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The Royal Palm Beach Recreation Advisory Board was briefed Monday, Sept. 25 on its new role as the village’s Infrastructure Surtax Citizen Oversight Committee. As this new committee, the rec board members will ensure that all money received by the village through the recently enacted sales surtax is used properly. Page 3

TKA Breaks Ground On New Science And Technology Building

The King’s Academy held a groundbreaking ceremony for the start of construction on the new Boswell Science & Technology Center on Tuesday, Sept. 26. The new two-story facility will include a chemistry lab, three life science labs, four flexible design STEM classrooms and four offices. Page 5

Wellington’s American Legion Post 390 Hosts Annual Golf Tournament

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Arrest Brings Closure To Infamous Wellington ‘Clown Murder’ Case

The Rotary Club of Wellington held a World Peace Ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 24 at Wellington Rotary Peace Park on Royal Fern Drive. At the event, the club presented awards to student contest winners and gave its annual Community Peace Award to former Wellington Mayor Kathy Foster, founder of the nonprofit Wellington Cares. Shown above are Wellington Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, Councilman Mike Napoleone, Mayor Anne Gerwig, former Mayor Kathy Foster, Vice Mayor John McGovern and Councilman Mike Drahos. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 9 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN /TOWN-CRIER

Groves Council Agrees To Take Over Remaining LGWCD Roads

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report On a 3-2 vote, the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved a quit claim resolution last week for the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District’s remaining 13 miles of roads that had not been previously transferred to the town. At the Sept. 19 meeting, Town Manager Bill Underwood said the resolution will accept the remaining easements that the LGWCD is offering the town. Councilman Todd McLendon made a motion to approve the resolution, which would finalize a years-long process to transfer all district roads to the town. The motion was seconded by Councilman Ryan Liang. Councilman Dave DeMarois asked Town Attorney Michael Cirullo why the town was going with interlocal agreements pertaining to the roads, relating to gas tax money that the town has paid previously for maintenance of roads designated as district roads. Cirullo said the town had been paying the district to maintain roads designated as district roads. “They’re all public roads, and the town has the responsibility to

make sure these public roads are maintained,” Cirullo said. “You basically contracted with the district to take care of the roads that were designated as district roads dating back to incorporation of the town.” DeMarois said his understanding when he was on the district board was that the town had insisted on claiming the roads in order to get the gas tax money. Cirullo said there was concern at the Palm Beach County League of Cities, which distributes the gas tax money, that the town was claiming roads that are actually the district’s and are not eligible to receive gas tax money. “Changes had to be made to the interlocal agreement to ensure that there wasn’t any designation of ownership toward the district,” he said. DeMarois said he had asked Underwood at a recent Intergovernmental Coordinating Committee meeting whether the town had budgeted enough money to take over maintenance of the remaining 13 miles, which would cost $600,000 to $700,000. “We’re going to be able to afford whatever the council wants,”

Underwood said, adding that what is not included in the budget is the more than 1,100 truckloads of fill necessary to bring roads up to grade. DeMarois said he’d prefer delaying the transfer for a year to see if the district follows through on becoming dependent to the town, explaining that it is considering an assessment increase to cover costs of possible equipment leasing to continue maintenance, if needed. “Let them keep the roads for another year and let them become a dependent district and spend the money wisely rather than indebt ourselves,” he said. “We’ve had people come to us already and say we’re not taking care of Collecting Canal and D Road. I’m not supporting it. It puts us in a precarious position.” McLendon noted that the town had just slashed its budget because of a dramatic increase in the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office budget. “I guess my issue is we thought it was so important to not raise taxes, and now we’re telling [the LGWCD] to raise the acreage assessments $10 an acre townSee ROADS, page 15

Indian Trail Agrees To Hire A Strategic Planning Consultant

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors approved hiring a strategic planner last week at a cost of about $10,000 despite initial opposition from two board members. At the Wednesday, Sept. 20 meeting, supervisors Gary Dunkley and Carol Jacobs said they preferred to keep strategic planning in-house, rather than hire another consultant. “I don’t see the necessity of this expense,” Dunkley said. “I believe we are a water district. We have our premise and what we have to accomplish with our maintenance of our roads, drainage and infrastructure. We’re not a city, and

strategic planning, to me, is more for a city. We already have our prime objective that we need to achieve. We don’t need a planner, especially at these prices.” Supervisor Betty Argue, who brought the idea forward, said she was surprised to hear opposition, given that the discussion of hiring a strategic planner has been ongoing for months. “I am just astounded to hear this from Gary tonight,” Argue said. “Was it not you, Gary, who said we need a business plan? That’s what this is. You have been arguing for a business plan, and that’s exactly what strategic planning is.” “A business plan made up by the board,” Dunkley replied. “This is not made up by the board.”

“This is us working through the process with a strategic planner, creating a strategic plan by the board to give direction to the district staff,” Argue countered. Special District Services CEO Todd Wodraska, who was filling in for his father, ITID Manager John “Woody” Wodraska, said the goal of the consultant would be to have someone to serve as a facilitator to hash out what the board wants staff to be working on. “It seems to me there is a disconnect, in my short time working here, about what staff should be working on versus what they feel like is important,” Wodraska said. “While this isn’t like putting a comprehensive plan together, it’s See ITID PLANNER, page 4

Wellington Urges Lawmakers To Add Teeth To Texting While Driving Ban

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday, Sept. 26 to urge the Florida Legislature to enact legislation that would make texting while driving a primary offense, as opposed to its current status as a secondary offense. “Hearing from residents, it really is a concern that drivers have had,” Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig said. Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Rolando Silva and Deputy Scott Poritz were asked their thoughts on the issue. “Right now, we don’t have a position on it. From working the roads, it’s just like the seat-belt tickets many years ago,” Poritz said. “They were a secondary of-

fense, and it took a while for it to become a primary offense. What you have is more of a distraction driving.” Poritz said that distracted driving is not only the use of cell phones behind the wheel. “On average, 11 people a day die from distraction driving,” he said. “One in five accidents is caused by distraction driving. It’s not just the texting alone.” State Rep. Emily Slosberg (DDistrict 91) provided an e-mail request to Gerwig in August asking that Wellington pass a resolution supporting legislation that would make the act of texting while driving a primary offense, joining the City of Boca Raton and the Miami-Dade County Commission. “Texting while driving has See TEXTING, page 7

‘BEAUTY AND THE BEAST’ BALLET

The Wellington Ballet Theatre presented Beauty and the Beast on Saturday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept. 24 at Wellington High School. The show was choreographed by the theatre’s Melissa Waters, with artistic direction by Rocky Duvall and scenes designed by Chris Gay. Shown above are principal cast members Macy Leitner, Daniela Braun, Devan Solomon, Jordan Anderson, Halle Schwartz, Samantha Garboden and Julian Wilson. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 17 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN /TOWN-CRIER

RPB Zoners Approve Plans For Cypress Key Senior Housing

By Jack Lowenstein Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission approved architectural and landscaping plans Tuesday, Sept. 26 for the senior housing facility planned at the Cypress Key Town Centre on Southern Blvd. “It is an attractive building,” Development Review Coordinator Kevin Erwin said. “It has multiple projections and recessions. It has varied roof heights. It has some pitched roofs, as well as some mansard roofs, with some parapets, as well as banding, color change and material change throughout the elevation.” Special attention was given to the east elevation, which faces the residential Cypress Head neighborhood.” “They’ve given special attention to that façade, to make sure that it has an attractive appearance,

because it is a little bit higher than the adjacent residential structures,” Erwin said. The north side of the building faces the townhome development in Cypress Key, while the south side will face Southern Blvd. “The east and the south will be covered with buffer as well,” Erwin said. “There is landscaping within the right of way that’s fairly dense, that is part of the State Road 80 (Southern Blvd.) widening project that was installed many years back. So, that elevation will be well screened.” Commissioner Jackie Larson was concerned about the policy for the backup generators in the facility, specifically because of the recent tragedy in Broward County where a number of seniors died at a rehabilitation center after Hurricane Irma. Gov. Rick Scott has put an See CYPRESS KEY, page 7

Live360 Aims To Turn Mall Into A Community Catalyst

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report As shopping evolves, the Mall at Wellington Green is evolving in response to what shoppers need and want. Mall at Wellington Green Marketing Director Rachelle Crain and Community Liaison Meghan Buser spoke at the Wellington Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon Wednesday, Sept. 27 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Buser creates, organizes and facilitates special events, activities and meetings at the mall. “This is an exciting program,” Crain said. “We’re delighted to bring it here to the business community, as well,” Crain said.

The mall is owned by Starwood Retail Partners, which owns 30 shopping malls and is the fifth largest shopping center owner in the country. “We want to be a part of the community. We want to be engaged with our community. We want to utilize our space for the community,” Crain said. As a result, a new program was started at the Mall at Wellington Green in the beginning of 2017 called Live360, which is a community-driven program transforming the mall into a gathering place for groups, focusing on three pillars: connections, imagination and community experience, Crain explained. The project kicked into high gear in June.

Live360 is a result of community input. Last October, a town hall meeting was held, Buser said, with roundtables on fitness, healthy eating, art programs and more, where mall officials asked the community what it was interested in. “We even had one-on-one meetings,” Crain said. Officials met with businesses in the community focusing on fitness, health, art, eating and other topics, and conducted a test program, “The Art of Living Locally,” in which 43 events took place over the course of three days. The only two Starwood malls to participate were the Mall at Wellington Green and a mall in Ohio. As a company, event data was See MALL, page 4

The Mall at Wellington Green’s Meghan Buser and Rachelle Crain speak at Wednesday’s chamber luncheon.

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Indian Trail Board Discusses Future Flood Control Strategies

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District weathered Hurricane Irma pretty well in terms of controlling flooding, but the ITID Board of Supervisors spent time last week considering options to improve flood control for when a storm hits bringing more water. The discussion at the Sept. 20 meeting included completing the acquisition of 640 acres dedicated to ITID by developer GL Homes to be used for stormwater retention. ITID Engineer Jay Foy said Hurricane Irma could have been catastrophic for the district if it had remained on an earlier projected path, which put the eye making a direct hit over Palm Beach County. Foy noted that The Acreage received about 7.3 inches of rain over a three-day period from the storm, which did not overstress the drainage system, because it had been drawn down as much as possible. “I don’t doubt that some areas could have received as much as 12 inches,” he said, pointing out that the district’s M-2 impoundment area would have been able to take at least another inch of rain. “The way the system is operating now at pre-storm drawdown, we can keep our level of service as long as we’re not shut off,” he said. Supervisor Ralph Bair said the district was lucky that the area had

dodged the worst part of the storm. “To me, the M-2 wasn’t utilized as much as it could have been, and, therefore, we had to go to the Seminole Improvement District to ask them to release the water,” he said. Foy said the M-2 basin is not connected to the M-2 impoundment and relies on 11 separate internal basins for stormwater catchment. “Unfortunately, those small basins have no storage, and maybe that’s what could be addressed in a strategic plan,” Foy said, explaining that a low-density development needs about 10 percent of the land for stormwater treatment. “It could be quite costly, but those 11 basins have no storage. The canals fill, and after that it’s the lots. They are not connected to the M-2 impoundment.” Foy said that ITID answers to the South Florida Water Management District for permission to release stormwater, and to a lesser degree to its intermediaries, the Seminole Improvement District and the Village of Royal Palm Beach. Supervisor Gary Dunkley asked about the status of the 640 acres that had been dedicated to the district by GL Homes. “I think it should be a board priority that we get ownership of that 640 acres instead of it staying in limbo,” Dunkley said.

Foy said he had contacted Palm Beach County Senior Planner Bryan Davis, who had forwarded the conditions in GL Homes’ plan, which state that it has to make the conveyance of the 640 acres by April 2018. “You’re right, we need to get a developer’s agreement in place, and that will be a prime item in that developer’s agreement,” Foy said. “They made that promise, and some other things, but it’s more than a promise — it’s an obligation in the comp plan.” Dunkley asked whether he needed to make a motion directing staff to complete the process, and ITID Attorney Frank Palin said he had already begun the process. “GL is in the development process with the county,” Palin said. “They’re going to have public hearings on their alternative plan to flip to the Agricultural Reserve sometime in January or February. I have to talk to GL Homes about this, but I’d like to have an agreement back by December.” He pointed out that GL Homes made other commitments to ITID in addition to the 640 acres. “They’ve changed a bit because Iota Carol got involved and [GL Homes] came in with an alternative combining their efforts with Iota Carol,” Palin said. “Iota Carol got eliminated by the county, so it’s a little unclear, but we’ve got a stack of commitments.”

Supervisor Betty Argue said she was under the impression that GL Homes had already committed to dedicating the 640 acres to the district. “Trying to make some new deal that includes the 640 acres isn’t something that we don’t already have,” Argue said, adding that GL Homes had committed to reimbursing the district for expenses it had incurred for engineering, attorney fees and other functions, and that GL Homes had also committed to activating units once they are developed. She said GL Homes should also pay for construction trucks’ impact on district roads, whether the development is in agricultural or residential use. Supervisor Ralph Bair said that the district still does not know if the 640 acres is usable for storm-

water retention. “Do we have any bore samples or anything?” he asked. Foy said he had looked at preliminary studies that show that there is nothing preventing the land from being used for stormwater retention. “We also think there is no restriction on an aboveground impoundment,” he said. “We don’t have any idea of what the soils are underneath. We don’t know if they’re usable or not.” Bair said he was interested in seeing whether any of the material on the site, which is not far from Palm Beach Aggregates, can be used for district roads. He also wants to look into alternatives to putting a levee around the area, which is estimated to cost about $5 million. Bair said he also wants to further explore the pump pilot project

that had been done in cooperation with the City of West Palm Beach, pointing out that the district has possession of the pump station with no conditions placed on it. Foy added that during the storm, West Palm Beach had not drawn down its water level in its water catchment area. “They need to start considering drawdown as part of the floodcontrol system, and we need to consider discharge as part of their water supply,” he said. “It doesn’t go one way.” Argue asked Foy why the city did not draw down its M Canal before the storm, and Foy said that West Palm Beach operates under two motives: environmental preservation of the Grassy Waters Preserve and water supply. “Both are in opposition to flood control,” he said.

Sugar Pond Resurfacing Underway

The Village of Wellington began its long-planned Sugar Pond Manor area milling and resurfacing project on Thursday, Sept. 21. The project will resurface the following Sugar Pond Manor roads: Angelica Court, Autumn Avenue, Blackberry Drive, Blueberry Drive, Caraway Court, Citrus Place, Crimson Lane, Crowberry Court, Daffodil Drive, Foresteria Avenue, Horseshoe Trace from

Paddock Drive to Stirrup Lane, Larkspur Lane, Lemongrass Lane, Rose Court, Sage Avenue, Stirrup Lane and Windflower Court. Work will take place between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. and is scheduled to be completed in approximately six weeks, weather permitting. Although the roadways will remain open during construction, motorists should expect some

minor delays during periodic lane closures. A notice was sent to nearby residents advising them of the process, along with Wellington staff contact information. In addition, A-frame message boards were placed in the various areas giving residents and motorists advanced notice. For more information, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

Royal Palm Rec Board Gets Overview Of New Oversight Duties

By Jack Lowenstein Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Recreation Advisory Board was briefed Monday, Sept. 25 on its new role as the village’s Infrastructure Surtax Citizen Oversight Committee. As this new committee, the rec board members will ensure that all money received by the village through the recently enacted sales surtax is used according to the Florida Statutes, Palm Beach County ordinances, the interlocal agreement governing the sales surtax and the ballot item approved by voters last year. This will be done through an annual report given to the Royal Palm Beach Village Council by the oversight committee. In the county ordinance, the money received through the onecent surtax allows the local municipalities to “finance, plan, con-

struct, reconstruct, renovate and improve needed infrastructure.” Projects falling under the village’s current surtax fund include a customer service building, phase 2 of the village’s RV/boat parking area, adding lighting to a pathway along the FPL easement, a lobby update at Royal Palm Beach Village Hall, the LaMancha Avenue extension, sports lighting replacement at Marcello Park, a pathway at Robiner Park, playscape enhancements, gym lighting replacements, Royal Palm Beach Commons Park Sporting Center improvements, Seminole Palms Park athletic field renovations, Camellia Park sports lighting, art in public places, bridge slope stabilization, water treatment plant site modifications, road resurfacing and improvements to the canal system. “Next year, you will compare

the list that we provide you with the previous list,” Village Manager Ray Liggins told board members regarding their future annual reports. “It has to be the same, unless changed by council, so we can’t put whatever we want on the list and change it throughout the year.” The oversight committee must review whether the list of projects changes from year to year, and whether the council carried them out. “That’s next year’s report,” Liggins said. “This year’s report is the list. We accept the list, and the list projects and scope of projects are consistent with state law.” The items under the surtax fund this year are all on a five-year plan in the village budget. However, Liggins said the list will change each year, as village staff presents new annual budgets.

“We started collecting this fee in March of this year, maybe April. So, we’re looking at between then and Sept. 30 collecting $1.45 million, and we haven’t spent any of it yet, because we are going to wait until those budget years to do that,” Liggins said. “So, you’ll see for fiscal year 2018, we’re showing a collection of $1.15 million, and a carryover of $1.4 million, giving us $2.6 million.” The village expects to use $2.5 million in funds and carry $65,000 into the next year. There is $2 million in revenue slated each year under the surtax fund. “My guess is that will be higher in the future. It’s probably conservative,” Liggins said. “I’ve seen estimates as low as $2.2 million and as high as $2.7 million. For right now, we’ll wait until we get into a historical trend to up those numbers.”

As already required of the rec board, the oversight committee must specifically adhere to the Sunshine Law, Florida Statues, state public records laws and the Florida Code of Ethics. “Anything that relates to the oversight committee, anything that may be a future vote of this committee, you can’t talk with each other outside of a public meeting. That’s the Sunshine Law,” Liggins said. “Public records mean that any documents that we share with you and are part of your official action, becomes a public record, and anybody can ask for that document and get copies of it.” Board Member John Ruffa asked for clarity regarding requirements of the committee this year. Liggins said, upon the creation of the oversight committee by the village, it is now able to begin spend-

ing money on capital projects in the surtax fund. “We’re really three months ahead of schedule for the first report,” Liggins said. “Before there is an expenditure of any money, that would be the 2018 report.” Also at the meeting, Board Member Phyllis Katz was tapped to chair the board for 2017-18, and Board Member John Riordan was chosen as vice chair. At the end of the meeting, Parks & Recreation Director Lou Recchio gave an update on the status of the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center renovation project. “All the activities that were at the Cultural Center are now at the [Recreation] Center,” Recchio said. “The Cultural Center is shut down. They are turning that building over to the contractor next week, so as far as we’re concerned, they own it for the next year.”

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Arrest Brings Closure To Infamous Wellington Murder Case

Usually, when Wellington makes national news, it’s related to an equestrian event, a celebrity visiting the area, or success in sports or reality television. But this week, Wellington was in the national — and international — headlines because of an event that took place 27 years ago. At long last, there was an arrest in the infamous “clown murder” case of Wellington resident Marlene Warren. This past Tuesday, Sheila Keen Warren — current wife of Marlene’s husband Michael — was located in Washington County, Virginia, and arrested without incident. She is awaiting extradition to Florida. Marlene Warren was fatally wounded outside her home in Wellington’s Aero Club neighborhood in May 1990 by someone wearing clown makeup, an orange wig and holding balloons in what is now believed to be part of a love triangle crime. For nearly three decades, this bizarre case has been the ultimate unsolved Wellington crime story. It sounds like a scenario straight out of a Stephen King story. And given Florida’s notoriety for outlandish crimes, people could be forgiven if they didn’t believe this nearly unbelievable tale. While Sheila Keen was a suspect at the time, and law enforcement discovered a number of connections (for example, the abandoned getaway car was eventually traced to a rental agency Michael Warren did business with, and two clerks at a costume store picked Keen out of a photo lineup saying she had bought a clown outfit two days earlier), no probable cause could be established at the time, and no arrests were made. The case would remain cold for more than two decades.

Three years ago, the PBSO Cold Case Unit reopened the homicide investigation. Witnesses were re-contacted and additional DNA analysis was conducted, using techniques not available in 1990. A major spark in detectives’ renewed interest in the case was their discovery that, in 2002, Michael Warren and Sheila Keen married in Las Vegas. The marriage established probable cause. While never charged with Marlene Warren’s murder, Michael Warren was arrested in 1992 on a plethora of charges connected with the ownership of his used car dealership — one count of racketeering, six counts of grand theft and 21 counts of odometer tampering. He did three years and nine months of a nine-year prison sentence. The PBSO said at the time it discovered his crimes while investigating his wife’s murder. The clown murder took place in the days before Twitter, Facebook and the 24-hour news cycle, so much of the publicity and gossip was contained to Palm Beach County, in large part because Marlene and Michael Warren were among the wealthier residents of the western communities at the time; they had significant real estate and business holdings, all of which were in her name. But not all was happy in the Warren household; despite being married for 20 years, the Warrens were having marital problems, and Marlene had told several people she thought her husband was having an affair and feared for her life. Authorities have yet to comment on Michael Warren’s involvement in his late wife’s murder, or any plans to prosecute him. But one thing is for sure — if you commit a major crime, you can run, but you cannot hide forever.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Yes... Check The Facts On ‘Global Warming’

The letter regarding global warming (Check The Facts On ‘Global Warming,’ Sept. 22) strays from facts a lot. I, as a professor of environmental chemistry, will agree that this year’s bad hurricane season may or may not be directly related to climate change, of which “global warming” is just a part. Weather patterns are extremely complex and tied not only to sea surface temperatures but the North Atlantic Oscillations, El Niño/La Niña events (aka ENSO), etc. However, “global warming” is affecting the mean annual temperatures of the polar regions much more than the tropics. Ice caps and sheets are melting at unprecedented rates. Ice-free periods are spreading rapidly. This is the main effect of “global warming.” Back to hurricanes, yes, sea surface temperatures are also rising and likely feed the energy content/category of hurricanes as well. But let’s not overlook the entire spectrum of climate change — global warming, sea-level rise, ocean acidification and other man-induced (aka anthropogenic) perturbations of the environment. Atmospheric carbon dioxide is well over 0.04 percent (aka 400 ppm) now and is a direct combined

result of fossil fuel burning and deforestation. I pity the naysayers, for they are being bitten in the rear and don’t realize it. I guess the previous author is playing his Trump card (pun-intended). We should not “fear” climate change, but we should work to reverse it. The American Indians have long said that “we did not inherit the land from our ancestors — we borrow it from our children.” Dr. J. William Louda, Loxahatchee Groves Editor’s note: Dr. Louda is a research professor at Florida Atlantic University.

North Korea’s End Game

Did you ever wonder what North Korean leader Kim Jongun’s ultimate game plan is? Yes, it’s to protect his rule, but I’d contend it’s bigger than that. Since the 1950s, when his grandfather invaded the south, it has been the Kim family’s dream to reunite the country under their domination. So, consider this scenario: Once Kim has a credible threat of perhaps 150 nuclear-armed ICBMs pointed at America, he’ll announce his intention to fulfill Korea’s destiny by “liberating” the south and dare the U.S. to stop him, saying he’ll shoot if we intervene. Do we really think our dealmaker president would trade Los Angeles and

Seattle and maybe Chicago, D.C. and New York, to save the likes of Samsung and Hyundai? Instead, there will be a negotiation, just as Hitler had with Chamberlain, prior to his swallowing up Czechoslovakia without firing a bullet. This will be followed by a phony plebiscite in which “99 percent of the Korean people” endorse Kim as their ruler, and that will settle the matter. In about three years, the chess pieces will be in place. The game can then begin. Jay Schleifer Wellington

Beware Bad Actors After Irma

In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, people are scrambling to rebuild their lives and homes. Unfortunately, bad actors can take advantage of honest folks during these moments of stress, when everyone is eager to get their lives back in order. There are resources available that can help homeowners avoid being taken advantage of during this challenging time.

First and foremost, homeowners should check the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board’s web site, www.myfloridalicense. com, to verify that a contractor’s license is real and up-to-date before hiring any company to do work on your home. When looking for a Florida licensed contractor, visit the Disaster Contactors Network, www. dcnonline.org, for a contractor in your area. For those not quite ready to make repairs, FEMA offers disaster assistance at www. disasterassistance.gov and can help people find emergency housing at www.femaevachotels.com. Homeowners can also take advantage of a public-private partnership known as HERO Property Assessed Clean Energy to finance hurricane-resilient improvements and repairs with no upfront cost, allowing them to rebuild the right way and protect against future storms. HERO vets contractors and tracks their customer satisfaction records. Finally, homeowners should not hesitate to report bad actors to the

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I never heard of an “ankle bot” until the other day. Now this extremely impressive robotic device functions to help people coordinate ankle and foot movement after a stroke. Wow! Talk about important scientific progress. This high-tech advancement has been developing at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research in New York for more than 20 years. Dr. Bruce Volpe, the co-inventor with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, sought a device that influences human movement. Thus, the patient wears the device on the affected leg and it moves the paralyzed limb through positive exercises. Patients check a computerized screen for movement. It can also get out of the way when the patient moves it independently. There are some 1,000 varying movements as the “bot” helps

people walk easier and gain speed, balance and a more normal gait. Stroke is a huge United States health problem. It affects close to 800,000 people yearly and takes some 140,000 lives, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Now the medical world has a positive new tool to battle the problem. The team at the Feinstein Institute is also conducting additional research with the “bot” in hopes of adding electrical stimuli to the product. Good luck, and thank you!

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continued from page 1 more of trying to sync up what exactly the mission and goal of the Indian Trail Improvement District is. The way I talked to my father about it was, in a lot of ways, he feels that one of the big core missions of this district is regarding drainage, and it doesn’t always feel like that’s one of the core missions.” Wodraska added that he and his father both had the impression that the board was behind the concept of hiring a strategic planning consultant. “I didn’t know the cost,” Dunkley said.

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continued from page 1 evaluated and the Live360 program was created. “The vision of the program is to create communities through imagination and experiences, where people can come together for product services and events. The notion for it is that community engagement is now the new form of entertainment,” Buser said. “We want people to put the phones down. We want people to interact together. By creating these special events and stepping outside of

ITID President Jennifer Hager said the strategic planning process was not long-term but to get the district going in the right direction. “What is the time frame?” Hager asked. “It really is up to the board how we want to do it,” Argue said. Wodraska, who had spoken with the potential consultant, said he didn’t know what the exact number of meetings would be. “That’s something that we need to know,” Hager said. Jacobs was concerned that next year will bring an election where three of the five sitting supervisors could be gone. “We pay this money, and a year goes by really quickly, and we get a new board member saying, ‘We don’t want this, the district manager should handle that and work with the board,’” Jacobs said.

“I just think by the time we get her [on board], before you know it you’ve got an election.” Supervisor Ralph Bair agreed with strategic planning. “The thing that I’m wondering is whether we will have enough information so we can decide where we want to go, and are we going to have stable enough management that the plan can be followed?” Bair asked. “I don’t want to have us pay this $10,000 and have management say, ‘Well, we’re going to follow that sort of,’ or something like that. I want stable management so we can put forth a plan and make it work.” Bair said that ITID has been so busy addressing one emergency after another, and flip-flopping between whether to lease equipment or buy equipment, that it has lost focus, explaining that in past years, previous boards had leased

heavy equipment because that was the only way they could afford to operate. “We couldn’t have [the equipment] down and had it leased. [The lessor] came and fixed it, and we had it back on the road,” he said. “To me, that’s what a plan is. We keep going back and forth between buying and fixing and things like that. I just think we need something a little more stable, and a strategic plan kind of makes sense to me, because sometimes, even if the new board doesn’t follow it, at least they have some information to go from.” Hager said she favored hiring a strategic planning consultant but could not manage extra meetings to conduct them. “I can’t handle any more meetings in my life, seriously, but I think that the district would benefit from something like this,”

she said. “As for the cost, look at everything else that we pay for. We sling raises left and right, and we buy things sometimes that are more than we should be spending. However, this is an investment in the district. I think that it’s worthwhile to finance this.” Bair said the consultant would have public meetings with residents as well as board members. “It wouldn’t be all our time,” he said. “We can kind of work around anybody’s schedule to do that.” Dunkley said as a business owner, he believes in strategic planning. “I was talking more or less like a promise that we could go by,” he said. “My biggest thing is water, drainage, roads, infrastructure, but we keep on flip-flopping. This is a good idea. I did not know how much it was going to cost, but if they are going to give seminars

to the public, I can go with this.” Argue recommended Barbara Cottrell among the three potential consultants. Wodraska added that strategic planning would be of benefit for changing boards or staff, because new members would have it as a resource. “Taking the time to do this is actually for changing boards, for changing managers, for changing staff, because when somebody new comes in, they’re going to say, ‘Where’s the document that says what I’m supposed to do?’” he said. Argue made a motion to approve a consultant, which passed 5-0. ITID Attorney Mary Viator said she would bring back a scope of work for the board’s consideration. Hager invited Cottrell to come to the board’s next meeting.

your comfort zone, this is more of a movement. It should be self-programmed, community-owned and we’re providing the location. We provide the space, and you provide the fun. We host it, you build it, and through that, we’re going to capture the fun and spirit through the Live360 program.” The program provides a new way to think about the mall and the community, Crain said, and is a way for the mall, and retail stores in general, to stay relevant as the world changes. Whether it is to play checkers or chess, hosting a book club, cooking classes or more, the mall is merging passions, anything from fitness and wellness to culinary classes, with indoor, air-conditioned space.

“It’s about creating an environment,” Buser said. People passing by can engage with the space and activities, whether a musician wants to play, an artist wants somewhere with great lighting, or an area that can easily be cleaned up for crafts, the mall is able to work with the community to provide space for activities. “We are creating spaces with a community that knows best what to do,” Buser said. The Girl Scouts have partnered with the mall, and recently, the Women of the Wellington Chamber worked on painting rocks with children at Palms West Hospital, which were then hidden at the mall. Wellness, musical classes and more take place at the former

American Apparel location, which Live360 is using as its home base. Fitness companies are offering teaser classes. There are special classes for seniors, and there is also the ability to drop off children. The drop-in rate for participants is $8, with a $5 rate for children. “You see kids engaging. You see 12- to 18-year-olds putting their phones down and playing games. They’re playing chess and checkers. You can see the parents playing with children,” Crain said. “They were just having a ball, and they were reconnecting with each other.” Live360 allows people to reconnect while at the mall. For example, after Hurricane Irma, there were free activities for children, including free food, while gaming

centers and fitness classes were available in a safe, air-conditioned environment. Under the Live360 platform is a program called Shop360. Every Live360 activity is an opportunity for Shop360, where a new brand can be introduced to the community that is related to an activity, where something created can be shared, and where brands can cross-sell. Shop360 is also hosted by the mall, but created by others. An example would be the summertime green market at the mall with 10 to 12 vendors selling handcrafted items, plants and items that might be seen at a traditional outdoor market, all in the comfort of air conditioning. Events can be staged for one day, three days or even a month.

The Palm Beach Museum of Natural History, a touring museum, has a dinosaur show at the mall currently, and sells small gifts, creating a shopping and interactive location for the community. Live360 will be rolled out at other Starwood malls in the near future. As the program continues to grow, it will change retail shopping and the way the community views a mall. Live360 also has the opportunity to give back to the community through fundraising, activities, groups and more. Everyone, Crain said, is welcome to be involved in the program. For more information, visit www.shopwellingtongreen.com/ events.

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TKA Breaks Ground On New Science And Technology Building

By Jack Lowenstein Town-Crier Staff Report The King’s Academy held a groundbreaking ceremony for the start of construction on the new Boswell Science & Technology Center at its 8401 Belvedere Road campus on Tuesday, Sept. 26. The new two-story facility will include a chemistry lab, three life science labs, four flexible design STEM classrooms and four offices. The entire project was funded by $2.7 million in donations from parents, grandparents, alumni and friends of the school. The center is named in honor of Holly and John Boswell for their significant donation to the

project. Holly is an alumna of TKA, and the couple’s children, Rachel, Eve and Lois, currently attend the school. Holly’s father, Jeffrey Loveland, is TKA’s chief operating officer. “I think when you become a parent, you start thinking about all the things that your parents sacrificed, and my parents sacrificed so much so that I and my brothers could have a private Christian education. I hope that I’m building that now into my kids, so that they will appreciate the legacy that their great-grandfather started, and also the Boswell legacy,” Boswell said. “I’m honored to be a Loveland; I’m honored to be a Boswell; and we are very privileged to be able to

donate and further the vision that my grandfather started so many years ago.” Jan Smith made a significant donation to the project, and a lab for chemistry and physics will be named in her honor. Smith’s son, Michael, is a TKA alumnus, and his son, Hunter, is a current student there. “I’m standing here today because my wish and my hope is that every time my great-grandchildren walk into the Boswell Science & Technology Center… and they walk through the doors and they see my name on a plaque, that they will know their great-grandma was with them,” Smith said. “That they will know

that I will be with them in spirit, sitting right beside them and lovingly watching over them as I was for my son and my grandson so many years before. I hope they feel the warmth and affection that I have for the King’s Academy, as I started our family journey so many years ago.” The life science lab will be named in honor of the Rodila family. Additional donations to the project were made by the Arrington, Hedrick and Virkler families, as well as TKA President Randal Martin, Headmaster Doug Raines and Director of Development Glenn Martin. For more information about TKA, visit www.tka.net.

Holly, Lois, Rachel and Eve Boswell with Hunter, Jan and Michael Smith.

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TKA teachers with STEM, Science Olympiad and National Science Honor Society students.

STEM Chair Keith Allen shares a few words at the ceremony. Holly Loveland Boswell speaks about her family’s experience with the King’s Academy.

Headmaster Doug Raines speaks at the ceremony. TKA Headmaster Doug Raines, Director of Development Glenn Martin, Assistant Principal Debbie Rantin, Tina Cromey, Principal Adam Miller, Chief Operating Officer Jeff Loveland, Principal Sonya Jones and President Randal Martin.

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NEWS BRIEFS ‘Paws For A Blessing’ At St. Michael Oct. 1

The ninth annual “Paws for a Blessing” at St. Michael Lutheran Church (1925 Birkdale Dr., Wellington) will take place Sunday, Oct. 1 with lunch at noon and a service at 1 p.m. Bring your pet, or a photo of your pet, to this blessing of the animals. There will be a memory tree for departed pets, a local rescue, photo ops, raffle baskets, games and more, as well as a pet food donation contest. Bring cat or dog food, dry or canned, to see which type of pet brings in more donations. For more information, visit www.stmichaelelc.com.

Garden Club To Meet Oct. 2

The Wellington Garden Club will meet Monday, Oct. 2 in the Lakeview Room at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). A light breakfast will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by a business meeting

at 10:15 a.m. and the program at 11:15 a.m. The program will be on the “History of Tropical Fruits in South Florida,” presented by Larry Grosser. Grosser, a past president of the Rare Fruit Council and a master gardener, volunteers as a docent with the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. He has also been a longtime member of the Mounts Botanical Garden and the Fairchild Tropical Garden. In his informative lecture on fruit trees native to the area, Grosser will include fruit-related stories about Wellington and Atlantis. Come learn about citrus, mango, coconut and other exotic fruit and hear how the big freeze of 1894-95 prompted Henry Flagler to extend his railroad to Miami. Guests are welcome, but seating is limited. RSVP to Membership Chair Mary Drexler at mkdrexler@comcast.net. For more information, e-mail info@ wellingtongardenclub.org.

RPB Craft Show Set For Nov. 18

Do you have an eye for crafting? Do you find yourself creating new

things in your spare time? Are you just someone who loves to find new items? Look no further than Royal Palm Beach’s 16th annual Fall Fantasy Craft Show, which will be held Saturday, Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Park, located on Royal Palm Beach Blvd., just south of Okeechobee Blvd. Interested crafters can pick up an application at the Commons Park Sporting Center, located at 11600 Poinciana Blvd., or call (561) 753-1232 for additional information. The deadline to sign up is Friday, Nov. 10 or until spots are filled.

Art Society To Feature Chris Kling Oct. 11

The Wellington Art Society will feature Stuart artist Chris Kling as demonstrator at the Wednesday, Oct. 11 meeting held at the Wellington Community Center. Kling will be doing a plein air demonstration before the meeting beginning at 6 p.m. in order to catch the evening light. Members

and guests are invited to paint along with her. Refreshments will be available during the painting demo. After sunset at 7 p.m., there will be a brief meeting, followed by the member spotlight and raffle. The meeting is open to all members and guests. Kling is a Tennessee native and received a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from the University of Alabama. She is married and has lived in many Florida cities and abroad in Singapore. Kling and her husband currently reside in Stuart. Kling works predominately in oils because “the richness draws you into its depths and you can swim in it.” Her portraits show not only the person’s likeness, but their personality, producing a finished painting that a family can cherish. Her landscapes combine plein air painting and working from photographs. Plein air provides a true vision of perspective and color, and the photos give her the instant gesture or play of light. Composition, light, shadow and color give an emotional quality to her landscapes. Kling has participated in workshops by Mary Britton Lynch,

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Wellington: Clearing All Storm Debris Will Likely Take Months

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report During the Wellington Village Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 26, Village Manager Paul Schofield and Assistant Village Manager Jim Barnes discussed how Wellington is dealing with the massive amounts of Hurricane Irma debris. Currently, all the refuse is being held near the Wellington Dog Park and is being ground up. “The web site will have estimated times. We’re about a quarter, maybe less, first pass for everything,” Schofield said. “We’re going to do three passes through every subdivision.

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continued from page 1 become an epidemic,” Slosberg wrote. “Florida fatalities are increasing, almost 18 percent in 2015 over the prior year. Teen driver fatalities increased almost 30 percent.” Slosberg and her father, former State Rep. Irving Slosberg, are among Florida’s top advocates for safe driving laws. Emily Slosberg was injured and her twin sister Dori died in a Boca Raton crash that killed five people in 1996. Councilman Michael Drahos

If we miss it the first time, or you put it out, we will be back.” Schofield asked residents to not put debris on major thoroughfares, as they are already clear. “We’re going to get it just as fast in front of your house as we are if you put it on Forest Hill Blvd.,” he said. “But at this point, it looks like we’re going to be a couple of months, maybe two months, maybe a little bit longer, before we get it all out.” Approximately 44,000 cubic yards of material have been collected as of Monday, Barnes said. The canals, Schofield said, will take longer to have cleared.

By mid-October, the first pass is expected to be completed through the entire village for residential and common area debris. The first pass is strictly vegetation matter. Residents are urged to keep household trash, vegetation matter and household debris separate. Mixed piles, construction demolition and debris will be collected during the second pass. Storm debris is categorized as vegetative debris, construction and demolition debris, household hazardous waste and bulk appliances, white goods, electronic waste and more. Only vegetative debris is being collected currently.

The Solid Waste Authority has suspended bulk pickup, and residents are asked not to put bulk pickup out until regular pickup has resumed. Normal residential garbage collection has resumed, however, residents are asked not to put bagged trash or yard waste curbside. The timing of collection may vary due to increased volume. Regular trash cannot be put in the green yard waste carts. Residents are asked to put green yard waste carts out early, the night before their regularly scheduled day. The contractor is working seven days a week, Barnes said.

“We’re one of the few communities that’s actually doing nonhurricane work, as well,” Barnes said. “Such as the paving in Sugar Pond Manor and maintaining medians and everything else.” It is estimated that there is between four and five years’ worth of normal debris to take care of, Barnes said. That is approximately 200,000 cubic yards at least. Barnes thanked certain communities for centralizing the locations of their debris, noting that it makes the cleanup go faster. Vice Mayor John McGovern thanked Barnes for being the point person for Irma debris recovery, as

well as village staff for being so committed to making the cleanup happen. Barnes credited village staff, noting that he has been dealing mostly with phone calls. “You’ve been the person who has taken those calls and responded to them and set up a schedule,” McGovern said. “Thank you very much for that.” Irma storm updates, including a list of tentative pickup dates for storm debris by neighborhood, has been posted to the village’s web site at www.wellingtonfl.gov. Click the banner at the top of the page for detailed information.

commended Slosberg on her advocacy, noting that he was recently in downtown Miami and noticed someone texting while driving through an intersection. “This is an instance where your actions are putting the lives of others in significant danger,” he said. “I have no problem supporting something like this because it’s an epidemic. We need to do something about it, and we need to give them the tools to be able to do something about it.” Councilman Michael Napoleone said 46 states have banned texting while driving, and 41 states have made it a primary offense. It is obvious that the primary cause of distracted driving is the use of cell phones, he said. “Here, we don’t have power to

do anything except urge the legislature to act,” he said. Silva said that people typically do not admit to being on the phone, mostly for rear-ender accidents. “Having it be a secondary offense, as a practical matter, really doesn’t play out that well for us,” he said. “I know from our investigators who work the accidents, they know that distracted driving is the reason behind a lot of these crashes, especially the rear-end cases.” Gerwig suggested using the term “distracted driving” instead of texting, as there are many factors that are distracting, including talking on the phone, reading a book or more. Silva explained that for those driving alone, using their phones

for maps creates a difficulty, and they can use devices to hold the phones. For states making it a broader statute, Silva said he would be interested in learning the rationale of other governments. “This is very clear. Texting is a danger. You’re not focused on the road when you’re doing it,” Drahos said. Councilwoman Tanya Siskind said that, with a teen driver in her house, the topic hits close to home. “I know if it was a primary offense, it would make people think more about not texting while driving. It would be one more deterrent,” she said. Vice Mayor John McGovern added that high schools are having students write to elected officials, and coincidently, Siskind’s daugh-

ter wrote to him regarding the topic of texting while driving. “She wrote about this and her friends, and this concerns her,” he said. “This is something that is timely, topical and stands to potentially save lives.” Siskind made a motion to approve the resolution, which passed unanimously. In other business: • PBSO Deputy Sandra Horne was presented with a plaque for being awarded the Village of Wellington’s 2017 Top Cop Award for her hard work and dedication to the community, in particular, her work with seniors in the village. One day, when Horne was checking on one of her seniors, she noticed something was wrong, took action and discovered that

the woman was in her bathroom, barely breathing. Horne’s awareness, observation skills and quick action made the difference between the woman dying on her bathroom floor after being there for five days, or recovering and thriving, as she currently is. • The Florida Green Building Coalition Local Government Gold Certification Award was presented to the Village of Wellington by Florida Green Building Coalition Executive Director C.J. Davila. • McGovern, who had three open board appointments, has appointed Ryan Mishkin to the Architectural Review Board and Scott Wortman to the Tree Board. His appointment to the Equestrian Preserve Committee remains open.

Deputy Sandra Horne Honored — Vice Mayor John McGovern, Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, Public Safety Committee Vice Chair Ron Herman, Mayor Anne Gerwig, PBSO Deputy Sandra Horne, Councilman Michael Napoleone, Councilman Michael Drahos and PBSO Capt. Rolando Silva.

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continued from page 1 emergency rule into effect for senior housing, assisted living and nursing home facilities. “They are required to have a generator that can function for 96 hours after a power outage, and the temperature requirements in that facility have to be 80 degrees or less in that 96-hour period of time,” Village Attorney Jennifer Ashton said. “That is just a tentative, first stopgap measure.” Ashton said the Florida Legislature may consider multiple bills in the upcoming legislative session to update the emergency rules and provide solidarity to those that all senior facilities within the state will have to follow.

As of right now, Ashton said she believes the current proposal at Cypress Key is compliant with the emergency rules, but once new bills are passed, as early as January, they will have to adjust to the new laws. Another area of concern brought up by Chairman Richard Becher was living situations in the 104bed facility regarding density and persons per bed and room. “The density is based on gross acreage, and the site is 35.23 acres overall,” Erwin said. “There was some residual density left over that they didn’t use for the town houses and the single family, and they used up the residual density for the 104 beds.” As for living arrangements in the facility, the village zoning code is going to undergo changes that will affect the approvals made for the senior housing facility. But, as the code stands now, 104 beds equal 104 people.

Both Becher and Larson voiced concern about defining residents per bed and beds per room. “It’s not just the number of persons per bed, but the number of beds and persons per room and the square footage of the room,” Larson said. “Many of these rooms are literally like where we lived in college if you were in a dorm. Depending on the facility, they can try and squish three or four beds in those little, tiny areas.” Erwin confirmed that there are limits in the code for how big a room must to be to allow for two or more beds. Becher also wanted to get clarity about married couples and their status in the senior living facility. “If the code change goes into effect, there will be a 10 percent density bonus, so there is a possibility they’ll have 104 residents plus 10 percent to account for married couples,” Erwin said. Until the proposed code change

Green Building Award — Florida Green Building Coalition Executive Director C.J. Davila presents the Florida Green Building Coalition Local Government Gold Certification Award to the Village of PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER Wellington. is in effect, the bedroom situation still has to be dealt with in the future, Ashton said. Additional information was provided by Chris Ressler of the architectural firm Studio Plus. “Our generator is located on the west side of the building toward the parking lot, where it will be screened in. It’s an outdoor area,” Ressler said. “Our engineers are actually digging in to the requested changes, as we are all catching up after the hurricane. But, we do have some opportunity to grow it within there if we do have to. I think it will mostly be a fuel concern.” Although the building is not recognized as a healthcare facility, it will still be open to review under the Affordable Care Act, Ressler added. All of the landscaping and buffers were approved during the review of the site plan, along with exterior planting around the facil-

ity. “What they’re looking for approval on is the interior courtyard, where many of the recreational amenities are provided, as well as the shaded, screened areas,” Erwin said. “It’s very hard to make out the interior landscaping at this scale, but you do have the larger ones in your packet. Village staff feels that this is a decent landscape plan for the courtyard area and around the amenities.” Aside from what Ressler called minor areas of artificial turf, the interior courtyard will be made up of natural and real landscape. “Your land code has several requirements for outdoor activities for assisted-living facilities, and we are providing more than a minimum requirement for code,” Ressler said. These include bocce ball courts, putting greens, gardening areas for residents, covered picnic areas and walking paths. “We’re providing some ad-

ditional amenities beyond that, specifically for the Alzheimer’s care,” Ressler added. Commissioner Ross Shillingford asked whether all the landscaping for the interior was codecompliant. “With the large-scale development, there are foundation planting requirements and intermittent shade; that was part of the site plan,” Erwin said. “But they have the foundation planting around the outside of the building as well.” Shillingford made a motion to approve the architecture and landscape plan, which was approved unanimously. “We’ve recognized that this is a prominent corner in the village, so we’ve done everything we can… to provide both Cypress Key design guidelines, the large facility design guidelines and the assisted-living facility guidelines within your code,” Ressler said.

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ROTARY CLUB OF WELLINGTON HOSTS ANNUAL WORLD PEACE CEREMONY

The Rotary Club of Wellington held a World Peace Ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 24 at Wellington Rotary Peace Park on Royal Fern Drive. At the event, Mayor Anne Gerwig proclaimed the day United Nations Day of Peace in Wellington. The club also presented awards to student contest winners and gave its annual Community Peace Award to former Wellington Mayor Kathy Foster, founder of the nonprofit Wellington Cares. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Royal Palm Beach Councilman Jeff Hmara and Councilwoman Selena Smith with Wellington Councilman Michael Napoleone, Mayor Anne Gerwig, Vice Mayor John McGovern, Councilman Michael Drahos and Councilwoman Tanya Siskind.

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Randy Pfeiffer presents the Community Peace Award to Kathy Foster. Dr. Wes Boughner releases doves to symbolize peace.

Olivia Henley sings the national anthem.

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WELLINGTON’S AMERICAN LEGION POST 390 HOSTS ANNUAL GOLF TOURNEY

The Wellington American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Post 390 hosted it’s seventh annual golf tournament on Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Wanderers Club. The proceeds benefit local youth, patriotic and veteran support programs, as well as the Future Heroes Scholarship Fund. The golf format was an 18-hole, four-person, best-ball scramble. Following golf, there was a buffet supper, awards, raffle, and silent auction. For more info., e-mail wellingtonlegion390@gmail.com. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Members of the Wellington American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Post 390 at the golf tournament.

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First-place winners Roger Buczek, Ed Portman and Mike Chichelli.

Second-place winners Brad McAfee, Ed Portman, Malcolm Allison and Daymon Allmon.

Closest to the pin winner Chris Cole and longest drive winner Beau Allen with golf pro Jeff Fraim as Ed Portman looks on.

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WOMEN OF THE WELLINGTON CHAMBER PAINT SOME ROCKS AT PALMS WEST

The Women of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce went to Palms West Hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 20 to help young patients paint rocks. Volunteers helped the children paint rocks, which they could either keep, or be hidden by chamber members at the Mall at Wellington Green as part of a Sept. 21-29 campaign to raise awareness of childhood cancer. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Members of the Women of the Wellington Chamber who came out to help the youngsters paint rocks.

Jasmin Amados shows off her painted rock with her mother, Elsy Matute.

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Ballet East’s Madison Russo Soars To New Heights At Houston Ballet

YOUNG SINGERS GETS GRANT FROM U.S. SUGAR

The Young Singers of the Palm Beaches has received a sweet gift from U.S. Sugar — a $5,000 grant. The funds received will be used to support programming and directly benefit the Young Singers children. Pictured here, during the presentation of the check, is (from left to right) YSPB Vice President Dave Frankland, singer Pamela Contreras, YSPB CEO Beth Clark, Jennifer Black from U.S. Sugar, Stacey Copeland from the Florida Sugar Cane League, singer Angelo Pena and YSPB Director Shawn Berry.

Local Sailor Selected For U.S. Navy Honor

U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Hyun Park, an Aviation Machinist’s Mate from Palm Beach, has been honored as Sailor of the Quarter for Second Quarter 2017 by Commanding Officer Capt. Phillip Dawson III of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD). “Petty Officer Park flawlessly led 14 military and 25 contractors in the daily maintenance and record keeping of two MH-60S aircraft, 126 Aviation Life Support Systems and 115 pieces of support equipment,” Dawson said. “His actions significantly decreased aircraft and equipment downtime and ultimately ensured ready basic aircraft for the execution of Airborne LASER Mine Detection System (ALMDS) testing, eight Functional Check Flights and the timely launch of one Search & Rescue operation.” Park said he believes the U.S. Navy has earned a powerful and a worldwide altruistic reputation. “I call Palm Beach, Florida, my hometown since that is where I moved to when I came to the United States,” Park said. “I have always perceived the U.S. Military with great respect. This has always

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Former Ballet East dancer Madison Russo has soared to new heights with the Houston Ballet organization. In June 2015, Russo, under the direction of Chelsea Nasby, attended the Indianapolis International Ballet Competition in Indiana. At the event, she was awarded the Jury Award for Contemporary, and was approached by the former director of the Houston Ballet Academy, Shelly Power, who extended an invitation for her to visit their training facility. During the visit, Russo was offered a full merit scholarship to attend the Houston Ballet Academy. Acceptance of this incredible offer meant moving away from family and friends in South Florida to train at Houston Ballet’s $46.6 million Center for Dance. “Moving away from home at 15 was much harder than I thought it would be. I missed my friends and especially my mom and dad when times were tough,” Russo said. “I just kept telling myself it was going to be worth it.” After six months, Russo was promoted to trainee with Houston Ballet II, the second company to Houston Ballet. Over the last year, she has performed alongside the main company, participated in Houston Ballet public relations events and

appeared on the cover of the Leapin Leotards 2017 catalog. In January 2017, Russo was asked by the Houston Ballet Academy to represent the school at the prestigious Jacob’s Pillow Festival to be held this summer in Becket, Mass. Upon auditioning via video submission, she was one of 22 ballet dancers chosen worldwide to participate. In addition, she was granted a scholarship. Jacob’s Pillow was founded by dance pioneer Ted Shawn and has trained many of the world’s most distinguished dance artists. Located on 220 acres, Jacob’s Pillow is a National Historic Landmark. While there, Russo premiered a new work by choreographer Bruce Wells and participated alongside nationally acclaimed companies celebrating the 85th anniversary of Jacob’s Pillow. Additionally, in February 2017, perseverance and dedication landed Russo with a full contract to Houston Ballet II for next season. Being a contracted employee will entail more company participation, touring and community performances. Excited for the future, Russo stays focused on one day receiving a contract with Houston Ballet, America’s fifth-largest ballet company. Russo’s debut performance with Houston Ballet II hit the stage Sept. 22-24 in the

Up-and-coming ballet dancer Madison Russo.

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production of ballet legend Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s Mayerling. “The Houston Ballet, being such a diverse company with both its repertory and its dancers, is a place I dream of being one day,” Russo said. “I am incredibly thankful for the support of my family, and especially the wonderful training I received while at Ballet East. I know I would not be where I am today without them!” Ballet East, formally Susan Lyle Studios, has been a professional dance training institution for the past 47 years.

Director Chelsea Nasby and her international faculty offer the highest quality of dance training to prepare children for professional opportunities. Students selected to join the program at Ballet East are trained thoroughly in technical ballet classes on a daily basis. Ballet East is now accepting students as young as 2.5 years through pre-professional for the 2017-18 season. For more information, contact Ballet East at (561) 683-0096 or info@balleteastfl. com, or visit www.balleteastfl. com.

South Florida Fair Honored With 10 Statewide Awards And Director’s Award

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The South Florida Fair was among the big winners at the Florida Festivals & Events Association’s annual SUNsational Awards during FFEA’s 23rd annual convention and trade show. The program recognizes members’ innovation, individuality and creative collaboration. The fair won three first-place awards for its web site, sponsor program and advance fair tickets; four second-place awards for an event photo, the fair’s Facebook page and radio ad, and Yesteryear Village’s education program; and three third-place awards for the fair’s Instagram, Spookyville’s Facebook page and the fair’s Event Guide (daily schedule). In addition, FFEA CEO Suzanne Neve presented Rita De

Mier, the fair’s director of marketing and creative services, with the first director’s award for consistently going above and beyond with her FFEA volunteer support. “The branding and design that you see throughout the conference and leading up to the event would not be possible without her,” Neve said. “Her marketing and design expertise has helped FFEA reach new heights in membership, conference registration and overall branding. She has been a leader in her organization and her industry, as well as a leader for FFEA and several other nonprofit organizations.” FFEA accepted nominations in nine categories: Printed Materials, Outdoor Advertisement, PR/Media Campaign, Photo, Promotional

Item, T-shirt, Broadcast Media, Multimedia Marketing and Programming. Each category included three budget levels. A total of 130 events submitted materials for consideration. Nominations were judged by a blue-ribbon panel representing media outlets, printing companies, web site designers, photographers, promotional marketing professionals and social media experts. For the complete list, visit www.ffea. com/sunsational-awards. “The SUNsational Awards have recognized and celebrated the talents of our members for more than two decades,” Neve said. “We’re proud of our members and their events — and excited to recognize them in this way each year.”

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Find School Information With New App

Everything you want to know about your child’s school experience can now be found on your mobile device. The School District of Palm Beach County is launching a new mobile app for handheld devices that will access information like Edline grades, view the district calendar, and feature options to make school payments or get push notifications containing important news. Parents will see their child’s scheduled school lunch menu,

including pictures and nutritional values, sign up for Free & Reduced Lunch meal plans and check account balances. Additionally, parents can locate their assigned bus route, which showcases all schools in a Google Maps format, allowing for directions if needed. “The app and inevitable redesign of school and district web sites are an acknowledgement and commitment by the district that if we are serious about engaging our audiences, then we have to do it on their platforms and their terms,”

said Amity Schuyler, chief officer of strategic communications and engagement, who is leading the district’s efforts on the app and web site redesign. As the mobile application evolves, schools will be able to push out their own content, such as individual YouTube channels and push notifications specific to the campus. The district sees an opportunity for parents to eventually login to a portal system in order to see their child’s own specific information, making the

experience more personalized. The school district has worked closely with West Corporation, the contracted app development company, in order to align the mobile solution to meet the needs of parents and students. West Corporation is a global provider of communication and network infrastructure services with 30 years of reliable, high-quality, voice and data services. Download the app in the Google Play or iTunes Store. For more information, visit www. palmbeachschools.org.

SRHS Homecoming Week 2017: Once Upon A Time

Seminole Ridge High School has many exciting events and activities coming up for Homecoming Week. Monday, Oct. 2: ‘Home Run’ — The varsity football team competes away against Palm Beach Gardens High School. Students are encouraged to wear their favorite sports jerseys or other sports attire to school Monday. Tuesday, Oct. 3: ‘Home Away from Home’ — Students are en-

couraged to dress up as a “tacky tourist.” This could mean dressing up in tropical attire with floral patterns emblazoned on them. Wednesday, Oct. 4: Class Theme Day — The middle of the week gives each class level its own theme. Seniors are encouraged to dress as kings and queens, juniors as characters from the classic tale Peter Pan, sophomores as superheroes and supervillains, and the freshmen are encouraged to dress

as characters from fairy tales or folk tales. Thursday, Oct. 5: ‘Homies’ — Toward the end of the week, a “Fun Lunch” will be catered by Chick-Fil-A. The dress-up theme is “Twin Day,” encouraging students to pair up with someone and dress in an identical outfit from head to toe. Friday, Oct. 6: ‘There’s No Place Like Home’ — During the school day is the homecoming

pep rally. Students should dress in their class color. Seniors wear white, juniors red, sophomores gray or silver, and freshmen wear black. The homecoming king and queen will be crowned at 6:45 p.m. before the start of the game. The Hawks football team faces Palm Beach Lakes at 7 p.m. for the homecoming game this year. Saturday, Oct. 7 — The homecoming dance will be held in the school cafeteria from 7 to 10 p.m.

Berean Christian Holds Retreat In Lake Placid

For the past 20 years, students in grades nine through 12 at Berean Christian School pack up their sleeping bags, casual clothes and

bibles, and head off to a three-day spiritual retreat. This year’s retreat was held at the Lake Placid Camp and Con-

MUSIC ENSEMBLE OPEN HOUSE AT WES

On Wednesday, Aug. 30, Wellington Elementary School’s Fine Arts Academy held an open house for its after-school musical ensemble groups. Groups included were advanced and general chorus, hand bells, strings and guitar classes. Parents and children were able to find out information about the programs from music teachers Dave Morrison and Josh Lennox. The families and students were able to ask questions and receive information about the programs.

ference Center in Lake Placid, Fla. The annual retreat is purposefully planned for the third or fourth week of school in order to give students an opportunity to get to know each other, faculty and administrators in a casual atmosphere, as a way to build relationships and start the year off right. Students spent three days zip-lining, playing sports, swimming and worshipping together. The Student Council Organization under the leadership of Sarah Stegall planned team-building activities in which students devel-

oped imagination and creativity all under the guise of fun and laughs. The speaker for the high school retreat this year was Grace Fellowship’s family pastor, Tony Sanchez. Sanchez challenged students to be aware of what influences them, as he shared with them what it means to grow closer to God. Students agree this was a retreat to remember. They responded to the message in a positive way, enjoyed the worship time together and challenged Sanchez to basketball. For more information, visit www.bcsbulldogs.org.

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New Horizons Thanks Volunteer Melanie Stepp

New Horizons Elementary School recently recognized Melanie Stepp as August and September’s Volunteer of the Month. Parents at New Horizons volunteer their time throughout the school year to support teachers and students, as well as to assist with school-wide events. Stepp has been part of the New Horizons family for five years. Her daughter, Kathryn, is now a freshman in high school. Her son, William, graduated fifth grade at New Horizons last June, and her son, James, is currently in third grade. Stepp can be found at most school events with her camera hanging from her neck or behind the lens. Her photography skills are put to good use in support of the school’s yearbook, and Stepp also assists with activities such as science clubs, the math and

Principal Betsy Cardozo thanks Melanie Stepp. science fair, and running club and Reading Counts ceremonies. Stepp is an all-around wonderful volunteer at New Horizons.

ROYAL PALM SECME TEAM WINS NATIONALS

Royal Palm Beach High Schools is proud to announce that its SECME (Science, Engineering, Communication, Mathematics and Enrichment) team has won at local, regional and state competitions, advancing to the national competition. Now, it has won first place overall in the SECME National Competition Finals. SECME is an extracurricular activity that aims to reach students frequently underrepresented in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields.

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Finding Out I Was A Leash Child Changed My Life... Just A Bit

Have you seen these poor little kids on leashes? Yes! Tethered to their guardian by a rope like a common dog! Worse off than a dog, in fact, because these days, dogs are carried in purses or wheeled proudly along in rhinestone-studded strollers. Their pristine paws never touch the ground, while the leashed child slogs along on its own two feet — within the allowed circumference, of course. People stop to admire the dog and pet the dog, whereas a kid on a leash is obviously an uncontrollable psychopath who must be avoided at all costs. People cluck over dogs on leashes, but they cross the street to get away from a kid on one. I know because I was a kid on a leash. My mother casually mentioned it to

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The Sonic BOOMER me one day when we were out shopping. “Look, mom,” I’d whispered. “Look at that sad little tot on a leash!” “I had a leash for you,” she said simply. “What? You put me on a leash? My own mother? Why, mom?” I cried in anguish. “You were getting into stuff.” “I was three!”

“Exactly.” Finding out I was a Leash Child changed my life. Well, actually not. It did not change my life one iota except for constantly wondering what else my mother did to make my life more convenient — for her. Was I forced to sleep in a closet? Was I fed leftover cat food? Was one of my feet taped to the floor? Wait, that last one was something I did to my own kid. (Oh, only for an hour or so. We were installing the kitchen cabinets and he kept getting into stuff. Don’t be so judgmental!) Had she considered an electric fence, for those times I was released into the backyard? Did she tie me to a tree if she only had to run into the grocery store for “a

few things?” And what about my brothers and sister? I don’t recall ever seeing one of them on a leash! The most significant impact this leash revelation had on my life (in addition to the newfound distrust of my mother) was that it explained so much. It explained why I don’t enjoy shopping online — I want to touch everything. It explained why I love going around and around in a revolving door — because I can! And it explained why I was so horrified at the sight of the Leash Child — I could relate. I decided to befriend the very next Leash Child I saw, and I did. I approached forthrightly, with a big smile on my face.

I extended a hand for her to sniff and... She bit me! “Oh, don’t approach her without warning like that,” her mother admonished when the tug of the leash caused her to look down and see her daughter hiding in her skirts, growling. “She’s not used to strangers.” Another revelation: I’m not used to strangers either! My gosh, I wonder what other psychological damage that leash caused. Hey! My mother also made me eat my vegetables! I can only imagine the harm that did! Wow. And all these years I thought I liked her. It just goes to show how you can never really know a person.

‘Kingsman: Golden Circle’ Is Far Too Cute But Still A Fun Film

It is not surprising that Kingsman: The Golden Circle was made. Its predecessor, Kingsman: The Secret Service, was a charming, successful parody of the James Bond films. The hero was a bullied kid who is taught all sorts of ways to kill and, even more importantly, to dress, but is fired because, not being a sociopath, he refuses to kill his dog. But he is called on to save the world and does, winning a princess in the bargain. In the new movie, our hero Eggsy (Taron Egerton) finds that his whole agency, except for himself and tech genius Merlin (Mark Strong), have been destroyed by drug kingpin Poppy (Julianne Moore). They flee to the United States and join up with Statesman, their agency’s counterpart, which uses the front of being a top distillery. It is remarkably similar in some ways: in Kingsman, agents are codenamed using the Knights of the Round

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler Table, and in Statesman, they are named for drinks. The leader Champagne (Jeff Bridges), after rescuing them from agent Tequila (Channing Tatum), introduces them to the American tech wizard Ginger Ale (Halle Berry), who asks if they can help identify an agent they rescued from certain death a year earlier. He, of course, is Harry Hart (Colin Firth), long thought dead and now delusional. Poppy goes on the air with a demand to the U.S. President (Bruce Greenwood)

and other world leaders. She has spread a plague through all of her drug products and if they are decriminalized, she will not release the antidote. Eggsy and Harry, along with top American agent Whiskey (Pedro Pascal), are sent to take her down. Mixed into all of this is the President’s plan to not legitimize drugs despite his promises, killing all drug users and thus the drug trade, as well as a betrayal or two, particularly of the President’s Chief of Staff Fox (Emily Watson). Also making an appearance somehow is Elton John. Eventually, of course, the good guys win. The film is enjoyable but far too cute. A wink here and there is good, but this film almost has one eye closed. The names are far too cute. The big-name actors are around only for a short time. Watson has no more than a handful of lines. The President actually crosses his fingers behind his back as he lies.

Even the set pieces look as if they’re done on the cheap. Poppy’s jungle hideout is at the start of the film in South America and later in Cambodia. And it doesn’t look exotic at all, not surprising since it is a sort of replica of Happy Days. But the film does move quickly and there is more than a bit of fun. Egerton is fine as Eggsy, having grown into the part. Although he generally wins his fights, he is not a superhero. And, when at one point it looks like he might have to seduce the girlfriend of a key villain, he stops everything with the excuse of a bathroom break, to call his girlfriend, the princess he rescued in the first movie (Hanna Alström), asking for permission. That actually got a bit surreal. Firth handles Harry well, having done far harder parts. Strong was very good as Merlin. But a few people really stand out. Pascal was very good as Whiskey. He car-

ried off the swagger and the fighting skills, and when at one point he really had to put out some major emotions, he carried that off well. Elton John, playing himself, was actually rather good as Poppy’s unwilling prisoner, forced to play other people’s music on command. When the attack on the hideout took place, he (and I am certain there was good use of stunt doubles and special effects) really kicked some bad guy butt. That part was fun. Moore was the really fun character. Despite behaving like a complete sociopath, she wanted acceptance as the greatest CEO of all time. She’s a mix between Martha Stewart and Dr. Frankenstein. So, should you see the film? My answer is a qualified yes. This is a weak season for movies, and this is a fun way to spend a couple of hours. It is too cute by half, but the time went by quickly and a good time was had by all.

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‘Stronger Than Cancer’ Heroes Family-Friendly 5K Event In Jupiter Oct. 7

Superheroes ages 3 months to adult are set to rally, celebrate and “battle” on Saturday, Oct. 7 in a show of ongoing strength, support and commitment to the fight against cancer. The event, a 5K run/walk, is set to begin 7:30 a.m. at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter. The third annual “Stronger Than Cancer Young Hero 5K Run” will wind through downtown Abacoa and end at the stadium. Hosted by the Pediatric Oncology Support Team (POST), it is expected to draw more than 1,000 participants. Barbara Abernathy, a cancer survivor who founded POST, said this year’s event is seeing a marked growth in participation dollars raised, with a goal to raise $75,000. “I’ve had my own battle,” said Abernathy, who has led the nonprofit organization since its origin 19 years ago. “My journey brought

me here, it’s a natural fit and there was a need.” In six months, POST will mark 20 years of service to the community. To date, the organization has helped 2,000 area children and teens. All services provided to children and families are free of charge. “There is so much more to cancer than the clinical side... radiation, chemotherapy,” she said. “If we can keep those kids fighting by giving them the emotional and financial support they need... That’s the key.” As the 5K participants make their way throughout the course, onlookers will see a demonstration of cohesive support, donned in superhero costumes from capes, face paint, T-shirts and sneakers, to baby carriages, with a 10-yard diaper dash for some infants, set to take part, diagnosed

Planned Workshop Will Educate Baby Boomers On Medicare Issues

An educational workshop titled “Managing Health Care Expenses in Retirement: What Baby Boomers Need to Know About Medicare and Long-Term Care” has been scheduled for noon to 1:30 p.m. and from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at the Wellington Community Center. The seminar will also be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Nexus Business Center. Fifty-seven percent of baby boomers said they had a “poor understanding” (31 percent) or know “almost nothing” (26 percent) about Medicare, according to a recent survey by Bankers Trust. Three-quarters of boomers (72 percent) did not know that most Americans on Medicare pay premiums, copays and deductibles. One in seven thought Medicare was free. Only 14 percent knew that Medicare does not cover longterm care. A healthcare crisis is looming, and it is essential for baby boomers to understand what they need to do to prepare for it.

The “Managing Health Care Expenses in Retirement” educational workshop will cover the following: • How Medicare enrollment periods work and what you need to do to avoid late-enrollment penalties. • How much you can expect to pay in healthcare costs after going onto Medicare. • How Medicare works with private insurance to provide comprehensive coverage. • Why most people pay too much for private insurance and how you can avoid excess costs. • Why you must plan for higher healthcare costs in retirement, including the possibility of needing long-term care. The workshop is purely educational. No specific insurance or investment products will be discussed. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. Individuals can reserve space by calling Max Westerman at (561) 713-1333.

with cancer as early as three weeks of age. Colored beads will signify various symbols in the fight against the deadly disease, such as blue for hope, red for strength, green for resilience and gold — the color of childhood cancer — for bravery. Following arrival at the finish line back at Roger Dean Stadium, participants of all ages can enjoy fun activities, each set around the superhero theme. Some planned include a Kidz Fun Zone with games and a waterslide, making videos with words of encouragement to the brave fighters in a Courage Cam tent, boxing in gloves to “Fight Cancer Like a Kid” and more. Refreshments will be provided to all in attendance, as well as prizes awarded to all with a distinctive finisher’s medallion. Other prizes will recognize the best fundraising team, best team

name, best superhero costume and best pet costume. Abernathy added that the event fosters the intergenerational aspects of families stricken with childhood cancer. “It’s about raising awareness, sharing joy and compassion,” she said. “The trauma of this kind of thing, a parent in the hospital with one child, another at home with siblings, challenges with work and grandparents taking on caregiving in this phase of life. It brings added meaning because they find each other, connect and bond in new ways they never knew before.” Abernathy said she is connected and committed to the fight, due to lifetime of living with cancer from family members diagnosed to her own battle. “The kids inspire me and keep me going,” she said. Pediatric Oncology Support Team (POST) is located at 5325

The “Stronger Than Cancer Young Hero 5K Run” will celebrate young heroes like Carson Broderick. Greenwood Ave., Suite 301, in West Palm Beach. To make a do-

nation, or to learn more, call (561) 882.6336 or visit www.postfl.org.

Missoula Children’s Theatre To Bring ‘Beauty Lou And The Country Beast’ To Dolly Hand In Belle Glade Sept. 30

The Missoula Children’s Theatre will bring its show Beauty Lou And The Country Beast to Belle Glade on Saturday, Sept. 30. The show will be presented by more than 40 local children at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center at Palm Beach State College in Belle Glade, located at 1977 College Drive. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children age three through 12th grade and are available at the box office and at the door. Beauty Lou and the Country Beast is an original country-western adaptation of the classic fairy tale Beauty and the Beast. Beauty Lou, oldest daughter of the bronc-bustin’ balladeer Buck, is upset by the ungrateful behavior of a miner who has won the blue ribbon for his beautiful roses. She calls him a beast and wishes that he would look like one, too! Years later, Buck meets the minerturned-beast at the same time he’s in danger of losing the family farm.

Beauty Lou agrees to befriend the Beast to save her family. Younger Beauty Lou will be played by Halie Bankhead, and Older Beauty Lou is Cierra Cox. The Beast will be portrayed by Dakota Ali, and Kyle Miller will be his Imaginary Friend. Slim, Dusty and Clyde will be played by Dylan Gilde, Sadler Soles and Conner Harper. The Younger Daughters are Madison Alford, America Alvarez, Alexis Medellin, Brooke Sisnett, Catherine Vazquez and Kamia Williams. Mia Elrod, Abby Keith, Ada Keith, Peyton-Grace Lee, Jasmyn Mann and Maria Muniz will be the Older Daughters. Zachary Alston, Jillian Barton, Bronson Blevins, Sean Daniels, Brantley Garrett, Brooklyn Gilde, Addison Jones, Ruby Keith, Hatton Kurtz, Hendrix Kurtz, Brooklyn Ramey, Emily Sanchez, Myles Swindle and Erick Vazquez will play Country Folk. Playing Critters are Graceyn Alford, Ally Alvarez, Anita Arreguin, KayLeanna Bankhead, Mia

Centeno, Chris Daniels, Briara Desanges, Lily Edmonds, Levi Garcia, Avery Jones, Arianna Medellin, Brianna Medillin, Jaxson Pompa, Cameron Wilkerson, Jada Williams and Jordyn Williams. Ta’Jaye Mann will be the assistant director. The Missoula Children’s Theatre

residency in Belle Glade is sponsored by Palm Beach State College with support from the Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida, the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County and the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs. For more info., call the Dolly Hand box office at (561) 993-1160.

Countdown 2 Zero Pet Adoption Event Oct. 14

The fourth annual Countdown 2 Zero (C2Z) Adoption Event, presented by the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation and the Petco Foundation, will take place Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. inside the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach. This free event is the largest ever local pet adoption event. It will feature close to 1,000 animals seeking new homes. Organized by the Peggy Adams

Animal Rescue League and Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control, the Countdown 2 Zero Adoption Event is a collaborative effort of more than 30 local animal rescue organizations. Admission and parking is free for the Countdown 2 Zero Adoption Event. Many of the rescue groups will be offering special discounts and adoption incentives. For info., call (561) 472-8845 or visit www.countdown2zero.org.

‘Cocktails For Our Heroes’ To Benefit Deployed Members Of The Military

Guests will have the opportunity to learn more about the important work of Forgotten Soldiers Outreach during the “Cocktails for Our Heroes” reception Thursday, Oct. 5 from 5:30 to 7:30 a.m. at the Paul Fisher Gallery (433 Flamingo Drive, West Palm Beach). Floridian Community

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continued from page 1 wide?” he said. “We’re shoving off our problem to them.” Mayor Dave Browning said there is a small part of the community that pays only the acreage assessments. “It doesn’t hurt my feelings for the assessments to go up and take care of part of their share of the roads,” Browning said. “If we can put this off for a year, I think I’d be for it.” However, Browning said having all the roads under one jurisdiction would make life easier for residents. “Right now, when people call and say, ‘My road needs to be graded or maintained,’ we have to stop and think, ‘Which road is that?’” he said. “That causes a lot of confusion.”

Bank is underwriting the event. Since 2003, the Lake Worthbased Forgotten Soldiers Outreach has sent more than 400,000 “We Care” packages to deployed members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Against the backdrop of the gallery’s contemporary art collection, guests also will have

the chance to write notes of encouragement to military service members, and to underwrite items for their monthly packages. The reception also will preview A Hero’s Toast, the third annual champagne brunch for Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, to be held Friday, Nov. 3 at the Colony

Hotel in Palm Beach. This year’s keynote speaker is Col. Matthew Bogdanos, a Marine officer and author of Thieves of Baghdad: One Marine’s Passion to Recover the World’s Greatest Stolen Treasures. He is also a practicing assistant district attorney in New York.

For more information about FSO, or these events, call (561) 369-2933 or visit www.forgottensoldiers.org. Since 2003, Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, a nonprofit organization, has provided care packages and letters of encouragement to deployed members of the U.S.

Armed Forces. Its primary focus is to provide men and women who receive little or no support from the home front with monthly “We Care” packages. Forgotten Soldiers Outreach is committed to serving these men and women for as long as they are deployed.

Underwood stressed that only 13 miles remain for transfer to the town. McLendon said that the town will still be collecting gas tax money for the 13 miles of roads but had not budgeted for maintenance payments to the district, which had totaled about $70,000 last year. DeMarois said, however, that the town could make adjustments in the future. “It all comes out of our pockets, no matter which way you look at it,” DeMarois said. Underwood noted that the town has the option of imposing an assessment to cover the cost of maintaining those roads. Liang said his hesitation would be the cost of bringing the roads up to standard. “I don’t think we need to do all of it all at once,” Liang said. “When you look at the complete road system, it’s a lot, but you don’t eat an elephant in one bite. We already have several road projects that we’re working on.”

He suggested working first on roads that need immediate repair and doing the rest piece by piece. Underwood said the town could install culverts in roads that are having drainage issues. “We’ve got $213,000 coming in from sales surtax revenue, and I should have about $150,000,” he said. “We can do a lot of drainage culverts. We can do some engineering… and build the culverts and catch basins where they need to be.” He added that D Road has many potholes that collect water. “Get the engineer to come in and shoot grades and see where the road is going to be, eventually,” he said, but suggested putting the drainage in now. McLendon said the current LGWCD board has members who are willing to work with the town after years of non-cooperation. “We finally have a board there that will work with us,” he said. “Now there’s hesitation on this side? We’ve taken over 95 percent

of the roads. Let’s just take over the other 5 percent and be done with it. We asked for it. It was a unanimous vote to ask for the roads.” Vice Mayor Ron Jarriel said he was hesitant to accept the transfer with the roads in the condition they are. “They’re wanting to give us a mess,” Jarriel said. “All the district roads are a mess. When you ride them after a storm, they’re like canals; they’re holding water. You ride our roads after a storm, and they’re in good shape.” He said the town’s road maintenance contractor, Bergeron Land Development, was working on cost estimates to bring D Road and Collecting Canal Road up to standard. “I fought hard to get D Road and Collecting Canal [Road],” Jarriel said. “We can’t even take care of those roads. The residents are calling and complaining. We need to prove ourselves with D Road and Collecting Canal.” McLendon’s motion to approve

the resolution transferring the remaining district roads to the town carried 3-2, with DeMarois and Jarriel opposed. In other business, the council approved a resolution adding and increasing fees for planning and zoning, including a 10 percent fee to recover staff costs, which the council increased from staff’s recommendation of 5 percent. Underwood said the resolution sets fees for the permitting processes relative to the town. “I’ve added some fees,” Underwood said. “We have time extension fees, and we have special exception review fees… There is the RV pilot program fee, and the RV pilot program seasonal solid waste fee.” Underwood added that the town previously did not recover costs for staff time. “It recovers all your consultant [fees], but it does not recover staff, so we put in a de minimus 5 percent on top of whatever that is,” he said.

McLendon asked Cirullo if there would be an issue increasing the 5 percent fee to 10 percent, and Cirullo said the fee was intended to cover only administrative costs and that said he would have to go with the recommendation of the manager. Underwood said the town collected about $150,000 from these types of services last year, which would have garnered about $7,500 with a 5 percent fee. “Each case is different,” he said. “We’ve had one case that has consumed an extensive amount of staff time that you paid for. Some cases are relatively easy. I can tell you that in the one case, you lost your tail.” “I would like to see us go with 10 percent,” McLendon said, who made a motion to raise the percentage. Cirullo said the change would be acceptable legally, as long as the fee is cost recovery and not a revenue source. McLendon’s motion carried 5-0.

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WELLINGTON BALLET THEATRE PRESENTS ‘BEAUTY AND THE BEAST’ AT WHS

The Wellington Ballet Theatre presented Beauty and the Beast on Saturday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept. 24 at Wellington High School. The show was choreographed by the theatre’s Melissa Waters, with artistic direction by Rocky Duvall and scenes designed by Chris Gay. For more information, visit www.wellingtonballettheatre.org or call (561) 296-1880. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Macy Leitner as the book seller, Devan Solomon at the flower stand, Madison Hollingshed as the baker and Jordan Anderson as Belle as she walks through the village.

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Horse Trainer Jon Ingram Offering A Series Of Clinics

Once in a while, someone comes along who’s just so accomplished that watching him ride takes your breath away. Jon Ingram on horseback is almost magical. A few weekends ago, on Saturday, Aug. 26, I stopped by his place, Jon Ingram Performance Horses, located at 3546 161st Terrace North in Loxahatchee Groves, and watched part of a clinic. Jon grew up in Southern California with the traditions of the California reined cow horse, which emphasize lightness and finesse. He trained his first horse when he was just 10 years old and never looked back. For more than 30 years, he has successfully trained and showed working cow horses, cutting horses and his specialty, reining horses, serving as a founder and first president of the Idaho Reining Horse Association. He has earned nine world and national titles. But before you pigeonhole him as a Western trainer, he has improved horses in every discipline. Jon is a constant and enthusiastic student of anything equine, and never quits learning or trying to improve his methods. Which is where the clinic comes in, one of a series he plans to hold throughout the year. Riders of every level are welcome to attend, English and Western. Participation costs $50 and is well worth it. Auditing is free, and may be the best bargain around. Each clinic covers a different skill. The Aug. Get updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/Horse TalkFL.

Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg 26 one dealt with suppling, helping riders teach their horses how to bend and use their bodies more easily. Most of the participants of the clinic were barrel racers, so bending their horses around the barrels fit right in. “But suppling is important in every type of riding,” Jon pointed out. “Jumping. Dressage. Pleasure. You should be able to bend your horse easily.” Jodi Jansen of Loxahatchee brought along BB, her 3-year-old Quarter Horse mare. She successfully runs barrels with the WPRA pro-rodeo Southeastern circuit. “I’ve ridden with Jon in the past, and he has helped me immensely,” she said. “This is the first time I’ve attended one of his clinics. He has a great eye for watching you ride and helping you learn. He knows a lot, and he can explain it in a way that makes sense. I think learning better ways to get BB supple will help us add speed and have more control. Jon is awesome, a trainer’s trainer. Even the most experienced horseman can learn from him.” Kelsey Feikery, also of Loxahatchee, was riding Sugar Bean, her 11-year-old Quarter

Trainer Jon Ingram led one of his recent clinics on horseback. Horse mare. It was her first time riding with Jon. “I hope attending this clinic will help me get a better feel for her body,” Kelsey said. “Reining horses are really good at moving their bodies. I want to learn to help her lift and move her rib cage. That’s her weak spot.” Watching the riders move around him, Jon corrected small things. His style included

equal parts of talking, listening, watching and demonstrating, as he was mounted on one of his horses. “Riders should be able to move every part of their horses easily and independently,” Jon said. “This is useful to riders in every discipline. If you can move every part of the See ROSENBERG, page 27

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The Keyes Company Acquires Realty Elite

The Keyes Company has announced the acquisition of the Wellington-based real estate firm Reality Elite The Palm Beaches. This marks the third acquisition for the firm since August, proving Keyes and its family of companies are committed to growth throughout South Florida and the Treasure Coast. “We are pleased to welcome Realty Elite’s team,” Keyes CEO Mike Pappas said. “Their experienced associates are exceptional and will, without a doubt, help deliver strong service and results to clients.” Realty Elite’s agents will now relocate to the Keyes Wellington office, located at 13920 Wellington Trace. Here, they can take advantage of the leadership, marketing, resources and technology of Keyes as they continue to promote their properties and enjoy increased sales and listing opportunities. “We are delighted to welcome the Realty Elite team to the Keyes family,” said Joan Richardson, manager of the Keyes Wellington office. “They are dedicated to every client who walks through the door, which makes all the difference in providing outstanding service.” Independently owned and operat-

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providing convenient and useful information to familiarize newcomers with all that the area has to offer, as well as a valuable reference of the entire Wellington Chamber of Commerce membership. The FMA’s Charlie Awards competition is named in honor of the late Charles G. Welborn Jr., a longtime professor of journalism and communications at the University of Florida. His numerous contributions to the FMA and the publishing industry have been instrumental in furthering the growth of magazines in Florida. This year, Welborn was inducted into the Florida Magazine Association Hall of Fame. Representing approximately 236 magazines and 25 suppliers of publishing products and services, the FMA is the largest state magazine association in the nation. For more than five decades, the FMA has provided Florida’s magazines with a vital connection to other publishing professionals and businesses that can assist and direct their growth. For more information about the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, visit www.wellingtonchamber.com or call (561) 792-6525.

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Forums Will Seek Input On PBSC Dental Building Site

Palm Beach State College will hold public forums in October to discuss and gather input on the site selection for its new Dental & Medical Services Technology building. The choice of sites is between the Lake Worth campus, where the existing facility is located, and the new Loxahatchee Groves campus. The public is encouraged to attend the forum held in their community. The first forum will take place at the Lake Worth campus on Monday, Oct. 2 at 5:30 p.m. at the Paul W. Graham Continuing Education Building, Room CE 129 (4200 Congress Ave., Lake Worth). The second forum will take place at the Loxahatchee Groves campus on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 5:30 p.m. at Lecture Hall LGA 139 (15845 Southern Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves). The forums will be video recorded and RSVP is not required. The college also held a forum for faculty, staff and students on Tuesday, Sept. 26 to get feedback from internal stakeholders. In June, the Florida Legislature allocated $5 million for the new facility, far short of the $21.7 million requested to break ground. College leaders will pursue the remaining funds from the state next year, as well as seek support from the

community. Meanwhile, with this initial funding, the planning phase has begun. The Dental & Medical Services Technology building will replace the 55-year-old structure on the Lake Worth campus and provide a new home for the college’s dental hygiene associate in science degree and dental assisting postsecondary adult vocational certificate programs. The programs are the only such programs in Palm Beach County accredited by the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation, and graduates have been a mainstay of the dental health workforce in the county for decades. In addition to education, PBSC is known for offering community dental health services. Dental hygiene students provide low-cost preventive dental care, including cleanings, as well as dental screenings and dental health educational workshops through outreach initiatives. The college also has a longstanding partnership with the Atlantic Coast Dental Research Clinic. Dentists affiliated with ACDRC provide restorative dental needs, including fillings, implants and oral surgery, at a reduced rate to those without insurance, while PBSC dental assisting

students gain valuable experience. For more information, call (561) 868-3501. To learn more about PBSC dental health programs, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/ programs/dentalhealth.

Serving 48,000 students annually, Palm Beach State College is the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County, providing bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, professional certificates,

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ABWA To Host Monthly Dinner Meeting Oct. 11 In P.B. Gardens

The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, located at 4350 PGA Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens. Networking is from 6 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $25 and guests are welcome. The October speaker is Coretta Talbot. Talbot has a bachelor’s degree in social work and a master’s degree in mental health and psychology counseling. She is also a registered licensed mental health intern with the State of Florida. Talbot is also a creative director, empowerment speaker, minister, mentor and life coach. She thrives on sharing her faith and testimony in a non-traditional way that plants a seed of hope into the lives of others. Members will enjoy an en-

thusiastic discussion and discover why Talbot believes, “Your Words Have Power.” To make reservations, or for more information, contact Sam Markwell at (561) 644-2384 or Sally Ott at (561) 373-8727. For directions, call the Embassy Suites Hotel at (561) 622-1000. The mission of the American Business Women’s Association is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition. For more info., contact Chapter President Sam Markwell (561) 6442384 or smarkwell2@gmail.com or call (877) 216-9908, ext. 750. Find

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Sem Ridge Shuts Out Boynton 25-0 In Home Opener

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report Seminole Ridge High School’s football team hosted Boynton Beach High School for the season’s home opener on Friday, Sept. 22 and shut out the Tigers 25-0. The games last Friday were the first for most teams after a two-week delay due to Hurricane Irma. The win also kept the Hawks’ record unblemished at 3-0.

It did not take long for the Hawks to get a score on the board. They hit pay dirt on the first two possessions. The up-tempo offense of the Hawks capped a 75-yard drive with running back Corey Polk crossing the goal line from 17 yards out to command the early 7-0 lead. The drive took just over three minutes off the game clock. Seminole Ridge quarterback Kaimyn Castilla connected with

Hawk receiver Anthony Angel is on his way to the end zone after a 93-yard touchdown pass.

Anthony Angel on a 93-yard touchdown pass to extend the lead to 14-0 after Daniel Friere’s point-after kick sailed through the uprights. The Tigers finally established some momentum on offense, but penalties and a fierce Hawk defense negated the Boynton Beach drive beyond midfield. Entering the second quarter, the Tigers had another opportunity to close the margin, driving to the Seminole Ridge 11-

yard line. A field goal attempt was nullified by a botched snap that gave possession to the Hawks with good field position. The Tiger offense had one more opportunity before the half, but the stingy Hawk defense continuously pressured the Tiger quarterback, sacking him twice. Dylan Mohl and Jonathan Fioramonti combined for the first, then Devon McMinns recorded the second. Seminole Ridge

Seminole Ridge cornerback Justin Allie makes a big hit on the Boynton Beach ball carrier, causing a fumble.

was able to head to the locker room with a 14-0 halftime lead. In the second half, the Hawks added two more scores. In the third quarter, Friere put up a 36-yard field goal to give Seminole Ridge a 17-0 lead. Running back Cameron Wicks took the ball 10 yards for the final score. Place holder Triston Howell had to run the ball in on the point-after attempt, giving the Hawks credit See HAWKS, page 26

Kick returner Kaleb Costain gets big yardage on the opening kickoff. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

Bronco Rally Falls Short In 30-28 Loss To Palm Bay

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Friday, Sept. 22, the Palm Beach Central High School football squad hosted Palm Bay in a non-conference matchup and fell to the Pirates 30-28, despite scoring 22 points in the second half. The game weathered a very

damp first half and a lightning delay. The Broncos seemed primed to take an early lead when kick returner Aaron Pierre-Aime set his offense up with a big opening kickoff return. The play set up a 3-yard touchdown run by running back Lincoln Bohn to lift the Broncos to an early

Palm Beach Central receiver Fornoris Roberts powers forward for additional yards after a reception.

6-0 lead. Shortly after that, lightning struck, causing the delay. It was the delay that seemed to stall the Broncos. Palm Bay responded with two unanswered touchdowns, a 1-yard run and a 16yard rushing score, to hold a 14-6 lead to the end of the first half. By the final whistle, the Pirate running

Bronco quarterback Michael Moreland finds an opening for a throw down field.

game combined for 263 yards rushing. The rain had faded, but the hazards remained as both teams had to battle with dampened field conditions. Palm Bay added to its tally and extended its lead to 21-6 early in the third quarter. The Broncos came out the second

half throwing the ball, with Nick Atkins and Michael Moreland combining for 205 yards. Moreland ignited the rally for Palm Beach Central. He connected with receiver Fornoris Roberts on a 34-yard pass, which set up a 2-yard touchdown run by running back Lakevious Simmons See BRONCOS, page 27

Bronco running back Lakevious Simmons powers forward toward the goal line. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

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continued from page 25 for a two-point conversion and extending the lead to 25-0. The Seminole Ridge defense was punishing on the Boynton Beach offense, limiting the Tiger quarterback to just one completion in 13 attempts

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for 3 yards and no touchdowns. Castilla was seven-of-13 for 215 yards through the air. Angel had three receptions for 93 yards and a touchdown. Receiver Justin Allie reeled in four catches for 40 yards. Polk and Wicks combined for 88 yards rushing and a score each. Seminole Ridge hosted district rival Wellington High School on Thursday, Sept. 28, but results were not available by press time.

Wellington Wolves Youth Basketball Association Tryouts Set For Oct. 29

The Wellington Wolves Youth Basketball Association will hold its annual tryouts for the 2017-18 Grade School Travel Basketball Season on Sunday, Oct. 29. Tryouts will be held at the Wellington Village Park Gym, located at 11700 Pierson Road. The tryouts will be for boys grades 3 to 8. The high school grade tryouts will be held after the high

school basketball season is over in February. Visit www.wellingtonwolves.com for the times of tryouts and more information. The Wellington Wolves are also looking for quality coaches for the program. Those who are interested, should call Director of Coaches Gerry Stumm at (954) 695-7767. The Wellington Travel Basketball Association provides a positive

and safe learning environment for young men and women throughout Wellington and the western communities to learn the fundamentals of team sports, exposing them to the social and moral values needed to develop important character abilities, which help them become respectful, confident and responsible individuals with a lifelong interest in basketball.

Hawk Swimmers Win Three Of Four

In a recent competition against the Benjamin School and Cardinal Newman High School, the Seminole Ridge High School swim and dive team won three of its four competitions. The SRHS boys team defeated Benjamin 99-61 and Cardinal Newman 115-14. The SRHS girls team lost to Benjamin 85-71 but defeated Cardinal Newman 102-32. Boys first-place finishers included: • 50-meter freestyle: Tyler Weber Seminole Ridge running back Corey Polk finds running room off tackle for a big gain.

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continued from page 25 to close the margin to 21-12 at the end of the third quarter.

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continued from page 21 horse, you can have him do anything you want. I enjoy teaching and watching riders and horses progress no matter whether their goals are — showing or just having a safe, pleasant trail horse.” Everything was done one-onone. Each rider rode and received suggestions. “Start slow and easy with an exercise, make it simple for the horse to understand what you’re asking,” Jon explained. “A nice horse wants to do what you ask him to do. If he acts up or refuses over and over, then something’s wrong. Have his teeth checked, or call a chiropractor. And riders must be consistent and honest. You can’t correct a mistake one day and then let it slide the next. Horses appreciate honesty. They don’t like liars.”

The Pirates answered back early in the fourth quarter to continue to hold on 27-12. Moreland capped a 65-yard drive with a score when he connected with receiver Bryan Robinson. A two-point conversion helped close the deficit for the Broncos, 27-20.

The Palm Beach Central defense came up big when the ball was stripped and outside linebacker Emanual Rocque returned to the 6-yard line. The turnover gave the Broncos a chance to reclaim the lead they had early in the game. This time, running back C.J. Stewart

Melanie Lima of Loxahatchee rode Libby, her 3-year-old Quarter Horse mare. “We’ve just started Libby,” Melanie said. “She’s green broke and only been under saddle for three weeks. I bring her over every Saturday. I like having an expert help me train her so it’s done right. Jon is a really special person. He sees how horses think and helps us work together.” Melanie’s issue was a lack of confidence in riding such a green horse. “Jon is helping ease that. He shows me how and when to use my legs and reins,” she said. “I have a better seat now. We’re getting there. I like the way he gives me homework to work on each time, not too much, just enough that we can progress and then come back and learn something else and improve. My long-term goal is to make her a cutting horse. We’ll see if she has the talent. If not, maybe we’ll try reining.” Stephanie Fountain of Wellington rode Jax, her 5-year-old Quarter Horse gelding that boards with Jon.

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drove in the score from 1 yard out, and the team posted another twopoint conversion to recapture the lead with a one-point advantage, 28-27. With five minutes left on the game clock, the Pirates chipped at the time, driving into Bronco space. The drive set up an 18-yard field goal. The 3 points stole the lead back from the Broncos 30-28,

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with one minute remaining. The Bronco offense could not put together enough of an attack, going three-and-out, and Palm Bay ran out the remaining seconds to secure the victory. The Broncos fell to 1-2 on the season and went on the road to face Boca Raton High School on Thursday, Sept. 28, but results were not available by press time.

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Saturday, Sept. 30 • The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host its Exotic Plant & Orchid Sale and Indoor Arts & Craft Fair on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with numerous vendors selling orchid jewelry, orchid supplies, locally produced honey and a variety of gourmet teas, along with the Palm Beach County Wood Turners and a festive beer and wine garden. Admission is free for members and children 12 and under, and $10 for non-members. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www. mounts.org. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 and up on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 2 p.m. Adventure in the world of Dungeons & Dragons with fellow wizards and warriors to battle evil monsters. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Music by Walter Voigt for adults on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 2:30 p.m. One-man band Walter Voigt will perform a wide variety of American and international music including Polish, German, Italian and more. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Kids Cancer Foundation’s annual Childhood Cancer Awareness Celebration will take place Saturday, Sept. 30 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the gymnasium at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). This is a free event for all young patients and families. There will be lots of great food, music, fun games, crafts, face painting, bounce houses and a petting zoo. For any questions, or to register, e-mail nicole@kidscancersf.org or call (561) 236-1110. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Motown tribute concert by N2 Nation on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. Sunday, Oct. 1 • The Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension (559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will offer Yoga in the Garden on Sunday, Oct. 1 at 8 a.m. Relax, refresh and reflect in the tropical landscape of the Mounts Botanical Garden. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www. mounts.org. • The Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will host its annual Native Plant Garden Tour on Sunday, Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants can visit eight unique gardens landscaped with Florida native plants. Despite the beating all gardens took from Irma, these gardens are resilient and still shine. For more info., call (561) 247-3677 or visit www. palmbeach.fnpschapters.org. Monday, Oct. 2 • The Wellington Garden Club will meet Monday, Oct. 2 in the Lakeview Room at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) with a light breakfast at 9:30 a.m., a business meeting at 10:15 a.m. and a program

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at 11:15 a.m. on the “History of Tropical Fruits in South Florida” presented by Larry Grosser. RSVP to Mary Drexler at mkdrexler@comcast.net. For more info., e-mail info@wellingtongardenclub.org. • The Loxahatchee Chapter Florida Trail Association will hold its monthly chapter meeting at the Okeeheelee Park Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Monday, Oct. 2 with a social at 7 p.m. and program at 7:30 p.m. Call Margaret Brabham at (561) 324-3543 for more info. Tuesday, Oct. 3 • A Property Managers Expo will take place Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. For more info., visit www.pm-expo.com/south-florida. • The Domestic Violence Council of Palm Beach County will hold its Domestic Violence Awareness Month opening ceremony “Out of the Shadows: Serving High Risk Communities” on Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Clayton Hutcheson Agricultural Center (559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach). For more info., visit www. facebook.com/DVCPBC. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Story Salsa With Liz Mangual for all ages on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 3 p.m. Weaving together a rich tapestry of bilingual stories, Liz Mangual will enchant and delight listeners of all ages with her signature style of interactive storytelling. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • Audubon of the Everglades will hold its monthly meeting and lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. at the FAU Pine Jog Environmental Education Center (6301 Summit Blvd.). The topic will be “Voyagers on the Open Sea: The Pelagic Birds of Florida” featuring Michael Brothers, executive director of the Marine Science Center of Ponce Inlet, Florida. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info. Wednesday, Oct. 4 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Spooky Trivia for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. Does your knowledge of trivia leave your family and friends in awe? Join a team and see who is the trivia king. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension (559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will offer Designing & Creating the Home Landscape, Part 1 on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. with instructor Laura McLeod of Sanctuary Landscape Design. She will explore the basics of good design and walk participants through each step of the planning process. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org. • The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host a speed networking event on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wellington National Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington). For more info., visit www.wellingtonchamber.com. Thursday, Oct. 5 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an English Exchange for adults on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 1:30 p.m. Practice speaking English

in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Create a Memory Page for adults on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. Create artful displays to commemorate special events and those you love. Bring personal photos and your imagination; other materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington Amphitheater will hold a free Neil Diamond tribute concert and food truck invasion on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 5 p.m. Visit www. wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • The Women of the Western Communities will meet Thursday, Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. RSVP to mair. armand1@gmail.com. For more info., visit www. womenofthewesterncommunities.org. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Writer’s Critique Workshop for adults on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m. Share, offer and accept constructive criticism to improve fiction, nonfiction and poetry in a supportive atmosphere. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. Friday, Oct. 6 • The musical La Cage aux Folles will be at the Kravis Center for Performing Arts’ Marshall E. Rinker Sr. Playhouse from Friday, Oct. 6 through Sunday, Oct. 22. For more info., visit www.kravis.org. • Fright Nights will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds from Oct. 6 through Oct. 28. For more information, visit www.myfrightnights.com or www.facebook.com/FrightnightsSFF. • Ghost Tours: An Evening in the Dark will be at Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Friday, Oct. 6 and Friday, Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. For more information, call (561) 790-5232 or e-mail yyv@southfloridafair.com. • The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds from

The Town-Crier Friday, Oct. 6 through Sunday, Oct. 8. For more information, visit www.wpbaf.com. •Story Salsa with Liz Mangual will be at the Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) on Friday, Oct. 6 at 10:30 a.m. and at the Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) at 3 p.m. Weaving together a rich tapestry of bilingual stories, Liz Mangual will enchant and delight listeners of all ages with her signature style of interactive storytelling. Call (561) 790-6030 or (561) 790-6070 for more info. • Wellington Cares will host its third annual luncheon on Friday, Oct. 6 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Leonard R. Hock Jr., chief medical officer of Trustbridge Palliative Care and Advanced Illness Management. For more information about the luncheon, call (561) 568-8818 or visit www.wellingtoncaresorg.com. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Loxahatchee Rocks! Rock Out With Rock Art!” for ages 6 and up on Friday, Oct. 6 at 3 p.m. Show your neighborhood pride and create colorful rocks that reflect your favorite hobbies, sports, animals and more. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Painting Pals for ages 5 to 10 on Friday, Oct. 6 at 3 p.m. Unleash your imagination to create colorful artwork. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • Families First of Palm Beach County will present its Harriet Goldstein Award to Mark and Paige Bellissimo at its 11th annual Children’s Day Awards Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 6 at the Kravis Center. The award is presented annually to individuals who have made lasting contributions to the community. For more info., visit www. familiesfirstpbc.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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HOME HEALTH AIDE AVAILABLE — Experienced Home Health Aide seeks new position. Flexible hours, full time or part time, day or night. I am a Licensed CNA who has worked as a home health aide and also as a nanny. I have many years of experience taking care of the elderly at home. Price negotiable, references provided upon request. Call Pat at (561) 294-1423.

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

DANNY'S SEPTIC — Commercial/Residential. Drainfields, Lift Stations, Grease Trap Pumping, Drain Cleaning. Licensed/Insured. SA0031137 SR0111696. 561-689-1555

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

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

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

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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

MODERN TOUCH HAIR SALON — looking for shampoo person 1 - 3 days per week. Must be someone who is energetic and loves working with people. Call 795-8937 ask for Valerie or Stop In! 1165 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. Winn-Dixie Plaza.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS SPACIOUS LIVING IN SPANISH STYLE COURTYARD HOUSE ON CUL-DE-SAC — in prestigious Wycliffe Golf & Country Club. Split bedroom floor plan, 4 bd. 4 ba. overlooking courtyard/pool with view of lake/ golf course. $425,000.00 Sold as is. Seller motivated. Wendy G. Perlman 561-818-3398 wgperlman@gmail.com

LOT FOR SALE - ACREAGE/LOXAHATCHEE ACREAGE LOT — on paved road with sidewalk, close to shopping and other conveniences. $117,900. Halina Sledz, Broker, Ameron Realty. Call/Text 561-596-9727

OCALA LOTS FOR SALE OCALA LOTS FOR SALE — 1/4 Acre to 1 Acre lots from $25,000 to $50,000. I can assist you with builders who will build a house for you (plans, prices, finishes, etc.) Move to Ocala and live in a brand new 3BR/2BA home from about $135,000 (Including Land) Call Steve 561-329-5499.

NORTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE FOR SALE COOL OFF IN THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS OF NORTH CAROLINA! — Immaculate 4026 SF Home on 20 acres, 8 stall barn, fenced pasture, in Leatherwood Equestrian development near Boone and airport. $1,395,000. Call Margo Lenmark (828) 260-0873

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PAINTING J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified -pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 309-6975 or visit our website at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com JOHN PERGOLIZZI PAINTING INC. — Interior/Exterior - Repaint specialist, pressure cleaning, popcorn ceiling, drywall repair & roof painting. Family owned/owner operator. Free Est. 798-4964 Lic. #U18473

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

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