yards.” Liggins reiterated Terry’s comment that landscape buffers are not required between single-family developments. “When we did Madison Green, we didn’t buffer it against Saratoga,” he said. “If you look at any
residential neighborhoods that we site planned and rezoned, we didn’t add buffers between our single-family homes.” Swift added that some Saratoga residents were also concerned about two-story homes being built on the larger lots planned along the western boundary. “My response is, it’s America and if you want to build a two-story home you ought to be able to do that if you’re going to spend money on a big lot,” Swift said. “I have a two-story home right across the street from me, and I don’t see what the big deal is.” Liggins pointed out that there
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Center, visit www.pbiec.coth. com. Noreen O’Sullivan of the Gold Coast Dressage Association (www.gcdafl.org) and Wellington Classic Dressage, a local organization created to foster compe-
are some two-story homes in Saratoga. “The number of two-story homes in Saratoga was based on the number of people wanting to buy two-story homes, and the number of two-story homes in here without any restrictions will be based on how many people want them,” he said. Councilman Jeff Hmara said he had also been contacted by Saratoga homeowners and appreciated the developer’s willingness to continue to meet with them. Councilman Fred Pinto made a motion to approve the rezoning, which carried 5-0. tition and education in dressage that has been in the community for more than 35 years, came to speak about their upcoming season. “This past weekend, we did our first show of the 2016 winter season,” she said. “We hosted it at the Global Dressage Festival stadium, which is a wonderful venue, and then we continue on in January.” Throughout the year, the GCDA holds eight to 10 events at several area venues.
WELLINGTON, AMERICAN LEGION HONOR VETS WITH PARADE & CEREMONY
The Village of Wellington and American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390 held their annual Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The parade headed down Forest Hill Blvd. from the Wellington Municipal Complex to the Wellington Veterans Memorial, where a ceremony recognized local veterans before wreaths were laid for the different military branches. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER
Local veterans gather at the Wellington Veterans Memorial.
American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390 members march in the parade.
Marc Piven lays the Marines wreath with Councilman Matt Willhite and his son Luke.
The Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Pipe & Drum Band.
Al Ziker and Emily McClimans lay the Army wreath with Linda and Mayor Bob Margolis.
The PBSO Mounted Unit takes part in the parade.
Jim Napuli, Commissioner Melissa McKinlay and John Isola with the Coast Guard wreath.
Dennis Masch and Councilwoman Anne Gerwig with the Navy wreath.
Maxwell Nelson and Vice Mayor John Greene with the Merchant Marines wreath.
Regis and Tom Wenham lay the Air Force wreath with Councilman John McGovern.
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RPB To Offer Senior Chair Yoga Class
Royal Palm Beach will begin offering its new Senior Chair Yoga class on Wednesday, Dec. 2 from 3:15 to 4 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). Taught by Certified Yoga Instructor Janet Becker, the class offers many benefits, such as lower blood pressure, flexibility, balance, strengthening muscles and an allaround feeling of well being. Sessions will be ongoing for the six-week series. The price is $45 for Royal Palm Beach residents and $55 for nonresidents. Pre-registration is required in advance at the Cultural Center. For more info., visit www. royalpalmbeach.com or call (561) 790-5149.
LGLA Meeting Set For Nov. 19
The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association (LGLA) will meet Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m.
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to make it a special evening. They are preparing a spectacular threecourse meal that will be a sit-down affair featuring music provided by Rick Nelson. The fun starts at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome to join in on the festivities. Through the generosity of Tree’s Wings & Ribs, special pricing for this event is $10 per member. Significant others are free, while future members are $15. At the door, registration for current members is $15, and registration for future members is $20. All attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the Royal Palm Covenant Church Food Pantry. Donations will be put to good use serving those in need this holiday season. Visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance.com/events to register.
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parental involvement, formed relationships with area schools and created many activities and events that teach life lessons through hands-on student involvement. There is also a community service aspect and the Hand-On Mentor Center, which teaches everyday skills such as sewing and money management. All of this is done in an environment of fun, individual focus and high expectations. For the Winter Jam, Ho-Hing invites dancers, singers, spoken word performers and even young actors with their own skits to participate. For more information on club membership, visit www. talentedteenclub.org. The Talented Teen Club accepts donations. To see some of what it does with the money, find “Talented Teen Club” on Facebook.
Kickoff Party For Wellington Relay
Wellington Relay For Life will hold its “Paint Your World Purple” kickoff party on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the
Binks Forest Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington). It will be a casual attire, family event, and food will be provided. RSVP by Nov. 17 to lisa.hafer@cancer.org or call (561) 635-4084.
Vegetarian Potluck Feast On Nov. 26
Spend Thanksgiving Day on the farm by attending a vegetarian/ vegan potluck feast on Thursday, Nov. 26 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Good Earth Farm (2141 B Road, Loxahatchee Groves). If you would like to experience the vegetarian/vegan potluck, register at West Palm Beach Vegetarian Vegan Meetup at www. meetup.com. It’s free to join. Then follow the instructions on what to bring and what to do. The cost for the potluck is a donation to the online wish list, and bring a dish to share for 10. There will be dance music and lots of food. For more information, call Nancy at (561) 792-2666, but attendees must register online.
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25TH ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL AT OUR LADY QUEEN OF THE APOSTLES IN RPB
Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church in Royal Palm Beach held its 25th annual Fall Festival from Thursday, Nov. 5 through Sunday, Nov. 8 on the church grounds. There were vendors, a basket raffle, a 50/50 raffle, a bake sale, bounce houses, local talent singing and dancing, and plenty of carnival food. Visit www.olqa.cc to learn more about events at Our Lady Queen of the Apostles. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
Father Andy Rudnicki and Father Brian Campbell in “jail” as part of a church fundraiser.
Roark Marquardt jumps over the rotating arm.
Chayse Baskin and Silas Brown head down the bounce slide.
Father Andy Rudnicki cooked up his popular Polish sausages and Royal Palm Beach Mayor Matty Mattioli helped sell them.
Isabella Barrett and Keegan Santa Rosa in a bounce house.
Performers from the Ni Ma Lion Dance and Kung Fu Team.
The Maltz Jupiter Theatre Youth Touring Company performed.
The Council of Catholic Women hosted a bake sale.
Students from Xtreme Tae Kwon Do at Ultima Fitness performed.
Yazmin Ramirez peddles a watercraft.
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Wellington attorney Robert Ostrov has filed to run for Palm Beach County Circuit Court Judge, Group 1. The seat is currently occupied by Dina Keever, who was recently appointed by Gov. Rick Scott. “As an attorney and former prosecutor with more than 25 years of complex litigation, trial and appellate experience, I have the qualifications and experience needed to be a circuit court judge,” Ostrov said. Ostrov is the managing partner at the Law Offices of Robert Ostrov and specializes in corporate law, civil litigation and criminal law. He is an arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association, adjudicating commercial disputes,
and an arbitrator with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, adjudicating securities-related disputes. Ostrov served as a prosecutor with the Florida Dispute Resolution Center, investigating and prosecuting alleged violations of Florida Supreme Court rules by mediators and arbitrators. Previously, he was an assistant district attorney for the Orange County (New York) District Attorney’s Office, where he was a senior attorney in the white-collar crime unit. Prior to that, he was an appellate administrative law judge with the New York City Department of Finance. Ostrov was also deputy director for the New York City Fraud
Investigation Unit, and began his legal career as an assistant district attorney for the Nassau County (New York) District Attorney’s Office, where he tried jury trials, bench trials and pre-trial hearings. He holds a bachelor’s degree, cum laude, from Tulane University, a master’s degree from Columbia University and a law degree from the Fordham University School of Law. He is admitted to the Florida and New York bars and the U.S. District Court of New York. He has also been an on-air legal analyst for ESPN Radio in West Palm Beach, providing legal analysis of sports issues. Ostrov is married with two children. He has also coached youth soccer in Wellington.
Area Twirler Samantha Williams To Be In Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Samantha Williams of Loxahatchee has had a busy summer. The local tenth-grader is preparing to head to the Big Apple for the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. She will not just be watching the festivities. This former Miss Majorette of Florida will be marching across television screens with the Spirit of America cheer squad performing for millions nationwide as part of the parade. Normally limited to cheerleaders, Williams was invited to join the pom group and asked to bring her batons when organizers saw her performance at the Worlds Perfect Athlete Contest, in which she won the title of Advanced Jr. Teen Worlds Perfect Twirler. This accomplishment did not
come easy. Williams has been a dedicated twirler since the age of 3 and is currently the longest-running member of the Solid Gold Twirlers. She is ranked in the advanced and elite solo categories, juggling up to four batons at once, as well as knives, hoops and other equipment. Williams is known for her fire baton and fire knife performances at the South Florida Fairgrounds and other community events. Williams has won numerous regional titles for both beauty pageants and baton, including Miss Regional Twirling Unlimited at several ages, Miss Majorette of Florida, and twice Miss Imperial Beauty National Talent winner. She has also taken the gold at the Amateur Athletic Union’s Jr.
Olympics. She won 22 medals in 2015, earning a medal for every event she entered. She won a gold medal for the Advanced All Around Twirler, her third time winning the title. Despite her twirling accomplishments, Williams said that the best part about competitions is seeing her students succeed, and getting to travel and meet other twirlers from around the world. When she is not busy developing her twirling techniques or teaching students, she can be found playing trumpet for her high school band and studying for her advanced classes. She has dreams of becoming a history teacher. Keep an eye on your TV this Thanksgiving to catch a glimpse of her.
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Gold Coast Buddy Walk A Success
The 21st annual Buddy Walk held on Oct. 18 attracted more than 2,000 participants and raised $175,000 for the Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization education, advocacy and support programs. The Sassin family of Wellington had the top fundraising team, raising more than $25,000 in support of their son, Ben. Wellington residents Toby Brodtman and Kate and Todd Ballard and Royal Palm residents Cyndi Pampena and Tina Trujillo served on the Buddy Walk committee. Wellington businesses Dan Brodtman, M.D., Allergy and Asthma Specialists of South Florida and Estate Properties of the Palm Beaches were walk sponsors.
Kate Gross, age 2, of Wellington, enjoys a fun moment at the Buddy Walk.
MANY ATTEND TRUNKOR-TREAT AT ST. DAVID’S
Families and students at St. David’s Episcopal School in Wellington recently enjoyed the third annual Halloween Trunk or Treat held Oct. 27. There was a great turnout with many alumni attending.
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Anthony and Nicole Dougherty with their two sons.
RPB Rotary Planning Mattioli Testimonial
The Rotary Club of Royal Palm Beach will host a testimonial tribute dinner for retiring Royal Palm Beach Mayor Matty Mattioli on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. While the RPB Rotary is the sponsor, the general public is welcome to attend. An outstanding lineup of speakers and guests will assemble to honor Mattioli, who recently confirmed that he will not seek another
term after almost three decades of public service. He is the three-term mayor of Royal Palm Beach and served on the Royal Palm Beach Village Council for two decades before being elected mayor. The Pennsylvania native and his late wife, Marion, moved to Royal Palm Beach more than 30 years ago, and he has been involved in public service since then. Mattioli has spent the last two decades helping to steer Royal
Palm Beach through good times and bad. As mayor, he has held the line on taxes and worked to create Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. He continues to work for the economic and social welfare of the community. Mattioli is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was employed by Corning Glass for most of his adult life. He was also a polo referee in the mid-Atlantic states and officiated polo matches at Valley Forge Military Academy. He was
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also a councilman in Laflin, Penn., in Luzerne County. Rotarian Lynn Balch is chairman of the committee arranging the event, assisted by Jean Morris, Diane Smith, Keith Hernandez, Michael Fehribach, Roland Amateis, Eric Gordon, Jeff Hmara and Dan Splain. Dinner tickets are available at $50 per ticket. For more info., call Dan Splain at (561) 688-5112. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
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RPB ROTARY PRESENTS DICTIONARIES AT HLJ
H.L. Johnson Elementary School third-grade students recently met with Fred Gordon and Lynn Balch of the Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club to accept their gift of dictionaries. Shown above, students display a thank-you card they made for the Rotarians who deliver dictionaries to all third-grade students every year.
CELEBRATING LITERACY AT NEW HORIZONS
Fah Davidson’s kindergartners recently celebrated Literacy Week at New Horizons Elementary School by performing a living museum of nursery rhymes in the media center. Each child chose a nursery rhyme, dressed as the main character, and performed for parents, faculty and fellow students. Shown above are Davidson and her performers.
SCHOOL NEWS
Polo Park Family Enjoys Night Of Science Combining food, music and science once again turned into a huge hit for Polo Park Middle School as it successfully hosted its third annual Night of Science on Thursday, Oct. 29. More than 500 people attended, ranging from toddlers to grandparents. “It was so great to see not only our students enjoying themselves, but to also see the elementary school students come out and find joy in learning about science,” event organizer Shaun Stabler said. “Putting this event together is always a lot of work, but in the end, it is always more than worth it.” The event was highlighted by the interactive, hands-on exhibits provided by the South Florida Science Museum, including a 3-D printer demonstration, remote-controlled robots, fingerprinting identification and even a chance to play with some flubber, among other exciting booths.
New this year were booths highlighting the health sciences, with opportunities for visitors to get a full bio-screening, including blood pressure, height and weight measurements. There were also healthy choice food samples, such as quinoa salad and fruit smoothies, along with an interactive activity booth with jump ropes, hula hoops and a giant inflatable volleyball to promote healthy living. Environmental and recycling displays were also included to help highlight the importance of protecting the environment. Student contributions were also in abundance with a full display of science fair projects, along with more than 50 student volunteers from the National Junior Honor Society to help the event run smoothly. Adding to the excitement of the evening was a live radio broadcast in the courtyard from Wild
Polo Park students enjoy the musical display. 95.5 and food trucks serving a variety of selections. There was even a touch of classical music, as a quartet from the Palm Beach Symphony serenaded visitors
as they toured the projects and booths. All in all, the event was a great success and left visitors excited for what they might see next year.
Wellington Elementary Participates In District’s Showcase Of Schools
On Tuesday, Oct. 22, Wellington Elementary School participated in the Palm Beach County School District’s Showcase of Schools. The school was there to introduce its new Fine Arts Academy, which will be beginning next school year. The Fine Arts Academy was recently approved by the Palm Beach County School District.
Principal Dr. Maria Vaughan strongly believes that the Fine Arts Academy will enhance the school’s academic program. The arts will be integrated with all subjects. The music department will grow and offer chorus, advanced chorus, the production of school plays and learning to play various
instruments. The arts program is being taught on a more advanced level now, but will also be able to expand. The Wellington Elementary School booth was crowded with parents and prospective students asking questions and looking at
the school plays showing on the screen. Sixth-grade alumni, current fifth-grade students and staff answered questions and discussed their music and art experiences and information about the new academy. For more info., call (561) 651-0600.
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In accordance with National School Bus Safety week held Oct. 19-23, Greenview Shores I Neighborhood Watch member Rich Schoenfeld, on behalf of the Neighborhood Watch group, created and displayed a billboard recognizing school bus drivers for their safety performance at the Skipton entrance to Greenview Shores I.
Current and former Wellington Elementary School students with teachers Cathy West, Pamela Saieg, Dave Morrison, Stephanie Morrison and Principal Dr. Maria Vaughan at the Oct. 22 Showcase of Schools.
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The Palm Beach Central High School marching band scored straight superiors at the district marching band competition on Oct. 24. The school congratulates the band and Band Director James Yaques. Shown above is the Palm Beach Central marching band in competition.
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SRHS College App Week A Huge Success
The Seminole Ridge High School Guidance Department thanks everyone who assisted in the inaugural College Application Week: counselors, guidance secretary Lizzie Singletary, guidance intern Melanie Gallagher, senior English teachers, social studies teachers Liz Jenkins and Joe Obucina, media specialist Lora Weber and several student aides. The event was a huge success, and nearly 400 seniors received assistance in applying to at least one college or university. Hawk Counselor to Represent State — The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) has selected Seminole Ridge Guidance Counselor Theresa Hartl as the Florida state representative for the 2016 School Counselor of
the Year program, which honors the professionals who devote their careers to serving as advocates for the nation’s students, helping them achieve success in school and in life. State representatives were selected based on criteria including school counseling innovations, effective school counseling programs, leadership and advocacy skills, and contributions to student advancement. “School counselors make significant contributions to the overall well-being of students and their success,” ASCA Executive Director Richard Wong said. “They have unique qualifications and skills that allow them to address students’ academic achievement, their career development, and their
Palm Beach Central High School debate students.
Seniors Kenny Boodhoo and Bryan Bonavia display their application verifications. social and emotional needs.” Hartl and her fellow state representatives will travel to Washington, D.C., in January to be honored
in a ceremony at the White House and be formally recognized at a black-tie gala in the historic Union Station.
Superior Ratings For SRHS Winged Regiment
The Seminole Ridge High School competitive marching band, the Winged Regiment, is made of 75 students who are dedicated to their craft. The Winged Regiment has been working hard for months preparing its competitive marching band show, and the hard work has paid off. The Winged Regiment recently attended the Florida Bandmasters Association Marching Performance Assessment and scored straight superiors in all categories, including music, general effect, percussion and auxiliary. However, the season is far from over. The competitive band season runs through November with the final competition being the state championships in Tampa. Last year, the Winged Regiment won the state championship in its class and is looking forward to defending that title this year. This year’s show, “The Architect,” is filled with great music and eye-catching visuals. Wondering if you will have a chance
to see this band in action? Here is your chance. The band will host a free community performance on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at the SRHS football stadium. The Winged Regiment will perform the show one last time before the band students leave for state competition the following day. The band’s motto is “One Band, One Family,” and you see that in everything that the Winged Regiment does. The students work hard to be successful in all of their musical endeavors, on and off the field. They are continuously there for each other, as well as the community. Throughout the school year they attend football games, competitions and community events. This program runs solely on fundraising and donations. If you would like to help the students in achieving their goals, donations can be sent to: Seminole Ridge Hawk Band, 4601 Seminole Pratt Whitney Rd., Loxahatchee, FL 33470.
Palm Beach Central Debaters Honored
Twenty-nine Palm Beach Central High School debate students recently competed against 20 local schools in nine events. Britney Hamalainen won second place in Dramatic Reading. Jena Rashid and Jack Shaevitz won fifth place in Two-Person
Acting. Also competing well were Kallayah Henderson and Emily Rodriguez in Two-Person Acting, and Gillian Goveia and Briana Garcon in Beginning Two-Person Acting. Special congratulations to debate team coach Daryl Hall.
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The Seminole Ridge High School Winged Regiment.
Holocaust Survivor Series At Emerald Cove Nov. 20
The eighth annual Holocaust Survivor Series will be held at Emerald Cove Middle School on Friday, Nov. 20. Students in seventh and eighth grade will participate in an event that is centered on the atrocities that occurred during World War II and the innocent slaughter of 11 million people. Six Holocaust survivors will
speak to the students. Each survivor will share a very personal and painful story, and they will stress the importance of getting the word out to people about what really happened. Emerald Cove students will be actively engaged and come away with being able to say that they not only met a survivor, but now are more educated about the
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Holocaust than they were before the program. Events such as this annual lecture series at Emerald Cove Middle School bring to life the outrage and horror of this painful period in history. Those who lived it share their most private experiences with students. The School District of Palm Beach County focuses on teaching
the history of the Holocaust in a manner that leads to an investigation of human behavior; an understanding of the ramifications of prejudice, racism and stereotyping; and an examination of what it means to be responsible and respectful. For more info., call Social Studies teacher Barry Asch at (561) 803-8000.
Emerald Cove Middle School recently partnered with the South Florida Science Museum to hold a science night for Pirate families. Students were able to rotate through 20 interactive science activities. Student science fair projects were also on display. Special thanks are extended to business partners for coming out to share information with parents and provide support for the school. Business partners that attended were Kona Ice, Shullman Orthodontics, Plato’s Closet, Mathnasium and Cooper Orthodontics. Shown above is Principal Dr. Eugenia Feaman and Assistant Principal Jason Wheeler with students and parents.
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HalloThanksMas: My Favorite Time Of The Year Has Arrived
Autumn is in full swing, and I couldn’t be happier. There are a number of reasons for this. 1. Cooler weather. Northerners don’t understand this, but yes, even in sunny Florida, we can tell that the seasons have changed. Once in a while, a breeze will tousle our hair, and that’s refreshing. Sometimes that same breeze will tousle two hairs, and that’s called “winter.” 2. Also HalloThanksMas has arrived — the three big celebrations that merchants and their marketing machines have successfully merged into one big glob of orange, black, yellow, red and green. Toss in a bit of blue for Hanukkah. Only purple
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The Sonic BOOMER is left without its fall/winter holiday, as even Kwanzaa left it painfully ignored. With or without poor purple, however, the shopping is really good this time of year. “Shop early. Shop often.” Great advice. 3. There are a lot of fun things to do.
What began as simple harvest and pagan rites have blossomed into full-on frenzies with festivals, feasts, dances, parades, candy, toys, gifts, parties and, of course, bounce houses. Whoever came up with the idea of encasing children in a soft house and then zipping the door shut was a genius. The fact that the kids like to be in there only makes it all the more brilliant. (I was going to add something here about always wanting to be on the fun side of a zipper, but never mind.) So, what am I personally going to do to make the most of this season? I hardly know where to begin. First, I will bring out all my fall sweaters in case the wind kicks
up. I don’t have any of those “ugly” sweaters because I consider them, well, ugly, but I do have enough regular sweaters that my friends would say qualify. (I guess taste is a personal thing. In friends, I mean.) Then I’m going to start cooking and baking my heart out in order to fatten up these same judgmental “friends” in time for all the dieting advice they’re going to get in January. After all, what’s the most popular New Year’s resolution in America? To lose weight. And sure, we could save ourselves a lot of aggravation (and exercise) by implementing those resolutions now, but that’s just crazy. I mean, we know the sweet potatoes with marsh-
mallows are right around the corner. Not to mention whipped cream pies, six-layer cakes, a heavenly assortment of cookies and those adorable little candy-encrusted gingerbread houses. (You mean you’ve never actually eaten one? Oh, come on, you must try it!) While I can still walk, I am going to attend every single celebration, too. Oh, yeah. Every parade, every party, every festival. I’m going to dance all night. I’m going to run up from the sidelines and jump onto a float. And that oversized kid leaping with joy inside the bounce house? That’s me. And I am unapologetic about it.
New James Bond Film ‘Spectre’ OK, But Genre Is Getting Old
The new James Bond movie Spectre is pretty good, but certainly not great. It keeps moving along, constantly referencing early movies, but seems more like an epilogue to the long series of films (this is either the 24th or the 26th, depending upon how you count them). The problem seems to be that everyone involved in a major way is getting tired of the whole thing. The movie starts in Mexico City during the ceremonies for the Day of the Dead. It is splashy and fun, and director Sam Mendes has fun with one really long following shot of James Bond (Daniel Craig) trailing and eventually killing a thug. As usual, he first blows up the building the guy is in, but the man escapes while the building collapses around Bond. Eventually they fight in a helicopter right over a couple hundred thousand celebrants. This leads to a confrontation between
‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler Bond, his boss M (Ralph Fiennes) and a new man, Denbigh (Andrew Scott), who wants to end the double 0 program in favor of using a unified tech surveillance system to stop terror. Bond, as usual, will not go gently into the night and refuses to be suspended for his Mexico City actions (which were done because he had received orders from the former M, played by Judi Dench, sent electronically upon her death). He goes to a funeral for the man he killed and gets the victim’s widow (Mon-
ica Bellucci) to give him more information. He invades the board meeting of the group Spectre, a worldwide criminal organization, and discovers that an old “friend” of his, now using the name of Ernst Stavro Blofeld (Christopher Waltz) is the leader and the group will control the unified surveillance system and thus control the world. Denbigh tries to shut Bond down, but with help from Q (Ben Whishaw), he is able to get to Austria where he gets more clues, casually ignoring a surveillance system which will give the assassin (Dave Bautista) following him all the information needed to kidnap a key witness, Madeleine Swann (Léa Seydoux). There is more chasing, and finally there is a confrontation between Bond and Blofeld, who is actually the supposedly dead son of Bond’s childhood mentor. They go through a rather nauseating sequence that is a reminder of the laser in Goldfinger,
and Bond and Madeleine escape. The ending, however, is reminiscent of Gary Cooper in High Noon. Craig seems weary of it all as Bond. Perhaps that is why he says this is his last Bond film. And the psychological thrust, with enough Freudian and non-Freudian clues about his weariness with killing people, runs through the film. Waltz, in contrast, seems gleeful about his killing and torture, too intent on having a good time to get things done. He could have killed Bond a few times. Instead, he always plays with him, allowing Bond to escape. I have seen more than a few parodies about this, but the film allows them. The rest of the cast is fine, although the parts require little emoting. The self-indulgence of people making a film costing a quarter of a billion dollars, according to reports, is astounding. You barely see it in the film. The best sequences are in moving vehicles: the helicopter,
a train, a car chase, a funicular. And the plot holes are gigantic. Bond, after dealing with a key witness, does a search but forgets to remove the memory from the surveillance system, for example. Bond casually accepts the invitation from Blofeld to visit his headquarters. We know Bond will escape, but what kind of lunatic just walks in and, even worse, takes a key witness/girlfriend with him? Still, there is a lot of action, the hallmark of so many Bond films. And decent Bond is generally worthwhile. This is a terribly long film: two and a half hours. Dr. No, my favorite Bond film, was almost an hour shorter. And that James Bond (the master, Sean Connery) actually seemed to be interested in the action. So the movie is probably worth the price of tickets, although seeing a matinee will bring it to more of a reasonable price range. I enjoyed it… but ran my DVD of Dr. No after I got home.
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ST. MICHAEL CHURCH HOSTS RETIREMENT PARTY FOR REV. MARJORIE WEISS Rev. Marjorie Weiss, pastor at St. Michael Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wellington, is retiring after 35 years in the ministry. The church hosted a retirement party for her on Saturday, Nov. 7. The church is located at 1925 Birkdale Drive. For more info., visit www. stmichaelelc.com. PHOTOS BY SERGIO AGUILAR/TOWN-CRIER
Manny Antonacci and David Haas.
Jennifer and Daniel Woodward.
Diane Conant with Deisy, Emily and Rick Mejia.
Arthur, Caitlin, Kayla, Matteo and Christine Dellano.
Darell Bowen, Sherry Bowen and Steve Kiss.
David Derr, Rev. Marjorie Weiss and Lynn Boyer.
Lynne Kiss and Gay Helton.
Wendy and Rylee Bleakley.
RPB’S YOUNG AT HEART CLUB LUNCH FEATURES MAGICIAN GARY GOODMAN
The Royal Palm Beach Young at Heart Club held a luncheon Friday, Nov. 6 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. A comedy magic show by Gary Goodman kept the seniors laughing and guessing while the Tuxedo Gourmet catered a turkey lunch. For more information on the Young at Heart Club, call (561) 790-5149. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
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DR. CARSON AT DIAMONDS & ICE GALA Wellington Rotary Distributes Treats Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson addressed To Children At Palms West Hospital the Black Republican Caucus of South Florida’s Diamonds & Ice Scholarship Gala at the PGA National Resort on Friday, Nov. 6.
(L-R) Candy and Dr. Ben Carson; Nolan and Jennifer Carroll; and Laurel Bennett with Matty Mattioli.
The Wellington Rotary Club continued its hands-on community service projects Oct. 30 when members of the club attended a Halloween trick-or-treat party for the young patients at the Children’s Hospital at Palms West. Club members visited the rooms and greeted children and parents with toys, candy, ice cream and other treats. Special thanks to the Royal Palm Beach/Wellington ChickFil-A restaurants, which donated gift cards to support the club’s efforts. The children and their family members enjoyed the visit and gifts given. The event was organized by Community Outreach Chair Maggie Zeller. For more information about the
Indian Trail Grove submitted a proposal in 2006 to build 12,325 dwelling units at 2.5 units per acre, along with 250,000 square feet of nonresidential uses and approximately 50 percent open space. That plan was withdrawn in 2009. In July 2015, a new plan was submitted that included major changes. It called for 3,943 housing units. The property would remain in the rural tier, designated as a limited urban service area with an exemption from long range transportation planning. On Monday, Nov. 9, the county was provided with a revised request. It has the same unit count, but specifies 3,543 single-family homes and 400 townhouse units. The nonresidential uses of the land would be primarily commercial retail with a small amount of light industrial and commercial office.
Two-thirds of the land will be left as open space in the most recent request, Davis explained. County Engineer George Webb provided information about how many daily trips are estimated for the area. The current request would bring approximately 47,115 trips a day, including other factors such as public, private, commercial use and more. Previously, to pay for road work, the county used a concept called “concurrency.” Developers had to wait until others made the improvement, reduce the size of the development, or pay for the needed road improvements. However, recent changes to state law have lowered the burden on developers by creating a method called “proportionate share.” Developers pay for part of the total improvement, but can
then start impacting the road right away, Webb explained. Now, developers have three options: they can wait until others make the improvements, reduce the development or only pay for part of the improvement. In essence, Webb said, if there is a capacity for 6,000 for a road, then add 2,000 cars, and the road needs to be widened to a 10,000 capacity, there is a 4,000 increase in capacity. Since they’re creating 4,000, and only using 2,000, they’re using 50 percent of the capacity. Therefore, that developer would pay for their 50 percent, even if the road isn’t widened, since they aren’t providing all the money needed, yet traffic will still increase. For example, Webb said, if four roads need $1 million worth of work, and the proportionate share is only 25 percent, then the
animal slaughterhouses and substandard housing. Browning said that he was somewhat surprised to have a challenger, but is ready to run a campaign. “I have nothing personally against Thais,” he said. “She comes to a lot of meetings; she’s very vocal on certain items. I’ve never seen her get involved in things like fighting the Minto development out to the west of us, or some of the things that will affect our roads, but we’re in a republic, and you’re allowed to file and run, and let the people choose.” Browning has lived in Loxahatchee Groves since 1979. He and his wife Sharyn have three adult sons. McLendon said that he is running for the same reasons as when he challenged Rockett in 2013. “The primary reason for incorporating this town was to preserve and protect the rural character of Loxahatchee Groves,” he said. “The town council is not doing that at all… Mayor Browning stated that residents would never want to see a Publix in Loxahatchee Groves. Needless to say, they unanimously approved one. They’ve approved a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week gas station. Residents down the street in Royal Palm Beach are screaming it doesn’t fit in their community, but somehow Loxahatchee Groves left it in their community.” McLendon asserted that council members are carrying out what he called “personal vendettas,” such as the recent attempt to change the town’s management company. “They spent thousands and thousands of dollars trying to find a new management company for no reason,” he said. He feels that people are more fed up than they were three years ago when he lost narrowly to Rockett. “I think my chances for suc-
ceeding are a lot better than they were last time,” McLendon said. “A lot of people have been paying attention, and the more people who pay attention are dissatisfied with what they see.” McLendon said that he thinks the timing of the election with Florida’s presidential primary will not affect the outcome of the vote, although the turnout is expected to be greater. “The more people who show up and pay attention to what’s going on, the more people are dissatisfied,” he said. “I think there will be a huge turnout because of the early voting process. I suspect you won’t see as many of the absentee votes.” One of the things he would like to accomplish if elected is to establish term limits. “I think that’s important, because there’s a lot of good people out there who want to serve on this council, and they just don’t want to fight with the nonsense. The last election is a clear example,” he said. McLendon is a bird breeder and also owns and operates a company that does computer-controlled air-conditioning for commercial buildings. Rockett, who is finishing his second three-year term, said he wants to complete things that are in progress now, including the Okeechobee Blvd. overlay. “It seems that I finally have others who believe in a two-lane Okeechobee,” he said. “I’ve been saying that for years, and most people have been debunking it, saying that’s not going to happen. It seems like there’s more people believing that, and we still need to pursue that.” He said that a four-lane-wide Okeechobee Blvd. would negatively affect the character of the town. “The other thing we are unanimous on as far as the council is for moving the trails forward; it’s
just the process that takes time,” Rockett said, explaining that the legal steps they have to follow, such as gaining control of the easements, has been happening in cooperation with the LGWCD. “We’re moving it forward; it just seems to take time.” New problems that have come to the council’s attention include unpermitted RV parks that he believes are associated with the equestrian season in Wellington. “It has been going on for a while, but there are a lot of pieces to that,” Rockett said, explaining that the primary concern is with health issues related to illegal dumping of sewage. The council is still working on changes to the town’s land use codes, stemming from problems that arose during the commercial application for the Day property at the corner of Okeechobee Blvd. and Folsom Road. “It’s pretty much continuing with items that we’ve had experience with or similar,” he said. “I expect I can work through that in the future.” Rockett takes pride in his accomplishments on the council, which center on his background as a financial manager. “Things along the budget, what we charge in taxes, how we spend our money, and we’re responsible in how and what we spend our money on,” he said. “The money that we are responsible for really belongs to the town and residents; we’ve been pretty good with holding the taxes down.” He was in the minority when the council recently raised the millage rate. “If you have a need for money, you have to go to different sources and you have to look where you can cut costs and redirect funds,” Rockett said. “Taxes, to me, are the last resort, and you really have to have something that you want to do with it.”
Aside from Carson, speakers included former Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll and former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Steele. Local attendees included Royal Palm Beach Mayor Matty Mattioli and Laurel Bennett, Republican candidate for State House in District 86. PHOTOS COURTESY BORIS BALABAN
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continued from page 1 should the Palm Beach County Commission adopt the ordinance, or the commissioners could deny the ordinance. If the amendment is adopted, and meets state approval, it becomes part of the comprehensive plan, he said. Indian Trail Grove is northwest of The Acreage. In 1940, it was a pine forest. In the 1950s and 1960s, there were drainage improvements made to land and it was brought into agricultural use as a citrus grove. In the 2000s, the citrus grove operation ended. In more recent years, there has been a transition to new crops. Before the real estate crash,
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continued from page 1 hatchee Water Control District Board of Supervisors for 12 years before being elected to the inaugural Loxahatchee Groves Town Council. He has served as mayor his entire time on the council. The mayoral post is an appointed position, chosen from among council members. He said that the main challenge over his next term will be to establish a uniform land development code that will control development, especially along Okeechobee Blvd. “I’m trying to finalize a picture for Loxahatchee Groves that will protect our community,” he said. “The things that will go along Okeechobee [and] along Southern, and what’s going on with our roads and trails — those are all items that I’ve been working hard on. It has been hard, but I think we’re at the point where we’re about to turn the corner and be able to do some of this stuff.” Browning said it was frustrating and surprising to him when they had put together a comprehensive plan for the town, and prior to incorporation when they had a neighborhood plan, to find that commercial use was still allowed along Okeechobee Blvd. “We wanted low-impact residential along Okeechobee,” he said. “What surprised me was that we had professionals helping us put this together, and what really caught me by surprise was that we basically had the same floor area ratio on Okeechobee as we did on Southern.” He also wants to address new issues in the town that have come to light recently, including illegal
Rotarians visited the hospital in their Halloween costumes. Wellington Rotary Club or information about becoming a member, county collects $1 million to do $4 million worth of work. One of the four roads can be widened, leaving three roads over capacity. “Prop share is what is now allowed statewide and here in Palm Beach County. Project after project is coming in not committing to build and widen roads, but to instead write a check as various parts of their projects progress,” Webb said. “That is the processes that we’re having to live with now, of figuring out when these dollars are going to be coming in.” Widening Northlake Blvd. and parts of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road are priorities for using the current proportionate share money. In 2016, Seminole Pratt Whitney from Orange to Northlake is scheduled to be widened from two to four lanes, with improvements at the Seminole Pratt /Northlake intersection. On Northlake, from Seminole Pratt to Coconut, the road is scheduled to be widened from two to four lanes. Other improvements are planned for State Road 7. The next public hearing on the GL Homes proposal is a Planning Commission/Local Planning Agency hearing scheduled for Dec. 11. The Palm Beach County
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continued from page 1 long-term savings that could show something,” he said. Willhite said he approved the contract proposal. “In my discussions with Mr. Schofield, we’ve always had fruitful and very frank discussions,” he said. “Sometimes we agree and disagree, but at the end of the day, we both speak our mind. What I’ve left him with is he is at the helm of this village should the council approve this contract. My feelings previously in moving forward with Mr. Schofield, he knows very well,
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continued from page 6 removed $40 from the bag, as well as a $5 Bic lighter. NOV. 9 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was contacted by a resident of the Estates at Wellington Green on Monday regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 10 p.m. last Tuesday and 7:30 a.m. last Wednesday, someone stole the decal from the tag of the victim’s 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor. NOV. 9 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was contacted by a West Palm Beach resident Monday morning regarding a case of wire fraud and grand theft. According to a PBSO report, last Friday the victim received savings account statements
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Commission will hold a transmittal hearing on Jan. 20, followed by additional meetings with dates to be determined. Meanwhile, GL Homes is not the only development proposal in the pipeline. Palm Beach Gardens is going through a similar processes with Avenir to the north, and Iota, an area adjacent to Indian Trail Grove, is projected to request the same density that GL Homes gets. For more information, visit www.pbcgov.com/pzb/ indian_trails. and I’ve told him to delineate some leadership in the village. I asked him to lead this village should this pass in the way and the manner that he has the ability.” Vice Mayor John Greene thanked Willhite for his negotiations with Schofield. “I know that there was some concern about you stepping in and facilitating this negotiation, and not just from this dais. I think others in the community have felt that there was some ploy that you were going to try to negotiate something to drive Mr. Schofield out,” Greene said. Willhite made a motion to approve the contract, which was seconded by Greene and passed unanimously. from PNC Bank and noticed that someone had made 12 electronic withdrawals totaling $84,737 between Oct. 2 and Nov. 4. NOV. 9 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was contacted Monday by a resident of Valencia Blvd. in The Acreage regarding a case of fraud. According to a PBSO report, sometime between Nov. 3 and Nov. 8, someone used the victim’s Capital One Visa credit card to make an unauthorized purchase for $461.73 at Quill. com. According to the report, the victim spoke with someone in the fraud department at Quill.com and discovered that an Asus computer tablet had been shipped and delivered to an address in The Acreage.
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FALL CARNIVAL A SUCCESS AT WELLINGTON’S BINKS FOREST ELEMENTARY
The Binks Forest Elementary School PTA presented its 2015 Binks Forest Fall Carnival on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the school campus in Wellington. The annual fall carnival is one of the biggest fundraisers for the school. It featured bounce houses, games, entertainment, a petting zoo, a vendor/sponsor area, gift baskets for auction and plenty of food for sale. Learn more about the Binks Forest PTA at www.binksforestpta.com. PHOTOS BY SERGIO AGUILAR/TOWN-CRIER
Landon Griffin and Ethan Frost catch ducks.
Kylie Evans plays with the rabbits.
Jacob, Jackie, Savanna and Jenna Rahman.
Sarah, Jack and Howie Berkowitz.
Leaf toss volunteers Lindsay Warner, Elena Santarpia, Gabriella Duprey and Rose Gibbs.
Blake Novack and Emily Balcomb.
Sloane and Jarrod Saltalamacchia at the rock wall.
Campbell and Savannah Thompson enjoy the day.
William Jones and Russell Wilson in a bounce house.
Julia and Michael Drahos.
Binks Forest Elementary School teacher Lauren Applegate in the dunk tank.
The Topflight Martial Arts team: (front row) Sabrina Pohlig, Britney Kalczuk, Elena Horta and Allison Grove; and (back row) Cody Kalczuk, Sensei Scott Rusnak and Amber Kalczuk.
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Saturday, Oct. 31, was a perfect day for being out and about, especially at two successful horse events. The Acreage Horseman’s Association hosted a community fun show at Nicole Hornstein Equestrian Park. In Jupiter Farms, Rachel Ibarra hosted a fundraiser for her charity, Nature Speaks. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 25
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Wellington Ends Regular Season Defeating Boca
The Wellington High School varsity football squad traveled to Boca Raton High School on Friday, Nov. 6 and bested the Bobcats 30-28, capping the regular season with an exclamation point. The Wolverines finished 6-4, 3-1 in the division, on the season and head to the postseason. Page 31
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Students at Seagull Academy for Independent Living (SAIL) now are learning culinary skills in a state-of-theart professional teaching kitchen made possible by grants from several donors. The recently completed kitchen was made possible through gifts from donors totaling nearly $110,000. Seagull Services will host a reception and tours at SAIL for the donors and supporters at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Page 26
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Halloween Horse Shows Draw Enthusiastic Crowds
Saturday, Oct. 31, was warm and dry — a perfect day for trick-or-treating or just being out and about. In fact, many people did a little of both at two highly successful horse events. The Acreage Horseman’s Association hosted a community fun show at Nicole Hornstein Equestrian Park in The Acreage. By the time it kicked into full swing, the parking lot was crammed with horse trailers, and people and horses, many in costume, were ready for the games and contests. AHA President Linda Rainbolt was thrilled. “It’s going fantastic,” she said. “We’ve got about 75 to 80 horses and a lot of spectators, family members and friends. The best part is that it’s all free. The classes, the games, even the food and drinks. Everyone’s welcome to participate, whether they’re a member or not. This is a terrific way for the community to get together and have fun.” Jane Murphy, the AHA secretary for the pleasure and hunter/jumper shows, was also excited. “Everyone gets a prize,” she said, gesturing to the booth piled high with stuffed animals, goody bags, medals on ribbons and toys. “Everyone’s having tons of fun. We had more than 22 riders in the youngest age costume class. We also allow the parents to accompany their children and horses, for added security and peace of mind.” There were costume classes for kids of all
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Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg ages, horses and riders both dressed up and/or decorated, and games like pass the pumpkin, four corners, pumpkin bowling, apple bobbing for horses and a skeleton scavenger hunt. “I just came to watch and enjoy the day,” Acreage resident Cindy Maxson said. She had brought along Sophie, her Chihuahua, whom she planned to enter in the dog costume class. “This is a lot of fun. Some people did a lot of creative work on those costumes,” Cindy said. “I think I might bring one of my horses next year and give it a try.” Judy Marino and her husband happened on the show by accident. “We were driving around in the golf cart with our granddaughter. Skylar is 4, and she loves horses, so we really hit the jackpot,” she said. “It’s a great community event, very family-friendly. We’ll definitely put it on the calendar for next year.” Cheryl Back brought along two horses and four kids. “We decided on an Alice in Wonderland theme,” she explained. “We have Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee, the Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire Cat, Alice and the White Rabbit. Everyone’s having a blast.”
Madeline Phillips on Domino as the Queen of Hearts at the AHA show. Aryanna Back, 8, also known as the educational and empowerment programs for Cheshire Cat, agreed. “I like the prizes and adults and children, which offers riding lesgetting to ride in costume,” she said. sons, camping trips, workshops, trail rides, For more information about the AHA, visit field trips, cattle drives, pony parties and www.acreagehorseman.com. family programs. Further north in Jupiter Farms, Rachel Nature Speaks is located in Jupiter Farms, Ibarra hosted a fundraising event for her char- but the event took place at nearby Golden L See ROSENBERG, page 33 ity, Nature Speaks. It’s a nonprofit providing
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Donors Give Seagull A Professional Teaching Kitchen
Students at Seagull Academy for Independent Living now are learning culinary skills in a stateof-the-art professional teaching kitchen made possible by grants from several donors. “This is an exciting advancement for our program at SAIL,” said Barbara Nurenberg, CEO of Seagull Services, which operates the school. “Working in a professional teaching kitchen gives our students not only the life skills they need, but the skills to work in any professional culinary environment, and we’re extremely grateful to the donors who made this possible.” The recently completed installation of the kitchen was made possible through gifts from several donors totaling nearly $110,000. Donors who contributed are the Lost Tree Charitable Foundation, the Fleming Foundation, the Herbert Bearman Foundation, Publix Super Markets
Charities, the Frank L. Weyenberg Charitable Trust, the Ibis Charities Foundation and Jarden Consumer Solutions, which also is donating 15 small appliances for the teaching kitchen. Seagull Services will host a reception and tours at SAIL for the donors and supporters at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17, and everyone will be able to sample some of the students’ cooking. SAIL is a charter school that serves middle school and high school students with significant developmental challenges or learning disabilities. SAIL offers an educational program that blends traditional academics with practical life and vocational skills. Upon completion of their education, more than 60 percent of the students are successfully employed. The culinary program has been in place for several years, but the
students used portable, make-do equipment such as toaster ovens and microwaves, SAIL Principal Linda Moore said. All SAIL students participate, either to learn life skills or as pre-vocational training, she said. Some are preparing for post-high school employment. “We now have a teaching kitchen with a three-compartment sink, a hand washing station, a vegetable prep station, a sanitizing dishwasher, a stove with an oven and an industrial commercial hood,” Moore said. “It is very much what you would expect to find in a restaurant.” SAIL students typically cook a minimum of once a week. Lessons begin with menu planning and shopping, then proceed to actual cooking. Students also learn sanitation procedures, as well as kitchen safety. To learn more about Seagull Services or SAIL, visit www.seagull. org.
Jermiah Fitzgerald removes cookies from the oven as teacher Amy Brown instructs and Drayton Harrell (right rear) observes. PHOTO COURTESY ANGIE FRANCALANCIA
Hispanic Chamber To Mark Anniversary At Awards Ceremony On Nov. 19
The Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for Palm Beach County is proud to announce the upcoming Shining Star Awards Ceremony & Cocktail Reception 2015, which will celebrate the chamber’s 10th anniversary. Proceeds from the event will benefit the chamber’s scholarship fund. The ceremony
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Operation Homefront, Dollar Tree Launch Annual Toy Drive
Operation Homefront has joined forces with Dollar Tree to launch its annual Holiday Toy Drive to collect gifts for military kids. Operation Homefront field offices and volunteers across the nation are teaming up with local Dollar Tree stores to collect purchased toys between now and Dec. 3 to be distributed to the children of service members this holiday season. This year marks the ninth annual joint campaign by Operation Homefront and Dollar Tree to support military families during the holiday season. Anyone wishing to make this year’s holidays brighter for military families can go to their local Dollar Tree store and purchase toys to be
distributed to the children of U.S. service members. More information on the Holiday Toy Drive is available online at www.operationhomefront.net/ holidaytoys. OperationHomefront. net also accepts online contributions for all of Operation Homefront’s programs to assist military families. “Our military families do so much for all of us, and our annual Holiday Toy Drive is just one way that we honor and thank them by helping to make the holiday season special for their children,” Operation Homefront President and CEO John I. Pray Jr. said. “Your purchase supports the Holiday Toy Drive by helping us bring joy to [the children] while alleviating some of the
pressure on tight budgets for their parents during the holidays.” You can donate at any Dollar Tree store in the greater West Palm Beach area. “Dollar Tree is a proud, national sponsor of Operation Homefront,” said Chelle Davis of Dollar Tree. “We are honored to participate in this program and thank our customers for their generosity and support.” Thanks in large measure to the tremendous support of Dollar Tree patrons, in 2014 Operation Homefront’s Holiday Toy Drive collected 7.8 million toys nationwide for military kids. Visit www.operationhomefront. net for more information about how to help military families.
Clinics Can Help Gift-Wrap Fundraiser Dec. 19
Clinics Can Help, a local nonprofit organization helping to enable access to healthcare to all through the donation of medical equipment and supplies, will be wrapping gifts at the Wellington Barnes & Noble store on Saturday, Dec. 19, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The gift-wrapping program al-
lows selected nonprofits the chance to raise money through a free, donation-only service to all Barnes & Noble shoppers. Nonprofits apply to participate in the program, which can raise hundreds of dollars for the chosen organization. Shoppers cashing in on the great holiday deals offered on all books,
sundries and selected gift items can get their gifts festively wrapped, and make a donation that goes directly toward helping those in the community who need it most. To learn more about this event, or more about the work that Clinics Can Help does in the community, visit www.clinicscanhelp.org.
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ALZHEIMER’S COMMUNITY CARE LOBBIES AT CAPITOL
A group of caregivers, board members and staff from Alzheimer’s Community Care traveled from West Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast to Tallahassee for all-day meetings on Nov. 4 with more than 150 state senators, representatives and staff members at the state capitol. The sixth annual Advocacy Trip for the leading nonprofit organization was designed to further educate state officials on the critical services and resources provided by Alzheimer’s Community Care, plus the challenges that client families face every day, and to encourage elected officials to continue to help finance those efforts. Alzheimer’s Community Care is the largest provider of community-based, dementia-specific services in Florida. The organization serves more than 4,000 individuals each month in Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties. To learn more, call (561) 683-2700 or visit www.alzcare.org.
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Wolverines End Regular Season Defeating Boca 30-28
By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School varsity football squad traveled to Boca Raton High School on Friday, Nov. 6 and bested the Bobcats 30-28, capping the regular season with an exclamation point. The Wolverines finished 6-4, 3-1 in the division, on the season. The win also put a spoiler on the Bobcats’ homecoming night. Coming off a bye week, Wellington knew it needed a big performance from its offense to rebound from a
disappointing 14-9 district title loss to Palm Beach Gardens High School two weeks ago. The game opened up at the first whistle. Two scores in four plays indicated what kind of match-up the crowd was in for. Wellington’s Ahmmon Richards returned the opening kickoff 98 yards to the Boca 2-yard line. On the next play, Wellington’s quarterback found receiver Chris Atkinson for the first touchdown. Boca responded on the ensuing possession with a 52-yard touchdown run on its first play from scrimmage to tie it up
Safety Nick Atkinson returns a missed field goal for the Wolverines.
at seven with less than two minutes off the clock. Wellington’s Nick Atkinson reeled in a partially blocked Bobcat field goal at the goal line and returned it 52 yards to give the Wolverines good field possession. Going into the second quarter, kicker Logan Robinson gave Wellington the 10-7 lead with a 42-yard field goal. Boca struck with a one-two punch combination to take the lead. A Wel-
Wellington receiver Austin Gilman holds on to a pass from quarterback Blake Dever as he crosses the goal line.
lington squib kick was returned for a score, and then on the Bobcats’ next possession, a 36-yard touchdown run staggered the Wolverines, down 21-10 midway through the second quarter. A monumental Wolverine defensive stand gave Wellington momentum. Boca gambled early by attempting to convert on a fourthand-four, but Wellington linebacker Alex Brosseau sacked the Bobcat
quarterback for an 8-yard loss, giving the Wolverines field possession on the Boca 42-yard line. From there, Wellington quarterback Blake Dever went to work, launching a 42yard touchdown pass to Richards. Robinson’s kick closed the margin to 21-17. Dever then found receiver Austin Gilman on a 29-yard touchdown pass. Robinson’s kick gave the See WOLVERINES, page 33
Running back Mark Anthony Richards finds a hole in Boca Raton’s defense for a Wolverine first down. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER
Sem Ridge Falls In Final Seconds To Park Vista 38-35
By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Friday, Nov. 6, the Seminole Ridge High School football team hosted Park Vista High School in the final game of the season, falling to the Cobras 38-35 in the final six seconds on a 25-yard field goal. The Hawks finish the season 4-6, 2-2 in their division, and miss the postseason for the second straight year.
Seminole Ridge receiver Ty Smith tries to get open for a deep pass.
The Park Vista defense made it difficult for the Hawks to find the end zone early on, and shut them out in the first quarter. The Cobras took an early 7-0 lead on a 20-yard touchdown pass. The second quarter exploded with action. Both teams combined for 28 points, but it was Park Vista that held on to the 21-14
halftime lead. Hawks quarterback Michael Adeyanju connected with receiver Ty Smith twice in the second quarter for back-to-back scores. Seminole Ridge tied the game up 21-21 with Adeyanju finding Smith again on a 24-yard touchdown pass. Both teams clashed through the second half, fighting for the advantage.
Hawk quarterback Michael Adeyanju looks for a receiver down field.
Park Vista struck again on a 4-yard run to retake the lead 28-21. The Hawks responded, yet again, when Adeyanju threw a 53-yard bomb to running back Chase Johnston to lock the game up 28-28 headed into the fourth quarter. The Cobras would grind out another solid offensive drive, which
led to another 4-yard touchdown run that propelled them back into the lead 35-28. The Hawks have earned the reputation of being difficult to manage in the second half to opposing teams this season, and this game was no different. Seminole Ridge did exactly what it is known See HAWKS, page 33
The Seminole Ridge defense rushes a Park Vista field goal attempt late in the fourth quarter. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER
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Successful Golf Tourney Raises $58,000 For The Boys & Girls Club
Golf pro Kevin Perkins with some of his students.
Kevin Perkins Winter Golf Program Starting Soon
Starting Tuesday, Dec. 1 and Thursday, Dec. 3, the Kevin Perkins Golf Academy will again be conducting its popular Junior After-School Winter Golf Program at the Binks Forest Golf Club in Wellington. The Junior After-School Winter Program is open to boys and girls ages 7 to 17 and will take place on
Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Binks Forest Golf Club is located off Southern Blvd. on Binks Forest Drive. For more information about the Junior After-School Winter Program and other programs provided by the Kevin Perkins Golf Academy, visit www.kevinperkinsgolfacademy. com or call (561) 301-3783.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County hosted its 34th annual Wellington Golf Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Wanderers Club. The tournament raised $58,000 for the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club. A total of 140 attendees participated in the golf tournament. Prior to golfing, participants were treated to breakfast, courtesy of Whole Foods Market Wellington and Kennesaw Juice. Attendees also had an opportunity to participate in a raffle and putting contest. There was no shortage of entertainment. Rocket Launcher and Krank Drivers provided a twist to traditional golf. If players decided to purchase a super ticket, they had the chance to participate in longest-drive and closest-to-the-pin contests. There was also a holein-one contest to win great prizes. There were also several stations presented by Whole Foods Market Wellington, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Longhorn Steakhouse that provided food, snacks and beverages. After golfing, attendees headed back into the clubhouse, being greeted by members of the Neil S. Hirsch Boys & Girls Club. The event concluded with a luncheon where the
club members performed an African dance and sponsors were recognized. Coming in second place was the team of Marc Ganzi, Grant Ganzi, Nic Roldan and Darren Marotta, and taking first place was the team of Elliot Bonner, Nick Chillemi, Vince Chillemi and Cliff Carrol. The event would not have been possible without the support of the committee. Ed Portman, a long-time supporter of the club, was named honorary chairman with co-chairmen Todd Barron, Elliot Bonner, Ray Mooney and Mickey Smith. Committee members Shelley Blaine Goodman, Jim Bomar and Julie Kime also played key roles during the planning process.
Raising nearly $58,000 was a record high. “There is no better way to kick off our 2015-16 event season,” Boys & Girls Clubs President & CEO Jaene Miranda said. “The Wellington club has two great events left: the Wellington Dinner Dance on Jan. 8 and the Great Futures Polo Day on March 13. The golf tournament was just a start to a successful year for the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club.” Proceeds from the day’s events benefit the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club, one of 13 run by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. For more info., visit www.bgcpbc.org or call (561) 6833287.
First-place winners Cliff Carrol, Nick Chillemi, Vince Chillemi and Elliot Bonner.
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continued from page 31 Wolverines a 24-21 lead with 13 seconds left in the half. Chris Atkinson recovered a Wellington onside kick, which set up a 17-yard field attempt that was unsuccessful to close the half. In the second half, Dever would cross the goal line on a 1-yard run to extend the Wolverines’ lead to 3021. The Wellington defense kept the Bobcat offense out of the end zone through most of the second half. Boca closed the gap to two points with a 6-yard touchdown pass but
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continued from page 25 Ranch, owned and run by Steed Training, a 15-acre property that includes stalls, an arena with spectator seating, pastures and riding rings. One of the pastures was converted into a parking lot, which started filling up for the 2:30 p.m. start of the free event. “Nine months ago Rachel asked if we’d help with her benefit, and I said
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SPORTS & RECREATION could not get the go-ahead score. Richards intercepted a late Boca pass to close out the game, giving Wellington the 30-28 win. Dever finished the game completing 16 of 28 passes for 257 yards and four touchdowns. Richards had five receptions for 94 yards and a score. Gilman tallied four catches for 72 yards and a touchdown. Atkinson recorded six catches for 50 yards and a score. The Wolverines also had 146 yards on the ground. Elroy Taylor had 14 rushes for 92 yards. Brosseau recorded two sacks on defense. Wellington will travel to face unbeaten Atlantic High School in the regional quarterfinal game Friday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. absolutely, and here we are today,” Rick Steed said. “We’re very excited to give back to the community.” “This is our first time trying something like this,” Rachel said. “It’s a lot of work, but I think everyone will have a good time. We have costume classes for horses and riders, pony rides, face painting, a bounce house, a haystack filled with candy and prizes, and a reining demo by Rick and Trevor Steed.” Other sponsors included the Wild West Diner of Royal Palm Beach, which donated the food, and a dozen members of William T. Dwyer High
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continued from page 31 for, grinding out yardage, and eating up the clock. Adeyanju led the drive, and capped it with a handoff to Johnston for his second score of the night, this time a 1-yard run for the equalizer. With the contest locked up 3535, both the Cobras and the Hawks continued the struggle to sustain the lead, but neither would let up. Park Vista plowed forward, through a stubborn Hawk defense late in the fourth quarter. With less than 10 seconds remaining on the clock,
the Cobras set up for a 25-yard field goal attempt. Seminole Ridge sent an intense rush in an effort to block the kick, but a quick snap and an accurate kick gave the Cobras the 38-35 lead. With four seconds left in the game, it all came down to a single play for the Hawks. Adeyanju rolled out and fired a rocket down the center of the field, but the pass fell incomplete as time ran out. The 38-35 loss concluded the Hawks’ season, and lands them a 4-6 overall record. Adeyanju completed five of eight passes for 175 yards and four touchdowns. Smith is credited with three scores, and Johnston recorded two touchdowns. Seminole Ridge also managed to pile up 155 yards rushing.
School’s culinary academy, who prepared and served the food. “This is a nice way to give the kids exposure to real-world experiences dealing with the public,” said Leo Renzette, one of Dwyer’s culinary instructors. “They learn service can be in any venue, outdoors like this, or in a four-star restaurant. They also get community service hours.” Jackey Farias, 17, was one of the students serving food. She’s in her third year at Dwyer’s culinary program, and she loves it. The event also let her blend two of her favorite
pastimes — she loves horses and used to ride. Desiree Wood brought her grandkids. Kalia, 7, was entranced by the horses. “It’s really cool,” she said. “I’m excited to see the horses dressed in costumes. I can’t wait to have a pony ride.” “I’m glad for events like this,” Desiree said. “The whole atmosphere is very nice. It gives us a chance to meet other people and groups in the horse community.” Rachel was overwhelmed with the event’s success. Her group raised almost $8,000 to support the rescued
horses and low-cost educational and empowerment programs. “About 400 people attended,” she said. Everyone had a fantastic time. The kids tore up the haystack for the candy and prizes, the costume classes were a blast, and the Steeds’ demo of reining was amazing. Everyone was also touched by a tribute to my dad, who passed away a few days ago. I’m very grateful to everyone who helped make it possible. It takes a lot of hands to pull off an event like this.” For more about Nature Speaks, visit www.nature-speaks.com.
Loss To Park Vista
Receiver Ahmmon Richards advances the ball for WHS.
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Saturday, Nov. 14 • The West Palm Beach Gun & Knife Show will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15. Admission is $10. For more info., visit www.flgunshows.com. • Artistic Synergy-Artnado will take place at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15. Learn more at www.artisticsynergy.org. • St. Rita Catholic Church (13645 Paddock Drive, Wellington) will host a Gigantic Garage Sale on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Refreshments and baked goods will be available for sale. For more info., call Pat at (561) 714-4422 or Hala at (407) 406-4644. • The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County will celebrate America Recycles Day on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with free document shredding and an open house at the SWA Education Center (6751 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach). Visit www.swa.org for more information. • St. Matthew Catholic Church (6090 Hypoluxo Road) will host its fifth annual Craft & Tag Sale on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit www.st-matthew-church.com for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Farewell to Downton Abbey Watch Party for ages 16 and up on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. The sixth and final season of the popular PBS series will be airing in January. Come see season five and remember the most memorable moments. Tea and biscuits will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will feature TheatreworksUSA’s family presentation Alexander, Who’s Not Not Not Not Not Not Going to Move on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. • Mountaineer’s School of Autism will hold its inaugural golf classic Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington, with registration starting at 11:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.msainc.org or call (561) 932-5036. • The Miss and Mr. Rodeo Palm Beach County Pageant will take place Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. Boys and girls will compete in western wear modeling, interview, onstage introduction, photogenic and horsemanship pattern (older divisions only). For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ missmrrodeopbc. • The Episcopal Church Women of St. David’s-in-the-Pines Episcopal Church will hold a fashion show Saturday, Nov. 14 at 11:30 a.m. at the Breakers West Country Club. The proceeds will fund the ECW’s community project and other projects in the parish. The event is open to everyone, and the ticket price is $45 per person. For more info., contact Nancy Schroeder at (561) 792-0244 or schroeder.nancy@gmail.com. • Horses Healing Hearts and the Quinton Aaron Foundation will host “Cowboy Up For A Cause” at the Van Kampen Arena (13500 South Shore Blvd., Wellington) on Saturday, Nov. 14 from noon to 4 p.m. For more info., call (561) 713-6133 or visit www.hhhannualbenefit.com. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Board Game Day for all ages Saturday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. Celebrate International Game Day with a variety of classic and contemporary board games. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Pow-Wow with the Hitchiti Dancers for all ages on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 2:30 p.m. In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the Hitchiti Dancers will perform and teach Native American dancing traditions while dressed in authentic attire. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Town-Crier, the International Polo Club Palm Beach and the Palms West Planning Committee will host a Golf Ball Drop Benefit for the Young Singers of the Palm Beaches on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 4 p.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South). Learn more at www.yspb.org/golf-ball-drop-fundraiser.
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Sunday, Nov. 15 • Fight Like a Girl, a benefit for Acreage cancer patient Michele Meredith, will take place Sunday, Nov. 15 at 9 a.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Ave. North). E-mail mdamone70@ aol.com for more info. • The Gardens Mall will host the Sugar Plum Dreams Holiday Brunch to benefit the Quantum House on Sunday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Nordstrom Court. Visit www.quantumhouse.org for more info. • The Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens (4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach) will host Family Fun: Haiku Poetry Walk on Sunday, Nov. 15 from noon to 3 p.m. Take an autumn stroll and write your own personal haiku on themed paper, adding it to the haiku tree. Visit www.morikami.org for more info. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will feature An Evening with Jake Shimabukuro on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 2 and 7 p.m. The Hawaii-born virtuoso and composer began playing the ukulele at age 4 and soared to stardom in 2006. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. Monday, Nov. 16 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Chapter Crafters for ages 6 to 11 on Monday, Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. Listen to a chapter or two of the first book about the “Boy Who Lived” and create a special craft to go along with it. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Women of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce will hold a Fab Fall Wreath & Food Drive on Monday, Nov. 16 starting at 6 p.m. at Art Cellar (10660 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 150). Attendees are asked to bring at least one item for the Lighthouse Point soup kitchen in Belle Glade to ensure that all families have a meal to give thanks for this Thanksgiving. To RSVP, e-mail info@wellingtonchamber.com or call (561) 792-6525. • The Palm Beach Winter Open Festival will be held Monday, Nov. 16 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Bootz Culture Camp & Art Studio (420 S. State Road 7, Suite 120, Royal Palm Beach). Tickets are $55 each. A portion of the ticket proceeds will benefit Grandma’s Place, an emergency shelter for children. For more info., e-mail info@pbwinteropen.org or call Brianne Ford at (561) 358-4631. Tuesday, Nov. 17 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Fall Still Life for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. Examine the elements of drawing actual objects. Develop the fundamentals of perspective, shadowing, proportions and balance. Graphite and various other media will be provided, as well as guidance from an instructor. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Game Day for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 3 p.m. Bring a friend for Wii gaming and board game fun. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Monster Painting for ages 8 and up Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 3:30 p.m. Get ready for Frankenstein Family Fun Day by creating a unique blown art monster painting. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Gamerz Nite for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Join a game of mafia, Uno or Yu-Gi-Oh!, play Smash Bros. or Mario Kart, or try a new board game or card game. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Pajamarama Story Time for ages 3 to 6 on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Join in a reading of the Families Reading Together Month featured book Up, Down, and Around by Katherine Ayres. Learn about yummy vegetables and how they grow in a garden, and bring home something special to remember the fun time you had. Wear your favorite pajamas. Stuffed animals are welcome. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Wonders of the Night Sky Telescope Viewing Session for adults Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. Join the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches and learn about constellations as you stargaze from sunset to 8:30 p.m. outside, if the skies are clear. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. Wednesday, Nov. 18 • The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will present its Farm City 2015 luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 11:30 a.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds. It will feature a panel discussion on “Food & Feeding: Working Together to Solve Hunger in Palm Beach County.” Visit www.cpbchamber.com or call (561) 7906200 to RSVP. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host For Real Fairy Tales for ages 3 to 6 on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 2:30 p.m. Use costumes and props to act out battles with wicked witches, meet friendly giants, and become a princess or knight to save the kingdom. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for ages under 4 on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 3:30 p.m. Join in a jam session with lots of instruments. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Not Your Grandma’s Bingo for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 3:30 p.m. Create your own card and see if luck is on your side. Join the fun and win a prize. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Paperclip Bling for ages 7 to 12 on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 3:30 p.m. Make funky bracelets using paperclips, beads and colorfully patterned duct tape or washi tape. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Successful Women’s Mastermind Alliance will host its annual Holiday Vendor Event on Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the American Cancer Society (621 Clearwater Park Road, West Palm Beach) to support the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Palm Beach Unit, SWMA members Sheri McCandless for the Acreage/Loxahatchee Team and Cheryl Dunn Bycheck for the Royal Palm Beach Team. To register, contact Joy Levitt at jklexec@comcast. net or (561) 312-5278. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Anime Otaku Club for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Hang out, watch anime and eat snacks while you talk with friends and fans about all the coolest stuff from Japan. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • Shulamit Hadassah will hold Girls Night Out on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at TGI Fridays (580 State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach). RSVP to Lorna at (561) 689-1137 or ldubinsky2@ aol.com. Thursday, Nov. 19 • Palm Beach Central High School will hold a blood drive on Thursday, Nov. 19. E-mail donna. baxter@palmbeachschools.org or call (561) 4337929 for more info. • The Safety Council of Palm Beach County will hold a combined classroom and road course that includes motorcycles and is required for a motorcycle endorsement from Thursday, Nov. 19 through Sunday, Nov. 22 at Wellington High School (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.) Call (561) 845-8233 or visit www.safetycouncilpbc.org for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host DIY T-Shirt Scarves for adults Thursday, Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. Cut, rip, knot and fringe your way to a unique looking fashion addition to your winter wardrobe. Bring two T-shirts that you want to reinvent into a fabulous winter style. All other materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Make a Gift for ages 8 to 12 on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. Create a unique gift
The Town-Crier for someone special in your life. Call (561) 7906070 for more info. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks with music by What a Rush on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Thrilling Quilling: Paper Filigree for ages 12 and up on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. Quilling involves rolling, looping and curling strips of paper to make decorative designs. Learn basic techniques and create autumn-themed decorations to use for greeting cards, gift bags and other projects. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • South Florida Science Center & Aquarium (4801 Dreher Trail North; West Palm Beach) will host Molecubar on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m., bringing new sensational flavors, textures and visuals utilizing food and cocktails on a molecular level. Guests will have the chance to explore some of their favorite concoctions from the United States Bartenders’ Guild of Palm Beach, as well as a variety of brews and tasty bites from local restaurants. Visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-1988 for more info. • CJR Fine Arts & Frame (514B North State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach) will hold the grand opening of its new gallery in Royal Palm Beach on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. in conjunction with a sale of limited edition of offset lithographs by two well-known contemporary artists to benefit the American Diabetes Association and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The lithographs cost $25 each and 100 percent of the proceeds will go directly to charity. Call (561) 333-9472 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Repurposed Books for adults Thursday, Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Make a one-of-a-kind tool bin from an old book cover. Keep the result for your own to use or give it as a gift. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. Friday, Nov. 20 • The eighth annual Holocaust Survivor Series will be held at Emerald Cove Middle School (9950 Stribling Way, Wellington) on Friday, Nov. 20. All seventh-grade and eighth-grade students will participate in the event, centered on the atrocities that occurred during World War II. Call social studies teacher Barry Asch at (561) 803-8000 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Kids Wii U Gaming & More for ages 7 to 12 on Friday, Nov. 20 at 3:30 p.m. Celebrate International Game Day by playing some of your favorite Wii U games and fun board games. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • Artists of Palm Beach County will end its 2015 season with an exhibition to benefit the Audubon Society of the Everglades at Art on Park Gallery (800 Park Ave., Lake Park), opening Monday, Nov. 16 with a reception Friday, Nov. 20 from 5 to 8 p.m. Visit www.artistsofpalmbeachcounty. org for more info. • Royal Palm Beach will hold a Concert & Food Truck Invasion at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park on Friday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. featuring a tribute to Fleetwood Mac by the Dreams Crystal Visions Band. Call (561) 790-5149 for more info. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present the comedy Late Nite Catechism by Vicki Quade and Maripat Donovan from Friday, Nov. 20 through Sunday, Nov. 22. Visit www.kravis. org for more info. Saturday, Nov. 21 • The Indian Trail Improvement District will hold the grand opening of Downers Dog Park (16700 East Downers Drive) on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 10 a.m., followed by a park adoption by Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary at 10:15 a.m. Refreshments and treats will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info., call (561) 793-0874. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail news@gotowncrier.com.
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Classifieds 561-793-7606 HOME IMPROVEMENTS ANMAR CO.— James’ All Around Handyman Service. Excellent craftsman Old time values. Once you’ve had me! You’ll have me back! Lic. Ins. Certified Residential Contractor CRC1327426 561-248-8528
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JOHN PERGOLIZZI PAINTING INC. — Interior/Exterior - Repaint specialist, pressure cleaning, popcorn ceiling, drywall repair & roof painting. Family owned/owner operator. Free Est. 798-4964 Lic. #U18473 COLORS BY CORO, INC. — Int./Ext. Residential painting, over 20 yrs exp. Small Jobs welcome. Free est. Ins. 561-578-2873. Owner/Operated. Lic.# U20627 Ins. Wellington Resident PA I N T I N G B Y J E S S E , I N C . — We specialize in residential painting since 1992. Interior/Exterior - Pressure Cleaning - Roof Painting-Paver-Sealer-Concrete Staining Lic. U16849. 561-723-3100
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PRESSURE CLEANING 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 & painti n g c o n t r a c t o r. L i c . # U 2 1 5 5 2 C a l l Butch at 309-6975 or visit us at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com
ROOFING ROBERT G. HARTMANN ROOFING — Specializing in repairs. Free estimates, Bonded,insured. Lic. #CCC 058317 Ph: 561-790-0763. ROOFING REPAIRS RE-ROOFING ALL TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable. Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-309-0134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC-023773 RC-0067207
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SCREENING JOHN’S SCREEN REPAIR SERVICE — Pool & patio re-screening. Stay tight,wrinkle-free,guaranteed! CRC1329708 call us 798-3132. www.poolscreenrepair.com
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS AQUATIC SPRINKLER, LLC — Complete repair of all types of systems. Owner Operated. Michael 561-964-6004Lic.#U17871 Bonded & Ins. Serving the Western Communities Since 1990
TREE SERVICE TREES TRIMMED AND REMOVED — 561-798-0412 D.M. YOUNG TREE SERVICE. Family Owned & Operated Lic. & Insured 1992-12121 Visit our website at dmyoungtreeservice.com
WALLPAPERING PAPERHANGING BY DEBI — Professional Installation,Removal. Repair of Paper. Neat, Clean & Reliable. Quality work with a woman’s touch. 30 years experience. No Job too big or too small. Lic. & Ins. References available. 561-795-5263
WATER SUPPLY & TREATMENT WELL WATER AND CITY WATER — Supply, Service and water treatment. 561-7845210. Loxahatchee Irrigation Supply Inc.
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