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RPB Zoners OK Plans For Apartment Units At Tuttle Royale

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The Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission met Tuesday, Oct. 22, and most of the items on the agenda pertained to the Tuttle Royale project located on the south side of Southern Blvd., just west of State Road 7. The portion of the large, multi-phase project currently under review is Pod 2, the portion of the project designated for 401 rental units on 30 acres. Page 3

Wellington Holds Ribbon-Cutting For Pedestrian Bridge

On Saturday, Oct. 26, a ribboncutting ceremony was held at the new Binks Pointe Pedestrian Bridge connecting the Binks Forest community to Flying Cow Road. Page 10

Wellington Hosts Child Safety Experience At Community Center

Broncos Claim District Crown With 28-14 Victory Over Gardens

The Palm Beach Central High School football team hosted district foe Palm Beach Gardens High School for a game Thursday, Oct. 24 that would determine the District 10-8A champion, and the Broncos defeated the Gators 28-14 to earn the team’s third-straight title. Page 19 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 18 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 7 PEOPLE................................... 8 SCHOOLS................................ 9 COLUMNS............................. 16 BUSINESS............................. 17 CALENDAR............................ 18 SPORTS......................... 19 - 20 CLASSIFIEDS................ 21 - 22 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

Village Observances Will Honor Area Veterans Nov. 11

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report Monday, Nov. 11 is the 101st anniversary of the armistice that ended the hostilities of World War I, then called the Great War. The observance has since become the modern Veterans Day holiday, which will be commemorated once again with events hosted by the Village of Royal Palm Beach and the Village of Wellington. These local observances bring out hundreds of attendees, who turn out each year to honor veterans in the community. “We have something new this year. It is the first time we have done it, and we want it to grow each year and make it an annual

event,” Royal Palm Beach Parks & Recreation Director Lou Recchio said. “We want to address veterans on a face-to-face basis. We are inviting them to a breakfast for them and their families, free of charge.” The pancake breakfast, complete with bacon, sausage, grilled potatoes, biscuits and gravy, pastries, fresh fruit and assorted juices, begins at 9 a.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center, located at 151 Civic Center Way. “The program begins around 10 or 10:30 a.m. after everyone has eaten and includes guest speakers, the mayor and the council,” Recchio said. “We want to thank and honor the veterans on a personal basis and shake their hands. We

want to give the veterans something to remember this particular Veterans Day.” Residents interested in attending the free breakfast should RSVP to (561) 790-5196. Recchio said that about half the seats are already spoken for as of press time. The ceremony includes military guest speakers as well as the village dignitaries. The Seminole Ridge High School and Royal Palm Beach High School JROTC cadet escorts will be on hand, and veteran support organizations will also be at the event to assist veterans. The Royal Palm Beach Community Band is scheduled to See VETERANS, page 4

Marine Conservation Club Gives WLMS Students A Hands-On Science Lesson

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report Students at Wellington Landings Middle School have the opportunity to join some unique after-school clubs, and one that provides hands-on learning combined with participation in real science is the Marine Conservation Club, sponsored by seventh grade civics teacher Mary Jackson. “I started the club five years ago, and the whole reason is because

I’m an avid free diver as well as a scuba diver, and I love to teach. It grew from teaching civics to go into marine biology because of my passion for the ocean,” Jackson said. “We didn’t have a Marine Conservation Club, and I was vice president of my club back in high school, so I wanted to start one here.” Presently about 50 students are active members, and at their most recent meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 30, they heard a presenta-

Members of the Marine Conservation Club at Wellington Landings Middle School hold up their yellow drift cards with Dr. Amanda Waite of the ANGARI Foundation and teacher Mary Jackson. PHOTO BY CALLIE SHARKEY/TOWN-CRIER

tion by Dr. Amanda Waite of the ANGARI Foundation. Waite educated the students on the Lagoon Drift program, a Lake Worth Lagoon drift card study that first took place in November 2017. The program uses the carefully scheduled release of environmentally friendly placards into predetermined locations so the nonprofit can track the movement of water throughout Palm Beach County. This year, six different locations will release a total of 240 drift cards, and the WLMS Marine Conservation Club is joining in the project for the second year. At the meeting, students decorated bright yellow drift cards to release on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. at the West Palm Beach public dock. The cards will float along for about a week or two, where hopefully the messages and pictures the kids drew will attract enough attention to encourage people to find the cards and send in much-needed tracking information. “This is the second Lagoon Drift experiment that the Marine Conservation Club has participated in,” Waite said. “WLMS See SCIENCE, page 18

Westlake Council Approves Plan For 90-Acre Soccer Training Academy

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Westlake City Council approved the initial phases of a master plan and site plan Monday, Oct. 28 for an international soccer school on 91.53 acres at the southern end of the community. The council also approved a second 7-Eleven convenience store on the west side of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road south of Persimmon Blvd. West. The council, sitting as the local planning agency, heard details on the plans for the International Sports Training Facility (ISTF), a cutting-edge international prep school proposed by Coral Springsbased Contraria Development and SOCR Ventures II. The plans were approved at the regular council

meeting immediately after the LPA meeting. The planned facility is located on the east side of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road at Waters Edge Drive in the far southern portion of Westlake just north of Sycamore Drive. Westlake Planning Consultant Nilsa Zacarias said the applicant is asking for approval of elementary and secondary schools, dormitories, medical facilities, seven soccer fields and a glass-enclosed observation deck. Zacharias added that the application meets all conditions of the city’s comprehensive plan and land use development codes. She said the site is divided into seven parcels. The first proposes See WESTLAKE, page 4

SRHS TRICK-OR-TREAT

Parents brought their outfitted offspring to Seminole Ridge High School on Saturday, Oct. 26 to participate in a trick-ortreat event hosted by the school’s Student Government Association. Families stopped for games and goodies at stations throughout the courtyard. Shown above, Rosalyn Mull embraces her little brother Max as the two trick or treat as Queen Elsa and her frozen friend Olaf. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 15 PHOTO BY MEREDITH BUROW/TOWN-CRIER

ITID Approves R3 Road Plan To Improve Access To District Services

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report After a public hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 23, the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors approved its R3 road improvement plan to pave or put millings on certain roads that the board has deemed will benefit all residents of The Acreage. The public hearing was before a full house with more than 50 residents attending, many of whom spoke either for or against the plan. Several wanted their particular road paved or milled. The purpose of the plan is to improve access to schools, parks, impoundment areas, ITID facilities and Palm Beach County FireRescue facilities. ITID Attorney Mary Viator explained that the R3 plan is designed to benefit all district

residents, whether or not they live on one of the particular roads being improved. “You’re probably trying to understand what the parameters are that we’re all here tonight under this public hearing,” Viator said, explaining that ITID operates under the standards of state statutes that outline procedures it must follow to improve its infrastructure. “In this case, it’s the R3 road paving plan. We’ve gone through this process of first creating the geographical areas or the lands that are going to be impacted by the road plan.” She explained that the ITID board approved a resolution to form the R3 area after months of discussions and public input meetings. “We advertised for objections, See ITID ROADS, page 18

Wellington Chamber Hosts County Elections Chief

By Gina M. Capone Town-Crier Staff Report The election systems in Palm Beach County are ramping up for another test, as Florida’s presidential preference primary and Palm Beach County’s local municipal elections are set to take place on the same day, just over four months from now. Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Wendy Sartory Link spoke at the Wellington Chamber of Commerce luncheon held Wednesday, Oct. 30 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach offering details about the voting statistics in the county, new equipment that is being implemented, looking ahead to 2020 and efforts to make changes in the system so

that elections run more efficiently. Sartory Link was appointed supervisor of elections on Jan. 18, 2019 by Gov. Ron DeSantis, after he suspended former Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Susan Bucher after problems following the closely watched 2018 statewide election. The newly appointed supervisor said her office is up to the task at making sure that the voting rights of all citizens in Palm Beach County are protected. “Our office will do everything that is possible,” Sartory Link told the Town-Crier after the luncheon. “We are going to be working with the FBI, Homeland Security, the Center for Internet Security and the state’s cyber navigators. They

will come in, scan our equipment and look at everything we have. They will make recommendations, where we may have any vulnerability, so we can correct those. We come in and do it again; it’s a continuous cycle.” Sartory Link is an attorney who has been in private practice for 25 years specializing in commercial real estate and general business transactions, and consulting. Sartory Link gave chamber members details about voting statistics in the county. She also brought in a voting booth that was set up in order to show the audience what new changes had been implemented. Palm Beach County has 965,927 See CHAMBER, page 4

Wellington officials discuss the new voting equipment with Supervisor of Elections Wendy Sartory Link.

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Palm Beach State College Lox Campus Hosts Writing Contest

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves campus of Palm Beach State College recently hosted its second annual “A Picture’s Worth 20 Words” National Day on Writing contest, with the final judging taking place on Tuesday, Oct. 22. The contest is designed to bridge the gap between disciplines, and this year’s four images of inspiration all centered around math. Students had to create 20 words based on one of the images. Psychology major Sebastian Sosa-Reese was chosen as the overall winner and received $100 in gift cards — and bragging rights — as his prize.

“During this event, students have a chance to showcase their creative writing skills and engage with others beyond the classroom in a fun, low-stakes way,” English Professor Carrie Thompson explained. “Students campus-wide are invited to participate and submit their creative pieces.” The eight finalists chosen from more than 70 submissions included Sosa-Reese (winner), Karyn Campbell, Suzanna Krell, Lauren Schillinger, Haley Torres, Estefany Arrieta, Genesis Omana (honorable mention) and Victoria Briano (honorable mention). Sosa-Reese chose an image displaying a Venn diagram — essentially two circles labeled A

and B, with a small portion of the circles overlapping. “I like to keep things simple. I feel like taking complex ideas and turning them into simple words is a great way to reach a lot of people,” Sosa-Reese said. “When I was looking at the pictures, I tried to pick the one that looked the simplest, and two circles, I thought that was pretty

simple. What I felt when I wrote [the poem] was just because they match and connect at a certain point does not mean they were meant to be, and ‘A’ could be looking for ‘C’.” During the on-campus event, before the finalists stepped up to the mic and read their pieces to the crowd and judges, students and faculty enjoyed food, writing

games, prizes and various other activities. “We had students from all over participate, and this is a really great turnout,” said Dr. Kristy Taylor, interim associate dean for academic affairs for the Loxahatchee Groves and Belle Glades campuses. “This is my first opportunity to observe [the contest]. What I learned from this was just seeing the creativity

of the students and their being able to take a lot and get it down to 20 concise words that really mean something — that was pretty cool.” The winner and honorable mentions were announced by student judge Megan Valentine, president of PBSC’s Creative Writing Club and host of the monthly student/ faculty open mic nights.

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RPB Zoners OK Plans For Apartment Units At Tuttle Royale

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission met Tuesday, Oct. 22, and most of the items on the agenda pertained to the Tuttle Royale project located on the south side of Southern Blvd., just west of State Road 7. The portion of the large, multiphase project currently under review is Pod 2, the portion of the project designated for 401 rental units on approximately 30 acres. The main issue of concern for the board was a request to reduce the size of the square footage for the proposed apartments. Royal Palm Beach code requires that one-bedroom apartments have a total of 1,000 square feet, twobedroom apartments have 1,200 square feet and three-bedroom apartments have 1,350 square

feet. The average apartment square footage should be 1,200 square feet per dwelling for each building. However, the applicant requested smaller apartments with an average unit size of 954 square feet. Commissioner Ray Nazareth had serious issues with the request, and Commissioner June Perrin twice attempted to get a motion on the floor, but she could not find support initially. “I want something to remove some units and create larger units,” Nazareth said. “Some kind of compromise — that’s what I’m asking.” Nazareth brought forward a motion to deny the request and received a second from Commissioner Phillip Marquis, but the motion failed with a 2-2 deadlock since only four commissioners were present. Developer Brian Tuttle ap-

proached the board to answer questions and expand on the details of the project. He explained the market trend of smaller units in general, but that his team had worked extensively with village staff over the previous six months to find a compromise in the form of amenities for residents. “I ask you to remember that all the unit sizes are bigger than what [the council] approved before, and there are 55 townhouses that are bigger, so the average of this project is bigger than the average size of two previous projects that were already approved,” Tuttle said. Urban Design Kilday Studios representative Ali Palmer followed up with a more detailed overall site plan and listed some of the amenities offered to residents, including large clubhouses, dog parks, a volleyball court, a fitness room, pools

and a lounge room, to name a few. “I’m putting elevators in four of my three-story walk-ups. We are trying to make ours a step above the competition,” Tuttle said. “At this point, the building designs are done. You can’t change the size at this point. We do have a recommendation for approval of the site plan from staff. We’ve already had those meetings. I can’t change those minimum sizes.” Tuttle’s reasoning swayed the board, and a motion passed 4-0 to approve the unit sizes. Also discussed was a variance regarding the parking for the rental property, which utilizes both attached garages and tandem parking spaces. The plan includes space for parking expansion should the village see the need in the future. The variance for a reduction in parking requirements

from 946 to 812 spaces passed 3-1 with Nazareth dissenting. Technically, tandem parking cannot be counted toward the total number of parking spaces. If the tandem parking was able to be considered, there is a total of 975 spaces provided. Once these issues were decided, the requests for master plan and special exemption approval, preliminary plat approval and a landscape buffer reduction for Pod 2 all passed unanimously 4-0. In other business: • A request for a reduced setback for an existing playset from 10 feet to 0.9 feet was approved 3-1, with Nazareth dissenting. The applicant was unaware that a permit was required for the swing set. With numerous other items on the residential property, village staff had not found a location on the prop-

erty to which the structure could be moved and remain within the code requirement. Staff explained that the code section in question is designed more for workshops or sheds rather than swing sets. • The board unanimously approved adopting new code language in regard to tree trimming, removal, replacement and mitigation. The verbiage brings the ordinance into compliance with new state laws. • The commissioners also voted 4-0 to amend the village code in regard to the percentage of landscape material species that could be approved through the minor site plan modification process from 10 percent up to 20 percent. This will streamline the process for approval of such requests, significantly reducing the current timeline of three to five months for approval.

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ULDC Hashes Out Sign Code Recommendations For Lox Council

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Unified Land Development Committee recommended final changes to the town’s commercial sign codes on Tuesday, Oct. 29, focusing on the design of monument signs. Committee Chair Marianne Miles suggested discussing commercial signs focusing on what they as a committee want to change or not, rather than go line by line. “I feel our codes need to be simplified so lay people can understand,” Miles said, adding that she wants the code to be flexible so that it is open to new concepts, rather than hold developers to specific rules. “If we want to determine that each shopping center is to be different than the next shopping center, then we discuss it, rather than take what seems like forever to get through it.” Planning consultant Jim Fleischmann said at their previous

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continued from page 1 48,800 square feet of office and medical space. The second proposes a 500-student elementary school. The third proposes training facilities. The fourth would have outdoor recreational facilities. The fifth proposes an 800-student high school and dormitory. Parcels six and seven are open space and recreation, including tennis courts and other sports facilities. The plan includes seven soccer fields, parking, storage, restrooms, training areas and a future covered soccer field, as well as professional offices, the elementary and high schools, dormitories and an administrative area. The entrance will be from Waters Edge Drive. Planner Donaldson Hearing, representing Contraria Development, said the facility will be a significant addition to the City of Westlake. It will share parking and other facilities with the proposed Christ Fellowship Church site, which will be before the council on Dec. 9 for consideration. Hearing said the secondary school will include curricula such as performing arts, music, International Baccalaureate and special education for students with learning issues. The training center will invite international-caliber players to participate in games and interact with the students.

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continued from page 1 active registered voters. The largest group are members of the Democratic Party at 42 percent, with Republicans at 28 percent, with the remaining 30 percent as either unaffiliated voters or registered with minor parties. The county has 871 precincts, 463 election voting locations and will need 4,000 poll workers and support staff for the upcoming 2020 elections.

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continued from page 1 perform, and there will be static displays of military vehicles by the 1218th Trans Company and Project 425. Members of the American Legion Post 367 and the Unit 367 Auxiliary will be there representing the organization. The event will help the American Legion in its continuing efforts to provide support and service to veterans, their families and the community. “Because the event is held indoors, we don’t have to worry about the weather,” Recchio said. “We think we are creating something special to thank the veterans, and we hope it grows every year. We are looking forward to it.” For more information, visit www.royalpalmbeach.com. Taking advantage of the fall

meeting, the committee had discussed the design of monument signs. “I think the simplest way to deal with that is to have a consensus on the part of this committee as to whether or not we want to have some standard design criteria, such that all of the monument signs on Southern Blvd. look essentially the same, so that those signs reflect the fact that you’re in Loxahatchee Groves,” he said. “Or whether we give each individual freestanding building the opportunity to design their own sign.” Fleischmann said that he personally preferred the first alternative, where the town has its own design standards. He said the balance of lots to be commercially developed on Southern Blvd. are relatively small in size, which could lead to many randomly designed signs. “We can’t prohibit any of those property owners from having a sign,” he said. “It’s my feeling that

we should have some basic sign criteria that establishes a consistent character of signs,” Fleischmann said. “There has always been discussion of, ‘We don’t want to be Military Trail.’ If we allow total judgement of the type of signs and the design of those signs on all of those properties, some people may say we’re getting pretty Military Trail-ish.” Fleischmann explained that he felt the committee should probably set some basic sign rules without saying what language should be put on the signs. He said that the sign parameters for monument signs that the committee had discussed and recommended for adoption at a previous meeting assumed a certain design standard, with two 24-inch pillars on the outside of the sign face. “The requirement for 24-inch borders, plus height and width, would be the basic sign criteria for all signs up and down Southern Blvd.,” he said. “What the pillars

have to be made of, the architectural flavor of those signs, we could either dictate that or not.” He said the current sign code does not dictate architecture or materials to use, clarifying that the current code only stipulates the pillars to be used and the height and width of the sign. He added that the Rural Vista guidelines outlined in the Loxahatchee Groves Neighborhood Plan were not mandated in the code but have been suggested by staff to developers. Miles said the purpose of signs is to let people driving by know what services are available and felt the committee should make recommendations that fill that need. “Publix is a bigger store, but on your sign face, two other smaller stores could be a little bit bigger on the bottom,” she said. “If the name of the game is to draw in business and let them stay and be viable, somebody going down the road has to know that the business is there and in existence.”

He said Contraria plans to have the first phases open by next summer. Full operations are expected to be underway by the fall of 2021. “That’s not far away, so they’re going fairly fast,” Hearing said, adding that the first two soccer fields will probably have artificial turf. “That’s important because of the amount of play that goes on, you’re able to extend the use of the field.” He explained that one of the soccer fields will be covered but not enclosed to permit play during inclement weather. There will be a multimodal path along the east side of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road and a lake along the southern boundary. “The soccer center will be light and airy with a lot of use of glass, very simple, clean forms and this will be in the center of the fields,” Hearing said. “The upper area on the second floor will be for observation. The office is all about training and making stellar and exceptional athletes out of the students attending the facility.” Although not in the phase before the council for approval that evening, the 800-student, 180,000-square-foot upper school is planned to be one of the top magnet schools in the world focusing on sports but embracing the arts. “Think of this as Dreyfoos on steroids but focusing on sports and athletics,” Hearing said. “We will bring people from all over the world, as well as address our local needs.” The 55,000-square-foot lower

school will accommodate 500 students. The first 24,000 square feet of the 48,000-square-foot medical and office space was in the first phase for approval that evening. “The medical piece ties into the training element with support services for the intensity of training that will go on for sports at this caliber of training,” Hearing said. “You’ll see much more detail as this begins to come before you.” The dormitories in parcel five will house 636 students. David Shaggy, president of Contraria Development, said the goal of the ISTF is to develop student-athletes. “Every place in the world that you go to, education is at the forefront, so what we’re trying to develop here is something that is truly special,” Shaggy said. “The students who come into the facility, everyone has to focus on their education. We can’t go through life without an education. Most places around the world, many go to a professional level, and a lot of these students do not go through an education. They go into a program and forego their education so they can become a professional athlete. In our facility, that’s not what we’re looking for.” He said the curriculum will be broad enough to offer something for every student. At its regular meeting, the council approved resolutions for the ISTF master plan and site plan with no objections. In other business, the council approved an application for a

second 7-Eleven convenience store, gas station and car wash on the west side of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road south of Persimmon Blvd. The proposal came from the same applicant as the previous 7-Eleven approved several months ago on the east side of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road in front of Seminole Ridge High School. “These are some of the low-hanging fruit when it comes to the commercial uses that are coming along the corridor,” Hearing said, explaining that the developer was looking for approval of the entire Pod H, which will have other commercial uses as well. The 7-Eleven will be set back away from Seminole Pratt Whitney Road in Pod H along with other commercial uses that have not yet been approved. “This will bring some good taxable income to the City of Westlake, so 7-Eleven will have a facility on both sides of the street to have a better control of the marketplace,” he said, adding that the store will have an 80-foot landscaped buffer between Seminole Pratt Whitney Road and will have a markedly different architectural scheme than the previously approved store. “We didn’t want the two facilities to be exactly the same,” Hearing said. “We expressed to them where the facility on the east side of the road is a little bit more traditional, we asked them to look at a more contemporary, international style, which is consistent with what Minto has

On March 17, 2020, the presidential preference primary and municipal elections will take place. Florida is a closed primary state, so if you are an unaffiliated voter and want to vote in either the Republican or Democratic primary, the deadline to register or change party affiliation is Feb. 18. Early voting will take place March 7 through March 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Next up, on Aug. 18, 2020, the state’s primary election for state and county offices will come up on the calendar. The deadline to register or change party affiliation for that election is July 20. Early voting will take place from Aug. 3

to Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The general election will be held on Nov. 3, 2020, and the deadline to register is Oct. 5. Early voting will take place from Oct. 19 through Nov. 1 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. In the 2018 election, there was a 64 percent voter turnout: 156,980 residents voted by mail, 174,688 were early voters and 264,468 voted on Election Day. Looking ahead to 2020, Sartory Link’s office is bringing in new voting equipment, a new web site, cyber security upgrades, a new voter registration system and new ballots. There is also a new way to select your choice on the ballot, as

well as update your signature and residential information online. There are also new ways that residents can vote. Sartory Link believes that the new equipment will help with the upcoming elections. “I can assure voters that we will have done everything that there is to do [to keep elections safe] and will have made available to us everything possible,” she said. Sartory Link noted that elections are always challenging in Palm Beach County due, in part, to its sheer size.

weather outdoors, Wellington is offering its annual parade beginning at 8:15 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11. “We strongly encourage all veterans in our community to walk in the parade,” said Community Programs Manager Michelle Garvey, who oversees the event. Veterans who want to walk in the parade should meet at 7:45 a.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex, located at 12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd. The short parade will begin there promptly and end at the Wellington Veterans Memorial, located at the corner of Forest Hill Blvd. and South Shore Blvd. Veterans, whether active or retired, can register at the event, and their names will be announced during the program. The Veterans Day Ceremony begins immediately after the parade at 8:30 a.m. The program will include remarks by members of the Wellington Village Council and the solemn ceremonial placement of memorial wreaths.

This year, there will be a dedication of a Blue Star Memorial Marker by Maria Wolfe and Jan Seagrave. The marker is sponsored by the Wellington Garden Club. The parade and ceremony are hosted by the Village of Wellington and the American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390 to honor all current and former members of the armed forces. The ceremony is slated to last about one hour, to be followed by a commemorative group photograph. Representatives from the Seminole Ridge High School JROTC will be present to assist at the ceremony. The hometown atmosphere of Wellington makes the traditional parade and ceremony a timeless tribute to those who have served the nation, Garvey said. “It is the annual gathering to honor the veterans in our community,” she explained. For more information, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

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pointing out that the 7-Eleven store in the plaza had made its monument sign smaller than it had to. Fleischmann said the purpose of rewriting the code is to make it simpler. “Staff has had a difficult time with all of the different signs that come in calculating the sign face,” he said. “We’re trying to make it simple by saying square footage of the entire area, including the frame.” Suchy made a motion to follow staff’s recommendations for changes, which carried 3-1 with Trzepacz opposed. The committee also discussed building wall signs, canopy signs, menu boards, window signs and directional or traffic control signs, approving staff’s recommendations for minor changes and clarifying the language. It also included the stipulation that in no case should the length of the sign exceed 75 percent of the building length or width of tenant footage.

The master plan for the International Sports Training Facility (ISTF) of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road at the southern end of Westlake. established. They fully obliged with our request.” The council approved the

7-Eleven application, as well as the overall plat for Pod H with no objections.

“Our county is huge. It is larger than the states of Delaware and Rhode Island,” Sartory Link said. “Physically, looking at logistics at getting our [polling] equipment from our warehouse out to Belle Glade and back is lengthy.” Getting voting results tallied after an election take some time, but the new equipment will help in that regard. “The new equipment has the ability to send results directly from the precincts, which our older equipment didn’t have the ability to do,” Sartory Link explained.

She also noted the need for additional poll workers. These are paid positions, where a poll worker candidate must go through a training class. There are different positions that have different responsibilities in elections. Once the training class is successfully completed, the candidate will be assigned to a precinct. To learn more about voting, registering to vote, becoming a poll worker and to make sure you are ready to vote, visit www. pbcelections.org.

(L-R) Vice Mayor Michael Napoleone, International Polo Club Business Director Juliza Kramer, Mayor Anne Gerwig, Supervisor of Elections Wendy Sartory Link, Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, Councilman John McGovern and Wellington Chamber President Stuart Hack. PHOTO BY GINA M. CAPONE/TOWN-CRIER

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Fleischmann said he had talked to the owner of the Publix plaza many times, and he had never asked for a variance to the sign code. “They have never had any complaints from any of the tenants that they were losing business because passing traffic can’t tell who’s on the sign,” he said. Board Member Cassie Suchy said she preferred staff’s recommendation of a uniform monument sign. “I like the 24-inch [pillars],” Suchy said. “I don’t like extra wording. I don’t like giving developers the option. I do think we need to come up with some type of design and put it to the council.” Board Member Lisa Trzepacz said she liked the design of the Publix monument sign. “I happen to think it is pretty good,” she said. The allowable sign face is 60 square feet, but Fleischmann said the dimensions, including pillar size, are maximum and the tenant can always make the size smaller,

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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF WELLINGTON HOST WICKED HALLOWEEN PARTY

The Young Professionals of Wellington hosted the Wicked VII Costume & Casino Night on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Wellington National Golf Club. The evening included ghoulish costumes with believable masks and groups displaying themes. The best costume of the night was awarded to Jenny Schutzler. The Young Professionals gave its annual award to Tackeria owner Tony Coppola, president of the United States Polo Association. Each year the group honors a business leader who also serves as a pillar of the Wellington community. Learn more at www.ypwellington.com. PHOTOS BY GINA M. CAPONE/TOWN-CRIER

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Village Music Brings Synchronization, Harmony To Community

By Gina M. Capone Town-Crier Staff Report Since opening seven years ago, Village Music Wellington has made headway bringing a musical pattern of learning and performance to a unique café that stimulates those seeking music education and those seeking to show off their expertise in front of a live audience. By combining a lesson studio and a performance-based café, seasoned bands and solo acts play live, and students acquire performance skills where their talent can get exposure and their confidence boosted by the passion instilled by owners Steve and Donna Willey. The couple met on a tour bus in Heidelberg, Germany, more than two decades ago. She was completing an MBA, living in Germany and working as a tour guide; he was stationed there in the U.S. Army. They both had a passion for music, but the timing was not right. Steve was sent back to Texas in a year’s time, while Donna was still in graduate school. It wasn’t until much later when they met and fell in love twice

over, marrying, each with two children. They blended their worlds, working in concert with a compelling vision of creating a community around music. “We always bonded over music,” Donna recalled. “When we separated in Germany, Steve had written me a song called ‘Donna, Sweet Donna.’ He had one of his fellow soldiers, who was an artist, paint a watercolor and calligraphy of the lyrics into the sky. He put it in one of those tubes and mailed it to me, but I had moved. I never got it. When we re-connected, he asked me about the song, and if I liked it. I told him I never received it. He played the song for me right then and has since recorded it. It was pretty amazing. We have always had that musical bond.” West of Boston, Steve had a music store also called Village Music. Donna went on to a professional career in academics, advising and providing college admissions counseling. Both New Englanders, they loved the weather in Florida, where they had family. Together, they relocated and opened a new store in Florida, calling it Village

The store is located at 10410 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington.

Music Wellington. “We picked Wellington because we loved the town,” Donna said. “We loved the atmosphere, the dynamics of the town, the whole equestrian community. We had kids who were 11 and 13 at the time, so the A-rated school system was a big part of it.” For their first five years in Wellington, the music store was in Wellington Green Square near the Fresh Market. At the time, it included a store selling musical equipment and a music school offering lessons. Quickly, the space became too tight, bursting at the seams. When their lease was up, the couple decided they needed more square footage and relocated to a much larger facility near Barnes & Noble and behind Walgreens in front of the mall. That is when they added the café and performance space. The nuts and bolts of an expansive music store quickly set up a dynamic art venue of music where Wednesday through Saturday, live music is played in the café with Chef Chris Paul bringing a sophisticated palate of tastes to a comfortable setting of patrons beginning at 6 p.m. “We feel ourselves to be much more than a music store,” Donna said. “We offer a holistic musical experience. So, yes, we have a music store with great gear and an amazing music school with high-level instructors who teach 300-plus students. But our unique venue is an aim at keeping the art of live music breathing, while promoting local artists.” Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. is open mic night. On Thursday, the flavor of jazz brings an eclectic group of locals on stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., the cafe lights up with

South Florida musicians — but be sure to reserve a table. The magic of music brings a laid-back sophistication of sounds and possibilities to the music store, where local students and musicians blend into the café audience, performing and listening to fresh sounds that create a feeling of community. “Our core mission is to share and communicate what we believe to be the power of music,” Donna said. During the week, the studio brings students in for lessons, while the café offers parents a refuge to waiting in the car, and instead offers a light menu of coffee, wine, beer and gourmet treats. “The lesson department is at the core of what we do,” Donna explained. “We are training and growing young musicians. To keep this whole field alive and developing, week by week, seeing the students mastering their instruments and performing is what we do.” In 2014, the Willeys were recognized at the National Association of Music Merchants convention as Best New Music Dealer in the U.S. This has helped solidify their actions at generating a music scene in Wellington. On busy nights at the café, Donna can be seen greeting guests, giving them a warm welcome, while Steve oversees the music production, making sure the soundboard is at peak service for the band. It’s a friendly and professional pairing of harmony and synchronization where the night builds around a vision of people together making music. The couple offers a place where musicians can perform live in Wellington, become educated and join a fraternity of musicians where the Willeys’ vision continues to resonate and

Village Music owners Donna and Steve Willey believe music makes the community. grow within the complex. On the first Tuesday of each month there is a writer’s open mic at 7 p.m. where wordsmiths can recite poems, short stories, lyrics, literature and entertain the use of expression and messaging. On the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. there is an open business networking event followed by jazz. On alternate Thursdays, there is an informational series where topics related to music are explored. Meanwhile, Steve performs throughout the month live on stage. The location boasts 4,000 square feet with a lesson studio that wraps around the music store and café. Purchasing an instrument is intimate, where Steve takes the time to learn and assess what size, style and model the student or professional needs and seeks, including the accessories that keep

it clean and in good working order. The repair shop located onsite gives musicians a dependable and convenient location to get their instruments repaired. The rental program allows patrons to try an instrument before purchasing, limiting the expense to not only parents, but an adult learning for the first time. Once the student knows what instrument to develop on, the rent-to-own option makes sense. The cafe can be rented for private parties and is holding its first wedding at the venue next year. The couple marrying met at Village Music and decided it would be the perfect place to celebrate their pairing. The store is located at 10410 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington. For more information, call (561) 798-5334 or visit www.villagemusicwellington.com.

WYCLIFFE STIFFS STICKBALL LEAGUE OPENS NEW SEASON AT VILLAGE PARK

Toting broom handles, bright yellow bouncy balls and Bazooka bubblegum, the Wycliffe Stiffs Stickball League opened its 2019 season on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at Village Park in Wellington. Four out of the five teams in the league stepped up to the faux manhole cover “plate,” ready to reminisce about their childhood days playing the street sport. While the day was not devoid of intense ambition, the true purpose behind the league is not competition, but camaraderie. PHOTOS BY MEREDITH BUROW/TOWN-CRIER

Mike Fink (right) calls the game as Mort Shapiro (left) keeps score.

Norman Negrin continues his 70-year-old habit of serving egg creams, a foamy refreshment made from milk, seltzer and chocolate syrup.

FLARA Meeting Set For Nov. 4

The Western Communities Chapter of the Florida Alliance for Retired Americans will meet Monday, Nov. 4 at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) in the classroom building behind the main sanctuary. The business meeting will begin at noon, and new members are always welcome. The program begins at 1 p.m. and will feature “The History of the Labor Movement” presented by Dr. Richard Palermo. The program is free and open to the public. For more info., call Nancy Tanner at (561) 793-9677.

Arden Ribbon Cutting Nov. 2

Arden, South Florida’s first-ever “Agrihood,” will host a ribbon cutting and official grand opening celebration on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for its expansive five-acre farm and community barn. Developed by industry leader Freehold Communities, Arden is one of the few places in the nation that offers residents true farm-totable living all year round. The family-friendly event will showcase Arden’s spacious central barn and community farm. Offering farm-fresh fun for the whole family, guests can participate in

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Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig with Wycliffe Stiffs founder Marty Ross.

an array of entertaining activities, including cooking demos with the produce grown on Arden’s farm, live music and farm talks from the stage, rock painting in the children’s garden, farm tours and a farmers market, an insect investigation with an expert entomologist, community mural painting and more. Arden is located at 660 Arden Lake Way off Southern Blvd. west of Wellington. Golf cart shuttles will be available to pick up attendees and transport them to all the festivities. In addition, Arden will provide regular trolleys to transport guests to see the model homes from home builders Kenco Communities, Lennar and Ryan Homes. For more info., visit www. ardenfl.com.

LALA Artfest Returns Nov. 16

The Lady Artisans of Loxahatchee and The Acreage (LALA) will hold its third Artfest on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 12106 Orange Blvd. LALA is a group of women artists from Loxahatchee and The Acreage who have come together to sell their art and showcase their unique talents. These talented artisans will be selling their creations, which include pottery, wood art, jewelry, painting, glass, handmade cards, ornaments, handmade soap, embroidered linens, quilts and

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much more. It will be the perfect place to get holiday shopping done while supporting local women artists. Along with handmade creations, LALA will host the Venturing Scouts, who will be selling homemade baked goods, hot dogs, chips and drinks. The scouts are fundraising to support their scouting adventures. For more information, visit the LALA Artfest page on Facebook.

Silent Dance Party Nov. 9 At Wellington Amphitheater

Dance like no one’s watching to music only you can hear at Wellington’s first-ever Silent Dance Party on Saturday, Nov. 9. Baptist Health South Florida will sponsor this free event from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Also known as a silent disco, Wellington’s Silent Dance Party allows event attendees to don their own pair of headphones (available first-come, first-served) and dance along to one of three music stations streamed by a live DJ. Using the headphones, attendees can switch freely between the following music stations: 1970s and 1980s Disco Funk (premixed); 1980s, 1990s and 2000s Dance (pre-mixed); and Today’s

Brooklyn Bums players Arnold Gould, Marshall Stern, Sid Tweety, Ron Sharp and Stan Ginsberg socialize during the game.

Hits with DJ Timmy. Attendees are invited to dress in their 1970s, 1980s and 1990s best and participate in a costume contest for best male and best female costume from each decade. Winners will receive free movie tickets, courtesy of Movies at Wellington. The event will also feature costumed character entertainment, food trucks, glow goodies and giveaways, refreshments for purchase, vendors, activities and more. Learn more at www.wellingtonfl.gov/silentdanceparty or call (561) 753-2484.

RPB To Host Quarter Auction On Nov. 25

The Village of Royal Palm Beach will host a Fall Quarter Auction on Monday, Nov. 25 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). The Quarter Auction is a fun, family event and is a cross between an auction and a raffle: The doors open at 6 p.m., and the auction will begin at 7 p.m. Participants will be required to purchase $2 paddles at the door and to bring a roll of quarters. A gift basket raffle and a 50/50 raffle are also planned. The Quarter Auction is a charitable event that will raise money for the Royal Palm Beach Scholarship Fund. The funds will help the

Norman Negrin calls the plays.

Royal Palm Beach Village Council award $1,000 scholarships to 10 college bound high school seniors residing in the Village of Royal Palm Beach. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.

Turkey Toy Ride To Benefit Kids Cancer Foundation

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will hold its second annual “Turkey Toy Ride” benefiting the Kids Cancer Foundation on Saturday, Nov. 23. Stan Ellsworth of the popular series “American Ride” and “History and the Highway” will be the guest of honor and lead the brigade. He will address and rally the group as they assemble for this great cause. Last year, this event brought in 100 riders and 400 spectators waiting to meet the “American Ride” star. Any riders from the region are encouraged to join at 10 a.m. at the Boca Raton LDS chapel at 1530 West Camino Real. The caravan will begin at 11 a.m. and conclude at the Kids Cancer Foundation headquarters at 246 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. Food trucks and “our little warriors” will greet the riders and attendees as they arrive. “There is a joy and a freedom associated with riding that goes hand in hand with our church’s celebration of religious freedom,”

said Andy Lustig, president of the Boynton Beach Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. “Bringing toys for the sick and the afflicted will be a great way to kick off this holiday season.” If you wish to participate in the ride or just donate toys or gift cards, visit www.justserve.org for details. You can drop off toys or gift cards at the Kids Cancer Foundation, or come the morning of the event to give your gifts to one of the riders.

Women’s Group To Meet Nov. 7

The Women of the Western Communities will host its monthly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Wellington National Golf Club. Check-in and cocktails will be available starting at 6 p.m., and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. The guest fee is $35. The group will take part in its annual charitable activity of making tie/knot fleece blankets that are provided to the children at Harmony House. The donation for the month will be non-perishable Thanksgiving-themed food items to prepare Thanksgiving food baskets for families. RSVP to Tara Zimmerman at tara@zaflorida.com. Learn more about the group on Facebook at www.facebook.com/women ofthewesterncommunities.

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Loverly Sheridan Named Educator Of The Year

Author and educator Loverly Sheridan was recently named the recipient of the prestigious Palm Beach Illustrated Educator of the Year Award. Sheridan emerged as the final winner through public voting from among five finalists who forge meaningful relationships with their students through innovative techniques and genuine care for the next generation. With globetrotting credentials that include living in and visiting six of the seven continents and more than 60 countries, Sheridan has been able to cross numerous items off her bucket list. But for Sheridan, who is an adult education instructor at the Delray Full Service School, there are still plenty of passions to pursue and causes to tackle, including her most recent focus: anti-bullying in schools. “Bullying is a global issue and an ongoing problem in our world,” said Sheridan, who is also the president of LS Creative Services, which develops awareness campaigns for issues affecting children and adults. “It’s truly an epidemic and the root of a lot of problems we continue to face today.”

Sheridan shares this message, her experiences and her hopes for future generations in her writing. She has penned five children’s books, including Be a Buddy, Not a Bully, which promotes friendliness and inclusivity. “I believe it’s important to begin addressing the issues of bullying at a very early age and create a no-bullying culture from the onset,” she explained. “If we focus on prevention, we won’t have to worry about the cure.” This belief inspired the creation of the Buddy Ambassadors program, which Sheridan runs in partnership with Mental Health America of Palm Beach County. The initiative includes the use of Buddy Benches, tangible tools that are placed in elementary school playgrounds to help put Sheridan’s prompt to be a buddy into practice. “There’s this enormous pressure placed on children and adults to succeed, but what’s the purpose of passing tests yet failing at life?” Sheridan asked. “Our children’s mental health, and the mental health of each other, should be our first priority.”

More than just a day off from school, Veterans Day is a time to reflect on the many sacrifices made by veterans. Held on Nov. 11, Veterans Day was originally known as Armistice Day, which marked the anniversary of the cessation of hostilities in World War I that took place on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. To help teach her students about honoring veterans, Jessica Valdez, music director at the Wellington Collegiate Academy (WCA), recently accompanied the WCA Vocal Ensemble to Palm Beach International Airport as part of the Honor Flight welcome home celebrations. The group displayed their talents with songs, welcoming local veterans home from their trip to Washington, D.C. Juan Carlos Valdez, WCA director and co-owner, felt it was important for his students to participate in this event because many veterans never had a proper welcome. “Providing a proper welcome is an important act of appreciation and kindness that we want our students to experience,” he said. Valdez added that WCA is celebrating patriotism as its encompassing school theme this year, and participating in the Honor Flight was a great opportunity for students to honor veterans and our country. WCA also recently received a visit from retired U.S. Marine Sgt.

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Michael Napoleone Launches Re-Election Bid

On Wednesday, Oct. 23, Wellington Vice Mayor Michael Napoleone launched his re-election campaign with a kickoff reception at the Wellington National Golf Club. More than 150 Wellington residents and community leaders attended to show their support. “On the council, I have been a

voice that our residents and families can trust to monitor how our village is run, how our tax dollars are spent and that we are focusing on the priorities of our community,” Napoleone said. “Wellington is a great hometown because it’s safe, we are family-focused and have great parks, schools and

recreational programs. I am running for re-election to ensure that Wellington continues to be the best place to live, work, play and raise a family.” Those in attendance included County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay, fellow council members John McGovern and Tanya

Siskind, former Wellington Mayor Tom Wenham, Business Development Board of Palm Beach County President & CEO Kelly Smallridge, and members of the Professional Firefighters & Paramedics of Palm Beach County, which endorsed Napoleone’s re-election.

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U.S. Air Force Airman Romario J. George recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military

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Royal Palm Beach High School Principal Dr. Jesús Armas has been named the central region principal of the year. Armas now becomes a finalist for the School District of Palm Beach County’s principal of the year award, which will be announced on Jan. 28, 2020 at Manatee Lagoon. Currently in his 33rd year in education and his 14th year as a principal, Armas has led Royal Palm Beach High School for the past 10 years, making him the longest-tenured principal in the history of the school. In this time, Armas has helped

Royal Palm Beach High School become an IB World School and has introduced several programs and academies, including STEM, Computer Gaming, AICE, AVID and Navy JROTC. Armas has led the school through a cultural and systemic change that has helped produce, among other things, the school’s only consecutive B ratings, the designation of “Happiest High School” and the school’s highest graduation rate of 93 percent. “While I am very grateful for the honor, a principal is only as good as the faculty and staff at the school,” Armas said. “This honor

is a reflection of the outstanding professionals who work at Royal Palm Beach High School. We have a staff that is committed to our vision of meeting the holistic needs of all our students. I am so proud of all Royal Palm Beach High School stakeholders, and I am glad that their greatness makes me look good.” Royal Palm Beach High School is also home to the current Palm Beach County School District Teacher of the Year Daniella Boyd and the Palm Beach County School Board Student Government Representative Jaden Manuel.

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The sixth annual LagoonFest will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the West Palm Beach waterfront on Flagler Drive. The festival is free and open to the public. It celebrates one of the most picturesque waterways

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Panther Run Elementary School’s fourth grade reading, writing and social studies teacher Jacquelyn Leth was recently honored as the outstanding social studies teacher of the year. This award is given by the Florida Council for the Social Studies. Leth received the award at the group’s annual conference in Orlando. It rewards teachers who use innovative techniques in their classroom to further social studies education. Teachers must be recommended by their principal and submitted by the school district. One teacher is honored in each state on the elementary, middle and high school levels.

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WELLINGTON BOYS & GIRLS CLUB HOSTS HOLIDAY TRUNK-OR-TREAT EVENT

The Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington hosted its annual trunk-or-treat program on Friday, Oct. 25. The event gave kids a chance to dress up and trick-or-treat in a safe environment. Local organizations and school groups were present with decorated trunks and loads of candy to share. For more information about club programs, call (561) 790-0343 or visit www.bgcpbc.org. PHOTOS BY CALLIE SHARKEY/TOWN-CRIER

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WHS Key Club representatives Kyra Bergman, Vanessa Hotchkins, Jenna Dolins, Karinne Mitchell and Tara Pickins.

WELLINGTON HOLDS RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY FOR PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE

On Saturday, Oct. 26, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the new Binks Pointe Pedestrian Bridge connecting the Binks Forest community to Flying Cow Road. The bridge was funded through a grant from the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency with support from the Wellington Village Council to provide safe biking and pedestrian access to western Wellington. PHOTOS BY ERIN DAVISSON/TOWN-CRIER

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WELLINGTON HOSTS CHILD SAFETY EXPERIENCE AT COMMUNITY CENTER

Wellington hosted a free Child Safety Experience for local families on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Wellington Community Center. Wellington’s Community Services Department and Parks & Recreation Department partnered with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue on the event. Kids had the chance to participate in a costume contest, play games, win prizes, receive free bicycle helmets and more. Parents were able to speak with a variety of vendors and organizations sharing information on how to keep their families safe. PHOTOS BY CALLIE SHARKEY/TOWN-CRIER

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Meals On Wheels Of The Palm Beaches Expanding Into RPB

Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches, a nonprofit organization that provides freshly made meals to homebound seniors, is now delivering in the Royal Palm Beach area. “We’re pleased to be able to offer our services to residents of Royal Palm Beach,” President & CEO Pamela Calzadilla said. “We know there are many homebound seniors in this area who can benefit from our services.” Since 2011, Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches has been serving the growing number of homebound seniors in Palm Beach County who are unable to prepare meals for themselves. With the opening of a new 5,000-squarefoot kitchen in May, the organization now has the capacity to

continue its growth westward to Royal Palm Beach. Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches provides nutritious noontime meals to eligible seniors, delivered five days a week by volunteers. A cold Saturday meal is also offered. Seniors pay on a sliding scale up to $7 per meal, with financial assistance available to those who qualify. Seniors may receive subsidized pricing as low as $1.75 per meal, based on their monthly income and shelter expenses, which helps make the program affordable. Meals on Wheels is available to seniors over 65 who are primarily homebound and who are either unable to cook for themselves or have difficulty shopping. Spouses

or partners who serve as caregivers are also eligible. In addition to providing nutritious meals, the program offers seniors a chance to remain independent in their own home. Meals on Wheels volunteers also provide a friendly face and peace of mind for family members who know that someone is visiting their loved ones five days a week. Royal Palm Beach Councilwoman Selena Samios recently had a chance to work in the new Meals on Wheels kitchen along with volunteers and Sous Chef Daniel Laudia and Lead Cook Jessica Bopp. “I am excited about the organization’s continued expansion into Royal Palm Beach,” she said. “I was glad to learn Meals on Wheels

serves residents of Royal Palm Beach with freshly made meals delivered five days a week.” Samios said she also had the opportunity to get a better understanding of the important role Meals on Wheels plays in lives of the seniors it serves. “Delivering meals to homebound seniors in Royal Palm Beach is one more way we can address the growing issue of senior hunger in Palm Beach County,” Calzadilla said. “We’re glad we now have the ability to expand into the area, and we’re grateful for the support from our community that makes this possible.” To find out more, call Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches at (561) 802-6979 or visit www. mowpb.org.

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St. Rita Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council 8419 hosted the Jimmy Keys Show to benefit Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital on Friday, Oct. 25. Jimmy Keys is an international musical comedy entertainer who does impressions of famous musical artists while playing the piano. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

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WELLINGTON HOSTS HEALTH FAIR FOR SENIORS AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER

The Wellington Seniors Health Fair took place on Thursday, Oct. 24 at Wellington Community Center. Vendors gave out information on health and lifestyle services available for local senior citizens, while Chick-fil-A provided lunch. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

PBSO Deputy Vasile Ciuperger with Hank Brodie.

Wellington Angels’ Jeff McNeil, Sharon Watson and Marlene DeLuca Painter.

Lois Marantz gets insurance information from Maggie Zeller.

Joan Mancuso speaks with Allison Negri and Melissa Morante from ComForCare.

Wellington Cares volunteer Pam Stokes and Volunteer Coordinator Diane Gutman.

Liz Monaco with Humana rep Michelle Torres.

Nancy Mendenhall gets her blood pressure checked by Gretel Rodriguez of Wellington Regional Medical Center.

Louise Connolly gets information from Lisa Soto of Harbor Chase.

FAMILIES ENJOY TRICK-OR-TREAT EVENT AT SEMINOLE RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

Parents brought their outfitted offspring to Seminole Ridge High School on Saturday, Oct. 26 to participate in a trick-or-treat event hosted by the school’s Student Government Association. Families stopped for games and goodies at stations throughout the courtyard. Eventgoers were asked to bring two cans of non-perishable food items per person for Ruth’s Pantry, an outreach of Palms West Presbyterian Church. PHOTOS BY MEREDITH BUROW/TOWN-CRIER

Members of the Seminole Ridge Future Business Leaders of America Adam Hall, Dree Jennings, Kael Fertil, Ikalia Maldonado, Shivana Ramnarine and Kayla McKenzie.

Chase Thompson made for an exceptionally young space explorer.

Siblings Ava and Cole Hirsch dressed as siblings Violet and Dash from “The Incredibles.”

Four-year-old Tristan Noyes dressed as the Man of Steel.

Seminole Ridge National Honors Society members Keila Gonzalez and Jordan England set up a Jenga tower for trick-or-treaters to enjoy.

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My Second Antiques Store Came With An Unexpected Problem

Because it had been 15 years of nonstop fun at my antiques shop in Florida — a nice weekend retreat and a good excuse to shop for kitsch — I decided to buy another shop, this time near the grandkids in Missouri. That was 18 months ago and, for the past 18 months, I have done nothing but struggle with the place. Oh, don’t get me wrong. I still love going up there and getting a glimpse of the seasons. I still love going to auctions and rooting through estate sales to buy unusual things for my customers. I particularly love arranging and re-arranging the merchandise. The trouble with the Missouri store is its location. It’s one building in from a busy

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The Sonic BOOMER corner, just like the Florida store, and has a beautiful wooded area behind it. The trouble is, the wooded area is more or less a campground for the homeless. I didn’t know this when I bought the building. To make matters worse, one of the kindly

churches just beyond the wooded area hosts free meals for the indigent. Ah, to be a homeless person in that neighborhood. You wake up in the morning (or, more likely, afternoon) to the smell of fresh coffee being brewed on a campfire in the woods, enjoy a little shot of whatever you’re on (I am totally naive on how this works), grab your backpack and trundle up the hill for your free lunch. You may or may not have doused the campfire, and it may or may not burn down the woods (and my building), but you are blissfully high and unaware. Not your problem. After lunch, there’s nothing to do, so you head back through the woods and

jump the creek, which lands you in my parking lot. You say hi to your friends (the ones who prefer to camp out behind my building so they can power up their cell phones from my exterior outlets and plan the next rendezvous with their supplier), and then you saunter into my shop to see what you can steal. It’s exhausting. For me. My job is to keep the exterior outlets turned off, pick up all the trash left behind my building (including two tents so far) and head these people off at the pass before they try to enter the store. If I don’t already know them by their faces, I can usually pick them out of the crowd by their clothes with lots and lots of pockets

and the lingering smell of woodsmoke. Sometimes they’re drunk or high and they pick a fight with someone, and I have to call the cops. When the police show up, their pockets are filled with my jewelry, lots of little goodies from the store next door, and maybe a crack pipe or two. The last one had 12 (yes, 12) outstanding warrants, and her boyfriend had been released from jail the day before. What better way to celebrate freedom than a trip to that sparkling clean, well-organized, cute-asa-button antiques store down the road? I’d be bitter, but my real customers are wonderful. Anyway, winter’s coming. Come on, snow!

Movie ‘The Current War’ Is An Interesting Historical Drama

I found The Current War to be an interesting movie but one that really moves slowly though the story. Think of it as a very expensive PBS movie and things fall into place. Historical movies tend to do this, but director Alfonso Gomez-Rejon works hard to overcome that. The movie focuses on the struggle between famous inventor Thomas Edison (Benedict Cumberbatch), a major celebrity at the time the film begins (1880), and George Westinghouse (Michael Shannon), assisted by almost mythical inventor Nicola Tesla (Nicholas Hoult) over the particular electrical system that would dominate America. Edison was a proponent of what is called direct current (DC) while Westinghouse and Tesla were pushing alternating current (AC). Since the struggle lasted 13 years, of course, many things were left out. The main focus was being able to light up the Chicago World’s Fair celebrating the 400th anniversary of Columbus landing in the Americas.

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler Of course, in the long run, it did not matter. Most of the world uses alternating current, although there have been modifications. This is really a story of geniuses battling almost as much over pride as purpose. Edison, who most of us know as perhaps America’s greatest inventor, chose wrongly when he selected DC. It only works over short distances, no more than a mile. But Edison had the fame. AC would work far better but also had its problems. Westinghouse, on the other hand, is portrayed as a humble man even after becoming incredibly

wealthy. Author Michael Mitnick goes out of his way to enhance this man over his opponent, although he does not make the mistake of turning Edison into a bad guy. Westinghouse recognizes Edison’s achievement but wants to use AC as an improvement. He would favor a merger. Edison used his connections to try to cut back on Westinghouse’s growth, but AC was far less expensive, and city leaders everywhere flocked to use it over the far more expensive DC. Edison played dirty tricks galore including demonstrating how AC was dangerous because it could electrocute, while not noting that DC could do the same. Demonstrating on animals, he worked to create real fears. He even conspired with people who thought it a humane way to execute criminals. Westinghouse tries to work things out, but Edison ignores the potential because of competition. We also see the journeys of Tesla and the rise of J.P. Morgan (Matthew Macfadyen) through

their roles in this contest. Mitnick manages to show how all the different key concepts — light, electricity, machinery and infrastructure — all join at the time to move technological improvement quickly. It is clear this is more about entrepreneurship than simple competition. Ironically, for the movie, a major problem is the star system. Edison is featured because we all recognize the name, but this was only a small part of his work, and he winds up an interesting anti-hero. Westinghouse is turned into a virtual saint to be a counterpoint, never really fighting back. The more colorful Tesla is almost a footnote in comparison. The film focuses more on the “war” between the two men and their systems than on the changes brought about by their leadership and how it fit within their time. Tesla was the man who solved the key problem, but he gets relatively little screen time. We see him being cheated by Edison and having patents stolen by others (a constant prob-

lem in Tesla’s life) as well as a few good speeches. But Tesla’s invention of how AC could power motors was by far the most important thing coming out of this, and no more than a minute or two was spent on that. The cast is very good. Cumberbatch is excellent, as we would expect, although he could have used a bit more work on his American accent. A real problem is that his character is overwrought through far too much of the film. He is mostly bitter and angry. Shannon is even better, both charming and intelligent. He is also helped by Katherine Waterston as his wife; she is excellent. Hoult is fun. We could have used a lot more of him. In many ways, Tesla was more interesting than either of the main protagonists. The film is an interesting bit of history. The director moves through different shots quickly, keeping the pace moving, even if the story does creep a bit. If you like history, this one is for you.

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Local Realtor Sharon Watson Gives Back To Those Who Serve Sharon Watson, a local real estate agent, has donated $40,500 in commissions back to veterans and service people since 2017. Watson, a top-rated relocation specialist at the Keyes Company in Wellington, has partnered with Homes for Heroes, a national nonprofit program that makes it financially easier for service people to buy, sell and refinance homes. Those eligible for the benefits are all ranks of active military, reserves and veterans of all service branches; law enforcement, nurses, doctors and other healthcare

providers; pre-K, elementary, secondary and post-secondary teachers; and current and former firefighters, paramedics, EMTs and all other first responders. Watson donates 30 percent of her commission at closing to the Homes for Heroes Foundation, and 83 percent of what she donates on every deal goes directly back to the hero buyer or seller in credit or cash at closing. The other 17 percent is distributed by Homes for Heroes to families in need across the United States and used to administer the program.

Local Realtors Get ‘Revved Up’ For Annual Car Show

Weichert Realtors - True Quality Service is excited to participate in one of the area’s most popular car and truck shows on Saturday, Nov. 9 to help disabled veterans. The car show, hosted by Dee’s Road Rascals, benefits the nonprofit group Faith Hope Love Charity Inc., a local organization that assists homeless and disabled veterans. “We love supporting local events like this, especially when they benefit a charitable organization,” said Michael Garcia, the broker/owner of Weichert Realtors - True Quality Service. “The folks who live and work in Lake Worth truly believe in helping those in need, and supporting events like this gives us a chance to be a part of a community that cares.” The car show also gives Garcia a chance to show off his 2017 Corvette Grand Sport Collector’s Edition, which he loves to do.

But Garcia and his team’s efforts to help local veterans won’t end at this year’s car show. The Weichert affiliate will be collecting toiletry and healthcare items at the car show to help fill Christmas stockings for local veterans. “The car show is an ideal place for us to collect personal hygiene products for individuals who proudly served our country and now need a little assistance themselves,” Garcia said. “We encourage everyone in the area to come out and help us.” The Veterans Day car and truck show will take place on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Worth Plaza, located at 7109 Lake Worth Road. Call (704) 706-0360 to learn more about the event. For more information about Weichert Realtors - True Quality Service, located at 7109 Lake Worth Road, visit www.weicherttqs.com or call Garcia at (954) 547-7668.

American Business Women’s Association To Meet Nov. 13

The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at the Embassy Suites Hotel (4350 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens). Networking will be from 6 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $25. Guests are welcome. The speaker for the November meeting is Lynn Tweedale, owner and head creative designer of Creative Florals and Bridal Bliss. The

topic is “Thanksgiving Creation.” Tweedale will demonstrate how best to arrange flowers utilizing two unique and original styles. She will also offer tips, helpful hints and information about flowers and plants. To make reservations, or for more information, call Joanne Ryan at (561) 628-3694. Visit https://northernpalmbeach. abwa.org for more information about the group.

Watson said that this program is near and dear to her heart. She comes from a family that serves as military, police and teachers and knows the need for helping these professionals. “I just love to give my heroes their checks at closings,” she said. “It makes me feel like I am doing something good for people who devote their lives to helping others.” Watson’s friend and colleague Kathleen Williams is a Homes for Heroes-approved mortgage lending specialist with Home State

Bank, and she contributes to the program by donating the fee for the appraisal for buyers and refinances, which adds an additional $500 in savings. The Homes for Heroes program started after 9/11 to help give back to police and firefighters when buying or selling homes and has since expanded to military and other service fields. To learn more about the program, visit www.herohomesandloans.com, or contact Sharon Watson at (561) 267-0004 or sharonwatsonbiz@hotmail.com.

(L-R) Sharon Watson, Heather Powell, military veteran Thomas Coleman and Kathleen Williams.

Chick-Fil-A Hosts High School Challenge Talent Night At Wellington Amphitheater

On Wednesday, Oct. 23, Chickfil-A hosted a talent night as part of its annual High School Challenge fundraiser featuring Palm Beach Central, Royal Palm Beach, Seminole Ridge and Wellington high schools. The winner of the contest was Wellington High School’s Alyssa

Coon, who sang an original song. The first runner-up was Palm Beach Central singer Isabella Marshall, while the second runner-up, with a magical light show, was Kassidy Dunn from Royal Palm Beach High School. The emcees, both from Royal Palm Beach High School, were

Winners Alyssa Coon, Isabella Marshall and Kassidy Dunn with emcees Bria Coppin and Que Nelson.

Bria Coppin and Que Nelson. “The emcees were amazing and ended the show with a customized dance routine that had everyone in the audience on their feet, cheering and dancing along with them. It was definitely a night to remember,” said Angela Bloom, sales and marketing director for Chick-fil-A

in Royal Palm Beach and the Mall at Wellington Green. Everyone was grateful for the Village of Wellington allowing the event to take place at the amphitheater. “This was quite a talented group of students this year,” Chick-fil-A Marketing Manager Amy Strassel said.

The principals from each high school served as the judges.

Royal Palm Beltone Hearing Center Hosting Food Drive

Beltone of Royal Palm Beach is participating in the fourth annual Beltone National Food Drive to help fight hunger, joining hundreds of other Beltone Hearing Centers across the country. Throughout October and November, people are invited to bring in a non-perishable food item to Beltone Royal Palm Beach, located at 1240 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. in the Publix shopping center. All food donations will be given to the Oasis Church and

the Palm Beach State College Loxahatchee Groves campus, partnering to distribute Thanksgiving baskets to needy students and residents. Beltone will make a financial donation based on all food collected to Feeding America, a nonprofit organization providing food assistance to an estimated 46.5 million people annually, including 12 million children and 7 million seniors. Once people donate, they can

choose to make an appointment for a free hearing screening in appreciation of their contribution. According to National Institutes of Health, approximately 15 percent of American adults aged 18 and over report some trouble hearing. Those donating food who already wear hearing aids will receive a free pack of batteries. They can also try the company’s newest hearing aids, Beltone Amaze. “We are dedicated to helping improve the quality of life in the

communities where we live and work, and that doesn’t stop with hearing,” Hearing Care Specialist Nick Malatesta said. Founded in 1940, Chicago-based Beltone is part of the GN Group. Beltone provides industry-leading products, services and support for its centers that operate in more than 1,500 offices across North America. For more information, call the Beltone office at (561) 705-1012 or visit www.beltone.com.

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continued from page 1 and then we had a board meeting where we received objections to the formation, adopted a resolution that confirmed that geographical area, the unit, and authorized the preparation of a water control plan,” Viator said. A revised plan was presented to and adopted by the board in June, which necessitated more public meetings. “The plan was also delivered to South Florida Water Management District for review and comments, and on Sept. 28, a notice was sent out to all the landowners that would be impacted by this particular improvement,” Viator said. Once the board approves the plan, ITID’s engineer will prepare a report outlining the costs and benefits to the district. “That will come back to the

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NEWS board, and there will be another public hearing,” Viator said. “That final plan, and the engineer’s report, will be presented publicly, and then you all as the landowners would still have the right to provide additional comment.” ITID Engineer Jay Foy said that the district is required to prepare a water control plan prior to the engineer’s report. “This is not the engineer’s report, it’s the water control plan that outlines the general process,” Foy said. “It notes specific roads, but it doesn’t tell you what you’re going to do. It doesn’t tell you you’re going to have swales or sidewalks or calming. The plan is a general idea of what is to proceed.” After reiterating the types of roads previously laid out by Viator, Foy added that the inclusion of roads based on high traffic count only had not been addressed in the water control plan because it became too controversial at previous hearings, and that traffic calming had been included, but not yet defined or described. “Traffic calming is identified only for the roads that are in the

plan,” he said. “We will tell you what the traffic calming on those roads is, if any when we do the engineer’s report.” He added that the cost of the plan has not been determined, although essentially all residents in the M1 and M2 basins will be subject to assessments based on improvements of access to parks, schools, fire-rescue and ITID facilities, excluding units in Royal Palm Beach, Bay Hill Estates and Rustic Lakes. “The future units on Northlake [Blvd.] would be assessed, except for the school,” Foy said, explaining that the M1 and M2 basins total about 55 square miles. “Our area is bigger than West Palm Beach, so we are very, very large.” He said roads that are not currently in the plan might be included later, explaining that some roads had high traffic counts, but had not been included because they did not meet the defined criteria of benefiting access to schools, parks, ITID facilities or fire-rescue stations. About 30 residents submitted comment cards either wishing to

portant scientific data, proving you don’t have to be a graduate student to be a part of local research projects in action. “We have had 940 participants in the drift program, and I’m excited to add more citizen scientists from this club,” Waite said. “We have deployed 880 drift cards so far and had 195 of them reported back. The cards disintegrate after a very short time, so we are very happy with a 22 percent recovery rate.” Waite explained that drift card programs that inspired this one usually only recover about 10 percent of the cards released. Programs like Lagoon Drift help

scientists collect information on how debris moves along the Palm Beach County canal and waterway systems. This information helps determine new strategies for conservation actions, including scheduling cleanups and monitoring waterways. Marine debris remains the number-one pollutant in the ocean, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and 80 percent of that trash comes from land-based sources. The next Lagoon Drift experiment will take place in April 2020. For more information, or to get involved, e-mail lagoondrift@ angari.org or visit www.angari.org.

speak directly or providing written comments. Lenny Wong, who lives at 64th Place North and 180th Avenue North, said he was all for the plan. “I have been waiting 15 years for this, and it’s nothing but a nightmare with the people blowing that stop sign… and dust everywhere,” Wong said. “I’ve got 200 feet of areca trees there to help calm that down. When I got the letter, I was all for this, but you’ve got to put speed bumps.” Sheryl Sample of 60th Lane North said she would like 60th Street North opened. “If we cannot get a unanimous decision by everybody who backs that property, I’m all for opening up 60th Lane North,” she said. Mark Hawkins of 89th Place

North near Hamlin House said he would like his road paved rather than improved with millings, explaining that horse trailers and heavy pickup trucks would quickly deteriorate a road that is not paved. Tom Scott of 51st Court North said he would like to see Mango Blvd. paved. “The trucks are speeding down there,” Scott said. “I don’t know if they are trying to avoid Royal Palm [Beach Blvd.]. It is also affected by State Road 7. With their decision not to open that, we’re just getting the extra flow of traffic. I’m for all the other paving and millings, because you have to have progress.” Many comment cards advocated paving Mango Blvd. ITID President Betty Argue explained

that Mango Blvd. had been considered for paving but had been moved to a second phase of improvements. Supervisor Joni Martin made a motion to approve the resolution with paving for 89th Place North rather than millings, which carried 4-1 with Supervisor Tim Sayre objecting due to the lack of involvement of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, which the board recently hired to provide consultation. Argue said ITID had been discussing the R3 plan long before the TCRPC had been retained as a consultant. “I think we’re perfectly capable of approving an R3 plan that we have been working on for two years with staff,” she said.

Science Center To Host Mini Maker Faire The South Florida Science Center & Aquarium will host its fourth annual Mini Maker Faire on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., and the application process is now open for creators to apply. This event embraces the spirit of the do-it-yourself movement and features local and regional makers sharing emerging tech, hobbies and experiments across a variety of categories. This family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness celebrates the Maker Movement by dedicating a place for people to show what they are making and share what they are learning with like-minded people. Tech enthusiasts, crafters, visual artists, scientists, and tinkerers of all ages and backgrounds are invited to connect and grow together. “This is an important event to encourage makers of all ages and backgrounds to solve problems

and engage their creativity,” said Kate Arrizza, CEO of the Science Center. “We are looking forward to seeing what this year’s applicants have to offer and want to encourage everyone to sign up. This is the perfect opportunity to have fun and open every mind to science.” All ages are invited to experience DIY robotics, maker workshops, 3D printing, live science demos, local artists and more. The application process is now open, and those interested should sign up by visiting https://palmbeach. makerfaire.com. The original Maker Faire was held in San Mateo, Calif., in 2006 and has grown to more than 1,100 makers and 145,000 attendees. World Maker Faire New York, the other flagship event, has grown in four years to include more than 600 makers and 80,000 attendees. Cities all over the world, including Atlanta, Orlando, San Diego, Paris, Rome, Tokyo and

more, are home to larger-scale events. In addition, more than 120 community-driven, independently organized Mini Maker Faires are now being produced around the United States and the world — including right here in Palm Beach County. Sponsors for the Mini Maker Faire include the Palm Beach Tech Association, Resource Depot, MAKE Magazine, Palm Beach County, the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County and Discover the Palm Beaches. This event is included in regular admission to the Science Center, which is $17.95 for adults, $15.95 for seniors, $13.95 for children (312), free for children under 3 and free for members. The South Florida Science Center & Aquarium is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 832-1988 or visit www. sfsciencecenter.org.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Saturday, Nov. 2 • The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3. For more info., visit www.wpbaf.com. • The 17th annual Feast of Little Italy will continue at Abacoa in Jupiter on Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3. For more info., visit www.feastoflittleitaly.com. • The Native Canopy Education Program will be at the Mounts Botanical Garden Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3. Get a voucher good for two free native plants in three-gallon containers and talk with representatives about native canopy plants, invasive plants, and planting for birds, butterflies and other wildlife. For more info., visit www.mounts.org. • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will stroll in John Prince Park (2520 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth) on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 7:15 a.m. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 596-4423 for more info. • Audubon Everglades will hold a guided birding day trip by car at Stormwater Treatment Area 1E (1991 Flying Cow Road, Wellington) on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Visit www.auduboneverglades. org to pre-register. • The Color Run and Family Fun Day will be held Saturday, Nov. 2 from 7:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South Florida Fair Expo Center. Participants wear white at the starting line and finish the race plastered with colored powder. After the race, the fun continues with food trucks, pony rides, a petting zoo, bounce houses, dancing and music. Visit www.southfloridafair.com for more info. • St. Matthew Catholic Church (6090 Hypoluxo Road, Lake Worth) will host its ninth annual Giant Craft & Tag Sale on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with a rain date of Saturday, Nov. 9. For more info., call (561) 966-8878. • The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be held on Saturdays at the Village Hall campus (1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info., visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Intermediate Tai Chi for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 9 a.m. and Tai Chi for Beginners at 10:15 a.m. Wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • Engineering Family Fun Day will be held Saturday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Dreher Park (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach). For more info., contact Angie Foreman at aforeman@pinnaclecei.com. • A ribbon cutting and celebration will be held to mark the grand opening of the Farm and Barn at Arden on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Arden is located off Southern Blvd. west of Wellington. For more info., visit www.ardenfl.com. • The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation will host its West Palm Beach Take Steps Walk on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. at the FITTEAM Ballpark. The walk is one of 125 occurring across the country to support the more than 3.1 million Americans who are affected by IBD. The local event features live entertainment, food, kids’ activities and a full slate of educational materials. Participants are encouraged to create teams or walk with a friend. To register for the walk, visit www. cctakesteps.org/westpalmbeach. For more info., call Anna Wishneff at (561) 218-2929 or visit www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org. • Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue will host its 10th annual Golf “Fore” Paws on Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Fountains Country Club (4476 Fountains Drive, Lake Worth) with registration starting at 11 a.m. For more info., visit www.justinbartlettanimalrescue.org. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Fun with Coding for ages 7 to 17 on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2:30

p.m. Learn to code with Code Palm Beach mentors. Fifteen laptops will be provided; personal laptops are also allowed. Parents/ caregivers must attend. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • Wellington’s popular Murder Mystery Dinner Theater will return to the Wellington Community Center, on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. This year’s theme is “Murder at the Greatest Show on Earth.” Call (561) 7532484 to make reservations. Sunday, Nov. 3 • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike in Jonathan Dickinson State Park (16450 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound) on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 8 a.m. Call Mary Miller at (561) 213-2189 for more info. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present the Complexions Contemporary Ballet in Star Dust from Bach to David Bowie on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. Visit www. kravis.org for more info. Monday, Nov. 4 • The Wellington Garden Club will meet Monday, Nov. 4 at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). A light breakfast will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by a business meeting at 10:15 a.m. and a program at 11:30 a.m. featuring several expert floral designers and flower show judges. RSVP to kaalbury@gmail.com. Visit www.wellingtongardenclub.org to learn more about the club. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club on Monday, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host The Coloring Club: Thanksgiving for ages 13 and up on Monday, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. Color for fun and relaxation. Coloring pages and materials will be provided or bring your own. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host English Exchange on Mondays, Nov. 4 and Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will meet at the Okeeheelee Park Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Monday, Nov. 4 with a social at 7 p.m. and program at 7:30 p.m. The program will be about maintaining wilderness trails. Call Roy Moore at (561) 307-7792 for more info. Tuesday, Nov. 5 • The Village of Wellington will host Senior Aerobics on Tuesdays and Thursdays in November at 9 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 791-4796 for more info. • The Village of Wellington will host Zumba Gold for ages 40 and up on Tuesdays in November at 10 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 791-4796 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Five Little Senses Baby Sensory Play for ages 2 to 18 months on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 10:30 a.m. Stimulate your little one’s senses and encourage them to explore with various sensory playtime activities. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Senior Referral Program of Royal Palm Beach will staff an information desk to help seniors and their caregivers identify and access services for their special needs on Tuesday, Nov. 5 and Thursday, Nov. 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane). No appointment is needed for this free service; just stop by the desk. For more info., call (561) 790-5188. People interested in volunteering are also encouraged to stop by. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafternoon: Holiday Wreaths for ages 14 and up on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. Make an autumn wreath that will warm your home. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Animal Reading Friends (ARF) for grades K through 6 on Tuesdays, Nov. 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 2:45 p.m. Practice reading

skills with licensed therapy dogs. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Sunflowers for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 3 p.m. Learn about the life cycle of plants and start growing a plant of your own. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Pizza Chat for ages 12 and up on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. Chat about your favorite fandoms. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. Wednesday, Nov. 6 • The Village of Wellington will host Powerful Tools for Caregivers on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 10 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). This program will provide tools and strategies to better handle the unique challenges that come with being a caregiver. Call (561) 7532476 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host English Exchange for adults on Wednesdays, Nov. 6, 13 and 20 at 10:30 a.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Village of Wellington will host Diabetes Self-Management beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 1 p.m. in the Lake View Room of the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). This six-week workshop developed by Stanford University will bring you and your peers together to connect, work together, talk and learn about living healthy with diabetes. Call (561) 7532476 to pre-register. • The Village of Wellington will host Watercolor Classes on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Attendees will learn an array of watercolor techniques through painting various subjects. Each painting will be completed in two weeks. Call (561) 7532484 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Veterans’ Healthcare on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. Do you qualify for VA healthcare? Learn more about your healthcare benefits from West Palm Beach VA Outreach Coordinator Richard Bryan. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Oculus Rift Virtual Reality Experience for adults on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. Immerse yourself in a 3D environment. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Bouncy Balls for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 3 p.m. Mix, customize and form a bouncy ball. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Knit & Crochet with Project Linus on Wednesdays, Nov. 6, 13 and 20 at 4 p.m. The crafts you make go to children in need. Bring your favorite pattern, needles, bright yarn and a giving spirit. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. • Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Mahjong Night for adults on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. Get together with other players for a night of fun. Call (561) 6814100 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Anime Nation for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. View new anime titles in Japanese with English subtitles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Book Discussion on If the Oceans Were Ink: An Unlikely Friendship and a Journey to the Heart of the Quran by Carla Power on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Copies are available at the research services desk. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County Civics Education Committee will host Quizzard of Oz: Civics Trivia on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. At the STEM Education Center (4802 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach.). RSVP in advance online at www.lwvpbc.org. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

will present The Simon & Garfunkel Story on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. Visit www. kravis.org for more info. Thursday, Nov. 7 • The Walkers of Wellington will hold indoor walks in the Mall at Wellington Green on Thursdays, Nov 7, 14 and 21 from 9 to 10 a.m. Meet at the food court. For more info., call (561) 791-4796. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “It Takes a Village to Read for the Record!” for ages 2 to 5 on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. Listen to a special guest read the book Thank You, Omu! by Oge Mora and make a yummy craft based on the book. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host English Exchange for adults on Thursdays, Nov. 7, 14 and 21 at 1:30 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Create a Memory Page: Scrapbooking Fun for ages 16 and up on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. Bring personal photos or memorabilia and the library will provide the rest. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Fall Leaf Art for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. Make beautiful decorations with fall-inspired colors. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Let’s Break a World Record!” for all ages on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. Learn about world records, try some silly ones out and listen to a story as part of Read for the Record. Finish off your record-breaking attempt with a craft. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • Audubon Everglades will host Sunset Birding by Canoe at Grassy Waters Preserve (8264 Northlake Blvd.) on Thursday, Nov. 7 from 4 to 6 p.m. Advance registration is required at www.auduboneverglades.org. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Coding with Tech Toys: Bee-Bots for ages 6 to 9 on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 4 p.m. Learn concepts of control, logic and programming with fun games and activities. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Hooked on Crochet for ages 12 and up on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 5 p.m. Socialize while you crochet. Work on your current project and share ideas with new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Neil Diamond tribute concert by Neil Zirconia, along with food trucks, on Thursday, Nov. 7 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/calendar. • The Women of the Western Communities will meet Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Wellington National Golf Club, with a happy hour at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. RSVP to Tara Zimmerman at tara@zaflorida.com. Visit www.womenofthewesterncommunities. org for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Writers’ Critique Workshop for adults on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Share, offer and accept constructive criticism to improve fiction, nonfiction and poetry in a supportive atmosphere. Call (561) 7906070 for more info. • The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center in Belle Glade will host the Mayhem Poets on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. For more info., call (561) 993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org. Friday, Nov. 8 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Write, Read & Critique for adults on Fridays, Nov. 8 and Nov. 22 at 9:30 a.m. Are you an aspiring writer looking for constructive feedback? Join in this informal roundtable discussion where participants share and improve their craft. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Village of Wellington will host an educational class sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida about the principles of a foot exam for ages 55 and up on Friday,

Nov. 8 at 11:30 a.m. in the Lake View Room of the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 791-4796 to pre-register. • The Village of Wellington will host Work of Art on Friday, Nov. 8 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Sailfish Meeting Room at the Wellington Community Center. Bring art supplies, meet new people and create memories and art together. Call (561) 791-4796 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Medicare Basics on Friday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. Join SHINE to discuss each part of Medicare and outline the two Medicare path options available to each Medicare beneficiary. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Make Time for Veterans for ages 4 to 10 on Friday, Nov. 8 at 3 p.m. What is a veteran? Learn through stories, activities and crafts. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The 12th annual Arrigo Dodge Ram Rodeo will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Kubota Agriplex Arena on Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9. Gates open at 6 p.m. For more info., call (205) 790-3452 or visit www. southfloridafair.com. • The Wellington Community Foundation will hold its Red, White & Blue Jeans “A Salute to Our Heroes” Event on Friday, Nov. 8 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Wellington National Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive). For more information, or to RSVP, call (561) 333-9843 or visit www.wellingtoncommunityfoundation.org. Saturday, Nov. 9 • The South Florida Fairgrounds will host its Fall Garage Sale on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info., contact Kayla Cawley at (561) 790-5219 or kayla@ southfloridafair.com. • St. Rita Catholic Church (13645 Paddock Drive, Wellington) will hold a Gigantic Garage Sale on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Refreshments and baked goods will also be for sale. Call Liz at (561) 779-9950 or Pat at (561) 714-4422 for info. • A Communitywide Health & Wellness Festival will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the loading ramp at 524 S.W. Avenue C Place, Belle Glade. The festival is free and open to the public and will feature HIV and hepatitis testing, health screenings and linkage to services, insurance enrollment opportunities, prizes and more. To register, visit https://healthandwellnessfestivalpbc.eventbrite.com. For more info., e-mail Neeta Mahani at nmahani@ pbcgov.org. • St. David’s Episcopal Church Women will host its Fall Luncheon & Fashion Show on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Breakers West Country Club featuring clothes from Backstreet Fashions. Tickets are $45 per person and can be purchased by contacting Nancy Schroeder at (561) 792-0244, (561) 346-3009 or schroeder.nancy@gmail.com. • The Women of the Western Communities will host a Paint & Create Fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 9 at noon at the Wellington National Golf Club. To register, visit www. kbsocialartworking.com. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Electric Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your electric instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, Nov. 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 2 p.m. Adventure in the world of D&D with fellow wizards and warriors. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Frozen 2 Launch Party for all ages on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. Dress up as a character from Frozen and meet Elsa and Anna. March in a parade, sing along to the music, eat a frozen treat and participate in activities. Call (561) 7906030 to pre-register. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail news@gotowncrier. com.

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Broncos Claim District Crown With 28-14 Victory Over Gardens

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach Central High School football team hosted district foe Palm Beach Gardens High School for a game Thursday, Oct. 24 that would determine the District 10-8A champion, and the Broncos defeated the Gators 28-14 to earn the team’s thirdstraight title. It was the first title for new head coach Scottie Littles. “It is rewarding; it is validating,” Littles said. “When I took the job, the language was Central won’t be this, Central won’t be that. Football is football, and these kids work hard. We’ve got a great staff and great administrative support. At the end of the day, it feels great to do what people say you can’t do.” Not even Mother Nature could keep herself away from this matchup, as the rain began to fall in sheets as both teams struggled offensively to control the ball. The two traded fumbles through most of the first quarter. Keyshawn Winder intercepted

a Gator pass that put the Bronco offense on the Palm Beach Gardens 18-yard line early in the second quarter. The play set up the Broncos’ first score of the game when quarterback Anarjahe Douriet linked up with receiver Bryan Robinson on an 18-yard touchdown pass to lift the Broncos up 7-0. The Bronco defense dominated the Gator offense through most of the first half. The subjugating will of the defense led by Max Martinez and Bryan Balas placed the Broncos (7-2, 4-0) in another position to add to the lead. Robinson grabbed his second score of the game when he reeled in a Douriet pass from 28 yards out to extend the Bronco lead to 14-0. The Gators finally broke out on offense to close the margin to a one-score game with a 70-yard touchdown pass on the ensuing possession to make it 14-7. Palm Beach Gardens appeared as if they were poised to tie the game, attempting to move the chains on a fourth-and-five situation inside Palm Beach Central real

Bronco linebacker Jordan Kolnick tries to deflect a Gator pass.

estate, but Kam’Ron Young stole a pick-six for 70 yards to extend the Bronco lead to 21-7 with 1:33 remaining in the first half. The Gators were unable to shorten the deficit before time expired. With the intensity growing on the field, the teams battled for

control through the third quarter, then it all came to a head with a melee near the Bronco sideline that saw both teams converge onto the field. Minutes later, the game was under control and resumed play, but not without an ejection from each side. Robin-

Bronco receiver Bryan Robinson avoids tacklers after a big reception.

son and Palm Beach Gardens’ Myron Levy were both unable to continue play due to the scuffle. The Broncos were able to add to their total with a 10-yard touchdown pass to receiver Cedric Johnson to extend the lead to 28-7 with just seconds left in the third quarter. Palm Beach Gardens was able to earn one more score with

8:10 left on the ticker to bring the score to 28-14, but the Broncos relied on their defense the rest of the way to secure the district title victory. The championship win automatically clinches a berth into post-season play. “I don’t think we finished very well at the end,” Littles said. “But See BRONCOS, page 20

The Broncos celebrate winning the District 10-8A championship.

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Bronco receiver Kai’Shawn Curry leaps up to make the catch.

Palm Beach Central special teams rusher Brandon Frazier tackles the Palm Beach Gardens punter.

Royal Palm Beach Football Squad Falls To Lake Worth 20-7

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach High School football team hosted Lake Worth High School on Monday, Oct. 28 for a makeup game rescheduled for one cancelled by Hurricane Dorian. The Trojans defeated the Wildcats 20-7. Royal Palm Beach’s defense kept them in the game early when Lake Worth moved the ball steadily down the field, 52 yards inside the red zone, only to be stopped by the ferocious Wildcat front four. What the Trojans did accomplish during the drive was to eat up most of the first quarter clock, leaving less than two minutes before the Wildcats even took a snap on offense. Royal Palm Beach (5-4) suffered from turnovers through the night. The first was after a reception for a first down was coughed

up, giving Lake Worth possession in Wildcat real estate. A few plays later, the Trojans punched in the game’s first score from 18 yards out on a ground attack to go up 6-0 late in the first quarter. To start the second quarter, Royal Palm Beach went three-andout, but the Wildcat defense forced the Trojans into a punt situation, giving them another opportunity to make something happen, but they could not get a rhythm going. Lake Worth, on the other hand, began to grind out yardage, en route to another score with a three-yard touchdown run. The two-point play after lifted them to a 14-0 lead in the second quarter. The Wildcats drove to midfield but could not muster points to close the margin before the end of the first half. Lake Worth extended their lead in the third quarter with an 11yard touchdown run after another

The Wildcat defense swarms the Lake Worth ball carrier.

three-and-out Royal Palm Beach series. The Wildcats now found themselves trailing 20-0 deep in the third quarter. Again, the Wildcat defense responded with a goal-line stand on a fourth-and-goal from the four-yard line, which gave life to the Royal Palm Beach offensive unit. Quarterback Peyton Mainolfi led the offense near midfield and linked up with De’juan Tolbert on a 60-yard touchdown pass. Dominick Grosso’s kick narrowed the Lake Worth lead to 20-7. The Wildcats recovered an onside kick immediately after the score, with a chance to make it a one-score game, but the offensive unit failed to move the chains on a fourth-and-five, turning over possession to the Trojans. Turnovers plagued the Wildcat offense and stopped them from closing the gap late in the game,

and the Trojans were able to run out the final seconds on the game

Wildcat receiver Ketron Hadley finds room up the middle after a reception for a big gain.

Royal Palm Beach quarterback Peyton Mainolfi runs up field on a keeper for a big gain.

clock to claim the 20-7 victory. Royal Palm Beach hosts Span-

ish River High School on Friday, Nov. 1. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m.

Royal Palm receiver De’juan Tolbert sprints 60 yards to the end zone for a touchdown.

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Wildcat receiver Akeam Woodley tries to avoid a tackle after a catch.

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KIDS CANCER FOUNDATION HOSTS GOLF TOURNEY AT WELLINGTON NATIONAL

The 13th annual Kids Cancer Foundation Golf Tournament in memory of Jenna McCann was held on Friday, Oct. 25 at the Wellington National Golf Club. There were raffles and a silent auction. Awards were given out at a buffet lunch. For more information about the organization, visit www.kidscancersf.org. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Donna Leone, Megan O’Boyle, Michelle O’Boyle, Nicole Guererri, Farryl Brooke and Renita Reif.

Second place winners Paul Denofrio, Rob Barbuto, Chris Zeller and Frank Dowling with Johnny Resnick and Michelle O’Boyle.

First place winner Nacho Lezica with Johnny Resnick and Michelle O’Boyle. Not shown: Nic Roldan, Fernando Castillo and Ali Castillo.

Jadrian Perez, William Marquez and Michelle Longarzo.

Third place winners Brandon Albert, Michael Illsley, Peter Petrone and Anthony Petrone with Michelle O’Boyle and Johnny Resnick.

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Sharon Strongin, Judy Konisberg, Dottie Kovel and Sharon Rochlin.

Nic Roldan with Johnny Resnick.

Learn To Play Pickleball At Upcoming Wellington Clinics

District Champs

continued from page 19 none of that matters because we are district champs.” Palm Beach Central’s defense tallied four interceptions on the night and recorded one pick-six. “Those guys do a great job. We try to put them in the best position to succeed,” Littles explained. “I’d say the rain was our friend tonight a little bit, but that’s football, and kids have to fight through adversity. Our defense was out there doing their job.” The Broncos will wrap up the regular season on the road against John I. Leonard High School on Friday, Nov. 1. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m.

KCF founder Michelle O’Boyle with Tom Blake.

The Village of Wellington invites the public to attend free pickleball clinics in November and December at the Village Park Gym (11700 Pierson Road). Pickleball is a sport that combines the elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong into a lively,

competitive game for all abilities. Beginners clinics will be offered on Wednesday, Nov. 6 and Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., followed by open play until noon. All ages are welcome to attend. Participants will learn the rules of the game, how to

keep score, how to serve, playing positions and other fundamentals. Equipment is limited, so those wishing to attend are asked to bring their own paddle. For more information and pickleball open play availability, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/pickleball.

New Drop-In Rec Opportunities For Wellington Seniors

Palm Beach Central receiver De’angelo Pompey tries to stay in bounds and make it to the pylon after a catch.

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Wellington Parks & Recreation is excited to announce the addition of two new programs offering free drop-in play opportunities for Wellington seniors, ages 55 and up. Both programs will be held at the Village Park Gym (11700 Pierson Road). Beginning on Tuesday, Nov. 5, Open Gym Basketball will be available in Gym 2 for drop-in

play on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon. There is no cost to participate, and registration is not required. Basketballs will be provided. On Mondays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon, Wellington seniors will have the opportunity to enjoy free billiards and ping-pong (equipment provided). Program sessions are currently available

in November and December. Registration is required for this program, and residents will be asked to provide two proofs of residency, such as a driver’s license and utility bill. For specific dates and additional information about these programs, call Village Park at (561) 791-4005 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/ openplay.

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Maturities range from 2-7 years

Interest paid monthly

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Qualified (IRA, ROTH) or Non Qualified (excess cash in checking or savings, CD) funds

Competitive interest rates

$25,000 minimum

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$10,000 2 yrs. maturity term $20,000 3 yrs. maturity term $20,000 5 yrs. maturity term

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Securities offered through Center Street Securities, Inc. (CSS), a registered Broker-Dealer and member FINRA & SIPC. Insurance & Financial Services Group is independent of CSS. Not FDIC insured nor guaranteed. May loose value including loss of principal. May not be suitable for all investors.

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CDL-A DRIVERS: It’s Getting Juicy — Citrus Season at Oakley! NEW: $1500 Sign On For New Drivers. $1000 Referral Bonus. Earn Big $$$ + Bonuses & Get Home Nightly! 6 mos. Exp. in last 3 yrs. Req. Call Oakley Today! (888) 598-9408

OSCEOLA CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL DRAMA CLUB — will have community yard sale & car wash at Osceola Creek Middle School on Saturday, November 2nd, 2019 from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 6775 180th Ave N, Loxahatchee, FL Rental space is available for $25.00 for a 15 x 15 spot. Call Mrs. Mayer (561) 422-2544 to reserve your spot.

Wellington COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE AT WELLINGTON EDGE, P.A. — Saturday, November 9, 8 a.m. - Noon. Located at 10851 Forest Hilll Boulevard, Wellington, FL

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

Assisted Living Facility AT BALMORE PLACE — Our professional and labor of love speaks for itself, we go the extra mile all the time. Family Owned & Operated. 561-644-7753

Cabinetry/Welding PRECISE TEAM — Your one stop solution for cabinets and welding. Call us today for a free estimate.561-718-0525 or 888-666-2170

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

Driveway Repair

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D R I V E WAY S — F r e e e s t i m a t e s A & M ASPHALT SEAL COATING commercial and residential. Patching potholes, striping, repair existing asphalt & save money all work guaranteed. Lic.& Ins. 100045062 561-667-7716

Electrical Contractor SINGER ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING, INC. — Electrical work you can trust at an affordable price, Fully Licensed and Insured. EC#13007941 561-425-5409

Home Improvement ANMAR CO.— James’ All Around Handyman Service. Excellent craftsman Old time values. Once you’ve had me! You’ll have me back! Lic. Ins. Certified Residential Contractor CRC1327426 561-248-8528

Irrigation/Landscape Lighting I R R I G AT I O N M A I N T E N A N C E / R E PA I R S — wet testing, pump replacement,landscaping and pest control-trapping. Call 561-7234684 Oasis Irrigation & Landscape Lighting

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

Painting JOHN PERGOLIZZI PAINTING INC. — Interior/Exterior - Repaint specialist, pressure cleaning, popcorn ceiling, drywall repair & roof painting. Family owned/ owner operator. Free Est. 798-4964 Lic. #U18473

Professional Services Plumbing POO-MAN — Pumping, plumbing, & drain cleaning. For all your septic & plumbing needs! Let the Poo Crew come to you. 561-318-8416

Roofing

Real Estate For Sale Loxahatchee Groves R E S I D E N T I A L/L A N D/FA R M S Full Service Realtor Phillis M. Maniglia, P.A. 561-460-8257 www.phillismaniglia.com SaddleTrails Realty, Inc.

Royal Palm Beach

ROBERT G. HARTMANN ROOFING — Specializing in repairs. Free estimates, Bonded,insured. Lic. #CCC 058317 Ph: 561-790-0763.

FOR SALE BY OWNER VILLAGE WALK RPB — 3/2/1, Sun Porch, 55+ Community. Lots of upgrades, $228,888. Call Joann 561-798-0763

R O O F I N G R E PA I R S R E - R O O F I N G A L L TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable. Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-309-0134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC-023773 RC-0067207

Real Estate Lease or Purchase

NEIL O’NEAL JR. ROOFING — Roofing & Reroofing. Family owned and operated. Residential/ Commercial. Wood Replacement, Roof Coatings, Solar Vents, Skylights & Roof Ventilation. 561-6564945 Lic. & Insured CCC1330208.Free Estimates

Screening J O H N ’ S S C R E E N R E PA I R S E R V I C E — Pool & patio re-screening. Stay tight,wrinkle-free,guaranteed! CRC1329708 call u s 7 9 8 - 3 1 3 2 . w w w. p o o l s c r e e n r e p a i r. c o m

Septic Service DANNY’S SEPTIC SERVICE — 561-689-1555 Commercial/Residential Septic Tank and Grease Trap Pumping *Drain Fields *Lift Stations *Drain Cleaning w w w. D a n n y s - S e p t i c . c o m L i c # S R O 111 6 9 6

Sprinkler Systems AQUATIC SPRINKLER, LLC — Complete repair of all types of systems. Owner Operated. Michael Office: 561-964-6004 Cell: 561236-8595 Lic.#U17871 Bonded & Ins. Serving the Western Communities Since 1990

Tree Service TREES TRIMMED AND REMOVED — 561798-0412 D.M. YOUNG TREE SERVICE. Family Owned & Operated Lic. & Insured 1992-12121 Visit our website at dmyoungtreeservice.com

Wallpapering PAPERHANGING BY DEBI — Professional Installation,Removal. Repair of Paper. Neat, Clean & Reliable. Quality work with a woman’s touch. 30 years experience. No Job too big or too small. Lic. & Ins. References available. 561-795-5263

Seeking Employment HOME HEALTH AIDE AVAILABLE — Experienced Home Health Aide seeks new position. Flexible hours, full time, day or night. I am a Licensed CNA who has worked as a home health aide and also as a nanny. I have many years of experience taking care of the elderly at home. Price negotiable, references provided upon request. Call Pat at (561) 294-1423.

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Ibis Country Club/Wpb REAL ESTATE/LEASE OR PURCHASE — Available, first floor Villa in luxurious residential community, IBIS Country Club, WPB, Florida. Neighborhood pool. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 car garage, 4 ton AC. Walk-in closets, updated Frigidaire Kitchen w/ fully marble counter tops - complete tile flooring. Fully screened patio. Corner location. Fully Furnished. Surrounded with palms and fountain frontage. Live the life you have always wanted. 1 pet allowed. Lease or purchase. Lease $3000 monthly, first and last...Purchase $199,000.00. Call 561-776-0533

Place your ad here. Call 561-793-7606

Real Estate Lease/Buy PROFESSIONAL LOOKING FOR A THREE-YEAR LEASE WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE — First floor villa or like in Wellington, Florida, 2-3 bedroom, two bathrooms + and pool or neighborhood pool in gated community. Would like move-in ready but will consider a renovation. Property should be reasonably priced under $300,000 and available soon. Please respond to borals@zpp.bz

Place your ad in the Town-Crier Classifieds Call 561-793-7606 For Sale POOL TABLE — 561-315-1508 call or text Acreage/Loxahatchee Area. Must pickup $250.

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November 1 - November 7, 2019

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We Proudly Serve

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OPEN 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK. APPOINTMENTS AND WALK INS ALWAYS WELCOME! State Of The Art Medicine At State Of The Economy Pricing

Palms West Veterinary Hospital Now Offering All New

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Dr. Ira Grossman has been providing personalized affordable small animal veterinary services since 1980.

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