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Wellington Council Approves Four Charter Amendments For Ballot

Volume 36, Number 42 October 30 - November 5, 2015

Serving Palms West Since 1980

HONOR FLIGHT VETS RETURN HOME

The Wellington Village Council on Tuesday approved the preliminary reading of four proposed charter amendments to go for a public referendum in March. The first amendment, regarding the filling of council vacancies, passed 3-2 after a long discussion centering on whether Councilwoman Anne Gerwig was going to run for mayor. Page 3

Children Enjoy Costume Ball At Wellington Green

The Mall at Wellington Green held its spooktacular Heroes Costume Ball on Saturday, Oct. 24 with a magic show, coloring, pretzels, Halloween-themed activities and more, including a special photo and a goodie bag to take home. Families are invited to participate in a mallwide trick-or-treat event Saturday, Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. Page 5

‘Spooktacular Rocktoberfest’ At Acreage Park

The Acreage Landowners’ Association hosted its Spooktacular Rocktoberfest event at Acreage Community Park on Saturday, Oct. 24 with live music, a car show, food trucks, Halloween fun and more. Page 17

OPINION

Paul Ryan’s Trick-OrTreat Bag Might Not Be Filled With Candy

Southeast Florida Honor Flight took 80 veterans on a tour of Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24. They were welcomed home by family and friends at Palm Beach International Airport. Veterans visited Arlington National Cemetery, the Iwo Jima Memorial, the World War II Memorial and the Korean War Veterans Memorial, among other sites. Shown here, American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Post 390 Commander Al Ziker greets returning veteran James O’Brien and his son, James O’Brien Jr. SEE PHOTOS, PAGE 20 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

RPB Zoners OK Planned Hotel On Southern Near Fairgrounds

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval Tuesday of a special exception for Ascension Inc. to build a 60-room Sunshine Inn hotel on a 2.43-acre parcel at the northeast corner of Southern Blvd. and Sunshine Road at the eastern boundary of the village on Southern Blvd. Site Plan Coordinator Kevin Erwin said that the parcel is located in the general commercial zoning district, conforms to the village’s design standards and meets the parking requirements for a hotel. The site provides landscaping generally consistent with the village code, with the exception of a landscape waiver request to allow royal palms to count on a one-to-one ratio for the required shade trees. The land received preliminary plat approval in 2014. The applicant is proposing construction of a two-story building with access off Southern Blvd. and Sunshine Road. Village staff recommended

site plan and architectural approval of the application. Damian Brink with Schmidt & Associates, representing Ascension Inc., said that the proposed hotel is appropriate for the property, located between Florida’s Turnpike and State Road 7 and near the South Florida Fairgrounds. The building itself is more than 130 feet away from Southern Blvd., and a water retention area to the rear will act as a buffer to the industrial area to the north. Brink also pointed out that the design has more than 50 percent pervious area, where village code only requires 25 percent in an industrial area. “I think the architecture provides an esthetic upgrade to the area along Southern Blvd.,” Brink said, pointing out that the tan-andwhite color scheme accented with stone is very neutral. “I think it will be an excellent addition to the village.” He added that with recommendations by village staff, they created a courtyard opening to the rear.

Commissioner Richard Becher said he thought the design was good and the location was appropriate. “I think you hit the nail on the head with issues regarding the fairgrounds,” Becher said. “I think it will be a great asset to the village. I can’t think of anything wrong with it.” Commissioner Michael Axelberd agreed. “I think you did a great job,” he said. Commissioner Felicia Matula asked how many other properties the applicant owns, and Brink said locally they own a 20-room hotel on the north side of Southern Blvd. near Haverhill Road. Matula said that with one hotel in the village, she did not know if there was a need for another one. “This is an unbranded hotel, so you don’t have the pipeline of the Marriott behind you, the Hilton behind you, to rely on,” she said, suggesting that the property would mostly attract “transient guests.” Matula pointed out that one of the criteria of the commission was See RPB ZONERS, page 19

Western Business Alliance Celebrates Major Milestone

Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Just a year ago, Oct. 16, 2014, to be precise, the Western Business Alliance — a fledgling business networking group — held its first social event, with more than 120 area business members in attendance. The membership started small and steadily grew throughout the year. On Wednesday, Oct. 28, the Western Business Alliance held its year-in-review luncheon at the Mayacoo Lakes Country Club featuring guest speaker and new member Tim “The Byrdman” Byrd. “Over the past year, the alliance has accomplished many of the goals originally set by the board,” Byrd said. “We held monthly so-

cials, quarterly speed networking events and business power luncheons, as well as members-only events like Family Fun Day at Lion Country Safari. These events have fostered dozens of relationships and collaborations between members.” The Western Business Alliance puts its focus on small businesses as it works to strengthen and support members. “We will continue to offer networking and marketing strategies that have been a favorite with our members, increasing our emphasis on small business operations, local business startups and geographical business trends,” Byrd said. Byrd asked if the room was filled with those involved with

small businesses, which was met with enthusiastic applause. “Small business is the engine of America,” he said. “It has been and always will be.” For many years, Byrd was on the radio, and came to speak to the crowd about how they could use the media to promote and grow their businesses. “There are all kinds of media,” he said, including terrestrial radio, Internet radio, newspapers, magazines, television, broadcast Internet, social media and more. For more than 11 years, Byrd worked in New York City prior to moving to Florida, where he has seen media change, evolve and grow. “The one thing that I would tell See TWBA, page 19

Wellington Council Wary Of Buying Binks Golf Course

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Supplied with additional appraisals from staff, the Wellington Village Council was not ready Tuesday to decide on whether to purchase the Binks Forest Golf Club and how to accomplish a possible purchase. The council reviewed the appraisals and considered its options, which included suggestions of public/private partnerships and a general agreement that it was not urgent for the village to step in immediately. The owners of the Binks Forest course offered it to the village for sale before turning to private investors. Director of Operations Jim Barnes said that the village had received two appraisals on the property in addition to the owners’ appraisal by Callaway & Price of $3.6 million. The village’s appraisals came in

at $2.7 million by S.F. Holden Inc. and $3.55 million by Anderson & Carr. A $3 million purchase price has been discussed, but several council members feel that is too high. Wellington’s staff evaluation was based on operating the property as a public golf course, although alternative uses were discussed, such as making the property a passive park. Councilman Matt Willhite asked what came with a potential acquisition, and Barnes said that in addition to the approximately 200-acre course, there is the clubhouse and its auxiliary buildings, and a swimming pool with its equipment. However, a detailed inventory has not been done by staff, although the appraisals had included details of the inventory and condition. Public comment was roughly divided between people in favor See BINKS, page 19

WHS TRUNK OR TREAT

Wellington’s Community Services Department and Wellington High School’s DECA Club held a Trunk or Treat event Saturday, Oct. 24 at the high school. Children of all ages enjoyed decorated vehicles, a costume contest, a bounce house and trickor-treating in a safe environment. Shown here are Gabriella Nasto, Sydney Cohen and Sierra Vitale. SEE PHOTOS, PAGE 9 PHOTO BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Wellington Chamber Luncheon Features PBC State Attorney

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg spoke about cases he’s currently involved with, including the recent Corey Jones shooting, at the Wellington Chamber of Commerce luncheon Wednesday at the Wanderers Club. Aronberg asked to talk early at the meeting in order to make a 1 p.m. rally on the Jones case. He led off his talk with a trivia contest. “What is the most common crime in Palm Beach County?” he asked. Someone guessed speeding. “Speeding is not a crime, it’s an infraction,” he said. “We only deal with cases involving jail time.” While the audience pondered answers, Aronberg explained that his office reviews 126,000 cases each year.

“We have 120 prosecutors reviewing 126,000 cases each year. We have 220 professional staff, and we have 100 volunteers in offices throughout the county. The main office is at the downtown court office, shared with the public defender’s office,” Aronberg said. “There are 20 state attorneys throughout the state. Each one of us is independent, meaning that the governor is not our boss. The attorney general is not our boss. One of the most beautiful things about this job is that we are independent, and the only boss we have is you, the people of Palm Beach County.” He explained that his district, the 15th Judicial Circuit, only covers Palm Beach County, while other state attorney offices cover more than one county. “When it comes to the number of crimes in Palm Beach County, See ARONBERG, page 4

Bittersweet Time As A Pastor Gets Ready To Retire

Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Rev. Marjorie Weiss, pastor at St. Michael Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wellington, will be retiring in November after 35 years in the ministry. “Saying goodbye this time is different, because when I’ve left parishes in the past, it has been to go on to another parish. Now, I’m ending full-time ministry,” Weiss said. “It’s kind of a walk through my life, preparing for this change.” Packing up her papers, giving her books and resources to others, and clearing out her office is taking her on a new path along her journey. Being able to be “a normal person” is something that Weiss is looking forward to.

“When someone is a pastor, there is something called the ‘fishbowl syndrome.’ People observe my life and make comments on me, my husband, my children, my language, the jokes I tell, etc.,” she explained. “I’m constantly being watched, observed and often judged. Sometimes the judgment is quite harsh. I look forward to blending in and being a normal person.” Women have been ordained since 1970 in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA). “I was ordained in 1980,” Weiss said. “There were about 200 women ordained, total, around the country, when I got ordained. It was very new.” When Weiss began thinking about becoming a pastor, she had

never seen a woman pastor before. “I was in college when I began to think about that. My home pastor suggested it to me,” she said. “I thought it was an odd idea, but it kind of planted the seed.” Combined with her interest in theology, it seemed that the seminary was something to try. “I remember when women were first being ordained, when I was a teenager first sitting in a Sunday school class with adults and teens,” Weiss recalled. For early women in the seminary, there were many obstacles to overcome. As a teenager, during that Sunday school class, a man said that he would not be able to have a female pastor because if she was pregnant, he would think See WEISS, page 4

Rev. Marjorie Weiss will soon retire as pastor at St. Michael Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wellington.

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MARTHA WEBSTER stated in the October 9th, 2015 Town-Crier Newspaper the RaceTrac gas station will “DEVASTATE PROPERTY VALUES” in Royal Palm Beach: Martha’s statement is 100% FALSE as proven by the following official appraisal completed by the most reputable, professional appraisal company in Palm Beach County. Callaway & Price, Inc. Real Estate Appraisers And Consultants www.callawayandprice.cam Licensed Real Estate Brokers

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We have investigated and analyzed the site located at the northwest corner of Southern Blvd and Royal Palm Beach Blvd, where a RaceTrac gas station and convenience store is proposed. The purpose of the assignment was to determine if there is any loss in value to any residential properties in the Village of Royal Palm Beach. It is our opinion there would be no adverse effect on values in the residential community which is located approximately 950 to 1,000 feet to the north/northwest, at its closest point. We analyzed other gas station convenience store properties in the area. We examined a Sunoco on Jog Road just north of Southern Boulevard. There were houses nearby within 200 to 235 feet of the station. The general trend with these houses is that they continue to appreciate in value and the station has had no adverse effect on values. We performed this same general analysis with another station at Belvedere Road and Military Trail. In this case the houses were literally next door and abutting the station. Again no negative impacts on value from the station could be seen.We found another Chevron station on Okeechobee Boulevard just west of Royal Palm Beach Boulevard. This station is located approximately 250 to 280 feet from residential housing. The houses all continue to generally increase in value, sell on the open market and appreciate at rates generally similar to houses in the same neighborhood that are further from the station. In all cases the stations do not appear to adversely affect values or sales.

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In summary it is our opinion that it is unreasonable to say that the proposed RaceTrac station would have a negative impact on value. This is especially true given the site's commercial intersection location; the project's special design to be harmonious with the

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surrounding commercial development; the site being shielded from the nearby residential by preexisting commercial development; and the sites extensive distance from the closest housing 950 to 1,000 feet; or .18 to .19 miles). Your attention is directed to the Limiting Conditions (especially Numbers 11 and 12) and underlying assumptions upon which the value conclusions are contingent. Thank you for the opportunity to be of service.

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NEWS

Wellington Council OKs Four Charter Amendment Referendums

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council on Tuesday approved the preliminary reading of four proposed charter amendments to go for a public referendum in March. The first amendment, regarding the filling of council vacancies, passed 3-2 after a long discussion centering on whether Councilwoman Anne Gerwig was going to run for mayor. If Gerwig does run, it would leave the final two years of her term to be filled by a special election if the amendment passes, and leave her seat open for replacement by the sitting council members if the amendment does not pass. The proposed amendment provides that if a vacancy occurs in the office of a council member, and fewer than 180 days remain in the term, the seat will remain vacant until the next regularly scheduled election. If a council vacancy occurs with 180 days or

more remaining, a special election would be called. Now, the charter provides that if any council vacancy occurs, the remaining council members appoint a new council member by majority vote within 30 days following the vacancy. Village Attorney Laurie Cohen explained that the charter amendment would make the process to fill vacant council seats the same as the mayor, which is treated differently as the charter currently reads. “This amendment would essentially treat them both the same,” Cohen said. Mayor Bob Margolis said that the charter amendment would take the replacement of council members out of the council’s hands. “The voters will decide, if this charter amendment passes,” he said. Gerwig said much depends on the effective date of the resignation. If the question is approved in March, it will become effective

immediately. The resign-to-run law says that the last effective date of resignation would be the day that person takes the new seat, which would be after the referendum. Councilman John McGovern asked what the consequence would be if Gerwig did decide to run for mayor. “I hate to call you out, but let’s take the 10,000-pound gorilla out of the room,” McGovern said. “If Councilwoman Gerwig wants to run for mayor, and she wants her seat to be up for election in this election that we’re about to go into, she would have to resign so there is an effective date prior to the commencement of qualifying. Is that correct?” “That’s right,” Cohen said. “The question is, could Councilwoman Gerwig run for mayor, potentially lose, and run for her seat again?” McGovern asked. “I don’t know the answer to the question,” Cohen said. “That question I would have to take a look at,

and look at the current charter and analyze that.” Gerwig said that to get her seat on the ballot, she would have to resign now. “That was the question that was asked of the Florida Elections Commission attorney, and that was the reason it was asked. Could my seat go on the ballot or not?” she said. Cohen said the elections commission attorney had not issued a written opinion, but she had talked to him on the telephone. “Basically, they said that they did not have the jurisdiction to render a written opinion on it because they felt it should have been asked by Ms. Gerwig, or the person who was running,” she said, adding that the attorney for the Village of Royal Palm Beach had had the same question regarding that village’s upcoming election. “Her question was the same as mine,” Cohen said. “Ultimately, it took so long to get a response whatsoever, after repeated calls

Expansion Approved For RPB McDonald’s

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council approved variance requests earlier this month from McDonald’s to expand its restaurant on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. The Oct. 15 decision included a reduction in the number of parking spaces and the addition of a second drive-through lane and a second cashier’s station. Planning & Zoning Director Bradford O’Brien explained that McDonald’s proposes to remodel and expand its existing restaurant at 1400 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. in the Lakeview Center plaza. “As a result of the remodeling, the applicant is required to apply for variances to the number of required parking spaces and to allow for a limited bypass lane,” O’Brien said. The McDonald’s restaurant at that location was originally approved in 1998. The changes include a 346-square-foot addition to accommodate the new cashier window and conversion of the existing drive-through to a dual drive-through, along with modifications to site circulation, the addition of a second pickup window on the north side of the

building, the addition of a loading zone where one does not currently exist, and remodeling the current façade and signage. As a result of the changes, the applicant requested a reduction of the required parking spaces by nine. The village requires that restaurants that are not part of the main shopping center have a minimum of one parking space for every 75 square feet of floor area, plus one parking space for every employee on the largest shift, which would require 47 parking spaces for the restaurant, plus 10 parking spaces for employees. “The applicant contends that the existing approved site plan is currently nonconforming, and the proposed site plan changes will improve circulation, functionality and efficiency of this site,” O’Brien said. “The applicant further asserts that the parking for the overall Lakeview Center offices and the onsite parking for McDonald’s will be sufficient to meet the actual parking demand for the combined uses. The applicant further contends that although those site plan modifications cause the need for variances, the proposed improvements will alleviate some of the existing nonconformities

that currently exist on the site.” McDonald’s also requested a variance to allow a dual drivethrough and a continuous 10-foot bypass lane as required by village code. “The applicant asserts that the existing drive-through lane does not provide a continuous 10-foot bypass lane as required by village code and that the proposed drivethrough configuration will be an improvement to the existing site circulation,” O’Brien said. “In addition, the applicant noted that a literal interpretation of the code would prevent any improvements to the site.” O’Brien said that village staff generally agrees with the applicant that the proposed modifications represent an improvement to the existing non-conforming conditions and traffic issues, and that the proposed bypass lane would improve circulation. The requests were approved 5-0 by the Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission on Sept. 24, and staff recommended approval. Agent Brian Terry of the Wantman Group, representing the applicant, added that the improvements are similar to more recently con-

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structed McDonald’s restaurants. “Overall, it should be an improved traffic circulation around McDonald’s and improve the stacking, which is the congestion point today,” Terry said. “As well as, obviously, bring this McDonald’s in line with what you’re seeing throughout the county for a remodeling and refurbishment of the façade.” Councilman David Swift said he supported the variances but asked whether traffic will stack outside the premises during heavy business periods and potentially block lanes or parking spaces, and O’Brien said that the previous parking spaces will now be a loading zone. Councilman Jeff Hmara asked if there is stacking that interferes with other lanes or parking spaces, and whether McDonald’s had a plan to alleviate it, and O’Brien said that conditions would be a part of the site plan itself, which was not under consideration that evening. Swift made a motion to approve the variances, which carried 5-0. The council also approved a resolution to allow an additional menu pricing sign at the restaurant, which carried 5-0.

to the Division of Elections, ultimately she just issued an opinion.” Councilman Matt Willhite asked what the cost would be to hold a special election, and Village Clerk Awilda Rodriguez said it would be about $35,000. “I think it’s a great idea that we want an elected body sitting up here,” Willhite said. “The problem is in those unforeseen circumstances where, for whatever reason, there is a vacancy. It could become very costly and very shortterm for filling that.” Willhite made a motion to deny the amendment, which failed 3-2, with Gerwig, Vice Mayor John Greene and McGovern opposed. Greene then made a motion to approve the amendment, which carried 3-2 with Margolis and Willhite opposed. The council unanimously approved the other three amendments. One of the amendments would change the composition of the

elections canvassing board to make it an independent panel, with the village clerk as chair, along with a county commissioner and a Palm Beach County judge. The current provision is for the village clerk and those council members who are not up for election to serve as the canvassing board. Another amendment asks whether the charter should be amended to include a provision protecting the Equestrian Preserve Area. Currently the charter does not make reference to the Equestrian Preserve Area. The final amendment asks whether commercial transient occupancy uses other than bed-andbreakfasts, such as hotels, motels and rental apartments, should be prohibited in the Equestrian Preserve Area. Several other amendment topics were discussed throughout the charter review process, but only these four were chosen by the council to move forward to the voters.

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Paul Ryan’s Trick-Or-Treat Bag Might Not Be Filled With Candy

Just in time for Halloween, Congressman Paul Ryan has been awarded what might be the craziest trick-or-treat in political history. Ryan, the Wisconsin Republican who would have been vice president in a Mitt Romney administration, has secured himself the top job in the U.S. Congress — Speaker of the House. Barring a last-minute rebellion (always a possibility), he’ll be in the job by the weekend. All this despite a month of protestations that he did not want the gavel. Before heading out to the golf course, Ryan’s predecessor, retiring Speaker John Boehner, did his best to clear the path. A surprise budget/debt ceiling deal this week between Boehner and the White House seems to have eliminated the largest stumbling blocks for Ryan between now and the 2016 election. Yet there remains numerous ghosts in the machine and plenty of scary options that should be of concern to members of both parties in Washington, D.C. First, Ryan needed the support of both establishment Republicans and the roughly 40-strong Tea Party faction of the GOP caucus, which has — for the moment, at least — agreed to support Ryan’s speakership. But it is an uneasy marriage. All indications are that this support is contingent on Ryan continuing to appease his party’s right flank. That could prove difficult for a man with big ideas about overhauling the tax code and reforming entitlements. While Ryan tries to wear the outsider mask, his resume has “Washington insider” all over it. Meanwhile, the current Republican coalition is anything but stable, reminiscent more of factionalized coalitions that govern parliamentary systems than the standard American system. But a coalition government is dependent on all parties working together, despite their ideological differences. We are hard-pressed to see how this makeshift pact will work effectively, if at all, over the long haul. In fact, Ryan’s speakership appears more of a bet that

a Republican president rides into the White House in January 2017, lessening the need for difficult compromises with the executive branch. The two-year, bipartisan budget deal temporarily ends the continuous, stop-gap fixes and fights over defense and domestic spending, coupled with federal borrowing. It passed despite opposition from the chamber’s most conservative Republican members. The chamber’s top Democrat, Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, cited the measure as a championing of bipartisan efforts. But even her party is overly cautious as to what the new leadership will be able to achieve, since to a degree, Democrats are also part of the coalition. After all, Democrats have enjoyed increased leverage within the House of Representatives for the past several years, as Boehner was often unable to build a coalition within his own party to pass controversial legislation. Eventually, it cost the outgoing speaker his job. Is Ryan ready and willing to do the same? Even U.S. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid has indicated his support for Ryan. In a recent Time magazine interview, the Democrat noted, “Despite our extensive ideological differences, I believe Congressman Ryan is the best Republican candidate for speaker because he is the only House Republican with the political capital, stature and ability to forge compromise necessary to restore a basic modicum of order, and work with Democrats to avoid default and avoid another shutdown.” Sure... until he tries to do just that. So, as we approach Halloween, let’s hope that Speaker Ryan finds his trick-or-treat bag full of political candy, not the agony of a cold rock or two. If he does manage to grab a few tricks along with way, we recommend that he keeps them up his sleeve. He is very likely to need them.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Support For Race Trac Gas Station In RPB

Should construction of a Race Trac gas station at the north side of Southern Blvd., just west of Royal Palm Beach Blvd. be approved? At first I thought this was not a good idea, but after researching the benefits of this project, I turned 180 degrees. Some of the benefits include: beautiful landscaping around the gas station, the major entrance and exit to the gas station will be on Southern Blvd., the whole area has been a commercialized area for years, convenience for residents and other businesses in the area, the Village of Royal Palm Beach plans to add additional beautification to the corner of Southern Blvd. and Royal Palm Beach, additional income for the Village of Royal Palm Beach and based on present gas prices, the Race Trac gas stations are usually lower. I have been a resident of Royal Palm Beach for the past 26 years, and I’m in favor of having this gas station. George Peltzmacher Royal Palm Beach

Martha Webster Responds To Olinsky Letter

Editor’s note: The following letter from former Royal Palm Beach Councilwoman Martha Webster is in response to the letter “Support For Gas Station” by Arlene Olinsky published last week. As I read your editorial letter of last week, I see that you continue to make false statements regarding my position on village public process and development. Let’s set the record straight again. So, Ms. Olinsky, your point is? That you support the construction of the Race Trac gas station at the corner of Southern and Royal Palm Beach boulevards on less than two acres of property that will be almost 6,000 square feet with a convenience store that will operate 24 hours a day having lights, noise and trash for the residents. But you opposed a plan that would have been on 150-plus acres having more than 50 percent parks and open space. You support an intense commercial gas station that will be less than 500 feet from three schools, two elementary level that have

drop off and pick up, and children crossing the street to use Camellia Park throughout the day. But you opposed a plan that would put possible schools, a research facility and day care more than a quarter of a mile from a single elementary school. You support a corporate gas station that will forever change the identity and the character of our village as the entranceway to our village, but opposed a development that would have been nestled into 150 acres, allowing a natural area buffer between the Saratoga community. You support the Race Trac gas station and ancillary activities that will generate additional traffic onto an already-stressed neighborhood roadway and dangerous intersection. By the way, the traffic report supporting the Race Trac does not include the impact on pedestrian and bike traffic that travels to the four parks along the boulevard and schools. It does not take into account traffic traveling from Wellington and will make U-turns at the light to enter the Race Trac, or the major clientele of the Royal Inn — large semi trucks. But you oppose a plan that would have generated no traffic

at peak hours because traffic would be traveling in the opposite direction. You support the Race Trac development process that excluded the public until it was discovered after the planning and zoning review. But you criticize the most open public process ever initiated in the Village of Royal Palm Beach, the Crestwood Task Force, which was a group of 12 citizen volunteers representing the full village. They deliberated in public meetings for more than two months and each meeting was followed by the press. The members voted unanimously for their plan, the members wrote a member plan, and the members presented that plan to the council. My role was to coordinate, facilitate and support them through the public process, I had no vote. So, your point is you support commercial uses in our neighborhood, increased traffic and the deterioration of our quality of life. My position is that I support the public process, whether accepted by the council or not, the people should always be the major part in the decision of what is best for their community. I will continue to stand for the

best the village can be — on or off the council. Martha Webster Royal Palm Beach

Do Terrorists Have Second Amendment Rights?

To those in Congress who oppose universal background checks for gun purchase, and those who also oppose closing the “gun show loophole,” I ask this: whose rights are you trying to protect? Imagine an al Qaeda or ISIS terrorist who wants to wreak havoc on our town and create fear by walking into an elementary school, or the airport for that matter, and killing as many people as possible. Now imagine that those terrorists had purchased their guns at the local gun show, where they could buy whatever they wanted without

a background check. What would you say to the grieving families? Oh, wait, I know the answer: “More guns! Let’s arm those toddlers and travelers, and teach them that’s the only way to stop a bad guy…” Nevermind. We’re all pretty sick of that ridiculous statement. Remember: many of the 9/11 hijackers lived right here in South Florida; and many blue-eyed, blonde-haired men and women have joined the ranks of the terrorists. So, again I ask: do you truly believe that terrorists, intent on killing Americans, should be shielded from background checks by your unwavering allegiance to the Second Amendment? Are you sure there are no exceptions? Any of you who continue to oppose sensible gun laws will have blood on your hands; but I guess you can wipe it off with all of that cash from the NRA. Bill Underwood Wellington

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continued from page 1 about the process in which she became pregnant. He was adamantly opposed to the idea of a female pastor. During her first few years of seminary, in Philadelphia, and her internship in New York, Weiss discovered that she could do the job and enjoy it. She was ordained when she was 26 years old, following the route of going to seminary after college. “I’ve never done anything in my adult life but this,” Weiss said. “I’ve been ordained 35 years, and I’m still an oddity for folks.”

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When the congregation participated in a Halloween event a few years ago, she said, someone thought she was in costume while wearing her collar. “They thought I was in costume as a Roman Catholic priest as a woman, or something like that,” she said. “I still have people tell me I’m the first woman pastor they’ve ever heard speak. Or I’ll do a funeral, and they’ll tell me I’m the first woman pastor they’ve ever seen.” Now, she said, there are more than 2,000 women across the country in the ELCA as pastors. Those graduating from seminary are equally male and female, though it will take a while before females reach parity among all pastors. In total, there are approx-

imately 6,000 active male pastors, with several thousand more counting retired ones. “That’s still a big difference from 200,” she said, adding that not all Lutheran denominations ordain women, in the United States and around the world. Weiss’s determination was to be a woman pastor, without focusing on women’s liberation and altering the gendering of the language. She has enjoyed the ability to creatively teach while utilizing music, along with the ability to be able to pick up the kids from school. The job does include weekend work and many nights out, which tends to cut into family life, she explained, though it is good for the congregation. “Women, in general, are more

collaborative in style, in whatever they do. I think, as a female pastor, I have had more of an orientation toward consensus, rather than a hierarchy,” she said. “That’s not saying it’s bad when men might do that, but it has certainly worked better for me in my ministry, for people to get a sense that I’m going to try to let them do it the way that they want to and guide, rather than tell.” Throughout the years, she has been challenged, where people have approached her about their beliefs that women should not be ordained. Someone told her in college that Satan would use her if she followed her career path. “Now, if there weren’t women pastors, there wouldn’t be enough to go around,” Weiss said. “I’ve

said to people, if God is really opposed to this, then why is it going so well?” Being a female pastor has mattered more when looking for a job, than when actually doing the job, Weiss said. “I’ve never really had a lot of problems being female, except when seeking a new call,” she said, referring to the process of finding a new pastoral post. Once she was on the hunt for more than two years. Potential churches only would learn her name if they were interested, and once they did, their interest waned. Weiss spent 12 years in Pennsylvania before joining the parish at St. Michael in Wellington, where she has been for more than 11 years.

Gathering for worship and being with people, she said, and storytelling preaching have been some of her favorite things here, along with the community gathering and using music to worship. As Weiss is packing her things up, she’s torn. “It’s a mix of feelings,” she said, as she gives away resources, finds things she forgot about and realizes that she will never be doing certain things again. St. Michael will host a retirement party for Weiss at the church on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 7 to 10 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. The church is located at 1925 Birkdale Drive. For more info., visit www.stmichaelelc.com. To keep in touch with Weiss, e-mail her at weisderr@gmail. com.

common,” Aronberg said. “We prosecute about 9,000 felonies each year. We have about 3,300 juvenile cases, and we have about 113,000 misdemeanors. So going back to my question, the most common crime in Palm Beach County is a misdemeanor. One-

third of all our misdemeanors is this one crime.” The answer is driving with a suspended license, he said. “When you go home today, take solace knowing that many of the people driving next to you don’t have a license, or insurance,” Aronberg said. Turning back to his reason for leaving early, Aronberg said that the rally outside his office was calling for transparency in the death of Corey Jones, who died Oct. 18 after being shot by a Palm Beach Gardens police officer. “I can’t tell you specific facts of the case, but I can tell you when there is an officer-involved shooting,” he said. Aronberg said that his office gets a call right away when an officer is involved in a shooting. “Law enforcement calls us,” he said. “They call Bill Fraser. He’s here, he’s my lead of investigations. I have a phone next to my bed, and I like to say it’s my ‘Batphone.’ It’s really just an iPhone in a black case, and I think it’s an old iPhone… but it’s on all the time, and it rings whenever there’s an

officer-involved shooting. It’s one of the most important facets of this job, if not the most important.” He said members of his office go to the scene to conduct an independent investigation. “Bill Fraser leads a separate group of people within our office into a separate independent investigation,” Aronberg said. “In this investigation, we have not only our own office led by Fraser, you have the sheriff’s office investigating. We also have the FBI called in, and they are also investigating. In addition, we are also working with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, so we have all these different agencies involved.” He said that there has been criticism that having so many agencies involved will slow the investigation. “I think the fact that you have different agencies will give the community some solace knowing that there’s different sets of eyes looking at it, that we’re not going to miss anything, that it’s going to be the most thorough, independent investigation possible,” Aronberg said.

He said that the county provided a podium for the Jones rally that he was about to attend, which was reported to have had several hundred angry people. “I didn’t want anyone to think that I was hiding, that I was trying to hide from the people who I am the state attorney for,” he said. Aronberg said that it is important for voters to have faith in the people who represent them. His

current post is a lot different than his previous job representing voters in Tallahassee. “The only thing that I will stress is that I’m not a state senator anymore, so I can’t do what my instincts are, which is to talk about everything,” Aronberg said. “I want to speak about every fact of the case, but I’m not allowed. It’s a different role. This is the state attorney’s office.”

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CHILDREN ENJOY FUN COSTUME BALL AT THE MALL AT WELLINGTON GREEN

The Mall at Wellington Green held its spooktacular Heroes Costume Ball on Saturday, Oct. 24 with a magic show, coloring, pretzels, Halloween-themed activities and more, including a special photo and a goodie bag to take home. Families are invited to participate PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER in a mall-wide trick-or-treat event Saturday, Oct. 31 at 4 p.m.

Peyton and Alexis Holt color pages provided by Velocity Community Credit Union.

Rayne Vanderburg and Emily Deleon serve pumpkin spice pretzels.

Tiffany Damon and Lily Zajicek.

Magician David Berardi entertains the crowd.

Lucas, Gabriella and Sebastian Alvarez.

Wellington Regional Medical Center’s Alicia Campbell, Maria Scher, Ellen Cole, Nancy Lydon, Dianne Patterson and Kim Schulz

Jeanette Hickman from the Purple People Painters puts a glitter tattoo on Brielle Barnes.

PBSO CELEBRATES NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME AT TARGET IN RPB

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office celebrated Night Out Against Crime on Friday, Oct. 23 at the Target Superstore in Royal Palm Beach. PBSO and local businesses brought crime awareness to the neighborhood. The parking lot was filled with the latest vehicles and equipment to fight crime. Parents and kids were excited to see the mounted unit and K-9 bloodhound Bandit. There was free food, bounce houses and a DJ to keep the party lively. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

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Vehicle Burglaries In The Pinewood Area Of Wellington

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report OCT. 22 — Deputies from the Wellington substation of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office were called to two homes on Doubletree Circle in the Pinewood community last Thursday morning regarding vehicle burglaries. According to one PBSO report, sometime between 10 p.m. last Wednesday and 7 a.m. last Thursday, someone entered the victim’s 2013 Ford Taurus, moved a hair clip and stole a radar detector. According to a second PBSO report, sometime between 10 p.m. last Wednesday and 12:28 p.m. last Thursday, someone entered the victim’s unlocked 2014 Toyota 4Runner and stole an Apple iPad mini, valued at $300, and a lottery ticket. ••• OCT. 20 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to a home on Azalea Drive last Tuesday regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. last Monday, the victim received a notification that a UPS delivery of stereo equipment, valued at $2,583, was delivered to his home. According to the report, the equipment was not at the victim’s home. It was later confirmed that there were two vehicles in the victim’s driveway when the equipment was delivered when there should have only been one vehicle. OCT. 20 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to a gas station on Greenview Shores Blvd. last Tuesday morning regarding a case of vandalism. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 10:30 and 11 a.m. last Tuesday, someone used what appeared to be a rock to break the rear window of the victim’s 2007 Ford E-350 van. OCT. 21 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to a home on Mariners Cove Drive in the Isles at Wellington community last Wednesday morning regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 10 p.m. last Tuesday and 11 a.m. last Wednesday, someone entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and removed $195 in cash from inside his wallet, which was left in the glove box. OCT. 21 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the Chevron gas station on Okeechobee Blvd. last Wednesday regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, an employee was caught stealing approximately $2,000 between Aug. 24 and Sept. 24 while processing transactions. OCT. 22 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the Famous Footwear shoe store on State Road 7 last Thursday afternoon regarding a case of shoplifting. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 1:11 and 2:30 p.m., Kevin Corton took off his shoes, placed them in a shoebox and put on a pair of Nike shoes, valued at $74.99, and left the store. According to the report, Corton was arrested. OCT. 22 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to Palm Beach County Library System

branch location on Orange Blvd. in The Acreage last Thursday evening regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 5 and 9 p.m., someone smashed the driver’s side window of the victim’s 2013 Honda Civic, causing $250 in damage. According to the report, the victim’s vehicle’s hood was also partially open. Nothing was reported as stolen. OCT. 23 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to the Chase Bank location on Forest Hill Blvd. last Friday regarding the delayed report of a case of vandalism. According to PBSO report, sometime between 6 p.m. last Wednesday and 8 a.m. last Thursday, someone shattered one of the bank’s windows, possibly with a rock. OCT. 23 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to a home on Edgewater Circle in the Grand Isles community last Friday regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 6 p.m. last Thursday and 8 a.m. last Friday, someone entered the victim’s unlocked 1998 Ford Explorer and stole three cigars, valued at $20, and a pair of sunglasses, valued at $20. According to the report, the victim’s other unlocked vehicle was also entered, but nothing appeared to have been taken. DNA and fingerprint evidence were gathered from the vehicles. OCT. 23 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the Sally Beauty Supply store on State Road 7 last Friday regarding a case of shoplifting. According to a PBSO report, at 12:30 p.m., two black females wearing flower scrubs came into the store. According to the report, one woman distracted an employee while the other stole approximately 28 bottles of OPI nail polish, together valued at $267.20. The pair left the store together and fled the area in a white vehicle. OCT. 23 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to a home on Guilford Way last Friday afternoon regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 10 a.m. last Thursday and 2 p.m. last Friday, someone entered the victim’s residence and ransacked the home, smashing a window and stealing a Rado men’s watch, valued at $2,000, a Michael Kors watch, valued at $300, and various other items. DNA evidence was gathered from the scene. OCT. 24 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to a home on Galiano Street in the La Mancha neighborhood last Saturday regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 6:30 p.m. last Friday and noon last Saturday, someone entered the victim’s 2011 Mazda 6 and removed a Coach wallet, valued at $100, an Asus smart watch, valued at $200, and a Bank of America credit card. DNA evidence was gathered from the vehicle. OCT. 24 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the Southern Palm Crossing shopping center on Southern Blvd. last Saturday afternoon regarding a stolen vehicle. According to a PBSO report, See BLOTTER, page 19

Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking for the public’s help in finding these wanted fugitives: • Luis Miguel, is a white male, 4’11” tall and weighing 104 lbs., with black hair and blue eyes. His date of birth is 10/04/88. Miguel is wanted for failure to appear in court on felony charges of presenting false identification information and for violating probation for presenting false identity information. His last known address was 28th Lane North in Loxahatchee Groves. He is wanted as of 10/22/15. • Jose Segrea, is a white male, 5’11’’ tall and weighing 165 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. His date of birth is 05/15/67. Segrea is wanted for failure to appear in court on felony charges for the fraudulent use of a credit card and petit theft. His last known address was 62nd Street North in The Acreage. His occupation is listed as laborer. He is wanted as of 10/22/15. Remain anonymous and you may be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward. Call Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestopperspbc. com.

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Wellington Cares Inaugural Lunch Celebrates Successful Year

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington Cares hosted its inaugural luncheon at the Wanderers Club in Wellington on Thursday, Oct. 22. Executive Director Kathy Foster thanked sponsors and welcomed attendees. “Wellington Cares started five years ago as a dream, with eight friends who went to lunch and said, ‘I think we can do this.’ Five years later, we provide supportive services and programs for all persons over 65 living in the Wellington community,” Foster said. On a regular basis, Wellington Cares provides services to more than 70 local residents. Transportation, social outings, basic home maintenance and help attending doctor visits are some of the many free services that Wellington Cares offers seniors in the community. Foster noted that the group’s volunteers underwrite their own expenses, which helps Wellington Cares provide its services free of charge. This year alone, she said, volunteers have donated more

than 900 hours of service to the community Foster introduced keynote speaker Dr. Stuart Bagatell, associate program director for the internal medicine residency program at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s Palm Beach campus and medical director of the JFK Internal Medicine Faculty Practice. He is an expert in end-oflife planning. Bagatell related one particular case, that of his own grandmother, as she aged in Florida. “That’s my Grandma Rose. I have an emotional disclosure here, and I think we all do. I think this is a topic that whether you’re a doctor, a lawyer, a nurse, a caregiver, whatever you call yourself, this is going to affect us all one day,” he said. “I feel that, as a physician, I have to make it my priority to make sure a conversation is started and continued throughout my patients.” Bagatell practiced in Louisiana before moving to Florida and worked within the POLST Paradigm, which stands for Physician

Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment. It is an approach to planning the end of life, with patients’ wishes being upheld. “At the end of the day, what I’m going to talk to you about is not a political issue; it’s about patients’ rights, plain and simple. It’s not about death panels, it’s not about saving money, it’s about patients’ rights,” he said. Patients have the right, within reason, to dictate the care that they receive, Bagatell said. POLST is a medical order, which translates what is written in a living will, and gives doctors instructions on how to take care of a patient. POLST orders are voluntary advanced directives. In Oregon, he said, almost all assisted living facility patients have one. “It’s written so doctors and nurses can actually follow along,” he said. POLST lets doctors know how a patient wants to be treated, whether they want CPR, and what kind of help the patient wants if they do or do not have a pulse. Patients without a pulse needing CPR survive only approximately 10 to 15

percent of the time, Bagatell said. “That’s not taking into account folks who have serious life-threatening illnesses,” he said. Most patients that Bagatell treats are doing relatively well — they have a pulse and they’re breathing. “Do they want to focus on just pain control, comfort and being kept clean, and being kept out of the hospital? Would they rather have limited additional interventions?” he said. “Or someone who says they want full treatment… These are the conversations that you may have.” Feeding tubes for artificial nutrition are also something that patients must decide on, he explained. Do they want a feeding tube? After a stroke, do they want a feeding tube? A living will and a DNR (do not resuscitate) order do not inform the doctors about that, he said. POLST started in 1995 in Oregon, and since then, almost every state has POLST regulations or is developing them. At Florida State University, Bagatell is working with lawyers and doctors to create something for patients that is ex-

Dr. Stuart Bagatell explains the concept of POLST, Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment. pected to go to the Florida Legislature in February. “Everyone knows that this is good medicine; they’re just a little bit afraid,” he said. A great resource to start planning for medical procedures is a starter kit available at www.the

conversationproject.org. To learn more about the POLST Paradigm, visit www.polst.org. For more information about Wellington Cares and the services that the nonprofit provides, visit www.wellingtoncaresorg.com.

Center For Family Services’ Princess & Pirates Ball Returns To IPC Nov. 22

Wellington Cares board members Cheryl Anders, Joan Manning, founder Kathy Foster, Marion Frank and Dan Terner.

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Shiver me timbers! It’s almost time for the Center for Family Services’ fourth annual Princess & Pirates Ball taking place Sunday, Nov. 22 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. Young pirates and enchanting princesses are invited to enter a kingdom of fun that includes cocktails and mocktails, dinner by the bite, a bounce house, a DJ, a beauty bar and more. “We are excited to once again host the Princess & Pirates Ball with an incredible group of individuals,” said Dr. Ted Greer, CEO of the Center for Family Services. “This event is a great way to get children involved in philanthropy at an early age. We are grateful to

all who help us bring our programs to more than 15,000 children and adults each year, especially those through our Pat Reeves Village Homeless Shelter.” The annual children’s ball is the signature event of the Center for Family Services’ Kids Helping Kids Club, which aims to increase awareness of philanthropy among youth while making a difference in the lives of other children. Proceeds will be used to support the Pat Reeves Village shelter, the only 24-hour emergency shelter in Palm Beach County serving families. The shelter also provides life-changing services to families with children who are either homeless or at risk for homelessness.

Chairs of the event are Hampton Beebe, Nellie Miller and Harrison Fisher with Jake Apple, Ava Murray and Liana Stoll serving as honorary junior chairs. Abigail Beebe, Frances Fisher and Anna Miller will serve as pirate officers, while Danielle, Ali and Lesly Moore will serve as the honorary family. Founding chairs of the event are Amie, Jack, Jack and Shay Swan. Tickets for the event are $150 per adult and $95 per child and are still available. The title sponsor is Publix Super Markets Charities. For more about the Kids Helping Kids Club, the Center for Family Services or the upcoming Princess & Pirates Ball, visit www. ctrfam.org or call (561) 616-1232.

HOWL AT THE MOON DOG FESTIVAL RETURNS TO THE WELLINGTON DOG PARK

The annual Howl at the Moon Dog Festival was held Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Wellington Dog Park. Dogs and owners enjoyed a costume contest, pet photos, pawprint art, free goodie bags and more. It was a fun way for dogs and owners to spend time together during PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER the Halloween season. Proceeds were donated to SHARE (Shepherd Help And Rescue Effort).

Kelsey Fugere with Sophie and Leon Thomas with Bella. The dogs are dressed as lingerie models.

Lauren Miro and Starbuck enter the costume contest.

Small dog first-place winner Reggie with owner Susan Meehan.

Small dog costume winners Susan Meehan with Reggie, Mark and Margaret Ferrara with Rocco and Scooter, Jill De Stefano with Zoe Doodle, Lynn Kaleita with Teddy and Meghan Wensyel with Charlie.

Large dog costume winners Kate Kilpatrick with Sherlock, Kelsey Fugere and Allison Thomas with Sophie and Bella, Tammy Ety with Kaiah and Gary Waxler with Parker and Murphy.

From Shepherd Help and Rescue Effort (SHARE) were Mary Morgan with Atticus, Hannah Grosch with Lea, Trish Matthews with Honey and Paul Matthews with Dakota.

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LGWCD To Begin Trunk Or Treat At Eagle Arts Oct 30 Canal Project

The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District will begin excavation of the North C Road Canal from Okeechobee Blvd. to North Road on Monday, Nov. 9 to restore the canal to its design cross-section. The excavation should be completed by Dec. 11, but the west side of the canal maintenance berm along North C Road will be closed from Nov. 9 through Feb. 29 to allow for drying of the excavated material, grading and seeding. For more info., call (561) 793-0884.

Bowling Benefit For Bill Lerner

A bowling fundraiser to help Wellington resident Bill Lerner with his dialysis and kidney/liver transplant expenses will take place Sunday, Nov. 8 at noon at Greenacres Bowl (6126 Lake Worth Road). A fee of $22 per bowler gets free rental shoes, bowling, a pizza for your lane and a soft drink pitcher. To RSVP, call (561) 596-0926 or e-mail blcs2000@ gmail.com.

The Eagle Arts Academy Charter School for the Arts will hold its second annual Trunk or Treat event on Friday, Oct. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. on its campus at 1000 Wellington Trace in Wellington. The free community event will offer trick-or-treating, games, food trucks and more. The first 200 children will receive a free trickor-treat bag. For more info., e-mail president@eagleartspto.com.

FLARA Chapter To Meet Nov. 2

The Western Communities Chapter of the Florida Alliance for Retired Americans will meet Monday, Nov. 2 at noon at St Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). New members are welcome. The program, which begins at 1 p.m. is free, open to the public and will be presented by Dr. Richard Hattwick, founder of the Journal of Socio-Economics. He will explain how China has become the world’s largest economy, its effect

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Fashion Show At St. David’s

The Episcopal Church Women of St. David’s-in-the-Pines Episcopal Church will hold a fashion show Saturday, Nov. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Breakers West Country Club. The fashion show is being led by Dress Barn. The proceeds will fund the ECW’s community project and other projects in the parish. ECW provides holiday meats and gift cards for Harmony House residents at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Harmony House is a shelter for abused women and their children. Parish projects in the past range from purchasing a large refrigerator for the church kitchen to funding a renovation of a bathroom. The event is open to everyone, and the ticket price is $45 per person. For more info., contact Nancy Schroeder at (561) 792-0244 or schroeder.nancy@gmail.com.

Holiday Boutique At Temple Nov. 13

Get your holiday shopping done early at the Temple Beth Torah Holiday Boutique from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13. More than 20 vendors are participating with unique items, such as jewelry, handbags, skin care, baby items, toys and more. Temple Beth Torah is located at 900 Big Blue Trace in Wellington. Call (561) 793-2649 for more info.

Wellington To Host Veterans Day Observance

Wellington and the American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390 will be honoring all current and former members of the armed forces at Wellington’s annual Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The activities start with a parade at 8:15 a.m. beginning at the Wellington Municipal Complex, followed by a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. at the Wellington Veterans

Memorial at the corner of Forest Hill and South Shore boulevards. Veterans attending the ceremony will have an opportunity to register the morning of the event to be recognized during the ceremony. For more information on American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390, e-mail wellingtonlegion390@gmail.com.

Garden Club Meeting Nov. 2

The Wellington Garden Club will meet Monday, Nov. 2 at Village Park on Pierson Road. A business meeting will start at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m. and a program at 12:15 p.m. on “Old Growth Cypress Wood,” presented by Jesse and Dee Vance of Nature’s Relics. The Vances repurpose aged, water-worn wood into artful, eco-friendly pieces for the garden and home. They will show natural and finished designs. Cypress, a relative of the sequoia and giant redwoods, can be appreciated for its beauty, size and longevity as one of Florida’s natural treasures. Guests are welcome, but seating

is limited. RSVP to Jim Wenham at hammerx48@me.com. For more information, visit www.wellington gardenclub.org.

WHS Band To Honor Veterans

The Wellington High School Band invites the entire community, especially all veterans and active service personnel, to its third annual Salute to Veterans concert on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. in the Wellington High School theater, located at 2101 Greenview Shores Blvd. in Wellington. The concert will feature the WHS wind ensemble performing patriotic songs, along with lots of fun music for all ages. The featured guest soloist will be percussionist Eric Rucker. A reception will be held after the concert. Admission is free, but donations will be collected for Forgotten Soldiers Outreach. A dessert reception will be held in the theater lobby immediately following the concert, hosted by the Wolverine Band Booster Association and the WHS Music Honor Society.

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TRUNK OR TREAT BRINGS COSTUMED KIDS TO WELLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

Wellington’s Community Services Department and Wellington High School’s DECA Club held a Trunk or Treat event Saturday, Oct. 24 at the high school. Children of all ages enjoyed decorated vehicles, a costume contest, a bounce house and trick-or-treating in a PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER safe environment.

PBSO deputies Jeff Denney, Anthony Musso and Daniel Delia with Brendan Thomas and WHS Principal Mario Crocetti.

Nolan Gauthier and Neriah Bennett enjoy the afternoon.

Brielee and Peyton Barmore.

Cristina Lane, Lauren Robinson and Hannah Havell.

Elliot, Ava and Caroline McLaughlin with Genavieve Simpson.

Isabella and Stephanie Holloway, Caydence Delgardio, Hailee and Madison Laquerre, and Mia Holloway.

Lincoln Belanger and Dylan Belanger show off their costumes.

SPOOKYVILLE FEATURES OLD-FASHIONED HALLOWEEN FUN AT FAIRGROUNDS

Spookyville in Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds has been ongoing since mid-October on select days. Activities include games, trick-or-treating, crafts, costume contests and more, along with rides and food. Spookyville continues Friday, Oct. 30 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit www.southfloridafair.com for more info. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Zoe and Chloe Pugliese make Halloween bookmarks.

Daria Modzelewski and Ava Doyle with Shasta.

Caleb Rhodes on a 1924 American LaFrance truck.

Asher, Levi, Josephine and Celeste Cahill in the pumpkin patch.

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recommended the Vegetable Malai Kofta ($14.95), croquettes of ground vegetables and cheese, stuffed with nuts and raisins in a creamy and tasty sauce. Everything I tasted was incredible! There are more than 70 authentic offerings from which to choose, so if you are a connoisseur of Indian food, then all you need to do is either try something you have never heard of (I do this all the time!) or close your eyes and point. Either way, you are in for an incredible treat. As good as the dinner is, dessert is something else entirely. Here, I would order Mango Kulfi, a traditional Indian mango ice cream... Try it, and welcome to India. You have arrived! Over the years, I have become accustomed to the best Indian restaurants, and India Grill + Bar is one of the best. I will be going back very soon, very often! In addition to the main dining room, there is much more than meets the eye, including a private dining area and bar that accommodates up to 90 guests for holiday parties, banquets, business meetings and even weddings. The bar area is a great place to host a social event for upward of 50 guests. My favorite is the private cozy dining room — this well-appointed area is top notch for a VIP party that will impress up to 18 of your guests! I love summertime dining in South Florida, when you can enjoy some of the best meal deals, including India Grill + Bar’s lunch buffet Tuesday through Friday for only $6.95, and their special weekend grand buffet for only $8.95 — this is a treat not to be missed. Dinner is served Tuesday through Sunday from 5 to 10 p.m. For reservations, or further information, call (561) 249-7168 and please tell them that Joe Nasuti, the Phantom, highly recommended you visit his favorite Indian restaurant! India Grill + Bar was opened in 2012 by owners Mr. Soye Thoma and Mr. Mahendra Patel and is located in The Royal Plaza, Royal Palm Beach Blvd. and Southern Blvd., Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411. 

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Wellington Rotary Hands Out Dictionaries

The Rotary Club of Wellington recently completed its annual dictionary project. The club donates dictionaries to every third-grade class in the seven Wellington-area elementary schools. Rotary International has found that third grade is an important year in a child’s education to work on building their vocabulary and communication skills. Members of the club personally deliver the dictionaries to the classes and discuss some of the content in the book, which besides word definitions includes maps, American history, sign language, Braille and the longest word in the English language.

The Rotarians enjoy the giving of the dictionaries almost as much as the students enjoy receiving them. More than 1,200 dictionaries were distributed to the third-graders this year. During the distribution of the dictionaries, the students were also given a presentation about Rotary and what the club does both locally and internationally. The program was spearheaded by Debbie Sanacore and Maggie Zeller. For more information about the club, contact Donald Gross at (561) 723-8461. The Rotary Club of Wellington meets every Thursday at 12:15 p.m. at the Wanderers Club.

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ST. DAVID’S SCHOOL KIDS SING AND SIGN AT CHURCH SERVICE

Wellington Rotarians arrive at Elbridge Gale Elementary School ready to distribute dictionaries to third-grade classes.

JOHN MCGOVERN KICKS OFF COUNCIL CAMPAIGN

Wellington Councilman John McGovern held his election campaign kickoff party on Thursday, Oct. 15 at World of Beer. More than 100 people were in attendance. McGovern, who was appointed Seat 3 on the council earlier this year to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Howard Coates, is seeking election to the seat. The vote will be held on March 15, 2016.

The children from St. David’s Episcopal School in Wellington sang and performed in sign language the song “Jesus Loves Me” for the congregation of St. David’s-in-the-Pines Episcopal Church on Sunday, Oct. 18 in honor of Episcopal School Sunday.

AHSLEY VAN METRE, KURT BUSCH TO WED

Lizz and Mickey Smith with Michelle and Councilman John McGovern.

Councilman John McGovern is introduced by State Attorney Dave Aronberg.

Albert G. “Beau” Van Metre and Deadria W. “Dea” Van Metre of Middleburg, Va. and Palm Beach are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Ann Van Metre, to Kurt Thomas Busch, son of Thomas L. Busch and Gaye L. Busch of Chicago, Ill. and Las Vegas, Nev., now residing in Charlotte, N.C. Ashley resides in Charlotte and Wellington. She is a competitive polo player at the helm of Altair Polo Team, as well as a model for Wilhelmina Miami and Locke North Carolina. Kurt resides in Charlotte, N.C., by way of Las Vegas. He is a professional race car driver in his 15th season, and is the 2004 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion. He currently drives the No. 41 car for Stewart-Haas Racing.

Mountaineer’s School of Autism Golf Tourney Nov. 14 At Wanderers

Councilman John McGovern and Ken Adams.

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Councilman John and Michelle McGovern with firefighters A.J. O’Laughlin and Ed Morejon. McGovern has received the endorsement of the Palm Beach County Professional Firefighters & Paramedics.

The Mountaineer’s School of Autism will be hold its inaugural golf classic next month to support the school’s students, located on the campus of the Oxbridge Academy. The tournament will

be held Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington, with registration starting at 11:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. For more info., visit www. msainc.org or call (561) 932-5036.

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WES CHICK-FIL-A FAMILY FUN NIGHT A SUCCESS

On Thursday, Oct. 22, Chick-fil-A hosted a fundraiser for the Wellington Elementary School PTO. At the start of the school day, the Chick-fil-A cow mascot greeted students as they arrived. The mascot then visited pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classes. In the evening, Chick-fil-A locations in Wellington and Royal Palm Beach hosted the fundraiser. Staff, students and families came out to show their support, and guests had the opportunity to spin the wheel for food prizes.

St. Peter’s Child Enrichment Center recently held its annual Scholastic Book Fair. The students purchased books for patients in the pediatric unit at Palms West Hospital. This is the second year that St. Peter’s has donated books to Palms West Hospital. Shown here are students from the Pink Room VPK class holding the books donated.

RPBHS DEBATERS WIN AWARDS AT PALM BEACH LAKES EVENT

Royal Palm Beach High School Speech & Debate Team members Hunter Loomis and Angelica Santiago came in first and second place, respectively, in their recent student congress chambers at the Palm Beach Catholic Forensic tournament at Palm Beach Lakes High School. They are shown here holding their plaques with student judge Taryn Mays (left).

PTO Recording Secretary Debra Eddy and Principal Dr. Maria Vaughan with first-grader Connor Shields.

Oxbridge Hires Director Of College Counseling

A director of college counseling with global experience has joined the staff at the Oxbridge Academy of the Palm Beaches. After working in Egypt, the Sudan, Russia, Nepal and Japan, Phil Clinton has come back to the United States to serve as director of college counseling at Oxbridge. Clinton will lead the school’s personalized approach to guiding students and their parents through the college search and selection process. Under his direction, the college counseling team will continue to educate students, beginning in 9th grade, on the competitive college admissions process, application procedures and testing requirements. “We are proud that 100 percent of the students in our first two graduating classes have been accepted into a college or university, including the most prestigious in the nation, like Yale, Columbia,

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Cathy Eckstein’s Pre-K class gets a visit from the Chick-Fil-A mascot. (L-R) Eckstein and the mascot with Daniel McCreery, Brianna Babcock, Sebastian Munguria, Kolton Triste, Sylvia Hernandez, Shannon Stockton and Luke Paratore.

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Duke, Fordham, the California Institute of Technology and the University of Pennsylvania,” Oxbridge Academy President Robert Parsons said. “We know that Phil will maintain that record of success and take our college counseling program to the next level with the relationships that he has cultivated with post-secondary schools in the United States and abroad.” Clinton has been in independent school education since his high school days at Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass., and has since served in many different capacities both in the United States and overseas. He began his career as a classroom teacher at the Brooks School in North Andover, Mass., and later served as the high school principal and director of college counseling at the Canterbury School in Fort Wayne, Ind. In 1989, Clinton accepted the

position of director of college counseling at the Cairo American College in Egypt, launching his career in international education that spanned over 25 years. Most recently, he managed the college counseling programs in 10 different cities throughout eastern China, helping students enroll in colleges and universities in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. “In today’s world, being able to provide Oxbridge students with a realistic global perspective and remarkable insight into American higher education is a major advantage,” Clinton said. Clinton earned his bachelor’s degree from Oberlin College and also holds a divinity degree from Duke University. He was one of the founding members of the Overseas Association of College Admissions Counselors and served as vice president and pres-

Phil Clinton ident of the organization during its early years. For more information on Oxbridge Academy and its comprehensive college counseling program, call (561) 972-9600 or visit www.oapb.org.

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English Honor Society Induction At WHS

Wellington High School recently held its second National English Honor Society induction ceremony. The honor society aims to promote literacy among the Wellington community by creating partnerships with neighboring elementary and middle school students. On Wednesday, Oct. 21, the following WHS students were inducted into the high school’s national chapter: Deborah Alexis, Alberto Alfaro, Careen Biniamin, Rebekah Bunting, Olivia Buzzanca, Sara Casey, Julie Cesta, Kaitlyn Donahue, Victoria Dunkley, Juliet Fern, David Fisher, Rebekah Galloway, Nicholas Gonzalez, Gabriella Grove, Samantha Gumula, Shae Hammack, Cathleen

Hample, Diana Hauter, Jessica Hole, Jett Hollister, Cody Hughes, Daniela Jaramillo, Courtney Kleino, Ryan Kushay, Kevin Labra, Austin LaBorde, Isabelle Longo, Alessandra Lorenz, Kalyn MacGibbon, Rebecca Martinez, Jenna McKenney, Emaly Matari, Brooke Mucino, Jenna Niedzwiedzki, Denny Orellana, Victor Sanchez, Skylar Schoemig, Aaron Taylor, Bianca Valdivia, Maryann Villeda and Samuel Weingart. In addition to the new inductees, the following students are returning officers: Presidents Isa Torregrosa and Davy Yue, Vice Presidents Sarah Workman and Janae Smith, Secretary Schuyler Hample, Public Relations Emma Rigolo and Treasurer Jake Silver.

Wellington High School students inducted into the National English Honor Society. All of the National English character, leadership, scholarship Honor Society members strive and service. Congratulations to to excel through their academ- the returning members, officers, ics and extracurricular activities and 2015 inductees. The group is through their demonstration of advised by Kristina Kolshak.

Businesses To Sponsor SRHS Fundraisers

Froyolicious in the Southern Palm Crossing shopping plaza near Costco in Royal Palm Beach will join with Seminole Ridge High School from Nov. 2 through Nov. 6 in raising funds to support the school’s second

annual dance marathon to be held Feb. 19. Students will need a Froyo Card — pick one up in Room 5-102. Use the card, and the school will receive 20 percent of the proceeds. The SRHS Dance Marathon

will also hold a celebrity fundraiser night with teachers and administrators serving from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9 at the McDonald’s restaurant on Orange Blvd. in The Acreage. Look for your favorite teacher, and mention the dance marathon at the time of your order and the school will get 15 percent of the proceeds. The dance marathon goal this year is $20,000 on behalf of the Children’s Miracle Network. For more information, contact student

event captains Kerven Cassion or Emily Wilson. Winged Regiment Takes Silver — In its second competition of the season, the Seminole Ridge High School Winged Regiment competed Oct. 17 as part of the annual John I. Leonard Lancer Jamboree. The band placed second overall in its class, earned the award for Best in Class (Percussion) and garnered superior scores for general effect, music, percussion and visual performance.

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RPBHS BEST BUDDIES HOLD MATCHING PARTY

Royal Palm Beach High School’s Best Buddies chapter recently held its Matching Party on campus at the pumpkin patch. “I am so proud of all of our students in the program,” sponsor Ilena Perez said. “It is exciting to see their passion for developing friendships.” The group also recently participated in a special dance at Park Vista High School. Best Buddies is a nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing opportunities for one-to-one friendships for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Shown above are students at the school pumpkin patch.

‘MEN IN PLAID’ PERFORM AT WES

Community Invited To Binks Elementary Fall Carnival Nov. 7

First grade Dual Language students with teacher Josie Sutton.

Nov. 4 Dual Language Open House At NHES

New Horizons Elementary School has a Dual Language International Spanish Academy. Parents of incoming kindergarten students are invited to an open house on Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Interested parents will hear about New Horizons’ Dual Language program offered for students

in kindergarten through fifth grade, where students learn half the day in English and half the day in Spanish. Attendees will hear from teachers, students and parents. They will also tour the school. To learn more about the program, call Ana Groover at (561) 651-0513 or Melissa Arcos at (561) 651-0500.

The Binks Forest Elementary School PTA will present its 2015 Binks Forest Fall Carnival on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the school campus, located at 15101 Bent Creek Road in Wellington. The annual fall carnival is one of the biggest fundraisers for the school. It is a collaborative effort between the Binks Forest PTA board, the teachers and staff, and the many volunteers who make it possible. Entry to the carnival is free, but wristbands are required for the 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 oppor-

tunities, e-mail Tanya Siskind at president@binksforestpta.com. “Binks Forest strives to maintain the status of being one of the highest-performing elementary schools in Palm Beach County,” Principal Michella Levy said. “To help meet this goal, the funds raised from the fall carnival are used to provide classroom and curriculum enhancements for all of our students. We are truly thankful to all of our carnival sponsors and vendors.” Presenting sponsors for the 2015 Binks Forest Fall Carnival include Pike & Lustig LLP/Turnpike Law, the Center for Bone & Joint Surgery of the Palm Beaches, Palm Beach International Realty and Bethesda Health/Bethesda Hospital West.

On Oct. 15, the National Theatre for Children performed “Men In Plaid: The Kilowatt Connection” at Wellington Elementary School. The show was sponsored by Florida Power & Light. Grades K-5 enjoyed the live, interactive performance about energy. Main characters Moldy and Skuller travel the planet looking for wasted energy. Their adventures teach students how electricity and energy are made, the uses of energy, electrical safety and how they can help conserve energy. There were bright costumes, funny characters, engaging demonstrations and lots of comedic exchanges that had the students roaring with laughter. Shown above is third grader Amani Fennell on stage with Susan Leist and Evan Jackson, stars of “Men In Plaid.”

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Halloween Is Always One Of My Most Favorite Holiday Times

“Trick or Treat! Smell my feet! Give me something good to eat!” If you didn’t read that in a sing-song manner, you have never been a child. And if you have never been a child, you have missed the full glory of Halloween — a holiday that has risen to take its rightful place among “Major Holidays That Spoil Children.” It’s a day in which kids get to dress up as their idols and demand free candy. That’s called kid nirvana. This year, with Halloween landing on a Saturday, the holiday is sure to stretch out for the entire weekend. In fact, I’m sure it has started already. Of course, if you have young children in the house, Halloween began weeks

Deborah Welky is

The Sonic BOOMER ago when they started bringing paper-bag pumpkins home from school and musing aloud about what costume they were going to wear — a costume you would frantically have to make or buy whether the components were available or not. At my daughter’s house, Jen had big

plans to dress the entire family up as the cast of Labyrinth with herself as Ludo, her hubby Greg as the up/down hands, 3-year-old Skippy as Jareth the Goblin King and the baby as, well, the baby. “It will be the only year they’ll be the right ages!” Jen exclaimed. Then Skippy announced that he was going to be a ghost. This not only messed up Jen’s plans, it effectively passed the Halloween torch from parent to child. Of course, he got to choose. But parents are not about to be denied the fun of Halloween. The allure of fantasy role-playing and free goodies is too great. It must be shared. So a party has to

be thrown. If I am invited, I am going to dress as a female grim reaper to promote my new graveyard idea. This idea came to me while I was dangling over the edge of a rooftop with a rope tied around my waist, in order to paint under the eaves of a house. For some reason, death was on my mind that day. Not that I expected Mark to let go of the other end of the rope... but he could’ve sneezed. So I was deciding what I’d like on my headstone. I decided upon, “Whatever doesn’t kill me makes me stronger.” Wouldn’t that be funny on a headstone? You could add “oops,” but it’s probably not necessary. Let visitors put two and two together.

This is an awesome plan. Only funny epitaphs would be allowed in my graveyard, so it would be like a stroll through a comedy club. Plus, the air would be fresher. I’m sure some hypochondriac would use, “I told you I was sick.” But each headstone would have to be different. No copycats. My cemetery would be sure to rank among the world’s most visited. With lines around the block, I’d eventually have to charge a entrance fee and get some food trucks out there. Then take reservations for plots and pose for pictures — dressed as a ghost. And this column comes full circle at last.

‘Steve Jobs’ Not A Biography But A Theatrical Tour De Force

Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle’s excellent new film Steve Jobs owes most of the credit to screenwriter Aaron Sorkin. Rather than a real biography of the marketing genius, this is a theatrical tour de force showing three similar moments in a man’s life. The conversations are invented rather than having any real basis. Nothing much happens in the movie, but the people talking about “things” are great. Steve Jobs (Michael Fassbender), as most people know, invented the first Apple computer in his parents’ garage along with Steve Wozniak (Seth Rogen). We barely see any of that… just a one-minute flashback. But by 1984, the mega-millionaire head of Apple Computer is getting ready for the meeting where he will introduce the new Macintosh computer. Things are crazy backstage. Jobs is cursing out Chief Engineer Andy Hertzfeld (Michael Stuhlbarg) because the software to have

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler the new computer actually say “hello,” is not working. He is terribly abusive. At the same time, he is freaking out because Time magazine named the computer “Man of the Year,” not him. His longtime Head of Marketing Joanna Hoffman (Kate Winslet) tries to calm him without success. He has an argument with Wozniak, who simply wants an acknowledgement of the computing team behind the Apple II, forerunner to the Macintosh. He has a searching discussion with his new Chief

Executive Officer John Sculley (Jeff Daniels), a sort of father figure to him, about his feelings of having been adopted. To make matters worse, his 5-year-old daughter Lisa (played by three different actresses), whom he refuses to acknowledge, is there with her slightly nuts mother Chrisann (Katherine Waterston). Chrisann tells Jobs that she and Lisa have applied for welfare since, although a judge has ordered Jobs to pay child support, it is only for a bit over $300 a month (Jobs is worth over $400 million at this point). Jobs is abusive but then orders Lisa to play with the Mac computer to keep her occupied, and when she actually on her own uses MacPaint to do a design, shows her how to save it and quietly agrees to pay more money. In real life, he began paying when Lisa was 3. The second act takes place five years later, in 1989, as Jobs, having been fired

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from Apple, brings the NeXT computer to a convention. Hoffman is still trying to intercede for him with others and still failing. He fights with the same people he fought with before. There is another argument with Lisa, now 9, although the two have a discussion of the two versions of the song Both Sides Now and how there can be two versions of anything. Since the second version of the song was actually made in 2000, this could never have happened. Also, none of the men he had the conversations with were at the event in real life. In the third act, Jobs, back as head of Apple, is about to introduce the iMac. He still is a jerk, however. He still fights with everyone (except Hoffman). But she demands he work things out with Lisa, whose Harvard tuition he has withheld because he is angry at her mother. Then again, in real life, she had been living with

him since she was 13. The film shows them working things out. The film ends on an iconic note with Jobs bathed in white light as he is about to change history. One issue with the film is that nothing really happens. These are three different acts, all of which take place backstage at big events. Things are discussed and rehashed. But Sorkin’s script does it brilliantly. From all reports, none of the conversations ever really happened, but Sorkin manages to expose an enormous number of feelings and issues with his exceptional script. Jobs comes across like one of Shakespeare’s tragic heroes: brilliant, a visionary, yet with such incredibly bad social skills that he offends everyone around him. Fassbender gives a superb performance as Jobs. From the first act, where we see the younger Jobs with his free-flowing See WECHSLER, page 19

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Ashley, Bambi and Tyler Quinn with Spike, a 23-week-old pit bull.

Katherine and Greg Loumanis with Pete Pagliaro.

Jennifer and Shawn Grinder with Sugar and Sweetie.

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continued from page 1 you for each person here is that the power of the human voice can never be matched,” he said. “It’s almost like a fingerprint. Each one of us has our own unique, different voice, and that’s very important to know, to remember and to utilize in your work.” When he was on the air, Byrd said, he would participate in walks, runs, fundraisers and appearances to help others. More recently, he created a new platform called Palm Beach Live Work Play. Nineteen years ago, when he moved here, he saw Palm Beach County as a special place to live. “This can be the most fun, the most exciting place to be,” Byrd said. “There’s a reason why the

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NEWS tourism industry is booming in Palm Beach County.” His web site is dedicated to sharing with others why Palm Beach County is the best place to live, work and play, and he is able to match advertisers with their needs, and offer video services. To visit Byrd’s web site, visit www. palmbeachlwp.com. Byrd spoke about various avenues for getting out a message, including newspapers and magazines. An audience member asked about local newspapers, and how to explain to clients that local newspapers often have a targeted local reach, and are not suffering. “The smaller, local newspapers… that’s a whole different thing. This is all about the local folks,” Byrd said. “Our pictures will wind up somewhere, in some local press. The Town-Crier, I’m sure it will probably be in there

— I do subscribe to it, I try to keep up with the western suburbs like Wellington and Royal Palm Beach,” he said. Additionally, he explained that the Internet and new media have changed how marketing works, as well as social media platforms. “Having a mission, knowing the direction you’re going in, and then working toward that is so, so important,” he said. “It’s just teamwork.” Advertising with something like www.palmbeachlwp.com provides a built-in audience, Byrd said. When you combine all of the people between the web site, Twitter and Facebook, the numbers add up, he said. There are many programs within the Western Business Alliance, including member benefits and discounts for products and services. The initial goal of exceeding 100 members was reached in just

one year. In the future, members can look forward to new leadership programs. “It’s hard to believe that it has been a year,” Board Member Peter Wein said. “I’m thrilled at what everybody here has been able to do in creating the Western Business Alliance and being a part of it. I’m looking to bright, better and greater things in the future.” The Western Business Alliance will be handing out candy at Royal Palm Beach’s Fall Fest on Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31 at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. The group will be setting up Halloween Village, creating a safe haven for trick-or-treating. The next Western Business Alliance social will take place at Tree’s Wings & Ribs in Royal Palm Beach on Thursday, Nov. 19. For more information, or to register, visit www.thewestern businessalliance.com.

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continued from page 1 to see that it was compatible with the surrounding area. “I would caution you that if there was a need, we would have seen a Marriott or a Hilton. We would have seen other brands come out here and build these hotels,” she said. “The brands really define where these hotels will go in 10 years.” She pointed out that most branded hotels require renovations every six years so that the product is fresh.

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continued from page 16 long hair, through the short-haired iconic look we saw in his later years, he avoids an impersonation as he seems to have found the essential Jobs, at least the one called for in this film. Winslet is a great foil for him; she never backs down as she tries to keep him on track. Her scenes begging Jobs to take

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continued from page 6 sometime between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. last Saturday, while the victim was shopping, someone stole her 2015 Kia Sorrento. OCT. 24 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to a home on King’s Way last Saturday regarding an attempted residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, two rear windows of the home were shattered, possibly with a paver. According to the report, the home’s Levolor blinds, window screening and impact-resistant window pane incurred $1,100 in damage. Three males were observed near the home during the attempted burglary. OCT. 25 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called Sunday morning to a home on 67th Street North in The Acreage regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 11 p.m. last Saturday and 8:30 a.m. Sunday, someone entered three unlocked vehicles in the victim’s yard and stole a Michael Kors wallet, a Canon digital camera and $120 in cash. OCT. 26 — A deputy from the

Attorney Ellie Halperin, representing the applicant, said that the operation is family-owned, similar to the Royal Inn. “There does seem to be a need,” Halperin said. “I tried to book a room at the Royal Inn this afternoon, and for the next two months they are booked solid on weekends, so there does seem to be a need for additional hotel rooms.” Axelberd made a motion to approve the application, which carried 4-1 with Matula opposed. In other business: • The commission also recommended preliminary plat, master plan and site plan approval for 385 single-family residences by Lennar Homes at the village’s 154care of his child are lovely. Rogen, Stuhlbarg, Waterston and Daniels also are really well-done, and the three young actresses playing Lisa are fine. This is a fascinating movie, more of the mind than for any action. It is a series of discussions, most generally done as Jobs and others walk backstage. It will not make a fortune, and not everyone will like it. But it is a wonderfully theatrical experience with a fabulous cast and one of the best scripts in recent memory. PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was contacted Monday afternoon by a resident of 51st Place North in The Acreage regarding a lost wallet. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 5 p.m. last Saturday and 7 p.m. Monday, the victim lost his wallet either at a restaurant or a gas station. OCT. 26 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to a home on Hawker Lane in the Aero Club community Monday morning regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 11:30 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 a.m. Monday, someone entered the victim’s unlocked 2014 Lexus IS 350 and stole an Asus laptop computer, gold jewelry valued at $800, and approximately $3,500 worth of assorted shoes and sunglasses. OCT. 26 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was contacted Monday by a resident of Palm Hill Drive regarding a stolen tag. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 9 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. Monday, someone stole the license plate and decal from the victim’s Chevrolet Express van.

acre former wastewater treatment plant site. Axelberd made a motion to approve the applications, which carried 5-0. • The commission recommended approval of a special exception to allow a green market at Veterans Park on Royal Palm Beach Blvd., which will run each Sunday through April 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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continued from page 1 of the acquisition and those opposed. Resident Bobby Munden said he thought purchasing the course would be a bad decision, noting that since 2006, more golf courses have closed than opened. He added that the Binks Forest course is in poor condition and suggested that it would cost more than the $750,000 estimated by staff to bring it up to par. Rocky Okin of Oak Chase Court said his main reason for purchasing a home there was the golf course. “I believe it is a great asset,” Okin said, pointing out that people in the neighborhoods suffered when the course and clubhouse were in foreclosure before new owners bought it several years ago. Resident Vince Weber said that he would prefer a private investment and would be willing to raise a group that would negotiate and enter into a lease agreement for the property. “The building is in terrible shape,” Weber said. “The swimming pool needs a complete overhaul.” He also said that the course itself needs a complete overhaul. “I recommend leaving it to private investment,” Weber said. Binks Estates resident Morley Alperstein pointed out that the course was designed by Johnny Miller and had once been named one of the top 75 golf courses by Golf Digest magazine. He disagreed with others who said that the main building and swimming pool needed renovation, contending that they were “in great condition.” Councilwoman Anne Gerwig said that the village needs a plan if it wants to consider purchasing the course. “We need public input,” she

The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar moved to Veterans Park this month from its previous home at Commons Park. “This park was designed just for such events,” said Erwin, who explained that the green market is currently running under a shortterm permit. “This is of longer duration.” Commission Chair Joseph

Boyle said that the green market has been shown to be successful there. “I think it is a really nice venue,” he said. “People can walk there from many parts of the village. I think it’s a really great idea.” • The commission also recommended approval of an application by the Wantman Group for a master plan modification for the Royal

Inn at Southern and Royal Palm Beach boulevards. The change would remove a 1.11-acre tract, the former TD Bank site, from the master plan and add a 0.056-acre parcel to the master plan to create a developable parcel, Erwin said. Matula made a motion to approve the application, which carried 4-1 with Becher opposed due to landscaping concerns.

said, pointing out that a thorough assessment of the course and its facilities is needed to make a good decision, and that a possible acquisition is not a need for the village. Gerwig asked about the deed restrictions on the land, questioning whether they could consider alternative uses, such as a ninehole course and a park. Village Attorney Laurie Cohen said that the deed restriction is for the village and cannot be enforced by any third party, but a referendum would be needed to change the use. Vice Mayor John Greene said he saw potential in purchasing the course but also felt that a public/ private cooperative, possibly with the neighboring residents, would be appropriate. “I do believe that there is some value in municipal golf courses,” Greene said. “I’m a fan, and I think it’s a great pastime.” He also pointed out that the village had just spent millions of dollars on a new tennis facility and that part of the council’s responsibility is to provide recreational amenities for residents. Greene added that if the course were to close, surrounding residents stood to lose 20 percent of their home value. He added that the village recently had an opportunity to purchase an unused course at the Wanderers Club, which he favored, but he did not get council support. “The [Binks Forest] principals are fine people and run it as business,” he said. “Everybody knows this is for sale. It’s a great course and has tremendous potential, if the private sector wants to step up. I also sense that there isn’t a sense of urgency. If there are private investors, let them step up and see if they want to make the investment. At this point, I don’t feel it is a bite we want to take.” He asked staff for more information, including the age of the building. Barnes said the building underwent a major renovation in 2007, and estimated that 35,000 rounds per year would be neces-

sary to approach breaking even. “My position hasn’t really changed,” Greene said. “I can’t see supporting it at $3 million, especially with renovation costs.” Willhite recalled that the Binks Forest foreclosure of 10 years ago was one of the biggest issues for Wellington since its inception. “Unfortunately, the same issues always seem to come back,” he said. While Willhite agreed that there was no sense of urgency, he believes that it is the council’s responsibility to make informed decisions for the residents. “We bought K-Park, and we will never be in a bad position,” he said. “Parks are amenities that we offer whether a golfer or not. That’s something we have here.” Willhite added that the acquisition includes the clubhouse and swimming pool, which can both be used as alternative sites when the new community center is booked and when the current village pool is booked for special events. He said that the estimated 35,000 minimum rounds to break even could be made up by booking the clubhouse and pool. Willhite also favored a public/ private partnership or issuing a bond for the purchase, since the current budget does not include money to buy the course. He pointed out that many municipal courses contract private vendors successfully to run the restaurant and other facilities. For example, the Lake Worth golf course has E.R. Bradley’s successfully running its restaurant. Willhite added that with 600 homes surrounding the course, he liked the idea of homeowners’ associations being involved, adding that he could conceive of no other use for the property other than as a golf course. Councilman John McGovern agreed that its use should always be as a golf course, and also that there is no sense of urgency. Like Gerwig, he favored conducting public meetings and formulating a plan. “I have concerns that we not go back to the days when the course

was in disrepair, but it’s not a good investment now,” McGovern said. “While there is concern about the course surviving, it is surviving.” Mayor Bob Margolis said that he is now left with more questions than answers. “This is déjà vu all over again,” Margolis said. “The last time around was terrible, with rodents infesting homes.” He said the current owners had operated the course successfully. “Then something happened,” Margolis said. “The economy was down, and golf was down.” He was also concerned that membership at the club was down to 25 from 110 at its height. Margolis said the course was brought back to success on the condition that the village allow townhomes to be built on the former driving range. “I agree with Councilman Willhite, this cannot be anything other than a golf course,” he said. “The budget does not have dollars to buy it. We need to hear from the public. I’m [also] a believer in having advisory boards chime in.” Margolis also wanted to hear from golf and food operators. “We have three appraisals,” he said. “I would like to hear from someone proficient in the restaurant business whether that facility is apropos.” Either way, Margolis said that the village should not be in the business of bailing out businesses. “Right now, today, I’m not in the position to buy a golf course,” he said. “I would like to hear from consultants who have done this before. I’m not saying no, but I want input from the community.” Greene said he did not want to spend a lot of money on consultants, but Barnes said that most of the research could be done in house. Greene also suggested looking into a voluntary $5,000 assessment for the 600 surrounding homeowners, which would raise roughly $3 million for the purchase, which he said would be an alternative to homeowners facing a 20 percent loss in home value.

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SOUTHEAST FLORIDA HONOR FLIGHT VETERANS WELCOMED HOME AT PBIA

Southeast Florida Honor Flight took 80 veterans on a tour of Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24. They were welcomed home by family and friends at Palm Beach International Airport. Veterans visited Arlington National Cemetery, the Iwo Jima Memorial, the World War II Memorial and the Korean War Veterans Memorial, among other sites. The flight was free for World War II and Korean War veterans who applied and were accepted. The next scheduled flight is in April 2016, and Honor Flight is seeking sponsors. For more information, visit www.honorflightsefl.org. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Girl Scout Troop 20150 from Wellington awaits the veterans.

Patriot Guard rider Michael McKinzey greets Navy veteran Robert Corveleyn and escort Brian Scribner.

Frank DeCicco and Anne Marie Matozzo walk in the procession of returning veterans.

The Knights of Columbus Our Lady of Peace Assembly.

Air Force veteran James O’Brien gets a welcome from Patriot Guard rider Allen Cole.

Army Infantry veteran Eugene Dance and escort Phyllis Gauger with Gay Alexin and Eneida Montanez.

The Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Pipe & Drum Band.

Maritime Service member Fred Carter gets a big welcome home from family and friends.

Navy veteran John Bennett surrounded by family and friends.

The family of Salvatore Noce welcomes him home.

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AMPHITHEATER Opening Day – November 14th, 9am–1pm We are so excited to announce that Royal Palm Covenant Church, located at 660 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., RPB, Fl., 33411, will be celebrating its 53rd Anniversary on Friday, October 30, 2015 at 7:00 pm and on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 11:00 am and 6:00 pm. The theme for this year’s anniversary, Breaking New Ground, is based on Luke 5:4 (NIV). On Friday at 7:00 pm several local church choirs will be joining us for an Evening of Praise. This is going to be an amazing evening of Gospel music as the shouts of praise go up, and the glory of God comes down. The guest speaker at the Sunday morning service is Minister David Imonitie. David Imonitie is an internationally renown mentor and success coach. He constantly travels around the US and internationally in pursuit of his mission. David has been featured in several business forums online and in many magazines including “Success from Home” and “The Gold Standard”; but above all he is a man of God.

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When Amy Cedarburg is not jetting around the world as a flight attendant, she is busy helping horses. In 2012, Amy got a degree as a massage therapist, and later became certified in craniosacral therapy. She now volunteers her services at the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 25

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SRHS Drops Home Game To Glades Central

On Friday, Oct. 23, the Seminole Ridge High School varsity football squad hosted Glades Central High School and fell to the Raiders 35-6. The defeat brings the Hawks’ overall record to 2-6 on the season. The Hawks struggled on offense throughout the game. Page 31

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Sports Wellington Falls Short Against P.B. Gardens

Wellington High School’s football squad traveled to Palm Beach Gardens High School on Oct. 22 to play in the District 9-8A title game and fell to the Gators 14-9. A repeat crown was not in the cards for the visiting Wolverines, but Wellington did secure the runner-up spot. Page 31

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Therapist Amy Cedarburg Helps Vinceremos Horses

Amy Cedarburg has a fascinating life. When she is not jetting around the world in her job as a flight attendant, she is busy helping horses. She rode when she was younger, and horses have always been special to her. In 2012, Amy got a degree as a massage therapist, and a few years later became certified in craniosacral therapy (CST), a gentle manual therapy done with a light touch, which assists the body’s natural healing processes. CST has its roots in osteopathy and can help such diverse conditions as head shaking, lameness, ulcers, back and neck pain, cribbing and TMJ problems. About a year ago, Amy started volunteering her services at the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center. She tries to get out there every other week and works on whichever horses need some help. I shadowed her on Friday, Sept. 25. We arrived at 1 p.m. She checked in with Volunteer Coordinator Deb Rasmussen, then asked coach Kim Elie which horses most needed her services. “How about working with a couple of the heavy lifters, Joey and Nelly?” Kim suggested, referring to horses who are used more often and carry some of the larger clients. “Good, I love doing tune-ups,” Amy said as she led out Nelly, a black Quarter Horse mare. “Haven’t seen you in a while. How are you doing?” Get updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/Horse TalkFL.

Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg She walked the horse to a quiet spot in the covered arena and began work on the mare’s shoulders, placing her hands on different areas and waiting to see what was going on. “She was lame in both front feet the last time I worked on her, but she’s doing fine now. I’m glad to see her back in the program,” Amy said. Nelly was apparently glad to see me as well, or maybe my foot just looked tasty. She reached down and bit my right shoe, pinching my foot. “I’m feeling a lot of diaphragm releases,” Amy said, then moved her hands to another spot. “And some hyoid, thoracic, respiratory and pelvic releases. I check for impingements and restrictions, removing them so she feels good and will be ready for her work. Ah, there’s definitely some softening in the thoracic area.” Amy was working on Nelly’s barrel and hindquarters, but the horse had a sour expression and kept shifting around and trying to walk away. A stall full of unguarded hay nearby called to the mare. Amy noticed.

Amy Cedarburg works with Joey, a Vinceremos horse. “She’s resisting,” she said, leading Nelly a few times and began the licking and chewfurther from the enticing hay. “She has a ing motion, which meant she was processing different agenda. I’ll do some work with the thought rather than food. occipital bone.” “Volunteering here is really rewarding,” She placed both hands between Nelly’s Amy said. “By helping the horses feel better ears, which was apparently the right spot. The and happier, they can work more successfully horse stopped fidgeting. Thoughts of dancing in the program, so I’m also helping the riders. hay bales faded. Her feet stilled, her head I’m very grateful that Vinceremos brought me See ROSENBERG, page 33 dropped, her eyes went dreamy. She sneezed

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Chamber’s Farm City Luncheon To Benefit Hunger Relief

in Wells Fargo’s Agribusiness Industries Department, will share his economic projections for the local ag industry. Etzel’s portfolio focuses on a variety of agribusiness companies in the fruit, vegetable, seafood, meat, dairy and sweetener industries across Wells Fargo’s North American footprint. This year’s topic, Food & Feeding, is dedicated to raising awareness about Palm Beach County’s staggering hunger problem. Many people are unaware that 57 percent

of the Palm Beach County School District’s students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, or that the county has the highest percentage of food-insecure individuals who do not qualify for food stamps or other federal nutrition programs. This year, the keynote address and speakers on the panel will highlight the generosity of local farmers, who often donate much-needed excess crops to local food shelters throughout the year. The event will feature a panel of

experts who will share important information and possible solutions. The panel includes Perry Borman, executive director of the Palm Beach County Food Bank; Dr. Laurie George, president and CEO of the United Way of Palm Beach County; Paco Velez, president and CEO of Feeding South Florida; and Denise Hatton, director of public affairs for R.C. Hatton Farms. In this spirit of giving, and to ensure local individuals and families enjoy a healthy, hearty Thanksgiving

meal, the sponsors request that attendees bring canned or non-perishable goods to donate. As is tradition, each guest can expect to walk away with a box of locally grown produce. Farm City will take place Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center, located at 9067 Southern Blvd.. Tickets are on sale now. To register, visit the chamber web site, www.cpbchamber.com, and click on the Business Calendar.

Clerk’s Office Wins Award For ‘eRecording’ Program

Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller’s Office staff members gather around Sharon Bock (center).

The Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller’s Office recently received the national “Rookie of the Year Award” from Corporation Service Co. for leadership in eRecording. eRecording is the secure electronic submission of real estate and other documents to the clerk’s office for inclusion in the official records of Palm Beach County — 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This process eliminates the need to mail or hand-deliver documents to the courthouse and allows title companies and attorneys to submit

their documents through third-party vendors. Since the launch of the program, more than 56 percent of all documents received from submitters have been electronically processed, and more than 109,000 documents have been eRecorded since 2014. “As clerk, I am dedicated to saving time and money for our customers. The launch of our eRecording program is a major benefit to the entire community and one I am very proud of,” Palm Beach Clerk & Comptroller Sharon Bock said. For more information, visit www. mypalmbeachclerk.com.

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Summit To Spotlight Stigma Of Addiction, Mental Illness

Several leading local organizations are teaming up to co-host the annual Palm Beach County Drug Abuse Summit on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Taking place at the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience in Jupiter, the third annual event, “Society’s Stigma: Addiction and Mental Illness,” will explore the current state of mental health and drug abuse in the local community. The free discussion is open to the public, thanks to co-hosts the Hanley Center Foundation, the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and the Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation. Florida Power & Light Company is the event’s presenting sponsor. “We are delighted to serve again as the host location for the Drug

Abuse Summit,” Max Planck Foundation CEO Barbara Suflas Noble said. “Last year’s full house proved the need for this discussion is important and ongoing.” The half-day discussion, which begins at 9 a.m., includes prominent members of the healthcare and law enforcement communities, scientists, elected officials, educators and other community leaders. “The Drug Abuse Summit’s mission is to continue an important and timely discussion about substance abuse and mental illness within our communities locally, regionally and nationally,” said Kae Jonsons, CEO of the Hanley Center Foundation. “It aligns perfectly with our foundation’s mission to provide substance abuse prevention and education programs for parents, caregivers

and school-age children. We are grateful to our co-hosts and panel participants for making time for this significant platform.” The event will include three different panel topics, with several participants in each panel. Sarah Alsofrom is serving as volunteer chair for the event and has helped secure relevant and interesting panel participants. The summit’s first panel topic is “Overcoming the Stigma: Has Progress Been Made?” The second topic is “Helping or Hurting? The role of the media, law enforcement, government, healthcare and the education system on addiction and mental illness.” The final topic will be “Where do we go from here?” In this panel, experts in the fields of government, law enforcement,

(L-R) Volunteer Chair Sarah Alsofrom, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Michael Gauger, Max Planck Florida Foundation CEO Barbara Suflas Noble, Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw and Hanley Center Foundation CEO Kae Jonsons. community outreach will discuss light breakfast will be served, and new steps and initiatives. reservations are required. For more The Palm Beach County Drug information, or to RSVP, call (561) Abuse Summit is presented as a free 841-1212 or visit www.hanleycenter public service. A complimentary foundation.org/summit.

Colony Hotel Completes $14 Million ‘Re-Imagining’ Of Entire Property

One year ago, the Colony Hotel, a center of Palm Beach society since 1947, celebrated a $10 million “reimagining” by internationally renowned decorator Carleton Varney, president and owner of Dorothy Draper & Co. The iconic boutique hotel recently completed the final, $4 million phase of its property-wide redo, including the Pavilion ballroom,

three penthouses and seven two-bedroom villas. “Once again, Brinsley Matthews and Carleton Varney have done an amazing job by dramatically transforming the entire hotel and bringing a bright new glow to every guest room, restaurant and meeting space,” said Roger Everingham, the hotel’s vice president

and general manager. “Absolutely, the Colony’s Pavilion is now the most glamorous and technologically advanced ballroom in Palm Beach County.” “Everything in the Pavilion is totally unique: from the carpet to the silk wall coverings to the eight white coral chandeliers, all custom designed and colored,” said Matthews,

director of design and operations for Dorothy Draper. “We brought in elements from all over the world, from the 400 yards of wall fabric from France to the 1-inch gold tiles in the powder rooms.” For information about booking an event at the hotel, contact Director of Catering Robin Gutilla at (561) 655-5430.

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Wellington Falls Short Against Gardens In Title Game

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School varsity football squad traveled to Palm Beach Gardens High School on Thursday, Oct. 22 to play in the District 9-8A title game and fell to the Gators 14-9. A repeat crown was not in the cards for the visiting Wolverines. Both teams entered the contest unbeaten in district play, and the Wolverines clinched a playoff berth with their 54-28 victory over

Jupiter the week before. Wellington did secure the runner-up spot and probably travel in the first round of the playoffs. The two teams could face off a second time, provided they each win their first playoff game. Wellington (5-4, 3-1) entered play averaging nearly 40 points a game but had difficulty working around the Gators’ defensive cover scheme. The Wolverines did manage to grab a 25-yard Logan Robinson field goal in the second quarter, which was all they needed to take a halftime lead.

Wolverine defenders Tyler Somers, Mark Lopez and Tyler Jolly swarm the Palm Beach Gardens running back.

The Wolverine defense completely shut down the Palm Beach Gardens offense, sacking the Gator quarterback three times in the first half. Special teams and turnovers plagued the Wolverines in the second half, giving the Gators an opportunity to jump back into the game. A blocked Wellington punt for a touchdown gave the Gators the lead early in the second half. On the ensuing kick, Palm Beach Gardens kicked a line drive that appeared to be an attempt at an onside kick.

The kick appeared to surprise the Wellington return team, and the Gators recovered on the Wellington 30-yard line, eventually driving in for another score to take a 14-3 lead. The Wolverines moved the ball more efficiently in the second half, but quarterback Blake Dever threw two interceptions, nullifying any chance of closing the gap early in the half. Dever finally led his squad on a drive to the Gators’ 5-yard line. There Dever connected with receiver Austin Gilman for a touchdown.

Palm Beach Central running back Marvin Pierre powers forward for extra yards.

The two-point after attempt was no good, but Wellington cut the margin to 14-9. The Wolverine defense was able to stifle the Gator offense the rest of the way, to give the offensive unit another chance to retake the lead. Wellington drove to midfield, and on a fourth-and-long, Dever threw a deep ball to Chris Atkinson at See WOLVERINES, page 33

Wellington receiver Ahmmon Richards advances the ball up field for a first down. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

Sem Ridge Drops Home Game To Glades Central 35-6

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Friday, Oct. 23, the Seminole Ridge High School varsity football squad hosted Glades Central High School and fell to the Raiders 35-6. The defeat brings the Hawks’ overall record to 2-6 on the season. The game started with both teams going three-and-out on their first possession. The Raiders broke the ice with

Hawks running back Joseph Schergen breaks to the outside for a gain.

a 35-yard touchdown pass to take an early 7-0 lead. While the Hawks struggled offensively early on, the Raiders continued to expose the Hawks’ defense through the air, with a 50-yard touchdown pass to take a 14-0 lead. James Blackmon threw his third touchdown pass for the Raiders

from 7 yards out to start the second quarter, and lifted Glades Central to a 21-0 advantage. This time, the Hawks responded. Quarterback Jeremiah Brown led his team to midfield with a balanced attack and solid runs from running back Joseph Schergen. Brown then threw his first of three interceptions, giving

Seminole Ridge receiver Tony Puleo stiff-arms a Glades Central defender to avoid the tackle.

the Raiders just half the field to work with. Seminole Ridge held the Raiders to a fourth-and-long, and a potential punt situation, but a Hawks penalty gave the Raiders new life on their possession with a fourth-and-short. Glades Central elected to attempt to convert but drew a higher hand,

when running back Ja’Kevious Vickers broke several tackles and raced off for a 42-yard touchdown to extend the Raiders’ lead to 28-0. The Hawks had just enough time to drive down to the Glades Central 36-yard line before the end of the first half, but came up empty and See HAWKS, page 33

Seminole Ridge receiver Shaquille Bussey shakes Raider defenders for a big gain. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

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Berean Bulldogs Fall To Tampa’s Cambridge Christian 42-6

The Berean Christian School varsity football team traveled to Tampa on Friday, Oct. 16 to play Cambridge Christian School, coming away with the Bulldogs’ first loss of the year. Cambridge was a replacement game added at the last minute, since the scheduled Bayshore Christian School team was suffering from injuries and could not field a team. The Bulldogs have stepped out of conference two previous times this

year and found victory. But the Cambridge Lancers’ size, talent and speed proved to be too much for the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs received the opening kickoff and started from their own 15-yard line. Quarterback Chris Mauck hit on seven of eight passes, and two middle runs put the Bulldogs at the Cambridge 14-yard line. The Bulldogs were in the red zone with control the ball for the first six minutes of the game. Then, a penalty, a

Cardinal Newman Girls Volleyball Team Supports Breast Cancer Awareness

The Cardinal Newman High School family was out in full force to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month with help from the Crusaders girls volleyball team. The players put together their Dig Pink event on Oct. 1. A portion of the proceeds from gate admission, T-shirt sales, concessions and bake sales were donated to the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation. A total of $1,000 was raised from the event to help support the foundation’s continued efforts to end breast

cancer through advocacy, education and research. Sharon Yudewitz, administrative director of the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation, was at Cardinal Newman to accept the volleyball team’s donation. The event was a great way to make a difference and a rewarding experience for the team. (Right) Cardinal Newman girls volleyball team members present their donation to the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation.

sack and an incomplete pass stopped the drive. The field goal was blocked, and Cambridge took over. With a dominant running game, Cambridge put three touchdowns on the board before Berean could adjust. Once the Bulldogs starting loading the box to prevent the run, the Lancers dialed up a couple of long passes and led 28-0 at the half. Berean moved up and down the field all night, but could not finish the drives.

The Lancers continued a running game that pushed Berean into a deeper hole. Cambridge headed into the fourth quarter with a 42-0 lead. However, the Bulldogs did not give up and managed to avoid the shutout. Late in the fourth quarter, Mauck found his speedy receiver Nick Doucette racing down the right side line and connected on a 67-yard touchdown pass to get Berean on the board. The final score was 42-6. While Berean suffered its first loss

of the season, the team had already clinched the top seed in the SSAC playoffs. The Bulldogs went undefeated in their division and won the Gulf Atlantic Championship for the second year in a row. Mauck will lead the Bulldogs on Friday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. against Christ Church School. The game will be played at Wellington High School, and the entire community is invited to come out and support the Bulldogs. Admission is free.

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continued from page 31 closed out the half down by four touchdowns. In the second half, the Hawks defense gave their offense opportunities by creating turnovers, forcing two Raider fumbles. The Hawks twice drove inside the Raiders’ 35yard line, but could not get into the end zone. The Seminole Ridge defense continued to pressure the Raiders, forcing a punt. Brown led the Hawks’ offense on a 70-yard drive that was capped by a Chase John-

work, yard work, you name it. We train volunteers on the job, and they shadow experienced volunteers to learn the ropes. They can sign up and begin the very same day. But watch out — volunteering here will change your life.” Meanwhile, Amy had moved to another barn to work with Joey, a big sweet Warmblood. “He’s much more in tune with me than Nelly was,” she said, checking his cranial rhythm for symmetry, quality and amplitude. Joey quickly relaxed and started licking and chewing. There was no restless

shifting, and he didn’t even notice my feet. “He feels pretty good. Nothing’s standing out right now as needing help.” CST is a great way for us to assist a horse’s natural healing processes, Amy said. “You never start off with a plan of what you’ll do. You go where the body takes you,” she said. “The horse shows you what needs help, where to work. This modality is great for aiding an injury, as well as keeping a horse finely tuned and ready for his job.” If CST seems like something you’d like to explore, you’re in luck.

Two courses will be given locally at Snaffle Bit Farm by Dr. Sandi Howlett. CST II will take place Dec. 3-5, and CST I will be Dec. 8-11. To find out more about volunteering at Vinceremos, call (561) 7929900 or visit www.vinceremos.org. By the way, if you’re free this weekend, Susan the Saddle Diva is holding her annual fall used tack sale in The Acreage on Sunday, Nov. 1, starting at 9 a.m. Head north on Seminole Pratt Whitney Road to 94th Street North and follow the pink signs. For more info., call (561) 204-4121.

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continued from page 25 into their family and allows me to work with their horses.” Rasmussen knows all about belonging to the Vinceremos family. About 10 years ago, she started volunteering on Saturdays, helping out in the barn. “I had a full-time job and had never volunteered before,” Deb recalled. “It changed my life. It got

Wellington quarterback Blake Dever takes the ball up field for a gain. into my blood. It was so rewarding. I got more than I gave, and it became my passion.” This past January, Deb signed on as Vinceremos’ full-time volunteer coordinator. “We always need more volunteers,” she said. “Anyone from age 12 on up. Students can earn community service hours. Active seniors can find a great social outlet. You don’t need any prior horse experience. We can use all sorts of help — in the barn, with the horses and riders, with special activities like the Special Olympics, office

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ston 2-yard touchdown run to close the margin to 28-6. The point after was wide. Vickers would deliver the knockout blow to the Hawks with a 14yard touchdown run on the ensuing possession for the Raiders to give them a 35-6 lead. Late in the fourth quarter, Seminole Ridge drove to the Raiders’ 34-yard line with solid play from receivers Tony Puleo and Ty Smith and running back Justin Allie, but Brown threw his third pick of the game, nullifying a scoring opportunity. The Raiders held on for the 35-6 win. Seminole Ridge will travel to Jupiter High School on Friday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m.

Fall To Gardens

continued from page 31 the Gators’ 7-yard line. Atkinson battled for the ball, but it fell for an incomplete pass. The Gators were able to run out the clock, sealing the win and the district crown. With the loss, the Wolverines earned the district runner-up spot. “The turnovers killed us,” WHS coach Tom Abel said. “They were the better team tonight.” Wellington has a bye week and will travel to Boca Raton High School on Friday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. to complete the regular season.

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Saturday, Oct. 31 • The Royal Palm Beach Fall Fest will take place Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31 at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park with family fun, live entertainment and a variety of food vendors. Kids of all ages can enjoy crafts, interactive carnival rides, a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo and trick or treating each night. Call (561) 790-5149 or visit www.royalpalmbeach.com for more info. • The ninth annual Kids Cancer Foundation Golf Tournament in memory of Jenna McCann will be held Saturday, Oct. 31 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. Call Sandy Erb at (561) 8013420, e-mail ske@bellsouth.net or visit www. kidscancersf.org for more info. • The Walk to Cure Arthritis will be held Saturday, Oct. 31 at John Prince Park in Lake Worth with a Halloween costume contest for kids and dogs, face painting, arts and crafts, and fun for all ages. Check-in is at 8 a.m. with the walk at 9 a.m. Call (561) 833-1133 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Hardly Haunted Tot Craft Time for ages 2 to 5 on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 10:30 a.m. Make an adorable pumpkin, mummy or spider that can be used as decorations for your own holiday party. All supplies will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Tiny Tots Trick or Treat Story Time on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 11:15 a.m. with stories, songs, games, crafts and snacks. Costumes are encouraged. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Frankenstein Film Festival for adults on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 2 p.m. with The Bride of Frankenstein. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. Sunday, Nov. 1 • America’s Got Talent Live: The All-Stars Tour will be at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) on Sunday, Nov. 1. For tickets, call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org. • The South Florida Science Center & Aquarium (4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach) will present Dinosaurs Around the World opening on Sunday, Nov. 1. More than a dozen animatronic dinosaurs will be featured. For more info., visit www.sfsciencecenter.org. • Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host Creating A Butterfly Garden on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 9 a.m. to help people identify and learn more about which Florida native plants to select to attract pollinators to a garden. Call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org for more info. • The Primetimers of Temple Beth Tikvah (4550 Jog Road, Greenacres) will hold a breakfast and psychodrama Mama’s Money on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 10:30 a.m. Call (561) 967-3600 for more info. Monday, Nov. 2 • The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County will hold its Women’s Philanthropy Kickoff on

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Monday, Nov. 2 at 9 a.m. at the West Palm Beach Marriott. Call (561) 478-0700 for more info. • The Florida Alliance for Retired Americans, Western Communities Chapter, will meet Monday, Nov. 2 at noon at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). The program, which begins at 1 p.m., will be presented by Dr. Richard Hattwick, founder of the Journal of Socio-Economics, who will explain how in 2015 China became the world’s largest economy, its effect on American workers, and what it means to America’s immediate future. Call Nancy Tanner at (561) 793-9677. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Art Club for ages 6 and up Monday, Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. Live through art by exploring different mediums. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Tuesday, Nov. 3 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Origami: Unfolding Fun for ages 8 and up Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 4 p.m. Learn the art of Japanese paper folding with cool origami models for all skill levels. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • Wellington will hold a Walk & Talk in the Periwinkle/Lilly Neighborhood on Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. Neighborhood advocates, code compliance officers and PBSO deputies are visiting residents in communities around the village to hear concerns and discuss neighborhood issues. Call (561) 791-4796 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Festival of Lights Celebration in honor of Diwali for all ages Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m. Discover this beautiful tradition from South Asian nations with stories, dances and more. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will meet Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. at FAU’s Pine Jog Environmental Education Center (6301 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach). The topic will be “Adapting to Climate Change in South Florida: Improving Resilience of Our Ecosystems and Communities.” The speaker will be Dr. Tabitha Cale, Everglades policy associate for Audubon Florida. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more info., visit www.auduboneverglades.org. Wednesday, Nov. 4 • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold a bird walk at Peaceful Waters Sanctuary (11700 Pierson Road, Wellington) on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 8:30 a.m. For more info., visit www. auduboneverglades.org. • American Legion Auxiliary Unit #367 of Royal Palm Beach will meet Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 10 a.m. at the Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd. Loxahatchee Groves). For more info., call Marge Herzog at (561) 7919875 or Joan Shewmake at (561) 792-2317. • The Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club will host a Shred Fest fundraiser Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Community Animal Hospital (11462 Okeechobee Blvd., Royal Palm Beach). There will be on-site shredding. A donation is $5 a box will benefit Royal Palm Beach Rotary

scholarships and charities. Visit www.rpbrotary. org for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host American Girl: Grace Thomas, Girl of the Year for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 4 p.m. Celebrate friendship and small business as you make friendship bracelets. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Our Night Sky for adults Wednesdays, Nov. 4 and 18 at 6:30 p.m. The DVD series will give a tour of the night sky. The goal is to offer a foundation for navigating the sky on your own with a pair of binoculars or a small telescope. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. Thursday, Nov. 5 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Create a Memory Page for ages 16 and up on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. Create artful displays to commemorate special events and those you love with a memory page. Bring personal photos and your imagination. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks with music by the Seminole Ridge High School Jazz Band on Thursday, Nov. 5 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. • The Women of the Western Communities will meet Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington, with a meet-and-mingle at 6 p.m., followed by a Thanksgiving-themed meeting and dinner. Food donations will be taken for Thanksgiving baskets for area families. E-mail mair. armand1@gmail.com for more info. • The Palm Beach Photographic Centre (415 Clematis St., West Palm Beach) will present Palm Beach Swim Week from Thursday, Nov. 5 through Sunday, Nov. 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. with runway fashion shows revealing the latest local trends in swimwear, resort wear and accessories produced by Fusion Fashion & Art Productions. Visit www.fusionfashionandart.com for more info. Friday, Nov. 6 • The West Palm Beach Antiques & Collectibles Show will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center from Friday, Nov. 6 through Sunday, Nov. 8. Learn more at www.wpbaf.com. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Look at What You Missed in Story Time for ages 2 and up Friday, Nov. 6 at 10:30 a.m. Make any or all of the crafts from the past story time sessions. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. • The Armory Art Center (1700 Parker Ave., West Palm Beach) will present an exhibition of self-portraits by Charles Parness from Nov. 7 to Nov. 28 with an opening reception on Friday, Nov. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. Visit www.armoryart.org or call (561) 832-1776, ext. 33 for more info. • Ghost Tours: An Evening In The Dark will be held at Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Friday, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. The cost is $18 per person. For more info., call (561) 790-5232.

The Town-Crier Saturday, Nov. 7 • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold a car pool tour and bird walk around Storm Water Treatment Area 1E managed by the South Florida Water Management District on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 a.m. To RSVP, e-mail asetripinfo@ gmail.com or call Linda at (586) 854-0145. For more info., visit www.auduboneverglades.org. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a From Coverage to Care Workshop, presented in partnership with Enroll Palm Beach, on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Understand your new healthcare benefits and how you can connect to primary care and preventative services. Walk-ins are welcome. Call (561) 7906070 for more info. • Binks Forest Elementary School in Wellington will hold its Fall Carnival on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (561) 904-9800 for info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out while enjoying a hot cup of java. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free concert featuring the Wellington High School Jazz Band on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for info. Sunday, Nov. 8 • A bowling fundraiser for Wellington resident Bill Lerner will be held Sunday, Nov. 8 at noon at Greenacres Bowl (6126 Lake Worth Road) to support his dialysis expenses and kidney/ liver transplant. A $22 fee per bowler includes rental shoes, bowling, a pizza for one lane and a pitcher of soft drink. RSVP to (561) 596-0926 or blcs2000@gmail.com. Monday, Nov. 9 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Craftapalooza for ages 2 to 8 on Monday, Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. Create multiple crafts from fun selections. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Chess Club for Adults on Monday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Acreage/Loxahatchee Relay for Life will hold its Painting Our World Purple Kickoff Party on Monday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Indian Trail Improvement District building (13476 61st Street North). The 2016 relay will be held April 9 at Acreage Community Park. To register, visit www.relayforlife.org/acreagefl. RSVP to Aversis Concepcion at (561) 650-0145. • The National Dance Company of Siberia will open the new season at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center on Palm Beach State College’s Belle Glade campus (1977 College Drive, Belle Glade) on Monday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. For more info., call (561) 993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org. 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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Sunday, November 1st, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, November 7th 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, November 8th 12 a.m. - 5 p.m. 4 BR, 2.5 bath, upgraded prime lakefront,beautifully appointed upgraded cordova 4 grande on prime lakefront oversized pies-shaped lot in prestigious resort-style olympia. Marble-like floors, granite counters/backsplash, crown mouldings, covered patio, upgraded bathrooms, sophisticated Palm Beach style architecture, breathtaking open and winding lake view. $379,000. Call 561-703-2606.

FOR RENT - GREENACRES ROOMMATE TO SHARE — 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment - Purdy & Jog Road. $550 per month. Looking for under 35 years old. 954-296-3748

GET YOUR CAREER IN MOTION WITH AVIS BUDGET GROUP! — Our associates can begin their career within as a Rental Sales Associate, Courtesy Bus Driver, Operations Manager Trainee, or Vehicle Service Attendant. To learn more please visit: http:abg. greatjob.net and search Job Reference #1134124 (Courtesy Bus Driver). Competitive Compensation. Corporate discounts, full health benefits, car rental discounts & much more! COMPLETE HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL SERVICE STAFFING — Experienced housekeepers, chefs, caregivers, (HHA/CNA) Estate Managers & More. Year-round/Seasonal placements. (Live-in or Out) Call ALLIED EMPLOYMENT-DOMESTICS 561-882-4244

Drivers: New Pay! $2,500 Sign-On Bonus! Consistent Freight, Great MIles on This Regional Account, Werner Enterprises: 1-855-517-2488

AUDITIONS THE ROBERT SHARON CHORALE IS CURRENTLY HOLDING AUDITIONS FOR NEW MEMBERS.

We present music of all genres Classical, Pop, Ethnic, Spiritual, Broadway - so if you love to sing and want to be a part of a wonderful musical organization, come join us. Sight-reading is a bonus, but not a requirement. We meet Tuesday evenings at 7:30 PM in the Chorus Room of the Vera Lea Rinker School of Music and Fine Arts at Palm Beach Atlantic University (326 Acacia Road) in West Palm Beach. For further information and to schedule your (non-threatening) audition, contact Dr. Sharon at (561) MUSIC-45 or by e-mail: info@rschorale.com or rbsharon@bellsouth.net

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

A/C AND REFRIGERATION

PAINTING

SECURITY

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

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

SECURITY — American owned local security company in business 30 plus years. Protection by officers drug tested. 40 hour course. Licensed & Insured. 561-848-2600

CAREGIVER/SENIOR HOME CARE STRUGGLING TO DO IT ALONE? — We Can Help with Housekeeping, transportation, errands & much more. Call 561-8561850. www.lizcarehcs.com. Lic. #233984.

CLEANING - HOME/OFFICE WE CLEAN OFFICES & PRIVATE HOMES — Licensed & Insured. Call for an estimate and to schedule your apartment. Discount for Central Palm Beach County Chamber members and to all new clients for first cleaning. 561-385-8243 Lic. #2012-252779

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

DRIVEWAY REPAIR

PA I N T I N G B Y J E S S E , I N C . — We specialize in residential painting since 1992. Interior/Exterior - Pressure Cleaning - Roof Painting-Paver-Sealer-Concrete Staining Lic. U16849. 561-723-3100

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

JEREMY JAMES PLUMBING — Licensed plumber, legitimate estimate. Water heaters, new construction. CFC1426242. Bonded Insured. CFC1426242. 561-601-6458

PLUMBING

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PRESSURE CLEANING

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

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 & painti n g c o n t r a c t o r. L i c . # U 2 1 5 5 2 C a l l Butch at 309-6975 or visit us at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com

LAWN SERVICE YELLOWHAMMER LAWN SERVICE — Serving Loxahatchee, Acreage and Loxahatchee Groves ONLY High quality, affordable yard maintenance. NO CONTRACTS! Locally owned and operated. 561-320-1118

ROOFING

LOCKSMITH

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

C.K.s L O C K & S E C U R I T Y 561-7329418 Full Service Security Since 1960 — Service and installation of locks, safes, camera’s alarms, monitoring, duplication of keys, car remotes and so much more.

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

NEW FLOORING

NEIL O’NEAL JR. ROOFING — Roofing & Reroofing. Family owned and operated. Residential/Commercial. Wood Replacement, Roof Coatings, Solar Vents, Skylights & Roof Ventilation. 561-656-4945 Lic. & Insured CCC1330208 Free Estimates

BUY IT HERE FLOORING — Kitchen and Bath. Now available. Complete one stop shopping. Stop on By! Pike Road - Between Southern and Belvedere. West Palm Beach - Open 7 Days!!! 561-333-2300

PALMS WESTTHIS WEEK’S

SCREENING JOHN’S SCREEN REPAIR SERVICE — Pool & patio re-screening. Stay tight,wrinkle-free,guaranteed! CRC1329708 call us 798-3132. www.poolscreenrepair.com

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

TREE SERVICE TREES TRIMMED AND REMOVED — 561-798-0412 D.M. YOUNG TREE SERVICE. Family Owned & Operated Lic. & Insured 1992-12121 Visit our website at dmyoungtreeservice.com

TUTOR - ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL AUTHOR/TEACHER —will tutor elementary and middle school students. Language arts: reading, writing, etc. Art and creative writing classes available. Please call 561-795-2687

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

WATER SUPPLY & TREATMENT WELL WATER AND CITY WATER — Supply, Service and water treatment. 561-7845210. Loxahatchee Irrigation Supply Inc.

PLACE YOUR AD HERE CALL 561-793-7606 FOR INFO

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