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New Store Offers Both Pool Products And Well/Pump Services

What happens when you combine a pool supply store with a wells and pumps store? You get AMERiCANBlue Pool Supplies — the sign above the door says Pools & H20 — located at 15679 Southern Blvd., Suite 110, in the new Loxahatchee Groves Commons shopping center. Page 7

Sock Hop Features 1950s-Style Fun At St. Rita Church

Opening Day Brings Crowd To The Green Market At Wellington

The Green Market at Wellington re-opened for the season on Saturday, Oct. 22 next to the Wellington Amphitheater. There was a large turnout, with families flocking to the event to take part in the activities, enjoy the music, and take home a new plant, painting or produce. Page 9

OPINION Town-Crier Endorsement For District 86 State Rep

Wellington High School student Daniel Clein of Bricks Busting Boredom presented Palms West Hospital with 50 new boxes of Lego bricks and 230 pounds of recycled Lego bricks Wednesday, Oct. 19 for young patients to enjoy. Shown above are Director of Pediatric Services Caren Bock, Chief Operating Officer Lorna Kernizan, CEO Eric Goldman, Daniel Clein, Chief Nursing Officer Silvia Stradi and Chief Financial Officer Steven Burroughs holding boxes of Legos. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 9 PHOTO BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Powell, Berman Spar In Race For Senate District 30 Seat

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Democratic State Rep. Bobby Powell (D-District 88) faces Republican attorney and businessman Ron Berman in the race for the State Senate District 30 seat on Nov. 8. Powell defeated well-known attorney Michael Steinger in the Aug. 30 primary election to secure the Democratic nomination. The newly redrawn and renumbered District 30 covers Royal Palm Beach, Loxahatchee Groves, eastern portions of The Acreage, the northeastern corner of Wellington and extends to the coast to include Jupiter to the north and Cloud Lake to the south. A West Palm Beach resident, Powell is an urban and regional planner. He was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012 and re-elected in 2014. He is the Democratic ranking member on the Transportation & Ports Sub-

Bobby Powell committee, and a member of the Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee, the Economic Affairs Committee and the Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee. Although out-financed by his opponent, Powell handily defeated Steinger by a two-to-one margin.

Ron Berman “We got through the preliminary battle, and now I’m running hard, strong and fast in the general election,” he said. “I’m working with other Democratic candidates because this race is no longer Democrat versus Democrat. It’s now Republican versus Democrat, See STATE SENATE, page 17

Wellington Foundation Will Salute Vets At Nov. 11 Party

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Community Foundation is staging a special event on Friday, Nov. 11. In honor of Veterans Day, the foundation will host Red White & Blue Jeans: A Nostalgic Salute to Our Veterans at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. A benefit for the foundation’s “Neighbor Helping Neighbor” efforts, the event will begin with a cocktail hour starting at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner and dancing until 10 p.m. “We’re expecting a good turnout for veterans,” said Tom Wenham, chair of the foundation. “It’s a salute to our veterans and will have a veterans theme to it.” The foundation’s board of directors — Wenham, Robbin Lee, Mickey Smith, Maria Becker, Ken Adams, Karen Cavanagh, Barry Manning, Jim Sackett and Maggie Zeller — is working together on the event. Wenham, a Korean War veteran, stresses the importance of events

such as Red White & Blue Jeans. “I think it’s important to the veterans that are in the community, and to the community itself,” he said. “It speaks a lot about the community and that the veterans who live here are part of the community. I think it is a great event. I certainly look forward to it, and I think there will be a good turnout, and a good turnout of veterans.” Veterans will be honored at the event, as well as veterans who are not there, specifically those designated as prisoners of war or missing in action. The event couldn’t come at a better time, Smith said. “We’re honoring veterans on Veterans Day,” he said. “It comes at a time right after a very hotly contested election. It’s time to come together as Americans, and put the election behind us and honor the veterans who have made our country special. I think it’s a special event because it’s really a hometown thing put on by the foundation, which is dedicated to Wellington.”

He expects Red White & Blue Jeans to be a fun and lively event. “Even the name itself gives away the fact that this is going to be a fun event,” Smith said. “It’s going to be a lot of fun for a very good cause.” Wenham suggests that attendees dress casually, in patriotic attire. However, long pants, rather than shorts, are requested. Tickets are $85 per person, with two levels of sponsorship available. The “Pay It Forward” sponsorship is $500 and includes four tickets, while a table sponsorship is $1,000 and includes eight tickets. Advanced ticket purchases are preferable, but tickets will be available at the door. For more information, call (561) 333-9843. Tickets can be purchased at 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33, in the original Wellington Mall, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. To learn more about the organization, visit www.wellington communityfoundation.org.

RPB To Develop New Policy For Traffic Calming

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council last week authorized Village Manager Ray Liggins to enter into contracts with the engineering firm Simmons & White to provide consulting services to develop a new traffic-calming policy. Residents on Sandpiper Avenue recently complained about speeders in their neighborhood, which led the council to put out a request for proposals on a traffic-calming study. Councilman David Swift added that there are also issues on La Mancha Avenue and other streets in the village. At the Oct. 20 meeting, Liggins said that the agreement is in two parts, a professional services agreement for $15,000 and consulting services for $35,000. Four bids were submitted.

The consulting work will include the development of a traffic calming-policy to be applied villagewide. Village Engineer Chris Marsh said that part of the process was ironing out the scope of the first phase of traffic calming. “The first thing we’re going to do is review traffic calming best practices,” Marsh said. “After that, they’re going to prepare a draft of a villagewide traffic-calming policy.” The policy will take into account traffic volumes, 85th percentile speed, posted speed limits, proximity to intersections, traffic control devices, cut-through percentage, classification of roadways, safety and neighborhood support, Marsh said. The consultants will coordinate See TRAFFIC, page 4

WELLINGTON FALL FEST

The Village of Wellington held its annual Fall Festival at Village Park on Saturday, Oct. 22. The Halloween-themed event featured bounce houses, face painting, haunted hallways, food trucks, costume contests, pie-eating contests, hay and pony rides, a petting zoo, trick-or-treating, music and dance performances and more. Shown here are Lauren Bends, Kayleigh Schillace and Madison Root. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 19 PHOTO BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Loxahatchee Groves Ready To Celebrate 10th Anniversary

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Town of Loxahatchee Groves will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its incorporation next week with a founders’ reception on Tuesday, Nov. 1 before the next Loxahatchee Groves Town Council meeting and an old-fashioned carnival on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Loxahatchee Groves County Park on Southern Blvd. Finance Director Perla Underwood has been making the arrangements. She has been surprised at the offers to participate in the celebration. On Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., before the meeting, there will be a dedication of the town hall’s new flagpole, followed by a reception. “We finally had our flagpole put in, and it has taken us six months to get the lighting in place the way it is supposed to be,” Underwood said. “I wouldn’t let them put up

the flag, so on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., they’re going to go out there and raise the flag. There will be a small reception in the lobby before the meeting at 7 p.m.” Underwood has invited the original town council, the incorporation committee, attorney Sam Goren with Goren, Cherof, Doody & Ezrol P.A., who drafted the incorporation legislation and the town’s charter, and Atlantis City Clerk Mo Thornton, who served as interim clerk for the town’s first meeting. “I’m hoping to get a lot more people to come in, but it’s more the incorporation committee and the first council, and those individuals who were present and responsible for the town’s incorporation,” she said. Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association President Marge Herzog, a former council member, has put together a movie depicting See ANNIVERSARY, page 4

Polo Players Visit B&G Club To Promote Golf Tourney

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report When Wellington’s world-famous polo players aren’t racing up the field on horseback, many are hitting the field to play catch or soccer with kids at the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington. And come Sunday, Nov. 13, they’ll be playing golf to benefit the club. Polo star Nic Roldan is chairing the club’s 35th annual Wellington Golf Tournament at the Wanderers Club, rescheduled for Nov. 13 from Oct. 8 due to Hurricane Matthew. To get the kids excited about the event, Roldan visited the club on Tuesday, Oct. 25, joined by some of his polo-playing

friends — Carlos Gracida Jr., Jason Crowder, Jesse Bray, Roddy Matthews and Jared Sheldon, along with other friends from the Grand Champions Polo Club. They came bearing hats for all the club members, courtesy of Grand Champions owners Marc and Melissa Ganzi. Roldan has been visiting the children at the club for several years now and has noticed their interactions changing. “Every year it gets more and more fun. The kids start to know you, and you start to feel more at home. Every year it gets better and better,” Roldan said. “They start to remember you, and remember you by your first name.” He plays sports, dances and

explores the club with them. “It’s always a great experience,” Roldan said. For Jaene Miranda, president and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, the commitment from the polo community, and especially Roldan, is special. “It’s not a fly-by-night commitment. Since the first minute that he walked in through these doors, you could tell that there was a love for coming here and supporting these children,” Miranda said. “That’s all we can do, introduce people to the club, show them what the need is in the community, and hope that they support and spread the message. That’s how we got to where See B&G CLUB, page 17

Nic Roldan and the other polo players kid around with the Boys & Girls Club children.

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NEWS

Frankel Faces Two Challengers In 21st Congressional District

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Democratic U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel (D-West Palm Beach) faces Republican financial advisor Paul Spain and independent candidate Mike Trout in Florida’s newly drawn 21st Congressional District in the Nov. 8 election. The former 22nd Congressional District now reaches farther west than the old district to include most of Wellington. It is considered as a fairly safe Democratic district. “Currently, I represent most of the eastern part of the coast from Riviera Beach to Fort Lauderdale, so I’ve been basically pulled out of Broward County and now will be representing more of Palm Beach County,” Frankel said. Frankel noted that she is very familiar with the new portions of her district, having represented Wellington when she served in the Florida House of Representatives.

“I’ve lived in Palm Beach County since 1974,” she said. “I know it very well. I was in the state legislature when Wellington incorporated. I have a long history with most of Palm Beach County, so it’s an easy transition for the constituents. I was mayor of West Palm Beach for eight years, and I think a lot of people got to know a lot about me.” Frankel added that she has spent a great deal of time in Wellington over the past several months, and has met with Mayor Anne Gerwig and other council members, Village Manager Paul Schofield, hospital representatives and chamber of commerce leaders to talk about issues. “I’ve been going through sort of a listening tour, a refresher course of the issues out in Wellington,” she said, explaining that many of the village issues are local water issues, dealing with the South Flor-

ida Water Management District. “We like to work as an advocate for whoever we’re representing, so the mayor spent quite a bit of time talking to me about water issues.” Another issue with federal implications is the regulation of sober homes. “I think we’re going to have some help on the way to local governments, just to give them some guidance on how to balance the needs of the addicted while maintaining the character of the neighborhoods,” Frankel said. Serving as a congresswoman since 2013 has been both exciting and challenging, she said. “There needs to be a better effort so people can work together, and it’s very polarized, but with that said, there are still opportunities to really serve your community,” Frankel said. “We do a lot of good constituent work with veterans and seniors, helping people navigate these federal agencies.”

On the Transportation Committee, she has had opportunities to work with Republican members on major infrastructure bills that will bring millions of jobs across the country, including South Florida. Asked whether there is a chance for a more cooperative Congress after the election, Frankel said she hoped there would be. “The House of Representatives is so lopsided it’s only in rare instances that they need to be cooperative,” she said. For more information, visit www.frankel.house.gov. Spain, Frankel’s Republican challenger, is a Jupiter resident who said he is running because change is needed in Congress. “There are too many people who have been in there too long,’” he said. “They’ve really lost contact with the interests of the business community and with the commu-

nity at large. I think we’re at a level of corruption in the government right now that is really horrendous. We’re heading toward a socialisttype society where people are pitted against each other. All sorts of things are going on with the IRS, the way government is handling taxes all the way down to local school districts imposing Common Core on our children, even down to the level of taking over rivers and streams in local communities, and settling people in housing projects that are against the local ordinances and regulations.” Spain feels that the federal government has taken too much control at the expense of local government. “People have really lost their voice in Washington, D.C., and I want to go back as a businessman, experienced in the private sector, not a long-term government politician,” he said. “I want to make

sure that we make a difference in the community. I also believe in term limits.” Spain said that he would bring jobs to Palm Beach County, improve the utilization of the Port of Palm Beach, and promote the creation of a technical college in the county to teach more electricians, plumbers and roofers for the construction industry and other trades. “I want to bring more of a focus on serving the local community instead of serving the people of Washington, D.C.,” he said. As a financial advisor, Spain believes that he is skilled on issues involving the economy and healthcare. “Healthcare is a very important issue today,” he said. “I feel that I have more experience really than any other candidate in Florida on that. I have been involved in that See DISTRICT 21, page 17

WELLINGTON VILLAGE COUNCIL SALUTES DANCE THEATRE TEAM

WELLINGTON KID DONATES BIRTHDAY MONEY TO HELP YOUNG ATHLETES

The Wellington Village Council on Tuesday issued a proclamation recognizing Dance Theatre Wellington on being chosen to appear in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The team is made up of Erin Berish, Emily Carbocci, Emma Daubenmire, Jordan Fallen, Francesa Gamero, Giuliana Gamero, Gaby Milazzo, Alexis Radcliffe, Taleen Ramzy, Marlee Rhodes, Cassie Siegel and Laura White, and is led by director Kimberly Bruce and owner Stephanie Salerno. Dance Theatre teams received awards for first-place Performing Group in the 2015 Wellington Holiday Parade, Best of the West for the past eight years, Elite top first awards and the judges’ choice award at the KAR PHOTO BY RON BUKLEY/TOWN-CRIER Dance Competition.

Noah Norwitch, a seventh grader at Wellington Landings Middle School, donated $4,601 to the Wellington Village Council on Tuesday to be used to offset recreational program expenses for local families. Since 2014, Norwitch has donated the money he receives for his birthday to the village for the establishment of a scholarship fund to help local youth purchase athletic equipment. His interest in helping others dates back to age 5, when he asked friends and family for donations to a charity instead of receiving birthday gifts. Previously, he donated his birthday money to Angel Flight Southeast, a volunteer pilot organization that helps to arrange free air transportation to medical facilities for children and adults with medical needs. Norwitch’s younger brother Caleb also raises money for his birthday and over the past three years has raised more than $14,000, which he PHOTO BY RON BUKLEY/TOWN-CRIER donated to Little Smiles.

15-Year Resident Semi-Retired • Self-Financed

Gary DUNKLEY THE FUTURE

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Replace the Inverted Siphon under the WPB “M” Canal and increase its capacity to improve post storm draw-down for flood protection.

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Continue Focus on our infrastructure. (Roads and drainage are major priorities

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Develop a partner maintenance program with High Schools. Teaching students a trade and respect for our environment.

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Term limit for ITID elected officials

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Prioritize district services

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Reduce Budget and create a check and balance system for large expenditures.

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Identify Water Storage areas to help solve past and future drainage problems (more pavement means less drainage)

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Develop agricultural community farming classes encouraging farm to table right here in our very own back yards

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Find solutions for future traffic impacts. Demand developers maintain and respect our existing rural lifestyle

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Protect our residents from excessively overburdened and damaged roads which will occur from future over development. The burden should be paid by developers not our residents

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Encourage a Well Water testing agreement with DOH to confirm the safety of our water now and for future generations

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Overall I would like to continue my public service to the community of the Indian Trail Improvement District with a true commitment to always improving our quality of life

Endorsed by Ryan Bernal and Keith Jordano POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT PAID FOR AND APPROVED BY GARY DUNKLEY FOR INDIAN TRAIL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT SEAT 2

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OUR OPINION

Elect Matt Willhite As State Representative In District 86

On Tuesday, Nov. 8, voters will decide who will replace State Rep. Mark Pafford and represent District 86 — which covers all of Loxahatchee Groves, Wellington and Royal Palm Beach, along with several eastern communities — in Tallahassee. Pafford, currently minority leader of the Florida House of Representatives, is leaving his work on behalf of voters here in the western communities due to term limits. His replacement will have big shoes to fill. During his four terms in Tallahassee, he fought as effectively as a Democrat could for his constituents in a heavily Republican legislature, and was perhaps the state’s most outspoken advocate on homeless issues, Medicaid expansion and environmental issues. Vying to replace Pafford are Republican Laurel Bennett of Royal Palm Beach and Democrat Matt Willhite of Wellington. Bennett, a businesswoman and analyst with a background in computer engineering and an MBA in healthcare studies, is married with a son. Her husband, Joel, is a disabled Vietnam Navy veteran currently in hospice care. She is a strong advocate for veteran’s rights and wants to ensure that those who served overseas get their due benefits. She is a staunch supporter of Gov. Rick Scott’s efforts to trim Florida’s budget and decrease taxes, and seeks to reduce both state and federal regulations. In addition, Bennett opposes the controversial Common Core curriculum, and supports charter schools. We have been very impressed by her advocacy on veterans issues and in support of the local business community. Her opponent, Willhite, cites a diverse background of public service among his key strengths. This includes 21 years as a firefighter (and currently a captain), eight years with

the U.S. Marine Corps and eight years as a member of the Wellington Village Council. He considers himself a problem solver and used his background to help keep Wellington fiscally sound during difficult economic times. Willhite wants to close the terror watch list loopholes that exist regarding gun sales and help refocus public schools on teaching, as opposed to the current slate of high-stakes standardized testing. While still well within the mainstream of the Democratic Party, Willhite would clearly bring a more moderate voice to Tallahassee than Pafford, the incumbent. We have not always seen eye-to-eye with Willhite on local issues, particularly regarding development and the equestrian industry. However, we have always respected the tenacity by which he advocates his point of view and the deep research he does on the issues. We also recognize that this type of skill set would be useful in Tallahassee. He knows how to be a mover and shaker, and this will come in handy when seeking funds for environmental protection and water quality maintenance, investment in infrastructure and area transportation, and representing senior citizens. Further, we believe that Willhite will be a representative who truly listens to his constituents. Both candidates have noble aspirations and want to do good things for their constituents. We commend Bennett for having the dedication and confidence to seek this post. However, Willhite’s experience, connections and proven abilities make him the better choice. The Town-Crier endorses the election of Matt Willhite to the Florida House of Representatives in District 86.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Amendment 1 Will Mean End Of Solar In Florida

Amendment 1 is a lie. It pretends to champion the cause of solar, but its true purpose is to eliminate privately owned rooftop solar systems. There are three sections to the proposed amendment: 1) Grants the right to have solar panels — a right that we already have; 2) Provides for mandatory inspection and oversight by local and state code enforcement officers for “public safety” reasons; and 3) Prohibits “net metering.” Since nearly all privately owned rooftop solar systems rely on “net metering,” this amendment, if passed, may require that they disconnect their solar systems. Net metering is where a home with solar panels will send power generated by the sun during the peak times of the day into the grid so that it can be used by other power company customers that do not have solar. At night, when the demand is less, and the solar

panels are not producing power, the solar homes will draw power from the grid just like any other customer. The power companies that are backing Amendment 1 consider net metering to be subsidizing solar homes. Even though solar homes are actually adding power to the grid during peak demand times, thus reducing the load on the power company, they consider this free use of the electric grid since the current law requires that for every kilowatt that a solar home puts into the grid, it is entitled to remove later at no charge. From the power company’s point of view, as an example, think of the electric grid as being a toll road on which everyone must pay the power company a toll to drive on. The current law effectively says that solar-powered cars must be allowed to drive on the road toll free. Amendment 1 would prohibit solar-powered cars from using the toll road altogether. At some point, the Public Service Commission will most likely require that solar homes pay a

“grid toll” to help compensate the power companies for the use of their grid, but a sneaky-worded constitutional amendment is the wrong way to do it. I will be voting NO on Amendment 1. Dennis Hawkins The Acreage

Vote ‘No’ On All Proposed Amendments

I read with some dismay your recommendation to approve three proposed state constitution amendments. None of these proposals concern how our state is to be governed. They should all be voted down. The constitution should be the bare minimum of a description of how the state government is organized. It should describe the executive offices, the legislative bodies and the state court system. It should not describe such details as specific tax breaks, rates or exemptions except in the broadest possible terms. It should not discuss any drugs or treatment in

detail at all. Often the language of these proposals includes questionable, implied results that are not at all obvious. Tax exemptions, specific medical treatments and other similar subjects should be treated in laws passed by our legislature and approved by our executive. Bill Porter The Acreage

Kudos To Wellington For Helping Elderly

Too often, acts of kindness are performed, and then like an anonymous benefactor, slip away into the shadows of time. Too often these acts go unacknowledged. My wife and I have lived in Wellington nearly 30 years, and we have certainly benefited from the kindness of folks here. Most recently was our brush with Hurricane Matthew. As the storm approached, we received a call from Wellington, letting us know that we had not been forgotten, and if the storm was projected

to hit Wellington, a team would be dispatched to help us put up our storm shutters. Matthew did threaten, and as promised, two young men (their names were Dean and Luis) appeared at our home prepared to help. They were polite, efficient and speedy, getting all of our shutters up in about an hour. They asked for no payment, and they told us to expect to be contacted after the storm, for help removing and storing the shutters. We go through life often encountering folks who are short-tempered or rude. Too infrequently do we cross paths with municipal office persons who prove to be

reliable, efficient and downright pleasant. We had the good fortune to encounter pre-storm folks who were enthusiastic, and the two young men who came to our aid to actually install our shutters. So we thank Wellington and all its helpers for the help we received before Matthew arrived. For the record, Wellington was prepared to help us take down those shutters, but within one day, we found that our neighbors were prepared to take every shutter down and store them for us. How about that? Robert Galt Wellington

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NEWS

Imagination Leads The Way For Local Charities At 2017 Great Charity Challenge

What if you didn’t have to remain a child to dream of miracles? Imagination will be getting a chance to shine for Palm Beach nonprofit organizations this coming February. For the past seven years, equestrians and their loyal mounts have been captivating the local community at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. These teams of riders have one goal in mind: to paint a brighter future for Palm Beach County charities in their chance to win up to $150,000.

The Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments, is inviting all Palm Beach County-based charities to apply to participate in the event’s eighth edition, a pro-am relay show jumping competition. Thirty-four of these randomly drawn charities will not have to wake up from their dreams on Saturday, Feb. 4 to receive a share of the $1.5 million purse. The application opened on Oct. 15, and will remain active through 5 p.m. on Nov. 15, via www. greatcharitychallenge.com. All nonprofit organizations in Palm

Beach County are invited to apply and try their good fortune. The Great Charity Challenge, founded in 2010 by Mark and Katherine Bellissimo of Equestrian Sport Productions, and their daughter Paige, has distributed more than $9.2 million from the equestrian community to more than 200 nonprofits in Palm Beach County over the last seven years. What makes this event truly unique is the fact that 100 percent of the money raised gets distributed to local nonprofits. With 34 participants randomly selected

each year, first place is guaranteed $150,000, with a sliding scale to the minimum amount of $15,000 for every participating charity. In 2015 and 2016, the event was made even more fun for those participating and watching by incorporating themes. Riders dressed up in costumes and decked out their horses to the theme of “Superheroes” and “Fairy Tales.” The theme for the 2017 event will be “Animated Movies.” “This eighth year is a milestone for the Great Charity Challenge. As of Feb. 4, we will have offi-

cially surpassed the $10 million donation mark,” Mark Bellissimo said. “Our theme of ‘Animated Movies’ is a perfect fit to acknowledge those who imagine a better community. This event is truly the legacy of the Winter Equestrian Festival and the sponsors involved. We can’t thank them enough for their support.” Paige Bellissimo agreed. “This unique event allows us to raise awareness of the diverse charitable organizations throughout the community with 100 percent of the funds distributed to local

charities,” she said. “The event is a dream-come-true to the heroes that lead these deserving nonprofits. We are very grateful for our rider teams, sponsors and partners who support the effort.” If you know of a deserving Palm Beach County-based charity, have them visit www.greatcharitychallenge.com for full application details and information. The drawing for the participating 34 charities will be held in December 2016. For the latest event information, and application guidelines, visit www.greatcharitychallenge.com.

Wellington Art Society, Whole Foods Market Will Feature Artist Joseph Marcou

The Wellington Art Society, in conjunction with Whole Foods Market Wellington, will hold a reception for featured artist Joseph Marcou on Friday, Nov. 4 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Whole Foods Market Wellington will provide delicious appetizers, wine and live music at the store’s café. In addition, there will be special door prizes. The Wellington Art Society requests

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continued from page 1 with staff to go over those findings and then make a presentation to the council about the different traffic-calming devices. After receiving direction from the council, the consultants will put together a public workshop to get feedback from residents, then prepare a final draft, as well as a list of roads that should be studied for traffic-calming devices. Marsh said that a policy would be developed before employing traffic calming in order not to show favoritism to any particular road. Liggins said that the reason for such a detailed process is that residents are often unhappy with the results after traffic-calming devices are installed. “If it’s not done with a policy we

a $5 per person donation to go toward the group’s scholarship fund. Marcou’s paintings will be on exhibit through December. Marcou was born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y. His mother was a teacher and a talented artist, so art was always a part of his life. He began drawing and making things at an early age. His parents died young, and at age 16, he moved to

Mexico with his uncle. One night at a concert, he sketched the pianist and showed it to his uncle’s friend, the artist Enrique Asunsolo, who realized his talent and suggested he make art his career. Marcou attended the Art School of New York State Tech, majoring in commercial art, now called graphic design. He served as art director at several design firms

before becoming national director over four International Paper Company package design studios. His last position was as Revlon’s director of package design. He then opened Joseph Marcou Design, which he ran for 33 years, specializing in package design, logo and trademark development, corporate brochures and annual reports. Some of his clients were

can defend that’s consistent with national standards and acceptable standards, then a lot of times when these are put in place without using those type of standards, there’s enough complaints from the neighborhood where they end up being removed,” he said. “This is the best way to assure their continued use.” In other business, the council conducted an unusual third public hearing on the 2016-17 budget after learning that the final total appraised value for the village was several million dollars higher than preliminary figures. The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office announced on Oct. 11 that the final tax rolls had been certified. “Tonight, we have to once again do our final budget hearing,” Mayor Fred Pinto said. “We thought the final was done, but it turns out it’s not quite as final as it needs to be.” Pinto explained that every year, the Property Appraiser’s Office

issues assessed property values to all municipalities. “Based on that aggregate number, we build our budget around that number, and we determine all the things, like what the millage rate will be,” he said. The timing of that number coincides with the budget cycle, but the appraiser’s office does one final adjustment to close out its year when the final numbers are in. “When we do this every year, we have a leeway of about $5 million, or 95 percent of the actual number,” Pinto said. In the past, the final number has never been $5 million more than the initial estimates. “We’re a little bit over that number, so what that required us to do by state law was to have the final budget hearing again, even though the consequence of that final amount has no material impact on our budget,” he said. Liggins told the Town-Crier on

Wednesday that the village’s final total aggregate value, which is about $1.2 billion, came in about $2 million more than anticipated, which put the total value at 94.8 percent of the budget calculations, amounting to about $5,000 below the 95 percent minimum valuation required by state statute. “We’re not allowed to budget more than 95 percent below the available tax value,” he said. Finance Director Stanley Hochman said that the approved millage rate is 1.92 mills for the general fund. “We have redone the budget, we have re-advertised the document, and the numbers have been changed to reflect 95 percent,” Hochman said. There was no public comment. Swift made a motion to approve the millage rate, and Vice Mayor Jeff Hmara made a motion to approve the adjusted budget. Both motions carried unanimously.

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continued from page 1 the incorporation process that will be shown at the reception. “The anniversary is the first of November, so we wanted to do something to mark the [actual] date, and then the real party is on Saturday,” Underwood said. She believes that the town will be happy because the festivities will represent the residents’ ideal, which is to keep the town rural. “The college has just written me and wants to be involved in some fashion,” Underwood said. “The Publix people and the Dunkin’ Donuts people and the Tractor Supply people — a lot of people from outside the community [have chimed in]. It has been quite interesting. Everybody’s really excited.” She said that the town mailed

with drama and unusual style. His paintings are in many private collections. He has been represented by the Farnsworth Gallery and exhibits his work in many outdoor art fairs. Marcou is inspired by the resilience of nature and what its limitless imagination and whimsy creates. For more information, visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.

invitations to every resident and landowner in the community. “We want to attract families and as many people, so we contracted for pony rides, we have baking contests, we have all kinds of games for children, but I keep stressing to everybody, remember this should be old-fashioned,” Underwood said. “It’s not the South Florida Fair; there’s not any electronic rides or games or things like that, but sack races and all these different games that they played in years maybe when I was a child.” Other activities include a turkey shoot using targets where the winner will receive a gift certificate for a real turkey from Publix. There will be country and golden oldies music by live performers. Palms West Alliance Church will set up tables with coffee and donuts for people coming in early to set up. For more information, call (561) 793-2418.

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WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS INAUGURAL GOLF TOURNEY

The inaugural Wellington Chamber of Commerce golf tournament was held on Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. Sixty golfers hit the links and participated in on-course games. Awards were given out at a buffet luncheon. Money raised will benefit Wellington Chamber programs, outreach and educational seminars. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Mike Shields, Dr. Mike Mikolajczak, Andrew Savin and Keith Dietrick.

Trophy sponsor Rob Khurana from Gold Star Mortgage Financial, Wellington Chamber President Debbie Crompton and Dr. Andrew Savin from Bethesda Health.

Longest Drive winner Dan Drazen and Closest to the Pin winner Hector Mena.

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Wellington Community Foundation Helps Keep Village Clean

Several volunteers from the Wellington Community Foundation met up Saturday, Oct. 22 in front of the Wellington library to coordinate efforts on the group’s first quarterly Adopt-A-Street Clean Up Day. The Wellington Community Foundation adopted the east and west roadways along Forest Hill Blvd. from South Shore Blvd. to Stribling Way and agreed to conduct cleanup days four times per year as part of the ongoing Wellington Adopt-A-Street program. The program, which began back in the 1990s, allows residents to get involved and help keep the community looking great. Individuals, organizations or businesses commit to clean

up their areas at least four times a year. The Wellington Community Foundation Board of Directors agreed to sign up for the program as a great way to give back to the community, Foundation Chair Tom Wenham said. Although village employees do pick up trash on the streets all the time, volunteers were surprised at all the trash they did pick up along the route. The Wellington Community Foundation is a charitable organization committed to benefiting the residents by supporting and improving their quality of life. For information about the foundation, or to become involved, call (561) 333-9843 or visit www.wellington communityfoundation.org.

Lizz and Mickey Smith, Tom Wenham, Maria Becker, and Jim Sackett take part in the cleanup effort.

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Tom Wenham ties a full trash bag to the street sign for village employees to pick up.

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Eight Candidates Seeking Three Seats On Soil & Water Board

By Shayna Tanen Town-Crier Staff Report Voters will get a chance to choose among eight candidates for three available seats on the Palm Beach Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors in the Nov. 8 general election. The nonpartisan election is open to all Palm Beach County voters. The winners will serve a four-year term. The candidates are: Matthew Bymaster and Daniel Sohn in Group 2; Patricia “Pat” Edmonson, Jesse Jackson and incumbent Stephen Joseph Jara in Group 3; and Karl Dickey, Rob Long and incumbent Dave Self in Group 4. The Palm Beach Soil & Water Conservation District is a little-known local agency designed to “educate residents, land users and businesses on ways to protect our natural resources, promote best management practices and conserve, improve and sustain the environment,” according to its web site. Although a public agency run by elected officials, the district does not have taxing authority. It operates as a not-for-profit organization and derives its financing from Palm Beach County and the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. In addition to providing nursery growers with free irrigation evaluation services, the district also assists in restoring wildlife areas, organizes the regional Envirothon competition and promotes conservation programs in county schools. Learn more at www.pbswcd.org. GROUP 2

Matthew Bymaster — Bymaster has joined several startup companies and worked his way up. He has a bachelor’s degree in industrial systems engineering from the University of Florida and is a lifetime resident of Palm Beach County. Bymaster worked on a mushroom farm in New Jersey for a couple of months, which gave him a feel for the farming community. He is now working on a startup related to web development. If elected, he wants to increase the district’s transparency. “It’s very vague what they’re doing,” he said. “[On the web site] they’re listing information that’s very general.” He wants to provide residents with up-to-date information, including posting meeting minutes online. Additionally, Bymaster wants to conduct an efficiency assessment to determine how much value the district brings to farmers

Bymaster in the Agricultural Reserve and to taxpayers, he said. Previously, he and his brother started a company that cut the price of TV converter boxes for analog to digital sets in half and delivered more than 100,000 boxes around the nation. In 2010, Bymaster worked at a local commodities firm as an office manager, where he expanded the company to three offices and left as the chief operating officer in 2015. “I have a history of success,” he said. “A history of helping out taxpayers and using funds efficiently. And I would like to continue on with that.” To read more about Bymaster, visit www.mbymasteroffice.com. Daniel Sohn — If elected, Sohn wants to promote responsible development and green development, and to expand the reach and involvement of the district. Sohn has a history with nonprofit organizations, which he said will be an asset. He wants to expand the district’s budget, which is allotted by the state and county governments, by applying for grants. “We need to be able to increase the visibility of this district,” Sohn said, “which requires money.” He favors expanding the district’s ability to influence colleagues who can to make changes. The school board, property appraiser, county commissioners and municipalities should be educated on environmental and conservation issues by the district, he said. Sohn also wants to bring environmental and conservation education into all schools. “We know the conversation about environmental issues begins in the classroom,” he said. Getting the public involved in the conversation about the local environment is important to him. He plans to attend county commission meetings and partner with cities. “I want to make Palm Beach [County] a cleaner and greener place to live, work and play,” Sohn said. “I need the voters to help me do that.” To read more about Sohn, visit www.sohnforsupervisor.com.

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Patricia “Pat” Edmonson — Edmonson has always lived in coastal cities. She was an elected official in Virginia Beach, Va., and, when she moved to Palm Beach County, became concerned with the local water quality. “The current district is [agriculture]-centric and not paying a whole lot of attention to our current and very urgent water issues,” Edmonson said. “So that’s why I decided to run.” If elected, Edmonson said she wants to help the county acquire land south of Lake Okeechobee so discharges of the lake’s water can flow south into the Everglades, closer to its historic flow. This new flow would decrease dirty freshwater mixing with saltwater and filter the water that would then flow into the Florida Bay, she said. Additionally, Edmonson said that the district should be more transparent and open to the public. She wants to move the district’s meetings from the USDA offices into county meeting offices where the public can ask questions. She said there are many environmental and conservation issues that need to be addressed to the public. Ensuring that the district’s current programs such as the Envirothon and school poster contest are well-publicized is also one of her concerns. “People should vote for me because I get things done,” Edmonson said. “Activism is the rent we pay for living on this planet.” For more information about Edmonson, visit www.facebook. com/pgedmonson. Jesse Jackson — Jackson stresses that he is not a politician. He manages a company and oversees 20 employees, and he has worked in the private sector for more than 30 years. Jackson has one issue he wishes to tackle if elected, which is to abolish the position and dissolve the district. He said that the district costs taxpayers $325,000 every year to keep it operational. The best way to disband the district is from within, he said, as

Jara opposed to approaching county commissioners on the subject. “It’s a waste of tax money,” Jackson said. “It is of little to no benefit to Palm Beach County and its citizens… This is just another example of bloated government.” Jackson grew up on a farm and said he is well-versed on what it takes to raise crops and animals while taking care of the land. “Don’t abuse the land, but work with the land,” he said. By voting to shut down the district, Jackson said, he is going to do what’s in the best interest of the citizens of Palm Beach County. Stephen Joseph Jara — A native of Boynton Beach, incumbent Jara has experience in agriculture and business. Previously, Jara worked in country club management and development, and now he is a Realtor at Golden Bear Realty. He also owns a cattle ranch and a tree farm in Okeechobee. Jara was president of the South Palm Beach chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association, was on the board of directors of the Snook and Gamefish Foundation, and has Green designation for homes and properties from the National Association of Realtors. Jara ran unsuccessfully for the Group 2 seat on the Palm Beach Soil & Water Conservation District board four years ago. About six months ago, he was appointed to the vacant Group 3 seat. Now he is hoping to be elected to a full term. He said he will use his handson experience in agriculture and knowledge of best management practices to help educate the public on the district and its importance. “I would also like to utilize my experience in assisting whatever agencies — state or federal — with the discharge from Lake Okeechobee into the estuaries, which caused the blue toxic algae,” he said. Jara said the position is important to him because he can assist residents and business owners in Palm Beach County. To learn more about Jara, visit www.facebook.com/ElectStephen Jara.

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Karl Dickey — Dickey is a franchisor of dry-cleaning plants in South Florida and the mid-Atlantic states. He has run for political office before, he said, but has never been elected. He ran unsuccessfully for a seat on the Palm Beach Soil & Water Conservation District board in 2014. Having gone to district board meetings on and off for a few years, Dickey believes that the agency needs to be more transparent. “It’s an agency that doesn’t get a lot of exposure,” he said, adding that he wants to increase the public’s awareness of the district. If elected, Dickey also wants to address issues surrounding clean water and to encourage people in the farming industry to use more environmentally conscious fertilizers. Dickey said that Palm Beach County residents should vote for him for the Group 4 seat because, “I’ve been around a while, and I know how to get things done.” To learn more about Karl Dickey, visit www.facebook.com/ KarlDickeyforPalmBeachSoil WaterConservation. Rob Long — Long is running as part of a progressive slate with Sohn (Group 2) and Edmonson (Group 3). He said that together, they want to create an increased focus on environmental stewardship, public outreach and water resource management. Long is a field engineer at a large insurance company, which sends him to commercial properties to assess the properties’ exposure to natural disasters and advise how to mitigate the risks. He has a scientific engineering background and is a member of environmental volunteer groups, Delray Beach’s Green Implementation Advancement Board and the Palm Beach County Democratic Environmental Caucus. If elected, Long wants to make the district more accessible and expand public outreach and education. He also wants to revamp its web site and create social media pages.

Self Long is generally against development in the Agricultural Reserve. He also wants to increase awareness of the causes of the toxic algae bloom from Lake Okeechobee and secure land south of the lake to create reservoirs. “The repercussions of it are pretty scary to public health, the ecosystem and the economy,” he said of the algae bloom. “I think we can make a difference there.” Long wants to change the board into something that makes a difference, and he thinks it could be doing a lot more than it does now. To learn more about Long, visit www.facebook.com/voteforrob long. Dave Self — Self, the Group 4 incumbent, has been in the nursery business since 1975 in Palm Beach County. “I’m a nursery man,” he said. Self was president of the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association, was on the board of directors for the Society of American Florists, and is now a board member of the Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau and a member of the Palm Beach Agricultural Enhancement Council. Self has been appointed to the board twice in the past four years due to vacancies and is now running for a full term. He said he wants to continue in the direction the district has been going and keep supporting the county commission in acting as a watchdog for the Agricultural Reserve and ensuring that farmers are adhering to best management practices. He also favors keeping the district involved in educating youth on environmental and conservation issues. Self believes that if the district is abolished, the county would have to hire people to do the work that the district does. “People get a lot in turn for our dedication and time,” he said. “I really like working with the district and the people there and what we do.” To read more about Self, visit www.facebook.com/Re-ElectDave-Self-for-Palm-Beach-SoilWater-1028372147238700.

Groves Council Approves Variances For New Shopping Center

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved two variance requests Tuesday, Oct. 18 for tenants at the new Loxahatchee Groves Commons shopping center that failed to get approval at a previous meeting when Mayor Dave Browning was absent. At the Sept. 8 council meeting, a request for a medical office approval ended in a 2-1 vote where three affirmative votes were required. Councilman Todd McLendon opposed the idea and Vice Mayor Tom Goltzené had recused himself due to business conflicts. The applicant subsequently postponed a request for a variance for a drive-through sign at a Dunkin’ Donuts. Atlantic Land Investments representatives were at the dais again to present requests for a variance

to allow an urgent care medical center instead of a restaurant at the plaza, and a larger sign at Dunkin’ Donuts than is allowed by the town’s code. The quasi-judicial hearing required three affirmative votes for approval. Attorney Thomas Mullin, representing Atlantic Land Investments, said the medical office approval was a use that is permitted by the code and that approval is required if it meets substantive requirements. “All we’re proposing to do is add ‘medical use’ as a proposed use for a building that was previously approved for retail and restaurant,” Mullin said, explaining that under the town’s code, medical office and laboratory are permitted uses. “Because it’s consistent with zoning, it’s consistent with the land use and consistent with the comprehensive plan.”

Mullin added that their traffic engineer was available to attest that the medical use would put less traffic in the area than a restaurant, and that the town’s planning staff had recommended approval of the variance. Joe Lelonek with Atlantic Land Investments said they have a signed lease with an urgent care franchisee that is ready to start the business as soon as possible. “This administrative [process] is the one thing standing in their way of getting open for business here,” Lelonek said. “I have a signed lease here — somebody who wants get into town and do business in the Town of Loxahatchee Groves.” The storefront is in a front building that will be shared with Dunkin’ Donuts, and they found that an urgent care medical center was in more demand.

Councilmen Ryan Liang and Ron Jarriel supported the variance, but McLendon questioned whether the traffic study distinguished between a fast food or a traditional sit-down restaurant, as well as the hours of operation. Lelonek said that in their study, they assumed scenarios that would generate the most traffic. “Medical office is one that we didn’t expect, but it is a great use, so it fits under that umbrella, and it’s a permitted use,” he said. Browning said he agreed with some of McLendon’s comments, but felt that they should give the applicant some leeway. “This is our first commercial approval,” Browning said. “At the same time, it is an allowed usage. I don’t see the impact with the usage.” Jarriel made a motion to approve the variance, which car-

ried 3-1. Goltzené again recused himself. The council also approved the variance for a Dunkin’ Donuts drive-through sign of 19.4 square feet, although the code allows only a 12-square-foot sign. Lelonek said the goal was to get a sign that would be readable in order to reduce traffic stacking due to customers who could not read the print on a 12-square-foot sign. “None of us want stacking into the main aisles,” he said. “We don’t want people slowed down.” He added that the sign would be to the back of the building and not visible to people not waiting in line. The original request was for 45 square feet. Town staff asked them to reduce it to 24 square feet, and the applicant reduced it to 19.4 square feet. McLendon opposed the vari-

ance, saying that the applicant was aware of the code when it applied for approval, but Liang said that 12 square feet was a number that had been selected randomly by the writers of the code without any research. Lelonek pointed out that no one has tried to implement that portion of the code before, agreeing with council members’ comments that there are parts that probably should be reviewed. “I agree there are things that use us as the guinea pig, but I have a tenant waiting to open,” he said. “It’s an unfair onus to place on a potential tenant. I know a lot of people who aren’t happy, but I’m trying to put good, legitimate clients in there.” Liang made a motion to approve the variance for up to 19.4 square feet, which carried 3-1, with McLendon opposed and Goltzené recusing himself.

New Store Offers Both Pool Products And Well/Pump Services

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report What happens when you combine a pool supply store with a wells and pumps store? You get AMERiCANBlue Pool Supplies — the sign above the door says Pools & H20 — located at 15679 Southern Blvd., Suite 110, in the new Loxahatchee Groves Commons shopping center. Nick Massimo, with 30 years of experience in the pool industry, from AMERiCANBlue Pool Supplies and AMERiCANBlue Pools & Spas, also has a location on Seminole Pratt Whitney Road. “I’ve been doing pools since the day I graduated high school,” he said. “I graduated on June 17, and on June 18, I was in a pool,” he said. “I started my own business in 2002, and I got my state contractor’s license. We started the pool store in 2008.” Two years ago, Massimo brought in Ed Hampson, of Ed’s Wells & Pumps. The two work independently, sharing the Seminole Pratt location. Hampson does everything and anything with well systems, Massimo said, making sure that pumps are working and the water

is drinkable and free of bacteria. They decided to open in the Loxahatchee Groves Commons shopping center as a joint venture, combining the two stores, which opened in late September. “This store is one single business. He does all new wells and stuff like that. I do new pools, pool service and retail,” Massimo said. “We’re both partners, where the other store is not.” The name might change at some point, Massimo said, but it’s the same people, the same companies, that are already known to the community. The combined companies offer pool pumps and filters, chlorinators and heaters, service and repairs, automatic pool cleaners, new pool construction, total pool renovation, pool toys and floats, in addition to well drilling, sprinkler wells, and pump and water system installation. “We have pretty much everything you could possibly need for a pool,” Massimo said. They provide pool service, and if a service is needed that they don’t provide, they have someone who can do it. For example, Massimo has a local solar company that

he recommends to those looking for solar panels. Store services include anything from drilling wells, maintenance, whole house reverse osmosis, salt delivery and more. Massimo has a crew that takes care of pools weekly for customers, with multiple vehicles and employees ranging from full-time and part-time to kids after school. The store has pool supplies, a full tile line, pumps, chemicals, pool toys and even frozen bait for saltwater fishing. The partnership between the three companies just came naturally. Massimo started working and recommending Hampson, and Hampson recommended Massimo. “When you’re dealing with somebody’s house water, that they take showers in and they cook with, you definitely want a good person. You don’t want these fly-by-night guys coming in. I feel comfortable recommending Ed,” Massimo said. “It’s hard to recommend somebody if you don’t think they’re good.” Hampson is able to test water samples and make sure well water is safe to drink. He replaces and

services wells and water systems. With 20 years of experience, and a high rating on Angie’s List, he knows his water. Since they both work in the same medium — water, be it pools or wells — the partnership was a match made in hydrogen and oxygen. “It works well because we both take care of water. It goes together,” Massimo said. Massimo is keeping it a family-owned business. He learned because his father built pools. Now, his son works for the company when he isn’t in school. Hampson’s family also works at the store, doing service and drilling. “I enjoy what I do. I’m a handson pool builder. I’m there at every phase, even if I have [subcontractors] on the job. I’m there anyway, even if I don’t have to be,” he said. “I have to see what my product is.” Beyond pool and well supplies, the store offers free water testing and often feathered friends. Massimo has a macaw rescue and will sometimes bring in one or two birds with him to work. The friendly family atmosphere allows AMERiCANBlue to do things that larger, bigger stores can’t or won’t do, such as special orders.

Nicholas Massimo, Nick Massimo and Jenna Kratz of AMERiCANBlue Pool Supplies. The store is open seven days a week, and they’ve been holding barbecues over the weekend with hotdogs and popcorn. They’re also conducting raffles periodically.

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Visit the store Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info., call (561) 469-1443 or visit www.americanbluepool.com.

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SOCK HOP BRINGS 1950S-STYLE FUN TO ST. RITA CHURCH IN WELLINGTON

Council 8419 of the Knights of Columbus held a sock hop at the St. Rita Catholic Church Parish Center on Saturday, Oct. 15 with dancing, food, fun and plenty of reminiscing. Vintage cars were displayed outside, and many people dug out 1950s and 1960s clothing to join in and dance the night away. On Saturday, Dec. 17, the Knights of Columbus will be holding its annual bike program to deliver bicycles to in the Glades. To donate, call (561) 846-1821. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

The event committee gets into the sock hop spirit.

Rita Bryant and Al Paglia with his Marilyn Monroe memorabilia.

Jim and Paula Sackett.

Paulina Coco and Kay Malec.

Sharyn Vowles and Nancy Wall.

The ladies in pink take part in the sock hop.

Misha McKelvey and Dylan Moore dance the night away.

Sonia and John Demarco.

Deputy Grand Knight Michael Kerr, sock hop chairman John Fierfelder and Grand Knight Bill Blakely.

YOUNG AT HEART CLUB IN ROYAL PALM BEACH ENJOYS OKTOBERFEST FUN

The Royal Palm Beach Young at Heart Club held its first meeting of the season on Friday, Oct. 21 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. An Oktoberfest-themed lunch was served. Larry Roberts played German music, and some seniors danced the waltz and polka while others sang along. For more information on the club, call Jeanine Delgardio at (561) 790-5189. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Alice and C.S. Stern and Effie Gonzalez do a polka line dance to “The Pennsylvania Polka.”

Nancy Wall and Dolores Colasanti.

Larry Roberts plays German music.

RPB Young at Heart Club decorating committee members MaryAnn Robinson, Lee Messina, Berit Hogan and Roberta Hennessy.

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OPENING DAY BRINGS A NICE CROWD TO THE GREEN MARKET AT WELLINGTON The Green Market at Wellington re-opened for the season on Saturday, Oct. 22 next to the Wellington Amphitheater. There was a large turnout, with families flocking to the event to take part in the activities, enjoy the music, and take home a new plant, painting or produce. The green market will be open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through April 29. Visit www.greenmarketatwellington. com for more info. PHOTOS BY BRIANNE SIMONE/TOWN-CRIER

Gilberto Dominguez and Roy Kerr of Fresh Apple Cider Donuts.

Karen House provided entertainment.

Kelly Sullivan and Robin Bricketto made the most of their day at the market.

Juvenal and Olga Vasquez stock up on strawberries.

Carmen Garieri with Melissa Long and her daughter, Clara.

Yezenia and Ferruccio Giubilei shop for fresh produce with their son, Silas.

Captain Joker invited visiting children to climb aboard his pirate ship.

Jay and Corey Wolfenbarger with daughters Gia and Lucy.

WHS STUDENT DONATES LEGOS FOR YOUNG PALMS WEST HOSPITAL PATIENTS

Wellington High School student Daniel Clein of Bricks Busting Boredom presented Palms West Hospital with 50 new boxes of Lego bricks and 230 pounds of recycled Lego bricks Wednesday, Oct. 19 for young patients to enjoy. Clein received a $12,000 grant from Palm Beach Philanthropy Tank for his project. Learn more at www.facebook.com/BricksBustingBoredom. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Patient Noah Bond with Daniel Clein.

Daniel Clein with members of the hospital’s pediatric staff.

Daniel Clein surrounded by boxes of Lego bricks.

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Wellington Girl Creates Kids4Seniors

Kids4Seniors is a new program started by 10-year-old Giavonna Antonucci. Gia attends the Eagle Arts Academy in Wellington and heads to the Boys & Girls Club after school. She has been around senior citizens her whole life, since her mother is a certified dementia practitioner and runs a business called RecBox LLC. When Gia would go with her mother to see clients, she noticed that many seniors that were alone and looked sad. Gia would always go over and hug them or sing a song with them, and noticed how this changed their mood. After seeing a Disney commercial called “Kids for Change,” Gia decided to start a program where kids could visit seniors who don’t get visitors, so more kids could make a difference in these seniors’ lives. Gia got the kids from the Boys & Girls Club to help her in her

mission. She has partnered with several senior communities, including Brookdale Senior Living, to set up visits with the children, especially with seniors who don’t have family nearby or have outlived their friends and families and don’t get visitors. RecBox will be providing the children with games and activities that they can engage in when they visit. According to the 2010 Census, 11 million seniors are living alone. Almost half of seniors over the age of 65 suffer from loneliness, which causes cognitive decline, depression and even early death. A regular visit from a child can help reduce these numbers and help improve the quality of life for these seniors. Gia also believes that visiting the seniors will help the kids as well. The kids will learn kindness, compassion and empathy. That’s why Gia asked Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig to help her recognize

RPBHS Senior Enjoys Hands-On Science Work

Bobbi-Ann Matheson, a senior at Royal Palm Beach High School, is one of the nation’s newest scientific minds. While her peers were relaxing during summer break, Matheson was attending the Student Science Training Program at the University of Florida. She was apprenticed to Dr. Josephine Allen in the College of Material Science and Engineering. Matheson was assigned as a research assistant on a project to develop a polymer cardiac stent that would be absorbed by the body after opening a blockage and delivering the medication and could eventually replace the current drug eluting stents, which are made of metal and can cause inflammatory reactions and other complications. The team Matheson worked with was successful in developing an electro-spinning process to create the polymer thread necessary

Bobbi-Ann Matheson to fabricate the stent. Matheson’s research earned her 12 hours of college credit. Currently, she is working on college and scholarship applications for next year and hopes to continue her work in bio-engineering.

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Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig with Giavonna Antonucci. the kids. Each kid participating in the program will get a special community kindness award from the mayor.

For additional information on the Kids4Seniors program, visit www.recbox.org and click on the Kids4Seniors tab.

Mark Freese The New RPB Band Conductor

After a few years away from the podium in a full-time capacity, Mark Freese is looking forward to the opportunity to once again lead a concert band as the new director of the Royal Palm Beach Community Concert Band. A former member of the band, Freese served as interim director when band founder Fred Dart retired in 2009. He also served as conductor and musical director of the Palm Beach Gardens Concert Band from 2000-09. Freese worked as a middle school band director in Palm Beach Gardens throughout the 1990s. In 2000, he left the school system to receive band instrument repair training in Minnesota. Upon returning to South Florida, he opened a band instrument repair and supply shop, the Instrument Clinic, serving school band programs and local musicians since 2003. “Community bands are such an

St. Peter’s Child Enrichment Center donated books from its annual Scholastic Book Fair to the Palms West Hospital Children’s Unit. The preschoolers enjoyed picking out books for the children staying at the hospital. This is the school’s third year partnering with Palms West Hospital.

NEW KIWANIS CLUB IN WELLINGTON Mark Freese important part of a town’s cultural identity,” Freese said. “We are fortunate to live in an area that has musicians, young and old, of all ability levels, who are able to come together and make music just for the joy and fun of it.”

Wellington Author Ramey To Hold Book Launch Nov. 10

Dress in your best homecoming clothes and get ready to elect a homecoming king with local author Stacie Ramey on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble in Wellington. The event celebrates the release of The Homecoming, Ramey’s new book.

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A new Kiwanis Club was started this month in Wellington. The club meets on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the new Wellington Community Center. All interested are welcome to attend. Shown above (L-R) are President Don Meyers, Secretary Melisa Kramer, Treasurer Tony Zapata and President-Elect Herb Frank.

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POLO PARK HOLDS SPIRIT NIGHT AT PDQ

Sept. 22 was Polo Park Middle School’s first spirit night at PDQ. The staff at PDQ was welcoming and accommodating, making the night a huge success. The school’s administration was trained in the art of delivering quality food before taking their places behind the counter. There was a great turnout and great food. Shown above are Principal Ann Clark, Assistant Principal Fallon Felsen and Assistant Principal Larry Matz behind the counter and ready to serve.

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Wellington Elementary Participates In ‘Dads Take Your Child To School Day’

Wednesday, Sept. 28 was “Dads Take Your Child to School Day.” Wellington Elementary School was proud to be one of the state’s schools participating in this ini-

tiative. The purpose of this special day is to encourage fathers, stepfathers, uncles and other male role models who play the role of a father to bring their children

to school, because it has been proven that parental involvement in a child’s education plays a crucial role in the child’s success in school.

Approximately, 300 male role models and their children arrived at the school with smiles on their faces and enjoyed breakfast and beverages.

Chase Prine with his grandfather Brian Nilsson.

Deputy Luis Ledbetter and his son Christopher.

Sgt. John Whelan and his sons John and Ryan.

Kendrick Mosley with his daughter Kennede.

Binks Forest Elementary School Fall Carnival Is Set For Saturday, Nov. 5

Lisa Hynes knows where she and her family will be on Saturday, Nov. 5: the Binks Forest Elementary School Fall Carnival. “We never miss it,” said Hynes, who has attended the carnival for nine years running. Now, with children in third and fifth grades at the school, she said it has become a family tradition. “The kids have a blast,” said Hynes, adding that their favorite part is bidding on the auction items. “They always think they’re going to win one.” With more than 70 themed baskets up for grabs, the raffle is one of the carnival’s highlights.

Classroom parents and teachers creatively assemble the baskets, which include items such as tickets to the Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando and Sea World Orlando; an American Girl doll; a GoPro camera; and much more. Faith McDevitt said she takes her kids every year because she knows how important it is for Binks Forest Elementary School. “It’s one of their biggest fundraisers and does so much good for the school,” said McDevitt, who has children in first and fourth grade at the school. “They do a great job of putting it together.” And her kids love it because

they get to see their friends and try their hand at the dunk tank. “They have so much fun trying to dunk their teacher in the water,” she said. The dunk tank is one of the many attractions at the carnival, which also boasts bounce houses (including special ones for toddlers), a rock-climbing wall, petting zoo, a balloon artist and almost 30 carnival games. Carnival-goers can also enjoy entertainment on the Wellington soundstage, including performances by the Wellington High School jazz band, as well as a variety of vendor boutiques.

Food vendors include Chick-filA, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Miami Subs Grill, Sweet Cravings NY, and M&M Snowballs and Cotton Candy. The variety of games, food and entertainment has made the Binks Fall Carnival a successful yearly event, drawing nearly 2,000 attendees and raising more than $20,000 in 2015. Proceeds fund classroom and curriculum enhancements at the school. Presenting sponsors include Pike & Lustig LLP, the Center for Bone & Joint Surgery of the Palm Beaches, Shults Orthodontics, Ar-

EMERALD COVE DADS TAKE THEIR KIDS TO SCHOOL

On Sept. 28, fathers, grandfathers, uncles and father figures took their children to school at Emerald Cove Middle School. They had an opportunity to come in for breakfast and to take a pledge to support their child and school. (Left to right) Fathers and students enjoy breakfast; Victoria and Arnold Lazerus; and Kyston and Kavon Moradi.

den and Palm Beach International Realty. Wellington Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, who is serving her final year as PTA president at Binks Forest, has helped make the carnival a success for six years, along with the PTA’s carnival committee. “I can’t believe this is my final year at Binks,” Siskind said. “The Fall Carnival gets bigger and better every year, thanks to the tremendous work of parents and staff. It has been a pleasure working with Principal Michella Levy, the PTA Executive Board, the Binks parent volunteers, and the many people and businesses in

the community who come together to make this event a huge success.” The Binks Fall Carnival takes place on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Binks Forest Elementary School campus (15101 Bent Creek Road, Wellington). Entry to the carnival is free, but wristbands are required for use of bounce houses and games. Wristbands cost $15 in advance and $20 at the door. To pre-order wristbands and raffle tickets, visit www.binksforestpta.com/carnival. For sponsor and vendor opportunities, e-mail Siskind at president@ binksforestpta.com.

Sem Ridge Honors Students Of The Week

The Seminole Ridge High School Students of the Week program recognizes Hawks, nominated by staff, for their academic excellence, their behavior and their assistance with campus events. Congratulations to the following students for Oct. 17-21: Samuel Ortiz (grade 9), Priscila Calderon (grade 10), Austen Smith (grade 11) and Caleb Anderson (grade 12). Congratulations to the following

students for Oct. 24-28: Brianna Coffey (grade 9), Emily Moree (grade 10), Aliceyn Cudjo (grade 11) and Will Kropfeld (grade 12). Personal Best Sets School Record — In the countywide cross-country championships Oct. 14, Hawk sophomore Kody Phelps finished eighth out of 183 runners. Her time of 17:30.64 was not only a personal best, but the best countywide finish in Seminole Ridge history.

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Green Apple Day At Equestrian Trails

On Saturday, Oct. 1, approximately 40 staff, students and parents spent the morning at Equestrian Trails Elementary School doing a campus cleanup for Green Apple Day of Service. The group cleaned out and weeded the vegetable garden, the outdoor hallway, the butterfly garden and around the perimeter of the school.

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Some other projects included picking up trash, painting new pony spots in the physical education pavilion, emptying and hosing out recycling bins, building new grow boxes and putting together planters for class projects. Every student and staff member received a green apple courtesy of the Wellness Team. Students also dressed in green the Friday before. Students Alex Kapopolous, Micheal Diaz, Matthew Gross and Emily Gross help clean up Equestrian Trails Elementary School. Principals Darren Edgecomb (Palm Beach Central), James Campbell (Seminole Ridge), Jesus Armas (Royal Palm Beach) and Mario Crocetti (Wellington) work at Chick-Fil-A.

Principals Serve It Up At Chick-Fil-A

On Oct. 19, high school principals from the western communities participated in the Chick-Fil-A Principals’ Challenge. The principals performed several different tasks, such as greeting customers at the drive-through window, making ice cream cones, cleaning tables, assisting with the George Honeycutt, Henry Honeycutt, Leo Mendoza and Ella Shaffren take part in the campus cleanup.

Brandon Mears and Andrea Mora sweep up.

Yvelisse Diaz tends to plants.

Team from WLMS tied for second place in the county. The team players included Gavin Grave de Peralta, Tasawar Hannan, Holden Kapsos, Abir (Siam) Khan, Tagin

Krauel, Matt McGann and Noah Villafane. Kapsos, McGann and Villafane will compete at March’s Florida State Academic Games Tournament.

register and providing great customer service. This activity was part of the Chick-Fil-A Challenge, which continues until Nov. 12. The high school that brings in the most sales will win a cash reward and will have bragging rights in the western communities.

NEW HORIZONS PARENT WLMS Second In Equations Academic Games TRAINING A SUCCESS

The 2016-17 season of Equations Academic Games has come to a close. The Wellington Landings Middle School Sixth Grade Equations Team placed second in Palm Beach County. Teammates included Tyler Brodnicki, Alex Rothman, Anden Toale, Hunter Tota and Raghav

Venkat. Rothman, Toale and Venkat will compete in the Florida State Academic Games Tournament in March. Venkat placed third overall in the county and will represent the county in April’s National Academic Games Tournament in West Virginia. The Middle School Equations

The sixth-grade team of Raghav Venkat, Hunter Tota, Alex Rothman, Tyler Brodnicki and Anden Toale with teacher Margie Walsh.

The middle school team of Matt McGann, Noah Villafane, Holden Kapsos, Tasawar Hannan, Tagin Krauel, Gavin Grave de Peralta, Chris Cartagena and Abir (Siam) Khan.

New Horizons Elementary School recently held its first evening of Parent University training designed to familiarize parents with the technology that their students use at school each day. This hands-on training allowed the 60-plus parents in attendance to log in to laptop computers and navigate Edline, iReady, iStation in Espanol, Learn Zillion and other resources that are available to students. Response to the training was positive, and the school is planning the next event in November to help parents assist their children with homework. Shown above are New Horizons parents using the computers during training.

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The Sonic BOOMER nation through the next four years. They are doing this because they love our great nation and have all kinds of ideas about how to make it better. They are promising to strengthen our ties with our allies and protect us from our foes. They are promising to guard our natural resources

and our old people, while educating our young and taking care of our sick. What selfless individuals! So why are we experiencing “heightened concern and frustration?” Evidently, we do not perceive them to be selfless at all. In reality, we seem to be worried about their egos and, particularly, about the “wrong” candidate winning (“wrong” being defined as “not the person I want”). And that is because, instead of sticking to the issues, these two candidates have been attacking each other relentlessly for months. Their hatred for one another is so vehement that they cannot even bring themselves to shake hands, a fairly common courtesy practiced by humans from

about the age of 10. So the rest of us ask ourselves, quite reasonably, “How can I trust this person to represent me? How will this person react to the stress of leading the free world when they have a ‘You are not my friend!’ mentality that does not allow them to shake hands?” Well, fear not, worried Americans. I, the Sonic Boomer, am here to save you. Here’s what you do, and I’m happy to report that the APA agrees with me on this: keep your distance from this ridiculousness. Know that you can afford to take a step back, because you have your vote, just like you always have. Don’t hold it against your friends because they are voting for the “wrong” candidate;

just accept that they are entitled to their opinions; you’re not going to change their minds, and you do not have to listen to them. Don’t chew your lip, have some candy corn instead. Take heart in the fact that there are a lot of checks and balances in Washington — you know that from trying to get anything done up there. And you know what? Even though this is a very, very contentious election, you yourself deserve credit for caring so much about it. So do your friends. Did the media hammer you once for your “voter apathy?” They did not. Good job, concerned and frustrated voters! Good job.

Latest ‘Jack Reacher’ Movie Is OK, But Not Very Well Written

The new movie Jack Reacher: Never Look Back is a puzzle of film. It has all the elements of a really good film, with strong, realistic action and a big star, and yet it never quite gets off the ground. It is pretty good; Tom Cruise is a solid professional and the whole creative team has done good work before, but there is not nearly enough excitement. The best metaphor I can use is that if someone got a “paint by the numbers” Mona Lisa, they might stay within all the lines and get the colors right, but it would never hang in a museum. The issues holding the film back are just too strong to overcome. Lee Child’s Jack Reacher character is an uncompromising almost anti-hero. A former army officer who investigated corruption, he left and now wanders the country, somehow getting involved in all sorts of crime situations. He is tall, very strong and rather homely, a man who

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler seldom gets involved with women. In the books, he only occasionally has relationships. But in the movie, he is played by Tom Cruise! In this film, he winds up dealing with his army replacement, Maj. Susan Turner (Cobie Smulders), who is facing a possible court martial for espionage when she investigates the suspicious deaths of two soldiers in Afghanistan. We know from the start that she is being framed. Then, to confuse what would be an overly simple plot, we have a pretty teen,

Samantha Dayton (Danika Yarosh), who might be a daughter Reacher has never met. The bad guys, led by a corrupt general (Robert Knepper), are intent on making certain that they are not going to be exposed, no matter who has to be killed. The send “the Hunter” (Patrick Heusinger), a nasty and effective killer, to clean things up. We have, of course, the expected chase, as the Hunter goes after his targets while Reacher targets him. There is an extended sequence in New Orleans during its Halloween celebration (at least they avoided the cliché of doing it during Mardi Gras). There’s a lot of action that is actually realistic and reasonably exciting. The best part of the film is the three-way relationship between Reacher, Turner and Dayton. Reacher clearly has no real clue how to handle things, which is a nice shift from a lot of movies of this genre. Cruise works hard, but just does not

quite fit in the role. Back in the original 2012 movie, I felt that he played very well, turning in some real grit in a film noir. Here, he too often cannot quite carry that element. The glamor comes through a bit too strongly. Smulders is very good. We have an attractive, strong woman who can both think and fight. I think her Susan Turner character could carry a film by herself and probably be more interesting than what we have here. I liked Yarosh, who was able to perform on even ground with two highly professional, older actors. Heusinger was properly scary and handled the fight and other action scenes with Cruise well. The problem with the film is the writing. We know from the start who the bad guys are and, unfortunately, they are one-dimensional. Of course, anyone going against Cruise is a bad guy, but these are barely written. For a film like this to work, there have to be twists and turns, some

unexpected moves. This film has none of those. There are more complications in Reacher’s relationship with his possible daughter than in the main plot, and there are elements that defy belief. He suddenly is willing to risk everything for a girl who he really does not believe is his daughter. That motive should have been filled out better in the film so we understand it. Last week, I saw The Accountant, and I liked it far better, even though its main character was unemotional to the extreme. His relationships, limited by his autism, were interesting because of the limits, as well as moving the plot. And there were more than a handful of surprise moves. Nothing in the Reacher film comes as a real surprise. Since we know that Reacher will live through the film to enable a possible third film in the series, we are not caught up in the action. Final verdict: not bad, but for the price, not a really good value.

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TWBA HOSTS NETWORKING EVENT AT SUNTRUST BANK IN ROYAL PALM BEACH The Western Business Alliance held a business networking mixer on Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Sun Trust Bank in Royal Palm Beach. There were raffles and refreshments. For information about future events, visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance.com. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Alex Lear, SunTrust Mortgage; Mario Camacho, Jupiter SunTrust Branch Manager; Sam Bennett, SunTrust Merchant Services; Claudia Camacho, SunTrust Branch Manager; Lisa Matthews, SunTrust Private Wealth Management; and Mike Petrizzi, SunTrust Investment Services.

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Claudia Camacho, raffle winner Sam Simon, Joan Scherer and Peter Wein.

New Villari’s Demonstration Team Performs At Spookyville

On Oct. 22, the Villari’s Studios of Self Defense Swift Tigers Demonstration Team performed at the 13th annual Spookyville Festival at Yesteryear Village. The Villari’s team, which was just organized in August, was started by Chief Instructor Dave Wilson and assisted by Simon Jupp, Katie Bowen, Matt Evers, Dan Zottoli, Richard Amadan and Mike Humpage. The team gave its debut performance to a large and appreciative audience. The team, which is comprised of children ages 5 to 16, presented to the audience aspects of the martial art they study, Shaolin Kempo Karate Jujitsu and Chin Na, that included locks, throws, kicks

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Polo Players Visit

continued from page 1 we are today. From serving 150 kids daily, to now serving 350 to 400 daily — we can’t do that without the support of the community.” The number of children in need is daunting. “Without the support of people like Nic and the other polo players, there’s no way possible that we could do it,” Club Director Kenda Peterson said. “I really can’t even put a word on the gratitude that I have.” A special type of electricity floats through the air at the club when the polo players come to visit. Third-grader Tatiana Montoya always has a great time when it’s polo-player day. “I was so excited,” Montoya said. “My favorite part of the day was hanging out with all of them,

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continued from page 1 and we’re both battling to see who will represent District 30.” Powell said he decided to move from the House District 88 race to the District 30 Senate race because he felt he was the best-suited candidate. “It’s an opportunity to serve a higher number of constituents and be accountable to those we are representing,” he said. Powell is an advocate for clean air and water for current and future generations. “We are stewards of that, and we need to have sustainable ideas for clean and renewable energy,” he said. “We have to make sure that we are responsible with our budgets so we’re not balancing our budgets on the backs of those who will be coming later, our children.” He will also work to restore infrastructure that lagged behind during the recession, and assure that a fair amount of funding comes back to Palm Beach County, as he did as a state representative. Powell wants to make sure that the county receives adequate money for education, including Palm Beach State College and Florida Atlantic University, and parity in education in public schools to educate children, and to grow a strong and healthy economy. He considers the top issues of the campaign to be accountability and healthcare. “People generally want to know that someone is going to represent them when it comes to the education of our community, that our children are properly educated; the economic impact to make sure that we have a strong and reliable workforce; and make sure that our communities are safe, clean, free of crime and free of environmental dangers,” Powell said. As a representative, he considers some of his top accomplishments to be bringing more than $1 million to Palm Beach County

and punches. The Swift Tigers role-played, giving the audience a variety of scenarios that children, teens and even adults could be confronted with, including bullying, stranger danger, date attacks and more — showing how they could be handled given a no-retreat situation. The students also showed their proficiency with weapons and weapon defenses. Wilson demonstrated his 20plus years’ experience in the martial arts by being attacked by a group of four adult male attackers. The kids then went on to close the demonstration by showcasing multiple attack scenarios for the crowd, which included a mixture of both female and male

team members having to defend themselves. The demonstration concluded by having young spectators come onstage to learn basic self-defense techniques. The Swift Tigers Demonstration Team team has two captains (Gia and Parker), and the other key members are little Parker (age five), Leslie, Julianna, Camden, Anthony, Gabby, Andrew, Ethan, Langston, Emerson and Jennea. All of the team members are excellent students, civic minded and socially conscious. Villari’s is located at 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 7, in the original Wellington Mall. For info., call (561) 792-1100 or visit www.villarisofwellington.com.

knowing about them and having fun with them, because they’re really awesome.” She has been a club member since first grade. The support from the polo players is incredibly special to her. One of the largest club fundraisers is Great Futures Polo Day, which takes place at Grand Champions and the International Polo Club Palm Beach. In 2017, the event is set for March 12. “Melissa and Marc [Ganzi] have been huge supporters,” Miranda said. Montoya has attended the polo day, has met Roldan before and was excited to meet the other polo players. An aspiring dancer, she offered to teach the polo players some skills beyond what they learned in dance class. But coming up first is the golf tournament, which has grown by leaps and bounds. “It’s bringing in more than it ever has, and we hope to keep growing it. Having a chair like Nic only helps us grow in our

fundraising,” said Board Member Ray Mooney, who is also director of facilities at IPC. “Through his involvement, it raises awareness and can help with our fundraising.” The polo players coming to the club is important to Mooney, because he gets to see two of his passions come together, with one supporting the other and everyone having a great time. “It helps raise awareness in the polo community and the equestrian community about what the Boys & Girls Club is, what it does, and how important it is for the community,” Mooney said. The golf tournament, with good food, a good course and a great time, is appealing to golfers. “Our committee really understands what golfers want when they come play in the golf tournament, and that’s what we’re striving for. We want to make it the premier golf tournament in this area. We’re well on our way,” Mooney said. On the golf tournament commit-

for infrastructure projects, being a team player in the legislature, and fighting for affordable housing, quality healthcare and strong education. “We got legislation passed with relation to sickle cell disease that allows funding to be added to the Closing the Gap program,” he said, noting one of his accomplishments. He has also enjoyed taking students to Tallahassee each year to see how government works. One of the most frustrating things for Powell this past session was the lack of Medicaid expansion. He said people should vote for him because he is a sensible candidate who has served in the legislature and has worked for people, not just as a legislator but as a volunteer who has been a community servant, and has been a representative of the community as a whole. For more information, visit www.votebobbypowell.com. Berman said that he is running because he is at a point in his life where he finally has the time. “I’ve always had a keen interest in politics,” he said. “My minor in college was political science. I’ve been involved in campaigns helping other politicians for many years, but I was an attorney and business guy for decades, and really was too busy running companies to have time to run for office. I’m at a time in my life now where I’m not actively running any businesses anymore.” Berman has been living and working in Palm Beach County for 21 years. “I saw they did the redistricting and there would be an open State Senate district,” Berman said. “I decided this is the time. I’ve got the experience, I’ve got the skill-set to do it, I’ve got the passion and the desire, and the time to do it now.” Originally from Michigan, Berman said he came to the area because it is one of the best locations in the state, if not the world. “I wanted to go where there was sunshine, so I was thinking Florida

or California, and ended up wrestling at the University of Florida,” he said. “On the weekends, I would go around the state to the beaches, which I was not familiar with growing up in Michigan. I decided that when I’m able to come back to Florida and live on the ocean, I’m going to do that, and 20 years later, I did.” Berman said he is running to make a difference rather than start a career as a politician. “I’m going to be 60 years old,” he said. “I’ve got kids and grandkids. I’ve decided to do this because I think I can make a difference. In fact, on the state level, you can accomplish more sometimes than on a national level affecting people’s daily lives. There are 40 state senators who are representing a state that’s almost 20 million people, and I fancy myself as a problem solver.” He looked at problems that senators face on a regular basis and asked himself, “What can I do to make society better?” “What I came up with, and these are nonpartisan issues, we all have the same problems,” he said. “I like to say we all want higher graduation, we want more employment, less drugs, less crime, less people incarcerated, less people on government assistance, and help your citizens mentally and physically. Now that I’ve identified that, what can I do to work toward making all of that better?” One solution Berman believes in is to bring more vocational training to high schools. “We have a 75 percent graduation rate, and of the kids that go to college, 40 percent of them never finish and they’re saddled with debt,” he said. “The ones who do graduate, six years later 37 percent of them are working in jobs that don’t require a college education.” He said the push to get high school students into college leads to disenfranchisement and increases the dropout, unemployment, crime and government assistance rates. For more information, visit www.bermanforflorida.com.

The Swift Tigers Demonstration Team takes to the Yesteryear Village stage. tee, Roldan and Mooney are joined by Honorary Chair Ed Portman and committee members Todd Barron, Jim Bomar, Elliot Bonner, John Hornberger, Julie Kime and Mickey Smith. Between the golf tournament, the special day of polo and the annual dinner-dance, the three fundraisers take care of about

half of the club’s yearly budget, Mooney said. Helping with such a large chunk of the budget is incredibly important to the club. The membership fee is an unbelievably affordable $30, especially considering that club programs and amenities cost approximately $1,500 per child. The programs and classes help

Tatiana Roland and Katherine Garcia with polo player Carlos Gracida Jr.

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Kenda Peterson, Nic Roldan and Jaene Miranda.

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Frankel Faces Two Challengers

continued from page 3 industry for more than 30 years. I have experience in ports and railroads and transportation and shipping, all of those things that are vital to the State of Florida.” Spain has also worked with large technical and automotive industries. “That gives me a level of experience, and a level of business experience and computer experience, to stand up for the United States, especially like what our government just went through where the government passed over control of the internet to an international body.” For more information, visit www.paulspainforcongress.com. Trout, a Boca Raton resident, said that he likes the newly drawn district.

“It’s a really diverse district, and it really makes more sense because it follows some geographic boundaries that make more sense,” he said. “It takes up most of Palm Beach County, including Wellington.” Rather than a “no party affiliation” candidate, as he is listed on the ballot, Trout said that he would prefer the label of “progressive independent.” Trout, who has run under the NPA label previously, is campaigning for term limits in the federal system. “I think the way we have to discuss it is the presidential election that we all share,” he said. “Look at how disruptive. I was looking back at what I said in 2012 and 2014 about how disruptive this presidential election is. It’s because we don’t elect a president for four years. We elect him for two years and a two-year campaign. There’s nothing pleasant about it. Just think how much better the country could operate if we gave the president a six-year term one

time, and he never has to worry about re-election.” Trout said he would stop campaigning the day he is elected. “Without exception, you cannot find another [member of Congress] who does that,” he said. “They spend some good portion of their time focused on their next election, and that happens the day after they are elected.” Trout is also an advocate for police reform. He is opposed to what he calls the militarization of police. “We have the situation, which is going on and on and on, most starkly brought into the public eye now, which is extrajudicial executions by police on the streets of the country,” he said. “In the 10 years of the Iraq War, more than 5,000 civilian citizens were executed on the streets of this country, while less than 5,000 soldiers died in the Iraq War. It just begs the question of where the real war is.” For more information, visit www.facebook.com/miketrout forcongress.

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Cultural Arts Center Survey

The Village of Wellington has partnered with an independent consultant to conduct a feasibility assessment regarding the potential for a community cultural center. Answers provided through a short survey will help assess potential use of such a facility. The village is asking Wellington residents, as well as those in surrounding cities, to give their input by visiting www. wellingtonfl.gov/centersurvey. Public outreach to gain input from residents and stakeholders has also begun on Facebook and Twitter, through lobby surveys, and at www.wellingtonfl.gov. The survey is strictly confidential and will be used only for the purposes of identifying the potential for a community cultural center.

Salute To Vets At WHS Nov. 10

The Wellington High School band will present “A Salute to Veterans” on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington High School Theater (2101 Greenview

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NEWS BRIEFS Shores Blvd.). There will be a performance by the WHS wind ensemble and jazz band. Admission is free. The event is open to the community, with a particular focus on veterans and active service personnel. There will be a dessert reception following the concert. Donations will be collected for Forgotten Soldiers Outreach. For more info., call (561) 795-4900.

Wellington Food Drive Underway

The Village of Wellington is once again partnering with Wellington Interfaith, the Christopher Aguirre Memorial Foundation, the Goddard School, Ultima Fitness, the Mall at Wellington Green, Walmart and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office for its annual food drive to help more than 200 local families. Collections are taking place through Nov. 17. Suggested items to donate include mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, canned vegetables (green beans, peas, corn, sweet potatoes), packaged stuffing mix, turkey gravy and corn bread muffin mix. Food items can be dropped off at the Wellington Mu-

nicipal Complex, the Wellington Community Center, the Neighborhood Services Office, Village Park, the Lake Wellington Professional Centre, Ultima Fitness and the PBSO’s District 8 office. For more info., call (561) 753-2476.

Wicked 2016 At Wanderers

The Young Professionals of Wellington will host Wicked 2016 on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Wanderers Club with a special Halloween-themed party featuring a costume contest, music, dancing, raffles, auctions and more. Tickets are $125 and are available at www.ypwellington.com.

‘Yappy Hour’ To Benefit Barky Pines Nov. 2

Catania Restaurant, located at 4115 State Road 7 in the Marketplace at Wycliffe, will host a “yappy hour” benefiting the Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary on Wednesday, Nov. 2 starting at 6 p.m. Catania will offer guests drink

and dinner specials, along with live entertainment by Steven DiTullio. Jake’s Pet Supply will be on hand offering special deals and donating a portion of the evening’s sales to Barky Pines. There will also be several great raffles. For more info., visit www. barkypinesanimalrescue.com.

Cooper Orthodontics Candy Buy-Back

Cooper Orthodontics will host its third annual candy buy-back on Wednesday, Nov. 2 and Thursday, Nov. 3. Anyone can participate by dropping off unwanted Halloween candy at Cooper Orthodontics’ newly remodeled Royal Palm Beach office, located at 685 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Suite 202, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Participants will earn $1 per pound of candy (up to 5 pounds). In addition to what you earn, Cooper Orthodontics will match it and donate it to your school. All candy will be donated to U.S. troops serving overseas through Forgotten Soldiers Outreach. Separate chocolate versus non-chocolate

candy prior to donation. For more info., call Cooper Orthodontics at (561) 790-0319 or visit www. smilesbycooper.com.

CTA-Retired Members Meet

After a summer break, the Palm Beach County CTA-Retired recently met at the CTA Complex on Spencer Drive in West Palm Beach. The group enjoyed a presentation by ValuTeachers Retirement Educator specialists Keren Taccone and Linda Zabinski. Many issues facing retirees were addressed by the speakers during the presentation. Speakers also provided the group with a tasty and nutritious luncheon.

Good Earth Farm Animal Release

The Good Earth Farm (2141 B Road, Loxahatchee Groves) will hold an animal release on Sunday, Oct. 30 at noon. There will be face painting, pony rides, a petting zoo, hay rides and wild animals. The farm is also looking for interns for its zoo on Sundays from 8:30

a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more info., call (561) 792-2666.

Women’s Group To Meet Nov. 3

The November meeting of the Women of the Western Communities will be held on Thursday, Nov. 3 at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington). The happy hour/meet and mingle will begin at 6 p.m. Attendees should arrive no later than 6:30 p.m. for a Thanksgiving-themed dinner. The evening’s activity will be making blankets for children at Harmony House. The monthly donation is non-perishable food items for Thanksgiving baskets. Attendees can also donate either cash or Publix gift cards. The club plans to make six full baskets. Members are also asked to bring donations for the December Chinese auction. Donations can include gently used items like purses, belts, jewelry, housewares, home decor, candles, specialty books, gift items, holiday/ seasonal products and gift cards. RSVP to Mair Armand at mair@ wwc-fl.com or (561) 635-0011 no later than Saturday, Oct. 29. The guest fee to attend is $30.

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Aiden and Zara Guzman enjoy Halloween fun.

Michell, Shannon and Lymari Hays.

Lillian Lawson enjoys playing with bubbles.

Jocelyn Figueroa, Loraine Sanchez, Victoria Figueroa and Jessica Figueroa.

The Akademia Dance team in ghoulish costumes.

Nathalie, Sophia, Julia and Councilman Michael Drahos.

Chelsea Abru with Carmelo.

Wellington Wild travel softball players Kylah Hill, Annabella Hamilton, Kaylee Riles, Marlo Lacy and Katelyn Kidwell.

Alejandro Castellon, Brandon Rodrigues, Valery Gallway and Ava Cruz in their superhero outfits.

WELLINGTON ART SOCIETY MEETING FEATURES ARTIST DEBORAH BIGELEISEN

Wellington Art Society met on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at the Wellington Community Center. Members brought some of their original artwork for show and tell. The guest speaker was artist Deborah Bigeleisen, who explained how she got started painting flowers. There were raffle prizes and refreshments. The Wellington Art Society meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the new PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER Wellington Community Center. For more info., visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.

Artist Deborah Bigeleisen with “Illuminada III” and “Rhythm V.”

Art Fest on the Green Co-Chair Leslie Pfeiffer, Bobbin Salisbury and Art Fest on the Green Co-Chair Adrianne Hetherington.

Sandy Axelrod, Susan Mosely, Barbara Powell, Betty Brodie, Lynn Doyal, Leslie Pfeiffer and Shirley Browne.

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Saturday, Oct. 1, was a perfect day for a horsemanship clinic. Warm and humid, clouds lingered in a threatening manner, but the rain held off, which was a great relief to everyone who’d gathered at Doug and Sasha Walsh’s Dark Horse Stables. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 23

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PBCHS Football Team Surges Past Jupiter 31-24

On Friday, Oct. 21, the Palm Beach Central High School football team traveled to Jupiter High School for a must-win district game, and orchestrated a second-half surge that deflated the Warriors 31-24. The win keeps the Broncos in contention to clinch a playoff berth. Page 29

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Robbin Lee, CEO of Wellington Regional Medical Center, recently announced that the facility has earned the Gold Seal of Approval for its total hip and total knee replacement programs. The Advanced Certification was given by the Joint Commission, the premier healthcare quality improvement and accrediting body. Wellington Regional underwent a rigorous onsite review on Monday, Oct. 17. Page 25

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Field Goals Put WHS Over Gators For District Title

The Wellington High School varsity football squad hosted rival Palm Beach Gardens High School on Thursday, Oct. 20 and rallied in the fourth quarter to win the District 9-8A title 12-10. The district championship victory marks the school’s second in three years under head coach Tom Abel. Page 29

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One-Day Horsemanship Clinic At Dark Horse Stables

Saturday, Oct. 1, was a perfect day for a horsemanship clinic. Warm and humid, of course, clouds lingered in a threatening manner, but the rain held off, which was a great relief to everyone who’d gathered at Doug and Sasha Walsh’s Dark Horse Stables in Loxahatchee. The one-day clinic focused on three major aspects of horsemanship: respect on the ground, sending the horse and partnership/ trust games. The clinic offered two separate two-hour sessions, one morning and one afternoon, and auditors were welcome to sign up as well. Each session quickly filled up; only six participants in each. The clinic was run by Dark Horse’s owner, Doug Walsh, with occasional help from his wife, Sasha. “In a nutshell, we believe that there’s always a natural way to communicate with horses,” Doug explained. “Horses are prey animals, and we’re predators. We have to change the way we think and behave when we’re around them so they want to become part of our herd and see us as the herd leader. We believe that a solid foundation with your horse on the ground is directly linked to your ride in the saddle. It’s amazing what can be achieved if you fix the core problems rather than just deal with issues.” Originally from Colorado, Doug met Sasha in Delaware, and they ran a large horse farm Get updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/Horse TalkFL.

Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg in Pennsylvania for a while before moving to South Florida a year ago. As Doug explained, “It’s no fun working horses in freezing weather.” They started Dark Horse Stables at that occasionally freezing farm eight years ago, initially retraining off-track Thoroughbreds and finding them new homes. They have a good blend, as Sasha rides dressage, while Doug does jumpers. Here at their Florida facility, they offer boarding, training and clinics, and specialize in teaching horses to self-load in trailers. They’re currently in the midst of moving from their current location, a few miles down the road to a larger, 10-acre farm in White Fences, where they plan to offer a variety of clinics monthly, as well as corporate and team-building retreats. This was their first South Florida clinic, and Doug was pleased. “We had a good response,” he said. “This was all about teaching respect on the ground, sending the horse rather than leading it and respecting boundaries. I wanted people to understand that every time you’re around a horse, everything you do, every time you hold a lead rope, it has an impact on a

Doug Walsh helps Danielle Castano and her horse Lilly go through the course. horse, either positive or negative. You could with their horse is safe and positive, for both see people getting it. When they started the them and the horse. What we tolerate we will clinic, the horses were walking all over them. not change. We’re blessed to do what we do By the end, they were standing quiet and every day, training horses and people, and relaxed at a respectful distance.” giving them good foundations to build upon.” Safety is the number one thing when workSasha agreed. “Training is not just about riding around horses, Doug stressed. ing,” she said. “It’s all about communication, “It’s an inherently unsafe situation, and that connection when you see someone riding people can get badly hurt very quickly,” he and it looks effortless. That oneness is a beautisaid. “One of our goals is helping people un- ful thing. I love how our clinics bring together derstand how to ensure that each interaction See ROSENBERG, page 31

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Act Now To Enter The SWA’s Coloring Contest

Coloring is cool these days — especially with a conservation message. The intricate America Recycles Day coloring sheet from the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County is an opportunity for county residents of all ages to show their creativity and win recognition and prizes courtesy of WFLX-TV Fox29. But artists will need to act quickly — the deadline to enter is Friday, Nov. 4. To enter, pick up the official America Recycles Day coloring page at participating Whole Foods stores or download and print it from www.swa.org/519/Coloring-Contest. Entries will be judged by age group, including a category for adults, and the judges will be looking for creativity, originality, artistic skill and clarity. Artists may use whatever physical media they wish, except collage and computer-generated artwork. Winners will be recognized at the Celebrate America Recycles Day event on Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County’s Education Center, 6751 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach. The complete rules, downloads and entry submission can be found on the web site.

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On Thursday, Oct. 20, the Small Business Roundtable Committee of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce welcomed Tsila Blomberg of Blomberg Consulting. Blomberg spoke about setting up a marketing plan. The event took place at Hurricane Wings & Grill. (Top right) Small Business Committee members Eric Light and Melissa Gannon with Tsila Blomberg. (Below right) Angela Miller speaking with Tsila Blomberg.

Joe Stein, Diana Petway and Jack Rosen with Tsila Blomberg.

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WRMC Earns Certification For Hip And Knee Replacements Robbin Lee, CEO of Wellington Regional Medical Center, recently announced that the facility has earned the Gold Seal of Approval for its total hip and total knee replacement programs. The Advanced Certification was given by the Joint Commission, the premier healthcare quality improvement and accrediting body. “This new certification is important for residents of the community because it signifies our dedication to patient safety and the emphasis our team places on delivering quality care,” Lee said. “Only facilities that comply with all standards, follow

clinical practice guidelines and meet stringent performance measurement requirements receive certification. It is an honor to deliver a standard of care that is recognized by the Joint Commission.” The advanced certification is for Joint Commission-accredited hospitals seeking to elevate the quality, consistency and safety of services and patient care. Wellington Regional underwent a rigorous onsite review on Monday, Oct. 17, when the Joint Commission evaluated the hospital’s compliance with advanced disease-specific care standards and total hip and total knee

replacement requirements, including orthopedic consultation, plus pre-operative, intraoperative and post-surgical orthopedic surgeon follow-up care. “Achieving advanced total hip and total knee replacement certification recognizes Wellington Regional’s commitment to provide care in a safe and efficient manner for patients,” said Wendi Roberts, executive director of Disease-Specific Care Certification for the Joint Commission. “The advanced certification will help the hospital better provide coordinated and comprehensive care to patients

undergoing a total hip or total knee replacement.” Established in 2016 and awarded for a two-year period, the advanced certification was developed in response to the growing number of patients in the United States who are undergoing a total hip or total knee replacement surgery, as well as the increased focus on clinical evidence-based patient care as it relates to pain management, quality of life issues, functional limitation in mobility and the return to normal daily activities. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commission seeks to continuously

North County ABWA Set To Meet On Nov. 9

The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at the PGA Boulevard Embassy Suites Hotel in Palm Beach Gardens. Networking takes place from 6 to 6:30 p.m., with the dinner and program following immediately afterward. The cost is $22, and guests are welcome. The November speaker will be Debbie Nellson. The topic of her presentation and the discussion to follow is “Branding Yourself.”

Nellson helps organizations with strategic planning, marketing and new product development. She provides affordable graphic design, web site development and other marketing materials. Join the group for an information-filled discussion on building your personal brand. To make reservations, or for more information, call Chapter President Sam Markwell at (561) 644- 2384 or Sally Ott at (561) 373-8727. The Embassy Suites Hotel is located at 4350 PGA Blvd. in Palm

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Field Goals Put Wellington Over Gators For District Title

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School varsity football squad hosted rival Palm Beach Gardens High School on Thursday, Oct. 20 and rallied in the fourth quarter to win the District 9-8A title 12-10. The district championship victory marks the school’s second in three years under head coach Tom Abel. Last year, the Wolverines lost to the Gators 14-9 and settled for district runner-up. Wellington (5-3, 3-1 in the district) relied on senior kicker Logan

Robinson to put four field goals on the scoreboard. Robinson went four for five, missing a 47-yarder that had the distance but sailed just wide to the left. The Wolverines struck the first two blows, sustaining drives inside the red zone, setting up Robinson to send in a 17-yard field goal first, then an 18-yarder to give Wellington a 6-0 lead to end the first quarter. Palm Beach Gardens’ offense finally launched a drive to set up a 3-yard touchdown run by running back Dennis Hubbard. The score lifted

Wolverine quarterback Ben Schmickle looks for an open receiver in the end zone.

the Gators over Wellington 7-6 to end the first half. The Gators put together a drive to open up the second half, but Wellington’s defense would buckle down and force a 24-yard Gator field goal that extended the Palm Beach Gardens lead to 10-6. On the ensuing possession, Wellington quarterback Ben Schmickle led a 70-yard drive to the Gardens 3-yard line with a balanced pass and run attack, but turned the ball over in the end zone via an interception. See WOLVERINES, page 31

Wolverine running back Jadien Durant finds running room.

The 2016 District 9-8A champion Wellington Wolverines.

Wellington running back Marvin Pierre breaks up the middle for a big gain. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

Broncos Surge Past Jupiter 31-24 To Stay In Contention

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Friday, Oct. 21, the Palm Beach Central High School football team traveled to Jupiter High School for a must-win district game, and orchestrated a second-half surge that deflated the Warriors 31-24. The win keeps the Broncos in

Bronco quarterback Nick Atkins takes the ball to the outside on a keeper.

contention to clinch a playoff berth, but the team must win again on the road against Palm Beach Gardens High School this week. The Bronco victory marks the third straight. Jupiter quickly got on the board to take a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. The Broncos fired back on their second possession to score the

equalizer. Palm Beach Central quarterback Nick Atkins rifled a 7-yard touchdown pass to receiver Tyler Baker to tie it at 7-7 just a minute into the second quarter. Kicker Adam Virgili converted a 27-yard field goal on the Broncos’ next possession to give his team a 10-7 lead midway through the

Palm Beach Central defensive lineman Nick Carroccio recovers a Jupiter fumble.

quarter. Jupiter then put together a 13-play drive that consumed the clock, capping it with a 39-yard field goal to tie the game at 10-10 to end the first half. The Palm Beach Central defense had difficulty containing the Jupiter running attack in the third quarter. The Warriors again chewed away at

the game clock, eliminating nearly 10 minutes of the third quarter in marching 80 yards. The Warriors capped their drawn-out drive with quarterback Alex Piccirili’s 1-yard keeper up the middle for the goahead score 17-10. The Broncos struggled to move the chains on See BRONCOS, page 31

Palm Beach Central receiver Jeremiah Anderson leaves his feet in an attempt to reel in a touchdown pass. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

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Cardinal Newman Alum Alonzo Jefferson Joins FHSAA Hall Of Fame Another Cardinal Newman High School alum was honored Sept. 25 by the Florida High School Athletic Association. With his induction, Alonzo Jefferson became the third member of the Cardinal Newman family to enter the FHSAA Hall of Fame, joining John Carney and coach Sam Budnyk.

Longtime Miami sportscaster Tony Segreto was the master of ceremonies and allowed Carney to introduce his teammate, prior to Jefferson being presented with his Hall of Fame ring. In his four years at Newman, Jefferson set numerous career marks in rushing, all-purpose yards and

scoring, which stand to this day. He was one of the most explosive offensive players in the state. Jefferson was one of the most celebrated and heavily recruited players in Palm Beach County history, made numerous All-American teams and went on to a successful career with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

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Newman Contingent — (L-R) Dan Morrow, Jeff Newkirk, Alonzo Jefferson, coach Sam Budnyk, John Carney and Bobby Sifrit.

Wycliffe To Host Golf Event Nov. 5-7

Wycliffe Golf & Country Club is hosting the 2016 USTA Columbus Day Open National Junior Tennis Tournament, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 5 through Monday, Nov. 7. Wycliffe will be hosting the boys and girls 18-year-old, singles and

doubles, division. It will feature more than 100 of the best junior tennis players in the country. For more information, contact the Wycliffe Tennis Department at (561) 641-1080 or tennis.department@ wycliffecc.com.

Master Instructor Shihan Fumio Demura (9th Dan Shito-Ryu Karate) recently visited the Florida Genbu-Kai headquarters in Wellington for training seminars. Participants for the weekend events traveled from all over the nation. Students trained in basics techniques, forms, weapons, sword and self-defense applications. Demura Shihan is credited with being the first person to introduce Shito-Ryu Karate and Okinawan Kobudo (weapons) outside mainland Japan. In 1965, he settled in southern California and has since grown his organization to include several branch locations within the US, Canada and Mexico. Not known to many, Demura Shihan was Pat Morita’s stunt double in the original Karate Kid movie series. The premise of the

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called The Real Miyagi. For more information on classes, call (561) 804-1002 or visit www. floridagenbukai.com.

(L-R) Ron Martin (Genbu-Kai Florida), Brent Bedwell (Genbu-Kai North Carolina), Mike Hritcko (Genbu-Kai New York), Shubham Debnath (Genbu-Kai Minnesota), Shihan Demura, Keith Moore (Genbu-Kai Florida Chief Instructor), Michael Simms (Rengo-Kai Ohio) and Sean Demura (Genbu-Kai California).

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continued from page 29 The Wolverine defense kept putting pressure on the Gardens quarterback and shutting down the run. Robinson came through again, this time with a 31-yard field goal to cut the margin to 10-9 to start the fourth quarter. The defense came up big twice in the second half. Linebacker Isaac Adonis forced a fumble that

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continued from page 23 people who are passionate about learning from us, their horses and each other. All different riding levels, disciplines, it doesn’t matter. We’re all on the same amazing journey.” The clinic dealt only with groundwork. Each participant worked with his or her horse using a rope halter, long lead, and eventually flags on the end of a stick. They practiced having their horses stand, come and back away by reading the person’s energy and body language, then yield the hind quarters. The flags were used as sending devices, teaching the

was recovered by defensive end Anfernee Rosario in midfield to give Wellington a chance to take the lead. Again, Robinson was called to duty, this time from 47 yards out, but his kick went just wide with under six minutes to play. A stingy Wolverine defense kept the Gator offense off balance the remainder. The Wellington offense did just enough to call on Robinson for the final time; he launched a 31-yarder with 31 seconds left on the clock to retake the lead. With the Gators trailing 12-10, they

were forced to the air. The second stellar defensive play was when cornerback Jymetre Hester stepped in front of the Gardens receiver for an interception, nullifying a Gardens comeback. The turnover sealed the district win. The Wolverines ran out the remaining seconds. “I’m extremely happy of the offense and the defense,” Abel said. “Offensively, we wanted to slow it down and run the ball, and we ran the ball successfully.” Wellington running back Marvin

horses to move and yield to pressure. Finally, everyone headed over to the obstacle course to practice what they learned. Tom Panico audited the morning session, hoping to learn different methods, philosophies and tactics. “I’m always learning new things,” he said. “It’s great seeing a new way to achieve something. Doug and Sasha are lovely people, very welcoming. I’m glad I came.” Anne Walker brought Tchuca, her Thoroughbred mare. “I found this very helpful,” she said. “Tchuca really listened and is doing much better staying out of my space. I’m looking forward to bringing my seven-week-old foal here.” Madison McPoyle brought Star, her Thoroughbred mare. “She’s

kinda pushy,” Madison said. “This helped her become much more respectful. Now she knows she has to listen and focus on what I ask her to do. I really enjoyed the clinic and plan to send my other horse here for training. Doug is a phenomenal horseman.” Danielle Castano and her 2-yearold filly Lilly also enjoyed the clinic. “This is great for her self-confidence,” Danielle said as she worked Lilly through obstacles. “She never saw anything like this before, and she’s fearless. I love Doug and Sasha. I’ve been waiting a long time for people like this to move here.” For more info., call (303) 882-8776 or visit www.naturalhorsemanship. com or www.facebook.com/DarkHorse-Stables-276839132364236.

Pierre played a huge part in the Wolverines’ success on the ground, with 15 carries for 93 yards. Mark Richards rushed three times for 22 yards. Receiver Connor Rogers led the Wolverines with four receptions for 36 yards.

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continued from page 29 offense in the third quarter, giving Jupiter possession. It was near the conclusion of the third quarter when the Broncos found the surge they needed. A physical Bronco defense forced two Jupiter fumbles. The first was when the Broncos recovered the ball at the Jupiter 20-yard line. Running back Anthony Wynds powered into the end zone from 3 yards out. Virgili’s point after tied the game at 17-17 with 8:01 left to play in the game. Nick Carroccio recovered the second Jupiter fumble, giving the offense possession on the Jupiter 40-yard line. It wasn’t long before Wynds drove in the next score, this time from 14 yards out. Virgili’s kick lifted Palm Beach Central to 24-17 over the Warriors with 6:32 left on the clock. “Our defense stepped up for us,” Bronco head coach Tino

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Wellington has a bye week this week and will host Boca Raton on Friday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. to wrap up the regular season. The Wolverines will then host the District 10-8A runner-up in the first round of the playoffs. Ierulli. “That third quarter really killed us, and we gave up 45 yards in penalties.” The Broncos extended the lead, sealing the win with just two minutes remaining. Running back Lakevious Simmons took a handoff to the outside and scampered in from 15 yards out. Virgili’s kick extended the lead to 31-17. The touchdown capped a 75-yard, five-play ground attack featuring Wynds and Simmons. Jupiter did manage to score as time ran out to close the gap to 31-24, but it was too little, too late, and the Broncos held on for the win. Wynds totaled 239 yards on the ground and two touchdowns. “If we clean up our mistakes and eliminate the penalties, we’ll beat any team in this area,” Ierulli said. “We have to put four quarters together.” The Broncos have one more regular season game remaining. They travel to Palm Beach Gardens on Friday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. With a win over the Gators, Palm Beach Central will clinch a playoff berth as the district runner-up.

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Saturday, Oct. 29 • Palm Beach Outlets (1751 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach) will host its inaugural Phantom Run to benefit Quantum House on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 a.m. The event takes place on the grounds of the Palm Beach Outlets and features several timed races, including the Phantom 5K, the Monster Mile and the Kids Devil Dash. For info., visit www.quantumhouse.org. • The Florida Trail Association of Palm Beach County will host an easy clip and walk at the Okeeheelee Park Nature Center. (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 a.m. Call (561) 324-3543 for more info. • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will walk at Winding Waters Park in West Palm Beach on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 8 a.m. This is a moderately difficult walk on an improved trail with dirt and uneven surfaces. Visit www.auduboneverglades. org for more info. • The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Archery for Beginners for ages 8 and up on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 9:30 a.m. with an archery open range at 1:30 p.m. Learn the basics of archery during this 2-hour program, then practice new-found archery skills. Equipment is provided, and space is limited. Call (561) 233-1400 for reservations. • The Green Market at Wellington will be at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com for more info. • The Kravis Center will present Where The Wild Things Are in the Helen K. Persson Hall on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. For more info., visit www.kravis.org. • The Village of Royal Palm Beach will hold its annual Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 1 to 10 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. Activities include a Saturday morning 5K costume run and live entertainment. The park will be filled with a variety of food vendors and fall crafts. Kids of all ages can enjoy interactive carnival rides, a pumpkin patch and a petting zoo. Trick or treat each night at the park. For more info., visit www. royalpalmbeach.com or call (561) 790-5149 prior to the event. On event days, call Commons Park at (561) 753-1232. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Tiny Tots Trick or Treat Story Time for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 3 p.m. Costumes are encouraged for all to wear to listen to fun stories about cats, bats, spiders and more. Then twist, shout and monster mash before a parade around the library. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • Join Wellington’s Community Services Department and Wellington High School’s DECA Club on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 3 to 5 p.m. for a free Halloween Trunk Or Treat Event in the student parking lot at Wellington High School (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.).The event is a safe, family-friendly twist on trick-or-treating. Volunteers will decorate their vehicles and distribute Halloween treats out of their trunks. If you’re interested in

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decorating your car and passing out candy, call the WHS DECA Club at (561) 795-4919 or e-mail susan.may@palmbeachschools.org. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Fleetwood Mac tribute concert on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. Sunday, Oct. 30 • The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be at Veterans Park on Sunday, Oct. 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info., visit www. rpbgreenmarket.com. • The Wellington Wolves Youth Basketball Association will hold its annual tryouts for the 2016 -17 grade school travel basketball season on Sunday, Oct. 30 at the Village Park gym (11700 Pierson Road, Wellington). Visit www. wellingtonwolves.com for more info. Monday, Oct. 31 • The Mall at Wellington Green will host its free MallStars Mall-o-Ween on Monday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. when children can trick-or-treat throughout the mall. For more info., visit www.shopwellingtongreen.com or call (561) 227-6900. Tuesday, Nov. 1 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Lego Builders Club for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 3:30 p.m. Use Lego bricks to work on creative projects alone or with friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Stitching Starters Beginning Crochet for ages 10 and up on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 4:30 p.m. Learn the basics of crocheting. If you know how to crochet already, then bring projects in to work on and help out newly minted crocheters. Be sure to bring a size H, I, J or K hook and a skein of worsted weight yarn. Materials will not be provided. Children must be able to work independently. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at FAU’s Pine Jog Environmental Education Center (6301 Summit Blvd.). Master Naturalist Dr. Ben Kolstad will speak about his recent trips to New Delhi and the unique bird population there. Visit www. auduboneverglades.org for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host National Novel Writing Month: Come Write In for adults on Tuesdays, Nov. 1, 15 and 29 at 6 p.m. Are you writing a novel during National Novel Writing Month? These drop-in writing sessions are designed to give you time and space to work. Bring your pad and pen, laptop or other device. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. Wednesday, Nov. 2 • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold an Everglades Bird Walk on Wednesday, Nov. 2 from 6:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in Boynton Beach. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.

• U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy will address a noon luncheon of the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion. Murphy represents Florida’s 18th Congressional District and is currently a candidate for U.S. Senate running against U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio. The event is open to the public, and tickets can be purchased by contacting Wendy Norris at (561) 881-9977 or wnorris@ forumclubpb.com. • Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail) will host Plants with Benefits: Ayurvedic Medicinal Herbs for the South Florida Home & Garden on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. This bio-regional herbal workshop will teach how to identify, grow, harvest and use plant-based medicines in South Florida. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org. • Catania Restaurant (4115 State Road 7) is hosting a yappy hour benefiting Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. Catania will offer drink and dinner specials and live entertainment. Call (561) 4021451 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Are You Board? Game On!” for adults on Wednesdays, Nov. 2, 9, 16 and 30 at 6 p.m. Discover new games and reacquaint yourself with old favorites. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 West Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach) will hold a community sing-a-long series, Chavurah Shira, on Wednesdays, Nov. 2 and Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. Sing Hebrew and Yiddish songs. For more info., call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org. Thursday, Nov. 3 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host French Beading: The Holiday Table for ages 17 and up on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. Learn the basics of the craft technique of French flower beading with seed beads and wire to create glimmering napkin rings for your holiday table. Bring small needle nose pliers. Other materials will be provided. Call (561) 7906030 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Create a Memory Page for adults on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. Create artful displays to commemorate special events and those you love. Bring personal photos and your imagination. The library will provide the rest. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 5 p.m. with a free concert by the Gypsy Lane Band at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for info. • The Women of the Western Communities will meet Thursday, Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington). E-mail mair.armand1@gmail.com or call (561) 635-0011 for more info. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo in the We

The Town-Crier Live for Love Tour on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. Friday, Nov. 4 • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will walk in the Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Boynton Beach on Friday, Nov. 4 from 8 to 10 a.m. This is an easy walk of less than a mile. Visit www. auduboneverglades.org for more info. • The 14th annual Feast of Little Italy presented by Arrigo Fiat of West Palm will be held Friday, Nov. 4 through Sunday, Nov. 6 at Abacoa in Jupiter, with national entertainment, authentic food, festival rides and games, free wine and cooking demonstrations. Visit www.feastoflittleitaly.com for more info. • The Hospice Heart Luncheon will take place Friday, Nov. 4 at 11:30 a.m. at the new downtown Hilton West Palm Beach, featuring political satirist and journalist P.J. O’Rourke with Florida CFO Jeff Atwater serving as honorary chair. Call (561) 494-6888 or visit www.hpbcf.org for more info. • Wellington Cares will host its second annual luncheon on Friday, Nov. 4 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. This year’s keynote speaker is bestselling author Kathleen Grace. Her latest book, Prince Not So Charming; Cinderella’s Guide to Financial Independence, is a call to action that will inspire and empower you to take control of your finances. Visit www. wellingtoncaresorg.com for more info. • Wellington High School will hold its Homecoming Parade on Friday, Nov. 4 at 5 p.m. starting at Wellington Landings Middle School and finishing at the high school. Call (561) 7954900 for more info. • The Wellington Art Society will hold a reception at Whole Foods Market in Wellington for featured artist Joseph Marcou on Friday, Nov. 4 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Whole Foods Market will provide appetizers, wine and live music. The Wellington Art Society requests a $5 per person donation to go toward its scholarship fund. Visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org for more info. • The Ceramic League Palm Beaches will hold an opening reception for its La Mesa dinnerware exhibition on Friday, Nov. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Artisans on the Ave (630 Lake Ave., Lake Worth) to help feed the hungry in Palm Beach County. Visit www.artisansontheave.com for more info. • The Wellington Amphitheater will hold a free screening of the movie Angry Birds on Friday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. Saturday, Nov. 5 • The St. David’s Episcopal Church Women will host a Fall Luncheon/Fashion Show on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 10:30 a.m. at the Breakers West Country Club. There will be a cash bar, fashions by Dress Barn and raffle gift baskets. Tickets are $45 per person. For more info., or to buy tickets, call Linda McKeown at (561) 254-3902 or e-mail llmckeown51@comcast.net. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail news@gotowncrier.com.

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117 TEMPORARY FARMWORKERS NEEDED 117 temporary farmworkers needed for common field labor in peppers, cucumber in Palm Beach County, Florida, for JFT Harvesting, Inc., Farm Labor Contractor, with work beginning on or about 11/14/2016 and ending on or about 06/10/2017. The job offered is for an experienced farmworker and requires minimum 3 months verifiable work experience in the crop activities listed. The minimum offered wage rate that workers will be paid is $10.70 per hour and piece rates may be offered depending on crop activity. Workers must commit to work the entire contract period. Workers are guaranteed work for 3/4 of the contract period, beginning with the first day the worker arrives at the place of employment. All work tools, supplies and equipment are provided at no cost to the worker. Housing will be provided to those workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of each working day. Transportation and subsistence will be provided by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier, to workers who are recruited outside the area of intended employment. Applicants must provide documentation that they are eligible legally to work in the United States. Applicants should report or send resumes to Florida Dept. of Economic Opportunity, 107 East Madison Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399, (850) 245-7437, or the nearest local office of their State Workforce Agency, and reference job order #FL10305294. EOE. H-300-16271-771588.

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EMPLOYMENT S T Y L I S T S & B A R B E R S WA N T E D — Chair for Rent $150 per week hiring stylists and barbers. Located in Royal Palm Beach in busy plaza on Okeechobee Blvd. Call Angela 561-317-1579. MAKE $2000 A WEEK— Sales exp a plus, great networking skills, valid drivers license. Mature and or retired candidates are encouraged to apply. Join our team call Mark 561-352-0298. PA R T- T I M E C L A S S R O O M T E A C H ER — 3-5 year olds. CDA/40 hours - 6 hours per week - $13 per hour. Call 561856-5202. Royal Palm Beach Location. SEASONAL HOUSEKEEPING FOR WELLINGTON AREA — Must be experienced in housekeeping, ironing, speak English and willing to have a criminal background check. Must have reliable transportation and good references. Please call 561-739-3733 for an interview. CHILDCARE TEACHER ASSISTANT — Looking for teacher assistant, experience preferred please. Hours are (8 a.m. - 2 p.m. ) or (2 p.m. - 6 p.m. ) This facility is located in Western Communities. Call (561) 793-5860

GARAGE SALES WELLINGTON WELLINGTON EDGE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Across from Mall at Wellington Green. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29TH 8 A.M. - NOON 10851 W. FOREST HILL BLVD. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

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ROOFING REPAIRS RE-ROOFING ALL 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

CATERER - CHEF THE FRENCH FARM CUISINE — Catering delivered to your door or cooked at your home. Dishes made by our family Cooked by us for you today. Appetizers. Main Dishes and Desserts.Call for full list of our cuisine. 561-480-8739. MERCI

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

ACCOUNT MANAGER WANTED Wellington The Magazine is seeking an experienced advertising sales professional to develop new business and grow it. The successful candidate will be an energetic self-starter with a minimum of 2-3 years of advertising sales experience who can translate our leading market position and the demographics of Wellington into long term relationships with County, Regional and National advertising accounts. Contacts with Major Accounts a plus. Call Dawn Rivera, Publisher today to set up a confidential interview (561) 793-7606 or fax your resume to (561) 793-1470.

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS 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

LOCKSHOP & SECURITY CENTER CK'S LOCKSHOP & SECURITY CENTER.— Since 1960. Keys - Locks-Safes-Decorative/ Commercial Hardware-Access Control Systems-Card & Key Fobs -Medco. High Security Locks-Alarms/Monitoring/Surveillance Camera Systems 561-732-9418

PAINTING J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 309-6975 or visit our website at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com JOHN PERGOLIZZI PAINTING INC. — Interior/Exterior - Repaint specialist, pressure cleaning, popcorn ceiling, drywall repair & roof painting. Family owned/owner operator. Free Est. 798-4964 Lic. #U18473 COLORS BY CORO, INC. — Int./Ext. Residential painting, over 20 yrs exp. Small Jobs welcome. Free est. Ins. 561-578-2873. Owner/Operated. Lic.# U20627 Ins. Wellington Resident

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SPRINKLER SYSTEMS AQUATIC SPRINKLER, LLC — Complete repair of all types of systems. Owner Operated. Michael 561-964-6004Lic.#U17871 Bonded & Ins. Serving the Western Communities Since 1990

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EMPLOYMENT WANTED HOME HEALTH AIDE AVAILABLE — Experienced Home Health Aide seeks new position. Flexible hours, full time or part 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. SEEKING POSITION: Companion to elderly person, non-medical position, college educated. Please call 561-324-5807. SEEKING POSITION: Highly extroverted outgoing women with exemplary customer service skills looking for P/T job: anything from receptionist to hostess to server to pet sitter. Call Lily 561-215-4724.

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