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The Wellington Village Council heard a presentation from Palm Beach State College President Ava Parker on Tuesday, Oct. 12. Parker, a resident of Wellington with children attending local schools, discussed ways that the college and the village can partner on programs. Page 3
Wellington Council Cuts Phase-In For New Fence, Hedge Rules
The Wellington Village Council gave initial approval Tuesday, Oct. 12 to a new set of rules governing the appearance of fences, walls and hedges in the community. However, while approving the zoning text amendment, the council decided that the proposed seven-year phase-in schedule was too long, cutting it back to five years. Page 4
Rather than holding its traditional ceremony commemorating the International Day of Peace last month, the Wellington Rotary Club held a dinner at the Wanderers Club on Thursday, Oct. 7 to celebrate its peace initiative. At the meeting, the 2021 Wellington Rotary Peace Award was presented to Anne Caroline Valtin, executive director of the Great Charity Challenge. Shown above, Valtin receives the award from Randy Pfeiffer and Tom Carreras. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 18 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
Halloween Fun At Wellington’s Annual Fall Festival At Village Park
After a year off due to the pandemic, the Village of Wellington held its Halloween-themed Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 16 at Village Park on Pierson Road. Kids enjoyed bounce houses, a petting zoo and laser tag. Costume contests were held for various age groups throughout the day. Page 13
Kicker Hayden Gray Helps Hawks Defeat Sebastian River
The emphasis on special teams was never more apparent than late in the fourth quarter on Friday, Oct. 15 when Seminole Ridge High School played Sebastian River High School at Callery-Judge Stadium. With 1:06 left in the fourth quarter, with the ball sitting on Sebastian River’s 20-yard line, the game’s final outcome rested on the shoulders and right leg of Seminole Ridge senior placekicker Hayden Gray. Page 21 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 18 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 7 SPORTS......................... 21 - 23 PEOPLE..........................24 - 25 SCHOOLS.............................. 26 BUSINESS............................. 29 COLUMNS............................. 30 CLASSIFIEDS.................31 - 32 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM
Westlake Will Oppose Acreage Incorporation At Delegation Meeting
By Louis Hillary Park Town-Crier Staff Report A delegation from the City of Westlake will be on hand to oppose Acreage incorporation efforts by some Indian Trail Improvement District residents when they meet with the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation on Thursday, Oct. 28. “I believe the [ITID group] has done a number of things outside their authorization,” said Westlake City Manager Kenneth Cassel regarding 2021’s Florida House Bill 1185, which allowed ITID to conduct a feasibility study on incorporation. “They’ve changed. Their going down another direction within the statues... They’ve moved things around, and I have concerns over the whole process.” The issue came up at the Monday, Oct. 11 meeting of the Westlake City Council.
Rather than taking the idea of incorporation to the ITID voters before going to the legislature, as he believes was authorized, Cassel said that the ITID group is going to the legislature and then bringing it back to the voters. “They want to [change the rules] to get them where they want to go,” he said. ITID President Betty Argue disagreed with Cassel’s interpretation of the legislation. “The citizens have the right to move forward,” she told the Town-Crier, noting, however, that she is speaking only as an interested citizen and not as ITID president, since the ITID board is no longer officially involved with incorporation efforts. Via consensus, the Westlake council agreed that Cassel and Mayor Roger Manning, and perhaps other council members, should attend the session at the Clayton E. Hutcheson Building
at 559 N. Military Trail in West Palm Beach. State Rep. Rick Roth (R-District 85) plans to introduce an incorporation legislation to the county delegation during the meeting. “We’re going to monitor the process,” Cassel said, “[and] we’re going to speak our piece.” Manning said that he has concerns with the incorporation effort. “This is not a position we would normally want to be in,” he said, “but this could affect the city in a way that would be detrimental... We have to do what we have to do.” Traffic is the major rub between Westlake and its nearly concurrent Seminole Improvement District, and Indian Trail, particularly Westlake’s desire to connect to 140th Avenue North. There already is ongoing litigation between the See WESTLAKE, page 14
Wellington Zoners Discuss Limited Use Of Artificial Turf
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report On Wednesday, Oct. 13, Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board discussed the use of artificial turf in place of grass in commercial and residential areas where grass does not seem to grow well. Senior Planner Damian Newell said that artificial turf is being requested more frequently in the village and provided information on the pros and cons of its use. Current regulations limit the installation of artificial turf to governmental use, Newell said, but the village has seen an increase in the use of artificial turf on residential lots and within commercial centers. On Sept. 28, the Wellington Village Council approved a zoning-in-progress moratorium
on processing applications for the installation of artificial turf for 180 days to allow time for research and to draft code enforcement regulations. Newell said that the newer artificial turf is less abrasive and less toxic than previous versions and looks more like natural grass. The newer turf is also more durable, especially in areas where natural grass tends to wear down. The disadvantages are that the artificial turf does increase the temperature in the area that it is used. “Compared to natural grass, it’s shown to be 40 degrees Fahrenheit higher,” Newell said. Artificial turf also leads to an increase in stormwater runoff, increasing the potential of flooding. “Much of it has to do with how it’s installed,” Newell said. “It also
has some water quality concerns. It is made of synthetic material and that does give off some toxic elements, especially when it’s in the sun.” He said there are no ecosystem benefits and there is a loss of water retention, water recharge capability, oxygen generation and wildlife benefit. “It doesn’t benefit them in any way,” Newell said, adding that a potential user should look to the latest generations of artificial turf, which generate fewer toxins. There is a potential for odor buildup, especially for residences with animals, necessitating regular maintenance. Because it is considered a hard surface, there is a potential for additional noise in the space, he See TURF, page 14
ITID Board Has Concerns With Plan For Charter School
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors did not react well Wednesday, Oct. 20 to a presentation on a proposed charter school between Northlake and Hamlin boulevards near 140th Avenue North. Land planner Josh Nichols, representing the planned Avocado/ Northlake public charter school to be located on the western 16-acre portion of the total 34-acre site, said the school will be for grades six through 12. “This follows the same process with Palm Beach County, so we’re going through a site plan approval process,” Nichols said. “It’s an administrative process with them. We are probably about three to four months in. This follows everything that a Palm Beach County school would go through in terms of the entrance standards, which are the school-required standards at the state level.” He said the state standards include the parking ratio and the buffers, or the lack thereof, although he said the plan includes a 15-foot buffer on Hamlin, separating it from a residential area. “The county has an interlocal agreement with the school board, so as long as you have a charter with the school board, you are treated as though you are a public school,” Nichols said, explaining that he and his associates were at the meeting to present the school from a traffic, utility and drainage standpoint. He said the school would accommodate 1,500 students and access would be from Hamlin Blvd. “We’re not permitted to have our access from Northlake,” Nichols said. Brian Kelley, a traffic engineer with Simmons & White Engineering, said the plan is trying to mitigate the traffic impact to ensure that it does not cause additional issues for residents in The Acreage. “We’re proposing an eastbound left turn lane and a westbound right turn lane into our site to help get vehicles off of Hamlin Blvd.,” he said. In addition, there is a proposed large four-lane stacking area with-
in the school property to keep vehicles from stacking on Hamlin Blvd. “We can accommodate a lot of vehicles on site,” he said. “It’s about 160 vehicles we can accommodate in the school queue line.” He anticipates the county will require an additional westbound turn lane at Hamlin and another at a proposed access on 140th Avenue North, adding that school attendance times will be staggered to reduce the traffic impact. Supervisor Keith Jordano said he was not happy with the proximity of the school site to homes on the south side of Hamlin Blvd. “I do not like the idea that they will wake up in the morning and see buses and all of these cars in front if their house,” Jordano said. “I think you need to put a buffer and distance off Hamlin.” Nichols said they go by the state requirements for educational facilities. “They don’t require any buffers at all for schools,” he said. “What we have provided along Hamlin, because we knew that would be of concern, is a 15-foot landscape buffer along the entire south boundary… We are providing that buffer where there is not one required.” Supervisor Joni Martin said she would like to get more information about the buffer and the school itself. Nichols said that right now, the school will be a public charter school, looking to open in the summer of 2023. ITID President Betty Argue asked who is requiring that access be on Hamlin Blvd., and Nichols said that is part of Palm Beach County’s land development code. “For most projects, you are required to access the minor or lesser of the roadways,” he said. “In this particular circumstance, Hamlin Blvd. versus Northlake Blvd.” Argue said that the county’s code does not apply to Hamlin Blvd., which is a district roadway. “Hamlin Blvd. is not a county road, so I’d like to state that for the record,” she said. “We have a problem throughout the district with all of the schools and the backup of traffic on the roadways, See SCHOOL, page 4
Armas Leaving RPBHS To Lead John I. Leonard
By Joshua Manning Town-Crier Staff Report The School District of Palm Beach County announced Wednesday, Oct. 20 that Dr. Jesús Armas, principal at Royal Palm Beach High School since 2010, would be transferred to John I. Leonard High School to serve as the new principal at the Greenacres school. At 11 years, Armas is the longest-serving RPBHS principal by far. Due to his successes at the school, Armas was named the 2020 Principal of the Year for the School District of Palm Beach County. At John I. Leonard, Armas replaces Melissa Patterson, who was recently named the district’s
director of multicultural education and migrant education programs. Armas lives in Loxahatchee with his wife Teresa and their son Daniel, a 2021 Royal Palm Beach High School graduate. The son of Cuban political refugees and a native of Belle Glade, Armas graduated in 1986 from the University of Miami. He earned a bachelor’s degree with a major in chemistry and a minor in biology. In the early part of his career, he taught science classes while also coaching basketball. In 1999, Armas headed to Jupiter High School, where he became the school’s athletic director. During this time, he also attended See ARMAS, page 4
Wellington Awards $400,000 In Grants To Schools
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council awarded a total of $399,993 in Keely Spinelli grants of $36,363 each to Wellington’s 11 public schools on Tuesday, Oct. 12. “This is the eighth year with our Keely Spinelli grant presentation,” Wellington Community Services Director Paulette Edwards said. “The Wellington Education Committee came to the council in June 2013 and looked at the need for partnering with our schools, and they requested that the council develop a grant program, and the council funded this Keely Spinelli grant. It is to support the needs of our students who perform in the lowest 25th percentile in reading and math.”
The council named the grant program after the late Keely Spinelli, a beloved educator who served as principal at Binks Forest Elementary School. She died at age 46 in 2008 after a long battle with cancer. “In 2014, it was funded at $275,000,” Edwards said. “This year, fiscal year 2021-22, the council has approved $400,000. Each school is eligible for $36,363.” Vice Mayor John McGovern said the grants are about synergy in the community. “Synergy is an interaction or cooperation that gives rise to a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts,” McGovern said. “When we talk about giving $400,000 of hard-earned taxpayer dollars from our residents to our schools,
The Wellington Village Council presents its annual Keely Spinelli grants to the principals of local public schools. PHOTO COURTESY THE VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON we get true synergy of what the the test scores of the lowest- enable the village to have A-rated Wellington community is about.” performing students and puts in schools. He explained that the program creative programs to raise that “What 11 A-rated schools give enables the village to improve performance, which has helped See GRANTS, page 14
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Wellington Seeks Ways To Partner With Palm Beach State College
By Joshua Manning Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council heard a presentation from Palm Beach State College President Ava Parker on Tuesday, Oct. 12. Parker, a resident of Wellington with children attending local schools, discussed ways that the college and the village can partner
on programs. “My goal is to talk about ways that we can strengthen our partnership and be a resource for the village and its residents,” she said. Palm Beach State College was the first public community college in Florida, established in 1933. It currently has five campuses offering associate’s and bachelor’s
degrees, as well as certificate programs. About 50 percent of all local high school graduates attend PBSC, and the college brings an estimated $1.1 billion in annual economic impact. Recently, the college used $131 million in federal funds to upgrade technology and make other improvements. Many classes are now
offered both in person and online. “Our goal is to find out how is it that we can help you prepare folks who come in to take advantage of the opportunities available here in the Wellington community,” Parker said. Among the current initiatives at PBSC are the 24 rapid credentialling programs available for people interested in career changes. This has been a focus for people whose lives were upended due to the pandemic. “It really provides or prepares our students for high demand and high wage opportunities,” Parker explained, adding that the programs are designed for “stackable credentials” where students start with the rapid credentialling program, then earn a degree at a later date. Local programs include internship opportunities, such as with Palm Beach County’s water utility department. She suggested that this is something that PBSC can work with Wellington on as well. “This will help to find good,
Palm Beach State College President Ava Parker addresses the Wellington Village Council.
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Seminole Ridge Junior To Hold Women’s Rights March Oct. 23
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report A Seminole Ridge High School student is hosting a Women’s Rights March down Seminole Pratt Whitney Road on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. The march, titled “Girls Just Want to Have Fundamental Rights,” is being organized by Jessica Bryant, a 17-year-old junior at Seminole Ridge, who said she was inspired by her sister, Julia, who attends the University of Florida. “A couple of weeks ago, I visited my sister in Gainesville because she goes to school there and she was volunteering [for a march] up there,” Bryant recalled. “When I was up there, I was inspired to do a march down here. I thought it would be a good way to get the kids from my school to come help out, so we decided to do one and get our voices heard, and get the younger kids involved.”
Parking will be near Gator’s Shack in the Grove Shopping Plaza, where the march will start. “We’re going to walk down [Seminole Pratt] to the light on Sycamore [Drive] and cross over to the other side of Seminole Pratt and walk back,” Bryant said. “It’s not a very long route.” The purpose of the march is to make people aware of new abortion laws in the nation that have been approved, such as in Texas, that would allow people to sue anyone who helped end a pregnancy, as well as bills that are in the process of being considered, such as in Florida, where a state representative has filed a bill similar to the Texas law, Bryant said. The Texas law took effect on Sept. 1 after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to act on a request by abortion-rights groups to block it. The court’s landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision established the
right to have an abortion. Now that the court has a 6-3 conservative majority, abortion-rights advocates fear it could be overturned when the court hears various bids by different states to overturn Roe v. Wade. Bryant is thankful that she has a lot of fellow students helping her out in this endeavor. Anyone wanting more information can e-mail her at jessieb100604@gmail.com. “My main goal is getting the younger community more involved with all the human rights things that are happening in Texas and things that are trying to come to Florida, and getting the community involved, because this is going to affect them in the long run,” she said. The march starts at 1 p.m. and should be over by about 3 p.m., Bryant said, adding that the march will be on sidewalks and will not obstruct traffic.
skilled workers to fill demand,” Parker said. She requested that Wellington support PBSC in its plans to build a new dental and health sciences building on the nearby Loxahatchee Groves campus. A funding request is currently pending before the Florida Legislature. “You would like to have us pass a resolution and add it to our lobbying list to help you bring this idea to reality?” Vice Mayor John McGovern asked. Parker said that would be helpful in bringing the new Center for Medical and Dental Technology to fruition. “This is a one-time funding request of the last $25 million needed to complete the project,” she said. Council members were supportive of anything that the village can do to advance the PBSC mission. “Palm Beach State College inspires everyone out there who wants to pursue academic growth,” Councilman Michael Drahos said. “Our doors are wide open and
available to anyone who wants it. You have a partner here in Wellington.” Councilman Michael Napoleone agreed. “There is so much available at your school, and more people need to know about it,” he said. Councilwoman Tanya Siskind said that Wellington should look for all the different ways it can partner with the college. “We have enjoyed a great partnership with you,” she said. “The workforce has changed so much since COVID-19, and we definitely need to have these types of programs in place.” McGovern also supported working with PBSC to help train and offer growth opportunities for Wellington staff members. “This will help put Wellington ahead of the curve,” he said. Parker thanked the village for its ongoing support. “We think that every day we inspire hope, we advance skills and we transform lives,” she said. “That is our commitment to our community.”
COVID-19 Cases Continue To Decline In Palm Beach County
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report As local virus cases and deaths continue to recede, Florida Department of Health-Palm Beach County Director Dr. Alina Alonso cautioned the Palm Beach County Commission on Tuesday, Oct. 19 to anticipate another rise once the holiday season arrives. “The data continues to improve, thanks to the incredible work that everyone’s doing here in Palm Beach County,” Alonso said. Nationally, Florida has fallen behind Texas, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania for the number of cases in the last seven days, but Florida remains in the “significant” range of cases per week. “That means we’re making progress,” Alonso said, adding that vaccinations have recently had an uptick. “That means our message is getting out to folks to get vaccinated.” In the U.S., at least 77 percent of the population has had one dose and 66.7 percent have had two doses, she said. “We’re getting there slowly, and
the Delta variant is the one that’s making this harder to do,” Alonso said. “For all practical purposes, it’s the Delta that makes this really strong. It’s more contagious, and it creates those breakthrough cases that we’re seeing.” The 1,744 cases per week reported at the last county commission meeting is down to 1,430 cases per week, compared to 9,000 per week at the peak, she said. The new case positivity rate is 4.1 percent and at 96.2 cases per 100,000. “At our last commission meeting, we were at 6.5 [percent positivity] and 162.6 cases per 100,000,” Alonso said. “We’re well on our way to continue to go down.” She said booster shots are hard for people to understand due to different brands of vaccine and availability to people who are in high-risk groups. “The FDA has given approval for the Moderna boosters, however the product is not out yet,” she explained. “The dose in the bottle is half the strength of the
original vaccine, so that supply has to get out to the pharmacies and vendors.” People who took the Pfizer vaccine may simply ask for a third dose, she said, explaining that third doses and boosters are only available to people in high-risk environments or with immune deficiencies. “The vaccination remains the most important tool to stop the spread,” Alonso said. “The hospitalizations have decreased.” She urged the county leaders to prepare for a winter spike. “We can’t let our guard down yet. We need to continue to be cautious, watch our distance, wash our hands. We need to hopefully get to ‘moderate’ [cases per week], so that it goes down enough so that when we do spike, it goes up just a little bit,” Alonso said. “I am optimistic that because of all the vaccinations that we have done that we won’t see the big spike that we saw in July.” Learn more about Palm Beach County’s COVID-19 response at www.pbcgov.com/coronavirus.
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Wellington Council Cuts Phase-In For New Fence, Hedge Rules
By Joshua Manning Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council gave initial approval Tuesday, Oct. 12 to a new set of rules governing the appearance of fences, walls and hedges in the community. However, while approving the zoning text amendment, the council decided that the proposed seven-year phase-in schedule was too long, cutting it back to five years. The council heard a presentation from Assistant Planning, Zoning & Building Director Michael O’Dell about the changes, aimed at creating a uniform appearance among the 1,247 privately held fences, walls and hedges along Wellington thoroughfares. Wellington has long had strict rules for property maintenance, but privately held fences and hedges facing roadways have been a reoccurring issue. The latest effort aims to tweak the code to improve appearance in uniformity, setback, hedge size and fence appearance. O’Dell stressed that the problem is with a relatively small number of properties, and that code cases usually decline when reminders are sent out. The village deals with, on average, 90 active code cases a year regarding fences and hedges.
Among the changes are the addition of more approved hedging materials, with a goal of phasing out difficult-to-maintain ficus hedges. In addition to the currently approved cocoplum, green arboricola and podocarpus plants, the new rules add clusia and Simpson’s stopper to the list of hedge materials. Rather than 6 to 10 feet, hedges will need to be a uniform 8 feet. They will also need to be irrigated. The rules also add white-colored vinyl fences to the list of approved fencing, and also clarify rules on fence colors and chain link privacy screens. However, residents whose properties do not use the newly specified materials have some time before the new rules will be enforced. The proposed zoning text amendments gave residents seven years before nonconforming hedges and fences must be replaced by one of the approved materials. “We strongly believe that through PSAs, code enforcement and other public education outreach, we can obtain this goal of creating a uniform look throughout the village,” O’Dell said. However, council members
questioned the long timeframe, asking O’Dell if it can be reduced. He said that it could be reduced to five years rather than seven years, but he wouldn’t go less than that. “It’s not as easy as just running down to your local nursery and buying plant material,” he said, adding that some people will have financial issues getting it done and most people will end up hiring someone to do it. When the council suggested a grant program to help residents, O’Dell had another approach. Once residents remove old hedge material and add working irrigation, he said that perhaps the village can provide the plant material and install it. “As opposed to providing grant dollars, we can use our expertise to make sure that the right plant material is put in in the right location,” O’Dell said. All four council members in attendance expressed concerns with the seven-year phase-in, which was included in the new rules when they were approved by the Architectural Review Board on Aug. 18 and the Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board on Sept. 8. “I don’t like the 2028 timeframe,” Councilman Michael
Drahos said. “I think that is too far out.” After some discussion, the council agreed to change that to five years. Vice Mayor John McGovern asked for more information on how the new rules will be communicated to residents. “The first step is for us to pass this, and then we must figure out how to interact with residents to help make this happen,” he said. “I would like to learn more about what the outreach to residents will be.” Once they were changed to reflect a five-year phase-in, the council approved the first reading of the zoning text amendments 4-0 with Mayor Anne Gerwig absent. The second and final reading is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 26. In another code enforcement-related matter at the Oct. 12 meeting, the council refused a request for a fine reduction by the owner of four rental properties on Goldenrod Road behind the Wellington Marketplace shopping plaza. Property owner Scott Epstein made a settlement offer of $3,500 to settle code enforcement liens totaling $144,726 stemming from years of property maintenance
issues. Village staff had made a settlement offer of $29,129 — an 80 percent reduction of the fine, which is the most that village staff can offer without council approval. Epstein countered with $3,500. While the long list of code items was eventually brought into compliance, it took some time. One code case went on more than three years and reflects the bulk of the money owed. “We do not allow property owners to allow their properties to fall into disrepair and become an eyesore,” Planning, Zoning & Building Director Tim Stillings said. “The point of code enforcement is to get compliance. This was a $50 per day fine that has risen to $144,000 because the things were not corrected in a timely fashion. We have not been given substantial reason as to why these violations dragged on for so long.” When pressed by the council for a history of the property, Stillings said that the current owner has been involved in 56 code cases on the properties since 2004. Vice Mayor John McGovern noted that the properties are now for sale, which he said is why the owner is suddenly interested in resolving the liens.
“I see there is an offer on this property,” McGovern said. “The owner says that time is of the essence to resolve this because of the sale, but clearly time was not of the essence when it came to resolving the original code enforcement issues.” Epstein, a Wellington resident, said that there was miscommunication with the village, which is why it took so long to get things resolved. “These violations, when I was notified about them, I did do my best to get them fixed,” he said. “One of them, I had the problem with a tenant. One was for a hedge, and that was when there was miscommunication.” Councilman Michael Drahos said that under the circumstances, he would not approve anything less than the 80 percent reduction already offered. “The law is the law, and the rules are the rules,” Drahos said. “I did not see any effort from this property owner to square this away until he had an opportunity to sell this property. I think the offer to reduce this down to $29,000 is extremely generous given the fact that this is a repeat violator.” The council denied request for a further fine reduction 4-0.
Lox Council Approves Cost-Share Contract For Six Town Roads
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved asphalt paving projects on Tuesday, Oct. 19 for six roads that were approved by referendum several years ago by residents living on the roads to share the cost of the improvements. The referendum was to approve a long-term loan to be paid by residents, as loans for more than three years are prohibited by the town charter. Utilities Director Larry Peters pointed out that at a recent meeting, the council approved the paving of South D Road, a dirt road, and that the contract for the
six roads was a piggyback on that contract. “The specific roadways listed below have been previously identified for paving in years past,” Peters wrote in his staff report. “In order to take advantage of the existing contract pricing from Hardrives Inc. during the OGEM road overlay projects, the town’s public works department requested pricing from Hardrives to place two inches of asphalt on the listed referendum roadways.” The affected roads are Raymond Drive at a cost of $53,808, Los Angeles Drive at a cost of $34,864, San Diego Drive at a cost of $44,023, 22nd Road North at a cost of $44,941, Flamingo Drive
at a cost of $27,152 and Paradise Trail at a cost of $24,300. Prior to the asphalt being placed, each roadway will require base rock to prepare the roads for paving. Most roadways will be crowned so the rainwater runoff will run to each side of the roadway into existing drainage ditches or swales. Some roadways will be mono sloped to an existing drainage ditch or swale. “On these referendum roads, one of the things that is part of this is that these six roads have been previously approved for cost sharing,” Town Attorney Elizabeth Lenihan said. “Just confirming that that’s still the plan for these roads. We’ll bring back a contract… with
information on proceeding with the financing and cost sharing.” Part of the plan involves laying base rock, which was not a part of the original agreement, but was considered by town staff as essential to the longevity of the roads. Mayor Robert Shorr said he felt the town should cover the cost of the base rock. “In my opinion, the base rock maintenance, we should cover that,” Shorr said “The paving, I think is part of the cost sharing.” Vice Mayor Laura Danowski said she favored approval. “The amount of staff time and energy resource to gather communication and approval, discussion time and approval time, they’ve
waited a long time with a carrot dangling in front of them since 2015,” Danowski said. Lenihan said the agreement was for the town to finance the residents’ 50-50 cost share portion of $229,939. Town Manager Jamie Titcomb said that at the time the referendum was done several years ago, the roads on the referendum were proposed for a 50-50 cost share, and the referendum was to create the funding to finance the residents’ share, which would be collected through ad valorem taxes. “These are much lower prices to get to the same place, and I think that’s what’s driving some of the council members’ desires to bite
the bullet and get it done because it has languished for so long,” Titcomb said. “The $229,000 is at a threshold that gets all these roads done and taken care of.” Councilwoman Phillis Maniglia asked if any of the roads need drainage improvements, and Peters said Los Angeles Drive does, explaining that there is a catch basin at the end of the street, but some of the houses have driveways built across the swale out to the pavement area. Danowski made a motion to approve the contract with the stipulation that Los Angeles Drive does not get paved until drainage issues are resolved. The motion carried 5-0.
Wellington Seeks To Purchase 45-Acre Parcel To Expand Preserve
By Joshua Manning Town-Crier Staff Report The Village of Wellington plans to purchase a 45-acre parcel along Flying Cow Road to expand and enhance the adjacent Wellington Environmental Preserve at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Everglades Habitat. The Wellington Village Council approved a letter of intent for the purchase Tuesday, Oct. 12, and the village hopes to close on the land by the end of the year. While the purchase price for the land is $4.5 million, the village expects to be reimbursed approximately $3.4 million by the State
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continued from page 1 Nova Southeastern University, earning his master’s degree in science education and receiving his certification in school leadership. He later returned to Nova Southeastern and earned his doctorate in educational leadership in 2017. In 2003, he became an assistant principal at Jupiter High School. From there, he headed west to Seminole Ridge High School, which wasn’t even open yet. In 2004, he became the future school’s assistant principal in charge of curriculum.
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continued from page 1 and nobody wanting to pay for it, and that’s a problem.” She asked ITID Attorney Mary Viator that if the school did connect to the roadways as a public school, would they pay for maintenance of the roads? Viator said that under state statute, charter schools are exempt from paying assessments, just like public schools.
of Florida, making Wellington’s cost for the land approximately $1.1 million. Deputy Village Manager Tanya Quickel explained that the existing preserve is currently 365 acres of a created wetland, built through a joint project between Wellington and the South Florida Water Management District in 2007. While it is open to the public as a passive nature preserve, complete with boardwalks and an observation tower, the preserve also serves as a major water storage resource for Wellington and is also a cleansing wetland designed to help remove phosphorus from
the village’s stormwater. “We are now working to expand the preserve with an additional 45 acres,” Quickel said. The 45 acres, which would increase the wetland preserve to 410 acres, is currently owned by the Moncada family trust, according to property records. It is surrounded on three sides by the existing preserve and has long been considered a target for future preserve expansion. Quickel explained that the purchase price of $4.5 million was submitted as part of the Florida Communities Trust Grant Program and was ranked for $3.4 million in
His first principal posting was in 2006 at Lake Worth Middle School. After dramatically improving the school’s rating, creating two choice academies and overseeing a campus expansion, he headed to the top job at Royal Palm Beach High School in 2010. Armas took over a school considered by many to be in disarray, led by a revolving door of short-term principals. He put a strong focus on rigorous academic programs, including bringing the International Baccalaureate to the school, and redefining the school culture. Royal Palm Beach’s test scores and graduation rate have significantly improved. Key to village officials, many students are no longer opting to leave Royal Palm Beach for their high school
years as the school’s image has improved. Given the outsized role Armas has had at the school and in the community, he will be difficult to replace at RPBHS. On Monday, Oct. 25, there will be a community focus group meeting with school district personnel to provide input for the new RPBHS principal search process. The meeting will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the RPBHS Media Center. Interested parties can also join the meeting virtually by calling (240) 560-2935 and using the PIN 151 179 294#. Interested parties are also invited to fill out a survey to give input into the principal selection process. The survey can be found at https:// lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/ bpeWW2g.
Nichols said the developer is complying with county requirements, but Argue said there may be ITID requirements as well. “There may be requirements by Indian Trail because these are Indian Trail roadways, and that’s why I’m asking what you are prepared to do,” she said. Nichols said that there are no dates set for meetings with the county for approval, only technical requirements for a charter school that are approved at the staff level. Argue told Nichols he was only referring to the technical require-
ments required by the county, “which is not contingent on requiring a permit from Indian Trail regarding the road or drainage.” She said that the developer should have conversations with ITID staff regarding its concerns, particularly as it relates to improvements on Hamlin Blvd. and 140th Avenue North. “I think that it’s possible to come to an agreement, but it’s probably going to require some modifications to your site plan that would accommodate what our concerns are,” Argue said.
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funding as a reimbursement grant. “We hope to finalize the grant over the next 90 to 120 days,” she said. “They will act upon it after our closing.” Vice Mayor John McGovern asked about the potential dangers of using a reimbursement grant. While Quickel would not say that the grant money is a 100 percent guarantee, she has been working with the state agency involved and believes the money will be forthcoming, since the grant program’s funding has been approved, and Wellington’s project is both near the top of the list and ready to close soon.
flected by the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office. “Why are we paying nearly twice the market value for this property?” he asked. “Use the market value set by the property appraiser.” Councilman Michael Napoleone said that the purchase would be good for both Wellington and the environment. “We want to continue to be good stewards of the environment, and this is one way to do that,” he said. The letter of intent and a budget amendment to pay for the purchase were approved 4-0 with Mayor Anne Gerwig absent.
Incorporation Committee To Meet Oct. 27, Before Delegation Meeting
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Acreage Citizens Committee on Incorporation will hold its second meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 27, one day before the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation meets to consider a local bill that would authorize a referendum on incorporation. The committee meeting will be at Hamlin House in The Acreage at 6:30 p.m. The legislative delegation meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Clayton E. Hutcheson Agricultural Services Center at 559 N. Military Trail in West Palm Beach. Committee Member Bob Morgan said the Oct. 27 meeting will begin later than the previous meeting. “There will be a meetand-greet between 6:30 and 7 p.m., and the meeting will start at 7 p.m. for questions and answers,” Morgan said. Nothing specific is scheduled for the meeting, but Morgan said there is a poll available for naming the new potential municipality at
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“If we can get the grant, and we can complete this long-desired squaring off of the preserve for essentially $1 million, that’s a no-brainer decision to me,” McGovern said. The due diligence process on the sale remains ongoing. The village’s legal department will review the land’s title and encumbrances before approving the purchase. The agreed-upon purchase price is based on three appraisals by state-approved appraisers. During public comment, resident Bruce Tumin noted that the $4.5 million is well above the market value for the property as re-
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www.votelox2022.com. The place holder name in the draft charter is the Village of Loxahatchee. Other suggested names are the Town of Acreage Pines and the Village of Loxahatchee Ranches. “We have a poll up now for the new municipality name, and we need the people to vote for what they wish the name to be if the referendum is approved,” he said. “We’ll be discussing that, as well as the petition. We want to be sure they are involved with that and to make calls to the individual representatives and delegates. Apparently, the calls make more of a difference than just the letters they get automatically from the petition.” The delegation chair is State Rep. Mike Caruso (R-District 89) and the vice chair is State Sen. Tina Polsky (D-District 29). Morgan urged residents to attend the committee meeting and bring their questions about incorporation and anything they have concerns about. “Whatever we cannot answer at that time, we’ll get back to them
and post any questions on the ‘community updates’ for anything that we weren’t able to answer,” he said, adding that he has been in touch with state representatives, updating them on relevant information about the local bill. “We know they are getting hammered from the back end from the developers to try to halt this. They’ve done everything they possibly can to try to stop this.” He said developers have tried to stop the bill in Tallahassee and tried to stop the feasibility study, which was finally approved by the legislature authorizing the Indian Trail Improvement District to conduct the study. After conducting the feasibility study, it was turned over to the committee to complete the process. If approved by the local delegation, the bill will be filed in Tallahassee and go through the legislative process to approve a special act authorizing the referendum. If approved next session, it would be placed on the Nov. 8, 2022, ballot for residents to vote whether or not they want to incorporate.
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NEW PET SUPPLIES PLUS STORE CONTINUES GRAND OPENING FESTIVITIES
The new Pet Supplies Plus store in Royal Palm Beach continued its grand opening festivities on Saturday, Oct. 16 and Sunday, Oct. 17 with live radio broadcasts, giveaways and animals available for adoption. The store is located at 11051 Southern Blvd., Unit 160, in the Southern Palm Crossing shopping plaza. For more info., call (561) 345-3151. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
Mary Anne Greely from the from Wellington Garden Club is a big fan of radio personality Jennifer Ross.
Jennifer Ross with Brie, a kitten from Peggy Adams Animal Rescue who needs a loving home.
Olivia Gordon clips Bella, a 10-year-old Maltese.
Judith Allen stocks up on cat food.
Radio personality Jennifer Ross holds a guinea pig, joined by animal handler Harry Torres and store owner Jim Beauchamp.
Naidy Escobar, Jennifer Ross and Rushawn Ragoonanan at the Sunny 107.9 FM tent.
Rosseau got adopted through Lisa Amara of Ali Cats Rescue.
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH AT NEIGHBORHOOD KIDS PRESCHOOL
Neighborhood Kids Preschool teamed up with the American Breast Cancer Foundation on Friday, Oct. 15 in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All four preschool locations had students participating in a reading pledge program to raise money for breast cancer awareness. On Oct. 15, the students and staff wore pink in observance of breast cancer awareness. Shown here are kids and teachers at the Greenbriar Blvd. location with their pink clothes and pink artwork. Learn more about Neighborhood Kids at www.neighborhoodkids.net. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
VPK students hold up pink hearts they painted.
Executive Director Krystie Solana, teacher Katie Chirinos, teacher Maria Zapata, Assistant Director Evelyn Lawrence and Director Jessica Shelley.
Miss Claudia’s two-year-olds used handprints on their artwork.
Miss Delair’s Pre-K 4 class works on their pink artwork.
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Westlake’s Art In Public Places Plan Gets Preliminary Approval
By Louis Hillary Park Town-Crier Staff Report There seems to be consensus that an art in public places program will be beneficial to the young and fast-growing City of Westlake as it attempts to develop an identity, but the question is: Who gets to define what is art? That was at the core of the discussion during the first reading of the proposed ordinance at the Monday, Oct. 11 meeting of the Westlake City Council. As brought to the council, the ordinance called for an Art in Public Places Advisory Board to be composed of five members and one non-voting high school student, all appointed by the council. It further required that, “no less
than four board members shall have a demonstrated knowledge of the arts, such as at least four years of experience related to the arts or an educational degree related to the arts, and possess competence in the evaluation of art, art history, art education, architecture, sculpture, painting and other appropriate media, urban design, or a related field.” However, once it was established that no taxpayer dollars would be used for the project, the word “shall” in the text came into question, especially for a board that would deal in such an abstract subject. “Art is representative of freedom,” Whippoorwill Circle resident Ladi Anita Goldwire told
the council. “It’s a creative space. Many people noting themselves as artists aren’t tied to the four corners associated with degrees. I think that [language] would be quite limiting. Individuals who show interest, who can demonstrate that they are well-versed and well-traveled, should be sufficient.” Goldwire also suggested that membership on the board should lean heavily toward Westlake residents over those who simply work in the community. “Individuals who live in the city have a buy-in,” she said. “They should be the ones making the decisions about what artwork should be on display.” According to the ordinance,
the Art in Public Places Program is designed to promote public art to enhance the economic development of the new community, establish it as a place where public art thrives, and promote the beauty and interest of spaces visible to the public. City Manager Kenneth Cassel said the intent of the program is more than simply encouraging commercial enterprises to put a painting in their lobby. “We want to encourage building designs that have an artistic look,” he said. “We don’t want to have a lot of run-ofthe-mill buildings.” That sort of diversity “can add to the flavor and uniqueness of a city,” he added. In the end, the council vote 3-0
to accept the first reading of the ordinance after changing the word “shall” to “should.” Councilman Patric Paul was absent from the meeting, and Councilwoman Katrina Long-Robinson joined and commented via Webex but did not vote due to the requirements of Florida law. In other business, the council heard about further landscaping plans for the revamped Grove Market Shopping Center, originally constructed in 1999, at the intersection of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road and Persimmon Blvd. The changes include a new landscaping plan and improvements to trash enclosures, the covered walking area and the parking area
— including the removal of some trees and repairs to root-buckled pavement. As part of the parking improvements on the 9.98-acre site anchored by an incoming WinnDixie supermarket, the applicant is proposing 22 parking spaces for golf carts among the 430 parking spaces provided. The site plan modification does not currently include electrical vehicle charging stations. It does, however, include “state of the art” handicap parking, said Emily O’Mahoney, representing the shopping center’s owners. “We’re really excited to upgrade [the site] and give it a really nice look,” she added, before the modifications were approved 3-0.
Groves Bill Regarding Fireworks Before Legislative Delegation Oct. 28
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report A local bill for the Town of Loxahatchee Groves will go before the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation on Thursday, Oct. 28 that would regulate the use of fireworks within the areas of the town zoned agricultural-residential. The legislative delegation meet-
ing is from 9 a.m. to noon at the Clayton E. Hutcheson Agricultural Services Center Building on Military Trail. The bill is similar to a bill prohibiting the use of fireworks in Wellington’s equestrian areas that passed in the Florida Legislature earlier this year. The letter of intent from the
town to State Rep. Mike Caruso (R-District 89), chair of the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation, states that the Village of Wellington was successful in its effort for a local bill and asks that the Town of Loxahatchee Groves be granted similar privileges. “The Town of Loxahatchee Groves has a large equestrian in-
dustry because of its rural nature, shared borders with the Village of Wellington, and typical large lots of five acres that are included in the agricultural-residential zoned area in Loxahatchee Groves, which is home to many equestrians and equestrian-related goods and services throughout the year, especially during the winter months
County Commission To Consider Fleming Amendment
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Commission will consider the transmittal of a privately initiated amendment on Wednesday, Nov. 3 that would increase the allowed density on the Fleming property, located just east of Arden near 20-Mile Bend on Southern Blvd. within the Glades Area Protection Overlay. The transmittal will include a connector road from the future Okeechobee Blvd. extension to Southern Blvd., but residents of Loxahatchee Groves say they are concerned about the effect on local traffic of the future Okeechobee Blvd. extension itself. Mayor Robert Shorr said he plans to attend the meeting to express his opposition on behalf of residents. “As mayor of the town,
I don’t support it,” Shorr said. “I think it’s just going to increase more traffic cutting through the middle of our town.” He said the town has no standing in the transmittal of the increased density request, since the property is not contiguous to Loxahatchee Groves, but he is very concerned about the Okeechobee Blvd. extension. “It’s going to give the county more justification to widen Okeechobee in the future,” Shorr said. “I’m against widening Okeechobee in the middle of our town. I don’t support the extension of Okeechobee Blvd., and I don’t think it’s necessary.” The Palm Beach County Planning Commission on Oct. 1 unanimously recommended transmittal of the amendment request to
increase the density from one unit per 10 acres to two units per acre. Initiation would be the first step in the process for the county to consider a request for 892 units on the 446-acre Fleming property, which is part of the Glades Area Protection Overlay, along with Arden and other properties in the area. At the Oct. 1 meeting, Palm Beach County Planner Bryce Van Horn explained that the Arden zoning was the result of the county’s preventing the Village of Wellington from annexing any property north of Southern Blvd. in order to protect the Everglades Agricultural Area to the west and prevent encroachment by urban or suburban uses. “This request would be for a text amendment to revise the protection overlay to expand eastward
to incorporate the subject site,” Van Horn said. “Also, concurrently, they are proposing a zoning change from the current agricultural residential zoning district to either a planned unit development, which is similar to what Arden has, or residential single family.” The applicant also produced a thoroughfare improvement map with a connector road between the future Okeechobee Blvd. extension and Southern Blvd. to run concurrent with the applicant’s proposed amendment, Van Horn said. “This doesn’t propose any new policy concepts,” he explained. “It’s confined to the Glades Area Protection Overlay… and also provides an opportunity for the board to consider the connector road concurrently with the proposed amendment.”
when the equestrian community expands in population,” the letter states. The letter continues that the winter season in Loxahatchee Groves has a great deal of equestrian-related activities, similar to that seen in the Village of Wellington. It is well documented that horses are startled by loud noises and sudden flashing lights and are at particular risk from fireworks, that can cause both stress and harm to the horses and residents, the letter notes. In anticipation of holidays during the year, town staff receives numerous requests to assist these residents with the protection of their horses and livelihood from fireworks displayed throughout the town. It is very common for horses to gallop, sweat and tremble when
spooked by fireworks. This is especially evident on holidays such as New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day and Independence Day. In 2007, the legislature directed that local governments may not adopt any ordinance, rule or regulation that interferes with the standards established by state law. The effect of the 2007 legislation is that the Town of Loxahatchee Groves is currently preempted from regulating fireworks within the town. During 2020, the legislature adopted a statute that provides that the use of fireworks is not prohibited on the designated holidays of New Year’s Day, Independence Day and New Year’s Eve. This exception allows residents to set off fireworks on these three holidays, See FIREWORKS, page 14
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Kimberly Perry At Wellington Art Society On Nov. 10 The Wellington Art Society will feature a presentation by Kimberly Perry, owner and curator of Posh Design Studio, on Wednesday, Nov. 10. The meeting and presentation will take place at the Wellington Community Center. The meeting will open with a meet-and-greet at 5:30 p.m., followed by the member spotlight and a brief meeting. The event will conclude with a presentation by Perry. The public is invited. Social distancing will be observed, and masks are required. For more information, contact Laura Jaffe at presidentofwas@ gmail.com. Perry is the owner and curator of Posh Design Studio in Delray Beach, where she represents more than 30 local, national and inter-
national artists. Posh is a thriving art gallery that services all types of homes, businesses and interior designers. Her gallery consists of original paintings, sculptures, glass art, fine art photography, home décor and unique gifts. She has an extensive VIP list of celebrity art collectors across the country. Perry is also an abstract artist and a professional color consultant. She specializes in the psychological and physiological effects of color on human beings. She creates colorful solutions for architectural and interior design projects. Perry is the daughter of world-renowned artist DeVon Cunningham, who is featured in the Smithsonian Institute. Her obsession with art began at the
age of five, when she attended her father’s first art exhibition. She has spent a lifetime attending art shows, festivals and art galleries across the country. Perry holds a bachelor’s degree in communications, arts and science from Michigan State University. She is constantly researching and developing her skills as an art consultant and curator for her gallery. Her passion and energy are fueled by her desire to support the art community and spread love, joy and beauty to the world. She currently resides in Manhattan and Delray Beach with her husband Scott Perry, general manager of the New York Knicks. To learn more about Kimberly Perry and Posh Design Studio, visit www. poshdesignstudio.net.
Kimberly Perry The Wellington Art Society is a nonprofit charitable organization in its 40th year open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts. For more information, visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.
At its Wednesday, Oct. 13 meeting, Wellington American Legion Post 390 honored member John Shwiner for being presented with the Adjutant/Public Relations Officer of the Year Award at the annual Florida Department of American Legion conference held in Orlando. Shwiner was recommended for the award by Southern Area Commander Johnny Castro, who detailed all that he has done to support Wellington Post 390 since taking over the position in 2019. Shown above at the meeting are (L-R) Southern Area Commander Johnny Castro, award winner John Shwiner and Post 390 Commander Jay Froehlich. PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
NEWS BRIEFS Boys & Girls Club Gift Gathering
After three years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is bringing back its 34th Annual Wellington Dinner Dance Gift Gathering Celebration hosted by the Wellington Dinner Dance committee members. The celebration will take place at the Wellington National Golf Club on Wednesday, Nov. 3 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Guests must bring a monetary donation or a gift with a $50 value, which will be utilized in gift baskets for the silent auction of the upcoming 34th Annual Wellington Dinner Dance. Wellington National has donated hors d’oeuvres and each guest’s first cocktail for the evening. “Our gift gathering celebration is making a comeback in hopes of raising funds for our Wellington Club children,” Corporate Board Member Julie Kime said. “We are honored to have an elite group of people leading this celebration in anticipation of our annual Wellington Dinner Dance and look forward to achieving our goal of providing for the children we serve and enhancing the life-changing programs we provide to them daily.” Leading the charge are honorary chairs Georgina Bloomberg, Dr. Ana Ferwerda and Dr. Eduardo Jusino, and Julie and John Kime. Committee members include Jennifer Black, Maria Becker, Paulette Edwards, Jenna Zorn, Michelle Martinez, Julia Giroux, Dr. Elizabeth Gonzalez, Nicolette Goldfarb, Julie Khanna, Lilly Khanna, Julie Kime, Jennifer Martinez, Angie Payne, Jennifer Quent, Charlene Ramos, Ranjita Sharma, Sandra Stella and Christine Vergari.
For more information, contact Elena Corsano at (646) 209-6965 or ecorsano@bgcpbc.org.
Hemophilia Association Walk Nov. 14 At Okeeheelee
The Florida Hemophilia Association will host its 11th annual FHA Unite Walk for Bleeding Disorders on Sunday, Nov. 14 at Okeeheelee Park. Registration opens at 9 a.m. at the Micanopy Pavilion. The FHA Unite Walk for Bleeding Disorders is a major fundraiser and is crucial to serving the complex needs of bleeding disorder patients and families in Florida, such as providing educational scholarships, emotional support, advocacy and financial assistance. The walk is more than just a fundraising event, it brings together individuals affected by bleeding disorders, their families, friends, supporters and a diverse range of others who want to enjoy an amazing day together while supporting a worthy cause. It attracts people of every age and background, from parents with infants in tow to grandparents and everything in between, including furry friends. “This community is my passion,” Executive Director Deborah Adamkin said. “The FHA has been providing care to patients and families for 38 years now, and I have a special awareness since my family is also affected.” Adamkin hopes to raise $100,000 through the event. “That will allow the organization to continue providing critical support programs to those affected by a bleeding disorder throughout the State of Florida,” she said.
The FHA is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the bleeding disorder community by creating programs and services that provide education, emotional support and advocacy. For more info., contact Development Director Kim Madeiros at kim@ floridahemophilia.org or call (305) 235-0717. Visit www.floridahemophilia.org to learn more.
Garden Club To Feature Talk On National Wildlife Refuge Nov. 1
The Wellington Garden Club will feature guest speaker Steve Henry, deputy project leader for the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, at its meeting on Monday, Nov. 1 at 9:30 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center. Henry is responsible for leading the administration and day-to-day operations of a complex urban refuge that welcomes more than 1,000,000 visitors each year from around the world. He supervises biological, maintenance, administrative and visitor services staff, and he works closely with a wide range of volunteers and partners. His presentation will focus on the history, ecology and management of the refuge, as well as the recreational opportunities it offers. A 28-year veteran of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Henry served for two years as a Peace Corps volunteer in Guatemala before joining USFWS. He received a bachelor’s degree in biology from the College of the Holy Cross and a master’s degree in wildlife ecology from the University of Michigan.
The community is invited to join the club for coffee and a plant raffle beginning at 9:30 a.m., followed by the presentation at 10 a.m. Visitors are asked to check in at the guest table. To reserve a spot, contact Maria Wolfe at tcacad_registrar@yahoo.com. For more information about the Wellington Garden Club, visit www.wellingtongardenclub.org.
Free 4-H ‘Trunk Or Treat’ Open House Oct. 29
Learn more about getting involved with the Palm Beach County 4-H Youth Development Program at the 2021 “Trunk or Treat” Open House. This event will be held Friday, Oct. 29, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Service parking lot at 559 N. Military Trail in West Palm Beach. In order for all participants to enjoy this event safely, everyone will be required to wear a mask, all candy will be prepacked and purchased, and social distancing will be strongly encouraged. The event is free and open to everyone. For attendees who would like to participate with their own decorated trunk, RSVP to Dina Ligotino at (561) 233-1792 or email dligotino@pbcgov.org.
Wellington To Host Garbage Guidelines Workshops
Wellington invites the public to attend a Virtual Garbage Guidelines Workshop on Tuesday, Oct.
26 at 10 a.m. and Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. via Zoom webinar. Both workshops will have the same format. Whether it’s requesting a new garbage container or calling for a missed pickup, this workshop is designed for residents, property managers, business owners and community board members as an opportunity to re-familiarize themselves with Wellington’s garbage guidelines and hear updates about their solid waste service. Registration is required. Visit www.wellingtonfl. gov for details. Representatives from the village’s Code Compliance and Solid Waste departments will be present to answer questions. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear from Joseph Sandora of FCC Environmental Services, which will be Wellington’s new solid waste provider starting Dec. 30.
Art Society Virtual Art Show ‘Celebration’
In honor of its 40th anniversary, the Wellington Art Society will host its first virtual art show of the season, “Celebration,” a juried virtual art show running through Dec. 31. This exhibit features 10 artists and 35 original works of art, including mixed media art on canvas, black and white photography, sculptures and an array of paintings, using various mediums. All artwork is for sale and a portion of the proceeds goes toward scholarship and outreach programs. The ten artists exhibiting are: Joe Marcou, Rachel Laub, Carol India, Laura Jaffe, Charles Moses, Heather Bergstrom, Janine Sabinsky, David Ciofalo, Nancy Tilles and Del Foxton.
“Celebration” is a free online event presented through Kunstmatrix, which is a unique and innovative platform that enables artists to create beautiful and realistic 3D versions of their artwork, displayed in a sophisticated virtual exhibition space. Visitors can view artwork several ways. For more information, including a link to the exhibit, visit www. wellingtonartsociety.org.
Wellington Recognized For ‘Utility Of The Future Today’
Wellington’s water utility is honored to be recognized as a 2021 “Utility of the Future Today” for its exemplary operations. This distinction highlights Wellington’s forward-thinking initiatives, community engagement, watershed stewardship, and recovery of resources such as water, energy and nutrients. The Utility of the Future Today Recognition Program is a joint initiative led by the Water Environment Federation, the National Association of Clean Water Agencies, the Water Research Foundation, and the WateReuse Association, and is supported by the Environmental Protection Agency Office of Wastewater Management and the Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy. The ‘Utility of the Future Today’ concept is more important than ever as water systems face challenges such as aging infrastructure, water pollution, workforce shortages and impacts of climate change, including drought, floods, storms and sea level rise.
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WELLINGTON CARES HOSTS ANNUAL LUNCHEON AT THE WANDERERS CLUB
Wellington Cares held its fifth annual luncheon on Friday, Oct. 15 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. The keynote speaker was Tino Negri, a national speaker and Alzheimer’s disease expert. Radio personality Tim Byrd served as master of ceremonies. Wellington Cares is a community-based, not-for-profit organization committed to coordinating volunteers of all ages to assist in enabling people over the age of 65 to remain in their homes. For more information, call (561) 568-8818 or visit www.wellingtoncares.org. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
Wellington Cares Director of Operations Diane Gutman and President Cheryl Anders with Tom Wenham and Mickey Smith of the Wellington Community Foundation.
Keynote speaker Tino Negri with master of ceremonies Tim Byrd.
Wellington Councilman Michael Napoleone, former Mayor Tom Wenham, former Mayor Kathy Foster, Vice Mayor John McGovern, Councilwoman Tanya Siskind and Councilman Michael Drahos.
Keynote speaker Tino Negri at the podium.
(Seated) Elcuby Avril, Scott Greenberg and Irene Greenberg; and (standing) Jacky Purje with Tino and Allison Negri at the ComForCare Home Care table.
Wellington Cares Director of Operations Diane Gutman, founder Kathy Foster and Marketing Coordinator Selena Samios.
Evelyn Regan and Faye Ford.
Marion Frank and Janice Downs at the check-in desk.
Maria Castillo, Alexandra Stark, Barbara Griffin, Ana Porro and Wallis Cain.
Michael Stone and Kathleen Lamour of sponsor Equestrian Sport Productions.
Raffle winners Maureen and Don Gross.
Central Palm Beach County Chamber CEO Mary Lou Bedford with Patricia Fox and Janna Zaidspiner of the Next Chapter Florida Living.
Wellington Senior Services Manager Jenifer Brito, Tom and Regis Wenham, and Wellington Program Coordinator Kyle Ostroff.
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Un-Masking the Mandate If people were not careful, they would be led to believe that the recent *mandate, approved 6 to 1 by the Palm Beach County School Board and enforced by every school within its purview, was about children’s health and the efficacy of wearing masks in preventing the spread of an aerosol virus. But it is not! In actuality, the crux of the matter was and remains PARENTAL CHOICE! The fundamental Right to accept or reject a medical treatment for our children! The *mandate states “the only exceptions will be for medical reasons, specifically students who are covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, meaning a child has a physical or mental condition that substantially limits a “major life activity” like learning.” (Emphasis added). Several studies show that wearing masks reduces the ability of the child to learn and communicate by masking the teacher and/or student and their peers’ facial expressions which are an integral part of learning, especially during the early stages of a child’s verbal and cognitive development. This is especially true for children with special needs who require speech therapy where facial expressions and lip reading are tantamount to the success of the therapy. Unfortunately, this aspect of learning and how it is negatively impacted by mask wearing is often overlooked and/or underrepresented in discussions that I have been privy to, both public and private. Why not the mask for my child? I can list many more reasons why I chose to not have my child wear a mask during school hours but for the sake of brevity here are just a few: • Masks decrease oxygen intake up to 20% or more. Wearing a mask inhibits/reduces oxygen intake and increases carbon intake which can/will cause a deficiency in the oxygen saturation/level and thus the wearer’s immune system making them more susceptible to disease including but not limited to those caused by a virus. According to some scientists, every breath IN is 21.9% oxygen and every breath OUT is 16%. Every breath IN is .04% CO2 and 4% OUT, a 100% difference! Intake of an increased amount of CO2, which can be toxic to humans, makes the body more acidic and less alkaline which promotes oxidative stress and, again, increases the likelihood of compromising the immune system. • Most masks made available to the public are not FDA approved yet non-medically licensed individuals are providing non-FDA approved products to people without listing nor warning of potentially harmful ingredients. • Masks are said to help prevent the spread of a virus by capturing particles or droplets of a possibly infected person who coughs and/or sneezes for example. However, viruses are classified as “aerosols” which are significantly smaller in size than the particles/droplets that may contain them. Covid aerosols are microscopic (4,000 times smaller in area and 1000 times smaller in diameter than the cross-section of a human hair) and will get through the pores, layers and compromised areas in masks which will not only allow particles/droplets in and out but render them all but useless in defending against an airborne virus whether someone sneezes or coughs or not. • Masks are NOT Personal Protective Equipment. Some mask manufacturers even admit on the packaging that their product does not protect against nor prevent the spread of viruses and the covid-19 virus in particular. • There exist more effective ways to prevent, remediate and eliminate the threat of viral outbreaks in places like schools like employing dilution and/or ventilation or destruction technologies and control measures like overriding fresh air dampers, Ionized Hydrogen Peroxide Systems and others used by Certified Industrial Hygienists. Experts in this field, though highly qualified to address such issues, are rarely called upon and highlighted during the heated debates about how best to deal with the threat of viral outbreaks in enclosed spaces. Schools can use covid funds to implement these technologies to help disinfect entire buildings. Some of you may not be aware that all public officials in our state have sworn an oath to uphold the Constitution of the State of Florida and on June 29, 2021, the Florida Legislature passed, and the Governor signed into law the Parents Bill of Rights. Please familiarize yourself with this bill if you have not done so already. I have chosen to defend my God given right to make an informed choice regarding the bodily autonomy, safety, and well-being of my child because I am aware that rarely, if ever, do you re-gain a right once it has been taken or given away. Today you vote against my RIGHT TO CHOOSE, tomorrow some group may decide to nullify yours. Despite having my civil and inalienable rights encroached upon by a seemingly well intentioned yet biased and possibly misinformed bureaucratic body (i.e., the Palm Beach County school board and office of the superintendent) I will continue to allow my child to attend a Palm Beach County public school. Why? Because I am of the opinion that the rights of the collective do not outweigh the rights of the individual and I sincerely will that those of you who may oppose my choices regarding this matter will at the very least respect my RIGHT TO CHOOSE.
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Oncology social worker and breast health navigator Valerie BeJune, MSW (left), and patient care navigator Carmen Carrasco, RN.
In 2005, the federal government funded research on the impacts of patient navigation, and by 2012, the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer required all COC-accredited organizations, like the Maroone Cancer Center, to have a patient navigation program.
“Navigators help reduce time to treatment by streamlining care team communication and providing step-by-step guidance for patients,” explains Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Valerie BeJune, MSW, an oncology social worker and breast health navigator. “Studies have shown a significant survival benefit for patients who receive care navigation.”
Today Carrasco and her fellow patient care navigators at Cleveland Clinic Florida help care for thousands of patients each year being treated for solid tumor and blood cancers. They also collaborate with patient navigation teams at the Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center at Cleveland Clinic Martin Health and the Scully-Welsh Cancer Center at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital to support care coordination for patients across the region.
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HALLOWEEN FUN AT WELLINGTON’S ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL AT VILLAGE PARK
After a year off due to the pandemic, the Village of Wellington held its Halloween-themed Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 16 at Village Park on Pierson Road. Kids enjoyed bounce houses, a petting zoo and laser tag. Costume contests were held for various age groups throughout the day, judged by Wellington Village Council members, along with Lisa Bravo of event sponsor Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. PHOTOS BY ERIN DAVISSON/TOWN-CRIER
Costume contest winners from the youngest age group with Councilwoman Tanya Siskind.
Contest winners in ages 8 to 11 with Vice Mayor John McGovern.
Contest winners in ages 4 to 6 with Councilman Michael Drahos.
Contest winners in ages 12 to 15 with Lisa Bravo from Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.
Contest winners in the over age 15 category.
Councilman Michael Drahos, Councilwoman Tanya Siskind and Vice Mayor John McGovern served as contest judges.
Wellington’s Eric Juckett, Michelle Garvey and Paulette Edwards.
Kacee Reid and Lisa Bravo from sponsor Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Young children dance on stage.
A pumpkin patch was available for photos.
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American Heritage Again Leads The State In National Merit Scholars The prestigious American Heritage Schools Broward Campus is the No. 1 school in Florida and No. 2 private school in the nation for the highest number of National Merit Scholars Semifinalists. The schools’ Palm Beach County campus is the No. 1 in Palm Beach County, No. 2 in Florida and No. 5 private school in the nation for the highest number of National Merit Scholars Semifinalists. The combined students from both American Heritage campuses comprise 9 percent of all National Merit Scholars Semifinalists throughout the 2,227 public and private schools in Florida. A combined total of 77 seniors were named National Merit Semifinalists out of the 16,000 semifinalists in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. This marks the 12th consecutive year that American Heritage Schools
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continued from page 1 us is the greatest chance in Palm Beach County to have increasing property values not in pockets of our community, but in our whole community,” McGovern said. “Through a program such as this, which we haven’t found a single community in Palm Beach County that will do this program with us, but what we get is nine years of increasing property values.” He pointed out that the village’s property values have increased consistently over the past nine
has had the highest number of National Merit Semifinalists in Florida. One in four students in the Class of 2022 scored in the top one percent of students in the nation. “Achieving National Merit Scholar status is one of the most prestigious and honored academic distinctions a high school student can achieve,” said Dr. Doug Laurie, president of American Heritage Schools. “Many of the top universities in the nation covet applicants who are National Merit Scholars.” According to the National Merit Scholarship organization, colleges such as Harvard, Stanford, the University of Chicago and Vanderbilt enroll the greatest number of National Merit Scholars. In addition to the millions of dollars in possible scholarships, these bright students now have new opportunities for college and
confidence about their futures. “Becoming a National Merit Finalist was a stepping stone on my way to attending Dartmouth and ultimately Harvard Medical School,” American Heritage Schools Class of 2014 alum Dylan Cahill said. “It gave me the tools to excel on future exams and the confidence as a student to propel me forward in my journey to medical school.” American Heritage Schools is the No. 1 private school in Florida for nationally recognized scholars in math competition, science fair, mock trial, moot court, and speech and debate. Alumni are notable leaders in their chosen fields who are generating positive differences in the world. For more information about the National Merit Scholarship Program and American Heritage Schools, visit www.ahschool.
com/open-house to register for its fall virtual open houses. A Palm Beach campus open house event for grades six through 12 will be held Saturday, Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. American Heritage Schools, founded in 1965, is a nationally ranked private, nonsectarian and co-educational college preparatory day school with two 40-acre campuses: one in Plantation and one in Delray Beach. Its campuses serve approximately 4,650 students in Pre-K3 through 12th grades. The student body represents more than 60 different countries throughout the world. Approximately 70 percent of the faculty hold postgraduate degrees. American Heritage Schools is nationally and internationally accredited. The Lower School includes advanced classes and 15 electives, and the Upper School offers more than 300 courses with
areas to reduce sunlight on the artificial turf. “For commercial areas, it is typically not allowed in the landscape buffers or areas that are visible from the right of way,” Newell said. “We are trying to figure out the best options.” PZA Board Member Adam Rabin asked if the ordinance would apply within communities governed by homeowners’ associations, and Planning & Zoning Manager Cori Lyn Cramer said it would apply, but HOAs could enact uses that are more restrictive, but not less than the limitations of the village ordinance. Rabin also asked if artificial turf has been allowed in other municipalities. Newell said that West Palm
Beach considered a proposed ordinance and rejected it, adding that there are other locations that have different restrictions based on the material and locations. Staff also reached out for feedback on the use of artificial turf and has not received much negative comment. “The main problem is that if it is not installed correctly or if the material that they are using does not last a long period of time,” he said. Rabin asked if there will be building inspections when it is installed, and Newell said part of the application requires a pre-inspection for drainage and installation. PZA Board Member Jeffrey Robbert asked staff if they had looked at suppliers, and Newell said that based on local standards, the fourth-generation products are
best, adding that a United States manufacturer and warrantee are required. Cramer added that suppliers must provide information on what their product is made of, and staff has developed standards it can enforce. PZA Board Member Maureen Martinez asked how the proposed ordinance came about, and staff explained that a local shopping center had used artificial turf in some of its open areas. Subsequently, the moratorium was put in place until a policy can be developed. No decision was made at the meeting, since the discussion was in workshop form, but several board members said they liked the concept. It will come back to the board for a recommendation on Wednesday, Nov. 10.
years. “I’m not saying it’s directly attributable to this program, but what I am saying is that this program goes a long way to ensuring that year in and year out, we are going to have both great schools, higher performing students and great neighborhoods across our community,” McGovern said. Councilman Michael Napoleone said the grant program is an investment in the community. “It’s an investment in our property values, and an investment in our future,” Napoleone said. “This is what helps our children succeed. We’ve seen over the years, and our Education Committee monitors it, you guys have used the money wisely, and it has been very well spent.”
Principals from all of Wellington’s public schools were in attendance at the meeting, as was Superintendent Michael Burke, School Board Member Marcia Andrews and a number of other school district officials. “This a really special occasion,” Burke said. “The partnership we have with the Village of Wellington is pretty incredible.” Burke noted that he worked with Keely Spinelli years ago. “I’ve been with the district 23 years,” he said. “I think it’s a tremendous honor that her legacy lives on for the children in Wellington. The financial contribution you make is having a huge impact. I really like how you’ve targeted
the lowest-performing 25 percent to make sure that we raise all boats, and it’s really paying off because the results are there.” McGovern credited the Education Committee for carefully monitoring the grant program. “That committee puts in long hours looking at very specific plans for how the village funds are going to be utilized to serve the needs of each particular school, because we know there is no one-size-fits-all approach,” he said. “We’ve worked very hard to make sure there was flexibility in that grant, and it’s the Education Committee that is our eyes and ears to make sure that the dollars are being used successfully and accountably.”
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continued from page 1 two improvement districts over the issue. Depositions currently are underway. The connection would create an unfair burden on the ITID taxpayers who fund the local roads, Argue said. However, Cassel told the Town-Crier that a connection between Westlake and 140th would not only benefit the city’s burgeoning commercial district along Seminole Pratt Whitney Road but also ITID residents who currently must take a circuitous route to Seminole Ridge High School or the ER at Westlake.
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continued from page 7 which allows for the potential harm and safety to the horses and the equestrian industry within the Town of Loxahatchee Groves, according to the request. The local bill only seeks to create a partial exemption to allow the town to regulate fireworks within its agricultural-residential area for non-agricultural use of fireworks
gineering and computer science. For more information about American Heritage Schools, visit www.ahschool.com or e-mail admissions@ahschool.com. The situation would be exacerbated further if ITID were to incorporate, Cassel told the Westlake council. It would mean that rather than the county having control over the western segment of Northlake Blvd. and Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, north and south of Westlake, those major thoroughfares would be controlled by the proposed municipality, he said. “All we’re asking for is the ability to have a referendum,” Argue said. “I think that just as Westlake decided to incorporate with all of its five voters [at the time in 2016], our 45,000 residents should have the right to decide.” There have been years of friction between ITID and Minto, the primary developers of Westlake. “[ITID] fought Minto tooth and nail,” Cassel said. “Indian Trail just doesn’t want any change.” on the three holidays. “This local bill does not seek to preclude the agricultural exemption for fireworks,” the letter continues. “Loxahatchee Groves does not believe the legislature considered the impact of the legislation on unique equestrian communities such as Loxahatchee Groves and Wellington. Loxahatchee Groves and its equestrian residents have grave concerns about the impact that the unregulated use of fireworks on the designated holidays has on the horses within the agricultural-residential zoned area.”
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SHERIFF’S FOUNDATION HOSTS ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC AT WANDERERS CLUB
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Foundation held its ninth annual Sheriff’s Scholars Golf Classic on Monday, Oct. 11 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. The tournament raises money for the foundation’s youth scholarship program. A total of 84 golfers enjoyed a day of golf followed by an awards dinner. Learn more about the foundation at www.pbcsf.org. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
Ricky Wade, Sheriff Ric Bradshaw and Lance Ivey.
Closest-to-the-pin winner Shaun Daly with Dakota Thierry.
Ball drop winner Tom McNicholas donated his $300 back to the foundation.
Rusty Lamm, Dorothy Bradshaw, Sheriff Ric Bradshaw and Matt Mattino.
(Seated) PBSO Section Manager Diane Smith and PBSO Deputy Scott Poritz; (standing) Roxanne Stein, Arnelle Siegall and Dakota Thierry.
First place Andre Wade, Ricky Wade and Walter Blum. (Donnie Wright not shown.)
Second place winners Eddie Delgado, Shaun Daly, Aaron Ferraris and Joe Babcock.
Third place winners Jason Gray, William Morales, Sam Ith and Larry Wood.
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WELLINGTON ART SOCIETY FEATURES A DEMONSTRATION BY NANCY TILLES
The Wellington Art Society featured a presentation by local artist Nancy Tilles on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at the Wellington Community Center. The meeting included a live portrait-painting demonstration by Tilles of a girl playing a violin. For more information about the Wellington Art Society, visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
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WELLINGTON ROTARY CLUB DINNER CELEBRATES ANNUAL PEACE INITIATIVE
Rather than holding its traditional ceremony commemorating the International Day of Peace last month, the Wellington Rotary Club held a dinner at the Wanderers Club on Thursday, Oct. 7 to celebrate its peace initiative. At the meeting, Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig read the village’s International Day of Peace Proclamation and the 2021 Wellington Rotary Peace Award was presented to Anne Caroline Valtin, executive director of the Great Charity Challenge. Honored separately at their schools were a number of student prize winners. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
Anne Caroline Valtin receives the 2021 Wellington Rotary Peace Award from Randy Pfeiffer and Tom Carreras.
Tom Carreras, Mayor Anne Gerwig and Larry Kemp with the International Day of Peace Proclamation.
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Kicker Hayden Gray Helps Hawks Defeat Sebastian River
By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report The emphasis on special teams was never more apparent than late in the fourth quarter on Friday, Oct. 15 when Seminole Ridge High School played Sebastian River High School at CalleryJudge Stadium. At the 1:06 mark of the fourth quarter, with the ball sitting on Sebastian River’s 20-yard line, the game’s final outcome rested on the shoulders and right leg of Seminole Ridge senior placekicker Hayden Gray, who was prepared for the pressure of a late-game field goal. “I was ready to make the kick,” Gray said. The game was tied 14-14 and had remained tied since late in the second quarter. When play resumed after a Seminole Ridge timeout, Gray lined up for a goahead and potential game-winning 37-yard field goal. Five seconds after the ball was
snapped, placed and kicked, the football split the uprights. The kick was good. It would have been good from nearly 50 yards. The game clock read 1:01, and the Hawks had just taken their first lead of the game, 17-14, courtesy of Gray’s kick. “I was ready for it, and it felt great after it left my foot,” Gray said. “I knew it was good. I had kicked well in practice this past week.” That 37-yard effort was Gray’s longest field goal this season. The key play that led to the Hawks’ game-winning scoring drive was a fumble recovery by Seminole Ridge’s Leonard Sylvester with 6:33 left in the game when he fell on a Sharks’ fumble at the Hawks’ 44-yard line. Less than a minute later, Sebastian River had marched quickly down the field and was in a position to tie the game and send it to overtime. With seven seconds to
Seminole Ridge football player Sean Tirado runs with the ball during the game against Sebastian River High School.
go in the game, Sebastian River kicker Dominic Fullington lined up for a game-tying 40-yard field goal. A successfully executed kick would have sent the game to overtime. A missed kick would give victory to the Hawks. After the ball was snapped, placed and kicked, it was high enough and long enough, but it was not accurate enough. The football struck the right upright and fell harmlessly to the ground. The kick was no good. Seminole Ridge Athletic Director Scott Parks was standing behind the goal posts. He was surprised by the miss. “It looked good all the way, until it hit the upright,” Parks said. A thrilled Hawks team rushed the field to celebrate a comefrom-behind win. With the victory, Seminole Ridge improved its season record to 6-1, while Sebastian River fell to 1-4. “It was a hard-fought game between two good teams,” Seminole
Ridge head coach Rick Casko said. “They scored the first 14 points, and we scored the last 17 points.” In the game, the Sharks opened play like a team on a mission to win. The Sharks scored touchdowns on their first two possessions to take an early 14-0 lead. The Sharks scored at the 6:08 mark of the first quarter when quarterback Ian Snow threw a six-yard touchdown pass to Justice Wright. That scoring toss capped an 11-play, 62-yard drive. The key play on the drive was a fake punt/flea flicker play when Cedric Stuckey Jr. threw a 20-yard pass completion to Jonathan Tumblin on fourth-and-10. The extra point kick was blocked, and the Sharks led 6-0. After a Hawks punt, Snow led the Sharks for another score. It was a short, four-play, 25-yard drive for another touchdown, capped by a nine-yard pass from Snow to Jadis Williams at the 2:36 mark
Seminole Ridge running back Sebastien Christian led the Hawks in rushing with 129 yards.
of the first quarter. The Sharks successfully converted a two-point conversion when Snow connected with Trevor Welsh on a short pass to give the Sharks the early 14-0 lead. On their first possession of the second quarter, the Hawks finally got on the scoreboard. At the 8:41 mark of the second quarter, Seminole Ridge running back Sebastien Christian sprinted around the right side of the line for 39 yards to the end zone. Christian’s touchdown run concluded a six-play, 76-yard scoring drive. Gray’s successful kick cut the Sharks’ lead in half, 14-7. On the fourth play of their next possession, Snow was intercepted
by Seminole Ridge’s Evan Jackson. Eight plays later, Seminole Ridge quarterback Will Rimes ran left and then cut back to the right for a 13-yard touchdown run. Gray’s kick tied the score at 14-14. The score at halftime was 14-14. Neither team scored a point in the third quarter. The game remained tied in the fourth quarter until Gray’s game-winning field goal. In the game, Christian led the Hawks in rushing with 129 yards. The Hawks’ next game is at home on Thursday, Oct. 21 when they host the Park Vista High School Cobras at Callery-Judge Stadium. The kickoff is slated for 6:30 p.m.
Seminole Ridge placekicker Hayden Gray scored the game-winning field goal against Sebastian River.
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Wellington Girls Volleyball Is Ready For The Post-Season
By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report After registering a winning 12-9 record in the regular season, Wellington High School’s girls volleyball team, coached by Duane Carroll, is now ready to make a deep run in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Class 7A post-season. The Wolverines’ pursuit of postseason success started on Tuesday, Oct. 19 when they defeated Royal Palm Beach High School in the Class 7A, District 10 semifinal in straight sets, 25-19, 25-12, 2520. Wellington then played Palm Beach Gardens High School on Thursday, Oct. 21 in the district final. Results from that match were not available at press time. With a victory against Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington will automatically advance into the Class 7A regionals, which start on
Wednesday, Oct. 27. With a loss, the chances are good that Wellington will earn an at-large bid into the Class 7A regionals, based on its strong statewide ranking. Wellington’s win-loss record is not an accurate reflection of the team’s depth and talent. The Wolverines lost a few close games to some very strong opponents this season. Wellington’s success this past season can be attributed to contributions from the entire team, but this is the final year for Wellington’s nine seniors to chase a state championship, possibly going one game further than Wellington’s 2011 team, which was state runnerup in girls volleyball. According to Carroll, each of his nine seniors had a unique role to fill on this deep and talented team, which is pursuing a spot in the Class 7A state volleyball final on Thursday, Nov. 18 at the Suncoast
The Wellington High School’s girls volleyball team celebrates its convincing victory on senior night against the lions from Olympic Heights High School. PHOTO BY MIKE MAY/TOWN-CRIER
Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers. Arianna Beckham was one of the team’s on-the-court leaders until she suffered a season-ending ankle break mid-season. “She was the team leader who all the players looked up to,” Carroll said. “Even after her injury, she has been a vocal leader from the bench.” Beckham, Wellington’s leading outside hitter, will attend Florida Atlantic University next fall on a volleyball scholarship. Layla Carter is one of Wellington’s strong, quiet leaders. “Layla leads by example, on the court during games and in the gym during practice,” Carroll said. According to Carroll, Carter is best described as steadfast. An outside hitter, she is a three-year starter for Wellington. Carroll describes middle blocker Tania Chavez as resilient. Chavez is a two-year starter who is even keeled, brings light humor to the team, and puts things in perspective for her teammates. “Tania is not easily rattled by whatever takes place on the court,” Carroll said. Enthusiastic is the best way to describe starter right-side hitter Ryah Conley, according to Carroll. “Ryah is our cheerleader on the court,” he noted. “She brings energy to practices and games.” Alyssa Haggerty, also a starter, is an intense competitor. “Alyssa lets her work on the court do all the talking,” Carroll said. Kaylee King is a transfer from Palm Beach Central High School. She is Wellington’s starting libero. She has been an integral part of the team’s success this year.
Wellington Girls Volleyball Seniors — (Front Row) Isabella Patino, Amber Swift, Kaylee King and Isabella Prettel; and (back row) Ryah Conley, Tania Chavez, Arianna Beckham, Alyssa Hagerty and PHOTO BY MIKE MAY/TOWN-CRIER Layla Carter. “Kaylee is scrappy and is not afraid to hit the floor while diving for the ball,” Carroll said. According to Carroll, Isabella Patino is best described as dependable. “Isabella plays right side, and I can always rely on her when I call her number,” Carroll said. “She is a great sub off the bench.” Isabella Prettel and Amber Swift
had similar roles on the team. “I would insert both Isabella and Amber into the game to help with passing and defense,” Carroll said. “Both are defensive specialists who are solid players. Both of them play a key role for us.” The loss of Beckham to injury took away the team’s leading outside hitter. With Beckham no lon-
ger on the court, the responsibility of getting kills has fallen into the hands of seniors Chavez, Conley and Haggerty, as well as junior Rilee Rimes, and sophomore Ava Rodgers. “The opposition used to focus just on stopping Arianna,” Carroll said. “Now, we have five playSee VOLLEYBALL, page 26
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Palm Beach Central Broncos Remain Unbeaten After Six Games
By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report On Friday, Oct. 8, one of the biggest high school football games in the state was held on the campus of Palm Beach Central High School. That night, it was a clash of the unbeatens when Park Vista High School traveled north to play Palm Beach Central in Wellington. Both teams entered the game with identical 5-0 records. As it turns out, both teams also left the field that night with identical 5-0 records. Due to torrential rain, thunder and lightning, the game was suspended after halftime. Because of date limitations in the high school schedule, the game will not be finished. At the point the game was stopped, the host Broncos led Park Vista, 21-7. Palm Beach Central’s three touchdowns were scored by Markel King, who had 36-yard and 87-yard touchdown runs, and Aldorson Estenvil, who found paydirt on a 66-yard sprint to the end zone. With the game against Park
Vista classified as a glorified practice, the Broncos pursued their sixth-straight victory when they played at Palm Beach Lakes High School on Thursday, Oct. 14, coming away with a 30-14 victory. On Friday, Oct. 22, the Broncos will pursue their seventh-straight victory when they play at Palm Beach Gardens High School in a key district game. Kickoff will be at 6:30 p.m. Wellington Wins Third Straight — After a bye week on Friday, Oct. 8, the Wolverines (3-2) returned to the gridiron on Friday, Oct. 15 for an important district game against the Jupiter High School Warriors in Jupiter. The Wolverines were looking for a third shutout in a row, after 49-0 and 43-0 wins against John I. Leonard and Royal Palm Beach high schools, respectively. While Wellington’s defense did not keep Jupiter scoreless, it did limit the Warriors to just 11 points. The Wolverines prevailed 21-11. The Wolverines, now 4-2, opened the scoring with a pair
of first-quarter touchdowns. Wellington’s first score of the game was a touchdown pass from junior quarterback Ryan Anthony to senior wide receiver Reece Larson. Anthony scored the second touchdown on a quarterback keeper. Against Jupiter, Wellington had two players with more than 100 yards in rushing. Anthony ran for 121 yards on 12 carries, while teammate Trevonta Holton carried the ball 13 times for 103 yards. Anthony also completed three of seven passes for 55 yards and two touchdowns. Wellington’s next game will be Friday, Oct. 22 at Palm Beach Lakes High School. The kickoff is slated for 6:30 p.m. Looking forward to Oct. 29, the “Battle of Wellington” will be played when Palm Beach Central visits Wellington High School. That game is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. TKA Drops Game at Calvary Christian — After opening the season with a lopsided 55-0 road loss against Cardinal Newman High School, the King’s Academy
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Palm Beach Central High School’s Boys Golf Team Shows Daily Progress
By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach Central High School boys golf team is young and inexperienced, but they are motivated to improve. Head coach Lucas Basso has a squad of seven players, which includes three freshmen, two sophomores and two juniors.
The trio of freshmen are Myles Basso, Santino Spidalieri and Abner Williams. The two sophomores are William Adams and Logan Rifflard. The two juniors are Samay Thakor and Collin Walker. “As you can see, my team is young,” said Basso, who is now in his ninth year as the boys golf coach. “No player on my team
PBCHS golfers Myles Basso and Santino Spidalieri on the course.
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has more than two years of experience.” The number one player on the squad is Basso’s son, Myles. He averages 47.9 strokes for nine holes, but he has yet to play a competitive 18-hole round. Another player who has shown great improvement this fall has been William Adams. “The strength of both Myles and Will is their swing,” Basso said. “Both these guys have great fundamental golf swings, so they both have a very high ceiling as they refine other aspects of their games. Their weakness right now is their short game, and I think most golfers can relate to that. That’s, by far, the hardest part of this game, and it takes years to refine it.” Basso is delighted at the progress of his team this season. “Everyone has shown improvement,” added Basso, whose team practices and plays its home matches at the Okeeheelee Park Golf Course. “From tee to green, we are much better now than
we were at the beginning of the season.” As the regular season winds down, the team’s focus has shifted to preparing for the local high school district golf tournament at the Wellington National Golf Club on Monday, Oct. 25. At the district tournament, Basso’s team will learn a great deal from the experience of playing with and against teams with more skill and depth. “Unfortunately, this year, with a team so young and inexperienced, and with powerhouses in our district like Palm Beach Gardens and Dwyer, our chances of advancing are probably low,” Basso said. Despite a 2-10 record in match competition, the highlights of the season have been the consistency of Myles Basso on the putting surfaces. “Myles has developed the reputation for sinking at least one or two very long putts every round,” Basso said of his son. “He has made at least five putts this year of at least 50 feet. The putts have been pretty amazing.”
day, Oct. 15 against Calvary Christian Academy in Fort Lauderdale. TKA’s five-game winning streak was snapped as Calvary Christian Academy won 42-27. The Lions, now 4-2, will be back in action Saturday, Oct. 23
USPA, IPC Announce 2022 High-Goal Polo Schedule
The United States Polo Association and the International Polo Club Palm Beach recently announced the 2022 high-goal polo tournament schedule and a Gauntlet of Polo one-year extension of the original three-year tournament agreement established in 2019. The season will begin on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022 with the Iglehart Cup and conclude on Sunday, April 24 with the U.S. Open Polo Championship Final. “Our partnership with IPC over the last three years in bringing the Gauntlet of Polo to players, fans and enthusiasts around the globe has been a significant success for the sport,” USPA Chairman Stewart Armstrong said. “We look forward to building on that success.” The three-part high-goal Gauntlet of Polo debuted in February 2019 at IPC. Challenging the status quo and reshaping the trajectory of high-goal polo in the United States, the innovative pinnacle event increased team participation and attraction through prize money. History was made during the inaugural Gauntlet of Polo, when Pilot captured all three events and were crowned Gauntlet Champions. The 2022 Gauntlet of Polo will return for the fourth year with the C.V. Whitney Cup on Feb. 6-27, continue with the USPA Gold Cup March 1-27, and conclude with the illustrious U.S. Open Polo Championship from March 29 through April 24 on the U.S. Polo Assn. Field. Revising the prize money distribution for the 2022 season, the new format guarantees a total of $200,000 in prize money with $50,000 awarded to each of the winning teams of the C.V. Whitney Cup and USPA Gold Cup. Similarly, $100,000 in prize money will be presented to the winner of the U.S. Open Polo Championship. Any team that wins all three
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TROOP 125 HOSTS EAGLE SCOUT CEREMONY FOR ALEXANDER DE ARMAS
Wellington’s BSA Troop 125 held an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Alexander De Armas on Sunday, Oct. 10 at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church. De Armas was joined by his parents Michelle and Mario, along with many other family members, to celebrate his achievements in scouting. Learn more about Troop 125 at www.troop125.net. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
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Scouting leaders gather with the new Eagle Scout. Scouts Chase Levy and Jonah Monahan light the candles.
Mario, Alexander and Michelle De Armas with a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol on Sept 6, 2021.
Alexander De Armas gives his mother Michelle a pin.
Mario De Armas receives a pin from Alexander De Armas. Blake Levy administers the Eagle Scout Oath to Alexander De Armas.
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Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, Michelle De Armas, Christopher De Armas, Alexander De Armas, Mario De Armas and Vice Mayor John McGovern.
Mario De Armas, Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, Alexander De Armas, Michelle De Armas and Vice Mayor John McGovern. Eagle Scout Alexander De Armas adds his feather to the troop banner.
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Clarence Henry Davis Honored By The VA As Veteran Of The Day
The Department of Veterans Affairs honored Century Village resident Clarence Henry Davis as Veteran of the Day on Sunday, Oct. 12. Davis, 91, is a Korean War combat veteran. Davis has written a memoir about his Korean War experiences, shedding light on his experience as a Black soldier on the newly integrated front lines. His oldest son Gary Davis, a resident of The Acreage, is a filmmaker and has completed an animation on one of his father’s Korean War stories titled “Escapes from Kumwha.” He has also completed a comic book as well. The Wellington Film Festival has chosen the animation to premiere in November. New Jersey native Clarence Henry Davis was drafted in 1951 at age 21. He served in the 625th Field Artillery Battalion, 40th Infantry Division, during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. Davis married his wife Eleanor in 1951 while on leave from his first post at Camp Chaffee in Arkansas. He deployed to Korea only weeks after their wedding. He didn’t see his newlywed again until 16 months later, but the two stayed in communication throughout his deployment. Davis still has many of the letters they wrote
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Clarence Henry Davis (right) with his son Gary Davis. to each other. In one, he recalls Good Conduct Medal, National writing by candlelight on a truck Defense Service Medal, United in the early hours of the morning Nations Medal, Republic of Korea following an attack. Service Medal and Korean Service Davis’ first job was guard duty Medal with two battle stars. and stringing barbed wire. He In 1953, Davis returned home to made his way through the ranks Camden, N.J., where he reunited to become a sergeant, excelling with his wife and started a family. as a gunner and truck driver. The He spent time working as an elecarmed forces had been desegre- tronic technician before becoming gated in 1948, but the process was an industrial art and shop teacher. ongoing, and Davis recalled that he After he retired from teaching in sometimes found himself the only 1996, Davis devoted his time to his Black soldier in his bunker. family and local veterans’ organiDavis took great care in docu- zations. He and his wife became menting his life and his time in the grandparents to eight grandchilU.S. Army. During his service, he dren and were married for 69 years received a Commendation Medal, until her passing in March 2020.
Take Stock In Children Mentors Honored As Top Educators
Take Stock in Children Palm Beach County cheers Kimberly Rolston, of West Palm Beach, for her recent recognition as Palm Beach Illustrated’s Educator of the Year. Rolston, in her third year of volunteering as a Take Stock in Children mentor to support fellow mentors and students enrolled in the nonprofit’s scholarship program, teaches early education at the Greene School in West Palm Beach. Rolston’s more than two decades of credentials and service are rooted in education and woven with child advocacy, ministry and her enthusiastic passion for learning. Sharing the title of Educator of the Year is Ariana Murphy, a teacher at Belle Glade Elementary School, who tied for the top award. Fellow Take Stock mentor Mark Risisky, of Wellington, was among the seven finalists. He is a teacher
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John “JT” Tutino recently released his new jazz album called Duality through Bentley Records. From straight ahead swing to some toe-tapping funky jazz, it is his second album as a leader. His new original music is regularly featured on Legends Radio 100.3 FM in South Florida. A resident of the Acreage/Loxahatchee area, Tutino works in Wellington as a Realtor with United Realty Group. He is a regular guest on the Brooklyn Café TV show, which broadcasts worldwide from Boca Raton. Tutino started his performing career in the late 1980s as a professional musician in the New York scene with regional east coast touring in the 1990s and nationwide touring with the Bronx Wanderers from 2011 to 2014. For the last three decades, Tutino has been a gigging workhorse, leading many bands, including his jazz quartet, and as a sideman performing with or sharing the stage with many well-renowned artists and groups in more than 3,000 performances. Tutino is a Berklee College of
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Prominence Health Plan Brings ‘Laugh More’ Program To Seniors
As part of its mission to promote preventative healthcare and healthy living for seniors, Prominence Health Plan has created “Laugh More. Live Longer,” a free workshop to help seniors learn the health benefits of active mindfulness and playfulness. The program, which will be offered throughout the months of October and November at senior communities and organizations in Palm Beach County, was launched on Friday, Oct. 8 at Golden Lakes Village. More than 50 seniors were in attendance. “Whether it’s money or illness or simply having to make a phone call, life can be super stressful,” Prominence Sales Director Staci Martin said. “That’s why Prominence is proud to be offering ‘Laugh More. Live Longer’ to seniors in our community.” Leading the workshop was Aniela McGuinness, an actress, two-time cancer survivor and seasoned improviser. She teaches active mindfulness, stress-reducing playfulness and general silliness
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Coach Lui Echerri Retiring After 36 Years
The end of an era is near! Coach Lui Echerri is retiring at the end of the year after more than 36 years at Wellington Elementary School, the only school he has ever taught at. “I started off as the youngest on staff, and now I am ending as the oldest on staff,” said Echerri, who
The National Junior Honor Society at Emerald Cove Middle School has been busy collecting donations for the Forgotten Soldier Outreach program. Forgotten Soldiers Outreach collects items to include in care packages sent to military men and women serving overseas. Classes have been competing against each other in a tournament bracket to bring in the most donations. So far, the students have overwhelmed the volunteers at Forgotten Soldiers Outreach with more than 10,000 items donated! The winning class will enjoy a catered lunch from Agliolio.
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considers the school his home. “I don’t know what I would have done without my WES family.” Echerri met his first wife at the school and then was blessed with triplets who are now 32 years old. He has always enjoyed the job. “I get to play every day and interact with the children,” he said.
Coach Lui Echerri with his wife Lori.
Echerri has been with his current wife Lori for the past seven years and has six grandchildren. Known throughout the community, besides the Wellington Elementary School family, Echerri was the head coach for the Wellington Swim Team from 1981 to 2004, conducting practices before
and after school. His dedication to children of all ages is apparent and will be missed. Echerri is looking forward to creating more memories during his retirement, spending time with his family, playing golf and resting, but he will miss his school family.
Coach Lui Echerri during his days with the swim team.
Alpert JFS Introduces Support Group For Teachers
It has been a hard year for educators. Palm Beach County teachers, specifically, have spent the last 18 months teaching during a pandemic, sometimes virtually, often with masks, and constantly receiving mixed messages and direction. Stress-inducing challenges range from staffing shortages to student absenteeism because of COVID-19 illnesses and positive test results. To help provide an outlet for these teachers, in addi-
tion to offering them coping skills, the Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service recently launched a Support Group for Teachers Teaching in a Pandemic. Offered Mondays at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom, the support group is facilitated by Alpert JFS psychologists and designed to create a supportive environment where teachers can share openly and learn to cope with the realities of teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The virtual gatherings are free and open to all teachers. “The past two years have been stressful and challenging for all of us, but especially for those who are responsible for teaching our children,” said Rachel Christopher, a doctoral level practicum student. “Being a teacher during the COVID-19 pandemic has been confusing, exhausting and emotionally draining for everyone in the classroom environment, and our hope at Alpert
JFS is that this support group will provide an outlet for those in need of one.” Along with Christopher, the program is facilitated by Alpert JFS clinical psychologist Iris Kiner and clinical director Elaine Rotenberg. The support croup is made possible by support from the Commission for Jewish Education. To learn more, or sign up for the next group session, visit www. alpertjfs.org/events/teachers or call (561) 684-1991.
Motorcycle Training And Safety Classes Are Now Available At Palm Beach State College
Third-grade students in Karlie Young and Devon Straub’s classes at Wellington Elementary School recently learned that they can use the Distributive Property to break apart large factors into sums of two other easier factors that they can multiply mentally. In order to show this, they had to get their surgery attire, with hair nets, gloves and face masks, and cut or break apart these arrays. The students enjoyed performing their surgeries and were able to model and describe the steps of the Distributive Property.
Motorcyclists who need to take the state-mandated training and safety class required to get the motorcycle endorsement added to their license can now do so at Palm Beach State College. Motorcycle Training Institute Inc., a Miami-based company, has contracted with PBSC’s Corporate and Continuing Education division to provide the two-day Basic Rider Course on the Lake Worth campus. The instructional component for the two-day class currently is held virtually, while the on-cycle
riding portion is held on campus. The course covers such topics as strategies for managing the riding environment and avoiding crashes. The first four classes held in September quickly sold out. However, more classes have been scheduled. “County residents have only been able to access rider training on the weekend. There’s been a huge void in Palm Beach County for in-week training. This will be a huge benefit for people in the riding community who work on
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the weekends,” said Jason Hooper, director of operations for MTII. Hooper noted that MTII currently has 12 motorcycles on campus for the training, but he expects to have a fleet of 25 and be able to accommodate about 15 students per class instead of eight. Deborah Gordon, a business and education development partner in the Corporate and Continuing Education division, said the training will also help raise more awareness of the offerings available through Corporate and
Continuing Education. Florida has required a motorcycle endorsement since the 1970s, but motorcyclists were only required to pass a test, Hooper said. However, in 2008 the state began requiring riders to take the training and safety class to qualify for the endorsement. Students must register and pay for the course directly through MTII’s web site at www.mtii.com. To learn more about Corporate and Continuing Education, visit www. palmbeachstate.edu/cce.
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continued from page 23 (0-6) to date this season, but the attitude of the players and their coaches remains upbeat. “Unfortunately, we have had a season filled with hard knocks and growing pains,” head football coach Mario Jackson said. “Nevertheless, we march on with our heads held high and prepare as if each Friday will be the day we get our first win.” Despite the lackluster beginning to the season, there is some positive news to report about Berean’s football program. “The first points of the season came from a connection between quarterback Michael Hendricks and Ormond Russell on a 26-yard touchdown pass against Boca Raton Christian,” Jackson said. “In the same game, our longest play from scrimmage this year came when Hendricks hooked up with Miles Kelly on an 80-yard catch-and-run” Berean’s leading receiver is Dominic Mastrogiacomo, who
(L-R) Tajauni Elliot, Michael Hendricks and Ormond Russell are three of Berean Christian School’s best players this fall. leads the team in receptions (20), receiving yards (235) and touchdowns (3). Mastrogiacomo’s best single-game performance came against Santa Fe Catholic. In that game, he had 10 receptions for 180 yards and three touchdowns. As the quarterback, Hendricks’ current season passing totals are 852 passing yards and six touchdown passes. He has a 42 percent completion rate. In the game against Santa Fe, Hendricks threw for 289 yards and three touchdowns, and rushed for another 42 yards. The Bulldogs’ next game is Fri-
day, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at Pompano Beach High School. Royal Palm Beach’s Struggles Continue — The Royal Palm Beach High School Wildcats had a week off on Friday, Oct. 8 in order to heal any injuries suffered during their rough 0-5 start to the season. On Thursday, Oct. 14, the Wildcats hosted the Gators from Palm Beach Gardens High School. The visiting Gators had no trouble in taming the Wildcats. Palm Beach Gardens prevailed 49-6. Royal Palm Beach (0-6) plays next on Friday, Oct. 22 when the Wildcats host Jupiter at 6:30 p.m.
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continued from page 21 ers — Tania, Ryah, Alyssa, Rilee and Ava — who are our primary outside hitters.” For Wellington to make a deep run into the post-season, Carroll said his team must focus on three fundamental elements. “We must minimize all mental and physical mistakes during the games, eliminate bad passes and execute all kills when they present themselves,” Carroll said. “If the passing is good, we get a good set. Our serving is solid. Mentally, we must keep our heads up at all times. And, when a mistake takes place, we must not dwell on it. Our immediate focus needs to be on the next point.” With the leadership and maturity of nine seniors, Wellington
This cake, made from a series of cupcakes, was made and presented in honor of the nine seniors on Wellington’s girls varsity volleyball team during senior night. PHOTO COURTESY DUANE CARROLL High School’s girls volleyball team has definitely grown as a team during the recently completed regular season. Now, Wel-
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Equestrian Jeweler Karina Brez To Host Grand Opening Event Nov. 19 Among the most sought-after designer jewelry brands in the equestrian world, Karina Brez Jewelry transforms the relationship between human and horse — developing pieces that capture the admiration and aesthetic of these magnificent creatures. On Nov. 19 at 4:30 p.m., Karina Brez Jewelry will mark the official opening of its Palm Beach store with an invitation-only reception and ribbon cutting. A portion of the proceeds from each piece sold
during the grand opening will be donated to the Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation. “Karina has made an impressive mark in both the jewelry design and the equestrian world,” said Dr. Chris Snyder, executive director of the Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation. “We are very proud that Karina’s education and expertise have taken her to such heights and are extremely grateful for her generosity to the Dreyfoos School of the Arts.”
The grand opening will not only mark the official launch of the Karina Brez store, but the launch of a new collection, Unicorn Horseshoes. A symbol of good luck and good fortune, Brez has transformed the horseshoe into a delightful rainbow, with colored sapphires, diamonds and tsavorites set in a channel. Always attentive to detail, there is a trellis on the back of each design, a nod to the whimsical garden of jewels that embodies the aesthetic of her retail
Swank Specialty Produce Opens Farmer’s Market And Plans Swank Table Events Celebrating Florida’s diverse agriculture, Swank Specialty Produce kicked off its abundant Farmer’s Market on Saturday, Oct. 2. The market will take place every Saturday through June from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. featuring farm-fresh lettuces, vegetables, herbs and wildflower bouquets from Swank Farm, along with live music from Mitch Herrick and fantastic goods from 25 local vendors. Guests can shop outdoors under Swank Farm’s 8,500-square-foot open-air pole barn rain or shine and enjoy free and convenient parking. Stop by to stock up for the week, nibble on a breakfast sandwich from Uprooted Catering or barbecue from Tropical Smokehouse, or savor a cup of coffee and a pastry. Swank Farms has also revealed the schedule for the upcoming Swank Table series featuring 12 events kicking off Dec. 12 with a Gauchos Asados Argentine Barbecue. There are several new events this year, including a Tribute to Anthony Bourdain, a Venetian masquerade, a CBD dinner, and
IMAGE COURTESY PAPP PHOTO picked Swank Farm celebrations of Caribbean culture and vegetables and herbs. street food. Returning this year Each Swank Tais talented chef Emble event unites the erson Frisbie as chef area’s top chefs, mixliaison on the farm. ologists and brewers For guests seekfor an unforgettable ing a more intimate multi-course plated experience, the dinner benefiting a Swanks open their local charity. After home for a series enjoying a welcome of Swank Cooking bite and cocktails Shows featuring fun from Sweetwater, and flavorful cookguests are invited to ing demonstrations participate in a tour by Chef Dean James of the hydroponic Jodi and Darrin Swank Max, followed by a grow houses led by Darrin Swank, three-course meal. or simply wander around the fields Tickets for all of the events are to see a true farm in action before on sale now. taking their seats in the pole barn. Founded by Jodi and Darrin Live music from South Florida’s Swank, Swank Specialty Produce favorite musicians fills the space is a hydroponic farm that has during a memorable evening where become regionally famous for guests leave feeling like family. its 350 varieties of pesticide-free The all-inclusive, all-local dinners vegetables, edible flowers and incorporate products from partner micro-greens. Swank Specialty farms and purveyors, craft brews, Produce in located at 14311 North wine pairings, cocktails and, of Road. For more info., visit www. course, plenty of delicious just- swankspecialtyproduce.com.
Manufacturing Job Fair At PBSC Oct. 29
Local manufacturers will be eager to find qualified job candidates at the Manufacturing Job Fair on Friday, Oct. 29, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Palm Beach State College’s Public Safety Conference Center on the Lake Worth campus. Open to the public, this free hiring event will give priority entry to veterans with military ID from 9 to 9:30 a.m. All attendees are encouraged to register with EmployFlorida.com prior to the job fair, which will speed entry at the fair, and to bring copies of their résumé. Co-sponsored by CareerSource
Palm Beach County and the South Florida Manufacturers Association, the job fair will bring together 20 hiring manufacturers looking to fill a wide range of positions, from entry level to management, that encompass all areas of manufacturing, from product production to rapid prototyping, design engineering, quality assurance, administration and technical sales. South Florida is growing quickly into a manufacturing hub. According to CareerSource Palm Beach County, there is a significant shortage of skilled workers in certain types of manufacturing. Cur-
rently in the county, there are more than 800 manufacturers employing 19,900 workers with average annual earnings of $41,541. Palm Beach State College works closely with local manufacturers to develop programs that deliver the targeted skills industry needs. At the fair, attendees will be able to learn about PBSC programs in various industrial trades. Employers interested in exhibiting at this job fair should contact Victory Asher at vasher@careersourcepbc.com or Allen Brake at abrake@careersourcepbc.com, or call (561) 340-1060, ext. 2491.
location. “My first store has a trellis for the walls, and I want to carry the theme throughout my designs whenever I can,” Brez said. The adjustable 17-inch necklaces have 18K yellow, rose and white gold options, and are available at the Karina Brez store, as well as through select retail partners. The Nov. 19 event will include a ribbon cutting at the store, located at 240 Worth Ave., Unit 116, in Palm Beach. “The Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches is delighted to celebrate the opening of Karina Brez Jewelry in Palm Beach County,” said Kirby Davis, membership services and special events coordinator for the chamber. “Karina’s design concept reveals a new look of equestrian jewelry that is unlike anything the community has seen before.” The Palm Beach Karina Brez Jewelry store is open Tuesday
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Westlake Goes Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness
The City of Westlake is glowing pink in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The community’s welcome signage along Seminole Pratt Whitney Road and lights at the sales center showcased pink lighting to promote breast cancer awareness beginning Oct. 12. This is the first time the City of Westlake has recognized a national campaign. On Monday, Oct. 11, a proclamation was read and entered into the city’s record during the monthly council meeting. “Westlake wants to send a message of solidarity as well as hope to
all those who have been impacted by breast cancer. ‘Westlake Goes Pink’ is our way to help raise breast cancer awareness in not only Westlake but Palm Beach County,” Mayor Roger Manning said. The “Westlake Goes Pink” campaign will last all of October. “Westlake is committed to helping raise awareness about important causes in the community,” City Manager Ken Cassel said. “This is the first of many more to be recognized.” Councilwoman Katrina Long Robinson said that she felt it necessary to have the community
recognize this national campaign in an effort to raise awareness of a disease that affects many women and families. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month was established to increase awareness of the disease, which is one of the leading cancers in women. Through charitable events held all month, various organizations raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. Women are also encouraged in October to schedule their yearly mammograms for early detection of breast cancer.
SRS Real Estate Brokers Sale Of Vacant RPB Land
SRS Real Estate Partners, the largest national real estate company in the country exclusively dedicated to retail services, recently marketed and brokered the $1.95 million sale of two parcels totaling 4.16 acres located at 11925 Southern Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach. The seller, K. Hovanian Cypress Key, sold the property, zoned for mixed-use development, for retail use to City Construction & Development. The vacant commercial site is situated on the north side of Southern Blvd. within the Park Central at Cypress Key residential development in Royal Palm Beach. More than 134,057 residents earning an annual average income of $110,002 live within a
five-mile radius of the site. Brandon Woulfe, vice president with SRS, represented the seller in this transaction, and American Site Selectors procured the buyer. City Construction & Development has been developing shopping centers throughout Florida for more than 40 years. “We are excited to add this key piece of real estate on Southern Blvd. to our portfolio,” said Martin Heise, owner/developer of City Construction. The newly named Boulevard Shoppes will be comprised of 24,500 square feet of neighborhood retail. Headquartered in Dallas with more than 25 offices worldwide, SRS has a strong reach and in-
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What happened to Halloween? It’s not even here yet and it’s over. The decorations are fading, the costumes are sold out and the candy is eaten (at least mine is — although that’s a given in any year). This year, we’re full-on into Christmas. We used to at least get Thanksgiving in there. But who has time to be thankful when we are busy making out our lists of everything we want from Santa? Don’t get me wrong — I love Christmas. It’s just that three months of it is a bit much. And I used to like shopping early, but now that Amazon has pledged to instantly provide everything every person needs for the holiday, I’d rather sit back and watch harried drivers fling things onto
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ol’ days” when kids in ill-fitting masks, wearing homemade costumes that were often black in color, would dart across streets without looking both ways (nor even one) to zip across lawns, breathlessly yelling, “Trick or treat!” at every door as they tried to get to every house in the neighborhood before a) their legs gave out or b) their little sister caught up with them. We did this because, at least at my house, candy was not freely given, there were no drive-through lanes dispensing orange milkshakes for a month, and we were virtually dependent upon the good will of our parents for every morsel of sugar that came our way. Except on Halloween.
Ever hopeful and overly ambitious, we used pillowcases instead of treat bags. Come to think of it, I’m not sure the ubiquitous orange plastic pumpkin bucket had even been invented yet. Whatever. We’d grab our bags and run, skip, walk, trudge and, finally, limp door-to-door until the neighbors were claiming they were out of candy and asking, “Are you even from around here?” Then we’d drag ourselves home to count, sort and trade. We’d pull the apples out of our bags first, generously telling mom she could make a pie (as if we didn’t have two apple trees in our backyard), then “go for the gold” — those miniature chocolate bars prized by both children and dieters (each
of us falsely telling ourselves we will eat only one per day). When our mother asked nicely, we would share our horde (even the chocolate bars!) no doubt hoping she’d remember these acts of generosity at the end of November when we caught her with a half-eaten Snickers. Oh, yes. By the end of November our pillow sack of candy was g-o-n-e. In fact, it was gone by Nov. 19. Which, in a child’s eyes, is why Thanksgiving was created — to fill in the gap between Halloween treat bags and goodie-filled Christmas stockings. Myself, I’m partial to those adorable Russell Stover foilwrapped turkeys. Not that they’re foil-wrapped for long.
‘No Time To Die’ Is A Fitting End To Daniel Craig’s Reign As Bond James Bond is back, and in pretty good form for an old man. In No Time to Die, the 25th installment in the series, Bond (Daniel Craig) is not the youthful stud we are used to, charming all the women and doing incredible feats. He is called out of retirement by old CIA buddy Felix Leiter (Jeffrey Wright) because the case involves Spectre. Remember them from early movies? The film begins with Bond romantically involved with beautiful Dr. Madeleine Swann (Lea Seydoux), a romance ended when he discovers she is a “daughter of Spectre.” After a wild driving and shooting sequence through a seaside Italian town, he tells her goodbye and “leaves forever.” When called back to duty, he learns that she is central to dealing with his problem, the only one who can get him to see Ernst Stavro Blofeld (Christoph Waltz), the imprisoned head of Spectre.
‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler Along the way he goes to Cuba to find a rogue scientist with a (what else is new?) weapon that could end mankind. Meeting with colleague Paloma (Ana de Armas), who tells him she’s only had three weeks of training, they manage to shatter Spectre, most of whom have gathered in a trap designed to kill Bond. We soon find out that the real villain is Lyutsifer Safin (Rami Malek), who for some never-mentioned reason spared Madeleine’s life when she was a child. Bond convinces M (Ralph
Fiennes) to let him join another agent, Nomi (Lashana Lynch), who ironically is now “007,” a sign demonstrating his being outdated. And, of course, everything winds up in a major battle. There are several things that separate this from other Bond films. One of the most obvious is its treatment of women. When the first Bond movie came down (and, yes, I am old enough that I saw it on its first weekend), Dr. No, the woman in it was merely decoration, useful for good looks and as a clear hostage. This has, happily, changed over the years. All the women in this stand up for themselves. Seydoux’s Madeleine is strong and determined, and she winds up fighting for her freedom. Lynch’s Nomi is a dedicated, by the book, tough woman who takes out her share of bad guys. But it is de Armas’s Paloma who is a real delight. She manages to wipe out at least a dozen Spectre bad
guys using a pistol, a rifle, unarmed combat skills and a passing auto. She is only in the movie for a short time, which is a shame. She steals every scene she’s in. Another differing feature is how much Craig allows Bond to actually feel emotions. While other Bonds were strong on lust, violence and righteousness, this Bond is introspective and winds up protecting a young girl (Lisa-Dorah Sonnet) caught up as a hostage. There is a lovely bit where, in the middle of running through the bad guy’s lair shooting down minions, Bond stops when he spots the girl’s doll lying on the ground and picks it up for her. The ending is also more violent and provides a fitting conclusion to Craig’s reign as Bond. Although Sean Connery was always my favorite, Craig added a gravitas to the part that fits our troubled times. The film makes it clear that he’s well past his prime, but he handles his
battle with time and, of course, is as brave as any Bond. We can only hope that his successor will do as well. The plot is the usual supervillain tale, although it does provide closure on several counts. Malek, a really fine actor, is set up to be so inscrutable that his motivation is not easy to read, creating a major plot hole. And he is on so briefly that the villainy does not flow through. This is one of the better Bond films, which is a great compliment. When Bond is good, he is quite good. Although a bit weak on villains, and Waltz is almost a blank as Blofeld, an exceptional actor totally wasted, the large number of lesser villains and some of the twists and turns involved them, helps mitigate that. Unfortunately, this means the film is somewhat longer than would be best. But it is a really good movie experience. If you like Bond or action films in general, go see it.
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