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At its meeting on Thursday, Oct. 28, the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation tabled consideration of a local bill allowing a referendum on Acreage incorporation until its next meeting on Dec. 8. Page 3

NRI Institute Of Health Sciences Graduates Class Of New Nurses

The Young Professionals of Wellington held its annual Wicked costume party on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Wellington National Golf Club featuring wonderful costumes, casino games, a silent auction, music, dancing and refreshments. Shown above are Wellington Councilman Michael Drahos, Vice Mayor John McGovern, Councilman Michael Napoleone and Councilwoman Tanya Siskind who came dressed as the cast from “Star Trek.” MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 18 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

RPB Staff, Volunteers Continue To Power Weekly Food Giveaway

Park employees from the Village of Royal Palm Beach, along with a number of volunteers, have been distributing food to more than 600 families in need every Wednesday morning since April 22, 2020, at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. Shown inside is the food giveaway in full swing on Wednesday, Oct. 20, taking care of vulnerable residents of western communities during these difficult times. Each week, cars start lining up at 5 a.m., awaiting a truck from Feeding South Florida. Page 16

Upcoming Westlake Election Will Bring Council Shake-Up

By Louis Hillary Park Town-Crier Staff Report Candidates for mayor and two open council seats in the City of Westlake have until Tuesday, Nov. 9 at noon to register to run in the Tuesday, March 8, 2022, election. However, it is possible all four council seats and the mayor’s seat could have fresh faces in the next several months, making for an entirely new elected government for Palm Beach County’s youngest municipality. The departing council members “have done what they set out to do,” City Manager Kenneth Cas-

sel said. “I think they are ready to transition off.” However, Cassel does expect a strong crop of candidates to file before the deadline. So far, one current Westlake councilman and one newcomer have registered to run. Vice Mayor JohnPaul O’Connor, who was elected to a four-year term in Seat 3 last year, has filed to run for mayor and will vacate Seat 3. Greg Langowski, a Westlake resident since March 2020, has filed for Seat 4. Meanwhile, Councilman Patric Paul, who was elected to Seat 1

in 2020, has resigned as of Nov. 1. Paul, a native of Germany who moved to Westlake from Texas, could not be reached for comment. The manner by which Paul’s seat is to be filled will be on the agenda at the Monday, Nov. 8 council meeting. Current Mayor Roger Manning, Seat 2 Councilwoman Kara Crump and Seat 4 Councilwoman Katrina Long-Robinson all were appointed to their posts when or shortly after Westlake was formed, and residency was not a requirement, as it is now. Since none of See WESTLAKE, page 14

Wellington Middle Schooler Is On A Mission To Give Back

Palm Beach Central Broncos Hang On To Defeat Wellington

This year’s battle for gridiron supremacy and possession of the Wellington Cup between Wellington High School and Palm Beach Central High School on Friday, Oct. 29 came down to one play. With Palm Beach Central clinging to a 17-14 lead and Wellington facing a fourth-andone at the Bronco five-yard line with just 1:45 left in the game, Wellington head coach Daniel Mendoza had a big decision to make. Page 21 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 18 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 7 SPORTS..........................21 - 24 PEOPLE..........................24 - 25 SCHOOLS.............................. 27 BUSINESS............................. 29 COLUMNS............................. 30 CLASSIFIEDS.................31 - 32 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report While every kid looks forward to summer vacation, there is always the potential for boredom to creep in. This happened to 12-year-old Aiden Edelsberg when he uttered the words “I’m bored” to his mother. Rossana DiFilippo and her son had no idea how that day would change their perspective and set young Aiden on a path to help others. Edelsberg thought his mother would come to the rescue with creative ways to keep him entertained. “Instead, she decided to hop on the internet and show me the most heartbreaking stories about kids who don’t have it quite as good as me. Amazing kids who do not have the privilege to live a healthy life,” he recalled. “Other kids have it much harder,” DiFilippo said. “So, I started to show him different kids who don’t have a moment during their challenges and illnesses to feel sorry for themselves. He started doing some research on ways that he could help, but many of the ways to help, he was too young to do.” But Edelsberg did not give up.

He was inspired to “That he wanted make a difference and to make a difference was going to figure didn’t surprise me beout just how to make cause he is the kindthat goal a reality. est soul, but he’s still “I am 12, how a kid at the end of could I possibly help? the day,” DiFilippo That’s when I came said. “What did suracross the Make-Aprise me is the susWish Southern Flortainability with the ida chapter,” Edelscommitment [to the berg said. “I wanted fundraiser]. I figured to help change a kid’s he would move on to life. I want to make the next thing, but he Aiden Edelsberg them smile. I want a just held on to it.” part of making their wish come A few weeks ago, the camtrue.” paign “Aiden Maxx Gives Back” Edelsberg is more than halfway launched on the Make-A-Wish to his fundraising goal of $5,000, Southern Florida site. He has with the amount being set by raised $3,000 so far but is workMake-A-Wish. ing hard to reach the $5,000 goal. “The average wish costs about He might even have a chance to $5,000,” DiFilippo explained. meet a child impacted directly “Some kids have wishes for a bike by his gift. or to see snow, but the majority To support the Aiden Maxx want to travel, and there are a lot Gives Back campaign, donations of wishes for Disney.” can be made online through the What struck the Polo Park sixth 2020-21 Wish Your Way Southern grader were the stories of children Florida web page, and also by mail around his age, not just babies and with details online. toddlers. Being able to relate to To reach out directly, or for inthese youngsters prompted Edels- formation on mailing a donation, berg to set his sights on making a e-mail aidenmaxxgivesback@ local child’s wish come true. gmail.com.

County Begins Condemnation Proceedings For RPB Blvd. Project

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Commission voted 6-0 on Tuesday, Nov. 2 to initiate eminent domain proceedings to condemn properties along Royal Palm Beach Blvd. in order to widen the road from two lanes to five lanes without a median. The project will run from the M Canal to 68th Street North, south of Orange Blvd. A total of 66 parcels will be needed to complete the project, nine of which settled prior to a lawsuit and are not subject to eminent domain proceedings. The engineering department recommended a motion to adopt 45 resolutions to initiate eminent domain proceedings for the remaining 57 parcels, which have a total value of $1,004,430, needed for the widening project. Palm Beach County Engineer David Ricks said three whole parcels are needed for drainage, all of which settled pre-suit, and 45 swale drainage easements, three of which settled pre-suit, four right of way easements, one embankment easement and 13 temporary construction easements, three of which settled pre-suit. “Most of the acquisition is part of the frontage of that corridor,” Ricks said. “We did do some outreach in the design phase over two years ago. In terms of the overall corridor, this is a major transportation corridor.” He said future projects along the

corridor include work from 78th Place North to Northlake Blvd. from two to five lanes in fiscal year 2024, from north of Persimmon Blvd. to north of the M Canal from two and three lanes to five lanes in fiscal year 2025, and Royal Palm Beach Blvd. to Orange Blvd. from south of 68th Street North from two to five lanes, which is now under design with construction not yet funded. Palm Beach County Mayor Dave Kerner asked if the owners had been notified of the commission meeting on Tuesday, and Ricks said they had been notified, but there were no speakers at the meeting. District 6 Commissioner Melissa McKinlay asked Ricks about the drainage easements along the corridor. “You’re going to fix the swales and make the swales appropriate in the front yards of these properties?” she asked. “You’re not tearing it out and putting pavement on there, are you?” Ricks said the condemnation was to install proper drainage for the road. “So, the aesthetics of the owners’ property won’t change drastically?” McKinlay continued. McKinlay made a motion to approve the proceeding, which carried 6-0 with Commissioner Maria Marino off the dais. The project is scheduled for construction in fiscal year 2022 at a budgeted amount of $6 million and is included in the five-year road program.

Filing Deadlines Near For Local Municipal Elections

By Joshua Manning Town-Crier Staff Report Due to recent changes in state law, Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Wendy Sartory Link required all municipalities holding elections on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, to pull back their filing deadlines into November. The Village of Wellington, the Village of Royal Palm Beach and the Town of Loxahatchee Groves complied with the request. The qualifying period opened this week in Wellington and Royal Palm Beach and will open next week in Loxahatchee Groves, giving incumbents and potential challengers just a short period of time to finalize their election plans. Wellington — The Village of Wellington will hold an election Tuesday, March 8, 2022, with fouryear terms for two council seats up for grabs. These are Seat 2, currently held by Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, and Seat 3, currently held by Vice Mayor John McGovern. The qualifying period opened at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 2 and closes at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 16. As of now, both incumbents are planning to seek re-election, and there is one announced challenger for each seat.

In Seat 2, Siskind is being challenged by local businessman Tony Nelson, and in Seat 3, McGovern is being challenged by Johnny Meier, a former president of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce and the owner of My Community Pharmacy. As of Tuesday, Nov. 2, no other potential challengers had come forward. To qualify, potential candidates must contact the office of Village Clerk Chevelle Addie at (561) 791-4118 or via e-mail at caddie@ wellingtonfl.gov. Royal Palm Beach — Three seats on the Royal Palm Beach Village Council are up for election on March 8, 2022. Those include the Mayor’s Seat, currently held by Mayor Fred Pinto; the Group 1 Seat, currently held by Councilman Jeff Hmara; and the Group 3 Seat, currently held by Councilwoman Selena Samios. The qualifying period opened on Monday, Nov. 1 and closes on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 5 p.m. According to Village Clerk Diane DiSanto, Pinto qualified for the ballot on Monday, Nov. 1, and both Hmara and Samios had contacted her to confirm their intention to seek re-election and qualify for the ballot before See ELECTIONS, page 7

Wellington Honors Its Top Cop And Top Firefighter

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council presented its 2021 Top Cop and Top Firefighter awards on Tuesday, Oct. 26 to Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Detective Jason Villiers and Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Lt. Jen Kleier. Presenting the awards were PBSO Capt. Rolando Silva of the District 8 substation in Wellington and PBFR District Chief Philip Olavarria. Silva said Villiers was assigned to District 8 as a canine deputy several years ago. “Eventually, his tour in the canine unit came to an end here in Wellington,” Silva said. “They brought him back to the canine division in the greater Palm Beach

Wellington’s 2021 Top Cop award is presented to Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Detective Jason Villiers. County Sheriff’s Office, and he de- for the work of Wellington’s street cided he wanted to leave the canine team, most of whom attended the unit and come back here and work meeting. for us as a street team member. “They are very, very good at Silva had a great deal of praise what they do, and it is the reason

Wellington’s 2021 Top Firefighter award is presented to PBCFR Lt. Jen Kleier. PHOTOS COURTESY THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON why in Wellington we’re not necVilliers has been with the PBSO essarily no crime, but we’re very for more than 23 years, working low crime,” he said. “There is a as a detective for the past seven reason for that, and Detective Vil- months, as a canine officer since liers is a big part of that equation.” See AWARDS, page 14

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Wellington Agrees To Buy 45-Acre Parcel To Expand Preserve

By Joshua Manning Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council agreed Tuesday, Oct. 26 to purchase a 45-acre parcel along Flying Cow Road to expand and enhance the adjacent Wellington Environmental Preserve at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Everglades Habitat. The total purchase price is $4.5 million, but the majority of that

will be paid for by the Florida Communities Trust Grant Program. Wellington’s 25 percent share of the cost is approximately $1.1 million. Deputy Village Manager Tanya Quickel said that the purchase agreement with the Moncada family trust was based on the letter of intent approved by the council at its Oct. 12 meeting. She reiterated the village’s plan to expand the

adjacent 365-acre preserve, which serves as a passive park, as well as a cleansing marsh and a major water storage facility for the village. The additional land will add 30 million gallons of offline water storage to the village’s capabilities. Village Attorney Laurie Cohen noted that wording will be included in the deed that reverts the land to the state if Wellington does not use the land for its intended

Royal Palm Beach Civic Leader David Swift Dies At Age 76

David R. Swift, 76, a former longtime Royal Palm Beach councilman and civic leader, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 21. Swift held elected office in Royal Palm Beach longer than anyone else who has served on the Royal Palm Beach Village Council and was perennially popular among voters. Swift and his wife Nixie became village residents in 1977. Following an appointed stint on the Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission, Swift ran for a council seat in 1985 during a period of rapid growth and development in what had previously been a small, fairly isolated bedroom community. Swift served on councils tasked with often difficult decisions regarding proposed development, rezoning and annexation applications, as well as enacting ordinances to enhance village landscaping, signage and code enforcement requirements. During his near 29-year tenure on the council, Swift forged a solid and respected reputation as a clearthinking public servant who clung to his convictions on behalf of his constituents. Many were the council meetings in which Swift noted he “had a problem” with some aspect of an agenda item under discussion, and he held to beliefs and votes he believed were in the best interests of village residents — even at times when he was the lone dissenting voice. As a newly elected councilman in 1985, Swift began a citizen volunteer education committee whose goal was to bring a high school to Royal Palm Beach. That mission took more than a decade to achieve. He also pushed hard for and won enhanced recreational amenities for village youngsters

and residents. Swift took particular pride in the hiring of the late David Farber to become village manager, who, until his untimely death in 2010, was widely regarded as a strong manager who ushered in an era of professionalism and strong fiscal standing for the village. Among Swift’s accomplishments on the council were votes to approve transitioning the village’s police and fire departments to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue, thereby not only saving money, but also enhancing public safety for residents through quicker response times and more sophisticated equipment and specialized manpower units. Swift voted to approve the sale of the village’s water utility and wastewater treatment plant to the county for a total of more than $100 million. With those sales, the village has enjoyed a low tax rate with millions of dollars in reserve. A native of Michigan, Swift attended Hillsdale High School in Hillsdale, Mich., where he lettered in football, baseball, and track and field. He attended Michigan State University and Adrian College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in science, and later earned a master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University. Swift worked for 34 years as a tenured senior biologist/environmental scientist for the South Florida Water Management District, and he was well-known among family, friends and colleagues as an avid sportsman and naturalist. He particularly enjoyed summers in the Florida Keys with his family. Married for 53 years to his wife Nixie, Swift was predeceased by his parents Floyd and Carolyn Swift of Hillsdale, Mich., and

David Swift by his brother Dick Swift of Tecumseh, Mich. Swift leaves his son James Swift (wife Calay) of Hilton Head, S.C.; daughter Caroline Gollub (husband Ian) of Norwich, Vt.; brother Jerry Swift of Winter Park, Fla.; stepbrother Charles Orth of Phoenix, Ariz.; and grandchildren Delcie and Andrew Swift of Hilton Head, S.C., and Parker and Georgia Gollub of Norwich, Vt. A beloved public servant, Swift was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who strove throughout life to do what was right and to help those in need. He has left a sterling legacy as one who attained distinguished public service coupled with an unwavering commitment to his fellow man and the natural world. Swift will be sorely missed and lovingly remembered by his family, friends and former constituents. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the family plans no immediate memorial service but will at a later date announce a celebration of life in remembrance of David Swift.

purpose for environmental and conservation uses. “How did we arrive at this purchase price?” Councilman Michael Napoleone asked. Quickel explained that three appraisals were done, and the purchase price was based on those appraisals. “So, no matter what the property appraiser’s web site says about the value of the property, we are paying the appraised value for the property,” Napoleone confirmed. Other ways of getting the property would be more costly and would not get support from the state. For example, using eminent domain would make it ineligible for the grant, because the grant money must be used for a sale with a willing seller, Quickel explained. Meanwhile, eminent domain would end up being approximately the same price, because the price would be based on similar appraisals. “Eminent domain is a very long and very expensive process,” Cohen said, adding that there would be significant legal fees as well. Resident Bruce Tumin again objected to the purchase, as he did at the Oct. 12 meeting. He asserted that the value of the land is inflated, and the village should look to other property to meet its needs. “This property is very difficult to develop,” he said. “We are paying

Members of the Temple Beth Torah Brotherhood attended the Tuesday, Oct. 26 meeting of the Wellington Village Council to present a check to the Village of Wellington toward its holiday food drive using proceeds from the brotherhood’s recent annual PHOTO COURTESY THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON golf tournament. $4.5 million for swampland.” Mayor Anne Gerwig pointed out that the village’s $1.1 million investment does not include the cost for retrofitting the land into the adjacent preserve. “This is just acquiring the property,” she said. “It does not include the costs for bringing it into the environmental preserve, which would require engineering work.” Village Manager Jim Barnes confirmed that the village has not yet spoken with the South Florida Water Management District and other possible partners on that part of the project. The council approved the purchase 4-0 with Councilman Michael Drahos absent. The agree-

ment requires a closing date by Dec. 23, 2021. In other business, the council agreed to postpone a decision on whether to allow a Type 2A congregate living facility for senior citizens in a modified structure that is both sides of a duplex located at 12450 Guilford Way. The proposal generated a great deal of opposition from neighbors when discussed by the Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board in September. The developer requested a postponement for at least a month in order to continue making changes with the goal of making the project more acceptable to skeptical See COUNCIL, page 14

Legislative Delegation Postpones Decision On Acreage Incorporation

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report At its meeting on Thursday, Oct. 28, the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation tabled consideration of a local bill allowing a referendum on Acreage incorporation until its next meeting on Dec. 8. The bill would authorize a public referendum on whether to approve a charter for the “Village of Loxahatchee,” a name created in a poll for an area including most of the populated portions of the Indian Trail Improvement District. State Rep. Rick Roth (R-District 85), the bill’s primary sponsor, proposed delaying the bill over conflicts that have developed. ITID was authorized by the state legislature earlier this year to conduct a feasibility study on

incorporation and draft a proposed charter to be put to a public referendum. That bill was supported by the delegation in January 2021. “This is obviously a controversial issue,” Roth said. “It has been in the news a lot lately. We’ve been working with the citizens of the area. A lot of great things have taken place; a lot of controversy, too.” He said the postponement would allow people to fully understand what the potential problems are with the bill as currently written. “We are now tabling the bill with the idea that there is going to be a change, and we want to make sure there’s plenty of time,” Roth said. “Everybody needs to know what’s going on. Everybody needs to know what the bill will do, and, therefore, we’re postponing it until Dec. 8.”

State Rep. Matt Willhite (DDistrict 86) asked Delegation Chair State Rep. Mike Caruso (R-District 89) and the legislative delegation’s executive director to communicate the process and make sure that all concerned parties are notified when the issue is coming up. “This is a big issue of the area,” Willhite said. Caruso said he will make sure that communication is very clear. The delegation voted unanimously to postpone a decision on the bill to Dec. 8. Should the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation support the local bill, it would be introduced in Tallahassee, where it would still need to gain approval by both houses of the legislature. If approved during the 2022 session, the referendum would likely be held in November 2022.

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Virus Cases Keep Trending Down, But Still Above Late Spring

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The number of weekly COVID-19 cases in Palm Beach County fell to 879 as of Oct. 28, still above a previous low of 660 cases in early June before a precipitous climb to more than 9,000 cases per week in late August. These latest numbers were part of Florida Department of HealthPalm Beach County Director Dr. Alina Alonso’s report Tuesday, Nov. 2 to the Palm Beach County Commission. “We’ve got to keep going down… so that when we have our next wave in winter, we’ll be able to have a small wave and not a large wave,” Alonso said. “We need to continue to have this go down.”

Palm Beach County was down to 3.0 positivity rate between Oct. 22-28, or 59.1 cases per 100,000 population, compared to 4.1 percent, or 96.2 cases per 100,000, reported at the last county commission meeting. “We’ve been below 5 [percent] for several weeks,” Alonso said. “That is very good.” The county vaccinated 3,962 more people between Oct. 22-28, while the state had 62,847 vaccinations. The total number of people vaccinated in Palm Beach County stands at 981,296, or 75 percent, compared to Florida, which has 13,932,791, or 73 percent. “We still have a ways to go,” Alonso said, explaining that the

community transmission risk remains substantial at between 50 to 100 new cases per 100,000 in the past seven days. “There’s a lot of talk in terms of what metrics people are using to make decisions in the community,” she said, explaining that the county is in the low range for testing, but still in the substantial range for cases. The goal as far as cases would be to drop below 50 per 100,000. The number of cases has recently been going down about 30 each week. “Hopefully, at our next county commission meeting, we will actually have fallen into the moderate [range],” Alonso said. “I am suggesting that we use at least

two to four weeks to be in there to make sure that we are staying in that direction. Obviously, we’ve been coming down, and we probably won’t be going up until after the holidays, when people start coming down and we start having traffic and traveling. We’ll probably see the numbers going up after that.” She said that Florida remains in the substantial transmission risk, although many counties are in the moderate category, with three in the low risk and two at high risk. Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties all are in the substantial category. “You can definitely see a lot more yellow [moderate] and no more red [high] that we were hav-

ing at our last meeting,” Alonso said. “Things are definitely turning in the right direction.” She added that Palm Beach County seems to be stuck at 75 percent total vaccinations, while Broward County has increased to 83 percent and Miami-Dade has increased to 94 percent. “We’re still vaccinating, we’re still doing a lot of outreach, but we’re still in that percentage,” Alonso said, predicting that hesitancy to get the vaccine will prolong the pandemic. She warned residents not to ease up on protecting themselves against the virus. “Every time we reach that low number, we stop doing what we’re doing, and then it goes back up

again,” Alonso said. “This will be the fifth time that we are doing this roller coaster ride, so I want people to stay cautious and look at where they are going, who they are associating with, and still being very careful, because this Delta causes breakthroughs even if you are vaccinated.” She added that vaccinations for children are becoming available this week in various locations. “The health care district is also going to be at the schools with their vans,” Alonso said. “That’s one of the things they are going to be concentrating on, and they are going to set up some permanent sites, so we’re gathering all our resources so we can really push out the vaccines to the 5- to 11-year-olds.”

RPB Council Gives Go-Ahead To New Raising Cane’s Restaurant

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report On Thursday, Oct. 21, the Royal Palm Beach Village Council gave the architectural approvals necessary to construct a Raising Cane’s restaurant with a drive-through at what is currently the Applebee’s restaurant at the northeast corner of Southern Blvd. and State Road 7. Village staff recommended approval of the applicant’s requests for changes at what would be a 3,267-square-foot restaurant with a drive through on the 1.3-acre parcel. Access is right in, right out on Southern Blvd., and from the north through the existing right in, right out on SR 7. Lindsay Lewis, representing the applicant, said that Applebee’s is currently in negotiations to end its

lease at the site. Raising Cane’s is a fast-food chain based in Louisiana that specializes in chicken fingers. The applicant sought site plan modifications and special exception architectural approvals for several changes to the site, as well as to retain existing landscaping at the site that is now technically in violation of the village code, Planning & Zoning Director Bradford O’Brien said. “They are redeveloping a 3,267-square-foot restaurant with a drive-through outparcel in what was formerly known as the Target Center planned commercial development,” he said. The site is now dominated by Christ Fellowship Church, which replaced the Target store 15 years ago.

The applicant sought approval for signs, colors and a landscape plan, O’Brien said, adding that site exceeds the area and width required for general commercial zoning, but conforms to setback standards, and provides 36.2 percent pervious area, which exceeds the minimum 25 percent required by village code. Councilman Jeff Hmara made a motion to approve the overall site modification, which carried 5-0. In the process of approval, the council allowed a waiver to preserve four mature trees on the northern divider strip. The landscape plan meets all minimum standards of the village code, except for the applicant’s request to preserve four mature trees within the northern divider

strip of the property, rather than nine trees required by code. “The applicant contends that its goal is to utilize existing trees and palms on the site as they provide greater maturity and ecological value than younger trees,” O’Brien said, adding that planting additional trees in the area in the beds would disrupt the mature root system of the existing trees. The application was approved 5-0 by the Planning & Zoning Commission on Sept. 28, and staff recommended approval of the applicant’s request. Councilwoman Selena Samios made a motion to approve the tree variance, which carried 5-0. The council also approved variances requesting two pricing signs for the drive-through signs, in

keeping with recent drive-throughs with split lanes that have demonstrated more efficiency and avoid vehicle stacking off site. Village staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission at its Sept. 28 meeting recommended approval of the pricing sign but denial of cabinet signs by a vote of 3-2. Hmara made separate motions to approve the menu and cabinet sign variances, which both carried 5-0. The council also approved a

parking variance to reduce spaces from 59 to 56 with an agreement with the adjacent church to accept any overflow parking as long as the restaurant did not open until 11 a.m. on Sunday. Staff had recommended denial, but the Planning & Zoning Commission had recommended approval 4-1. Samios made a motion to approve the variance, which carried 5-0. The project is set for completion in the summer of 2022.

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Delegation Supports Lox Fireworks Bill, Levee Funding

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation on Thursday, Oct. 28 supported a bill for legislative approval that would limit the use of fireworks in parts of the Town of Loxahatchee Groves zoned agricultural-residential, as well as a request to fund the completion of the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area levee. The fireworks bill is modeled after a bill covering the Village of Wellington’s equestrian areas that passed in the legislature earlier this year. “The Town of Loxahatchee Groves is probably 90 percent agricultural-residential,” said State Rep. Matt Willhite (D-District 86), who sponsored the bill. “It is a community of hardworking people who have a lot of equestrian activities, farming activities, so they have the same interest as a bill I passed last year for the

Village of Wellington to put some minor restrictions on the use of fireworks. They are asking for the same protection.” He said that anything the legislature could do to help an important industry in the county thrive would be beneficial. Town consultant Mary McNicholas said the bill would provide a partial exemption to provisions of the statutes recently put in place. “The difference is that the designated holidays of New Year’s Day, New Year’s Eve and Independence Day are the three days that we are preempted by the newly adopted section,” McNicholas said. “Those are the days that the Town of Loxahatchee Groves would like to provide some regulations on. We are following in the footsteps of our sister city to the south, the Village of Wellington, and we appreciate their help as far as the legal and the forethought that they have gone through with this.”

Loxahatchee Groves Mayor Robert Shorr thanked Willhite for sponsoring the bill. “Every year, a lot of our residents are putting pressure on us to put signs out and do everything we can as a town to inform people of the impact that fireworks can have on not just the equestrians, but all of the animals,” Shorr said. “The animals far outnumber the residents.” A motion to support the bill carried unanimously. The delegation also heard speakers advocate for state funding of $9 million to complete the levee separating Corbett from residential areas of the Indian Trail Improvement District. “This bill that we’re talking about is the Cornett wildlife area berm,” State Rep. Rick Roth (R-District 85) said. “This was on my agenda since I first got elected. This is the perfect poster child of government ineptitude.” Half of the levee was rebuilt in

2015 for $4 million by the South Florida Water Management District after Tropical Storm Isaac in 2012 delivered more than 18 inches of rain over 24 hours that flooded The Acreage and caused a breach in the berm that was contained by emergency measures from the SFWMD, which is requesting the funding. McNicholas, who also represented ITID regarding the Corbett funding, said representatives from the SFWMD, the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, Palm Beach County and ITID were present to join in the request for the delegation’s support in fully funding the project. “It has been incomplete for almost a decade,” she said. “Half a levee is no levee at all.” SFWMD Executive Director Drew Bartlett said the project is beneficial to both humans and wildlife. “It sounds like a berm, See CORBETT, page 14

On Thursday, Oct. 28, officials from the Village of Royal Palm Beach took part in Read for the Record, a program organized locally by the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. Community leaders across the county read the book Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon to thousands of students on the same day. Among several local officials taking part was Royal Palm Beach Councilman Jeff Hmara, who read to children at Royal Palm Beach Elementary School. Shown here is Principal Tracy Ghettie, Hmara and Assistant Principal Cristina Fong. PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

KIDS CANCER FOUNDATION HOSTS SUPERHERO 5K AT RPB COMMONS PARK

The Kids Cancer Foundation held its annual Superhero 5K in Memory of Sebastian at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park on Saturday, Oct. 30. The 5K began 11 years ago and is named in honor of Sebastian Sarmiento, a courageous 9-year-old boy from Wellington who lost his battle with leukemia in 2009. He truly was a warrior, and the Kids Cancer Foundation is honored to have this 5K race named in his memory. The family’s hope is that the funds generated will help other families in the community who are facing the battle against childhood cancer and help make their journey a little easier. Many people ran the race in superhero costumes, and humans weren’t the only participants. There were several service dogs in training that joined in on the fun. Learn more about the Kids Cancer Foundation at www.kidscancersf.org. PHOTOS BY ERIN DAVISSON/TOWN-CRIER

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NRI Institute Of Health Sciences Graduates Class Of New Nurses

The NRI Institute of Health Sciences held its most recent commencement exercises on Friday, Oct. 22 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. A total of 20 new registered nurses graduated with associate of science in nursing degrees. One graduate received an occupational associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography. M. Daniel Splain, chief administrative officer of the school, served as master of ceremonies. Royal Palm Beach Mayor Fred Pinto welcomed the attendees and the graduates’ families to the commencement exercises. Other distinguished guests in attendance included RPB Councilman Jeff Hmara, Indian Trail Improvement District Supervisor Keith Jordano and former Wellington Mayor Bob Margolis. Broward County Commissioner Barbara Sharief, who served two terms as Broward County mayor, was the commencement speaker. She is a registered nurse and is the owner of a 200-employee pe-

diatric home healthcare enterprise. Sharief shared her story about how her father was killed by a burglar when she was 15 years old, and she worked to support her family while attending nursing school. She went on to earn a doctorate in nursing practice. Honors graduate Guerlande Fontus was the student speaker for the event. The invocation was delivered by Pastor Michael Rose, and the benediction was pronounced by Dr. Joseph Kloba, the retired provost of Palm Beach Atlantic University. Graduates were awarded their degrees by Elizabeth Stolkowski, the director of the nursing program. They received their nursing pins from Dr. M.J. Duthie, associate director of the program. The NRI Institute of Health Sciences has been located in Royal Palm Beach for 10 years and provides educational programs in nursing, diagnostic medical sonography and medical assisting. Learn more at www.nriinstitute.edu.

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Wellington Architectural Board Approves Lotis Signage On SR 7

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington’s Architectural Review Board on Wednesday, Oct. 20 approved a series of signs along State Road 7 that it had earlier postponed a decision on for Lotis Wellington, a 64-acre mixed use development on the west side of SR 7 about a half-mile north of Forest Hill Blvd. The entire project approved in December 2020 will allow a mixed use of about 49,000 square feet of restaurant and retail, a 2,500-square-foot financial institution with a drive-through, 40,000 square feet of medical offices, 16,700 square feet of professional/ general office, a congregate living facility, an independent living

facility, 191 multi-family rental units, a daycare facility for children, and 28 acres of open space including a lake, a dog park and a greenway. The ARB approved interior ground signage on Aug. 18, but tabled discussion on the signs along SR 7 for the applicant to provide an overall rendering that shows all the signs along the road, redesign the sign area for some of the signs, and relocate one sign to increase the separation between signs, Senior Planner Damian Newell said. The applicant removed two tenant panels from the entry wall sign, removed one small monument sign and added “Lotis” to the sides of the entry wall sign, as well as the

front of the signs, Newell said, noting that staff recommends that the “Lotis” on the sides be removed. He added that the applicant had removed two panels from the tenant sign, reducing the number of panels from 10 to eight in order to comply with village code. Lotis Project Director Rich Kasser said the total 64-acre project has a relatively low frontage of 687 feet on SR 7. “That’s our main in and out,” Kasser said. “The main way to announce the site and announce what is here is through State Road 7.” After the August meeting, the applicant agreed to reduce the size and number of signs on the main road. “It really did look like a sign farm,” he said. “I think we heard

all of everyone’s concerns, and we heard everybody’s issues with the distances and separations, size and scale,” Kasser said. “It really was beneficial to hear that. I think we have a design now that we really like that works much better than the previous designs.” He added that he felt the overall architecture and design will be a nice addition to Wellington. “The signs also do a good job of complementing the architecture but also announcing what the project is,” Kasser said. Board Member Tom Wenham said he liked the overall design but felt there were still too many signs on SR 7, such as restaurant monument signs when there was a cabinet sign on the building as

Farm City Luncheon Returns To Fairgrounds Nov. 17

The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau, will host the annual Farm City luncheon, presented by Baptist Health South Florida, on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. The Farm City luncheon was created to highlight the important economic contribution of the agricultural industry in Palm Beach County. It will feature speakers: Stephen Basore of Bengard Farms,

Paul Allen of R.C. Hatton Farms and Alleigh Reitz of Everglades Farm Equipment. A special recognition will take place to honor State Rep. Rick Roth (R-District 85) for being named 2020-21 Florida Farmer of the Year by the Florida Farm Bureau Federation. This favorite annual event always provides an opportunity for attendees to learn more about the agricultural community and the positive impact they have on Palm Beach County. In addition, all attendees receive a complimentary

box of locally grown vegetables courtesy of local farmers and Farm City. The event would not be possible without the support of partners Baptist Health South Florida, Discover the Palm Beaches, the Eastern Palm Beach County Farm Bureau, Florida Crystals, Florida Public Utilities, FNGLA Palm Beach, Florida Power & Light, Keiser University, the Palm Beach County Farm Bureau, the South Florida Fair, U.S. Sugar, Wellington Regional Medical Center,

Wells Fargo and the Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau. The Farm City Economic Luncheon will take place at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo West, located at 9067 Southern Blvd., from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Individual entry tickets are $40, and tables are $650. For more information on this luncheon and future events, visit the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce web site at www.cpbchamber.com or call at (561) 790-6200.

Seth Densen To Kick Off State House Campaign With Nov. 10 Meet-And-Greet In Royal Palm Beach Seth Densen — a social worker, turned Democratic candidate for the District 86 seat in the Florida House of Representatives — will hold his first campaign meet-andgreet on Wednesday, Nov. 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. at PapiChulo Restaurant, located at 1005 N. State Road 7 in Royal Palm Beach. There is no charge to attend, but a suggested donation of $25 is encouraged. Densen said this first event will set the tone for future events and help share his ideas with local constituents.

“With 20 years in social services and five years working in child welfare services, I have seen firsthand the importance of funding education well and ensuring protection against child and elder abuse,” Densen said. “And I know why we need to stand up for the rights of LGBTQ+ communities and women’s rights. I am ready to stand with those communities and fight the systemic injustices that plague the Florida state house. With support from the community, myself, along with many, many others will create a brighter

future for all Floridians.” But rather than a stand-alone approach that is the cornerstone of most political ambition, Densen said he wants to work across the political spectrum to find common ground solutions, based on his firsthand experiences. “I think it is obvious to almost everyone we need to find ways to better utilize state money in education and child welfare services,” Densen said. “We must find ways to work with each other to create real and effective changes that address our compromised infra-

structure, skyrocketing healthcare costs and a growing homeless population.” Densen said this will require working together. “Democrats can’t solve these solutions on their own, and neither can Republicans. The difference between my opponents and my campaign is a desire and willingness to work with anyone to create those necessary changes to create a better district, state and nation,” he said. For more information about Densen, visit www.votedensen. com.

well. Wenham was also critical of the tenant sign facing north and south at the entrance, which he felt was a hazard to anyone trying to read it while entering the development or driving on SR 7. “I’m supportive of something being done,” Wenham said. “It has been vacant for a long, long time, but I want to make sure that our residents are not going to have accidents… The two Lotis signs, I’m OK with. You need the identification of Lotis, and that’s what people are going to be looking for.” He said that the generous interior signage would help visitors get where they want to go. Kasser noted that all signage will be reviewed for final approval

by other village boards and the Wellington Village Council. After more discussion, Board Member Dayna Bertola made a motion to approve the entry wall signs as requested by the applicant, with a condition that the blank portion be landscaped, which carried 6-0 with Board Member Ryan Mishkin absent. Bertola made a motion to approve the entry tenant sign as recommended by staff with eight rather than 10 tenants listed, which carried 5-1 with Board Chair Stacy Somers dissenting. Board Member Roger Grave de Peralta made a motion to approve the two restaurant monument signs as requested by the applicant, which carried 6-0.

Wellington To Host Parade And Ceremony On Veterans Day

Wellington and the American Legion Post 390 will honor all current and former members of the armed forces at Wellington’s annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony on Thursday, 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 at the corner of Forest Hill and South Shore boulevards. The parade will be followed at 8:30 a.m. by the Veterans Day Ceremony. The ceremony will fea-

ture Tom Wenham, past post commander of the American Legion, as the honorary speaker, and 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, and your name will be recognized during the ceremony. To learn more about Wellington’s American Legion Post 390, contact wellingtonlegion390@ gmail.com.

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Wellington Historical Society’s Lunch & Learn Event Features Harvey Oyer III On Nov. 18

Meet acclaimed writer, lecturer and storyteller Harvey E. Oyer III at the Wellington Historical Society’s upcoming Lunch & Learn. The event takes place at 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18 at the Wellington National Golf Club. Oyer will share stories of Palm Beach County’s history, including some insight about how Wellington and the surrounding western communities came into being. A fifth-generation native Floridian, Oyer is as much a part of local history as he is a lecturer on the topic. He is a descendant of pioneer settler Capt. Hannibal Dillingham Pierce, one of the first non-native Americans to settle in southeast Florida, arriving in 1872.

His great-grand uncle, Charles William Pierce, homesteaded a portion of Hypoluxo Island, worked as a lighthouse keeper at the Jupiter Lighthouse, and served for years as one of the famed “Barefoot Mailmen.” He wrote a manuscript that, years after his death, was the basis for Pioneer Life in South Florida, considered an authoritative work on the area’s pioneer history. Oyer himself has written or contributed to numerous books and articles on Florida and Florida’s history. His children’s book series “The Adventures of Charlie Pierce” is based on his great-grand uncle’s life. He is a noted writer and lecturer on topics ranging

from law, history and archaeology to international laws regarding antiquities trafficking. Oyer was born in Boynton Beach. He attended the University of Florida, where he graduated with a degree in economics. He won a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship and studied graduate economics at the Australian National University in Canberra. He graduated with a master’s degree in archaeology from the University of Cambridge in England and a law degree with honors from the University of Florida College of Law. He is a partner with the law firm of Shutts & Bowen LLP. Tickets for the event are $30 for members and $40 for non-

Harvey Oyer III members, and include lunch. Visit www.wellingtonhistoricalsociety. org to get tickets.

Loxahatchee Groves Town Clerk Lakisha Burch was recently elected president of the Palm Beach County Municipal Clerks Association (PBCMCA) for the 2021-22 year. Burch was sworn in on Thursday, Oct. 28 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. She has been with the Town of Loxahatchee Groves since 2019, has a master municipal clerk designation and has more than 25 years of government experience.

NEWS BRIEFS WHS Band To Perform Free ‘Salute To Veterans’ Concert Nov. 9

To honor veterans who have fought and sacrificed selflessly for the country, the Wellington High School Band, the Mighty Wolverine Sound, will perform its annual “A Salute to Veterans Concert” with a reception that will be celebrated directly following the concert. “A Salute to Veterans” will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater, located at 12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington. Admission is free to the public. The Mighty Wolverine Sound personally invites all service men and women to this special event as a way of showing appreciation and to say thank you. The concert is not a fundraiser. It will be a magical and emotional evening filled with patriotic music. Veterans Day falls on Nov. 11 each year. It honors all war veterans, and it falls on the day when World War I fighting ceased on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

Rapid PCR Testing Site Opens In Wellington

The Village of Wellington recently announced that Curative Testing & Health Services is now providing free COVID-19 rapid PCR testing at Wellington Town Center. Tests are free of cost to

patients, with results available the same day, within 2 to 3 hours. The testing site operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The site is located in the parking lot near the Wellington Aquatics Complex at 12072 W. Forest Hill Blvd. Curative has trained healthcare workers on-site observing and directing patients to complete the self-collected, shallow nasal PCR test. Tests are available for symptomatic and asymptomatic patients ages six months and older. Patients can expect fast, secure and confidential results digitally with a same day turnaround time. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ups are welcomed. Appointments can be booked at www. curative.com. To ensure the health and safety of testing staff and community members, everyone must wear a mask while at the site.

Wellington Holiday Parade Set For Dec. 12

The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Wellington are proud to announce the 37th annual Wellington Holiday Parade, presented by Wellington Regional Medical Center. The Schumacher Family of Dealerships returns as the automotive sponsor. The event will take place on Sunday, Dec. 12, starting at 1:30 p.m. This year’s theme, Holiday Dreams, will be on display as participants ride on floats, decorated vehicles and walk the route of the parade up Forest Hill Blvd. for thousands of spectators to enjoy. To ensure a safe path for pedestrians, road closures will begin at

1 p.m. The Holiday Park will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater and will feature live performances from local students, exhibitors offering arts and crafts, food, interactive displays with local businesses and more. The chamber thanks event partners Wellington Regional Medical Center, the Schumacher Family of Dealerships, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue, Retreat Behavioral Health of Palm Beach, the Center for Bone & Joint Surgery of the Palm Beaches, Print It Plus, Bolay, Two Men and a Truck, the Wellington National Golf Club, Priority Towing, Costco Wholesale, Starbucks, the City of Greenacres, Hill Audio Visual, the Royal Inn, the South Florida Fair, PCI and Signs by Tomorrow. Media partners include WPTV Channel 25, The Palm Beach Post, the Town-Crier newspaper, Wellington The Magazine and Around Wellington.

Cruizin’ For Crime Stoppers Event Nov. 14

Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County has rescheduled its 11th annual motorcycle ride Cruizin’ for Crime Stoppers for Sunday, Nov. 14. The 100-mile ride starts at the Wellington Municipal Complex, located at 12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., where the riders will receive breakfast. The ride is escorted by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Motor Unit, and road assistance will be provided by the Nam Knights. The riders will proceed to the Pahokee Marina for refreshments, and then go on to Abacoa Town

Center in Jupiter. While at Abacoa, the riders will be served lunch, listen to live music by Groove Merchant and be able to purchase tickets for raffle prizes. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and kickstands are up at 10:30 a.m. Pre-registration is $30 per bike, which includes a free t-shirt. The fee for an additional passenger rider is $15 per bike. The fee is $35 for walk-up registration on the day of the event. The fundraiser helps Crime Stoppers pay rewards to anonymous tipsters, helps law enforcement reduce and solve crimes, as well as continue to remove weapons and drugs from schools. To register, call Heidi Schalk at (561) 385-1500 or visit www. cruizinforcrimestoppers.info.

Charlotte Hans Softball Event Set For Nov. 13

The 13th annual Charlotte Hans Softball Challenge will be held Saturday, Nov. 13 at Village Park, located at 11700 Pierson Road in Wellington, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Charlotte Hans Softball Challenge has become an annual event benefiting Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office employees or immediate family members who are going through, or have recently gone through a lifealtering illness, or victims of a catastrophic injury. The softball challenge is comprised of teams of PBSO employees. The event is family-orientated, offering bounce houses, music, food and raffles for everyone to enjoy. The event is run by the Charlotte Hans Foundation, a not-for-profit organization created in 2015 in memory of Charlotte Hans. The

charity has raised more than $1.1 million and assisted more than 100 employees or immediate family members of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. The Nov. 13 event is open to the public. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 7 to 12. Children under 7 are admitted free of charge. Admission includes food, drinks and fun for the kids. Learn more at www.facebook. com/charlottehansfoundation or www.chansfoundation.com.

Food Drive And Happy Hour Event At 4EverYoung

4EverYoung Anti-Aging Solutions is working with the Palm Beach Food Bank hosting a food drive during the month of November. 4EverYoung is accepting nonperishable food donations at the office, located at 10620 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 50, in Wellington. The business will celebrate its

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donation drive with a happy hour event on Thursday, Nov. 18 from 7 to 10 p.m. with free drinks, light bites, great music and a raffle giveaway. The most generous donor to the food drive will receive a special gift. For more info., call (561) 220-3771.

Veterans Day Breakfast In RPB

The Village of Royal Palm Beach, the American Legion Department of Florida District 11, American Legion Post 367 and the Unit 367 Auxiliary will present a Veteran’s Day Breakfast on Thursday, Nov. 11 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center, located at 151 Civic Center Way. Breakfast will be served at 9 a.m. and is limited to the first 100 people who RSVP. The deadline to RSVP is Nov. 8. Breakfast will be followed by a ceremony starting at 10 a.m. with military guest speakers and a performance by the Royal Palm Beach Community Band. To RSVP, call (561) 790-5196. Tuesday, March 8, 2022, with two council seats up for grabs. Those seats are Seat 2, currently held by Vice Mayor Laura Danowski, and Seat 4, currently held by Mayor Robert Shorr. The qualifying period opens at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 9 and closes at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 16. According to Town Clerk Lakisha Burch, no candidates have come forward to open campaign accounts or make plans to run as of Tuesday, Nov. 2. For more information about qualifying for the Loxahatchee Groves election, contact Burch at (561) 793-2418.

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WOMEN OF THE WELLINGTON CHAMBER ENJOY ITALIAN WINE TASTING EVENT

Women of the Wellington Chamber gathered at the Dannielle Judd Photography Studio on Thursday, Oct. 21 for a Wine Tasting and Food Drive Soiree. The five featured wines came from Cugini Winery in Calabria, Italy. Guests brought items for the holiday food drive collection. Learn more about the Wellington Chamber of Commerce at www.wellingtonchamber.com. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Jennifer Cohen and Nina Gerardi.

Peter Caravello, Vanessa Romano and Dave Gagleard.

Bobbi Rottman and Kathleen Williams.

Southern Italy Wine Specialists Business Manager Bob Reyers addresses the group.

Barbara Afanador, Dannielle Judd and Sommar Clark.

Jodi Gast and Candice Drake.

Jennifer Hernandez, Michelle Garvey and Dannielle Judd.

WOW leadership team members Jennifer Hernandez, Kathleen Williams, Lucy Vandejen, Kaela Genovese, Sherron Permashwar, Bobbi Rottman, Vicki Gotha, Jenn Cohen and Arlene Smith.

Women of the Wellington Chamber members gather for a group photo.

RIBBON CUTTING WELCOMES NEW WESTLAKE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE

A Wellington Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting welcomes the new chiropractic office.

Dr. Michael Gissy and Dr. Jessica Gissy celebrate the office opening with their young children.

The new Westlake Family Chiropractic office held its grand opening on Tuesday, Oct. 19 featuring a Wellington Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting. The office is led by the husband-and-wife team of Dr. Michael Gissy and Dr. Jessica Gissy. The office is located in the Grove Market shopping center at 5026 Seminole Pratt Whitney, just north of Persimmon Blvd. Westlake Family Chiropractic serves patients looking for wellness care, pain relief or seeking to compete at the highest levels in sports. Patients of all ages are welcome, from newborns to geriatrics. Westlake Family Chiropractic offers the Palmer package, which includes Diversified technique, Activator technique, Gonstead technique, Thompson drops and Flexion-Distraction. They also offer onsite digital X-rays, electrical muscle stimulation and ultrasound therapy. For more information, visit www. westlakefamilychiro.net or call (561) 247-1613.

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Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center Plans Exciting 40th Anniversary Season In 2022

Palm Beach State College’s Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center in Belle Glade is celebrating its 40th Anniversary “See It Live!” 2022 performing arts season beginning in January with an entertaining lineup of performances. “We are extremely excited about our dynamic schedule and the opportunity to have more live performances as we continue to return to some sense of normalcy,’’ PBSC’s Mark Alexander said. “We have something for everyone this year, and we look forward to seeing our patrons.” Kicking off the season, the Blind Boys of Alabama will perform on Saturday, Jan. 8. Recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music, they were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and are winners of five Grammy Awards. They are known for crossing multiple musical boundaries from traditional gospel

favorites to contemporary spiritual songs. Drumline Live is back for another exciting performance on Tuesday, Jan. 11. Drumline Live was created by the musical team behind 20th Century Fox’s hit movies Drumline and Drumline: A New Beat. Complete with dazzling choreography and explosive percussion, Drumline Live is a thrilling spectacle. On Thursday, Jan. 13, the World of Musicals will take you on an emotional journey through the great world of musicals. Enjoy beautiful and emotional ballads from Evita and Les Miserables, and great favorites from Dirty Dancing, We Will Rock You, The Lion King, Rocky and Sister Act. The Singing Contractors take the stage on Thursday, Feb. 3. The foundation of the unlikely pair stems from a viral video of their poignant rendition of “How Great

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Local Nonprofits Invited To Apply For 2022 Great Charity Challenge

For the 2021 Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments, an event founded by the father/daughter team of Mark and Paige Bellissimo in 2009, COVID-19 highlighted that nonprofit organizations and civil society stood at the core of the community’s resilience. To respond to the devastating effects of COVID-19, the last edition of the GCC in February 2021 shifted a majority of its funding priorities toward local nonprofits who were directly supporting and assisting the most vulnerable and affected populations in Palm Beach County. Thanks to the support of 64 donors and countless brave riders, 49 local charities were able to put $1.1 million to work, ensuring that many children, families and seniors were

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continued from page 1 2001 and as a field training officer for more than 14 years. “Detective Villiers aggressively supports the community by passionately investigating cases and has proven himself to be highly capable of handling complex, multi-jurisdictional investigations,” Silva said. “His work ethic, drive, dedication and professionalism make him an invaluable asset to the team and to our agency.” He added that Villiers uses his experience to lead, mentor and train younger detectives, deputies and agents with great success, bettering the organization as a whole.

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continued from page 1 the three currently reside in Westlake, none qualify as candidates, Cassel told the Town-Crier. No matter the outcome of the March election, O’Connor will be out of Seat 3 — either to take the mayor’s seat or return to private life, where he is an audiovisual design engineer and an entrepreneur with his own information technology company. O’Connor, who resides on Rain Lilly Way with his wife Kailey and young son Jace Preston, said

able to be fed, keep a roof over their heads, and have access to the most basic services during the pandemic. Through the generous support of the equestrian industry and the local community, the GCC has acted as a catalyst for charitable giving over the last 12 years, distributing $15.9 million to 276 Palm Beach County nonprofit organizations. The event will return for its 13th year on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, home of the Winter Equestrian Festival, with the goal to distribute an additional $1 million-plus purse to local charities. If you know of a deserving Palm Beach County-based charity, invite them to visit https://gcc.coth.com/

page/participate-as-a-non-profit for additional information regarding application requirements and the event’s unique selection process. The application process for the 2022 GCC exclusively opened Monday, Oct. 25 and closes at 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 15. At stake is a chance to win up to $100,000. “We are extremely grateful for the continued support of our generous donors and sponsors,” Executive Director Anne Caroline Valtin said. “In addition to fund disbursements, the GCC’s strategy involves capacity building and enabling invaluable partnerships, as well as concentrating on amplifying the event’s impact. The pandemic has taught us that moving forward, we must focus on supporting those who provide

immediate needs in the community, but also those who work toward long-term, sustainable change.” Following the format of previous years, and to guarantee transparency, up to 20 pre-vetted organizations will be randomly selected via the event’s famous lottery-style drawings during the months of December and January. Additional smaller grants will also be awarded via a random selection process to nonprofits who pass the GCC’s vetting. These grants will range between $1,000 and $10,000. To be eligible, applicants must, at a minimum, demonstrate that they are a 501c3, serve residents of Palm Beach County, have a physical presence, commit to spending a minimum of 75 percent of funding received in the county, and have a

“He has investigated more than 35 complex cases and has successfully obtained and executed a total of nine search warrants as a detective in the last seven months,” Silva said. “Many of the cases required assistance from the SWAT team and other specialty units within the PBSO. He has also completed a total of 16 felony arrests with multiple charges on each one during that time.” Villiers was instrumental in investigating a transnational crime organization that was highly mobile for years, moving from state to state looking for opportunities to commit robberies, credit card fraud, jewelry heists, home invasions and more — until it came to Wellington. “Detective Villiers, in conjunction with other municipalities,

county, state and federal agencies, identified the suspects, apprehended them and obtained confessions and recovered stolen property from all over the United States,” Silva said. “I think tenacious is the most accurate word that describes him. He just stays after it, and this is why he is so effective and so successful.” Villiers, a Wellington resident, was quick to share the honor with his colleagues. “This is not just about me,” he said. “This is about the 11 individuals back here in the detective bureau on the street team… We put a lot of effort and a lot of pride in our work. I appreciate everything, but this is more about a team effort than it is me, so they are the ones who make everything happen.” PBCFR’s Olavarria said Kleier

was nominated by Battalion Chief Ernest Muller, District Chief Anthony Tozzi and District Chief William Rowley. “Lt. Kleier is recognized for her exceptional work as a lieutenant for Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue who works in the Village of Wellington,” Olavarria said. “She has shown her dedication to the residents both while on and off the job. She is a model employee who enjoys her job and loves to share her knowledge and training with her fellow firefighters.” Kleier has worked as PBCFR’s Muscular Dystrophy Association coordinator since she was hired seven years ago. “She has really dedicated a lot of her time to collection for MDA,” Olavarria said. “She is also a part of the nonprofit Firefighters on a

he welcomes the shake-up on the council. “I’m excited for the residents. The entire [city government] landscape is going to change,” he said. “Every single seat is going to be filled by a resident. We’ll all live and sleep and see neighbors right here. I think that makes a difference.” Langowski, 43, grew up in northern Palm Beach County and earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and business administration, and a master’s degree in organizational leadership, both from Palm Beach Atlantic University. He works as a regional director in the office of U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio.

Despite his affiliation with a prominent Republican senator, Langowski said that will have no bearing on his ability to work with others. “In my position, I pride myself on working with all groups,” said Langowski, who has been with Rubio for 10 years. “It doesn’t matter which party you’re in. I have friends in both.” Though single, Langowski said he decided it was time to buy a home and chose Goldfinch Circle in Westlake because “your money goes a long way out here.” “I believe the city has a huge, bright future,” he said. “It’s great to see the growth that’s coming to this city, and I want to help shape

that... shape it for the better.” For O’Connor, a fluent Spanish speaker who attended high school and college in Palm Beach County, it’s about wanting to “continue the momentum we’ve been building thus far.” “We’re seeing incredible growth,” he said. “We’ve really got something special out here.” To qualify as a candidate, one must be a registered voter in Florida and a resident of Westlake. At the time of qualification, each candidate for mayor or a council seat must have resided in the city for one year before qualifying. Contact the city clerk’s office at (561) 530-5880 for more information.

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continued from page 4 but it is really to rehydrate the Corbett area and fits right in within our resiliency plan,” Bartlett said. “When you deal with resiliency, you’ve got to match your natural areas with your human areas. This is a natural area that needs more water, and we can put it in with

a new berm. Water in our natural area keeps it out of our flood control system and keeps it out of the Lake Worth Lagoon. It’s easy for all of us to rally around this. Usually, I’m here asking you for $100 million; this time I’m asking [the Department of Environmental Protection] for $9 million.” Roth made a motion to send a letter to the Palm Beach County Commission asking for $2 million to help with the project, which carried unanimously.

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RPB STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS CONTINUE TO POWER WEEKLY FOOD GIVEAWAY

Park employees from the Village of Royal Palm Beach, along with a number of volunteers, have been distributing food to more than 600 families in need every Wednesday morning since April 22, 2020, at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. Shown here is the food giveaway in full swing on Wednesday, Oct. 20, taking care of vulnerable residents of western communities during these difficult times. Each week, cars start lining up at 5 a.m., awaiting a truck from Feeding South Florida. Then the staff offloads the truck and volunteers bag the food and give it out to the families. More than 3 million pounds of food have been given out since the project began. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Parks & Recreation Department staff with Mayor Fred Pinto.

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More than 650 cars lined up to get food.

Michelle Peterkin with Jamie Nixon, who walked up to get some food.

Colleen Hogarth, Mayor Fred Pinto and Vinnie Perrin.

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Jose Andujar and Paul Sawyer with frozen chickens.

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Palm Beach Central Broncos Hang On To Defeat Wellington

By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report This year’s battle for gridiron supremacy and possession of the Wellington Cup between Wellington High School and Palm Beach Central High School on Friday, Oct. 29 came down to one play. With Palm Beach Central clinging to a 17-14 lead and Wellington facing a fourth-and-one at the Bronco five-yard line with just 1:45 left in the game, Wellington head coach Daniel Mendoza had a big decision to make. So, he called a timeout to ponder his options. Mendoza had two choices. He could send in placekicker Chandler Austin to kick what would have been a game-tying field goal from 22 yards, which would have most likely sent the game to overtime, or go for the first down, hoping to give his offense four more chances of scoring the go-ahead and likely winning touchdown late in the game. Mendoza’s decision was to leave his reliable placekicker on the sidelines. “I’ll always put the ball in the hands of my best player to win the game,” said Mendoza after the contest. Mendoza told quarterback Ryan Anthony to take the snap and crash over the left side of the offensive line and pick up at least one yard. Anthony did as he was told, or it seemed like he did. When Anthony’s forward momentum came to a stop, it appeared that he had gained the necessary yardage to secure the first down, which would have kept Wellington’s drive alive, thereby

giving the Wolverines a great chance to score the game-winning touchdown on an ensuing play. Both head coaches in the game — Mendoza and Palm Beach Central’s Scottie Littles — felt that Anthony had earned the first down. So did the entire Wellington offense. But when the game officials cleared the pile of bodies, spotted the ball and measured it, Wellington was inches short of getting the first down. The Bronco players, coaches and fans erupted in joy. Wellington’s players, coaches and fans were stunned and shocked. The turnover on downs gave the ball back to Palm Beach Central, which proceeded to run out the clock and secure the victory. The Broncos remained unbeaten on the season at 8-0, while Wellington’s five-game winning streak was snapped. The Wolverines fell to 6-3 on the season. Both head coaches were proud of the effort by their respective teams on the night. “At the end of the day, our defense did a great job in the game,” Littles said. “We practice those short yardage situations every day.” “I am so proud of my team as we played well on offense, defense and special teams,” Mendoza said. This was a game where the defenses from both teams came up with a series of big plays throughout the game to keep the final result in doubt. In the game, Wellington’s defense generated two turnovers on

downs, grabbed two interceptions, fell on a fumble and forced a punt by the Broncos. Wellington’s only breakdown was a missed first-quarter tackle, which led to a 37-yard catch-and-run touchdown reception by Palm Beach Central’s Markel King, with just over two minutes left in the first quarter. Wellington’s Reece Larson immediately countered by returning the next kickoff 89 yards to tie the game. The Broncos’ defense was equally stingy, as it held the Wolverines to less than 149 yards of total offense in the game. Wellington’s only offensive scoring drive was its last possession of the first half. With 1:18 left in the second quarter, the Wolverines had an eight-play, 70yard touchdown drive which gave them a 14-7 halftime lead. The drive was capped by an 11-yard touchdown pass from Anthony to Bryant Walker with 3.8 seconds left in the half. Wellington’s only other scoring opportunity took place early in the second quarter when Austin pulled his 36-yard field goal attempt just left of the goal posts. At halftime, Wellington looked like the undefeated team, especially based on the play of its defense. Unfortunately, Wellington would never score again in the game. Wellington led until Palm Beach Central quarterback Ahmad Haston threw an eight-yard, third-quarter touchdown pass to teammate Aidan Whitehall. Juan Dominguez’s kick tied the score

PBCHS Coach Scottie Littles and Principal Darren Edgecomb with the Wellington Cup. 14-14. The key play in the drive was a pass interference penalty against Wellington, which kept the drive alive for the visiting Broncos. After the game-tying touchdown, the Broncos forced a Wellington punt, and they launched their final scoring drive, starting from their own 37-yard line with less than a minute to play in the third quarter. Eleven plays later, Palm Beach Central had driven the ball down to the Wellington five-yard line. On fourth down, Littles sent Dominguez out to kick the go-ahead field goal. With 6:58 left in the game, Dominguez’s 22yard kick split the uprights, which gave the Broncos a three-point cushion, which they would never relinquish, despite Anthony’s lategame heroics to keep his team’s hopes alive. After the game, Palm Beach

The triumphant PBCHS team celebrates with the Wellington Cup. PHOTO BY MIKE MAY/TOWN-CRIER

Central Principal Darren Edgecomb was presented with the Wellington Cup, which he then presented to Littles and his triumphant team. For the Broncos, running backs Tyler Young and Markel King ran for 44 yards and 42 yards, respectively. Haston was 11 for 21 for 178 yards and one interception. For Wellington, Anthony was his team’s leading rusher with 25 yards. He also completed 8 of 15 passes for 86 yards. At the end of halftime, as a way of showing their recognition for Wellington’s equestrian roots, the marching bands from both schools gave a joint playing of the song Love Horse. It was an impressive performance by both bands. Palm Beach Central came into the game after taking its seventh straight victory on Friday, Oct. 22 against Palm Beach Gardens

High School. While the Broncos took the early lead and led 11-0 after the first quarter, the Gators responded with 21 second-quarter points and took a 21-18 lead into halftime. The only score in the second half was a third-quarter touchdown by Palm Beach Central, followed by a two-point conversion. That gave the Broncos a 26-21 lead, which proved to be the final score. Palm Beach Central’s next game is at home against the Santaluces High School Chiefs on Friday, Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. On Friday, Oct. 22, Wellington visited Palm Beach Lakes High School, defeating the Rams 21-13. Wellington’s next game is another western communities rivalry game when the Hawks from Seminole Ridge High School visit Wellington on Friday, Nov. 5 for a 6:30 p.m. kickoff.

Acreage Girls Flag Football League Completes 20th Season

By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report The 20th season of the Acreage Girls Flag Football League concluded play with its season-ending tournament on Saturday, Oct. 30 at Acreage Community Park. This league provides a competitive flag football opportunity for girls ages five to 18. Each year, the league starts play in August and concludes its games by the end of October. The league has four divisions: ages 5 to 7(Freshmen), ages 8 to 10 (Junior Varsity), ages 11 to 13 (Varsity) and ages 14 to 18 (High School). According to Board Member Charlie Green, there were three teams in the Freshman division, five teams in the Junior Varsity division, five teams in the Varsity division and four teams in the High School division. In all, 155 girls played in the program this fall, where each team had a 10-game regular season schedule. While Green is delighted with the number of players in the league, there is room for growth. “We have room for more players next year,” Green said. “Our sign-

ups will probably start next May.” Under normal circumstances, this would have been the 21st season for the Acreage Girls Flag Football League, but the league did not play any games last fall because of concerns surrounding COVID-19. Not only are the girls in the league athletically inclined, they are also bright and creative, as some of the team names are not what you normally associate with football. “We have team names like the Glitter Powered Purple Panthers, Funky Unicorn Power Girls, Glitter Sparkle Rhinos and Tropical Thunder,” Green said. “The most creative names come from our youngest players in the league.” The rules used in the league are virtually the same as the ones used at the high school level here in Florida. In fact, the State of Florida is one of a handful of states that offers flag football as a varsity high school sport for girls. In Florida, girls high school flag football is played in the spring. And starting this past spring, girls flag football was a varsity collegiate sport for

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Alex Wilson, Chelsea Nedoroscik, Kyarra Howard and Paige Hazera from Team, the squad that won in the High School division. schools that compete within the Frazier, the Acreage Girls Flag National Association of Intercol- Football League means a great legiate Athletics (NAIA). One of deal to them, since they actually those NAIA member schools is started playing in the league back Keiser University in West Palm in 2000 when they were teenagers. Beach, which competes in the Sun Green feels that the new leaderConference. ship had a successful first season In fact, Keiser was a main guiding the league. sponsor of the league this fall, and “I think we learned a great deal Keiser’s coaches helped train the about the league,” Green said. volunteer coaches in the Acreage “Our parents were happy, the program. Several members of coaches were great and the girls Keiser’s flag football program had a good time. We are looking were present at Acreage Commu- forward to another season of flag nity Park on Saturday, Oct. 30 to football in the fall of 2022.” provide moral support for the girls Harris is proud to serve because on the field. of her passion for flag football While the just-completed season and her personal connection to may have been the 20th in the his- the league. “I love the sport of tory of the league, it was the first flag football. I once played in this season for the league’s all-female league, and for Seminole Ridge board of directors: President Sam High School,” Harris said. “I now Harris, Vice President Melissa enjoy watching my daughter play Johnson, Treasurer Veronica Pou- flag football in this league.” lin, Equipment Manager Casey As for the winning post-season Frazier, Secretary Ericka Go- tournament teams in each diviodrich, Representative Melissa sion, in the Freshman division, the Limauro, and Green, who also Glitter Powered Purple Panthers serves as a representative on the blanked the Funky Unicorn Power board. For Harris, Poulin and Girls, 12-0. In the Junior Varsity

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Seminole Ridge Continues Winning Ways With Two Victories

By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report As the regular football season draws to a close, the Seminole Ridge High School Hawks racked up two more victories to improve their record to 8-1 on the season. On Thursday, Oct. 21, the Hawks hosted the Park Vista High School Cobras. In the game, placekicker Hayden Gray opened the scoring with a 27-yard field goal in the first quarter to put Seminole Ridge up 3-0. In the second quarter, Park Visa responded with

a rushing touchdown to take a 7-3 lead into halftime. After a scoreless third quarter, the Hawks responded with a goahead and game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter when quarterback Will Rimes scored on a one-yard touchdown run. Gray’s kick gave the Hawks a three-point lead and the eventual 10-7 victory. However, it was nerve wracking at the end. After the Hawks took the lead, Park Vista mounted a quick response and marched down the field for a game-tying 46-yard field

goal attempt with less than 10 seconds to go in the game. Luckily for the Hawks, the field goal attempt was off target. In the game against Park Vista, Rimes only threw five passes. He completed one pass to Dominic Alexis for eight yards. Rimes led the Hawks in rushing with 62 yards on 15 attempts, while teammate Sebastien Christian ran for 61 yards on 15 attempts. On Friday, Oct. 29, it was senior night at Seminole Ridge as the Hawks hosted the Panthers from

Seminole Ridge player Thomas Karbowski breaks free in the game against Park Vista High School. PHOTO BY RICHARD AREYZAGA JR.

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William T. Dwyer High School. It was a key Class 7A, Group 8 game with significant post-season implications. Seminole Ridge was in second place in the district and needed a victory to keep pace with first-place Martin County High School. In the game, Seminole Ridge scored in all four quarters, yet Dwyer outscored Seminole Ridge in the first and third quarters. The Hawks scored first in the first quarter with a 26-yard field goal from Gray, and the Panthers scored last on a 19-yard fourth quarter touchdown pass. The key play of the game was a 50-yard touchdown run by Rimes in the third quarter, which gave the Hawks a 10-point lead, 24-14. Dwyer was never able to get any closer than 10 points for the rest of the game. When all was said and done, it was a memorable senior night for the Hawks as they prevailed 31-21. Next up for Seminole Ridge is a visit to Wellington High School. The game is set for Friday, Nov. 5 with a 6:30 p.m. kickoff. The King’s Academy Looks to Rebound — On Saturday, Oct. 23, the King’s Academy Lions were looking to get back on a win-

ning track when playing Broward County’s Archbishop McCarthy High School. The Lions prevailed 46-17 and improved to 5-2 on the season. On Friday, Oct. 29, TKA hosted John Carroll Catholic High School from Fort Pierce. The visiting Rams overwhelmed the Lions 42-14, which dropped TKA’s regular season record to 5-3. The final game of the regular season for TKA is Friday, Nov. 5 at the Benjamin School in Palm Beach Gardens. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Berean Bulldogs Conclude Season — On Friday, Oct. 22, the Bulldogs from Berean Christian School traveled south to Broward County to play the Golden Tornadoes of Pompano Beach High School. The Bulldogs were in pursuit of their first victory of the season after opening the season with six consecutive losses. The Golden Tornadoes were too strong for the Bulldogs, winning 40-0. On Friday, Oct. 29, Berean headed north to Jacksonville to play the Warriors from Harvest Community School in a Sunshine State Athletic Conference firstround playoff game. In this game, the Bulldogs scored a season-high 13 points and only trailed by 15 at

halftime, but the Bulldogs ran out of steam in the second half and lost 56-13. Berean’s two touchdowns were scored by Peyton Hughes and Miles Kelly on passes from quarterback Michael Hendricks. The Bulldogs finished their season at 0-8. Royal Palm Beach’s Skid Continues — On, Friday, Oct. 22, the Royal Palm Beach High School Wildcats played the Jupiter High School Warriors in Jupiter. While the Wildcats did score their second touchdown of the season, they lost 45-6. According to Royal Palm Beach coach Darin DeCosta, both of the Wildcats’ touchdowns this year have been scored by senior John St. Louis on passes from freshman quarterback Andreas Jakusik. On Thursday, Oct. 28, it was a battle of winless programs as Royal Palm Beach traveled to play the Palm Beach Lakes High School Rams. The Rams prevailed 56-0. Royal Palm Beach fell to 0-8 on the season, while the Rams improved to 1-8. The Wildcats conclude their season on Friday, Nov. 5 when they host the John I. Leonard High School Lancers. Kickoff will be at 6:30 p.m.

TKA Girls Volleyball Wins District, But Falls In Regional Semis

By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report The King’s Academy girls varsity volleyball team began a journey back in August with a many lofty goals: achieve a winning regular season record, win the district tournament, win the regional tournament and advance to the state final four for the second year in a row. This would allow the team to challenge for the Class 3A state championship. However, only two of those goals were achieved — a winning record in the regular season and a district tournament title. The much-coveted regional championship and everything after the regionals eluded TKA this year. On Tuesday, Nov. 2, TKA’s girls volleyball team hosted the St. John Paul II Academy Eagles in the semifinals of the Class 3A, Group 4 regional tournament. The winner would advance to the regional final on Saturday, Nov. 6. The loser’s season would come to an end.

This was the third time this season that the Lions played the Eagles. On both previous occasions, TKA won in three straight sets — in the regular season back on Oct. 14 and in the final of the district tournament a week later on Oct. 21. As the old saying goes, it’s not easy beating a team three times in a season. That was the case on Tuesday night when the Eagles pulled the upset, defeating TKA in five sets: 17-25, 25-22, 25-23, 21-25 and 15-13. Maureen Wallace, the head coach for St. John Paul II, was thrilled to see her squad respond like champions. “We played well tonight, and I felt we prepared very well in the last week,” Wallace said. “I felt the pressure was on King’s the entire match. We studied hard for this match and tried a few new things that worked. It’s not easy defeating a team like us three times in the same season.” TKA head coach Christy Taylor

praised the Eagles’ performance. “The Eagles were hitting the ball better than I have ever seen them,” Taylor said. “Our loss was not due to a lack of preparation or performance. I’m very proud of my team’s play throughout the season. On some nights, you just get beat.” The regular season for TKA started back on Aug. 24, when the Lions defeated Jupiter Christian School three sets to one. The regular season came to an end on Oct. 16 when TKA defeated Boca Raton High School in three straight sets. At the end of the regular season, TKA had achieved one of its objectives — a winning regular season record at 16-4. That marked the beginning of the postseason, which began with the Class 3A, District 12 tournament on Oct. 19 when TKA defeated Saint Andrew’s School by three straight sets in the district semifinals. Two days later, TKA defeated St. John Paul II Academy in three straight sets in the district

final. The Eagles earned a berth in the regional tournament based on their strong play during the regular season. Had TKA defeated the Eagles again in the regional semifinals, they would have hosted longtime rival the Benjamin School in the Class 3A, Region 3 final. Instead, TKA gets to think about next year. While Taylor’s thoughts have already turned to next year, she has words of praise and appreciation for her four seniors: Olivia Othmer, Ava Fountain, Lily Kinney and McKenna Kirvin. “Olivia was a five-year starter who gave us great leadership on the court,” Taylor said. “Her allaround court play will be missed.” “Ava was our libero,” Taylor said. “She’s a great kid. I love her attitude, and we will miss her heart and hustle on the court.” “Lily was injured much of this year,” Taylor said. “When she was on the court, she was a phenomenal blocker.”

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The Wellington Roller Hockey Association opened its season at Village Park recently. Below are capsule summaries of Week 1 games. Prep Panthers 5, Prep Rangers 4 — In Week 1 action, the Prep Panthers, led by Felix Deguzman’s five goals, nipped the Rangers 5-4. The seesaw battle, with several lead changes, was decided with three minutes left in the game. Rangers scoring came from Tomas Uribe (goal/assist), Amanda Warszycki (goal), Rimon Ghiwali (goal) and Braxton Blouin (goal). Hayden Baker, the Rangers goalie, was stellar between the pipes. Juniors Bruins 5, Juniors Panthers 4 — The Junior Bruins edged the Panthers 5-4 (2-0 in shootout) in a game that was decided in extra time. After the Bruins had taken a lead on a late Trey Cooper goal, the Panthers answered back with Jorge Argaez’ wrister from the wing to tie and force the game

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The Prep Panthers face off against the Prep Rangers. into overtime. The Panthers’ Luc Hanchuk led all goal scorers with a Hat Trick (three goals), while the Bruins’ Ben Schwartz had two goals and an assist. Other scorers for the Bruins were James Warszycki and David Kane (as-

sist). Shootout goals were scored by the Bruins’ Michael Hoge and Ben Schwartz. Tucker Allen of the Panthers chipped in with an assist. Learn more about the league at www.wellingtonrollerhockey. com.

The Florida Women’s Hockey League will be holding the third of five Florida tournaments at the Palm Beach Skate Zone in suburban Lake Worth from Nov. 12 to Nov. 14. The tournaments are for women of all ages from 18 up into their 60s to compete in a friendly sport and enjoy each other’s company doing something they love. There will be three divisions (skill levels) including “C,” Rec and Novice. Local league the Lucky Pucks will be participating with two teams: the Lucky Charms and the Shamrockers. Games start on Friday evening, all day on Saturday, with finals on Sunday mornings. Learn more about the local teams at www.luckypuckshockey.org.

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ing television film award from the Fujian Television Artists Association, is about her real-life experience as the first music teacher in her mountain village. On the same day, Candy will be appearing as the Empress in Gary Davis’ sci-fi thriller 2052: The Truck Driver. Davis’ film starts out with Candy, the Empress, performing a traditional tea ceremony. Candy is also the founder of 123 Tea, and her mission is to let the entire world know about the best teas, their history and how to get them.

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Ivan and Nicolas, General Lee’s men. Davis film aficionados will remember General Lee, a character who was played by the late Borketey “BeeOne” Boyefio. Lee’s men strap an ankle-bracelet bomb to the doctor’s leg, forcing her to drive Lee’s truck during the storm of the century. All the scenes in the movie were shot in Palm Beach County with one exception, the climactic underwater sequence, which was shot off the coast of Port St. Lucie by underwater videographer Jason Meert. Berto’s Bait & Tackle along with Taxman America, both in West Palm Beach, provided locations for the production and the huge military vehicles seen in the movie. Resonate Happiness of West Palm Beach will host the world premiere and red carpet event on Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Movies at Wellington. After the premiere the movie will be available at www.vimeo. com/ondemand/chocolatestar.

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Neva Rae Powers And HA Bold Flyer Ready To Join The Century Club

The Century Club, sponsored by the Dressage Foundation, will soon have a new pair to add to its roster. Neva Rae Powers and HA Bold Flyer will be riding their dressage test on Saturday, Nov. 6 at the Palm Beach County Mounted Posse horse show on the grounds of the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. To become a member of the Century Club, the ages of the rider and horse must add up to100 years or more. This is the second time the Mounted Posse has sponsored a Century Ride, and the honored horse is the same HA Bold Flyer that was so honored in 2013. Known in the barn at Casperey Stables, where he has been a lesson horse since 2013, as Flyer or the Flea, the grand gentleman is 28-and-a-half years old. This purebred Florida Arabian had no show experience until his was 20 years old. But in 2016, at age 23, Flyer achieved four top 10 placings at Youth Nationals. He also had regional championships in 2016 and 2018 and is the current Region 12 Youth Arabian Working Hunter Crossrails Champion. Flyer qualifies for his Legion of Honor at the end of the year. He is adored by riders of all ages at Casperey Stables, where he is a

patient schoolmaster to young, and not so young, riders. Flyer has a great mind, is inquisitive, level-headed and extraordinarily sound. He bounces off the trailer, ready to do his job with a professional and focused attitude. Powers has the honor of currently leasing Flyer and has been looking forward to their Century Ride since trainer Gina Pengue told her about it. Powers comes to riding very late in life. She didn’t start lessons until almost age 68, but has found the ideal partner in Flyer. Now 71-and-a-half years old, Powers feels incredibly fortunate to have this opportunity. “I trained for the stage since I was seven years old,” she said. “There was no time for horses. I was studying the piano, flute, voice, dance and acting all through my youth. You have to have that kind of commitment to make it to Broadway, which I did. But after 50-plus years working in a dark theater, this new life suits me just fine. As a matter of fact, it has totally changed my life’s direction. In addition to my devotion to riding, I am certified by the PATH organization as an equine specialist for mental health and learning, and also completing my fieldwork for certification in

Neva Rae Powers and HA Bold Flyer the Masterson Method, an equine bodywork discipline. Horses have added more to my life than I ever could have imagined. I feel I am my purest self when riding.” Mary Jane Scott completed her Century Ride on Flyer in 2013. She bought him at age 17 from breeder Lily Sayre and introduced him to dressage. Scott and Sayre both plan to attend the Century Ride on Nov. 6.

Wellington Resident Named New Vice President For My State MLS

My State MLS recently announced that R. Michael Brown has joined the organization as vice president of marketing and communications. He was most recently a consultant at R. Michael Brown LLC with clients including My State MLS, South Florida Agent magazine, French Wine Merchant in the Town of Palm Beach, iCOM, Minto Communities and more. Brown was the director of communication for the prestigious Town of Palm Beach Civic Association where he founded and led the newsroom of the popular “This Week in Palm Beach” e-news and video newscast known as Palm Beach TV. That content marketing program led to record views and membership levels for the organization. A resident of Wellington, Brown enjoys road cycling, surfing and spending time with his wife and children. Brown previously cycled competitively and is a former certified volunteer U.S. Olympic cycling coach. “We are very happy to have Mike onboard,” said Dawn Pfaff, president and CEO of My State MLS. “His proven leadership in helping organizations innovate in multimedia communications to attract viewers, increase leads

and sales and launch products and services into markets adds a fresh new dimension to My State MLS.” Brown has marketing and communications experience in multiple industries that include the director of marketing and public relations at DiVosta, Del Webb and Pulte Homes for the State of Florida, where his leadership led to more than 4,200 home sales per year in 80 communities. As marketing and communications manager at Motorola Solutions, he launched Nextel and steered it to win Product of the Decade from Business Week magazine. He was a pioneer in Internet and multimedia communications at IBM. “My State MLS is a disruptor in the real estate market,” Brown said. “We offer a nationwide multiple listing service for real estate pros who want to list properties at competitive rates, increase their territory or need to market properties across boundaries to get more leads and sales. Our service is perfect for today’s agent and broker in the current and future environment, and I’m thrilled to be a part of this awesome team to grow market share. Plus, we have been working on a content platform that will be in an announcement that I can’t wait for you to see.”

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Local Photographer Dannielle Judd Working To Transform The Way Women Over 50 Are Viewed

Celebrate mature women of all shapes, sizes, lifestyles and backgrounds at the “50 Over 50” portrait exhibit created and developed by local photographer Dannielle Judd. Judd will unveil the results of her year-long body-positivity project on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Live 360 Studio in the Mall at Wellington Green. The portrait showcase will feature portraits of women over 50 years old that she photographed during a “model for a day experience” in her Wellington studio. Judd’s project stems from her belief that people need to see more images of mature women; women who are confident, joyous and not afraid of their age. The project was born from her philosophy that the more people see images of mature women who

are happy, confident and unafraid of aging, the more everyone is encouraged to feel better about themselves at any age. “As a woman over the age of 50, I wanted to show that women are beautiful at every age. We refuse to disappear into the shadows. During the course of this project, I met many women just now coming into their own, starting new careers, embarking on new adventures and thriving,” Judd said. “It was important to me to capture their strength, their energy and reflect that back to them through their portraits. I needed them to see just how beautiful they are, inside and out.” Each portrait will be exhibited gallery-style alongside personal stories that Judd collected from each of the women featured in the exhibit. She hopes the younger

generation will embrace the wisdom and strength offered. Although Judd recently finished this 50 Over 50 project, a new project is in development for 2022 with details to be announced soon. Each photo session includes a professional makeover with hair and makeup, and styling from what Judd calls her “Dream Wardrobe Collection” of more than 200 dresses, gowns and accessories for all sizes that her clients can borrow for their photo shoot. After losing her mother at the age of 15 and having only a handful of pictures, Judd learned to appreciate the value of photographs very early in life. While always loving it, she didn’t really embrace her passion for photography until later, opening her first studio at the age of 50. From the second you enter

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The King’s Academy Recognizes Major Gift From Donor Jan Smith

On Friday, Oct. 22, the King’s Academy held a special dedication ceremony to rename the TKA Café as the Smith Family Café in recognition of a transformative gift from Jan Smith, a TKA grandparent. The gift will benefit students, and strengthen facilities and programs throughout the school’s campus. The ceremony included special messages by TKA Board Chair Steve Rasmussen, TKA President Randy Martin, Vice President Dr. Douglas Raines, and students Ryan Cavanagh and Bree Taylor. The Smith Family Junior Conservatory students and dancers performed a special rendition of “Be Our Guest,” and lower elementary students paraded through the café and sang special songs. The ceremony was followed by a catered lunch and featured entertainment by the Annie Matot Jazz Quintet, under the direction of Wes Lowe. During the ceremony, Martin announced that the Frank DiMino Student Union, currently under construction and set to open in the fall of 2022, will include the Smith

Family Bistro, also named in recognition of Smith’s generosity. Both the Smith Family Café and the Smith Family Bistro will serve the same great culinary favorites while creating a more vibrant community within the school family. These two restaurant spaces will make food service faster and will provide additional indoor dining space for the rapidly expanding student body. “Over the past decade, the school’s library, science center, clinic, conservatory and now café have been changed for the better because of Jan Smith,” Martin said. “When Ms. Smith put the Smith family name on a new science laboratory, Jan helped students learn better each period of the academic day. Next, Jan renamed the Smith Family Conservatory of the Arts and elevated the learning experience for hundreds of fine arts students from elementary to high school, almost half of the student body. And with the renaming of the Smith Family Café, Ms. Smith has covered all the bases, impacting ev-

The sidewalks on Big Blue Trace were bustling on Wednesday, Oct. 6 when Wellington Elementary School participated in National Walk to School Day. Staff, students and their families showed up bright and early for an energetic start to their day, which

included a visit from Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig. When the children arrived at the school, they received prizes and a drink. Encouraging children to walk to school is a way to instill in them the active habits that can contribute to a lifelong healthy lifestyle.

GOLDEN GROVE STUDENTS COLLECT BACKPACKS

Donor Jan Smith with board members Meg Percy, Jerry Bell, Chairman Steve Rasmussen and TKA President Randy Martin. ery TKA student, faculty and staff “Friends of the Library,” working member on a daily basis.” on the committee to remodel the Smith’s service and generos- Rosemary Beaumont Library ity are reflected throughout the and school’s clinic, as well as school’s campus. Her contribu- underwriting the Smith Family tions include serving as grand- Laboratory in the Boswell Center parent chair of the Page Cen- for Science & Technology and ter’s “Take A Seat Campaign,” endowing the Smith Family Convolunteering with the school’s servatory of the Arts.

Wellington Elementary’s Walk To School Day A Huge Success

In addition to the many health benefits, there are also intangible benefits. Many parents who have participated in a Walk to School Day say that it was a valuable way to spend time with their children and to socialize with other parents and neighbors.

Principal Dr. Maria Vaughan, wellness champion/VPK teacher Cathy Eckstein, Mayor Anne Gerwig and School Police Officer Jim Mullins with students participating in the walk.

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Students involved in Teachers of Tomorrow from Golden Grove Elementary School collected backpacks and school supplies to donate to the School District of Palm Beach County’s Welcome Center. The Welcome Center welcomes families of new K-12 students whose first language is not English or who were born or attended school outside of the United States.

First Responders Appreciation Day At Golden Grove Elementary

On Thursday, Oct. 28, the Golden Grove Elementary School safety patrols sponsored the community project #Thank You First Responders Appreciation Day to thank first responders such as police officers, sheriff’s deputies, firefighters, paramedics and EMTs who put their lives on the line every day to keep schools and communities safe. The safety patrols held a fundraiser collecting donations from students and Gator families to make the event a memorable occasion for the first responders. As a token of thanks, each child/family who donated received a First Responder Awareness bracelet to wear on Oct. 28, showing their support for the men and women who are dedicated to protecting the community. The safety patrols collected $2,054.50, making it possible to honor 100 local hometown heroes. Each of these first responders were surprised with a gift bag, handwritten cards and treated to pizza from Jebrewski’s.

Local firefighters receive their gift bags. In addition, students, staff and families sent in pictures of a special first responder family member

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BUSINESS NEWS

Minto Starts Construction On Final Phase Of Westlake Adventure Park

Minto Communities USA, the master developer and primary homebuilder of Westlake, has started construction on the final phase of the $22 million amenities complex known as the Westlake Adventure Park. This new section will feature four basketball courts, a lap pool for adults and a multi-purpose building for resident events. The building, complete with a catering kitchen and restrooms, can be configured for one large space or three smaller rooms. An adjoining outdoor lawn area will also be available for gatherings. Construction of the new amenities is anticipated to take 12 months, with an opening planned at the end of 2022. The original section of the Westlake Adventure Park was completed in 2019. The centerpiece is a large resort-style lagoon pool featuring a tower water slide, a splash pad and poolside concessions. Other amenities include a BMX pump park, a children’s playground, an expansive lawn area with a concert pavilion for community events, bocce ball courts, barbecue grilling stations, a food truck court and a dog park. “We are excited to bring these new amenities to Westlake,” said Mike Belmont, president of Minto Communities USA. “The Westlake Adventure Park is the focal

Cooper’s Hawk will be opening near the entrance to the Lotis Wellington project.

Katz & Associates Executes Lease To Bring Cooper’s Hawk Winery To Lotis Wellington

A look at the existing portion of the Westlake Adventure Park. point of the lifestyle in the com- new retail development with the munity — from entertainment to September opening of a prototype recreation to health and fitness 7-Eleven store and gas station opportunities, there is something that features a dine-in/take-out for everyone.” restaurant, wine cellar, and nitro With 3,800 acres, the Westlake cold-brew and iced tea bar, located community encompasses most of off Seminole Pratt Whitney Road. the city of Westlake, which was Publix is preparing to build a incorporated in 2016 to become multi-tenant retail center that will the 39th municipality in Palm be anchored by a 50,000-squareBeach County. This summer, foot grocery store. Nearby, a Minto began sales for two new 50-acre master-planned business neighborhoods: the Orchards with park known as Westlake Landings 358 single-family homes in Phase is attracting a mix of developers. 1 starting in the $400s, and the The Westlake Sales Center is Estates, an enclave of 76 luxury located at 16610 Town Center homes on 75-foot lots starting in Parkway North. For more inforthe $500s. mation on the community, call On the commercial side, West- (888) 299-3628 or visit www. lake recently welcomed its first westlakefl.com.

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Founded in 2005 by CEO Tim McEnery, Cooper’s Hawk was ranked one of the top 10 fastest growing restaurant chains and recently won USA Today’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice Award. The brand is built on the belief that food and wine hold the power to forge lasting connections and create memorable moments that enrich lives. The company is home to more than 500,000 Wine Club members and operates 47 locations across 10 states. The concept combines a modern casual restaurant, Napa-style tasting room and artisanal retail market to create a unique hospitality experience. Cooper’s Hawk has won nearly 600 awards for its wine and has been named the Official Wine of the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Learn more at www.chwinery. com.

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It Has Been A Challenge Trying To Make 2021 Seem Uplifting

I have almost completed writing my holiday newsletter, “The Milestone,” eagerly anticipated by friends and relatives around the world who need a good, sturdy liner for their birdcages. I think a few of them read it first. Anyway, the point is that it’s getting harder and harder to come up with uplifting glimpses into a year where many of the usual fun activities were shut down, and all my photographs are of people in masks. Not that I’m complaining. Those people wearing masks are the reason I’m alive to write a newsletter at all. I’ve already lost one cousin to COVID-19 and another cousin hovered on the brink of death in the hospital for 30 days before

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The Sonic BOOMER being discharged into a rehab facility so she could learn to talk again. Therefore, to all the mask-wearers, thank you! To those who don’t believe, I envy your ability to live in denial. It has been an awful couple of years for all of us. If one good thing can be said about this

pandemic, it’s that people have gotten tremendously more creative, especially those with young children. While desperately trying to keep the little guys safe, they also want to keep the fun alive and preserve some semblance of a normal childhood for their kids. It’s not easy. Parents are resorting to activities they themselves enjoyed at camp or in science class — arts & crafts, baking, building volcanoes. And teachers. I can’t even begin to imagine the hoops these caretakers of the young are having to jump through to keep the school board, administrators and parents happy all while cramming reading and writing into the brains of the next generation. Remember that month

we had without teachers? When workat-home parents were also trying to keep their offspring (each in a different grade level) to sit in front of video screens seven hours a day? That’s where the teachers’ union dropped the ball. They should’ve made their demands right then — double the pay, half the class size, all-expenses-paid midterm vacations, Johnnie Walker Red in the teachers’ lounge. We would’ve agreed to anything. But now, weary of forever adapting our work lives and endlessly entertaining children, people are demanding to know when the pandemic is going to end. American experts are now being asked to put an end

date on the pandemic, even though they have no control over how the rest of the world is faring. I’ve heard “the end of January.” I’ve heard “mid-March.” I’ve heard “spring.” Then I heard “hopefully, by the end of 2022.” In other words, they don’t know. And, even when we do “get back to normal,” normal has changed forever. People have moved. Jobs have been eliminated. Kids have been influenced. As for me, I will never again read about the plague and think, “Those stupid ancient peoples. Why didn’t they simply shut everything down and stay away from each other?” Why? Because they couldn’t and they wouldn’t — just like us.

‘Dune’ Is Well Made, But Ends Just As The Story Is Getting Good

As a longtime science fiction fan, I was thrilled at the news that the novel Dune was being filmed again. There was a dreadful version about 35 years ago, but those of us who loved the brilliant book always hoped for a movie to do justice to a masterpiece that combined religious fanaticism, ecology and realpolitik as its bases. And early reviews were good. I caught the first show available here and, boy, was I disappointed. Not that it is a bad film. It’s done well. There are many good actors in the cast… it looks like they’ve stripped away half the casts of both the Star Wars and Marvel universes. But because it’s only a “part one,” we have the effect of seeing only the preface to a great story. And because there is no real ending, the film is not that brilliant mixture described above, but a coming of age story, and one that ends before the real point of the book begins.

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler Young Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) is the illegitimate and only son of the noble head of House Atreides, Duke Leto (Oscar Isaac). He is also the son of Leto’s official concubine, the Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson), who is a member of a semi-secretive sect of women called the Bene Gesserit. The group has been secretly breeding people throughout the galaxy for more than a thousand years to produce a man called the Kwisatz Haderach, who is “able to join past and future together in

his mind.” Let us just say he would have immense mental powers, equivalent to the most powerful Reverend Mothers, leaders of the Bene Gesserit, but would be male, able to see where they could not. The Emperor, fearing Leto’s popularity, makes a deal with the Baron Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgard), a longtime enemy of Duke Leto, to create a trap that would destroy Leto. House Atreides is given the right to control Arrakis, a desert planet that contains “spice,” a narcotic that not only improves health but is necessary for space flight. Even before Leto leaves, Harkonnen and the Emperor make a deal to overthrow him. Harkonnen had used his nephew, “the beast,” Rabban (Dave Bautista) to abuse the people into giving him help. Paul is trained by two great soldiers, Duncan Idaho (Jason Momoa) and Gurney Halleck (Josh Brolin), to fight, while his mother teaches him “the weirding way” of

battle. In the meanwhile, Paul dreams of Arrakis and the people there, the Fremen, but most often of a lovely Fremen girl Chani (Zendaya). At any rate, the family goes to Arrakis, fights some battles and is betrayed. Paul escapes to the desert he meets up with a band of Fremen led by Stilgar (Javier Bardem). Paul must then fight to survive and then… well, the picture ends. This was frustrating. In the book, Paul becomes a Fremen leader, then a religious leader who takes down an empire. The movie ends just when the fun should really begin. The actors were fine, but most had relatively little to do, often limited to two or three scenes each. Zendaya did not get to say any lines until about 10 minutes before the end. Bardem was really only in two scenes. I think Bautista had about five lines. Ferguson had more lines, but she never really did much to demonstrate

her powers until a short fight near the end. Isaac was very good as the father, perhaps stealing the hero role from Chalamet. Momoa was excellent in his scenes, probably the best performance of the film. There were many shots of Chalamet brooding… he does that well. But Paul is supposed to be charismatic and seemed anything but. Director Denis Villeneuve followed the book closely, which was nice, but two and a half hours is very long for what is essentially an introduction to a far larger story. As a result, the film had lots of desert images, strange architecture, weird helicopters, as well as some giant worm action. But you could get more action in any half hour of a Marvel film. Is the film good? Yes. If you like science fiction, you will enjoy it. But I would take advantage of being able to see it for free on HBO Max. If you are not a sci-fi fan, it is a long two and a half hours.

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