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INSIDE ITID Rushing To Get Data To FEMA To Avoid Flood Insurance Hikes

Volume 34, Number 44 November 1 - November 7, 2013

PIRATES VISIT RPB FALL FESTIVAL

Despite recent personnel turnover, district staff assured the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors last week that they will have updated flood data to the Federal Emergency Management Agency by the Nov. 30 deadline. Page 3

Boys & Girls Club Kids Learn To Fight Bullying

The Neil S. Hirsch Boys & Girls Club of Wellington held an antibullying rally on Friday, Oct. 25 in the club gymnasium. Wellington PBSO Deputy Vasile Ciuperger explained about bullying and what to do if confronted by a bully, and kids were able to ask questions. Children also performed original songs and dances. Page 5

Pink Fling Marks New Breast Center Opening At Palms West Hospital

The Pink Fling was held Thursday, Oct. 24, celebrating the opening of the new Breast Center at Palms West Hospital. The drink of the evening was a pink flamingo (raspberry cranberry and lemonade). There were tours of the new facility, goody bags, mini massages, vendors and more. Page 12

OPINION Local Green Markets Deserve Our Support

With the return of the fall season and a crisp bite in the air, it’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy the weekend. And with the Royal Palm Beach Green Market’s debut on Sunday, Oct. 20, and the return of the Wellington Green Market on Saturday, Nov. 9, we can enjoy ourselves while supporting the local community, returning briefly to a time when small growers sold directly to their customers. Not only are you supporting local farmers, but the cost of food is often less than you find in stores. Page 4 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS ............................. 3 - 12 OPINION .................................4 CRIME NEWS .........................6 NEWS BRIEFS........................ 8 PEOPLE ............................... 13 SCHOOLS .....................14 - 15 COLUMNS .....................16, 23 BUSINESS .................... 24 - 25 SPORTS ........................ 29 - 31 CALENDAR .......................... 32 CLASSIFIEDS ................ 32 - 35 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

The Village of Royal Palm Beach held its Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the new Commons Park. It was an all-day, family-friendly event with pet and kid costume contests, music, food, vendors, a kids fun zone, a pumpkin patch and more. Shown here are Blackbeard's pirate ship crew Hurricane Holly Roger, Commodore Cutter, Jaded Jetty and Capt. Dan Leeward with Madison and Dylan Wexler. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 9 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

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County Sets Process To Consider Large Minto West Project By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Commission on Monday unanimously approved a special transmittal process for the proposed Minto West project — a decision that county planners said would actually give more time for the review process. County staff recommended approval of the request, explaining that the state now allows an unlimited number of large-scale amendment rounds to be processed each year. The commission can grant additional rounds by a super-majority vote. Planning Director Lorenzo Aghemo said there was an erroneous perception that the special process would accelerate the ap-

proval. “To the contrary, this will give us more time,” Aghamo said. “If this request is not granted by the board, we have to come in February with the submittal date, and we will have wasted almost four months for us to review this proposed amendment.” Residential developer Minto recently purchased the 3,800-acre Callery-Judge Grove property for $51 million. The land, located off Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, currently has a future land-use approval for up to 2,996 dwelling units and up to 235,000 square feet of non-residential uses. Minto is requesting an additional amendment round to allow for the components of their development proposal, which asks for up See MINTO, page 18

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Equestrian Village Gets OK, But Conditions Could Scuttle Deal By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report Discussion of the controversial Equestrian Village proposal in Wellington may have come to a resolution last Thursday night, but confusion over the approvals granted by the Wellington Village Council could bring up the issue again in the near future. Council members approved two measures Thursday, Oct. 24 — a master plan amendment for the site and a compatibility determination — but both were approved with conditions. The conditions could be deal-breakers, representatives of show promoter Equestrian Sport Productions said after the vote was taken. The master plan was approved unanimously with an additional condition that would leave an entry point at Pierson Road as it exists today instead of moving it further east as requested. That was not contested. The compatibility determination was approved 4-1 with several additional conditions, chief among them that the applicant not be al-

lowed to construct a left-turn lane into the site on Pierson Road. Instead, council members requested additional studies be done over the next year to see if the turn is necessary. The turn had been contested by the Jacobs family, whose Deeridge Farm is east of the Equestrian Village site on Pierson Road. Attorney Amy Huber clarified Thursday that her client was requesting no left turn access into the site from the west by vehicles, but did not want to limit riders from using the entrance. “We’re not opposing hacking into the site or using Pierson Road,” Huber said. “We also heard from residents of Southfields who want to be able to make a right in off Pierson and then, when it’s time to leave, make a left turn out of the site and head west on Pierson Road. We’re not asking to prohibit that.” She said the only maneuver her client was asking to prohibit was a left turn into the site. But attorney for the applicant Dan Rosenbaum said the turn lane

is integral to plans for the site. “We have to do certain culvert work and other improvements that we’ve agreed to,” he said. “Everything was engineered around that turn lane. If there’s not going to be a lane there, everything we had in the land development permit needs to be changed.” Equestrian Sport Productions CEO Mark Bellissimo noted that the left-turn lane was proposed by village staff. “We had hundreds of hours of meetings with attorneys, traffic engineers and staff,” he said. “Staff produced this report, and it included a left-hand turn lane.” The proposal was approved by Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Committee and Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board as well, Bellissimo said. “There is overwhelming support for this,” he said. “Then you have one family who says they don’t want it. I think it’s our responsibility to listen to the people we trust.” Bellissimo said it was also a sitSee EV SITE, page 4

Wellington Council Agrees To Hire Assistant Village Attorney By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington will hire an assistant village attorney to help keep up with the day-to-day requirements of the village’s legal work. Members of the Wellington Village Council voted to create the position last Thursday. During manager’s comments at the end of the meeting, which had been continued from the previous Tuesday night, Village Manager Paul Schofield said he had reviewed the legal services department and felt there was a need for an assistant attorney. “The daily workload is such that research and special project needs are not being met,” he said. “It’s my recommendation that [the] council authorize the addition of an assistant attorney.”

Mayor Bob Margolis agreed. “I think it’s a great idea,” he said, because Village Attorney Laurie Cohen is still “playing catch-up.” Cohen said it’s a level of service issue. “I have time to get to the day-to-day stuff, and the things that are on fire, but what I don’t have time to do is get to the projects that need to be done,” she said. Cohen said she wants her office to be proactive rather than reactive. “I think an assistant attorney would be able to fill that gap and give you the level of service you want to have,” she said. “I think we will be able to offer a more proactive review of things rather than reacting to things as they come up.” Vice Mayor Howard Coates said

he was concerned about building a large legal department. “But on the other hand, I understand how much work is required in the position,” he said. He asked Cohen whether she thought the pressure would be alleviated once several lawsuits involving the village are settled. “Do you anticipate this assistant will be utilized for the foreseeable future?” he asked. “What I don’t want to see is that we settle these lawsuits and then have an assistant attorney on the payroll with nothing to do.” Cohen pointed out that the litigation is being handled primarily by contracted attorney Claudio Riedi. “Almost everything flows through the legal department,” she See ATTORNEY, page 18

The Village of Wellington held its annual trunk-or-treat at Wellington High School on Sunday, Oct. 27. Volunteers decked out their cars in Halloween themes and handed out candy to children. There were also food trucks, bounce houses and more. Shown here, the Delgado family takes part in the trunk-ortreat fun. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY DAMON WEBB/TOWN-CRIER

County Approves 2,000 Homes At Highland Dunes By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Commission voted 6-1 last week to approve up to 2,000 homes on the 1,209-acre Highland Dunes land within the Palm Beach Aggregates property, 2.5 miles west of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road. About 20 residents from surrounding neighborhoods opposed the development at a county zoning meeting Thursday, Oct. 24, saying it would complicate transportation and drainage, and compromise their rural way of life. Commissioner Jess Santamaria, who represents the area, cast the only dissenting vote. The commission had postponed considering the development in September to give staff additional time to notify surrounding communities, where residents complained they had not been aware of the project. Palm Beach County Zoning Director Jon MacGillis said his staff had sent notices, and Highland Dunes representative Kieran Kilday had met with several interested groups in the area.

The action last week essentially returns Highland Dunes to the same zoning it had five years ago, which was abandoned when the residential home market collapsed. Senior Planner Carrie Rechenmacher explained that the application asks for rezoning from a residential transitional (RT) zoning district to a planned unit development (PUD) district for 2,000 units at a gross density of 1.65 units per acre. The site had been rezoned in 2008 from the PUD to the RT to allow agricultural uses during the housing downturn, which saved the property owner about $1 million per year in property taxes. The agricultural zoning will be abandoned with the PUD request, Rechenmacher said. Highland Dunes is surrounded by Deer Run to the north; Palm Beach Aggregates, the West County Energy Center and the C51 Reservoir to the west; and Fox Trail, Lion Country Safari and the Town of Loxahatchee Groves to the east, although they do not border the property. The South See HIGHLAND, page 7

Wellington Green Market Returns For Third Season By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Green Market, presented by Grand Champions Polo Club, returns to the Wellington Municipal Complex next weekend, offering fresh produce from farm to table. The green market kicks off Saturday, Nov. 9 at 9 a.m. and will be open each Saturday through April 26. For the first time, the Wellington Green Market will be entirely a growers market, meaning all the fruits and vegetables will be sold directly by the farmers cultivating them, organizer Peter Robinson said. “It has always been my dream to have an all-growers market, and

we’re finally able to do it,” Robinson said. Farmers will come from Wellington, Loxahatchee Groves and The Acreage, and other parts of Southeast Florida. He noted that vegetables begin to deteriorate from the moment they are picked, but customers of the Wellington Green Market can trust their vegetables are fresh. “The advantage to having the growers there is you know everything was picked within the last 48 hours,” Robinson said. “You can talk to the grower about soil conditions, when it was harvested and even get recipes. They can tell you about other things they are growing and what is coming.”

Robinson said it’s also useful for customers who have questions about the produce. “If parents have concerns about allergies or consumption, the farmers can answer much better than I can,” he said. “That’s the great thing about having them there.” Another big change in its third year is that the Wellington Green Market is now sponsored by the Grand Champions Polo Club. “They’ll be there every week to promote their polo club,” Robinson said. The Grand Champions Polo Club, near the intersection of Lake Worth Road and South Shore Blvd., offers tournaments during the equestrian season. “They’ll be

out there promoting that they do polo lessons, have a beautiful polo field and more,” Robinson said. “They want the community to come out and get involved.” Though there are a lot of new things to be excited about this year, Robinson said customers can expect the same favorite vendors from the past, plus even more. The Wellington Green Market will boast more than 60 vendors this season. “All of the favorites are back,” he said. “The cider donuts, independent seafood, ghost peppers, they will all be there. There will also be two vendors selling local honey, orchids and more. We have a really good lineup.” The market is also dog-friendly,

and Robinson said two dog-biscuit bakeries would be selling treats for the dogs. Guests will be able to enjoy local talent during the green market, with new performers each week. “There’s also going to be more prepared food, so people can come and have breakfast,” Robinson said. Robinson said the turnout at the market has been great, but he still seeks to spread the word for those who don’t already know about it. “Our turnout is great,” he said. “But all we ever hear about is that people didn’t know there was a green market.” Robinson thanked the Village of See MARKET, page 18

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State Attorney Aronberg Touts Higher County Conviction Rate

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Dave Aronberg, who took over as state attorney for the 15th Judicial Circuit in January, addressed the Wellington Chamber of Commerce on Monday, focusing on the progress his office is making. Aronberg, a former assistant attorney general, White House fellow and two-term Florida state senator, has built his career on criminal justice and consumer protection issues. Immediately before his election as state attorney, he worked in the Florida attorney general’s office as a special prosecutor for prescription drug trafficking. Aronberg said that since taking office, he has noticed that many people do not understand his role as state attorney. “People ask, ‘What is state attorney?’ and I tell them, ‘It’s the D.A., it’s the district attorney. So then the question is, ‘Why do you call it state attorney if you’re the district attorney?’ The answer is we live in Florida, and we have to do everything differently here,” he said. “I have no other explanation. Do you

watch Law and Order? That’s my job, the district attorney.” As the county’s top prosecutor, Aronberg said he attempts to be above politics. When it comes to going after pill mills and protecting public safety, partisanship shouldn’t matter, he stressed. “That’s why I worked with Pam Bondi, the Republican attorney general,” he said. “I loved the job and loved the chance to work with her. I give her a lot of the credit for the fact that Florida, for the first time in decades, has seen a decrease in the number of prescription-drug deaths.” The state attorney’s office deals with all crime in Palm Beach County. “The No. 1 question I get asked is, ‘Can you help me with a speeding ticket?’ I say, ‘No, that would be unethical.’ Besides, we don’t even deal with speeding tickets,” he said, explaining that speeding is not a crime, but a traffic infraction. In a county of 1.3 million people, the office dealt with 126,000 cases last year. Of those, 96,000 were misdemeanors punishable by up to one year in the Palm Beach

County Jail, while 22,000 were felonies punishable by more than a year in state prison. An additional 8,000 were juvenile cases. Of the 96,000 misdemeanors, a full 30 percent were for driving with a suspended license. “A lot of people can’t get a license,” Aronberg said. “We arrest them, and we see them again and again and again, because they’re illegal, they can’t get a license because they owe child support or they have fines and they just can’t afford it. Eventually we give them jail time, but to them it’s worth the risk.” The state attorney operates out of five offices, with the main office in West Palm Beach next to the county courthouse, and satellite offices in Palm Beach Gardens, Delray Beach, Belle Glade and on Gun Club Road in West Palm Beach, where first appearances and arraignments are held. There are 117 prosecutors, 200 support staff and more than 100 volunteers. With more than 400 people, it operates as the largest law office in Palm Beach County. “I love the job because unlike the state senate, where you’re one

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member of one of two houses of the legislative branch, which is one of three branches of the government, when you’re the state attorney, you’re one of one, you’re one of 20 in the state, but you’re all independent,” he said. “The attorney general is not the boss of the state attorneys. She’s independent. She is the state’s top cop, but we’re the top law enforcement officials in our districts.” Aronberg said that his office works closely with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. It takes both agencies to run an effective law enforcement system. “If the sheriff wants to arrest someone, he can do so, but it’s up to us to file the charges,” he said. “If we don’t file the charges, that person goes free. If we want someone arrested, we file the charges and the sheriff or the police chief has to arrest that person, so in that sense, this is the most powerful position in Palm Beach County.” On the other hand, the PBSO has a far larger budget. “Our budget is $22.5 million a year. The sheriff’s budget is half a billion dollars,” Aronberg said. “The sheriff gets funded by the county. We get funded by the state. That’s one reason why our budget is so limited.” He also pointed out that while the state attorney’s office has about 400 employees, the sheriff has thousands. The sheriff also has an armed guard. “I came here by myself,” Aronberg said. “Some state attorneys

State Attorney Dave Aronberg speaks at Monday’s luncheon. do get protected. It’s after you get threats, and eventually it’s part of the job. It’s going to happen, but I’m still relatively new to the job. However, the longer you’re there, they say in politics friends come and go, but enemies accumulate. You can say the same thing for the state attorney.” Aronberg said that when he took over the job, the office had the lowest conviction rate in Florida for three consecutive years, and one of the highest rates of trying juveniles as adults. “I wanted to bring back some of the most experienced prosecutors who had left in recent years,” he said, including Alan Johnson of Wellington, who had left the office to become executive director of the Palm Beach Commission on Ethics.

Former State Attorney Barry Krischer also came back as a volunteer. He also brought back Brian Fernandez, one of the leading gang prosecutors. “We made gangs a priority in our office,” Aronberg said. He has also increased training. “It used to be that the office was micromanaged from the top down,” Aronberg said. “I didn’t want to do that. I wanted to let the young prosecutors have the freedom to make their own decisions, settle their own cases if necessary, with a supervisor’s oversight, but I wanted them to be empowered. Ultimately, you have to trust the people who work for you. If you don’t trust your prosecutors, then they shouldn’t be working with you to begin with.” Aronberg also changed the way that charges are filed to a committee system, rather than the federal model established by former State Attorney Michael McAuliffe, where the prosecutor takes a case from start to finish. Aronberg said filing charges is a separate skill from prosecuting. “We were getting a lot of cases thrown out of court, and we were losing cases, so we had the lowest conviction rate in the state,” he said. “I’m pleased to say that when the new conviction rates come out in January, we’re going to be toward the state average. I think we’ve risen from the very bottom to the middle of the pack, which is good, and hopefully we’ll keep rising.”

ITID Rushing To Get Data To FEMA To Avoid Hikes In Flood Insurance

The Village of Wellington honored Town-Crier founder and longtime resident Robert “Bob” Charles Markey Sr. for his dedication to the community at the Wellington Village Council meeting Tuesday, Oct. 22. Markey was one of the leaders in the effort in incorporate Wellington and helped make Wellington the community it is today. He also had countless other influences on the western communities. He passed away Saturday, Sept. 14 at age 80. Shown here are members of the Wellington Village Council with Bob Markey II, Patricia Markey Bachi and Dan Bachi.

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Despite recent personnel turnover, district staff assured the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors last week that they will have updated flood data to the Federal Emergency Management Agency by the Nov. 30 deadline. At the board’s Oct. 23 meeting, Acreage resident Gert Kuhl asked about getting the flood data to FEMA. The agency’s proposed new maps put much of the area in a flood zone, requiring more expensive flood insurance. Kuhl said that Palm Beach

County Water Resources Manager Ken Todd had noted that ITID was on its own for getting data to FEMA. Meanwhile, Kuhl said he had learned that almost the entire M-1 lower basin and much of the upper basin were at stake, including about 8,000 homes. “We need to give data to FEMA that will put those homes in the correct context,” Kuhl said. Kuhl said he believes that the district needed to hire a consultant to help get FEMA the correct data. “What we’re looking at is a consultant on short notice,” he said. “If they don’t get it by Nov. 30, they make the decision.”

Kuhl said that ITID Engineer Jay Foy needed the leeway to hire a consultant to handle the issue. Supervisor Gary Dunkley asked Foy what can be done to avoid new flood insurance requirements. Foy said that about half the homes in the lower M-1 and M-2 basins are currently showing that they will need flood insurance. “Where we stand in the lower basin is that their elevations are actually pretty good,” Foy said, pointing out that during the Tropical Storm Isaac flooding, only two homes were actually flooded. Foy explained that the FEMA See ITID, page 18

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Weekend Green Markets Deserve The Community’s Patronage With the return of the fall season and a crisp bite in the air, it’s the perfect time to get out and enjoy the weekend. And with the Royal Palm Beach Green Market’s debut on Sunday, Oct. 20, and the return of the Wellington Green Market on Saturday, Nov. 9, we can enjoy ourselves while supporting the local community. The weekly green markets are a return to a time when small farmers sold directly to their customers. With modern convenience, our society has moved away from this, especially where food is concerned. But it’s important we support these events, which keep local farmers, bakers and artisans in business. There’s much to be said for knowing where your food comes from. With the Wellington Green Market offering an exclusive growers market this season, you’ll have more opportunities to buy food direct from farm to table. Both markets offer plenty of great produce, and you know it’s fresh. Not only are you supporting local farmers, but the cost of food is often less than you’ll find in stores. Though fresh produce is a big draw for these events, there is something for everyone. From fresh-baked breads to dog treats, home decoration, jewelry and more, the

green markets put on display the best of the western communities. These vendors are usually local, and coming out to support them gives you a chance to meet your neighbors and support the small businesses in our communities. The green market gives local business owners a venue to promote themselves and their products, and is an opportunity for customers to find and fall in love with their products. Ask any frequent green market patron what their favorite booths are, and they’ll probably list a dozen. There’s a reason people count down the days until the markets return each season — there are some things you just can’t get anywhere else. The Royal Palm Beach Green Market is held every Sunday through April 27 at Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Blvd.) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com. The Wellington Green Market kicks off Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). It runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday through April 26. For more information, visit www.wellingtongreenmarket.com.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Minto Project Will Kill Our Rural Lifestyle

Rural lifestyle in Palm Beach County is close to an end. Until now, our county has been able to offer a lifestyle for everyone. We have the beach, city life, suburbia and “semi-rural” communities. The Palm Beach County Commission may be scratching the last one off the list soon. Those of us living in The Acreage enjoy animals, open spaces and gardens. We have long ago come to terms with the fact that in order to enjoy this type of life, we will need to drive a little farther to our jobs. We do not like bright lights, city noises, traffic-congested roads, flooded properties and overcrowded schools. And let’s not forget higher taxes. These are the things that the Minto West development is going to bring us. Minto argues that they will bring jobs to the area. Do they mean during the construction of their city? Most developers and construction companies bring in their own people from out of town on large projects. Jobs created for the locals will be lower-end jobs and temporary. Do they mean after they build the stores, fast-food restaurants and a stadium? We already have jobs that pay better than those minimum wage jobs. They have the right to develop the property they own, but not to destroy the lifestyles of tens of thousands of current residents. The approximately 3,000 residential units they have permission to build should be more than ample. They want to build 6,500 residential units and 1.4 million square feet of non-residential space, including a stadium. That is bigger than

the Mall at Wellington Green. This is just way too much for The Acreage. The impact on the schools, the roads, the parks, police and firerescue, and the drainage will have to be absorbed by taxpayers. Development does not pay for itself. Hopefully they will not waive the impact fees that will lessen the taxpayer burden as they have done in the past for developers. Does this county commission want their legacy for Palm Beach County to be that they eliminated rural lifestyle from what the county has to offer? Janice Sommer The Acreage

Connor: Council Turn-Lane Vote Will Cost Lives

Editor’s Note: The following letter from Wellington Chamber of Commerce President Victor Connor is addressed to Wellington Councilman Matt Willhite. A copy was sent to the Town-Crier for publication. Dear Councilman Willhite: I write this as an individual, shocked by what I saw at [last week’s] council meeting. Of all the council members, it is most surprising to see you, a Palm Beach County firefighter and station captain, vote for politics over human and horse safety. During your career, you have seen the devastating injuries that car accidents inflict on the human body, and you may have witnessed what an accident between a horse and a car can do as well. Yet, after the village’s traffic engineer, Equestrian Sport Production’s traffic engineer and even Mark Bellissimo adversary Victo-

ria McCullough all directly testified that a dedicated left-turn lane was safer, and that a lack of that lane presented safety concerns, you still impeded constructing a safe left-turn lane on Pierson Road into the Global Dressage equestrian complex. Although citizen after citizen told of being forced into making U-turns in horse rigs at one of the most dangerous intersections in Wellington, the Players Club intersection, and after others testified they had to make U-turns in the school yard, and some testified they had to drive north on South Shore to Forest Hill, east on Forest Hill to Stribling, right on Stribling to Pierson and then down Pierson, you still steamrolled the Jacobs’ political agenda over the safety of human and horse life. While I have disagreed with you on many political issues, never in my wildest imagination did I think a firefighter, a professional who has witnessed firsthand the devastating injury done when machine and fragile human collide, and machine and helpless animal collide, would elect personal political power over your duty to the safety of the very community that elected you... Whatever your politics, your duty and allegiance to serve and protect the community that elected you has been shamefully compromised by your unconscionable alliance to the Jacobs’ agenda. It will be a sad personal day when it dawns on you that Matt Willhite, a man whose civil service career is built around the sanctity of, and protection of life, sold out human and animal safety for personal political gain. Matt, you threw us to the wolves. Victor Connor Wellington

Residents Must Unite To Fight Minto Project

Residents of the central western communities, please consider the following regarding Minto West: Our lifestyles, our escape from the hub and bub of urbia will vanish. Rather, we get: (a) photic pollution — no stars (recall what the eastern sky was before Royal Palm Beach expanded); (b) traffic — let’s stop here for a moment and consider a four-lane 60th Street and Persimmon, a four-lane Okeechobee Blvd. (maybe six) going all the way to 20-Mile Bend (using Deer Run Blvd. as part of it), the expansion and extension of Cheetham Hill to reach Minto West, the reincarnation of a fourlane 140th Street/E Road, the reincarnation of 40th Street to Royal Palm Beach Blvd. and a six-lane Seminole Pratt to the Beeline; (c) noise; (d) more crime; (e) probable forced hook-up to county water and sewer as the density and intensity of water woes increase; and (f) much more. It’s all greed, not need. I did the math based on the g-enclave parameters (Senate Bill 246) — they should get 2,303 units, period. That is one dwelling unit per 1.65 acres as the weighted mean of what surrounds their land. Also, we all need to pressure the county to say that any and all acreage (except environmental set-asides) that is used for anything besides dwelling units gets subtracted from the total acreage that is used to determine the number of dwelling units. The subtracted units should vanish and not be transferred anywhere, to within the property or as a TDR

offsite. Otherwise that is “double dipping” — let’s have smart growth for a welcome change! The central western communities must unite. Get your neighbors to write letters to the editor, e-mails to county staff and the commissioners, and get off their butts and get to all meetings — pack the house and rock the house. You should also read A Land Remembered by Patrick Smith. The second to last line asks the question that you too should ask: “Where did it all go papa... where?” Best wishes to all, let’s enjoy it while we have it. The handwriting is on the land-use amendments and zoning approvals as we speak. Take some pictures around your neighborhood so you’ll be able to recall what it was! It’s now or never. We must unite. I thank you for your time and consideration. Bill Louda Loxahatchee Groves

Meat Industry Scarier Than Halloween

I am not scared of all the witches, zombies and assorted goblins

wandering about on Halloween. What really scares me is the meat industry. This is the industry that mutilates, cages and butchers billions of cows, pigs and other sentient animals, feeds carcasses of cats and dogs killed in pounds to chickens, exposes undocumented workers to chronic workplace injuries at slave wages, exploits farmers and ranchers by dictating wholesale market prices, punishes documentation of its abuses through unconstitutional “ag-gag” laws, promotes world hunger by feeding nutritious corn and soybeans to animals, generates more greenhouse gases than any other human activity, generates more water pollution than any other human activity, creates a permanent “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico that dwarfs the BP oil spill, creates deadly antibiotic-resistant pathogens by feeding antibiotics to animals, creates epidemics of salmonella, listeria and other infectious diseases, and promotes mortality from diabetes, heart failure, stroke, cancer and other diseases. Now, that’s really scary, and this is why I am dropping animal products from my menu. Will Turmeric Wellington

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OPINION

Charitable Giving Expected To Drop Due To Recent Shutdown Woes So you thought the government “shutdown” didn’t effect Americans too harshly. Well as one after another of the shutdown problems surface, we also find out that charitable donations are taking a hit. In 2012, the 400 U.S. charities that raise the greatest amounts

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had collections soar upward by four percent. In 2013, that figure is now projected to head south by three percentage points — this despite a sharp rise in giving by the wealthy who have more than doubled gifts of $1 million or more. Why? One major reason, ac-

cording to Stacy Palmer, editor of the Chronicle of Philanthropy, is the fearsome “effect of the government, and its debt ceiling controversies in Washington.” “Things like the federal shutdown, and all of the wrangling in Washington are not helping,” Palmer opines. “These kind of

things do not help people feel charitable or even feel like giving as much as in the past.” Other factors include the growing significance of “donor-advised funds,” which allow rich givers to park money and yet receive an immediate tax benefit though the funds may really not

be given to a particular charity for weeks or months later. P.S.: The largest upward jump in 2012 gift giving was at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. The museum’s recent capital campaign raised $181 million — a 410 percent increase over 2011.

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Barnes & Noble Customers Can Help Give The Gift Of Reading To Kids In Need Barnes & Noble stores across the county invite customers to give the gift of reading to children in need during its annual Holiday Book Drive, taking place from Nov. 1 to Dec. 24. The Barnes & Noble Holiday Book Drive provides an opportunity for customers, family and

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continued from page 1 uation where the developer was willing to pay for off-site improvements. “We’re willing to pay for the cost of the turn lane,” he said. “Usually someone wants to add off-site improvements and the developer is fighting it. The reason we’re not is because of safety.” Bellissimo said his organization was willing to accept the application and put an end to the law-

friends to donate books through local stores for at-risk schools in Palm Beach County. Holiday Book Drive recipients throughout the county include schools, libraries, literacy organizations, family social service agencies and homeless centers. This year, Barnes & Noble stores

in Palm Beach County, will be collecting books for the Palm Beach County School District. “The Holiday Book Drive is one of our most popular community partnerships,” said Sarah DiFrancesco, director of community relations for Barnes & Noble. “Our booksellers and customers

get to share the pure joy of giving a book to a child in need. Because each Barnes & Noble store chooses its local nonprofit beneficiary, the donations are very personal.” The Holiday Book Drive will also be beneficial to county schools.

“Learning to read has the power to transform a child’s life and help ensure future success in school,” Palm Beach County School District Superintendent Wayne Gent said. “This partnership between the school district and Barnes & Noble provides an opportunity for the community

to come together and focus on the importance of early literacy to the future of our young students.” To find out how to participate in the Holiday Book Drive, call Community Relations Manager Amanda Fuentes at (561) 3928478.

suits that have been plaguing Wellington. “We are not willing to compromise the safety and operation of this site because one family believes they should have a bigger say,” he said. “I hope this can be the beginning of the end of a dark chapter in Wellington. I hope there is the leadership here to end it.” Councilwoman Anne Gerwig said she thought a left-turn lane was necessary to prevent traffic from backing up, especially when other events were occurring. “If you’re trying to get your trailer in there, it seems like it could be difficult without [the lane],” she said. “I think it could cause a safety situation.” Vice Mayor Howard Coates

asked whether it would be possible to limit it only to trailers, and Village Engineer Bill Riebe said that could be possible. “I think we could compromise to make it a limited left-turn access so the trailers and equestrians could continue to use that access,” Coates said. Riebe said Wellington could put a sign there. Councilman John Greene said he believed Wellington needed a dedicated person to handle equestrian issues in the village, especially on weekends when shows are occurring. “Maybe we should have someone internally who is there to facilitate things between the village and the applicant,” he said.

Mayor Bob Margolis agreed. “It’s not because we don’t have staff that is willing and able,” he said. Councilman Matt Willhite suggested a hotline or web site where residents could have their concerns addressed directly. Greene asked how the vote would affect the lawsuits. Village Attorney Laurie Cohen said it would be a path to settlement with Equestrian Sport Productions and its parent company, Wellington Equestrian Partners. “If approved, the litigation would be dismissed,” she said. “But we don’t have any kind of a settlement with the Jacobses or Ms. Huber. It would be up to them if they want to continue.”

Willhite made a motion to approve the master plan with the Pierson Road access as it exists today, which passed unanimously. He then made a motion to approve the compatibility determination, but made several changes to the application. Among them, the village would appoint a liaison for the equestrian venue and delay the turn lane for a year while staff studies the traffic patterns to see if it’s necessary. Coates said he thought it was a good compromise. “I feel this motion represents an acceptable compromise,” he said. “I’m hoping that... both sides will recognize it’s time to move on. I think this moves us forward and brings [the] council together in a

way that it’s the best solution we can come up with.” He seconded the motion, which passed 4-1 with Gerwig opposed. After the compatibility determination was approved, there was confusion over several changes to the application required by the council, including questions about a conceptual site plan in the application and which body would approve that site plan. Cohen suggested that the council direct staff to put all the conditions in writing and discuss them with Equestrian Sport Productions. Then, if problems remain, council members could ask to reopen the discussion at an upcoming meeting if they wish to modify the motion.

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WELLINGTON BOYS & GIRLS CLUB KIDS LEARN TO FIGHT BULLYING AT RALLY

The Neil S. Hirsch Boys & Girls Club of Wellington held an anti-bullying rally on Friday, Oct. 25 in the club gymnasium. Wellington PBSO Deputy Vasile Ciuperger explained about bullying and what to do if confronted by a bully, and kids were able to ask questions. Children also performed original songs and dances. Additionally, there was a raffle for T-shirts, and each child went home with a PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER bracelet and pamphlet with information.

Board Chair Julie Kime with Olivia Lay, Paris and Kaiden Posati, and Rujumba Gafabusa.

Teacher Lorne Harrigan, Kamuli Bahemuka, Lenie DeJean, Nathan Arroyo and Curtis Geffard play the drums.

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WELLINGTON TRUNK-OR-TREAT OFFERS FAMILY FUN, HALLOWEEN CANDY

The Village of Wellington held its annual Trunk-or-Treat at Wellington High School on Sunday, Oct. 27. Volunteers decked out their cars in Halloween themes and handed out candy to children. There were also food trucks, bounce houses and more. PHOTOS BY DAMON WEBB/TOWN-CRIER

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The Fuentes family show off their superhero costumes.

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By Lauren MirĂł Town-Crier Staff Report OCT. 25 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A deputy from the Palm Beach County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office substation in Royal Palm Beach was dispatched to a home on Palm Beach Trace Drive last Friday evening regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 6:40 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., someone entered the victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home and stole a Mossberg 12-gauge pump shotgun, a Highpoint .45-caliber pistol and a Playstation 3 gaming console. The stolen items were valued at approximately $650. DNA evidence was taken at the scene, but there were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ OCT. 24 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A Wellington man and woman were arrested on charges of shoplifting after they were caught stealing from the Walmart Supercenter on Belvedere Road last Thursday evening. According to a PBSO report, a deputy from the Royal Palm Beach substation responded to the store after a loss-prevention officer observed 33-year-old Austin Carroll and 41-year-old Christa Caldwell attempt to steal a Gateway laptop computer. According to the report, Carroll and Caldwell entered the store at approximately 11:54 p.m. The loss-prevention officer observed Carroll use a pair of wire cutters to cut the anti-theft device off the laptop computer, while Caldwell acted as a lookout. According to the report, Carroll placed the laptop in the front of his pants, then he and Caldwell attempted to exit the store, passing all points of sale without paying. The loss-prevention officer attempted to stop them, but, according to the report, Carroll pushed the officer and ran. According to the report, the deputy stopped him in the parking lot. The stolen laptop was valued at $328. Carroll and Caldwell were arrested and taken to the Palm Beach County Jail. Carroll was charged with grand theft, use of an anti-shoplifting countermeasure and resisting recovery of property. Caldwell was charged with grand theft. OCT. 25 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A deputy from the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach was called to a home on Sparrow Drive last Friday afternoon in response to a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, the victim left her home at approximately 10:15 a.m. and returned at approximately 1 p.m. to discover that someone entered her home and stole her Samsung laptop computer, an iPad and several rings. The deputy believed the perpetrator(s) entered through

an unlocked sliding-glass door. The stolen items were valued at approximately $1,300. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. OCT. 25 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A resident of West Palm Beach contacted the PBSO substation in Wellington last Friday afternoon to report a theft. According to a PBSO report, the victim was in the Mall at Wellington Green at approximately 3:20 p.m., after purchasing a half-carat diamond and white gold ring. The victim went to buy a pretzel from one of the stores and placed his bag on the counter. According to the report, an unknown black female walked up to the counter and took the bag, stealing the ring along with a lifetime warranty card. The stolen items were valued at approximately $330. OCT. 26 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A resident of Sparrow Drive called the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach last Saturday to report a case of vandalism. According to a PBSO report, the victim said there were two incidents between 6:30 a.m. last Thursday and 7:30 a.m. the following morning when someone left feces on the ground in front of the victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s door. The victim said the act damaged his paint on the ground. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. OCT. 26 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A deputy from the PBSOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was dispatched to a home in the Osprey Isles community last Saturday morning regarding an act of vandalism. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 9 p.m. last Friday and 8 a.m. the following morning, someone removed the valve stems and slashed three tires on the victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s white Ford F-150 pickup truck. The victim said the truck was parked in front of his home overnight. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. OCT. 26 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A deputy from the PBSO substation in Wellington responded to a home in Olympia last Saturday afternoon regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, the victim had workers in her home between 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 20 and 2 p.m. last Saturday. The victim said during that time, someone stole several pieces of jewelry from her drawer, including a diamond pendant necklace valued at approximately $20,000. There was no further information available at the time of the report. OCT. 26 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A resident of Olympia called the PBSO substation in Wellington last Saturday evening to report a theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 9 See BLOTTER, page 18

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Water Experts: Discharge From The West Ruining L.W. Lagoon

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Water being discharged from the western areas is the primary cause of heavy sedimentation that has destroyed the Lake Worth Lagoon, according to experts who made a presentation Tuesday to the Palm Beach County Commission. Rob Robbins, director of Palm Beach County’s Department of Environmental Resources Management, said the start of this year’s rainy season was the wettest on record since 1932. He added that there is still not enough storage in the drainage system, which was designed in the 1930s and 1940s. “Those floodwaters make their way to estuaries, where they have an adverse impact, including the Lake Worth Lagoon,” Robbins said. Dr. Yongshan Wan with the South Florida Water Management District said the Lake Worth Lagoon received a lot of fresh water this year, especially from May to August, from the western parts of the county, which is a very large watershed that includes many residential areas. “Those kinds of land

uses are mostly in the Lake Worth Lagoon areas,” he said. Those areas are primarily the C-51 east and west basins that include Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Loxahatchee Groves and The Acreage, which are in the C-51’s western basin, separated from the C-51 east by a gate just west of State Road 7. However, that gate is opened during heavy rainfall in the west. “A different land use is like a person,” Wan said. “They have different personalities when it comes to runoff generations.” Urban areas have large impervious spaces that do not allow water to percolate into the soil. In those areas, more than half of the rainfall will become stormwater runoff, he said, whereas in wetland or forested areas, a majority of the water will be held on site and either evaporate or percolate into the ground. “The point is that we are in a very special watershed [in which] over 50 percent of the watershed is urban high, medium residential, so when you have rain, you can expect that you’re going to get a

lot of discharge” he said. The amount of rainfall and discharge over the past year was a record for Palm Beach County, Wan said. “It is 26 percent more than the average,” he said. Asked whether that is a trend, he said South Florida seems to be having wetter wet seasons and drier dry seasons. “That is the difficulty of water management, that we are facing the problem of during the dry season we don’t have much water, and in the wet season we have too much,” Wan explained. He said the issue is reflected in the Lake Worth Lagoon, where for four months beginning in May, large amounts of runoff typically have to be released, but it was much more this year. He said the wet season appears to be over, and that now, the SFWMD must do what it is able to stave off a water shortage. Robbins said the Lake Worth Lagoon has been adversely affected by those discharges. It can bounce back, but does not recover easily from the accompanying sediment, which destroys oyster

beds and prevents sea grass from growing. Robbins said sea grass is a natural filtering plant and cover for marine life that the county monitors to measure the health of the lagoon. “Sea grasses are one of the primary producers in an estuarine system, converting sunlight energy into food energy, and form the basis of a complex food chain, so it’s an important component to monitor,” he said. Monitoring over the past year showed a sea grass decline of about 20 percent near the inlets but about 80 percent around the discharge point of the C-51 Canal, Robbins said. “There has been an interruption in that complex food web,” he said. “That does have lasting effects, but it can bounce back.” Even with all the restoration efforts in the Lake Worth Lagoon, there has been an overall downward trend in the amount of sea grasses in the lagoon over the past several years. “If we can moderate those abnormally high discharges, if we

can provide other discharge opportunities across South Florida on a very large scale, this could easily be an upward moving trend for sea grasses,” Robbins said. As high volumes of water move down the C-51 Canal at a high velocity, it picks up dirt along the way. That dirt is held in suspension by the energy contained in highvelocity water. It passes through the system with the dirt still in suspension, and then it hits the lagoon. The water velocity slows down, and the sediment settles into the lagoon, which over the years has created a muck in that area where nothing much can grow. Robbins said that most of the developments since the 1980s have stormwater ponds that trap much of the sediment. Farther west in the agricultural areas, much less of the sediment is caught, and it is subsequently transported to the lagoon. The county, in cooperation with the SFWMD, built a sediment trap upstream as an experiment. “This was an attempt, and we didn’t know how well it was going to work, to get some of those

sediments before it hit the lagoon,” Robbins said. He said the trap has captured a significant amount of the sediment but, judging by recently dead oyster beds in the lagoon, not all of it. Robbins congratulated the SFWMD for the efforts it has made to reduce discharges, but urged that more storage needs to be added to the system. “We should be able to hold on to those fresh waters and slow discharge into the dry season,” he said. There are some projects on the horizon that give hope that there will be storage opportunities in the future. Commissioner Priscilla Taylor asked about the effect of new development planned in the western areas, and Robbins said those developments are required to provide their own on-site water storage. “When we’re talking about storage needs of the lagoon, we’re talking about tens of thousands of acre-feet of storage to be able to make a difference, not something that an individual development project will be able to make a dent in,” he said.

SHRED PARTY IN ROYAL PALM RAISES MORE THAN $1,600 FOR NONPROFITS

On Saturday, Oct. 19, Families First of Palm Beach County and the Rotary Club of Royal Palm Beach held their second Shred Party at Lowe’s Home Improvement in Royal Palm Beach. Total Shredding LLC donated their time and services so items could be shred onsite. Free activities during the event included the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office child I.D. program, safety tips from Palm Beach Fire-Rescue, as well as tours of fire and SWAT trucks, Build and Grow workshops and food provided by Costco. Boy Scout Troop 222 was on hand to transport items from vehicles to the shred truck. Music was provided by DJ Tony the Tiger, and there was a live broadcast by the WEI Network.

Boy Scout Troop 222 by the shred truck.

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continued from page 1 Florida Water Management District’s Stormwater Treatment Area 1-East, annexed by Wellington, is to the south. The developer seeks 1,252 single-family units, 628 zerolot-line homes, 120 townhouses designated as workforce housing, a 5.6-acre pod to allow a maximum of 50,000 square feet of commercial uses, a 24-acre public/civic pod to include a 20-acre park and 50,000 square feet of offices for government services, and a 15acre civic pod for a 970-student public elementary school. Also proposed is 516 acres of open space that would include 96 acres of lakes, 17 acres of public trails and 13 acres of private recreation area. There would be two access points: from Southern Blvd. to the south and one to the future extension of Okeechobee Blvd. to the north, plus one cross access to a future development to the east, which is now a sod farm. Conditions of approval limit the development to 2,000 units and a minimum of 30,000 and a maximum of 50,000 square feet of commercial; require it to reserve right-of-way potential to connect

to Okeechobee Blvd. to the north and to be a part of the Glades Area Protection Overlay; and specify that it not be allowed to voluntarily annex into any municipality. Another condition requires a 50-footwide corridor on the northern and western boundaries of the site. Rechenmacher stressed that the current request had not changed significantly from what was approved in 2004, along with the conditions. She said that Kilday had made a presentation to the Acreage Landowners’ Association on Oct. 7, where it was rejected by members. She added that staff was recommending approval of the application, subject to the 44 conditions of approval. Commissioner Priscilla Taylor asked about the response from Deer Run residents, the only residential development immediately adjacent, and Rechenmacher said she had not received any responses. Kilday said he had reached out to the managers of the three local municipalities as well as Loxahatchee Groves Mayor Dave Browning, and made a presentation to the ALA, but that he thought the 20 opponents who voted against the measure at the ALA meeting didn’t represent a large turnout. He also met with Deer Run representatives and worked out an agreement to solve drainage issues there, some of which related to

Gail from Lowe’s at the Build and Grow table.

Deputy Carranza at the PBSO table.

water running off the undeveloped Highland Dunes property into Deer Run. “Deer Run is our closest neighbor to the north,” he said. “We do not share drainage systems, but there have been incidents during those hurricane events because of the current property, which doesn’t really have an active drainage system.” Kilday said the developer had agreed to help fix Deer Run drainage issues by installing inlets in the future right of way of Okeechobee Blvd. “That’s our closest property to Deer Run,” he said. “The concern was that you have this 200-foot right of way, and even though it’s not constructed, it’s not on any five-year plan, we don’t know if it will ever get constructed, it still gets water on it. We will put inlets within the unpaved right of way to collect that water and bring it under our berm and into our drainage system. Kilday also made a presentation to the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce, which submitted a letter supporting the project. “You gave me 30 days,” he said. “I tried to make the best of it and visit with whoever wanted information on the project.” Kilday pointed out that the Highland Dunes property is covered with sand pumped from the C-51 excavation project, raising the elevation. To contain the sand, a large berm was built that still ex-

ists. It has been incorporated into the design to provide buffering to surrounding property owners. Kilday recounted the situation back in 2004, when representatives from Wellington had contacted him as the agent about annexing the property, and that the density discussed at the time was two units per acre, which would have given up to 2,400 homes on the land. The county noticed the activity and acted out of concern that if Wellington annexed north of Southern Blvd., that would open up a westerly flow of annexation. “The county has always been very protective of the Everglades farmland, so the county called me and they said, ‘We need to talk to the owners,’ and a negotiation was started,” Kilday said. “The negotiation resulted in the creation of the Glades Area Protection Overlay.” The overlay approved the residential zoning for Highland Dunes but assured that westward expansion would not happen. Former Loxahatchee Groves Councilman Dr. Bill Louda, a professor of environmental chemistry at Florida Atlantic University, said STA1-E may legally be in Wellington but in reality it is part of the Everglades. “I’m going to let everyone else speak to the absurdity of this with the surrounding community,” Louda said. “This is totally incompatible. This is greed, not need.” He said more and more pressure is being brought to protect

Royal Palm Beach Rotarians Joan Scherer, Marcia Berwick, B.B. Okon and Claudette Williams. the coastal lagoons and asserted that the Highland Dunes property could be incorporated for that purpose. “People in the Indian River Lagoon aren’t swimming in it anymore,” Louda said. “It’s too dangerous. We’re getting impacts in the Lake Worth Lagoon already.” Louda suggested putting Highland Dunes, and the sod farm to the east where future development is planned, back to mining and to take all the fill and make a huge berm on the north and east sides of the sod farm, putting those 2,000 acres into another stormwater treatment area to help clean up water going into the C-51 Canal and the Lake Worth Lagoon, and adding additional drainage protection for the western communities. Mayor Dave Browning said the area has changed since the original approval. He pointed out that the Central Western Communities Sector Plan, which was going through the approval process when the original Highland Dunes project was submitted, had ultimately been rejected. “The second thing is the employment center that was supposed to be to the east is no longer there,” Browning said. He added that flooding from Tropical Storm Isaac had changed people’s outlook toward storm protection in that area. “For the first time in 34 years I had flooding in my house,” Browning said, explaining that there were issues getting water out of Loxahatchee

Groves into the C-51 Canal because it was maxed out. “Now we’re adding another development that wants to dump water into the C-51.” Highland Dunes representatives said their property would have its own retention ponds, which would mitigate large releases of water to the C-51. Browning added that he thought with all the developments planned in the area, the commission should take a broader view toward approvals. He also pointed out that the proposed density is several times greater than that of any other development in the area. Loxahatchee Groves Town Attorney Michael Cirullo also pointed out that the commission is not obligated to give the developer the maximum allowable density. Commissioner Jess Santamaria said as a businessman, he understands the goals of the owner to want to maximize profits by maximizing density, but that doesn’t mean government should help. “I believe one can make a decent living by just changing the word ‘maximum profit’ and ‘maximum density’ to ‘reasonable density’ and ‘reasonable profit,’” Santamaria said. Commissioner Hal Valeche pointed out that the developer had already reduced the density. He made a motion to approve the request, which passed 6-1 with Santamaria opposed.

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Butterfly Garden Event On Nov. 9

At 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, volunteers will gather to expand the butterfly garden at the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas Environmental Preserve on Flying Cow Road in Wellington. It will be a combined effort between the Palm Beach Central High School Environmental Club, the Wellington Garden Club and the Village of Wellington. The majority of funding will be through a $500 donation from the Wellington Preservation Coalition. Approximately 100 native plants purchased from Native Choice Nursery will be installed in an area just east of the existing butterfly garden. Brian Hopper and Scott Fletcher of the village, PBCHS teacher Toni Riebe, Tom Wenham of the Wellington Preservation Coalition and Lisa Ferrano of the Wellington Garden Club are coordinating this project. For more information, call Ferrano at (561) 628-3675.

Burns Planned At Okeeheelee

Palm Beach County will be

conducting a series of prescribed burns at Okeeheelee Park in the natural areas located north and south of Forest Hill Blvd. The prescribed burns in the North Natural Area will take place between Nov. 11, 2013 and May 30, 2014. The prescribed burns in the South Natural Area will take place between Nov. 18, 2013 and Oct. 31, 2014. The purpose of the burns is to reduce dead and dense vegetation and to improve native habitat. Officials from the Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation Department will be assisted by the Division of Forestry and Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue. Each prescribed burn will be completed in one day. For additional information on the burns, call Parks Resource Superintendent Greg Atkinson at (561) 963-6736.

White Elephant Sale Nov. 17-18

Temple Beth Tikvah will hold its annual “White Elephant” sale on Sunday and Monday, Nov. 17 and Nov. 18. Community members are invited to bring in unwanted household merchandise.

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The temple is located at 4550 Jog Road in Greenacres, a half-mile south of Lake Worth Road. For more info., call (561) 967-3600.

Artists Of Palm Beach County To Meet Nov. 11

The Artists of Palm Beach County (APBC) will host an evening of sharing and inspiration for artists and art enthusiasts on Monday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. The coalition of local artists will hold their monthly meeting at Harold’s Coffee Lounge, located at 509 Northwood Road in West Palm Beach. The shop, famous for its iced coffee, is located in historic Northwood district among the trendy shops and art galleries. The coffee lounge hosts solo exhibitions by local artists as well as live entertainment and jazz and art parties. APBC members John Vincent Palozzi, Al Rojas and Anthony Burks are among the artists who have had shows at Harold’s. The night of the Nov. 11 meeting, participants will enjoy the work of graphic designer Liz Wisewood displayed on the coffee house walls.

Admission is free for members, and the general public is invited to attend for a $5 admission fee. Payment will be collected at the door and can be applied toward membership. Artists are encouraged to bring a work of art for sharing. For directions to the meeting, call (561) 833-6366.

Author To Speak At FAU Nov. 14

Join New York Times bestselling author Gabrielle Bernstein for the lecture “May Cause Miracles,” with a book-signing to follow, on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m., at Florida Atlantic University’s University Theatre. Bernstein has been featured on Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul Sunday program as a next-generation thought leader. Her bestselling book is titled May Cause Miracles. In April 2014, Bernstein will release her fourth book, Miracles Now. Bernstein is the founder of the social networking site HerFuture. com for women to “inspire, empower and connect.” YouTube named her one of 16 “Next Video Bloggers,” and she was named one of Mashable’s 11 “Must-Follow

Twitter Accounts for Inspiration.” During the lecture at FAU, Bernstein will offer up soulful methods for reducing stress and igniting joy. Through Kundalini meditation, practical tools and messages from her books, Bernstein will offer guidance on creating a spiritual life. FAU’s University Theatre is located at 777 Glades Road in Boca Raton. General admission tickets are $25. Tickets for FAU faculty, staff and alumni cost $15, and student tickets are $5. Tickets can be purchased by calling (800) 5649539 or visiting www.fauevents. com. The lecture is sponsored by FAU’s Peace Studies Program. To learn more about these programs, visit www.fau.edu/peacestudies.

Tips For Avoiding Mosquito Bites

Regular monitoring at seven strategically placed sentinel chicken flocks have revealed the presence of the St. Louis Encephalitis virus at a second site in western parts of Palm Beach County. Mosquito-borne illness has no boundaries and these findings, coupled with a recent dengue outbreak in Martin County,

has prompted the Department of Health to remind residents and visitors to take simple preventive measures to protect against contracting mosquito-borne illnesses. “Residents and visitors need to continue keeping themselves free from mosquito-borne diseases by taking precautions to prevent mosquito bites and eliminate mosquito friendly breeding places around their homes,” Health Department Director Dr. Alina Alonso said. Alonso encourages basic prevention methods to help limit mosquito bites: • Drain any standing water around your home. • Check doors and window screen and repair any holes. • Cover yourself with lightweight clothing that has long sleeves, wear long pants and socks and use an insect repellent. If outdoors at dusk to dawn, be cautious as mosquitoes are most active during these times. However, some species are also active during the day. Anyone suspecting they have contracted a mosquito-borne illness should contact their physician immediately. For more information on mosquito prevention, visit www.pbchd.com.

SATURDAY · 11.2.13 USATF Certified 5K run & non-competitive walk

7:30am RACE START Originates at the Wellington Amphitheater

Finisher Medal & T-Shirt for All Particpants!

WELLINGTON COMMUNITY FITNESS 5K RUN & WALK

AWARDS FOR LARGEST GROUP & 1ST, 2ND & 3RD PLACE WINNERS! REGISTRATION STARTS AT 6:00AM

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Child (17 & under): $15 Child (17 & under): $20 Adult (18 & over): $30 Adult (18 & over): $35

A portion of the proceeds will benefit

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ROYAL PALM BEACH HOSTS HALLOWEEN FUN AT COMMONS PARK FESTIVAL

Maliyah Ortega took first place and Hunter Boe took second place in the ages 1 to 5 costume contest.

Royal Palm Beach volunteers (seated) Bobbi Hennessy and Phyllis Katz; (standing) Prudel Belle and Dolly Hughes.

Luke and Olivia Figuerella as Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia.

Royal Palm Beach councilmen Fred Pinto, Richard Valuntas and David Swift, Vice Mayor Jeff Hmara and Mayor Matty Mattioli.

“Nerds” Rachel Roberts and Kimberly Thomas with Dr. Loboto (Eddie Fernandez).

Pet costume contest winners Lovey with Arnie and Gloria Leiboff, Falkor with Lisa Gabler and Coty with Olga Cotrino.

DOGS AND THEIR OWNERS ‘HOWL AT THE MOON’ AT WELLINGTON DOG PARK

Courtyard Animal Hospital presented the 11th annual Howl at the Moon Dog Festival on Saturday, October 26 at the Wellington Dog Park. There were several dog vendors and rescue organizations, a dog costume contest, face painting, raffles and more. All proceeds PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER benefited the dog park.

Alexis Pimpanella helps Gaucho do paw art with owner Giovanni Latronica.

Johanna Jurado with Tori Grace as Minnie Mouse.

Anastasia, a malinois, gives foster mom Terry Siess a hug.

Costume winners Elsa and Lucia with Emily Copeland and little dog first-place winner Chevy, owned by Donovan Neal.

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PINK FLING MARKS NEW BREAST CENTER OPENING AT PALMS WEST HOSPITAL The Pink Fling was held Thursday, Oct. 24, celebrating the opening of the new Breast Center at Palms West Hospital. The drink of the evening was a pink flamingo (raspberry cranberry and lemonade). There were tours of the new facility, goody bags, mini massages, PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER vendors and more. For more info., call (561) 792-4892.

Dr. Itzhak Nir and Colleen Campbell.

Dr. Donna Kleban and ultrasound technologist Doris Silva.

Lorna Johnson, Martha Gilmartin and Donna Gray.

Kayla Parana with her grandmother, Pamela Grant, and her mother, Rikki Parana.

Vashia Joseph gets a mini chair massage from Ida Antoniou.

Chief Operating Officer Madeline Nava, Coordinator Colleen Campbell and Director of Imaging Radiology Joan Sinnett.

BIG FUN AT PALM BEACH EQUINE COMPLEX BIG PONY HALLOWEEN PARADE

The Palm Beach Equine Sports Complex and Charles Moorcroft Inc. hosted the Big Pony Halloween Parade on Sunday, Oct. 27. The event was held for Moorcroftâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s equestrian students and their ponies, who were decked out in costumes. There were equestrian games PHOTOS BY DAMON WEBB/TOWN-CRIER and an awards presentation for all who participated, as well as live music.

Dr. Scott Swerdlin with Trinity Beitler on Maddy and trainer Charles Moorcroft.

Lexi Smylie and Nugget bob for apples.

Dr. Scott Swerdlin with Sophia Studd on her pony, Eli.

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Outdoors-Woman Workshop Held At Everglades Youth Conservation Camp Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) held a workshop Oct. 18-20 at the Everglades Youth Conservation Camp in the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area. The participants chose four sessions from more than 25, which included wilderness survival, canoeing and kayaking, outdoor cooking, handgun shooting, shooting sports, bird watching, outdoor photography, wilderness first aid, GPS and geocaching, pan fishing, bass fishing, fly fishing, reading the woods, camping and backpacking, personal safety, deer hunting, turkey hunting, small game hunting, hunter safety certification course, archery bow hunting certification course, shotgun shooting, muzzle loading, map and compass, aquatic ecology and knot tying. BOW is offered through the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission annually at the Everglades Youth Conservation Camp and the Ocala Conservation

Center. The next workshop will be March 7-9, 2014 in Ocala. The next one at the Everglades Youth Conservation Camp will be Nov. 1416, 2014. For more information, or to register, visit www.myfwc.com/ bow or call (561) 625-5122. The BOW program was started in 1990 by Dr. Christine Thomas of the University of WisconsinStevens Point. Since then it has expanded to 47 states and Canada. It is a basic, introductory program offered to women age 18 and older. People can sign up at www. myfwc.com/bow to be notified of upcoming events. The three-day weekend starts at 10 a.m. Friday and ends with lunch on Sunday. It’s OK to arrive Friday night or Saturday morning after work. The cost is $200, which includes lodging in air-conditioned cabins, full bath houses with hot showers, all meals from lunch Friday through lunch Sunday, all instruction for the class session they choose, all equipment and sup-

Volunteer BOW instructor Mario Morales teaches participant Catherine Ballick about flintlock pistols. plies and handouts for their class sessions, evening activities, a BOW t-shirt and door prizes. Scholarships are available for firsttime participants covering half the cost.

BOW events for more advanced activities are offered, such as weekend camping trips, kayaking trips, shooting-range activities, hog hunting, trapping and fishing. Find out more at www.myfwc.com/bow.

Unique Equine Art By Michele Hundt Graces Diamante Farm In Wellington ShowChic Dressage is well known for providing the Wellington equestrian community with the best in fashion and design. However, many people may not realize that ShowChic offers something more for horse enthusiasts to enhance the grace and beauty of the equestrian lifestyle — original art from ShowChic’s owner and abstract artist Michele Hundt. The latest piece of Hundt’s equine artwork now graces the office loft wall of Diamante Farm owner Terri Kane. When Kane bought the house, she wanted something spectacular for that wall. “I knew right away I wanted Michelle to do it,” Kane recalled. “I came to her, and there was nothing in the house yet, and I said, ‘I want you to do a painting for me.’ I knew I wanted horses, but I didn’t want just a horse. I wanted something different, so I just kind of gave her the reins.” Hundt also enjoyed the experience of creating the painting for the beautiful home.

“The painting was a commissioned piece by Terri,” Hundt said. “I visited her home to see the setting she wanted the piece to be placed. She wanted the 3-foot by 5-foot painting to hang in her office loft and to be visible when you were below in the living area. Terri was a dream client. Her only request was the painting be bold, so as inspiration, I used boldness of contrasting color and shapes to describe the dressage horses’ movement.” Kane said that when she saw the piece for the first time, it brought her to tears. “I am thrilled with it,” she said. “It’s exactly what I wanted and more.” For more than 17 years, Hundt was a designer and artistic director at various companies in the Midwest. A graduate of the Cooper School of Art in Cleveland, Hundt has also studied drawing at the Cleveland Museum of Art and Figure Drawing at the Cleveland Institute of Art. Her work

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Harrison Harward Honored As District’s Student Volunteer The 2013-2014 Outstanding School Volunteers have been named by the Palm Beach County School District in recognition of their commitment and dedication to students and schools. Winners were selected from nominations based on years of service, number of volunteer hours and contribution of services. The Outstanding Student Volunteer of the Year is Harrison Harward, a senior at Suncoast High School. Harward, nominated by H.L. Johnson Elementary School, began volunteering at an early age. Through the years, she has created a number of programs that set her apart. She established a “Green Day” event at several schools which included the creation of a Green Team organizing schoolwide recycling efforts, and a Green Fair to promote green businesses. She also created a letter-writing program with fellow classmates and emotional behavior disorder students at neighboring schools. These letters helped students communicate with role models and promote positive behavior. Harward’s ingenuity didn’t stop there. She also founded Communiteenz, a web site of nearly 300 teenagers with one common goal:

Harrison Harward to volunteer. The program is now in six Palm Beach County high schools and is growing strong. Communiteenz allows volunteers to sign up as a member, sign up for events, log hours and suggest new events for volunteering. This web site allows schools, organizations and businesses to add events that need volunteers. “There are approximately 29,000 volunteers currently serving in our schools, and we appreciate each and every one of them,” said Debi Elfen, district volunteer coordinator.

Charles Shinn Finishes Air Force Basic Training

Michele Hundt (right) with Terri Kane who bought the painting. has appeared in the Mulry Fine Art Gallery in Palm Beach and the Artists Haven Gallery in Fort Lauderdale. Guests and visitors to ShowChic can view the art as they are shopping, or attending one of the popular ShowChic Shop Talks, or simply view it online at www.show

chicdressage.com or www.michele hundt.com. While at the boutique, visitors also have a chance to view ShowChic’s extensive selection of dressage fashions. For more information, visit www. showchicdressage.com or call (561) 319-2121. ShowChic’s online store is open 24 hours a day.

Air Force Airman Charles Shinn has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas. Shinn completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate’s degree in applied science through the Community College of the Air Force. Shinn is the son of Kathy and Charlie Shinn of Loxahatchee. He is a 2012 graduate of Seminole Ridge High School.

Airman Charles Shinn

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NEW HORIZONS HOLDS ANNUAL WALK-ATHON

New Horizons Elementary School PTA recently sponsored its ninth annual walk-athon. Students, family members and staff participated in this fun-filled, healthy event to raise money for the school by walking around the campus. Pictured here are students, parents and staff gathered around one of the water bottle recycling receptacles.

PJAMMIN FUNDRAISER AT EQUESTRIAN TRAILS

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Western Pines Honors Three Students Principal Robert Hatcher, along with the staff and faculty at Western Pines Middle School, is proud to present the students of the month. These students have been selected by their IT and medical academy teachers as students who represent the best of the school. They are excellent students and young people of character. Sixth-grader Leonardo Gonzalez is always on task with his assignments, constantly participating in class discussions and lessons. He also demonstrates a great example of the ROAR rules and provides a positive role model for other students. Gonzalez behaves well in class and puts 100 percent effort on his class work.

From the seventh-grade class comes Patrick Bosco as pre-med student of the month. Bosco is a natural leader who always puts a total effort into everything he does. He excels academically, but he also sets a wonderful example for other students with his character. Finally, eighth-grader Alexandra De luera is a bright, energetic, compassionate and well-rounded young lady. Her grades have been consistently above average, and she has actively participated in group activities trying to get support to students who need extra help with assignments. It is clear to De luera’s teachers that she is an exceptional student who deserves this award.

Principal Robert Hatcher with Alexandra De leura, Leonardo Gonzalez and Patrick Bosco.

Elbridge Gale Wins Equations Tourney Elbridge Gale Elementary School took home first place in the districtwide equations tournament for the 2013-14 school year. More than 3,000 students from many private and public schools participated in this competition, challenging each other to higher thinking skills in each round. Equations involves authentic learning experiences and problem solving at the highest levels of mathematics. All grade levels play

with the same set of procedural rules. Each division level of competition introduces increasingly more difficult mathematical concepts for the players to use. Players are challenged to use their mathematical knowledge and ability and to develop new skills in progressively more competitive ways. A special recognition goes to Austin Lee, who had a perfect

score in every round with the maximum possible of 48 points as an individual. He took home the firstplace trophy in the individual competition. Ian Dowling competed at the middle-school level and came in sixth place, allowing him to qualify for the state or national competition. Szander Brenner finished in fourth place with 45 points, and Jack Berman finished with an hon-

orable mention and 40 points. Bradford Beaubrun also received an honorable mention. Team members also included Kieran Abesamis, Alessandra Grace, Patrick McCue, Ethan Nelson, Ethan Sanchez, Antonio Selva, Varak Vansh and Raghav Venkat. “Congratulations to the entire equations team and the outstanding coach, Mr. Loudaros,” Principal Gail Pasterczyk said.

SRHS Hosts ‘Take Five’ Showcase Nov. 14 Equestrian Trails Elementary School held PJammin Day on Oct. 11 to support the American Childhood Cancer Organization. By donating a minimum of $1, children, teachers and staff were able to wear their pajamas to school. The school had a goal of raising $800, but was able to raise $1,620. The class that raised the most money earned a pizza party donated by the hosts of the event, Manda Galin and Sarah Hansen. Pictured above is Diane Campbell’s third-grade class. Pictured below are event organizers Manda Galin and Sarah Hansen with Katie and Kellie Hansen and Lauren Galin (left) and Amy Ink’s fourth-grade class (right).

The Seminole Ridge High School drama department will hold its annual “Take Five” showcase Thursday Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. A compilation of musical numbers, acting scenes and a one-act play, “Take Five” has been lovingly dubbed “short-attention-span theater.” The showcase prepares drama students for district competitions later this fall. Ticket prices cost $5 at the door and can also be purchased prior to the performance from any SRHS drama student. The auditorium will open half an hour before the show, and concession booths will be open at intermission. Children are not encouraged to attend “Take Five” due to the possibility of mature content or subject matter. All pieces containing sensitive material will be announced prior to the performance. • SRHS TV Production Wins at FSPA — Seminole Ridge TV

production students had a great day at the Florida Scholastic Press Association district convention Oct. 19 in Deerfield Beach, with WSRH News winning video contests, and even an election. Seminole Ridge junior Connor Nugent was elected FSPA District 7 representative and will represent Palm Beach, Martin and Broward counties at all state FSPA planning meetings. Among his duties is planning April’s FSPA state convention in Orlando, as well as next year’s district convention. SRHS students earned wins in the following district competitions: First place, On-The-Spot Script Writing: Samantha Belohlavek and Jezebel Perez. Honorable mention, Carry-In Creative Commercial: C.J. Bates, Nataly Berdecia, Connor Nugent and Jezebel Perez. Honorable Mention, On-The-

Spot Video Editing: Anthony Gugliotta and Connor Nugent. In addition, the TV Hawks racked up awards in the fall FSPA state digital contests: Ranked All-Florida, Broadcast Commercial: Jovany Ponce De Leon, Noah Pentz and Scott Wolosyn. Ranked Excellent, Event Coverage Video Package: C.J. Bates, Nataly Berdecia and Ricky Bong. Ranked Honorable Mention, Sports Event Package: Connor Nugent. • Debaters Hope to Advance with Essay — The SRHS international public policy forum team of debaters Sabrina Kirmani, James Nunez, Blake Selogy and Wayne Selogy have completed their qualifying round essay to negate the resolution, “As a last resort, unilateral military force is justified to minimize nuclear weapons proliferation.” The team will learn Nov.

5 whether their essay qualifies them to advance in public forum debate competition. • Art Students Paint to ‘Elev8Hope’ — SRHS art students donated painted canvases recently to the nonprofit organization Elev8Hope to benefit the victims of human trafficking. Alanna Brescia, Rayona Brinson, Page Burow, Shanira Delgado,Alli Duhaime, Ashley Foley, Nhi Huyhn, Laura Louberti, Brittany LoweChin, Jody Mewborn, Brittan Puronen, Cydney Rallo, Robyn Rosier and Gabriela Sa-Chaves created paintings, which raised $810 in the organization’s Masquerade Benefit Concert auction Oct. 18. • SRHS Holds Academies Open House — SRHS will hold an academy open house Thursday, Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend. For more information, email karensa.wright@palmbeach schools.org.

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Equestrian Trails Walks, Bikes To School Equestrian Trails Elementary School recently participated in International Walk to School Day. Families were encouraged to walk or ride to school, followed by lessons taught in the classrooms by physical education department staff on bike and pedestrian safety. The event was not only to

stress the importance of safety, but also to increase student physical activity, lessen vehicular traffic on and around campus, limit automobile pollution and use less gas. Students who participated had a great time as they cruised in listening to “walking” tunes and received prizes. “We had a huge turnout and

plan to do it once a month,” Principal Michele Johnson said. “We are ‘going green.’” Organized by the Partnership for a Walkable America, Walk to School Day in the USA began in 1997 as a one-day event aimed at building awareness for the need for walkable communities. In 2000, the event became international

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when the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States joined for the first International Walk to School Day. Growing interest in participation all over the world led the International Walk to School Committee to shift its promotion to International Walk to School Month for the entire month of October.

Seniors Kristen Castilla and Robbie Snyder celebrated being part of the homecoming court at Seminole Ridge High School on Oct. 18. Being in the top 10 percent of their graduating class and honor students, they were honored to have been chosen to represent their school and did so with pride. Their family members and friends congratulate both seniors as they continue on task for their graduation day.

HANDS-ON ENGINEERING

Equestrian Trails students bike and walk to school.

Students arrive at the school for a day of programs.

Engineering Fun Day Nov. 9 At Dreher Park The sixth annual Engineering Family Fun Day will be held Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in West Palm Beach’s Dreher Park. Palm Beach County students, along with their families, teachers and counselors, will enjoy a funfilled and educational event. The event’s main goals are to educate

the community on the opportunities available in engineering and to inspire an interest in the areas of math and science in students from fourth grade through 12th grade. The Society of Women Engineers Southeast Florida Section and the Palm Beach Alumni Extension of the National Society of

Black Engineers are co-hosts. This event will increase awareness and knowledge of engineering and other technical fields. The event will involve eight booths. Each sponsored booth will present a hands-on, engineering-related activity by which the students, parents and engineers can interact with each other. For

example, the Bottle Rocket involves aerospace engineering and Make Your Own Ice Cream involves science and chemistry. Bring two 2-liter bottles for the Bottle Rocket launch. For more info., contact Sally Nemes at (561) 434-8784 or sally.nemes@palmbeachschools. org.

District Announces Hispanic Heritage Essay Winners The School District of Palm Beach County recently announced the winners of the 2013 Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest. Students from multiple schools in grades six through 12 participated by answering the theme question in English or Spanish: “Who is a Latino/Hispanic individual that has in-

spired you and why?” “¿Qué persona latina/hispana te ha inspirado y por qué?” The contest winners were: • First place — Katie Muciño from Wellington High School received $200. • Second place — Mycah Burke from Lake Worth Middle School received $100. • Third place — Diana Shiling

from the A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts received $50. The following five finalists were also recognized and received a bag with books and school supplies: Julian Hooten, Boca Raton Middle School; Anthony Talalay, Palm Beach Central High School; Heather Hudson, Dreyfoos School of the Arts; Ruben Dario Garcia, Okeeheelee Middle School, and

Fernando Avila, Okeeheelee Middle School. A group of judges that included members of the community, administrators, teachers and professional translators had the difficult task of reading more than 180 essays. The Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest was sponsored by Comcast for the third consecutive year.

Palm Beach Central High School Engineering Academy students attended the Construction Career Days held Wednesday, Oct. 23 at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds in Dania, taught by instructor Abby Elder. Pictured here, students try on harnesses to experience an inspector’s work when on high structures.

Frontier Students Donate To Animal Rescue Groups Frontier Elementary School teachers Alyssa Liberati and Alice Fredericks recently decided to use their students’ love for animals to help animals at various pet rescues in the area. Frontier students and their families donated pet supplies and, in two weeks, collected 429 donated supplies. “We collected everything from dog and cat dry and

wet food, to beds, carriers, sheets, leashes, collars, treats, toys, towels, flea and tick medications, heartworm medications, and grooming supplies,” Liberati said. All collected pet donations were delivered to the following pet rescue organizations: SoHo Dogs Inc., Guardianpets Crossposters, Pet Haven Rescue and the Palm Beach Cat Coalition Inc.

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Perhaps Post Office Locations Should Be More Like McDonald’s As a bit of a community service, I have solved the problems with post office locations. Sometimes it takes an outsider like me to be able to see the handwriting on the wall, before it becomes graffiti. The big question for us citizens is whether the post office should be turned into a private enterprise. Entrepreneurs especially like the idea. They figure they built something from the ground up, keep it running on a day-to-day basis, stay out of the red and even manage to eke out a profit by the end of the year; why can’t government do the same? (The answer is: too many cooks, but that is a diversion from my topic.)

Deborah Welky is

The Sonic BOOMER I tend to agree with the entrepreneurs. The post office should be run by a business — but not just any business. It should be run by McDonald’s. Don’t laugh. I’ve thought about this long and hard — or at least through a Big Mac and fries — and it is a sane and

logical answer. I know you’ll hear me out when I tell you the very first change McDonald’s will make: implementing drive-through lanes. Uh-huh, that’s right. If you only want to buy stamps or have the contents of your post office box handed to you, you get to drive through. Anything more complicated than that, you have to go inside. But the line will be a lot shorter because it won’t be full of people who are angry and hateful because they’ve been waiting 20 minutes to buy a postage stamp. The second thing McDonald’s will do is schedule more clerks (not less) during peak hours — namely, meal times. This will wreak havoc on postal workers’

schedules, but, just like in any other business, they are free to quit. Something tells me that they won’t, at least not in this economy. The drive-through window will be manned by contract employees paid minimum wage because almost anyone can count out stamps. The real challenge is international mail; insured, tracked and signed-for mail; mail that gets returned but the sender has moved. I’m not saying the post office doesn’t need its highly skilled and qualified workers. It does. At least until McDonald’s changes all that. They will simply have to offer fewer options. And, yes, I know that McDonald’s has expanded its menu quite a bit from

the hamburgers-and-fries menu of old, but you still can’t order oysters on the half shell. You can’t order a margarita. You can’t order cotton candy (although personally, I think that would be a great idea). To be profitable, they have to have limitations. Anything the post office no longer did could be picked up by other private businesses. Swell. And, like McDonald’s, I want to see more post office locations, not fewer. Put them along the highway. Add them to the Food/Gas signs. Make them convenient. Of course, I have saved my best idea for last. Wouldn’t it be great if you could buy a book of stamps in less than two minutes and also be asked, “Want fries with that?”

Movie ‘The Counselor’ Wastes The Talent Of Some Great Actors

Alas, poor Counselor, we know you all too well. The Counselor, written by top novelist Cormac McCarthy and directed by legend Ridley Scott, is a great disappointment. Before any action takes place, characters are forced to do speeches about their motivations, often ones that are essentially ludicrous. The best films show the audience motivation through the acting out of a few well-written words. This movie sounds like William Shakespeare focusing on, well, not much at all. Shakespeare wrote tragedies about kings, about those who had an impact. This movie focuses on a lawyer who goes one step over the line, and everything turns into disaster. McCarthy sets this up in Shakespearean mode. There are major speeches, all sorts of hints for future disaster. When some of the characters give advice, I could almost recall Polonius’ speech in Hamlet. But, keeping in line with the Bard, what we

‘I’ On Culture By Leonard Wechsler get is Much Ado About Nothing. Great films usually have some subtlety as the plot goes on. There are no subtleties here at all. Great violence is prophesied, and that is what we get. The Counselor (Michael Fassbender) is a somewhat successful attorney who decides to invest in a drug deal just once in order to make enough money to live above his current lifestyle. Just once. After all, he has a wonderful fiancée, Laura (Penélope Cruz), and he wants to give her everything

her heart might desire for reasons that are a bit ludicrous. He decides to invest in a drug shipment with the nightclub owner whom he has served as attorney, Reiner (Javier Bardem). Although Reiner and his partner Westray (Brad Pitt) both spend considerable time warning him about problems when you get involved with drug dealers, he moves forward and helps arrange for a septic tank truck to bring cocaine from Mexico to Chicago. Almost as soon as the film begins, he flies off to Amsterdam to buy a diamond ring for Laura. He meets with a diamond merchant (Bruno Ganz), who starts off the philosophy in a big way by saying that the secret of his life as a diamond buyer is looking for flaws. Although portentous, that portrayal is the one thing I remember as the most vivid in the film. I assume he went to Amsterdam so director Ridley Scott, who has done a lot of far better mov-

ies than this, could get a few nice camera shots. It could have been anywhere. The deal falls through, and our protagonist’s life begins to collapse. He has to deal with Reiner’s crazy friend Malkina (Cameron Diaz) who has a couple of pet cheetahs. One of the few really exceptional scenes in the film has Malkina and Laura facing off. Unfortunately, things do not work in the film. McCarthy, whose novels have won many awards (No Country for Old Men, All the Pretty Horses, The Road) is a dreadful screenwriter. Every possible move winds up being discussed in excruciating detail. The two drug dealers could be professors of philosophy. It is the Counselor, a basically silent partner, who winds up in trouble rather than the main players. The acting is a mixed bag. Fassbender, an exceptional actor (I have already heard

that his performance in the movie 12 Years a Slave, is remarkable), is almost passive. We never even learn his name. He is present solely to be a tragic hero. Bardem is, as usual, a charming villain, and his hair might contend for an award. Pitt is fun, although he overdoes the ticks and quirks of his character. Cruz is good in a role that is rather different for her, playing the sweet innocent. Cameron Diaz is way over the top, and she helps unbalance the film; she comes off as just too strong, too overbearing. A stronger protagonist would have worked far better, but Fassbender is shown as non-assertive. The unfortunate thing about the movie is how it wasted the time of a lot of talented people. But they were paid for it. If you pay for this movie, you will be the sucker. After watching the film for what seemed like a day, I was thrilled to get out. Miss it.

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HEALTH & FITNESS SPOTLIGHT

Think Healthy: Stuff The Turkey, Not Yourself On Thanksgiving

By Lynette Laufenberg Special To The Town-Crier Though most Americans are likely to gain 3 to 7 pounds during the holiday season, anyone trying to eliminate or limit such family traditions as turkey, stuffing, candied sweet potatoes, casserole and pie on Thanksgiving is bound to be banned from the dinner table. Hence, rather than starting a revolution in the kitchen to save yourself a few extra pounds, why not quietly change things up a bit? Considering that the average traditional Thanksgiving meal packs approximately 3,000 calories, for good health it’s well worth introducing new flavors, substituting ingredients and replacing some dishes. You’ll keep the family peace and weight scale happy. The Bird: Slathering a turkey in butter or deep-frying it is like waging war on your heart. That doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice gourmet dining to trim hidden fats, cholesterol and calories. To avoid many of those, remove visible fat, skipping the skin and dark part of the meat, and be mindful of portion sizes. One portion should be no bigger than a fist or a deck of cards.

Stuffing: Rather than traditional stuffing made with butter and fatty sausage, try a healthier choice. Use chopped vegetables, sliced apples and broth or lean veal, chicken or turkey sausage. Make wild rice, brown rice, mashed potatoes or whole-wheat bread the main ingredient; no white bread. Potatoes: Sweet potatoes are naturally creamy, so little fat needs to be added. Use non-fat buttermilk as opposed to butter or cream, which gives it a tangy flavor. Also, use extra sharp cheddar cheese for its big flavor. The key is to use a smaller amount. Salad: This year, instead of using a mayonnaise-laden Waldorf salad (1/2 cup has about 110 calories) and sugar-loaded cranberry salad (1/2 cup has about 190 calories), prepare a mixed salad with lettuce, tomatoes, sliced onions and carrots with a non-fat or low-fat dressing. You can eat three cups of salad with non-fat dressing for only 100 calories. Casseroles: Green bean casserole may be a staple on Thanksgiving, but made with fried onions and a high-fat cream soup, this popular dish is loaded with calories and fat. Sautéed green beans

seasoned with herbs instead of butter offer a tasty alternative plus all the benefits of a vegetable — vitamins C, K and A, plus fiber— without the fat and calories. Dessert: Denying the delights of pie would be a sin on Thanksgiving. But some choices are better than others. Pecan pie, which has 480 calories a slice, is one of the least healthful choices you can make. Enjoy pumpkin pie instead. At 180 calories without the crust, it’s a truly lean desert! Here are some other tips for a healthier Thanksgiving dinner. • Don’t skip breakfast and lunch; that guarantees you’ll overeat at the Thanksgiving table. • Remember: Humans can’t handle 2,000 to 3,000 calories at once; our bodies store excess calories as fat. • Eat smaller amounts and drink lots of water throughout the day and really enjoy a healthful dinner. • Control portion sizes: Draw a 12-inch dinner plate in your mind and divide it into 3-inch-sized circles, with each one representing one food group: proteins, vegetables and starches. The key is to stay within your circle

for each food group. If you like turkey and ham, fit a little of both in one circle. • Bring your own low-calorie dish or veggie tray to family gatherings If you’re worried about the food choices. • Plan a family event that involves physical activity — basketball, football, a long brisk walk outdoors or a family bike ride. Head to Ultima Fitness for an intense hour of “me time” before the big meal and family gathering. • Be mindful of alcohol intake: Mixed drinks tend to have a high amount of concentrated sugar and quickly add empty calories. One glass of wine may be reasonable, but remember, alcohol contains about 7 calories per gram, which makes it nearly twice as fattening as carbohydrates or protein. It also squashes willpower to eat right. At Ultima Fitness, we are committed to a fit and healthy lifestyle as well as giving back to the community. This Thanksgiving, we are partnering with Wellington’s community program to help others less fortunate by providing them with a healthy Thanksgiving dinner. During November, we encourage our members and guests to

help by donating non-perishable food items. We are looking for healthier versions, such as non-fat or less fat, low sodium, no sugar, whole wheat options or brown rice. All other food items will also be accepted. For more information, contact Judy at (561) 7952823 or judy@ultimafitness.com. In addition to the food drive, we will be hosting our annual kick-athon, organized by our Xtreme Tae Kwon Do program. Each year for the past 12 years, Xtreme Tae Kwon Do has hosted this annual charity event, raising thousands of dollars to donate to different causes, such as Hospice of Palm Beach County, the American Cancer Society, Scott’s Place and My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper Charitable Trust. This year, we will be helping to feed families in need in our community. Xtreme Tae Kwon Do students and parents collect pledges from co-workers, friends and family. Participants bring their pledge form and pledge money to registration on the morning

of the event. With every kick they do, they’ll be giving people less fortunate hope that a better day is not far away. We strongly believe that this is a great way to show our kids the importance of helping others and to recognize how fortunate they are for all the things they have in life. To learn more about this event, or to make a donation, contact Grandmaster Gustavo Pope at (561) 795-2823 or e-mail TKD@ultimafitness.com. This Thanksgiving, let’s work together to make a difference right here in our own community. Doing good unto others only helps remind us of how fortunate we are, and to feel grateful about our own health, wellness and the food brought to our tables. Happy Thanksgiving! Lynette Laufenberg, a certified personal trainer, is program/ fitness director at Ultima Fitness/Xtreme Tae Kwon Do. Ultima is located at 12799 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington. For more information, call (561) 795-2823 or visit www. ultimafitness.com.

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Caridad Center To Host Ninth Annual Family Festival Nov. 9

The Caridad Center’s ninth annual Family Festival will be held Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Caridad Center facility at 8645 W. Boynton Beach Blvd. For the second year, the event will be the Diabetes Week kickoff event for the Palm Beach County Diabetes Coalition. This free, family-focused health event is open to the public. Parking is free on site, and Palm Tran Bus Route 73 stops right in front of the Caridad Center. Screening tests will be available at no cost, including cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, urinalysis, BMI, HIV, oral and vision. Those with abnormal results, or found to be “at risk,” will be provided with

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continued from page 1 to 6,500 homes and about 1.4 million square feet of workplace and community-serving commercial uses. Aghemo said Minto West would submit its application Tuesday if the request was approved. “That will give us time,” he said. “Their intent is to have this reviewed by the board sometime in the summer of 2014. We think that we’re going to have sufficient time to do a thorough review that it deserves for a project of this magnitude.” Aghemo said approval would also facilitate the implementation of the Florida statute pertaining to agricultural enclaves. One of the

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continued from page 3 maps utilize “light detection and ranging” (LIDAR) on which to base their flood map data. “What I had planned on was, if we can take the LIDAR data and reinterpret it so that we can get rid of all the houses except those two, we might have a shot at giving FEMA some good data for the lower M-1 basin,” Foy said. Foy added that one consultant had told him they might be able to reduce the data to a half-foot contour rather than a 1-foot contour as the maps are based currently. “That may not help because the cost is about $7 per acre,” he said, pointing out that he is also working on getting files that take into account the shape of buildings, which might help in mitigating the flood maps. He added that the upper M-1 basin is not on the flood maps. “The M-2 basin is a different story,” Foy said, explaining that the South Florida Water Management District is redoing a study in which it’s correcting an error.

a referral to their primary-care physician. If they do not have insurance, nor a primary care physician, a list of free and low-cost clinics or programs will be made available. Caridad’s Prevention, Education & Treatment staff will make follow up telephone calls to ensure that treatment has been accessed. Health education will be available for oral, vision, breast care, diabetes, chronic diseases, nutrition, physical activity and HIV in order to provide awareness and prevention strategies. Interactive activities will include dancing, fun competitions, tasty cooking demonstrations, face painting for

children and a bounce house. Community resources information will be provided by over 40 organizations, including the Legal Aid Society, which will be available to help participants understand and enroll for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act registration process. “We have a lot of people in our community who can’t afford medical care,” Caridad Center Executive Director Laura Kallus said. “This family health event will enable them to get free medical and dental screenings, education to identify risk factors and prevent chronic diseases, health and social community resources, and have

fun participating in our interactive activities.” The Caridad Center’s health clinic is the largest free healthcare clinic in Florida, serving the uninsured, working poor throughout Palm Beach County. More than 400 volunteers, including doctors, dentists and other medical professionals, donate their time and provide services valued at over $2.3 million a year. The Caridad Center served 5,577 patients last year at 26,297 visits, bypassing costly emergency room visits, which saves Palm Beach County taxpayers an estimated $4.8 million annually. For more info., visit www.caridad.org.

requirements of the statute is that after the application for the future land-use amendment is submitted, the owner has 180 days between the property owner and the local government to agree on the density and intensity of use. Callery-Judge is considered an agricultural enclave under the statute. “We believe that the additional round will allow us sufficient time not to come into conflict with the statute,” Aghemo said. Donaldson Hearing with the planning firm Cotleur & Hearing, representing Minto, said they were not requesting anything special. “It’s in your comprehensive plan, and it’s really intended for projects such as this,” Hearing said. “This is a regional project, it’s of regional significance, and we know there are some concerns. This gives us the ability to take a

really focused approach.” He said the process will also allow them to submit details, which were not required previously for a comprehensive plan approval. “We’re proposing to bring in those details so you can see exactly what it is that we’re proposing,” Hearing said, adding that he had met with a number of local organizations regarding the plan. “We have committed to them to be transparent, to work with them throughout this process.” He noted that Minto had sent out more than 15,000 postcards to residents and organizations surrounding the community, inviting them to visit www.mintoinfo.com, where they can learn when and where meetings are planned. Loxahatchee Groves Mayor Dave Browning said he agreed with the staff recommendation if

it gives them more time to review the application. “The part that scares me is right there on their letter that basically says that this will allow them to move forward through the process without being delayed by accompanying requests as part of the formal round,” Browning said. “We just want to make sure that we have time to address this issue. This has major impact. It’s not just this development. It’s all the others out there.” Dr. Bill Louda of Loxahatchee Groves was also concerned about the language in the letter that had been sent to residents. “They are asking you to be enablers to move this quickly,” Louda said. “I like the extra time, but the speed is what jumped out.” Acreage resident Lillian Hall said she thought the development

village. One attorney is not going to give you the kind of service and responses you want and deserve.” Councilman Matt Willhite noted that West Palm Beach — the largest municipality in the county — has seven attorneys on staff, while Boca Raton has five. “We are the fifth largest, and we have one,” he said. “I don’t think this need is going to go away. I think it will just continue to grow.” Willhite pointed out that Wellington has issues that need to be addressed stemming back several years. “There are a lot of things we need to play catch-up on and fix,” he said. “I think there is enough work for two assistant attorneys,

but I’m happy to support one.” Willhite said it was clear Cohen was trying to do as much of the work as possible. “She’s trying as hard as she can, and she can’t keep up,” he said. “People will recognize she’s overwhelmed. I don’t hear her asking for help, I trust she’s trying to do the best she can.” Councilwoman Anne Gerwig asked whether the extra position would help save Wellington money on legal costs incurred because of the lawsuits. “We have already spent $450,000,” she said. Coates said although it would not reduce those costs directly, it would reduce other costs. “It would lessen our need to send things out-of-house.”

Willhite added that Wellington would be able to stay on top of problems, meaning fewer issues in the future. “If we bring things up-to-date, we will have less problems, which will save us money,” Willhite said. Coates made a motion to approve hiring an assistant attorney, which passed unanimously. Council members asked whether there would be a request for proposals sent out, but Schofield noted that employee hiring is a management decision and would not go before the council. Cohen agreed. “The charter requires that you approve hiring an assistant, but not do the actual hiring,” she said.

“That may or may not help the problems in the M-2 basin, but the M-2 basin will have the same issue with some houses showing flooding and some not.” Foy pointed out that FEMA will accept only mathematical, and not anecdotal, data. “They don’t have the funds to redo studies, so they want you to give them the answers, and if they find it acceptable, they’ll incorporate it,” he said. Dunkley asked whether they would be able to make the Nov. 30 deadline, and Foy said if the SFWMD showed the M-2 data corrected, that problem would be solved, but reinterpreting the M-1 data would be difficult, consultant or not. Supervisor Michelle Damone said she had brought up the FEMA map issue in the spring and had sent District Manager Jim Shallman an e-mail more than 30 days before, registering concern. “I am the one who’s getting pounded that we’re not on top of things,” Damone said. “I suggested to the board, I know we went through a transition, the Western Communities Council is on top of this, the League of Cities is on top of it. The League of Cities has a consultant. You may

want to reach out to the League of Cities consultant to see if there is any leeway there that they might help you.” She also pointed out that the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce has also been addressing the issue. “We’re the only ones who have been behind, and it’s been duly noted that we have been behind. We need to be on top of this,” Damone said. “There are other people out there working together. There are team meetings that we have missed, downtown with Palm Beach County through Ken Todd. That’s why Ken Todd is not going to help us.” Foy pointed out that although he had not been the district engineer until recently, he is on the League of Cities Environmental Committee, which had met to discuss the FEMA maps, and had been in touch with Dick Tomasello, who is the county’s consultant on the issue. “I’ve been quite tuned into this, and the recommendation that I did make to you is one that is considering all of those factors,” Foy said. Foy also pointed out that the county had formed a flood group led by Commissioner Jess Santa-

maria, of which several Acreage residents are members. “I think that we have the assistance that we need through all these people that everybody has mentioned,” Foy said, explaining that he had just learned about the LIDAR interpolation in the past week, which became the issue in the M-1 basin. “The M-2 basin, we won’t know if that’s also an issue until [the SFWMD] publishes its study. It will be released to their technical review group, which I am also on, so I will be able to look at it before the public gets to see it.” Dunkley said he wanted to be sure they make the deadline. “That would be an economic hardship for all of us,” he said. Damone estimated that the cost could be an average increase of $600 per home per year. Foy said a consultant’s help might be useful in interpolating the M-1 data. Damone made a motion to direct funds to hire a consultant through Foy to help gather the data to update the FEMA maps and reach out to the League of Cities consultant to see if the firm can take on another client. The motion carried unanimously.

A patient receives an oral health exam during last year’s Caridad Family Festival. would destroy surrounding rural communities. “They are not our friends,” Hall said. “They have not behaved like our friends. They tried to get a special meeting with one of our Acreage Landowners’ Association officials, and he told them to come to a public meeting and talk to all of us.” Former Loxahatchee Groves Councilman Dennis Lipp, who led a petition drive that got about 6,000 signatures urging the county commission to turn down a previous request by Callery-Judge for 10,000 homes on the property, said a more global look should be taken at the entire area. “I think getting our arms around what this really means to this county is something that we need to breathe some life into,” Lipp said. Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association President Marge Herzog said the only way she could see the project moving forward was with the approximately 3,000 homes and 235,000 square feet of commercial that had already been approved. Loxahatchee Groves Town Attorney Michael Cirullo said he realized the topic at hand was

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continued from page 6 a.m. last Friday and 6 p.m. the following evening, someone stole several packages from the victim’s porch that had been delivered by UPS. The victim said the packages contained approximately $543.62 in art supplies. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. OCT. 26 — A Royal Palm Beach teen contacted the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach last Saturday evening regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, the victim was at Commons Park at approximately 8 p.m. when an unknown male asked to use her iPhone 4s. According to the report, the victim let him use the phone, and the suspect fled with it. The stolen phone was valued at approximately $300. The suspect was described as a black male between age 15 and 18 wearing a gray shirt and dark pants with a shaved head. There was no further information available at the time of the report. OCT. 27 — A resident of Sugar Pond Manor called the PBSO substation in Wellington last Sunday morning to report a theft. Accord-

whether to approve an additional approval round, but town officials were still concerned about the underlying purpose. “It will be about six times as much non-residential commercial use, plus the hotel, plus the stadium, than is currently approved, so it is a significant, if not game-changing, development for that area, and particularly for the Town of Loxahatchee Groves,” Cirullo said. “The concern is that a special round will allow this project to be looked at in isolation, as opposed to other applications that may come in with the county next year.” Aghemo reiterated that the request before them was not to expedite the process but to give additional time to allow staff to review the application. “Whether you approve it or not, staff is going to have a large development application to review, other agencies have to review and it has to be vetted out into the community,” he said. Commissioner Hal Valeche agreed that an additional round would allow more time for the review process and made a motion to authorize it, which passed unanimously. Robinson encouraged the community to come out and support their local agricultural community. “It’s local, and it’s fresh,” he said. “We have to shop small these days. We have to support our local farming community, or we’re going to lose them.” For more information, visit www.wellingtongreenmarket. com. ing to a PBSO report, the victim left her green purse on the front seat of her vehicle overnight last Saturday. Sometime between 11 p.m. last Saturday and 9:30 a.m. the following morning, someone entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole the purse. The victim said the purse contained her driver’s license and work keys. The stolen items were valued at approximately $50. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. OCT. 28 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation responded Monday to a construction site on Southern Blvd. regarding a case of vandalism. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 2 p.m. last Saturday and 6 a.m. Monday, someone improperly operated a crane lift owned by the construction company. The complainant said a spare key was located in the operator compartment and someone used it to operate the crane, causing a bent master lift mechanism. The damage was estimated to cost approximately $50,000. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

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Open House At Healing Horse Therapy Center

Recently, the Healing Horse Therapy Center, located on C Road in Loxahatchee Groves, welcomed friends and visitors to its open house. Owner and founder Maurette Hanson hoped to welcome old and new friends, get the word out about programs and also raise some money. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 23

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Lady Wolverines Fall To Jupiter In District Tourney

The Wellington High School girls varsity volleyball team suffered its first loss of the season Thursday, Oct. 24 to second-ranked Jupiter High School in four sets. Wellington was the host venue for the District 9-8A tournament. The state’s top-ranked team, the Lady Wolverines entered the tournament undefeated at 25-0. Page 29

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Wellington Chamber Presents Successful Speed Networking Night

People looking to make new business contacts got what they were looking for Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. The Wellington Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business RoundTable hosted a sizable crowd of people who came prepared with business cards and a quick speech to share with others about themselves and their business. Page 24

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Royal Palm Beach Football Shuts Down Olympic Heights 41-0

The Royal Palm Beach High School varsity football squad hosted Olympic Heights High School in a District 13-7A game Friday, Oct. 25, coming away with a 41-0 win. Despite being eliminated from the playoffs, the Wildcats played for pride and shut out the Lions. The RPB defense earned its second consecutive shutout. Page 29

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Open House Fundraiser At Healing Horse Therapy Center A few weeks ago, the Healing Horse Therapy Center welcomed friends and visitors to its open house. “It’s an open house and a meet-and-greet, plus a used tack sale, a bake sale and an art sale,” said owner and founder Maurette Hanson. “We’re hoping to welcome old and new friends, get the word out about our programs and also raise some money.” The nonprofit, located on 10 acres off C Road in Loxahatchee Groves, currently uses seven horses in its programs. A member of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International, the group provides programs that support clients with special physical and/or mental needs. Professional staff and volunteers work closely with riders to ensure safe riding sessions. Riders are assisted by two people who walk alongside the horse, as well as a horse leader. Therapeutic riding uses equine-assisted activities for the purpose of contributing positively to cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being of people with disabilities. Because horseback riding rhythmically moves the rider’s body in a manner similar to a human gait, riders with physical disabilities often show improvement in flexibility, balance and muscle strength. Riding also provides recreational opportunities for enjoying the outdoors. Get updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/HorseTalkFL or stop by the Tales from the Trails page on Facebook and click “like.”

Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg Equine facilitated learning is an educational approach to equine-assisted activities, using horses to teach critical life and communication skills. Since horses mostly use nonverbal communication, they’re wonderful teachers to help people understand how such unspoken communication influences others. They expose internal conflicts, supporting self-growth and self-awareness. Equine facilitated psychotherapy pairs licensed mental health and equine professionals to address psychotherapy goals. Horses are extremely sensitive to changes, and react and respond differently based on someone’s emotional state, acting as large biofeedback machines. As a client reduces anxiety, the horse’s behavior changes, providing beneficial information to the professionals. The Horses for Veterans program is a group therapy activity incorporating these therapies to help military veterans and survivors of military sexual trauma cope with issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder. It helps build relationships and trust, and gives clients a toolbox of relaxation techniques

Maurette Hanson, owner and founder of Healing Horse Therapy Center. to use in real-life situations. Each veteran is paired with one horse for the duration of the program. No previous horse experience is necessary. When I visited on an overcast Saturday afternoon, about two dozen people wandered through the airy barn, reaching over stall doors to pet horses, sampling horse-themed cupcakes, having their faces painted and checking out the used tack.

“Everything’s going fine,” Hanson said. “We hope to get some funding for a couple of new projects. We need a large mounting block built, and also hope to add an interactive horse and human playground. We serve about 10 clients weekly. Mostly, I want people to know we’re here and what we offer.” Katerina LeAndro, a photographer and graphic artist, attended, offering some of her See ROSENBERG, page 31

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Wellington Chamber Presents Speed Networking Night

People looking to make new real quick business contacts got what they were looking for Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. The Wellington Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business RoundTable had a sizable crowd of people who came prepared with business cards and a quick speech to share with others about themselves and their business. Event sponsors included the Law

Offices of Greenstein & Associates, Green Group Studio/The Big Deal Book, Raymond James Financial Services/Connor Financial Group and Dr. G’s Weight Loss & Wellness. Prizes were given out throughout the night and were provided by Tresses Color Bar Salon, Duffy’s Sports Grill, Whole Foods Market, Park Avenue BBQ Grill, Dr. G’s Weight Loss & Wellness, the Estate Settlers and SharpShooter Marketing Group.

Speed networking participants meet new contacts.

The master of ceremonies for the event was Wellington Chamber President Victor Connor, who kept the evening fun and exciting. To start out, attendees were standing, wearing a number and holding a score card and pencil. Everyone was told to check off the number (person) on their score card as they spoke to them. Connor instructed everyone that they had 90 seconds to converse with each person in the group and then, when given the signal to switch, find a new person they hadn’t spoken to yet. The goal was to speak with everyone in the room, using the score card to keep track of things. Connor did well moving everyone in the room in an organized but sometimes chaotic manner. Once coached, everyone appeared proficient at speaking and moving fast — ready to fire off a business card in a quick flip of the wrist. At the end of the night, people left smiling with new connections and stacks of business cards. Event organizers were pleased with the successful evening. Dr. Randy Laurich of the Wellness Experience noted that he alone picked up four new patients that night. The Small Business RoundTable is committed to educating and assist-

Small Business RoundTable Committee Member Cindy Beckles and Wellington Chamber President Victor Connor. ing area businesses to flourish in the community by offering monthly sessions. A public speaking workshop will be offered on Nov. 21 For more information about the

Wellington Chamber of Commerce, contact Executive Director Michela Perillo-Green at (561) 792-6525 or info@wellingtonchamber.com, or visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.

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Barbara Suflas Noble Joins Max Planck Florida Institute

Barbara Suflas Noble has been appointed vice president for advancement at the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience. Noble will be instrumental in developing and implementing the institute’s strategic plan for future growth and will contribute to the scope of its external relations efforts. Noble will also serve as president of the Max Planck Florida Foundation, which supports the institute’s scientific research as well as its education programs through private philanthropic support. She will also oversee all of the foundation’s fundraising programs. “As the Max Planck Florida Institute continues to establish itself as a world-class research center, Barbara joins us at a pivotal time,” said George Elmore, chairman of the foundation’s board of trustees. “Her extensive fundraising experience and skills, exemplary reputation and network of professional and personal relationships in South Florida are key to achieving major scientific advancements here in the future.” Noble was previously with the Scripps Research Institute, where she led the establishment of that organization’s expansion into Florida. Most recently, she served as the di-

rector of external affairs for Scripps Florida and worked extensively with faculty and philanthropic leadership to achieve fundraising goals and build relationships. Prior to Scripps, Noble was the president of BSN Enterprises, a consulting firm for nonprofit organizations, public services providers and governmental agencies, and served as chief operating officer and director of marketing services for the Palm Beach County Cultural Council. Noble is well known in the area and has been honored numerous times for her volunteerism and leadership. She has been named one of the Most Influential Business Women of South Florida by the South Florida Business Journal, received the Woman of Distinction Award for Volunteer Service to Women and Children by Soroptimist International and was a finalist for Woman Volunteer of the Year by the Junior League of the Palm Beaches. Noble is currently the president and founding board member of Western Academy Charter School, a board member and former chairman of the Citizen Advisory Council for the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County, board member of the Forum Club of the Palm Beach-

es and a long-time member of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County. “We are delighted to have Barbara join the Max Planck family and look forward to having her exceptional experience and leadership at the helm of our fundraising campaign and spreading the word about the important work being done at the Institute,” said Dr. David Fitzpatrick, scientific director and CEO of the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience. The new facility is the first institute outside of Europe for the Max Planck Society, Germany’s most successful research organization. It

has more than 80 institutes, each focused on a different scientific theme. Located adjacent to Florida Atlantic University’s MacArthur campus in Jupiter, the 100,000-square-foot facility opened in December 2012. There are currently 112 employees and nine distinct research groups that are investigating the many remaining mysteries of the brain. Scientists are focused on neural circuits, the complex synaptic networks of the brain that hold the key to developing effective treatments for a host of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases. For more information, visit www. maxplanckflorida.org.

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Next ABWA Meeting Set For Nov. 13

The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will host its monthly meeting Wednesday, Nov. 13 at the PGA Embassy Suites Hotel. The dinner meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $20, and guests are welcome. The November speaker is Brennan Grogan, an attorney at the Jay Steven Levine Law Group in Palm Beach Gardens. Grogan concentrates his practice on community

association law, business litigation, bankruptcy and foreclosure defense. The program topic will be, “The Law and How it Affects You.” To make reservations or for more information, contact Dottie Smith at (772) 545-7145 or Sharon Maupin at (561) 329-4485. The Embassy Suites Hotel is located at 4350 PGA Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens. For directions, call the hotel at (561) 622-1000.

The mission of the American Business Women’s Association is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking, support and national recognition. For more information about ABWA, call Sharon Maupin at (561) 329-4485 or visit www. abwanpbflorida.org.

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Royal Palm Beach Shuts Down Olympic Heights 41-0

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach High School varsity football squad hosted Olympic Heights High School in a District 13-7A game Friday, Oct. 25, coming away with a 41-0 win. Despite being eliminated from the playoffs, the Wildcats played for pride and shut out the Lions. The Royal Palm Beach defense earned its second consecutive shutout. It took Royal Palm Beach (6-2) less than two minutes to notch an early 14-0 lead. A poor opening kickoff gave the Wildcats possession on the Olympic Heights 20 yard line. Two plays later, Shamar Jackson ran in for the score from 12 yards

out. Devin Wallace’s point after made the score 7-0. On the Lions’ ensuing possession, Wildcat defensive back Cody Taylor recovered a fumble and returned it 30 yards for a touchdown. Wallace’s point-after kick extended the Wildcat lead 14-0 with 11:25 still remaining in the first quarter. Olympic Heights did show some signs of life early, as they sustained a drive and moved all the way to the Wildcat 1 yard line, but could not convert the drive into points. Charles Perry turned on the jets to the right side and ran 97 yards for the touchdown. Wallace’s point-after kick increased the RPBHS lead to 21-0.

It was Zeke Edmunds that tallied a score next on a 14-yard pass from Toddy Centeio. Wallace’s point after closed the half at 28-0. The Wildcats would go on to score 13 more points in the second half, with the defense overwhelming the Lions’ offense, shutting them out the entire game. Royal Palm Beach will host Palm Beach Lakes on Friday, Nov. 1 for a 7 p.m. game.

RPB quarterback Toddy Centeio breaks tackles for a touchdown run.

RPB running back Shamar Jackson runs to the left for a big gain. Photos by Gene Nardi/Town-Crier

(Above) Derick Python runs for big yardage after a catch. (Right) Zeke Edmunds and the Royal Palm Beach defense smother a Lions running back.

Lady Wolverines Fall To Jupiter In District Tournament

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School girls varsity volleyball team suffered its first loss of the season Thursday, Oct. 24 to second-ranked Jupiter High School in four sets (25-22, 25-18, 22-25, 25-23). Wellington was the host venue for

the District 9-8A tournament. The state’s number-one ranked team, the Lady Wolverines entered the tournament undefeated at 25-0. The team also boasted a 14th national ranking. As the tournament’s top seed, Wellington swept Palm Beach Gardens in three sets (25-12, 25-13, 25-11). Bailey Williams had 14 kills

Wellington’s Tiffany Cline keeps the ball in play in the final match.

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and 7 digs. Sirena Vorster had 6 kills and 3 blocks, and Alexis Paul had 6 kills and 2 blocks. The win put the team in the finals against Jupiter, which Lady Wolverines had defeated earlier in the season. Jupiter won back-to-back sets, but not without a Wellington fight. The two exchanged points early through the first two, but Jupiter pulled away with a 10-4 run, and a 10-3 run in the second set. The Lady Wolverines found some momentum and took the third set. Chelsea Boretti and Sirena Vorster helped power Wellington into the fourth set, avoiding the sweep. Wellington, at one point in the fourth set, had a 15-9 lead, but Jupiter muscled back, and took the set 25-23 for the district title. The Lady Wolverines earned the district runner-up honor and will advance into the regional tournament to take on Boca Raton. The Lady Wolverines previously defeated Boca at the end of the regular season. Boretti finished with 40 assists. Vorster added 13 kills and a team high 9 blocks. “You hate to lose the district

Wolverine Sirena Vorster goes for a kill against Jupiter. championship. It’s tearing my girls’ Wellington traveled to Boca hearts out,” Wellington coach Brian Raton on Wednesday, Oct. 30, but Bausch said. “We have to change results were not available at press our focus for Boca.” time.

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sports & recreation TKA Girls Cross Country Team Nomads Win League Repeats As District Champs

The King’s Academy girls cross country team, led by head coach Bob Silva, repeated their 2012 excellence to win the district title on Saturday, Oct. 26. Out of 8 teams, 5 girls placed in the top 15 runners (Makayla Richardson, Grace Goebel, Payton Campbell, Shauna Dowling and Ashley Pisciottano), receiving a noteworthy mention. Richardson placed third overall and Goebel

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placed fifth overall in the meet to lead the Lady Lions. “These girls have been working hard, and they are getting better at each meet,” Silva said. “I expect that at regionals, they will match the team time earned last year at the state finals.” The team next heads to the regional meet in Fort Lauderdale to try to earn a trip to the state meet for a second consecutive year.

TKA Girls Cross Country Team — (L-R) Daysi Wilkinson, Payton Campbell, Alexis Cooper, Ashley Pisciottano, Grace Goebel, Makayla Richardson and Shauna Dowling.

The Palm Beach Nomads U-14 soccer team defeated the Coral Springs United U-15 team 3-1 the weekend of Oct. 26-27 to win the Palm Beach League Championship. After playing eight games in the regular season, the Nomads reached the finals and finished off the championship with a combination of solid defense, excellent attacking and a midfield that shut Coral Springs down. After scoring the most goals in the league and defeating multiple Palm Beach County teams, it was a well-deserved win for the Nomads. (Front row, left to right) Ian Schmueli, Josh Boss, Patrick Kennan, Dawson Suncine and Will Korte; (back row) coach Chris Rue, Ben Coriaty, Cameron Murphy, David Fennell, Zack Stoloff, Carlos Molina, Aston Crosbie, Drin Mahmuti, Tyler Muschett, Crystal Hagberg and coach Phil Cotton. Not pictured: Callan Walker, Brandon Quijada, David Berelus and head coach Ivan McKinley.

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Wellington. Janiga’s two-day total was 149. “This is a great win for Kaely. She now has the player of the year points lead, and that is very special Kaely Krayeski, 14, of Welling- considering that Kaely is only 14 Acreage/Loxahatchee AYSO ton, won the South Florida PGA and competing beautifully against Region 1521 will hold spring soccer Junior golf event held at Old Marsh girls that are two to four years older registration for boys and girls ages Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens. than she is,” said her coach, PGA 4-18 on Saturdays, Nov. 2, Nov. 9 The 36-hole tournament was Master Professional Kevin Perkins, and Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. held on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. who runs his golf academy at the at Samuel Friedland Park on Hamlin 19 and 20. Krayeski, competing in Binks Forest Golf Club in Welling- Blvd. in The Acreage. A birth certifiGirls Overall, Age 14-18, won the ton. “It would be very special if she cate must be shown for new players. event by a 1-stroke margin. Krayeski could hold on to the lead over the The registration fee is $90 ($80 for recorded rounds of 75 and 73, for a final two events.” each additional sibling). Players can 148 total. Krayeski has two wins For more information about the also register online at www.eayso. and two runner-up finishes in her Kevin Perkins Golf Academy, visit org no later than Dec. 31. For more last four competitions. Finishing www.kevinperkinsgolfacademy. information, visit www.ayso1521. second was Mary Janiga, also from com or call (561) 301-3783. net or call (561) 798-5467. Send sports news items to: The Town-Crier Newspaper, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414. Fax: (561) 793-6090. E-mail: news@goTownCrier.com.

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Great Season For Girls Golf Team At Seminole Ridge

The Seminole Ridge High School girls golf team finished the regular season undefeated with a record of 12-0 for the second consecutive year. At the regional tournament Oct. 21, the team placed fourth, shooting 16 strokes better than they did in

district competition earlier in the month. Sarah Persson, Emma Pow and Karley Yesbeck shot personal bests, and Megan Turnquest qualified as the first-place individual with a score of 79. Turnquest now moves on to state finals in November.

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continued from page 23 work for sale to help with the fundraising efforts. “I’ve known Maurette for 15 years,” she said. There’s no one more dedicated than she is. I’m glad to help out.” Deb Rass from Palm Beach Gardens also attended. “I volunteer here,” she said.

“A year ago, I bought Polaris, a Friesian, and donated him to the program. I love it here. It’s very quiet and peaceful, a nice place to escape on weekends. You can just feel the healing energy.” As a volunteer, Rass has several duties. “I help out with barn chores and also as a horse leader or side-walker. It’s very enjoyable and rewarding. I get as much out of it as the clients. I love helping to make a difference in their lives,” she said. “I absolutely

recommend volunteering here to anyone. It’s a nice, healthy thing to do, for yourself and others. It’s a wonderful way to give back to the community.” The Healing Horse Therapy Center can always use more volunteers, as well as donations of tack (especially English saddles), a large wheelbarrow, pitchforks, hay, feed, a surcingle with a handle and, of course, money. For more information, call (561) 914-1718, or visit www.healinghorse.org.

SRHS Golf — Seminole Ridge High School golfers Sarah Persson, Sumner Young, Madison Dickson, Megan Turnquest, coach Stacey Critchlow, Karley Yesbeck and Emma Pow with the district trophy.

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Saturday, Nov. 2 • The Wellington Community Fitness Run & Walk will be held Saturday, Nov. 2 from 7:30 a.m. to noon at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Blvd.). Registration starts at 6 a.m. For more info., call Mariela Castillo at (561) 5784813 or mariela@cpbchamber.com. • Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host a Free Sampling Fair on Saturday, Nov. 2 from noon to 3 p.m. Enjoy samples around the store and enter to win gift baskets. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Acoustic Java Jam for adults Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. Sunday, Nov. 3 • Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host a Juice Bar Name Unveiling and Smoothie Tasting on Sunday, Nov. 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy free samples. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info. • The second annual Kids Helping Kids “Princess & Pirate Ball” will take place Sunday, Nov. 3 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. For more info., contact Stanton Collemer at (561) 616-1257 or scollemer@ctrfam.org. Monday, Nov. 4 • The Wellington Garden Club will meet Monday, Nov. 4 at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). A business meeting begins at 10:30 a.m. followed by lunch at 11:30 and a program by Hyla Levine at 12:30 p.m. RSVP to Carol Coleman at (561) 792-2290. For more info., visit www.wellingtongardenclub.org. • The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Equestrian Luncheon at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Ave. South, Wellington) on Monday, Nov. 4 at 11:30 a.m. RSVP to Mary Lou Bedford at (561) 578-4807 or marylou@cpbchamber.com.

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• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Art Club for age 8 and up Monday, Nov. 4 at 4 p.m. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host a Customer Appreciation Dinner on Monday, Nov. 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The menu will include an assortment of items from the holiday menu served buffet style. Tickets are $5 at the customer service desk. All donations will be given to the Palm Beach County Food Bank. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info. Tuesday, Nov. 5 • Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Kids Appreciation and 5 Percent Day benefiting the Wellington Garden Club’s Youth Programs on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Five percent of the day’s net sales will be donated to the club’s youth programs. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info. • The Palm Beach County Commission will meet Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 9:30 a.m. in the government center’s Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave., Sixth Floor, West Palm Beach). For info., visit www.pbcgov.com. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Pokémon League for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 3 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards and get ready to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Literary Triad: Three Native Voices for ages 6 to 10 on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 3:30 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • Royal Palm Beach High School will host a Choice Academies Open House on Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. for students currently in eighth grade and their parents. For more info., contact Laurie Cotton at (561) 792-8659 or laurie.cotton@palmbeachschools.org. • The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council will meet Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Loxa-

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hatchee Groves Water Control District office (101 West D Road). Call (561) 793-2418 or visit www. loxahatcheegroves.org for more info. Wednesday, Nov. 6 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Fall Mosaic Fun for ages 8 to 12 on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 3 p.m. Create your own unique mosaic using a harvest of colorful seeds and beans. Call (561) 790-6070 for info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature American Girl: Molly for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 4 p.m. Celebrate Molly with games and crafts related to her World War II era experiences. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature a program on the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act for adults Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. featuring Barbara Little from the League of Women Voters. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. Thursday, Nov. 7 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Noodle Necklaces for age 6 and up Thursday, Nov. 7 at 3:30 p.m. Use oodles of different noodles to create fashionable necklaces. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The 23rd annual Fall Festival at Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church (100 Crestwood Blvd. South, Royal Palm Beach) will open Thursday, Nov. 7 and run through Sunday, Nov. 10. The weekend includes free admission, free parking and free entertainment, a food court and ride tickets available for purchase. The church will also host a casino night Friday, Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. For more info., call (561) 798-5661 or visit www.olqa.cc. • Wellington’s Food Truck Invasion will take place Thursday, Nov. 7 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www. wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Heart of the Cards for ages

The Town-Crier 12 and up Thursday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. Bring your Yu-Gi-Oh! cards and get ready to battle, trade and make new friends. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • Whole Foods Market in Wellington will host HOP-ulent Brews on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of beer and food pairings. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Family Movie Night with Paranorman on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 6814100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach Village Council will meet Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. at Village Hall (1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). Call (561) 7905100 or visit www.royalpalmbeach.com for info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host a Writers’ Critique Workshop for adults Thursday, Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Share, offer and accept constructive criticism to improve fiction, nonfiction and poetry. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. Friday, Nov. 8 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will feature Are You Ready to Lego? for ages 3 to 6 on Friday, Nov. 8 at 3:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. • Artist Adrianne Hetherington will be the featured artist at this season’s Whole Foods Market Gallery (2635 State Road 7, Wellington). An opening reception is set for Friday, Nov. 8 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. A $5 donation benefits the Wellington Art Society Scholarship Fund. For more info., visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will present a free screening of The Wolverine on Friday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl. gov for more info. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414. FAX: (561) 793-6090. E-mail: news@ gotowncrier.com.

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CRAFT FAIR Boca Raton Chapter of the Southern Handcraft Society Presents “A SOUTHERN CHRISTMAS 2013” 28th Annual Juried Craft Show. Thursday, Dec. 5, 1:00pm - 9pm Friday, Dec. 6, 9:00am-9pm, Saturday, Dec. 7 9am -1pm. Patch Reef Park, 2000 West Yamato Road (1/4 mile west of Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431. All items are made in the USA by the artist in the show FREE ADMISSION.

GARAGE SALE ROYAL PALM BEACH SALE Nov. 2nd 8:00a.m.-4:00p.m. DVD’s, clothing, Kitchen items, furniture, & many more unique items, 385 La Mancha Ave.

WELLINGTON WELLINGTON’S EDGE COMMUNITY — G A R A G E S A L E . S a t . N o v. 2 n d 8:00a.m.-12p.m. Located across from Buca di Beppo Something for everyone! Rain Date Sat. Nov. 9th 10851 W. Forest Hill Blvd.

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