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Palm Beach County School District Boundaries & Demographics Manager Jason Link reported on the effect of planned development on school boundaries in the western communities at the Royal Palm Beach Education Advisory Board meeting Monday. Most of the area’s existing schools are currently under capacity limit and will not experience overcrowding from an estimated 15,000 homes to be built in the next several decades. Page 3

Local Sons Of Italy Chapter Hosts Annual Picnic At Okeeheelee

The Sons of Italy Michelangelo Lodge #2864 of Royal Palm Beach held its annual picnic on Sunday, Nov. 13 at Okeeheelee Park. There were hotdogs, hamburgers and sausages with peppers to go with coleslaw, macaroni salad and corn on the cob. Page 7

Boys & Girls Club Hosts Wellington Golf Tourney

OPINION This Year, Let’s Emphasize The ‘Giving’ Part Of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day is supposed to be a day of thanks, where Americans are reminded of the bounty of treasures that is a part of our lives. But Thanksgiving is also a call to action. It is vital for us to remember the word “thanksgiving” is composed of two words: thanks and giving. We are reminded to give thanks and to share and give — to share our material wealth, and to share also our time and talents with other people who could use our help. This year, let’s emphasize the “giving” part of Thanksgiving. Page 4 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 10 OPINION.................................. 4 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 6 PEOPLE................................. 11 SCHOOLS...................... 12 - 13 COLUMNS.......................14, 21 BUSINESS..................... 22 - 23 SPORTS..........................27 - 29 CALENDAR............................ 30 CLASSIFIEDS.................31 - 34 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

The Wellington Community Foundation held a special event to honor veterans on Friday, Nov. 11 at the Wanderers Club. Red White & Blue Jeans: “A Nostalgic Salute to Our Veterans” was a patriotic event where veterans, their families and members of the Wellington community came together for dinner, dancing and a special ceremony honoring prisoners of war and those missing in action. Shown above are foundation board members Jim Sackett, Maggie Zeller, Maria Becker, Mickey Smith, Robbin Lee, Karen Cavanagh and Tom Wenham in patriotic attire. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 9 PHOTO BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

LGWCD Asks Again For Road Meeting With Town Council

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors on Monday reached out again to the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council to ask for a joint meeting about town roads and maintenance. A joint meeting tentatively set to happen before Monday’s LGWCD meeting did not occur. The meeting was to be discussed by the council at its meeting on Nov. 1, but the council did not get that far through its agenda. LGWCD Administrator Steve Yohe said that he had included an item for discussion among board members at the request of Supervisor Laura Danowski on whether they wanted to try again. “They didn’t get to that in their last two meetings because their agenda was so long,” Yohe said. Part of the issue revolves around the district’s hesitation to take over

maintenance of town roads and turning over remaining district roads to the town. About half of the town’s roads are maintained by the district and the other half by the town. Danowski said that part of the reason the district did not bid on the town’s last request for proposals for road maintenance was the poor condition of some district equipment that might limit its ability. “The grader wasn’t functional,” she said. “Basically, we didn’t have operating equipment to say, ‘Yes, we can perform the job.’” At one point, town officials had talked about hiring their own road crew, she noted. “I’m sitting here thinking, can the town buy the district a smaller grader to do the small roads, or the district make payments to the town, or can the town fund another operator?” she asked. Danowski added that no clear

agreement has been reached on the parameters of the district maintaining town roads. Supervisor Anita Kane said she and Yohe had a conversation with town officials about a plan for road maintenance. “I see this as an extension off that plan,” Kane said. “This is some of the stuff that Steve had submitted previously, the legality, whether it would employee sharing, or outright employee taking, or whether this be a branch. There’s a lot of logistics to be figured out, but I think it would be a nice solution, because you would have maintenance already here in place.” Supervisor Don Widing said that prior to the town’s incorporation, the water control district had envisioned that it would be the public works department for the community. “That was pretty much the conSee LGWCD, page 15

Hometown Holiday Food Drive Seeks To Help 200 Families

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report The Village of Wellington is holding its eighth annual Hometown Holiday Food Drive in partnership with Interfaith, the Christopher Aguirre Memorial Foundation, the Goddard School, Ultima Fitness, the Mall at Wellington Green, Walmart and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. With food set to be given out this weekend, organizers are still looking for last-minute donations for the drive, which aims to help 200 families — up to 800 people — this holiday season. Gregg Harr, who works with many food projects, said that in Palm Beach County, as many as 250,000 people don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Though most people wouldn’t think that Wellington residents have the same issues with food insecurity, there are hungry seniors, low-income residents and families suffering with debilitating

diseases, he said, who benefit from the food drive. “This allows our faith-based organizations in the Wellington area to be able to join with a lot of community businesses who support this effort to be able to make Thanksgiving a thankful time for families who otherwise might not be able to have the means, or the money, to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal together,” Harr said. Last year, 150 families benefited from the food drive. This year, organizers hope to boost that to 200 families, but donations have been slow in coming in. The food drive is going to be able to help more people this year through a $2,500 donation from the Christopher Aguirre Memorial Fund, Harr said, which is allowing each family to receive a $20 gift card to use for a turkey rather than a $15 gift card, and for more families to receive a holiday meal. RoseAnn Voils, with the Christopher Aguirre Memorial Foundation, was glad to help. “We have been working the last couple of

years with the Village of Wellington,” she said. Voils and her family started the foundation when her son Christopher’s life ended tragically in 2006. They started the foundation as a way to remember him, and to help those in the local community through educational and athletic opportunities. The foundation has helped children attend camp, receive shoes and more, and is helping provide a nutritious meal during the holiday season. The foundation is also helping with Thanksgiving baskets and Wellington’s upcoming toy drive. Assisting those in need in the community is important to Voils. “That’s where my son grew up, that’s where we live. We want to give back to the community,” she said. “It feels great to give back and see that we’re doing good for the community.” Even if a family isn’t from Wellington, Harr said, if one of the faith-based organizations say See FOOD DRIVE, page 15

Wellington Survey Measuring Support For Cultural Facility

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington is currently conducting a survey to see whether a cultural arts center is needed or desired in the community. The village has partnered with an independent consultant to conduct a feasibility assessment on the potential for a community cultural center. Mayor Anne Gerwig said that the survey is an early effort to see if the idea can gain traction. “We have been talking about this for years, and every time I do an interview for an election cycle, people ask me what I think is important, and I think cultural arts is important to us,” Gerwig said. “However, it shouldn’t be what the mayor wants, it should be what the public wants. So, that’s the idea, to find out.”

There are several potential sites in Wellington for what has been described as a “mini Kravis Center.” She personally favors property near the Mall at Wellington Green, which currently has multipurpose athletic fields. “That’s what it’s used for now, but it was extracted from the mall for the purpose of a performing arts center,” she said, adding that several cultural events have been held there. The county offered funding for a cultural center at the site after the mall was developed, but that money was ultimately used to help finance the Wellington Amphitheater. “We built the amphitheater instead, and we’re not complaining about that,” she said. “However, when it comes to those community See CULTURE, page 4

VETERANS DAY EVENTS

Royal Palm Beach and Wellington held Veterans Day observances on Friday, Nov. 11. (Above) American Legion Post 367’s Rob Robinson, Ray Nazareth, Staff Sgt. Mark Hermann, Sgt. 1st Class John Castro, Jason Oliveras and Terry Storck at the RPB event. (Right) Loren Heistand, Mike Pancia, State Rep. Matt Willhite and Luke Willhite lay the U.S. Navy wreath at the Wellington event. MORE PHOTOS, PAGES 5 (RPB) AND 17 (WELLINGTON) PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN AND JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Wellington Staff Explains Next Step For Redevelopment

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington Planning & Zoning Manager David Flinchum gave a history of planning and zoning in Wellington at last week’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board meeting in preparation for a major reworking of the village’s comprehensive plan and land use development codes to focus more on redevelopment. When Wellington incorporated, it initially adopted Palm Beach County’s land use regulations, which were more focused on development than sustainability. At the Nov. 9 meeting, Flinchum said he and his staff have been working on revisions to the code for the past six months. “Wellington, like a lot of cities in Palm Beach County, took the county’s code as a template and initially adopted it or made revisions, and over time have added revisions to those county

templates,” he said. “What we’ve got here in Wellington is a combination of things. Unfortunately, it’s built on layers, and we’ve got more than 800 pages in our current land development regulations.” A lot of the regulations are outdated or will never be used. “Wellington in its life cycle is 30 or 40 years,” Flinchum said. “Housing types have changed, commercial needs have changed, branding and uses have changed over time. Some are not as controversial as they used to be, and some are definitely needed to address the younger generations coming up, such as the work-athome environment and people’s preferences to perhaps stay at home and work and not commute like they used to in the old days.” Flinchum said that the current goal is to edit the land development regulations down to around See PZA BOARD, page 7

Wellington Chamber Welcomes Equestrian Season

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Chamber of Commerce hosted its 10th annual kickoff to the equestrian and polo season luncheon at the Wanderers Club on Wednesday, featuring keynote speakers Mark Bellissimo and Noreen O’Sullivan. O’Sullivan, representing the Gold Coast Dressage Association and Wellington Classic Dressage, has been involved in the sport for more than 20 years. “It started as a hobby, it became my passion, and later, I guess you could say, it’s an obsession,” she said. A financial advisor with Coastal Wealth, she has hosted, managed, coordinated and run many dres-

sage events. “I truly understand the impact and the importance that equestrian sports have on our business community,” O’Sullivan said. Gold Coast kicked off its season the weekend of Nov. 12, she said, at the Global Dressage Festival complex. Last year, there were 2,600 horse-rider combinations, with participants from 23 countries besides the U.S. competing. Equestrians, she said, are a welleducated group with a great deal of discretionary income. “This will be an exciting qualifying year, as the 2017 FEI World Cup Dressage Finals will be hosted in Omaha, Nebraska, late March of 2017,” she said, noting that many

important events will take place in Wellington. Wellington will be hosting the Regional Championships and many other high-profile events that support the growth of the sport, O’Sullivan said. For more information about Gold Coast Dressage, visit www. gcdafl.org. Bellissimo is the managing partner of Wellington Equestrian Partners. His firm owns and operates the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, the International Polo Club Palm Beach, the Global Dressage Festival site and the Wanderers Club. “Visions are a dime a dozen. They’re easy to come by. Many See CHAMBER, page 4

Noreen O’Sullivan, Wellington Chamber President Debbie Crompton, Mark Bellissimo and Matt Bellissimo.

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District Official Outlines Effect Of Development On Schools

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Palm Beach County School District Boundaries & Demographics Manager Jason Link reported on the effect of planned development on school boundaries in the western communities at the Royal Palm Beach Education Advisory Board meeting Monday. Most of the area’s existing schools are currently under capacity limit and will not experience overcrowding from an estimated 15,000 homes to be built in the next several decades, Link said. Arden, located off State Road 80 near 20-Mile Bend, opening in early 2017, anticipates that its 2,000 homes will generate an estimated 266 elementary, 172 middle school and 246 high school students for a total of 684 students affecting Binks Forest Elementary School, Wellington Landings Middle School and Wellington High School. Buildout is not expected until at least 2027. Westlake, on Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, approved for 4,546 homes, including 500 adultonly homes, is expected to get underway over the next year. It will generate 538 elementary, 348 middle school and 498 high school students for a total of 1,384 students. Buildout is estimated at 2035. Avenir, in Palm Beach Gardens,

with 3,250 units commencing in 2018, will generate 432 elementary, 280 middle school and 400 high school students. Buildout is estimated at 2041. GL Homes’ Indian Trails Grove, located northwest of The Acreage, has 3,897 units commencing in 2019. It is projected to generate 518 elementary, 335 middle school and 479 high school students. Buildout is estimated in 2032. The Iota Carol project, which has not yet received final approval for 1,030 homes just south of GL Homes, would generate 137 elementary, 86 middle school and 350 high school students. “You’ve got nearly 15,000 total homes among all these large-scale developments, almost 1,900 elementary school students, a little over 1,200 middle school students and about 1,750 high school students, for a total of almost 5,000 students who will eventually, we estimate, be generated from these developments,” Link said. “That’s at 100 percent buildout, which will not come until the 2030s, but as we continue to march along, these numbers will continue to grow, and these estimates are subject to change.” In addition to existing schools, the district has received tentative dedicated school sites from the developers. “Mitigation can be money or it

can be funding for classroom additions, but most of these developers have dedicated land, in which case, when it is time for these schools to be built, it will be the district that will have to pay for those actual buildings,” Link said. Avenir has dedicated one elementary school site. GL Homes has dedicated an elementary and a middle school site. The district has a land bank site for a new high school just northeast of the GL Homes project. “In the future, we will be needing a new high school, and that’s where the new high school will be constructed, eventually,” Link said. Minto’s Westlake has dedicated an elementary school site, and a boundary change is proposed for the middle schools in that area. “Minto is split between two middle schools, Western Pines and Osceola Creek,” he said. “Western Pines, being overcrowded as it has been for many years, and Osceola Creek, being at about 65 percent utilization, the proposal would move all future Westlake development to Osceola Creek beginning in August 2017, so all folks who buy those new homes, they’ll know what middle school they will be attending.” Western Pines, meanwhile, has about 17 old wooden portables that the district wants to get rid of.

“The only other solution would be to replace those wooden portables with newer modular-type units, or move existing families out of the Western Pines zone,” Link said. “Western Pines has been within that zone for many, many years, over 15 years. They consider themselves part of that community, so it’s just a matter of moving existing families for folks who haven’t bought homes yet, or move future development, so we propose moving that community to an excellent school, Osceola Creek, as they have plenty of space to accommodate the future students.” Arden, currently zoned for Binks Forest Elementary School, has dedicated a future elementary school site. He added that the district has a land bank site in Wellington, but its specific use has not yet been determined. Link stressed that most of the schools in the area can accommodate the initial surge in population, but eventually there will not be enough space. The options to accommodate new students include program changes such as pre-K locations or choice programs, boundary changes, capping, adding capacity to existing schools or building new schools. “You can look to shift programs to another school that has space,”

Royal Palm Beach Elementary School made a presentation to the village’s Education Advisory Board on Monday. Shown here are members of the school’s chorus and sign language club. Link said. “We have done that where it doesn’t involve boundary changes. You can free up a fair amount of seats in many cases.” Capping is an option that is not used frequently and must be approved by the school board, he said. “We usually try to put something in the pipeline so we don’t reach that point,” Link said. Capital expense options are adding capacity to an existing school and building new schools. “If we are at a level where the school is becoming overcrowded, and we still don’t need a new school for a couple of years, we can always add modulars, classroom addition,” he said. “Again,

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that is a capital expense and that would require board approval. As I mentioned, we have new school sites where we can initiate construction on one of those elementary, middle or high school sites.” No new schools are in the district’s five-year capital plan for the central western communities, but the plan is updated annually to adjust for changing needs. “Most of these schools have capacity to initially accommodate all these students coming from these developments,” Link said. “The only exception is really Western Pines, which is already at 106 percent utilization.”

International Cup, Legends Of Polo Nov. 26 At Grand Champions

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Grand Champions Polo Club will host the fifth annual International Cup, pitting Uruguay vs. the United States, on Saturday, Nov. 26, along with the Carlos Gracida Memorial Legends of Polo game. Uruguay borders Argentina and, like its neighbor, is also a hotbed for elite polo players. “They’re a huge polo community,” Grand Champions owner Melissa Ganzi said. Uruguay is joining the list of countries that have been part of the International Cup at Grand Champions, including England, Chile, Mexico and South Africa. “It has been fun,” Ganzi said. “I think it will be a nice surprise for people to see the players from Uruguay.” With a strong representation of high-ranking players at Grand

Champions this season, the game is sure to be exciting, Ganzi said. Meeting players from other countries is always a great experience, she added, where participants can form relationships and foster bonds that can lead to future games. Before the International Cup is a match near and dear to the Ganzi family, all of whom play polo. The Legends of Polo game was renamed to honor friend and polo legend Carlos Gracida, who died in February 2014 following a polo accident. The Legends of Polo event, Ganzi said, was an important tournament to Gracida, who also competed in it. The original concept was to feature players who have made an impact in polo, particularly in American polo, since the day benefits the Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame, an

educational foundation dedicated to preserving the history, tradition and appreciation of the sport, and those who have made outstanding contributions. “It’s part of the tradition of our international match,” Ganzi said. “I think everyone looks forward to it. International polo was important to Carlos Gracida Sr. It’s a really special day, and we like to have the two things together in his memory.” The tournament takes place the Saturday after Thanksgiving, when people are pensive and reflective, during a special time that brings people together, Ganzi said. “It’s still hard for the whole polo family to believe that Carlos is no longer with us. He went way too early. He was too young. It’s hard to believe another year has passed by, but it’s a wonderful

way to recognize his contributions to polo, and particularly our club, and all that he did to help Grand Champions be successful with the International Cup and the Legends of Polo game,” Ganzi said. The Legends of Polo game will be featuring Gracida family members, while Team USA will be featuring Grand Champions owner Marc Ganzi and 8-goaler Nic Roldan. Complete rosters will be released shortly. Sponsors include Audi, Chukker.TV, the Museum of Polo, the Grand Champions Polo Club and Flexjet. Gates open at 12:30 p.m. The Legends of Polo game begins at 1 p.m., followed by the International Cup at 3 p.m. General admission is $20 per person. Sponsorship packages are available for $1,500 and include a reserved table for eight in the VIP tent, corporate partner

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This Year, Let’s Emphasize The ‘Giving’ Part Of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving 2016 — indeed, the entire 2016 holiday season — may go down in history as among the most awkward “home for the holidays” periods in recent United States history, with fallout from a particularly bitter national election still fresh in the mind. One thing that families always seem to brace themselves for during those festive get-togethers is the mixing of political commentary into the dining room discussions. In previous years, there were anticipated disputes; but in the wake of the tumultuous 2016 presidential campaign, and subsequent protests, social media bickering, and mixed messages coming out of our current and future leaders, it’s possible that the table talk could devolve into chaos. We have some advice to those families where this might be the case. Borrowing a classic line from the 1980s movie WarGames: “Thanksgiving arguments about politics are a lot like global thermonuclear war: the only winning move is not to play.” If you want this Thanksgiving to be fun and enjoyable, keep politics out of it. Don’t ruin the holiday spirit by starting a Thanksgiving argument about politics. It’s really that simple. Minds were not going to be changed in the days before the election, and it is certainly pointless now after the votes have been cast. This is the only way to guarantee an enjoyable holiday for all, even if it is a difficult concept for the more politically vocal among our readership. Instead, we offer the following ideas on how to truly bring “thanks” into the Thanksgiving holiday: • Donate to the United Way’s Project Thanksgiving (www.unitedwaypbc.org/projectthanksgiving), Feed the Hungry (www.feedthehungry.org) or Feeding South Florida (www.feedingsouthflorida.org). According to the United Way, more than 210,000 Palm Beach County residents don’t know where their next meal will come from, 64,000 children do not have enough to eat and one in every seven senior citizens are food insecure. A $20 donation will feed a family in need this holiday season. • Volunteer at the Palm Beach County Food Bank (www.pbcfoodbank.org/volunteer)

to help support hunger relief in our community. Or, equally important, donate food or host a food drive (www.pbcfoodbank.org/donate-food). • Volunteer or donate to the Soup Kitchen of Boynton Beach (www.thesoupkitchen. org), which has relied completely on the generosity of individuals, businesses and select foundations for support since being established in 1983. • Volunteer or donate to the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center (www.westpalmbeach. va.gov/giving). The VA offers a number of ways in which individuals can help military veterans in need. • Churches are always lending a hand as well. This includes the Royal Palm Covenant Church, which operates a food pantry all year round in Royal Palm Beach. 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. • A turkey drive will be held Saturday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Publix store located at 1180 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach. The first 100 people who donate a turkey will receive a free half gallon of Blue Bell Ice Cream. The event is sponsored by Blue Bell, Sunny 107.9, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Publix and 850 WFTL. • There are also a number of other local food drives, such as Wellington’s Hometown Holiday Food Drive (www.wellingtonfl.gov) and the Bill Brooks’ Food For Families Food Drive (www.wptv.com). If you can’t find a food drive, check with your local school. Almost all schools are taking part in one. Thanksgiving Day is supposed to be a day of thanks, where Americans are reminded of the bounty of treasures that is a part of our lives. But Thanksgiving is also a call to action. It is vital for us to remember the word “thanksgiving” is composed of two words: thanks and giving. We are reminded to give thanks and to share and give — to share our economic and material wealth, and to share also our time and talents with other people who could use our help. This year, let’s emphasize the “giving” part of Thanksgiving.

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Some Tips For Selecting An Assisted Living Facility Selecting an assisted living facility is hardly an easy task. Keep these thoughts in mind when choosing from among the options out there. First, check out what is included in the monthly rent. Are laundry or any personal care included in the rent? Also, find out if there is

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a history of regular rent increases. Examine the history/longevity of the staff. Longtime employees indicate they like their work and are being treated well by management. Happy workers usually mean that pleasant, caring people are there for the needs of your loved one. You also surely want

to know about the executive director’s qualifications. The boss generally sets the pace and the quality of the facility. You should also know, specifically, the type of care that the facility is licensed to provide. Does it have a nursing home? Is there ample help for those who need

special assistance? Can someone administer insulin if needed? Those plus factors can make the lifestyle more comfortable and pleasant. Look into what a typical day is like. Obviously, there are few guarantees, but a look at what the regular routines are like will surely be helpful. Good luck!

For The Record

The letter “Consolidation Of The LGWCD” by Keith Harris, published Nov. 11, listed the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District budget for allocated to canal maintenance as $210,000. It should have been $21,000. The Town-Crier regrets whatever confusion this might have caused.

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Fire Rescue, Law Enforcement To Escort Veterans On Honor Flight In the wee morning hours on Saturday, Nov. 19, fire-rescue and law enforcement personnel from both Palm Beach and Martin counties will be escorting and displaying honorary salutes to the World War II and Korean War veterans on board buses headed to Palm Beach International Airport. Few will see this early-morning tribute, but for those it is meant, the veterans on board, it will have the desired effect. It begins a day of honor for these veterans flying to Washington, D.C., on their Honor Flight. From the southern rally point in Palm Beach County, the tribute begins at 4800 Linton Blvd. and Military Trail in Delray Beach at 4 a.m. The veterans will not only receive a six-unit motorcycle police, patrol car and fire engine escort, but also salutes of honor from uniformed fire-rescue per-

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Surveying Need For Arts Facility

continued from page 1 events that are at the next level — performing arts, ballet and things like that — you can’t do it outside. It’s not the right venue for that.” The residents’ portion of the survey is now closed, and a business owner survey is underway. The current survey seeks input from businesses such as dance and drama studios as to what they would like, or not. The results of the residents’ sur-

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Equestrian Kickoff Luncheon

continued from page 1 people have them. The difference is the ability to execute them. Really, it’s surrounding yourself with amazing people,” Bellissimo said. Equestrian sports have shifted from focusing on horse shows toward focusing on the industry since Bellissimo took over the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington in 2007.

sonnel standing at attention in nine locations on I-95 overpasses along the bus route to Palm Beach International Airport. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue, Delray Beach Fire-Rescue, Boynton Beach Fire-Rescue, the Boynton Beach Police Department and the Lantana Police Department will contribute to the display of respect. Due to the large number of Palm Beach County veterans on Honor Flights, a bus was organized this year to accommodate their early morning transport. Southeast Florida Honor Flight is proud to have the support of Honor Flight volunteer Samuel Eaton, also a Battalion Chief for PBCFR, who has coordinated the tribute efforts. “Having been on 10 previous flights, I have seen how these men and women get very emotional at the outpouring of support and

long-due appreciation for their willingness to risk all for America and the free world,” Eaton said. “Many of them have no clue how much America remembers and appreciates what they did. When they see it openly displayed as we’re about to do, it has a profound and lasting impact that they speak of for years later.” A similar display will take place at the northern rally point in Martin County when veterans board a bus at the Martin County Administration Building in Stuart. “Martin County’s public safety community has been wonderful to our Honor Flight veterans for many years,” said Todd Tucker, chairman of Southeast Florida Honor Flight and a Martin County Fire-Rescue lieutenant. “The veterans are often in tears before they even get to the airport.” The Honor Flight veterans will

receive the same fire-rescue and police tribute escort and routelined salute for their ride home to conclude their journey around 9:30 p.m. on the evening of Nov. 19. The veterans aboard Saturday morning’s bus rides will join other veterans meeting at PBIA and will be flown to Washington, D.C., for a day dedicated to honor them and to visit and reflect at the memorials built to commemorate their service and sacrifices. This Honor Flight is the fourth of four regularly scheduled trips to Washington, D.C., each year by Southeast Florida Honor Flight. In Honor Flight tradition, the public is invited and encouraged to attend “Operation Homecoming” at Palm Beach International Airport to welcome home the veterans from their day of honor with signs of thanks, flags and cheers. The return flight will arrive an hour

earlier than most flights, touching down at PBIA at 7:20 p.m. Many veterans never received a thank you for their service after the wars, especially the Korean and Vietnam War veterans. This is a special opportunity to cheer, shake hands with and thank these men and women who served the nation. Operation Homecoming is always an emotional event for both the veterans and the crowd. Hundreds of people from the local community, including members of the military, community and civic groups, family and friends, gather in the airport, awaiting the veterans’ arrival to give them a true welcome home. The community is invited to join in. Operation Homecoming takes place at Palm Beach International Airport, Level 2, Concourse A/B. Early arrival is recommended. Southeast Florida Honor Flight,

along with the 133 other hubs in the nationwide Honor Flight Network, is dedicated to flying America’s veterans to their respective memorials in Washington, D.C., free of charge to the veteran. With America’s WWII veterans now in their later years of life, Honor Flight is truly in a race against time to honor these veterans by bringing them to see their memorials, especially the WWII memorial, which was not completed until 2004. The next Southeast Florida Honor Flight will be April 8, 2017. Honor Flight is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization created solely to honor America’s veterans for their service and sacrifices. For more information, to get involved, donate or shop the Honor Flight store, visit www.honorflightsefl. org or www.facebook.com/honor flight, or call (855) 359-2838.

vey have not yet been published. Other steps will be taken for public input, including workshops, if the Wellington Village Council gives the go-ahead, Gerwig said, explaining that surveys are not necessarily reliable. “We just saw that whole issue on election night,” she said. “It’s very hard to get people’s opinions now.” The workshops she envisions would be more community-driven than previous workshops or town hall meetings conducted by village staff. “It would be inviting the players to the table in a workshop that is open to the public, and let’s talk to the performing arts studio and the children’s theater, and let’s

talk to the local theater people,” Gerwig said. “The next step will be not so much the public’s input, as the people involved in the industry.” Gerwig added that she is aware of many studios that hold performances at venues outside the village. The Wellington High School theater is used for some local performances, but Gerwig would like to have a performing arts center a step above that, with a more suitable stage for larger performances, as well as a black box theater, and make it more accessible to the public. “The mall is where I see the entertainment district hub being, not just for Wellington, but the

communities around us,” she said. “That mall provides a lot of great traffic in and out. If you have a large production, and you have a lot of traffic, you could clear that out of there pretty quickly.” Engineering would have to be addressed for the site, which is prone to flooding. “But it’s definitely large enough, and you have a hotel there. With that being so close, you could have other uses for the venue,” Gerwig said. “It might be a place to have conventions. That’s what we did the survey for, to see what the demand is.” She is optimistic that the survey results will be favorable. “I think our community is inter-

ested in that,” she said, explaining that Wellington seniors get on the bus to go out of town for performances. “They go pretty far to see a good show,” Gerwig said. “I think if we had one locally, they would be big supporters of that.” If the survey results are favorable, and the council approves, she said grants might be available to help underwrite the project. “The next step would be for the council to come together and decide if it’s time to engage in public discussion with the local groups,” she said. “If there’s no interest on behalf of the council to go any further, at this point I don’t want to get everybody at the table,

excited about something, and then let them down.” She pointed out that Wellington Elementary School is starting a performing arts magnet program. “We have an interest in that,” she said. “We have visual arts. We have performing arts. Wellington Landings has videography. We have some local things that kind of prepare us for this.” Local performers sometimes use smaller venues at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. “That’s a long way for our families to go to see a small dance production, and it’s expensive,” she said. To take the business survey, visit wellingtonfl.gov/centersurvey.

“In reality, it has been a great opportunity for us to redefine Wellington,” he said. The connection with the community has been incredibly important, he explained, noting that the turning point was taking a horse show that sat in a community, but isolated, toward something that included the community. Offering free admission allows the community to embrace and discover equestrian sports. Making the connection between human and horse accessible is one of the goals of Equestrian Sport Productions, Bellissimo’s horse show production company. “How do we make it much more accessible and much more

affordable for a broader group of people?” he asked. In the next wave of action, Bellissimo said that they will be working to make equestrian sports more accessible. With the recent purchase of the Wanderers Club and the International Polo Club Palm Beach, Bellissimo’s partnership has invested close to $400 million in the community. They aren’t shying away from spending a great deal of money to achieve their goals. “I think it’s the greatest investment in the history of equestrian sport in the context of an industry, not necessarily just in the event itself,” he said. Bellissimo is excited to see

what the future of the community can be. “I do believe that we have just scraped the surface of the opportunity here,” he said. Coming up on Feb. 4 is the 2017 Great Charity Challenge. The event has raised more than $9.2 million for local nonprofits over the past 8 years. “Let’s be the community that challenges what we’re doing and creates a wonderful place for all families to enjoy, not only the wealthy of the wealthy, but also the people who live here every single day,” Bellissimo said. Learn more about the 2017 Winter Equestrian Festival at www. pbiec.com.

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ROYAL PALM BEACH HONORS ALL VETS AT EVENING VETERANS DAY CEREMONY The Village of Royal Palm Beach held its Veterans Day service on Friday, Nov. 11 at Royal Palm Beach Veterans Park. The ceremony honored all current and former members of the armed forces. Speakers Sgt. Patrick Miller, Sgt. 1st Class John Castro and others spoke of the personal hardships of their families as well as themselves while serving their country. The event included a flag-raising ceremony, followed by a motivational presentation and live music performed by the Royal Palm Beach Community Band. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

U.S. Marine Sgt. Patrick Miller, Mayor Fred Pinto, Cole Estevez, William Gulley, U.S. Army Sgt. 1st class John Castro and District 86 Rep. Matt Willhite lay a wreath.

Members of Boy Scout Troop 111 and Cub Scout Pack 120.

Jerry Weisinger and Lucille Tucker.

District 86 Rep. Matt Willhite, a veteran, addresses the crowd.

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Ray Branch, Jeff and Carolyn Hmara, Mike Carroll, Bill Arcuri and Curt Rich.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Patrick Miller.

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class John Castro.

Sgt. 1st class John Castro and Staff Sgt. Mark Hermann.

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st class John Castro and Staff Sgt. Mark Hermann.

PBSO Honor Guard Deputy George Jones, Sgt. J.P. Harvey, Detective John Chapman, Detective Malora DuPlantis, Deputy Rick Rothell and Lt. Carlos Ugalde.

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Turkey Drive Nov. 19 At RPB Publix

A turkey drive will be held Saturday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at three Publix locations: 1180 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach; 6251 PGA Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens and 5970 S. Jog Road in Lake Worth. The first 100 people who donate a turkey at each location will receive a free half gallon of Blue Bell Ice Cream. The event is sponsored by Blue Bell Ice Cream, Sunny 107.9, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Publix and 850 WFTL.

Sons Of Italy Holiday Party

The Michelangelo Lodge of the Sons of Italy will be hosting its annual Christmas party and toy drive for the Palms West Children’s Hospital on Monday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Tickets are $25 per person. Guests are asked to bring an unwrapped child’s toy. The menu consists of salad, chicken parmesan, lasagna and soda/water, followed by coffee and dessert.

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‘Nunsense’ On Stage At PBCHS

The Palm Beach Central High School Bronco Players will present Nunsense, a musical comedy by Dan Goggin, from Thursday, Nov. 17 through Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Palm Beach Central High School Theatre (8499 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). Tickets are available for $10 presale and $15 at the door. To purchase tickets, call (561) 304-1035.

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early stage venture opportunities. For the second year, the Young Professionals will host this business competition in Wellington offering up to $10,000 in cash and prizes. Applications are being accepted now through Dec. 22. Finalists will be announced in early January, followed by a live event in late January in front of a panel of judges, who will determine the winner. The competition does not exclude companies outside of Wellington from participating. Each company is asked to creatively think about its economic impact on Wellington. Separately, a local people’s choice award will be granted to an eligible Wellington-area company. More information on the competition can be found at www. xceleratewellington.com.

WWC Holiday Meeting Dec. 1

The December meeting of the Women of the Western Communities will be held Thursday, Dec. 1 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. The happy hour/meet

and mingle will begin at 6 p.m. Be sure to arrive no later than 6:30 p.m. to be checked in and seated. The meeting will be the winter fundraiser and will feature a Chinese auction. The club will be selling Chinese auction tickets when guests checkin. They will be $20 for 25 tickets, with the option to purchase 20 more tickets for only $10 more. Many great items have been donated for the auction. Winning tickets will be pulled after dinner. The fundraiser will raise funds for Harmony House and the club’s scholarship fund. There will also be a door prize ticket with each batch of tickets. Members are welcome to invite their friends, relatives, neighbors and co-workers to attend — the more the merrier. The guest fee to attend is $30. The Harmony House donation for December is unwrapped toys for children of all ages. Guests can also bring a small gift for the mothers of Harmony House, so that the children can choose one. Examples are cosmetics, perfumes, lotions, jewelry, etc. RSVPs are requested by Nov. 26. For more info., e-mail Mair

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Holiday Pet Food Drive Underway At Peggy Adams

The Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, the largest and oldest animal rescue organization in Palm Beach County, operates a pet food bank called Peggy’s Pantry to assist local families who are struggling to feed their animals. To help these families, the league is holding a special Holiday Food Drive now through Nov. 30. The Food Drive will help stock the shelves of Peggy’s Pantry, which benefits as many as 1,000 pets each month. In addition to helping local Palm Beach County families with pet food and basic supplies, Peggy’s Pantry also offers referrals for low-cost veterinary care and spay/neuter surgeries for pet owners. The goal is to keep families and their furry members together and out of the shelter. “This is the season of giving, and I encourage all of those who

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LGWCD Returns To Outside Vendor For Aquatic Weed Control

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors decided to go back to a private contractor for aquatic weed control on Monday after a certified staff member resigned. LGWCD Administrator Steve Yohe said aquatic weed control was brought in-house in May 2015 when the district was not receiving a satisfactory level of service from contractors. “Due to a field staffer resigning, the uncertainty of conveying district roads to the town and reluctance to hire a replacement until that issue is resolved, it is recommended that aquatic vegetation control be conducted by a contract service provider to make best use of district personnel,” Yohe said, reading from his report. Supervisor Don Widing said he thought the intent of trying to do the work in-house was good, but

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400 pages and concentrate on opportunities for redevelopment. “Most of the codes you see are for vacant parcels of land,” he said. “We have a clean slate; the developer comes in with his ideas and goes through the hearing process and then goes vertical. We have to be a little more innovative than that. We do have some vacant parcels here in Wellington, but the most opportunities we have are the currently developed parcels. This rewrite will include incentives and will introduce some new housing trends and planning principles.” The rewrite will include the level of approval for projects, whether it should be at the staff level, or through the Development Review

that he had been concerned about exposure of staff to chemicals, and liability if there is an accident. “Personally, I’ve always had concern about the liability to our employees,” he said. “I applaud the employees with what they have done, but in the middle of August, in an encapsulated suit, and worrying about exposure to the products… I think it was good intentions, but we’re not professionals. That’s not our area of expertise, and I don’t think we need to burden ourselves with that.” Widing also reminded other board members of the number of private contractors that the district had that had not lived up to expectations. “We terminated one after another,” he said. “I don’t know if it was the product or the weather. We’re talking about a lot of science.” Widing was also critical of the varying amount of the bids, from $23,690 per year by Aquagenix,

which was awarded the bid, to other bids of $50,340 and $85,706. Yohe said the total cost was $33,000 a year in-house. The district budgets $21,000 annually for the service. He also pointed out that Aquagenix was the district’s contractor for a decade before 2012, when the supervisors put the contract out to bid after the service was performed unsatisfactorily one year. “They had a crew come in and do a terrible job one year, and that’s when the board went back out to bid,” Yohe said. “We gave it to another contractor for a year, and they were even worse. We put it out to bid again, and Aquagenix was the low contractor. It comes back to the level of service that you want to get. I think this will be an adequate level of service.” Yohe added that the district will save money by not having to purchase protective gear. Supervisor Simon Fernandez

asked for specifics about the protective gear, and Yohe said that it is up to the operator to protect himself. He said he and a staff member took the aquatic weed control course for licensing, and protective gear is a choice of the operator. Fernandez was concerned about the safety of the operator wearing the suit on hot days. “He could get heatstroke and fall in the canal and drown,” he said. “That was my concern from the very beginning,” Widing said. “Heatstroke can get you quickly in that thing.” Former Supervisor John Ryan said in his years on the board, it was a constant problem to get the providers to live up to their contract. “We spelled it out. We want 80 percent control of vegetation, and if there is a problem, we want them to respond within 24 to 48 hours to any specific issues that come up,”

Ryan said. “None of them have lived up to that degree of vegetation control. The response time has never been complied with.” Ryan said a quick response is imperative, especially during emergencies when vegetation is clogging up a culvert, or when treatment is inducing a fish kill. He suggested going with Aquagenix and keeping a district staff member as a backup. LGWCD President Frank Schiola said it has been an ongoing problem with private contractors providing the needed level of service. “That’s why we went in-house,” Schiola said. “They started coming out, then all of a sudden, they started slowing down. They used the excuse that they had other clients they had to deal with, or it rains too much, or there’s too much water, or we don’t have the right chemicals, or we’re trying to find the mix to do it — and meanwhile,

the canals are growing over with all the floating grass.” He supported keeping the job in-house. “My deal is if we do it in-house, the buck stops here,” Schiola said. “When we go out for something like this, the buck stops with them, and that’s where it’s stopping… I’m not sold on this, especially at this low price.” Schiola said he would favor going with Aquagenix but keeping district equipment as a backup, but Yohe said aquatic weed control does not lend itself to two separate entities maintaining the project. “It’s a process that one manager needs to manage, not two,” Yohe said, explaining that if the provider is not performing up to expectations, the district would find another contractor. Supervisor Laura Danowski made a motion to award the contract to Aquagenix, which carried 4-1 with Schiola opposed.

Committee or a public hearing. Flinchum reviewed an economic development initiative from 2008 that has seen much of it come to fruition, noting that the current rewrite will build on what the village has accomplished. “It is a great reminder of where we have come from,” he said. “Basically, we targeted what we have here in Wellington and what we need to do.” At the time, the focus was on antiquated commercial centers and housing areas. “We did not have a town center, a true hub of Wellington, back then in 2008,” he said. “Our main street, Forest Hill Blvd., was absolutely terrible. It had invasive [plants], it was a very narrow road and it had absolutely no identity.” Also, there was no recognizable brand for the equestrian area. “You drive through there now, you definitely know you are in an equestrian area,” he said. “There’s fencing, there’s stone bollards,

there’s signage — it has a distinctive look.” The economic development initiative has a sustainable development “triangle” of environmental, social and economic parts. “You look for those three things in your community,” Flinchum said. “What you have as far as environmental, you have your water quality, stormwater management and we have our equestrian issues. Economic has to do with local base businesses. Are there job opportunities to keep people here in Wellington or do they have to commute? The social are more your cultural-type things — our schools, our churches, our parks — what makes us a great place to live.” Wellington staff has identified older shopping plazas and formulated suggestions for their refurbishment. “The whole idea of this exercise in this code rewrite is to show you where we have come from in eight

years, and by using some computer imaging, what we can do,” he said. Flinchum said mixed use and vertical integration would be included in redevelopment efforts. Landscaping and residential mixed use in old commercial areas, with commercial downstairs and residential uses upstairs, is one concept that can be employed. “It has a whole different look,” Flinchum said. “You’re going to hear us in the code rewrite looking for stuff like this, and there are several examples of this in the county, from Delray Beach to Boynton Beach and West Palm Beach.” Some of the goals set out in 2008 did not come to fruition. For example, the proposed medical arts district did not come together as hoped due to landowners’ inability or lack of desire to work together. The village still does not have a highly developed industrial zone aside from the Wellington Commerce Park area on Pierson Road,

although there were missed opportunities in the State Road 7 area. “You need that type of area to build a balanced village,” Flinchum said. “You need places for the trades, the cabinet maker, to have certain cottage industries. It’s an opportunity, so if you don’t want to work at home, you can have a local business with employees, provide a service and not have to leave Wellington. We’re realizing how valuable that flex area is.” One problem that has come about in Wellington Commerce Park has been insufficient parking as staff at the businesses has grown. “We’re going to have to address parking in the flex areas,” he said. Planning, Zoning & Building Director Bob Basehart said that the village is at least partly to blame for parking issues, because parking regulations were eased in an attempt to occupy numerous storefronts that were empty. “It was very successful, and now

it’s pretty much completely full,” Basehart said. The equestrian area has come a long way, but Flinchum said work needs to be done to bring what are now three areas into one body. “We have Little Ranches, which is a remote section, we have Rustic Ranches out on Flying Cow Road, and we have the EOZD [Equestrian Overlay Zoning District] in the middle,” he said. “Each one of those have their own matrix, their own different regulations, and our goal is to combine those three into one matrix for the equestrian area. Once you start putting them together, you realize that they have very similar regulations.” The village has also improved bridle trails, with new easement acquisitions, new surface treatments, fencing, signage and crossings. “A lot of these trails have been connected,” Flinchum said. “They now go to Flying Cow Road. You can get to Section 24, the preserve out there, from internal trails.”

LOCAL SONS OF ITALY CHAPTER HOSTS ANNUAL PICNIC AT OKEEHEELEE PARK The Sons of Italy Michelangelo Lodge #2864 of Royal Palm Beach held its annual picnic on Sunday, Nov. 13 at Okeeheelee Park. There were hotdogs, hamburgers and sausages with peppers to go with coleslaw, macaroni salad and corn on the cob. To learn more PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER about the Sons of Italy, call Pat Devivo at (561) 249-1298 or e-mail c.devivo@comcast.net.

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WELLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HONORS VETERANS DAY WITH RED, WHITE & BLUE JEANS:

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The Wellington Community Foundation held a special event to honor veterans on Friday, Nov. 11 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. Red White & Blue Jeans: “A Nostalgic Salute to Our Veterans” was a patriotic event where veterans, their families and members of the Wellington community came together for dinner, dancing and a special ceremony honoring prisoners of war and veterans missing in action. There was singing, laughter, and even a friendship circle as everyone came together to honor and support veterans and help those in need in the community. Sponsors of the event included: TABLE SPONSORS Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith; Wellington Regional Medical Center; Regis and Tom Wenham; Bob and Karen Cavanagh Allstate Insurance; Jim and Paula Sackett; Dr. Raj Bansal; Palm Beach Avionics; Palm Beach Urology; and Wellington The Magazine; PAY IT FORWARD SPONSORS Drs. Humberto and Claudia Porrata; MediValue; Trilogy Home Care; Above & Beyond Party Décor; and Kenny Mondo Productions; GOLF SPONSOR The Wanderers Club; and EVENT DECOR SPONSOR Andrea Plevin - Above & Beyond Party Décor. The event was the foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year and raised much-needed funds that will be used to benefit residents of Wellington, particularly children and seniors, by supporting and improving their quality of life. For more info., visit www.wellingtoncommunityfoundation.org. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

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Don Gross, George Ross, Maureen Gross, Maggie Zeller, Julie Tannehill, Don Mckenzie, Hope Baron, Bob Salerno, Leo Buquicchio, Gregory McBowman and Debbie Sanacore.

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Kathryn Maguire, Dan Hanchett, Jim and Debbie DeMarco, Milko and Jaime Castellanos, and Ashley and Joe Maguire.

WCF Secretary Mickey Smith and IPC Director Ray Mooney.

Andrea Schorr, Brenda Atkins, Sam Cassel, George Lyking, Jamie Taylor, Brian Taylor, Christine and Paul Wright, Robbin and Robert Lee, and Rebecca and Mr. Boyer.

Marc and Christine Strich, Brian and Mary Anne Hanley, Kim Alter, Mickey and Lizz Smith, Mary Lou Bedford and Bill McEntee.

Dr. Raj Bansal, Dr. Urmila Bansal, Dr. Darmaan Aden, Dr. Bina Rashid, Dr. Ravi and Mrs. Pandey, Andrea Bansal, Dana Bansal, Dr. Daniel Ghiragossian, Alejandra Ghiragossian, Dr. Arthur Hansen and Dr. Lori Lane.

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The West Palm Beach quarter auction recently invited Crestwood Middle School student Amanda Ng back to fundraise for the Model for Miracles charity. Model for Miracles holds an annual fashion show in Orlando. This event showcases children

from Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Sponsors provide them with a new outfit, help them walk the runway and present trophies to the kids. Ng inspired many of the Crestwood National Junior Honor Society members to join in the

evening’s event. Together with their sponsors Island Hospitality, Caroll Wright, Somer Group Realty, Piper Gonzalez Design, Springbok Realty and Backsaver Chiropractic, they were able to raise more than $1,500. “Raising that amount of money

was great, but hearing my friends say they felt so good and want to continue helping me felt even better,” Ng said. The next event is set for March 28. For sponsorship information, contact cmsnjhs2017@gmail. com.

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COOPER ORTHODONTICS SUPPORTS FORGOTTEN SOLDIERS OUTREACH

Cooper Orthodontics delivered more than 200 pounds of candy collected from Cooper Orthodontics’ third annual candy buy-back program to Forgotten Soldiers Outreach in Lake Worth. Students from 15 local schools who participated in this buy-back event earned money for themselves and for their own schools just by donating candy. The candy will be included in care packages that are packed onsite and are shipped to U.S. troops serving overseas. For more information about how to make donations for care packages, visit Forgotten Soldiers Outreach at forgottensoldiers.org. Shown above are (L-R) Gerri DeGennaro and Diana Boardman from Forgotten Soldiers Outreach with Cooper Orthodontics Community Involvement Coordinator Vanessa Essery.

JGFA Directors Cobick, White Receive Awards

The annual Trunk or Treat Halloween event was held at St. Michael Lutheran Church in Wellington on Saturday, Oct. 22. A party was held before the event for children ages pre-K through sixth grade, and a lock-in overnight event was held for youth from grades seventh through 12th grade. St. Michael Lutheran Church is located at 1825 Birkdale Drive and welcomes everyone to worship at two services every Sunday. For more info., call (561) 793-4999 or visit www.stmichaelelc.com.

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Entries are now being accepted for the seventh annual Alcohol Prevention Poster Contest, in which students have the opportunity to compete for two $1,000 scholarships, have their work featured on school buses and on display during the 2017 South Florida Fair. Friday, Dec. 2, is the last day

for students to submit their entries for the contest, which is a collaboration between the School District of Palm Beach County’s Single School Culture Initiatives, the Department of Transportation Services, the Department of Communications & Engagement, as well as local community partners including the Palm Beach County

Substance Awareness Coalition, the Hanley Center Foundation, the South Florida Fair, the Rotary Club of Wellington, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and Mothers Against Drunk Driving to address underage drinking. The top six posters, as well as the scholarship winners, will be displayed on school buses

throughout the district. Contest rules and the contest entry form are available at www. pbcbusposter.org. For more information, contact Alexa Lee at (561) 374-7627 or alexalee@pbcsac.org, or Bito David in the Office of Engagement at (561) 963-3820 or bito.david@ palmbeachschools.org.

The nonprofit Junior Golf Foundation was co-founded by Donna White in 1995 and is currently directed by Mary-Lee Cobick. Both of these LPGA professionals have received awards to recognize their performance in golf. Golf Professional Services Inc. was also co-founded by White in 1995. Its mission is to provide all customers with quality and affordable golf instruction programs, activities, merchandise, and food and beverage operation. The Ladies Professional Golf Association and Club Professionals membership has selected Cobick as the Professional of the Year. This award is given annually to an LPGA teaching and club professional. “I am truly honored to receive the LPGA National Professional of the Year award,” Cobick said. “I have always felt this award best represented my role in the golf industry for the past 21 years.”

Cobick oversees a staff of 18 sub-contracted employees, while teaching more than 400 private lessons a year. She is the president of the Junior Golf Foundation of America, which provides more than 7,500 junior participants in golf instruction every year in Palm Beach County. On Sept. 16, White received the 2016 Nancy Lopez Golf Achievement Award, which recognizes an LPGA professional who gives back to the game in the spirit of Nancy Lopez. “Nancy Lopez is recognized as an unsung hero, setting the stage for what women’s golf is today,” White said. “To share an award in the namesake of an esteemed friend, competitor and consummate professional with my business team is truly an honor.” White’s professional golf career began in 1977 when she was an LPGA Tour member and winner of three tour titles.

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STEAM CAREER DAY BRONCO BAND EARNS HIGH SCORES AT REGIONALS HELD AT LOXAHATCHEE GROVES ELEMENTARY

The Palm Beach Central High School Bronco Band recently traveled to Cape Coral to compete in a State Marching Band Regionals. The students did a wonderful job giving two great performances. They received first place in their class and won Best Music, Best Visual, Best General Effect, Best Percussion and Best Color Guard. The Bronco Band was named the grand champion of the show by having the best score regardless of class. The band actually won by a 12-point spread. That score was high enough to qualify the band for the highest possible seed for the State Championships.

NEW HORIZONS HOLDS BOOK CHARACTER PARADE A number of classes at Loxahatchee Groves Elementary School experienced their Career Day recently using Skype and Google Hangout to learn about different STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) careers. They had an actual Googler talk about what she does at Google (shown above). The students also learned from a kitchen and clothing design specialist through online conferencing. Even a model train builder showed the students how he uses the engineer design process to build model trains. They also had a number of other people, in person, discuss their STEAM professions, such a vets, furniture makers, nuclear engineers, the Broward County Sheriff’s Office and more. The children learned about all the different careers available to them in the STEAM fields.

Madison Bonta Named Volunteer Of The Month

Equestrian Trails Elementary School has honored Madison Bonta as its Volunteer of the Month. Bonta is a seventh-grade student at Emerald Cove Middle School. She volunteers in the office at Equestrian Trails each morning before middle school starts. Some of the tasks that Bonta performs include greeting parents, providing ID badges to visitors, collecting attendance, answering the phone and many other office tasks. Bonta has averaged about 300 volunteer hours over the last one-and-a-half years at Equestrian Trails. Equestrian Trails also nominated Bonta for the Outstanding School Volunteer Award. To qualify, volunteers must show outstanding dedication and commitment to education and volunteering in Florida. Volunteers are selected based on the number of hours of service, years of service, unusual type of contribution and/or char-

The kindergarten classes at New Horizons Elementary School recently hosted a Book Character Costume Parade to cap off Red Ribbon Week festivities. Students chose a book to read and then came to school dressed like a character from the book. Parents, staff members and students in older grades came out to watch. Pictured here are (above left) Betty Baez dressed as Miss Nelson leading her kindergarten class in the parade, and (above right) students Lily Bastawros, Joshua Vetters and Quinn Stolzfus posing with their books and costumes after the parade.

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On Oct. 14, Royal Palm Beach High School SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) hosted an event for anti-bullying month. There was an accordion-shaped board, and students were given markers and the statement “I am more than...” Afterward, students were given incentives. There was also a photo booth where students could write something nice on a white board and take a picture. SADD encouraged students to wear blue to support anti-bullying. The event raised awareness and conveyed to students that bullying isn’t cool nor should it be a trend, but being a friend should be the goal.

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SRHS Honors Veterans In On-Campus Ceremony

Seminole Ridge High School honored area veterans Nov. 10 in on-campus presentations featuring the Army JROTC Hawk Battalion, the chorus singing American service anthems and guest speakers including retired U.S. Marine Hospital Corpsman James Finger and retired U.S. Army Colonel Anthony Reyes. Hawks Apply Themselves —

College App Week: Apply Yourself Florida, Florida’s College Application Week, is part of a national effort to increase the number of students pursuing a college degree. During College Application Week (Oct. 24-28), SRHS dedicated time and space during the normal school day for seniors to fill out at least one post-secondary application in the media center.

The Army JROTC Hawk Battalion honors veterans.

Runner, Diver Return from States — Seminole Ridge cross-country runner Kody Phelps finished 109th of 193 and Hawk diver Thomas Goolsby finished 14th of 24 in state competition. Congratulations to both athletes! Thespians Earn District Honors — Performing the one-act play Mirrors in district competition Nov. 5, the Hawk student cast earned Superiors in acting and in performance and Excellent in tech. Several SRHS thespians received individual awards: Alexander Quiggle: Overall Best Actor; Ethan Engh: Overall Best Supporting Actor; and Olivia Shand: All-Star Cast Member. “The entire cast put it all together: Matthew Coon, Marium Houraney and Heidi Higdon were amazing in their performances. Karley Yesbeck brought it all together with her stage managing. Lindsay Kohlhorst and Lex Long brought the lights and sound

together and were spectacular,” drama teacher Ryan Lee said. “And this was the first year a student led the show. Rowan Pelfrey stepped off the stage to sit in the director’s chair.” Marching Band Takes Gold Again — The SRHS Winged Regiment marching band competed at its last local competition Nov. 5 at the Park Vista High School Invitational, earning not only Best in Class in all categories — color guard, general effect, music, percussion and visual — but an overall first-place finish in its class. Students of the Week — The Students of the Week program recognizes Hawks, nominated by the staff, for their academic excellence, behavior and assistance with keeping the campus positive. Congratulations to the Students of the Week for Nov. 14-18: Chase Fagan (grade 9), Domonique Fullwood (grade 10), Madison Jatzlau (grade 11) and Rowan Pelfrey (grade 12).

PBCHS DRAMA STUDENTS EARN HIGH MARKS

Palm Beach Central High Sch ool drama st u d en t s (shown right) competed at the District One Act Festival on Nov. 5 and earned straight Superior marks for their performance of Shuddersome: Tales of Poe. The judges loved their performance and scored its with straight Superiors for both performances and tech. They have been selected to represent the district at the state festival in March. PBCHS drama students also earned the coveted Critic’s Choice Award.

PUMPKINS SOAR WITH STEAM AT LOX GROVES EL

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MAYOR ANNE GERWIG READS TO STUDENTS

Kindergarten students at New Horizons Elementary School were recently treated to a very special guest reader, Wellington Mayor Ann Gerwig. The mayor read The Bear Ate Your Sandwich by Julia Sarcone-Roach as part of Jumpstart’s national “Read For the Record” campaign. Besides reading to and interacting with the children, Gerwig brought along Bulldog and Bear. The students had a great time.

Lakshmi Nauth Attends Medical Conference

Lakshmi Nauth, a sophomore at Royal Palm Beach High School, attended the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Lowell, Mass., held June 25-27. The congress is an honors-only program for high school students who want to become physicians or go into medical research fields. The purpose of the event is to honor, inspire, motivate and direct the top students in the country who aspire to be physicians or medical scientists to stay true to their dream and, after the event, to provide a path, plan and resources to help them reach their goals. Nauth was nominated by Dr. Robert Darling, the medical director of the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists to represent Florida based on her academic achievement, leadership potential and determination to serve humanity in the field of medicine. During the three-day congress, Nauth joined students from across the country and heard Nobel laureates and National Medal of Science winners talk about leading medical research. She was given advice from Ivy League and top medical school deans on what to expect in medical school and she witnessed stories told by patients who are living medical miracles. She was

Lakshmi Nauth inspired by fellow teen medical science prodigies and learned about cutting-edge advances and the future of medicine and medical technology. “This is a crucial time in America when we need more doctors and medical scientists who are even better prepared for a future that is changing exponentially,” said Richard Rossi, executive director of the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists. “Focused, bright and determined students like Lakshmi Nauth are our future, and she deserves all the mentoring and guidance we can give her.” For info., visit www.futuredocs. com or call (617) 307-7425.

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This Thanksgiving, I’ll Wonder Where My Turkey Came From

Is it just me, or is Thanksgiving kind of early this year? I mean, isn’t it next Thursday? Thank goodness I’m not the one who cooks in our household — that would be Mark. So I won’t be the one running around looking for a last-minute turkey that will actually fit in the oven and wondering if jellied cranberries are still acceptable in this Age of Freshness and baking for days in advance in an effort to discern which pie is each guest’s “favorite” pie. In fact, this year, we’re going to Virginia Beach for the holiday, so even Mark is not cooking. Brad and Brooke will be cooking while we play in the yard with our grandsons. Heaven!

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The Sonic BOOMER Now it must be said (at every opportunity) that Brad is an F-18 Super Hornet fighter pilot who is currently the U.S. Navy’s top “adversary training” pilot. That means that Brad studies the air tactics used by our enemies, then duplicates them in the air while our own guys try to shoot him

down. Delightful! In order to get to sleep at night, I steadfastly assume that paintballs are used for these training exercises, but I could be wrong. And, because my mind easily runs rampant, I am already wondering what kind of a meal we will be served. I mean, if Brooke is cooking, she will probably go to the grocery store, select a turkey and bake it in the oven while she prepares all the other “fixin’s.” But Brad. What if Brad, like his father before him, is doing all the cooking? I have no idea how a fighter pilot cooks. Logical Deb knows he probably goes to the grocery store and uses an oven just like everyone else, but not-so-logical Deb

doesn’t want to listen to logical Deb’s boring scenario. Not-so-logical Deb wants to think that her Thanksgiving bird will have been hunted down from the air using real-time video produced by infrared cameras, shot with a laser aimed by a low-flying pilot who is doing barrel rolls at the time, then retrieved by a hunting dog (dressed as a Pilgrim) as the jet screams out of there at 1,200 mph to an altitude of roughly 50,000 vertical feet. After regrouping somewhere over Washington, D.C. (“cooling his jets,” so to speak), Brad will meander on home at a cruising speed of 777 mph and set the plane gently down on its aircraft carrier

just off Virginia Beach before driving home in his SUV to casually toss the bird into a deep fryer. What makes not-so-logical Deb’s plan so extraordinary is that, while the turkey on your table came in at a cost of approximately $23 (as per the American Farm Bureau Federation), the cost of my heretofore wild turkey was zero, zip, nada. Unless you add in the cost of the Super Hornet, of course. Then my bird cost $61 million, not counting jet fuel or pilot time (which Brad would certainly donate). Yup. I would very much like to know what a $61 million turkey tastes like, and this year’s the year!

A Sci-Fi Flick With A Brain: ‘Arrival’ One Of The Best Of 2016

The new Denis Villeneuve film Arrival is one of the most interesting, absorbing films I’ve seen in years. It is a science fiction flick, based on a classic novella dealing with time and remembrance in ways that we have seldom seen on screen. If you think that might be boring, I was totally absorbed for a several hours by the tension and the passion shown. Dr. Louise Banks (Amy Adams), a top professor of linguistics, begins the movie with a remembrance of her beloved daughter who died as a teen. It is a brief but moving collage as we see an infant turn into a cute little girl, then turn into a child who, at about 8, tells her mother she loves her and, a few years later, that she hates her. And we see her death with Banks grieving. Then we see Banks at work at the university on the day that 12 alien vessels, which the military dubs “shells,” land at cities all over the globe. Banks is charged

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler with leading the American team to learn their language. She teams up with Dr. Ian Donnelly (Jeremy Renner), an astrophysicist, who wants to learn their science. At the start, they’re combative, with Louise saying that civilization is based on language, Ian that it’s based on science. But they become the two leaders of the group that actually does succeed in starting a dialogue with the aliens, called “Heptapods” because they have seven large legs. A large portion of the film is devoted to understanding a species whose view of

time is different from ours. Humans believe (and this is a major section of our physics) that time is linear; that it flows from the past to the present. The Heptapods believe that you move through time and, as shown in their writing, which is essentially a single drawing representing a thought or an entire concept (meaning they know how it will end before they begin), and they can deal with knowing the future. With a support from Ian, Louise begins to converse with them. Uniquely, for films, we also see that she is getting backup from other experts. I liked the fact that it was not just one person figuring everything out. But Louise is unique; remembrances of her daughter are singularly vital, as their conversations provide necessary clues to finding a way to prevent a world war because of fear of the aliens. And then we discover something truly unique about the remembrances that un-

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derlines precisely what the aliens want. The movie, which does have some action, has a subplot as well — based on the paranoia that ensues because of knee-jerk reaction and fear dealing with the intentions of the aliens that combines with misunderstandings because of language. Those keep us on the edge of our seats even as the deeper meanings come through. The cast is really good. Adams is exceptional. She has always been a fine actress, but here she carries the film. Her feelings are raw; her grief and her will to learn keep shining through. She wants to learn, wants to help, and fights through her memories, learning from them as she goes. Renner gives a huge assist. He manages to be wonderfully supportive as she often breaks rules and goes her own way. That they wind up with strong feelings for each other, despite their intellectual differences, seems wonderful. Forest Whitaker as the

colonel in charge of the operation is both strong and sensitive, another excellent performance by the actor. This is an exciting movie that will have you thinking a lot once you leave. I expected it to be good; it has gotten universal raves from critics. But it is better than that. There is a branch of science fiction movies that require concentration and thinking. Christopher Nolan’s films Inception and Interstellar are examples, and Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey might be the granddaddy of them all. Arrival is better than all of them (although I do have a soft spot for the earlier movie). This is a movie for adults, in the sense that it presents a lot to think about… there is nothing that a child should not see, but the ideas are complex. If you like good movies, particularly of the science fiction blend, you should see it. And if you just like good movies, this one is really good. See it. It is one of the best films this year.

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Bar Association Donates Books And Bears To Guardian Ad Litem Program

Michelle Canaday, director of the 15th Circuit Guardian ad Litem (GAL) program, accepted a generous donation of hundreds of books and bears from the Palm Beach County’s Bar Association’s Lawyers for Literacy Committee to distribute at National Adoption Day on Friday, Nov. 18.

The Guardian ad Litem program’s mission is to advocate in court for the best interests of children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected. This is the fourth year of the Palm Beach County Bar Association’s Book and Bear Drive, sponsored by the Lawyers for Literacy Committee

with Andrew Kwan as its chair. And because of this continued generosity, books and a teddy bear are often given out to children during their first dependency court hearing. “The two favorite things in my life are Adoption Day and reading,” said Judith Migdal-Mack, a

member of the Lawyers for Literacy committee. “Adoption Day celebrates the new beginning of a forever family, and for me to be involved is a joy. To add to that joy, by providing a new cuddly bear and book to commemorate the day is just the cherry on top. I am proud to be a member of National

Adoption Day Committee of Palm Beach County and the Lawyers for Literacy of the Palm Beach Bar.” Here in Palm Beach County, there are 25 children that will be adopted into their forever families during this year’s event. This event is open to the public and celebrates the joy that adoption brings to both

the children and their new families. Participants will enjoy a fun day filled with face painting, magic shows, balloon animals and lunch. To learn more about the 15th Circuit’s Guardian ad Litem program, or to become a volunteer, visit www.galpbc.org or call (561) 355-6224.

Frankel Announces Breakthrough On Rules Regarding Group Homes

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (D-District 22) said this week that a Joint Statement this month from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) will provide local municipalities with the legal clarity they need to maintain the safety and character of their communities while protecting the rights and needs of people with disabilities, including those recovering from drug addiction. “This Joint Statement should give local governments the necessary guidance to help them keep neighborhoods safe and healthy, and protect persons with disabilities,” Frankel said. The new directives were met with enthusiasm from local leaders. “I appreciate Rep. Frankel’s dogged efforts on behalf of all cities looking for rational and defensible solutions that protect our citizenry and a vulnerable class that needed protection,” Delray Beach Mayor Cary Glickstein said. “I also appreciate HUD and DOJ officials for recognizing that this is a national problem. I’m

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continued from page 1 there is a family that needs help, that family is helped. For example, 25 families from the Kids Cancer Foundation are also being helped by the food drive. The same type of food items as always are being collected, he said. Suggested items to donate include mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, canned vegetables (green beans, peas, corn, sweet potatoes), packaged stuffing mix, turkey gravy and cornbread muffin mix.

pleased with the Joint Statement in that it recognizes zoning and land use are inherently local decisions best determined by local government.” Congressman Ted Deutch (DDistrict 21) also applauded the Joint Statement. “I am pleased that the Department of Justice and the Department of Housing and Urban Development have listened to our cities, recovery residence industry members and other community stakeholders, and followed through to provide additional guidance that will help our cities uphold the Fair Housing Act as they implement their zoning and land use policies,” Deutch said. The Joint Statement makes three key points: • A local government can deny an accommodation request for a group home if granting it would impose an undue financial and administrative burden on local government or would fundamentally alter the municipality’s zoning scheme. Factors include the nature and extent of the burden, proximity of group homes to one and other, the cost of the requested accommodation, the financial resources

of the local government and the benefits of the accommodation to the disabled individual. • Licensing and other requirements for group homes for health and safety purposes may be permitted if they are not based on stereotypes, equally apply to all homes with a minimum number of unrelated residents and do not target homes based on the presence of individuals with a disability. • The Fair Housing Act does not prevent state or local government from taking action in response to criminal activity, insurance fraud, Medicaid fraud, neglect or abuse of residents or other illegal conduct occurring at group homes. Due to the opioid crisis, there has been significant proliferation in South Florida of group homes for recovering addicts that in some instances has interrupted the peace and enjoyment of residential neighborhoods. This month’s announcement will provide local governments with transparency on how to promote public health and safety, uphold the civil rights of individuals in recovery and maintain the residential character of neighborhoods, Frankel said.

Jill Merrell, owner of Ultima Fitness, has been involved with the food drive since the beginning, setting up a way for members to donate. This year, she added a twist. “We decided, not only do we want to get people to donate food, we want them to also educate and try to give us healthier choices,” she said, explaining that they could choose items such as a low-fat or low-sodium soup to donate. Also this year, Xtreme Tae Kwon Do’s Grandmaster Gustavo Pope donated half of the proceeds from his annual kick-a-thon to the food drive, bringing in just over $700. The other half was donated

to Place of Hope to be spent for food and toys for the children. “We want to work together to help support people to enjoy their holiday season,” Merrell said. “What’s so great about this is it’s a community effort of everybody working together… for people who are not as fortunate as us.” As the food drive draws to a close, last-minute food donations can be dropped off at Christ Community Church (1000 Wellington Trace), which is also the location of the Eagle Arts Academy. For those in need, sign up by calling Meridith Tuckwood at (561) 753-2476 or Gregg Harr at (561) 307-2900.

Members of the Palm Beach County’s Bar Association’s Lawyers for Literacy Committee with donated books and bears.

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continued from page 1 cept that prevailed for quite some time,” Widing said. “I’ve heard talk about this might be an exercise of power, but it has never been about power. It’s about service.” He said that Loxahatchee Groves is a small community, but no different in the demand for services of larger communities. “I’m familiar with public works operations,” Widing said. “We’ve got neighbors to the north and south that give us excellent examples of what they do and how they’ve done it. I don’t know that they’ve done cost comparisons, and it’s hard to do because you can talk about miles and talk about product, but when you’re talking about dirt and base materials, now we’re talking about dust control, we’ve been through that exercise before, too.” Widing said that he does not care about who winds up with the power or authority to manage

the roads. “I look at this more as a resident,” he said. “I’m more concerned for the residents, the cost containment and the level of service. To me, it’s all in the numbers, and any government should be operated that way.” Widing said that the town appears to be spending a lot of money for its private contractor, Bergeron Land Development, compared with district costs, but a closer look is needed. “When I look at the numbers and what the town has already spent, it’s a lot of money, but I can’t say for sure that it’s apples to apples, because when I hear Bergeron is putting rock down, how much rock are we putting down?” he wondered. Widing said he would favor the district responding to a bid by the town if it wants to put one out. “If the town wants to put it out for bid, and if the water utilities wants to get in the business, it has to be in an interlocal agreement,” he said. “I don’t support the town buying a grader and hiring an employee [for the district]. Either we’re going to be in the road business or we’re going to be out of the road business.”

Widing said that he was exhausted talking about receiving gas tax money from the town to help with road maintenance. “At the end of the day, our people are caught in the middle of this, and it’s being talked about as a power struggle. That’s a disappointment to me because that’s not where I sit,” he said. Danowski asked how supervisors felt about a small assessment increase by the district, but Widing said that the town has revenue sources the district will never have. “To me, if they want to put out an RFP, they have the money to do it,” he said. Widing said he wants the community to no longer be divided over the roads. “This has been a community struggle for a long time,” Widing said. “How come we’re 10 years into this process and still haven’t figured this out?” Kane asked Yohe for a recommendation, and he said he could bring it up at the next Intergovernmental Coordination Committee meeting. “Ask them to put it at top of their agenda,” LGWCD President Frank Schiola said.

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SUPER PUP FASHION SHOW BRINGS DOGS TO WELLINGTON AMPHITHEATER

The Super Pup Fashion Show was held Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Wellington Amphitheater. The fashion show included singing and dancing, and there were photo opportunities, vendors, face painting, balloons and more for attendees. Half of registration fees went PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER to Tri-County Animal Rescue. For more information, visit www.superpupfashionshow.com.

Katie and Allie Mentzer enjoy balloons and face painting.

GiGi Valentini with Harmony.

Gloria Leiboff competes with Little Lovey.

Luna with Luigi, Valeria and Vivian Castro.

Joetta Palumbo and Ceaser get ready before competing.

Judge Mercedes Lopez with Juno-What I Mean.

Felix Diaz with Abby, and Rachael Diaz with Bella.

THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB HOSTS ANNUAL WELLINGTON GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Boys & Girls Club Wellington Golf Tournament took place Sunday, Nov. 13 at the Wanderers Club. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club. Leading the charge this year was chairman Nic Roldan and committee members Todd Barron, Jim Bomar, Elliot Bonner, John Hornberger, Julie Kime, Ray Mooney and Mickey Smith. Ed Portman served as the PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER honorary chairman.

Nic Roldan, Jaene Miranda and Neil Hirsch.

(Front row) Kenda Peterson, Jaene Miranda and Christine Galenski; and (back row) Jim Bomar, Mickey Smith, Nic Roldan, John Hornberger, Ray Mooney, Neil Hirsch and Elliot Bonner.

Jeff Beneklase, Daniel Navarrete, Mark Lichtenwalner and Don Barth.

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WELLINGTON SALUTES VETS WITH VETERANS DAY PARADE AND CEREMONY

The Village of Wellington and the American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390 honored current and former armed forces members at the annual Veterans Day Ceremony & Parade on Friday, Nov. 11. Veterans, scouts, first responders and local leaders took part in the parade. As part of the ceremony, wreaths were laid in honor of all the branches of the armed forces. For PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER more information about Wellington Post 390, contact wellingtonlegion390@gmail.com.

Veterans gather in front of the Wellington Veterans Memorial.

Laying the POW/MIA wreath was Ernie Zimmerman, James Napoli and Councilman Michael Napoleone.

Laying the Air Force wreath was Tom and Regis Wenham, Al Ziker and Vice Mayor John McGovern.

Scout troops take part in the Veterans Day ceremony.

Wellingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s J.C. De Los Reyes lays the Merchant Marines wreath with Bob Dugre.

Commander Al Ziker addresses the gathering.

Councilman Michael Drahos and Mark Piven lay the Marine Corps wreath.

Pastor Jay Carrero from Blueprints Church led the invocation.

World War II veteran Sam Wasson at the ceremony.

The Palm Beach County Firefighters Pipes & Drums band marches in the Veterans Day parade.

Councilwoman Tanya Siskind and John Isola with the Coast Guard wreath.

Laying the U.S. Army wreath was Mayor Anne Gerwig and Dr. Carmine Priore.

Councilmen Michael Napoleone and Michael Drahos with Dennis Smith, a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran.

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Cytowave Helping Horses With Inflammation

Cytowave is gaining popularity as a treatment for horses suffering from inflammation disorders. Cytowave is a combination of non-pulsing magnetic therapy, RF therapy and SQUID therapy signals. A magnetic coil delivers the therapy signals. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 21

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Wolverines Fall To Eagles 28-21 In Regionals

On Nov. 10, the Wellington High School football team hosted Atlantic High School in a first round playoff match-up and fell to the Eagles 28-21. The loss ends the Wolverines’ season, but in its wake still marks the third-straight year the team clenched a playoff spot, including two district titles. Page 27

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Cytowave Machine Helping Horses With Inflammation

Emily Jewel lives in southern Indiana and breeds draft horses. “We do a little bit of everything with our horses — shows, parades, horse expos,” she said. It was at a horse expo, where she was giving a demo, that she first found out about Cytowave. “Like many draft breeds, some of our horses were suffering from CPL, chronic progressive lymphedema, a nasty disease,” Emily said. “It starts with swelling in the lower legs, then progresses to tumor-like nodules and folded lumps of skin and lesions that ooze and weep. It’s a terrible disease that tends to target drafts. There’s no cure. If it gets bad enough, the horse has to be put down.” According to a University of California Davis veterinary article, CPL is characterized by progressive swelling. “It is often first addressed as a marked and ‘therapy-resistant’ pastern dermatitis (scratches),” the article states. “The earliest lesions, however, are characterized by skin thickening, slight crusting and possible skin folds in the pastern area. Secondary infections develop very easily.” The article continues: “More thick skin folds and firm nodules develop. The nodules may become quite large and often are described as ‘golf ball’ or even ‘baseball’ in size… This disease often progresses to include massive secondary infections.” Get updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/Horse TalkFL.

Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg One of Emily’s Friesians had been diagnosed when he was only 6 or 7, and the disease continued to progress. “It was pretty devastating,” she recalled. “This horse is my baby. He had nodules and folds. His cannon bones had swollen to 13 inches in diameter.” Then, at the horse expo, she ran into someone demonstrating a Cytowave machine, and although it didn’t have a specific setting to treat CPL, it did work well to reduce swelling. Emily wondered if it might help. She rented a machine and began using it daily. After a month, she could see a noticeable difference. “The cannon bones had shrunk to 10 inches in diameter, and the folds and nodules were shrinking,” Emily said. “My vet was very impressed with the progress. The results are pretty dramatic. The horse feels a lot better and is more active.” Emily said that the treatments are easy to do and not at all invasive. Ron Capito, Cytowave’s director of marketing, agreed. He lives in Palm City and frequently travels to Wellington to treat top show horses. “When Cytowave first came out, it was

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Clay Carnes’ Cholo Soy Cocina Now Open For Lunch

Wellington chef Clay Carnes has artfully fielded the “When will you be open for lunch?” question nearly every day since opening his new restaurant just a few months ago. Cholo Soy Cocina’s locally grown produce and top-quality meats and ingredients made an instant impression on South Floridians seeking the perfect nighttime food fix. So Carnes was ready this week to give diners what they’d been waiting for when Cholo opened for lunch beginning Monday. Serving lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, the new West Palm Beach hotspot will also offer callahead ordering for those with shorter lunch breaks. Carnes, the Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen: Time Warp Tournament champion, is fresh from slinging his gourmet tacos to hungry

Canadians and international foodies at “Devour: The Food Film Fest” in Nova Scotia. The award-winning chef is ready to give his fans the culinary fare they’ve been craving. “We had an amazing time up there, but we’re excited to be back cooking again in the warm sunshine, giving diners the taco fix they are craving,” Carnes said. The Latin slang term “cholo” captures the open-ended feel of Carnes’ newest restaurant with a decidedly authentic and “mixed” cuisine. Offering Andean-American tortillas crafted from freshly milled organic, non-GMO corn, the taco shop is a delight in every detail. The 600-square-foot space is bursting at the seams with just 10 indoor seats and standing room at the counter. Twenty more seats are available at picnic tables in the

800-square-foot courtyard, where Carnes grows peppers, herbs and other vegetables that are used in some of the dishes. Menu favorites include Tacos Chancho, which is made of pork, pickled pineapple peppers, cabbage and salsa chola; and Tacos Cachetón, with smoked beef cheek, pickled scallion and ají served with queso and salsa chola. Chef-inspired vegetarian and allergy-friendly options are available upon request. Chicken, steak and Pescadito Frito (fish tacos) are also available. All tacos come two per order with lime and cilantro. Sides include spiced plantain chips, yucca fries and Mote Pillo — a farm egg scrambled with hominy. The Llapingachos (potato cakes) are particularly popular with corn salad and ají casero sauce, as is the

North County ABWA Focuses On Vets Dec. 14

The Northern Palm Beach chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday, Dec. 14 at the PGA Blvd. Embassy Suites Hotel. Networking takes place from 6 to 6:30 p.m., with the dinner and program following. The cost is $22, and guests are welcome as the club

dedicates this meeting to veterans. Those attending the Dec. 14 meeting will have a great meal and spread cheer to friends and new acquaintances, as well as help assemble the chapter’s holiday gift bags that will be distributed to veterans at the West Palm Beach VA Hospital Long-Term Care facility.

All are welcome. The holiday gift bag donation will be made to the VA Hospital later in December. To make reservations, or for more information, contact Chapter President Sam Markwell at (561) 644 2384. For more information about the ABWA, visit www.abwanpbflorida.org.

A double order of loca; chef Clay Carnes’ Pescadito Frito (fish tacos) is enough to tempt the eye, as well as the palate. Ensalada Chola made with corn, hotel Mansion Alcazar. Returning to radish, tomato, onion, lime and Florida, he helped open the Grille cilantro. The drink menu features restaurant in Wellington and then non-alcoholic Jarritos Mandarina became executive chef of the White soft drinks and Pellegrio Limonata Horse Tavern. Cholo Soy Cocina, located at sparkling waters, as well as grownup Micheladas, margaritas, kombu- 3715 S. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach, is open for lunch chas, beers and wines. The French Culinary Institute and Monday through Friday, with dinner ALMA (La Scoula Internazionale di served from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday Cucina Italiana) graduate started as through Saturday. The restaurant is chef de cuisine at Cucina Dell’ Arte closed on Sundays. To learn more, in Palm Beach. He moved to Ecua- call (561) 619-7018 or visit www. dor, leading the team at the boutique cholosoycocina.com.

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SWA Plans Special Events For America Recycles Day

What better way to celebrate America Recycles Day than by watching your garbage get recycled into energy, protecting your identity by shredding personal documents and safely recycling household hazardous wastes? The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County invites families to its Education Center (6751 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach) on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 8 a.m. to noon for a family-friendly recycling adventure. Palm Beach County residents will

have the opportunity to sort recyclables on the interactive touch-table line in the LEED Platinum Education Center, see the 9-ton claw feed trash into the machine in Renewable Energy Facility 2, experience the complex recycling processes at the Recovered Materials Processing Facility and be witness to how much garbage Palm Beach County residents actually throw away. Stericycle will be onsite to shred up to six boxes of personal documents per vehicle for free. The Solid Waste Authority will be handing out

blue and yellow recycling bins for free to Palm Beach County residents who need them. Participants can also drop off a nonperishable food item to be donated to the Palm Beach County Food Bank. Items on the list of most-needed food items are: hot or cold cereal; rice; pasta; canned stew or chili; canned fruit; peanut butter; canned meats (tuna, salmon, chicken); beans; canned vegetables; pure fruit/vegetable juice, cans or plastic; and shelf-stable milk. As part of the household hazard-

ous waste drop-off, Palm Beach County residents can safely get rid of their home chemicals for proper recycling or disposal at the Home Chemical and Recycling Center, located at 6161 N. Jog Road, one mile south of the event venue, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Palm Beach County residents can safely dispose of their old automotive fluids, cleaning products, electronics, fluorescent light bulbs, paints, pesticides, pool chemicals, propane cylinders, rechargeable batteries, solvents and used cooking oils. No sharp instru-

ments or prescription medications will be accepted. More information about recycling the above-listed products is available at www.swa. org. America Recycles Day, a program of Keep America Beautiful, is a nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States. Every year on or around Nov. 15 (America Recycles Day), event organizers educate neighbors, friends and colleagues through thousands of events nationwide.

Hanley Foundation Names Donna Clark Director Of Finance, Administration

Donna Clark will serve as the Hanley Center Foundation’s new director of finance and administration. In this role, Clark will ensure the integrity of financial activities performed on behalf of the foundation and oversee the day-to-day administrative operations, including human resources. She brings more than 25 years of experience to her new role, having served in government and nonprofit environments as director of finance and administration. “Donna is an excellent fit for our team at the Hanley Center Foundation,” Board Chairman David Fritz said. “Her solid financial practices and 100 percent success in past

financial audits are strengths she brings to this position. In addition, she has developed business plans, budgets and launched multiple nonprofit entities throughout Louisiana and Florida. Finally, her grant experience, having administered more than $37 million in grant resources to 630 service providers for 38,000 children in West Palm Beach, is invaluable. We are delighted she accepted the position during this exciting time in our foundation’s history.” Established more than 30 years ago by Mary Jane and Jack Hanley, the Hanley Center Foundation is a not-for-profit organization with a

mission to give hope to individuals, families and communities affected by alcoholism and drug addiction through access to high quality treatment, education, family support and community prevention programs. A Boca Raton resident, Clark comes to the foundation after serving most recently at Prime Force II Inc., where she provided short-term and long-term financial services to multiple industries, including nonprofits, management companies and governmental agencies. “I’m looking forward to being a part of the team at Hanley Center Foundation and to developing path-

ways in a newer direction,” Clark said. “Streamlining the finance department by developing and implementing a 2016-17 work plan and budget, and identifying future funding opportunities from multiple sources are two key areas where I think I can contribute significantly. I believe substance abuse prevention is the key tool to helping our youth avoid the cycle of chemical dependency, and I want to be a part of helping people rebuild the fabric of their life.” For more information about the Hanley Center Foundation, visit www.hanleycenterfoundation.org or call (561) 841-1212.

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Wolverines Fall To Eagles 28-21 In Regional Quarterfinal

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Thursday, Nov. 10, the Wellington High School football team hosted Atlantic High School in a first round playoff match-up and fell to the Eagles 28-21 to end the Wolverines’ season. If the Wolverines have a true nemesis in the county, it is the Eagles. The two have met four times in back-to-back seasons, both in the regular season and postseason. Wellington has yet to defeat the

Eagles, but nearly pulled it off last week. The Wolverines (6-4) drove down the field 80 yards to put the first points on the board. The 12play drive was capped by a 4-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Ben Schmickle to receiver Sage Chen-Young. Logan Robinson’s point-after kick put Wellington in the lead early 7-0. The Wellington defense, which had been labeled as suspect on occasion, played strong the previous

Wellington running back Marvin Pierre finds running room for a first down.

three games, and that night was no different. “Our defense was outstanding at the end of the year. I’m very proud of them,” Wellington head coach Tom Abel said. The Wolverines held Atlantic to a four-and-out, taking up great field position, but a costly 36-yard pick-six by Schmickle put Atlantic back in the game tied at 7-7 midway through the first quarter. The Eagles caught Wellington by surprise with an onside kick and grabbed possession in Wolverine

territory. Five plays later, Atlantic was sitting on a 14-7 lead. The Eagles added to their tally before the half to extend the lead to 21-7. With Wellington starting the second half on defense, chances of a rally looked bleak. The Wolverine defense appeared determined to keep their squad in the game. They grabbed back-to-back interceptions from the Eagles offense. The first was on Atlantic’s first possession of the second half. Tyler Jolly picked off a pass and returned

Wellington defenders Patrick Mark, Anfernee Rosario and Evan Higbee pursue the Atlantic ball carrier for a loss on the play.

it 10 yards. The second was cornerback Dion Cooper, who returned his pick 12 yards to terminate the Eagles’ drive. But neither turnover converted into any points from a struggling Wellington offense. While the Wellington defense continued to roll, the offense stalled. With 7:18 on the clock in the fourth quarter, The Wellington offense responded. Schmickle led the offense to the Atlantic 12-yard line. From there he found slot receiver See WOLVERINES, page 29

Wellington quarterback Ben Schmickle takes the ball up the middle for a short gain. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

Cheer Squads Gear Up For Season With Competition

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report Local high school cheerleading squads executed their best routines on Saturday, Nov. 12 at John I. Leonard High School in the first of a series of competitions. Seminole Ridge, Palm Beach

Central, Royal Palm Beach and Wellington high schools’ cheerleaders participated in the season-opening event that drew eight schools from around Palm Beach County. Wellington earned first place in the overall cheer division. Seminole Ridge grabbed first place in the full

The Royal Palm Beach High School cheer squad competes.

routine division and second place in the overall cheer division. Palm Beach Central earned second place in the full routine division, and Royal Palm Beach received fourth place in the overall cheer division. The competition serves as a formalized round of critiquing, so the

Hawk cheerleaders Justin Perez and Greg Henry catch Brianna Domecetti after a lift during their stunt routine.

teams can work out their kinks after being evaluated by a panel of judges. By FHSAA guidelines, squads are required to attend a minimum of four events to prepare them for the regional and state competitions, and expectations are high for all the area squads as the season gets underway.

The Hawks placed first in regional competition and placed third at the state finals last year. “Last year was our first year in small coed, and we did pretty well,” Seminole Ridge cheer coach Tamara Licavoli said. “Half of our team is new, but I feel See CHEER SQUADS, page 28

The Palm Beach Central full routine squad finishes strong. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

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Wellington Wave Boys Win U11 Gold Division In Palm Beach Gardens The Wellington Wave 2006 boys Galaxy won the U11 Gold Division at the Palm Beach Gardens Classic

Soccer Tournament held Oct. 21-23. The team defeated the Palm Beach Gardens Predators White 4-3,

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Shultz Academy 3-2 and Anesa Elite Black 6-1 to head to the final championship game against the Boynton Beach Knights Black. The Wave boys won that match 3-1. The players include Ari Chernobelsky, Matthew Davalos, Nicholas Dodge, Alejandro Egana, Colin Fenimore, Kyle Fleisch, Martin Garcia, Xavier Loor, Jacob Mahecha, Zachary Schneider, Bryan Vasquez and Steven Vasquez. They are led by coach Greg Riga, assistant coach Bobby Moore and team manager Natalia Velasquez. (Right) The Wellington Wave 2006 boys Galaxy team.

STRIKERS U11 GIRLS WIN WEST PINES Five Cardinal Newman High School athletes recently signed to play college sports. Margaret Foley signed with Iona College for softball; Joseph Yupp signed with Lehigh University for baseball; Shane Drohan signed with Florida State University for baseball; Milan Bolden-Morris signed with Boston College for girls basketball; and Sydni Donovan signed with Furman University for girls basketball. Shown above (L-R) are Maggie Foley, Sydni Donovan, Milan Bolden-Morris, Shane Drohan and Joseph Yupp.

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continued from page 27 strongly we’ll do as well as we did last year, if not better.” Palm Beach Central’s first-year cheer coach, Capella Flaherty, has high hopes for the Bronco team. “Expectations are very high,” she said. “I think with the new cheer and the difficulty in our stunts being way up there, then we’ll tweak a few things, and we’ll be a big competitor.” First-year Wellington coach Dan Tyrie said the focus on his squad is a lot of practices and stunting. “We expect to compete at the national level in Orlando this season,” he said, noting that Wellington came in second place at the FHSAA state championship last season. Stephanie Brodbeck of ProCheer International has been involved with training cheerleaders in the area for the past six years and was on location in support of the several squads she and her group have worked with. “For the most part, this is a season opener,” Brodbeck said. “The season started a month ago, so all the teams were picked, the routines choreographed, so everything you saw was put together in the last four weeks.” The competition is more of a

The Royal Palm Beach Strikers U11 girls soccer team won another championship at the 20th annual West Pines Kickoff Tournament held Oct. 29-30, defeating Real Miami Madrid 5-0. Shown above (L-R) are assistant coach John Edworthy, team manager Leslie Hernandez, Reagan Lopez, Savannah Edworthy, Anaya Thomas, Alexa Hernandez, Nirvani Balkaran, Leyla Colman, Allison Andrade, Olivia Cuenot, Aaliyah Lobo, Cora Anderson, Briana Jones, Kaitlyn Classen and head coach Maria Edworthy.

Wellington’s Leanne Hagerty shows enthusiasm while working the poms during their routine. PHOTO BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

support function for the teams to prepare for the season, Brodbeck said. Royal Palm Beach head coach Jessi Sleek also has high hopes for the Wildcats squad. “Last year, we had a very young squad, mostly JV girls participating in competition,” Sleek said. “So our expectations are better this year, and their skill level is better than last year, and we want to go to states.” All the local squads continue to practice their routines to improve their skills after reviewing their critiques from the first competition, and with the bar set high, it will not be surprising to see the area schools represented at the state competition this season.

RPB U12G TEAM HONORS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

The Royal Palm Beach U12G competitive girls soccer team honored Breast Cancer Awareness Month at games during the entire month of October. The team recently placed second overall in the PBSL Early Season. The Strikers are led by coach Jeannine Swart. Shown right (L-R) are Amanda Rivera, Kaitlyn Nuzzolo, Selena Slaughter, Olivia Smith, Elysia Glover, Rylie Cisson, Courtney Reid, Kelly Riordan, Ashley Ruddick, Caylee Krause and Hannah Pahl with their coach.

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continued from page 27 Jymetre Hester in the back corner of the end zone to cut the gap to 21-14. With momentum starting to shift for the Wolverines, after another big stand by the Wellington defense, a catastrophic turnover put the Wolverines back in a hole. Schmickle led the offense to the Eagles’ 36-yard line, then threw his second interception, which was nearly returned for a touchdown. The Eagles had to drive in only 4

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yards for the score, extending the lead again to 28-14. Schmickle then led the Wolverine offense to the Atlantic 13-yard line. On the next play, he connected with receiver D.J. Dobkins for a touchdown to cut the margin to 2821. However, the Eagles retained possession after a Wellington onside kick attempt and ran out the clock to lock in the win. “Penalties and turnovers will kill you,” Abel said. “That’s what happened — we just shot ourselves in the foot too many times tonight.” The loss ends the Wolverines’ run at a chance for a regional finals appearance, but in its wake still marks the third-straight season the team clenched a playoff spot, including

two district titles. They finished the season 6-4 overall. Atlantic advances to the regional semifinal round to take on Palm Beach Gardens High School, the team Wellington defeated for the district crown. “We have some things to fix in the off-season,” Abel said. “We’re proud how they turned the year out.” Schmickle completed 22 of 34 passes for 189 yards and three touchdowns with two interceptions. Pierre had 14 carries for 56 yards. Chen-Young had seven catches for 84 yards and a touchdown. Hester and Dobkins are each credited with a score. Jolly and Cooper each had an interception on defense.

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Saturday, Nov. 19 • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Ron McCurdy’s Langston Hughes Project on Friday, Nov. 18 and Saturday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. • The Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, Bead & Fossil Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, Nov. 19 and Sunday, Nov. 20. For more info., visit www.gemandmineralsociety.org. • St. Rita Catholic Church (13645 Paddock Drive, Wellington) will hold a garage sale on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. inside the church’s parish hall, with baked goods and refreshments for sale. For more info., call Pat at (561) 714-4422 or Hala at (407) 406-4644. • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk about four miles in Okeeheelee Park (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 a.m. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906 or visit www.loxfltrail.org for more info. • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold a bird walk at John Prince Park in Lake Worth on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 8 a.m. Visit www. auduboneverglades.org for more info. • Celebrate America Recycles Day with the Solid Waste Authority on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 8 a.m. to noon at the SWA Education Center (6751 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach). Residents will have the opportunity to sort recyclables on an interactive touch table line, see the 9-ton claw feed trash into the machine and shred up to six boxes of personal documents per vehicle for free. For more info., visit www.swa.org/ard. • The Green Market at Wellington will be at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com for more info. • The Armory Art Center will host a class on making clay and silver pendants on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. Students will gather objects from the Mounts Botanical Garden that will imprint onto the clay, leaving interesting textures for a beautiful pendant. Call (561) 8321776 or visit www.armoryart.org for more info. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present the Lightwire Theater Company: The Ugly Duckling for ages 5 to 8 on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. Dancers clad in puppet-like costumes outfitted with electroluminescent wires bring Hans Christian Andersen’s triumphant tale of transformation to life. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Nighttime Friends for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 11 a.m. Discover which animals are out at night with stories, songs and a craft featuring favorite nocturnal animals. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Board Game Day for all ages on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. Celebrate International Game Day with a variety of classic and contemporary board games. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

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• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 and up on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. Have you always wanted to wield a sword or cast a magical spell? Join a one-time adventure in the world of Dungeons & Dragons and battle evil monsters. No previous experience is necessary. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent, or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. • CJR Fine Arts & Frame (514B N. State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach) will celebrate its first anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. with a special appearance and exhibit by world-renowned artist Ferjo, including never-before-seen works and unusual creations. Call (561) 333-9472 for more info. • The 2016 Sweets Foundation Mini Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Adventure Mini Golf (6585 S. Military Trail, Lake Worth). Call (561) 247-1715 for more info. • The Jove Comedy Experience will perform on Saturday, Nov 19 at 7 p.m. at Suri West in Wellington as a benefit for the Palm Beach School for Autism. Purchase tickets at www.eventbrite. com/e/comedy-cocktails-tickets-28056057423. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will hold a free Heart tribute concert on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. Sunday, Nov. 20 • The 25th annual Big “O” Hike around Lake Okeechobee’s National Scenic Trail is set for Sunday, Nov. 20 through Friday, Nov. 25. A registration form and activity write up can be found at www.loxfltrail.org. Call Roy Moore at (561) 422-2189 for more info. • The Norton Museum of Art will present Drew Tucker and the Young Lions on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. Enjoy Drew Tucker’s unique approach to the vibraphone. For more info., call (561) 8325196 or visit www.norton.org. Monday, Nov. 21 • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold a bird walk at Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Boynton Beach on Monday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Pokémon Evolution Folding Crafts for ages 8 to 12 on Monday, Nov. 21 at 3:30 p.m. Pokémon fever continues at the library, where you can make fun folding crafts of different Pokémon characters. Call (561) 7906030 to pre-register. • Attorney Richard Lubliner will offer a presentation on equine law on Monday, Nov. 21 at 5:30 p.m. at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington). For more info., e-mail rsvp@

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greenstein-law.com or call Christina Ortado at (561) 222-2222. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Coloring for Grown-Ups on Monday, Nov. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Express your creative side with this calming activity. Coloring pages and colored pencils will be provided. Call (561) 7906070 to pre-register. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present organist Chelsea Chen, artist-in-residence at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, on Monday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. Tuesday, Nov. 22 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Perspective & Proportions for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. Learn to draw by attaining and practicing the fundamentals of perspective and proportion. Learn the basics of perspective and how to achieve depth and dimension. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafts for Kids for ages 4 to 8 on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 3:30 p.m. Little ones will create their own turkey hat and more. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • Wellington’s Community Services Department will hold a walk and talk in the Goldenrod community on Tuesday, Nov. 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. Call Community Projects Manager Scott Campbell at (561) 791-4105 for more into. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Club Pokémon for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Better than the Movie?” for adults on Tuesdays, Nov. 22 and Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Join in a short series of book versus movie discussions by watching and talking about the classic

The Town-Crier Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson. Pick up a copy at the research services desk. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Draw Me for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 2:30 p.m. Draw your own life-sized self-portrait. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Wednesday, Nov. 23 • Wellington’s Parks & Recreation Department has announced that the Village Park gym, the Wellington Aquatics Complex and the Wellington Community Center will close beginning at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 23 and will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Village Park (outside areas and restrooms only), the Tiger Shark Cove playground, Scott’s Place, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Everglades Habitat, Olympia Park, the Tiger Shark Cove Park ballfields, Community Park and Wellington Green Park will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. all three days. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov. Friday, Nov. 25 • Suri West (13410 South Shore Blvd., Wellington) will host its first Time To Give Black Friday Shopping Event on Friday, Nov. 25 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The all-day shopping event will feature some of the best local fashions. Specialty drinks and food will be served all day. A portion of the proceeds will go to local charities. For vendor info., e-mail surirestaurant@icloud.com or call (561) 475-0484. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Estampas Porteñas Tango Deseos on Friday, Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. The show salutes Argentina’s greatest artistic elements, including the indomitable tango, the athletic malambo of the gauchos and musical styles that range from melancholy to joy. Visit www.kravis.org for info. 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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EMPLOYMENT MAKE $2000 A WEEK— Sales exp a plus, great networking skills, valid drivers license. Mature and or retired candidates are encouraged to apply. Join our team call Mark 561-352-0298. PA R T- T I M E C L A S S R O O M T E A C H ER — 3-5 year olds. CDA/40 hours - 6 hours per week - $13 per hour. Call 561856-5202. Royal Palm Beach Location. CHILDCARE TEACHER ASSISTANT — Looking for teacher assistant, experience preferred please. Hours are (8 a.m. - 2 p.m. ) or (2 p.m. - 6 p.m. ) This facility is located in Western Communities. Call (561) 793-5860 BUSY LOXAHATCHEE PLANT NURSERY — Hiring full-time box truck delivery driver/ Nursery worker. Monday thru Friday. Some 5 a.m. deliveries and heavy lifting required. Must have clean driving record and willing to have a criminal background check apply in person at 12839 25th Street North, Loxahatchee, Fl 33470. 561-790-3789.

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EMPLOYMENT WANTED HOME HEALTH AIDE AVAILABLE — Experienced Home Health Aide seeks new position. Flexible hours, full time or part time, day or night. I am a Licensed CNA who has worked as a home health aide and also as a nanny. I have many years of experience taking care of the elderly at home. Price negotiable, references provided upon request. Call Pat at (561) 294-1423. SEEKING POSITION: Companion to elderly person, non-medical position, college educated. Please call 561-324-5807. SEEKING POSITION: Highly extroverted outgoing women with exemplary customer service skills looking for P/T job: anything from receptionist to hostess to server to pet sitter. Call Lily 561-215-4724.

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ROOM TO RENT — Female Equestrian Preferred. Emerald Forest. Location off Big Blue Trace. Pets welcome. Available till end of season. Call 954-816-8444

A BEACON HAVEN ASSISTED LIVING—A Beacon Haven Assisted Living Facility Wellington, Florida 33414. www.abeaconhaven.com ylawrence@beaconhavealf. com 561-513-9493. Cell 561-596-9726

TIRED OF HOLDING YOUR CAT IN THE WAITING ROOM? — Call Critter Home Care and Stay Home Dr. Don Denoff. 561-517-8705

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LOXAHATCHEE ROOMS FOR RENT — Large garage apt. private entrance share kitchen bath and large screened porch $150 per week, also smaller room same available also washer/ dryer $100 per week. First, last and security call for appointment goes quickly references 502-381-9484.

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT REAL ESTATE/OFFICE SPACE/VIRTUAL OFFICES-SPACES — Legal and Financial offices located in Wellington have semi-private offices and virtual offices available for quality tenants immediately. Great opportunity for an accountant, insurance or financial professional, solo attorney and others. Office space options start at $350/month. Call 561-665-6570 Karyn or email Karyn@ palmbeachlawoffices.com

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JOHN C. HUNTON AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION, INC.—Service & new installation FPL independent participating contractor. Lic. CAC 057272 Ins. “We are proud supporters of the Seminole Ridge Hawks” 561-798-3225. Family Owned & Operated since 1996. Credit Cards Accepted

CLEANING - HOME/OFFICE WE CLEAN OFFICES & PRIVATE HOMES — Licensed & Insured. Call for an estimate and to schedule your apartment. Discount for Central Palm Beach County Chamber members and to all new clients for first cleaning. 561-385-8243 Lic. #2012-25277 CLEANING LADY — I can help get your house cleaner than ever! Try me once and you will not be disappointed! 561-657-0420 Patrycja

DRIVEWAY REPAIR D R I V E W AY S — F r e e e s t i m a t e s A & M ASPHALT SEAL COATING commercial and residential. Patching potholes, striping, repair existing asphalt & save money all work guaranteed. Li c.& Ins. 1 0 0 0 4 5 0 6 2 5 6 1 -6 6 7 - 7 7 1 6

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

LOCKSHOP & SECURITY CENTER CK'S LOCKSHOP & SECURITY CENTER.— Since 1960. Keys - Locks-Safes-Decorative/ Commercial Hardware-Access Control Systems-Card & Key Fobs -Medco. High Security Locks-Alarms/Monitoring/Surveillance Camera Systems 561-732-9418

PAINTING J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 309-6975 or visit our website at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com

ACCOUNT MANAGER WANTED Wellington The Magazine is seeking an experienced advertising sales professional to develop new business and grow it. The successful candidate will be an energetic self-starter with a minimum of 2-3 years of advertising sales experience who can translate our leading market position and the demographics of Wellington into long term relationships with County, Regional and National advertising accounts. Contacts with Major Accounts a plus. Call Dawn Rivera, Publisher today to set up a confidential interview (561) 793-7606 or fax your resume to (561) 793-1470.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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

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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 NEIL O’NEAL JR. ROOFING — Roofing & Reroofing. Family owned and operated. Residential/Commercial. Wood Replacement, Roof Coatings, Solar Vents, Skylights & Roof Ventilation. 561-656-4945 Lic. & Insured CCC1330208.Free Estimates

SCREENING JOHN’S SCREEN REPAIR SERVICE — Pool & patio re-screening. Stay tight,wrinkle-free,guaranteed! CRC1329708 call us 798-3132. www.poolscreenrepair.com

SECURITY SECURITY — American owned local security company in business 30 plus years. Protection by officers drug tested. 40 hour course. Licensed & Insured. 561-848-2600

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 & Operat ed 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

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