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Wellington Zoners Reject Request To Allow Home On Small Little Ranches Parcel

Volume 43, Number 22 November 4 - November 17, 2022

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Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board on Wednesday, Oct. 19 rejected a request from a property owner seeking to build a home on a small parcel currently designated as open space in the Palm Beach Little Ranches equestrian community.

At issue was a request by property owner Neil Winer to amend the Wellington PUD Master Plan to add one unit in Little Ranches at 977 Cindy Drive. Page 3

Longtime Lox Groves Leader Marge Herzog Celebrates 80 Years

Councilwoman Marge Herzog’s 80th birthday was celebrated before the Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association meeting on Thursday, Oct. 27 at Palms West Presbyterian Church. Guests took turns talking about Herzog’s accomplishments for the community over the years. Page 8

Spookyville Brings A Kid-Friendly Halloween To Yesteryear Village

Thousands of children in costumes came to the South Florida Fairgrounds to trick-ortreat in a safe and kid-friendly environment at the annual Spookyville event at Yesteryear Village. With local vendors, historic exhibits, rides, food and live entertainment, there was fun for the entire family at this popular annual event. Page 18

PBCHS Broncos Defeat WHS Wolverines To Keep Wellington Cup

Palm Beach Central High School quarterback Ahmad Haston completed 11 of 22 passes for 229 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Broncos to a 41-14 victory against the Wellington High School Wolverines on Friday, Oct. 28 at Palm Beach Central. Page 23 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 18 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 7 SPORTS......................... 21 - 25 SCHOOLS.............................. 26 PEOPLE................................. 28 BUSINESS............................. 31 COLUMNS............................. 33 CLASSIFIEDS................. 32, 34 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

The local nonprofit Wellington Cares held its sixth annual luncheon on Friday, Oct 28 at the Wanderers Club. Radio personality Scott Greenberg served as emcee, while author and master certified coach Minx Boren was the keynote speaker. Shown above, Selena Samios and Diane Gutman receive gifts from Wellington Cares President Cheryl Anders. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Tuttle Requests Streamlined Approvals From RPB Officials

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council heard a request from developer Brian Tuttle on Thursday, Oct. 20 that the village create an expedited approval process for the Main Street portion of his Tuttle Royale project.

Speaking during time for public comment on non-agenda items, Tuttle brought with him a team of highly experienced experts in fields ranging from design to finance, all involved in the Main Street project on the south side of Southern Blvd.

CEO Adam David Lynd and Anthony Tiritilli of the Lynd Company, Kevin O’Grady of Concord Summit Capital, commercial real estate expert Ryan Hallihan and Warren Dauber with the brokerage firm Newmark all spoke of the exceptional opportunity of Tuttle’s project.

Hallihan, who was instrumental in leading CityPlace upon its initial development, explained the best time to open a new mixedused project is in September or October.

He stressed the painstaking details addressed in the project, such

prove recreational enjoyment by residents. It identifies necessary improvements and also aids in stormwater management.

A key project associated with the Blueways plan is to connect the two major lakes by building a bridge on Big Blue Trace over the C-15 Canal. This would allow pontoon boats and paddle vessels to traverse between the two lakes.

Currently, there is a culvert that allows water to flow between the lakes, but vessels cannot move between them.

There is also a plan to install several box culverts to allow more residents access to the lakes through kayaks and canoes.

“It is a matter of bringing some attention to the fact that we are trying to expand this recreational use,” O’Dell said, adding that once the Blueways plan is approved, the village can seek out grant dollars from the state and other funding sources to help with the proposed projects.

PZA Board Chair Jeffrey Robbert asked about a timeline for the projects associated with the Blueways plan. O’Dell said the work is at least several years out, depending upon capital improvement dollars. The bridge on Big Blue Trace will likely be done as part of other improvements planned for the roadway.

A number of residents who live on the two lakes attended the meet-

By Joshua Manning Town-Crier Staff Report While Palm Beach County voters will decide the fate of a $200 million bond issue designed to bring about more affordable housing on Tuesday, Nov. 8, Royal Palm Beach Mayor Fred Pinto believes that the county should take a different direction on the issue — get into the affordable housing market, directly building and maintaining rental communities.

“We are making the same mistake that we have been doing for the past 10 to 15 years,” Pinto said at the Thursday, Oct. 20 meeting of the Royal Palm Beach Village Council. “It has not yielded the results that we want. We need to be thinking of a new, different approach.”

At the meeting, Skip Miller, vice

chair of the Housing Leadership Council, made a presentation on the county’s bond issue proposal.

“We are asking voters to support a bond issue that will increase the supply of workforce housing in Palm Beach County,” Miller said, explaining that the county is at least 20,000 units short of its housing needs for essential workers.

Miller said that the bond issue will be used to encourage developers to build low-income housing units by offering low-interest loans to those who will build homes and apartments for essential workers in Palm Beach County. The money will be paired with other federal and state programs to extend its reach.

The program’s goal is to use this mechanism to bring down rents in See PINTO, page 4

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as lighting and parking, and how they did not want to make mistakes other projects had.

“Time kills deals, and time can kill projects,” he said. “We need to expedite this process, so we are not looking at trying to open a project in the summer.”

Dauber noted that the team has letters of intent from national businesses and said if hard construction doesn’t begin in four or five months, they would start to lose tenants. The target to open is fall 2024, he said.

Tuttle then requested a special See RPB COUNCIL, page 7

Blueways Plan Encourages Rec Use Of Wellington’s Waterways

By Joshua Manning Town-Crier Staff Report The Village of Wellington is working on a plan that would open up its waterways to more residents for recreational activities. This so-called Blueways Master Plan was presented to the Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board on Wednesday, Oct. 19 and the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board on Tuesday, Oct. 25. Both boards gave it their stamp of approval.

At the PZA Board meeting, Assistant Planning, Zoning & Building Director Michael O’Dell explained that Blueways is the first step in a process designed to make improvements to the village’s overall recreational uses.

He introduced planner Christian Santa, who explained the concept.

Initially, Blueways is focused on the lake system in central Wellington — Lake Greenview Shores and Lake Wellington, along with the seven canals that flow in and out of them and seven public parks associated with them. This includes the village’s boat ramp and docks.

Together, this represents 160 acres of recreational water area.

Currently, 982 residences have direct access to the lakes, which are used for electric motor boating, paddle vessels and catch-andrelease sport fishing.

The goal of the Blueways plan is to create a connection between all the lakes and canals to im-

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ing. All public comments were in favor of the plan.

Jeff Master, a resident of Meadowbreeze Drive, is excited that more people will have access to Lake Wellington.

“We think this will be great,” he said. “It is such a joy, and I would hate to deny people who are that close to also have that enjoyment.”

Jack Brownson lives on Lake Wellington and organizes the annual holiday boat parade there.

“We have a fantastic boater community on our lake,” he said.

“While this would be great for our lake, it is even better for the people on Lake Greenview. They can come over and be part of all the festivities that happen at the Wellington Community Center.”

PZA Board Member Tracy Ciucci was impressed by the spirit of inclusivity expressed by the residents. “This is allowing access between like-minded communities for enjoyment between both of these lakes,” she said. “To hear the Lake Wellington people say that they would love to include the Lake Greenview Shores people in what they do really embodies the spirit of Wellington.”

A motion to approve the Blueways plan passed unanimously.

In other business, the PZA Board also approved a zoning text amendment regarding cell towers.

Senior Planner Damian Newell See PZA BOARD, page 4

Pet Supplies Plus in Royal Palm Beach hosted a Halloween party on Saturday, Oct. 29 with pet costume contests, free gifts, toys and treats for pets and humans alike. Shown above, Josephine Gentilin visits with the kittens. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 16 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Lox Council Takes Aggressive Stance Regarding Border With Royal Palm

By Joshua Manning Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council asked its manager and attorney Tuesday, Nov. 1 to get more aggressive regarding the town’s southeastern border with the Village of Royal Palm Beach, perhaps even exploring the idea of getting property owners there to de-annex from the village and annex into the town.

The focus is the area near Folsom Road, Crestwood Blvd. and Southern Blvd., where the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District provided drainage services before it became dependent and had its borders merged with that of the town.

The council heard an update from Town Engineer Randy Wertepny of Keshavarz & Associates regarding negotiations on an interlocal agreement with the

Village of Royal Palm Beach over the handful of commercial parcels that get their drainage from the town but are located in the village.

At issue are the LGWCD assessments for drainage. Palm Beach County has agreed through an interlocal agreement to allow the town to continue LGWCD assessments in unincorporated areas.

Royal Palm Beach does not have that type of agreement with the town. Instead, the village would prefer to separate that area from the town’s drainage system. That would require the town to move its drainage infrastructure from the corner of Southern and Crestwood.

Several meetings have taken place between town and village staff members over the past year to discuss this issue. A few ideas have been suggested.

The village has agreed to pay See LOX COUNCIL, page 4

Golden Grove Elementary School Celebrating 25 Years

By Louis Hillary Park Town-Crier Staff Report The teachers and administrators at Golden Grove Elementary School have been working to build a strong bridge between school and home, Principal Linda Edgecomb said. It’s a bridge that spans decades, administrations and demographic changes, as well as 9/11 and COVID-19. Now 25 years later, it will be celebrated Wednesday, Nov. 16 with music and more.

“This really is a special place,” said Edgecomb, who has been principal at Golden Grove since 2018.

“The parents respect us because we respect them. A lot of it has to do with the way we carry ourselves.”

“There’s a great tradition of excellence here,” agreed Tanya Wesley, who was among a group of teachers who came over from Acreage Pines Elementary School in 1997.

Wesley, who teaches second grade English, and second grade math/science/social studies teacher Marlyne Youmans have been at Golden Grove ever since.

Golden Grove quickly became so well regarded that few of the teachers ended up leaving, Youmans said. “The only way people left was if they were retiring,” she explained.

Located on 140th Avenue North near Western Pines Middle School, Golden Grove now has 56 teachers

and some 80 staff members overseeing 765 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The loyalty and dedication to the school is unchanged. “There are no vacancies,” Edgecomb said.

The same is true for slots in the school’s well-regarded technology choice program. Though technically available via lottery to students throughout the district, seats rarely are available.

On Nov. 16, however, there will be seats for Palm Beach County School District officials and former Golden Grove principals and teachers for a silver anniversary celebration that will include a performance by the school chorus and a film made in-house captur-

ing the school’s history.

An all-classes photo will be taken outside, and a gumbo limbo tree will be planted to mark the anniversary. Classroom doors will be decorated with 1990s memorabilia, and students and teachers will dress in clothes from the era.

A time capsule buried in 1997 is now displayed in the school lobby and will be opened during Spirit Week Nov. 14-18.

What will the students find inside? No one really remembers. But today’s students may be shocked not to see iPhones or references to social media. A guy named Bill Clinton may be referred to as Mr. President. Something See GOLDEN GROVE, page 4

Principal Linda Edgecomb with a photo of founding Principal Barbara Altman.

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Landowner Submits Plan For Homes On Polo West Golf Course

By Joshua Manning Town-Crier Staff Report If the owner of the long-unused Polo West Golf Course gets his way, the 150-acre parcel of land will one day be the site of up to 125 new homes.

Wellington Equestrian Estates LLC last month submitted a comprehensive plan map amendment to the Village of Wellington asking to modify the land use of the existing Polo West Golf Course from Open Space Recreation to Residential C, which would allow between one and three dwelling units per acre.

According to village reports, this is expected to be followed by a master plan amendment to add up to 125 residential dwelling

units, and a site plan amendment to permit residential uses on the property.

According to Planning, Zoning & Building Director Tim Stillings, 125 homes is the maximum number. He has seen several different variations, with a low of 80 units to a high of 125 units. That number will not be specified until the master plan amendment is submitted.

“Right now, all we have in terms of an application is the comprehensive plan future land use amendment,” Stillings said. “We are waiting on an application for the master plan amendment because it is in the Wellington PUD. That will solidify the number of units that will be requested.”

As of now, no public hearings

have been scheduled to discuss the proposal, since Wellington rules require both parts to run concurrently. “Until we receive the master plan amendment, we can’t schedule it,” Stillings said, noting that at this point, no village meetings on the issue will be held before the end of 2022.

Located north of South Shore Blvd. and east of Greenveiw Shores Blvd., Polo West was originally known as the Greenview Cove Golf Course. It was later purchased by Palm Beach Polo CEO Glenn Straub, who changed the name. However, it has not been run as an active golf course for at least a decade.

The most recent redevelopment proposal for Polo West was sub-

Wellington Zoners Reject Request To Allow Home On Small Little Ranches Parcel

By Joshua Manning Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board on Wednesday, Oct. 19 rejected a request from a property owner seeking to build a home on a small parcel currently designated as open space in the Palm Beach Little Ranches equestrian community.

At issue was a request by property owner Neil Winer to amend the Wellington PUD Master Plan to add one unit in Little Ranches at 977 Cindy Drive.

Wellington Senior Planner Damian Newell made a presentation for the village before turning it over to Winer for his presentation.

The proposal focuses on a small parcel of just under a quarter acre at the south end of Palm Beach Little Ranches that backs up to West Rambling Drive. The land was designated as open space/ recreational in the original plat of Little Ranches in 1974.

In 2006, the current owner bought the property from the Palm Beach County Tax Collector’s Office for $3,900 in a tax deed sale due to delinquent property taxes unpaid by the developer. However, the new owner was informed at the time that the parcel has no development approvals and is designated as open space. The open space designation was required as

part of the original Little Ranches approval by Palm Beach County.

Winer’s request is to add one dwelling unit for a single-family home on the parcel, along with sitespecific development standards that would make that possible.

Lots in Little Ranches run from approximately two acres to five acres, which is much bigger than the lot in question, Newell said, along with significantly larger setbacks. The request reduces the required side setbacks due to the size of the lot. Current rules require that new lots in Little Ranches be at least five acres.

If the property was still public open space, it would provide a missing connection to the village’s bridle trail system. Before it was purchased by Winer, the site served as a bridle trail connection from Little Ranches to the drainage easement south of the neighborhood.

Newell said that village staff has determined that the request is not consistent with the Little Ranches community and recommended denial. He added that village staff has received more than 30 public comments opposed to the change.

The change was rejected 4-0 by Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Committee on Oct. 6.

When it was his time to speak, Winer said that his goal was to

“build his dream home” on the property. He was critical of Wellington for blocking his every attempt to do so over the past 15 years.

He added that he has modified the side setbacks to 15 feet from his original request of five feet to provide more space between neighbors, although that will allow a buildable width of just 20 feet.

“I want to try to make this fit in and be a part of the neighborhood,” Winer said, adding that the home will be designed to look like a barn to better fit in with the area.

Winer asserted that he is being robbed of his “constitutional rights” and his “American dream” by being denied the use and enjoyment of his property, further noting that the change would have no effect on traffic and public services in the community.

“Having a home on the property is certainly better than an empty lot that no one will be able to use,” Winer said, adding that there is now open space at the entrance to Little Ranches that didn’t exist when the community was first developed.

Furthermore, he said that the property was not formally listed as part of the bridle trail system before he purchased the property.

Also presenting at the meeting See CINDY DRIVE, page 4

mitted by Staub in 2017. At that time, he requested changing the designation on the land from being a golf course to a more expansive form of commercial recreation, which would have allowed more equestrian events and other field sports on the land. Straub also asked for an additional access point from Greenview Shores Blvd. concurrent with the entrance to Wellington High School. The Wellington Village Council unanimously rejected those changes.

Since that time, Straub has sold the land. Well-known veterinarian Dr. Scott Swerdlin, founder of the Palm Beach Equine Clinic, is the current owner of the property, and Swerdlin is listed as the contact for this latest proposal.

Swerdlin hosted listening sessions with residents in early 2020, during which he proposed residential use for the land. However, no redevelopment application was submitted at that time.

Agent Jon Schmidt of the planning firm Schmidt Nichols submitted the comprehensive plan map amendment to the village on Oct. 5 on behalf of Swerdlin’s company, Wellington Equestrian Estates LLC. The 2017 proposal brought out overwhelming opposition from neighbors. It remains to be seen how the new proposal fares.

Stillings said that residential could be considered an appropriate use for the land, but that would be for the council to decide.

“Single family is not an incompatible use as to what is around it, but we will need to see what the impact would be on our infrastructure and how we mitigate that potential impact,” Stillings said.

“This golf course, among others in Wellington, is part of the Wellington PUD, and part of the open space in the community. We need to evaluate what this change would do to our overall inventory.”

There are bound to be objections to this type of change, he added.

“There is always going to be some pushback to that,” Stillings said, adding that a few residents have inquired as to the status of the application, and a handful of web site comment forms have come in with objections.

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RPB Zoners OK Rules For Mixed-Use Social Center Designation

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report During the Local Planning Agency meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 25, the Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission heard presentations from both Planning & Zoning Director Bradford O’Brien and Lentzy Jean-Louis from Urban Design Studios regarding the village’s first mixed-use social center (MXS) development.

The new land use designation was adopted by the village in August. At the Oct. 25 meeting, the commissioners approved the required zoning text amendment.

The MXS designation will be used at the Tuttle Royale development near the intersection of State Road 7 and Southern Blvd.

The purpose of the MXS designation is to allow for innovative and more urbanized mixed-use developments that provide integrated, vibrant, compatible and complimentary uses within a single area. While there are simi-

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continued from page 1 half for the design and installation of a new drainage control structure on town property, but it would need to be manually operated, not remotely operated.

“That doesn’t work for us,” Councilwoman Phillis Maniglia said. “We need to be able to open our gates.”

Wertepny said that it’s the remote telemetry and electrical work that would be the most expensive part of this, which the village will not pay for. Public Works Director Larry Peters said that a fully functional remote structure will cost at least $100,000.

Another option would be for the town to get a small drainage assessment from Royal Palm Beach.

Town Manager Francine Ramaglia said that she believes that the village may agree to pay as much as $5,000 for the service, but the town does not believe that is a fair amount for the service provided. She looked to the council for direction.

“It is time for our council to weigh in,” she said. “We need to take whatever our stance is on this, because Royal Palm Beach’s council has given their manager a very strict edict relative to how to treat districts operating within their boundaries.”

During public comment, former Councilman Todd McLendon suggested that the town play hardball with the village and speak to the property owners about de-annexing from Royal Palm Beach and become part of Loxahatchee Groves.

“We’ve been playing games with Royal Palm Beach for far too long,” he said. “They are constantly taking advantage of us.”

Maniglia agreed with a more aggressive stance.

“I have heard from several property owners who would prefer to

Cindy Drive

Little Ranches

continued from page 3 was attorney Tatiana Yaques, a resident of Little Ranches, speaking on behalf of the Little Ranches Homeowners’ Association.

“This is a very important issue to the community,” she said noting the more than 30 comments from residents opposed to the change.

“We are one of the oldest equestrian communities in Wellington.”

She said that the plan of development for that area is very clear. It is a large-lot community with most lots between three and five acres. “It is all supposed to be equestrian parcels and farms,” Yaques said. “That is how the community has been developed from the beginning.”

She noted that the original plat has Winer’s land listed as open space/recreational. “What you can do on an OSR parcel is very limited,” she said.

According to Yaques, taxes on the parcel were overlooked by Wellington’s original developer, but even so, the land should not have been auctioned the way it was in 2006.

lar projects in other parts of Palm Beach County, this would be the first of its kind in the western communities.

The proposal adds a section to the zoning code that allows for form-based regulations with an emphasis on site design, building form and character, and street scape design. The new section allows for taller buildings, specifically up to 66 feet (six stories) for parking garages and 100 feet for hotels. The buildings would push closer to the edge of the pavement, with allowances for pedestrian sidewalks.

The open space requirement for MXS designation is 40 acres, and there is a 20 percent total site requirement of open space. All MXS projects must include at least two open space areas, with one being at least three percent of the total project site area. Maintenance of the common use facilities will not be at taxpayers’ expense.

The design allows for three different building styles: storefront,

arcade and general. Arcade-style units are meant for recreational use facilities, such as movie theaters or bowling alleys, and have an increased maximum ceiling allowance. In addition to Royal Palm Beach’s regular landscape requirements, the MXS project also must have one canopy or palm tree every 30 feet along store and arcade fronts.

Businesses in the MXS designation will be allowed to stay open later. Minor special events would not require a permit and would be concentrated in only designated public areas on the site plan and utilize a shared parking study to depict overflow parking areas.

Major special events, with an expectation of three to four major special events per year, would each require a separate parking study and approval by the village. These

be part of our town, and I’d be curious to find out what Palms West Hospital wants to do,” she said.

The hospital, which remains unincorporated, has been noncommittal when approached by both communities on annexation.

“The hospital has been a holdout for all of these years,” Councilwoman Marge Herzog said. “They are weighing which way to go.”

Town Attorney Elizabeth Lenihan said that Loxahatchee Groves could decide not to do anything, leaving everything as is and just not assess those properties.

Mayor Robert Shorr favored the more aggressive stance.

“I would like to explore the idea of having those properties de-annex from Royal Palm Beach and annex into Loxahatchee Groves,” he said. “Times are a lot different today than when this happened back in 2005. We now have other commercial properties on Southern, and I really think these properties would feel at home in our town in our present-day situation.”

Maniglia agreed. “This is something that I would pay attorneys for because this is not against our residents, this is dealing with another municipality that is using our drainage,” she said.

Lenihan said that she would need to explore the law regarding how that would work.

Getting back to the idea of moving the existing control structure, the council agreed that is not a workable solution without the telemetry.

“To shut down an existing structure and build one that is less than what we need is a ridiculous idea,” Vice Mayor Laura Danowski said.

The council opted not to move forward with either of the proposed options — moving the drainage structure or accepting a small assessment — at this time but to explore speaking to the property owners regarding de-annexation and annexation.

Lenihan said that she would look into how that would work and get back to them.

continued from page 1 called a Walkman may be hailed as cutting-edge technology for listening to the Backstreet Boys, Jewel and the Spice Girls. Any Golden Grove student who has grown up watching the Marlins on a flat-screen TV or smartphone app may find it hard to believe that when the school opened, South Florida’s team was on its way to winning the World Series.

Once emptied of its 1990s treasures, the capsule will be filled with items from today selected by students. It will be reburied so that perhaps their children will smile and wonder about 2022 gadgets when the school’s 50th anniversary rolls around in 2047.

In all this, well remembered will be the school’s founding Principal Barbara Altman. Before her death from cancer in 2006, she lay the foundation for the school-to-parent bridge that now spans decades.

“Her dream was this school,” Wesley said. “She made it so much fun.”

Altman was the “heart and soul” of the school in its early years, Youmans agreed. “She was all about her people.”

Long before Edgecomb graduated from Glades Central High

“Allowing a parcel like this to go to a tax deed sale was a mistake,” she said. “Mr. Winer should not have been allowed to buy it.”

Previously, the land was the only way to connect east and west Little Ranches on horseback. Winer then put up a fence and a gate to stop that.

“It was never the intent for that parcel to become owned and become a residential piece of property,” Yaques said. “I believe there is a little bit of a credibility issue with what Mr. Winer is claiming.”

Responding to Yaques, Winer said that he would be willing to work with the HOA to allow access to the easement if possible.

“In 15-plus years, no one has approached me for any concessions or access,” he said.

It was noted at the meeting that the village has offered to buy the parcel, but not for an amount that Winer was willing to accept.

“I feel there is very little justification to propose this and feel it is in context with the neighborhood,” Board Member John Bowers said.

Bowers’ motion to deny the master plan amendment passed 6-0 with Board Member Ron Herman off the dais due to a conflict of interest.

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continued from page 1 said that the zoning text amendment began with a direction from the Wellington Village Council to find ways to improve cell service in the community.

He noted that increased use of smart technology requires more cell towers on public property, as

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continued from page 1 Palm Beach County and provide homes for people who are being priced out of the market. Miller said that the bond issue will not fix the problems in the county’s housing market, but it will be an important step.

“The county will not tell developers what to do, rather the county will offer incentives to developers that will provide a greater per unit subsidy the lower the income level that is targeted,” he said.

The bonds will cost the average homeowner about $14 per year. If successful, when joined with other county programs, it will create 20,000 new units of workforce housing over the next 10 years.

The bond money is designed to recycle, moving from one project to the next as the money is paid back.

After Miller’s presentation, Pinto was clear that he did not like the idea.

“I think it is the wrong concept to believe that we are going to incentivize the open market to solve our problem,” he said.

Miller directed Pinto to Jonathan Brown, who is the county’s director of housing and economic development, as well as the members of the Palm Beach County Commission, to voice his concerns.

While Pinto was not specific on what he would prefer at the meeting, he spoke to the Town-Crier several days later to lay out his

larger events would involve road closures and occur outside of the designated areas on the site plan.

“I’m just excited about the opportunities for more jobs in our village and all the commerce that will come,” Commissioner Adam Miller said.

Commission Alternate Kara Cowser asked about the plans for monitoring traffic impacts after major special events, and why the events were required to end by 1 a.m. on weekends.

O’Brien made it clear that large special events will have to provide a parking study with a traffic flow pattern and include whether law enforcement officers would be required, particularly for the end of an event when guests are returning home.

“We wanted this to be a destination where things don’t go into

the wee hours of the morning,” explained O’Brien, who noted that this is why there are no standalone bars allowed. “We didn’t want a bar district, we wanted a social center, an entertainment district.

I liken it to the types of cars and who would be filling those cars.

Moms and dads, kids, their friends — rather than four 25- to 32-yearolds looking to have fun all night.”

The zoning text amendment for the new MXS district was approved with all present members in favor.

In a related matter, the board also approved a request to add 9.111 acres to the Tuttle Royale site. This brings the partially developed six-pod site up to 165.369 acres, which is slated for development as a mixed-use social center that includes a public park, commercial uses, a school, single

and multi-family residential units, and internal roadways.

In other business: • The commissioners approved the application for Gold Fish Swim School to open for business at 10109 Southern Blvd. in the Village Shoppes plaza.

• After extensive site planning and a deferral from last month’s meeting due to Hurricane Ian, Towercom VII-B LLC presented its application for a special exception and a site plan to build a 132-foot communications tower and security fencing at an industrial-zoned parcel at 10719 Southern Blvd.

Village staff’s review found no adverse environmental issues and no impacts on vehicle or pedestrian traffic in the area. The closest residential areas are more than 1,300 feet away from the tower. The board approved the request.

School, she knew Altman in a different way — as her physical education teacher growing up in Belle Glade. But Altman moved on and Edgecomb grew up, got her bachelor’s degree in mass communications at the University of South Florida and her master’s degree in leadership at Lynn University. After working as a teacher, she got her first job in administration at Golden Grove in 2005.

“I count it as an honor to have served as an assistant principal when my former teacher was principal here,” said Edgecomb, who remained at Golden Grove for five years before serving as principal at Glade View Elementary in Belle Glade from 2010 to 2018.

Since Edgecomb’s first stint at Golden Grove, the thousands of acres of orange groves that were behind the school have been transformed into the suburban streets of the City of Westlake.

Golden Grove now is a melting pot in which 45 percent of the students are Caucasian, 37 percent are Hispanic and 10 percent are Black.

Many of the signs in the school are in English, Spanish and Creole, reflective of a growing Haitian community in the area.

“We’ve grown. We’re more diverse,” Edgecomb said. “Through diversity, we’re learning about each other to the betterment of all.”

Perhaps more today than ever, technology is being fully em-

braced by students and faculty, especially in the wake of the pandemic, which made distance learning a necessity for students and teachers.

“We had teachers training teachers” in the technology required to continue their work during the pandemic, Wesley said.

“Our staff has always been collaborative,” Edgecomb said.

But during the pandemic, “Our seasoned teachers really stepped up. It was an opportunity for us to stretch our thinking. To grow and learn together.”

Back when the orange groves were still standing, back when it all began for Golden Grove and the late Barbara Altman, the school’s theme was “Dream a Dream.” Much of that dream has been fulfilled in the last 25 years, agree Edgecomb, Wesley and Youmans. But there is always more to do. Now, their 2022 theme is RISE — Ready and Inspired Soaring to Excellence.

It confidently points to the future, proclaiming that at Golden Grove, the sky’s the limit, Edgecomb said.

well as small cells in public rights of way.

Currently, available cell tower areas are limited, separation requirements from residential areas and large setbacks are a challenge, as is the cumbersome approval process.

The text amendment includes a proposed map of approved places for future cell towers, largely built around public property owned

by the village. This will provide a number of pre-approved locations for future towers, which will streamline the process and hopefully attract more carriers.

The changes also streamline the approval process for towers on private property.

“We are approaching the directive from the council on multiple levels,” Planning, Zoning & Building Director Tim Stillings said.

That includes marketing village properties to cell carriers to come in and provide a lease payment to the village. Towers on village property will now only require a site plan process. Private property owners could come through as a conditional use process. Stillings noted that large setbacks are still required in residential areas.

The proposed zoning text amendment passed unanimously.

suggestion that the county skip the middleman and just build the necessary units.

“It’s the same strategy that has been in place for the last 10 to 15 years. That is trying to get the private sector to solve a problem that is really the government’s problem to solve,” Pinto explained. “I would like to see a completely different approach.”

He does not believe that the county’s proposal will solve the issues around affordable housing.

“If that’s what they are going to do with these funds, I will not support that,” Pinto said.

Instead, he would like to see a change in the overall strategy.

“A strategy where we create a mechanism, such a corporation that is part of the county, and we hire professionals who know how to build these developments. We can build the kind of units that we need built,” Pinto explained. “We then have permanent ownership, and we have a revenue stream that will come back to us, because we have ownership and the management responsibility for these units, to continue to build more units.”

He does not believe that in doing so, the county will be in competition with the private sector, but rather taking on a role that the private sector does not want.

“We would not be competing with them, because we will be building in a market that the private sector does not want to build in,” Pinto said. “They are in the business to make money, and building affordable housing does not give them the type of revenue that they want to get.”

This new county-owned entity would not be in business to make money.

“We will build these units at whatever the cost is,” Pinto explained. “People who live there will be paying rent that we will reinvest to build more units. Every unit we build will stay in the inventory as an affordable housing unit.”

He also does not like the fact that the housing bond money can be used on both single-family and multi-family units. “We should focus on building multi-family units, not single-family homes,” he said.

Pinto does not feel that his concept should be compared to the huge housing projects that were built in major metropolitan areas around the county last century, which later became a problem with poor upkeep and crime.

“I am not suggesting that we build 20-story buildings,” he said.

“These buildings will be built within the architectural models that we have here in Palm Beach County. We can manage to those issues. Those are lessons learned so that we can do them properly.”

In his mind, there would need to be a focus on proper maintenance and security at these county-run developments. Often, Pinto said, objections to this type of housing come down to “the caliber of people who live in these types of developments.” He warned against that type of thinking.

“If we are serious about doing this, we can’t let those types of biases come into our thinking and be a reason why not to do something,” he said.

To get started, Pinto said the

experts need to “run numbers and create a business plan.” He believes that the wording of the current bond issue means that, if approved, the money could be used for the purpose of the county doing the projects itself.

“We need to figure out how many units we can actually build based on the funding that is available, and then project the revenue streams,” Pinto said. “We will need to pay professionals to build this for us, and we will need to pay professionals to manage it once it is built.”

He expects that proper security will be built into the program, and the units will need periodic renovations. Properly managing it includes proactively working to maintain the infrastructure, he noted. “We are not going to be absentee landlords,” Pinto said.

In his mind, these housing units will be smaller than county averages and not include the “luxury” upgrades often seen in today’s rental developments.

“We need to be very smart in how large these units are,” he said.

“These are affordable housing units. We are not trying to create luxury apartments.”

As of now, he has not engaged many other community leaders across the county in discussions regarding his concept.

“I’m willing to talk face to face with anyone who is responsible for this bond issue, whose minds I would like to change,” Pinto said.

“We have to change our strategy and come up with a bold approach that is very different than what we have been doing in the past.”

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WELLINGTON CARES HOSTS ANNUAL LUNCHEON AT THE WANDERERS CLUB

The local nonprofit Wellington Cares held its sixth annual luncheon on Friday, Oct 28 at the Wanderers Club. Radio personality and author Scott Greenberg served as emcee for the event, while author and master certified coach Minx Boren was the keynote speaker.

Learn more about Wellington Cares, which helps seniors in Wellington and Royal Palm Beach, at www.wellingtoncaresorg.com.

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Linda McGovern, Kathy Foster, Patty Klammer and Elaine Karon.

Savannah McRae got her book signed by author Minx Boren.

Kathy Foster receives a gift from Cheryl Anders.

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Residents Of Indian Trail Voting On Three Supervisors Seats

By Louis Hillary Park Town-Crier Staff Report With early and mail-in voting well underway, the six candidates for three seats on the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors will be looking for lastminute votes ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 8 election. Here’s a round-up of the candidates and a few of the key positions they shared in written statements in September.

SEAT 1 Seat 1 incumbent Supervisor Jennifer Hager is retiring after 12 years on the board. The candidates to replace her are Elizabeth Accomando and Jerrad Jablonski.

Accomando, a Carol Street resident, moved to Florida in 1991 and into the ITID area in 2013. She has a background as an insurance adjuster and business owner and is the founder and secretary/treasurer

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Special Request From Tuttle

continued from page 1 schedule to expedite various approval processes.

Mayor Fred Pinto said that the village would work with him to the best of its ability, but he noted that there are many parts of the development out of Royal Palm Beach’s control.

“Where are you with the requirements for your comp plan?” he asked. “You have to go through a county review and an FDOT process. I’ve seen the processes over the years that could short

of the Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary. This is her first run for elective office.

“I will strongly advocate to keep our parks clean and safe, our roads traversable and protected, proper drainage and our water supply intact. I will vote that our tax dollars are spent wisely, working for us to the greatest good,” she wrote. “As for incorporation — a supervisor does not afford an opinion on the matter. However, as a resident, I believe that our community is entitled to their right to vote.”

Jablonski, who lives on 61st Place North, grew up in the area and is the owner of Jabrewski’s Pizza Company in the Acreage Shopping Center on Seminole Pratt Whitney Road and manages a valet parking company in West Palm Beach. This is his first run for elective office.

“Above all, I want what’s best for our community, to keep things fair and honest,” he wrote. “As stated before, I am all for keeping Loxahatchee the way it is, unincorporated. However, I do think it should be left up to the community as a whole to decide.”

SEAT 3 In Seat 3, incumbent Supervisor Joni Martin is seeking a second term on the board. She faces a challenge from Patricia Farrell.

Farrell, who lives on 87th Lane North, is part owner of KP Farrell Inc., an athletic training facility in Royal Palm Beach. She also manages a Palm Beach condominium building. This is her first run for office.

“Areas that I would like to be involved in are events, drainage and infrastructure,” she wrote. “If elected, I will ask questions. I will

listen to suggestions from board members, ITID staff and community members… I am a team player and will work hard and with the utmost integrity.”

Martin, a Hall Blvd. resident, has lived in Florida for 20 years, the western communities for 12 years and the ITID area for six.

She is a makeup artist with a background in retail sales who studied radio and TV production in college.

“As [board] treasurer for the past three years, I have been faced with making hard choices and decisions,” she wrote. “I want to keep our roads and infrastructure our top priority without overburdening our taxpayers by continuing upgrades to our roads with millings, replacing culverts where needed, clearing canals and enhancing road safety… I would like to continue to

use my experience and knowledge to ensure success for the Indian Trail Improvement District.”

SEAT 5 In Seat 5, incumbent Supervisor Michael Johnson, who currently serves as ITID president, is seeking a second term on the board.

He faces a challenge from John Rivera.

Johnson is a resident of 64th Place North. He is a manager with TKM Bengard Farms, a large lettuce-grower in Belle Glade.

Johnson did not respond to the Town-Crier’s September invitation to share a statement with voters. However, in a July interview, he said his priorities would be completing the R3 road paving, milling and traffic-calming project, improving traffic flows near schools and seeing that the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management

Area levee is completed. He said residents deserve a chance to vote on incorporation. “We have a lot on the table, and a lot of programs that need follow-through,” he said at the time. “I want to keep things going and continue to fight for the residents of the district.”

Rivera, a Tangerine Blvd. resident, is president and owner of Sunshine Safe & Lock and a local equestrian activist. Rivera previously ran unsuccessfully for Seat 5 in 2018.

“From drainage, roads maintenance and the parks, maintaining a government that is both efficient and serves the constituents of its community is crucial,” he wrote.

“I do not support incorporation and don’t believe public funds should be used for studies. In regard to taxes, I will never support any increases.”

circuit a project, so you’ve got to get a focus on to get the comp plan done. Get your comments back and requirements back from the county and FDOT. We have no control over that. There is no speeding over that.”

Tuttle said that those items would be completed soon. He added that an expedited construction schedule was needed so the leases in hand for national brands can be signed and lock-in tenants.

He promised to have their traffic performance standards letter from the county within a few weeks.

Village Manager Ray Liggins said that he would do everything within his power to make a schedule ready to help.

“We’ve done numerous quick reviews, and we are committed to

that going forward,” Liggins said.

“I’ve heard that you need 30 days to five months to get all of them in place and start construction.”

He explained that eight to 10 hearings are needed to gain all the approvals legally.

“We can do that in five months,” Liggins said. “If comments are taken seriously, resubmittals are accurate and complete, we can do it. We’re going to need diligence, accuracy, completeness and do it with the quality you talked about delivering through the process of public hearings.”

When Councilman Richard Valuntus brought up concerns of a storm derailing the project, Tuttle said that the leases included an ‘Act of God’ extension to further protect the project.

In other business: • Retired Marine Corps veteran Jacob Hampu of the local nonprofit United Dream also approached the council with a special request.

United Dream is hosting a special event on Saturday, Nov. 12.

The disk golf tournament event will utilize part of the great lawn at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park, and while Hampu admitted to his willingness to pay for the rental, he implored the council for some kind of discount or waiver.

Pinto was concerned with setting a precedent.

“We have many, many requests throughout the year from different nonprofit organizations doing very worthy things,” he said. “Our policy is if we begin opening up

discounts and waivers, it would be untenable. That’s not the way we run the village from the fiscal standpoint.”

Liggins offered a possible solution — introduce an option to lease half the great lawn for half the price. Since this event only needed tents and chairs for approximately 200 participants, the event will only utilize half the open space.

The council agreed and added an item to the consent agenda allowing for rental of 50 percent of the great lawn.

In the future, corporate pavilions that are planned for construction would also alleviate such issues for smaller events.

The additional rental option was approved and applied to United Dream’s request.

• The site plan for Crestwood Park North will move forward with an inclusion that the village manager meet with the homeowners’ associations of adjoining neighborhoods to address the potential addition of vinyl slates to private chain link fences. This would be an additional buffer for noise coming from the park guests.

• Enterprise Leasing Company received approval to move their location a few doors down in the Village Shoppes to 10231 Southern Blvd. The move allows for car washes to take place indoors, which will be more environmentally friendly than the currently used bucket wash. There will be no additional vehicles in front of the business.

Women Of Wellington Wine Tasting Benefits Talented Teen Club

On Thursday, Oct. 13, the Women of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce (WOW) held its annual Wine Soiree hosted by the Hive Suites and sponsored by JH Massey Group.

More than 50 women attended this signature event. The WOW annual Wine Soiree benefits a local nonprofit. This year, the Talented Teen Club was chosen. This fastgrowing club works to build teens’ self-esteem through motivations and participations, silencing bullies through talent and beauty.

The Wine Soiree featured Sunny Hawkins Organic Wine “Scout + Cellar” and fabulous themed

boards featuring everything from savory to sweet.

The Women of the Wellington Chamber (WOW) are a collective group of like-minded businesswomen driven to make a difference in the community while supporting one another’s businesses, thereby creating a network of sustainable contacts and resources.

WOW hosts monthly philanthropic events geared toward making the Wellington community a better place to live, work and play, as well as networking, sharing initiatives and having a lot of fun.

For more information, visit www. wellingtonchamber.com.

Members of the WOW leadership team at the Wine Soiree.

Julie Khanna of Khanna House Studios interviews Talented Teen Club founder Shawn Ho-Hing King at the Wine Soiree.

Art Show Nov. 19 To Showcase Ugandan Artist Mozey Tebyasa The Wellington-area art scene will host an art show featuring the unique oil paintings of talented Ugandan artist Mozey Tebyasa on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. at 6533 Audubon Trail in the Homeland community.

About two dozen pieces will be available for sale with a live auction of three pieces with all proceeds going directly to Tebyasa, a resident of Mafubira, Jinja District, Uganda, to support his efforts to build a school and home for children in need.

Tebyasa, 28, is the eldest of 12 children. He spent most of his life in an orphanage because his parents were not financially able to properly care for their children.

After losing his parents four years ago, Tebyasa became the primary caretaker for his siblings and also his three-year-old adopted daughter.

“I started my art when I was six years old and drew anything that came my way,” Tebyasa said.

“When I turned 15 and could no longer go to school, I started draw-

ing pictures to sell on the street to support my family. My dream is to start up an orphanage with an art school for the vulnerable and orphaned children in my area.”

Tebyasa has no permanent shelter or formal art training. He collects water in a rain barrel and has battled with typhoid fever while taking care of his family.

Through his magnificent oil paintings, he has already purchased a hectare of land to start building a children’s home and school.

“When I first saw Mozey’s

work, I was absolutely blown away,” said Wendy Coren, who is organizing the art show. “Then when I learned of his story, I knew I had to do whatever I can to help him. Despite a life with more challenges than any of us can imagine, he is using his incredible talent not to advance himself and leave his home behind, but to help those in need in his impoverished native community. I have no doubt that everyone who sees his work will love it. I am also sure that when people learn about what he is do-

ing with the funds that come in, they will want to help in some way.”

Wellington’s Art for Life has stretched the canvases and will provide coupons for a discount on framing to anyone who purchases Tebyasa’s works. For more examples of his work, visit www.flipsnack.com/ahandinhand/ mozey-paintings.html.

RSVPs are required to attend the event. E-mail Wendy Coren at docwoc@gmail.com for more information, or to RSVP.

A sample of Mozey Tebyasa’s artwork.

Wellington Art Society To Feature Mixed Media Artist Lynn Doyal On Nov. 9

The Wellington Art Society will feature mixed media artist Lynn Doyal at its Wednesday, Nov. 9 meeting.

The meeting and presentation will take place at the Wellington Community Center, located at 12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd. The meeting will open with a meet and greet at 5:30 p.m., followed by the member spotlight and a brief meeting. The event will conclude with a presentation by

Wellington To Host Vet Day Parade & Ceremony

The Village of Wellington and American Legion Post 390 will honor all current and former members of the armed forces at Wellington’s annual Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 11.

Veterans are invited to walk in the parade beginning at 8:15 a.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). The parade ends at the Wellington Veterans Memorial, located on the corner of Forest Hill and South Shore boulevards, and will be followed at 8:30 a.m. by the ceremony. The ceremony will include remarks by the Wellington Village Council and the placement of memorial wreaths.

If you are an active or retired veteran attending the ceremony, you will have an opportunity to register the morning of the event at the Wellington tent so your name will be recognized during the ceremony.

For more information about

Doyal titled “An Artist’s Journey Discovering Public Art.” For more information, contact Laura Jaffe at presidentofwas@gmail.com.

Doyal blends contemporary design with a reverence for the techniques of the past. She incorporates paint, hand stitching and beading, collage and digital technology in her works to create vibrant, textural pieces. Digital photographs of her artwork can then be transferred onto a variety

of surfaces, such as glass, metal, canvas, tile or vinyl, allowing for expansive reproductions as public art pieces.

Her life-sized originals let the viewer marvel at the intricate detail of Doyal’s mixed media pieces, while her large-scale public art pieces are a captivating, surreal experience.

In 1979, Doyal received her degree in fine art from the University of South Florida. After working in

the corporate realm, she started her own company, Signature Chocolates, providing premiums and incentives for corporations, hotels and cruise lines.

Since 2011, she has been exhibiting her art in festivals, shows and galleries. Over the past six years, Doyal’s interest in public art has motivated her to serve as an apprentice to a nationally recognized public artist, as well as volunteer for Palm Beach

County Art in Public Places, to gain the perspectives of the many individuals and agencies that need to work in concert together to create, fabricate and install public artworks. “My overall approach to public art [is to] beautify and surprise,” she said.

Doyal’s current projects include “Word Patterns,” which explores the patterns in word search puzzles, and a Portrait Ministry, in which she creates

portraits as a way to encourage and uplift others.

To learn more about Doyal and her work, visit www.mixedmediabylynn.com, or follow her on Instagram and Facebook.

The Wellington Art Society is a nonprofit charitable organization in its 41st year. It is open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts.

For more information, visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.

American Heritage Invites Educators To Virtual Webinar And Job Fair

With more than 11 years of classroom experience, Watson will discuss how to approach productivity as a lifelong experiment that teachers can have fun exploring alongside their students.

In addition to important mindset shifts, teachers will learn time- and energy-management tips that will help them maximize instructional time and help students make the most of every moment in class.

American Heritage Schools is one of the top four largest private schools in the nation, and among the top 20 largest employers in South Florida. It is headed by educators rather than a board of directors and maintains subsidiary departments in-house.

The schools also offer free tuition for employees’ children and salary supplementation for additional roles, including tutoring during the year and teaching at the Summer Institute over the summer.

The virtual event is free to attend. For more info., visit www. ahschool.com/job-fair-11-8-22.

For more information about open positions at American Heritage, visit www.ahschool.com/ careers-at-ahs.

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Wood, Paper, Glass Open House Nov. 5

Wood, Paper, Glass, a “makeand-take” art studio, recently opened its doors in the original Wellington Mall.

Customers can register online and in person from a variety of sessions, including jewelry making, stained glass, wood décor, paper crafts and more. They can try something new, pursue a hobby or just indulge in a fun day or night out. Tools and supplies are included with every class.

The target audience is any person age 9 to 99 who is interested in learning, creating and making an art or skill. They also cater to home school groups, scouts, mommy and me groups, girls’ night out and anyone in between.

Wood, Paper, Glass will host an open house on Saturday, Nov. 5 from noon to 5 p.m. with free make-and-take crafts, raffles, drinks and snacks. The public is in-

vited to stop by at 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 4, in Wellington.

Wine & Cheese Reception At Temple

Temple B’nai Jacob of Wellington invites all current and prospective members to a special Wine & Cheese Reception immediately following shabbat services on Friday, Nov. 18. Services begin at 6 p.m. The temple is located in the original Wellington Mall at 12974 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 6.

RSVP by calling (561) 793-4347.

Learn more about the temple at www.templebnaijacob.com.

Port Seeks Applicants For Vacancy

The Port of Palm Beach District Board of Commissioners is now accepting résumés for the vacant Group 2 seat on the Port Commission. The seat was vacated

by Port Commissioner Katherine Waldron, who is running for a seat in the Florida Legislature.

Résumés should depict work history and educational background and letters of interest summarizing why and how the individual is qualified to sit on the board.

The selected candidate will serve as an appointed commissioner on the board until the term expires in January 2025.

To be eligible for appointment to the board, candidates must provide proof of residency within the geographic boundaries of the Port of Palm Beach District.

To be considered for appointment, interested candidates must submit a résumé and letter of interest on or before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16.

Candidates can apply in one of four ways: fill out the online form; e-mail District Clerk Beatrice Greffin at bgreffin@portofpalmbeach. com; send an application via U.S. Mail to the Port Administrative Office at One East 11th St., Suite 600, Riviera Beach, FL 33404; or drop-off qualifying documents at the Port Administrative Office.

For more information, visit www.portofpalmbeach.com or contact the district clerk at (561) 383-4186.

American Heritage Schools, the top-ranked PK3 through grade 12 college preparatory school, invites educators from throughout the country to its virtual “Continuing Education Webinar and Job Fair” on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. From the convenience of their homes, attendees will learn about job opportunities and the benefits of teaching at American Heritage Schools’ Broward and Palm Beach campuses.

Viewers will hear directly from American Heritage Schools President Dr. Douglas Laurie about how the schools’ mentoring program supports educators in their professional growth. They will also earn 1.5 hours of continuing education credit offered by the Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF) by attending a keynote address given by nationally recognized speaker Angela Watson, chief editor of Truth for Teachers.

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LONGTIME GROVES LEADER MARGE HERZOG CELEBRATES 80TH BIRTHDAY

Councilwoman Marge Herzog’s 80th birthday was celebrated before the Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association meeting on Thursday, Oct. 27 at Palms West Presbyterian Church. Guests took turns talking about Herzog’s accomplishments for the community over the years. Friends and relatives wished her a happy birthday in person and via Zoom. Longtime president of the LGLA, Herzog was instrumental in the successful incorporation effort of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves. She served on the inaugural town council, and then returned to the council in 2020.

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LGLA Activities Director Lisa El-Ramey with Marge Herzog.

LGLA Vice President Virginia Standish, President Marge Herzog and Treasurer Ken Johnson.

Marge Herzog cuts her cake.

Marge Herzog, joined by Councilwoman Phillis Maniglia, chats with Jim Galloway on Zoom.

Diane and Claus Von Grote, Marge Herzog and Frank Standish.

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Ideal Nutrition Title Sponsor Of Wellington 10 Miler & 5K Nov. 6

Lights 4 Hope Holiday Show At Okeeheelee Park Starts Nov. 18

Lights 4 Hope will begin the fifth year of its holiday drivethrough event on Friday, Nov. 18.

The event will run every weekend through Friday, Dec. 30.

This beautiful holiday spectacle is spread out along a twomile route at Okeeheelee Park.

The event will happen Friday to Sunday through the end of December for approximately 30,000 spectators.

Lights 4 Hope’s mission is to spread happiness and joy to families coping with their child’s terminal illness or life-changing physical issues. Proceeds from the holiday show, fundraising events and sponsorships go right back to these incredible local families.

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The light show at Okeeheelee will run weekends starting Nov. 18. vide some relief, happiness and holiday show, all for a great cause. financial support. The organization For more information about the strives to bring smiles to faces at event, visit www.lights4hope.org. the end of 2022 and into the new Follow Lights 4 Hope on Instayear with a safe and beautiful gram and Facebook.

The Wellington Runners Club recently announced that Ideal Nutrition is the new title sponsor of its 16th annual Wellington 10 Miler and 5K races taking place Sunday, Nov. 6. The iconic race showcases the beauty of the community by winding its way around the Village of Wellington and throughout the Equestrian Preserve Area.

Ideal Nutrition is making its debut as the primary sponsor of the race, highlighting the company’s commitment to health and wellness. Ideal Nutrition is a meal prep delivery service offering pre-made meals using only fresh ingredients. Delicious, healthy meals are made with natural ingredients.

Free delivery is included with a subscription. The company will be opening its first Wellington area retail location soon.

“Giving back to the community has always been a part of our company’s DNA,” Ideal Nutrition CEO Wolfgang Brunet said. “We are thrilled to be teaming up with the Wellington Runners Club to support the South Florida community through this engaging event.”

The Wellington 5k and 10 Miler is designed for runners of all types, from the casual weekend runner to those looking for the perfect fall tune. The course begins and ends at Tiger Shark Cove Park. The 5K course runs along a paved path on Greenbriar Blvd., while the 10 Miler runs through the scenic Wellington Environmental Preserve at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Everglades Habitat located on Flying Cow Road. The 10-mile run is a combination of paved path, shell rock road and boardwalks through

the wetland habitat. Race proceeds benefit local charities.

“It’s incredible to be part of such a special event that raises funds for an organization like the Kids Cancer Foundation, touching the lives of so many individuals in the local community,” said Sheri Kleinman, president of the Wellington Runners Club. “With the help of Ideal Nutrition as our title sponsor, and all of our partners and dedicated race participants, we’re able to give back year after year.”

Registration for this year’s Ideal Nutrition 10 Miler and 5K is now open at www.active.com.

The Wellington Runners Club is an organization with the common interest of running and personal health. Learn more about the group on Facebook and follow them on Instagram @wrcrunners.

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PALM BEACH COUNTY VOTES 2022 MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT! Election Day is Tuesday, November 8th Polls are open from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

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Nov. 6th is the last day to drop off your ballot at an Early Voting location. There are 21 locations open countywide until 7 pm. Find a location near you – VotePalmBeach.gov

CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR MAIL BALLOT! You can track the status of your mail ballot online. Once received by our office, the tracker will indicate if your ballot has any signature issues (the tracker will be in red if there are issues). Once your ballot is received back at the election’s office, the tracker will remain on “RECEIVED” until votes are tabulated on Election Day. If your tracker is in red, please contact our office to address any issues. Track your ballot: VotePalmBeach.gov It is important to return your mail ballot as soon as possible. As our office processes mail ballots, we complete a signature review process. If there is an issue with your signature, our office will contact you so we can “cure” your signature. If you return your ballot on Election Day and you have a signature issue, it will be too late for our office to send you a letter to notify you, and you risk your ballot not counting.

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POPULAR BIMINI TWIST RESTAURANT CELEBRATES ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY

Bimini Twist restaurant celebrated its 20th anniversary with a weekend full of events on Saturday, Oct. 22 and Sunday, Oct. 23. After a family fun day on Saturday, events on Sunday featured a ribbon cutting with West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James, a classic car show and a gala dinner featuring the music of tenor Reni De Lorenzo. Bimini Twist is located at 8480 Okeechobee Blvd. For more information, call (561) 784-2660 or visit www.biminitwistwpb.com.

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West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James lead a ribbon cutting with Bimini Twist owners Veronique Destefani and Thierry Raynal.

David and Chrissie Lohmeyer, Kerry Nguyen and John Lohmeyer.

Bennett Shuldman won Best in Show Exotic Class for his 2022 Ferrari Portofino M.

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BSA Troop 4125 Seeks To Sell 100 Wreaths For Wreaths Across America

Scouts BSA Troop 4125, a youth-led troop offering weekly meetings, monthly campouts, character development and leadership opportunities to female youth in the western communities, is selling wreaths for Wreaths Across America, an organization with a mission is to host wreath-laying ceremonies at 3,400 cemeteries across the United States.

Wreaths cost $15 of which $10 goes to the production and distribution of the wreaths and $5 goes toward troop-related activities. Wreaths can be purchased at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/ FL0768P. The last day to purchase wreaths is Nov. 28. Wreaths purchased through Troop 4125 will be placed at South Florida National Cem-

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In order for your dog to start feeling its best, it is essential to take him or her to a veterinarian as soon as possible for an accurate diagnosis. The vet will most likely conduct a thorough physical examination of your canine to rule out other causes and to order an allergy test.

People or puppies – when we’re riddled with allergies, our entire bodies can rebel. And while we can grab allergy meds from the medicine cabinet, our pets depend on us to help them feel better. Relief from the symptoms of allergies will occur most quickly if your dog is brought to the veterinarian at the first sign of symptoms. For treatment of chronic conditions, illness and trauma care, routine wellness visits, dietary counseling, skin and coat care, and other healthcare concerns, please call COMMUNITY ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF ROYAL PALM BEACH, 798-5508, for an appointment.

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Royal Palm Beach Village Council members and community leaders participated for the eighth consecutive year in the Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition’s Read for the Record program.

More than 1,700 students enthusiastically engaged as community leaders read this year’s book, Nigel and the Moon by Antwan Eady.

At Royal Palm Beach Elementary School, Principal Tracy Ghettie and her staff facilitated and broadcast the reading by Councilman Jeff Hmara, while Carolyn Hmara shared her homemade rocket cookies with the students.

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VILLAGE OF ROYAL PALM BEACH PUBLIC NOTICE The Village of Royal Palm Beach currently has a vacancy for two seats on the Education Advisory Board. The Education Advisory Board meets on the second Monday of the month eight months out of the year, with one special meeting in April of each year for scholarship interviews. All meetings are held in the Village Meeting Hall. Board Members shall meet the following qualifications at the time of their appointment and throughout the course of their service: they must be a Village resident; have a background in education and experience in the field of education; be a member of a parent teacher organization, parent teacher association, school advisory council or other similar organization associated with or sponsored by the school district or a public or charter school located within the Village; or be a parent/legal guardian of a child currently enrolled in a Village public or charter school. Those ineligible to serve on the Board are: employees of the Palm Beach County School District; employees of an organization funded by the School District (e.g. charter school employee); or employees of a charter management organization or charter education management organization. If you would like to volunteer your service and expertise on this local government Board, go to the Village’s website at COMMISSION/BOARD APPLICATION. Return the completed application to the Village Clerk’s office no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 7, 2022 for Council consideration at its December 15, 2022 meeting.

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TRUNK OR TREAT BRINGS HOLIDAY FUN TO WELLINGTON BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

On Thursday, Oct. 27, the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club in Wellington held its annual trunk-or-treat party. It was the eighth year of this popular Halloween event. Many children were just arriving at the club from school. A few had costumes on, but all kids had a bucket or sack ready for candy.

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Kerry Roesser and Dr. Laura Hirsch.

Michaela and Marilyn DeLuca.

Elizabeth Floyd, Sandra Stella, Charles Orozco, Mickey Smith, Marcella Montesinos, Latricia Jenkins, Louis Eisenberg, Lidy Mata and Grace de la Gueronniere.

Board Chair Louis Eisenberg by his trunk.

Cars were lined up on the side of the club building.

Kids took turns visiting each of the cars.

Lox Groves Campus Hosts Inaugural Harvest Fest

Palm Beach State College’s Loxahatchee Groves campus held its inaugural Harvest Fest on Thursday, Oct. 27 to raise awareness of the college and its local programs.

The recruitment event, which was sponsored by the Foundation for Palm Beach State College and attended by more than 200 people, featured a showcase of PBSC’s programs, hayrides, face painting, a mini farmers’ market,

photo opportunities with Palmer and more. Partners were Basore Family Farms in Wellington and the Tractor Supply Company in Loxahatchee Groves.

“The event had a great family atmosphere with a lot of Panther pride,” said Student Activities Manager Cynedra Blake, who helped organize the event along with Outreach Program Specialist Stankeisha Burchell-Webb. “It was exciting to be able to engage

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“As folks involved in agriculture in the Glades, we were very happy to provide our support to the campus and help make this event have a beautiful look and feel,” said Krista Basore, co-owner of Basore Family Farms with her husband Stephen.

Community vendors who participated in the Oct. 27 event were: Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Loxahatchee Groves; the Loxahatchee Reptile Sanctuary; the Riverwalk Toastmasters Club; the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office; R.C. Hatton Farms in Pahokee; Florida Crystals Corporation; Erneston & Sons Produce in West Palm Beach; Southern Kitchen in Lake Park; Good Karma Squad in Lake Worth; the Palm Beach County Beekeepers Association; Gift of Life in Boca Raton; YouFit Gym in Wellington; and PBSC’s TRIO and Dental Health programs.

Garden Club To Feature Talk On ‘Who Made The Everglades?’

The Wellington Garden Club will meet on Monday, Nov. 7 at 9:30 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center. The speaker will be Sara Ayers-Rigsby, a specialist in cultural resources management and historic preservation.

As the director of the Florida Public Archaeology Network’s southeast and southwest regions, Ayers-Rigsby is responsible for designing educational outreach and programming for Florida’s southernmost nine counties, which comprise half of the state’s population. Her talk will focus on the archeology of Florida’s Everglades.

Prior to beginning her current role, she spent 10 years working as an archaeologist throughout the United States, with a regional focus on the archaeology of the southeast and mid-Atlantic areas.

She earned her master’s degree from the University of Bristol, UK, and her bachelor’s degree from Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland.

Ayers-Rigsby is certified as a member of the Register of Professional Archaeologists. Her research interests include public outreach and archaeology, resiliency, archaeological compliance legislation and industrial archaeology in Florida.

The presentation will begin at 10 a.m. The community is invited to join the club for coffee and a plant raffle beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Visitors are asked to check-in at the guest table. To RSVP, e-mail Maria Wolfe at tcacad_registrar@ yahoo.com.

For more information about the Wellington Garden Club, visit www.wellingtongardenclub.org.

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PET SUPPLIES PLUS IN ROYAL PALM BEACH HOSTS FUN HALLOWEEN PARTY

Pet Supplies Plus in Royal Palm Beach hosted a Halloween party on Saturday, Oct. 29 with pet costume contests, free gifts, toys and treats for pets and humans alike. The store is located at 11051 Southern Blvd., Unit 160, in Southern Palm Crossing.

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Phoebe Maltas with Charlie.

Chuck Higgins with Pete.

Ali Cats Rescue volunteers Andrew, Angela, Keith and Josephine Gentilin stuff catnip toys.

Bob McKay with Monet and Bonnie McKay with Hope.

Store Manager Amanda Czerwinski with Mr. Pickles, Vic Cucuzza, Vanessa Diaz with Budder Bear and Khaleem Curtis.

Madison and Hunter Harden with Sparkey from Ali Cats Rescue.

Britt Downey with Sandy, Alina Downey, and Tim Downey with Mahi.

Ella and Hudson Choquette picked out Mr. Pickles so Santa can bring him for Christmas.

Shepherd Help & Rescue Effort (SHARE) volunteer Jen with Yanko.

PARADE HIGHLIGHTS FUN HOMECOMING WEEK AT WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL Wellington High School’s annual homecoming parade took place Friday, Oct. 14, prior to that evening’s football game. This year’s theme was “Once Upon a Homecoming” and featured floats inspired by fairy tales. The parade included floats from each grade, the cheer squad, the marching band, various school clubs and local politicians. At half time of the football game, the Mighty Wolverine Sound marching band performed music by Queen, and the homecoming court was announced. This year’s king and queen were Collin Sullivan and Hailey Guzik.

Many school groups took part in the parade.

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WELLINGTON HOSTS GERMAN-STYLE POP-UP BIERGARTEN AT TOWN CENTER

A three-day German-style Pop-Up Biergarten took place at the Wellington Community Center’s Promenade from Friday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Oct. 23 and featured Hofbräuhaus Bier, as well as U.S. craft beers, cider, sausages and pretzels, along with food, music and authentic German steins. There were stein-hoisting contests and entertainment by Melody Lane “German Music” Friday evening; Bobby G Acoustic Duo Saturday evening; and Brett Staska “Surf Folk and Blues” Sunday evening. Another Pop-Up Biergarten will be held at the promenade from Thursday, Nov. 17 to Saturday, Nov. 19.

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Councilman John McGovern, Councilwoman Tanya Siskind and Vice Mayor Michael Drahos enjoy a cold beer.

Banuta Galezki and Carlos Rios enjoy a dance.

Wellington’s Michelle Garvey and American German Club of the Palm Beaches Past President Brent Wacker show off the steins to be used for competition.

The men compete in a stein-hoisting competition.

Chet Banach and Roland Zuber of Melody Lane provided music.

Luis Romo took first in the men’s steinhoisting competition.

Carlos Rios, Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, winner Banuta Galezki, Craig Smith and Brent Wacker after the women’s competition.

The women compete in a stein-hoisting competition.

Angela, Palmer and Chaz Wiley enjoy a pretzel and cheese.

Academy For Nursing Hosts First In-Person Graduation Since Pandemic Began

New nursing graduates during the in-person ceremony.

Dr. Katherine Brazzale from Trustbridge was the keynote speaker for the ceremony.

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Graduates from the Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations in West Palm Beach walked across the stage on Thursday, Sept.

22. It was a moment the school has waited to experience for more than two years. This was the first in-person graduation since the pandemic began, and spirits were high with pride and excitement.

Thirty-four nurses walked across the stage ready to receive their diplomas and hit the work force. The Academy for Nursing was proud to have Dr. Katherine Brazzale from Trustbridge as the keynote speaker for the ceremony. Brazzale is widely known in the healthcare community for her unparalleled respect for nurses and the immeasurable impact they have on patient care.

Holding the graduation in person is something that the academy has awaited years for, and on this

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SPOOKYVILLE BRINGS A KID-FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN TO YESTERYEAR VILLAGE

Thousands of children in costumes came to the South Florida Fairgrounds to trick-or-treat in a safe and kid-friendly environment at the annual Spookyville event at Yesteryear Village. With local vendors, historic exhibits, rides, food and live entertainment, there was fun for the entire family at this popular annual event. For more information about events at Yesteryear Village, visit www. southfloridafair.com.

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Members of the Holt and Price families on the hunt for treats.

Layla and Logan Pacetti enjoy the Spookyville pumpkin patch.

Thiago Luna got a free book from the Literacy Coalition.

Exploring historic houses is all part of the fun for the Dunn family of Wellington.

The Poli family explores the historic firehouse.

Baby shark Brody Brennan with a smaller shark of his own.

Miss South Florida Fair Alana Scheuerer visits with Natalie Chen, and Gianni and Milani Sensat.

Riley Cryan prepares to take off in the #4 car.

Morgan and Peyton Perente, Elise Alvarez and Esse Bauer show off their scary side.

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The Matias family work their way through spooky graveyards for treats.

Miss Palm Beach County Grace Moderwell chats with cowgirl Josephine Gatti.

Peter Skowronski sits in an antique firetruck.

Cypress Trails Elementary School Principal Bruce Saulter with his family.

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Ciara Seager and Tina Rock from Energize with School Meals are working to keep kids healthy.

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PBCHS Broncos Defeat WHS Wolverines To Keep Wellington Cup

By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report Palm Beach Central High School quarterback Ahmad Haston completed 11 of 22 passes for 229 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Broncos to a 41-14 victory against the Wellington High School Wolverines on Friday, Oct. 28 at Palm Beach Central.

With the victory, Palm Beach Central (8-1, 3-0) clinched the district championship and retained custody of the coveted Wellington Cup. In addition to Haston’s passing, Palm Beach Central’s defense grabbed three interceptions in the game, two of which were returned for touchdowns by free safety Justin Bostic.

During the scoreless first quarter, the visiting Wolverines had their best chance to score, but the Bronco defense stopped the Wolverines on a momentumshifting fourth-down play. With the ball deep in Bronco territory,

Wellington head coach Danny Mendoza told his offense to go for a first down, rather than settle for a field goal. On fourth-and-three, the 11th play of the drive, Wellington quarterback Ryan Anthony’s pass fell incomplete, turning the ball over on downs.

Palm Beach Central eventually scored early in the second quarter.

At the 9:33 mark, Haston connected with Britton Holmes Jr. on a 74-yard touchdown pass down the right sideline. The extra point attempt sailed left of the uprights, putting the Broncos ahead 6-0.

Wellington (5-4, 2-1) responded with another long drive of 12 plays, eventually settling for an unsuccessful 42-yard field goal attempt by kicker Andres Amaya.

On its next drive, Palm Beach Central scored another touchdown on a six-play, 80-yard drive, capped by a 58-yard touchdown pass from Haston to Luby Maurice Jr. The drive was kept alive on the

Palm Beach Central quarterback Ahmad Haston rolls right during the game against Wellington. PHOTO BY ROBERT WILLIAMSON

The two teams face off at the lne of scrimmage. fifth play when offensive guard Andres Torres fell on a fumble

by Haston. The Broncos were successful with their two-point conversion attempt when Haston connected with Tyler Young, who was standing alone at the back of the end zone. Palm Beach Central led 14-0 at halftime.

On Palm Beach Central’s opening drive of the second half, the Broncos were eventually forced to punt after a nine-play drive. At the 6:42 mark of the third quarter, during Wellington’s first possession of the second half, Tony Williams intercepted a pass from Wellington’s Anthony and returned it 15 yards for a touchdown, but the touchdown was overturned by a holding call.

Four plays later, at the 4:42 mark, Wellington regained possession of the ball when senior defensive back Wolali Ahlijah intercepted one of Haston’s passes in the end zone. However, Wellington’s offense was forced to punt.

At the 2:43 mark of the third quarter, Young sprinted 39 yards for Palm Beach Central’s third

touchdown. The successful kick extended the Broncos’ lead to 21-0.

On the first play of the fourth quarter, Bostic had the first of his two pick sixes when he intercepted one of Anthony’s passes and returned it 70 yards to paydirt to give the Broncos a 28-0 lead.

Wellington finally responded with its first touchdown of the game when Anthony scored on a one-yard touchdown with 8:48 left in the game, which capped a seven-play, 58-yard drive.

After forcing Palm Beach Central to punt, Wellington’s offense took over at its own 40 yard line, but with 6:32 left in the game, Bostic intercepted another pass by Anthony and returned it 47 yards to the end zone, giving the Broncos a 35-7 lead.

In the game’s final minutes, both teams scored one more touchdown to make the final score, 41-14. Anthony scored for the Wolverines on another one-yard run with 2:58 left to play. Javorian Wimberly, who’s headed to Central Michigan next fall, notched Palm Beach Central’s

Palm Beach Central coach Kevin Thompson and Principal Darren Edgecomb accept the Wellington Cup from Councilman John McGovern and Councilman Michael Napoleone.

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final score when he caught a 50yard toss from Haston with 2:29 left in the game.

Palm Beach Central head coach Kevin Thompson was delighted with his team’s winning Wellington Cup performance, which Palm Beach Central has not lost since 2016.

“We had a plan, and we executed our plays to a T,” Thompson said.

“After we stopped Wellington’s wing-T offense, they had to pass.”

Thompson was not surprised at the two pick sixes by Bostic and by the play of his defensive front.

“Bostic is the player who makes our defense work,” Thompson added. “He also had two pick sixes in our game at Lakewood in early September. We have a defensive line that is awesome.”

In the game, Palm Beach Central’s defense limited Wellington’s rushing attack to 116 yards on 41

attempts. Garrens Catul Jr. was Wellington’s leading ball carrier with 53 yards on 13 carries.

Anthony added 33 yards on 19 rushing attempts.

The Broncos closed out their regular season on Thursday, Nov. 3 when they hosted Miami’s Carol City, while Wellington’s regular season finale will be on Friday, Nov. 4 when the Wolverines will visit Seminole Ridge High School.

By clinching first place in the district, the Broncos are guaranteed to host a first-round playoff game, according to Palm Beach Central Athletic Director Travis Abel. As a district runner-up, Wellington is also hoping to secure a post-season bid from the Florida High School Athletic Association.

The post-season berths for all area high school football teams will be released after the conclusion of the regular season.

King’s Academy Triumphs Over Inlet Grove In District Showdown

By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report On Friday, Oct. 28, the King’s Academy varsity football team visited Riviera Beach to play Inlet Grove High School (6-2, 1-1) in an all-important district showdown.

Entering the game, Inlet Grove was 1-0 in the three-team district, which includes Glades Central High School and TKA. Glades Central has a 1-1 district record based on a 14-7 win against TKA back on Sept. 1 and a 10-6 loss to Inlet Grove on Oct. 13.

TKA entered the game with a 0-1 record in district play, based on that early loss to Glades Central.

The game against Inlet Grove was

a must-win for TKA. Fortunately for the Lions, they were ready to play and returned home with a 21-7 victory. It was their seventh straight win.

The fireworks for TKA (8-1, 1-1) started early in the game against the host Hurricanes. On Inlet Grove’s second play from scrimmage, Lions cornerback Jermaine Council intercepted a pass from Inlet Grove quarterback Reese Adams. Council caught the ball at Inlet Grove’s 15 yard line and returned it to the one yard line. Moments later, TKA quarterback Joe Dailey fumbled the ball into the end zone but was able to recover his own mishap for the

touchdown. The other TKA touchdowns were scored by Dailey and running back Marion Victor.

According to TKA head football coach Ben McEnroe, the reason for the team’s overall success has been the play of Lions’ staunch defense and opportunistic offense.

“We have played great defense.

Over the course of the seven-game winning streak, we’ve allowed 50 total points, which is just over one touchdown per game,” McEnroe said. “This included a stretch where we did not allow a TD for 12 consecutive quarters and had two shutouts. On the offensive side, we’re taking care of the football and taking advantage of opportuni-

ties presented by our defense and special teams.”

McEnroe added that his squad is blessed with talented leaders on both sides of the line of scrimmage.

“Our defense has been led by our three linebackers — junior Daniel Johnson, sophomore Cory McEnroe and senior RJ Tolbert.

Those guys are extremely versatile and allow us to play multiple looks and can get after opposing quarterbacks,” McEnroe said. “On the back end of the defense, junior Nick Cueto and senior Turner Lacy get us lined-up correctly, and two of our cornerbacks — junior Jermaine Council and sophomore

Javian Jones — have played well against some highly touted competitors. The defensive line is a group with some depth, and we’ve been able to play quite a few guys up front. Offensively, junior Marion Victor has been a horse for us in the backfield, and the offensive line has been solid. Sophomore quarterback Joe Dailey has done everything we’ve asked him to do, and senior tight end Jackson Worley has lived up to some pretty lofty expectations.”

With Inlet Grove, Glades Central and TKA tied with identical 1-1 district records, the winner of the district will be made based on the FHSAA rankings. Right

now, TKA has a higher ranking than both Inlet Grove and Glades Central. The FHSAA will announce the winner of the district on Sunday, Nov. 6.

In other recent games for local teams, back on Friday, Oct. 21, Palm Beach Central High School defeated Palm Beach Gardens High School, 35-14. That improved the Broncos’ record to 7-1.

That record became 8-1 on Friday, Oct. 28 with its 41-14 Wellington Cup win against Wellington High School.

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Meet Dr. Kim Bacalla, Wellington High School’s Athletic Trainer

By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report If you have been attending athletic activities at Wellington High School for the last two years, you may have noticed a familiar face at every home game for every team, and at every football game, both home and away. That familiar face is Dr. Kim Bacalla, and she is a very important person in the lives of all the coaches and athletes at WHS. Bacalla is an athletic training supervisor for Baptist Health South Florida and is under contract with the School District of Palm Beach County to be the official athletic trainer for the Wolverines.

This is her eighth year as a certified athletic trainer, and her second year being affiliated with Wellington High School. As such, she attends more games and practices for the Wolverines than anybody else affiliated with the high school,

with the possible exception of Athletic Director Robert Callovi.

“I am present for every home game for all sports, and I travel with the football team during football season,” Bacalla said. “If there’s an event at WHS, I am on campus. I am also at WHS during practice hours if there aren’t any games.”

On game days during the football season, Bacalla shows up on campus well before the studentathletes are dismissed from class.

“I typically show up five hours before kickoff,” she said. “I spend some time with them at the team meal, and then get ready to set up the field or pack for the away game.”

During a football game, she can be as busy during halftime as she is during the game.

“At halftime, I could be filling up water jugs, taping athletes, stretching the guys or eating a

snack,” Bacalla said. “The best part about my job is that every day is different, and every game is different.”

Bacalla’s academic credentials confirm that the WHS athletic program is in good hands.

“I graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University with my bachelor’s of science in athletic training. To be able to sit for the board of certification exam to be an athletic trainer, you must graduate from an accredited program,” Bacalla said. “I recently earned my doctorate in athletic training from Moravian University in 2021.”

For somebody who is an athletic trainer, she has always practiced what she preaches. In high school, college and after graduation, she has maintained an athletic and physically active lifestyle.

“I played tennis in high school and college,” Bacalla said. “I played for Indiana Wesleyan on

a scholarship. Today, I personally enjoy CrossFit and weightlifting.”

She is happy to share her words of wisdom on staying healthy and injury-free.

“Tightness in a muscle can be caused by two things — injury or weakness, or maybe both,” Bacalla explained. “Most of the time, stretching is not the answer.

Instead, strengthening is the best way to prevent injury. If you want to be a successful athlete in high school and plan on being a collegiate athlete, strength and conditioning should be a big part of your current routine.”

Her other big-picture health advice is to maintain a physically active lifestyle.

“Movement is medicine,” Bacalla said. “Find an activity that you enjoy and be consistent with it. It can be as simple as a 20- to 30-minute walk a day.”

She is always emphasizing

Athletic trainer Dr. Kim Bacalla works with a student athlete during a football game at Wellington High School. proper nutrition to the Wolverine athletes and coaches.

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Wolverine Swimmers Qualify For Class 4A State Meet In Stuart

By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report There are eight swimmers from the Wellington High School swim team focused on earning a spot on the podium on Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Class 4A state swimming championships.

The venue for this year’s championships is the Sailfish Splash Waterpark in Stuart. According to WHS head swim coach Rich Whalen, he has four athletes who are only swimming on a relay team, and four swimmers competing in at least one individual event and as a member of a relay.

At the FHSAA state swim finals, each swimmer will swim his or her races during the morning preliminary session, where there are three heats of swimmers for each event with eight swimmers in each heat. Of those 24 swimmers competing in the morning preliminaries, the top eight will advance to the championship A finals that evening. The next fast-

est eight times will advance to the consolation B finals.

In the relays, there are 21 relay teams in each of the three relays — the 200-yard medley relay, the 200-yard freestyle relay and the 400-yard freestyle relay. The top 16 relay teams will advance to either the championship A finals or the consolation B finals that evening.

In the race for the team title at the Class 4A state championship, points will be awarded for swimmers and relay teams that compete in either the championship or consolation finals, with more points awarded in the championship final.

The eight swimmers from Wellington earned their spots based on their performances on Friday, Oct. 28 at a one-day regional meet at the Rosen Inn Fitness Center in Orlando.

The busiest swimmer for the Wolverines in Stuart will be sophomore Leorah Rotchin. She will swim the girls 200-yard freestyle, the girls 500-yard freestyle and is

a member of the girls 400-yard freestyle relay team. Rotchin said her best event is the 200-yard freestyle, and she is hoping to swim the eight-lap race in under 1:54.00.

Her qualifying time at the regional meet was 1:56.51.

According to Rotchin, the most difficult part of the 200-yard freestyle will be the stretch from 100 to 150 yards. This will be Rotchin’s second appearance at the state swimming finals. She appeared last year in this meet as a freshman in the 200-yard freestyle.

Senior teammate Jessica Smith will be competing for the second straight year. Just like last year, she will swim in the 500-yard freestyle. Her qualifying time at the recent regionals meet was 5:08.01.

Her goal is to break the five-minute mark in this 20-lap race.

Both Rotchin and Smith have competed at past swim meets in Stuart and are looking forward to swimming again in that pool.

“I like it there because when I swim the 500, I can actually see

my split times on the big scoreboard,” Smith said.

“I like that it’s a big pool, and I can clearly see the lane lines on the bottom of the pool,” Rotchin added.

Both Rotchin and Smith will also be swimming in the girls 400-yard freestyle relay. They will be joined by freshman Natalie Honzik and sophomore Mackenzie Ocasio.

In the boys competition, two of the individual swimmers are a pair of brothers, freshman Andreas DaSilva and junior Caleb DaSilva.

Andreas will be swimming in the 100-yard backstroke, while Caleb will be swimming in the two sprint freestyle races: the 50-yard freestyle and the 100-yard freestyle.

Andreas’ qualifying time in the 100-yard backstroke was 55.22.

Caleb’s qualifying times were 21.85 in the 50-yard freestyle and 47.55 in the 100-yard freestyle.

Caleb swam in both events at last year’s swimming championship, also held in Stuart.

Swimming on the boys 400-yard freestyle relay team are (L-R) Dillon Metz, Lleyton Jobin, Caleb DaSilva and Andreas DaSilva.

Wellington will also be enter- strong performances by each of ing a squad in the boys 400-yard his swimmers and is confident freestyle relay. The four swimmers that each will be competing on on that team are senior Lleyton Saturday night in either the A or Jobin, freshman Dillon Metz and B finals, though he is expecting the two DaSilva brothers, Andreas Caleb DaSilva to have the stronand Caleb. gest times of any of the Wellington Whalen said that he anticipates swimmers competing in Stuart.

Middle School Baseball, Softball Teams Prepare For Postseason

By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report The Polo Park Middle School boys baseball team is making every effort to repeat as Palm Beach County champions. After opening the season in September with a loss to Western Pines Middle School, the Stallions have responded with nine straight wins to complete the regular season with a 9-1 record.

The final two wins for Polo Park were significant, as the Stallions swept Lake Shore Middle School in a doubleheader to win the Western Division title.

According to Polo Park head baseball coach Craig Kaliser, his

squad has played great team defense, his pitching staff has been finding the strike zone, and the offense has been steady.

“Our defense and pitching have been excellent all year,” Kaliser said. “But we also really started hitting the ball well.”

During the team’s current ninegame winning streak, the pitching staff has been stingy, and the offense has been prolific. The pitchers have given up just six runs, and the offense has scored 81 runs.

“Against our two toughest opponents, we were able to handle Western Pines the second time around by winning 4-0, and then

Polo Park Middle School’s 2022 boys baseball team.

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we defeated Wellington Landings Middle School twice — once by the score 10-0, and our second time, we won 4-3 in a come-frombehind win,” Kaliser said.

The aces of the pitching staff are a pair of eighth-grade co-captains, Gabrian Diaz and Tanner Gilman.

In both wins against Wellington Landings, Diaz was the winning pitcher. In the first win, he recorded seven strikeouts and didn’t allow a hit in three and 2/3 innings. In the second win, Diaz pitched a complete game of six innings, allowed two earned runs and struck out nine. In the second game against Western Pines, Gilman pitched all six innings, allowed no runs on two hits and struck out eight.

The leading hitters for Polo Park have been Cole Vatterott and Kieran Rivera. Vatterott batted .750 this season (based on 12 hits in 16 at-bats), had 17 RBIs, scored 11 runs, slugged six doubles and clubbed three home runs. Rivera is batting .444 (8 hits in 18 at-bats).

He scored nine runs and had six RBIs. As winner of the Western Division, Polo Park earned a No. 1 seed in the north-west bracket and a first-round bye in the Palm Beach County Middle School Athletic As-

Wellington Landings softball players Caroline Duncan and Bailey Nixon.

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sociation’s baseball playoffs. The Stallions’ opponent in the second round was Independence Middle School. The game was played on Wednesday, Nov. 2, but results were not available at press time.

The Stallions must win two games to reach the final, which will be held Wednesday, Nov. 9 against the winner of the south-east bracket.

Western Pines, which finished in second place in the Western Division, also earned a bid to the postseason. On Tuesday, Nov. 1, Western Pines played at Jupiter Middle School in its first-round playoff game. Western Pines won 12-1, which propelled Western Pines to a second-round game at

The Crestwood Middle School softball team. PHOTO BY ALEXA LEE Roosevelt Middle School.

The winning pitcher for WellingIn girls softball, teams from ton Landings was Caroline DunCrestwood Middle School in can, who had eight strikeouts and Royal Palm Beach and Wellington gave up just three hits in the win.

Landings Middle School in WelBoth Crestwood and Wellington lington earned berths in the Palm Landings advanced to secondBeach County Middle School round games on Wednesday, Nov. Athletic Association’s softball 2. Crestwood traveled to Jupiter playoffs, which is also a single- Middle School, while Wellington elimination tournament.

Landings was at the Conservatory On Tuesday, Nov. 1, Crestwood School at North Palm Beach. The hosted Palm Springs Middle results of those games were not School, while Wellington Land- available at press time. ings played at home against InIn the overall softball bracket, dependence Middle School. Both the championship final will be softball teams prevailed. Crest- held on Monday, Nov. 7 at 4:30 wood won 12-2 against Palm p.m. between the winners of the Springs, and Wellington Landings south-east bracket and the northoutscored Independence, 10-6. west bracket.

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SPORTS & RECREATION

Week 3 Highlights From The Wellington Roller Hockey Association

The Wellington Roller Hockey Association continued its season at Village Park on Sunday, Oct. 30.

Below are capsule summaries of Week 3 games.

Football

Prep Panthers 7, Prep Stars 5 — The Prep Panthers put up four goals in the third period to overcome an early 5-2 deficit to outlast the Prep Stars 7-5. The Pan-

thers were led by a trio of scorers with two goals each: Christopher Akner, Arianna Mueller and Ryan Youngelson. Andrew Akner added an assist for the Panthers. Rimon

Ghawali led the Stars with a pair of goals. Gavin Taccone, Ava Taylor and Amanda Warszycki each added a goal for the Stars, while Bradley Weinman chipped

(Left) Gelo Gonzalez of the Junior Panthers takes a penalty shot against Ava Taylor of the Junior Bruins. (Right) Jordan Candela of the Prep Panthers faces off against the Prep Rangers.

Season Draws To A Close

continued from page 21 School, 35-0, before falling to the Broncos on Friday, Oct. 28. The Wolverines (5-4) close out their regular season on Friday, Nov. 4 when they play at Seminole Ridge High School.

The Seminole Ridge Hawks have had two close games in recent weeks, defeating Park Vista High School, 8-7, on Friday, Oct. 21 and then losing a close game to William T. Dwyer High School, 2017, in a key district encounter on Friday, Oct. 28. Seminole Ridge, which began the season with four straight wins, will be looking to

conclude its regular season with a winning record when Wellington visits on Friday, Nov. 4. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m.

The Royal Palm Beach High School Wildcats continue to rebuild the football program under the direction of new head coach Chuck Kenyon. While Royal Palm Beach has a losing record (2-7), Kenyon is proud of the spirit and commitment to excellence of his squad.

That was on display on Thursday, Oct. 27, when the Wildcats hosted Palm Beach Lakes High School. After being down 16-7 and losing their top running back, senior Donovan Grier, who had scored the team’s first touchdown, the Wildcats rallied and won 20-16.

After the season-ending injury to Grier, which stopped the game

Cody Tillman runs for Seminole Ridge in the game against Park Vista. PHOTO BY RICHARD AREYZAGA

for roughly 45 minutes while medical staff attended to him, Kenyon told his players that they had two immediate choices.

“We had two different directions to go,” Kenyon said. “We could have started to go downhill and let Donovan’s injury hurt us, or we could rise up and play inspired for him. Our players decided to rise up. We scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, and we won.”

The Wildcats conclude their regular season at John I. Leonard High School on Friday, Nov. 4.

“We are heading into the final game on an upswing,” Kenyon added. “I am very proud of our players and the uphill road they have been traveling on this season.”

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in an assist. Blake Stephan turned away 19 shots in the victory for the Panthers. Jace Stephan made eight stops in a courageous effort for the Stars.

Prep Stars 12, Prep Rangers 2 — The Prep Stars jumped out to an early 6-0 lead and used balanced scoring to top the Rangers 12-2. Ava Taylor of the Stars led all scorers with four goals and one assist. Amanda Warszycki added three goals and an assist for the Stars. Others scoring goals from the Stars were Jordan Candela (two goals), Gavin Taccone (two goals) and Rimon Ghawali (two goals). Caleb Jacobs of the Rangers scored his first goal of the year, while Jameson Quintus added his league-leading 12th goal in defeat.

Blake Stephan of the Stars made 10 saves in victory, while Rangers’ goalie Justin Spina stood tall while facing 28 shots.

Junior Bruins 9, Junior Panthers 6 — The Junior Bruins jumped out to a 4-1 first period lead and led 8-4 after two periods. After a third period Panthers rally to close the lead to 8-6, the Bruins added a late goal to put the game away 9-6. Newcomer Ethan Hoodack had four goals for the Bruins in victory, while Luc Hanchuk added four of his own. Matthew Taylor closed out the Bruins’ scoring with a goal and assist. For the Junior Panthers, Timothy Holmes led the way with four goals. Eli Modlin added a pair of goals, and Richard Jones an assist for the Panthers.

Ava Taylor was stellar between the pipes for the Bruins, making 23 saves in victory, including a penalty shot stop.

Learn more about the league at www.wellingtonrollerhockey. com.

WELLINGTON WRESTLERS PLACE IN TOP THREE

The Wellington Wrestling Club had an outstanding tournament recently at the Alpha Authentics Fall Championships held at Wellington High School, which was the culmination of a statewide series of 13 qualifying events. A number of Wellington wrestlers placed in the top three of their divisions. K-8th grade place winners included: Lana Loucks and Angelo Rossi in first place; Grace Kosza, Summer Loucks, Dante Rossi, Sean Kirtz, Jacob Pellecer and Luis Gonzalez in second place; and Johnny Lago in third place. High school place winners included: Sofia Bentz, Cameron Gibson and Patrick Jones in first place; Vivianna Caullett, Aurora Guadiana, Sofia Toledo and Wyatt Tapia in second place; and Lana Loucks, Cristal Alcocer, Cameron Gray and Morgan Suniga Girls in third place. The club has training for all ages and skill levels. For more information, contact coach Travis Gray at travis.gray@palmbeachschools.org. Shown above are Genevieve, Lana and Summer Loucks.

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WHS Debaters Shine At American Academy To Host Virtual Webinar Nov. 15 American Academy, a pro- will also learn their strengths and John I. Leonard Event gram within American Heritage challenges as caregivers, useful Schools, will host “Learn How to tips on parenting, and the value

A number of Wellington High School speech and debate students took home hardware from a recent tournament at John I. Leonard High School.

In Varsity Oral Interpretation, Hannah Pahl placed first, and Maria Ramirez placed third. In Novice Oral Interpretation, Zaria DaSilva took second, and Juliana Schuster took fifth. In Oratory, Ahna Guillaume placed third. The Public Forum Debate team of Ewa Tryniszewski and Paula Currea went 3-1 and finished fourth. In

Novice Extemporaneous, Melody Pratz placed fifth. Ava Cassel earned a gavel as her chamber’s best presiding officer in Congressional Debate.

The Red Dawn Debaters added eight new NSDA degrees and members. Emma Gardner earned the Degree of Distinction; Noor El Tohamy and Stacy Joseph earned the Degree of Honor; and novices Mohammed Al-Masoodi, Zaria DaSilva, Neela Fulcher, Melody Pratz and Juliana Schuster earned the Degree of Merit.

Learn... for Children and Teens with Learning Differences,” a virtual event via Zoom on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m.

This event is part of American Academy’s monthly program, “Experts in Learning Differences” speaker series. Hosted by Alexandra Rollins, admissions director of the American Academy program, the expert speakers for the November event are Mira and Mark Halpert of 3D Learner.

Kids who learn differently often learn best when they see and experience information. Too often, educational testing focuses on what is wrong with the child and does not fully encompass their strengths. During this virtual event, Mira and Mark Halpert of 3D Learner will explain how to identify the child who learns differently, the importance of addressing his or her challenges, and the benefits of strength-based parenting and education. Viewers

of collaboration with their child’s teachers and school.

The speaker series is streamed live virtually, and all previous episodes are available for viewing at any time. The purpose of the speaker series is to educate families about topics that relate to mild learning differences and are relevant today. All of the speakers are experts in the various disciplines of each topic. The American Academy’s goal is to provide families with a place to ask questions and strengthen their knowledge about how to ensure the success of their child.

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Guest speakers Mark and Mira Halpert.

Renaissance Wellington Helps Hurricane Victims

Wellington High School debaters at John I. Leonard High School.

CRESTWOOD SCIENCE TEACHER WINS AWARD American Heritage students with some of the supplies collected for Hurricane Ian victims.

The students and families of Renaissance Charter School at Wellington, in a project named “Quest for Quarters,” were asked to donate a quarter to help those who experienced loss, pain and suffering due to Hurricane Ian. Students from grades K through 8 began to conscientiously bring in a quarter to donate to the project.

Soon, quarters became dollars, and in just over two weeks, the students had amassed a total donation amount of more than $2,400.

This feat was accomplished by families, friends and neighbors in the Wellington community coming together with a goal of providing help and hope for those in need.

All of the money will be given to Charter Schools USA’s “Giving Tree” organization, where the CEO and his wife, Jon and Sherry Hage, have pledged to provide matching funds for any amount raised, making the total gift of giving more than $4,800.

American Heritage Delivers Donations To Florida’s West Coast

Science teacher Beverly Wessel at Crestwood Middle School in Royal Palm Beach was recently nominated for Thank a Teacher from Staples and won $5,000. She was one out of 20 people to win the award.

In an effort to help those affected

by Hurricane Ian in Southwest Florida, students, families and staff from American Heritage Schools’ Broward and Palm Beach campuses collected much-needed donations to deliver to Florida’s west coast.

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Palm Beach campuses. The truck then caravanned to Southwest Florida on the morning of Friday, Oct. 21 and delivered them to the following locations: Crow Wildlife Rehab (Sanibel), Gulf Coast Humane Society, Bluepearl Pet Hospital, United Church and Destiny Church. The churches act as collection sites for all affected

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Dressage Foundation, Margaret Duprey Announce Matching Gift Challenge

Thanks to the generosity of Margaret Duprey and Cherry Knoll Farm, the Dressage Foundation (TDF) is thrilled to be able to boost the strength of its Young Rider Dream Program. Beginning in October, the funds raised for the program, up to $100,000, will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Duprey.

TDF’s Young Rider International Dream Program was created in 2000 by Olympian Michael Poulin to give top young U.S. riders an introduction to international-level dressage through a tour of European training facilities and competitions. In 2022, due to the uncertainty of global travel, the Dream Program was held in

Wellington. The program was a resounding success and will return to Wellington in 2023.

Throughout the years, participants have learned from top riders, instructors and judges. Dream Program groups have attended the CHIO Aachen, the European Junior/Young Rider Championships and the Adequan Global Dressage Festival.

Since its beginning, the program has given 69 young riders the chance to be immersed in the international dressage scene. More than 81 percent of the past participants are now dressage professionals, including Olympian Adrienne Lyle.

Lyle was selected for the 2005 trip to Europe.

“I was immediately impressed by the polished presence of the European young riders and how boldly they rode in the ring,” she recalled. “This was the first time it really clicked that to be competitive, you can’t stay conservative and in your comfort zone.”

Duprey believes that the program has the power to instill dreams, confidence and success in young U.S. riders.

“The Dream Program is a great opportunity for young adults to be able to learn from the dressage community all around the world,” Duprey said. “These young riders are the future of the dressage world, and what a way for them to see, speak with, and talk with

Nonprofit Community Honored At Annual Hats Off Awards

Nonprofits First recently held its sixth annual Hats Off Nonprofit Awards at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion. The sold-out event celebrated nonprofit organizations in Palm Beach County that contribute and dedicate themselves to improving and strengthening our community.

Chaired by Dr. Peter Cruise of FAU, the ballroom had more than 650 people in the room wearing hats of all shapes and sizes. The emcee was Bill Bone, who inspired the audience with his eloquent presentation. Music from the nonprofit Digital Vibez set the tone, with popular beats to move and shake as people made their way to the stage to accept their awards.

“The 2022 Hats-Off Nonprofits Awards were the best ever. Nonprofits First is pleased to host this event annually to celebrate and honor our nonprofit community dedicated to the business of doing good,” said Jessica Cecere, CEO of Nonprofits First.

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Funds raised from the evening benefit Nonprofits First educational programs. These programs focus on professional development, leadership and training that nonprofit community volunteers and employees need to lead and succeed.

Since 2005, Nonprofits First has been the leading resource for strengthening the administrative and operational capacity of nonprofit organizations in the community. For more information, visit www.nonprofitsfirst.org.

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TDF President & CEO Beth Baumert said that the power of the program is clear.

“Participants emerge with clearcut visions of future career paths, and they march forward with confidence and lofty goals,” she said. “By now, it’s clear that these young riders emerge as leaders of our sport.”

Donations for the $100,000 Matching Gift Challenge can be made online at www.dressagefoundation.org or by calling TDF at (402) 434-8585. For information about additional ways to give, contact TDR Executive Director Jenny Johnson at (402) 434-8585 or jenny@dressagefoundation.org.

The Dressage Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, donor-driven organization that is dedicated to educating, supporting, and advancing the sport of dressage.

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Somerset Academy Canyons Senior Austin Ward Awarded Scholarship

Local high school senior and Wellington resident Austin Ward has been announced as a recipient of the $1,000 Bob Dykes Memorial Scholarship Award. Ward attends Somerset Academy Canyons in Boynton Beach.

The Bowling Centers Association of Florida presents this prestigious scholarship in honor of the late Bob Dykes, who was dedicated to helping youth bowlers.

The scholarship annually recognizes a youth bowler who bowls at a BCAF member center for their community involvement and academic achievements.

Ward has been involved with high school bowling and leagues at Greenacres Bowl since 2016.

He currently serves as the vice president of the Greenacres Youth Bowling League.

“I am extremely honored to

have been chosen to receive this prestigious scholarship award,” he said. “This scholarship is an amazing blessing for my family and me.”

Chad Newman, executive director of the Bowling Centers Association of Florida, is proud of Ward’s achievements.

“Austin’s achievements in the classroom, on the bowling lanes and in his community have made him the type of student athlete that the BCAF looks for when awarding this scholarship. We could not be prouder of Austin and are thrilled to award him this scholarship,” he said.

Ward is looking forward to enjoying senior year and preparing for college. He will be attending the Harriet Wilkes Honors College at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter next year, studying biology and clinical psychology.

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Tonia Sadler A Semi-Finalist In ‘Face Of Horror’ Competition

Wellington resident Tonia Sadler is a semi-finalist in the worldwide “Face of Horror” competition.

This competition originally started out with approximately 100,000 contestants and now there are 144.

The winner of the competition will receive $13,000, a walk-on

role in an independent film, a photoshoot for Rue Morgue magazine and go head-to-head with horror legend Kane Hodder, better known as Jason in the Friday the 13th movie franchise.

The “Apocalypse” round began Oct. 28 and ended Nov. 3. The

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Onsite Women’s Health Partners With Premier Family Health

Onsite Women’s Health, a leading national provider of breast health services, has partnered with Premier Family Health in Wellington to provide 3D mammography services onsite. Premier Family Health is one of the most progressive medical practices in Palm Beach County. The practice is centered around a team of credentialed and experienced medical professionals, a compassionate staff, and comprehensive and convenient medical services.

“At Premier Family Health, we are always thinking of ways to add value for the patients we serve. Our focus is on disease prevention and helping our patients live an extraordinary life,” said Dr. Vincent Apicella of Premier Family Health. “That made adding mammography a no-brainer for our organization. Additionally, we wanted a respected partner with the best technology available, and the Onsite team provided us with

the solution we needed.”

Onsite Women’s Health is an innovator in the delivery of breast health services. Through a collaborative care model, Onsite partners with OB/GYN and primary care practices nationwide to enable healthcare providers to offer comprehensive breast health services, including but not limited to mammography, breast tomosynthesis (3D mammography) and screening breast ultrasound. In addition, Onsite offers a tailored risk assessment to develop personalized care plans for women with a family history, lifestyle and other risk factors, including genetics.

“We are exhilarated to be working with Premier Family Health and know this partnership gives us the opportunity to provide convenient, high-quality breast care for patients,” said Jillian Wright, chief operating officer of Onsite Women’s Health. “We firmly believe convenience drives compliance

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Onsite is currently operating in 25 states with two more states being added soon. The firm has performed 1.5 million studies since 2013 and conducted 98,000 risk assessment exams since January 2018. Learn more at www. onsitewomenshealth.com.

Premier Family Health has served the residents of the western communities for more than 13 years. Premier is family-owned and operated by Dr. Vincent Apicella and Dr. Mariaclara Bago, who opened their practice with the vision of providing patients with the education and motivation to help them achieve extraordinary levels of health and well-being.

For additional information, call (561) 798-3030 or visit www. premierfamilyhealth.com.

HCA Hospitals Support Local Teachers

During HCA Healthcare’s first “We Show Up for Our Communities” week to encourage its employees nationwide to engage in service activities, the staff at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital, along with colleagues at HCA Florida JFK and HCA Florida JFK North hospitals, collected donations that raised enough money to supply more than 10,000 pencils for the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County Red Apple Supplies store.

Red Apple Supplies enables teachers from Title I schools across the School District of Palm Beach County to shop for free school supplies for their classrooms.

“During an earlier community services event, some of the Palms West Hospital senior leadership team volunteered at Red Apple Supplies before the start of the school year and found that pencils were one of the hottest commodities on the teachers’ lists,” CEO Jason Kimbrell said. “I’m so proud to work with the caring and dedicated people at Palms West and our sister hospitals who generously support the students in our community who will become our future workforce.”

In addition to purchasing the pencils, employees at the hospitals dedicated a day sorting the

Directors from area HCA hospitals recently sorted supplies and donated pencils to the Education Foundation’s Red Apple store. pencils, 1,276 glue sticks, 9,700 pens, 1,557 Post-it Notes, 1,012 dry-erase markers and 2,021 highlighters that were donated to the foundation.

The hospitals had previously collaborated before the start of the school year to collect more than a pallet of much-needed school supplies for Red Apple.

“Healing takes many forms,” Education Foundation CEO

James Gavrilos said. “Modern medicine wisely focuses on preventative steps. It’s far better and preferable to prevent the disease from ever forming, rather than trying to cure a disease once it has taken root. No one knows this better than the professionals at HCA. And this is exactly what the partnership between the Education Foundation and HCA is all about.”

Tree’s Wings Scores Big At The National Buffalo Wing Competition

Tree’s Wings & Ribs in Royal Palm Beach is now a two-time winner in the National Buffalo Wing Competition.

After winning for their traditional medium wings in 2019, the local landmark returned to competition in Buffalo, New York, in September and took second place in the

2022 competition for its no-dip dry rub.

“Taking second place in the dry-rub category was an amazing experience,” Tree’s Wings General Manager Erin Townsend said. “We are super proud!”

The new dry rub has all the personality of a traditional wet

The team from Tree’s Wings at the festival in Buffalo, New York.

Tree’s Wings won second place for Best Dry Rub.

Minto Announces 241 Homesites In The Orchards Of Westlake

Minto Communities USA, the master developer and primary builder in Westlake, has opened sales for the second and final phase of the Orchards of Westlake. The new section will feature 241 single-family homes on 50foot and 65-foot homesites, many with water views. Buyers can choose from two unique home collections.

The Cypress Collection offers 15 floorplans with two to five bedrooms that will be built on 50-foot lots. Home sizes range from 1,921 to 4,025 square feet under air with prices starting in the mid $400s.

The Indigo Collection includes 11 floorplans with three to six bedrooms. Homes range from 2,410 to 4,320 square feet under air and are offered on 65-foot lots. Prices start in the low $500s.

“We are very pleased with the buyer response since opening the Orchards a year ago,” said Steve Svopa, Southeast division president of Minto Communities USA. “I fully expect that sales momentum to continue into this second and final phase.”

The Orchards is bordered by Town Center Parkway North and

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A recent aerial photo of the growing Westlake community.

Persimmon Blvd. When built out, lake provides one of the best it will have 599 homes. In addition values in Palm Beach County,” to single-family homes, Minto of- Svopa said. “We are still affordable fers estate homes and townhomes even in this environment of rising in Westlake with prices starting interest rates.” from the $400s. Nurses, paraThe Westlake Sales Center is medics, teachers and other public located at 16610 Town Center servants can take advantage of the Parkway North in the City of WestWelcome Heroes program, which lake, on Seminole Pratt Whitney gives a 3 percent discount off the Road between Southern Blvd. base price of a new Minto home. and Northlake Blvd. For more “With the price point and life- information, call (888) 299-3628 style combined, we believe West- or visit www.westlakefl.com.

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Thanks To Halloween, My Holiday Display Will Be A Day Late

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Then, in an exemplary show of restraint, I don’t put any of it out until said holiday approacheth. And I don’t shop retail. I go to estate sales and auctions and crawl under tables and up into attics and into the dankest basements to seek this stuff out. While I’m fending off spiders and breathing in mildew, I think about how I’m going to display these forgotten treasures and how my customers are going to love them. So the unveilings are a big deal.

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the store. I worked feverishly from 3 to 5 p.m., erasing any evidence of the holiday and moving anything black or dark out of a space that is soon to be all twinkly with white, red and green. And pink. And turquoise. (They keep changing it on me.)

Then I rushed home because, at 5:30 p.m. on the dot, the grandchildren were due to arrive dressed as Hermione Granger from Harry Potter and Tanjiro, the guy in the green-and-black checked kimono from Demon Slayer. My husband Mark had grilled hotdogs and hamburgers, and I had made a salad earlier, all in an effort to get something into the kids’ stomachs before the inevitable sugar onslaught.

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legs with white medical tape (a very necessary part of the costume, evidently), I lit the candles in all the candelabras I had placed around the house. The candle flames danced dangerously close to all the construction paper lanterns the kids had made, but this is what happens when you have a “group effort.”

The kids wolfed down their food in five minutes flat, and then stood at the door impatiently willing the sun to set and the first trick-or-treater to arrive. When my daughter said, “I don’t mind being the first trick-or-treater,” the door was nearly torn from its moorings as the kids burst out of it.

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to watch for cars, tie shoes, feel the weight of each child’s bucket after each house (remembering to lean into the weight) and eventually hold the Demon Slayer’s sword, which we told him six times not to bring because it would get heavy.

But if there is a physical look to joy, it is capes and kimonos flying as little feet pound the pavement between houses until exhaustion finally takes over. It is watching my daughter forget she is 44 years old when she yells, “Trick or Treat!” along with her kids. It is snuggling up on the couch with a glass of wine while the kids endlessly sort, stack and trade their candy.

So my Christmas merchandise will not be out until Nov. 2. Sorry, not sorry.

‘Black Adam’ Is An OK Action Movie But Has Many Plot Issues

The new movie Black Adam is a typical DC movie. Reasonably decent, pretty good action, confusing situations with poorly developed characters, and, well, you know the rest: reasonably good but not generally great box office.

The film is set in the mythical country of Kahndaq, ruled by vicious mercenaries. But archaeologist Adrianna (Sarah Shahi) wants to find a magic crown at the tomb of Teth Adam (Dwayne Johnson), a mythical hero imprisoned for 5,000 years.

But he is not, as we find out, that much of a hero. He does rescue the good guys but kills the bad ones casually. Suddenly, we meet a group of people who want to stop him. But they are directed by Amanda Waller (Viola Davis), the charming lady who had Batman kill Superman and set up the Suicide Squad. Are they good or bad guys?

They are led by Hawkman (Aldis Hodge), who can fly like a hawk and

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By Leonard Wechsler is very strong, plus Doctor Fate (Pierce Brosnan), who can see the future of anyone he touches, as well as young Atom Smasher (Noah Centineo) and Cyclone (Quintessa Swindell). He can get very large and break things; she can bring up strong winds to break things. They don’t do very much, but they do provide young actors to help bring in at least a few extra people.

The team comes in to stop “evil” Adam, but Adrianna asks why they want to stop him but have done nothing at all to stop

the evil mercenaries who run the country.

A very good question that is never really answered. So there is a lot of fighting back and forth with the Justice Society arguing that it is wrong to kill bad guys, even though their director is a killer who had no real issue with wiping out Superman and shot several of her own people as a way of helping her escape a villain.

It turns out that things get more complicated, and the plot takes many dubious turns. At times, it seems like the writers had no idea where the story was heading.

The Justice Society looked like it was only interested in going after Adam and cared nothing at all about the injustice in Kahndaq. Had they taken out Adam, would they have left the bad guys in charge? I have no idea. Was this a “let’s kick the bad guys out of their dictatorship?” film or was this a “hypocritical good guys working against a not so good guy who hasn’t yet really hurt anyone

who didn’t deserve it” kind of film?

The real problem is that no one making the film had any idea of which kind of movie it was. So things meandered, and the ending was a bit anti-climactic, with a mid-credits scene that was downright confusing.

The acting did not require much of anyone. I have seen Johnson be charming in movies, a good leading man. Here he is mostly dour. Shahi is strident a lot of the time but, on the whole, provides emotion. Bodhi Sabongui as Adrianna’s son provides charm, and Mohammed Amer as her brother has most of the comic action.

Hodge is actually very good as Hawkman, although much of his character is undeveloped. His relationship with Brosnan is one of the more interesting elements, but it is undeveloped.

The DC movies tend to have a problem in that they assume that everyone in the theater knows who the characters are and

their back stories. I knew none of that and, as a result, it took half the movie to figure out plot details. I still haven’t quite figured out all of Doctor Fate’s powers.

Marvel movies make sure we are introduced to characters very early in plot development and provide lots of human element bits to make us care. Remember that T’Challa first appeared as a supporting player in Captain America: Civil War before Black Panther. As was Spider-Man before his own film. There was almost nothing in the current film to explain much about any of the superheroes. As a result, while I wanted the “good guys” to win, I was not certain who actually fit that description.

Action scenes did move pretty well and, although plot holes and inconsistencies abounded, the film did keep my interest until the end. So if you like this kind of film, go see it. But don’t expect to love it.

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