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‘COWBOY UP FOR A CAUSE’ BENEFIT

The USPA International Cup polo game and the Carlos Gracida Memorial Legends of Polo match will once again take place at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington on Saturday, Nov. 28. Gates open at 12:30 p.m., with the legends game at 1 p.m. and the international game at 3 p.m. Page 3

St. David’s Episcopal Church Women Host Fashionable Fundraiser

County Commission Taps Mary Lou Berger To Serve As Mayor

District 5 County Commissioner Mary Lou Berger was chosen unanimously as the new mayor of Palm Beach County for a oneyear term on Tuesday, replacing Commissioner Shelley Vana, who has held the ceremonial title for the past year. Page 7

Bacio Bacio Helps Military Brides Through Operation Wedding Gown Brides Across America held its annual Operation Wedding Gown campaign on Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, Nov. 14 at Bacio Bacio Bridal Salon in Wellington. Bacio Bacio was one of 60 bridal salons taking part in the national event benefiting military brides. Page 21

OPINION Refugee Fears Run Counter To Our LongHeld American Ideals

Thanksgiving is supposed to be a day of thanks, where Americans are reminded of the bounty of treasures that is a part of our lives. But Thanksgiving is also a call to action. We are reminded to give thanks and to share what we have — to share our economic and material wealth, and to share also with other people who could use our help. Page 4 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS................................. 3 - 9 OPINION.................................. 4 CRIME NEWS.......................... 6 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 8 PEOPLE................................. 13 SCHOOLS.......................14 - 15 COLUMNS...................... 16, 25 BUSINESS......................26 - 27 SPORTS..........................31 - 33 CALENDAR............................ 34 CLASSIFIEDS................ 35 - 38 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

Horses Healing Hearts and the Quinton Aaron Foundation hosted “Cowboy Up for a Cause” Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Van Kampen Arena in Wellington. Both organizations work to better the lives of children, one through horses and the other through working to fight bullying. The event featured actor Quinton Aaron, best known for his role in the movie The Blind Side. Shown here are Wellington Councilman John McGovern, Horses Healing Hearts founder Liz Olszewski, actor Quinton Aaron, Councilwoman Anne Gerwig and Mayor Bob Margolis. SEE PHOTOS, PAGE 7 PHOTO BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

ITID Board Approves Drainage Pilot Project At Moss Property

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors approved a pilot project Wednesday for drainage use on the Moss property owned by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. It could be a key step toward better drainage in The Acreage. The project has been under consideration for several years, initiated by resident and unsuccessful ITID candidate Alan Ballweg, and carried forward by Supervisor Gary Dunkley, who was elected to the board on a platform of improving drainage after flooding from Tropical Storm Isaac. The approval authorizes ITID staff to proceed with the purchase of a portable 50-cubic-foot-persecond pump and necessary facilities, as well as data recorders within the Moss property required to comply with a Florida Depart-

ment of Environmental Protection permit. The project garnered numerous letters of support from agencies that have interest in the project. Supporters note that the Moss property is in need of rehydration, and is cut off from other possible water suppliers. ITID Engineer Jay Foy explained that the 2,300-acre Moss property is a drainage easement located at the southwest corner of the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area, but neither the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, which owns both Corbett and Moss, or the South Florida Water Management District, have legal access to the Moss property and need a permit from ITID. “The Moss property is badly in need of water,” Foy said, adding that the district has obtained a permit to set up the pilot project.

“There is no place where there is much water on the Moss property but for a small area in the dry season and a small area at the end of the wet season. They are in need of water tremendously. We have water, and we can give it to them. It would be the beginning of a possible relationship between us, whether we rehydrate the Moss property, and we have an additional outfall.” As a condition of the permit, Foy said, the FWCC wants three monitoring locations for the water levels so it would have an idea of the effect water discharge would have. Monitoring the water quality is also required. “You can’t just dump bad water on good wetlands, so we will have to monitor when there is water in the wetlands and show them that the water quality is good,” Foy said. “As you know from the past See ITID, page 19

Turkey Drive Nov. 21 Part Of Unified Food Drive In RPB

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report In addition to looking out for the safety and security of residents, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is working hard to collect food for those in need — and the public is invited to help out by taking part in a turkey drive on Saturday, Nov. 21. For the fifth consecutive year, the PBSO has partnered with many local schools for a unified food drive. “Each participating school, through a healthy competition, gathers nonperishable food items from its students and faculty, and we collect them on Friday, Nov. 20,” PBSO District 9 Community Outreach Coordinator Diane Smith explained. The food items are collected over a one-month period. Participating schools are: Crestwood Middle School, Cypress Trails

Elementary School, Glades Day School, Golden Grove Elementary School, H.L. Johnson Elementary School, Ideal Elementary School/ Dream Middle School, Independence Middle School, Jerry Thomas Elementary School, the Learning Foundation, Limestone Creek Elementary School, Northmore Elementary School, the Renaissance Charter School at Palms West, Royal Palm Beach Elementary School, Royal Palm Beach High School and Western Academy Charter School. Last year, the united food drive collected 13,896 food items. This year, organizers hope for more. The school that collects the most items has its name put on a trophy, which gives the school bragging rights. Each school, Smith said, receives up to 20 complete Thanksgiving meals for its students and families in need.

Within the community, in addition to the food drive, this is the fifth year that the PBSO, Publix, County Ice, Sunny 107.9 and 97.9 WRMF have partnered for the turkey drive. On Saturday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at three Publix locations, the PBSO and WRMF’s KVJ Show stars — Kevin, Virginia and Jason — will be collecting turkeys. Participating Publix locations are the Crossroads at Royal Palm Beach Publix (1800 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.), the Marisol Walk Publix (6251 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens) and the Lantana Plaza Publix (5970 S. Jog Road, Lake Worth). The first 100 people to donate a turkey at each Publix will receive a free Publix pie. Kevin from the KVJ Show will be at the Royal Palm Beach locaSee TURKEYS, page 19

Anne Gerwig Files To Run Against Bob Margolis For Mayor

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Ending months of speculation, Wellington Councilwoman Anne Gerwig filed to run for mayor last week. She will challenge incumbent Mayor Bob Margolis in the March 15, 2016 election. The mayor’s seat is one of four seats on the ballot in March. In fact, Gerwig’s Seat 2 is the only Wellington Village Council seat not on the ballot. Gerwig agonized for months about whether to run because it would mean giving up her council seat. However, she said that she is more at ease resigning to run due to the possible passage of a charter amendment that will call for a special election to fill her seat, rather than have the council appoint someone, as the current charter calls for. Gerwig, who was elected to the council in 2010 and re-elected in 2014, told the Town-Crier that she is running to give the village a

stronger leader holding the gavel. “I just felt it was necessary,” she said. “We really have lacked leadership for the past three-anda-half years.” She believes that the council needs more direction in its decision-making process. “I don’t think you have to have an aggressive personality to do this job, but there have just been too many situations that I feel like we could have done so much better as far as public engagement, having a vision and moving forward as a team,” Gerwig said. “It really has been lacking, and I feel like my input was really disregarded because of the majority.” Gerwig also believes that the council can work better with its staff than it has, adding that some council members have been overbearing with staff members. “My personality style is quite different,” she said. “I try to use levity when situations are tense. See GERWIG, page 4

YOUNG SINGERS BENEFIT AT IPC

The Town-Crier newspaper, the International Polo Club Palm Beach and the Palms West Planning Committee hosted a special golf ball drop fundraiser at the International Polo Club Palm Beach on Saturday, Nov. 14 to benefit the Young Singers of the Palm Beaches. Shown here are Don Gross, Brian Hanley, Young Singers CEO Beth Clark and Barry Manning. SEE PHOTOS, PAGE 9 PHOTO BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Swift Progress On New Wellington Community Center

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Construction on the new Wellington Community Center is progressing on schedule, with completion set for next June. “It’s coming along really well,” Village Manager Paul Schofield said. “The walls are up, and they aren’t far from putting the roof on. The underground work is mostly complete. They haven’t started paving yet, but they won’t do that until they get further along on the building. It looks to be on schedule.” The project was designed by Song & Associates, with the work done by Pirtle Construction, which are the same firms that designed and built the new Wellington Tennis Center. Assistant Village Manager Jim

Barnes is overseeing the project. “The structure itself is being put in place and, hopefully, in the not-too-distant future, it’ll be dried in and have a roof put on it, so the interior improvements can begin,” Barnes said. “Our intent is to meet the schedule of midsummer to be able to reopen and begin operating out of that facility.” Barnes said the Wellington Community Center will provide a greater number of programs and functions similar to the old community center. Some of those programs are on hold, while others have moved to the Village Park gymnasium on Pierson Road and other facilities. While the old building, torn down earlier this year, was originally built as a country club, the See BUILDING, page 19

Crestwood Strives To Be A ‘No Place For Hate’ School

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report A new program began at Crestwood Middle School this week when the Royal Palm Beach school embarked on its journey to become a “No Place for Hate” school. All school staff members attended a special presentation and training session Monday led by the Anti-Defamation League as part of the program. Over the summer, Assistant Principal Melissa Kaliser attended the superintendent’s symposium on anti-bullying and learned about the No Place for Hate program, which she later introduced to the school. Principal Dr. Stephanie Nance embraced No Place for Hate, an

initiative created to help with harmony among a diverse school group. It is an anti-bullying program that challenges prejudice, bigotry and name-calling, focusing on respect. “The program is… educating educators on how to create environments where diversity is embraced, respected and valued, and providing us with skills that we can use if we are experiencing some differences of opinions in terms of cultural awareness,” Nance said. “One aspect of it is providing us with tools and information that we can use to actively address issues that arise between students at school.” Attendees learned what bias and stereotyping are during the special presentation, including things like

what it looks and sounds like, in addition to discussing bullying and cyberbullying. During the training session, everyone was asked to share their personal experiences with bullying, eighth-grade business education/keyboarding teacher Jina Barthelemy said, including how bullying impacts them as teachers. “We all are affected by bullying, directly or indirectly,” she said. Whether they know someone being bullied, or someone doing the bullying, there are consequences to the behavior, Barthelemy explained. “It’s our job, it’s our duty, not just as teachers, but parents, just being older than the students, having more experience, to help them See CRESTWOOD, page 19

Doug Cureton of the Anti-Defamation League leads this week’s “No Place for Hate” training at Crestwood Middle School.

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Home Of The Best Wings & Ribs More Than 20 Years! STORY BY JOE NASUTI

Tree’s Wings & Ribs in Royal Palm Beach has been serving the western communities for more than 20 years and is looking toward 20 more. That’s what Tree’s is all about: 20 years of doing everything right! At Tree’s Wings, excellent food and service go hand and hand, along with a laid-back, country atmosphere. There are more than 100 items on the menu, which promises something delicious for everyone. Our table of five sharing taste-tempting selections throughout the night. We started with the delicious smoked Wahu Fish Dip ($9.49). This must-try delicacy was incredible. Another must-try starter is Linda’s Conch Fritters ($9.99), served with a tangy conch sauce.

“the best ever,” it may be an understatement. These tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs are prepared to perfection and indescribably delicious. On your next visit to Tree’s Wings & Ribs, try the curly fries or the sweet potato fries. Everything on the menu is great. If you are not in the mood for wings or ribs, opt to select from a variety of 100 percent Angus burgers or sandwiches, wraps and salads, including the Gorgonzola Cheese Salad ($7.99 to $11.99).

Tree’s Wings is a fun place to enjoy lunch, dinner or a latenight snack with friends and family. With a separate meeting room, it’s also a great place for meetings, parties or special events. In addition, there is full bar service and catering available. The catering menus includes party trays of wings, ribs and combinations ranging from 100 wings for $114.99 Then, of course, there are wings, wings and more wings to 1,000 wings for $1,143.99. If you’re having a big party, — and at Tree’s Wings, you just can’t get enough of them. the 1,000 wings includes 40 pounds of potato salad and Choose anywhere from 6 to 1,000 pieces served with your coleslaw, four gallons of baked beans and plenty of celery choice of tasty sauces, complemented by fresh celery and with house or bleu cheese dressing! bleu cheese. Not a fan of bleu cheese? Try your wings with Tree’s very special house dressing. We ordered 20 wings Tree’s Wings & Ribs is open 7 days a week from 11 a.m. with mild sauce, which quickly disappeared, so we ordered until midnight. For more information, visit www.treeswing20 more with hot sauce. sandribs.com or call (561) 791-1535 and tell them that Joe & Sunshine, The Phantoms, recommended that you come Baby back ribs are another house specialty. When they say by to try some of the best food ever!

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NEWS

Wellington’s Jim Barnes Promoted To Assistant Village Manager

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Longtime Wellington employee Jim Barnes has been promoted to assistant village manager, formally making him second in command to Village Manager Paul Schofield. “Technically, he has been that for over a year now,” Schofield told the Town-Crier on Wednesday. “We finally did that formally, and it’s well earned on his part.” Barnes’ most recent title was director of operations. He has been with the village for 12 years and has served in positions including deputy director of community services, deputy director of environmental and engineering services, and parks and recreation director. As director of operations, he oversaw a number of village departments, including parks and

recreation; public works; engineering; planning, zoning and building; and community services. “Five years ago, we made him director of operations, and he became in charge of all the operational departments,” Schofield said. “He has management responsibilities, and when I am gone, he acts in my stead.” In his new role, all departments will report through Barnes, Schofield said. “The structure of the departments hasn’t really changed, but it just gives him a more formal role in the management structure,” Schofield said. “I will continue to do what I’ve always done. I’m responsible for the overall operation and the direction of staff, but my predecessors have had a direct hand in managing the individual

departments. I make sure that the managers are working together, and I make sure they stay online with the budget and make sure what the council is asking for continues to be done.” Barnes said the biggest change is that he will be in charge whenever Schofield is not present. “The job delineation is going to be basically the same as what I’ve done previously, which is to have responsibility for the handful of departments that I’ve been responsible for,” Barnes said. In previous roles, Barnes has led successful workshops to gain information from the public on projects that the village has proposed. “I did the K-Park workshops most recently,” he said. Prior to that, he had done advance work on the community

center project. “I was also involved when I was parks and rec director dealing with the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, and the other user groups when we were dealing with sports providers,” Barnes said. Before that, Barnes was Schofield’s assistant when Schofield was community services director, before his promotion to village manager. He also worked closely with former Village Engineer Gary Clough. “I ended up working on those projects as well, whether it was related to annexations that we were completing at the time or, in some cases, some projects specific to other improvements,” he said. “It has been kind of varied over time.” Barnes said that most of his projects have involved doing outreach

to the community and providing that information to staff. “That will continue to be a big portion of what I do,” he said. His experience before Wellington includes work in both the public and private sector. “I worked with Palm Beach County in a couple of different capacities, both in facilities, which involved planning, design and construction of county facilities, whether it be parks, fire stations or libraries, and I was also a planner for the county,” he said. In the private sector, he worked as a consultant handling environmental permitting and planning projects. Barnes’ promotion comes just one week after Schofield signed a new five-year contract to stay on as village manager.

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Two Key Polo Matches Return To Grand Champions On Nov. 28

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report The USPA International Cup polo game and the Carlos Gracida Memorial Legends of Polo match will once again take place at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington on Saturday, Nov. 28. Gates open at 12:30 p.m., with the legends game at 1 p.m. and the international game at 3 p.m. ChukkerTV will be live streaming both games with commentary from polo broadcasters Toby Wayman and Dale Schwetz. In February 2014, the polo

community lost a great player, friend and family man in Carlos Gracida. The Ganzi family, owners of the Grand Champions Polo Club, renamed the club’s Legends of Polo game to memorialize their close personal friend and fellow polo player. “Memo, Carlos’ brother, is so honored to be participating in this. His son usually plays in the international, but this year he’s going to be playing in the legends game,” Grand Champions President Melissa Ganzi said. “They’re honored to play in it.”

Grand Champions Polo Club owners Marc and Melissa Ganzi with daughter Riley at last year’s International Cup event.

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Carlos Gracida, she said, played in the Legends of Polo tournament, making it even more special that his family members will be playing. “I’m glad that Memo is participating in it. I think it is even more meaningful that his brother and son are involved in it,” she said. “Carlos played in it three years ago before he passed away. This makes it all the more special and meaningful for Carlos’ memory.” Last year, son Carlitos Gracida was unable to play, since he was recovering from appendix surgery. “Having Memo participate this year is an honor and a privilege. Memo and Carlos, even though they’re Mexican-Americans, they really shaped American polo,” she said. “They’re both members of the Polo Hall of Fame, and I think that speaks unto itself.” For the fourth time in the USPA International Cup’s nine-year history, it is being held at Grand Champions, with this year’s international team coming from South Africa to play. South Africa’s roster includes Selby Williamson (5 goals), Chris MacKenzie (6 goals), Gareth Evans (6 goals) and team captain Tom de Bruin (7 goals). They’ll be crossing the field, fighting for the ball with the U.S. team of Nic Roldan (8 goals), Julio Arellano (8 goals), Jeff Hall (7 goals) and top amateur Marc Ganzi. “It’s really exciting. The goal

level is going to be raised this year. It’s going to be 24 goals, which is a high-goal match,” Melissa Ganzi said. “South Africa has been wanting to come for a number of years, and we were finally able to get it together with them for this year.” Rather than the South African team being made up of local players who are South African, the team is made up of South African players who live in South Africa. “It’s going to be all new players, and new for our American team to play against,” she said. The South African team will come to Wellington about a week before the tournament to familiarize themselves with the field and horses, and get settled in. “It’s always fun to talk about the differences in different countries about the rules of polo and different things they struggle within their country in terms of getting sponsors and attracting people to the sport,” Ganzi said. “It’s a really great exchange of information and ideas, and it’s fun to talk about the nuances of the rules.” Polo truly is a passport to the world, introducing players to those from other countries. Ganzi is excited to show the team her Wellington community and all of the polo fields and equestrian amenities that are available here. “What a great equestrian haven this place is. It’s amazing. With the horse show and the polo fa-

cilities, what a great place it is for equestrian enthusiasts,” she said. “In such a small area, we have so many polo fields.” English players, she said, were impressed by the proximity of fields, and she expects that the South African team will be amazed as well. “We’re so thrilled to be doing it again,” Ganzi said. “We have Tito’s Handmade Vodka on board as a sponsor this year, so that is exciting.” Ganzi is looking forward to the games, which take place after Thanksgiving, and on the same day as Wellington’s Winterfest — a special event sponsored by ChukkerTV and others, featuring musician and television star Vanilla Ice at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. “This year is going to be a special year,” Ganzi said. “I haven’t seen any of these South African players play. I’m looking forward to that… I’m sure there’s going to be a great match. It just seems every year it’s getting more competitive and better. This is our fourth year of the international. We’ve had four different countries, and we’ll have to start looking forward to next year.” General admission tickets are $20 per person. Various tailgate packages are available, including the Signature Tailgate Package for $250, which includes admission for one car, guests, a reserved spot

with a field-side view of the game, a 10-by-10 tent, a table with chairs, a bottle of champagne with glasses and ice, and four Grand Champions Polo Club/ChukkerTV hats. The Grand Champions Tailgate Package for $500 offers the benefits of the signature package with a preferred tailgate spot. VIP pavilion tickets are available at $200 per person and include admission to the Tito’s Handmade Vodka Lounge, which provides a field-side view of the game and specialty food and drink by KenRose Catering. Sponsorship packages are still available, including a $1,500 VIP Corporate Sponsor package, which includes a table and eight VIP tickets to the Tito’s Handmade Vodka Lounge. For tickets, tailgates and sponsorship opportunities, call (561) 644-5050 or visit http://grandchampionspoloclub.ticketleap. com/the-international-cup-tournament-2015. The tournament’s proceeds benefit the Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame, a nonprofit educational foundation dedicated to increasing appreciation for the sport, preserving the history and tradition of the game, and honoring those who have made outstanding contributions to the sport. To learn more about the tournaments and other events taking place at the Grand Champions Polo Club, visit www.gcpolo.com.

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OUR OPINION

Refugee Fears Run Counter To Our Long-Held American Ideals

Right now, in the days before Thanksgiving, there is a battle being fought over the deeper meaning of the holiday. And that’s not even getting into the over-commercialization of the holiday weekend or the battle over whether people should be required to work on Thanksgiving Day. No, our concern over what Thanksgiving is supposed to represent can be seen in the current political battle over Syrian refugees — an under-the-radar issue that was suddenly heightened to marquee status a week ago when ISIS terrorists wreaked havoc on Paris (not to mention the devastation in other areas, such as Beirut and Kenya). While most of the terrorists involved appear to be homegrown in France and Belgium, there has been a concern raised in some quarters about how dangerous terrorists could slip in among the refugees fleeing war-torn Syria by the hundreds of thousands. Thus far, the United States has agreed to take in 10,000 of Syria’s tired, poor, huddled masses yearning to breathe free. That’s a minuscule amount compared to the numbers being resettled in many parts of Europe. The U.S. government has said that only refugees who meet strict background check standards will get refugee status here, with a heavy emphasis on women and young children. Nevertheless, we are seeing a very public display of fear mongering by politicians seeking to prevent refugees from finding a home in a country built on the principles of taking in those in need. Numerous governors and presidential candidates have come out with strongly worded NIMBY messages, despite there being no legal means for states to prevent refugees from residing within their borders.

It is a hypocrisy that the United States has long been eloquently and expertly adept at showing the world. In the late 1800s, it was Native Americans whose lands were raided by military forces, its occupants herded into reservations. In the late 1930s, it was European Jews who were denied entry into the United States due to religious bigotry, despite having allowed in millions of immigrants from all over Europe and Asia prior to the prelude to World War II. Later, 6 million Jews and millions more of other backgrounds died in concentration camps. In the early 1940s, it was Japanese-Americans who were kicked off their lawfully owned land and forced into internment camps because of unjustified fears following the attack on Pearl Harbor. And so on, and so on, and so on. This is not what our nation is supposed to stand for. And while this stance would be appalling any time of the year, it seems especially glaring as we enter the holiday season. Thanksgiving Day is supposed to be a day of thanks, where Americans are reminded of the bounty of treasures that is a part of our lives. But Thanksgiving is also a call to action. It is vital for us to remember that the word thanksgiving is composed of two words: thanks and giving. We are reminded to give thanks and to share what we have — to share our economic and material wealth, and to share also our time and talents with other people who could use our help and support. It is time for this nation to do more than talk the talk. We need to walk the walk.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thoughts On Veterans Day

The Department of Veterans Affairs calls on all veterans to express their patriotism and pride on Veterans Day and other major patriotic holidays through a display of medals earned in their military service. Why not all year? Some people who have not served wear insignia and/or caps intending to achieve recognition from others. Ronald Blicksilver Royal Palm Beach

Cutting Back On Public Participation

Editor’s note: The following letter, addressed to the Palm Beach County Commission, was sent to the Town-Crier for publication. Dear Commissioners: Despite the slight last year to Commissioner Paulette Burdick by denying her the right to serve as the chair of the Palm Beach County Commission with the label of “mayor,” I still object to utilizing the term “mayor” for any chair of the commission. You are each elected by only those of your own district, and not by the voters of the entire county, and, therefore, no commissioner is entitled to utilize the term “mayor” or even “vice mayor.” If you seek eminence or crown, then you should change the county process to include a “strong mayor” format, with a candidate

that would have to be elected by a majority of voters throughout the entire county. Concerning the newly appointed and non-elected countywide “mayor,” I note a continual slide each year by the successive “mayor” commissioner of the rights of the public. I still give kudos to Commissioner Steve Abrams as being the chair who gave each member of the public in attendance the ability to participate. He gave them time, he allowed the public to speak even if a card had not been proffered, and I cannot recall him ever limiting time to less than three minutes. I rarely agreed with his votes, but at least he recognized that the public had the right to participate. Under Commissioner Priscilla Taylor, we saw that right curtailed. Under Commissioner Shelley Vana, we saw those rights further curtailed, including the ability to participate at a quasi-judicial proceeding. Vana further saw fit to limit public comment to a ridiculous one minute amount of time during truly important matters of public concern. Now, with the new non-elected “mayor,” we see that the public will no longer be entitled to even the scanty two public meetings held in the evening, and they further won’t be allowed to speak during “workshops.” Do any of you really care about the public? I note that three of our commissioners are running for higher office, and all of them Democrats.

As a lifelong member of the Democratic Party, I wouldn’t vote for any of them for higher office (not even for dog catcher, if this were an elected position), and this just because I note how each of these commissioners scorn the public. Our new, non-elected “mayor,” being also a Democrat, would further not gain my vote for any position. What a shame and a stain on democracy most all of you represent. Patricia D. Curry The Acreage

Big Thanks To Palms West Veterinary Hospital

We recently lost our beloved dog, Sophie. The combination of old age and genetic predisposition brought to an end five wonderful years of unconditional love. She was a rescue with health problems when we first got her, and had it not been for the knowledge, caring and medical expertise of the doctors and support staff at the Palms West Veterinary Hospital, we likely would not have had her as long as we did. From Dr. Ira Grossman who oversaw her care all the time, especially when we had to be out of town, to Dr. Spillane who treated her on a number of occasions to Dr. McLaughlin, who was by her side on her final journey, the love and concern and best treatments possible were there for Sophie. Ashley,

her second mom, was always there to administer medicines, love her and hug her when we were out of town (and who I suspect loved her almost as much as we did). The support staff at the desk, especially Debbie, was always quick to respond to our needs, sometimes even in the middle of the night, and got us in to see the doctors as quickly as possible. The Palms West Veterinary Hospital is a caring family with the best medical expertise for our four-legged family members who depend on us. To all of you and many others behind the scene, we say thank you and, from afar, Sophie says it, too! Arlene Olinsky Royal Palm Beach

RPB Should Stand Up For Small Business

Small businesses are a critical component of and major contributor to the strength of local economies. Thriving small businesses are the foundation of thriving communities, particularly communities the size of our Village of Royal Palm Beach. They bring distinct services and individual customer care that directly enhance the character of our community and keep a sense of place. The owners of local businesses share a commitment to our community, where they live and raise their families. It is important to remember that when consumers patronize local,

small businesses, they are essentially giving money back to their local community. A thriving local business will generate high levels of revenue, which generates higher local taxes. Small businesses also help stimulate economic growth by providing employment opportunities to people who may not be employable by larger corporations. For five or six jobs gained by a RaceTrac station, dozens more will be lost when 10 to 12 family stations are forced to close. The RaceTrac gas station is the most egregious example of big business in the wrong place threatening the very fiber of our small businesses here in the village. For those residents here who may say that this location at Royal Palm Beach Blvd. and Southern Blvd. does not affect them, consider what happens as our small businesses, particularly those gas stations and convenience stores, begin to close their doors. When big business comes in and overcompetes, crushing all the small business, the smaller buildings become vacant and dark,

the lots develop potholes and the corners near your home that you pass by each day become bleak. If those small businesses are gas stations, they leave behind the environmental challenges of large, underground gas storage tanks. This is the future of Royal Palm Beach if projects too large for our community take hold, just as the 6,000-square-foot RaceTrac will do to the full village over time. Our situation is not unique in Royal Palm Beach. This same issue was debated between the Palm Beach County Commission and residents of Hypoluxo in February 2012, with the commission voting unanimously to support the wishes of the residents to deny that RaceTrac petition. Their residents argued the very same position that our residents have offered. It is up to our mayor and council to listen carefully and make the same wise decision for our village. Standing for small business and rejecting RaceTrac is standing for the future of Royal Palm Beach. Martha Webster Royal Palm Beach

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OPINION

Russia’s Doping Scandal Seems Completely ‘Founded’ To Me!

The World Anti-Doping Agency has accused Russia of “running a widespread doping program.” It lathered the Russians with specifics and asked for the suspension of the Russians from the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Guess what: Russian President Vladimir Putin offered a weak

Footloose and... By Jules W. Rabin

“it’s unfounded” rejoinder.

Let us see what the World’s Anti-Doping Agency specifically ran up the flagpole on the Russians. They targeted Moscow’s chief laboratory director for the malicious destruction of 1,407 blood and urine samples three days before investigators arrived for a look-see. The head of the lab

then resigned on Nov. 11, a short time afterward. The accusatory report called for lifetime bans on five Russian runners. This included Mariya Savinova, the 800-meter Olympic gold medalist. Also in the group were four coaches, plus a team doctor! Further, the targeted re-

port found that undercover agents from the Russian secret police “intimidated” doping officers and infiltrated anti-drug activists at the Sochi Winter Olympics. Wow! Handcuffed along with Russia’s athletic organizations were the National Association of Athletics Federation officials who are

accused of being inexplicably lax in pursuing suspicious samples. There seems little doubt that at least some, if not most, of the 2016 Russian Olympic team will be banned. Putin’s “unfounded” response to this pinpointed indictment sounds pretty “founded” to me!

NEWS Gerwig

Running For Mayor Of Wellington

continued from page 1 I’ll try to make a joke and lighten the mood. This has nothing to do with not liking people. It has more to do with Wellington, and the fact that I think I can do a better job. I think I have a better pulse of who we are.” Margolis said that he stands on his record, citing the progress that the village has made during his tenure as mayor, and long before that. Prior to his service on the council, Margolis was a longtime member of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. He was first appointed to the council to fill a vacancy in 2003 and was elected in 2004, serving until he resigned to run for Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections in 2008. Margolis returned to the council upon his election as mayor in 2012.

Gerwig’s announcement will not change his plans, Margolis said. “This was no surprise to us,” he said. “We’ve been gearing up for running a campaign for months, and just because there’s a challenger doesn’t mean that we’re caught behind the 8-ball. I’m, frankly, surprised that it wasn’t announced sooner. I’m happy to have the debates, I’m happy to have the conversations, and we’ll let the voters judge on whose record stands up to the test of time.” Margolis said that a special election to fill Gerwig’s seat, if held, will cost the village an estimated $40,000 to $50,000. “We have a charter amendment. If the voters vote for that, it will require a special election to fill Anne’s seat,” he said. “That will probably be in August. I’m not sure of the dates, but the residents will have to pay for that.” If re-elected, Margolis said that he plans to continue in the same manner he has. “This is my fourth campaign in Wellington,” he said. “I’m run-

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ning for the right reasons, and if people take a look and see where Wellington has been and where it is today, hopefully they will say that I’ve had a pretty good deal to do with it.” Margolis points to A-rated schools, the lowest crime rates in seven years, rising property values and a superior parks and recreation program as evidence that things are running well. “I always say Wellington is the crown jewel of Palm Beach County, and I will challenge anybody else in Florida to come down and look at the opportunities we have in Wellington,” he said. “There are some people who want to relive the past, and I just won’t do that. We’ve worked hard to get where we are.” He noted that the council recently approved a new contract with Village Manager Paul Schofield. “Our staff is the best around, and the council now is fully operational, and the concerns and problems that we had in 2012 are just not there anymore,” he said. Margolis added that he has dedicated half of his life to Wellington. BARRY S. MANNING Publisher JODY GORRAN Associate Publisher

“[It has been] 32 years since I came down here, and, hopefully, I’ll leave a legacy,” he said. Originally, Gerwig was hoping that her current seat might be able to be filled during the March election. However, that will not be the case. “It cannot go on the ballot,” she said. “It’s quite confusing. That was my question for the attorney and the Florida Election Commission. I would actually have to vacate my seat by Dec. 15 when the ballot is set in order for it to go on the ballot. The fact that I’ve turned in an irrevocable resignation does not make the seat open legally.” She added that Royal Palm Beach faces a similar question with Councilman Fred Pinto running for mayor, and Royal Palm Beach Village Attorney Jennifer Ashton rendered an opinion that Pinto’s seat would not go on the ballot. Royal Palm Beach can either appoint someone to fill the remainder of the term or leave the seat vacant until the next election, according to Ashton. “I think we’ll have a new counJOSHUA I. MANNING Executive Editor

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cil, obviously,” Gerwig said. “I don’t know how many new members will be here or not, but we will have a new council, and I hope to be able to set a tone where we value the talents and skills of our staff and leverage that for the good of Wellington.” The election will be held concurrently with Florida’s presidential primary, and that required an earlier start to filing. The formal qualifying period opens at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 24 and closes at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Vice Mayor John Greene is up for re-election to Seat 1. He has been challenged by attorney Michael Drahos, who serves on Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board. Councilman John McGovern was appointed earlier this year to fill Seat 3 after it was left vacant by the resignation of Howard Coates upon his elevation to a judgeship. McGovern is running for the remaining two years of Coates’ term. He is unchallenged as of yet. Should he win, McGovern will face the electorate again in 2018.

Councilwoman Anne Gerwig Councilman Matt Willhite will leave Seat 4 due to term limits. He has already announced plans to seek a State House seat. Attorney Michael Napoleone has announced his candidacy for that seat, as did community activist Bart Novack. Novack, however, later withdrew his candidacy, according to the village clerk’s office.

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ST. DAVID’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN HOST FASHION SHOW FUNDRAISER

The Episcopal Church Women of St. David’s-in-the-Pines Episcopal Church held a fashion show Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Breakers West Country Club. The fashions were provided by Dress Barn. Models showed off causal, business and dressy fashions. Proceeds from the day will fund the ECW’s community project and other projects for the parish. ECW provides holiday meats and gift cards for PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER YWCA Harmony House residents at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.

Kimberly Ward, Annette Morris, Lorna Lawrence, Yvonne Wright, Diana Myrie and Theresa Joseph model casual wear.

Cindy Hernandez, Linda McKeown, Georgette Dzubiak, Nancy Schroeder, Marilyn Bellicha and Father Steven Thomas.

Clare O’Boyle, Trudy Esposito, Lee Matullo and Susan Odell.

Models Kimberly Ward, Annette Morris, Lorna Lawrence, Yvonne Wright, Diana Myrie and Theresa Joseph with Leisly Branch of Dress Barn.

Raffle prize winner Shelley Baranowski and Emily Knowles.

Kimberly Ward shows off a more dressy look.

Raffle prize winner Debbie Piconcelli with Rachel Wash.

WELLINGTON GREEN MARKET OPENS FOR NEW SEASON AT AMPHITHEATER

The Wellington Green Market held its seasonal grand opening under new management Saturday, Nov. 14 with more than 50 vendors near the Wellington Amphitheater. The green market will be open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until April 30. For more information, PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com.

Linda and Mayor Bob Margolis, Councilman John McGovern, Vice Mayor John Greene and Marcus Schult with produce.

Melissa McGaughey of Lorax Designs helps Carrie Wells find a lemongrass plant.

Robert Bader and Sheri Koplow enjoy cider donuts.

Brian Moody from Moody’s Gourmet Market shows Laura Taylor different sauces.

The Rotary Club of Wellington invites you to join us for an evening of Eating, Drinking and Fun!

The 2nd Annual

Wellington Wine and Food Fest Saturday, December 5th

6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. International Polo Club Palm Beach 3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington

Enjoy Wine, Liquor, Beer and Dining provided by High end Local Restaurants, Caterers and Food Stores. Art, Fashion, Live Music, wandering Entertainers and a Charity Auction!

Tickets are $125 per person and can be purchased at

www.WellingtonWineandFoodFest.com

All proceeds of the Wellington Wine and Food Fest go to the Wellington Rotary Club Foundation. The Foundation supports College Scholarships for local students in need as well as supporting local programs such as the Children’s Hospital at Palms West and Back to Basics. Gold Sponsor:

Silver Sponsors: Jasmine Velez

Tom Neumann

Valet Sponsor:

Entertainment Sponsor:

Food & Beverage Sponsors: International Polo Club Palm Beach • Aaron’s Catering of the Palm Beaches/IPCC • Paella Grill • Wild West Diner PDQ • Jordans Steak Bistro • Taste of Africa • Johnson’s Custom Cakes and Many More!

Select Sponsor opportunities are still available. Contact Event Chairperson Andrew Burr at 561-324-8914 for more information. Contributions to The Rotary Club of Wellington Foundation, Inc. is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. (Tax Id# 45-4613244)

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By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report NOV. 10 — A deputy from the Royal Palm Beach substation of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office was called to the Walmart store on Belvedere Road last Tuesday afternoon regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, the store’s loss prevention manager notified the PBSO about an internal theft case involving employee Rolf Moussignac, who, over the course of a several-week period between Oct. 18 and Nov. 8, stole $2,750. According to the report, he would create fake transactions and was caught on camera stealing money 14 times. Moussignac was arrested charged with grand theft of less than $5,000. NOV. 11 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was contacted by a Lake Park resident last Wednesday regarding a case of fraud. According to a PBSO report, sometime on Nov. 10 or Nov. 11, someone fraudulently used the victim’s debit card at two locations in Royal Palm Beach. According to the report, the victim received a notification that his Bank of America Visa debit card had been used at a Royal Palm Beach Publix store for a $109.99 transaction and the Royal Palm Beach Marshalls store for a $227.54 transaction. Additionally, according to the report, another $200 purchase was declined at the Marshalls store. NOV. 12 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to a home on Isola Circle in the Bella Terra community last Thursday morning regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 8 p.m. last Wednesday and 6:50 a.m. last Thursday, someone entered the victim’s 2013 Chevrolet Equinox, possibly left unlocked, and removed a pair of Ray-Ban prescription sunglasses valued at $300, an engraved folding knife valued at $40 and $5 in loose change. Fingerprint evidence was gathered from the vehicle. NOV. 12 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was contacted by a resident of the Royal Ascot Estates community last Thursday afternoon regarding a case of fraud. According to a PBSO report, the victim began receiving unsolicited offers and credit cards from TJX Rewards, NY Company and

Victoria’s Secret. According to the report, two of the cards were opened and issued at a store in New York, with a $1,000 charge on each of the cards. NOV. 13 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to a home on Martin Circle in the Willows II community last Friday night regarding a suspicious incident. According to a PBSO report, sometime around 11 p.m., a neighbor called the victim to notify her that someone was checking the door handles of her vehicles. According to the report, when the victim went outside, she saw a Hispanic male, approximately 5’10’’ with a thin build between the vehicles on her driveway. Upon being noticed, he fled into a vehicle and left, only to return a few minutes later. According to the report, the man was later observed trying other car door handles at neighboring homes. NOV. 14 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a nursery business on C Road in Loxahatchee Groves last Saturday morning regarding a business burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 5 p.m. last Friday and 8 a.m. last Saturday, someone broke into two storage sheds, one locked and one unlocked, and took approximately $2,000 worth of saltwater fishing rods and reels, as well as lawn equipment, valued at approximately $500. NOV. 15 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was contacted by a Sunrise resident Sunday afternoon regarding a case of fraud. According to a PBSO report, the victim discovered a fraudulent charge on her Walmart Visa debit card. The $420 charge for a Sony PlayStation 4 was made on Oct. 14 at the Game Stop store on Southern Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach. According to the report, video surveillance at the Game Stop shows a young, thin black male wearing a hat making the purchase. NOV. 16 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called Monday morning to the KOA Campground on Lion Country Safari Road regarding a stolen vehicle. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 2 p.m. Sunday and 7 a.m. Monday, someone stole the victim’s 2013 Ford F-150.

PBSO SEEKS INFO ON RPB NIGHT CREEPER

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office detectives are seeking information about a night creeper preying upon a Royal Palm Beach neighborhood. On Nov. 12, the unknown male suspect shown here burglarized a vehicle located in the Bella Terra neighborhood. The suspect is a white male, wearing a dark shirt, dark pants and distinctive dark Nike or Vans sneakers. Anyone who can identify the suspect shown here is urged to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS.

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Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking for the public’s help in finding these wanted fugitives: • Raymundo Raya is a white male, 5’7’’ tall and weighing 150 lbs., with black hair, brown eyes and multiple tattoos. His date of birth is 06/09/94. Raya is wanted for failure to appear in court on felony charges as a felon in possession of a firearm/ammunition. His last known addresses were Calle Del Fur in Greenacres and Lake Worth Road in Lake Worth. He is wanted as of 11/12/15. • Jose Reyes is a white male, 5’11’’ tall and weighing 240 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. His date of birth is 09/25/77. Reyes is wanted for violating probation for felony charges of animal cruelty, aggravated abuse of cattle and shackling or hoisting an animal with intent to kill. His last known addresses were San Diego Drive in Loxahatchee Groves and 58th Place North in The Acreage. He is wanted as of 11/12/15. Remain anonymous and you may be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward. Call Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestopperspbc. com.

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County Commission Taps Mary Lou Berger To Serve As Mayor

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report District 5 County Commissioner Mary Lou Berger was chosen unanimously as the new mayor of Palm Beach County for a oneyear term on Tuesday, replacing Commissioner Shelley Vana, who has held the ceremonial title for the past year. Berger, who was former Commissioner Burt Aaronson’s senior administrative assistant from 1994 to 2012, was elected in 2012 to replace Aaronson, who left due to term limits. Berger announced that she would be changing some of the procedural rules, including suspension of night meetings and the reestablishment of regular workshops. Commissioner Steven Abrams nominated Berger for mayor, which was seconded by Commissioner Priscilla Taylor and carried 7-0. “I want to thank all of you for electing me, and I hope to do you all proud and work with you over the next year,” Berger said. Vana nominated Commissioner Hal Valeche to serve as vice mayor, seconded by Taylor, and that also carried 7-0.

“Thank you for placing your confidence in me,” Valeche said. “This has been a terrific experience for me, serving the past three years, and I hope to make the next year and hopefully another term even better.” Berger thanked Vana for her past year as mayor. “I think you have done a great job,” Berger said. “We had some meetings that moved along smoothly, we had some meetings that got a little raucous at times, but all in all, I think it was a really great year. I want to thank all the board members for all the hard work we’ve done over the past year.” Commissioner Melissa McKinlay also thanked Vana for her work as mayor the past year, recalling meeting her for the first time 11 years ago in Tallahassee when Vana was a state representative. “I had gone up there on behalf of the Junior League, and had the opportunity to meet you and State Rep. Susan Bucher and talk about healthcare and a host of other issues, and I was honored to meet with you and work with you then, and to think that I got to sit on the dais with you as mayor of Palm Beach County has been a privilege to me,” McKinlay said.

Abrams congratulated his south county compatriot on her election. “I think it’s a testament to you,” Abrams said. “You can now tell the story of starting in the clerk’s office and now rising to the mayor’s position. I think that’s a great story that you have, and you deserved that ascent every step of the way. I look forward to working with you over the next year.” Vana said that she will support Berger in her new role. “I want to let you know we have your back,” Vana said. “It’s a tough job being mayor and chair, but you were always there for me as vice mayor. Commissioner Valeche and you will make a great team.” Valeche pointed out that he and Berger started as commissioners on the same day. “She has impressed me so much throughout the last three years with her knowledge and studiousness,” Valeche said. “She really takes this job extremely seriously, as you all know, and she gets herself totally up to speed with every issue that comes before us, and her dedication to what she does is really impressive. I’m sure her talents will be well suited to her being mayor.” McKinlay, who worked in the county’s legislative affairs office

from 2010 to 2014 before being elected as a commissioner, recalled when she and Berger were both staff members. “I think it was 2010 or 2011. You called downstairs, and you were working on the 12th floor as an aide, and I was on the 11th floor as an aide, and you said we needed to do a regular girls lunch,” McKinlay said. “We went to lunch with Wendi Lipsich from Congressman [Ted] Deutch’s office and Michelle McGovern from Sen. [Bill] Nelson’s office. We tried to make it a regular thing, but then you went and got elected to the county commission.” McKinlay said that it has been a pleasure watching Berger rise through the ranks. “Now, to see you up here as mayor is wonderful, and I think it sends a very strong message to the other members of Palm Beach County staff that you can start and work your way up, and there is nothing that you can’t accomplish in this great organization,” she said. McKinlay also pointed out that Aaronson was attending the meeting. “It’s such a strong testament to the support that you have in

your community that you have your former boss, the Honorable Commissioner Burt Aaronson, in the audience,” she said. Aaronson said that he had come to congratulate his former assistant. “It’s always wonderful to see a member of your family rise to the heights, and we’ve known each other now for 22 years,” he said. “This county is very lucky to have you as mayor. And I will say this: I accomplished a lot of things, but I never became mayor, and that’s one thing you’ll always have on me.” Aaronson also congratulated recently promoted County Administrator Verdenia Baker. “I know that you will follow in the footsteps of Bob Weisman and accomplish many more things over the years,” he said. Berger announced that she would be making a couple of changes to the rules of procedure that she would like the county attorney to bring back. “I want to try a couple of things that are old but can be new again,” she said. “I’d like to take my year as mayor and not have any night meetings. I would prefer to go back to all day meetings. I think

it has been proven over time that there are very few members of the public, unless it’s a really hot topic that’s on the agenda, who come to the night meetings.” Berger said that she agreed with a comment Aaronson had made years ago that there were many south county seniors who no longer drive at night. “I also realize that people work during the day, but I have found that in all the years here, that if it’s a topic of interest to people, they are here in the chambers, so I want us to suspend, at least for my year, the night meetings,” she said. Berger said that she would also like to renew regular workshops on topics for consideration at regular meetings. “When I first came to the county commission in 1989 and sat in the clerk’s seat, we had a workshop every month, and the purpose of the workshop was to allow the board and the staff to discuss the topic and allow the board to give direction to staff on whether to move forward,” Berger said. “Then it would come back to the board as a regular item, and public comments would be taken then.” She added that the usefulness of See COUNTY, page 19

HORSES HEALING HEARTS, QUINTON AARON FOUNDATION TEAM UP FOR KIDS

Horses Healing Hearts and the Quinton Aaron Foundation hosted “Cowboy Up for a Cause” Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Van Kampen Arena in Wellington. Both organizations work to better the lives of children, one through horses and the other through working to fight bullying. The event featured actor Quinton Aaron, best known for his role in the movie The Blind Side. To learn more about the Quinton Aaron Foundation, visit www.quintonaaron.org. To learn more about Horses Healing Hearts, visit www.hhhusa.org. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Quinton Aaron with volunteers Adam Pelah, co-chair Evan Bentz, Jackson Dalton and Liudvikas Saladzius.

Larry and Vonne Steinbaum, Liz Olszewski and Marysue Jacobs.

Cheryl Martin with actor Quinton Aaron.

Thomas Schweiser rides the mechanical bull.

Wayne, Berlin, Auden and Tammy Shoemaker meet actor Quinton Aaron.

Honorary chairs Roxanna Cella and Dave Aronberg.

Lydia Oakes enjoys a ride.

Joli Burrell, Rachel Wiencek, Nina Boyer, Alexis Heller, Justine Boyer, Joan and Ron Mack and Patrick Roggenbau with Quinton Aaron.

Slyvia Beres, James Hallonquist, Ches Beres and Deneen Hallonquist stop for a picture with Quinton Aaron.

Joli Burrell and Joan Mack with Horses Healing Hearts founder Liz Olszewski.

Actor Quinton Aaron and Horses Healing Hearts founder Liz Olszewski with co-chairs Evan and Abbi Bentz.

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Church Fall Harvest Fair

Wellington Presbyterian Church, located on the campus of the Eagle Arts Academy at 1000 Wellington Trace, will hold its annual Fall Harvest Fair from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21. Come enjoy food, fun and games for the entire family featuring local vendors, face painting, a petting zoo and bounce houses. For more info., call (561) 793-1007.

WWC Meeting To Feature Chinese Auction Dec. 3

The Women of the Western Communities will meet Thursday, Dec. 3 at the Wanderers Club for a festive occasion featuring Chinese auction items. The meet-and-mingle begins at 6 p.m. with check-in ending at 6:30 p.m., followed by a special holiday dinner. The club will sell Chinese auction tickets for $20 for 25 tickets, with the option to purchase 20 more tickets for only $10 more Many great items have been donat-

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NEWS BRIEFS ed. The fundraiser will raise funds for Harmony House and the club’s scholarship fund. Door prizes will also be given away. Club members are invited to bring friends, relatives, neighbors and co-workers — the more the merrier. The guest fee to attend is $30. RSVP no later than Friday, Nov. 27 to Mair Armand at (561) 635-0011 or mair@wwc-fl.com.

DAC To Perform ‘Aladdin Kids’

Dance Arts Conservatory’s Center for the Performing Arts Broadway Stars Mini program will present Disney’s Aladdin Kids, based on the animated classic, on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 22 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets are available now for $12 at the DAC studio box office (561) 296-1880, or purchase them at the door for $15. Seating is first-come, first-served. Disney’s Aladdin Kids is a DAC in-house production to be held at 11120 South Crown Way, Suite 3/4, in Wellington. Artistic direction and choreogra-

phy is by Rocky Duvall, with musical direction by Andrew Gilbert. Disney’s Aladdin Kids is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

La Leche League To Meet Dec. 7

La Leche League’s Mother to Mother Support Group will hold a series of meetings on the physical, practical and psychological aspects of breastfeeding. All breastfeeding mothers, their children and pregnant women interested in breastfeeding are invited to attend. Join the La Leche League on Monday, Dec. 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Wellington Regional Medical Center. For more information, visit www.lllwellington.org or e-mail nicole@lllwellington.org.

Holiday Hours In Wellington

The Village Park gymnasium and the Wellington Aquatic Center will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Village

Park’s outside areas and restrooms, the Tiger Shark Cove playground, Scott’s Place playground, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Everglades Habitat, Olympia Park, the Tiger Shark Cove ballfields, Wellington Community Park and Wellington Green Park will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

JustWorld Gala Jan. 15 In Wellington

Nonprofit organization JustWorld International has announced that they will bring their own “Rio Carnaval” to Wellington for the 13th annual JustWorld International Gala set for Friday, Jan. 15 at Belle Herbe Farm. The evening will support more than 6,000 children around the world. The gala is the organization’s largest fundraising event of the year, supporting JustWorld projects around the world. JustWorld works with partner projects in Cambodia, Colombia, Guatemala and Honduras, focusing on educa-

tion, nutrition, health and hygiene, and leadership and cultural development programs. The JustWorld Gala also celebrates and applauds the positive change the nonprofit organization and its supporters are making in the lives of children who need it most. The annual gala, held every January, is a popular event among equestrians and non-equestrians alike, hosting more than 650 guests in a tent beneath the stars. The gala attracts some of the equestrian industry’s top riders, trainers, owners and supporters, as well as important members of the Wellington community. This year, JustWorld is excited to announce that the evening will bring the spirit of the “Rio Carnaval” to Wellington. With such an electrifying theme, the 13th annual gala will offer a night full of dancing and entertainment. Guests will spend a glamorous evening at Belle Herbe Farm in Grand Prix Village, taking part in a series of fundraising events that will directly benefit the nonprofit organization, including silent and live auctions. In addition to tasting stations featuring the best

of Brazilian cuisine, the fabulous food and drink will be sure to bring Rio to life. Join JustWorld for a night of samba and surprise — all for a good cause. For more information regarding the gala or corporate sponsorship opportunities, e-mail jwinfo@justworldinternational. org or call (561) 333-9391. To purchase tickets and tables online, visit gala.justworldinternational.org.

Women Of Note Concert Dec. 6

The Women of Note Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, will present its Best of the Holidays Show at the Palm Beach State College’s Eissey Campus Theatre (11051 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens) on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. The Speed of Sound Quartet will be the special guests. Tickets are $18 in advance, $20 the day of the show, $10 per person for groups of 10 or more, and children 18 and under are free. For more information, call Teresa Zimmerman at (703)-217-5449, or the box office at (561) 207-5900 to order tickets.

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GOLF BALL DROP EVENT BENEFITS YOUNG SINGERS OF THE PALM BEACHES

The Town-Crier newspaper, the International Polo Club Palm Beach and the Palms West Planning Committee hosted a special fundraiser at the International Polo Club Palm Beach on Saturday, Nov. 14 to benefit the Young Singers of the Palm Beaches. The event featured a golf ball drop. Hundreds of numbered golf balls were sponsored by supporters and dropped from a Palm Beach County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office helicopter. The one coming closest to the mark won its sponsor a hefty prize. Learn more at www.yspb.org. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

The Young Singers of the Palm Beaches perform for the crowd.

Young Singers members Alana Rudinsky, Alix DuBocq, Tayla Youngblood, Angelica Zapata, Casey Politano and Ruth Nosalka.

Barry Manning holds up the winning golf ball, which was sponsored by Rezeda Dow.

Dan Clark, Jody Young and Brian Hanley hand off the golf balls to a PBSO pilot.

Tasha Dickenson, Ken Dwyer and Larry Bernstein with Sue and Jimmy Llende.

Young Singers President Hank Gonzalez thanks attendees.

Jody Young with Wellington Councilman John McGovern.

The golf balls head from the helicopter to the ground.

Maggie Zeller and Maureen Gross.

Palms West Planning Committee members Ron Tomchin, Larry Kemp, Frank Suess, Don Gross, Jim Sackett, Barry Manning, Brian Hanley, Randy Pfeiffer and Joshua Manning.

Event organizers determine the winning golf ball.

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BETA SIGMA PHI SISTERS HELP VETS

The Florida XI XI Tau Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi helped celebrate Veterans Day with about 30 vets at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center with an ice cream social, lap robes for each veteran and a game box with playing cards and more.

Grandma’s Place Luncheon Dec. 8

The Royal Palm Beach-based nonprofit Grandma’s Place will hold its inaugural luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at the Beach Club in Palm Beach. Event organizers met recently and announced that sponsors will include the International Society of Palm Beach, Cypress Insurance Group, Fashion Doctors of Palm Beach, Florida Crystals Corporation, PNC Bank, McKenzie Childs and Maggie Sarubbi Luxury Real Estate. The committee has secured almost $45,000 in auction items from area businesses, including Jimmy Choo, Emilio Pucci, the Chesterfield, Breakers West, Eau Palm Beach, the International Polo Club, Legoland, the Palm Beach Yacht Club, Provident Jewelry, Sequins, C. Orrico and Shari’s Place. The luncheon is being chaired by Lou Ann Wilson Swan, with Herme De Wyman Miro serving as the international honorary chair and Elayne Flamm as the honorary chair. Committee members include Sue Ellen Clarfeld,

Lou Ann Wilson Swan Marianna DuBois, Cibi Hoffman, Dina Rubio, George Swan Jr. and Mary Francis Turner. Grandma’s Place is the only emergency shelter in the county for children who have been removed from their homes by the Department of Children & Families due to abuse or neglect. For more info., call Roxanne Jacobs at (561) 408-3060, e-mail roxanne@grandmasplacepb.org or visit www.grandmasplacepb.org.

Kaufman Finishes Air Force Training U.S. Air Force Airman Gabrielle A. Kaufman recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas. Airman Kaufman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military

discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airman Kaufman is the daughter of Gary M. Kaufman of Lake Worth. She is a 2015 graduate of Park Vista High School.

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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Plans Return Of ‘Polo For A Purpose’ At IPC

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society recently announced that P.J. Rizvi, Penny Bradley and Visse Wedell, all Wellington residents, will co-chair the third annual Polo for a Purpose event, while lymphoma survivor Brandon Phillips, also a resident of Wellington, will serve as honorary chair. The event will take place Monday, Jan. 18 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach, located at 3667 120th Ave. South in Wellington. “Polo for a Purpose promises to be a signature event with talented and dedicated people at the helm,” LLS Executive Director Pamela Payne said. “We are privileged that they have chosen to accept this leadership position and support the lifesaving mission of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.” In addition to being the mother of four children with her husband Suhail, Rizvi is an accomplished, award-winning Grand Prix dressage rider, both domestically and internationally. She began riding in 1992 as a form of emotional therapy, after losing her sister Penny to a blood cancer. She began competing in her 30s and has since taken over the reins to fulfill her lifelong dream of riding her first Grand Prix. She won the East Coast Riders Cup FEI Grand Prix in Saugerties, N.Y., and then

continued her winning streak in Florida. Bradley, an entrepreneur and real estate developer, spent her early life in Yorkshire, England. A former corporate banker in London, she earned her undergraduate degree in banking and finance from the Institute of Bankers. She moved to New York in 1997 as a member of the credit team with Coutts and Co., a British private bank. She obtained her master’s degree from Columbia University and opened her real estate development business in 2000, purchasing townhouses and developing them into luxury single-family homes. Wedell, a Realtor associate, has immersed herself in knowing every detail of the real estate transaction, bolstered by her passion for building and creating beautiful spaces of her own. During his almost 20 years as a professional polo player, Phillips has captured some of the sport’s most coveted trophies. Even though he has realized his dream to play at the top of his sport, he credits surviving stage four lymphoma as his greatest accomplishment. Diagnosed at 14 years old, Phillips was initially given six weeks to live. He endured five grueling months of intensive chemotherapy sessions, beat the

Brandon Phillips, Bruce Steinberg, P.J. Rizvi, Piper Apfel and Visse Wedell at last year’s event. odds and went into remission. patients and their families. While Once recovered, he vowed to this event will raise funds for lifededicate his life to doing what he saving blood cancer research, it loved — playing polo. will also help support local patients All proceeds from Polo for a and their families by providing Purpose will benefit LLS’s mis- critically needed financial aid. sion to cure leukemia, lymphoma, For more information, contact Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, Payne at (561) 616-8682 or pam. and improve the quality of life of payne@lls.org.

Wellington’s Stacie Ramey Debuts New Book ‘The Sister Pact’ At Launch Party

Wellington author Stacie Ramey held a book launch party for The Sister Pact on Saturday, Nov. 14 in West Palm Beach. Books were sold by Classic Bookshop of Palm Beach. A portion of proceeds were donated to the nonprofit organization To Write Love on Her Arms by both the author and the book seller. The group provides education about mental health and suicide prevention. Approximately 150 people attended the book launch for Ramey’s debut novel. In attendance were board members from the Cream Literary Alliance, Ann Mallen and Nancy Sims. Also in attendance was local writing mentor Joyce Sweeney.

An intensely beautiful and heart-wrenching debut novel, The Sister Pact explores the bond between sisters and the secrets we keep from the ones we love most. Ramey is a Wellington resident and a speech pathologist who works at Wellington High School. She attended the University of Florida and Penn State, where she received her master’s degree in speech pathology. When she is not writing, Ramey finds her happiness by engaging in Netflix wars with her three children and beating her husband in Scrabble. The family has two dogs they adopted from Big Dog Ranch Rescue. Visit www.stacieramey.com to learn more about The Sister Pact.

Wellington author Stacie Ramey (second from right) with friends at the Nov. 14 launch party for The Sister Pact.

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PBCHS SUPPORTS VETS

Palm Beach Central High School students collected more than 1,000 toiletry items to be donated to the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center. The collections were organized by members of the sophomore class and class sponsor Jessie Donath. Shown above are sophomore students with the donations.

SCHOOL NEWS

Nick Vujicic Visits Oxbridge Academy

Nick Vujicic, an Australian native born without limbs, brought his powerful message of hope to the Oxbridge Academy of the Palm Beaches on Nov. 4. In front of a packed gymnasium of students and faculty, he addressed teen depression and suicide, and the devastating effects of bullying, during an hour-long talk that was simulcast to other schools throughout Florida. Vujicic knows the issue all too well. Born without arms and legs as a result of a rare congenital condition called tetra-amelia syndrome, he was bullied so badly as a child that he tried to end his life at the age of 10. He then realized that he had a greater purpose in life and set out to share his journey of despair turned to hope with people around the world. “The suicide rate is 4,300 stu-

dents a year in this country — and 400 of those are in Florida. Forty percent of the kids who have attempted suicide say it’s because of bullying at school,” Vujicic said. “My goal is to let people know that no matter what challenges they face, they’re not alone, and there is always someone who cares on their side. It’s important to never give up, to dream big and stand strong.” His talk at the independent secondary school in West Palm Beach was one of six stops he made around the state, with each visit live-streamed for thousands of other students to see and hear. The events were organized and presented by Stand Strong USA, a South Florida-based nonprofit designed to save lives and end bullying among students in America. “We share the same views as

Nick Vujici took time to pose for photos with students. Nick about the importance of treating others with respect, and we have zero tolerance for bullying at the Oxbridge Academy,” said Bob Parsons, Oxbridge president and

Speaker Nick Vujici during his presentation to the school. CEO. “We hope that by hosting this open dialogue, we were able to raise awareness for this very serious issue and provide resources for students who need help.”

UNITE’s Arrive Alive Tour Visits TKA Campus

Two Western Academy Charter School students learning in the classroom.

Western Academy Excels On The Florida Standards

Currently ranked in the top 20 percent of all schools in Florida, Western Academy Charter School in Royal Palm Beach has once again proved that its teaching methods are exceptional. The Florida Standards Assessment results for 2014-15 are in, and Western Academy Charter School beat the School District of Palm Beach County and the State of Florida average at every grade level and in every subject. “We are thrilled with our students’ results on this new state assessment,” said Linda Terranova, principal of Western Academy Charter School. “We were very nervous going into the testing because we know the standards and the makeup of the new assessment are a lot harder than the old FCAT. Our teachers really focused

on teaching rigorous lessons that would provide the students with practice on the question formats. They made sure that the standards were taught in-depth, while providing a lot of hands-on opportunities for practice. Needless to say, the hard work and perseverance by the teachers and the students paid off. Our results are outstanding, and we look forward to the state releasing the school grades.” Western Academy was designed as an innovative alternative to traditional public school education. The school serves 460 students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Western Academy is located at 650 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Suite 300. For more info., call (561) 792-4123 or visit www. westernacademycharter.com.

The King’s Academy offered a drunk and distracted driving education program and simulator for its students on Friday, Oct. 30. UNITE’s Arrive Alive Tour program uses a high-tech simulator, impact video and a number of other resources to educate the public about the dangers of drunk driving and texting while driving. The simulator allows participants to experience the potential consequences of drunk and distracted driving in a controlled environment. One of the most commonly recognized driving distractions is cell phone use. About 89 percent of all Americans have a cell phone.

Taking college courses while in high school will become even more attractive for Palm Beach County’s top-performing students. Palm Beach State College has established a new scholarship that will allow high school dual-enrollment students who complete 30 college credits with a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average to finish their associate’s degree for free. To be eligible, students must complete the credits at PBSC by the end of their senior year of high school and continue their PBSC education in the fall term immediately following high school graduation. “Students who have 30 credit hours are more likely to complete

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attend a Palm Beach County public high school. Although some dual-enrollment students complete the 60 college credits required for an associate’s degree while they are in high school, most do not. About 30 percent of PBSC’s dual-enrollment students continue their education at PBSC. College leaders are hoping this new scholarship will encourage more dual-enrollment students to continue their education at PBSC and help those who are on a good path to completing the degree. The Finish4Free Scholarship pays up to $3,000 per year for tuition and fees. PBSC may be the first in the

Florida College System to offer such a scholarship. “To my knowledge, this is a unique scholarship opportunity,’’ Johnson-Blake said. “I’m thrilled that we partnered with the financial aid department to create this opportunity for students.” The Finish4Free Scholarship is among several new scholarships that PBSC has created in the last few years to attract the county’s top students and create opportunities for students who need help funding their education. To view a complete list of scholarships offered by the college, visit www. palmbeachstate.edu/financialaid/ scholarships.

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WES CONTINUES ANNUAL FALL FEST PARADE TRADITION

The Ideal School in Royal Palm Beach, participated in its annual Trunk or Treat event on Friday, Oct. 30. Parent volunteers helped make the day memorable by decorating their vehicles’ trunks and passing out goodies to all the children. The children also participated in a literacy pumpkin patch, where the children read a book and decorated a pumpkin to resemble a character from the book.

On Friday, Oct. 30, Wellington Elementary School students were permitted to come to school dressed as their favorite book character. The students also brought in books that matched their costumes. Pre-K and kindergarten students continued the 30-plus year tradition of marching throughout the entire WES campus. Families and friends, along with the entire school, watched as the children proudly displayed their costumes.

Kindergarten teacher Stephanie Morrison marches with her class.

HLJ Celebrates America Recycles Day

In observation of America Recycles Day, H.L. Johnson Elementary School held a pen, marker and mechanical pencil drive on Nov. 13. Teachers and staff wore “#TheGreenStartsHere” and “Rock The Green” T-shirts donated by Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful, and students at the school were encouraged to wear green. Through Terracycle, an upcycling and recycling company, used writing instruments earn the school 2 cents each.

Although this is an ongoing fundraiser, Terracycle is also hosting a collection contest to see which schools can submit the most instruments by the end of November. The school collected more than 16 pounds of writing instruments during the recycling drive. Anyone wishing to donate used pens, markers and mechanical pencils should contact darcyteamgreen@yahoo.com or supplies can be dropped off at H.L. Johnson Elementary School.

Pre-K staff shine bright in their crayon costumes. H.L. Johnson teachers during America Recycles Day.

SRHS Thespians Earn Awards In One-Act Competition

Seminole Ridge High School played host to 14 area schools Nov. 6-7 in a district-level one-act play competition. SRHS thespians’ performance of The Other Room earned four Superior ratings in performance and technical work. John Flynn and Jessica Quiggle received Best Supporting Actor awards (Flynn for his performance of an autistic student), and the ensemble cast of Kelsie Brown, Hannah McLeod, Rowan Pelfrey and Kyle Schneider earned the All-Star Cast award. In addition, the SRHS performance received Critics’ Choice, making Hawk drama students the alternate to

perform at state-level competition. Wendy’s Winners — Seniors Madeline Harding and Julissa Valiente have been recognized as winners (Harding as a state-level finalist and Valiente as a school-level winner) in the Wendy’s High School Heisman program for their successes on the field, in the classroom and in the community. Wendy’s picks two winners per school who advance to state and national competition in pursuit of scholarships from the Wendy’s corporation and other organizations. Toys For Tots Drive — SRHS is an official drop site for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve annual

Toys for Tots drive. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to one of the drop boxes: the front office, the Army JROTC room or the chorus room. The Toys for Tots campaign concludes on Thursday, Dec. 10 at the chorus holiday concert. Bring your toy donation for concert admission and hand it to a Marine. Marching Band Earns Regional Bests — The SRHS Winged Regiment marching band competed Nov. 7 in its final regional event of the season at the Park Vista Invitational. In Class 2A, the musicians earned Best in Class-Music, Best in Class-Percussion and took second place

overall, missing first place by less than a single point. The band was 10th out of 30 schools, and band director Daniel Harvey won the Best Dressed Band Director award for the second time in a row. Swimmers Advance — The SRHS swim and dive team competed in the Class 4A, Region 3 championship meet Nov. 6-7, with all swimmers clocking their best times, and three athletes placing high enough regionally to advance to the state championships. Divers Patrick and Thomas Goolsby placed fourth and seventh respectively, and Christian Cioffi placed third in the 100-meter freestyle.

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What’s Stressful About Thanksgiving? It’s Family, Of Course!

Can you believe that Thanksgiving is just a week away? “Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house we go,” as the song goes. Yes, just a few days from now, we will bundle into our woolen coats, mufflers, mittens and — screech — wait a minute. In the first place, nobody around here is bundling up in anything heavier than a cardigan. In the second place, grandma is probably at the beach. As more and more Baby Boomers flood into Florida, as required by Retirement Law, more and more baking pans are being left behind by those anxious to embrace a new, less stressful, lifestyle. But what’s so stressful about Thanks-

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The Sonic BOOMER giving? What’s so stressful about dusting, vacuuming, doing laundry, starching napkins, polishing silver and making up all the extra beds? What’s so horrible about paying a big bill at the end of an exhausting trip to the congested supermarket to buy turkey, stuffing, cranberries, potatoes,

yams, marshmallows and the ingredients for four or five pies? And who can see any stress in the fact that sister and brother haven’t spoken since last Thanksgiving when brother demonstrated his rather poor archery skills to the detriment of sister’s left front tire? And why do Aunt Kit and Uncle Dan always bring a fruitcake that everyone knows darn well is left over from last Christmas? Meanwhile, Sherry refuses to watch her younger siblings anymore now that she’s discovered, well, sherry? No, Thanksgiving isn’t stressful. It’s family that’s stressful. No one would stress over cleaning house if that one time 14 years ago, a

family member hadn’t absentmindedly slid a finger across a bookshelf, leaving a mark in the dust. Or poked a toe at a stray feather under the coffee table. Or pointed out a stain on a napkin. Or suggested ways to keep silver looking shinier. Or asked when we last had someone sleep in this funny-smelling guest bed? Sure those are merely innocent comments and questions meant to help us improve our lifestyles. And certainly the grocery bill is worth it when we consider the end result — a meal of plenty, a feast, a work of art. Of course, a lot of the family is vegan now and wouldn’t dare eat turkey. Brother read somewhere that stuffing that was actually

stuffed inside the bird could kill you, and sister won’t touch cranberries since that one rolled off her plate onto her white silk blouse that time. Auntie Kit won’t eat potatoes or yams because of the starch, and Uncle Dan doesn’t want everybody filling up on marshmallows when there’s a delicious fruitcake waiting. And Sherry has had a little too much, well, sherry and toppled over onto the dessert table, causing all the pies to land in a heap on the floor. The good news is that sister broke her silence long enough to berate brother for spoiling stuffing “for the rest of us!” And brother pushed away from the table, See WELKY, page 19

Are We Living Through The Final Act Of The TV Commercial?

According to rumors in the big media, we may have a new endangered species: the television commercial. Before you stop, cheer and do the happy dance, let us take time to mourn… OK, enough crying. The reason for the possible limiting of, if not actually ending, commercials is that there are so many of them that people who actually have to sit through them no longer even focus on them. I counted 15 different commercials in one three-minute break. That is an average of 12 seconds each. However, as Einstein remarked that since time is relative, each seemed longer. Even more to the point, most of us are not watching. The first strike was the coming of premium channels. HBO only has commercials for its own shows, for example. And shows can be better when the plots are not designed to fit around blocks of commercials. Most shows are made up of a group of short acts because of

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler the advertising. Netflix, Amazon and other streaming services allow us to watch TV for hours without having to bother with commercials. Add to that the bonus that we get to watch a show when we want to and not when some overpaid executive decides it should be shown. The second strike was the remote control. Why watch a whole series of commercials for products you have no interest in when you can flick to a sports channel or even watch a few minutes of news? If

you have a “picture in picture” TV, you can even keep track of when your show returns. While men switching through channels repeatedly is a stereotype, more people are checking to see what else is on while the commercials are running. The third strike was the advent of DVRs and computer showings of TV programming. I seldom watch anything except sports and news the same day it is shown. I can watch 43 minutes of NCIS on Wednesday, using extreme fast-forwarding to get through commercial breaks in seconds. Even better, I can do binge-watching of a show. My wife discovered Breaking Bad at our daughter’s house while spending time with our new grandson. She was able to watch it for hours at a time, stopping when she wanted (or more precisely, when the baby needed attention) and then returning. She went hours and hours without commercials until the last episode.

Added to all of that was the shattering of the large audience paradigm. A top scripted program now would be thrilled to get 20 million viewers. Ads now have to be spread over hundreds of channels, and the major networks are losing viewers every year. The advertisers have begun to shorten commercials, and, in some cases, they have run-on commercials. That happens when one commercial begins, and before it ends, a totally different commercial for a different product comes on. It looks like programming error; not possible in these computer-driven days. But it gets the name of the product in really fast and cheap. Does it do any good? Your guess is as good as mine, and possibly as good as those of the “experts.” They claim that the best advertising targets are young adults. That really works well when a huge portion of them are back living at home

and working at jobs for which they are overqualified and underpaid. But now advertisers and the “experts” are trying to find ways to get our attention and keep it. They have come to understand that a 15-second commercial contains very little information. Some of them argue that we need better ads; the ones done for the Super Bowl are often brilliant. But for the rest of the time, we’re watching decidedly “un-brilliant” ads. Or, more to the point, not watching them. Would it be better to simply pay fees upfront and then watch commercial-free TV? We do that, and the shows that come out of those networks take most of the nominations and win most of the awards. On the other hand, a lot of people prefer not to pay. What will happen? Chances are, there will be more of a mix. Times are changing, and they are changing fast.

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ROYAL PALM BEACH HONORS VETERANS AT EVENING CANDLELIGHT SERVICE

The Village of Royal Palm Beach hosted a Veterans Day Evening Candlelight Service on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at the Veterans Park Amphitheater. A flag-raising ceremony was followed by motivational presentations. Attendees enjoyed free refreshments and a live musical performance by the Royal Palm Beach Community Band following the ceremony. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Councilman David Swift, Councilman Fred Pinto, State Rep. Mark Pafford, Mayor Matty Mattioli, Vice Mayor Richard Valuntas and Councilman Jeff Hmara.

Bill Arcuri, Johnathan Farrell, Luc LaGrange, Mayor Matty Mattioli and Mario Brown lay a wreath.

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ACTOR QUINTON AARON VISITS MOTOWN MAGIC CONCERT IN WELLINGTON

The Village of Wellington hosted a Motown Magic concert Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Wellington Amphitheater. Special guest actor Quinton Aaron from The Blind Side spoke about bullying and his organization, the Quinton Aaron Foundation. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Mayor Bob Margolis spoke of his experiences with bullying.

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DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE WELLINGTON CELEBRATES OFFICE OPENING

Douglas Elliman Real Estate Wellington held a grand opening celebration for its new office Thursday, Nov. 12 at the Palm Beach Polo Golf & Country Club. For more information, call (561) 655-8600 or visit www.elliman.com/florida/wellington. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

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continued from page 1 along the way in any way that we can,” she said. Technology has changed bullying to the point where it has evolved into writing unkind things online that are shared with hundreds within minutes, and once it is online, it cannot be erased. Getting kids to talk is important, said Barthelemy, who encourages students to come to her with problems. “Pull me aside. Send me an e-mail. Do something. Don’t keep it to yourself if you’re going through something. Everybody’s loved. Somebody out there cares for you,” she said. “I feel like it’s important for kids to know that somebody cares for you.” Keeping open lines of communication was stressed, which Barthelemy considers imperative. She hopes that the program will make a difference and help teachers and

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continued from page 1 tion, while Virginia will be at the Marisol location, and Jason will be in Lantana. “The fans have a great time helping their No. 1 DJ get the most turkeys,” Smith said. The DJs call in, provide updates and have a great time competing to collect the most turkeys. “You can feed a whole family for $10. You can have a 15- or

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continued from page 1 new building will be specifically designed to host community programs. “We will have more programs than we had before,” Barnes said. “The layout will be conducive to those programs, rather than just getting retrofitted into an existing building. The other big positive of the new facility is going to be the exterior of the site. You’re going to be able to have a little bit more green and open space area outside the building that will serve as an extension of the building, serving

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The school’s English classes are partnering with Royal Palm Beach High School on an essay contest. “We feel strongly that creating a single school culture centered on this initiative is something that we all value and see the importance of,” Nance said. “We don’t want that knowledge or flow of information to be isolated or contained to one school. This is something that we really feel is going to be beneficial. We are very excited.” A strong educational experience is important, Nance said, but there

are other pieces that have to be in place. “It was really awesome to be able to have a venue in which students were completely at the core of the discussion, and how we as educators can ensure that we are doing all that we can to provide an environment in which kids feel safe and can be successful, academically,” Nance said. “At the end of the day, other things have to be in place before you can teach children.” To learn more about the No Place for Hate initiative, visit http://florida.adl.org.

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students recognize and act upon bullying. “The vision for this program is really to strengthen awareness and appreciation and support for cultural diversity,” Nance said. The program was personalized, which increases its ability to be internalized. “It means even more to you,” Kaliser said. “There’s a lot of things that go on in a school, that sometimes when you’re in a classroom, you might not know everything that is happening on the campus. It’s also nice for the staff to see and hear different things and different ways to be proactive.” The program aligns with Nance’s school vision, which has an aspect that is centered on climate and culture. “It provides us with awareness and an avenue be able to work toward creating an environment in which all stakeholders — teachers, students, parents and community people — are all appreciated and respected for their differences,” Nance said. “Ultimately, at the end

of the day, our diversity is truly our strength, and the only way that we can really understand and appreciate that is through training and skill development.” The training that staff members received will allow them to become more aware and rethink their relationships. “The conversations today really helped us to better understand the impact of social media, how it’s being used, how we can educate our children to use proper social media etiquette, and what it looks like when that’s in disarray,” Nance said. “Then how to take all of those pieces to create an opportunity to teach them with appropriate skills how to interact, and the ramifications of communicating on social media, both positive and negative.” Administrators want the school to be able to teach the students and parents about social media. “We want Crestwood to be a place where students feel safe, and they want to come to school and socialize,” Kaliser said. “It’s a lifelong journey that they’re on.

When there is that piece of not feeling safe, that will impact their learning environment and experience. I think it’s very important with us being a No Place for Hate, that the students do feel safe, that they can go to school and learn and be successful.” Royal Palm Beach schools at all levels are working together for program continuity, Nance said. The high school is already designated as a No Place for Hate school, and Crestwood will be partnering with the school through its established peer ambassador program. Equipping teachers with common language for addressing issues and concerns is also important. Next, Nance said, is getting local elementary schools into the program. “We really want to make this a true community effort, so that it’s something that’s continuous at every level,” Nance said. Last month, during National Bullying Prevention Month, Kaliser said that the school staff created an activity and a poster contest.

20-pound turkey for $10, which is amazing,” Smith said. “When people go into Publix on Saturday morning to get their Publix turkey for Thanksgiving, they get an extra one and donate it to our turkey drive.” The turkeys are then combined with the food items from the unified food drive to create holiday meals for those who might otherwise have gone without. Publix has donated 500 bags for the donated food to go into. All of the food, Smith said, goes to local people in need. Local civic organizations, churches and areas that deputies identify as places in need receive any of the extras.

Last year, 490 turkeys were donated at the three Publix locations, in addition to a 10-turkey donation. “We had 500 meals last year, plus we stocked four separate food pantries with leftover food,” Smith said. Usually people empty out their pantries and hurricane reserves during food drives, she explained, so they often have non-Thanksgiving foods provided. County Ice, she added, is integral for the turkey drive. Their coolers hold the turkeys in between the collection and distribution time. “Everyone can help a family in

need for $10,” Smith said. “If they don’t want to buy the turkey and go in, they can give us the $10, and we’ll get the turkey for them.” For anyone with food items to donate, donations can be dropped off at Royal Palm Beach Village Hall, the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center or the PBSO District 9 Substation between now and Thanksgiving. “I can always find someone who needs the food, even if I take it to a local pantry,” Smith said. “I always take food.” The District 9 Substation is located at 11498 Okeechobee Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach. Call (561) 790-5180 for more info.

as another gathering point outside the building that will draw people to that facility.” The design of the new building will also integrate the waterfront of Lake Wellington. “One of the big differences that will become evident as the building gets further along in completion is how we’ve tried to tie in the waterfront,” Barnes explained. “In the previous facility, and how it was fit together, the waterfront was almost nonexistent in terms of availability for use.” With the new building, the waterfront will be an integral component of the building layout. “That will be a very good feature that we were previously not able to take advantage of,” he said. Completion of the community

center will also be the finishing element of the municipal complex area. “From a use standpoint, it’s basically the last piece in the complex,” he said. “We started out with the aquatic facility and the old community center. We did a major renovation and reconstruction of the aquatic facility. That was the first project out of the chute, and shortly after that, we started the Wellington Amphitheater project, Scott’s Place playground and the village hall. The only remaining component was the community center and the relocation of the tennis courts.” The overall layout of the site will more effectively accommodate larger events. “Whether it be an expanded use of the amphitheater that ties

in the use of the entire facility, not only just for parking, but for ancillary uses… related to a large concert weekend or other programmed art shows and the green market,” Barnes said. “This town center will now be able to accommodate that with the additional parking.” The original programming that ran out of the old community center will resume but with greater availability in a new building designed for those uses. “Classes for kids, classes for seniors, programs for adults — that will bring activities back to the town center as well, whether it be Tumbletots or yoga or senior lunches.” To see a video of the daily progress of the community center, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

ITID

Moss Property

continued from page 1 several decades of water quality monitoring, we have some of the best water in the county… It’s about as good as you can get other than rainwater.” The estimated cost for the pilot project is about $400,000, which includes a new pump. “You have in your budget $100,000 for a used one,” he said. “The new one costs about $220,000. We’re asking for authorization of the full $400,000 to fund this so that in case we have to get a new pump, it would be used. Foy repeated that this is the first step in getting a much larger agreement to help ITID solve its drainage problems. Dunkley thanked Foy and attorney Ruth Clements, who worked on agreements with the SFWMD,

County

Mayor Berger

continued from page 7 that process was proven to her at the last county commission workshop where they discussed energy savings and a youth services update. “It was a relaxed meeting; there were presentations,” Berger said. “There was conversation back and forth, and the board members got to ask all the questions that they

Welky

A Family Holiday

continued from page 16 grabbed his bow and headed for the driveway, where we all watched him put a hole through sister’s new tire with perfect accuracy. Meanwhile the fruitcake is safe-

for their work seeing the pilot project through. “Everyone supports this project,” Dunkley said. “I thank you for your leadership.” He also thanked Ballweg for assisting him in writing letters to environmentalists. “This is only the beginning,” Dunkley said. “We’ve got our foot in the door. We’re still going to flood, but the ridiculous time of staying in my home for three weeks should not occur.” ITID President Carol Jacobs asked whether the project would require more district staff, and Foy said the data would need to be retrieved once a month and the water quality testing would be by a water quality lab. “It’s not an employee-intensive program,” he said. “They would need to make sure that the pump is working.” Dunkley made a motion to approve the project, which carried 5-0. wanted. It just proved to me that it’s a direction that I want to take over the next year.” She added that she would like to take commission comments in writing prior to the meeting, which had been brought up several years ago. The commission’s regular business included approval of a resolution asking the state to give more money to metropolitan planning organizations serving more than 50,000 residents. McKinlay made a motion for approval, which carried 7-0. ly on the floor under the rest of the desserts, and no one remembered to call the kids downstairs to eat until we heard the crash that meant great-grandma’s ugly antique lamp had finally met its untimely demise. What’s so stressful about that? Thanksgiving is a good thing. However, if you’re looking for me next Thursday, I will be at the beach.

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BACIO BACIO HELPS MILITARY BRIDES THROUGH OPERATION WEDDING GOWN Brides Across America held its annual Operation Wedding Gown campaign on Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, Nov. 14 at Bacio Bacio Bridal Salon, located at 9160 Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington. Bacio Bacio was one of 60 bridal salons taking part in the national event benefiting military brides. At the event, Bacio Bacio gave away free gowns valued at up to $5,000. Bacio Bacio also offered reduced PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER prices on in-stock wedding gowns. Visit www.baciobacio.com to learn more.

Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Trillitye Paullin gets help from Bacio Bacio’s Deborah Paige.

Lenyce Boyd, Ingrid Wine, Hollyann Mumaw and Deborah Paige.

Hollyann Mumaw and Jessica Vazquez celebrate finding the perfect wedding gown.

Sana Ammar with Bryanna Reed.

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Aubree Garza shows off her new flower girl dress, joined by her mother Bryanna Reed.

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MANY ENJOY MINI GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT THE SWEETS FOUNDATION

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On Friday, Nov. 13, the Wellington High School football team traveled to Atlantic High School for the Class 8A regional quarterfinals and suffered a 34-0 loss to the Eagles, putting an end to the Wolverines’ postseason run. Page 31

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Wildcats Fall To Aquinas In Regional Quarterfinal

The Royal Palm Beach High School football squad traveled to Fort Lauderdale on Friday, Nov. 13 to take on state powerhouse St. Thomas Aquinas in the Class 7A regional quarterfinals and were shut out by the host Raiders 29-0. The loss marks the second year in a row that the Wildcats fell to Aquinas. Page 31

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I can’t help it — I’m addicted to used tack sales. The more stuff there is, the better I like them. Sometimes I actually have a shopping list of items I need, such as smaller or bigger halters, different bits, a new saddle pad. But mostly, it’s the excitement of the hunt that draws me — the endless possibilities of whatever it is I might find. A few Sundays ago, on Oct. 25, I attended one of the biggest and best used tack sales in the area: the annual Equestrian Flea Market held at Sunshine Meadows Equestrian Village west of Delray Beach. There were vendors galore selling everything under the sun. Dianne “Sonni” Peles came up from Homestead to sell her refurbished tack. “I take in old, crunchy items that have seen better days, repair them and give them a new life,” she said. “There’s a good-sized crowd, nice people and helpful vendors. This is my first time here, and it’s great. I’ll definitely be back next year.” Stephanie Angus, another first-timer, drove up from Davie to sell equestrian-themed art, assorted tack and miniature horses. She heard about the sale on Facebook. “It’s a really nice crowd,” she said, showing off the minis: a young mare and two babies, 6 and 8 months old. “Next year I’ll bring some normal-sized riding horses, too.” My friend and I noticed a few sets of stirrup leathers, which are always handy. If one

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Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg breaks, you need a replacement. They were a steal at $1 a set. Kathryn McCoy was a volunteer at the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center booth. “We’re lucky enough to have a lot of donated items,” she explained. “People give us all sorts of tack, and if we can’t use it, we sell it as a fundraiser.” My friend found a new set of reins for $2. Golden Gait Riding Stable, located at the facility, offered horse and pony rides. “The kids like going around the field and enjoying the horses,” Briana Hassibi said. “This year’s sale is the biggest one we’ve ever had, with more than 100 vendors. In addition to the booths with items for sale, a lot of animal charities came out. I’m very happy seeing all the people having a good time and meeting other members of the horse community.” Many of the animal rescue groups had adoptable dogs and cats on hand. Donald West from Delray Beach drove over to take a look. “I was really happy to see all the dog and cat rescues,” he said. “I really believe in work-

Shoppers peruse the merchandise at Sunshine Meadows. ing toward the goal of every rescue being a a pair, along with three pairs of new breeches, no-kill center.” still with the tags on, for $25 total. We found Allison drove up from Fort Lauderdale and some halters and bits, which were on our list, found some good deals: a sponge, paddock along with a fabulous Henri de Rivel saddle boots, odds and ends of horse stuff. “The in terrific condition for $150. Yep, this was a prices are fine,” she said. “I’ll be back next good sale. year.” But we weren’t done. One week later, on We pointed her toward a booth selling nice Nov. 1, we visited with John and Susan (aka paddock boots for the unbeatable price of $1 the Saddle Diva) at their annual sale at their See ROSENBERG, page 33 a pair. She headed over. We had already gotten

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Casperey Stables Hosts ‘Barn Dayz’ For Veterans Day

Casperey Stables recently hosted a Barn Dayz in honor of Veterans Day. One of the many activities offered was painting a horse.

Casperey Stables is a place for serious horsing around, where customers will get the right start, whether they just want to ride for fun or are

Participants got to paint one of Casperey Stables’ horses.

looking for more. The stable features friendly, professional instructors and well-trained school horses in a clean, safe, park-like setting. The owners and staff love what they do, and it shows in the happiness of the horses. The stable offers boarding, lessons, camps and much more. Barn Dayz is a regular event that takes place on off days in Palm Beach County schools. It’s a day filled with horses, riding, horse care, games, arts and crafts, and lots of fun. This camp-type horsemanship and fun program is for all levels of riders from ages 7 to 14 and runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with extended hours available upon request. Children must be preregistered and signed up. For more information, call (561) 792-4990 or visit www.casperey stables.com.

Children who took part in the Veterans Day activities at Casperey Stables with the horse they painted.

Northern County Chapter Of ABWA To Host Dinner And Program Dec. 9

The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will host its monthly meeting Wednesday, Dec. 9 at the PGA Embassy Suites Hotel. Networking will take place from 6 to 6:30 p.m., with the dinner and program following. The cost is $22.

Guests are welcome at the meeting. There will be no formal speaker. The December meeting will be dedicated to honoring veterans for their service. There will be a holiday celebration and gift bag assembly for donation to the Community LongTerm Care Facility at the West Palm

Beach VA Medical Center. All are welcome as members prepare gift tags and fill bags with assorted toiletries, clothing, trinkets and activities. A donation will be made to the West Palm Beach VA at a later date in December. The donation will be made to Mary Phillips, chief of vol-

untary/recreation therapy service, who noted that the need is overwhelming. To make reservations, or for more information, contact Karen Dooley at (561) 543-5641 or Rebecca Ott at (772) 828-0915. The mission of the American Business Women’s Association is

to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally. To learn more about the American Business Women’s Association, visit www.abwanpbflorida.org.

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E-Recycling Company Expands, COUNTY’S FOOD BANK Opening A New Location In PBC GETS BANK OF AMERICA

Leading IT asset management and e-recycling company Southeastern Data recently announced an expansion of operations in Palm Beach County. The expansion will create local jobs and a dropoff location for residents and non-businesses to recycle computers, electronics and e-waste. “The best way to build a local economy is to ensure that homegrown companies like Southeastern Data continue to succeed and grow,” said Michael Stubblebine, president of Southeastern Data. “This expansion creates jobs while allowing organizations in South Florida to successfully manage their assets and keep the community free from added e-waste to landfills.” Sometimes hazardous e-waste comprises 2 percent of America’s trash in landfills and 70 percent of overall toxic waste. Southeastern Data also provides its customers with data security services. “Each customer receives peace of mind when recycling their electronics with us,” Stubblebine said. “We have high standards when it comes to data security and offer mobile

and on-site hard drive shredding services that come with 100 percent reliability and a guarantee.” Southeastern Data offers its e-recycling service to businesses and educational institutions, as well as other retail or manufacturing facilities and government organizations. Stubblebine said that the company is extending its services to all businesses and organizations throughout South Florida and that, beginning in December, Southeastern Data will accept dropoffs from residents and non-businesses who need computers, laptops or other electronics to be safety and properly recycled. Recycling is free, but there will be a charge for cathode rayon tube (CRT) televisions and monitors. Anyone interested in e-recycling is asked to call Southeastern Data first to schedule a dropoff time. For more information and a complete list of accepted items, visit www.southeasterndata.com/ west-palm-beach-electronics-recycling. The expansion comes on the heels of the recent announcement that the School District of Palm Beach

County has awarded Southeastern Data its contract for handling and managing all obsolete, excess or end-of-life computers and electronics from more than 185 schools and numerous ancillary facilities. “This is a very exciting time for all of us,” Stubblebine said. “We are focused on long-term growth, continued commitment to sustainability, proper electronics and computer recycling, and supporting the communities where we live and work.” Since 1996, Southeastern Data has been a leader in the e-recycling business with locations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio and Indiana. The company’s services include computer and electronics recycling, logistics management, data security, mobile hard-drive shredding, asset management and remarketing pre-owned computers and electronics for businesses, government, military, schools and universities, healthcare and manufacturing facilities. The company is an Environmental Protection Agency-approved recycler and an authorized Microsoft refurbisher.

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Wildcats Fall To Aquinas 29-0 In Regional Quarterfinal

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach High School football squad traveled to Fort Lauderdale on Friday, Nov. 13 to take on state powerhouse St. Thomas Aquinas in the Class 7A regional quarterfinals and were shut out by the host Raiders 29-0. The loss marks the second year in

a row that the Wildcats fell to Aquinas. Last year, the Wildcats entered the contest as district champions, meeting the Raiders in the regional finals. The Raiders defense forced a three-and-out punt from the Wildcats, giving Aquinas field position on the Royal Palm Beach 40-yard line. The Raiders orchestrated an

Wildcat running back Telvis Lawler goes head-to-head with the Aquinas defense while carrying the ball.

early drive that it appeared would lead to a score, until Royal Palm Beach corner back Adarius Dent spoiled the opportunity, picking off a Raider pass at the 6-yard line, returning out to the 35-yard line. Wildcat quarterback Josh Carr led his offense to midfield against a tough Raider defense, but an interception halted a chance to take

Royal Palm Beach quarterback Josh Carr protects the ball and tries to avoid a sack.

an early lead. Aquinas finally broke loose, with a 38-yard touchdown on the team’s first play from scrimmage, and took a 7-0 lead midway through the first quarter. From there, the Wildcats’ ensuing drive led them to the Raiders’ 30-yard line, giving Royal Palm Beach an opportunity to equalize, but the Wildcats failed to convert

on a fourth-and-10, turning over the ball on downs. The Raiders scored their second touchdown going into the start of the second quarter and took a 14-0 lead. Aquinas would score once more before halftime and took a 22-0 lead. Royal Palm Beach’s offense showed signs of life, moving the ball, but See WILDCATS, page 33

Royal Palm Beach cornerback Adarius Dent returns the ball up field after picking off an interception. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

34-0 Loss To Atlantic Ends Postseason For Wellington

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Friday, Nov. 13, the Wellington High School football team traveled to Atlantic High School for the Class 8A regional quarterfinals and suffered a 34-0 loss to the Eagles, putting an end to the Wolverines’ postseason run. The loss is the second for the Wolverines this season to the Eagles. Wellington faced Atlantic in the first game of the regular season and fell 49-7. From there, Wellington finished the regular season 6-4, 3-1

in their district, and earned district runner-up in Class 9-8A, while the Eagles racked up an unblemished 10-0 regular season, earning the No. 1 Class 8A state ranking. Atlantic drew first blood on a 76-yard touchdown pass to take an early 6-0 lead. The kick was blocked. Wellington was not without opportunities, getting inside the Eagle red zone twice, but came up empty. The Atlantic defense kept the Wellington offense off balance the rest of the half, as the Eagles went back to work, scoring twice more

Wellington High School defensive end Tyler Somers pressures the Atlantic High School quarterback.

before the end of the quarter to take a 20-0 lead. Wellington’s defense finally cleared the cobwebs, and settled into a rhythm, shutting down the powerful Eagle offense to end the first half 20-0. It was the Wolverine offense that just could not fire up all cylinders to mount any kind of a threat. Turnovers also plagued the Wolverines, with two fumbles. Atlantic’s defensive pass rush combined with tight coverage on the Wellington receiving corps made it difficult for the Wolverines

to overcome. Wellington quarterback Blake Dever, who averaged 260 yards passing per game entering the contest, was held to under 150 yards through the air. Dever often scrambled in the backfield, attempting to shake the Atlantic pressure to find an open receiver, but could not make any magic on the night. The Eagles sacked Dever four times. The second-half woes continued offensively for Wellington, often going three-and-out, forcing the defense to play a majority of the

Wellington safety Ahmmon Richards drives the Atlantic running back backward for a loss.

second half. The Eagles scored twice more to extend the lead on a fatigued Wellington defense late in the third quarter. Credit was due to the Wellington defense for holding the Eagles out of the end zone in the fourth quarter, including an early fourth-and-5, where the Eagles attempted to convert, but a stubborn Wolverine front forced the turnover on downs. Defensive end Tyler Somers came up big with a sack for the Wolverines. The Wellington offense sputtered See WOLVERINES, page 33

Wellington running back Elroy Taylor shakes an Atlantic defender for room to run. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

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Royal Palm Bassmasters Fish Lake Okee Out Of Clewiston

The Royal Palm Bassmasters fished Sept. 13 on Lake Okeechobee out of the Clewiston boat ramp. First place was won by the team of

Bryan Stavropoulos and partner Kiel Carr with five fish weighing 14 lbs., 11 oz. Second place was awarded to the team of Phil Northrop and

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partner Mike Addie with five fish weighing 12 lbs., 10 oz. Third place was a tie between teams Chris and Crystle Smith and Rick Eaton and Bill Latham, each with five fish weighing 8 lbs., 5 oz. The big fish of the tournament was 4 lbs., 10 oz., caught by the team of Bryan Stavropoulos and Kiel Carr. The Royal Palm Bassmasters meet on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. The club is now accepting applications for new members. For more info., e-mail rpbassmasters@gmail.com or visit www.royalpalmbassmasters. org.

Bryan Stavropoulos and Kiel Carr

Mike Addie and Phil Northrop

RPBHS DANCERS PERFORM IN WPB The Wellington Red Sox Minors won the championship with a 13-3 win over the Rockies on Saturday, Nov. 14. The team played for 12 weeks during the regular season, finishing in first place with a 10-2 record. They defeated the Mets 6-5 in a hard-fought semifinal game on Wednesday, Nov. 11 to reach the championship. Many of the players had never played before this season. (Front row) Johnny Neveling, Rowan Ireland and Parker Uhley; and (back row) Nathan Beloff, Colin Gibson, Kiefer McGhee, head coach Kelly McGhee, Ben Turner, Nick Denham, assistant coach Jason Uhley, Aidan Gjonbalaj, Luke Winters, assistant coach John Neveling and Isaac Wachsman.

The Wildcat Dancers Dance Team from Royal Palm Beach High School performed Friday, Nov. 13 at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s “Light the Night” Walk at the Meyer Amphitheater in West Palm Beach. The Wildcat Dancers Dance Team performed six newly choreographed routines by Dance Director Michele Blecher. It was an honor for the team to be a part of such a worthy cause and to help find a cure for leukemia and lymphoma. Shown here are the dancers at the event.

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continued from page 31 could not maintain the consistency needed to wear down the Raiders’ defense. The Wildcat defense kept the Raider offense out of the end zone through the third quarter, but the Aquinas defense returned the favor, making it difficult for the Royal Palm Beach offense to establish any momentum. Aquinas capped one more scoring drive with a 23-yard touchdown run to take a 29-0 lead. Although the Wildcats racked up just over 300 yards of offense, they could not convert the yardage

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continued from page 25 home in The Acreage. Obviously, this was a much smaller venue, but the vibes and offerings were all good. “We’re tired,” Susan said as we perused the racks of reins and bins of boots. “It’s a lot of work to clean everything, haul it out and arrange it. There aren’t as many horse

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Carr completed 13 of 20 passes for 165 yards, and compiled 19 first downs for the offense. Dent is credited with an interception.

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Season Ends With Loss To Atlantic

PHOTO BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

continued from page 31 through the fourth quarter, unable to find the end zone, and Atlantic held on to the 34-0 victory. The loss ends the Wolverines’ postseason play, and the team finished 6-5 overall. The Wolverines have recorded back-to-back postseason appearances. Last season, Wellington won the district title and made a regional finals appearance, where they eventually fell to Pembroke Pines-Flanagan.

live in The Acreage and have three horses,” she said. “I don’t know what I’m looking for, but I love used tack sales. You never know what you’ll find. You have to see and touch everything. You always need more horse stuff. Then you realize you have too much, so you sell some off, realize you shouldn’t have sold it because you needed it, so then you gotta buy more.” “A lovely time was had by all,” said Susan said afterward. “Sherry, a friend of a friend, stopped by. I hadn’t seen her in three years, so we

spent time catching up. Then Freddy, another friend, stopped by. He’s into mounted shooting, and I’d put a nice holster away for him. I introduced them, and Sherry is going to watch Freddy’s next mounted shooting practice. That’s one of the best things about our sales, building links in chains of friendship.” Susan also donated part of her proceeds to the Red Barn’s fund to help the seized animals at Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control. “It wasn’t as much as I’d hoped

Royal Palm Beach defenders Marlon Eugene and Jeremy Johnson try to take down the Aquinas running back. people out here as there used to be, not as much money in it like there was. The best part of our sales is the social aspect. It’s a nice way to reconnect with members of the horse community. Everyone runs into old friends here.” Mirna De Carlo had been stopping at yard sales, so she came to see what she could find. “I don’t have horses, but my neighbors do,” she said. She found a lovely painted side table. Susan Marsh also stopped by. “I

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Wellington quarterback Blake Dever looks for an open receiver. PHOTO BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

for,” she said, “but every little bit helps.” If you missed these sales, don’t worry. There are more good ones coming up. The Acreage Horseman’s Association will have a tack sale and swap in the next few months, and Vinceremos will also hold another super sale. Then there’s the Tackeria’s famous Thanksgiving blowout sale coming up Nov. 27-29 — no used tack at this one, just great prices on everything in the store. And yes, I’ll be at all of them, looking for bargains. I just can’t help it.

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Saturday, Nov. 21 • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present the comedy Late Nite Catechism by Vicki Quade and Maripat Donovan from Friday, Nov. 20 through Sunday, Nov. 22. Visit www.kravis. org for more info. • Ultracon of South Florida will be held at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Nov. 21 and Sunday, Nov. 22. Learn more at www.ultraconofsouthflorida.com. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature the exhibition Book Life Presents Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature for all ages running Saturday, Nov. 21 through Jan. 3, opening with a Frankenstein Fun Day on Nov. 21. This exhibit explores how Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein provides a framework for discussions of medical advances that challenge our traditional understanding of what it means to be human. The exhibition was developed and produced by the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Village of Royal Palm Beach will host its 14th annual Fall Fantasy Craft Show at Veterans Park on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Interested crafters can pick up applications at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center or call (561) 790-5149 for more info. • The Indian Trail Improvement District will hold the grand opening of the new Downers Dog Park (16700 East Downers Drive) on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 10 a.m., followed by a park adoption by Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary at 10:15 a.m. Refreshments and treats will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call (561) 793-0874 or more info. • Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor will continue its monthly Torah, Talk and a Taste discussion group on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. with Rabbi Barry Silver. Share your ideas on the Torah portion with the rabbi and have a little nosh. Call (561) 968-0688 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Bedtime Bonanza for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 11 a.m. Join in for some sleepy stories, songs and a craft. Call (561) 7906070 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Teen Wii U Gaming & More for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 11 a.m. It’s International Game Day, so meet your friends for some Wii gaming and classic board game fun. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host It’s International Game Day for ages 6 to 11 on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. Play any of the library’s board games and card

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games with your friends and family. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host the Maharajah Magic Show for the whole family on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. Witness the impossible as Prof. Kumar, Magician Maharajah of India, presents a humorous and entertaining program that will dazzle your mind and leave you speechless. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • Dance Arts Conservatory (11120 South Crown Way, Suite 4, Wellington) will present Disney’s Aladdin Kids, based on the Disney animated classic, on Saturday, Nov, 21 at 5 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 22 at 1 and 3 p.m. Visit www.danceartsconservatory.com or call (561) 296-1880 for more info. • The Rosarian Academy’s 37th annual Auction and Rose Ball Caribbean Nights will take place Saturday, Nov. 21 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Breakers Palm Beach, with silent and live auctions, dinner, dancing, raffles and more. For more info., call (561) 832-5131, ext. 239. • The Indian Trail Improvement District will host a Hamlin House Movie Night on Saturday, Nov. 21 with food vendors, popcorn and treats at 6 p.m., followed by a showing of the movie Home at 7 p.m. Bring chairs and blankets. The Hamlin House Community Center is located at 14893 89th Place North. For more info., call (561) 469-7868. • The Wellington Relay for Life will hold its Paint Your World Purple Kickoff Party on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Binks Forest Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington). It will be a casual attire, family event, and food will be provided. RSVP to lisa.hafer@cancer. org or call (561) 635-4084. • The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Shania Twain tribute concert on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for info. • The Maltz Jupiter Theater (1001 E. Indiantown Road, Jupiter) will present two-time Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. Visit www.jupitertheatre.org for more info. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present the Munich Symphony Orchestra with conductor Philippe Entremont, guitarist Pepe Romero and the Romeros guitar quartet on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. Sunday, Nov. 22 • The Florida Trail Association’s annual Big “O” Nature Hike on the Florida National Scenic Trail, centered on trails around Lake Okeechobee, is set for Thanksgiving week, Nov. 22-27. Visit www. loxfltrail.org for more info. • The Center for Family Services’ fourth annual Princess & Pirates Ball will take place Sunday, Nov. 22 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. Young pirates and enchanting princesses are invited to enter a kingdom of fun that includes cocktails and mocktails, dinner by the bite, a bounce house,

a DJ and a beauty bar. For more info., visit www. ctrfam.com or call (561) 616-1232. Monday, Nov. 23 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Lego Bricks for ages 6 and up Monday, Nov. 23 at 3 p.m. Create vehicles or buildings out of Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • Dance Arts Conservatory (11120 South Crown Way, Ste. 4, Wellington) will audition children ages 6 to 10 for School House Rock Live Jr., a production based on the award-winning Saturday morning educational cartoon series, on Monday, Nov. 23 from 4 to 6 p.m. Call (561) 296-1880 or e-mail info@danceartsconservatory.com to guarantee an audition time. Visit www. danceartsconservatory.com for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “It’s Reining” for adults on Monday, Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. Often referred to as “western dressage,” the technique of reining evolved from the need of early American cattle ranchers to work nimbly with a horse while leaving their upper bodies free. Join documentary filmmaker Natalia Elina as she discusses her film and her personal passion for horses and this riding style. She will be joined by renowned reining champion Jon Ingram. Call (561) 7906030 to pre-register. Tuesday, Nov. 24 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Thankful Turkeys for ages 3 to 8 on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 3:30 p.m. Little ones will create their very own turkey hat and discover Thanksgiving Day customs. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Zumba Gold for adults Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Join the party in this Latin-inspired dance fitness class to mix fun moves and rhythms to burn calories. The program is suitable for active older adults and beginners. Bring a towel and water. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. Wednesday, Nov. 25 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host It’s a Craft Bonanza: Thanksgiving Style for ages 2 and up on Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 10:30 a.m. Make as many crafts as you want with supplies from the craft closet. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Under Construction Lego Crew for ages 7 to 12 on Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 2:30 p.m. Use Lego bricks to make fantastic creations. Work by yourself or as a team to bring building challenges to life. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. Thursday, Nov. 26 • Good Earth Farm (2141 B Road, Loxahatchee Groves) will host a vegetarian/vegan potluck feast on Thursday, Nov. 26 from 2 to 6

The Town-Crier p.m. Register at West Palm Beach Vegetarian Vegan Meetup at www.meetup.com. It’s free to join. The cost for the potluck is a donation to the online wish list, and bring a dish to share for 10. There will be dance music and lots of food. For more info., call Nancy at (561) 792-2666, but attendees must register online. • The Mall at Wellington Green (10300 W Forest Hill Blvd.) will hold Thanksgiving and Black Friday Events on Thursday, Nov. 26 from 6 p.m. to midnight and Friday, Nov. 27 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, visit www. shopwellingtongreen.com. Friday, Nov. 27 • The Mall at Wellington Green (10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) is partnering with Place of Hope, a local nonprofit providing foster homes for children in Palm Beach County, to create a Giving Tree from Friday, Nov. 27 through Saturday, Dec. 19. For more information, visit www. shopwellingtongreen.com. • South Florida Science Center & Aquarium (4801 Dreher Trail North; West Palm Beach) will host Nights at the Museum: Diggin’ Dinosaurs on Friday, Nov. 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. Step back in time into a land of roaring, moving and extreme dinosaurs at the blockbuster exhibit “Dinosaurs Around the World.” For more info., call (561) 8321988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org. Saturday, Nov. 28 • Beatles tribute band the McCartney Years will perform at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) on Saturday, Nov. 28. For tickets, call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org. • The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host Winterfest 2015 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Saturday, Nov. 28 featuring Vanilla Ice, musical and dance performances by local talent, an equestrian Grand Prix show, retail shopping and food vendors, a visit from Santa, a kids Wonderland Village, a food and wine expo, and more. Call (561) 792-6525 or visit www.wellingtonchamber.com for more info. Tuesday, Dec. 1 • The third annual Palm Beach County Drug Abuse Summit will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience in Jupiter. The half-day discussion, which begins at 9 a.m., includes prominent members of the healthcare and law enforcement communities, scientists, elected officials, educators and other community leaders. A complimentary light breakfast will be served. For more information, or to RSVP, call (561) 841-1212 or visit www. hanleycenterfoundation.org/summit. • Starting Tuesday, Dec. 1 and Thursday, Dec. 3, the Kevin Perkins Golf Academy will conduct its popular Junior After-School Winter Golf Program at the Binks Forest Golf Club in Wellington. For more info., call (561) 301-3783 or visit www. kevinperkinsgolfacademy.com. 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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HOUSECLEANING — Wellington, Royal Palm Beach Areas. Honest Reliable, Excellent references. Serving the Western Communities over 10 years. Please call 561-598-0311.

existing customers.

Classifieds 561-793-7606

JEREMY JAMES PLUMBING — Licensed plumber, legitimate estimate. Water heaters, new construction. CFC1426242. Bonded Insured. CFC1426242. 561-601-6458

Base plus commission,

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PRESSURE CLEANING

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

J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & painti n g c o n t r a c t o r. L i c . # U 2 1 5 5 2 C a l l Butch at 309-6975 or visit us at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com

used CWP agricultural and

Excellent benefits, matching 401K, email: dpadron@evergladesfarmequipment.com

Drivers: New Pay! $2,500 Sign-On Bonus! Consistent Freight, Great MIles on This Regional Account, Werner Enterprises: 1-855-517-2488

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

LAWN SERVICE YELLOWHAMMER LAWN SERVICE — Serving Loxahatchee, Acreage and Loxahatchee Groves ONLY High quality, affordable yard maintenance. NO CONTRACTS! Locally owned and operated. 561-320-1118

PLUMBING

ROOFING

LOCKSMITH

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

C.K.s L O C K & S E C U R I T Y 561-7329418 Full Service Security Since 1960 — Service and installation of locks, safes, camera’s alarms, monitoring, duplication of keys, car remotes and so much more.

ROOFING REPAIRS RE-ROOFING ALL TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable. Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-309-0134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC-023773 RC-0067207

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

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

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS AQUATIC SPRINKLER, LLC — Complete repair of all types of systems. Owner Operated. Michael 561-964-6004Lic.#U17871 Bonded & Ins. Serving the Western Communities Since 1990

TREE SERVICE TREES TRIMMED AND REMOVED — 561-798-0412 D.M. YOUNG TREE SERVICE. Family Owned & Operated Lic. & Insured 1992-12121 Visit our website at dmyoungtreeservice.com

TUTOR IS YOUR CHILD NOT MEETING GRADE LEVEL EXPECTIONS OR NEED EXTRA HELP WITH HOMEWORK? HIRE A TUTOR! — Laura, Certified Elem e n t a r y Te a c h e r K - 6 5 6 1 - 3 2 4 - 6 4 8 8

WALLPAPERING

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

WATER SUPPLY & TREATMENT WELL WATER AND CITY WATER — Supply, Service and water treatment. 561-7845210. Loxahatchee Irrigation Supply Inc.

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