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ROYAL PALM GREEN MARKET OPENS Indian Trail Beefs Up

Services For Citrus Grove Trunk-Or-Treat

Developer Brian Tuttle returned to the Royal Palm Beach Village Council on Thursday, Oct. 17 with new information and requests regarding his Tuttle Royale project on the south side of Southern Blvd. just west of State Road 7. Page 3

Wellington Hosts Groundbreaking For New Boardwalk Project

The Wellington Village Council was joined by village staff and residents on Tuesday, Oct. 22 to celebrate the groundbreaking of a long-planned new boardwalk, which will be located along Lake Wellington behind the Wellington Community Center. Page 10

PBCHS Broncos Earn Big 42-13 Homecoming Victory Over Jupiter

On Thursday, Oct. 17, the Palm Beach Central High School football team hosted Jupiter High School in a district matchup and defeated the Warriors 4213. The homecoming victory improved the Broncos’ record to 6-2 (3-0 in the district) and landed them in the district title game against Palm Beach Gardens High School. Page 19

Pumpkin Chunkin’ Fun Brings Crowd To Community of Hope

Hundreds of people flocked to Community of Hope Church in Loxahatchee on Sunday, Oct. 20 as it hosted its seventh annual Pumpkin Chunkin’ event. Teams equipped with homemade catapult contraptions competed for the trophy. With the help of his friend Eric Mitchell, Jeff MacIntosh built the trebuchet that clinched the competition with a 582-foot launch. Page 20 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 18 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 7 PEOPLE................................... 8 SCHOOLS................................ 9 COLUMNS............................. 16 BUSINESS............................. 17 CALENDAR............................ 18 SPORTS......................... 19 - 20 CLASSIFIEDS................ 21 - 22 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar opened for the season on its new day at its new location Saturday, Oct. 19 near Village Hall at the corner of Okeechobee and Royal Palm Beach boulevards. Visitors had the opportunity to purchase a wide array of groceries and delicacies, as well as handcrafted goods. The green market will be open every Saturday until the end of April.

Shown above, Hans Konter of AK Caribbean sells rich green herbs. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 12 PHOTO BY MEREDITH BUROW/TOWN-CRIER

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Due to ever-larger turnouts for what has been largely a private Halloween trunk-or-treat event in The Acreage, the Indian Trail Improvement District will open its public restrooms and other facilities at Citrus Grove Park on the evening of Thursday, Oct. 31.

The trunk-or-treat event has been put on by Acreage residents for years along Citrus Grove Blvd. as a way to provide a Halloween experience for youngsters despite the long distance between homes and unlighted streets in The Acreage.

“ITID will be shutting down the road, as we have done in the past,” ITID President Betty Argue told the Town-Crier on Tuesday. “We’re opening up the park. There’s going to be parking in the park. The restrooms will be

open. There will be lights. They’ll be able to set up tents to hand out candy. There will also be a safe area for smaller children to run around. There will be a playground area there as well. That’s what we’re doing in addition to what we’ve done in past years. In past years, we hadn’t opened up Citrus Grove Park.”

This latest ITID action is largely due to an effort by recently appointed Executive Director Burgess Hanson, who has placed an added emphasis on recreation activities.

“He believes that we can do more, and be more community oriented,” Argue explained.

Hanson stressed that even with ITID providing support services, the Citrus Grove trunk-or-treat remains a community event.

“The event is still neighborSee CITRUS GROVE, page 4

Beloved Wellington Principal WELLINGTON FALL FEST Buz Spooner Dies At Age 85

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report Henry David Thoreau famously said that the only important thing is to have been important in the life of a child. Beloved former Wellington Elementary School Principal F.E. “Buz” Spooner passed away Thursday, Oct. 17 at age 85 after positively impacting the lives of tens of thousands of children in Wellington and across Palm Beach County.

Residing in Boynton Beach, he was born in Washburn, Maine. He served as the founding principal of the first school in Wellington.

When it opened, it was the first time that children in the rapidly growing western communities did

not have be bused east for school.

Spooner grew Wellington Elementary School from a cluster of portables in 1980 to a full-fledged school that once taught up to 1,500 students per year as the Palm Beach County School District raced to keep up with the area’s explosive growth.

He worked for 20 of his 43 years with the school district leading Wellington Elementary School, inspiring students with his unique style and zest for excellence.

“Charismatic. That’s the word that I would use to describe him,” said Elaine Cittadino, the original secretary of the school who worked with Spooner for 18 years.

See SPOONER, page 7

F.E. “Buz” Spooner

Sponsors Step Forward To Support WCF Fundraiser

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report Putting on a successful event like the Wellington Community Foundation’s Red, White & Blue Jeans “A Salute to Our Heroes” fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 8 at the Wellington National Golf Club is no easy task, and it is impossible to do without a small army of sponsors willing to support the undertaking.

Sponsors for the event include

diamond sponsor Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith; ruby sponsor Wellington Regional Medical Center; sapphire sponsor Thomas & Regis Wenham; and table sponsors Jim & Paula Sackett, Dr. & Mrs. Gordon Johnson, Palm Beach Urology Associates, Medicare Maggie, Barry & Phyllis Manning, Barron & Kogan CPAs, First Bank of the Palm Beaches and Dr. Humberto J. Caldera.

Mickey Smith, a partner with

the law firm Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, is proud to sponsor the fourth annual event.

“This event is all about community — neighbor helping neighbor,” Smith said. “This appeals to us the most, as we strive to give back to the communities we serve.”

The Wellington Community Foundation’s programs focus on helping some of the most vulnerSee WCF EVENT, page 7

The Wellington Village Council presented a proclamation this week designating Nov. 8, 2019 as “Wellington Community Foundation Day.” (L-R) Councilman John McGovern, Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, Mayor Anne Gerwig, Wellington Community Foundation Chair Tom Wenham, WCF board members Maria Becker, Mickey Smith and Dr. Gordon Johnson, Vice Mayor Michael Napoleone and Councilman Michael Drahos.

The Village of Wellington’s Fall Festival returned to Village Park on Saturday, Oct. 19. The event included food trucks, trick-or-treating, bounce houses, pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, hayrides, costume contests for all ages and a scary Haunted Hallways experience. From pumpkins and vendors to laser tag and lawn games, there was fun to be had for all ages. Shown above, Addison Kratman and Maeson Frost took first place with their team costume. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY CALLIE SHARKEY/TOWN-CRIER

Wellington Council Presents Keely Spinelli Grants To Local Schools

By Gina M. Capone Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council presented its annual Keely Spinelli Grant awards to principals from local schools on Tuesday, Oct. 22. The grant program supports programs that educators put in place to meet the needs of local students, particularly those who need some extra help.

This year, the council approved $400,000 from the general operating fund to go toward the Keely Spinelli Grant for 11 schools. Each school was awarded $35,363 to create programs designed to make advancements for low-achieving students. On Tuesday evening, the principals picked up their checks.

The Wellington Education Committee voted to create the Keely Spinelli Grant in 2013, with the intent of offering financial assistance to village schools. The

council agreed and has supported the program ever since.

Each school receives grants that principals put to use to help students achieve elevated reading skills while offering tutoring tools to advance the abilities of children in science and math. Each year, the principals must reapply for the grant, explaining what the money will be used for.

The grant is named for the late Binks Forest Elementary School Principal Keely Spinelli, a literacy educator who put a focus on struggling readers. She died after a long battle with cancer in 2008 but left a lasting legacy with local educators.

The Keely Spinelli Grant money must be used to focus on one or more of four long-term outcomes.

The first outcome increases proficiency in third grade reading to 75 percent or higher. The second See SCHOOLS, page 4

FPL CEO Gives Presentation On Company’s Future

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report Florida Power & Light CEO Eric Silagy was the keynote speaker at the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Luncheon held Thursday, Oct. 17 at the Breakers West Country Club. Silagy’s presentation centered on FPL’s focus on forward-thinking technology.

Silagy was introduced by Central Palm Beach County Chamber Chair John Carter, who shared some insights on the future of FPL. “When it comes to clean energy and resiliency, FPL is leading the way. As you may know, FPL is rapidly expanding solar energy across the state, including right here in Palm Beach County,” Cart-

er said. “FPL’s plan to install 30 million solar panels in Florida by 2030 is making our state a world leader in solar energy. I think that speaks volumes, and we all ought to be very proud they are located right here in our hometown.”

Silagy thanked the room full of business and civic of leaders in attendance. He noted that the contributions of both government entities and businesses keep the area both stable and strong.

“We are really excited as a company at all the opportunities across the state, starting right here in Palm Beach County. A thousand people a day are coming in and moving to Florida,” Silagy said. “It’s because this area, as well as the whole state, is a very attractive place to live,

grow your business and relocate to. Palm Beach County is one of the top 50 places to locate your business. That doesn’t happen by accident.”

Silagy provided statistics to support the growth and importance of Florida, which now has a onetrillion-dollar economy. If Florida were a country, its economy would rank as the 17th largest in the world, in front of Switzerland and Argentina.

“I’m proud of how this state has managed its finances. We have a AAA rating as a state, and you shouldn’t underestimate the value of that,” he said, noting that FPL’s parent company NextEra Energy has a footprint across the country.

See SILAGY, page 18

Central Palm Beach County Chamber Chair John Carter, FPL External Affairs Manager Stephanie Mitrione and keynote speaker PHOTO BY CALLIE SHARKEY/TOWN-CRIER FPL CEO Eric Silagy.

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Tuttle Returns To RPB With Additional Charter School Request

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report Developer Brian Tuttle returned to the Royal Palm Beach Village Council on Thursday, Oct. 17 with new information and requests regarding his Tuttle Royale project on the south side of Southern Blvd. just west of State Road 7.

“Last month, I expressed some concerns about scheduling and getting some of the projects moving along in the Tuttle Royale project, and I’m here with what I consider very good news. We had a meeting that [Village Manager] Ray [Liggins] set up,” Tuttle said. “[Village Engineer] Chris Marsh did a very good job. He presented a complete, very detailed schedule of what we needed to do to get all the roads going.”

Tuttle was pleased overall but asked for a change related to the planned charter school at the site.

“The charter school is very committed to this site,” Tuttle said, adding a potential challenge of moving forward while the roads were unfinished, since the charter school is zoned as commercial property. “You can’t get your building permit until the roads are

done. The charter school won’t be able to get a building permit and being construction for almost two years. That presents a problem.”

Tuttle noted that several schools in the area are overcapacity or nearing capacity and that getting the charter school up and running quickly is important.

“We would propose a very minor code modification that would be a laser point to a PCD [planned commercial district], which would say for charter schools or schools, you can get a building permit the same time you can as in residential units. In theory, when the residential units are done, the charter school is done,” he said.

Village Manager Ray Liggins responded with a clarification on the expected schedule.

“There is good news that the schedule we worked out with [Tuttle] has the infrastructure being completed by November 2020. The opening for the school is scheduled for August 2021,” Liggins said. “That gives them 10 months to get the school built and be open in time to get the kids there. I don’t think this is time to talk about changing the rules.”

Councilman Jeff Hmara did not believe that school capacity is as pressing an issue as Tuttle suggested. “I haven’t seen the numbers this year, but last year, our elementary schools were between 90 and 100 percent capacity. The middle schools were around 60 percent. The high schools usually fluctuate between 100 and 104 percent of capacity,” Hmara said, adding that the school district does not consider adjusting boundaries or making changes until capacity is around 140 percent.

“I respect that, but we deal in certainties,” Tuttle replied. “We have a bird in the hand, and he’s ready to go. If the charter school can’t get a permit until November or December of next year, they’re not going to close until there’s certainty. If the schedule gets delayed, we have more problems, and they could miss that next school year.

I’m trying to bring certainty to a process.”

Liggins voiced concerns of a school being built, and then remaining empty or needing to be torn down. “I will do everything I can to keep the council out of that position,” he said.

Councilman Richard Valuntas also noted that residential projects have been delayed before, such as with Cypress Key, which was approved and sat unbuilt for 15 years.

“I can’t see why the village would go down a path where it doesn’t create any certainty for the village,” Valuntas said. “I don’t think what you have here is going to create a better situation for the village. We are taking the risk, and it doesn’t make sense to change the rules.”

Councilwoman Selena Samios concurred with other members of the council in that the schedule appeared to provide a solid timeline with several months to spare for issues.

“We are with you. We all agree with how important this is to the village,” Mayor Fred Pinto said.

“In terms of your partner being nervous, have them come talk to us to get a better comfort level.”

Tuttle advised the council that the charter school would be giving a presentation in the future about the council being in violation of state law if they do not issue the permit.

“We should sit down and talk

The Royal Palm Beach Village Council thanks Village Manager Ray Liggins for his 20 years of service. (L-R) Councilman Richard Valuntas, Councilwoman Selena Samios, Liggins, Mayor Fred Pinto, Vice Mayor Jan Rodusky and Councilman Jeff Hmara. about those issues before there is the day after Hurricane Irene,” any grandstanding,” Pinto replied. Pinto said. “They were looking for In other business: someone who had the expertise in • The council took a moment implementing stormwater manto recognize a key employee for agement solutions. We had floodreaching the milestone of 20 years ing problems in those days. Since with the village. then, we have implemented a very “It’s not just any employee, it’s capable stormwater management the head of the team. It’s to recog- system. In 2010, Ray became vilnize Ray Liggins for being with lage manager. We thank you for the village for the fastest 20 years your work over the last 20 years.”

I’ve ever seen. He started on Oct. Liggins said that it has been See RPB COUNCIL, page 18 18, 1999 as the village engineer,

Historical Society Takes A Journey Through The River Of Grass

By Gina M. Capone Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Historical Society gathered for a Lunch & Learn event on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at the Wellington National Golf Club where Steve Henry, deputy project leader at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, discussed the delicate

Everglades ecosystem and the solutions that are taking place to manage and refurbish the damage that has occurred.

A 15-minute film was shown during the luncheon that explained the intricate nature of the Everglades. It focused on bad decisions in history when agriculture and development altered the natural

Wellington Historical Society Lunch & Learn — (L-R) James Seder, Chuck Edgar, Sue Bierer, Laurie Cohen, Allyson Samiljan, guest speaker Steve Henry, Hope Barron and Maureen and Don Gross.

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flow of marsh water, and also how today, wildlife refuge management is key to bringing back the heartbeat of the Everglades.

The Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge is working to fix the damage of years past by managing the system where a network of lands and waters are set aside to conserve America’s fish, wildlife and plants.

Following the establishment of Florida’s Pelican Island as the first national wildlife refuge in 1903, the system has grown to encompass more than 566 national wildlife refuges spanning approximately 100 million acres of lands and 750 million acres of oceans in the United States. The establishment of the 143,954-acre Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge was the 216th refuge in the system, being created in 1951.

A large portion of refuge management efforts is spent controlling exotic and invasive plants and pursuing funding to eliminate these threats. The three most problematic exotic plant species in the refuge are melaleuca,

Brazilian pepper and Old World climbing fern (lygodium), Henry explained. The refuge’s management activities focus primarily on wetland habitat restoration, particularly through water quality and hydropattern improvement, and exotic plant control.

A century ago, the Everglades, a vast watershed, covered much of South Florida, 100 miles by 60 miles from Lake Okeechobee to the tip of southern Florida. It would take the seasonal overflow from Lake Okeechobee spilling out on to the land, and a flow of water would move over the flat surface. As the water flowed, it created a diverse habitat.

To the Native Americans, it was “Grassy Water.” To the early Spaniards, it was the “Lake of the Holy Spirit.” To noted conservationist Marjory Stoneman Douglas, it was a “River of Grass.”

The Everglades is a sub-tropical wetland, but nine million acres of what was are now gone. What remains is an ecological tragedy that nonetheless is now making a turnabout, Henry said.

“I work for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, which is a federal agency in the Department of the Interior,” Henry said. “We are a sister agency to the National Park Service.”

His goal with the presentation was to explain the many unique aspects of the Everglades.

“The key point to take away from the presentation today is, despite the vast size of the Everglades, it is incredibly delicate,” Henry said. “The key thread that runs throughout is water. Water is the lifeblood of the Everglades.

So, at the turn of the last century, as South Florida was being discovered for development and agriculture, it brought with that the need to control water. Through the dry season, we would use water for irrigation and agriculture.”

During the wet season, there was a need to control water to prevent flooding, particularly from storms and hurricanes. “There were devastating hurricanes and floods that killed thousands of people in South Florida. So, the decision was made to create this

vast infrastructure to control water,” Henry explained.

Florida now has an intricate pattern of levees and canals that channel water for protection during flooding and dry spells. Managing the water provides many benefits — but has also caused disruptions.

“Wellington exists, in part, because we were able to control water and provide dry land to build on, live on and grow crops on,” Henry explained. “The downside of that is by diverting water away from its traditional sheet flow south into the Everglades National Park, and down to Florida Bay, we have disrupted the ecology of the Everglades. So, we are working now with the refuge and many partners to restore the ‘plumbing’ of the Everglades, to get the water right.”

He said that the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge is making great strides to renew and restore the Everglades.

“We are in a better place than we were 20 years ago,” Henry said. “We will be in an even better See EVERGLADES, page 18

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Local Expert Speaks On Cybersecurity At FASD Conference

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Florida Association of Special Districts conference on Friday, Oct. 18 featured a presentation on cybersecurity by William Silliman, chief information officer for the Village of Wellington.

The conference was held at Hawks Cay Resort on Duck Key in the Florida Keys. Several local officials, including Indian Trail Improvement District President Betty Argue and Supervisor Joni Martin, attended the conference.

FASD President Tanya Quickel, Wellington’s director of administrative and financial services, organized the event.

“There were a lot of people paying attention,” Argue said of Silliman’s presentation.

Silliman offered advice for any organization or individual to maintain a level of security from hackers trying to get into computer systems.

“In the FASD community, there are some that have a lot of money and some that do not. What I did was explain about why and how hackers are doing it. I told them about how the threat landscape has changed and gave them specifics on it, which I think was eye-opening for some of them,” Silliman said, explaining that recent incidents, such as a hack into the City of Riviera Beach, began with an innocent-looking e-mail that an employee opened, and it took over the entire system, demanding a ransom in Bitcoin to restore it.

The malicious package may be a fake invoice made to look like a vendor that a worker is accustomed to dealing with.

“When you click on it or enter your credentials, now they’ve got you. They’re hacking you,” Silliman said. “There’s a bunch of different methods, but ransomware is the biggest problem. Once they get in, whatever they can find, they encrypt and make you pay for it.

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continued from page 1 goal insures high school readiness.

The third promotes high school graduation, while the fourth goal is to foster post-graduate success.

Central Region Superintendent Valerie Zuloaga-Haines spoke to the council about the impact of the grants.

“Keely Spinelli had a vision around literacy,” Zuloaga-Haines said. “She had a vision about every single student needing to read. She found ways to help students who really struggled with reading. She was very talented, and it’s a legacy that we celebrate every year.”

School Board Member Marcia Andrews thanked Wellington for its pro-active approach to supporting education.

An additional scare factor is they put a timer on your screen, and each time the timer hits zero, the price goes up.”

He said that defending against these hackers is not usually difficult, and most organizations have the means in place to defend against them — if they are used properly, kept up to date and the potential victim is diligent.

The most common hack is an e-mail spoof that poses as a familiar client but carries a malware package. Silliman noted that most systems, such as Microsoft or Google, have protection built in if it is turned on.

“It’s not just ransomware to watch out for. Phishing, spear phishing, database breaches — they’re going after credit cards,” he said. “There’s a new thing called ‘form jacking,’ where you go to a web site and you fill out an online form. If there’s not proper security on that, what they do is inject malicious code on that, and they’re capturing all that data, and/ or if you hit OK on that, you’re actually hitting OK to download something onto your computer.

You have to watch your forms now.”

Hackers are also going after virtual private networks (VPNs), a means for individuals to access their business network remotely, which gives the hacker access to the whole network.

“The other thing they’re doing is going after backups,” Silliman said. “They know that most places have only one backup system.

They figure out if they get in, they grab the data, and then destroy the backups — either encrypt them, lock them, erase them, blow it up so I can’t use it. Then they have the one copy of the data, and they’ll demand six figures to get it back.”

Silliman said that one way of protection is to have two security codes, a general and individual code.

“Most places now employ a

two-factor identification to turn that on, because even if they steal your password, they need that second factor, that code, that gets sent to your phone. So, if they do trick you into clicking on that e-mail and you put in your credentials, and they then try to log in as you, they don’t have that second piece because they don’t have your phone or they don’t have that code generator,” he said.

Silliman added that computer users should regularly check to see that their built-in protection

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Town of Loxahatchee Groves had its newly rebuilt and updated canal pump reinstalled and completed on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in time for the dry winter season, which is expected to begin on Nov. 1.

“It was completed yesterday,” Town Engineer Larry Peters told the Town-Crier on Wednesday.

“We just have to tweak it a little bit.”

The rebuilt pump includes a new 150-horsepower electric motor with a remote self-start so that a staff person does not need to come out and start it manually.

The new system is regulated by a float on the canal that engages the pump during low electric demands when the canal falls below a certain point.

“There’s a timer to ensure that you’re not running it during Florida Power & Light’s peak hours, so it’s genuinely automatic,” Peters said.

The F Road pump is the town’s sole source of water to keep the canals filled during the dry season.

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“You make a difference for our children,” Andrews said. “I personally worked closely with Keely Spinelli. She dreamed about making a difference for all children.

When I see the Keely Spinelli Grant working every single day in all of our Wellington schools, it blesses my heart, and it makes me so excited that we are not leaving children behind.”

Andrews said that other communities could learn from Wellington’s approach.

“As I speak across Palm Beach County in District 6, especially, I tell them about what you are doing to make the difference for children,” she said. “They are moving to higher levels of academic achievement and have social and emotional growth because of your vision.”

Mayor Anne Gerwig noted that the idea was first kindled

by Michelle McGovern, wife of Councilman John McGovern, who called Gerwig to explain about the

funding not getting to Wellington schools.

“Michelle McGovern called me,” Gerwig said. “She said our Wellington schools are not going to get the added funds that you would get if you are a Title I school. Sometimes a child in a high-performing school still needs these services. Michelle wanted to know if there was something we could do. We have had a history of providing extra help. So, I wanted to recognize our education committee for their work in bringing this about, as well as Michelle McGovern and [Palm Beach County Commissioner] Melissa McKinlay for pushing this forward.”

In other business: • Community Services Director Paulette Edwards introduced the members of the first Wellington Youth Council, made up of students from Palm Beach Central High School and Wellington High School.”

Gerwig was pleased to see the

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continued from page 1 hood driven,” Hanson told the Town-Crier on Wednesday. “All we’re trying to do is provide some safety with the PBSO, some lights and some conveniences, such as

opening up the restrooms.”

Hanson said the board had directed him to open the park and restrooms, as well as allow trunk-or-treat vehicles to set up in the park to hand out goodies to smaller children where parents might not want them out on the road, although it will be closed to vehicular traffic.

ITID will also install temporary lighting within the park and at the ends of Citrus Grove Blvd. at

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and even if they do destroy one of them, I’ve got two others that I can go to as a good point of restore,” Silliman said.

He gave participants 10 key questions to ask their information technology departments, including whether files and folders are locked down, is there a password policy and how often are they changed, what access does the information technology department have, are there backups, is there e-mail protection, does the company have cyber insurance, are

vendors verified to make sure they have adequate security and is there a cybersecurity training program?

“It’s not fun, by any means, but it’s something that everybody needs to hear and do,” Silliman said. “Even on a personal level, I want to make sure that AOL, Google, Yahoo, they all have two-factor identification, but it’s not on by default. You have to do a little bit of research and see how to turn it on. It’s a little bit of an annoyance, but it’s better than being hacked.”

Loxahatchee Groves Canal Pump Reinstalled In Time For Dry Season Council approved rebuilding and restoring the pump in August at a cost of almost $50,000. The pump was removed in September for rebuilding.

No one seems to know when the pump was first installed or when it was last rebuilt. The old system had to be started manually, which involved having a staff member come out and start the pump during low electric demand hours.

“We just put it back in yesterday,” Mayor Robert Shorr told the Town-Crier. “That’s kind of important. After God knows how many years, we have a new pump and motor and starting system.

I’m excited.”

The forecast for South Florida’s dry season by the National Weather Service is for a hotter winter than normal, with mixed predictions on the amount of rainfall, coming off a drier-than-usual summer rainy season, which has left water levels in Lake Okeechobee lower than desired.

(Right) The newly rebuilt F Road pump is put back in its spot to regulate canal water in Loxahatchee Groves.

Members of the new Wellington Youth Council pose with the Wellington Village Council.

The students represent Palm Beach Central High School and Wellington High School.

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students at the meeting. “We have really desired input from our youth,” she said. “We want to pick your brains.”

Vice Mayor Michael Napoleone called the project exciting and long overdue.

“I am so glad we have representation from both of our high schools,” he said. “We don’t have all seniors, so we will have some overlap from year to year. Paulette, your team has done a great job in putting this together. We are looking forward to getting your input.”

Councilman Michael Drahos told the students he admired them for standing up and being leaders.

“It takes a lot of courage to stand up and be a leader for your colleagues,” Drahos said. “It’s a serious responsibility. I am really excited to see what you are going to accomplish.”

• Palm Beach County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay addressed the council on a number of topics, including equestrian waste management. She noted

that a meeting is being held in Loxahatchee Groves with Gerwig and Village Manager Paul Schofield to address some solutions for the waste.

“I wanted to thank your town manager, Mr. Schofield, and Mayor Gerwig, who will be meeting with the mayor and the town manager from Loxahatchee Groves to discuss some issues we are having with equestrian waste management,” McKinlay said. “So, I look forward to continuing to work with you by finding solutions.”

Gerwig has been working with the Palm Beach County League of Cities and other entities to help find a permanent, long-term solution for manure disposal.

McKinlay told the council that they are making progress from a county perspective.

“I can tell you that the recycling facility that was originally slated to go out into the Everglades Agricultural Area, because of the concerns the growers had, we have found another location off

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Avocado Blvd. and 140th Avenue North. Avocado and 140th Avenue themselves will remain open for vehicular traffic. “[We’re] trying to add an enhancement to what’s already existing,” Hanson explained.

“It’s not a district event. We’re just participating for community outreach.”

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office details will be posted on the canal to the south of Citrus

Grove Blvd. to prevent ATVs and bicyclists from coming across it onto the site, as well as the ends of the street where it will be closed.

Another deputy will be walking Citrus Grove Blvd.

“It’s just to make the participants at the event or trick-ortreating feel a little safer and not have to worry about ATVs or any other type of vehicles being on the sidewalks or being in an area where there should be no vehicular

travel,” Hanson said. “I have some employees who are actually going to be volunteering to hand out candy that night, and they’re looking forward to it.”

Trunk-or-treat on Citrus Grove will start at about 6 p.m., but vehicles holding treats to hand out will be allowed to set up in the park as early as 9 a.m., until the road is shut down between 4:30 and 5 p.m.

“We’ll have a staff person there,

as well as some PBSO volunteers, and they will monitor the number of cars that are in there, and as cars leave, they’ll let cars go in there,” Hanson said. “What we’re trying to do is open up that parking, so people do not have to park along swales. However, there are so many people that we know it will happen because there’s just not enough parking. This will at least make it a little more convenient and safer for participants.”

Principals from local schools picked up their share of $400,000 in Keely Spinelli Grant money at Tuesday’s Wellington Village Council meeting.

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A DAY OF COSTUMED FUN AT WELLINGTON’S FALL FESTIVAL AT VILLAGE PARK

The Village of Wellington’s Fall Festival returned to Village Park on Saturday, Oct. 19. The event included food trucks, trick-or-treating, bounce houses, pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, hayrides, costume contests for all ages and a scary Haunted Hallways experience. From pumpkins and vendors to laser tag and lawn games, there was fun to be had for all ages.

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Parks & Recreation Department Assistant Director Michelle Garvey and Director Eric Juckett.

Councilwoman Tanya Siskind gives little Maverick Megna a third-place ribbon.

First-place winner Valentina Funez went as Wednesday from “The Addams Family.”

Mayor Anne Gerwig announces costume contest winners.

Julian Litt won third place for his Ghostbusters costume.

Hope and Blaze Mulligan in their matching costumes.

Austin Pflum and Nicolas La Luz slide down at top speed.

Councilman Michael Drahos presents Jacob Kluxen with his first-place ribbon.

Wellington Village Council members took their job as costume contest judges very seriously.

Olivia Layman won a second-place ribbon.

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Lox Mosquitoes Inspire Mom To Win ‘Shark Tank’ Golden Ticket

By Denis Eirikis Town-Crier Staff Report When Kelley Higney moved from California to the western communities six years ago, she was inspired by Loxahatchee’s ginormous mosquitoes to find a solution for her family’s itchy, swollen bug bites. The solution is called “Bug Bite Thing,” which was featured on the Sunday, Oct. 20 episode of the ABC series “Shark Tank.”

“I come from a long line of women entrepreneurs, and my mom serves as a guiding light in our Bug Bite Thing business,” Higney said, explaining that it was only natural that she invite her mother, Ellen McAllister, to appear with her on “Shark Tank.”

Good thing she did. The sharks ate it up. Their mother-daughter pitch was so cleverly conceived and choreographed that Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said, “Ellen, you have just won the Shark Tank Academy Award with your presentation tonight.”

McAllister’s first line was an attention-grabbing “our product sucks,” and at one point she deftly donned a costume covered with gigantic, scary mosquitoes to hammer home the point.

Bug Bite Thing is like a large

syringe, without any needle, that takes suction around surface bites and sucks out the insect saliva or venom that causes itching and swelling. It’s advertised to alleviate itching and swelling within one hour of use. The women entrepreneurs showed before and after pictures and pointed to their web site, which is full of customer testimonials.

Even before their TV appearance, the business has been a huge success. Operating from their garage until just recently, Higney told the sharks that sales last year were $500,000, while the first six months of this year were $800,000.

They project $2 million in sales this year, thanks to CVS Pharmacy, which just started carrying Bug Bite Thing in its thousands of stores. The product is already the bestselling bug bite relief item on Amazon.

The premise behind the popular television show “Shark Tank” is that entrepreneurs pitch their products to famous, deep-pocketed, connected investors called “sharks,” hoping to attract partnerships, publicity and investment.

Higney asked the sharks for $150,000 in exchange for a ten percent equity. The product sells for $10 and costs only about $2

each to make and package. The sharks reacted to the 80 percent profit margin the way real sharks react to blood. It quickly turned into a feeding frenzy, with each shark expressing some level of interest.

After Cuban made his “Shark Tank Academy Award” compliment, a billionaire who specializes in turning products into globally recognized brands, Rohan Oza, was the first shark to bite. He immediately offered the asking price of $150,000 for 10 percent, promising to “blow it into Walmart.”

Before Higney could respond, shark Barbara Corcoran, perhaps sensing all the money that could be made, offered a $50,000 over the asking price — $200,000 for 10 percent.

Kevin O’Leary — famous for his cutthroat offers and calling himself “Mr. Wonderful” — was impressed by Higney’s pitch.

“This is the first in a long time that entrepreneurs have asked a realistic selling price,” he said.

Higney acknowledged that she priced Bug Bite Thing to attract the considerable value that the sharks could add to her business. In response, “Mr. Wonderful” offered $150,000, 6 percent equity, plus $1 for every product sold.

Wellington Will Take Part In The Read For The Record Campaign

In celebration of Jumpstart’s Read for the Record, the Wellington Village Council will read books to hundreds of local children next month.

As part of the world’s largest shared reading experience, council members will visit Wellington schools and learning centers on Thursday, Nov. 7 to read this year’s campaign book, Thank

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“Bringing together those in the Village of Wellington, and outside, in an atmosphere of friendship and community outreach, knowing that the bottom line is a mission of helping,” sponsor Jim Sackett said of his favorite thing about the event. “To that end, it is my responsibility as a board member to further the foundation’s mission. One way is to sponsor this annual fundraiser. I am in a unique position to know what the needs are in Wellington,

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continued from page 1 “He was always on the teachers’ side. He gave them plenty of latitude. He knew people’s strengths, and he let them play to their strengths.”

Beyond the school campus, Spooner became a well-known figure in the greater Wellington community. “Charismatic is the word I’d use, too,” said Cathy West, who was hired by Spooner

Corcoran called his offer “triple dipping” as hungry sharks could be heard in the background trying to put teams together.

Shark Lori Greiner then captured everyone’s attention.

“First of all, I hate bugs,” she said. “I hate mosquitoes, and I hate everything that bites because they always bite me. I don’t do this often, but I am offering you my golden ticket. My offer is your ask of $150,000 for 10 percent.”

The golden ticket is actually made of gold, it’s the size and shape of a raffle ticket, and is Greiner’s gimmicky way of expressing strong interest and promising a hands-on partnership.

The other sharks audibly moaned. Mark Cuban rolled his eyes. Mr. Wonderful facetiously amended his offer to allow the entrepreneurs to sign a deal with his “magic lucky pen.” Things move quickly. Cuban asks Corcoran to team. Corcoran reminded the mother and daughter that her offer is the highest. Sensing defeat, Rohan changed tactics by teaming up and offering “two sharks for price of one.”

All eyes were on Higney when she dramatically announced, “Lori, we accept your offer.”

Kelley Higney is the creator of the Bug Bite Thing.

Done deal, and the other sharks While Bug Bite Thing was reluctantly congratulated Greiner. conceived in Loxahatchee and As they were walking offstage, headquartered there during filmMcAllister put her arm around her ing, the women have since moved daughter and said, “Kelley, I am so the operation to Port St. Lucie, proud of you.” where 50 employees and friends “I can’t even believe that hap- congratulated the mother-daughter pened just now,” she replied. “We team with a watch party. did a deal with Lori for exactly Learn more about the product at what we asked.” www.bugbitething.com.

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“Wellington is proud to be a part of Jumpstart’s Read for the Record,” Village Manager Paul Schofield said. “We look forward to helping Jumpstart break another world record — and most importantly, inspiring kids to develop a love of reading.”

Jumpstart’s Read for the Record is a national campaign launched

more than a decade ago to address the educational inequities that leave too many children unprepared for kindergarten.

Read for the Record inspires adults to read with children, spurs policymakers and organizations to take action toward transformative change in early education, and puts more books in the hands of children across the country.

Palm Beach County Tax Collector Anne Gannon’s employees donated $3,925 to Bahamas relief through participation in a special October dress down opportunity, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting the Salvation Army’s Hurricane Dorian response efforts.

Participating employees will wear a special Bahamas relief lanyard, a signal to clients the employee is

dressed down this month for this very important cause.

“The photos and stories of suffering have affected many agency employees, as we know how close this storm came to our own community,” Gannon said. “I am so appreciative of our employees’ generosity in helping our Bahamian neighbors.”

Hurricane Dorian, the most

powerful storm to hit the Bahamas in modern history, struck the island nation over Labor Day weekend leaving catastrophic destruction.

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and how the foundation can meet those needs.”

Former Wellington Mayor Tom Wenham, who is sponsoring the event along with his wife Regis, finds the Red, White & Blue Jeans event one of the most amazing community experiences of the year.

“I chose to sponsor this event because it is a genuine Village of Wellington event to assist the people of Wellington,” said Wenham, who chairs the Wellington Community Foundation. “What I like most about it is that it brings together many residents. You can renew longtime friendships and honor our veterans. And, it is a dress-down event.”

Many local businesses have found the foundation’s work worthy of their support.

“The best part of this event is that it held locally to help those locally,” said Maria Becker of Palm Beach Urology Associates.

“By helping the WCF, we help those citizens in our community who need it most but are often overlooked. The foundation’s support makes a difference in the lives of our most vulnerable neighbors and helps make our community stronger.”

The patriotic theme of the event also draws in sponsors who are inspired by that idea.

“I like that there is a focus on thanking our veterans for their sacrifices and showing appreciation for their service. It is always the right time to say thank you to our veterans,” First Bank of the Palm Beaches’ Vice President & Branch Manager James Seder said. “This

event is a great way for our bank to support the Wellington community. We fully believe it provides the best bang for the buck and are confident that the WCF will use our donation wisely.”

It is that friendship and local trust that builds the community up instead of breaking it down.

“This is an opportunity to do good. Everyone comes to this event with an attitude of sharing one way or another,” Dr. Gordon Johnson said. “I chose to sponsor the event because community and giving has always been essential to our family.”

Finding unique ways to give back while engaging residents is important to Wellington Regional Medical Center CEO Pam Tahan.

“It is important to me as the CEO of WRMC that we continue

to support organizations that are committed to directly benefiting people in our home community,” Tahan said. “Our hospital is dedicated to the Village of Wellington and our surrounding communities, which makes continuing to sponsor this event important to us.”

To an organization all about giving back to residents, finding support both in and outside of the foundation is paramount. The entire board is driven by the foundation’s mission and looks at its programs, no matter the size, and sees the direct impact.

“I am honored to be a member of the WCF board. The money raised at our Red, White & Blue Jeans event will go toward funding more projects that help our Wellington seniors and children

who need our support,” said Maggie Zeller of sponsor Medicare Maggie. “Whether it is a birthday bouquet of flowers or a new school uniform, the smiles we see are so rewarding!”

The event will take place at the Wellington National Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive) on Friday, Nov. 8 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Guests will enjoy food and music in a patriotic-themed, casual atmosphere while also taking the opportunity to honor those who work to make a difference in our community and country.

Tickets are $85 per person, and sponsorships are still available. For more information, or to reserve a space before the event sells out, call (561) 333-9843 or visit www. wellingtoncommunityfoundation. org.

midway through the school’s inaugural year and knew him for 35 years. “He was a great boss to work for. He trusted the teachers and gave them a lot of freedom.”

West quoted Spooner as saying, “It’s better to get forgiven than it is to get permission.”

“It was a favorite saying,” agreed Susan Bierer, who also worked for Spooner at Wellington Elementary School and has kept in contact through the years.

Several longtime employees have stayed in touch with Spooner since his retirement nearly 20 years ago.

“Every month, we were still meeting at Cheddar’s for dinner up until last month, and we’re

going to meet there before the funeral in his honor on Saturday,” Bierer said.

Starting at Greenacres Elementary School, Spooner dedicated more than four decades to the school children of Palm Beach County. He was very active in the local Rotary Club, and he served many years as president of the Palm Beach County Safety Patrol.

It was in that role that he touched the lives of fifth graders all over the county, working tirelessly to organize a massive movement of students from Palm Beach County to Washington, D.C., each year.

“He was so special,” Bierer said. “Teachers who worked for him will tell you he was the best

principal they ever had in their careers. He was always supporting the teachers’ side.”

In this way, he generated an unusual degree of loyalty from his staff.

“His style was unique. He hired top-notch teachers,” Cittadino said. “He said, ‘I hire people smarter than me and let them do their job.’ He ran the school with a family environment, and children flourished under his leadership.”

Cittadino recalls Spooner reminding his staff that “everything is for the kids.”

“There are so many success stories that started with Wellington Elementary School under his leadership,” Cittadino added. “It

was an A-rated school, and today those students are doctors and lawyers and professionals in the community.”

Cittadino and West also enjoyed his lighter side.

“He was quick-witted and a great storyteller,” Cittadino recalled. “He wrote poems, and not just a few lines, they were pages.

He was a particularly special man.”

“I’ll always remember he was a poet,” West said. “His poetry was great. He was a man of many words — well-chosen words.

Spooner’s parents Wilda and Earl Spooner named him Francis Earl, a name he didn’t like, and he adopted the name of a character in

a book he read as a child as soon as he could. Going by the moniker “Buz” his entire life, many did not know what the initials “F.E.” stood for.

Spooner was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Verlie, and his oldest son, David. He has three sons who survive him, Daniel, Steven and John, and five grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at his church of 50-plus years, Bethel Church at 4320 S. Congress Ave. in Palm Springs, on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that a love donation be made to Bethel Church in his name.

titled to the same protection from sex abuse as Florida’s children,” State Attorney Dave Aronberg said. “This important measure closes a loophole in the law and will allow prosecutors and law enforcement to hold accountable those who exploit the most vulnerable amongst us.”

contribute to the risk of acquiring the virus.

Last year, more than 350 individuals participated in the festival.

The event is a significant resource platform to increase awareness and educate the public on HIV, AIDS and the prevention of other sexually transmitted infections, as well as provide linkage to social services programs and information on behavioral health and substance abuse disorders.

“This festival focuses on engaging our diverse population and assists them with access and linkage to care services,” Palm Beach County HIV CARE Council Chair Chris Dowden said. “We continue our efforts to reduce HIV-related health disparities and assure adequate treatment and support services are accessible to the most vulnerable populations.”

The Palm Beach County HIV CARE Council’s vision is to create a community where individuals with HIV/AIDS can live without prejudice, abandonment or social stigma and are provided with a comprehensive range of medical and support services that assure their wellness, independence and self-sufficiency.

To register for the festival, visit https://healthandwellnessfestival pbc.eventbrite.com. For more information about the event, email Neeta Mahani at nmahani@ pbcgov.org.

NEWS BRIEFS Binks Pointe Pedestrian Bridge Ribbon Cutting Oct. 26

Wellington invites the community to celebrate the opening of the new Binks Pointe Pedestrian Bridge with a special ribbon cutting on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 9 a.m.

The ceremony will take place on the bridge, located on Flying Cow Road just south of Southern Blvd.

Wellington has worked diligently since 2015 to make this pedestrian pathway connection a reality. The event is free and open to all residents.

Garden Club To Meet Nov. 4

The Wellington Garden Club will meet Monday, Nov. 4 at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). A light breakfast will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by a business meeting at 10:15 a.m. and a program at 11:30 a.m.

The club is fortunate to have several expert floral designers and flower show judges as members.

At the meeting, they will share their creative expertise, demonstrating how to design with miniature plants. These lessons will help prepare those who wish to

enter designs in the Petite Standard Flower Show that the club will hold at the end of February at the Mall at Wellington Green.

Guests are welcome, but RSVPs are requested to kaalbury@gmail. com. To learn more about the Wellington Garden Club, visit www. wellingtongardenclub.org.

St. David’s Fashion Show Returns Nov. 9

St. David’s Episcopal Church Women will host its Fall Luncheon & Fashion Show on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Breakers West Country Club.

Members will model clothes from Backstreet Fashions in Wellington. Proceeds will go toward funding church and community projects throughout the year.

Tickets are $45 per person and can be purchased by calling Nancy Schroeder at (561) 792-0244 or (561) 346-3009, or e-mailing schroeder.nancy@gmail.com.

Wellington Food Drive Underway

Do you want to help make the holiday season bright for families in need this year? The Village of Wellington is asking for assistance in making sure no resident goes

without a hot meal this Thanksgiving. Donations are being accepted through Tuesday, Nov. 19.

Residents are encouraged to contribute the following food items (be mindful to check expiration dates): boxed mashed potatoes, boxed stuffing mix, cornbread mix, cranberry sauce, turkey gravy and canned vegetables such as green beans and corn.

Food can be dropped off at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.), Village Park (11700 Pierson Road), the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.), the Community Services Office (1092 Wellington Trace) and the Lake Wellington Professional Centre (12133 Ken Adams Way), as well as Schaefer Drugs and Ultima Fitness in the Wellington Plaza.

All donations will go directly to local families in need. Residents needing assistance should call Community Services at (561) 791-4796 or their local house of worship to register. All requests must be made prior to Tuesday, Nov. 19.

The village thanks community partners Wellington Interfaith, Baptist Health South Florida, Schaefer Drugs and Ultima Fitness for supporting the food drive.

Partnership opportunities are still available. For more info., call Program Coordinator Kyle Ostroff at (561) 791-4764.

Willhite Files Bill To Expand Child Protections

State Rep. Matt Willhite (DWellington) has filed HB 375 to expand exceptions for the privilege in husband-wife communications during certain criminal proceedings involving child victims.

Currently, the Florida Statutes have exceptions to this privilege for a crime committed against a child of either spouse. However, there is no exception for a crime committed against other young family members.

“The exceptions proposed in this legislation do not erode the husband-wife privilege,” Willhite said. “We are merely acknowledging the arbitrary nature of limiting the exception to only crimes committed against a child of one of the spouses and not any other child. Is a grandchild, niece or nephew, for example, any less worthy of help?”

The inspiration for this legislation comes from the Office of the State Attorney for the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, where a defendant admitted to his wife that he was sexually abusing their granddaughter.

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County To Host Health & Wellness Festival

The Palm Beach County Community Services Department Ryan White Program and the Palm Beach County HIV CARE Council will host the third annual Communitywide Health & Wellness Festival, which will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Loading Ramp, located at 524 SW Avenue C Place, Belle Glade.

The festival is free and open to the public and will feature HIV and hepatitis testing, health screenings and linkage to services, insurance enrollment opportunities, prizes and more.

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ADELE ALERESKY CELEBRATES HER 101ST BIRTHDAY

When businessman Steve Gazzillo was a recent guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Royal Palm Beach, he was impressed by what he saw at the meeting and decided to become a member. He was sponsored for membership

by Dan Splain and hit the ground running, attending the Rotary Leadership Institute earlier this month in Port Saint Lucie. Another new member, Michael Fehribach, was inducted into membership at the meeting on Thursday, Oct. 17

by Assistant Rotary District Gov. Evelyn Flores.

Wellington’s Adele Aleresky recently turned 101 years old and celebrated with a visit to Palm Beach Central High School. A resident of the Addington at Wellington Green, Aleresky was brought to the school by her granddaughter, Cathy Moss, to watch her great-grandson Benjamin Moss during a football practice. Benjamin is a sophomore at Palm Beach Central and plays on the junior varsity team. The players were excited to meet Aleresky and gathered for a group photo. They also sang to her, and each player wished her a happy birthday.

Downtown at the Gardens and Big Dog Ranch Rescue hosted the second annual Barks and Brews on Friday, Oct. 11, which benefited Loxahatchee Groves-based Big Dog Ranch Rescue.

“We are thrilled to partner with Big Dog Ranch Rescue for another successful Barks and Brews event,” said Erin Devlin, marketing manager for Downtown at the Gardens. “BDRR is a true champion for dogs in Palm Beach County, and we are honored to spotlight them and all the good they’re doing for man’s best friend.”

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Scantlan encouraged anyone who thinks they may be a victim of cybercrime or electronic crime to contact the PBSO. In other business, the Rotary Club of Royal Palm Beach presented its deputy of the quarter honors to PBSO Det. Derrick Gentilcore. He was honored by Rotary President Dan Morales, PBSO Chief Deputy Michael Gauger, Capt. Ulrich Naujoks, Lt. Michael Ferrante and Sgt. Christopher Johnson.

In other news, the Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club presented a $3,500 check to the Be Like Brit Foundation for the construction of a home for homeless people in Haiti. The check was presented to Be Like Brit Florida State Director Chloe Rits.

On Saturday, Nov. 2, the Rotary Club of Royal Palm Beach will sponsor a Shred Fest at the Palms West Charter School (12031 Southern Blvd.) from 9 to 11 a.m.

Bring your box of paper to be shredded, and it will be reduced to confetti for a contribution of $5 per box. All funds raised will benefit Royal Palm Beach Rotary scholarships and charities.

(L-R) PBSO Chief Deputy Michael Gauger, Capt. Ulrich Naujoks, Det. Derrick Gentilcore, Lt. Michael Ferrante, Sgt. Christopher Johnson and Dan Morales at the officer of the quarter presentation.

Big Dog Ranch Rescue Features Adoptable Furry Friends At Barks And Brews Event

The Palm Readers monthly reading group meeting was held recently at the Live 360 Reading Room in the Mall at Wellington Green. The Palm Readers, made up of longtime Wellington residents, has been together for more than 30 years. The most recent meeting discussed The Button Man by Andrew Gross.

Shown are (front row) Maureen Gross, Maggie Zeller, Pat Valenza, Evelyn Regan and Jo Cudnik; and (back row) Jeanne Cvetes, Allyson Samiljan, Pauline Parlato, Linda Grove and Jeri Edgar.

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In addition to the induction of new members, attorney Steve Lutz, who specializes in elder law, gave a highly informative presentation of issues regarding older people in society. His discussion complemented the presentation the club received a week earlier from Det. Gigi Scantlan of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

Scantlan gave a comprehensive presentation on financial and cyber electronic crime. The topics covered included identity theft, mail and parcel theft, data theft from ATM/card readers and telephone

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“Our mission is to save dogs of all breeds from certain death, provide a loving, transitional home while preparing dogs for their forever families,” said Lauree Simmons, president and founder of BDRR. “Our goal is to save 5,000 dogs each year, to heal and place them with loving families, and to educate 250,000 people about proper dog care and the importance of spaying and neutering. A big thank you to Downtown at the Gardens for hosting this annual event. Because of their support tonight, five more furry friends have a loving place to call home.”

To adopt a dog from Big Dog Ranch Rescue, visit www.bdrr.org or call (561) 791-6465.

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New Horizons Partners With Norton Museum

New Horizons Elementary School, a nationally recognized Dual Language International Spanish Academy, now has the benefit of cultivating a special partnership with the newly renovated Norton Museum of Art. All students at New Horizons will have the opportunity to visit the museum. Veronica Hatch from the Norton Museum has also visited the campus and provided on-site arts instruction to all students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade in English and in Spanish.

New Horizons is one of only three elementary schools in Palm Beach County to be recognized as

an International Spanish Academy by the Education Consulate of the Ministry of Spain. As a choice program in Palm Beach County, all students are eligible to apply for admission into the school via the annual choice application lottery. New Horizons will host an open house on campus on Nov. 6 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. All families interested in applying for a seat via the choice application are invited to attend.

The choice application window is tentatively scheduled to open on Nov. 4. More information can be found at www.palmbeachschools. org by clicking on the link for “School Choice.”

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RPB ELEMENTARY HOSTS ANNUAL WALK-A-THON At the Palm Beach Central High School homecoming football game on Oct. 17, Principal Darren Edgecomb presented Wellington Councilman John McGovern with a commemorative football as a token of appreciation for the educational support provided by the village. The Village of Wellington logo was stenciled at midfield for the game to symbolize this valuable partnership.

On Thursday, Oct. 10, Royal Palm Beach Elementary School kicked off its annual walk-a-thon. Pom-poms, tutus, loud music and walking with friends made the event fun. Students, parents, staff and PTO members had a great time walking to music provided by a DJ. The school is raising money to add a canopy to the playground.

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Science Education Programs On The RISE In Palm Beach County

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report A quiet, informal group dedicated to enhancing science education for school-age children meets regularly at venues across Palm Beach County.

Founded in 2014, Resources In Science Education (RISE) held its bi-monthly meeting at Lion Country Safari on Wednesday, Oct. 16.

Throughout the school year, RISE brings together educators working at facilities across the county every other month to network and learn from each other.

“RISE got started with a group of us saying that we wanted to continue to meet. We just wanted to get together, network, support each other and get the science word out,” said Janice Kerber, director of the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Everglades Youth Conservation Camp. “That is critical — having the opportunity to meet and just come be who we are, with no membership fees.”

RISE has nearly doubled in size since its inception, and organizations that offer science education programs are encouraged to sign

up. “We started out with about 10 [organizations] and are up to about 20 now. This year, I’ve seen the largest variety of groups.

Last year, we did a major push on making sure we had a speaker at every session or some type of a program — this one being the tour of the facility — so we have our continuing education,” Kerber said. “We really zeroed-in last year on things like the need for special education training, because many of us are not trained on that, and how to deal with some of the various issues at our facilities.”

RISE uses the knowledge and experience of its members to build on the programs offered elsewhere in Palm Beach County.

Topics range from educational lectures designed to expand member knowledge to developing program evaluations or completing the school district’s vendor application process.

“We have been a part of RISE for maybe five years,” said Rhonda Beitman, assistant education and outreach manager at Lion Country Safari. “It has been great. The networking is really good, being

able to share experiences and collaborate.”

The purpose of RISE remains focused on a mission to improve the resources for teachers, families and schools. Member organizations share vital information on available trainings, events, educational trends and programming.

“We all offer top-of-the-line science education at our centers, and we want to promote that,” Kerber said. “We are not stepping on each other’s feet, but instead we promote amongst each other. It’s really important to understand that there are lots of kids in this district, and we want to meet the needs of as many as we can.”

There has been an expansion of the group in recent years to facilities that offer arts education as well, effectively transitioning to cover both STEM and STEAM initiatives.

“Some of us are inland, some of us are coastal, and a lot are in between,” Kerber said. “I don’t think any of us repeat programming. We are all different.”

Organizations present at last week’s meeting were the Panther Ridge Conservation Center,

RISE members come from Palm Beach County organizations offering science education programs. the Hobe Sound Nature Center, the ANGARI Foundation, Palm Beach County Nature Centers, the FAU/Pine Jog Environmental Education Center, the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Loxahatchee River Center, the Mounts Botanical Garden, Audubon Everglades, the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation So-

ciety, Manatee Lagoon, the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium, the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County, Grassy Waters Preserve, John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens and the University of Florida’s Thompson Earth Systems Institute.

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The next RISE meeting will take place in December at the Panther Ridge Conservation Center. Meetings are not open to the general public but interested organizations should reach out to Kerber at janice.kerber@myfwc.com to join the e-mail list and RSVP.

Wellington Hosts Groundbreaking For New Boardwalk Project

By Gina M. Capone Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council was joined by village staff and residents on Tuesday, Oct. 22 to celebrate the groundbreaking of a long-planned new boardwalk, which will be located along Lake Wellington behind the Wellington Community Center.

The design will allow boaters to dock their vessels, expanding the ability to utilize the areas close to the water and bringing a unique add-on and gathering place to Wellington’s Town Center area.

The 800-foot brick boardwalk will pave a pathway along the lake where events will occur, giving the rear of the Wellington Community Center a defined place for outdoor gathering.

Town Center is located along Forest Hill Blvd. at Town Center Drive and Ken Adams Way. It is home to the Wellington Municipal Complex, Scott’s Place playground, the Patriot Memorial, the Wellington Amphitheater, the Wellington Aquatics Complex, the Wellington Community Center

and the Lake Wellington Professional Centre.

Councilman Michael Drahos was pleased to see the project get underway.

“When we think of Wellington, we think of parks, families and green space,” Drahos said. “Today marks the first step in building this exciting new addition to our community. I am thankful in sharing

this moment with you all and my colleagues.”

Councilman John McGovern said that the boardwalk will provide a lasting impact on the community.

“This boardwalk is just the beginning of what will be the central gathering place of our village that is our Town Center,” he said.

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Renderings of the planned boardwalk along Lake Wellington.

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This groundbreaking ceremony does, in fact, represent a concrete milestone for the village that is a result of a collaborative planning

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He thanked everyone involved for their hard work and coordination. “We are excited to see our long-range planning come to life

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The Town Center Boardwalk will cost $2,300,000 for constructing a retaining wall and boardwalk.

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RPB GREEN MARKET OPENS FOR THE SEASON WITH NEW DAY AND LOCATION

The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar opened for the season on its new day at its new location Saturday, Oct. 19 near Village Hall at the corner of Okeechobee and Royal Palm Beach boulevards. Visitors had the opportunity to purchase organic, vegan and gluten-free groceries and delicacies, as well as handcrafted goods. The green market will be open every Saturday until the end of April. To learn more, visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com.

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Dani Michaeli of Dani’s Healthy Organic Fun Food sells all-vegan, all-organic hummus.

Adrian St. Cyr brought his handmade pirate ship, Avenger, to the event for kids to enjoy.

Breads by Barth baker Lynn Barth offers various types of banana bread.

Ella Molina, 9, takes the captain’s wheel.

FEMA Awards Wellington $1.8 Million To Cover Costs From Irma

Wellington this week announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will reimburse the village $1,892,200 for the collection, reduction and disposal of debris throughout the village in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.

Between Sept. 18 and Oct. 17, 2017, Wellington workers and contractors gathered and hauled away 168,602 cubic yards of vegetative debris for landfill disposal.

This included damaged tree limbs and stumps that were determined to pose a threat to public health and safety from roads and public property.

Wellington is grateful to receive the grant and will continue seeking future funding to ensure the community can quickly respond to and

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recover from major disasters or emergencies. This funding was authorized under Section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Act for Florida to cover Hurricane Irma-related expenses, reimbursing eligible applicants for the cost of debris removal; life-saving emergency protective measures; and the repair, replacement or restoration of disaster-damaged facilities like buildings, roads and utilities.

FEMA’s public assistance grant program is an essential source of funding for communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency. The Florida Division of Emergency Management works with FEMA during all phases of the program and conducts final reviews of FEMA-approved projects.

Holland’s Produce owner Falinda Holland has been in the business for 20 years.

Florida Carnivorous Gardens operator Ron Dupont offers a wide variety of plant life.

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The Mayhem Poets Return To Dolly Hand Nov. 7

The Mayhem Poets will bring their amazing show to the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center next month.

“Let’s go see a poetry show.”

That is a sentence rarely proclaimed and often responded to with cringes and excuses. The Mayhem Poets are on a mission to change that. Having been dubbed “an amazing ride” by The New York Times, this mind-boggling performance has been described as “The Simpsons meets Malcolm X at a Notorious B.I.G. concert.”

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The Mayhem Poets will be doing a three-day residency in Belle Glade that will include four poetry-writing workshops for Palm Beach State College English classes and a poetry slam on campus. The residency will conclude with a public performance at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. Students will be invited to share their

The Mayhem Poets will be at Dolly Hand on Nov. 7. poetry during the show. Tickets are Glade campus of Palm Beach State $15 adults, $10 for children and College at 1977 College Drive. free for all PBSC students.

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AMBER’S ANIMAL OUTREACH HOSTS ‘HALLOWEEN PAWTY’ IN WELLINGTON Amber’s Animal Outreach hosted its third annual “Halloween Pawty” on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Animal Hospital at the Marketplace in Wellington. Attendees received a goodie bag, a keepsake photo, music, costume contests and more. The next event will be a “Christmas Pawty” on Dec. 14. For more info., visit www.aaodog.org.

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Amber Nelson with Lizzie, Dr. Michael Russo and Jennifer McClelland.

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Jennifer McClelland with Lizzie.

Rustic Moonshine performed country music.

Kelly Nelson asks for applause for the costumed pets and owners.

Charlie and Andrea Binstok were looking to adopt Oscar.

Kim Bolser-Aumen with Spice and Sugar.

NONPROFIT HORSES THAT HELP HOSTS OPEN HOUSE DAY AT ACREAGE FARM

On Sunday, Oct. 20, the nonprofit Horses That Help held its Fall Open House with many activities for young children. There were horse rides, obstacle courses and a petting area with rabbits and chickens. Horses That Help offers horseback riding sessions for children with special needs. The horses they use are rescues or rehabilitated. To learn more about the organization, contact Yvonne Moritz at yvonne@horsesthathelp.org or (561) 281-8499, or visit www.horsesthathelp.org.

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Halloween Time Reminds Me Of Amazing Childhood Memories

Next Thursday is Halloween, and to that I say, “Thank goodness for families with young children!” If not for the insistent whine of hundreds of thousands of candy-craving tots, Halloween could easily be scrapped by pompous adults stridently labeling it “a pagan ritual” or “devil worship.” After all, fear makes the world go ’round. Instead, thanks to the children, Halloween has morphed from its questionable beginnings into a perfectly reasonable excuse to dress up as Batman or pay homage to the characters from Frozen.

Oh, how I love to see those little kids!

First of all, the angst and anxiety they have suffered in choosing the perfect cos-

outfit — it all has to be spot on. They’ll suffer through any pinching, grating mask or sticky, tacky makeup if it brings their look to perfection.

Second of all, the quest and reward are almost beyond belief! Candy? As much as I want? As much as I’m willing to work for? And my parents are OK with this?

Wow. Kids who can barely carry a garbage bag to the trash can are suddenly able to walk for blocks, in the dark, carrying a load that is ever-increasing in weight and importance.

Third of all (and I don’t know if kids still do this, but we always did), there’s the all-important Trade Fair. With its roots firmly embedded in economics (and mer-

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The Sonic BOOMER tume! Whether it fits correctly or is going to keep them warm enough or will easily be seen by those driving cars are all beside the point, as far as they are concerned.

They want only to be transformed — to truly be their favorite hero or scariest monster for just one night. Hair, makeup,

cifully unannounced as such), the trading of one’s candy is almost as much fun as the acquiring of it.

Exhausted and disheveled, costumes now discarded and makeup smeared, kids hunker down on the living room floor, dump out their treats and begin trading. Parents hover nearby, presumably looking for questionable-looking treats, but more possibly hoping to score a miniature Hershey bar or two for themselves.

So here I must pause with an important reminder for those of you currently looking to buy homes: I have owned a number of houses in my time, and my current house is far and

away the best one for attracting trickor-treaters. My first apartment complex was simply not inviting; the Victorian had too many porch steps for little ghosts trailing bedsheets to safely navigate; and the Loxahatchee “ranchette” was too far from its neighbors to make it worth any kid’s time. If you want trick-or-treaters on your porch, you must look for an accessible house in a reasonably populated neighborhood with just enough children in the area to make everything feasible.

However, if you want a calm, orderly, rational life devoid of witches, princesses, spooks and candy wrappers, there are lots of other choices out there. We just won’t be neighbors.

New ‘Zombieland’ Sequel Is An Amusing Escape From Reality

I was pleasantly surprised at Zombieland: Double Tap, a sequel to a movie I missed about 10 years ago that became a cult classic. It does not try to be a great film; all it wants is to have some fun. And in that, it does succeed. It is not an obvious sequel hoping to milk the audience for more cash with the same old thing.

This film avoids that by accepting the fact that the film takes place years later.

The characters have aged, particularly Little Rock (Abigail Breslin), who was a young girl in the previous film. The basic theme of the movie is how difficult a family can be and how important it becomes as most people have turned into zombies. And, keep in mind, zombies are really pretty boring. While they are interested in your brains, it is for nutritional purposes.

So this movie focuses more on the family, as well as a few new members, than the zombie crisis. Tallahassee (Woody

A highlight of the film comes early on when the group decides to find a new place to live and selects the White House. Watching them clown their way through the fancy setting is often hilarious. Columbus likes the place because it feels secure and, as a bit of a nerd, he likes the history, while Wichita insists the eyes on Lincoln’s portrait in the Lincoln bedroom be covered before they are intimate. Tallahassee really loves the Oval Office. I admit, considering our most recent presidents, it was a kick to see an old-fashioned hillbilly nut sitting with his feet up on the desk in the Oval Office.

Problems arise because Wichita does not want to settle down and really get into as deep a relationship as Columbus wants, and Little Rock is tired of being the baby. She wants a man around her own age and a chance to party. The two women run off, leaving the men to deal with a lot of issues, some of which are

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By Leonard Wechsler Harrelson), the father figure, is still a trigger-happy nut. But Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) has changed. He is no longer just a nerd, mostly because he has finally gotten into a relationship with slightly crazy Wichita (Emma Stone). The interactions remind me of an excellent situation comedy. He is earnest, and she is sarcastic. We have four very different people all living together as a really strange family trying to work together, whether they are aware of the fact or not, to stay a family.

mind-boggling. They meet Madison (Zoey Deutch), a really annoying (but very funny) character, who has survived by hiding in a freezer at a mall. She sets her eyes on Columbus just before, as it turns out, Wichita returns. The group goes after Little Rock, dealing with newly upgraded zombies along the way, while also meeting new people and finding their way into funny situations.

The new characters are as nuts as the originals. Berkeley (Avan Jogia) is a total pacifist, not willing to kill zombies even when they are threatening him, something that Tallahassee has a real problem with. Nevada (Rosario Dawson) is a tough woman with a blazing libido.

Madison winds up in the middle between Columbus and Wichita.

The script by Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick and Dave Callaham is funny. It focuses on developing these strange, weird characters who seem to love each other.

Director Ruben Fleischer keeps things moving at a really fast pace.

The cast is uniformly good. Harrelson, of course, is over the top and hysterically funny. This is really his film. But Eisenberg is really solid in the more laid-back role of the narrator and general straight man. Stone proves again she is a very gifted comedienne with a great gift for sarcasm. Breslin, now grown, is excellent. Deutch nearly steals the film, however. She is a very gifted talent with great timing. There are few dull moments.

Things move quickly, and there are laughs throughout. The plot is barely there, but the focus is really on the characters.

This is a fun film. It does not try to be great. Should you see it? You will probably enjoy it if you are willing to put up with a lot of gore and gross humor. But it is one of the funniest films I have seen in a while. So, if low humor is fine with you, this film will work.

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Royal Palm Beach Dietitian Featured At Sprouts Opening

The grand opening events of the new Sprouts supermarket location in Jupiter last week featured a presentation by Royal Palm Beach resident and dietitian Zoraime Ramos Cortes, who provided a free healthy cooking demonstration.

Attendees received a sneak preview of the new store, as well as a complimentary Sprouts reusable shopping bag, a Sprouts brand product and three of the seasonal recipes that Ramos Cortes prepared, including vegan/gluten-free pumpkin pie chia oats; vegan/ gluten-free roasted vegetable and apple salad with citrus vinaigrette and toasted walnuts and pepitas; and butternut squash and black bean quesadillas with avocado Greek yogurt crema.

Ramos Cortes is a registered dietitian and nutritionist. She currently works for the Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County as a WIC public health nutritionist supervisor, where she manages the largest WIC clinic in the county.

Nancy Jennings and Maureen Gross display the wall of soup cans, built and designed by Bill and Linda Brennan.

Dietitian Zoraime Ramos Cortes prepares one of her recipes at the Spouts opening last week.

Ramos Cortes entered the nutri- a proactive approach to overall tion profession after discovering health and well-being. that she could merge her love of Sprouts opened on State Road helping people with her love for 7 in Wellington this past spring, food. She believes in the impor- and the supermarket chain plans tance of nutrition as the base of to continue to expand throughout all healthcare and strives to impart Florida.

Wellington Doctor Travels To The Bahamas On Humanitarian Mission

Dr. Rena R. Amro, a Wellington resident, traveled to Freeport, Bahamas on a humanitarian medical mission on Sept. 5 only two days after Hurricane Dorian decimated the area.

Amro is an orthopaedic surgeon in West Palm Beach and the president of Palm Orthopaedic Institute.

She and about 20 other physicians, in coordination with the Palm Beach County Medical Society, mobilized a humanitarian medical mission to Grand Bahama Island.

They received only a few hours’ notice to leave on a cruise liner to the Bahamas that evening. Most of the doctors rescheduled patients and surgeries to head to the Bahamas on short notice to be part of this important humanitarian effort.

About 30 support staff, including nurses, pharmacists and EMTs, accompanied the physician group.

The group led by Amro visited Rand Hospital and triaged and treated patients. The facilities had no electricity and were severely damaged from flooding. Doctors evaluated the patients under tents and in nearby churches.

Most of the phying water and food sicians donated and for days. The doctors brought medical supfashioned a makeshift plies. They hand-carhospital on the boat to ried bags full of casttreat the Bahamians ing supplies, gauze, who were transported bandages, sutures back to Palm Beach and medications to County. One patient the hospitals and clinhad to be airlifted to ics. The doctors were University of Miami transported on the due to a heart attack back of pickup trucks and was treated by a around the island to Dr. Rena R. Amro cardiologist on board. different locations.

Weekly trips in coSome accompanied members of ordination with other nonprofit Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue groups and Celebration Cruise to assess and treat patients in the Lines have been organized for outskirts of the island. In some physicians and medical profeslocations, the medical mission sionals to return to Grand Bahama team were the first people that Island to administer medical care the Bahamians had seen since the and deliver supplies. Many of hurricane. the physicians, including Amro, At the port, the doctors helped plan to return to the Bahamas on Bahamians who were standing in another mission in the near future. line for hours to get on a ferry or Anyone interested in donating cruise boat to leave the island. The supplies or time should contact elderly and children were passing Bahamas Mission Relief based out in line and were brought in for on Clematis Avenue in West Palm medical care. Many were suffering Beach or contact Amro at the Palm from heat exhaustion, and they Orthopaedic Institute at (561) had not had access to clean drink- 434-6796.

Keller Williams Wellington Food Drive Benefits Palm Beach County Food Bank

During the month of October, the agents at Keller Williams Wellington have been fiercely competing to see who can collect the most non-perishable food. The contest will culminate on Thursday, Oct. 31.

No matter which team of agents wins the contest, the Food Bank of Palm Beach County will be the beneficiary of this food, and hungry people in the community will be the true winners.

“We decided to do the food drive for the month of October, so that we can stock our local food banks and pantries in time for the holiday season,” explained

Nancy Jennings, broker at Keller Williams Wellington. “And, after Hurricane Dorian, we realized that many Bahamians were relocating here to Palm Beach County, and they would be in need, too. What could we do to help them, and how could we reach them?”

The answer was to donate to the Palm Beach County Food Bank, which collects and distributes food to nearly 130 partner agencies, such as pantries, soup kitchens and residential facilities. “PBCFB would provide the distribution system, if we provided the food,” Jennings said. “Our Keller Williams Wellington could certainly

collect and donate the food, and they always love a good contest!”

The 218 agents in the office were divided up into eight teams, and the contest started on Oct. 1.

By mid-month, the tables were overflowing with food. Some teams even came up with creative ideas to inspire donations. For example, Bill and Linda Brennan designed and built a wall of soup cans. In the center of the design is a big, red KW, to represent the Keller Williams logo.

For information about this food drive, or to contribute, call any Keller Williams Wellington agent or call the office at (561) 472-1236.

South Florida Veterans Expo Oct. 30

Veterans, military service members and their families will be able to advance their life and career goals at the South Florida Veterans Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the South County Civic Center (16700 Jog Road, Delray Beach). The event is free and open to the public.

Featuring more than 30 exhibitors, including employers, nonprofit organizations and government agencies, the expo will be hosted by Palm Beach State College and former State Sen. Maria Sachs, a champion of veterans.

Attendees are asked to RSVP on-

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“Palm Beach State College is proud to host an event that supports our veterans,” PBSC President Ava L. Parker said. “It is often difficult to navigate the system, so there certainly is value in bringing all services together to cut down on time, provide immediate assistance, and learn about career paths, which all help to create a greater likelihood of success.”

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continued from page 1 “We do business in 48 states and have assets in 36 states, whether that be power plants, wind turbines or solar farms. We serve 12 million Floridians by our combined companies.”

Silagy explained how over the last two decades, NextEra and subsequently FPL made the conscious decision to change the way its utilities do business.

“Now, it’s kind of cool to be green. The result is now one of the cleanest utilities in the United States — 30 percent cleaner than the national average and 65 percent cleaner than it was 15 years ago,” Silagy said. “It’s important for a variety of reasons.

One, it’s the right thing to do for all of us who live here and raise our families here, but it’s darn

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Florida is the number-one destination for tourists in the world.

More people visited Orlando last year, 64 million in total, than the entire state of California. Overall, the state had more than 126 million visitors. “We are trying to lead by example. We are trying to push the entire industry nationally to be better,” Silagy said. “This has been a march, not a sprint. It has been 20 years of tearing down plants, buying out old facilities, blowing them up, bulldozing and building clean energy facilities instead.”

The efforts to find more renewable energy resources goes back to the early 1990s, but in 2001, FPL’s commitment to change took hold.

Overall, the utility has gone from burning more than 40 million barrels of oil in a year to a 98 percent reduction in its oil consumption.

“We’ve saved $10 billion since 2001 by switching power plants.

That’s not because prices have gone down, it’s the difference in

fuel we simply didn’t purchase,” Silagy said. “Between three plants — Port Everglades, Rivera Beach and Canaveral — we saved all of you a quarter of a million dollars in fuel we didn’t buy. It’s a huge amount that makes a difference in everybody’s lives, and most importantly, it has helped us wean ourselves off of foreign oil.”

The next phase of FPL’s planned development is the construction of more solar panel facilities.

Now that the cost of building the panels has come down, the utility is diving in and taking advantage of Florida’s sunshine.

“In 2007, we built a facility that covered 180 acres and had more than 9,000 panels. At the time, it was the largest solar panel facility ever built in the U.S., and the second largest in the world. It was such a big deal that President Obama flew down to cut the ribbon,” he said. “It looks quaint now compared to what we are doing.”

NextEra has 14,000 wind turbines across the country, using more wind-derived electricity than any other company in the

world. These do not exist in Florida because, logistically, it simply doesn’t make sense.

“Part of the whole thing about renewable [energy] is you have to be economically disciplined.

There is no silver bullet. Solar in Florida makes sense now — it didn’t 10 years ago or 20 years ago,” Silagy said. “Florida is going to be the second largest solar producer in America. We have 18 solar farms in operation and are now building 10 more. We are using different technology so we can be as efficient as possible, and solar is here to stay.”

Other new technology high on FPL’s list is the development of better battery technology to go in line with the new solar initiative.

The utility is now in the process of building the world’s largest battery facility in Manatee County.

“The battery facility is the biggest in the world by four-fold,” Silagy said. “I am proud of showcasing Florida as an innovative, forward-thinking state. Every step, we are looking at smarter ways of doing business.”

Village of Wellington team members Eric Juckett, Ed De La Vega, Jim Barnes and Tim Stillings.

Johnny Brief and April O’Connor.

Eric Silagy gives a synopsis of FPL’s past, present and future.

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continued from page 3 place 20 years from now. But it’s a complex problem, and it involves many different partners.

It involves many large and expensive projects. The refuge is an important piece of that. We protect the last remaining expanse of the Everglades in Palm Beach County. So, in many ways, the refuge is the gatekeeper to the Everglades. What flows out of

Lake Okeechobee, flows into the refuge. What flows out of the refuge flows further south into the Everglades National Park, and the Florida Bay. Our job is to manage the refuge properly.”

The refuge is named in honor of Arthur Marshall, a longtime Everglades conservationist and colleague to Marjory Stoneman Douglas. To learn more about the refuge, visit www.fws.gov/refuge/ arm_loxahatchee.

To learn more about the Wellington Historical Society, or to become a member, visit www. wellingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Mall at Wellington Green General Manager Jay Botsch, Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, Councilman John McGovern and Wellington Regional Medical Center CEO Pam Tahan.

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continued from page 3 a great 20 years. “It was a great community when I got here, and we had a lot of goals,” he said.

“The financial foundation was put in place, and we only made that stronger. We have a few more key projects to finish, and I’m looking forward to getting those done.”

• The council approved the rezoning of two tracts of land that are part of the Tuttle Royale project to

be used for a park. The only public comment came from Donna Mays, who lives nearby and expressed concerns over development and lighting of the space.

Liggins said that the land will be used for a future park.

“The village will build the park.

We have it currently five years from now and will go through a public process and get input from Victoria Grove and build something that you’ll be proud of,” he said.

• The council voted to approve a variance application by Michael Feoli to allow for reduced side

Elizabeth Houlihan of Keiser University, Diego Perilla with WRMC and Keiser University President Kimberly Lea. and rear setbacks on three shade structures built at his home on Westmont Lane with only HOA approval, not village approval.

Feoli explained they had no idea of the need for additional approval and put up the structures for the benefit of their son with special needs.

“The mitigating circumstance was not of their making,” Pinto said. “The neighbors are fine with it. Let’s follow the recommendation and approve the application as submitted.”

• The council also approved a variance to allow a pool with an

8.18-foot rear setback in lieu of the required 13-foot setback for a home in the Huntington Woods area, provided the owner accepted a special condition not to build an enclosure over the pool. The purpose is to avoid having any structure higher than the privacy fence in place.

• The council also approved a variance application for a shed at a home on Misty Lane in Counterpoint Estates. Randall Ives asked for the reduced setback for a shed he is using to house a golf cart as part of the neighborhood watch program.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Saturday, Oct. 26 •The Catskills Haunts Haunted House at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park will continue through Wednesday, Oct. 30. For more info., visit www.royalpalmbeach.com.

• The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk will be held Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Meyer Amphitheatre in downtown West Palm Beach with more than 4,000 participants supporting the non-competitive two-mile walk. Registration is free and begins at 7 a.m. The walk is set to start at 9 a.m. For more info., visit www. makingstrideswalk.org/palmbeachfl or call Jay Zeager at (561) 614-2821.

• The Native Canopy Education Program will be distributing free native trees and shrubs in three-gallon containers and offering information about native and invasive plants, as well as games and coloring book pages, at Spookyville in Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, Oct. 26 and Sunday, Oct. 27. For more information on Spookyville, visit www. southfloridafair.com/p/yesteryearvillage/ spookyville.

• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be held on Saturdays at the Village Hall campus (1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info., visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com.

• Wellington’s Community Services Department has partnered with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue and other local agencies to host a free Child Safety Experience on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). The PBSO will have the Child ID Machine on-site to register young participants. Young residents are invited to wear their favorite costumes and take part in a costume contest for a chance to win prizes. For more info., or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, contact PBSO Deputy Scott Poritz at (561) 688-5427 or poritzs@pbso.org.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Books & Kids: Bilingual Story Time for ages 2 to 5 on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 10:15 a.m. Join in for stories, songs, rhymes and fun in both English and Spanish. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Gentle Yoga & Meditation on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 10:30 a.m. Relax and exercise with certified yoga instructor Dr. Maruti Ram Gudavalli. Bring water, a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host It’s Your Move: Chess Club for ages 8 to 17 on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 2:15 p.m. Learn how to play this strategic game with members of the Royal Palm Beach High School Chess Club. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Village of Royal Palm Beach’s “Rockn-Fall Festival” will continue on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 3 to 10 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. Saturday’s festivities will be family friendly. For more information, visit www.royalpalmbeach.com.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd. will hold a free pop, rock, country, R&B and disco concert by Belladiva on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

• The Young Professionals of Wellington will host Wicked VII, an adults-only Halloween costume party and casino night, on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Wellington National Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington). Tickets are $125 and include an open bar, casino night, music, dancing and heavy appetizers served all night long. Visit www. ypwellington.com for tickets.

Sunday, Oct. 27 • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike in Grassy Waters Park (8537 Northlake Blvd.) on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 a.m. Call Alan Collins at (561) 586-0486 for more info.

• The Kids Cancer Foundation will host its Superhero 5K Run on Sunday, Oct. 27 from 8 to 11 a.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Blvd.). For more info., visit www.kidscancersf.org.

• Audubon Everglades will hold a guided bird walk at Pan’s Garden (386 Hibiscus Ave., Palm Beach) on Sunday, Oct. 27 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Join Audubon Everglades Education Coordinator Vicki Rogerson and Pan’s Garden Director of Horticulture Susan Lerner for a guided tour of the garden. Learn about birds and the native plants that support them. Advanced registration is required at www.audboneverglades.org.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Autumn Harvest Stories for ages 2 to 6 on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 3 p.m.

Celebrate fall with fun stories, songs and a craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Monday, Oct. 28 • The Wellington Aquatics Complex will host the High School District Diving and Swimming Championships on Monday, Oct. 28 and Tuesday, Oct. 29. Approximately 20 athletes will compete in Monday’s District Dive Championship, which will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. During this time, the complex will remain closed to the public. The pool will be closed again on Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. to host the swim championship. The facility will re-open from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call (561) 7914770 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/aquatics.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Playful Toddlers & Tykes for children under age 4 on Monday, Oct. 28 at 3:30 p.m. Join in for a session of social playtime for the little ones. Call (561) 6814100 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Tweens/Teens Stranger Things Café for ages 11 to 17 on Monday, Oct. 28 at 6:15 p.m. Sing creepy karaoke songs in the Upside Down and make a Stranger Things-inspired craft. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control will hold a community meeting with design consultant PGAL and sub-consultant Animal Arts to provide an update on the Animal Care & Control main shelter renovation project on Monday, Oct. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Vista Center (2300 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach). For more info., visit http://discover.pbcgov.org/publicsafety/animalcare.

Tuesday, Oct. 29 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Holiday Safety for adults on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue will share how you can remain safe while preparing for the holidays. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Senior Referral Program of Royal Palm Beach will staff an information desk

to help seniors and their caregivers identify and access services for their special needs on Tuesday, Oct. 29 and Thursday, Oct. 31 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane).

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

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Preserving Your Family Heritage: Scanning Images for adults Tuesday, Oct. 29 through Thursday, Oct. 31 at 2 p.m.

Bring up to 100 photos in good condition and a flash drive to save the digital images using a high-speed scanner. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host STEAM: Glow Slime for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 3 p.m. Mix, play and explore with slime that glows. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Wednesday, Oct. 30 • Audubon Everglades will hold a guided bird walk at the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (10216 Lee Road, Boynton Beach) on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 6:30 to 11:30 a.m. The walk begins before dawn to observe roosting birds depart from the interior of the refuge and begin their daily routine. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.

• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 11:30 a.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach featuring Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Wendy Sartory Link.

For more info., call (561) 792-6525 or visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Haunted House for ages 5 and up on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 31 at 3 and 6 p.m. Zombies, ghouls and witches, are you brave enough to face the creatures in this haunted house?

Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Mad Science Potion Commotion on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 3:30 p.m. Mix up slimes, goops, potions and pastes using lots of crazy science. Discover molecules, acids, bases, chemical reactions and fluid dynamics. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Coding with Tech Toys: Lego WeDo for ages 8 to 12 on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. Learn concepts of control, logic and programming with fun games and activities. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Book Chat on In Cold Blood by Truman Capote on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. Copies are available at the library.

Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Thursday, Oct. 31 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Trick-Or-Treat at the Library for all ages on Thursday, Oct. 31 all day. Stop by each of the library service desks to show off your costume and get a small treat. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Wee Ones Crazy Costume Dance Party for children under 5 on Thursday, Oct. 31 at 10 a.m. Dress up in your costume, put on your dancing shoes and boogie on down to the library for a spe-

cial costume parade and dance party. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Teeny Halloween for children under 2 on Thursday, Oct. 31 at 10:15 a.m. Have an ooky spooky celebration with stories, songs, rhymes and treats just for the littlest members of the family. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Little Monsters’ Halloween for ages 3 to 5 on Thursday, Oct. 31 at 11:15 a.m.

Dress up and creep into this story time full of spooky sensory activities, games, stories and songs. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Kids Crazy Costume Dance Party for ages 6 to 10 on Thursday, Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. Dress up in your costume and head to the library for a special costume dance party. Participate in guided group dances and musical games. Call (561) 7906030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Aerosmith tribute concert by Erasmith, along with food trucks, on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. For more info., visit www. wellingtonfl.gov/calendar.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Scrabble for Adults on Thursday, Oct. 31 at 6:30 p.m. Join other Scrabble fans and enjoy a fun evening of wordplay.

Basic game knowledge is required. Bring your own boards if you have them. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Friday, Nov. 1 • The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center from Friday, Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 3. For more info., visit www. wpbaf.com.

• The 17th annual Feast of Little Italy will return to Abacoa at Jupiter from Friday, Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 3. For more info., visit www.feastoflittleitaly.com.

• The Village of Wellington will host Senior Ki-waza for ages 5 and up on Mondays and Fridays in November at 10:30 a.m. in the Sailfish Meeting Room at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). This class will teach how to cultivate short-term and long-term energy using slow, gentle movements. Call (561) 791-4796 to pre-register.

• The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County will host the 38th annual Wellington Golf Classic on Friday, Nov. 1 at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington).

The event will include a golf tournament, live auction and awards reception. The event will begin with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start and conclude with the awards reception at 5 p.m.

For more info., contact Christine Martin at cmartin@bgcpbc.org or (561) 683-3287, or visit www.bgcpbc.org.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of the movie Pokémon: Detective Pikachu on Friday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 7532484 for more info.

Saturday, Nov. 2 • The Native Canopy Education Program will be at the Mounts Botanical Garden Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3. Get a voucher good for two free native plants in three-gallon containers and talk with representatives about native canopy plants, invasive plants, and planting for birds,

butterflies and other wildlife. For more info., visit www.mounts.org.

• Audubon Everglades will hold a guided birding day trip by car at Stormwater Treatment Area 1E (1991 Flying Cow Road, Wellington) on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Visit www.audboneverglades. org to pre-register.

• The Color Run and Family Fun Day will be held Saturday, Nov. 2 from 7:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South Florida Fair Expo Center.

Participants wear white at the starting line and finish the race plastered with colored powder. After the race, the fun continues with food trucks, pony rides, a petting zoo, bounce houses, dancing and music. Visit www.southfloridafair.com for more info.

• St. Matthew Catholic Church (6090 Hypoluxo Road, Lake Worth) will host its ninth annual Giant Craft & Tag Sale on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with a rain date of Saturday, Nov. 9. For more info., call (561) 966-8878.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Intermediate Tai Chi for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 9 a.m. and Tai Chi for Beginners at 10:15 a.m. Wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• Engineering Family Fun Day will be held Saturday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Dreher Park (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach). For more info., contact Angie Foreman at aforeman@pinnaclecei.com.

• The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation will host its West Palm Beach Take Steps Walk on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. at the FITTEAM Ballpark. The walk is one of 125 occurring across the country to support the more than 3.1 million Americans who are affected by IBD. The local event features live entertainment, food, kids’ activities and a full slate of educational materials. Participants are encouraged to create teams or walk with a friend. To register for the walk, visit www. cctakesteps.org/westpalmbeach. For more info., call Anna Wishneff at (561) 218-2929 or visit www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org.

• Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue will host its 10th annual Golf “Fore” Paws on Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Fountains Country Club (4476 Fountains Drive, Lake Worth) with registration starting at 11 a.m. For more info., visit www.justinbartlettanimalrescue.org.

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

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

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Fun with Coding for ages 7 to 17 on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2:30 p.m. Learn to code with Code Palm Beach mentors. Fifteen laptops will be provided; personal laptops are also allowed. Parents/ caregivers must attend. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• Wellington’s popular Murder Mystery Dinner Theater will return to the Wellington Community Center, on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. This year’s theme is “Murder at the Greatest Show on Earth.” Call (561) 7532484 to make reservations.

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PBCHS Broncos Earn Big 42-13 Homecoming Win Over Jupiter

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Thursday, Oct. 17, the Palm Beach Central High School football team hosted Jupiter High School in a district matchup and defeated the Warriors 42-13.

The homecoming victory improved the Broncos’ record to 6-2 (3-0 in the district) and landed them in the district title game against Palm Beach Gardens High School.

The Broncos will bring a twogame win streak into the title match, after a tough loss to Palm Beach Lakes High School in week six.

“We found a way to execute our gameplay,” first year Bronco coach Scottie Littles said. “We did what we needed to do to put ourselves in position for the next step. We’re going to enjoy this one for the next 24 hours, and then we’re going to get ready for the district championship.”

The Broncos wasted little time from the onset. They needed just four plays to log the first score of the game on their opening pos-

session. Running back Jordan Kolnick, a two-way starter, took the ball in on the ground from 6 yards out to lift the Broncos to a 7-0 lead, which they never surrendered.

Palm Beach Central’s defense made it difficult for the Warrior offense to traverse their way out of their own real estate, which basically cut the field in half for the Bronco offense. Quarterback Anarjahe Douriet linked up with standout receiver Bryan Robinson on a 58-yard touchdown pass to extend the Bronco lead to 14-0 in the first quarter.

The Bronco defense recorded three sacks in the first quarter to help pave the way for the offense.

Forced to punt again, Jupiter players found themselves battling a Bronco offense firing on all cylinders. Robinson recorded his second score of the game when he ran to the outside for a five-yard touchdown run to lift the Palm Beach Central lead to 21-0 with 6:39 remaining in the first half.

Jupiter caught a break just before halftime. Their special

teams blocked a Bronco punt, gaining possession inside the Palm Beach Central 25-yard line.

The Warriors eventually punched it in for the score with seconds remaining in the half to close the margin to 21-6. Defensively for the Broncos, Kolnick and Max Martinez combined for four sacks in the first half.

The Bronco defense continued to impress. Cornerback Keyshawn Winder stepped in front of the Jupiter receiver to intercept the rock and darted off 35 yards for the touchdown to elevate Palm Beach Central to 28-6 early in the third quarter. “I just read the play,” Winder said. “I just saw the ball thrown, and when the ball was tipped, I just caught it.

It definitely got us pumped up.”

The pick-six marks the second straight in two games for Winder, who has been making big plays for the Bronco defense.

Cedric Johnson also picked off a Jupiter pass, with a sizable return to set up the Palm Beach Central offense on the Warrior 20-yard line. Robinson reeled in

his third score of the night, this time a 20-yard touchdown pass in the end zone to give the Broncos a 35-6 lead with 5:16 remaining in the third quarter.

Jupiter reached the end zone one more time, in the fourth quarter, capping a 78-yard drive with a one-yard touchdown run to close the gap to 35-13, but Palm Beach Central would answer with a score of their own to secure the victory. A 54-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Ahmad Haston to Johnson gave the team a 42-13 lead, which would stand at the final whistle.

“We’ve got a chance to hang a banner,” Littles said. “Palm Beach Gardens is a really good football team, so we’re going to have to have a really good week of practice and a really good week of preparation, and it’s going to be a dog fight between two really good teams.”

Palm Beach Central will host Palm Beach Gardens on Friday, Oct. 25 for the District 9-8A championship. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m.

Palm Beach Central homecoming queen Briana Anderson and homecoming king Khadeem Chronicle.

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Bronco receiver Bryan Robinson sprints toward the end zone after a catch.

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Receiver Kai’Shawn Curry runs down the sideline for a big Bronco gain after a reception.

Bronco receiver Javorian Wimberly breaks a tackle after a long reception.

Bronco quarterback Anarjahe Douriet runs for extra yards up the middle.

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Wellington Wrestling Club Competes In Fort Myers TKA VOLLEYBALL HONOR

The Wellington Wrestling Club recently traveled to Fort Myers to compete at the Riverdale Fall Brawl at Riverdale High School.

It was a great turnout for the club with every wrestler finishing in one of the top four positions.

Leading the way were Tyler Gray (fifth grade) and Sam Marvel (eighth grade), who both finished with two gold medals as they competed in their age division and the age division above them for the experience.

James Marvel (10th grade) finished in first place, James Kosza (fifth grade) finished in second place in two divisions, Lukas Forehand (12th grade) took second place, Juan Quintero (10th grade) took third place, Jake Maffi (ninth

grade) took third place and Ryan King (10th grade) took fourth place.

The club will compete next

weekend at the Alpha Authentics Fall Finals held at Wellington High School. The club will begin a winter session on Tuesday, Nov. 5

open to all K-12 wrestlers. Contact coach Travis Gray at (561) 8278595 or travis.gray@palmbeachschools.org for more info.

Annie Smith has come a long way in her stellar volleyball career with TKA. She has now placed herself in the record books. On Friday, Sept. 27, playing in the Palm Beach Classic Tournament, Smith recorded her 173rd block, breaking the school record of 172 held by Briana Whalin. Smith’s total will likely be so high that the record will never be broken again considering that she is still in her junior season. Shown above are Kyle Smith, Dr. Chris Hobbs, Mollie Smith, Annie Smith and coach Christy Lee-Taylor.

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PUMPKIN CHUNKIN’ FUN BRINGS CROWD TO COMMUNITY OF HOPE CHURCH

Hundreds of people flocked to the Community of Hope Church’s Loxahatchee campus Sunday, Oct. 20 as it hosted its seventh annual Pumpkin Chunkin’ event. Teams equipped with homemade catapult contraptions competed for the trophy. One team had to forfeit due to technical difficulties, but four teams shot 5-pound pumpkins spiraling across the sky. One catapult, the Mac-daddy Humdinger Pumpkin Flinger, rolled out victorious. With the help of his friend Eric Mitchell, Jeff MacIntosh built the trebuchet that clinched the competition with a winning 582-foot launch. Event goers could also enjoy a plentiful pumpkin patch, which remains open through Halloween. For more information, visit www.communityofhope.church/pumpkin-patch.

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Bill Arcuri (left) and Jack Swing (right) watch the pumpkin launching beside an M925 A2, a military vehicle turned trebuchet.

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Community of Hope Pastor Trevor Johnston goes for a swim after 7-year-old Deven Martinez gleefully presses the dunk tank button.

Kat’s Soul Food Happy Hour owner and operator Katherine Hope served up warm comfort food.

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Families and friends watch the Pumpkin Chunkin’.

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POO-MAN — Pumping, plumbing, & drain cleaning. For all your septic & plumbing needs!

Let the Poo Crew come to you. 561-318-8416

AT BALMORE PLACE — Our professional and labor of love speaks for itself, we go the extra mile all the time. Family Owned & Operated. 561-644-7753

Cabinetry/Welding PRECISE TEAM — Your one stop solution for cabinets and welding. Call us today for a free estimate.561-718-0525 or 888-666-2170

Cleaning - Home/Office WE CLEAN OFFICES & PRIVATE HOMES — Licensed & Insured. Call for an estimate and to schedule your apartment. Discount for Central Palm Beach County Chamber members and to all new clients for first cleaning. 561-385-8243 Lic. #2012-25277

Driveway Repair

SALES ASSISTANT

Wanted for Western Communities Territory Work with Advertising Executives Will train right candidate.

INTERESTED? CALL DAWN RIVERA TODAY AT 561-793-7606

Painting

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

CLEANING LADY — I can help get your house cleaner than ever! Try me once and you will not be disappointed! 561-657-0420 Patrycja

WE WANT YOU!

Professional Services

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

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

Fashion Designer/Seamstress PALM BEACH BASED/NY TRAINED FASHION DESIGNER/SEAMSTRESS — Available to come to you for original designs, copy an old favorite. Alterations on fine/designer clothing. Call Sherry 561-310-7978

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

Irrigation/Landscape Lighting I R R I G AT I O N M A I N T E N A N C E / R E PA I R S — wet testing, pump replacement,landscaping and pest control-trapping. Call 561-7234684 Oasis Irrigation & Landscape Lighting

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

Plumbing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Place your ad in the Town-Crier Classifieds Call 793-7606 for Rates & Info.

Real Estate For Sale Loxahatchee Groves R E S I D E N T I A L/L A N D/FA R M S Full Service Realtor Phillis M. Maniglia, P.A. 561-460-8257 www.phillismaniglia.com SaddleTrails Realty, Inc.

Royal Palm Beach FOR SALE BY OWNER VILLAGE WALK RPB — 3/2/1, Sun Porch, 55+ Community. Lots of upgrades, $228,888. Call Joann 561-798-0763

Real Estate Lease or Purchase IBIS COUNTRY CLUB/WPB REAL ESTATE/LEASE OR PURCHASE — Available, first floor Villa in luxurious residential community, IBIS Country Club, WPB, Florida. Neighborhood pool. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 car garage, 4 ton AC. Walk-in closets, updated Frigidaire Kitchen w/ fully marble counter tops - complete tile flooring. Fully screened patio. Corner location. Fully Furnished.

Surrounded with palms and fountain frontage. Live the life you have always wanted. 1 pet allowed.

Lease or purchase. Lease $3000 monthly, first and last...Purchase $199,000.00. Call 561-776-0533

Place your ad here. Call 561-793-7606

Real Estate Lease/Buy PROFESSIONAL LOOKING FOR A THREE-YEAR LEASE WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE — First floor villa or like in Wellington, Florida, 2-3 bedroom, two bathrooms + and pool or neighborhood pool in gated community. Would like move-in ready but will consider a renovation. Property should be reasonably priced under $300,000 and available soon. Please respond to borals@zpp.bz

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

For Sale POOL TABLE — 561-315-1508 call or text Acreage/Loxahatchee Area. Must pickup $250.

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HERE’S MY CARD Residential Commercial

Knockdown Textures Interior - Exterior Carpentry Repairs

W.H. BROWN,LLC PAINTING

Free Estimates

Lic. #U-16274 Bonded Insured Wallpaper Removal

Ph: (561) 649-5086 Cell: (561) 313-0409

Drywall Repairs

B. ELLIS ENTERPRISES, INC.

Irrigation Repairs

$65.00 1st Hour - $40.00 Hour After Commercial & Residential

Ben Ellis President Office 561.798.1477 Mobile 561.722.5424

U2597 CGC015908 8620 Wendy Lane E. West Palm Beach, FL 33411

Michelle Tukachinsky School Of Piano

B. ELLIS ENTERPRISES, INC.

Piano and Keyboard Instruction Ages 4 to Adult

Irrigation Installation

Beginners to Advanced: All Styles 8309 Eleuthera Ln. Wellington 33414

$3,499.00 on 1 1/4 Acre Lots

561-827-8143

www.strictlypiano.com

Free Estimates On All New Systems

Commercial & Residential Ben Ellis President U2597 CGC015908 Office 561.798.1477 8620 Wendy Lane E. West Palm Beach, FL 33411 Mobile 561.722.5424

SERVICES:

• Electric Panel Upgrades • Landscape Lighting • Generator Installation • Recessed Lighting • Troubleshooting

Thomas McDevitt, Master Electrician P 561.798.2355 F 561.784.9401

admin@twmcdevittelectric.com LIC# EC13007161

DATTILE PLUMBING, INC.

THE BEST IN THE WEST DOUGLAS DATTILE

dattileplumbing@Yahoo.com

PRESIDENT

SERVING WESTERN PALM BEACH COUNTY SINCE 1973

561 -793 -7484

WWW.DATTILEPLUMBING.COM

CFC057769

HURRICANE SHUTTERS MADE SIMPLE! Billy Holloway

954-857-5014

billy@totalhurricaneshutters.com

WWW.TOTALHURRICANESHUTTERS.COM

TOTAL SHREDDING Onsite Document Destruction

Experienced in Auto & Personal Injury Accidents

We Connect People Involved In Accidents With Professionals That Can HELP!

Monica Lewis Owner PHONE: 561-777-4410 FAX: 561-328-6310 Totalshredding@yahoo.com

children • community • seniors The Wellington Community Foundation, Inc. is a charitable organization committed to benefiting the residents of Wellington by supporting and improving their quality of life.

561-333-9843

THE ACCIDENT NETWORK

Learn More About Becoming Involved By Our Visiting Our Website Today!

www.wellingtoncommunityfoundation.org

ONE CALL DOES IT ALL!

Joe Nasuti

Abbie Nasuti Bleam

561-309-4406

561-281-4784

President

Vice President

TheAccidentNetwork@gmail.com | Division of JTN Medical Marketing

Serving West Palm Beach & Surrounding Areas

Thomas Amendola Owner

WE REWARD REFERRALS! FREE IN-HOME ESTIMATES

Specializing in: • Blinds • Custom Draperies • Shutters • Exterior Patio Shades • Roman Shades • And More!

• Roller Shades • Honeycomb Shades • Sheer Shades

561-948-5578

www.mitswpb.com

Thomas@mitswpb.com

Cut Your Payroll Costs Call PayMaster Payroll Service

Outstanding Service & Superior Technology Payroll Processing * Direct Deposit * Workers Comp “Pay As You Go” * Tax Filing Service * ATM Debit Cards * Internet Payroll * Human Resources * Background Checks * Time Clocks

561-735-9969

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Reserve your kitchen and/or bathroom remodels today and let us transform your home during the off season. (ask for details)

All Work Warranteed

561.798.5722 Lic#CBC057941 • Insured & Bonded

One Call Repairs It

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WE WILL MEET OR BEAT ANY OTHER LIQUOR STORE’S LOCALLY ADVERTISED PRICES!

Offer valid only when presenting local competitors print ad

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(The Courtyard Shops) |Right Next Door To Publix

561-429-3569

Also Visit Us At Our Stuart Location

5899 Southeast Fed. Hwy D-1 • (Coves Center) • 772-283-9900

VODKA

Svedka Vodka ............................. $20.99 Three Olives Vodka ..................... $24.99 Skyy Vodka ................................ $19.99 Platinum Vodka .......................... $15.99 Pinnacle Vodka (Regular) ............ $18.99 Pinnacle Vodka (All Flavors) ........ $19.99 Tito’s Vodka ............................... $32.99 Ketel One Vodka ........................ $39.99 Stoli Vodka ................................. $29.99 Ciroc Vodka ............................... $29.99 Chopin Vodka ............................ $27.99 Skol Vodka ................................ $13.99 Grey Goose Vodka....................... $24.99 Grey Goose Vodka....................... $49.99 Absolut Vodka ............................ $29.99

Dewars

1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 750ML 750ML 1.75L 750ML 1.75L 1.75L

White Label

$28.99

1.75L

Bacardi Rum Light/Dark

$14.99

1.75L

Grey Goose Vodka

$24.99 750ML $49.99 1.75L

TEQUILA

LIQUORS Bailey’s Irish Cream .................... $22.99 Kahlua ....................................... $35.99

750ML 1.75L

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Seagrams Gin ............................. $19.99 Beefeater Gin ............................ $26.99 Tanqueray Gin ............................. $35.99 Bombay Sapphire Gin .................. $35.99

1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L

1.75L 1.75L 750ML 750ML

Patron Silver Tequila $42.99 750ML

SCOTCH/WHISKEY Dewars Scotch Whisky ............... $28.99 J.W. Red Label Scotch ................ $31.99 Chivas Regal .............................. $49.99 Clan MacGregor Rare Blended .... $19.99 J&B Scotch ................................ $34.99 Ballentine’s Scotch .................... $27.99 Seagram’s VO............................. $24.99 Jameson’s Irish Whiskey ............. $46.99 Courvoisier VS Cognac................ $19.99 Crown Royal (Regular) ................ $39.99 Canadian Club ............................ $19.99 Glenlivet 12 yrs. ......................... $79.99 Jim Beam (All Flavors) ................ $14.99

Jose Cuervo................................ $33.99 Sauza Tequila (Light/Dark) ......... $22.99 Patron Silver .............................. $42.99 Partida Blanco Tequila ................ $35.99

1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 750ML 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 750ML

RUM Captain Morgan Rum .................. $22.99 Bacardi Rum (Light & Dark) ........ $17.99 Brugal Anejo Rum ....................... $30.99 Calypso Rum .............................. $14.99 Ron Rico (Light & Dark) ............. $16.99 Mount Gay Rum .......................... $39.99 Don Q Rum (Light & Dark) ......... $21.99 Sailor Jerry Rum ......................... $26.99 Malibu Rum ............................... $22.99 Admiral Nelson 80 Rum .............. $16.99 Cruzan Rum (Light & Dark) ........ $22.99 Ron Zacapa Rum) ...................... $42.99

These prices good with this ad only. Good thru 10/31/19. Photos are for illustrative purposes only. We are not responsible for Typographical errors.

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The Ease & Elegance You Deserve in Retirement.

A luxurious senior living community in an enviable location, Wellington Bay offers you the opportunity to enjoy your retirement years to their fullest. You’ll live in a spacious, upscale apartment, revel in a host of resort-like amenities, and engage in stimulating whole person wellness programs for your body and mind.

You’ll also appreciate the coveted financial freedom of our flexible rental model.

Call 561.225.4537 to learn more about the enlightened, inspiring lifestyle of Wellington Bay.

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