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SOCK HOP FUN AT ST. RITA CHURCH

Nora Janssen launched Karen’s Equine Intervention in 2011 to honor her daughter, Karen, who passed away following complications from a car accident. “That’s the sad part,” Janssen said. “The good part is using the animals to help people.” Page 3

Wellington Meeting Features Annual School Grant Awards

The Wellington Village Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 9 featured the village’s annual grant awards to local schools.

Principals from 10 of the community’s 11 Palm Beach County School District schools were on hand to receive their Keely Spinelli Grant awards. A total of $330,000 in grants were awarded, with each school receiving $30,000. This is up slightly from the $297,000 awarded by the village last year.

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The Knights of Columbus Council #8419 and the St. Rita Church Council of Catholic Women hosted a Sock Hop Dance & Party on Saturday, Oct. 6 in the St. Rita Parish Hall. The evening featured dancing to favorite hits from the 1950s and 1960s. Shown above, are “hippies” Pat Tormey, Lisa and John Clausen, and Nancy Wall. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 12 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

RPB Has High Hopes For New Art In Public Places Program

Strokes For Stroke Educates Community On Stroke Awareness

The second annual Strokes for Stroke event returned to the Mall at Wellington Green on Saturday, Oct. 6, bringing nearly 70 participants of all ages together to paint and learn about stroke prevention and symptom identification. Page 7

By Denis Eirikis Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council approved a new Art in Public Places program last week that village officials believe will lead to aesthetically pleasing improvements to the community.

“Let the record show that the council has unanimously passed a historic ordinance here tonight,” said Mayor Fred Pinto after the program was approved by the council on Thursday, Oct. 4.

It is the community’s first Art in Public Places program that specifically places requirements on large-scale commercial/industrial developments and on village capital projects.

Councilwoman Jan Rodusky said that she has fought for this program since 2016 and could not be more overjoyed.

“Our mission is to provide services and facilities to create an aesthetically pleasing, active and connected community,” she said. “With this new public art policy, we will infuse art in a more intentional way, aligned with our vision and mission through a vetted process.”

Rodusky is employed by the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County and has professional appreciation for the proven ways that arts and culture can benefit a community.

“We see it already around the village,” she said. “Our public sculptures add vibrancy to our open spaces. Artists are selling their artworks at our green markets. Musicians and dancers are performing at our community gatherings. In partnership with the Caribbean-Americans for

Community Involvement, we celebrate our differences while being inclusive and enjoying rich cultural traditions of dance, food, music and history. Our Parks & Recreation Department offers a variety of art classes for the young, and not so young, to participate and engage on a personal level.”

Royal Palm Beach fine artist Michael Kuseske agreed. He exhibits at art shows all around the country and had an interesting observation. “Communities that promote and encourage art, that help create a mindset in residents and visitors that art is valuable — those communities seem to be the best places to work and live,” Kuseske said.

Professional artist Barbara Powell has called Royal Palm Beach home for the last 18 years. She is See PUBLIC ART, page 20

Lox Groves Council, Residents Alarmed As PBSO Plans Exit

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Amid complaints that police services are very costly and an initial refusal to pay an increase in the annual contract, it seems that the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council has distinguished itself in the eyes of Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, who provides those police services. And the attention is not good.

Bradshaw sent a letter to Loxahatchee Groves Town Manager Bill Underwood dated Oct. 1 indicating that the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office would terminate law enforcement services to the town, in accordance with its agreement with the town, at the end of the current contract next year.

“As such, the town should begin planning its transition to a town police department, or make whatever other arrangements as are necessary to provide law enforce-

ment for the town,” Bradshaw’s letter stated.

The letter continued that the PBSO is committed to the town and to fulfilling its contractual obligations until the contract’s termination, and will cooperate with the town during its transition, as required by the agreement.

“However, since the sheriff has provided almost a full year’s notice of the termination, the town is being given more than sufficient time to arrange [other] law enforcement services,” the letter continued.

In response to an inquiry from the Town-Crier, PBSO Media Director Teri Barbera stated that Loxahatchee Groves has indicated that they are not satisfied with the level of service they are receiving from the PBSO and that the cost of the service is too expensive.

“Given that position by Loxahatchee Groves, the sheriff’s ofSee LOX PBSO, page 11

ARTHUR’S JAM AT IPC

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation hosted its 22nd annual Arthur’s Jam on Friday, Oct. 5 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach.

The tailgate-themed event included music by DJ Roy Price, a catered tailgate, dancing, and live and silent auctions. Shown above are Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig, Jan Weiss, Amelia Weiss and Cystic Fibrosis Development Director Colette Beland. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Mast Vs. Baer Congressional Southern Widening Race Sparks National Interest Project Underway

Wellington Football Team Struggles In Game Against Dwyer

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By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report The race for Florida’s 18th Congressional District is among the most closely watched in the nation because of its potential to switch from red to blue next month.

Until 2016, the seat was held by Democrat Patrick Murphy, who opted for an unsuccessful bid to challenge U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio instead of seeking re-election.

Republican Brian Mast replaced Murphy and is now running for re-election against Democratic candidate Lauren Baer.

The district includes all of Martin and St. Lucie counties, along with northern portions of Palm Beach County, including parts of Royal Palm Beach and all of The Acreage.

Mast is wrapping up his first term representing the district, having won the seat in 2016 with 53.6 percent of the vote. Mast is a highly decorated military veteran who lost his legs while deployed

as a bomb disposal expert in Afghanistan.

Baer is a graduate of Harvard University, Yale Law School and has a degree from the University of Oxford, where she was a Marshall Scholar. She attended local public schools and was the valedictorian of her graduating class at Suncoast High School. After several posts in the Obama administration, she is currently a consultant for the global strategy firm Albright Stonebridge Group.

The Town-Crier reached out to each candidate now that the general election is upon them, asking them to speak directly to the voters with the message they would like to send to them.

BRIAN MAST Mast feels that God had a plan for him to be a fighter.

“I believe that God built me to fight, which is why I have lived my life always fighting with all I

have for the most worthy causes I could find,” Mast said. “When I was serving in the Army, I drew strength from working together with my fellow soldiers, regardless of their ideology or background.

We all worked toward the same common goal of protecting the United States.”

A devastating injury caused Mast to fine-tune his lifetime goals.

“I intended to spend the majority of my career serving in the Army, but when I was injured, I had to come to grips with the fact that I would never be an asset again on the battlefield. While I may have lost this physical ability, I didn’t lose my purpose. That’s when I set out to find another opportunity to serve our country,” Mast said.

He is proud of his new career in public service.

“In Congress, I’ve brought this service-before-self mentality to the fight for our waterways, for See DISTRICT 18, page 20

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The widening of Southern Blvd./State Road 80 to six lanes from Crestwood Blvd. to Lion Country Safari Road, which is now underway, may cause some confusion for drivers over the next year during the construction process.

However, the Florida Department of Transportation is doing its best to make the process easy for drivers and pedestrians.

According to FDOT spokesperson Angel Gardner, construction has begun on the east end of the 7.2-mile project, which will increase the road’s vehicular capacity from the current 45,100 trips daily with four lanes to 66,500 with six lanes, an increase of about 32 percent.

During construction, side streets may be impacted with flaggers directing traffic, Gardner told the Town-Crier on Wednesday. There will be occasional lane closures throughout the project’s time-

frame. As drainage is installed, some business entrances will be impacted temporarily with a partial closure. However, entrances will remain accessible.

Signs have been installed notifying drivers of entrances to Walgreens, 7-Eleven and Palms West Hospital. Other businesses will receive temporary signs as construction progresses westward.

Some people have complained about the right-turn-only access in some areas, which was deemed necessary for a six-lane road.

Right-turn-only access is not changing in most locations as the road is widened from four to six lanes, Gardner said.

Access will change at Palms West Plaza when the existing full median opening is converted to an eastbound directional median opening. A westbound directional median opening will be added further west. Essentially, this means that drivers leaving the plaza will See SOUTHERN, page 7

Rubio Eyes Federal Action To Combat Opioid Crisis

By Chris Levy Town-Crier Staff Report Opioid abuse has spread through the nation like a plague, afflicting hundreds of thousands of individuals and killing an alarming 115 people a day — or 42,249 a year — in 2016 as a result of overdoses. The epicenter of this plague is South Florida, and Palm Beach County in particular, which is home to one of the largest collections of rehab and recovery centers in the nation.

There is an insidious quality to opioid addiction that makes it stand out among other drug addictions. Many of the addicts who first come in contact with the drug do so in a medical situation, where they are prescribed an opioid for a legitimate temporary or chronic pain.

Patients who never before

abused drugs or alcohol suddenly found themselves addicted to opioids at a time before most physicians understood the full ramifications of opioid dependence.

Statistics from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services estimate that 21 to 29 percent of patients misuse opioid prescriptions, 8 to 12 percent become addicted to opioids and 4 to 6 percent later transition to heroin.

Most alarmingly, it is estimated that 80 percent of heroin users first used opioids.

Many of these patients in recovery live in sober homes, which have become a big business, rife with corruption. Unscrupulous middlemen have been known to receive payments for referring patients to illegal sober homes, in what has become known as “patient brokering.” This often results

in patients not receiving proper care, relapsing in their addiction, and suffering adverse health effects and even death.

The issue of illegal sober homes even occurs in Wellington, where just this past January, two Wellington residents — Tovah Lynn Jasperson and Alan Martin Bostom — pled guilty to insurance fraud and money laundering in relationship to sober homes and treatment centers.

Despite one of the most toxic political environments in U.S. history, two important figures from differing sides of South Florida politics have come together to address what some call the largest crisis facing Palm Beach County.

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) has been a leader on this issue, as has Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg.

In May, Rubio introduced the Sober Home Fraud Detection Act and once again he is back working with U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) on the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act. Rubio spoke with the TownCrier about the importance of this issue and the new legislation working through Congress. “[The opioid crisis] is ravaging communities in Florida,” Rubio said. “Hundreds of thousands are affected in different ways. It’s straining local services. We’ve been brainstorming what we could do.”

Improving the quality of sober homes in Palm Beach County seemed a logical step, since patients in illegal sober homes are not being cured, Rubio said. “They’re trapped in a cycle of perpetual rehab,” he explained.

Rubio stressed that legislation is only the start of a process and success would ultimately depend on enforcement.

“I hope so,” Rubio responded when asked if he had the support of U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. “We’ll see how its enforced.

The U.S. attorney needs to enforce it. The FBI can bring a lot of pressure. There are gaps at the state level. A federal statute can bridge [the gaps].”

Rubio took time to address the insidious nature of opioid addiction and how it has affected him personally.

“People are overdosing because of substance abuse,” he said. “It’s ravaging parts of the Northeast. It is sad, people get into it after injury or surgery. They end up on the street unable to fight off the addicSee OPIOIDS, page 11

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Karen’s Equine Intervention Seeks Volunteers And Donations

By Chris Levy Town-Crier Staff Report In 2011, Nora Janssen launched Karen’s Equine Intervention to honor her daughter, Karen, who passed away following complications from a car accident.

“That’s the sad part,” Janssen said. “The good part is using the animals to help people.”

Janssen — a retired nurse — was inspired to start the program to help people after witnessing first-hand the positive impact animals had treating her daughter’s post-accident depression.

“She was a bright, beautiful, intelligent animal lover,” Janssen said. “Anyone who has a chronic illness has a concurrent depression.”

Among the animals found within the 2.5-acre property in Loxahatchee’s Royal Ascot Estates are retired Thoroughbreds Koda — a 13-year-old tricolor paint — and Flicka — a 27-year-old appendix.

There are a pair of miniature horses named Mali — a 15-year-old miniature paint — and Macaroon or “Mac” — an eight-year-old leopard appaloosa miniature.

The barnyard area has a diverse cast, ranging from a two-year-old Vietnamese potbelly pig named Charlize to a six-year-old Nigerian dwarf goat named Rosa.

Surrounding them are at least

a dozen endangered Royal Palm turkeys and more than 50 chickens. Some of the chickens are as old as 15, which is unusual, as many chickens are slaughtered after becoming non-productive in terms of egg laying.

Janssen started the program with her husband, John Clark, who has since passed away, but she is still assisted by her son, Pete Janssen.

The mother-and-son pair rely on volunteers for events, fundraising and community activities they are invited to take part in. “We always need volunteers,” Janssen said.

In addition to adults, the program also accepts teenage volunteers with parental permission. Karen’s Equine Intervention works with local schools such as Wellington High School and the King’s Academy to offer equine internships.

Eight to 10 clients cycle through the program at a given time. Many of the adults have ailments such as depression, anxiety or posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The children who come by typically are on the autism spectrum or have behavioral issues.

“It doesn’t matter what their problem is,” Janssen explained.

“If I think I can help, I take them on an individual basis.”

Many of the sessions that clients experience are private one-

on-one visits due to their anxiety.

Another group of clients are those individuals who have suffered riding accidents and have developed anxiety about riding.

The work Janssen has done with Karen’s Equine Intervention has resulted in recognition from U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings, whose 20th congressional district represents the area. Betwixt the equine paperwork of Koda and Flicka is a proclamation from Hastings honoring the program.

For the past two holiday seasons, the program has played host to a memorable Christmas event. The third annual Karen’s Christmas Barnyard will be held on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. The event features face painting, pony rides, old-fashioned games and a silent auction. Local merchants make donations, but sponsorship opportunities are still available.

The event is free for disadvantaged children, but a donation of $25 is requested from those who can afford it.

Operating as a nonprofit, Karen’s Equine Intervention often has to raise money when particular needs arise. At the moment, the program has two costly needs.

Mali is currently suffering from a collapsed trachea (windpipe), which is more prevalent in miniature horses.

“I discovered it after she went into respiratory distress after being chased by Koda,” Janssen explained. “The veterinarians aren’t sure what caused it. The shortest bit of exercise causes respiratory distress.”

A veterinarian has placed Mali on a bronchodilator, but it is a short-term solution. Ultimately, a costly surgical procedure is needed. The surgery would involve placing a stent to open up the trachea. The condition is known to worsen as the horse ages.

“The goal is to have the surgery in the winter,” Janssen said. “I do not believe she would survive in the trailer in the Florida heat if we attempted to transport her this time of year.”

During feeding time, effort is made to soak Mali’s hay to ensure maximum comfort when eating due to the discomfort caused by her condition.

The second problem facing the facility is the result of a volunteer attempting to help, but instead causing thousands of dollars in damage.

The volunteer attached a harrow to the rear of his truck and attempted to harrow the arena in wet conditions. Instead of turning over the sand neatly, it destroyed the entire surface of the arena.

Further complicating the mat-

Mali, a 15-year-old miniature paint, is afflicted by a collapsed trachea and needs an expensive surgery.

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ter was the fact that they did not replace the retention wood after the process, and several truckloads of dirt were washed away.

Where there was once a pristine riding area, there is now an uneven surface where weeds have taken hold.

In order to bring the arena up to usability standards by the start

of the season, Janssen is seeking material donations, including sand, concrete screenings, microfiber and cut-up rubber.

For more information about Karen’s Equine Intervention, including how to donate or volunteer, visit www.equineintervention.org or call Janssen at (561) 847-6202.

Lox Council Favors New Bond Vote With More Specific Wording

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council decided at a special workshop and meeting Tuesday, Oct. 9 to draft a non-charter referendum giving voters the choice whether to approve funding for a 50-50 share in the cost of improving roads.

The decision is in the wake of an unsuccessful referendum in August that would have changed the town charter to allow residents to take out loans that would be shared 50-50 with the town to pave their roads. The failed referendum was worded fairly broadly, and detractors feared it could used for other purposes.

People on several roads in the town have already petitioned to have them paved but are hamstrung getting loans to share the cost, because the charter prohibits the town taking out loans for more than three years.

A referendum was approved by voters several years ago allowing the town to take out loans using gas tax money as collateral, but the recent referendum asking to allow loans for the property owners’ 50-50 share portion for road improvements failed.

Some residents, including council members, felt that the language was not clear enough and could have allowed the town to take out loans for other items, such as equipment or to purchase land.

The new ballot question, to appear on the March 2019 municipal ballot, will have more concise language that clarifies the purpose of the loan, and would not change the charter, which many people objected to because of the broad language.

Loxahatchee Groves Planning & Zoning Committee Member Robert Shorr said he did not feel it was necessary to change the

charter in order for people who want to share the cost of improving their road to take out a loan.

“I don’t think you need to change the charter,” he said. “All you have to do is come up with wording that’s up front, honest and lets the people know what you want to do with the money.”

Shorr added that he felt the less expensive open-graded emulsified mix (OGEM) paving would be sufficient for the dead-end roads that have petitioned for paving.

Roads that have petitioned for paving include North B Road, which is a heavily used through road; Los Angeles, San Diego and Raymond drives; 22nd and Flamingo roads; and Paradise Trail.

Shorr said the referendum language needs to be clearer.

“The charter allows for specific projects and specific programs to be voted on by the people,” he said.

“We want to take this $4 million

[that has been approved] and make it go twice as far.”

Councilman Dave DeMarois agreed and asked attorney Jacob Horowitz, filling in for Town Attorney Michael Cirullo, if he could clear up the language.

Horowitz said that the charter states that the electorate can authorize the issuance of debt for a very specific purpose, and the council would need to define that purpose.

“This provision would allow that without a codified amendment to the charter,” he said. “You would essentially be implementing this provision, having that referendum to authorize an issuance beyond what the charter otherwise limits.”

Councilwoman Phillis Maniglia said one problem with the last referendum was it stated that the loan would be for “land, equipment and roads.”

“Are we buying land anytime soon, because I’m against that,” she said.

Vice Mayor Todd McLendon, who was presiding at the meeting in Mayor Dave Browning’s absence, agreed, saying that the purpose of the meeting that evening was to narrow the language down to specifically what the council was trying to do.

Maniglia asked if the town had any estimate on the cost of leasing or purchasing heavy equipment such as graders, and Town Manager Bill Underwood said the town is doing that right now with a lease for a grader.

DeMarois clarified that the grader is being leased under the now dependent Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District.

Maniglia said her point was that the language of the failed referendum was the problem.

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ing heavy equipment that’s going to cost hundreds of thousands of dollars,” she said.

Connie Bell, who sits on the town’s Finance Advisory & Audit Committee, said she is the representative for 22nd and Flamingo roads, as well as Paradise Trail, and the town paid its former road contractor, Bergeron Land Development, to bring those roads up to grade.

“22nd was one of those that was brought up. However, there was no drainage put in before they brought the road up to where it’s at,” Bell said. “22nd was always on the list of roads to be done without a referendum. That’s why you paid all that money out to get the roads built up.”

She added that Larry Peters, the town’s new engineer, found the engineering and drainage maps for some of the roads at the LGWCD See LOX ROADS, page 7

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Wellington Meeting Features Annual School Grant Awards

By Chris Levy Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 9 featured the village’s annual grant awards to local schools.

Principals from 10 of the community’s 11 Palm Beach County School District schools were on hand to receive their Keely Spinelli Grant awards. A total of $330,000 in grants were awarded, with each school receiving $30,000. This is up slightly from the $297,000 awarded by the village last year.

A video package introduced

by Community Services Director Paulette Edwards highlighted the school projects that past grant money was used for. Those in attendance gave a loud cheer when the focus of the video turned to Principal Darren Edgecomb and Palm Beach Central High School.

Palm Beach County School Board Member Marcia Andrews addressed the council, thanking them for their continued support on education and praising the legacy of Keely Spinelli. Spinelli was a former principal of Binks Forest Elementary School who passed away in 2008 at age 46 after a long battle with cancer.

Each Wellington principal was introduced by Palm Beach County School District Central Region Superintendent Dr. Frank Rodriguez.

Rodriguez informed the council that he would return at a council meeting prior to the election to discuss the proposed one-mill levy for the school district on the Tuesday, Nov. 6 ballot.

The council also used the evening to honor the year’s Top Cop and Top Firefighter as chosen

by Wellington’s Public Safety Committee.

Chosen from the ranks of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office was Detective Dan Delia.

Delia previously served with the New York Police Department before “retiring” to Wellington and joining the PBSO. He was active in juvenile policing, which aided him when he solved several prominent cases, such as a home burglary and a jewelry theft at the Mall at Wellington Green.

Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue was represented by Capt. Bob Dawson. Dawson was selected due to his years of service to the department with the emphasis that he spent four years training others. Among those Dawson trained were part of a unit currently deployed to the Florida panhandle to assist with Hurricane Michael. “[The firefighters] and the police are our heroes,” Mayor Anne Gerwig told Dawson prior to presenting him his award.

The council also received an award at the meeting. David

Dearth, park manager at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, was on hand from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to present the council with a Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) grant. The purpose of the money is to improve Scott’s Place Playground, which is one of the most popular parks in the village.

Among the proposed upgrades to the playground include improved shading.

The single agenda item to be voted on was a resolution on the approval of the revised Chapter 7 of Wellington’s land development regulations. Chapter 7 deals largely with signage and maintenance issues, such as tree and vegetation removal.

Planning, Zoning & Building Director Bob Basehart and Development Review Coordinator Cory Lyn Cramer were on hand to give a presentation about the proposed changes.

At the Sept. 12 meeting of the Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board, Basehart and Cramer gave a similar presentation. At that time, they requested that the board approve Chapter 7 with one noteworthy change.

At present, if a property owner wishes to remove 30 percent or more of the vegetation from the property, they are required to seek

The Wellington Village Council presents $330,000 in Keely Spinelli Grant Awards to principals representing the Palm Beach County public schools in Wellington.

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permitting approval. Basehart told the council that they rarely receive requests for this type of permit.

However, a hedge on Forest Hill Blvd. was recently removed that constituted less than 30 percent and, therefore, did not require permitting or approval. In order to prevent further such occurrences, Basehart and Cramer requested that the 30 percent threshold be lowered to 10 percent. The PZA board agreed and voted unanimously to adopt Chapter 7 with the revised 10 percent included.

When the same matter came before the council, Gerwig, Vice Mayor Michael Drahos and Councilman Michael Napoleone ex-

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Detective Dan Delia receives the Top Cop award from the Wellington Village Council.

pressed concern about the change.

“I’m thinking of the hypothetical scenario where I hire a landscape company to come redo my front yard — they’re going to take out a couple crotons and some palm trees,” Drahos said.

“How does the landscape architect know? I guess he’s got to figure out what 10 percent of the total or 30 percent of the total is, and he’s going to charge me a permit for it?

I’d never heard of this.”

Napoleone added that the change could get unnecessarily complicated.

“I’d like to not add another layer of complication and bureaucracy to the private homeowner who

has to take out some hedges, and they’ve got to go from 30 percent now to 10 percent, which seems like a pretty small number to have to deal with and to have to worry about a permit,” he said. “So, if we can limit that to landscape buffers along thoroughfares and still drop that to 10 percent, that’s fine, but I don’t want to be burdening homeowners with potential permit fees and another layer of hassle.”

Napoleone made a motion to approve the new Chapter 7, but with a change to require the new 10 percent vegetation removal threshold only on landscape buffers. The modified resolution was approved unanimously.

Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Capt. Bob Dawson receives the Top Firefighter award from the Wellington Village Council.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Town Must Keep Sheriff’s Office

Loxahatchee Groves residents, I would ask that you take a moment to consider what is or may be happening with the police protection that you have had since the time you incorporated in 2006 under the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office has said that they will not be amending their contract to continue with the Groves effective Oct. 1, 2019. I have heard several reasons why this is happening (and even conspiracy theories), but what is important to me is that you, the citizens, are aware of what you might likely lose and how this would impact you.

Your town charter and Florida Statutes require that the town furnish police protection to its residents. The alternative to the PBSO would be for the town to come up with a police department of its own. Our current contract calls for five deputies providing one full-time equivalent (FTE) 24/7 for $622,200. Research seems to indicate that any such police force of our own will be in excess of $1,000,000 or more, since other town budgets recently published show amounts greater than our own. It could be millions more to start up a new department. It is doubtful that the technology or expertise could be duplicated with what we currently have.

Additionally, it adds yet one more layer of service to be managed.

While I have heard from residents and several council members that they would prefer to do something different, I have not yet been presented with any real costs or ideas on how this could be accomplished. The police force does represent a large part of our current budget, but that is no different from other towns. We seem to want to blame the PBSO because we have an extremely difficult

budget for which they take a large portion. That should be the town’s problem, not theirs. As with any service, you pay the price of what it costs. Shouldn’t the number-one priority of the town be the safety and welfare of its residents?

I stated in our last meeting that I am unwilling to leave the town without police protection for even one day. My position has not changed. Some have suggested we just go to emergency protection under Palm Beach County.

What if your home, business, etc., gets vandalized and your property stolen or destroyed? It would not cover that. What if your loved one is injured in a serious accident — do you want to wait for help to arrive from another location? What about speeding on the roads where we are trying to control speeding? What about the recent illegal slaughterhouse discovered — I’m not certain that would even have been covered.

Our present situation is Sheriff Ric Bradshaw will be leaving the town without protective PBSO services beginning Oct. 1, 2019.

If you believe it is in the town’s best interest to have Sheriff Bradshaw reconsider his decision, I would encourage you to contact the PBSO, contact the town to support them or contact your council members. This is your town. As a resident, if you would like the council to work with the sheriff to reconsider this, I would encourage you to take any of the steps listed above.

Councilwoman Joyce Batcheler Loxahatchee Groves

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On Nov. 6, voters will head to the polls, and in addition to voting for governor, attorney general and many other races, there will be

four judicial races on the ballot.

In Group 18, candidate Marybel Reinoso Coleman is the clear choice. I have known Marybel for many years, as she is a longtime resident of the western communities. Marybel is a 47-year resident of Palm Beach County who grew up in Lake Worth. She was born in Cuba, and her family lawfully immigrated here when she was four years old so she could have a better life and enjoy the freedom that sometimes we take for granted.

Marybel’s father worked for Atlantic Sugar for more than 30 years as a maintenance supervisor in the Glades. From these humble beginnings, Marybel learned the value of hard work, compassion and integrity.

Marybel has been an attorney in our community for more than 25 years and has practiced in all five circuit court divisions. She started her legal career as a prosecutor and for 10 years prosecuted murderers and child molesters, among others.

Marybel then went on to practice civil law for seven years and has owned her own family law practice in the Village of Royal Palm Beach for the last eight years. She is a mom, a stepmom and very active in the western communities, both through her children and her civic involvement.

Marybel has been nominated three times by the local Judicial Nominating Commission for a judgeship. In her legal career, Marybel has tried more than 200 jury and bench trials and handled more than 3,500 total cases. Marybel’s opponent, Maxine Cheesman, by contrast, has only been practicing law for 13 years and according to Clerk of the Court records, has handled less than 200 cases in her legal career. She has tried only two jury trials.

Ms. Cheesman likes to tout her scientific experience, but by her own admission, she has not once handled a case having anything

to do with the environment, land use, algae, etc. as an attorney. It is my opinion that Ms. Cheesman is trying to take political advantage of the algae situation in our county, when, in reality, that is a federal issue that will be handled in federal courts or by administrative bodies. Experience counts in every profession, and our judiciary is no exception. On Nov. 6, please vote for Marybel Reinoso Coleman, the most qualified candidate in Group 18.

Tamara Cook Royal Palm Beach

Brains Or Looks?

Would you rather have your child graduate with high scores — perhaps the best in the state for no money — or graduate from a pretty, nice-looking school?

That’s what it seems to be about when you look at the staggering way a number one charter school, with some of the highest scores in the state, is being treated.

Charter schools are technically a “public” school that does not get full funding, but they can have different curriculums, and this is what seems to be working. For example, the Western Academy Charter School does not receive funding for a school nurse, crossing guards or money for bus transportation.

However, they have a before and after care program as well as a holiday program.

Charter schools have to take in any child (disabled, remedial, problematic or regular) the public school system sends their way.

However, this is where it gets really good!

This Western Academy Charter School produces amazing results, while including music, an indoor gym and top-notch smart boards and scientific lab experiences and environment.

For 2017-18 EOC testing (Level 3+), first-time test-takers for

algebra 1 and geometry were 100 percent, Palm Beach County School scores were 64 percent and 57 percent. The Florida state level was 63 percent and 57 percent.

State civics in seventh grade, where it is mandatory, received 99 percent, whereas Palm Beach County received 72 percent and the state received 71 percent.

Western Academy Charter School’s ELA results for grades 3, 4 and 5 were, 77, 73 and 77 percent. Math were 80, 84 and 81 percent. The county’s ELA and math for the same grades were 56/63, 58/63 and 59/66 percent; with the state being 57/62, 56/62 and 55/61 percent for the same categories.

The test scores for charter schools say a lot. So why aren’t the public schools following the same curriculum? Is it because they have to pay for it like the charter school does? Remember when we passed the penny tax?

Palm Beach County schools will receive $2.7 billion over the next 10 years. Palm Beach County has 300 people a day moving into our county, so property tax revenues are up.

Plus, they received $88 million for the school “safety” guards, which does not force them into hiring a police officer. They do not need any more money. Charter school enrollment has grown by almost 200 percent over the last decade. The data contained in

the report “Student Achievement in Florida’s Charter Schools” is based on more than 4.3 million test scores, and shows perhaps why parents are moving toward charter schools.

Granted, not all the schools look as nice as some of the others.

However, most parents will choose quality education as a priority over attending a pretty school. We all want our children to excel and succeed in life. After all, the children are our future leaders.

The school board is now trying to tax the taxpayers once more, and this tax money will not go toward charter schools. They haven’t explained what they are doing with the current influx of money, and, in fact, have stated that they will be passing another tax in four more years. This is not a temporary tax at all, and the school board will continue to add more taxes, under some disguise (teacher pay, supplies, etc.) until the taxpayers vote them out or say no to new taxes.

This is one taxpayer who will be voting no to any new tax and would like to see where our taxpayer dollars are going. There has got to be some accountability for our money when the schools are not producing exemplary results.

Laurel Bennett Royal Palm Beach Editor’s note: Ms. Bennett is a candidate for the Florida House of Representatives in District 86.

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CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION HOSTS 22ND ANNUAL ARTHUR’S JAM AT IPC

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation hosted its 22nd annual Arthur’s Jam on Friday, Oct. 5 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. The tailgate-themed event included music by DJ Roy Price, a catered tailgate, dancing, and live and silent auctions. The evening also included an entertaining halftime show including cheerleaders, dancers and young Elvis impersonator Matt Stone. Arthur’s Jam honors Arthur Weiss, who passed away from Cystic Fibrosis at age 36. Learn more at www.cff.org.

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David Pike, Stephanie Koch, Jim Reve, Mark Koch, Colette Beland and Kendall Beland.

Rick Biederwolf and Stacy Kaufman.

Matt Stone sings like Elvis.

Colette Beland and Roy and Leuann Price.

Colette Beland, Piper Kenney and David Pike.

Lex Reising, Mayor Anne Gerwig, Stephanie Dagher and Juan Granados.

The Makos cheerleaders with Ryder and Piper Kenney.

Wellington Cares Annual Luncheon At Wanderers Club Oct. 19

Wellington Cares will host its fourth annual luncheon on Friday, Oct. 19 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. This year’s keynote speaker will be author and radio host, Scott Greenberg.

Greenberg is currently the host of the weekly radio show “Oh My God, I’m Getting Older and So Is My Mom” in Florida and New York.

“We are excited to have Mr. Greenberg as the keynote speaker at our fourth annual luncheon,” Wellington Cares Board Chair Joan Manning said. “As a senior advocate, Mr. Greenberg speaks to groups on topics related to aging with the goal of helping seniors improve their decision making and planning for the future. His candid outlook and upbeat, humorous delivery make his presentations both educational and entertaining.”

Greenberg peels back the layers on how getting older can be tougher than we thought, and he provides helpful commentary and suggestions on how to handle many situations, from health topics to financial preparedness arrangements. His goal is to help seniors make thoughtful changes that enhance their aging future, and he shares his knowledge and recommendations in a humorous way that almost makes you forget you are getting older.

Individual luncheon tickets are $50 per person, and sponsorships start at $500.

Program ads are available starting at $75.

For more information about the luncheon or sponsorships, call (561) 568-8818 or visit www.wellingtoncares.org.

Sponsors include: Presenting sponsor Wellington Regional Medical Center; in-

vitation sponsor Equestrian Sport Productions; valet sponsor FPL; gift bag sponsor Lesser, Lesser, Landy and Smith; media sponsor the Town-Crier newspaper; and table sponsors Terner Elder Law, Friend of Wellington Cares-Schaefer Drugs, Alexander L. Domb PA, First Bank of the Palm Beaches and MorseLife.

Wellington Cares is a community-based, not-for-profit organization committed to coordinating volunteers of all ages to assist in enabling persons over the age of 65 to remain in their home with the support of the Wellington community, residents and local organizations.

The group’s goal is to build, within the community of Wellington, a better place for people to grow old and remain in their homes. Visit www.wellingtoncares.org for more information.

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Halloween Fun At The Mall at Wellington Green

Bring your little ones dressed up in their most fun or ghoulish outfits to trickor-treat inside the Mall at Wellington Green on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 4 to 6 p.m.

This event is free and open to the public.

Participating retailers will pass out candy in a climate-controlled and safe environment, as long as supplies last. Partnering with the mall for the event is Wellington-based Home Away From Home Child Care Learning Center.

The MallStars Kids Club is a club for children ages 10 years and younger, though you don’t have to be a member to enjoy the Halloween event. Visit www. shopwellingtongreen.com/mallstars-kidsclub for more info.

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Indian Trail Candidate Question: Tell Us About Your Background

The Town-Crier asked a question this week to the six people running for three seats on the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors. The election will be held Nov. 6. Answers to another question will be published in the Oct. 26 issue. This week’s question: Tell us about your background and what makes you the most qualified candidate to sit on the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors?

ITID SEAT 1 Robert Carter Jr. — I was born in Pennsylvania. While attending elementary school in the north, I started my first job at the tender age of 6 plowing snow, which began my lifelong career in the heavy equipment industry and land development. A few years later, our family moved south to Florida and made Palm Beach County our home.

After settling down in The Acreage, my father started his own trucking and land excavating family business. At the age of 8, I began working and running the heavy equipment alongside of my father. I then moved on to several large companies in the same industry. In 1996, I started my own business with a $5,000 front-end loader and myself as the operator. Since then, it has grown into a multi-million-dollar a year business.

I believe my work ethics and customer satisfaction speaks for itself. Just look around The Acreage and you will see many jobs that we have done — from the small jobs in The Acreage that we do to keep our local builders working to the large, full-scale commercial jobs for some of the biggest contractors in Florida. We also do large-scale equestrian trails, barns and arenas.

I’ve watched The Acreage grow from dirt roads to paved roads and was involved in the development of such roads as Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, the State Road 7 extension, Coconut Blvd. and Royal Palm Beach Blvd. With the jobs I’ve done in The Acreage and the time I’ve spent living here,

watching its growth and drainage and roadways, I have a tremendous amount of knowledge about the entire infrastructure. My background and knowledge should speak for itself.

I am the proud parent of two wonderful children and spent many years involved with this community, from sponsorship of the Acreage Athletic League since 2000 to disaster and hurricane cleanup efforts. In addition, I have had a good, long-term relationship with officials throughout Palm Beach County.

Jennifer Hagar — I have lived in The Acreage since 2005. My husband and I have a son and a daughter, ages 23 and 20, respectively. We also have five fur babies and horses. I have been employed by the School District of Palm Beach County, teaching at Cholee Lake Elementary School, since 2006. Currently, I teach fifth-grade science and writing, but have spent prior years teaching in the school’s science lab.

In 2010, I was elected to my first term at Indian Trail Improvement District and was re-elected in 2014. With eight years of experience, I feel more than confident and secure in my abilities to make sound decisions on behalf of the works of the district and in the best interest of its residents. I have heard a sundry of concerns from residents, and I have worked with county and state public officials, representatives and elected officials on behalf of our Acreage/ Loxahatchee way of life. Preserving this lifestyle is one of my primary motivators in seeking re-election to a third term.

Working well with others is paramount to the position of a supervisor. For eight years, I have demonstrated the ability to operate in fairness and fidelity, with transparency and respect, and wholeheartedly with genuine love for where I live and the people I call friends and neighbors. My voting record over the past eight years speaks volumes for itself. When casting a vote up on the dais, I do so with knowledge of the issues at

Robert Carter Jr. Jennifer Hager Keith Jordano hand and with significant concern of Commerce, Palm Coast Health for how my individual decision Underwriters and the Palm Beach will impact thousands of residents. Association of Insurance & FinanI make sound, conscientious deci- cial Advisors. sions with an open mind, from I am a graduate of Leadership my heart. I make decisions that I Palm Beach County and Leaderwould want any other supervisor ship West Palm Beach. My profesto make on my behalf. sional experience includes work as I am the most qualified candi- a government consultant for the date for Seat 1 on the Indian Trail U.S. Department of Energy and Improvement District Board of Department of Defense; foreman Supervisors. and machine operator for the Jordano Construction Company; and ITID SEAT 3 president and CEO of the Jordano Group (28 years). My military and Keith Jordano — My leader- education includes 10 years in the ship experience has given me the U.S. Naval Reserve Special Forces perspective to lead while not get- and a bachelor’s degree in busiting in the way of the people hired ness administration from Loyola to do the work.

University.

My professional experience Personally, I have been an acin construction, logistics and tive Acreage resident since 1999. management has taught me to I have been married 22 years understand the operations and and have three children. I am a maintenance of the district, and parishioner at Our Lady Queen of the knowledge of what needs to the Apostles. be done to improve our quality of life.

Joni Martin — I am a proud My education and military train- resident of Loxahatchee. I love ing has taught me valuable les- my neighbors, the friendliness and sons in leadership, management, camaraderie of this area. I want to working as a team and respect bring that spirit to the Indian Trail for others.

Improvement District in a positive My personal life has taught me way. In my 20-plus-year career in to be grateful for my beautiful retail, I used my communication family, the area in which we have skills daily, being diplomatic when chosen to live and work and to necessary. As a mom and an ani“accept the things I cannot change, mal rescue advocate, I am a deeply the courage to change the things I caring person who strives to make can and the wisdom to know the things better. I feel that my particudifference.” lar blend of communications skills, My leadership experience in- diplomacy, caring approach and cludes past president of the Acre- strong work ethic will be an asset age Landowners’ Association, to the ITID board.

Royal Palm Beach Rotary and For more information, visit my the Unity for Kids inclusionary web sites at www.jonimartin.net school, as well as past vice presi- and www.facebook.com/electdent of the Palms West Chamber jonimartin.

Joni Martin Michael Johnson John Rivera ITID SEAT 5 Acreage/Loxahatchee area since 1999. Since then, I have raised four Michael Johnson — I grew children and have been blessed up in a small farming town in with two granddaughters. I beMichigan about 45 minutes out- came a business owner in 1997 side of Detroit. Everybody knew and have continued a successful everybody, and everybody knew business since then, while also the value of a dollar and an hon- being involved in the equestrian est day’s work. I was raised with community. the belief that integrity and drive I have been a dedicated volwould be essential in becoming unteer for a local horse orgaa good man and American; I still nization known as the Acreage hold those beliefs true today.

Horseman’s Association for nine I moved away from home for years. It has not only helped me my college internship at 26 years and my family, but has also given old. Coming from a small town other adults and their children in Michigan to South Florida was a friendly atmosphere to keep a culture shock, to say the least! the horse community active. As However, once I settled in here, its president, I wanted to give I knew that I had found my for- the horse community the opever home. I took my Michigan portunity to engage in fun, yet skill-set and began working on competitive seasons of different a produce farm in Belle Glade. types of disciplines, equestrian I decided that I needed to move clinics and trail rides. We always closer to work and fell in love made sure to incorporate benwith the Loxahatchee area. This efits, holiday celebrations and area is my home. The people, the banquets. Because of this, I have sense of community, the small been also involved with the ITID businesses… all of it made me board for many years, whether it want to plant my roots and start a was to speak at a board meeting family here. The small-town feel about an equestrian issue or just is alive and well here, and I want a community issue. I am curto maintain that quality of life if I rently involved in a co-ed softball am honored with an Indian Trail league at Acreage Community Improvement District seat.

Park, which allows adults to get Loxahatchee is a special place in out and be involved. which to live, and I feel as though My wife and I plan on staying I am the most qualified candidate residents of The Acreage for many for my seat. I have no personal more years, and I believe that my gain to make from this. All I want background in serving the commuis to ensure that throughout the nity has given me a large amount growth we will inevitably have, of knowledge and understanding we will still maintain our sense of of what we need and how we can community and spirit we all know continue to make The Acreage and love about our community. great again. I am passionate when it comes to the equestrian comJohn Rivera — My name is munity, and I can see that we are John Rivera. I have been in the losing it.

Strokes For Stroke Educates Community On Stroke Awareness

Dr. Brandt Delhamer speaks about his personal experiences with stroke victims.

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report The second annual Strokes for Stroke event returned to the Mall at Wellington Green on Saturday, Oct. 6, bringing nearly 70 participants of all ages together to paint and learn about stroke prevention and symptom identification.

According to the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, stroke is the No. 2 cause of death worldwide and also preventable about 80 percent of the time.

“This event is a chance to highlight survivors and the journey they’ve made,” explained Beth Mourelatos, executive director of the ASA.

Art Cellar staff members Brianna Speer, Maria Hernandez, Trinity Sanabria, Cheryl Rappolt and Sarah Hall.

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continued from page 3 office, which would save a lot of money.

“If the referendum is not going to happen, I’m requesting that this council give us some of that drainage money that’s being spent on our road, because we have several properties that absolutely flood up to their front door when we get a lot of water,” she said.

The ASA partnered with Wellington Regional Medical Center and the Art Cellar to bring this unique and free event to life. In addition to painting with instructor Brianna Speer, attendees enjoyed refreshments, learned about handsfree CPR, received blood pressure screenings and experienced simulated stroke symptoms for themselves.

Guest speakers included WRMC Chief Operating Officer Pam Tahan, emergency clinical care specialist Dr. Brandt Delhamer, and stroke survivors Jeffrey Skye, Latarsha Jones and former Wellington Mayor Tom Wenham.

Delhamer focused on the im-

portance of knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke. His mother, a registered nurse, died at the age of 47 after suffering a stroke and ignoring her symptoms. He explained the FAST acronym — Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty and Time to call 911 — and gave advice for people who see someone they suspect is having a stroke.

“Ask them to speak the phrase ‘no ifs, ands or buts,’ or extend both arms out to make a ‘T’ and note if one arm is lower than the other,” Delhamer recommended.

Wenham recalled his first stroke vividly. “I was peeling a banana in my left hand and I knew something was wrong,” he said. “I knew my

Guest speakers and stroke survivors Tom Wenham, Latarsha Jones and Jeffrey Skye.

the design process and determined through traffic studies. In general, wherever access was limited, it was for safety purposes, Gardner said.

There will be periodic lane closures, but one lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained at all times.

Current construction is between Forest Hill Blvd./Crestwood Blvd. and just west of Palms West Parkway. Most of the work in this area has focused on installing drainage

and constructing a drainage pond west of Palms West Hospital. In addition, ongoing utility relocation is occurring at the west end of the project.

A 12-foot shared use path will be constructed on the north side of Southern Blvd. The existing guardrail will either be relocated or replaced.

The $33 million cost of the project is funded with state and federal funds. The project is one part of a corridor study along a

45-mile segment of SR 80 in Palm Beach County from US 27/SR 25 to Interstate 95, which included nine municipalities and a large portion of unincorporated Palm Beach County.

The corridor study extends beyond the roadway to include all lands and roadways within two miles on either side of the roadway.

Among numerous other roadways, the study includes Collecting Canal Road to Folsom Road/ Crestwood Blvd., Belvedere Road

DeMarois made a motion to hold a new referendum with language that states the specific roads to be improved, leaving an opening for other residents who petition to have their roads improved.

“I would say that we have B Road as the lead, because it’s a main road, and then the seven other roads,” he said. “After that, it would be town-wide.”

“So, this would not be a charter change, it would be a referendum?” McLendon asked.

Maniglia said that if the referendum is approved, it would

allow financing for B Road and the seven other roads, as well as allow financing of any other residents who want improvements to their roads more than grading and adding rock.

McLendon questioned why specific roads need to be mentioned in the referendum language, and Horowitz said to use the greatest amount of specificity possible within the 75-word limit of the question.

“We would also suggest that you provide the amount of the loan and the duration of the loan,” he said.

Horowitz said that the town’s legal counsel would craft a proposed ordinance that will come back for a first reading at the next regular council meeting.

“You will see the actual wording of the ballot question,” he said.

“You will see the wording of the ordinance, and you’ll be able to weigh-in on all those issues and fine-tune it. We will have some flexibility within the confines of those 75 words.”

DeMarois’ motion to hold a new referendum carried 4-0 with Browning absent.

brain was working, but I could not get to a phone.”

Instead, Wenham had to yell and wake up his wife so she could call 911. He praised Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Station 25 and WRMC for their efficiency.

He said that 42 minutes after his stroke, he was stabilized and knew he going to be OK. “I cannot stress enough, please have a plan like me and my wife and know when to call 911,” he said.

Since his two strokes, Wenham now has a loop implant to monitor his heart in real time. He even has an app on his phone to track his symptoms and send information to his doctors immediately.

While their stories had common factors, each survivor’s situation is unique.

“You have permission to pause and take care of yourself,” said Jones, a former assistant principal who attributed her stroke directly to a highly stressed lifestyle that included caring for her ailing mother.

World Stroke Day falls on Oct. 29 and the ASA is working hard to train communities across the nation in the best ways to identify stroke symptoms. The FAST method is just that, an easy way to look for warning signs.

For more information about the Strokes for Stroke program or other AHA events, visit www. heart.org or call (561) 697-6600.

Craig Zeller with art instructor Brianna Speer.

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from State Road 7 to I-95 and Forest Hill Blvd. from Southern Blvd. to I-95.

The corridor connects several communities to major commercial and employment destinations within the region, according to an FDOT statement. SR 80 also serves as a major truck corridor for moving freight across the state.

The corridor currently serves the very important function of providing access to businesses located along the corridor while also accommodating high-speed, high-volume through traffic.

Due to the significance of the roadway, it has been designated by the FDOT as a Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) highway. That makes it a high-priority network critical to Florida’s economic competitiveness and quality of life. The FDOT is required to maintain an acceptable level of service along SIS highways.

The SR 80 corridor has been widened to an eight-lane roadway between Royal Palm Beach Blvd. and I-95, and six lanes from Royal Palm Beach Blvd. to west of For-

est Hill Blvd. The segment from Forest Hill to Lion Country Safari Road was proposed to be widened to six lanes.

Although these improvements significantly improve traffic conditions along the corridor, the need for additional improvements has become apparent due to projected increases in traffic and development.

Several new residential, commercial and industrial development plans have been approved in the area.

The cumulative effects of the approved new development show that estimated traffic volumes will eventually exceed the department’s adopted level of service.

However, widening the roadway beyond eight lanes is not a feasible option.

Due to the complexities of the issue, FDOT has worked with local governments to investigate a broad range of transportation improvements aimed at achieving and maintaining the adopted level of service and standards along the SR 80 corridor over a 20-year planning timeframe.

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EQUESTRIAN TRAILS HOSTS DADS DAY EVENTS

Equestrian Trails Elementary School had a fabulous turnout during Dads Take Your Child to School Day recently. The school was packed with fathers visiting their children’s classrooms and participating in a learning activity with them.

Carley, Bryant and Tripp Layson.

Steve, Mateo and Melissa Bretz.

Dads and children enjoying an in-class activity.

TKA Mock Trial Team To Prep At Harvard

Administration, teachers and students had a great time at Panther Run Elementary School’s “You Matter: A Kindness Assembly” on Sept. 7. The assembly centered around why it is important to be kind and respectful to everyone. Shown above, students get pumped up at the kindness assembly. Shown below, Panther Run Assistant Principal Risa Suarez and Principal Edilia De La Vega tell students “you matter” at the school’s assembly.

The King’s Academy recently announced its 2018-19 Mock Trial team. The team of 10 will prepare to compete in the Florida Law-Related Education Association statewide competition in early 2019. As part of its training this fall, the team will attend the Angela R. Mathew High School Seminar presented by Harvard University’s Mock Trial Association on Oct 13.

TKA’s Pre-Law Studies Program Director Denise Brown and area attorney Sarah Sherman serve as team coaches and work with students to prepare the case and develop courtroom skills. Area attorneys also provide feedback to further hone student skills.

TKA piloted its pre-law studies program in 2016 and launched a full slate of classes in the 2017-18

school year. Students who complete the program earn a special endorsement on their diploma upon graduation.

For more information about the pre-law program, call the school’s admissions office at (561) 6864244.

The King’s Academy is a private Christian school serving approximately 1,500 students from preschool through 12th grade.

TKA serves students and their families across Palm Beach County at its main campus at Belvedere Road and Sansbury’s Way and at its satellite preschool campuses in Greenacres, Loxahatchee/ Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens, Boynton Beach and Royal Palm Beach.

More information about TKA is available online at www.tka.net.

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Berean Recognizes Honor Society Inductees

On Monday, Sept. 24, the National Honor Society at Berean Christian School welcomed 28 new inductees to be part of the BCS chapter of the National Honor Society.

All inductees, as well as current National Honor Society members, have many opportunities to serve their school and community as

they develop areas such as scholarship, leadership, service and character.

Berean Christian School Secondary Principal Glenn Waters’ insightful address to the 28 inductees challenged students to think about success in their lives and to base their successes on biblical principles.

The inductees enjoyed celebrating their accomplishments with family and friends.

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MOTHER SON NIGHT FUN AT EQUESTRIAN TRAILS

Many mothers and sons recently participated in Equestrian Trails Elementary School’s annual Mother Son Night. Everyone had a fun time playing crazy games with one another and participating in Rock Paper Shoot challenges. (Above left) Melissa Santoro and Aaron Jessup battle it out in the Rock Paper Shoot challenge as Tara Crawford looks on. (Above right) The boys battle it out against each other to see who takes the top place among the boys.

Choice Programs On Display At Oct. 16 Showcase

Parents and students have an opportunity to learn about the 310 choice programs offered through the School District of Palm Beach County at the 22nd annual Showcase of Schools on Tuesday, Oct. 16 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center.

Representatives from 114 different campuses will be available to answer questions about the strengths and educational opportunities offered at each of their schools.

Families with students entering pre-kindergarten through grade 12

can choose from a range of programs at the elementary, middle and high school levels that provide innovative and rigorous academic instruction by specially trained teachers.

Choice applications for the 2018-19 school year will be ac-

cepted starting Nov. 1 at www. mypbchoiceapp.com. Deadlines for applications vary depending on the program selected.

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PALM BEACH CENTRAL HOMECOMING 2018

Palm Beach Central High School’s homecoming king and queen were crowned during halftime of the Bronco varsity football game against Boca Raton High School on Friday, Sept. 28 after a funfilled week of festivities. Homecoming Queen Camille Douglass and Homecoming King Jaden Chambers are shown above with Principal Darren Edgecomb.

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Berean Christian School Hosts 2018 Retreat

As an annual event for the past 15-plus years, Berean Christian School’s secondary program participates in a junior high retreat to the Lake Placid Retreat Center and a senior high retreat to Camp Anderson located in Old Town Florida outside of Gainesville.

Each retreat time features three days outside of the regular school setting, as students and faculty engage in sports activities, water activities, field games, paint ball, meal times and worship times.

This year ’s message was brought by Brent Myers, Bible teacher for junior high, and a combination of Jim Sims, senior high Bible teacher, and Tony Sanchez, Grace Fellowship’s family pastor.

Students and faculty all agree this is the highlight of the year, where students grow spiritually and the tone is set for the rest of the school year.

For more information about Berean Christian School’s programs, visit www.bcsbulldogs.org.

Panther Run Elementary School celebrated International Dot Day on Sept. 14. Teachers and students joined in by wearing dots. The event was a way to remind everyone that the arts are necessary for helping students be creative, problem-solving people. International Dot Day is named for the classic Peter H. Reynolds book The Dot. The book shares the story of a girl who begins a journey of self-discovery after a caring teacher challenges her to “make her mark.” Shown above, Panther Run Assistant Principal Risa Suarez and Principal Edilia De La Vega celebrate International Dot Day with kindergarten students Quinn West and Zoe Narain. Shown right is Panther Run fifth-grader Ella McDonald with her dots.

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Seniors Club Football Trip

The Wellington Seniors Club will be traveling to Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 4 to see the New York Jets play the Miami Dolphins. The bus will depart the Wellington Municipal Complex at 10:30 a.m. and will depart Hard Rock Stadium at approximately 4:15 p.m. There are a limited number of spots remaining. The cost to Wellington residents is $50.

Those interested should contact Bob Nappi at (561) 249-1314.

Wellington Fall Festival Oct. 20

This year’s Wellington Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Village Park, located at 11700 Pierson Road. Extended hours provide families with younger children an opportunity to enjoy plenty of fun and activities earlier in the day.

Visit the haunted hallways, opening at 5 p.m., if you dare, or enjoy one of the many other event attractions, including a petting zoo,

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Unlimited all-access bracelets are required for activities. Bracelets can be purchased at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd) and Village Park (11700 Pierson Road). Bracelets purchased by Oct. 19 are $7 for children and $5 for adults. On the day of the event, bracelets are $10 for children and $5 for adults.

Children ages 2 and under are free.

Adult bracelets are only needed if the adult will accompany the child on the hayride, play laser tag or go through the haunted hallways.

Free shuttle service, will be available from the Palm Tran bus stop located near Nordstrom at the Mall at Wellington Green, beginning at 2:30 p.m.

Special thanks to featured sponsor Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital at Memorial. Activity sponsors include: Art Cellar for face

painting, Southern Septic for the bounce houses, State Farm Agent Lily Rexach for laser tag, Promise Life Chapel for the haunted hallways and trick-or-treat doors sandy sponsor and Christ Community Church for the petting zoo.

For more information about the Wellington Fall Festival, call (561) 753-2484 or visit www. wellingtonfl.gov/fallfestival. For sponsorship and vendor opportunities, call (561) 791-4082.

Free Native Plant Giveaway Oct. 27-28

Join the Native Canopy Education Program for the festivities at Spookyville. The program will be distributing free native trees and shrubs in three-gallon containers, plus offering lots of information to take home, on Saturday, Oct. 27 and Sunday, Oct. 28 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. during Spookyville at the South Florida Fairgrounds’ Yesteryear Village.

Plant recipients must be Palm Beach County residents. There is a limit of two plants per household, while supplies last.

The Native Canopy Education Program is a joint effort by the Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management and the Cooperative Extension Service.

For the full Spookyville schedule and admission fees, visit www. southfloridafair.com/events.

Bark For Life In RPB Nov. 3

The American Cancer Society’s fifth annual Bark for Life of Palm Beach County will be held Saturday, Nov. 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Commons Park Dog Park, located at 11600 Poinciana Blvd.

The event will include pet-related vendors, dog contests, activities for kids, a lure course, food trucks and more. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/bflpalm beachcounty.

Down Syndrome Walk Oct. 14 In Lake Worth

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merly the Buddy Walk, will take place Sunday, Oct. 14 at the John Prince Park Center Drive Pavilion at 4759 S. Congress Ave. in Lake Worth.

Check-in is at 8 a.m. with the opening ceremony at 8:45 a.m. and the walk starting at 9:15 a.m. All activities are open 8 a.m. to noon.

Participants can register the day of the walk. The $20 fee includes a t-shirt, the walk, a continental breakfast and multiple activities for children.

Hot dogs, drinks and additional food will be available for a small donation, with all proceeds benefiting the Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization, courtesy of G4S. The event raises money for educational, social and advocacy programs serving all of Palm Beach County, and promotes awareness of the capabilities and talents of people with Down syndrome. The event is expected to attract 2,000 people and raise $170,000.

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Alzheimer’s Walk Oct. 20 In Downtown WPB

The Alzheimer’s Association invites Palm Beach County residents to join the fight against Alzheimer’s disease by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Meyer Amphitheatre (105 Evernia St., West Palm Beach). Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.

Walk participants will complete a two-mile walk and will learn about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment, and support programs and services from the Alzheimer’s Association. Walk participants also honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease at the poignant Promise Garden ceremony.

More than 16 million family and friends provide care to people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in the U.S. In Florida alone, there are more than 540,000 people living with the disease and more than 1.1 million caregivers.

Register for the walk today at www.alz.org/walk.

Break Free From Your Controlling Husband You sometimes question “how can I be so unhappy when I’m married to such a charming and successful husband?”

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RPB Council Approves 7-Eleven Project At Crossroads Center

By Denis Eirikis Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council approved a modified site plan last week for a new 7-Eleven convenience store and gas station that will be built in the heart of the village, in the Crossroads Plaza at the northeastern corner of Royal Palm Beach and Okeechobee boulevards.

At the Oct. 4 meeting, attorney Brian Seymour of the Gunster law firm was on hand representing the developer. “The existing Mobil service station buildings and pumps will be completely razed,” Seymour said. “A new 7-Eleven convenience store will be built with 12 pumps on six service islands set to open in late 2019.”

The site plan is designed to maximize smooth traffic flow.

Seymour said that the old layout stifled traffic that will soon more smoothly flow through the area now occupied by the existing service station building. The new convenience store will rise on the site currently occupied by the Mobil car wash, which will not be replaced.

Councilwoman Jan Rodusky questioned whether this new store might cannibalize customers from the nearby 7-Eleven on Okeechobee Blvd. across from Target and perhaps cause it to close.

“7-Eleven operates more than 63,000 stores and is the largest gasoline retailer in the United

States,” Seymour replied. “The company conducts sophisticated marketing research in making these decisions.”

Josh Long, a planner with Gunster, assured Rodusky that there is no danger of the existing store closing.

“Each convenience store is a neighborhood market that especially caters to the needs of people who live within a three-fourths-ofa-mile radius,” he said, noting that the two stores will be about 1.5 miles apart.

In other business: • The council gave its second and final approval to a new nightclub ordinance. The council unanimously agreed to amend the village’s code of ordinances in

order to clarify such definitions as “nightclub,” “bar and/or cocktail lounge” and “live entertainment.”

The changes were made so that the village can crack down on restaurants that double as unpermitted after-hours nightclubs. No one from the public commented on the changes.

• Lennar Homes was granted architectural approval for 13 additional housing models, thus making 31 models of homes available to buyers at the Crestwood North Residential PUD. “This is an example of the marketplace having its own life and a business reacting by shifting their products in response to ever-changing market drivers,” Mayor Fred Pinto said.

The Planning & Zoning Commission passed the item unanimously, village staff recommended approval and the measure passed unanimously.

Lennar is currently developing the 385-home community under the name BellaSera at a site that was previously the village’s old water treatment plant.

• The only vote of the evening that was not unanimous was when Councilwoman Selena Smith sided with village staff and voted against allowing a 5.6-foot side setback in lieu of the required 7.5-foot side setback for a shed on Sonata Way. Because the applicant provided favorable affidavits from neighbors, and because there was some precedent granting similar

variances to residents, the council allowed the variance by a vote of 4-1.

• On its consent agenda, the council approved several items, including two agreements with the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections and the issuance of special permits to Our Lady Queen of Apostles Catholic Church for a pumpkin patch fundraiser on Oct. 13 and a Christmas festival to be held Dec. 15-16.

• Village officials invited everyone to come out to the Rocktoberfest event on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. Visit www.royalpalmbeach. com for details.

Royal Palm’s American Legion Post 367 Installs New Officers

By Erin Davisson Town-Crier Staff Report On Thursday, Oct. 4, American Legion Post 367 held an installation ceremony for its new officers at the Royal Palm Beach Recreational Center.

Johnny Castro was installed as commander of Post 367. He is pleased with the work that the post has been doing. Just last year, they raised money and food to donate

to Puerto Rico. “I’m very happy with our progress,” he said. “We make a difference around Palm Beach County.”

The meeting included a 50-50 raffle and there were many area veterans in attendance to enjoy camaraderie, as well as refreshments.

To learn more about Post 367, e-mail Castro at guamwarrior@ outlook.com.

District Commander Donna Wallace installs the new officers.

Post 367 Commander Johnny Castro.

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First Vice Commander Bill Jackowski.

after the formation of their own agency.”

In the confusion over supply and demand of police services to communities within Palm Beach County, and just where the Town of Loxahatchee Groves might fall in the pecking order, the council chafed at the PBSO’s contract hike last year, which nearly doubled the cost, requiring the town to pay all of its ad valorem revenue to cover the contract.

More recently, the council rejected a two percent hike totaling about $20,000 in the cost of the contract because of a missed deadline to renegotiate, but the council later granted the raise when the PBSO held firm, stating that the agency would discontinue its services were the increase not paid.

At a special workshop Tuesday,

council members and residents said the town should try to make amends with the PBSO. Former Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Supervisor Frank Schiola said there is no way that the town can afford the millions of dollars necessary to start its own police department.

Former Councilman Ron Jarriel encouraged the council to reach out to Bradshaw.

“I think you got started off on the wrong foot with the PBSO,” Jarriel said. “I personally have confidence in the PBSO. I think their main goal in Palm Beach County is to serve the residents. I think the negative comments and insults to them need to stop, especially as far as the council goes.

The residents you can’t control, but according to the charter, we

can use any law enforcement agency that we want.”

Councilman Dave DeMarois said that’s not possible because there are no municipalities contiguous to the town that do not use PBSO services.

Jarriel asked if the law enforcement agency had to be contiguous.

“I believe that West Palm Beach, if we wanted to use them, we could use them,” he said, pointing out that the charter does not specify that the law enforcement agency must be contiguous. “[The charter] doesn’t say, ‘surrounding Loxahatchee Groves.’”

Jarriel does not believe starting a town police department is economically feasible.

“If you guys even discuss again having your own police department, you’re looking bad as it is,

but nobody can compare,” he said.

Connie Bell, who sits on the town’s Finance Advisory & Audit Committee, said the town needs to make amends with the PBSO. “The best municipalities are using them because they are that good,” Bell said. “We shouldn’t be waiting six months to figure out [what to do]. We need to go back to the sheriff’s office. We put you guys in office to represent us and do what we have to do so that they don’t leave here next year. I don’t think it would be wise of anybody in this town to not have the sheriff’s office. I don’t see any other viable resources out there other than fixing it with the sheriff’s office. I do not think we gave them the respect that they deserve.”

Councilwoman Joyce Batcheler agreed with Jarriel’s and

Bell’s comments. “I don’t think they can be beat,” Batcheler said.

“I support them 100 percent. I would encourage anyone here who would like to see the sheriff’s office stay to contact the town, contact the sheriff’s office and contact any of your council members. I think it’s really important that they stay.”

Vice Mayor Todd McLendon agreed that the PBSO should stay.

“I don’t think contacting council members is going to do it,” McLendon said. “It’s up to Ric Bradshaw whether it happens or not, so that’s what needs to be done. I thought they did a good service here. I think it costs us a lot of money, but no doubt about it’s the cheapest route to go. They buy in bulk, and using them is the most cost-effective way.”

There is no opioid rehab in the neonatal ICU field.”

Rubio also touched on the way physicians and dentists have been changing the way they write opioid prescriptions.

“Physicians and dentists won’t write [as much as they used to],” Rubio said. “There’s more awareness. That’s positive.”

Rubio concluded by discussing ways state, local and federal agencies can work together.

“A joint investigative task force can look at overdose calls and code enforcement,” Rubio said.

“Government can work together.”

Aronberg — a Democrat — is supporting the efforts of Rubio and the opioid legislation. Aronberg leads the Sober Homes Task Force in South Florida and is credited with bringing the issue of patient brokering to Rubio’s attention.

“It is critical that our federal partners have the tools available to assist local efforts to combat the fraud and abuse that has plagued the legitimate treatment industry,” Aronberg said. “We appreciate the support from senators Rubio and Klobuchar to empower federal prosecutors to go after corrupt kickbacks to patient brokers.”

Dr. Adam Bromberg, vice chief of staff at Wellington Regional Medical Center, said that the opioid issue is deeply affecting the western communities.

“We’re seeing a significant number of overdose patients — multiple per day,” Bromberg said.

Bromberg touched on how dangerous an improperly managed sober home can be and how one patient’s misstep can affect the entire home. “[Illegal] drug rehabs and sober homes [in Palm Beach County] import patients from all over the country,” Bromberg said. “One pa-

tient relapse can trigger them all.”

Bromberg explained how an overdose causes a patient’s death.

“They stop breathing and go into arrest,” he said. “It suppresses the respiratory systems.”

Bromberg stressed that Wellington Regional has been successful in saving patients who come in following an overdose, but quality, long-term care, such as properly managed sober homes and rehab facilities, are what’s needed.

“We have the resources to treat them in the acute setting,” Bromberg said. “We can’t stop them from having the same problem

the next day. There’s not a lot of background support for rehab.”

Bromberg also noted that the crackdown on opioids has resulted in an increase in addicts using heroin. The act of denying an addict an opioid does not cure them of their addiction, but instead forces them into a more dangerous drug.

“Since pill mills have been shut down, addicts have migrated to heroin,” Bromberg said. “There are more overdoses. The strength and the dose are different. It comes from China and is cut with fentanyl, carfentanil and sufentanil. It’s 10 times stronger than morphine.”

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Perhaps most tragic is when mothers addicted to opioids give birth to opioid-addicted infants.

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ST. RITA’S KNIGHTS AND CATHOLIC WOMEN HOST SOCK HOP DANCE PARTY

The Knights of Columbus Council #8419 and the St. Rita Church Council of Catholic Women hosted a Sock Hop Dance & Party on Saturday, Oct. 6 in the St. Rita Parish Hall. The evening featured dancing to favorite hits from the 1950s and 1960s.

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Marcella Ketcham and Roy Cummings.

Ruth Collins, Ann Brinson, Norma Heelan and Marge Kozrya.

Janet O’Connor, Shelly Marcus, Marge Stafirn, Barbara Jackson and Annette Mulliken.

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Annette Sheehan and Sharyn Vowles both came as Cher.

Temple B’nai Jacob Hosts League Of Women Voters On Amendments

Temple B’nai Jacob of Wellington hosted the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County on Sunday, Oct. 7 at center court in the original Wellington Mall for the program “Know Your Ballot; Understand the Amendments; Vote Smart.”

Beryl Blecher of the League of Women Voters went through and explained the 12 constitutional amendments and one county referendum that will be on the November ballot.

The league recently published its 2018 Voters’ Guide, a 28-page nonpartisan overview of candidates and ballot issues. Nearly 125,000 of the guides are being distributed throughout Palm Beach County. Copies are available at

libraries, government agencies, churches, schools and civic organizations. “The league’s guide provides residents with much of the facts they will need to cast a well-informed vote, including information about the candidates, the Florida constitutional amendments and the Palm Beach County school referendum,” League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County President Karen Wilkerson said.

“Voting is a precious right, and democracy demands an informed electorate.”

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RPB YOUNG AT HEART CLUB MEMBERS ENJOY OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION

The Royal Palm Beach Young at Heart Club held a luncheon on Friday, Oct. 5 at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. The theme of the luncheon was Oktoberfest with German foods being served. Mr. Keys and ZZ of It Takes Two played music and sang as seniors danced to the oldies. For more information about Young at Heart Club events, call Jeannine Delgardio at (561) 790-5149.

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WOMEN OF THE WESTERN COMMUNITIES LEARN ABOUT MINDFULLNESS

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‘Grandparents Day’ At School Was Extra Exciting This Year!

Once a year, in October, the grandkids’ private school hosts Grandparents Day, a day in which each grade level (starting with the preschoolers) takes the stage to sing a song. For many of the little sweetie-pies, it’s their first time in front of the footlights, and such was the case with my granddaughter Tess. She had been singing her song, aptly entitled “It’s All About Me,” around the house for weeks, and I couldn’t wait to see this diva-tot on stage for the first time. She has been a ham since the day she was born. Would she freeze up when face-to-face with a crowd? Or would her true colors shine through?

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My daughter called, concerned, when she dropped Tess off at school and saw that the auditorium was half full, and I wasn’t in it. “Aren’t you going to the show?” she asked.

My heart skipped a beat. The show started at 8:30 a.m., and I was a half hour away.

“What time is it?” I asked.

“8:02.”

“Save me a seat! I’ll be right there,” I said, dropping the phone and not caring that my daughter was supposed to be at work in a few minutes.

I drove as fast as I safely could — in the rain. At 8:29, I screeched into the parking lot where a careful line of dottery old grandparents (damn them!) were snaking slowly around, looking for parking spaces.

I passed them all, hydroplaning over toosteep speed bumps until I got to the far corner of the lot. I skidded my 2009 SUV into a space next to a Mercedes and ran like heck to the front door, even though I

couldn’t remember the last time I ran like that — and neither could my knees.

As I approached the glass door, I caught a glimpse of my reflection. Ah, yes. My hair was dripping wet; I was dressed like a hobo; and I was running like Forrest Gump. Tess would be so proud.

It didn’t matter. As I plopped wetly into my seat, Tess was singing “...about meeeee!” Then she bowed and exited the stage. My heart was beating so hard that you could see it through my shirt.

“It’s OK,” Jen said. “Skippy is up next.”

I focused on getting my blood pressure back down to within the normal range.

Skippy entered the auditorium right past my aisle seat, high-fived me and gave a stunning performance of “The Barstow

School, My Alma Mater,” which is downright funny when sung by a six-year-old.

“Isn’t he handsome in his black turtleneck?” my daughter asked proudly. “He dressed himself.”

“I think he’s got it on backward.”

We didn’t care. We loved that. In fact, those little details are part of the charm of the show. Last year, a five-year-old “community helper” sat down and cried inconsolably mid-song because he’d left his badge back in the classroom. When his teacher found one, he was able to continue.

This Grandparents Day, we were told, set a record for attendance. Next week is when they send letters to all the grandparents, requesting donations. And how can we resist?

‘A Star Is Born’ Is An Amazing Remake Of The Classic Story

It really is great to report that we have a big hit movie without people flying through the air or becoming mutants. The new remake of A Star is Born is a big, splashy soap opera hit. At my screening, the audience applauded at the end of several musical numbers and then at the end. This is the fourth time around for the film and it is in contention (with the 1954 version) for the best. It is a classic story of a star-crossed entertainment couple, one on the way up and the other heading down.

Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper) is a drunken, occasionally stoned, singer who can still bring in the crowds. After downing a lot of booze after a concert, he has his driver pull up at a club so he can drink some more. He discovers it is a gay bar but stays for the drag queen show.

Suddenly, Ally (Lady Gaga), who despite being neither gay nor a drag queen, shows

‘I’ On CULTURE

By Leonard Wechsler up and sings a fabulous version of “La Vie en Rose.” She and Maine go for drinks elsewhere, and he hears her do a bit from a song she’s written, her hidden failed dream being to become a songwriter. The next day, she gets invited to a Maine concert, is flown to it on a private plane, and from the wings hears him do an arrangement of the song she sang a bit of to him the night before. She joins him on stage and is suddenly a hit.

She joins him in bed, in love and in the shows — and they are a gigantic hit. Her father (Andrew Dice Clay) and his buddies are thrilled to watch her on YouTube. But a top producer, Rez (Rafi Gavron), gives her the opportunity to become a superstar.

Soon she’s pushed to become less authentic, to become (ironically) a polished product like, well, Lady Gaga. Jackson is left behind and hits the bottle and the pills.

His brother Bobby (Sam Elliott) and old friend George (Dave Chappelle) try to talk sense to him. Eventually, as Ally becomes a superstar, Jackson’s career implodes.

It’s soap opera territory, but first-time director Bradley Cooper keeps things moving quickly. Remarkably, there are few wasted scenes, as right from the start you can see the impending disaster. The film is long but doesn’t seem that way because everything seems so vital to the story.

Cooper is helped by a superb cast. He is exceptional as the haunted, driven Jackson. He has his demons and reveals them, particularly in his scenes with Elliott.

Their dynamic is tough, yet the caring always comes through. He sings pretty well also. Right from the start, Jackson is a believable tragic hero, and he keeps the relationship with Ally on a good path as well. He knows her talent from the start and nurtures it. He even eventually understands that he loves her.

The real revelation is Lady Gaga. She is in a tough place: she is the third singer in the role, and the first two were Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand, two voices of their respective generations. But Gaga has some set of pipes! When she begins to sing, there is none of the artifice that has come across in some of her staged performances. There is simply a glorious

voice. And she does a really good job acting. A movie star has been born, and her name is Gaga!

The rest of the cast provides wonderful support. Clay is a revelation as Ally’s father, giving the best performance of his career. Elliott is his usual superb, laconic self. Gavron is very good as the ruthless producer, who wants success for his client at any cost.

In an era where most of the hits come from the supernatural, it is a pleasure to be able to sit back and just be entertained. Is this the best score of any of the A Star is Born films? I liked the one in the old Garland film, but I knew some of the songs.

Just about all the songs in this one were new, but I did like them.

Is this film the best? It certainly is the best for this time, fitting in well with our times. This is a good one to see as a couple.

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RPB WRITER’S GROUP EVENT RAISES MONEY FOR YWCA HARMONY HOUSE

On Saturday, Oct. 6, the Royal Palm Beach Writer’s Group held a fundraiser for the Mary Rubloff YWCA Harmony House, a shelter for victims of domestic violence. The event included poetry and short stories read from members of the writer’s group and musical performances by The Thoughts. The event was held at Village Music & Café near the Mall at Wellington Green. For more information about YWCA programs, visit www.ywcapbc.org.

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Allyson Samiljan and Suzanne Turner from the YWCA of Palm Beach County.

Village Music & Café owner Donna Willey.

Paul Chatelain from BB&T Bank safeguarded the charity funds.

Royal Palm Beach Writer’s Group co-founder Margie Bonner flanked by attendees.

Royal Palm Beach Writer’s Group co-chair John Rifenberg served as emcee.

Attendees enjoy the Royal Palm Beach Writer’s Group fundraiser for the Mary Rubloff YWCA Harmony House.

Austin Ray, Keith Clopton, Maria Pergola and Gigi Perez.

Royal Palm Beach Writer’s Group co-chair Virginia Guido reads a short story.

REALTOR ROGER PLEVIN HOSTS THEMED OPEN HOUSE EVENT IN CASTELLINA

On Thursday, Oct. 4, Roger Plevin of Mizner Grande Realty held a trio of James Bond-inspired open houses in the Castellina community. The event featured wine, appetizers and desserts from chef/owner Victor Duarte of Rollatini spread out across the properties.

There was also a raffle for a gift basket. BMWs from Braman Motorcars were on hand to add to the staging. For more info., call Plevin at (561) 707-7960 or visit www.rogerplevin.com.

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Chef/owner Victor Duarte of Rollatini, Bill and Mary Billings of Billings Home Inspections, event host Roger Plevin, Realtor Toni Taylor and R. Ross Komarinetz of Brightway Insurance.

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Every Step Counts As WPB Take Steps Walk Celebrates 10 Years

This year marks a very special milestone for the local Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation chapter as they celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Take Steps Walk in West Palm Beach.

This year’s walk will take place on Saturday, Nov. 3 at CityPlace, with festivities beginning at 10 a.m. In addition to the walk, there will be live music, vendors and a complimentary breakfast.

Each year, the event highlights an Honored Hero to lead the

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continued from page 1 veterans and for seniors,” Mast explained. “For our water, we’ve passed legislation to authorize the EAA Southern Storage Reservoir and force the U.S. Army Corps to re-do their discharge schedule, as well as secured hundreds of millions of dollars to fight toxic algal blooms and restore the Everglades.”

He has also worked to help veterans and seniors.

“For veterans, I opened the first-ever congressional office inside a VA facility at the West Palm Beach VA and wrote a new law to prevent critical veterans’ benefits from expiring,” he said. “For our seniors, I’ve fought to protect Medicare and Social Security, as well as passing legislation to crack down on fraud targeting seniors.”

Mast distinguished himself from

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“Art is a reflection of the values of a community. More public art will give the village a proven economic advantage, by increasing the real estate values of art-enhanced developments and local businesses,” said Powell, who has previously served on the Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission.

Some of the goals of an Art in Public Places program include: increasing public access to art, promoting an understanding and

walk and inspire others. This year’s Honored Hero is Rebecca Levine, who was diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in 2005. Born and raised in West Palm Beach, and currently living in New York and working as the event director for the Altamarea Group, Levine wants to inspire others — especially children, teens and young adults — on how to manage IBD. “My family and my father’s CPA firm employees and clients

have been tremendous supporters of the foundation and the West Palm Beach walk,” Levine said.

“As this year’s 2018 Honored Hero, I want to do whatever I can to raise awareness and research dollars to help eradicate this disease forever.”

Participants are encouraged to create teams or walk with a friend and enjoy numerous fundraising goal prizes. The Take Steps Walk is not only for those affected by a digestive disease, but also for

family and friends to celebrate the efforts which have been put forth toward finding a cure. The event offers opportunities for both corporate sponsors and for volunteers to join the hundreds of participants in making a difference.

The annual Take Steps West Palm Beach is one of 124 Take Steps walks that take place across the country to support the more than 1.6 million Americans, and approximately 94,000 in Florida, who are affected by Crohn’s dis-

his opponent with their differing views on healthcare.

“Another fundamental difference between my opponent and I is on healthcare. I believe in healthcare freedom: more choices, lower costs and the elimination of the individual mandate tax,” he said.

Mast asked voters to put their trust in him for a second term, “This is the bottom line: I not only believe in but have delivered results to restore power to the people, reduce government interference in people’s lives and increase transparency,” he said.

For more information, visit www.mastforcongress.com.

Baer said that she is proud of her multi-generational heritage in the area and her reputation of working with others.

“I am proud to have been raised in Florida’s 18th Congressional District and have deep ties to our community,” she said. “My family has owned and operated Baer’s

Furniture for more than 50 years, and I owe my success in life to my Palm Beach County public school education.”

Baer expanded on her background in the community.

“Growing up here, and now raising my own family in this district, I understand the potential of our community to nurture young people, provide a good life for working families and care for our seniors — and I’ll fight every day to make sure we provide that for the people of Florida 18,” she said.

More than just a fighter, Baer is proud of her reputation as a consensus-building professional.

“I started my career as an attorney, fighting to get money out of politics. And as a national security expert, I also bring to this race deep experience in governing, having spent six years as an official in the state department,” she said.

“I know how to do the hard, bipartisan work of making our government work for the American people, because that’s how I built my career. Through years of work-

ing to make our country safe and protect American values, I earned a reputation as a bridge-builder, a consensus-maker and a doer.”

Baer feels that the current political landscape needs to change to accommodate compromise.

“Today, on both sides of the aisle, there are too many people who would rather sow division than compromise, who put party over country and who would rather listen to the sound of their own voice than to the needs of their constituents,” she said. “With so much on the line for our community, I am firmly committed to reaching across the aisle, finding solutions and making government work for everyone in this district.”

Baer concluded with a promise to voters.

“If you elect me, I promise to fight for quality, affordable healthcare and lower prescription drug prices; preserve Medicare and Social Security; safeguard our water and take action on climate change; advocate for public schools and college affordability;

awareness of the visual arts in the public environment, contributing to the civic pride and economic development of the village, enhancing artistic creativity in the village, and enriching the public environment for both residents and visitors through incorporation of the visual arts.

The ordinance applies to those private developments of 20,000 square foot in size or larger. The requirements apply to both initial construction and to renovation projects. All such developments will be required to purchase permanent artwork for the site equal to 1 percent of the total vertical construction costs of all buildings on the site.

According to Village Attorney

Jennifer Ashton Gardner, the Planning & Zoning Commission will help select art pieces, and the village has agreed to provide members with any necessary training.

Pinto suggested that the next appointee to that board be someone with professional knowledge of public art.

Rodusky does not know when or where the village will see the first public art installation under this ordinance. “It will depend on future construction, and I don’t know of any this large in the near future,” she said.

But that is not stopping her from trying to further improve the village via art. She pointed out that renovations to the Royal

Palm Beach Cultural Center will have beautiful artistic elements in the décor, lighting and furniture.

“I suggested to the council that the village could have a large rock at the Cultural Center for the community to paint,” she said.

“This would be an opportunity for groups to celebrate a win, memorialize a friend and/or show their club spirit. There are so many ways that art can inform, hearten and unite us.”

LAUREN BAER

ease or ulcerative colitis. Millions of dollars have been raised each year during the countrywide event and, for the friends and loved ones of those suffering, valuable information, workshops and support has been given thanks to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation.

The national platinum sponsor is AbbVie. The premier presenting partner is Caler, Donten, Levine, Cohen, Porter & Veil PA. Local presenting sponsors include Digestive Care, Takeda, Gastro Health,

Jupiter Medical Center and Sunny 107.9 FM. All proceeds from the Take Steps Walk support the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s mission of finding a cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improving the quality of life for children and adults affected by these diseases.

Interested participants can register by calling (561) 218-2929 or visit www.cctakesteps.org/ westpalm2018.

Brian Mast

Lauren Baer

get big money out of politics and fight government corruption; build an economy that works for everyone and supports small business owners; protect a woman’s right to choose; enact common-sense gun

safety measures; and champion a smart foreign policy that keeps us safe and spreads American values,” she said.

For more information, visit www.laurenbaerforcongress.com.

(Right) Councilwoman Jan Rodusky is moved by public art at Veterans Park. This piece makes her think about her father, a Marine who died when she was a toddler.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Saturday, Oct. 13 • Buckler’s Craft Fair will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Oct. 13 and Sunday, Oct. 14. For more info., visit www.bucklercraftfair.com.

• The Florida Gun & Knife Show will be held Saturday, Oct. 13 and Sunday, Oct. 14 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center.

Visit www.flgunshows.com for more info.

• Wellington will hold a Lakeside Family Fun Day on Lake Wellington, located behind the Wellington Community Center, on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit www. wellingtonfl.gov/lakeside for more info.

• The Palm Beach County Quilters Guild will host its annual quilt show “Quilts of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” on Saturday, Oct. 13 at the South Florida Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10, and parking is free. Enter through Gate 8.

Visit www.southfloridafair.com for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Creating Natural Habitats for adults on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 10:30 a.m.

The Palm Beach Native Plant Society will demonstrate how to choose plants to create a wildlife-friendly yard. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Village of Royal Palm Beach will host “Rocktoberfest” at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park on Saturday, Oct. 13 and Sunday, Oct. 14. The free event runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Visit www.royalpalmbeach.com for more information.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Stories & Songs for You!” for ages 2 and up on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 11 a.m. Students from John I. Leonard High School will share songs, dances and stories in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County will meet on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 1:30 p.m. at the Okeechobee Blvd.

Branch of the Palm Beach County Library System (5689 Okeechobee Blvd.). The topic will be “Family Photos in Time.” Members who wish to participate are encouraged to scan their photos and send them to ancestry @gensocofpbc.org. Call (561) 616-3455 or visit www.gensocofpbc.org for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Electric Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your electric instruments and jam out.

Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Scratch Programming for ages 8 to 12 on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 3 p.m.

Learn some basic programming skills with Scratch. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1710 Carandis Road, West Palm Beach) will hold two free cultural celebrations for Dia De La Hispanidad on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 5 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. For more info., call (561) 585-0731.

• St. Therese Catholic Church (11800 Lake Worth Road, Wellington) will host an Oktoberfest Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 6 to 11 p.m. The cost is $25 per person. The event features German food, drink and music. For more info., call (561) 352-3791.

• The Palm Beach Zoo will host Spooky Scouts Overnight for Cub Scouts on Satur-

day, Oct. 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. Visit www.pbzoo.com for more info.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Pat Benatar tribute concert by Fire & Ice on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Sunday, Oct. 14 • The DownRight ExtraOrdinary Walk, formerly the Buddy Walk, will take place Sunday, Oct. 14 from 8 a.m. to noon at the John Prince Park Center Drive Pavilion (4759 S. Congress Ave., Lake Worth) to benefit the Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization.

For more information, visit www.ds-stride. org/downrightextraordinary or call (561) 752-3383.

• Villari’s Studios of Self Defense (12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 7, Wellington) will host “Spy Survival Camp for Kids” on Sunday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. The cost is $149. For more info., call (561) 792-1100 or e-mail senseidave2005@yahoo.com.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Election Time 2018: Know the Issues for adults on Sunday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. Assistant County Administrator Todd Bonlarron will provide a clear explanation of state constitutional amendments and local questions on this year’s ballot. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Flagler Museum will present a book talk, signing and reception with former U.S. Sen. George LeMieux and co-author Laura Mize to celebrate the launch of their recent book, Florida Made: The 25 Most Important Figures Who Shaped the State, on Sunday, Oct. 14 at 3 p.m. For more info., call (561) 655-2833, ext. 27 Monday, Oct. 15 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Medicare Basics on Monday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. Need help understanding prescription costs and the different parts of Medicare? Join SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) for answers. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for children under age 4 on Monday, Oct. 15 at 3:30 p.m. Jam along to favorite story time songs. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Train Your Brain for ages 7 and up on Monday, Oct. 15 at 4:30 p.m. Stimulate your mind with fun brain teasers, puzzles and challenges. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Harry Potter Escape Room for ages 12 and up on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 5:30 p.m. Solve riddles and reveal mysteries to help conquer the Dark Lord.

Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 7906030 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Lend a Helping Hand for ages 9 to 17 on Monday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. Learn about local volunteer opportunities and make a special craft, which will be donated to two local nonprofit organizations.

Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

Tuesday, Oct. 16 • The Western Business Alliance will hold its monthly breakfast at Mel’s Way Bistro on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 8 a.m. For more info., visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance.com.

• The Senior Referral Program of Royal Palm Beach will staff an information desk to help seniors and their caregivers identify

and access services for their special needs on Tuesday, Oct. 16 and Thursday, Oct. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane).

No appointment is needed for this free service; just stop by the desk. For more info., call (561) 790-5188. People interested in volunteering are also encouraged to stop by.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Hooked on Crochet on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 2:30 p.m. Learn beginning techniques or bring current projects to share and work on. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The School District of Palm Beach County will hold its annual Showcase of Schools on Tuesday, Oct. 16 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. For more info., visit www.palmbeachschools.org/ choiceprograms.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Let’s Play: Board Games & Puzzles” for ages 12 and up on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Anime for ages 12 and up on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m. If you like manga, anime, cosplaying and more, then this is your chance to meet others just like you. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 6814100 for more info.

Wednesday, Oct. 17 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “What Are Library Outreach Services?” for adults on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. Learn about Talking Books for the Blind and Visually Impaired, BooksBy-Mail for the Homebound and Book Club in a Bag. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host Speed Networking on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Wanderers Club. For more info., call (561) 792-6525 or visit www. wellingtonchamber.com.

• Wellington’s Community Services Department will host a village wide Neighborhood Watch Meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Social Media Manager Anthony Rodriguez will give a presentation on crime prevention and social media. For more info., call the Community Services Department at (561) 791-4764.

• The Palm Beach County College & Career Fair will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Wednesday, Oct. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. For more info., visit www. palmbeachschools.org.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Adult Coloring Club for ages 16 and up on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Color for fun and relaxation with other coloring enthusiasts. Coloring pages and materials will be provided or bring your own coloring book. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Art Society will host a demonstration of light painting by Jason Page on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at the Wellington Community Center. A meet-and-greet will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by a member spotlight and a brief meeting. For more info., visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.

• Congregation L’Dor Va’Dor (9804 S. Military Trail, Suite E-4, Second Floor, Boynton Beach) will hold its Controversial Issues Series led by Rabbi Barry Silver on Wednesday,

Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. For more info., call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org.

• Shulamit Hadassah will host an art auction on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at the home of Felice Krebs. Call (561) 301-8493 to RSVP, or for more info.

Thursday, Oct. 18 • The Village of Wellington will host a Senior Health Fair on Thursday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Local businesses will provide educational information, free health screenings, raffle prizes and light refreshments. Contact Jenifer Brito at (561) 753-2476 or jbrito@ wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host an economic luncheon on Workforce Readiness on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 11:30 a.m. at the West Palm Beach Marriott (1001 Okeechobee Blvd.) featuring keynote speaker Mark Wilson of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. Call (561) 790-6200 to RSVP. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Halloween Spooky Paper Craft for adults on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. Create a Halloween craft for decorating or giving away. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Cookie Book Club for ages 8 to 12 on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 4 p.m. Grab a copy of the book 7 x 9 = Trouble by Claudia Mills. Read it, eat cookies and share your thoughts about the book. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Eric Clapton tribute concert by Forever Eric, along with a food truck invasion, on Thursday, Oct. 18 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

• Villari’s Studios of Self Defense will host a free Active Shooter Preparedness Seminar on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. in the center court of the original Wellington Mall. For more info., call (561) 792-1100 or e-mail senseidave2005@yahoo.com.

• The Kravis Center will present Egyptian singer and composer Dina Elwedidi on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m. For more info., visit wwwkravis.com.

Friday, Oct. 19 • Spookyville, an old-fashioned Halloween celebration, will be at Yesteryear Village from Friday, Oct. 19 through Wednesday, Oct. 31.

For info., visit www.southfloridafair.com.

• Audubon of the Everglades will walk in Wellington’s Peaceful Waters Sanctuary (11700 Pierson Road) on Friday, Oct. 19 at 8:30 a.m. For more info., e-mail fieldtrips@ auduboneverglades.org, call (508) 2960238 or visit www.auduboneverglades.org.

• An AARP Smart Driver Course will be given on Friday, Oct. 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) For more info., contact instructor Bill Kriedman at (561) 596-2217 or dbkf@comcast.net.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “The Fire Trucks Are Here!” for children under age 5 on Friday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. Learn about fire safety and see a fire-rescue truck. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• Wellington Cares will host its fourth annual luncheon on Friday, Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. at the Wanderers Club. Wellington Cares is a local nonprofit designed to help

seniors age in place. For more info., visit www.wellingtoncaresorg.com.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Loxahatchee Rocks with Rock Art!” for ages 6 and up on Friday, Oct. 19 at 3:30 p.m. Show your neighborhood pride and create colorful rocks. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• Arnold Drapkin, who spent 10 years as picture editor of Time Magazine, will hold a free lecture at Palm Beach Photographic Center (415 Clematis St., West Palm Beach) on Friday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. For more info., call (561) 253-2600 or visit www.workshop. org or www.fotofusion.org.

• Villari’s Studios of Self Defense (12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 7, Wellington) will host a free Open House Self Defense Evening on Friday, Oct. 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more info., call (561) 792-1100 or e-mail senseidave2005@yahoo.com.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free screening of the movie Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation on Friday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. For info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

Saturday, Oct. 20 • The Green Market at Wellington will open for the season on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. For more info., visit www. greenmarketatwellington.com or call POTTC Events at (561) 792-9260.

• Bring your dogs and watch as they make a splash at Waggin’ at the Waterpark on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. in 50-minute sessions by size of the dog at Calypso Bay Waterpark (151 Lamstein Lane, Royal Palm Beach). Learn more at www. pbcsplash.com.

• The St. David’s in the Pines Episcopal Church Women will host a Fall Luncheon/ Fashion Show on Saturday, Oct. 20 at Breakers West Country Club from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fashions will be provided by Stein Mart. Tickets are $45. RSVP to Linda McKeown at (561) 254-3902 or llmckeown51@comcast.net.

• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host “Small Business Palooza” on Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Mall at Wellington Green. This will be a collective exposition of some of the small businesses that keep the community thriving. The event will take place in the mall’s Grand Concourse from noon to 4 p.m. Anyone interested in becoming a vendor should call Jim O’Neil at (561) 578-4816. For more info., visit www. cpbchamber.com or call (561) 790-6200.

• The Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida will host a Girl Scouts Outdoor Skills Day on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd.). The cost is $8 per person. Come out and learn about fire, knives, tents, knots and archery. Bring a water bottle and wear tennis shoes. For more info., e-mail recruiter@phoenixsu.com or call (561) 7231285.

• Bracelets are on sale for the annual Wellington Fall Festival, which will take place Saturday, Oct. 20 from 3 to 10 p.m. at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road). For info., call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl. gov/fallfestival. For sponsorship and vendor opportunities, call (561) 791-4082.

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Surtax Helps Greenacres Get New Fire Truck

Prior to the start of the Greenacres City Council Meeting on Oct. 1, Fire Chief Mark Pure and Assistant Fire Chief Brian Fuller unveiled the city’s new ladder truck.

The state-of-the-art apparatus was purchased with the surtax dollars that the city received. Pure, Fuller and Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor Mike Wilson visited the Pierce plant in Wisconsin during the design phase to customize the truck to fit the city’s needs.

The cost of the truck was $778,088. It includes a 500-gallon water tank — far more than the 200-gallon tank in the truck it is replacing. In addition to the larger water tank, the new vehicle has a smaller turning radius, can carry much more equipment, including advanced life support medical gear, pump a larger amount of water, and the 75-foot ladder can be set up for a rescue within minutes.

The seats are made of a special non-absorbing material, and the interior air filtration system removes the harmful toxins firefighters are exposed to during their service. The old truck was used for more than 16 years until the manufacturer went out of business, making parts difficult to acquire and increasing maintenance costs.

The vehicle is currently listed for sale with an online brokerage firm.

Greenacres Fire Rescue protects some very unique properties and other large commercial structures that can be reached by the ladder truck. It is also contracted to serve the City of Atlantis, which includes JFK Medical Center.

“A great deal of time and effort was spent designing this vehicle to perform several functions and effectively serve the citizens of Greenacres and Atlantis for many years to come,” said Pure, a resi-

Fire Chief Mark Pure and Assistant Fire Chief Brian Fuller with the new truck. dent of The Acreage. other for Breast Cancer Awareness During the Greenacres City Month. Greenacres Fire Rescue Council meeting, the council personnel will be wearing pink issued two proclamations, one t-shirts all month in support of for Fire Prevention Week and the breast cancer awareness.

County Recreation Employees Win PR Award

The animated video campaign was produced in-house by Office of Public Engagement staffers Stephanie Surrena, Kimberly Krieger, Bibi Baksh, Carlos Duenas Jr. and Maria LaTorre Sanchez.

The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department was recently selected by the Florida Recreation and Park Association (FRPA) as the winner of the 2018 Public Relations Award for its animated video series, which draws attention to the positive impacts parks and recreation makes in the areas of health, economic development, environmental sustainability and community building.

The animated video campaign was produced in-house and includes animated videos with original hand-drawn animations designed by a student intern and coordinating coloring booklets with information about each video. The videos were produced in

English and Spanish with plans to record the audio tracks in Haitian Creole. The videos can be viewed on PBCParks TV at www.youtube. com/user/pbcparks.

The Public Relations Award is presented annually to the agency significantly impacting the public’s awareness and recognition of public parks, recreation and leisure services programs through marketing and public relations.

The award was presented during FRPA’s 2018 annual conference in Orlando on Aug. 29.

FRPA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion, preservation and advocacy of the parks, recreation and leisure services profession.

FPL Helps Students Become Energy-Saving Heroes Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and the National Theatre for Children (NTC) have collaborated to educate and inspire Florida students on the importance of energy conservation with the engaging “Captain Wattage” show. From now through Nov. 9, professional actors from NTC are visiting elementary schools with live performances of “Captain Wattage,” sparking conversations on energy efficiency in classrooms throughout FPL’s service area.

“FPL has sponsored live theater performances like ‘Captain Wattage’ for the past 13 years

in schools across Florida,” said Pamela Rauch, vice president of external affairs and economic development for FPL. “The show reaches more than 50,000 students a year, creating awareness of the importance of energy efficiency at a young age. Supporting programs like this is part of our company’s commitment to education and enriching Florida students’ experiences as they relate to being environmentally conscious and keeping our state beautiful.”

The show focuses on what energy is, the ways it can be wasted and how to conserve it for future

generations. The live program revolves around Captain Wattage, a superhero who learns that the notorious Vivica Voltage has been leaving lights on all over the city.

With the help of student volunteers, as well as colorful characters like Iona Badge and Ellie Mentry, Captain Wattage sets off to learn about energy conservation and stop Vivica.

“Live theatre is a great way to educate,” NTC President and Founder Ward Eames said. “The show goes beyond reading or other more passive methods of engaging kids. These children are watching a

story unfold right before their very eyes, with the two actors playing all sorts of characters. We don’t lose the kids’ attention for a minute, because they get to respond and interact with the show. It really sticks with them.”

The program also includes online student playbooks and teacher guides, as well as digital games and activities that align with the important concepts outlined in the show. FPL sponsors every aspect of the program, making the performances and materials a cost-free supplement to lessons in science, literacy and the arts.

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Central Chamber’s Workforce Readiness Luncheon Oct. 18

On Thursday, Oct. 18, the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will hold its Workforce Readiness Economic Luncheon, sponsored by Career Source and TD Bank.

The luncheon, featuring keynote speaker Mark Wilson, president and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, will discuss the measures that Florida and Palm Beach County are taking to fill the workforce needs and skills gap. In the last decade, Wilson has raised tens of millions of dollars to champion free enterprise and improve Florida’s business climate.

Workforce readiness measures

the number of people entering the workforce who have the skills and knowledge to attain gainful employment. The luncheon will address the skills needed for the workforce and the lack of skills in certain areas. Closing the gap between business needs and job seekers’ employment needs will strengthen the area’s economy.

The luncheon will take place at the West Palm Beach Marriott from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Individual tickets are $50, and tables are $650.

For more information, visit www.cpbchamber.com or call at (561) 790-6200.

Arden Farm Earns Certified Status

Farm life is proving to come naturally at Arden, the only “agrihood” in South Florida and among the first in the state.

The master-planned community in western Palm Beach County that features a five-acre working farm recently earned the distinction of Certified Naturally Grown (CNG), meaning that the farm doesn’t use any synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides or genetically modified seeds, just like certified organic farms.

Arden Farm is one of just 20 Certified Naturally Grown farms in Florida and among nearly 800 throughout the United States and Canada.

The CNG program (www. cngfarming.org) was designed in 2002 to recognize small-scale farmers who practice sustainable agriculture to produce food for their local communities.

Opening soon, Arden’s farm is run by two skilled farm directors and will produce more than 50 varieties of vegetables, fruits and herbs to be shared among residents.

The five-acre parcel also features an event barn where residents can gather for seasonal themed events, market days and classes on a range of topics, from organic gardening to flower arranging to healthy cooking.

Residents can also dig into the experience by participating in volunteer days and farm tours.

Developed to promote healthy living, community engagement and a connection to the great outdoors, Arden will eventually include 2,000 homes that will back up to a community green space, including parks, playfields, greenways, nature trails or lakes.

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Wellington Football Team Struggles Against Dwyer, Falling 55-7

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School football team hosted state-ranked William T. Dwyer High School in a non-district contest on Friday, Oct. 5. Wellington (4-3, 1-1) struggled after the first quarter to hang with the Panthers and fell 55-7.

Dwyer was able to keep the Wolverines under 200 yards in total offense. “We were short six starters, and that’s not an excuse, but maybe they could have made

some plays for us,” Wellington head coach Tom Abel said. “We’re just going to keep plugging away and stay positive. We’re 4-3 and going to try to finish strong.”

Things did not go well for Wellington early on the team’s first possession. Facing a fourth-andthree, they elected to try to convert from their own 36-yard line and failed to move the chains, which gave the Panthers workable field position. The Wolverine defense forced Dwyer into an identical sit-

uation, but the Panthers converted in lieu of kicking a field goal. The decision later paid off for Dwyer, as they reached the end zone for the game’s first score to lead 7-0.

Wellington’s offense went to work on what would be their best

drive of the game. The Wolverines consumed nearly seven minutes off the clock driving inside the Dwyer 35-yard line. Quarterback Austin Wallace connected with receiver Dane Stratton from 32 yards out for the equalizing score. With

the game tied at 7-7, it appeared as if the game would be close.

Wellington drove to midfield, but a buckled-down Panther defense forced a Wellington punt.

Dwyer eventually added three more touchdowns before the half to take a 27-7 lead. The Wolverines drove to the Dwyer 10-yard line, but a touchdown pass from Wallace to Mark Antony Richards was ruled out of bounds.

Wellington could not get a consistent performance sustained on the field during the second half.

The Panthers scored on a 70-yard run to push them into a 34-7 lead.

A bobbled snap by the Wolverine offense deep in their own territory was returned for a score by the Dwyer defense to lift them to a 41-7 lead.

The Wolverine special teams

could not contain the Dwyer punt returner as he raced 70 yards for the touchdown, after fumbling the ball on the catch, to go up 48-7 in the fourth quarter. Dwyer added one more late score to cap the 55-7 win.

Wellington relied on Wallace for most of the game, until he left the contest with an injury. They then rotated two of the younger quarterbacks, Black Kendall and Matt Shannon. “We’re rotating them to give them the experience,” Abel said. “Whoever has the higher hand in practice, gets to start, but Austin has really stepped up.”

Wellington travels to Jupiter High School on Friday, Oct. 12 to continue district play. The game is a must-win for both teams to salvage any post-season chance.

Kickoff is at 6 p.m.

Receiver Mark Antony Richards tries to stay in bounds, reaching for the ball.

Wolverine running back Lakevious Simmons returns a kickoff.

Wellington slot receiver Dane Stratton runs the ball to the outside.

Wolverine running back Lenori Williams finds running room.

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Cornelius Butler hits the Dwyer ball carrier, forcing a fumble, while Jeremy Griffin closes in for the Wolverines.

Wildcats Volleyball Girls Rally In Four Sets To Defeat Broncos

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Thursday, Oct. 4, the Royal Palm Beach High School girls volleyball team defeated host Palm Beach Central High School in four sets.

The Wildcats (9-2, 6-1) had to overcome an early deficit, dropping the first set to the Broncos on senior night. Royal Palm Beach was able to sustain a consistent momentum to take the next three sets to win the match.

“The turning point was our trust,” first year head coach Alison Kalish said. “That’s what we have been working on all season long.

Trust on those little details, covering, and making sure we get the next point.”

The two teams matched up well against one another. In the first set, they traded points through most of the game, but it was the Broncos (6-10) that came out on top 25-23.

Royal Palm Beach led early on, but

the Broncos stole the lead 9-8. The Wildcats struggled with clearing the net on serves, which allowed Palm Beach Central to collect some confidence. The Wildcats were able to tie the game at 17-17 but eventually fell 25-23.

The next three sets belonged to the Wildcats, but not without a fight from the stubborn Bronco squad. Royal Palm Beach exploded from the start of the second set, going on an eight-point run to lead 8-0 before the Broncos could get on the board. Solid play from the Bronco front kept them in the game. A huge dig from Adriana Garrido kept the Broncos alive, tying the set at 22-22. Both teams traded points, until the Wildcats took the second set 26-24 in a thriller.

“That’s high school sports for you,” Kalish said. “We had an oops moment there. We had a good time out and discussed it, and we said we’re better than that.”

Royal Palm Beach’s Payton Reis goes up for a kill against the Palm Beach Central front.

Sets three and four were dominated by the Wildcat front of Payton Reis, London Soles, Lily Lanier and Hannah Farrell. Katie Gonzalez was instrumental in the center as the libero. She managed to keep the ball moving to set up scoring opportunities. In the third set, Royal Palm Beach was able to keep the Broncos off balance with good defense to grab a 25-16 win.

To have a chance to win, Palm Beach Central needed to come back and take the fourth set. They jumped out to an early 3-0 lead.

The Wildcats applied the brakes and tied it up at 3-3. The teams would trade the lead throughout the set with stellar play under the ball and over the net. The set was close to the end, but it was Royal Palm Beach that would take the set and match 25-23.

“Our girls are very mature. We have five seniors this year, so we have some leaders on the team,” Kalish said. “I have faith in all the

work we’re doing this season.”

For the Wildcats, Reis is credited with 24 kills, 2 assists, 4 blocks and 2 aces. Paige Houck had 30 assists,18 service points and 4 digs. Nicole Rizzo totaled 9 kills, 2 aces, and 3 blocks.

Palm Beach Central’s Sydney McMillan leaps up for a kill.

Paige Houck hits the ball up to set up an attack for the Wildcats.

Palm Beach Central’s Brooke Henry dives to keep the ball in play for the Broncos.

Royal Palm Beach’s Lily Lanier leans in to get the ball back up.

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It was a day filled with fun and golf for a good cause at the fifth annual Palm Beach County FOOLS Golf Classic presented

by Chris Allen Realty and IAFF Local 2928 at the Madison Green Country Club on Saturday, Sept.

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The tournament champions were A.J. Takacs, Dave Thompson, Travis Owens and Jesse Ferguson, who finished with a 19-under 53.

Jon Snowden, Dr. Rajen Naidoo and Josee Brousseau placed second at the event with a 56.

A field of 35 teams participated in the tournament, which featured several hole-in-one opportunities and the popular long-drive launcher on No. 11 with inventor Phil Noblin. The event raised more than $11,000, according to tournament co-director Richard Kingston.

The Palm Beach County FOOLS (Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society) is a nonprofit organization of area firefighters established to help fellow firefighters and those in need in

The Rosarian Academy cross country team competed in their first meet of the season Oct. 3 at Cardinal Newman High School. The Rosarian runners completed the 1.5 mile course. At this point, all runners are competing for their personal best times. Awards will be given to the first 10 boys and first 10 girls at the Championship Meet on Nov. 7. Shown above are (L-R) Chase Rehm, Trey Wagner, Brandon Rinker, Sloane Clarke, Iliana Beauchamp, Jack Hansen, Julia Schmidt and Emarie Thibaut with coaches C.C. Bennett and Katherine Murhpy.

their communities while bringing back tradition, honor, pride and brotherhood into the service.

The Firefighter Fund honors local firefighters who have been killed, injured or become sick while serving their communities in Palm Beach County.

Proceeds from the golf tournament allow the FOOLS to provide personalized toys for seriously ill children who are hospitalized during the holiday season, which Santa delivers on an antique firetruck.

The FOOLS also help bring in a group of Wounded Warriors from Washington, D.C. to West Palm Beach for a weekend of fun and relaxation.

Major sponsors were presenting sponsors Chris Allen Realty and the Professional Firefighters/Paramedics of Palm Beach County IAFF Local 2928; gold sponsor Cast Home Loans; golf ball sponsor IdentiFire Safety, beer sponsors Mellow Mushroom Wellington and Delivery Dudes Royal Palm Beach; and luncheon sponsor PDQ Wellington. Other

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GARAGE SALE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. — Books, Sewing Machine, Fishing and Golf Equipment, Exercise Bike Etc. 1432 N. Hampton Terrace, Wellington, Off Forest Hill Blvd.

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

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

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

Auto Body Repair

Roofing

Wallpapering

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

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

Loxahatchee WHOLE HOUSE GARAGE SALE — Furniture, pictures, tools, clothes, yard tools, shovels, hand tools, and Carpenter Tools. Located at 16971 W. Grand National Drive, Loxahatchee, Saturday & Sunday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Employment Opportunities FASHION COORDINATOR/SALES MANAGER...

— Oversee production and co-ordinate sales in a Fashion Boutique Store utilizing fashion design and fabrics knowledge, full-time. Req. Bachelor’s in Economics. Jobsite: Wellington, FL Send Resume to LCH International, Inc. 10660 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 130 Wellington, FL 33414

Seeking Employment SEEKING POSITION: Companion to elderly person, non-medical position, college educated.

Please call 561-324-5807.Please call 561-324-5807 HOME HEALTH AIDE AVAILABLE — Experienced Home Health Aide seeks new position. Flexible hours, full time, day or night. I am a Licensed CNA who has worked as a home health aide and also as a nanny. I have many years of experience taking care of the elderly at home. Price negotiable, references provided upon request. Call Pat at (561) 294-1423.

Have Real Estate to Sell or Rent?

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

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

Town-Crier Classifieds Call 561-793-7606

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

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

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

R O O F I N G R E PA I R S R E - R O O F I N G A L L TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable. Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-309-0134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC-023773 RC-0067207 NEIL O’NEAL JR. ROOFING — Roofing & Reroofing. Family owned and operated. Residential/ Commercial. Wood Replacement, Roof Coatings, Solar Vents, Skylights & Roof Ventilation. 561-6564945 Lic. & Insured CCC1330208.Free Estimates

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

Water Filtration RELIABLE WATER FILTRATION 561-951-0398 Full Service water filtration company including well pumps, pressure tanks, water systems, & reverse osmosis

Town-Crier Classifieds Get Results Call 561-793-7606

Security SECURITY — American owned local secur it y co mp a n y in b u sin e ss 3 0 p lu s ye a r s.

Protection by officers drug tested. 40 hour course. Licensed & Insured. 561-848-2600

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

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

Tree Removal AFFORDABLE TREE EXPERT SERVICE— Tree Removal,Trims, Palm Tree, Edging & Limb Removal, Yard Cleaning. No Job too Small. 561-856-2909

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World class care, close to you in Wellington.

Cleveland Clinic Florida primary care now in Wellington Cleveland Clinic Florida provides world-class primary and specialty care for Wellington families.

As life changes, so do the healthcare needs for yourself and your loved ones. You may want to consider choosing a primary care physician – family medicine or internal medicine physician – who can be your partner in health and Jessica Garcia, MD wellness.

“We’re trained to provide comprehensive care for patients ages six and up,” said Jessica Garcia, MD, a Cleveland Clinic Florida family medicine physician who sees patients at Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Wellington location in the Village Green Center. “We treat a variety of conditions – from allergies and ear infections to orthopaedic issues and women’s health.”

Knows family history Many patients are unsure about health concerns and diseases in their family tree. Since a primary care physician often cares for a family from one generation to the next, they know the family’s medical history.

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Primary Care • Cardiology • Gastroenterology

Village Green Center 2789 S. State Road 7 Suite 100 Monday – Friday | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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“We often see grandparents, children and grandchildren. This aids in our ability to not only care for an individual, but to care for the family as a whole,” said Dr. Garcia No need for multiple physicians In most cases, family and internal medicine physicians can address multiple medical needs during an office visit or they can make referrals to the appropriate specialist(s), if necessary.

“Over time, your primary care physician knows you well – including your health history, family history, and risk factors – so we can advocate for you and help you navigate the healthcare system,” explained Dr. Sarah Mitchell, Sarah Mitchell, DO DO, a family medicine physician who also see patients in Wellington.

Long-term, trusting relationships Patients are often too shy or embarrassed to talk about medical concerns or certain topics.

“Since we have longstanding relationships with our patients, a degree of trust is established,” said Dr. Mitchell. It makes it easier to talk about issues when there’s a level of comfort and camaraderie.”

To make an appointment with Dr. Garcia, Dr. Mitchell or any other primary care physician at Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Wellington location, call 800.639.

DOCTOR or visit ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/ WellingtonAPPT to make an appointment online.

Cleveland Clinic Florida Wellington offers same-day appointments.

appointments

800.639.DOCTOR

ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/WellingtonAppt

Express Care Clinic coming soon to Wellington Cleveland Clinic Florida Wellington will offer Express Care Clinic walk-in services five days a week starting on November 1: • • • •

Patients ages 6+ Minor illnesses and injuries Open to new and current patients Access to specialty care referrals, when needed.

Cleveland Clinic Florida - Wellington Village Green Center 2789 S. State Road 7, Wellington Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Visit ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/ExpressCare for more information.