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Volume 36, Number 40 October 16 - October 22, 2015

Serving Palms West Since 1980

CYSTIC FIBROSIS BENEFIT AT IPC

The Wellington Village Council on Tuesday directed its staff to analyze letters of interest in operating the Wellington Green Market with a focus on improving attendance, which has waned over the past year or two. Page 3

Planning Meeting For Royal Palm Beach Relay For Life Held At RPBHS

The Royal Palm Beach Relay for Life held a planning meeting on Monday, Oct. 5 at Royal Palm Beach High School’s Media Center. “Paint Your World Purple” is this year’s national theme, but Royal Palm Beach is adding a western theme as well with the slogan “Stomp Out Cancer: Round Up A Cure.” The group hopes to beat last year’s $41,000 and 35 teams. Page 9

Seminole Ridge Students Perform Play ‘Almost, Maine’

Theater students at Seminole Ridge High School presented the play Almost, Maine in the Dr. Lynne McGee Auditorium last week, with showings held Oct. 8-10. Directed by Ryan Lee, the show focused on interpersonal relationships in the small town of Almost, Maine. Page 17

OPINION

Keep A Focus On Safety When Making Your Halloween Plans

It will soon be Halloween time, and we would be remiss if we didn’t take the initiative and offer some advice to make this celebration of the fall season a holiday that is safe for adults and children alike — from mask safety and candy safety to smart trick-or-treating. Better yet, make plans to visit one of the many Halloween-themed community events specifically designed with safety in mind.

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The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation held its 1980s-themed Arthur’s Jam fundraiser, presented by Tire Kingdom Service Centers, on Saturday, Oct. 10 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. There was music from School of Rock; a show featuring supercars, super boats and custom motorcycles; as well as a silent auction, a costume contest and more. Shown here are Chanda Fuller, Jennifer Prince, Colette Beland and Megan Fogg of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. SEE PHOTOS, PAGE 20 PHOTO BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Wellington Grants Dressage Permit With More Stabling, Lower Attendance

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report In a 3-2 decision Tuesday, the Wellington Village Council granted a seasonal permit for Equestrian Sport Productions to host the 2016 Global Dressage Festival at the Equestrian Village site at the corner of Pierson Road and South Shore Blvd.

The permit is similar to last year, but with additional stabling allowed for the season, and a lower daily attendance limit.

The decision has been complicated by a lawsuit brought by the Jacobs family that Equestrian Village representatives said could result in the demolition of the stadium, and hesitation by the applicant to improve the intersection of Pierson Road and South Shore Blvd. until the lawsuit is resolved.

The 59-acre tract is located at the northeast corner of the

intersection. In 2013, the council approved a resolution that designated Equestrian Village as a commercial equestrian arena. As a commercial equestrian arena, it would not need a seasonal permit — but only after a series of conditions had been met.

As part of the approval, the applicant was required to construct numerous on-site and off-site improvements. Many of these improvements have specific date certain deadlines, but under a bill passed by the state legislature, Equestrian Village representatives exercised their right for an extension to complete the improvements, according to a Wellington staff report.

In order for the site to meet the needs of 3,000 spectators, the applicant must complete all improvements. As a result of the extension, the applicant had to See DRESSAGE, page 19

A Few Familiar Names, But No Challengers As RPB Vote Nears FASHION SHOW IN RPB

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Next year’s municipal election in Royal Palm Beach will be held on March 15, a week later than usual, due to the scheduling of Florida’s presidential primary, which will be held on the same day. However, while voters will have a week longer to make up their minds, candidates have less time to qualify for the ballot.

In other years, candidates have until 30 days before the election to throw their names in the ring, but this year, due to the legal constraints of the presidential primary ballot, filing will close at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 8 in Royal Palm Beach.

With seven weeks to go before the filing deadline, three familiar names are the only ones to have picked up packets from Village Clerk Diane DiSanto.

Royal Palm Beach Vice Mayor Richard Valuntas and Councilman Jeff Hmara have indicated that they plan to seek re-election to their current seats, while Councilman Fred Pinto has already begun his campaign for mayor.

Pinto, who currently holds Seat 4, announced earlier this year that he would be running for the village’s top elected post, seeking to replace Royal Palm Beach Mayor Matty Mattioli, who will retire in March after six years as mayor and more than 20 years as an elected official in the village.

“As of now, I don’t have any opponents,” Pinto said. “I’m glad to say that all of the members on the council are supporting me in this, including the mayor.”

Continuing on the path that the current council has followed is important to Pinto.

“I’m running for mayor because I’ve been on the council almost 13 years,” he said. “I’ve been part of all the good things that we’ve been able to accomplish in this village, and I have a sense of public responsibility to step up now that Matty Mattioli is not seeking re-election.”

One of Pinto’s key goals to get a senior living facility in the village. The council has earmarked a spot near Royal Palm Beach Commons Park for that purpose.

“We’re getting closer and closer

to getting to a point where we can put out a request for proposals,” he said.

Additionally, though the village has not had to raise its property tax rate in more than 20 years, he would like to get the village back in a position where it can actually lower the rate, which it was able to do consistently before the recent recession.

He also wants to make sure that residential developer Lennar, contracted to purchase the village’s old wastewater treatment plant site, follows through on those plans with proper review of the site plan process.

“It will be an extension of what’s already there, keeping it a quiet, residential community,” Pinto said.

Overall, Pinto would like to keep the council’s current approach to government.

“My overall approach is that this village has been run very well for a very good number of years,” he said. “We have a very steady, consistent, intelligent approach to our government, and I want to See RPB VOTE, page 19

Busy Election Season Gets Underway In Wellington

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Four of five seats on the Wellington Village Council will be up for grabs on March 15, 2016 — and the fifth could become vacant should Councilwoman Anne Gerwig choose to challenge Mayor Bob Margolis.

The formal qualifying period opens at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 24 and closes at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 8. That is months earlier than the normal filing deadline, which is usually in February. However, the 2016 municipal election will be held concurrently with Florida’s presidential primary, and the state requires an earlier ballot deadline.

Seats up for election include: • The Mayor’s Seat, currently held by Mayor Bob Margolis.

Finishing up his first four-year

term, Margolis has announced his intention to run for re-election and has already accumulated a sizable campaign war chest. Margolis currently has no formal challenger, but Gerwig’s name is the one most often mentioned.

• Seat 1, currently held by Vice Mayor John Greene. Also finishing up his first four-year term, Greene has so far drawn one challenger — attorney Michael Drahos, who serves on Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board.

• Seat 3, currently held by Councilman John McGovern.

McGovern was appointed earlier this year to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Howard Coates upon his elevation to a judgeship. McGovern has announced that he will run for the remaining two years of Coates’ term. He is

unchallenged so far. Should he win, McGovern would face the electorate again in 2018.

• Seat 4, currently held by Councilman Matt Willhite. Willhite will leave office due to term limits. He has already announced plans to seek a State House seat. Seat 4 has so far drawn two candidates: attorney Michael Napoleone and community activist Bart Novack.

Napoleone said that he is running because he has deep ties to the village.

“I’ve got a young family, a 10-year-old and a 2-year old. I have a long-term vested interest in how the community develops and grows over the next 10 or 20plus years,” he said. “I care about how our village is governed. I care about how our money is spent. I See WELLINGTON, page 4

The Village of Royal Palm Beach hosted its 7th annual Fashion & Entertainment Program presented by Dress Barn on Friday, Oct. 9 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. The Hollywoodthemed event included door prizes and a lunch catered by Carrabba’s. Shown here is Miriam Backes on the runway.

SEE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

ITID Board Hears Presentation On Shooting Range

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors heard a presentation Wednesday on a planned shooting range at the north end of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road opposite the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area.

Alessandria Palmer with Urban Design Kilday Studios, representing the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission on the Palm Beach County Shooting Sports Complex, said it will be on the east side of the road.

“One of the reasons that we are here before you tonight is because we will be requesting permits for access onto the site from Seminole Pratt Whitney Road,” she said.

“We are going through the Palm Beach County zoning approval process.”

The property is being rezoned from residential to public use, and for a conditional use as an outdoor shooting range, which was a use added to the uniform land development code by the county almost two years ago.

Although the land is owned by the FWCC, the agency has asked for deviations so that it will be treated as other county parks.

The change will go before the Palm Beach County Commission on Thursday, Oct. 22 for a preliminary reading, with final adoption set for Dec. 3.

FWCC staffer Philip Stone said that the 150-acre parcel was acquired in a trade with the county and the South Florida Water Management District. He said the shooting range will be similar to others throughout the state.

“We have both staffed facilities See ITID, page 19

Meeting At SRHS Unveils District’s Strategic Plan

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report The School District of Palm Beach County’s Strategic Plan Input Tour made a stop at Seminole Ridge High School on Monday, Oct. 12 to hear from local parents, teachers, students and community members.

Seminole Ridge Principal James Campbell thanked the school district to for choosing his school to host the event.

“It’s a great opportunity for us,” he said, adding that in addition to hosting the meeting, it was homecoming week at the school. “I also want to thank the district simply as both an employee and a parent for giving us the opportunity to have a voice in the direction that

the district is going in the next several years.”

District 6 School Board Member Marcia Andrews was glad to see the community get involved in the direction that the district would be taking.

“Community input, parent input, is very critical as we move forward with the school district,” Andrews said. “Our superintendent, Dr. Robert Avossa, as well as the school board, has said we do not work in isolation from our stakeholders, our parents, our teachers, our students, our community. We want your voice.

We’ve been having these meetings across the district. It’s a continuous process to hear from you before we write a strategic plan. It’s

not a plan for the district leaders, or just about the district leaders — it’s a plan for the success of our students.”

By working together, Andrews explained, all children in Palm Beach County will be successful because everyone will have a voice in making it happen.

“Your voices will be heard.

You’ll be able to have input in writing, you’ll be able to have the vocal input within your meetings, and you’ll continue to work with the school board and the superintendent as we develop this strategic plan for the betterment and success of our students,” she said.

Andrews then introduced Deputy Superintendent Dr. David See SCHOOL PLAN, page 7

School Board members Mike Murgio and Marcia Andrews with Deputy Superintendent Dr. David Christiansen.

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Council Seeking Ways To Refresh Wellington Green Market

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council on Tuesday directed its staff to analyze letters of interest in operating the Wellington Green Market with a focus on improving attendance, which has waned over the past year or two.

Finance Director Ed De La Vega

said that after council members had voiced concerns about attendance, a new request for a green market operator was sent out last month, which generated five letters of interest by the deadline, which was Oct. 7.

Village staff had evaluated and categorized each of the proposals, based on criteria including services

they would provide and compensation back to the village.

“We are bringing it back basically seeking direction on what to do moving forward,” De La Vega said, adding that four of the five potential vendors were at the meeting.

The current operator, Peter Robinson, was not there.

MONEY FOR WELLINGTON SCHOOLS

The Wellington Village Council presented Keely Spinelli Education Grants totaling $272,546 to Wellington schools on Tuesday. Shown here are Wellington council members with local school principals, school district officials and members of Wellington’s Education Committee.

PHOTO BY RON BUKLEY/TOWN-CRIER

Parks & Recreation Director Bruce DeLaney said that all five have a background in operating green markets or in staging public events.

“They seem to all have the qualifications to be able to operate a green market here,” DeLaney said, explaining that three are currently operating one or more green markets, one who has operated a market in the past and one who has operated multiple types of events.

“If there is displeasure with the current market, then I would recommend that you take a look at the four other applicants,” he said. “The other thing that had been brought up in the past was the amount of compensation paid to the village under the previous arrangement that we had.”

Each of the proposers had provided either a percentage or a flat amount to compensate the village.

Councilman Matt Willhite said that he did not feel that the Wellington Green Market in its most recent form lived up to village standards. “It’s my thought that it’s not successful,” Willhite said.

“I don’t know if it’s their operation or a lack of possibilities. What I do know is what we’re providing

is not the quality and standard of Wellington events. I do know that when I suggested other things to the current operator, they were not met with… openness.”

Willhite said he would like to try and revive the green market rather than let it go on as it is.

“I’m encouraged that five people have applied,” he said. “What’s not encouraging is that we just kept going with the same person who didn’t have a contract with us.”

Willhite asked if any of the applicants could get a green market going in the next six weeks, and DeLaney said that all the applicants felt that they could get a green market started in a reasonable amount of time.

De La Vega said the solicitation for letters of interest stated from November 2015 to March 2016.

Willhite said that he was not looking for the village to make money on the green market, but to get some return on costs, and De La Vega said his staff had tried to come up with a scenario that they could use to compare the estimated amount of return.

The current operator had indicated that he would return $2,400 to the village, although the village

had collected only $1,000 from him last year.

Director of Operations Jim Barnes said that $1,000 was all that he had been required to return to the village, and explained that the cost to run it is minimal, and vendors are responsible for their own tents and cleaning up after themselves.

Willhite suggested moving the location to Sundays and/or to Village Park on Pierson Road.

However, DeLaney said he felt that Village Park was not the right spot logistically.

Willhite added that he felt another issue was competition with other nearby green markets, and DeLaney agreed. “I’m sure that there is competition for vendors,” he said.

Willhite also suggested teaming with food trucks. “We know that is very successful,” he said.

Councilman John McGovern agreed that the interest has been flagging.

“The spark has been lost at this event,” McGovern said, adding that he was also encouraged that there were five responses.

Barnes said that he would not See MARKET, page 19

Women Learn Self-Defense Strategies At Xtreme Tae Kwon Do

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Xtreme Tae Kwon Do at Ultima Fitness in Wellington hosted a Women’s Self-Defense Clinic on Saturday, Oct. 10.

Led by seventh-degree black belt Grandmaster Gustavo Pope, along with master instructor Ryan Maass, the clinic began with how to get away when someone has you by the wrist.

“It’s very important for all women, children and men to be able to protect themselves,” Pope said.

The clinic was designed to help attendees learn just that. “It empowers them,” Pope said. “If there’s a possibility of being attacked, it gives them the ability to defend themselves.”

Pope and Maass helped the class, demonstrating, answering questions and showing the proper form.

After the group was comfortable with escaping from one wrist being held, everyone advanced to freeing themselves when both wrists are held.

The key to self-defense, Pope said, is being aware. Paying attention to your surroundings is important, he explained, noting that people tend to pay more attention to their electronics when out and about than their surroundings.

Pope explained that if you notice that someone is following you, a good method is to stop and ask them, in a direct manner, if they are following you. Sometimes, just being noticed is enough to deter a would-be attacker.

Awareness provides the element of surprise. A potential attacker is going to assume that you aren’t aware and are unable to defend yourself. Knowing how to get away if someone is holding your wrists and how to free yourself from someone attempting to hold you against a wall or someone who has dropped you to the ground is imperative, Pope said.

Recognizing a dangerous situation makes you safer, he explained, because you are then aware of the dangers and won’t be blindsided.

Some of the most vulnerable

spots on the human body, are the nose, chin, groin, outside upper thigh and any soft parts of the body, Pope explained. Though poking someone in the eyes is unpleasant, if it helps you to get away, you do it, he said. Defending yourself and getting to safety is the goal.

Though the best thing would be to never need to use the tools taught in a self-defense class, having them in your arsenal helps you to be safer and could potentially mean the difference between life and death.

“Be ready to defend yourself with as much power as the person attacking you is using,” Pope said.

“You can’t be concerned about their well-being.”

The attacker certainly isn’t concerned with your well-being, he explained, so why give them the same courtesy?

“Sticking your finger in someone’s eye is gross, but too bad,” he said. “That person is trying to hurt you. If you have to do it to defend yourself, do it.”

Physical and mental preparation is another key to staying safe, Pope added.

By the end of the clinic, attendees knew how to escape if someone was holding them by the wrists, how to escape when

pinned to a wall, how to defend themselves when on the ground, how to disable an attacker long enough to get help and more.

“You want to go home at the end of the day,” Pope said. “If some crazy guy wants to steal your car

or to steal your purse, you want to be able to defend yourself with enough power that you’re going to be able to go home.”

For more information about future classes, call (561) 795-2823 or visit www.ultimafitness.com.

Grandmaster Gustavo Pope and master instructor Ryan Maass (center) with participants in the recent Women’s Self-Defense Clinic at Xtreme Tae Kwon Do.

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Physician Discussion presented by: James Goad, MD, FACS Madai Ortiz, MD and a survivor’s personal story

Join Us for a complimentary showing Of the featured new release: BURNT Starring Bradley Cooper Vendor Fair and Mixer: 5:30 pm-6:30 pm Physician Q&A: 6:30 pm-7:00 pm movie Showing at: 7:00 pm

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refreshments will be served at both events A reservation is required for both events, please call 561-345-7009.

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OUR OPINION

Keep A Focus On Safety When Making Your Halloween Plans It will soon be Halloween time, and we would be remiss if we didn’t take the initiative and offer some advice to make this celebration of the fall season a holiday that is safe for adults and children alike — from mask safety and candy safety to smart trick-or-treating. Better yet, make plans to visit one of the many Halloween-themed community events specifically designed with safety in mind.

Trick-or-treating on Halloween is spotty in South Florida. Some communities have a strong tradition, while others — especially ones without sidewalks and larger lots — do not. Either way, many communities have moved up trick-or-treating earlier in the evening to ensure better natural lighting.

This is good; according to Safe Kids Worldwide, twice as many children between the ages of 5 and 14 are hit by cars between 4 and 10 p.m. on Halloween compared to the same timeframe on any other day of the year. So walking on sidewalks (where available), wearing lighter-colored attire and carrying flashlights makes a lot of sense.

Adults should also be part of the childhood experience, both as supervision for their children and as a social outlet. While it may be safe to let older kids go out in groups — as long as they stay in an area they know well, follow rules and check in regularly — they should never go door-to-door by themselves. Having a cell phone available also makes good common sense, in case of emergency.

The costumes should be safe, too. Costumes, masks and shoes should fit properly. Avoid capes, sashes and other costume pieces that untie easily or hang too low; these increase the risk for trips and falls. Costumes and accessories should be flame-resistant and kept away from burning candles.

Also, make sure that your trick-or-treaters eat only factory-wrapped treats — and only after they have been checked for choking hazards and tampering. Throw away unwrapped treats and homemade goodies made by strangers.

RaceTrac Project Has Its Benefits

I take exception to a recent letter opposed to building a RaceTrac gas station at the corner of Southern and Royal Palm Beach boulevards.

The writer suggested that the village instead acquire the property and “develop it into an outstanding entrance to our neighborhood” with fountains and sculptures.

I’d agree if Southern was not currently a highly commercialized thoroughfare, the character of which would not be changed by a new RaceTrac. On the other hand, RaceTrac is traditionally one of the lowest-price brands of gas, and would be a welcome relief from other local stations that charge 30 to 40 cents a gallon over the county average.

Plus, the station’s design would undoubtedly have its major entrance and exit on Southern, meaning station traffic would never even enter the neighborhood.

Bottom line: let’s add this highly useful new amenity to our community and save us the cost of a grand entrance to pay for the more pressing needs of the Royal Palm Beach community.

Jay Schleifer Wellington

More Penalties Needed For Animal Cruelty

As a resident of Loxahatchee Groves, and a member of the human race, I am appalled at the reports of the disgusting animal

The safest alternative is to celebrate in true community fashion at one of the many local celebrations. That way, youngsters can get their candy and costume fix in a protected atmosphere. Here are but a few ideas: • Wellington kicks off the festivities with its Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road). There will be eight bounce houses, pony rides, a petting zoo, hay rides, trick-or-treat doors, face painting, the popular haunted hallways, a costume contest, food from food trucks and more. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

• The Village of Wellington and the Wellington High School DECA Club will hold their seventh annual Trunk or Treat at the parking lot of Wellington High School (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.) from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24. To participate by decorating your car and handing out candy, call DECA at (561) 795-4919 or e-mail susan.may@palmbeachschools.org.

• Also on Saturday, Oct. 24, starting at 4 p.m., the Acreage Landowners’ Association and the Indian Trail Improvement District will host their Spooktacular Rocktoberfest at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Ave. North). It will feature an interactive bounce house and a waterslide for the kids to play in, photo opportunities, a 50/50 raffle, a car show, a costume contest, live music, food trucks, vendors, games and more. For more information, visit www.acreagelandowners.com.

• Royal Palm Beach will close out the month on Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31 with its Fall Fest, spread out over two days at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Blvd.).

The festivities will take place from 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday and 1 to 10 p.m. on Saturday. Along with trick-or-treating, the festivities include a full-fledged carnival with carnival rides, a costume contest and entertainment. Call (561) 790-5149 for more info.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR cruelty which has occurred in my beloved little rural haven. The fines and jail time, if any, will not fit these crimes. The perpetrators should get 50 years to life without parole, be forced to work on real chain gangs, and be given daily beatings before a supper of high-cholesterol slop.

Realistically, new tougher laws are needed, and they need to be fast-tracked. Included in the punishment should be the confiscation of the land and all property on that parcel. This should include confiscation, even if the land is just rented or leased by the perpetrators. In this way, the property owner will be forced to be proactive in making sure that nothing like this occurs on his or her land.

Bill Louda Loxahatchee Groves

Stop Wasting Taxpayer Money To Fight SR 7

Are you for the extension of State Road 7 from Okeechobee Blvd. to Northlake Blvd?

After many studies, including environmental effects along the area that the new road will be built on, the State of Florida and Palm Beach County have approved the construction of this new road.

Why is it that the City of West Palm Beach is using the residents’ money (over $900,000 to date), to fight the construction of this road, even though the great majority of the residents of West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County have agreed that this new road would be

a major advantage for safety and traffic congestion, especially now that thousands of new homes have been approved to be built?

My question is why the mayor and council of West Palm Beach are fighting against the construction of this road, and why the residents of West Palm Beach are not speaking up. Tell the mayor and council that you’ve had enough: stop wasting money.

George Peltzmacher Royal Palm Beach

No Longer In Support Of The SR 7 Extension

At one point, as a more than 30year resident of the rural “Acreage/Loxahatchee” community, I supported the State Road 7 “reliever road” extension, simply to alleviate traffic on our very local roads.

However, the more I dug into development issues and how they affect our community, the more I began to realize that adding another major road would not only allow more development that directly affects us, but allow more traffic from development that should not be approved to travel throughout our quiet community, on numerous roads owned by our residents, thereby destroying our quality of life. (Not to mention our local roads are supported solely by taxes paid by Indian Trail Improvement District residents.)

It is true that Minto West has been approved, cases have been lost, an appeal is in play and

another lawsuit is still pending.

However, even if Minto is ultimately approved by prevailing in such litigation, if the “extension” is not constructed, it can serve as a major impediment for other huge developments that threaten us. GL Homes on the old Indian Trail Groves property and Avenir on the old Vavrus Ranch property immediately come to mind, not to mention other large and unnamed parcels waiting in the wings.

This type of thought is what led me to switch my position concerning the extension, despite my prior support. Remember, my concern was then, and remains, our local roads. The extension itself, if built, creates a nightmare for all of our community, as our local, lightly traveled roads turn into a major pass-through for every large parcel in the area. Just think it about it...

Yes, I think West Palm Beach’s claim is “contrary,” but ultimately, I support their effort to deny the construction for all of the right reasons, and those right reasons all have to do with salvaging at least as much of our quality of life issues as I can. You should think about it in this manner, and support West Palm Beach, too!

Patricia D. Curry The Acreage

Medicare Open Enrollment: Need Help Figuring It Out?

Many people, including those new to Medicare, are uncertain

about their Medicare options and the processes for enrollment.

Medicare’s annual election period is Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, and the local Area Agency on Aging has a specific program through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs to help seniors understand their options and make the best choice for them.

The program, called SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders), has trained volunteers to give free and unbiased Medicare counseling to Florida’s seniors.

Our program provides educational presentations, informational materials and an opportunity to speak one-on-one with a trained Medicare counselor.

We are encouraging Medicare beneficiaries to make a plan — review your costs and coverage and take the necessary steps to ensure your healthcare needs are met in 2016. Medicare beneficiaries are faced with an overwhelming array of healthcare choices and may need guidance on Medicare issues, supplemental policies, pre-

scription resources and advantage plans. Here in Palm Beach County, more than 284,500 residents (over 20 percent) are Medicare beneficiaries, and SHINE is a vital resource.

SHINE has a special opportunity to assist all Medicare beneficiaries during the Medicare annual election period to compare and, if necessary, enroll in Medicare health or prescription drug plans.

Throughout our service area of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee counties, we are hosting Medicare presentations where individuals can receive in-person education and get more information about the annual election period.

Interested individuals are invited to visit www.floridashine.org for a listing of local events. Call the Area Agency on Aging’s helpline toll-free at (866) 684-5885 and ask to make an appointment with a certified SHINE counselor.

Samantha Howell SHINE Program Liaison Area Agency on Aging

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OPINION

Drones Are Scary, And It’s Time For FAA To Do Something About It!

In Sag Harbor, N.Y., recently, a remote-controlled drone caught fire and flew into the sides of two buildings before crashing onto the street. “It could have been a lot worse,” said Sag Harbor Police Sgt. Rob Drake, indicating that no injuries were recorded. “Usually there are a lot of people walking in the evening.”

Footloose and...

By Jules W. Rabin

It has been over a year since the Federal Aviation Adminis-

tration was directed to develop rules and regulations to control the ever-expanding drone world.

How much time does it take to figure out rules and regulations for what is almost certain to cause a major loss of life any day now, after many near misses?

For example, in May, a flight heading to LaGuardia Internation-

al Airport had to quickly climb 200 feet to avoid a collision with an errant drone.

The same day as the Sag Harbor incident, FAA Deputy Administrator Mike Whitaker testified to Congress that there may be a “steep increase in reports of small, unmanned aircraft in close proximity to airports.” Thus, now

the FAA will evaluate detection technology developed by a defense contractor which claims “it accurately detects, identifies and tracks aerial drones and their ground-based operators.”

The report should be researched immediately. What greater impetus does the FAA need than the fact that in September, an errant

drone crashed into the (fortunately empty at the moment) stands at the United States Open Tennis Championships during a match in progress.

This is one time when you and I should write our representatives and demand action. Any day, and at any hour, a drone calamity is one huge threat!

everything, they will find something, he said.

“I feel sorry for the people who want to look for the bad in everything,” Margolis said. “I think if you look at the beginning of this council, and where we are today, we have gone in a direction where this place gets complimented all the time.”

Gerwig, who has been considering a run for mayor, said she is still undecided because she would either have to resign outright to get her seat on the ballot, or resign effective after the election, which would throw the appointment to the council.

“My situation is that if I run, my seat cannot go on the ballot,” she said. “Because I would resign to run, my resignation is not effective until the date you would take the other office, which would be the week after the election.”

She said she asked for an opinion on the vacancy from the Florida Elections Commission but has not received an answer.

“If I resign to run, which I have to do to qualify, could my seat go on the ballot? At this point, the

Election Commission attorney has not answered that question. They have not given us any information,” Gerwig said. “At this point, it looks like my seat would not go on the ballot, and that means after the election, the four council members would appoint the seat.

That’s not that unusual, but for me, I don’t like that. I’d prefer to have the public pick their servant, so it adds a question.”

Gerwig said that she would like to run for mayor because she does not feel that Margolis runs the meetings efficiently.

“It’s a Catch-22, and I have to determine what’s best for me and my family, and what’s best for the village,” she said. “Officially, I have not made up my mind yet.”

Gerwig noted that many people have told her that she should stay where she is and not run. “I understand that, but I’ve never been the kind of person to sit on my hands,” she said.

Anyone interested in running for a council seat in Wellington should call Village Clerk Awilda Rodriguez at (561) 791-4118 for more information.

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continued from page 1 care about how we are viewed by the outside world, and I care about what our future is going to look like, because the Wellington we build today is the Wellington our children are going to inherit.”

Napoleone recently replaced Michelle McGovern, the wife of Councilman McGovern, on the village’s Charter Review Committee. She resigned when her husband was appointed to the council.

He has also been active in the village through his son’s youth sports and scouting group. “I’ve always been active in his schooling and his school events,” Napoleone said, adding that his son went to preschool locally and currently attends Binks Forest Elementary School.

He said his activities have always been public service-oriented.

“I was Palm Beach County Bar president, and I’m vice chair of the Early Learning Coalition of

Palm Beach County,” Napoleone said. “I’ve always had a desire for public service and giving back to my community.”

He added that he attends council meetings regularly. “I’m pretty plugged into what’s going on,” Napoleone said.

Novack, a 14-year resident, could not be reached for comment.

However, when announcing his candidacy last month, he wrote that he has served the community coaching two girls soccer teams, and that even when his daughter was no longer playing, he continued as a coach for many years.

He has worked in construction in different capacities from a laborer to boss. Novack also noted that he has been an outspoken voice in the community and at Wellington Village Council meetings for many years, stressing that he aims to help others without the thought of personal gain.

As a councilman, Novack said, “I will support equal rights for the rich and the poor, complete transparency, public policy and community outreach. I want to protect our bedroom community

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Margolis said that he is willing to hold his record up to anyone who comes forward to challenge him. “I’ve said all along that every member of the council is equal in the amount of power that they have,” he said. “We all have one vote, and the mayor is no different.”

He pointed out that the mayor’s job, besides running the meeting, is ceremonial at events, but he has changed his method of presiding to fit with council members’ desires.

“I’m a little bit more flexible in running the meetings than other mayors, and the reason I do that is because I don’t want to stifle conversation,” Margolis said. “I know we’re guided by a certain set of rules. There are probably thousands of pages of Robert’s Rules of Order, but if you look at the reason it started, it was for a different type of governing body than we have.”

In the beginning, Margolis said he tried to abide by Robert’s Rules,

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and council members did not seem to want to abide by that.

“Having been on the council before, I didn’t like my opinions stifled,” he said. “I’m a big believer that if you don’t like my opinion, don’t vote like I vote. I don’t believe council members are up there to argue with each other about their own opinions, which we do. It’s very difficult, quite frankly, to govern with some of the arguments that we have had for the last number of years, but it wasn’t any different than the council that we had before. It’s just different players.”

He feels that all council members are entitled to their own opinions. “We all are committed to the same thing, and that is to make the Village of Wellington the best it can be,” Margolis said. “We all have different views on how it can be. If you look at the Village of Wellington, there’s nothing bad about it. Property values are great, our schools are great, our parks and rec is great. We’re building a new community center. We built a new tennis center.”

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ROYAL PALM BEACH HOSTS FUN FASHION SHOW AT THE CULTURAL CENTER

The Village of Royal Palm Beach hosted its 7th annual Fashion & Entertainment Program presented by Dress Barn on Friday, Oct. 9 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. The Hollywood-themed event included door prizes and a lunch catered by Carrabba’s.

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Daisy Troop 20093 members Leah Marino, Peyton Teman, Abigail de Groot and Isabella Talerico model retro Hollywood movie star outfits.

Rena Montero-Mask sings for the audience.

Gretchen Lugo (left) and Dolores Valentine (right) strut their stuff for the crowd.

Elaine Mathis (left) and Miriam Backes (right) take their turn on the runway.

Flying Cow Road Multi-Use Pathway Project Underway

Work is underway on the construction of an approximately 3.2-mile multi-use pathway along Flying Cow Road in Wellington.

Crews are currently working on removing trees and shrubs that are in the pathway area. Sabal palms and red cedars are being removed and taken to Wellington’s tree nursery for later use.

After the pathway has been completed, crews will install new trees in the landscaped areas.

Wellington staff is keeping an inventory of what is being removed to insure reinstallation of a comparable number of trees and plants. The village expects that the project will result in a net increase of vegetation along the roadway.

When completed, the project

will provide a new paved multi-use path along Flying Cow Road from the Wellington Environmental Preserve at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Everglades Habitat to approximately 900 feet south of Southern Blvd. The path will connect to the new C-23 multi-use path just north of the Wellington Environmental Preserve at its south end, and a new Binks Forest multi-use path near its north end, creating connectivity to Wellington’s existing pathway system.

Shade structures and landscaping will be installed along the path to provide refuge along the pathway in the event of inclement weather. Improved landscaping, grading, drainage and traffic control devices will also be added.

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Yvonne Lovelace models clothes from Dress Barn.

RPB Special Events Coordinator Jalissa Sutton, Senior Services Supervisor Jeanine Delgardio and Isabella Talerico wish RPB Seniors Activities Coordinator Dolly Hughes a happy birthday.

Fashion show participants gather on stage.

Inaugural Palm Beach Winter Open Festival Set For Nov. 16 In RPB To Benefit Grandma’s Place The Palm Beach Winter Open festival will be held Monday, Nov. 16 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Bootz Culture Camp & Art Studio in Royal Palm Beach.

The event is open to the public.

Bootz Culture Camp is located in the Royal Office Park at 420 S. State Road 7, Suite 120, in Royal Palm Beach. The festival is open to the public. Tickets are $55 each. A portion of the ticket proceeds will go to Grandma’s Place, an emergency shelter for 16 children.

The festival will include live entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, specialty cocktails, giveaways,

a raffle, and more. There will be a meet-and-greet with leading local organizations in the areas of art and culture, nonprofits, local business and hospitality.

They will give guests a preview of what they have in store for the upcoming season.

Featured organizations include the Culture Council of Palm Beach County, Extraordinary Charities and the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association.

Sponsors include: presenting sponsor Atlas Party Rental and premier sponsors Whole Foods Market Wellington and Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Media spon-

sors include Palm Beach Broadcasting, the Town-Crier newspaper, AroundWellington.com and Banzai Wellness magazine.

Event partners include: Aaron’s Catering, Rollatini Catering, Parisi Events, Unbridled Weddings & Events, Turnkey Events, Key Moment Films, Starbucks, Mad Platter Catering, PRP Wines International, Fame Productions, Elite Music and West Palm Photobooth Co. Grandma’s Place is an emergency shelter for 16 children, from birth to the age of 12, who have been removed from their homes by the Department of

Children & Families due to abuse or neglect. Grandma’s Place is the only emergency shelter in Palm Beach County.

The Palm Beach Winter Open is a community initiative designed to usher in the beginning of the winter season and to promote goodwill, community and fun times throughout Palm Beach County and beyond.

To purchase tickets, visit www. pbwinteropen.org.

For more information, to volunteer or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, e-mail info@ pbwinteropen.org or call Brianne Ford at (561) 358-4631.

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Vehicle Burglaries At Wellington Green Apartment Complex

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report OCT. 10 — Deputies from Wellington substation of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office were called to the Estates at Wellington Green apartment complex last Saturday regarding several vehicle burglaries. According to one PBSO report, a deputy was called Saturday morning to a home on Saddlebrook Lane regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 5 p.m. last Friday and 8 a.m. last Saturday, someone entered the victim’s unlocked 2015 Dodge Challenger and ransacked its contents.

Fingerprint evidence was gathered from the scene. According to a second PBSO report, a deputy was called to Camino Circle last Saturday morning regarding another vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 5:15 p.m. last Friday and 9 a.m. last Saturday, someone rummaged through the victim’s 2004 Ford Ranger. Fingerprint evidence was gathered from the vehicle. According to a third PBSO report, a deputy was called to another home on Camino Circle last Saturday morning, also regarding a vehicle burglary. According to that report, sometime between 4:30 p.m. last Friday and 8 a.m. last Saturday, someone entered the victim’s two vehicles and stole $800 in cash, a Razor hand-held saw, valued at $50, a pair of Oakley sunglasses,

valued at $300, and two iPhone 6 chargers, valued at $80. Fingerprint evidence was gathered from the vehicles.

••• OCT. 7 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to a home on Yeoman Lane in the Counterpoint Estates neighborhood last Wednesday afternoon regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., someone stole the engine cover to the victim’s boat, along with a Raymarine deep finder radio. Six fishing rods, together valued at $1,200, were also stolen from a nearby shed. DNA evidence was collected at the scene.

OCT. 8 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to the Macy’s store in the Mall at Wellington Green last Thursday afternoon regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, the victim stored her purse in a cabinet at the jewelry section of the store. When she went to check on it, the victim discovered that her wallet was missing. According to the report, the victim was later contacted by Citibank and told that someone had tried to use her credit card for a purchase of $400.

OCT. 9 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a home on 71st Lane North in The Acreage last Friday morning regarding a See BLOTTER, page 19

Rash Of Car Thefts In RPB’s Madison Green

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report OCT. 6 — Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputies from the Royal Palm Beach substation were called to the Madison Green neighborhood last Tuesday morning regarding multiple vehicle burglaries.

There were at least 11 vehicle burglaries reported, occurring on Reston Circle in the Fairfax area, and Ridgewood Circle and Ridgewood Court in the Walden area.

Five of the reports were regarding unlocked vehicles parked at homes on Reston Circle. The incidents occurred in the overnight hours last Monday evening into Tuesday morning: • In one report, someone entered the victim’s 2013 Kia and scattered the contents throughout the vehicle, taking $20 in loose change.

• In a second report, someone entered the victim’s 2005 BMW X5 and removed personal paperwork, including the victim’s license, Social Security card and multiple credit cards. DNA and fingerprint evidence were gathered from the vehicle.

• In a third report, someone entered the victim’s 2010 Chevrolet Traverse and opened the glove box and center console. Surveillance video shows a white male with dark hair wearing a white T-shirt enter the vehicle. DNA evidence was gathered from the scene.

• In a fourth report, someone entered the victim’s Ford Expedition, opened the center console and glove box, and removed a checkbook containing blank checks.

• In a fifth report, someone entered the victim’s 2004 Nissan, rummaging through the center

console and glove compartment.

Another six incidents occurred on Ridgewood Circle or Ridgewood Court, also during the overnight hours last Monday evening into Tuesday morning: • In one report, someone entered the victim’s 2004 Chevrolet Suburban and opened the center consoles and glove boxes and removed a wallet containing multiple credit and debit cards. A second vehicle was also rummaged though. DNA evidence was gathered from both vehicles.

• In a second report, someone entered the victim’s 2013 Ford Explorer and removed a wallet containing $700 in cash, a license and credit cards.

• In a third report, someone entered the victim’s 2012 Toyota Tundra and rummaged through the glove box and center console, and moved the victim’s duffel bag. According to the report, the victim’s wallet and two Dell laptop computers were reported missing. DNA and fingerprint evidence were gathered from the vehicle.

• In a fourth report, someone entered the victim’s 2011 Dodge Durango and rummaged through the glove box and center console.

• In a fifth report, someone entered the victim’s 2009 GMC Yukon and went through the center console and glove compartment, removing a credit card. Fingerprint evidence was gathered from the vehicle.

• In a sixth report, someone entered the victim’s 2007 Scion and removed a Dell laptop computer, valued at $500. Fingerprint evidence was gathered from the vehicle.

Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking for the public’s help in finding these wanted fugitives: • Albenga Drummond, alias Bobby, is a black male, 5’8” tall and weighing 160 lbs., with black hair, brown eyes and a scar on his left cheek. His date of birth is 06/03/52. Drummond is wanted on felony charges for attempted first degree murder, armed burglary and for violating probation with the improper exhibition of a weapon. His last known address was Rardin Ave. in Pahokee.

He is wanted as of 10/08/15.

• Shawn Weyman, is a white male, 5’9” tall and weighing 155 lbs., with brown hair, brown eyes and multiple tattoos. His date of birth is 10/20/70.

Weyman is wanted on felony charges for burglary, grand theft, dealing in stolen property and false verification of ownership. His last known address was Walker Ave. in Greenacres. He is wanted as of 10/08/15.

Remain anonymous and you may be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward.

Call Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestopperspbc. com.

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LGWCD Approves Road And Canal Agreements With The Town

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors approved several agreements with the Town of Loxahatchee Groves on Monday related to road improvements and maintenance, as well as maintenance maps regarding district roads and canals.

The first item was a quit claim deed for B Road easements from approximately 1,000 feet south of Collecting Canal Road to Okeechobee Blvd., which will lead to the paving of the road in conjunction with the development of the Palm Beach State College campus and two commercial developments underway at the intersection of B Road and Southern Blvd.

Supervisor John Ryan made a motion to approve the resolution, saying that it would then be up to the town to maintain the road after the quit claim is conveyed.

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continued from page 1 Christiansen to lead the process.

“We really thank you for being here,” he said. “This is really a historic opportunity for us to learn from you to further the future vision for our district.”

The district has heard from approximately 13,000 stakeholders within the community, Christiansen said. Of those, 8,000 were heard from through a survey, and 5,000 spoke with Dr. Avossa as he traveled around the county.

Each of the nine meetings being held in October have two parts, Christiansen explained. The first part is the meeting with teachers and staff, and the second meeting is for the community.

The meetings, he explained, are a follow-up to the listening and learning sessions that Dr. Avossa conducted to learn about trends and issues within the countywide school system after he arrived.

The goal now is to review the outlooks and strategic themes to

“I think that it is the responsibility that I would like to call out that it is including the right to construction, maintain and repair,” Ryan said. “We’re giving all the rights to the roads, and it is subject to their traffic control to operate and maintain the roads.”

LGWCD Attorney Mary Viator said that the agreement contains the same language as previous quit claim deeds to transfer ownership of the easements for paved roads to the town.

“The town already approved them, and it is now appropriate to approve execution, and then we will go ahead and record the quit claim deed, and the transfer will be complete,” Viator said.

Ryan’s motion carried 4-0, with LGWCD Chair Dave DeMarois absent.

The board also approved an agreement with the town for temporary grading and repair of town roads.

LGWCD Administrator Stephen Yohe said that the town approved the agreement on Oct. 6 and recommended going through the list of roads.

“We need to make sure that we fully understand and want to be clear with staff as to the scope of the work,” he said.

Yohe said that the district had been continuing to grade the roads, except for one rainy week, although the agreement was not complete.

Supervisor Don Widing made a motion to approve the agreement, and added that he wanted to be sure that the district administrator and the town manager were working cooperatively.

Ryan stressed that the agreements are both temporary and that the town will issue requests for proposals to take over portions of work that don’t fit the district’s scope, and anticipated that the LGWCD would submit proposals

for portions of the work that do fit the scope.

LGWCD Vice Chair Frank Schiola said that the temporary agreement would give the town time to get a contractor in place for work that doesn’t fit the district’s scope of work.

Yohe said that neither of the district graders are operational now, with one having a blown transmission and the other a bad engine due to water contamination in the fuel.

“Both are actually too big for the [town] roads,” he said, explaining that they cannot turn around on the town roads, which requires them to back up.

He said new graders run about $200,000, and that the transmission replacement estimate is about $50,000.

Yohe said the LGWCD makes about $30,000 a year from the town for maintenance, but it also costs a lot.

Widing’s motion carried 4-0.

The board also approved a 90-day, temporary agreement for watering, hedging and sign replacement on town roads.

Yohe explained that the town had also approved the agreement on Oct. 6, but that it was different from the road maintenance agreement in that it was based on availability of equipment and manpower.

Ryan made a motion to approve the temporary watering, hedging and sign replacement, and added that he anticipated that the town would also advertise for bids on work not done by the district.

Ryan also pointed out that the LGWCD is one of the few districts in the state that waters roads, and Yohe added that the roads are dry the day after they have been watered.

The motion carried 4-0.

The board also approved maintenance maps for the balance

bring more input, so the plan can be refined and brought back in November. “Tell us, is something missing? Is there anything you would add? What would you build off of this?” Christiansen asked.

Next, in phase three, the district will work with the plan early next year to get it off the ground. The five-year plan is to be in effect from 2016 to 2021.

Christiansen said that there are three outcomes and four strategic themes that emerged during the process. The long-term outcomes range from increasing reading proficiency by third grade to increasing the high school graduation rate and fostering post-graduate success.

“By the time we hit third grade, we’re not learning to read, we’re reading to learn,” he said.

There is a high correlation between reading proficiency and kindergarten readiness, Christiansen said, explaining that early literacy milestones play an integral part in student success.

Measurements for success need to be expanded to include industry certification, as well as test scores and merit scholar designations.

While the strategic plan has many areas to work on, Palm Beach County, Christiansen said, has many things to be proud of.

“We have 279 award-winning programs. We have a robust, wonderful school choice system here in Palm Beach County,” he said.

“We have national, international and state award-winning teachers, principals and community members… [We have] 42,000 community volunteers, 1,200 business partners and 145 languages spoken from 197 countries. What rich diversity. We can really celebrate our diversity in Palm Beach.”

Of the state’s seven urban school districts — Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, Duval, Hillsborough, Orange and Pinellas — Palm Beach County is No. 1 for standardized test scores, and in several other areas.

Yet there is still work to do.

Christiansen presented data showing that Palm Beach County has the highest reading gap for the differences between different groups — comparing black, Hispanic and white males and females, ESE students, ELL students and FRL students.

Looking at third grade is a critical indicator, Christiansen explained, noting that the expectations for students are increasing.

“Everything keeps getting ratcheted up, as far as the standards. It’s harder getting kindergarten-ready than it used to be,” he said, noting that students are expected to be able to walk out of kindergarten and count from one to 100, write a paragraph and more.

While poverty is often held as the central issue, white free and reduced-price lunch students outperform black students that are not on free and reduced-price lunch.

In 10th grade, the gap between the two groups increased. “Maybe it’s not just about poverty,” Christiansen said.

One key focus of the strategic plan, he said, is looking at how to support students.

With the Strategic Plan Survey, 8,000 people responded, crossing the demographics. Parents and students responded that strengthening anti-bullying and safety were highly rated. Parents and teachers wanted to decrease class size, and strong leadership at the school was important to students

and parents. Students and teachers wanted to decrease testing, and students voted that it was very important that transportation be improved.

“We want to make you aware that we are committed to decreasing testing,” Christiansen said.

“We think it’s too much. We have to have a chance for kids to learn and grow.”

Christiansen said that the school district apologizes for the recent problems with getting children to school, thanking the bus drivers for their good attitudes during the recent issues.

“If other systems can do it, we can do it,” he said. “Just know that we’re committed to doing that.”

Strategic themes include: effective and relevant instruction to meet the needs of all students; positive and supportive school climates; talent development; and a high-performance culture.

“Our theory of action is, essentially, by driving improvement through these themes, we believe our school district will achieve dramatic improvement across these three long-term outcomes,” Christiansen said.

of district roads and canals for certification.

The roads include portions of South A Road, North B Road, South D Road, E Road, West G Road, East G Road, 25th Street North, South North Road and Collecting Canal Road, as well as canal maintenance along portions of A Road, B Road, C Road, D Road, E Road, F Road, Folsom Road, West G Road, East G Road, 25th Street North, and north and south North Road.

Supervisor Laura Danowski asked what the certification means, and Viator explained that the certification is the result of recent surveys, which had never been done before, that indicate exactly where the rights of way are.

Widing made a motion to approve the maps, which carried 4-0.

In other business, the board approved an increase of 3.5 percent to Yohe’s salary as district administrator.

Deputy Superintendent Dr. David Christiansen goes over the proposed strategic plan.

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For more information, visit www.palmbeachschools.org or call (561) 357-7572.

The PowerPoint presentation shown at the meeting is available at www.palmbeachschools.org/ communications/pdfs/stratplan. pdf.

NEWS BRIEFS Aging In Place Symposium

Wellington will host an “Aging in Place Senior Symposium” at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 11:30 a.m.

A recent study determined that Wellington residents would prefer to stay in their home and “age in place.” In honor of National Aging in Place Week, Wellington will welcome aging in place instructor and universal design consultant Steve Hoffacker to provide educational information on remaining safely and comfortably in your home, regardless of age. Residents will be able to sign up for a free home inspection.

To register for the free session, call Meridith Tuckwood at (561) 753-2476.

National Night Out Oct. 23

Sheriff Ric Bradshaw invites the community to join the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in celebrating National Night Out 2015 on Friday, Oct. 23 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Target Superstore, located at 10155 Okeechobee Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach).

Join the men and women of the PBSO, local businesses and community leaders as they unite together to fight crime. It will

be a great free night for kids and families with a bounce house, an obstacle course, hot dogs, hamburgers, soda and more, along with the PBSO’s K-9 unit, specialty units and more.

For more information, call Carol Verdigi at (561) 688-3983.

Wellington Cares is a not-forprofit organization committed to coordinating volunteers of all ages to assist in enabling those over the age of 65 to remain in their home with the support of the Wellington community and local organizations.

Wellington Cares Event Oct. 22

Oct. 27 Special Presentation At Chabad Of RPB

Wellington Cares will host its inaugural luncheon at noon on Thursday, Oct. 22 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington.

National speaker Dr. Stuart Bagatell will be the keynote speaker.

Bagatell is a proponent of Physician Orders of Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST), a movement that began in Oregon in the early 1990s.

“Dr. Bagatell has spearheaded the approach to end-of-life planning that emphasizes patients’ wishes about the care they receive,” Wellington Cares Executive Director Kathy Foster said.

The luncheon will be informative and entertaining while attendees hear about this concept that is new to Florida. In addition, all in attendance will receive a gift bag worth more than $100.

Individual luncheon tickets are $50 per person and sponsorships start at $1,000. For more info., call (561) 568-8818 or visit www. wellingtoncaresorg.com.

Mordechai Halawa was born into a secular Muslim family in Kuwait. His father owned a successful construction business that provided a privileged life.

The First Gulf War changed his life when he was 12 years old. His father’s business was destroyed and the family left Kuwait, moving first to Jordan, and eventually immigrating to Canada.

Although a non-observant Muslim, his father was anti-Israel, Halawa recalls. But he had heard vague family rumors, which proved to be true, that his maternal grandmother was Jewish. While studying at the University of Western Ontario, he met a rabbi who explained that based on Jewish law, which determines religion through the mother, he would be considered a Jew. He then began to explore his religious roots, which ultimately led him to study in Israel.

Halawa now balances work

with business projects, promoting common values among countries in the Middle East, and sharing his story in hope for peace through speaking engagements.

Halawa will share his remarkable story at Chabad of Royal Palm Beach (129 Sparrow Drive) on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. The cost is $12 a person for members and $15 per person for nonmembers before Oct. 22. After Oct. 22 and at the door, admission is $18.

Refreshments will be served. For more info., call (561) 225-1766.

Named one of the Top Ten Fiscally Responsible Agencies in America by Worth Magazine, and receiving its ninth consecutive 4-star rating for best financial management by Charity Navigator, Adopt-A-Family was founded on the principal of taking care of those most in need in the community.

For more info., contact Layren Calvo at (561) 253-1361, ext.

112 or e-mail lcalvo@aafpbc. org. For more information on Adopt-A-Family, visit www. adoptafamilypbc.org.

Adopt-A-Family Benefit At CPK

PBSC Seeks Nominations For MLK Awards

California Pizza Kitchen invites the community for a day of delicious dining in support of Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches.

On Friday, Oct. 23, the restaurant will be giving back percentages of sales during the day to the nonprofit organization and its ongoing efforts to help homeless families get back on their feet.

On Oct. 23, diners at the Wellington, Boca Raton and Gardens Mall locations can order from the extensive menu and know that 20 percent of their sales will have a direct impact in the community. Money will support Adopt-A-Family’s ongoing efforts to help homeless families get back to self-sufficiency.

Palm Beach State College is seeking nominations for its 2016 Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Awards.

The awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions toward improving the lives of others, particularly the underserved in Palm Beach County.

Those contributions can include the areas of education, diversity, social justice, race relations and economic empowerment.

There are five award categories: Individual, Organization, Palm Beach State College student, Palm Beach State College alum and, new this year, Palm Beach State

College faculty/staff. Nomination packets must be hand-delivered, postmarked or submitted electronically by 5 p.m. on Oct. 23.

Details and nomination forms can be found at www.palmbeachstate. edu/mlk.

The awards will be presented during the college’s 17th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at 11 a.m. on Jan. 14, 2016 at the Lake Worth campus.

For more info., call David Pena at (561) 207-5810 or Juanita Hook at (561) 868-3111 or e-mail mlknominations@palmbeachstate. edu.

Pumpkin Patch Open At OLQA

The community is invited to Our Lady Queen of Apostles’ second annual Pumpkin Patch open now through Oct. 31. The patch is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays.

On Saturdays, Oct. 17 and Oct. 24, from 2 to 5 p.m., there will be $5 funnel cakes. On Sunday, Oct. 25, from 2 to 5 p.m., there will be professional storytelling, a musician, face painting, crafts, games and $5 funnel cakes.

Our Lady Queen of the Apostles is located at 100 Crestwood Boulevard South in Royal Palm Beach. For more info., call (561) 798-5661 or visit www.olqa.cc.

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NEWS BRIEFS Paws & Pitchers Oct. 17 At The White Elephant

The White Elephant restaurant in the original Wellington Mall (12794 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host Paws & Pitchers on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. to benefit Big Dog Ranch Rescue and A Second Chance Puppies & Kittens Rescue.

The event will include a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, interactive tapas stations, a custom menu and more. There will be classic cars, a custom drink menu and specials courtesy of Tito’s Handmade Vodka, along with beer specials courtesy of Saltwater Brewery.

Animal adoptions will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more info., call (561) 4691109.

Spooktacular Fun At The Mall

Bring the family for two kooky, spooky weekends of costume fun and kid-friendly fall activities at the Mall at Wellington Green.

On Saturday, Oct. 24 at 10 a.m., children are invited to dress as a firefighter, princess, teacher or another one of their favorite heroes (no full facial masks or weapons) for a spooktacular Heroes Costume Ball. Kids will enjoy a live magic show, Halloween-themed activities and will take home a free goodie bag. Parents will receive a complimentary photo of their child in costume.

On Saturday, Oct. 31 at 4 p.m., families are invited to enjoy a mall-wide trick-or-treating event.

Attendees can pick up a festive trick-or-treat bag at Guest Services and visit participating retailers around the mall for treats.

For more information about these events, visit the Mall at Wellington Green’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/the mallatwellingtongreen and click the Events tab.

LARC To Present Halloween BowlA-Thon Oct. 31

The Loxahatchee Animal Rescue Community (LARC) will

host a Halloween Costume Party Bowl-A-Thon on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Jupiter Lanes. The event benefits the small nonprofit animal rescue, as well as its Pawsitive Direction program and the Arco Foundation, which was founded by rescue partner Melody Owens. In addition to bowling, the event will feature indoor trick-or-treating, a dog costume contest, vendors, a Chinese auction and more. For more information, visit www.facebook. com/loxanimalrescuecomm or e-mail loxanimalrescuecomm@ gmail.com.

‘Coffee Talk’ With Freshman Parents At SRHS

The Seminole Ridge High School guidance department invites the parents of freshman students to join counselors for an open discussion about their children’s education. ‘Coffee Talk’ will be held Monday, Oct. 19 from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. in the media center. Topics of discussion will be graduation requirements

for the Class of 2019 and “Where to Turn?” Refreshments will be served. RSVP to (561)-422-2610 or lizzie.singletary@palmbeach schools.org.

Dog Obedience Classes In Wellington

Wellington is now offering new dog obedience classes led by instructor Barb Forgash.

Forgash has more than 35 years of experience in the dog training field, including as a founding member and training director of two obedience clubs.

Forgash’s classes require active participation from handlers, using the praise method of training paired with homework activities.

She will target specific needs and address requested issues. Pre-veterinary students from Wellington High School will also be on site to assist.

Classes will be held Mondays at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., beginning Nov. 2. The program is open to participants ages 16 or older. Class options include a “blended” class

that combines Puppy Kindergarten (for dogs under 6 months) and Basic Home Obedience (for dogs over 6 months) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Following this class is the Basic Home Obedience Class (for dogs over 6 months) from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Class sizes are limited. Registration is $40 for an 8-week session, and must be done in person at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road). Classes will take place in a safely sectioned-off area of the Wellington Municipal Complex parking lot at 12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd. near Montauk Drive.

For more information on registration, call Community Programs Coordinator Julie Strow at (561) 753-5262. For program details, e-mail Forgash at bforgash@ bellsouth.net.

Garage Sale At St. Rita Church

St. Rita Catholic Church (13645 Paddock Drive, Wellington) will hold its Gigantic Garage Sale on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the church. Refresh-

ments and baked goods will be available for sale. For more info., call Pat at (561) 714-4422 or Hala at (407) 406-4544.

Trunk Or Treat At WHS Oct. 24

Halloween will arrive a few days early in Wellington when the village’s Community Services Department joins with the Wellington High School DECA Club on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. for a free Trunk or Treat event in the WHS student parking lot, located at 2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.

Returning for its seventh year, Trunk or Treat is a safe, family-friendly twist on trick-or-treating. Volunteers will decorate their vehicles and distribute Halloween treats out of their trunks. Children ages 10 and under are invited to go from vehicle to vehicle and collect treats.

If you’re interested in decorating your car and passing out candy, contact the WHS DECA Club at (561) 795-4919 or susan.may@ palmbeachschools.org.

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PLANNING MEETING FOR ROYAL PALM BEACH RELAY FOR LIFE HELD AT RPBHS

The Royal Palm Beach Relay for Life held a planning meeting on Monday, Oct. 5 at Royal Palm Beach High School’s Media Center.

“Paint Your World Purple” is this year’s national theme, but Royal Palm Beach is adding a western theme as well with the slogan “Stomp Out Cancer: Round Up A Cure.” The group hopes to beat last year’s $41,000 and 35 teams. Awards were given out to top winners in 2015. The 2016 event will be held April 2 at Royal Palm Beach High School. For more info., visit www.relayforlife.org or call (800) 227-2345.

PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

RPB Relay for Life committee members Krista McNevin, Felicia Matula, Event Chair Kim Whalen, Steve Whalen and Rob Hill.

Art teacher Patricia Wolek accepts the top fundraising school award on behalf of Cypress Trails Elementary School with Carmen Campbell, American Cancer Society Community Manager Aversis Concepcion and Event Chair Kim Whalen.

American Cancer Society Community Manager Aversis Concepcion, Event Chair Kim Whalen and Krista McNevin thank Royal Palm Beach Councilman Jeff Hmara.

Nova Brown and Genieve White of CAFCI with Carolyn and Royal Palm Beach Councilman Jeff Hmara. CAFCI won first place for best camp site and second place for top fundraising team.

American Cancer Society Community Manager Aversis Concepcion, guest speaker Nate Battle, a cancer survivor, and Royal Palm Beach Relay for Life Event Chair Kim Whalen.

Atendees get ready for the 2016 RPB Relay For Life.

LOCAL BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP RECEIVES SEVERAL DONATIONS

Your Bosom Buddies II breast cancer support group held its monthly meeting Thursday, Oct. 8 at Palms West Hospital. YBBII has been holding several events during October to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month. YBBII received several donations, and Secretly Yours brought post-mastectomy undergarments to display.

PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Suzanne Haik-Hynes, Barbara Luftglass-Morea and Sue Luftglass with Breast Center at Palms West Hospital Coordinator Colleen Campbell.

Lorna Johnson and Tee Franzoso of Your Bosom Buddies II with Think Pink Kids President Emily Newsome and Vice President Alex Cusell, and Think Pink Kids coordinators Janet Rosenthal and Dr. Amy Aqua. Think Pink Kids donated $10,000.

Five Star Homecare donated $1,000 to the group.

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El Feugo Argentinian Grilled Steak

The Friendliest Bar in Town

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Asado Argentino

Asador Patagonia: Home Of Amazing Argentine Charcoal-Grilled Steaks

BY JOE NASUTI

The Argentine cuisine can best be described as an international blend of all the flavors of Europe’s best, taken to the next level... Argentine style. For example, what they do with beef is incredibly delicious.

While Italy is known for its pasta, France for savory sauces and Spain for paella, Argentina’s claim to fame is the asado, the Argentine barbecue, with such unique and delicious flavors! While Patagonia, the second part of the restaurant’s name, makes reference to the freshest fish and seafood found in that part of Argentina, the steak and sausage are prepared to perfection.

The zest and pride of Argentine life, culture and dance transcends into the food. In other words, Argentina is the birthplace of the tango, and the spice in that dance has made its way into the cuisine.

Being that it was our first experience, we relied upon the excellent staff to help guide us in the selection process. We started our experience with the delicious pickled eggplant ($3.90), followed by grilled

provolone with tomato and ham ($10.90), seasoned to perfection and very tasty. The Traditional Argentinian Grill for Two ($47.99) includes short ribs, flank steak, chicken breast, sweetbreads, blood sausage, Argentine sausage and chitterlinds. The unique taste comes from the charcoal, so this dish is without a doubt the best way to appreciate what Argentina is all about!

Other menu selections include the international cuisine. Pasta from Italy; fajitas, enchiladas and chimichanga from Mexico; as well as American favorites, so there is something for everyone.

Asador Patagonia is owned and operated by Juan and Natalia Ayala and Osvaldo and Viviana Oneca, from Argentina. In addition to the restaurant, they offer their authentic dishes to cater weddings, birthdays, baby showers, private meetings and special events. For more information, call (561) 651-9477 and tell them that Joe and Sunshine, the Phantom Diners, highly recommended this unique Argentine experience!

(561) 651-9477

675 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. • Royal Palm Beach, FL • AsadorPatagonia.net

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Where friends meet and play.

Marc Anderson and Vernon Thornton, members of The Wanderers Club.

Dues-Only Membership – No Initiation Fee Required – Limited Availability Full Golf Memberships* Traditional golf with no tee times.

Casual dining at The Duke’s Bar, Veranda, and poolside • Fine dining at Stables Restaurant Tennis, fitness, a junior Olympic-size pool, kiddie pool, and play area • Year-round social calendar and child-friendly programs

The Wanderers Club is The Equestrian’s Golf Club For membership information, call Anna Grzebien at 561.795.3501, ext. 225. membership@wanderersclubwellington.com • wanderersclubwellington.com 1900 Aero Club Drive • Wellington, FL 33414 *Waiting list for Social Memberships.

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INDIAN TRAIL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

COMMUNITY GARDEN & URBAN FARMING AT HAMLIN The 3RD in our series of Gardening Classes will meet on Tuesday, October 20th at 6:00 pm. at Hamlin House, Conference Room B 14893 89th Place N., Loxahatchee.

Class should last approximately 1 hour and will cover the basics about how to get started growing a vegetable garden. We will review topics that include what vegetables can be grown in our area, when to plant, how to plant seeds and how to transplant seedlings into your garden.

The class will include time to answer questions and to solve problems gardeners may have had in the past. The class will include time in the garden to demonstrate what has been discussed. We will plant more seedlings.

October 20th Meeting: Proposed Agenda How to Grow from Seeds (10 minutes) How to Transplant Seedlings (15 minutes) Discussion, Questions, Problem Solving (15 minutes) Garden Time (30 minutes)

Let’s Garden!!

Call 561-793-0874 for more details. www.indiantrail.com

Please feel free to work in the garden when your schedules permit.

There is a sign in sheet either at the garden site, or inside Hamlin House (See Sandy).

Tools are available to sign out. Garden is open to members every day between 7:30 and 5:00 pm.

ITID Bark Park at Downers Park Grand Opening Announcement Coming Soon!

Please bring your 4 legged friends to play in the newly renovated park.

Also Watch For The Grand Opening Announcement For The Renovated Bob Hoefl Park

With new playground, forever lawn turf, and thoroughly modern brand new air conditioned restroom facilities.

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WELLINGTON BOYS & GIRLS CLUB HOSTS GOLF EVENT AT WANDERERS CLUB

The Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington held its 34th annual golf classic on Saturday, Oct. 10, followed by a raffle, silent auction and awards luncheon at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. The event raised money for Boys & Girls Club programs in the community.

PHOTOS BY SERGIO AGUILAR/TOWN-CRIER

Victor Rivera, Ron Herman and Dennis Carpenter.

Sergio, Zulay, Tatiana and Bibiana Montoya with Nathan Arroyo.

Marysue Jacobs of sponsor Destiny International Properties with Tatiana Montoya and Elisa Donigal.

(Front row) Elisa Donigal, Tatiana Montoya, Nicoletta Markham, Lyani Gondry, Kelisiti Pinkney and Bibiana Montoya; (back row) Chunky Harrigan and Nathan Arroyo.

Wellington Vice Mayor John Greene, club benefactor Neil Hirsch and Councilman Matt Willhite with Boys & Girls Club kids.

Michael Barron, Ronnie Simpson and Todd Barron of the Barron Group with Lyani Gondry and Bibiana Montoya.

First-place golf winners Cliff Carroll, Vince Chilleni and Nick Chilleni (not shown: Elliot Bonner).

FIRST RESPONDERS RECOGNITION DAY & OPEN HOUSE AT WPBFR STATION

West Palm Beach Fire Rescue Station 7 held its seventh annual First Responders Recognition Day & Open House on Sunday, Oct. 11.

Visitors took a tour of the fire station and were treated to a free lunch. There were antique cars and some old fire trucks on display.

The Florida Forest Service brought some earth-moving equipment.

PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Betsy Palermo, Marty Goffe and A.J. Palermo.

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Loxahatchee Groves $324,999 OKEECHOBEE RD. FRONTAGE — Commercial potential, electrical, high and dry, fenced.

Loxahatchee Groves $995,000 5 ACRES LAND — House pad, well, electric, high and dry, fenced, 900 feet from pavement.

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The Acreage $68,000 1/2 ACRE 3-2 fantastic location 200 Ft. From Southern Boulevard Loxahatchee Groves. $225,000 5 ACRES — private, Delwood, close to White Fences. $149,000 1 ACRE 3-2 HOUSE — W/1-1 guest house, four stall barn, fenced, 200 feet from Southern Blvd.

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Zaiden and Severus Rund in a replica 1957 Pirsch 1000 gallon pumper firetruck.

Ingrid Sell with Bandit.

WPBFR firefighter/paramedic James Barefoot, Lt. Spencer Rosenberg and driver/engineer Russell Lloyd.

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RPB PBSO HOSTS CLERGY BREAKFAST

Captain Paul Miles of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office District 9 substation held his annual Breakfast with the Clergy on Thursday, Oct. 1 hosted by First Baptist of Royal Palm Beach.

Topics discussed were security measures for religious facilities, as well as holiday events and programs that are free to youth in the community. Shown here are Capt. Paul Miles, Lt. Ulrich Naujoks, Diane Smith, Father Andy Rudnicki of Our Lady Queen of the Apostles, Pastor Michael Rose, Pastor Wright, Pastor Argudo, Pastor Dale Faircloth and others from First Baptist, as well as Village Manager Ray Liggins.

RPB ROTARY HONORS PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS

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Young Professionals Group To Honor Boys & Girls Club Chair Todd Barron The Young Professionals of Wellington recently announced that this year’s 2015 Community Impact Award will be awarded to Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club Chairman Todd Barron.

The ceremony will take place during the Young Professionals’ third annual Wicked at the Wanderers costume and casino night on Friday, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. The event will be held at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington).

The Community Impact Award will be given to Barron largely due to his efforts on behalf of the Boys & Girls Club where, for the past six years, he has overseen the raising of nearly $1 million.

Barron has served as a previous Wicked at Wanderers event auctioneer. An entertaining auctioneer, Barron has also performed the duty for the Boys & Girls Club’s annual golf classic, Barefoot on the Beach, Great Futures Polo Day and the Wellington Dinner Dance. Barron has also served as a committee member and co-chair for most of the same events.

Barron’s donation of his time extends to his wife, Debra, who will join him as co-chair for the Jan. 21 fundraising event at Jet Aviation. The Barrons are also proud to support other noteworthy organizations, including the Palm Beach Opera, the Hanley Center Foundation, Contemporaries of

the Four Arts, Temple Beth Torah and the Young Friends of the Palm Beach Symphony.

“I am proud and honored to lead an amazing board for our Boys & Girls Club in Wellington,” Barron said. “It is 100 percent a group effort, and if there was any way to give this award to our committee, then I would transfer it to them.

The majority of the success of the Wellington club has been from three main areas: our amazing board, the staff at the Wellington club and, of course, the generous support of our donors, which certainly includes our angel donor, Neil Hirsch.”

For more information, visit www.bgcpbc.org.

Todd Barron

Wellington Observes Public Lands Day

Wellington recently celebrated National Public Lands Day with approximately 50 volunteers planting more than 700 pine seedlings at the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas Environmental Preserve.

On Saturday, Sept. 27, more than 175,000 volunteers nationwide visited their favorite parks, beaches, wildlife preserves or forests and chipped in to help improve these treasured places. Wellington residents did their part in the 21st annual National Public Lands Day, the largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands in the United States. The group included mem-

bers of the Wellington Garden Club, along with Boy Scout, Girl Scout and Cub Scout troops.

The seedlings planted were South Florida slash pines, which are specifically adapted to the local environment. This marks Wellington’s second year planting for NPLD. The village reported that 95 percent of the seedlings planted last year are still thriving.

Special thanks to the volunteers who planted seedlings.

(Right) Volunteers plant seedlings at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas preserve.

FRED PINTO KICKS OFF RPB MAYORAL CAMPAIGN

Lt. Ulrich Naujoks (left) was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow by the Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club on Sept. 10. Lynn Balch (right), a charter Royal Palm Beach Rotary member, was recognized as a multiple Paul Harris Fellow. A Paul Harris Fellow is awarded when an individual gives $1,000 or more to the annual fund or an approved Rotary Foundation grant. A multiple Paul Harris Fellow is given with each additional gift of $1,000. For more information about the Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club, visit www.rpbrotary.org.

Arias Graduates Air Force Basic

Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class James Arias II recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic

warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate’s degree in applied science through the Community College of the Air Force.

Arias is the son of Michelle and James Arias of Royal Palm Beach, and the grandson of John and Barbra Isola of West Palm Beach.

Candidate Fred Pinto held his campaign kickoff fundraiser at Al Packer Ford on Sept. 29, with more than 40 guests in attendance.

Pinto, a Royal Palm Beach councilman, is running for mayor of Royal Palm Beach. Current Mayor Matty Mattioli is not seeking re-election. (Right) Mayoral Candidate Fred Pinto with supporter George Peltzmacher. (Below) Pinto surrounded by his supporters at the fundraiser.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Cypress Trails Students Participate In International Walk To School Day

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WES DADS BRING THEIR KIDS TO SCHOOL

On Wednesday, Oct. 7, students at Cypress Trails Elementary School in Royal Palm Beach participated in International Walk to School Day. The students were taught pedestrian safety in their physical education class, and Walk to School Day was the cumulative event to allow them to practice what they have learned.

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and the Safe Routes to School organization provided free items for students who participated.

(Left) Royal Palm Beach Vice Mayor Richard Valuntas walks with his children.

(Right) PBSO deputies and crossing guards with some participating families.

Showcase Of Schools At Fairgrounds Oct. 20 The School District of Palm Beach County Department of Choice & Career Options will presents its 19th annual Showcase of Schools on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center, located at 9067 Southern Blvd.

The department invites all parents, guardians and students to

attend the event. The Showcase of Schools will feature choice and CTE programs available throughout the School District of Palm Beach County.

Representatives from schools will be available to discuss the educational opportunities offered by the district. Admission to the event is free.

Wednesday, Sept. 30 was the Florida’s first official “Dads Take Your Child to School Day.” Wellington Elementary School was proud to be one of the schools participating in the initiative. The purpose of the new initiative was to encourage fathers, stepfathers, uncles and other male role models to bring their children to school, because it has been proven that parental involvement in a child’s education plays a crucial role in success at school.

(Above left) Pre-K student Mile Navia with his father, Pablo Navia, and Assistant Principal Kim Harrington. (Above right) First grader Maggie Moorman with her father, John Moorman.

RPBHS DEBATERS TAKE TOP HONORS

Royal Palm Beach High School debaters Selena Lugo and Ryan Gosling earned top honors at a recent Crestian Traditional Speech & Debate Tournament in Weston. Lugo placed fourth in the Impromptu competition, while Gosling placed fifth in Dramatic Interpretation. More than 600 students from around the country competed at this year’s tournament. Shown right are Lugo and Ryan with their plaques.

STUDENTS AT NEW HORIZONS WALK OR BIKE TO SCHOOL

‘Rosarian Week’ Concludes With Mission Day

A rainbow of color blanketed Rosarian Academy’s campus on Friday, Oct. 9 as students ended the celebration of “Rosarian Week” with a Mission Day, or Field Day. Fifth-grade through eighthgrade students competed in athletic events. This year, the Purple Team took first place with 175 points, just three points ahead of the Green Team’s 172-point finish.

Although the teams competed to showcase the first-place trophy in their team leader’s classroom, the focus of Field Day was on good sportsmanship — being “athletes of Christ.”

“Winning first place in this Rosarian Mission Day/Field Day means so much to us,” said Lily Cook, a member of the winning team. “We are so proud of the

Purple Team and all the teams that participated.”

Field Day is also known as Mission Day since money is raised to support missions of the Adrian Dominican Sisters. This year, two missions are being supported.

More than $1,700 was raised and will be donated to the Adrian Rea Literacy Center. Field Day participants brought in more than 160 cans of food to donate to St. Ann Place — an outreach center for homeless men and women — in honor of St. Ann School’s Athletic Director Ray Cheron, who recently passed away.

Rosarian traditionally spends the first full week of October each year celebrating its service, faith, community, spirit and mission. It also tied in with the school’s 90th anniversary celebration.

Purple Team members Lauren Bartl, Lily Cook, Frances Melendez and Daisy Cook with the Field Day first-place trophy.

New Horizons Elementary School students recently participated in International Walk/Bike to School Day. Students walking or riding their bikes to school were greeted by Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputies. They received a foot on a chain to remind them to stay safe. All students attended an assembly, where they viewed a video created by guidance counselor and event planner Lynne Bray. Each student received a booklet and bookmark provided

by Florida Safe Routes to School. Shown above are participating walkers with Lynne Bray and PBSO Deputy Scott Poritz.

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First Grandparents’ Day At Skippy’s School Left Me In Tears Last Friday was Grandparents’ Day at Skippy’s school. While it would be his first time on stage, it would also be my first time as a grandparent — at least in this capacity. And, as per usual when thrust into new situations, I made a complete idiot of myself.

The morning started off with Mark and I driving Skippy to school, dropping him at his classroom and making our way to the auditorium.

It was already packed with a bunch of us “gray panthers,” but we managed to get good seats nonetheless as the seas parted to let us in. No one knows the importance of a stage show like grandparents, and no one wanted anyone to miss a moment.

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The Sonic BOOMER Skippy’s class of 3-year-olds was up first, not so much because they’re cute, but because a 3-year-old doesn’t know the meaning of the word “wait,” and most were just recently out of diapers. Nobody wanted an accident up there.

His little class of 12 solemnly filed in,

each participant looking at either a) us or b) his or her shoes. I had no reason to doubt that Skippy would see us, because I told him beforehand that, even if we were hard to find, we would wave.

How silly of me. There were at least 24 people in the audience all waving frantically. I squelched the urge to pop out of my seat, swaying side to side, and hollering at the top of my lungs, “Skippy! Over here!”

After all, the glare of the footlights was in his eyes.

The kids then sang “This Little Light of Mine,” and I was happy to see that the Skipster was the only one who remembered that hand motions went with it. Not that he was enthusiastic about it. He was,

well, compliant. Dutifully compliant kids always make me kind of sad, but then I remembered how non-compliant he usually is around the house. He doesn’t exactly suffer from a crushed spirit. So a little compliance was a good thing.

The song complete, the kids shuffled off (helped by no less than four people) and went to their just reward — cookies and juice in their classroom. They would return for a final bow after the fifth-graders’ rendition of “When I’m 64,” which made me sad because poor John Lennon never made it to 64.

So between the cuteness of the kids, the loss of 3-year-old spontaneity and the murder of musical genius John Lennon, I

was a blubbering mess by the end of the show. And, lest you think I was adorably sniffling into an embroidered handkerchief, let me set you straight. No. I was the kind of mess where I had to walk directly behind Mark with my head down so nobody would see me. Of course, I had not brought tissues to this happy occasion.

Luckily, on the way to the grandparents’ just reward (coffee and danishes in the hallway), we passed the main office, and there was a box of tissues on the counter, which I ravaged without regret, raising a few eyebrows.

“Get a few for me,” Mark mumbled, because he is the lovable type of manly See WELKY, page 19

‘Sicario’ An Amazing, Violent Look At The Fight Against Drugs

Movies focusing on the war against drugs tend to be uncompromising blasts of good guy cops against evil drug lords, but Dennis Villeneuve’s excellent new film Sicario manages to demonstrate the moral dilemmas faced by at least some people on both sides. It is very tough and very violent. Actually very, very violent, so be warned. The title is the Mexican slang word for hitman.

An FBI hostage group, led by Kate Macer (Emily Blunt) and her sidekick Reggie (Daniel Kaluuya), following all accepted procedures, takes over a house in the middle of Arizona where a group of gangsters has holed up. They discover, instead of live hostages, 47 dead bodies — victims of the drug gangs. Two of the FBI agents are killed by a booby trap, and Macer is ready for some vengeance.

What she is not prepared for is a transfer to what is vaguely called an “interagency

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By Leonard Wechsler group” tasked to create real problems for the drug lords. The new people she works with, led by almost too cool “consultant” Matt (Josh Brolin), are special forces types. Included is another consultant, Alejandro (Benicio Del Toro), whose purpose seems vague at the start. Macer soon learns that her new role is essentially to provide legal cover for groups like the CIA who are not allowed to function inside the country.

She watches in horror, then participates, in a bloodbath at the American border at

El Paso, an exceptionally taut bit of action.

She gets more involved, going as far as joining a mission aimed at breaking up drug traffic at a major tunnel formerly used for smuggling people. She discovers, by wandering into the wrong sub-tunnel, that Alejandro has another, far more chilling, mission. There is a small subplot focusing on a Mexican policeman who attempts to humanize some of the folks who have little choice when dealing with the cartels.

The film pulls no punches. While the cartel violence is shown to be horrendous, it is clear that the American fighters have few scruples. Alejandro is an expert torturer. We learn quickly that he is not what Macer had been told he was. The body count is enormous. But the film winds up, even with all the excitement, raising the question of whether this country’s actions are as legal and proper as they should be.

The cast is excellent. Blunt is really

good as the torn FBI agent. Villeneuve spends a lot of time focusing on her face as she learns the reality of what turns out to be a real war. Discovering that she is constantly being used by the real players in the fight, used as bait, threatened directly, she is the center of the emotional action.

However, in a slightly smaller role, Del Toro takes over much of the film. We see him at first as mysterious, then incredibly deadly, then brutal. We begin to feel sorry for him when we learn his motivations, and his character continues to develop through the film. I can see an Oscar nomination for Supporting Actor in his future.

Brolin is good as the laid-back leader who tries to supply charm even as he lies about his actions. I liked Kaluuya a real lot. More than a sidekick, his Reggie is a moral compass for Blunt’s Macer, even if he nags a bit like her mother.

Taylor Sheridan wrote a tight, ac-

tion-packed screenplay that does pose some real questions about appropriate ways of fighting drugs. Posing tough questions makes the audience think about moral issues even while being entertained by the really excellent action that Villeneuve presents. A few of the action scenes are incredibly vivid, and the final one is actually painful.

I do not often give high marks to movies like this. Too often, filmmakers fall into stereotypes and make things like the drug war a simple matter of good vs. bad.

Villeneuve and Sheridan force us to look deeper, and for that we owe them.

If you like action movies at all, this one is for you. Villeneuve is set to do the new version of Blade Runner, one of the greatest sci-fi films of all time. I will no longer worry about whether it is in good hands.

See the movie, although be warned of the extreme violence.

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SEMINOLE RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PERFORM PLAY ‘ALMOST, MAINE’

Theater students at Seminole Ridge High School presented the play Almost, Maine in the Dr. Lynne McGee Auditorium last week, with showings held Oct. 8-10. Directed by Ryan Lee, the show focused on interpersonal relationships in the small town of Almost, Maine.

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John Flynn, Gigi Spado and Rosie Perissien share the story of Jimmy, Sandrine and the Waitress.

Julie Weber and Alex Quiggle tell Marvalyn and Steve’s story.

Hannah McLeod and Mercel Ellison tell Lendall and Gayle’s story.

Cast members gather on stage during intermission.

Danielle Masi and Jayla Coombs tell Ellen and Rachel’s story.

Amanda Vargo and John Heine share Phil and Marci’s story.

Brianna Dotzel and Ethan Engh tell Pete and Ginette’s story.

DOGS ENJOY ‘WAGGIN’ AT THE WATERPARK’ AT CALYPSO BAY IN ROYAL PALM

On Saturday, Oct. 10, puppies and adult dogs enjoyed a sunny day swimming at the first Waggin’ at the Waterpark event held at the Calypso Bay Waterpark at Seminole Palms Park. Pets and their owners happily played ball and enjoyed the pool.

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Sandy and Joe Crechiolo with their Pembroke Welsh corgis Kyle and Kevin.

Vanessa Salinas with Marble, a one-year-old beagle.

Lourdes Andujar and Claudia Sanchez with Bella.

Gerardo Palermo and David Hooban with labradoodle Bruno.

Cristian and Kristen Valenti with German shepherd Lucie.

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BAILEY JAMES REYNOLDS 12/1/1995-10/6/2015 Bailey Reynolds lost his life on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. On Thursday, October 1st, he was driving to work at Action Physical Therapy in Belle Glade.

Bailey was born at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Palm Beach and grew up in the Wellington, Loxahatchee areas. He went to Binks Forest Elementary School, Polo Park Middle school, and then to Seminole Ridge High School where he was a linebacker for the Hawk’s football team.

His love for football started when he played for WCFL and then later played for Royal Palm Beach Pop Warner Wildcats. He started out his college life with the intent to become an engineer at Palm Beach State College. For a semester he packed up everything and went off with his friend to play football at Ave Maria University. He missed family and friends and came back home and continued his education at Palm Beach State College.

In his spare time Bailey enjoyed playing video games, horsing around with his little brother and playing pool with friends.

While Bailey was a typical teenage boy, he was also extremely kind and generous. He loved going to work at the physical therapy office. He worked with patients both young and old and loved helping those to get better. An example of his extraordinary kindness was recently shown when one of the patient’s told Bailey that she was not coming in for therapy the next week as they were going to Orlando. Naturally, the first thing Bailey thought was they were going to Disney and asked. Unfortunately that was not the case. The little girl has cancer and was going to Orlando for chemo therapy. Bailey was horrified. He didn’t know what to do. So he called his mom who told him he should get a doll or something for the little girl. He went to Build-A-Bear, had a bear made but did not have it named or dressed. He told the little girl that when she came back and was well enough, they would go and do these things together.

Bailey is survived by his Mom, Shannon Reynolds, Dad, David Reynolds, Jr., brothers Wyatt Reynolds, Charlie Reynolds, and Kurtis Reynolds; sister in law Jessica Reynolds; niece Riley Reynolds; his paternal grandparents, Ann and David Reynolds, Sr., his maternal grandparents, Robert and Kathy Robinson, lots of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Services will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2015, at 11:00AM at Family Church, 1101 So. Flagler Dr., West Palm Beach, FL. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in honor of Bailey to Hospice of Palm Beach County.

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Help Local Hunger Relief Efforts At Oct. 24 Outrun Hunger 5K On Saturday, Oct. 24, Feeding South Florida, the sole Feeding America food bank serving South Florida and the largest food bank in Palm Beach County, will host its Outrun Hunger Palm Beach County 5K. The event, which will raise money to help end hunger in Palm

Beach County and raise awareness for the issue of food insecurity, will take place at Okeeheelee Park, located at 7715 Forest Hill Blvd.

Feeding South Florida provides almost 11 million pounds of food each year in Palm Beach County alone, through direct service pro-

grams and a network of more than 100 nonprofit partner agencies throughout the county.

Feeding South Florida serves 202,110 individuals struggling to put food on the table in Palm Beach County — 63,660 of whom are children.

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Beach County 5K is a great way to help our local neighbors in need of food assistance,” Feeding South Florida President and CEO Paco Vélez said. “Feeding South Florida has a 98 percent efficiency rating, making us the most efficient food bank in Palm Beach County. We are able to provide six meals, or $12 worth of grocery products, for every $1 donated. This is because it only costs us about 13 cents to move a pound of food. By supporting this event, folks are helping set the table for families in need of food assistance.”

Participants can pre-register at www.firstgiving.com/feeding southflorida for just $30. On Oct. 24, registration is $35 starting at

7 a.m., and the run/walk will start at 8 a.m.

Participants can join the event as an individual or a team, and anyone can start a team. Medals will be given for the top three places in each age category and overall best times.

Runners and walkers not only can participate in the race, but also fundraise to help end hunger in Palm Beach County by creating a custom fundraising web page.

Even those who want to help Feeding South Florida outrun hunger, but don’t want to run or walk, can support the organization as a virtual runner by creating a personalized fundraising page. To create a customized fundraising page, visit www.firstgiving.com/

feedingsouthflorida. For assistance in completing a fundraising page, contact Jennifer Millon at jmillon@feedingsouthflorida.org.

All participants will receive an official Outrun Hunger 5K T-shirt.

The event is made possible by presenting sponsor Braman Motorcars. Additional sponsors are Tyco, PGA National Resort & Spa and Source1 Purchasing.

Food and beverage sponsors are Tunie’s and Oceana Coffee, while the media sponsor is Palm Beach Broadcasting.

Event sponsorships are available. For more information, contact Arelis Ferro at aferro@feedingsouthflorida.org or (954) 5181835. For more information, visit www.feedingsouthflorida.org.

Palm Beach County Given Housing Policy Award By Urban Land Institute

Perfect Smile Dentistry in Wellington is getting out into the community to celebrate the season.

The staff recently visited the pumpkin patch at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church and posed for some fall pictures. Perfect Smile Dentistry staff took the opportunity to promote Invisalign Day, held Oct. 10, by wearing their “Got Invisalign?” shirts. The promotion — which has been extended through the end of October — offers patients interested in Invisalign 10 percent off treatment, a free consultation, free records (x-ray, photos and impressions) and, for the first 20 cases, a takehome whitening kit when they finish their case. For more info., call (561) 204-4494 or visit www. perfectsmiledentistry.com.

Dressage

Permit For Equestrian Village

continued from page 1 obtain a seasonal permit for the upcoming year.

The applicant requested to increase the number of stalls by 86 and to increase the number of seats by 200. Village staff did not support an increase in intensity.

Additionally, based on traffic concerns from the 2014-15 season, staff recommended a reduction in the intensity of the approval.

Planning & Zoning Director Bob Basehart said the application is similar to last year’s, except for a request for a 2,000-person limit on attendance on any given day.

Staff, however, had requested that the number be reduced.

“Our recommendation this year is that the permit be approved, but that there be no increase in intensity,” he said. “We feel that there’s an interest in the community in

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continued from page 1 and unstaffed facilities,” he said, explaining that of the FWCC’s five regions, this district is the only one without a shooting range operated by the commission.

The plans includes rifle and pistol ranges, trap and skeet ranges, and a sporting clay range.

Phase one will include rifle and pistol ranges with 300-yard, 200yard and 100-yard rifle ranges, as well as 25-yard, 50-yard and 10-meter pistol ranges.

Phase one is anticipated to go out for bid next month, and a contract will be in place by the end of January, with work to start in the spring of 2016. Construction will take nine to 12 months.

Phase two will be a five-stand clay course, maintenance building and other support structures. Bids

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continued from page 1 continue us down the correct path that we’ve been on.”

Hmara currently holds Seat 1, with his second two-year term ending in March. While he previously considered a run for mayor, Hmara has decided instead to retain his seat. “It’s the best way for me to contribute and make a difference with all the different elements of the community that I’m involved in,” he said.

Hmara is deeply involved with education issues and is interested in staying on top of State Road 7’s extension to Northlake Blvd.

“We’ve got a number of other things going on that I’m really actively engaged with,” he said.

“To run a campaign to do anything else right now would take me away from that. I don’t think I’ll do it this time around. We’ll just keep doing what we’re doing.”

Although he won’t run for higher office right now, Hmara did not close the door on a future run.

“It’s certainly something that is of interest. It always has been of interest,” he said. “Timing is a

The Urban Land Institute has announced the winners of the annual ULI Housing Awards. Winners, selected by a jury of housing experts, were honored Oct. 7 at ULI’s fall meeting in San Francisco. Representatives from the Palm Beach County Planning, Zoning & Building Department attended.

The Palm Beach County Workforce Housing Program was selected as a recipient of the Robert C. Larson Workforce Housing Policy Award, an annual program that recognizes exemplary state and local programs, policies and practices that support the production,

rehabilitation or preservation of affordable and workforce housing.

County Administrator Verdenia Baker, who spearheaded the county’s housing efforts, acknowledged the importance of workforce housing. “Palm Beach County has worked tirelessly to bring all of our housing partners to the table in an effort to increase the availability of workforce housing in all areas of the county,” she said. “It is great to be recognized with this award, but even greater are the results that the working families in our community are seeing every day.”

Palm Beach County’s inclusion-

ary zoning program was created to help counter the effects of a dramatic rise in median housing prices. The program, developed through a task force with representatives from the building, economic development and advocacy communities, calls for a percentage of units in certain new residential developments to be affordable to households earning between 60 and 140 percent of the area median income. A total of 36 development approvals with an affordable housing component have been completed since the program was initiated.

trailer them back and forth daily.

Councilwoman Anne Gerwig asked about the change in seating, and Rosenbaum said that the number of bleacher seats would be reduced in order to increase the number in the VIP tent.

Equestrian Sport Productions President Michael Stone said they were willing to work with a 1,500-person attendance limit.

Mayor Bob Margolis asked whether there had been any complaints from residents about Equestrian Village, and Basehart said there had been none, other than one from the Polo Island community about items being stored near them.

“We called Mr. Stone, and the [equipment was] gone,” Basehart said. “We also had some traffic complaints.”

Village Engineer Bill Riebe said that there had been some traffic failures, based on his observations.

Councilman Matt Willhite said he liked the spirit of negotiation, but asked if they could forgo the additional 36 stalls separate from

the main stabling tent.

“I would support a motion for 150 stalls and forgo the 36,” he said.

Bellissimo said he wanted to assure that participants in the competition have their needs met.

“We want people to come have a good experience, then come back and buy a home,” he said.

“We asked for more stalls because that was the number we could add under the tent.”

Greene said he could not support an increase in intensity without the intersection improvements.

Councilman John McGovern asked what had been in the area where the temporary tent was requested for 36 stalls, and Bellissimo said it has been a staging area.

After several unsuccessful motions, McGovern made a motion to approve the resolution with the additional stalls and allow the additional VIP seating. Margolis asked for weekly or monthly counts of stall occupancies. The motion carried 3-2, with Willhite and Greene opposed.

having this event and serving the equestrian community. But because of intersection improvements that have not yet been mitigated, there is also a need to balance that interest with the impacts that are created for all the citizens of Wellington. Because of the road situation, we are asking that the attendance be reduced to 1,500 for this year.”

Basehart said that the applicants had agreed to the 1,500-person cap on attendance, but said they would like to have the additional stabling. “Staff feels it should be same as last year,” Basehart said.

Attorney Dan Rosenbaum, representing the applicant, said the circumstances are complicated due to the pending litigation, which is set for December, and that they plan to have the intersection improvements complete by 2016, as well as planned improvements along 40th Street South.

“Hopefully, this will be the last time I will be here on this specific issue,” Rosenbaum said.

“Unless the court finds otherwise, I think that will resolve this entire

matter. Really, the issue we would like to reach a compromise on is stabling.”

Adding the 86 additional stalls, he said, would involve making the 100-stall tent into a 150-stall tent, along with a 36-stall tent just to the south.”

Rosenbaum said that as a compromise, they would limit the use of the additional stabling to between Jan. 5 and March 31, when the facility has the most use, and added that having more stalls would mitigate traffic because it would reduce the amount of horse trailering to and from the stadium.

“We feel that we have a growing dressage industry that benefits the village,” he said. “We understand the need to balance these issues, and we want to do everything we can.”

Rosenbaum added that the extra stabling would be only for overflow, and did not anticipate that the extra stabling would be fully utilized.

Equestrian Sport Productions CEO Mark Bellissimo said that he did not want to be in a position of

having to turn away riders’ horses.

Engineer Michael Sexton, representing the applicant, said most of the horses would be brought in Tuesday and hauled out on Sunday.

“The extra stabling doesn’t add traffic for the events,” Sexton said. “The other tent is the same size, but with more stalls,” he said.

Vice Mayor John Greene said that he did not think concerns had been mitigated about impact on the community.

Rosenbaum said that the only reason the intersection improvements had not been done was the pending lawsuit and the possibility that if they lost the lawsuit, the stadium would be demolished.

“If the trial is not won, we are in a situation where we lose several million dollars’ worth of investment,” he said.

Greene said he did not support the increase in stalls, but wanted to continue working together.

Bellissimo said he thought that it was far safer to house the horses in stalls at the stadium than to

for phase two will go out sometime in 2017, Stone said.

The trap and skeet fields, with international and American layouts, will be in phase three, anticipated in late 2017 or 2018.

“All of these phases are dependent on funding availability,” Stone said. “We feel strongly that won’t be an issue, and we will be able to overlap phase two and phase three.”

Phase four will include a 10,000-square-foot clubhouse and concession building.

“This structure is currently a single story,” he said. ‘We’re hoping to make it a two-story structure and perhaps include an indoor archery range on the second floor.”

All the FWCC shooting ranges throughout the state employ best management practices for environmental stewardship as developed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and industry experts on how to maintain the facility in an environmentally

compatible way, Stone said.

“Part of that is maintaining and managing lead that accumulates,” he said. “Bullets and shot are comprised of lead.”

The facility will have lead storage sheds for rounds mined from the stopping mound. “It’s important for us to recognize where the shot fall zones are so that when we go to manage those areas, we will know those areas that need to be mined, with lead reclaimed and recycled,” Stone said.

For safety, the range will employ a “no blue sky” concept for the rifle and pistol ranges, with overhead baffles that prevent shooters from firing rounds into the sky.

Sound studies showed that firearm discharges from the site were inaudible one mile away, Stone said. “We came out and discharged several different types of firearms at the range site,” he said.

“We positioned sound receptors in concentric circles away from the generating points, and one

really critical element, and it’s just a matter of waiting and seeing if there’s an opportunity to do that in the future.”

Valuntas will also be running to retain his current seat, Seat 3. He has not formally endorsed anyone as of yet, but has contributed to Pinto’s campaign for mayor.

As of this week, two candidates from recent elections appear to be staying on the sideline — for now.

Former Royal Palm Beach Councilwoman Martha Webster, who ran for mayor in 2014 and a council seat in 2015, said Tuesday that she is not currently planning on running this time around.

“Not at this time,” she said. “I haven’t thought about that. I’ll let you know.”

Felicia Matula, currently vice chair of the Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission, has run twice before for mayor.

She is not currently planning on running but said that decision is not final and could change.

“Not today,” she said. “There are some things on the agenda that I’m sort of interested to see how the current people vote and take it from there and see what decisions they make on behalf of the residents.”

Anyone interested in running

for one of the three available seats on the Royal Palm Beach Village Council should first make an appointment with DiSanto, the village clerk, to pick up a packet and begin the process.

“The first step is to open your account as a candidate,” she said.

“You have to appoint a campaign treasurer and designate a campaign depository for candidates. That’s the first form you file. Once you file that with me, I make a copy, and you take that to the bank and open your account. Then, within 10 days, or the day you submit that appointment, you do a statement of candidates form.”

The form, DiSanto explained, allows candidates to begin collecting funds for their campaigns.

Campaign treasurer reports then have to be reported on a set schedule.

The formal qualifying period opens Tuesday, Nov. 24 and closes Tuesday, Dec. 8.

“During the qualifying period, you have to submit a candidate’s oath for a nonpartisan office and then a statement of financial interest, and you also pay your filing fee,” DiSanto said.

For more information, or to make an appointment to meet with DiSanto, call (561) 790-5100.

mile down from The Acreage, the sound was not audible.”

The importance of the facility and others like it is for the FWCC to provide hunter safety and education.

“There is a live-fire component to the hunter safety certification,” Stone said. “We are charged by statute to administer the hunter safety course in the State of Florida. We use these facilities to help meet that objective.”

In addition, the course is used to help hunters sight-in their firearms for hunting.

“The key thing here is without such facilities, what can happen is hunters will find some other place to sight-in their rifles,” Stone said. “We prefer to have them do it in a safe environment, such as a shooting range facility like this.”

Another objective is to increase interest in sport shooting, he said.

“We have an interest in getting participants who may not have had the opportunity to participate in the shooting sports and get them involved, and this is one of the ways they are able to do that,” Stone said.

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continued from page 6 vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 5:30 p.m. last Thursday and 6 a.m. last Friday, someone entered the victim’s work vehicle and stole a Lenovo computer, valued at $150, and several accessories, valued at $80.

OCT. 9 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to 120th Ave. South last Friday morning regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 5 and 11 a.m., someone smashed the rear driver’s side window of the victim’s 2013 Toyota Tacoma and stole a purse containing the victim’s license and Bank of America credit card and debit card. According to the report, the victim’s credit card was used for an $88.09 purchase at the Chevron station in Broward County. DNA and fingerprint evidence were gathered from the vehicle.

OCT. 9 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a home on 71st Lane North in The Acreage last Friday afternoon regarding

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continued from page 3 recommend a formal selection process if the council decided to consider another vendor, and Village Manager Paul Schofield added that these types of decisions are typically handled at the staff level, and that they would also consider a Sunday operation.

Councilwoman Anne Gerwig felt that the current location would be more attractive when the new Wellington Community Center is finished.

“When we have the new center

Welky

done, it will be more conducive,” Gerwig said. “We don’t have foot traffic. Once the site is done, we will have that.”

Gerwig added that she felt that a switch to Sundays would not make it successful. “Part of the problem is we don’t have a downtown feel,” she said. “You have to drive to it.”

Vice Mayor John Greene said he had no problem referring the issue to staff for a decision. “Just make sure it represents the village,” he said. “We’re not going to solve anything now.”

Willhite agreed to let it go back to staff, but stressed, “This is on our radar.”

In School With Skippy

continued from page 16 man who is not above getting choked up when little children pour their hearts out theatrically.

After our danish, we were allowed to visit Skippy’s classroom, where he was busily applying stickers to a cardboard picture

frame that would soon house a photograph of him and his red-faced, weepy grandparents.

Yippee.

I told him how proud I was of his performance and, when he ran outside to play with trucks, I was able to gather my wits about me.

When I saw him trip on the edge of the sandbox and howl because he landed on his already-bandaged finger, I knew everything was back to normal. He was just a kid again.

the delayed report of a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 10 p.m. last Thursday and 1 p.m. last Friday, someone entered the victim’s unlocked 2013 Volkswagen and removed a Dell computer, valued at $570, two apple iPods, valued at $200, a key ring and $20 in change.

OCT. 9 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a home on 62nd Court North in The Acreage last Friday afternoon regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 4 p.m. last Wednesday and 4:30 p.m. last Friday, someone entered the victim’s home and caused $1,500 in damage to floor tiles.

OCT. 10 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to a home on Westhampton Circle last Saturday morning regarding a vehicle burglary.

According to a PBSO report, sometime between 2:30 and 10:30 a.m., someone entered the victim’s 2000 Chevy Silverado and stole a Pioneer head unit, valued at $300, and $700 in cash from the vehicle.

Fingerprint evidence was gathered from the scene.

OCT. 10 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to the Mall at Wellington Green last Saturday afternoon regarding a case of vandalism.

According to a PBSO report, sometime between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., someone keyed the victim’s 2007 Hummer H3.

OCT. 11 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to Summerwood Circle in the Eastwood neighborhood Sunday regarding a vehicle burglary.

According to a PBSO report, someone entered the victim’s unlocked 2007 Ford Excursion and removed a Garmin GPS, valued at $50. DNA evidence was gathered from the vehicle.

OCT. 12 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was contacted by a resident of 85th Road North in The Acreage on Monday afternoon regarding a case of fraud.

According to a PBSO report, the victim discovered that someone had used his personal information to file federal income tax returns.

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CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION PRESENTS ARTHUR’S JAM FUNDRAISER AT IPC The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation held its 1980s-themed Arthur’s Jam fundraiser, presented by Tire Kingdom Service Centers, on Saturday, Oct. 10 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. There was music from School of Rock; a show featuring supercars, super boats and custom motorcycles; as well as a silent auction, a costume contest and more. Mo and Sally from Kool 105.5 and DJ Adam Lipson kicked off the event. Learn more at www.cff.org/palmbeach.

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Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Executive Director Chanda Fuller with Paul Torrey.

Jeremy Morris, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Ambassador Ashley Quinones and Kate Morris.

Christina Tufford and Steve Kauff.

Ron Saunders, Marinda Raineri, Crystal Smith, Tyler Dulin and Mike Callahan keep with the 1980s theme.

Susan Shelly was put in Arthur’s Jammin’ Jailhouse by “officers” Nicholas Kolasinski and Dan Brown with guards Thomas and Tanya Schwab.

Lynn Fink and Eida Dolan dressed in their ’80s best.

Sue and Lawrence DiPerna from sponsor Ferrari.

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ORGANIZATIONS, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES These organizations offer the following programs and services for children, parents and caregivers in the funding year beginning October 1, 2015 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc.

Friends of Community Services

C.L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics

Health Council of Southeast Florida

Help Me Grow Parent Information Line

Prenatal Plus Dental Services for Women and Children

Center for Child Counseling, Inc

Child First

Center for Family Services of PBC, Inc.

Counseling for Parents and Young Children Prenatal Plus Mental Health Services Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) Teen Triple P (Positive Parenting Program)

Children’s Forum, Inc.

Strong Minds Training Registry Strong Minds Quality Program Assessment

Children’s Home Society of Florida

BRIDGES Teen Outreach Program (TOP)

Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County

CSC Child Care and Afterschool Scholarships Strong Minds Technical Assistance Strong Minds GOLD Strong Minds Early Head Start Administration

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Early Steps

Child First Healthy Families Florida

Families First of Palm Beach County

Father Flanagan’s Boys Town Florida, Inc.

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Florida Department of Health/ Palm Beach County Health Department

Healthy Beginnings Nurses Prenatal Services Interconception Care Nurses Supporting Families Prenatal Plus Nurse Family Partnership WHIN Nurses

Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc.

Access for Success (Glades)

Palm Beach State College

Summer Camp Scholarships

Fetal and Infant Mortality Review

Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of PBC, Inc.

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Strong Minds Professional Development System Strong Minds SEEK Scholarships

Parent-Child Center, Inc.

Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) Teen Triple P (Positive Parenting Program)

Pathways to Prosperity, Inc.

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Prime Time Palm Beach County, Inc.

Afterschool QIS Program Development Afterschool QIS Expanded Learning Opportunities

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Strong Minds Technical Assistance Specialists

Redlands Christian Migrant Association, Inc.

Housing Partnership, Inc. BRIDGES Resource Depot, Inc.

Safe Kids Coalition of Palm Beach County Teen Outreach Program (TOP)

Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Inc. Education Advocacy Project Foster Children’s Project Juvenile Advocacy Project Relative Caregiver Project

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Lutheran Services Florida, Inc. Head Start Match Funding Peppi Head Start Match Funding

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THE STRONG MINDS NETWORK Nearly 300 child care providers, such as The Appleseed, Kid’s World Academy and Pinitos Learning Center, participate in our Strong Minds Network.

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THE AFTERSCHOOL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM More than 120 afterschool programs, such as Boys and Girls Clubs, Adopt-A-Family and FAU-Pine Jog, receive education enhancements such as science, technology, engineering, arts and culture, and math.

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Visiting Tack Yard Sales And Flea Markets

Sunday, Sept. 13, dawned warm and clear — perfect yard sale weather. A group of riding buddies organized a multifamily tack yard sale in a back yard on 72nd Road North in The Acreage. There were some amazing bargains to be found. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 25

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Ultima Fitness & Wellness is excited to announce the launch of Ultima Sports Performance Training, a year-round training facility where science and athletes align. Ultima Sports Performance Training aims to optimize every athlete’s performance both in and out of season, using a patented formula and techniques to coach, train, functionally assess and care for athletes. Page 27

Sports King’s Academy Team Tops Bronco Volleyball Girls

On Thursday, Oct. 7, the Palm Beach Central High School girls varsity volleyball team hosted the King’s Academy. The Broncos fell short in four sets. The Broncos (6-4) started slow out of the gate but managed to keep within four points, but fell to an accurate Lions offense. Page 31

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Wolverines Fall To Dwyer 42-35 In A Thriller

Wellington High School’s varsity football squad hosted perennial power William T. Dwyer High School on Friday, Oct. 9 and fell short 42-35, despite a fourth-quarter rally.

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Tack Yard Sales And Flea Markets, Past And Future

Like a lot of other people, I’m a sucker for a good yard sale, thrift store or flea market.

When you own horses, you always need extras of everything: stirrup leathers, halters, reins, feed buckets, girths. Because, sure as shootin’, there you are about to go for a ride, and something breaks, snaps or gets stepped on. Suddenly you need a replacement. Now. So even though I never exactly need anything, I can’t pass up a nice horse-themed sale. Who knows what treasures await?

Sunday, Sept. 13, dawned warm and clear — perfect yard sale weather. A group of riding buddies organized a multifamily sale in a back yard on 72nd Road North in The Acreage.

Danielle Estrada was one of the sellers. She keeps 12 horses on her 30-acre spread.

“We brought a little of everything,” she said.

“We cleaned out the barn and the house and hauled it here. Time to get rid of this stuff. I think holding this yard sale was a great idea.

Everyone has so much stuff! And no, I’m not buying anything. I’m avoiding that.”

Amy, one of the organizers, was also selling. “We’ve got about a dozen sellers. There are a lot of really beautiful, high-end western saddles. The timing’s right. We’re just at the start of a new show season. Some people are starting out and need equipment, some are changing riding disciplines and also need stuff,” she said. “I’ve sold some items. UnGet updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/Horse TalkFL.

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By Ellen Rosenberg fortunately, I’m probably buying more than I’m selling. I like that there’s a hodge-podge of things here, a lot of horse stuff, but other things as well.”

Amy’s daughter, Christina Izquierdo, was selling some of her stuff, as well as items for a neighbor who was out of town. Her daughter, 10-year-old Eva, was selling lemonade, candy and horse treats to raise money toward her school trip. “I’ve made $5.25 so far!” she told me.

The sale had originally been scheduled for Aug. 30, but an unwanted visitor named Erika had made her presence felt in the Caribbean.

Happily, the storm blew itself out, but the yard sale was postponed.

I was thrilled that I didn’t find too much I couldn’t live without, other than a cute gargoyle. My friend and riding partner Bobbie snapped up a good pair of paddock boots for $5 and some new suede half-chaps for $10.

Caroline Hoffman was also selling horse stuff, along with hockey sticks, skates and more. “It’s stuff the kids outgrew that has been laying around,” she said. “There has been good

Some of the stuff available at the September tack yard sale in The Acreage. traffic so far. I sold a portable AC unit, some jeans, a set of shipping boots, a couple of pairs of spurs, some blankets. It’s fun. Everyone’s having a fun, relaxed time.”

Tammie Rheney was looking for whatever.

She ended up buying some shipping boots and a training cart.

“I have nine horses and a pony,” she said.

“I’m going to train a couple of the younger ones to pull the cart. I used to drive carriages

down on Atlantic Avenue. Driving is a nice way to bring along non-riding friends. This sale is great. They should have them more often.”

Yes, they should. And if you’re hankering for an even bigger sale, have I got good news for you. Sunshine Meadows Equestrian Village will be hosting its third annual Equestrian Flea Market on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m.

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Pro Saddle Fitter Tobias Joins Custom Saddlery Team

Custom Saddlery, maker of the official saddle of the United States Dressage Team, has long provided equestrians with top-quality, handcrafted saddles. The company employs a team of expert saddle fitters to ensure a comfortable and effective saddle.

Florida native Frank Tobias recently joined Custom Saddlery as the company’s South Florida saddle fitter and representative. He’s based in Wellington year-round.

Before becoming a professional fitter, Tobias, originally from West Palm Beach, earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Florida, and then built a company restoring vintage Porsche racecars.

Tobias’ wife, Lauren, an eventer and dressage rider, introduced him to the equestrian world 15 years ago.

His interest was immediately

sparked. Tobias began a career as a farrier, and studied horse biomechanics to further assist his equine clients. “I realized how important saddle design and fit is,” he said. “I find that I am able to correct more things with the saddle than I am with shoeing. Shoeing is reactive; saddle fitting is proactive.”

After that realization, Tobias knew that he wanted a career in saddle fitting. “I studied with a German master saddler and became certified as a saddle fitter in 2012. I now work as an independent saddle fitter and rep for Custom Saddlery,” Tobias explained. “I love working with horses.”

His skills will certainly be utilized in the upcoming year, as many of the top U.S. jumper and dressage riders will be in South Florida for the winter, campaigning for a place

New Allstate Office In Wellington

Allstate Insurance Co. recently announced the opening of a new agency location, owned and operated by Allstate Agent Kyle Bradshaw.

His agency is located at 12180 South Shore Blvd. in Wellington.

Bradshaw’s office opened its doors on Oct. 1, and sells auto, property and life insurance, as well

as protection for motorcycles, boats, motor homes and RVs. In addition, agency staff members can offer guidance and counseling about those products, helping customers choose the insurance coverage that best meets their needs.

To find out more, call Bradshaw at (561) 333-7200.

on the U.S. Olympic Team.

Additionally, Custom Saddlery’s president, Cary Wallace, has announced that new saddle models will be released soon, giving Tobias even more resources to create the perfect fit.

“Custom Saddlery builds a fantastic saddle and offers a variety of tree sizes and shapes to fit the different back shapes and sizes of my clients’ horses,” Tobias said. “With so many options, I can always find the saddle that is right for both horse and rider, and then make the final adjustments to find that perfect fit.”

When asked what his favorite saddle is, Tobias said Custom Saddlery’s Wolfgang Solo works great for many riders. “I also really like the Custom Everest saddle, because it works well with the big-shouldered horses that I see in the Wellington area,” he added.

Wallace is thrilled to have Tobias as his local representative. “I’m extremely excited to have Frank representing Custom Saddlery as a saddle fitter,” Wallace said. “He is super talented and has a professional demeanor.”

Tobias, who works with training level riders up to Grand Prix FEI level competitors such as Jaime Amian and Shannon Dueck, said

Custom Saddlery’s South Florida saddle fitter Frank Tobias (left) with Custom Saddlery President Cary Wallace. that all of his clients are important to him — and all deserve the best saddle he can offer.

With Custom Saddlery, Tobias is striving to provide the highest quality of customer service in South Florida. “I love working with this company,” he said. “Custom Saddlery is extremely customer-oriented and employee-oriented. They are the gold standard for customer service in the saddle business.”

Custom Saddlery’s alliance with Tobias will provide South Florida equestrians with dressage and jumping saddles to suit each customer’s specific needs and preferences. The company, based in Aiken, S.C., also offers beautiful saddle pads, girths and other accessories. Visit www. mysaddle.com to view the many saddles offered by Custom Saddlery.

To find a professional saddle fitter near you, call (800) 235-3865.

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Ultima Fitness Launches Sports Performance Training

Ultima Fitness & Wellness is excited to announce the launch of Ultima Sports Performance Training, a year-round training facility where science and athletes align.

Ultima Sports Performance Training aims to optimize every athlete’s performance both in and out of season, using a patented formula and techniques to coach, train, functionally assess and care for athletes.

With more than 18 years of coaching experience, in addition to two

in-house chiropractors, the team at Ultima Sports Performance Training offers a customized, holistic approach, allowing athletes to optimize their hidden potential and stay injury-free in their respective sport.

The team at Ultima Sports Performance Training is led by Joshua Giles and Dr. Matthew DiLallo.

Giles is one of the most sought-after performance specialists in professional sports, internationally as well as at the high school and

Lynda Reich Of Master Travel Earns Luxury Travel Certification Lynda Reich, president of Master Travel & Cruises in Wellington, was recently certified as a luxury travel specialist during Questex Travel Group’s Travel Industry Exchange event, which took place at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando.

The Travel Industry Exchange offers travel professionals intensive training leading to certification in luxury, cruise and romance travel.

To receive formal certification as a luxury travel specialist, Reich completed a minimum of five educational sessions and passed an exam that tested her knowledge of the luxury market, focused on affluent travel.

“Travel is my passion, and I am delighted to become certified in the luxury travel market,” Reich said.

“Certification as a luxury travel specialist ensures that I can deliver enhanced service and more value to my clients by providing insights on the latest products, trends and destinations and tailoring the ideal vacation to their unique needs.”

The exchange event included more than eight hours of one-toone meetings, specialty training and networking events. For more information, visit www.travelindustryexchange.com.

To contact Reich at Master Travel & Cruises, call (561) 798-0505.

collegiate level. He is an expert in biomechanics and developing power within athletes. He is also the founder of PitchHarder, where he specializes in transforming baseball players into superstars. In the last five years, his clients have signed millions of dollars’ worth of contracts and college scholarships.

DiLallo was born and raised in Wellington, attending Wellington High School before receiving a scholarship to punt for the Uni-

versity of Colorado, where he also received his bachelor’s degree in physiology.

DiLallo then went on to the University of South Florida, where he earned a master’s degree in exercise science. Then he worked as a strength and conditioning coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Athletic Edge Sports, where he had the opportunity to coach athletes preparing for the NFL Combine.

DiLallo then attended the Palmer

College of Chiropractic and now works as a chiropractic physician, specializing in many modalities geared toward sports performance, including active release technique (ART), instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization and rock-tape functional movement taping (FMT).

For more information, call (561) 795-2823, e-mail sportsperformance@ultimafitness.com or stop

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ABWA To Hear From Cyber Crime Fighter The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will host its monthly meeting Wednesday, Nov. 11 at the PGA Boulevard Embassy Suites Hotel in Palm Beach Gardens.

Networking takes place from 6 to 6:30 p.m., with the dinner and program at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $22. Guests are welcome.

The November program title is: “Are You a Cyber Crime Target?”

The presenter, David Bennett, is president of Connections for Business. He specializes in being the IT department for businesses in South Florida. Cyber crime is the fastest-growing and costliest criminal activity today. Learn what cyber

crime is, how criminals pick their targets, and simple steps to protect your personal identify, credit and money.

To make reservations, or for more information, contact Karen Dooley at (561) 543 5641 or Rebecca Ott at (772) 828-0915. The Embassy Suites Hotel is at 4350 PGA Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens.

The ABWA’s mission is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to grow personally and professionally.

To learn more about the ABWA, call chapter president Rebecca Ott at (772) 828-0915 or visit www. abwanpbflorida.org.

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Wolverines Fall To Dwyer 42-35 In Last-Minute Thriller

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington High School’s varsity football squad hosted perennial power William T. Dwyer High School on Friday, Oct. 9 and fell short 42-35, despite a fourth-quarter rally. The game went down to the last minute before a capacity Wellington home crowd.

Two of the county’s top 10 teams

delivered a top-shelf performance.

Wellington quarterback Blake Dever completed 18 passes of 35 attempts for 309 yards and three touchdowns, all to receiver Ahmmon Richards.

Dever also rushed for a score.

The first play from scrimmage did not indicate that the game would be as close as it was. Dever threw an interception that was returned 38 yards for a touchdown, giving

Dwyer an early 7-0 lead to open the contest. The pick-six proved to haunt Wellington late in the game.

Wellington (4-3, 2-0) responded on its next possession with a 55-yard touchdown pass from Dever to Richards. Logan Robinson’s kick tied it 7-7 only two minutes into the game.

The Wolverines pulled some early magic with an onside kick that was recovered by Chris Atkinson. Dever then gave Wellington a 13-7 lead when he scampered 20 yards for the See WOLVERINES, page 33

Wellington’s Mark Anthony Richards runs to the outside for a big gain.

Ahmmon Richards reels in a two-point conversion in the first half for the Wolverines.

Receiver Austin Gilman advances the ball up field after a reception for Wellington.

Wellington’s Tyler Somers and Patrick Mark recover their third onside kick in the fourth quarter.

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King’s Academy Team Tops P.B. Central Volleyball Girls

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Thursday, Oct. 7, the Palm Beach Central High School girls varsity volleyball team hosted the King’s Academy. The Broncos fell short in four sets to the Lions (25-11, 25-18, 25-27, 25-15).

The Broncos (6-4) started slow out of the gate but managed to keep within four points at 11-7, but fell to an accurate Lions offense. The Broncos suffered from three serving errors into the net during the first set.

The second set appeared to go in the right direction for the Broncos

early, as they drew first blood, getting the first three points. The team continued solid play, holding onto a 6-3 lead early in the set. Palm Beach Central wrestled with serving mistakes through the match, sending one into the net in the second set, allowing the Lions to eventually tie

Palm Beach Central’s Taylor Gregory scores a point.

Shaye Sander sets the ball for an attack for the Broncos.

Jayme DeRamus tries to send the ball over the net.

it up 8-8. The teams battled back and forth with impressive play, but the Broncos could not muster the needed accuracy. TKA took an 18-14 advantage and closed the set 25-18.

Palm Beach Central needed to win the third set or it would be an early night, and that they did. Solid

play up front and accurate passing helped earn the Broncos the third set 27-25 to breathe new life into the match. The win came after an early scare, when the Lions took a 12-9 lead, but a determined Bronco squad would not be denied a fourth See BRONCOS, page 33

Valerie Diaz and Megan Hamilton keep the ball in play.

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Berean Christian Bulldogs Defeat Olympic Heights 24-14 The Berean Christian School Bulldogs faced Olympic Heights High School on Saturday, Oct. 10, coming away with a 24-14 victory.

The first quarter was a defensive battle with neither team being able to move the ball. Olympic Heights scored first but missed the two-point try to take an early second quarter lead 6-0.

Berean quarterback Christopher Mauck did not waste any time as he moved the Bulldogs down into Lions territory with his running and passing to Daniel Pinkerman, Jared Hammond and Kelion Stube. At the Lions 16-yard line, with third

and eight, the Olympic Heights blitz came again. This time, Mauck checked down to his running back Luke Jamison, who rambled 16 yards for the score. The kick was good, making it 7-6.

The next Olympic Heights offensive series proved to be short. On three and six, a quick out pass was picked off by Jamison, who took it to pay dirt, and the Bulldogs led 146. The rest of the quarter was back and forth, with Berean’s defense led

by David Combs, Malachi Kearney, Luke Langsam, Devin Downey and Jamison digging in and shutting the Lions down. The half ended at 14-6.

Berean received the second half kickoff, and Mauck took charge, hitting two quick passes to Pinkerman. The bulldogs pushed deep into Lions territory. A penalty and a sack stopped the drive, and Stube’s 27yard field goal gave Berean a little breathing room at 17-6.

The fourth quarter saw both teams move the ball deep into the other’s territory, but both defenses shut down the offense. With five minutes to go, the Lions hit a big fourthand-long pass down the sideline putting them inside the Bulldog 10.

Three plays later, Olympic Heights narrowed the gap to 17-14.

The kickoff was returned across the 50-yard line by Stube, giving the Bulldogs great field position.

With the Lions coming on the blitz again, Mauck darted up the middle for 15 yards, and a facemask on the tackle gave Berean the ball on the 25-yard line.

After a good run by Kasey Montrois and a quick pass to Hammond, the Bulldogs were in striking distance. Three incomplete passes later, the Bulldogs were left with fourth-and-seven from the 11-yard line. The Lions sent the blitz once again, however the Berean line picked it up well this time, giving

Mauck just enough time to find Jamison on a deep post, and the senior quarterback drilled his receiver right in the numbers. The kick was good, making Berean’s lead 24-14 with just under three minutes to play.

Olympic Heights gave it one more try with a drive to the Berean 30-yard line, but the defense locked down and handed the ball back to Mauck on downs. Mauck took a knee to end the game, extending the Bulldogs’ undefeated season to 6-0.

Berean travels across the state to Tampa on Friday, Oct. 16 to play the highly skilled Cambridge Christian School.

FOOLS Host Successful Golf Event In RPB

It was a day filled with fun and golf at the second annual Palm Beach County FOOLS Golf Classic, presented by Alliance BioEnergy Plus at the Madison Green Country Club on Saturday, Oct. 3.

The champions were Joe Badcock, Eddie Delgado, Bryan Palmer and Harry Ramnarine, who finished with a 19-under par 53.

Harold Davidson, Wayne Lacy, Chris Clark and Jesse Michaels shot a 54 and earned second by virtue of a tie break. Carl Bergerner, Joe Pagano, Harm Schutte and

Frank Ferrante placed third, also with a 54.

A full field of 36 teams participated in the tournament, which featured several hole-in-one opportunities and the popular long-drive launcher on No. 1 with inventor Phil Noblin.

The event raised more than $10,000, according to tournament co-director Richard Kingston of Royal Palm Beach.

The Palm Beach County FOOLS (the Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society) is a nonprofit organization of area firefighters established to

help fellow firefighters and those in need.

Proceeds from the tournament allow the FOOLS to provide toys for seriously ill children who are hospitalized during the holidays and help bring in a group of Wounded Warriors to West Palm Beach for a weekend of fun and relaxation.

Major sponsors were Alliance BioEnergy Plus, the Professional Firefighters and Paramedics Benevolent Fund of Palm Beach County, Hector A. Mena of Edward Jones in Wellington and PDQ.

FOOLS President Buddy Yarbrough, tournament co-director Richard Kingston and the winning team of Joe Badcock, Eddie Delgado, Bryan Palmer and Harry Ramnarine.

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Loss To Dwyer

continued from page 31 score, with Dwyer yet to take a snap on offense.

Both teams traded blows on offense, exchanging scores through the first half. Wellington running back Mark Anthony Richards capped a 60-yard drive with a 2-yard run for the score to tie the game 21-21.

Dwyer would find the end zone one more time before the end of the half to regain the lead 28-21.

Wellington recovered two more onside kicks in the second half to jump-start its rally, but not before

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Equestrian Flea Market

continued from page 25 to 3 p.m. I attended last year’s sale, and it was wonderfully overwhelming.

I found extra reins, riding gloves, a nice bridle, some halters, a girth and two plastic garbage bags of chicken feeders and waterers.

“Last year, we had more than 40 vendors,” organizer Scott Miller said. “There’s mostly equestri-

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SPORTS & RECREATION Dwyer grabbed a 42-21 lead midway through the third quarter. Dever led his offense, throwing two scores to Ahmmon Richards, one for 17 yards and then again from 72 yards to cut the margin to one score, 42-35.

With less than two minutes to play, Wellington attempted its third onside kick, recovered by receiver Austin Gilman, giving the Wolverines possession on the Panther 30-yard line. Dever threw a pass to receiver Sage Chen-Young along the Dwyer sideline at the 5-yard line that was bobbled incomplete. Wellington would fail to convert, turning over possession with less than a minute to play, and come up short 42-35.

Ahmmon Richards had seven receptions for 161 yards and three

touchdowns. Mark Anthony Richards had 10 rushes for 54 yards and a score. Gilman had five catches for 55 yards.

“They played big tonight, it’s unfortunate we didn’t come out with the victory,” Wellington coach Tom Abel said. “I think we still have a lot of fight in us.”

Wellington is 4-3 on the season and still unbeaten in district play, which will resume Friday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m., when the Wolverines host Jupiter High School for Wellington’s homecoming game.

an-themed items, but you never know what you’ll find. Last year, a couple had a table with a lot of pictures, photos, and odds and ends.

They drove up in a nice, older Cadillac convertible. ‘You should sell this old thing,’ said the wife. Two hours later, they did!”

Booths cost $20 for a 10-by-10 space.

“Bring your own tables and chairs,” Miller said. “We offer free spaces to animal charities — dog and cat adoption shelters and horse rescues. It’s a fantastic opportunity to get your name out there in the

community, and maybe find homes for some animals.”

Sunshine Meadows Equestrian Village is located at 16668 Winners Circle Drive in western Delray Beach, right off of State Road 7.

It has 170 acres filled with three race tracks, 678 stalls, six different riding areas including jumping and dressage arenas, a full-service tack shop, an RV park and a restaurant.

And, on Oct. 25, a lot of eager buyers and sellers. I can’t wait!

For more information, call Miller at (561) 281-7659, or visit www. sunshinemeadows441.com.

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(Right) Quarterback Blake Dever runs for a 20-yard touchdown for the Wolverines.

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Broncos

Girls Volleyball

continued from page 31 set. Consistent play from Taylor Gregory helped the Broncos through the night.

The fourth set started with the Broncos earning the first point, but mistakes would haunt the squad.

Serves passed the tape or hit the net, giving the Lions the break they needed. Communication appeared to be an issue at times in the fourth

set for Palm Beach Central, which forced the Broncos to call a time out down 13-7.

The Broncos battled back but could not defend against an accurate Lions front, and fell in the fourth 25-15.

The Broncos are 6-4 on the season. Taylor Gregory had nine kills for the Broncos. Carley Gregory had three kills. Ashley Stevens had three blocks.

Palm Beach Central traveled to play John I. Leonard High School on Tuesday, Oct. 13, but results were not available at press time.

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October 16 - October 22, 2015

Saturday, Oct. 17 • Buckler’s Craft Fair will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18. Learn more at www. bucklercraftfair.com.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Farewell to Downton Abbey: Episodes 3 and 4” for ages 16 and up on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. Come see season five of Downton Abbey and look ahead to the new season. Tea and biscuits will be served. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

• The Council of Catholic Women of St. Therese de Lisieux Church (11800 Lake Worth Road, Wellington) will sponsor a quarter auction fundraiser and luncheon on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Paddles go on sale at 11 a.m. and the quarter auction begins at noon and lasts until 4 p.m.

Sandwiches, snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Money raised will go toward local charities. For info., call Jean McKeen at (561) 784-1523 or Marci Stephens at (954) 529-4765.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Pumpkin, Pumpkin for ages 5 to 11 on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 2:30 p.m. Make a plump, little pumpkin using papier-mâché. All supplies will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Lego Builders Cinema for ages 5 to 12 on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 2:30 p.m. with The Black Cauldron. Enjoy a spooky cartoon classic while you have fun building creative projects. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Wellington author Nicholas Novella will host a book signing event on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Black Pearl Boba Tea on the upper level of the Mall at Wellington Green. Novella will be available to sign copies of his book, The Shield Bearer.

• The Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach will hold its popular fall celebration “Lantern Festival: In the Spirit of Obon” on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visit www. morikami.org/lanternfest for more info.

• Wellington will hold its annual Halloween-themed Fall Festival at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

• “A Taste of Italy” will take place at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach) on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. as a benefit for Your Bosom Buddies II, a breast cancer support group, and Think Pink Kids. There will be music, raffles, fun and an Italian dinner. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children. RSVP to Marie at (561) 358-6210.

Sunday, Oct. 18 • The Wellington Runners Club will present its 11th annual Wellington Horse Country 10 Miler, Sebastian’s 5K Walk/Run and Kids Fun Run on Sunday, Oct. 18 starting at 7:15 a.m. The event will benefit the Kids Cancer Foundation.

The course begins at Tiger Shark Cove Park and runs through Wellington’s scenic equestrian and aeronautical communities. For more info., or to register, visit www.wellingtonrunners.org.

• The 21st annual Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization Buddy Walk will take place Sunday, Oct. 18 at John Prince Park (4759 S. Congress Ave., 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 1 p.m. Visit http://gcdso.donordrive. com/bw2015 to register online, or contact Anne at ad.gcdso@bellsouth.net or (561) 752-3383 for details.

• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will return for its third season at a new location in Veterans Park (1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.) each Sunday beginning Oct. 18 from

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9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call (561) 790-5196 or visit www. rpbgreenmarket.com for more info.

• The Western Business Alliance will host a Family Fun Safari on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Lion Country Safari.

Members, along with their family and guests, are invited to enjoy a day at the safari with a free barbecue lunch at the pavilion. The cost is $23.32 per person. Visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance.com for more info.

• Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host its Fall Family Festival on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free for members and children 10 and under, and $5 for nonmember adults.

Visit www.mounts.org for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Mariachi de Mi Tierra performing traditional Mexican songs on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 2:30 p.m.

Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Monday, Oct. 19 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Craftapalooza for ages 2 to 6 on Monday, Oct. 19 at 3 p.m. Create multiple crafts from fun selections. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Fashion for Your Wrist: Bracelet Making” for ages 7 to 12 on Monday, Oct. 19 at 3:30 p.m. Design your own bangles and beaded bracelets. All supplies will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host English Exchange for adults on Monday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere.

Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call 561-894-7529 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club for Adults on Monday, Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Chess fans will practice strategy with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Tuesday, Oct. 20 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Frankenstein Film Festival: Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Art for Adults: Figure Drawing” for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 2:15 p.m. Examine the elements of drawing the human figure. Charcoal and other media will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Game Day for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 3 p.m. Bring a friend for Wii gaming and board game fun. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The School District of Palm Beach County’s Department of Choice & Career Options will present the 19th annual Showcase of Schools on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center (9067 Southern Blvd.). Visit www.palmbeachschools.org/choiceprograms for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Origami: Unfolding Fun” for ages 8 and up on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 4 p.m. Learn the art of Japanese paper folding. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit ‘n’ Stitch for ages 9 and up Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. Socialize while you work on your current project and share your ideas and knowledge with others who are just learning to crochet. Some materials are provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• Wellington will hold a Walk & Talk in the 12th Fairway Community on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. Neighborhood advocates, code compliance officers and PBSO deputies will visit residents to hear concerns and discuss neighborhood issues. Call (561) 791-4796 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acting Up for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Play theater games and work on basic acting skills. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Wednesday, Oct. 21 • The Sisterhood of Temple Beth Tikvah (4550 Jog Road, Greenacres) invites all ladies and gentlemen to a luncheon and card game party on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 11 a.m. A catered lunch will be served at noon. The cost is $18. Call (561) 967-3600 for info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Book Discussion: Go Set a Watchman” on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 2:15 p.m. Join in a lively discussion of Harper Lee’s recently published novel. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Movie Matinee on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. featuring Stuart Little. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Acreage Explorers’ Club: Mexico” for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 4 p.m. Journey through interactive activities that explore the people, places, history, holidays, games and foods of Mexico. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• HealthSource Chiropractic (125 S. State Road 7, Suite 103, Royal Palm Beach) will host Ladies Night on Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. to raise money for breast cancer research, with food, prizes, games, raffles and several local stores under one roof selling home goods, accessories and jewelry. Call (561) 792-4016 to RSVP. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Anime Nation for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. View new anime titles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• A Quarter Auction to raise money for Your Bosom Buddies II will be held Wednesday, Oct. 21 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). Doors open at 6 p.m., and the auction begins at 7 p.m. E-mail tupperchick2@ gmail.com for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Card Gamers Club for all ages on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. If you like collectible card games, this is your place to be. Bring your deck, box or binder, and come with a friend or make a new one. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Thursday, Oct. 22 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host the Read for the Record Challenge for ages 6 and under on Thursday, Oct. 22, 10:30 a.m. Royal Palm Beach Mayor Matty Mattioli will be at the library to help celebrate the Read for the Record Challenge. Listen to a special reading of this year’s featured book, Not Norman: A Goldfish Story, as well as other fun books about pets. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• Wellington Cares will hold its inaugural luncheon Thursday, Oct. 22 at noon at the Wanderers Club. The guest speaker will be Dr. Stuart Bagatell, a specialist in internal medicine at JFK Medical Center. Bagatell is a proponent of physician orders for life-sustaining treatment (POLST). Luncheon tickets are $50. For more info., visit www.wellingtoncaresorg.com or e-mail wellingtoncaresmarketing@gmail.com.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will hold a free screening of Into the Woods on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks with music by the Whitestone Band on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Teen Read Week: Chapters & Chatting” for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. In celebration of Teen Read Week, chat about your favorite books and make bookmarks. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Coloring for Grownups on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Coloring is a relaxing activity, even for adults. Come out and treat yourself to some free time to color, listen to music and socialize. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.)

The Town-Crier will host “Celebrating International Color Day: Color Your Way to Calm” for ages 16 and up on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. Relax, restore and rejuvenate as you color your way to calm with a mandala, an intricate circular design used for meditation and believed to promote unity and harmony. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Anime Otaku Club for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. Watch anime and eat snacks while you talk with friends about cool stuff from Japan. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Forever Greyhounds will host a showing of Dixie’s Hilarious & Unforgettable Tupperware Party on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Palm Beach Kennel Club (1111 N. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach). For $15, attendees will have a dessert buffet, hot and cold beverages, a cash bar, 50/50 raffle, door prizes, laughter and more. Tickets can be ordered at www.forevergreyhounds.org. For more info., call (561) 574-7756 or e-mail kerry@forevergreyhounds.com.

Friday, Oct. 23 • The West Palm Beach Fall Home Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center from Friday, Oct. 23 through Sunday, Oct. 25. Admission is free. For more info., visit www. westpalmhomeshow.com.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Sensational Spiders and Creepy Crawlies for ages 5 to 9 on Friday, Oct. 23 at 3:30 p.m. Learn about spiders by listening to stories and spider-related activities. Make a not-so-spooky spider hat to wear home. All supplies will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Art by the Book for ages 8 to 12 on Friday, Oct. 23 at 4 p.m. Explore your creative side by making an artwork of your choosing while you listen to some favorite creepy books. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) will host Boo at the Zoo on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 23 through Oct. 31 with a safe and fun environment for children of all ages to trick-or-treat. Activities include costume contests, dance parties, games, crafts, a pumpkin patch, a bounce house, local vendors, wildlife shows and more. Visit www. palmbeachzoo.org for more info.

• Royal Palm Beach Commons Park will hold a Movie Night and Food Truck Invasion on Friday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. with screenings of Avengers: Age of Ultron and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Call (561) 790-5196 for more info.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of the movie The Fantastic Four on Friday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

Saturday, Oct. 24 • Family Church West will hold a garage sale on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 8 a.m. to noon at 13832 Exotica Lane in Wellington. All proceeds will go to support Family Church West’s worship and to help Pastor Daniel Martin and his wife Christine adopt a child. Call (561) 650-7400, ext.

5783 or visit www.gofamilychurch.org for info.

• Wellington will hold its annual Howl at the Moon Party on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Wellington Dog Park (2975 Greenbriar Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

• Animal Palace Mobile Pet Grooming in Kobosko’s Crossing (9176 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info., visit www.animalpalacepetgrooming.com.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Creepy Creatures for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. Enjoy fun and friendly stories, songs and a craft featuring creepy critters. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free ZZ Top tribute concert on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for info.

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BOOKKEEPER NEEDED — part-time, experienced in QuickBooks, flexible hours.

Please fax resume to 561-791-0952

IMMEDIATE POSITION AVAILABLE FOR BI-LINGUAL EXPERIENCED CLERICAL PERSON — in a small office in Wellington.

Position includes handling a high volume of mail, answering phones, (many calls only from Spanish callers), speaking with customers explaining services, and filing. We are a horse related office but knowledge of horses is not required. The successful hire will have proven excellent customer service skills, be highly detail oriented,and have proven ability to handle many details accurately on a daily basis. Excellent attendance and reliability will be a major requirement. A resume with a least three references will be required and can be submitted via email unitedstatespre@gmail.com

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

THE ROBERT SHARON CHORALE IS CURRENTLY HOLDING AUDITIONS FOR NEW MEMBERS. We present music of all genres - Classical, Pop, Ethnic, Spiritual, Broadway - so if you love to sing and want to be a part of a wonderful musical organization, come join us.

Sight-reading is a bonus, but not a requirement. We meet Tuesday evenings at 7:30 PM in the Chorus Room of the Vera Lea Rinker School of Music and Fine Arts at Palm Beach Atlantic University (326 Acacia Road) in West Palm Beach. For further information and to schedule your (nonthreatening) audition, contact Dr. Sharon at (561) MUSIC-45 or by e-mail: info@rschorale. com or rbsharon@bellsouth. net

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

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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. #2012-252779

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Excellent References, call 561-247-7385

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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

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

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NEIL O’NEAL JR. ROOFING — Roofing & Reroofing. Family owned and operated.

Residential/Commercial. Wood Replacement, Roof Coatings, Solar Vents, Skylights & Roof Ventilation. 561-656-4945 Lic. & Insured U-19278 CCC1330208 Free Estimates

BUY IT HERE FLOORING — Kitchen and Bath. Now available. Complete one stop shopping. Stop on By! Pike Road - Between Southern and Belvedere. West Palm Beach - Open 7 Days!!! 561-333-2300

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

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

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

TUTOR - ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL AUTHOR/TEACHER —will tutor elementary and middle school students. Language arts: reading, writing, etc. Art and creative writing classes available. Please call 561-795-2687

WALLPAPERING PAPERHANGING BY DEBI — Professional Installation,Removal. Repair of Paper.

Neat, Clean & Reliable. Quality work with a woman’s touch. 30 years experience.

No Job too big or too small. Lic. & Ins. References available. 561-795-5263

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

PLACE YOUR AD HERE CALL 561-793-7606 FOR INFO

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