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Palm Beach County work crews are cleaning up thousands of gallons of raw sewage that spilled onto homeowners’ properties in The Acreage after a force main break Monday near 40th Street North and 110th Avenue North, west of the Pond Cypress Natural Area. The Indian Trail Improvement District is taking steps to protect its canals and wells from possible contamination. Page 3

Firefighters Collect Money For MDA At Area Publix Stores

Over Labor Day weekend, local firefighters held their 2016 Firefighters MDA Boot Drive. For more than 30 years, firefighters have collected money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. This year, area firefighters collected in front of Publix stores. The money goes to help local families and children with neuromuscular diseases. Page 10

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OPINION

15 Years Later: 9/11 Attacks Have Left A Complicated Legacy

The Women of the Western Communities held its first meeting of the 2016-17 season on Thursday, Sept. 1 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. Returning and new members gathered for dinner and donated school supplies for Harmony House. Phyllis Gauger, a retired flight attendant, introduced an interactive get-to-know-you game in which each person made a paper airplane with a fun fact about themselves on it. Shown above are Robin Blom, Maureen Delbene, Liz Bloeser, Phyllis Gauger, Maria Pergola and Mimi Barnhart. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 17 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Acreage Residents Meet To Consider Incorporation Idea

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report About 60 people filled the conference room at the Acreage library on Tuesday to hear about the incorporation effort being led by the group called Preserve the Lifestyle of the Acreage Now (PLAN). Brett Taylor, president of PLAN, said the organization is gathering information that seems to favor the idea of incorporating The Acreage as a municipality, as well as information that is unfavorable. “Everybody on this board is basically intent on one thing, and that is maintaining what we have in The Acreage the way it is,” Taylor said. “By incorporating, we think that may be the best way to preserve our lifestyle. You know that we are under a lot of external forces by developers, and we really think that we ought to take control of our own local affairs.” He said The Acreage is never going to be a “city” in terms of

the classic definition. “We all live on our acre-and-a-quarter lots,” he said. “We don’t have room for large shopping centers. We don’t have room for even a downtown area.” What Acreage residents could gain is revenue sharing and the opportunity to represent themselves within and outside the community, he said. “It puts us in a better position to negotiate with other municipalities,” Taylor said. Scott Barnwell, a coach at Seminole Ridge High School, made a PowerPoint presentation on the pros and cons of incorporation. Barnwell pointed out that an incorporation effort must be approved by a majority of voters in a referendum. He said one of the benefits of incorporation is self-determination and local representation. “Your council is elected by the people who fall within your boundaries,” Barnwell said. “You

can control your own destiny. Whatever is in your boundaries, whatever the people want, the people get.” Incorporation guarantees that the municipality will have a seat at the table with federal, state, regional and local authorities, and gives access to grants and technical assistance, Barnwell said. Perhaps the greatest benefit is that a majority of local tax revenues will come back to the municipality instead of wherever the county wants it to go, he said. The argument against incorporation is the power to tax, which he said is not necessarily a bad thing. Barnwell pointed out that a municipality does not have to levy a tax for the first three years if it can sustain itself on other revenue sources, such as those that would be coming to the municipality instead of the county. “Why the other cities don’t want us to incorporate is because their See ACREAGE, page 7

Lox Groves Gearing Up For 10th Anniversary Celebration

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Town of Loxahatchee Groves is preparing for its 10th anniversary with a down-home, country-style celebration. As a result of a successful incorporation effort from 2003 to 2006, Loxahatchee Groves became Palm Beach County’s 38th municipality with its incorporation on Nov. 1, 2006. Perla Underwood, the town’s finance director, is leading the effort to encourage community participation in the anniversary events. She pointed out that Nov. 1 is also the date for a Loxahatchee Groves Town Council meeting that evening, and the town plans an open house that morning at Loxahatchee Groves Town Hall. However, the big celebration will be a rural-style festival on Saturday, Nov. 4 at Loxahatchee

Groves Park. “What we are tentatively planning is that on Nov. 1, we’re going to have an open house breakfast,” she said, adding that the town’s former elected officials will be invited. The first council was made up of Dave Browning, who has served as mayor since the inaugural council was seated, along with Dave Autrey, Marge Herzog, Dennis Lipp and Dr. Bill Louda. Underwood hopes to get current and previous council members, along with those who worked on the incorporation effort, together to celebrate. The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association has put together a film of the 10 years of incorporation and the history of the town, along with other celebrations. “This is a three-hour film that’s going to be going through it all, and they have a lot of information

that they’ve provided us, such as photographs and things like that,” Underwood said. The sitting council will also give a presentation honoring the first council. On Saturday, Nov. 4, there will be a rural-style celebration at the Loxahatchee Groves Park pavilions. “We’re trying to do what I envision would be a country fair in a small rural community,” Underwood said. “We’re going to have hamburgers and hot dogs and ice cream and popcorn.” Loxahatchee Groves is a fairly young community, with an average age of 48, so Underwood hopes to attract families to the celebration. “You never see that, because most of those people are working every day and taking care of their kids, and they don’t have time for See 10 YEARS, page 16

Equestrian Panel OKs Horse Estates On Golf Course Land

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Committee attracted a crowd of about 40 residents on Wednesday for a hearing that ended with the committee’s approval of amendments allowing the proposed Winding Trails development on the old Wanderers Club executive golf course. The applicant — W&W Equestrian Club LLC, Jim Ward and Patricia Holloway — purchased the long-unused golf course land surrounding the Lakefield South community off of Aero Club Drive late last year. Plans for the property include nine single-family residential equestrian estate lots with stables, grooms’ quarters and other equestrian amenities. Wednesday’s meeting covered four petitions, Wellington Project Manager Kelly Ferraiolo explained. The petitions include a comprehensive plan amendment, a zoning text amendment, a rezoning and a master plan amendment. Land planner Kate DeWitt from Cotleur & Hearing spoke on behalf of the applicant. The applicant seeks to change the golf course into nine residential equestrian lots in a community named Winding Trails. The lots will range from 2.43 acres to 4.45 acres, with 0.31 dwelling units per acre. It is included within the Landings at Wellington Planned Unit Development. The Winding Trails land totals 65.45 acres, currently with 38.41 acres of golf course, 21.88 acres of lakes and 5.16 acres of lake maintenance tracks. It surrounds the Lakefield South community, which has 200 homes. “It is important to note that Lakefield South is not part of any of the requests before you tonight,” Ferraiolo said. The applicant wants to amend the future map designation for Winding Trails from Commercial Recreation to Residential B; extend the boundaries of the Equestrian Preserve Area to include Winding Trails; and include proposed public bridle trails within the equestrian trails map, she said. The residential communities

surrounding Winding Trails are also labeled Residential B, Ferraiolo added. The applicant, Ferraiolo said, seeks to create a sub-area within the Equestrian Overlay Zoning District, with specific regulations. Since the project is unique, Wellington staff suggested creating the new sub-area. Covered arenas will be prohibited, and building height maximums are included in the restrictions. No more than 12 stalls per lot will be allowed with no more than four stalls per acre. A bridle trail is included in the proposal. The applicant also requested a Landings at Wellington PUD master plan amendment to create a pod within Area D, called D-1, allocating 29 acres for the nine units with access points and a gated exit. The access points are proposed for Aero Club Drive and Greenbriar Blvd., with no access proposed within the Lakefield South community, Ferraiolo said. “There has been a decline in the use of golf courses both locally and nationally,” she said. “Staff has researched the trends in golf course redevelopment and has found many local examples. The proposal tonight is clearly a better alternative than multifamily townhomes, zero lot lines or commercial uses. The density of 0.31 dwelling units per acre is far less than what could potentially be built on the property. It also provides for minimal impacts to the existing infrastructure. Staff supports this request not only because it meets the requirements of the comprehensive plan and the code, but because the potential alternatives could result in greater density and intensity than what is being proposed today.” The executive golf course hasn’t been in use since at least 2008, DeWitt said, and has become a maintenance issue with landscaping, lakes, dirt bike use and children fishing in the lakes. “We’re excited for the property owner to come in and really revitalize this area and bring it back to life,” she said. Winding Trails will be within one mile of the Palm Beach InterSee EQUESTRIAN, page 7

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Wellington Ed Board Hears School Grant Requests

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The newly re-organized Wellington Education Committee reviewed 2016-17 Keely Spinelli grant applications on Tuesday and heard presentations from representatives of 11 village schools. Marcia Hayden, newly reappointed as chair of the committee, welcomed John Webber, Francine Nelson, Shelly Albright and Beth Gillespie to the seven-member panel. Named after late educator Keely Spinelli, the village provides grant money annually to help local schools. The focus has traditionally been on efforts to boost reading. Hayden explained that last year’s unused grant money rolled

over into the 2016-17 fund. The funding supplied by the village will total almost $300,000, not including last year’s rollovers of almost $35,000. Dr. Geoff McKee, the central regional instructional superintendent for secondary schools, said he was extremely thankful for the village’s support. “I come from Boca. I was there for 18 years, and I thought we had tremendous support, which we did, but I realize now that they’re going to have to step up their game to keep pace with Wellington,” he said. Going in alphabetical order, Binks Forest Elementary School Principal Michella Levy said her school is looking to hire two new

teachers and purchase 18 laptops for a new teaching program at the school. Elbridge Gale Elementary School Principal Gail Pasterczyk said her school wanted $15,000 for tutoring in reading. “We have found that the one-on-one tutoring has been very beneficial,” Pasterczyk said. She also requested $10,000 for math tutoring and $2,000 for technology software. Emerald Cove Middle School Principal Eugina Smith Feaman sought village funding for vocabulary and other supplemental resources, laptops, and tutorial and mentor personnel for students in the lowest 25 percent. Equestrian Trails Elementary

School requested two certified teachers to work with the lowest 25 percent of reading students. New Horizons Elementary School Principal Betsy Cardozo said her school would like to purchase 20 more laptops for reading students, as well as additional tutoring and software, with a focus on kindergarten through secondgrade students to prepare them for third grade. Palm Beach Central High School Principal Darren Edgecomb said he would like to focus on Saturday reading tutorial boot camps and give students incentives who did not attend last year but would have benefited from it. “There will be much more focus on actually getting the kids there,

through breakfast, through prizes, whatever we need to do to get them there,” Edgecomb said. “Once they’re there, we’ll focus on our standards that we teach. We want the Saturday tutorials to emulate what we teach in the classroom.” He also requested money for the purchase of 10 iPads with educational reading applications on them, and novels and practice workbooks for Hispanic students, as well as daily math tutoring during lunch and after school. He pointed out that a third of the school’s population is Hispanic, and 44 percent receive free and reduced-price lunch. Panther Run Elementary School Principal Pamela Strachan requestSee GRANTS, page 7

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Make plans to enjoy what many of your neighbors have already discovered — the White Elephant Bar & Grill. Located in the original Wellington Mall, this is the new happening place to be any night of the week, inside at the “Cheers” bar or outside at the cheerful patio bar. Whether it’s Ladies, Karaoke and DJ Thursday, Live Entertainment Friday and Saturday, there is always something to do at the White Elephant. Don Patel, one of the partner owners, is not a stranger to the restaurant industry. We are truly fortunate that he has brought his talent for making everyone happy to our backyard. We came for the food, and we were not disappointed. In fact, we were impressed! The menu is a collage of American and international fare. What caught my eye was the Curry Shrimp Risotto, which combines three of my favorites perfectly. This Indian-spiced shrimp with a curry cream sauce over risotto is not to be missed. Other specials include Fish & Chips, the Rib Eye and the popular Pan-Seared Salmon. One of the house signature dishes, the salmon, was perhaps the best I’ve ever tasted! The jumbo Chicken Wings are fried to perfection. The Beef Brisket was our table favorite for the evening. Pizza lovers

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NEWS

Construction Underway On Long-Awaited Public Shooting Range

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 1 for a longplanned public shooting range north of The Acreage. The Palm Beach County Shooting Sports Park will be at the north end of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road opposite the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area on the east side. The 150-acre parcel was acquired in a land trade with the county and the South Florida Water Management District. The shooting range will be similar to others throughout the state. Carol Lyn Parrish of the FWC said the range will take about one year to complete. “We’re excited that this is happening,” Parrish said. “It has been about 10 years in the making for the agency to get a start on this public shooting range, and we’re excited to have the opportunity to participate in it and make this available for the people who like to recreate down here in South Florida.” Although similar public ranges

exist across the state, there are none in Palm Beach County at the present time. “The closest ranges we have are in Okeechobee and in Broward,” she said. “This will be a great spot for people to come and shoot their firearms, and get educated also.” The shooting range design has 20 shooting positions on a 300yard small bore rifle range, 20

positions on a 100-yard small bore rifle range, 42 positions on a 25- to 50-meter pistol range, 30 positions on a 10-meter/50-foot pistol range, one international (Olympic) trap bunker, 10 combination trap and skeet fields and a 15-position sporting clays course, as well as a 6,200-square-foot concession building. Construction will be in four

phases, beginning with the pistol and rifle ranges, plus rehabilitation of an existing building for offices, target storage and restrooms. Phase

2 will be the sporting clays course. Phase 3 will be construction of the trap and skeet fields and pavilion. Phase 4 will be the construction of

the concession building. For more information, call Lynne Hawk at (561) 625-5122 or visit www.myfwc.com.

(Above) Dignitaries gather for the groundbreaking ceremony at the Palm Beach County Shooting Sports Park on Sept. 1. (Left) County Commissioner Hal Valeche speaks at the ceremony. PHOTOS COURTESY PALM BEACH COUNTY

ITID Taking Protective Measures After Acreage Sewage Spill

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Palm Beach County work crews are cleaning up thousands of gallons of raw sewage that spilled onto homeowners’ properties in The Acreage after a force main break Monday near 40th Street North and 110th Avenue North, west of the Pond Cypress Natural Area. The Indian Trail Improvement District is taking steps to protect its canals and wells from possible contamination. “This is the third time that it has happened,” ITID Manager Jim Shallman told the Town-Crier on Tuesday. “It’s a Palm Beach County issue all the way. We don’t have authority to do anything in there. What we have done is shut down the R2 control structures in that area. I don’t know at this point how many gallons actually went through.” Shallman said initial reports on the cause of the spills were that they’re due to settling of the road’s base rock, which caused the line to split.

“They didn’t go down deep enough, apparently, and the bedding settled and cracked the pipe,” he said. Shallman added that he is trying to get the results of a county study on the pipe. “It’s still not fixed, and that’s why I want to get my hands on it, because I’m pretty sure that study recommended changing that whole thing out,” Shallman said. “I heard discussions along those lines, but they never actually did anything.” The county did respond in a timely manner to the spill. “I understand they responded pretty quickly, anywhere between one to three-and-a-half hours are the numbers that I’ve been receiving between discovering the break and when they got there,” Shallman said. “So you can calculate how many gallons escaped and went north.” He has commissioned ITID’s water testing company to test for fecal coliform, phosphorus and dissolved oxygen starting at 60th Street and moving south to see

how far north the spill may have traveled. “That’s just to protect the workings of the district,” Shallman said. “We don’t know how much would seep into the wells. We just want to make sure. It’s definitely a Palm Beach County issue, and we’ll be talking to them seriously about how they are going to resolve this, both financially and for the break.” The break is about 7 feet away from a similar one that occurred in 2013, Shallman noted. “It’s a little early, but we’re trying to gather as much information as we can,” he said. According to a Wednesday statement from the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department, the department was notified at approximately 4:50 p.m. on Monday of the 30-inch force main break and repair crews were immediately dispatched, working throughout the night and the following day to replace the damaged pipe. As of Wednesday evening, the line was back in service. The Palm Beach County Health

Department and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection were notified and were onsite to observe the situation, according

to the county statement. Samples from adjacent residential wells and the surrounding canals were taken to be analyzed.

Questions about the situation should be directed to Water Utilities Director Jim Stiles at (561) 493-6124.

Mandarin Blvd. Closed At 60th Street North In The Acreage

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Residents in the area of Mandarin Blvd. and 60th Street North in The Acreage were surprised recently to see that access to Mandarin Blvd. from 60th Street North has been closed to vehicular traffic, cutting off a route that many people use to take their children to school. The closure was by the City of West Palm Beach, which is planning improvements to the M Canal, which feeds into the city’s water supply at the Grassy Waters Preserve, according to Indian Trail Improvement District Manager Jim Shallman.

“They negotiated with the residents along there, I’m pretty sure it was in 2007, and made settlements,” Shallman said. “It was determined then that this road would be closed off and they would build a berm there.” The closure is part of an overall canal improvement project that includes culvert improvements at bridges over the canal, and ITID’s reconstruction of an inverted siphon that runs under the canal. “It took them some time to come around to eventually starting this project, so now we’re getting residents who are up in arms, but [the Mandarin Blvd. closing] has nothing to do with Indian Trail

Improvement District,” Shallman said. Shallman stressed that the roadway is a West Palm Beach easement and the closure is related to the city’s planned canal improvements. “People are upset about it, and there are some school issues with parents picking up their kids,” he said, explaining that parents of students at Frontier Elementary School and Osceola Creek Middle School used Mandarin Blvd. to get to the schools, which are located on 180th Avenue North. The West Palm Beach Engineering Department did not return calls for comment.

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VILLAGE OF ROYAL PALM BEACH PUBLIC NOTICE

The Village of Royal Palm Beach currently has a vacancy for an alternate member on the Planning and Zoning Commission which meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month. All meetings are held in the Village Meeting Hall. If you are a resident of Royal Palm Beach and would like to volunteer your service and expertise on this local government Board, pick up an application at the Village Clerk’s office or download it from the Village’s website at http://fl-royalpalmbeach.civicplus.com/ DocumentCenter/View/5207. Return the completed application to the Village Clerk’s office no later than September 28, 2016 for Council consideration at its October 6th meeting. If further information is desired, please call the Village Clerk at 790-5102. By: Diane DiSanto, MMC, Village Clerk Publish: Town-Crier – August 26, 2016 September 9, 2016

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15 Years Later: 9/11 Attacks Have Left A Complicated Legacy

This Sunday, at 8:46 a.m. specifically, marks the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, when nearly 3,000 innocent people were killed by Al-Qaeda funded terrorists in New York City, the Pentagon and United Airlines Flight 93 in Pennsylvania. So much has happened in the ensuing 5,480 days, some things good, some things bad, and often what has transpired has been a bit of both. On one hand, the United States federal government became extremely proactive in its visible attempts to curtail international terrorism. The Department of Homeland Security was created. The FBI became a domestically focused national security and intelligence agency. There’s a more intense focus on immigration and refugee programs. Counterterrorism intelligence sharing has become more common and systematic. International financial controls of illicit funds have increased exponentially. On the other hand, the same U.S. federal government dragged itself into expensive wars overseas with sometimes questionable end goals. Al-Qaeda, at the time the primary terrorist organization targeting the U.S. and targeted by the U.S., has been overshadowed by ISIL and its terrorist allies. On the domestic front, the Capitol Hill political landscape has transformed into a group of elected officials who are unable or unwilling to cross party lines and find middle ground on anything of importance to the American people. And the prospects for rediscovering bipartisan teamwork appears next to impossible, given the current battle to replace President Barack Obama next January. But if there’s anything the American people still have on their side, despite all

the negatives that are part of the daily lexicon, it’s hope. Hope that the political bickering will come to an end and the two major political parties will work together again in a respectful manner. Hope that the billions of dollars exhausted on anti-terrorism technology and weaponry has been well-spent. Hope that the United States makes wise and effective decisions on dealing with Middle East terrorist organizations, with equal hope we can bring our troops home unscathed. Meanwhile, not a day goes by where there isn’t some 9/11 connection which takes place. For some, it may be a news story, or a song heard on the radio, or going through airport security on a business trip. There’s always something there to remind us, even if we have no such desire to remember that most significant moment in recent U.S. history. But remember we must, and we do. Locally, the Wellington Village Council will host a remembrance ceremony to honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 5 p.m., at the Wellington Patriot Memorial (12198 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Council members will make remarks and lay a wreath at the memorial. The Patriot Memorial was dedicated five years ago, on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, and includes one of the largest steel beams salvaged from the World Trade Center, as well as an eternal flame fountain and etched glass panels inscribed with the names of the victims. If you haven’t visited it yet, make plans to do so. It is a unique place, both somber and hopeful, to ponder all that is both great and terrible in the challenging world we live in.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Time For SR 7 Debate Is Long Since Passed

Why are we still debating the need for the extension of State Road 7 to Northlake Blvd.? Why is the City of West Palm Beach — at great cost — not willing to honor previous agreements? Does extending SR 7 pose a real threat to the drinking water of the City of West Palm Beach? The City of West Palm Beach is fighting the extension of SR 7 because of a small minority of influential people living in Ibis who do not want SR 7 in their backyards. The extension of SR 7 does not pose a real threat to drinking water. SR 7 constructed to Northlake Blvd. is a road that the City of West Palm Beach commissioners agreed to for the right to build a tax base in excess of $2.5 billion around their water catchment area. Their plan was to annex and subsequently develop the area in order to increase revenues to invest in their downtown. The following statement was made by a city commissioner at a City of West Palm Beach commission meeting in January 1994: “This is our future tax base, we can take that money and go back and rehab our coastal city.” Without SR 7, north-south and east-west traffic connectivity for residents will be compromised; Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Seminole Pratt Whitney Rd. and the turnpike will have thousands more cars on them every day, emergency evacuation and access for Acreage residents will be limited and regional traffic will continue to travel through Acreage residential streets. The Florida Department of Transportation explored dozens of SR 7 alternatives and discussed them at public forums, resulting in the current alignment. It has been determined that SR 7 can be built, enhancing water recharge. The idea of constructing SR 7 was not a mistake 30 years ago, nor is it a mistake today. If development adjacent to the West Palm Beach Water Catchment Area threatens its drinking water, would the City of West Palm Beach have developed more than 3,400 acres of suburban development, including 8,000 homes, four golf courses, commercial development, gas stations and 76 miles of roadways around its water catchment area, with most of the development able to discharge into the water catchment area? Would the City of West Palm Beach have changed the use of 16 acres of land from conservation on Okeechobee Blvd. to construct a fire station, school, commercial development and townhomes? Would the City of West Palm Beach have released a 450-foot conservation easement adjacent to the canal that conveys their drinking water from the water catchment area to the water plant and allow unpaved parking for 1,800 cars for spring training baseball? If the threat was real, the City of West Palm Beach would not have done these things. The threat is not real, nor is it real for the last three miles of roadway for SR 7. The lake on the northeast corner of Australian Ave. and Banyan

is where the City of West Palm Beach withdraws water to treat and distribute to water utility customers. The lake is protected from vehicles and trucks crashing into it. The lake on the west side of Australian is not protected, nor is there much of an attempt to protect the surface water drinking supply in the rest of the system. But somehow, more than 10 miles from the water plant, vehicles and trucks pose a threat that cannot be tolerated. The threat is not real across the street from the water plant, nor is it real more than 10 miles away. West Palm Beach’s development around the water catchment area impacted more than 600 acres of wetlands. Permitting the impacts required preserving, restoring, creating or enhancing approximately 1,200 acres. The extension of SR 7 to Northlake has a direct wetland and surface water impact of 58 acres. Permitting the impacts requires the preserving, restoring, creating or enhancing approximately 270 acres. Constructing the three miles of SR 7 adjacent to the water catchment area from 60th Street to Northlake Blvd. can be built without creating future economic, environmental and water supply catastrophes. The construction of the roadway will result in a roadway system that will better serve area residents and businesses, and not at an expense to the environment. Fred Pinto, Mayor Royal Palm Beach

You Are Not Alone In Life Insurance Issue

Editor’s note: The following letter is in response to the letter “Insurance Laws Need To Be Changed” by Bedonna Flesher, published last week. For the woman who shared her angst about her mother having an active life insurance policy on her now, as an adult, where the mother is the beneficiary — you are not alone. My mother has not only one, but two policies on me, where she is the beneficiary. Both policies originated and were inked before my first birthday in 1967. I am now 50. Mom will be 94 in October. Statistically, I’ve got a shot to out-live her. The only reason I know of these policies is that sometime in my early-20s, a nurse came to our home and gave me a physical, which required a urine and blood sample. And because I was over 18 and asked the nurse what all this was for, she told me. The top of mom’s head popped-off... and that’s when the fight started. Some 20 years later, mom and I had a heated discussion over why she wanted to keep these policies in place. I don’t know what the “laws of death” decry about a child’s passing and a parent’s obligation to pay lingering debt. The ironic thing in my case — none of my debt is at all connected to her! And alas, the greedy money dragon raised its head again when I finalized my living will; replete with a designated power of attor-

ney, written OK for someone to pull my plug if I’m on life support and an executor of my humble estate (debt included). When mom discovered she wasn’t my executor (she was 89 at the time), she didn’t talk to me for a month! That made for some chilly living conditions in our house. It has taken me a long time to stow this issue. I console myself with: if mom wants to throw her own money, straight out the proverbial window, at a statistical chance with high probability of failure — then that’s her choice. Maybe I haven’t totally stowed it since I’m responding to your letter. I can empathize with your desire to move your petition into some sort of common sense law where an adult child has some say in being named in a life insurance policy. I’m sure all the shrinks and mind-fixers would love to get their hands on the two of us and delve into our psyche. Be wary of any unidentified numbers on your cell phone. In the meantime, step away from the madness that plagues your days. You’ll thank yourself for it. Laura Danowski Loxahatchee Groves

Who Can Help In This America?

So, I have an acquaintance. I have spoken about him before. He is quite elderly, and he has been homeless for quite a few months. He was tossed out of the illegal trailer he lived in, in Loxahatchee Groves, after he could no longer provide “services,” as his age progressed and his abilities declined. He lives these days in his pickup truck. This is his nearly last possession, along with other items he keeps tarped up in the back of his pickup truck. He celebrated his birthday a few weeks ago while he was hospitalized. He parks his truck every night outside of a “supercenter” we all might be familiar with, along with many other homeless individuals who also live in their vehicles. He spent two weeks in the hospital with various illnesses, but the most serious, at least at that time, was cellulitis. I only know how serious this is because of my emergency surgery a few years ago, while I suffered that condition post-surgery, and trust me, it is serious. He didn’t have any surgery, he just lives in his truck, suffers various medical illnesses (after all he is quite elderly, and if you want to know what I mean, think great-grandparent age), and his circulation is so poor and his illnesses so great, this is what happened to him. After two weeks, they just released him. Not to a nursing home, not to a rehabilitation facility, they just released him. They assigned him a “home healthcare worker” to change his bandages, but the only problem is, he has no home. He was too proud to contact the home healthcare worker agency, as he had no “home” for them to do something so simple as to take care of applying fresh bandages every day; much less take care of any other medical need he suffers.

Today, I arrived at a location where I see him nearly every day. He is a kind, soft-spoken man, very private in nature, who never asks for anything. I found others fretting about him because he hadn’t left his truck all day, from early morning until late afternoon. After an hour of seeing no motion in the pickup, I approached, woke him up and had a private conversation with him. He was weak and couldn’t really get up. He refused my request to transport him to the emergency room, told me he was feeling better, and just to give him time. Such pride. While normally I would have left at a specific time, I decided to stay, out of concern, with others who were also concerned. I approached him again. He was embarrassed, told me the best thing I could do for him was to leave him alone, while again telling me not to be worried. So, I did leave him alone, but I still stayed; watching, along with others. We watched him get out of his truck, change his clothes, shake the rain out of the tarp covering the bed of his truck (with all of his remaining possessions), pausing for rest over and over. Finally, at about 7 p.m., after conferring with others, we decided his pride and desire to be left alone, his desire not to seek medical care out of pride, didn’t warrant another minute. We called the paramedics. They took him to the hospital. I don’t know how he fairs, but will post when I do. In the meantime, I just want everyone to understand that we have individuals such as him who need help, and there aren’t enough of us helping. I keep seeing it; I keep trying to respond to it even while it breaks my heart, and wonder how anyone could shut it off and decide someone like this individual, who doesn’t have money, family or resources, should be left to fend for him or herself. I am not a religious sort of person, even though my religious upbringing definitely influenced me in some form or fashion. When the paramedics arrived, I couldn’t stop myself from crying. How could you? What role do you think we all should play in the life of others who need us, who might not have anyone else? Patricia D. Curry The Acreage

Gun Laws And Social Security

Editor’s note: The following letter is in response to the letter “Euell Responds To Nielsen” by Thomas Euell, published last week. Personal attacks weaken argument and lend nothing to discussion, sir. I won’t respond to cheap attacks like “pseudo-intellectual.” There is no argument that new gun laws will make all gun violence go away, but merely to point out that our efforts have been weak, with too many holes in existing gun laws. Moreover, I see little point in requiring gun dealers to strictly observe existing laws, while allowing “private sales” to whomever to exist and continue

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unregulated without any requirements. Now, “How do you prove that a crime wasn’t committed?” The follow up to that could be, “How do you know (using the same logic) that drugs are plentiful and can be purchased on almost any street corner?” My debating team, no doubt, would recognize the irony of the analogy. I’m not going to comment on your political references, only suffice to say, that there is in place a “shared” responsibility with Congress, who has responded to special interests like the NRA, and that they have a responsibility to see to the health and safety of American citizens, but have chosen to shirk their responsibility by failing to come up with any plan to reduce gun violence. Your obvious dislike of socialistic programs triggered my comment about “sending your check back” suggesting you have not made the connection between Social Security and socialistic programs. I would make you aware, as many people are not, that Social Security was a part of the Socialist Party platform and its author was that party’s presidential candidate, Eugene V. Debs. The notion, and it is always presented during better times, that if the money that was invested in Social Security, was invested in Wall Street, everyone would be “wildly” much better off. Well, I thank God that President Bush did not get his way, because the money would have been lost in unprotected accounts in the last recession. It is my opinion that I prefer a government guaranteed account at a lower rate to the risks of a speculative, unprotected account at a higher rate. Social Security had proven to be the most successful government insurance program in history, until our Congress recognized that it had a surplus every year and “borrowed” from it for their raises and shortfalls in the general fund and left I-O-Us with no plan for repayment. Richard Nielsen Royal Palm Beach

Is Microcephaly The New Autism?

We all live in the western communities and have to deal with mosquitoes every day. The Zika virus is all over the news and on everyone’s radar. We have been told that Zika causes microcephaly, a condition in newborns when a baby develops a head that is much

smaller than normal. The CDC fact sheet on microcephaly tells us that “this is not a common condition” and it only occurs in two to 12 babies per 10,000 live births in the Unites States (www.cdc.gov/ ncbddd/birthdefects/microcephaly.html). However, the Foundation for Children with Microcephaly (FCM), does not agree. The FCM is a foundation created exclusively to support families with children afflicted with microcephaly. They believe that microcephaly is a common birth defect that afflicts 2.3 babies in 100, and it is far more common than autism. Here is the statement from their web page (www.childrenwithmicro.org): “Microcephaly affects 2.3 percent of newborns. Microcephaly is common — it is far more common than other well-known disorders (i.e. autism). Microcephaly affects more than 25,000 infants and children in the United States alone each year.” This difference in statistics prompted me to contact the FCM for an explanation. I spoke with Elyse Nardick, the assistant to the founder and CEO of the FCM. She told me the CDC statistics on microcephaly are wrong. She said that the condition is not rare and that her foundation’s statistics were provided by Dr. William B. Dobyns of the Seattle Children’s Hospital, an expert on microcephaly, who has been working with the CDC on microcephaly issues. He hopes to convince them to update their statistics. The FCM web site states that, “most parents do not know why their child has microcephaly and may never know the cause — even with advanced genetic testing.” Could microcephaly be the next autism, another condition looking for a cause? The Zika virus has been around for nearly 70 years without being linked to microcephaly until the outbreak in Brazil in late 2015. In fact, it has been reported that most people who contract Zika do not become ill and have no symptoms. If microcephaly predates Zika’s arrival in the United States, how can we be certain that Zika is the cause? Who benefits from linking microcephaly to the Zika carrying mosquito? The pesticide, insecticide, vaccine and genetically engineered mosquito industries are all positioned to cash in on billions of our tax dollars to save us from Zika. Before our elected officials show them the money, someone should ask why we already had an epidemic of microcephaly here in the United States long before the Zika virus arrived. Anne Kuhl The Acreage

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NEW ADDITION STARS AT PANTHER RIDGE FUNDRAISER AT WORLD OF BEER

Panther Ridge Conservation Center held a fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 2 at World of Beer in Wellington. Meeka, a 9-week-old panther cub made an appearance for photos with people who made a donation. There was also a 50/50 raffle. Sixteen big cats residing at Panther Ridge in Wellington need maintenance repairs and some new enclosures. Tours are by appointment only. Call (561) 7958914 or visit www.pantherridgecc.org for more info. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Panther Ridge’s Ron Manasco, Judy Berens, Sadie Ryan with Meeka, Jamie Thody, Kimberly Casa and Rebecca Davis.

Bryan and Melissa Provost sit with Meeka.

Raffle winner Jen Holmes with Judy Berens and Stephanie Johnston.

Lara and Kris Esterson purchase raffle tickets from Stephanie Johnston.

Rotary Peace Initiative Marks 10 Years

It was 10 years ago when Dr. Wes Boughner founded the Rotary Club of Wellington’s Peace Initiative project and initiated the annual Wellington Peace Ceremony. This year’s ceremony will take place on Sunday, Sept. 25 at 3 p.m. at the Rotary Club’s Peace Park on Royal Fern Drive off Forest Hill Blvd., next to the Wellington library. The ceremony, which runs for about an hour, will be led off by the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Ceremonial Drill Team and local scouts marching in to perform “Taps” and raising of the flags. The national anthem will be sung by Jessica Wittenbrink, and Palm Beach Central High School’s Traditions Choir will also sing to the expected 300-plus attendees.

Earlier in the year, all local schools competed in competitions around the themes of conflict resolution and multicultural understanding. The winners and their teachers will be presented with prize money and certificates during the ceremony. The scouts will receive Rotary Peace merit badges to wear on their uniforms. Local dignitaries speaking will including Mayor Anne Gerwig and members of the Wellington Village Council, and the words “May Peace Prevail on Earth” will be spoken by native speakers in seven languages. This year’s 10th anniversary ceremony will be filmed, including by a drone, for release later. Larry Kemp, the current chair-

man of the Peace Initiative will welcome all prize winners and guests in the spirit of world peace and will introduce the club volunteers who helped again make the event all possible. This year’s school’s competition winners are as follows: • Elementary School Poster Competition — Binks Forest: Ave Grave de Peralta, overall winner; Elbridge Gale: Valerie Chandler; Panther Run: Emma Gordley; Equestrian Trails: Manit Chabria; and Wellington Elementary: Ewa Tryniszewski. • Middle School Poetry Competition — Polo Park: Samantha Schube; and Emerald Cove: Teji Kari. • High School Essay Competition — Palm Beach Central:

Adam Jacquish; and Wellington: Brandon Schloss. The Rotary Club would like to thank all of the more than 500 students who participated in this year’s competitions. The subject of conflict resolution and multicultural understanding in terms of helping to bring about world peace is an important issue for the Rotary Club of Wellington, and especially in bringing the subject into the thinking of all local youth. The ceremony will conclude with the release of peace doves to circle the park. The Sept. 25 ceremony is open to everyone, and local residents are welcome to participate. For more information, contact Kemp at larry.kemp@comcast.net.

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Fashion4APurpose Event At Suri West On Sept. 10

Bunny Pata of Suri West and the Women of the Wellington Chamber will present a fall runway fashion show “Fashion4APurpose” at Suri West (13410 South Shore Blvd., Wellington) on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 8 p.m. with guest emcee Rozanne Stein. There will be an after party and shopping to follow. Prior to the show, there will be cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The fashion show is a mission focused on philanthropy, community, business and fashion. Guests will experience an unforgettable runway fashion show from some of South Florida’s most desirable boutiques and designers, and also learn about Clothed4APurpose

and its philanthropic business model. All of the vendors will be modeling the Shop4Cause motto by donating a portion of their sales. Boutiques and designers include: Clothed4APurpose, Designs By Rebecca, Born2Dress, Kathy’s Kloset, Posch Boutique and La Casa Hermosa. Hair will be styled by the talent at Edmund James Salon, with makeup by Alyson Khanna. Tickets include prime event seating, a special beverage and passed hors d’oeuvres, all for a nominal price of $30. A portion of the ticket sale will also be given to “the causes we love” philanthropic pool. Tickets are available at www. fashion4apurpose.com.

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Special Needs Fashion/Talent Show Sept. 24

Soaring Beyond Our Limits Inc. will sponsor a fashion/talent show for youth with special needs ages 3 to 25 on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). Tickets are $5 for children three and older, $7 in advance for adults and $10 at the door. Soaring Beyond Our Limits is the brainchild of Brianna Williams, who has cerebral palsy. The fashion/talent show will help to encourage and impact the lives of youth with special needs by embracing differences, removing barriers and providing opportunities to network. For more info., or to purchase tickets, call Williams at (646) 2626403, e-mail soaringbeyondourlimits@gmail.com or visit www. soaringbeyondourlimits.com.

FLARA Meeting Set For Sept. 12

The western communities chapter of the Florida Alliance for

Retired Americans will meet Monday, Sept. 12 at noon at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). New members are welcome. The program — “Medicare & ACA: Latest Developments” — will be presented from 1 to 3 p.m. by healthcare insurance expert Jacinth Waldron. The event is free and open to the public. For more info., call Nancy Tanner at (561) 793-9677.

Jeff Annas Memorial Run Sept. 10 In Wellington

The Jeff Annas Memorial Firefighters 5K Race will be held Saturday, Sept. 10, just in time for the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The name of the race honors late Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue firefighter/paramedic Jeff Annas. He loved running, and this race is a great way to bring the community together. Firefighters are committed to physical fitness and the commu-

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nity, which are the two pillars of the race. Fire engines will once again line the race way as many firefighters and their family members choose to suit up in bunker gear to run the race, honoring those who work in public service on this special weekend. The sounds of bag pipes will also fill the finish line. The race raises money for scholarships for local children seeking to pursue careers in public service or giving back to the community. The race starts at 7:30 a.m. For more information, or to register, visit www.jeffannas5k.com.

Author Mike Lupica To Visit Barnes & Noble

Barnes & Noble Wellington (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host bestselling author Mike Lupica, one of the most prominent sports writers in America, on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. Lupica will visit the store to sign his most poignant and personal novel yet, Last Man Out. For more info., call (561) 792-1292 or e-mail Dana Meve at crm2100@bn.com.

SRHS Senior Parent Night Sept. 27

finisher’s medal. For more info., visit www.runsignup.com/race/fl/ lakeworth/superhero5kandfamilyfunday.

Abbe Felton at (561) 422-6034.

Chamber To Host Golf Tournament

The Friendly Business Networking Group meets every Tuesday morning at TooJay’s (2605 S. State Road 7, Wellington). It is a great way to make new business connections. For more info., call Stuart Hack at (561) 214-6171.

Seminole Ridge High School will hold its annual fall senior parent night on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. in the Dr. Lynne K. McGee Auditorium. All Hawk seniors and their parents are welcome to learn more about applying to college and applying for financial aid. A number of college and university representatives will be on hand. For more info., call the school counseling department at (561) 422-2610.

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will hold its inaugural Wellington Chamber Golf Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Wanderers Club. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 9 a.m., followed by lunch and awards at 1 p.m. Visit www. wellingtonchamber.com for info.

SuperHero 5K & Family Fun Day

Bosom Buddies Fundraiser Oct. 1

The SuperHero 5K Race & Fun Run/Family Day is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 a.m. in the center pavilion at John Prince Park in Lake Worth to benefit the Friends of Foster Children. The Superhero 5K is a themed family friendly event created to raise awareness and support for area foster children. The 5K will be a timed race and include awards. Everyone will receive a custom

The LuLaRoe Lovin’ Sisters Boutique of Brienne Wolters and Heather Aho (17995 30th Lane N., Loxahatchee) will hold an in-house LuLaRoe party to benefit Your Bosom Buddies II Breast Cancer Support Group on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 1 p.m. Brighton Collectibles will also be displaying jewelry. The event will kick off the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To RSVP, call

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Everglades Symposium Oct. 8 In WPB

The Arthur R. Marshall Foundation for the Everglades invites the public to attend the John Marshall Everglades Symposium on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the West Palm Beach Marriott (1001 Okeechobee Blvd.). Admission is $30. The luncheon keynote speaker will be award-winning author and journalist Michael Grunwald. To purchase tickets, or for sponsorship opportunities, visit www.artmarshall.org by Oct. 3. For more info., call (561) 2339004 or e-mail administration@ oureverglades.org.

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County Commission OKs Preliminary Reading Of 2017 Budget

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Commission approved the preliminary reading of its 2016-17 budget of over $4.3 billion, with a property tax rate of 4.7815 mills, at a public hearing on Tuesday. The general fund controlled by the commission accounts for about $1.25 billion of the budget. County Administrator Verdenia Baker said this would be the sixth year that the county has held its tax rate at 4.7815 mills, although increases in property values will net a greater revenue return. The same rate will generate $56.8 million more in property taxes, or

7.8 percent more than the current year, for a total of $786.7 million. The commissioners also approved a library tax rate of 0.5491 mills and a fire-rescue MSTU of 3.4581 mills, along with a county-voted debt millage rate of 0.1327 and a library voted debt millage rate of 0.0442. Baker said that the increased budget was due to countywide operational increases, including the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office increase of $27.8 million, other constitutional officers including judicial services of about $1 million, increases in the commission’s operations net revenue of $6.3 million, non-departmental

operational debt services of $4.2 million, increase in capital projects of about $8 million and an increase in the reserves of $8.7 million. The county library budget increased by about $2.9 million, while fire-rescue increased by over $14 million. Baker said that the reserves are $99.5 million, up by $8.8 million, which brings the county into compliance with its financial policy to maintain an 8 percent reserve. The budget includes a 3 percent across-the-board pay increase and a net increase of 62 new positions. The new capital funding of $34.1 million is primarily for re-

newal and replacement, of which $7.2 million will go into the capital reserve account. Baker said that the budget does not include funds it hopes to receive from the 1-cent infrastructure surtax increase, which will go to a referendum in November. “Should it pass, we will bring back an amendment to the 2017 board for approval,” she said. “If it fails, we will need to bring back a plan for your approval to cover those particular costs.” Commissioner Steve Abrams asked about the increase in staff and where the head count is since 2009 when the county made a dramatic reduction in its work force.

Baker said that when the county started the reductions in the work force due to the economic downturn, it had reduced the positions by about 800. “We have added some back, and I think there is a net of 722, so we’re still down,” Baker said. Commissioner Paulette Burdick pointed out that it had been stated that the commission has held the tax rate steady for the past six years. She asked that in the 2018 budget, if property values continue to increase, the county consider actually lowering the millage rate. “For us who are homesteaded we’re OK, but for businesses and other homes that are not home-

steaded, they are seeing significant increases in their property taxes, so I hope that we would begin to have that conversation,” Burdick said. Commissioners Shelley Vana and Priscilla Taylor asked about funding for body cameras for the sheriff’s office, which had not been included in the budget, and Baker said she had talked to the sheriff, who said that if the commissioners finance them, his office would use them. Vice Mayor Hal Valeche made a motion to approve the tax rate, which carried 7-0. The second and final reading of the budget will be on Monday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m.

Village Staff Reviewing Planned Changes To International Polo Club

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Big changes are in store for the International Polo Club Palm Beach, which was purchased earlier this year by Wellington Equestrian Partners. A site plan amendment application was submitted in late July for the 248-acre property located along the west side of 120th Avenue South, across from Village Park in Wellington.

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continued from page 1 national Equestrian Center, which provides a great opportunity, DeWitt said, for residents to utilize existing amenities in the area. DeWitt added that the applicant has been responsive to the concerns of Lakefield South residents, discussing manure bins and their design, where fencing is located on property lines, vegetation boundaries and more. The applicant reached out to the community, she said, meeting with Lakefield South residents in May and August, mailing out hard copies of plans, talking with residents individually, and providing access to specialists in real estate, landscaping and manure disposal to answer questions. The applicant has created a project web site at www. windingtrailswellington.com with up-to-date plans, frequently asked questions, renderings and more. Through the outreach efforts, DeWitt said, some residents of Lakefield South who were not originally supportive of the project eventually backed the project and have sent in letters of support. Site plan changes have also occurred based on feedback from residents. Committee Vice Chair Jane Cleveland noted that Parcel 2 has less of a buffer than other parcels, with vegetation rather than a lake. After some discussion, it was agreed that the parking area and the riding ring would be switched, creating reconfigured buffering space and satisfying Cleveland’s concern. Committee Chair Dr. Kristy Lund asked Planning & Zoning Director Bob Basehart what other things could be built in the location. Basehart called the problem of failed golf courses a difficult issue. “We’ve seen, even in Palm Beach County, numerous examples where they’re turned into other things. Usually it’s multifamily residential, either condominium, townhouses or rental apartments — that’s what most of the conversions that have happened around the county and even around the state have been,” Basehart said.

The amendment calls for the construction of an equestrian stadium with banquet facilities, five equestrian show rings, four barns with 624 stalls, paved and grass parking, golf cart parking, two additional tennis courts, and the expansion of the clubhouse, restaurant and spa facilities. Planning, Zoning & Building Director Bob Basehart said that the project is mostly being reviewed at the staff level, because the site is

already categorized as commercial recreation in the comprehensive plan. “It’s a piece of property that’s in the Equestrian Overlay Zoning District,” Basehart said. “It’s not part of any big planned development, and under the provisos in the code, the approvals that are necessary are staff-level approvals.” Currently, village staff, through the Development Review Committee, is making sure that all of

the requirements of the code are met, Basehart explained. The Development Review Committee meets every two weeks, but needs a few weeks lead time for any changes. Basehart estimated that by the end of the year, the IPC plans should be through the approval process. “Looking at it, from a professional point of view, it looks like what they’re doing is going to be very nice and very functional. I

think it will be a big asset to Wellington,” Basehart said. “Basically, what they’re doing is improving on an existing facility.” The site was previously owned by the Goodman family trust. Wellington Equestrian Partners CEO Mark Bellissimo announced the purchase in March. Bellissimo’s company also owns the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, home of the Winter Equestrian Festival. Last year, Welling-

ton Equestrian Partners purchased the Wanderers Club. Upon completing the purchase in late April, Bellissimo promised a series of major upgrades and renovations to the facility. The International Polo Club Palm Beach hosts the largest field of high-goal teams and the three most prestigious polo tournaments in the United States. For more information, visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.

“But if property has frontage, primary roadways, like this one does, future requests could include nonresidential uses.” Given the alternatives, Winding Trails is a better option, he said. “Generally, what we see around the county and state, is that property owners are entitled to reasonable use and will keep coming back until they get something that will work for them,” he said. A number of residents spoke both for and against Winding Trails. Bill Paquin, a 13-year resident of Lakefield West, expressed concerns about stall rentals, traffic, proximity and the number of horses per acre. He suggested fewer horses and asked whether the homes would be rented. Veterinarian Dr. Jean Oberg was impressed by the applicant. “I would like to, first of all, thank Ward Realty. They’ve been very generous in giving a lot of their time to us,” she said. “When they first presented it, I was one of the ones who said I would like a golf cart access so that we could go to the horse show, because a lot of us go to the horse show in the evening. Within seconds, they revised the plans and had that access road done. I’ve never seen anybody change their plans so quickly.” An equestrian, Oberg said that those who will purchase the properties will come with many horses, and will be high-level equestrians, who most likely will not want to rent to outsiders. Cynthia Gardner applauded the developer for trying to take a piece of difficult property and making it as horse-friendly as possible. However, she said, only providing 500 square feet for the grooms’ quarters, and limiting a multipurpose path to 8 feet wide, might not be enough. She expressed caution about the dangers of over-restriction. Doug Marty and Chip Smith, owners of the Wellington National Golf & Equestrian Club, spoke in favor of the project. Marty has lived in Lakefield South for about 10 years. “I remember when it was a par 3 course; it’s just an eyesore now,” Marty said. “What Trish and Jim Ward have done here is remarkable. I think the property is going

to be so upgraded and upscale, I’m totally supporting it.” Smith is living in a home in Lakefield South that he is considering buying. His hesitation, he said, is the uncertainty of what might happen to the golf course. “I’d love to see this happen, see something quality go there, versus the alternative,” Smith said. “I’m very much in favor of it and making a real estate decision based on what happens.” Attorney Anthony Barbuto, representing the Lakefield South Homeowners’ Association, explained that a survey was sent to 200 individual homeowners, of whom approximately 80 responded. Fifty-one homeowners opposed the development, 22 supported it and seven were unsure and wanted more information. The concerns of the residents included security, impact to property values, and questions about manure and odor. The HOA, he said, has maintained a neutral position, with the goal of fact-gathering. Don Barth went on the record as against the project. Barth explained that he bought his home based on the zoning at the time, specifically not in the equestrian overlay. With this project, the equestrian overlay would surround Lakefield South. “We’re surrounded, and I don’t appreciate it,” he said. Committee Member Robert Bushey expressed concern over restrictions, but said he believes that the project is better than the alternatives. Committee Member Carol Cohen expressed empathy toward the Lakefield South residents who aren’t happy with the changes. “I’m concerned with what you’re feeling about being surrounded,” she said. “I believe that our staff is incredibly sensitive and cares very much about everything that they do within this village.” As an equestrian, however, she believes the project is beautiful and has had every care put into it. “I am certainly sensitive to your wants and needs, but I don’t see what else could be done in this situation,” Cohen said. “We certainly don’t want cluster housing, and we certainly don’t want condos. We certainly don’t want it to stay the way it is. In my mind, this may be our best alternative.”

Lund called Winding Trails “the lesser of the two evils.” “Nobody wants development, but if you’re going to have development, I’d rather have nine homes than 100 developments and condos,” she said. Committee Member Dr. Sergio Guerreiro, an equestrian, pointed out that the property will stay visually appealing because the eques-

trians who buy the residences will most likely only have horses on the land for five months at a time, giving it time to replenish. With friends who live in Lakefield South, Guerreiro said that another option could be condos. “There are other alternatives. We just don’t know what will be presented next,” he said, adding that his friends who live in Lake-

field South fear that rental properties will be built up around them. Guerreiro made motions to recommend approval of the four amendments, which were seconded by Bushey. All four passed 5-0. The proposal will go to the Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board on Wednesday, Sept. 14 before it heads to the Wellington Village Council.

mer slide, and many of the elementary schools were opening the media center over the summer, so we’re going to give that a shot and open it three mornings a week,” Clark said, adding that she also wants to open the media center before school. “Many of these students don’t have internet at home, don’t have computers, don’t have printers, and our media center is full.” She also requested a laptop charging station and 25 laptops for reading students, and to provide tutorials for students in the lower 25 percent in reading and math. Wellington Elementary School Principal Maria Vaughan requested funding to hire one part-time tutor for reading in grades two,

three and five, as well as three additional tutors to work with students in grades kindergarten, one and four, along with teaching software. Wellington High School Principal Mario Crocetti requested 30 laptops, one laptop cart and about 375 tutorial hours due to the growth of the school population by students attending magnet programs. “Learning gains is a big piece,” Crocetti said. “It wasn’t just the reading; it was also the math. It was the lowest 25 percent in each group — getting those students targeted and getting them into those programs. You can put them into those programs, but they still need more than those 50 minutes a day that we can offer.”

regulated as the community sees fit, and through revenue sharing, it could enhance recreation facilities and landscaping throughout The Acreage. The municipality could have the county enforce code compliance, but The Acreage municipality’s regulations would have to be identical to the county’s, so it may want to have its own code enforcement department. The new municipality would need a staff and office space, which involves a cost that could be easily absorbed by revenue sharing, Barnwell said. The estimated shared revenue to the municipality would be about $8.4 million, based on a population of 38,000, he said. “That is shared revenue the county would have to give us every single year,” he said. “We don’t get that right now.” Permits and fees would amount to almost $800,000. Utility and service taxes would amount to about $4.4 million.

“We see none of that,” Barnwell said. “Just those three is $13,690,991.20. Unless someone can show me differently, I don’t see that kind of money being spent out here, and these figures are low. Obviously, we’re losing out by not being incorporated.” Barnwell also pointed out that those figures do not include road or gas tax money, or any ad valorem taxes, if levied. Taylor said PLAN is gathering to reexamine incorporation after the effort was shot down years ago. “We think everybody may not be in favor of it, but we think it is at least worth looking into,” he said, adding that PLAN is also trying to raise money to cover the initial costs of seeking incorporation. PLAN has a Facebook page at “Preserve the Lifestyle of the Acreage Now,” where there is an option to make donations. “We need money both to educate the public and to pay for the feasibility study,” Taylor said.

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continued from page 1 ed the continuance of a reading tutor, as well as the purchase of 60 laptops for kindergarten and first-grade students. “I’m going to continue with the reading tutor because I think this is really making a difference,” Strachan said, explaining that the school district’s goal is to have 75 percent of third-grade students at reading proficiency. Polo Park Middle School Principal Ann Clark requested funding to keep the school’s reading center open during the summer. “We’ve heard about the sum-

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continued from page 1 chunk of the money goes down because it’s a shared revenue, so they want you to stay unincorporated,” he said. For police and fire protection, the new municipality could contract for those services with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue, or with another municipality that adjoins it and offers those services. Solid waste services could be contracted by competitive bid, Barnwell said, and pointed out that the cost of that service in Loxahatchee Groves went down after that town incorporated 10 years ago. Public works and parks and recreation would also come under control of the municipality, which he pointed out could be

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TRAIL ASSOCIATION HOSTS LABOR DAY ICE CREAM SOCIAL AT OKEEHEELEE

The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association held its annual Labor Day Ice Cream Social on Monday, Sept. 5 at the Okeeheelee Nature Center. Ice cream, toppings and sweets were served. The guest speakers were archaeologist Sara Ayers-Rigsby and anthropologist Andres Garzon, who discussed historical dig sites in Florida. For more information about the chapter, call Margaret Brabham at (561) 324-3543 or visit www.loxfltrail.org. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Florida Trail Association Treasurer Paul Cummings, Secretary Shannon Moore, Chairman Roy Moore, Public Relations Director John Fenner and Trail Coordinator Fred Davis.

Daisy Palmer sells raffle tickets to Trudy Winsberg.

Jeff Andrews discusses trail maintenance at Jonathan Dickinson State Park.

Raffle winner John Fenner with Daisy Palmer.

Anthropologist Andres Garzon flakes off pieces of a rock.

Dave Cook sets out ice cream.

Florida Trail Association Central/South Regional Representative Kelly Wiener.

Archaeologist Sara Ayers-Rigsby.

FIREFIGHTERS COLLECT MONEY FOR MDA AT PUBLIX STORES COUNTYWIDE

Joan Perlman gave her donation to Driver Operator Mike Derby.

Firefighter/Paramedic Dean Gross, Capt. Larry Wolfe, Driver Operator Mike Derby and District Capt. Robert Southwood.

Francesca Cook gets a sticker from Capt. Larry Wolfe, District Capt. Robert Southwood and Firefighter/Paramedic Dean Gross.

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Upcoming Honor Flight To Pay Tribute To World War II And Korean War Veterans

Terry Hardwick, Joe Bova, Ed and Barbara Whipple, Fran Carlton and Kathy Donnelly.

Ed And Barbara Whipple Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Ed and Barbara Whipple of Palm Beach National in Lake Worth were honored Saturday, Aug. 27 — 50 years to the day after they were married. The party was given by the Whipples’ two sons and daughters-in-law Edward and Melissa Whipple and York and Robyn Whipple. A skit titled “What makes a Marriage Last 50 Years?” was written and performed by their seven grandchildren, ages 16 to 3, and included both sons and their wives. Four of their wedding attendants were present: bridesmaids Kathy Donnelly of Wellington and Fran Carlton of Lake Clarke Shores, and groomsmen Terry Hardwick of Wellington and Joe Bova of

North Palm Beach. Flower girl Debbie Carlton-Vasquez lives in Georgia and was unable to attend, but called with a singing anniversary message. More than 90 family members and longtime friends attended the celebration of a couple who have set a wonderful example of what loving parents and great friends should be. Known as “Coach Whip,” Ed was a longtime and much-admired teacher, coach, guidance counselor and assistant principal at John I. Leonard High School before retiring from the Palm Beach County School District. Before their wedding, Ed and Barbara were high school sweethearts at Palm Beach High School in West Palm Beach.

Begens Completes Air Force Basic Training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Eric J. Begens recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits

toward an associate’s degree in applied science through the Community College of the Air Force. Begens earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is the son of John and Teresa Begens of Wellington, and the brother of Thomas Begens. Begens graduated from Palm Beach Central High School in Wellington and earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida.

Fifty-two World War II veterans and 29 Korean War veterans are counting the days until Sept. 10, when they take their highly anticipated Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., for a day dedicated to honor them and to visit and reflect at the memorials built to commemorate their service and sacrifices. This Honor Flight is the third of four regularly scheduled trips to Washington, D.C., per year by Southeast Florida Honor Flight. The trip takes local veterans on the experience of a lifetime. Upon touchdown back home they will be welcomed at Palm Beach International Airport by residents to cheer and thank them. During WWII, 16 million Americans served their nation. Today, the number still living stands at less than a million. There are more WWII veterans living in Florida than any other state, according to Veterans Administration data. Southeast Florida Honor Flight will continue honoring these veterans when most other states’ Honor Flight hubs have finished flying their WWII veterans and have moved on to flying Korean War and Vietnam War veterans. The Sept. 10 Honor Flight will begin before dawn with about 80 veterans and 80 guardians arriving at Palm Beach International Airport at about 4:30 a.m. to board a chartered American Airlines Airbus. The contingent arrives at Reagan National Airport to a welcoming concourse of fanfare and citizens extending their gratitude

Operation Homecoming welcoming home veterans at PBIA.

Honor Flight veterans at the World War II Memorial. these veterans by bringing them never came home, connecting to see their memorials, especially with fellow military compatriots, the WWII memorial, which was reminding them that America has not completed until 2004. The not forgotten them. For others, it is last Honor Flight of 2016 is set for to thank these courageous men and Saturday, Oct. 8. women for stepping up when the For the veterans, it is a day of world needed them. For info., visit reflection on those heroes who www.honorflightsefl.org.

TKA Names Library After Rosemary Beaumont

The King’s Academy recently recognized Rosemary Beaumont’s years of faithful service by naming the school’s newly renovated library the Rosemary Beaumont Library. A volunteer in the TKA library for almost 30 years, Beaumont’s family, friends and more than 60 guests came together to honor her. Jeffrey Loveland, immediate past president at TKA, spoke of Beaumont’s impact on the school and her servant’s heart, while Randal Martin, TKA’s current president, spoke of her faithfulness. “The King’s Academy is a better place because of Mrs. Beaumont’s

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to the arriving veterans. With a police escort throughout the day, four motor coaches will transport the group to visit the U.S. Marine Memorial (Iwo Jima), Arlington National Cemetery for the Changing of the Guard Ceremony, the World War II Memorial and the Korean War Memorial. The flight is scheduled to return to West Palm Beach at 8:20 p.m., when Operation Welcome Home begins. The procession of veterans will be welcomed home by hundreds of people from the local community, including members of the military, community and civic groups, family and friends. The crowd gathers at the airport to await the veterans’ arrival and give them a true welcome home that many never received more than 70 years ago. The public is encouraged to attend the homecoming, with signs of thanks or flags or simply with cheers. The Operation Welcome Home event congregates at Palm Beach International Airport, Level 2, Concourse A/B. Early arrival is recommended. For more information on Operation Welcome Home, call (855) 359-2838. Southeast Florida Honor Flight, along with 133 other hubs in the nationwide network, is dedicated to flying America’s veterans to memorials in Washington, D.C., free of charge to the veteran. With America’s WWII veterans now in their later years of life, predominantly in their 90s, Honor Flight is in a race against time to honor

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faithful service, so I am pleased TKA’s Board of Governors has made certain that students, for years to come, will know her name,” Martin said. Beaumont began her career at Columbia University as a trained nurse before finding her passion for library sciences. She spent 27 years in the public library system before retiring and beginning her volunteer work at TKA. The library was remodeled over the summer, adding college-style table and chairs, display monitors and Promethean monitors, and a learning center. For more information about TKA, visit www.tka.net.

Rosemary Beaumont with her family at the naming ceremony.

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Local Residents Earn Promotions At PBAU

Palm Beach Atlantic University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Gene C. Fant Jr. recently announced faculty promotions for residents of the western communities. Allen McCoy of Wellington was promoted to associate professor of theater. He received his master’s degree from the University of Central Florida. McCoy has been acting, directing, producing and teaching for more than 30 years. As a member of Actors’ Equity Association, he has held acting contracts with the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, the Court Theatre, the Indiana Repertory, the Drury Lane Theatre, First Stage Milwaukee, the Boarshead Theatre, the Orlando Repertory, Universal Studios and the Walt Disney World Resort. He has held the artistic director position for the Circle Theatre Company in Orlando and the Timestep Players in Chicago. He joined Palm Beach Atlantic in 2012. Dr. Vanessa Rowan of Royal Palm Beach was promoted to associate professor of biology. She received her doctoral degree from Florida Atlantic University, studying the early events leading to Sjogren’s syndrome, an auto-

Allen McCoy immune disease that affects the lacrimal glands (tear-producing glands) of the eye. During her graduate studies, she was awarded a National Science Foundation fellowship in science education. Following the completion of her doctorate, Rowan was a postdoctoral fellow at Florida Atlantic University where she focused on the effects of TIMP-3 on the production of tumor necrosis factor alpha by T cells. She joined Palm Beach Atlantic in 2010.

Dr. Vanessa Rowan Dr. Krisy Thornby of Wellington was promoted to associate professor of pharmacy practice. Prior to joining the faculty in 2009, Thornby completed a drug information residency at Roche Pharmaceuticals in New Jersey. She teaches courses such as drug information, literature evaluation, case studies in pharmacotherapy and doctoral seminars, while overseeing the fourth-year rotation students. Thornby maintains her practice site at the Gregory School

Dr. Krisy Thornby of Pharmacy’s Drug Information Center. She received her doctor of pharmacy degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University. Palm Beach Atlantic is a private, independent university offering undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in West Palm Beach, Orlando, Wellington and online. The university is dedicated to the integration of Christian principles to prepare students for lifelong learning, leadership and service.

Keiser University Opens First College Of Chiropractic Medicine In South Florida

Veterans, single parents, re-locaters, healthcare professionals, premed students and career changers make up Keiser University’s selective inaugural class of students at its new College of Chiropractic Medicine in West Palm Beach. Keiser University’s West Palm Beach campus (2085 Vista Parkway) will be home to the College of Chiropractic Medicine while the buildout of a new health sciences facility is taking place at the university’s Flagship Campus at 2600 N. Military Trail. This past January, Dr. Arthur Keiser, chancellor of Keiser University, announced that Dr. Michael Wiles had been appointed dean of the College of Chiropractic Medicine, a doctoral program which is the first to be started in South Florida. “Keiser University is fortunate to have Dr. Wiles lead the launch and ongoing development of this prestigious program,” Keiser said. “Dr. Wiles is a well-known leader

in the chiropractic field, and as an experienced educator, he will help to create and advance this program into prominence throughout the State of Florida.” The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that employment of chiropractors is projected to grow 17 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. Wiles noted that the growth may be attributed to people of all ages having an increased interest in integrative complementary healthcare and nonsurgical methods of treatment. “I chose Keiser University’s College of Chiropractic Medicine because of the numerous accreditations nationwide while having an exclusive opportunity to learn from Dr. Michael Wiles’ personal chiropractic medical experiences and background,” inaugural student Sophia Milanian said. Milanian is a recent graduate of Florida Atlantic University, where

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treat our students the same way we would want our graduates to treat their patients. With the commitment of Keiser University to its students and academic excellence, the institution presents an ideal setting for the development of the new College of Chiropractic Medicine.” Health science degrees, including nursing, nurse practitioner, physician’s assistant, sports medicine and fitness technology and others, have been a cornerstone of the degree development of the Kaiser University since its founding in 1977. Keiser University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award certificates and degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, master’s, specialist and doctoral levels. For more information about Keiser University, visit www. keiseruniversity.edu.

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GOLDEN GROVE’S COLTON MURRAY DONATES 30 BOOKS

Golden Grove Elementary School second-grader Colton Murray spent the summer cleaning out his bedroom and selling his toys. Murray used the money from his toy sale to purchase books for his school. Shown above is Murray with Golden Grove Principal Dr. Adam Miller and Assistant Principal Philip Preddy, donating 30 books to the school’s media center.

Bak Science Teacher Tracy Smith Wins Presidential Award

Tracy Smith, an eighth-grade gifted science teacher at the Bak Middle School of the Arts has won the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Teaching (PAEMST). The PAEMST program, administered by the National Science Foundation (NSF) on behalf of the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy, recognizes outstanding teachers for their contributions to the teaching and learning of mathematics and science. Smith flew to Washington, D.C., on Sept. 7 to attend an award ceremony, where she received a citation signed by President Barack Obama and a $10,000 award from NSF. Her visit also included a tour of the White House. Smith, who lives in Palm Beach Gardens, has been teaching in Palm Beach County since 1989. She has been at Bak Middle

School of the Arts for the past 18 years and won the George T. Elmore 30th Anniversary Award for Professional Excellence Dwyer Award in 2014. “We’re very fortunate to have [Tracy] on staff. She does so many wonderful things with the kids. She’s an out-of-box thinker,” Bak Principal Sally Rozanski said. “She just loves teaching, and the kids love her. It’s a hoot to go into her class.” For Smith, teaching science is especially gratifying. “These kids make me laugh every day. I love to watch the light bulbs go off, and love to watch them talk like scientists,” Smith said. “I will turn each and every one of them into a science nerd when they’re done.” For information about this year’s presidential awardees, or information about the annual nomination and application process, visit www.paemst.org.

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My Visit To L.A. Was Fun, But I Was Very Clearly Out Of Place

I was in Los Angeles last weekend to celebrate the magna cum laude graduation of my nephew Connor, as well as the receipt of his nursing degree and his instantaneous hiring by a critical care unit for $70,000 per year or $55 per hour, part-time. As a gift, I gave him a $100 bill, which would’ve taken me 38 hours to earn when I was his age, and will take him less than two. I also gave him the honor of my presence, which also didn’t amount to much. To understand, you have to understand L.A. The city has carved out a niche for itself as the entertainment capital of the world. So where you and I have normal, everyday neighbors (and maybe an Olympic-quality equestrian several months of the year, if we’re lucky), Connor grew

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The Sonic BOOMER up with stars. So having his aunt hanging around was no biggie. I, however, am easily impressed. My sister Pam and I drove two blocks for groceries and she pointed out the million-dollar home where Tom Hanks lived “before he made it big.” Scott Bakula (NCIS: New Orleans, Star Trek: Enterprise, Quantum Leap) is Connor’s dad’s jogging partner.

The guy who wrote the theme songs for The Love Boat and Happy Days was at the party, as well as an actress from Mr. Belvedere, more famous now for her game show prowess. There were also some high-profile attorneys and a bevy of flight attendants (my sister’s co-workers and not really part of the entertainment world unless, of course, you’re flying). Everyone there was picture-perfect, not an eyelash out of place. It could have been a photo shoot for some glossy magazine, not a simple open house. I tried to calculate the cost of just the clothes and shoes roaming around the backyard, and I couldn’t count that high. Yet, I am happy to report, I was not overly intimidated by any of these people.

That is, until the Depends guy showed up. “Depends, the adult diaper?” you ask. Yes. The Depends guy appeared out of nowhere and did not make a splash, unless you count the one I made when I dropped my drink. He was, in a word, stunning. In what may have been an attempt to make himself more approachable, he was dressed in a perfectly scruffy combination of torn jeans, plaid shirt, knit cap and sneakers. I’m sure he thought he was “understated.” No way. “Understated” is not possible for him. “Who is that?” I asked Pam. “Oh, he creates paintings and sculptures of Disney characters that they sell at the theme parks. I think he’s in a band. And

he models a little. Depends uses only his torso for their print ads.” “They don’t use his face?” “Well, actually, they just called and asked if it would be OK to include his face because they want to put him on the packaging.” “That’s good to know, because I think I just wet my pants.” “Stop it.” “I’m surprised they’re using somebody so young, though. What is he, 26?” “He’s 52.” And that is the difference between the people of Los Angeles and the rest of us. They make 52 look like 26, and $100 look like $2.50. I’m not sure I could live there but, as a visitor, I find it highly entertaining.

Education: One Of The Keys To Inequality Not Often Discussed Inequality of wealth is a prime issue in this election because since 1970, the gap between the really wealthy and the poor has increased sharply. One aspect, not often noted, is that inequality in education among the root issues of the problem. Science fiction and education writer Jerry Pournelle has pointed out that without a good education, the vast majority of young people will not succeed and that the public educational system around the country is failing them. I thought of that when I read that Matt Damon and his wife attempted to put their children into an exceptional private school in Brooklyn. The yearly tuition there ranged between $36,000 and $42,000, and that was before extra costs such as for meals, books and cultural events were added on. Compare that with the $9,139 per

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler student spent last year in Palm Beach County, which was higher than just about everywhere else in Florida. Add to the difference the far higher costs of educating special-education students, who do not attend the private schools, as well as transportation costs and at least some of the costs of feeding the children, and the difference grows further. I had a friend who taught at a similar private school up in New York. The sec-

ond grade, the one she knew best, had 36 children. There were two teachers and four paraprofessionals assigned, seemingly not all that different than at a public school. But all six of the people assigned had master’s degrees in education, and two had doctorates. Any one of them was a qualified teacher. That allowed closely supervised small group work. There was also a reading teacher assigned who worked only with the first and second grades, a total of 72 students. In public schools, the caseload is often in the hundreds, and many of the students have problems. In the private school, if a student just appears to have a problem, there was immediate assistance. There was a math specialist who worked only with the second and third grades. Beginning in the third grade, students were taught Spanish and had daily classes in the subject.

There were also teachers in the arts. With only about 400 students, every student got a lot of attention at my friend’s school. There were a half-dozen physical education teachers, and students were not only given workouts that were beneficial but taught sports that would be useful in later life (all students were taught tennis, and there were tennis courts on the roof of the school building), as well as ones that would attract interest in college. Students were pushed very hard to do very well, far better than those competing with them for spots at the best colleges. There were even specialists in the school to get them internships with different charities to improve their chances, and writing specialists to assist them on their college applications. Students in public school get far less support. Of course, there are many students who do very well even without the

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kind of support that private school students receive. But, with the best of intentions, the schools are failing them. It was decided more than 20 years ago that students with learning disabilities should, wherever possible, be in the same classes that students without the disabilities take. It feels very good, very right, to argue for that kind of equality, and often our weakest students do perform better that way. Most teachers, however, will freely complain, when out of hearing of administrators, that these students also can hinder the progress of others. Teachers must slow down the classroom learning process to allow more students to catch up. And those who do not succeed often become bored and resentful and create classroom management problems. Added to that, schools have loosened See WECHSLER, page 16

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Physical fitness is a way of life for Dr. Mariaclara Bago and Dr. Vincent Apicella, medical directors at Premier Family Health, a family medicine practice in Wellington. The husband and wife team promote the benefits of healthy nutrition and exercise to their patients as well as to their staff, in much the same way they live their own lives. Knowing that increased activity levels would have a positive impact on health and performance, Bago and Apicella initiated the Premier Step Challenge during the month of August. Staff members would compete as part of a team and would also receive an

individual ranking. More than 60 employees joined the challenge, forming eight teams. Each participant in the Premier Step Challenge wore an activity tracking device, such as Fitbit or Garmin, that measured the number of steps walked in a 24-hour period. Other forms of exercise were also included, such as biking, jogging and swimming. At the end of the month, the total number of steps were calculated, both by team and individual. Individuals and winning teams were announced and prizes were awarded. The healthcare professionals at Premier Family Health are dedicated to helping patients achieve

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their health and wellness goals, combining knowledge and experience that spans the entire wellness spectrum for both children and adults. They work with patients to help them reach optimum levels of wellness. “The majority of health conditions can be prevented by living a consistently healthy lifestyle,” Bago said. “By improving nutrition and significantly increasing exercise, you can optimize your health, help reduce disease risk factors and slow the aging process.” For more information about Premier Family Health, visit www. premierfamilyhealth.com.

Premier Family Health employees who took part in the Premier Step Challenge.

Norton Museum Will Celebrate Chinese Moon Fest Sept. 17 With Special Programs

The Norton Museum of Art’s 11th annual celebration of the Chinese Moon Festival in honor of its world-class collection of Chinese art will take place from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17. Festival highlights include a performance by members of Florida State University’s Chinese Music Ensemble. The ensemble is led by Haiqiong Deng, an award-winning musician who has performed at previous Norton Moon Festival celebrations. She returns with half a dozen members of the FSU ensemble to per-

form holiday-related music on a range of Chinese instruments. The group also will host a “Children’s Introduction to Chinese Music” program. The concert will start at 3:15 p.m. Free tickets will be available beginning at 2:15 p.m., on a firstcome, first-served basis with a limit of four tickets per person. Other highlights of the free festival include a Chinese painting demonstration by painter Liu Nan, who is trained in both western and traditional Chinese techniques; a ceramic demonstration by artist

Lauren Shapiro, who recently returned from the centuries-old center of Chinese porcelain production in Jingdezhen, China; and a Curator’s Conversation by Laurie Barnes, Elizabeth B. McGraw Curator of Chinese Art. Barnes will discuss the museum’s newly acquired Ming Dynasty-era glazed stoneware panels dramatically emblazoned with dragons and peonies. Also featured during the afternoon are art activities for all ages and docent spotlight tours of Chinese artwork. A reception with

The Norton Museum’s Moon Festival celebration will include a performance by Florida State University’s Chinese Music Ensemble.

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traditional Chinese mooncakes and tea completes the celebration. Founded in 1941, the Norton Museum of Art is recognized for its distinguished holdings in American, European and Chinese art. Earlier this year, the museum broke ground on a visionary expansion designed by the architecture firm Foster + Partners, under the direction of Pritzker Prize-winning architect Lord Norman Foster. The project reorients the Norton’s entrance to the main thoroughfare of South Dixie Highway, restoring the symmetry of the museum’s original 1941 design, and includes a new 42,000-square-foot wing that doubles the education space and increases gallery space. The transformation of the museum’s 6.3-acre campus will create a museum in a garden, featuring new, verdant spaces and a sculpture garden. The Norton Museum of Art is located at 1451 S. Olive Ave. in West Palm Beach, and during construction through December 2018 is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m., and Thursday from noon to 9 p.m., and is free to the public. The museum is closed on Mondays and major holidays. For additional information, call (561) 832-5196 or visit www.norton.org.

Wellington Ballet Theatre To Stage ‘Peter Pan’ At WHS

The Wellington Ballet Theatre will present its original production of Peter Pan on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Wellington High School theater. The original ballet is based off J.M. Barrie’s beloved tale featuring the boy who will never grow up and his journey to Neverland with Wendy, John, Michael and Tinker Bell. The ballet was conceptualized by Wellington Ballet Theatre’s own Melissa Waters, who also did choreography and staging, with artistic direction by Rocky Duvall and scenery and art design by Chris Gay. The experience will be magical, and young children are invited and encouraged to attend. Wellington Ballet Theatre is grateful to its sponsors for their support: the Village of Wellington, Dance Arts Conservatory, Lightning Videos, Seasons Women’s Care, Floridian Community Bank, Dr. Michael Bruck and Wellington Pediatrics, Dr. James Starman and the Center for Bone & Joint Surgery of the Palm Beaches, Jet Show Stable and Charles Schwab. Ticket prices start at $15 and can be purchased at the studio, located

at 11120 South Crown Way, Units 3 & 4, in Wellington, or by calling Randy Ballen at (561) 296-1880. Group rates are available. All ticket proceeds go directly to the not for profit Wellington Ballet Theatre. Wellington High School is located at 2101 Greenview Shores Blvd. The Wellington Ballet Theatre is a performing company and school of ballet registered as a not for profit and public charitable organization, dedicated to promoting and preserving the dance arts in the western communities. It provides a cultural experience by dancing historical and classical ballets, as well as original and innovative choreographies. The auditions, workshops, master classes and dance demonstrations are open to all members of the dance community, providing an outlet for all students of artistic merit to express themselves and learn more about classical dance as an art form. For information on upcoming performances, ballet classes or bookings, visit www.wellingtonballettheatre.org or contact Company Manager Randy Ballen at info@wellingtonballettheatre. org or (561) 296-1880.

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Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club Plans Fun-Filled Fall Events

Family comes first at the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington this fall. The club has a list of community and club member activities perfect for all ages. While the club offers a packed schedule of engaging programs designed to instill responsibility and leadership in its young members, it also invites the community to participate in the fun through regular events throughout the year.

This year, the club begins its busy season with a Community Garden Kids’ Day on Saturday, Sept. 17. This is followed by the ever-popular “Trunk-or-Treat” Halloween event on Friday, Oct. 28. The final fall fun includes the Thanksgiving Feast for club members on Thursday, Nov. 17. The Community Garden Kids’ Day takes place Saturday, Sept. 17. Everyone is invited out to tour the facility and take part in the unveil-

ing of the new community garden. Studies show that community gardens increase a sense of stewardship, foster the development of a community identity and build community leadership among those who participate. These are a few of the core missions shared by the Boys & Girls Clubs, making the community garden a special addition to the club’s proven programs of success. Next, members looking for

a fun and safe trick-or-treating experience will have the chance to check out the “tricked” out trunks filled with treats during the annual Boys & Girls Club “Trunkor-Treat” on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. November welcomes Boys & Girls Club members and their families for an unforgettable feast on Nov. 17. Volunteers will once again distribute turkeys to each club member family and welcome

them to a specially prepared, healthy meal. Children’s games and entertainment will also take place during the event, which brings together volunteers and club members for a special celebration. Activities take place at the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington, which is located at 1080 Wellington Trace. For more information, call Club Director Kenda Peterson at (561) 790-0343.

Founded in 1971, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is a not-for profit youth development organization dedicated to promoting the educational, vocational, health leadership and character of boys and girls in a safe, nurturing environment. The 13 clubs throughout Palm Beach County serve more than 8,000 children ages 6 to 18. For more information, visit www. bgcpbc.org or call (561) 683-3287.

Latin Music & Food Festival At The Fairgrounds On Sept. 17-18

The inaugural Latin Music & Food Festival of the Palm Beaches, presented by Ford, is quickly approaching. Organized by the South Florida Fair management team and the

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continued from page 1 government, or getting involved in that respect,” she said. “So we’re trying to do something that will attract the families of Loxahatchee Groves. They are the future of the town.” Activities will be staged, including games for kids commonly associated with a country fair. “We’re going to have sack races and pie and cake contests, and we’re going to have horse exhibits and horse rides,” Underwood said. “I know there’s a lot of horses in Loxahatchee Groves,

Hispanic Chamber of Palm Beach County, the event will take place from noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, and 1 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Southern Blvd.,

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and will kick off Hispanic Heritage Month. The mostly indoor festival will give residents and visitors a break from the summer heat and will feature live music concerts, folkloric dances and performances, and food and shopping. In addition, two masters of ceremony will host a dominoes tournament sponsored by Humana featuring 16 tables. The cost to play is $10 with a chance to win a jackpot of $500. On-site registration for those 18 and older begins when the gates open and continues until 2 p.m. or until the spaces are filled. The tournament starts each day at 2 p.m. Another feature just for kids will be a three vs. three indoor youth soccer tournament split into three age groups, 6 to 8 years, 9 to 10 years and 11 to 12 years. Registration is free with a paid admission. Register at www.southfloridafair. com/soccer. The deadline for advance registration is Wednesday, Sept. 14. The game schedule will

be available on Sept. 15 at www. latinfestivalpb.com. Reggaeton duo Angel y Khriz, mambo and charanga musician Tito Puente Jr. and salsa singer Eddie Santiago will headline the festival, and other popular genres of Latin music will round out the entertainment schedule. Advance tickets are on sale now through Sept. 16 at www. southfloridafair.com and www. latinfestivalpb.com for $15 per adult ($20 at the gate) and $5 per child 6 to 11 years old ($8 at the gate). Kids 5 and under are free. VIP tables for eight people are $400 per day, and an individual VIP seat is $60 per person, per day. The VIP option includes admission and preferred seating for all concerts for one day. In addition to Ford and Humana, Wells Fargo is sponsoring the event. Vendor booths are available for $500 for both days. Contact Lorie Stinson at (561) 790-5245 or lorie@southfloridafair.com for

but that doesn’t mean every kid has a horse.” Activities will include costumed pony rides sponsored by the Good Earth Farm and other horse-related activities. Officials from surrounding municipalities will also be invited, including people who helped in setting up the town’s government. “When the town first started, it had a lot of help from municipalities in Palm Beach County,” she said, specifically noting Atlantis City Manager Mo Thornton, who sat with the council during its first meeting to help get them through the process before they hired any staff. Sam Goren of the law firm Goren, Cherof, Doody & Ezrol,

who helped draft the town charter, has also been invited. “He was instrumental at the beginning before they hired a law firm,” Underwood said. “He came in to help them.” Other people who helped include Jamie Titcomb, now manager of the Town of Ocean Ridge, who was executive director of the Palm Beach County League of Cities at the time. “We’re trying to incorporate all of these people who were not just from within the town, but who were able to stand up for them,” Underwood said. The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association is gathering photographs to include in a commemorative calendar. “They are working with us, they

wanted to be involved, and they are sponsoring certain activities that day,” she said. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue will also be involved, as well as health monitoring services. “We’re working with a budget,” Underwood said, explaining that plans have not yet been finalized. “We want the families to come, since they are the future of the town and they are the biggest part of the town. I’m hoping that it’s going to work out, and it’s going to be beautiful.” Anyone wanting to participate, volunteer or provide input is invited to contact Perla Underwood at (561) 793-2418.

info. For businesses wishing to sponsor the event, contact Theresa Agricola at (561) 790-5233 or theresa@southfloridafair.com. For more information, contact the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County at (561) 832-1986 or the South Florida Fair at (561) 793-0333. The South Florida Fair/Palm Beach County Expositions Inc., a nonprofit organization, produces many events throughout the year with its largest event being the

South Florida Fair. For more info., visit www.southfloridafair.com.

State Road 80/U.S. 98 Closed at U.S. Sugar Crossing This Weekend

Some motorists in western Palm Beach County will need to find alternate routes this weekend due to a railroad rehab/maintenance project. The U.S. Sugar Corp. railroad crossing at State Road 80/U.S. 98 will be closed to all traffic from 6 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 until 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11. The following detour routes can

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continued from page 14 disciplinary control. When most older adults went to school, cursing and/or threatening another student would bring suspension. Currently, students casually curse, taunt and occasionally threaten teachers, and often nothing is done. We should also add the dumbing-down of the curriculum in the public schools. In the private

be used: Eastbound traffic on SR 80/US 98 will detour at West Sugarhouse Road, south to Gator Blvd., east to Hatton Highway, and then north to SR 80/US 98. Westbound traffic on SR80/US 98 will detour at Hatton Highway, south to Gator Blvd., west to West Sugarhouse Road, and then north to SR-80/US 98.

schools, students still learn Shakespeare, chemistry and physics. In the public schools, there are always other options. Glenn T. Seaborg, who led a committee that reviewed the problems of the schools, wrote that if a foreign nation had imposed the education system we now have on us, it would be a cause for war. We need to do better, or the inequality will just increase. And guess what? From what I have seen, most of the education decision-makers send their children to private schools.

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FIRST EVENT OF THE SEASON FOR WOMEN OF THE WESTERN COMMUNITIES

The Women of the Western Communities held its first meeting of the 2016-17 season on Thursday, Sept. 1 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. Returning and new members gathered for dinner and donated school supplies for Harmony House. Phyllis Gauger, a retired flight attendant, introduced an interactive get-to-know-you game in which each person made a paper airplane with a fun fact about themselves on it. The group also debuted its new web site at www.womenofthewesterncommunities.org. For more information about the group, e-mail Mair Armand at mair@wwc-fl.com or call (561) 635-0011. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

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AHA Extreme Trail Challenge Clinic A Success

The Nicole Hornstein Equestrian Park in The Acreage was bursting with activity on Aug. 21. The arena was filled with many weird-looking obstacles. At 9 a.m., the Extreme Trail Challenge Clinic, hosted by the Acreage Horseman’s Association, got underway. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 21

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On Friday, Sept. 2, the Wellington High School football team hosted rival Royal Palm Beach High School in a non-district match-up. The Wolverines rallied late to push past the Wildcats 10-9 in a true thriller. Both teams lost their regular-season opener and looked to get into the win column. Page 27

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Extreme Trail Challenge Clinic Was Fun And Successful

Sunday, Aug. 21 dawned bright, cloudless and hot. The Nicole Hornstein Equestrian Park in The Acreage was bursting with activity. About 15 tack vendors, offering both new and used saddles, bridles, boots, halters, girths, helmets, equipment and barn supplies of all sorts, had set up booths around the fence. The arena was filled with many weird-looking obstacles. At 9 a.m., the arena gate swung open and the event got underway. The Extreme Trail Challenge Clinic, hosted by the Acreage Horseman’s Association, was a free event open to anyone and everyone, member or not. If you had a horse, you were welcome to give it a try. If not, you were welcome to watch. About 75 people took part. They formed a long line, standing beside their horses, for this first part of the day was done “in hand,” where owners had the opportunity to lead their horses around and introduce them to the potentially scary elements. Later on, they could try the same course mounted. There was happy, excited chatter as horses of all colors, ages and sizes waited their turn to begin, everything from seasoned old pros to a weanling of a few months, huge warmbloods, cute ponies and tiny minis. Some horses were untacked, some wore English saddles and some had on western tack. It didn’t matter. Nothing mattered, except the fun — and challenge — of getting through the course. Get updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/Horse TalkFL.

Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg There was a long, blue-tarp-covered tunnel to walk through, “bridges” made of solid wooden pallets bordered with flower boxes or balloons or flags to cross, mattresses to walk over, dangling plastic “car wash” strips to duck under, alternating wooden rails or a wagon wheel with long spokes to step through, a blue tarp pond, pool noodles sticking up out of the ground, a pop-up tent to explore, “mazes” of ground rails to maneuver, a tire to drag and a teeter-totter board. Crystal Moller brought Survivor, her bay gelding Standardbred. “It’s his first time at something like this, and he’s just a little freaked out by everything,” she said, patting her horse to reassure him. “He spooked at a regular bush! Then we got into the ring. So far, he’s walked through the tarp tunnel, over the bridge with the flower boxes and the mattress. His reaction is hilarious, but he’s doing a good job. He’s starting to settle down.” Sally Mitchell brought her Appaloosa gelding, an old pro. “He’s doing well,” she said as she led him over the wooden pallet with flags posted at the four corners. “What makes it

The blue tarp pond was a challenge for many of the horses. even easier for him is that his buddies from John Sturgeon stood by with Wrangler, his the barn are here, and they’re pretty calm, so Paint horse. “It’s our first time at something he stays calm, too.” like this,” he said. “Wrangler’s handling it all Jesse James brought Gigi, her Paint horse. pretty well, but he didn’t do so good on the She was one of eight members of the J.C. teeter-totter.” Western Cowgirls team attending. “Gigi’s a Robert Tessler and Trigger, his Palomino, well-rounded horse,” Jesse said. “She’s done were also managing to get through. “This is all stuff like this lots of times.” brand new to him,” Robert said. “He’s never Indeed, Gigi stood patiently on the mat- seen anything like this before.” tress while Jesse jumped up and down on it Trigger skittered over the wooden bridge beside her. See ROSENBERG, page 29

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New Stores Coming To The Mall At Wellington Green

The Mall at Wellington Green recently announced that Canada’s popular restaurant the Beauty and the Beeeef Burger Bar is opening its first United States location soon at the mall, joining the center’s unique collection of more than 160 shops and restaurants. “We’re thrilled to introduce the United States to the Beauty and the Beeeef Burger Bar. It is going to be a completely unique dining experience for the area — a very fun environment with a bit of rock ’n‘ roll style,” said Marc Strich, general manager of the Mall at Wellington Green. Based in the French-Canadian

province of Quebec, the Beauty and the Beeeef Burger Bar features Angus beef burgers topped with nouveau French flavors, including sautéed shallots, brie, Parisian mushrooms, wine-based sauces and fig jelly. American favorites, such as the California burger and the barbeque-sauce-topped Dallas burger, are also on the menu. The restaurant will be located on the upper level near Macy’s. Mall at Wellington Green officials also are thrilled to welcome two new fashion retailers: Torrid and Kreations. Both new stores give fashion-con-

scious women on-trend and in-style choices for up-to-the minute clothing and jewelry. “Torrid and Kreations are open now at the Mall at Wellington Green, just in time for our guests to check out the latest in fall fashions,” Strich said. “We are pleased to be able to bring in even more fashionable options for our shoppers.” Torrid features clothing, shoes and accessories for style-conscious women who wear sizes 10 to 30. In addition to casual and special-occasion outfits, the store carries a unique selection of shoes, intimates and nightwear. This fall, look for a special Hal-

loween section at Torrid and a new, special-edition collection of clothing inspired by the hit BBC television series Dr. Who. Located on the upper level near Nordstrom, Torrid is open during mall hours. Kreations, located on the upper level near JCPenney, brings the top names in fashion jewelry together under one eclectic roof, where shoppers are encouraged to mix and match styles and brands to create their own unique style. Look for brands at Kreations such as Rebecca, Alex and Ani, Swarovski, Dogeared, Frieda Rothman, and Bourbon and Bowties.

The Mall at Wellington Green’s two levels feature more than 160 stores and restaurants. Stores include Macy’s, Nordstrom, Brighton Collectibles, Chico’s, Express, Forever 21, H&M, Loft, Pandora and Helzberg Diamonds. Dining options range from Red Robin and California Pizza Kitchen to Subway and Chick-fil-A. The Mall at Wellington Green office is located at 10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Restaurant and department store hours may vary. For more info., visit www. shopwellingtongreen.com.

‘Start With The Y’ Breakfast Series Begins On Sept. 14

The first breakfast in the YWCA of Palm Beach County’s “Start with the Y” series of four events focusing on women’s health issues will take place Wednesday, Sept. 14 at the Embassy Suites Hotel (1601 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach). Registration begins promptly at 7:30 a.m., and the program starts at 8 a.m. The scheduled speaker is Dr. Melanie Bone, whose talk is titled “After Breast Cancer: My Survivorship Rollercoaster.”

Bone is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology. She received her medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed a residency at George Washington University Hospital. She now resides in South Florida with her husband and four children. Bone is a national speaker about hereditary cancer syndromes and writes a health column for The Palm Beach Post. She actively practices gynecologic surgery, with demonstrated

expertise in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, menopause, cancer risk assessment, solutions and support. Bone prides herself on combining a down-to-earth bedside manner with cutting-edge clinical skills. She believes that listening well to patients is the key to making a good diagnosis, and that best outcomes are obtained by applying a common-sense approach to each woman’s problem. Bone embraces integrative med-

icine, often using both traditional and nontraditional solutions to treat women’s gynecologic issues. She is affable, available, approachable, and able — what she calls the four As of an excellent doctor. Tickets to the breakfast are $35 per person and $350 for a table of 10. For more information, or to make a reservation, call (561) 640-0050, ext. 134, or visit www.ywcapbc.org and select “Events.”

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New Planned Community Arden On Track To Open In 2017

Arden, the 1,200-acre master-planned community centered on healthy living, is quickly taking shape on Southern Blvd. in western Palm Beach County. Over the past few months, approximately 4 million cubic yards of dirt have been moved and more than 85 acres of new lakes have been created, including the mile-long lake at the heart of the community. Arden will feature 176 acres of lakes when completed. Developed by Freehold Communities, Arden will eventually include 2,000 homes, the majority of which will back up to a park, greenway, nature trail or lake. Purposefully designed to magnify the connection between nature, health and happiness, the scenic property features 19 miles of walking and biking trails; 176 acres of lakes for fishing, kayaking or canoeing; an expansive great lawn

for events; and a 5-acre community farm and barn where residents can gather for seasonal cooking classes, harvest events or farm-to-fork meals. Arden is one of the first developments in Florida to feature a working farm as a central element of community life. The two-story clubhouse will form the heart of recreational activity at Arden. A resort-style pool flows over two levels. The peaceful upper pool and Jacuzzi are surrounded by private cabanas for those who want some quiet time, while the lower pool offers water play areas perfectly suited for families with children. The split-level pool strategy will be replicated within the clubhouse, with plenty of separate indoor and outdoor gathering spaces for all ages to enjoy. The upper level will have an inviting Wi-Fi café serving coffees, lattes, juice and grab-and-go

food items, including frozen treats; meeting and event rooms; and an outdoor covered patio with a fireplace. The lower level will include a fully equipped fitness room and a private exercise studio with Wellbeats virtual trainers on demand. Arden’s amenities were developed based on comprehensive market research. Before Freehold Communities embarks on a new development, the company invests in a significant amount of research to determine the local market preferences and interests. “Our research showed that inviting gathering spaces for social interaction and easy access to healthy food and best-in-class fitness options were in high demand,” said Suzanne Maddalon, vice president of marketing for Freehold Communities. “We also found that active adults are shifting away from age-restricted

An artist’s rendering shows the guard gate and entrance to Arden. communities to be closer to their while still providing unique and kids, grandkids and friends. Since private areas.” Arden will appeal to a range of age Arden is opening in early 2017. groups, we designed the clubhouse For more information, or to sign up to serve as the connective tissue for for the Founders Club, visit www. our multi-generational residents, ardenfl.com.

‘Medicare 101’ Sessions Scheduled At Three County Senior Centers With the Medicare annual election period quickly approaching — it runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 — now is a good time for seniors to review their current healthcare and prescription-drug coverage. The Florida Department of Elder Affairs’ SHINE (Serving Health

Insurance Needs of Elders) Program will offer three sessions this month to provide its Medicare 101 presentation at different locations in Palm Beach County, and will also be available to provide free, unbiased information and assistance to Florida Medicare beneficiaries as they

evaluate their healthcare options. The “Medicare 101” presentations, which are free and open to everyone in the community, will provide detailed information on the A, B, C and D basics of the Medicare program, including Medicare supplement insurance, Medicare

Advantage plans and financial assistance programs. SHINE volunteers will also be available to answer questions and provide enrollment or application assistance at a later date. These sessions are set for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the North County Senior Center (5217 North-

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Wolverines Slip Past Visiting Royal Palm Beach 10-9

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Friday, Sept. 2, the Wellington High School football team hosted rival Royal Palm Beach High School in a non-district match-up. The Wolverines rallied late to push past the Wildcats 10-9 in a true thriller. Both teams lost their regular-season opener and looked to get into the win column. Wellington dropped its opener to Atlantic High School 42-21, while Royal Palm Beach fell to Glades Central High School 16-0. The first half ended scoreless, so it remained to be seen who would

strike first blood. Wellington’s second-half opening drive ignited the home-field crowd when Wolverine running back Mark Anthony Richards broke for a 70-yard run down the far sideline that set up a 4-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Ben Schmickle to tight end Tyler Jolly for the game’s first score. Logan Robinson’s point-after kick gave Wellington a 7-0 lead. Both teams continued to struggle offensively against each other’s dominating defense. The Wildcats made a big play defensively, intercepting a Wellington pass in the end zone. Royal Palm Beach was able to

Mark Anthony Richards breaks open a 70-yard run on the Wolverines’ opening drive of the second half.

get on the board when Teja Young ran the football in from 25 yards out to close the gap to 7-6. The Wildcats, with time ticking away, elected to attempt a two-point conversion to take the lead. The Wolverine defense denied the conversion to hold on to a one-point lead midway through the fourth quarter. The Wildcat defense held Wellington to a three-and-out, which provided good field position to work with. Royal Palm Beach drove down field, where the team eventually took its first lead of the game when Roland Tyson booted a 28-yard field See WHS VS. RPBHS, page 29

RPB’s K.J. Bowles picks off a Wellington pass in the end zone.

Royal Palm Beach running back J.J. Baptiste finds a hole in the Wellington defense.

Wellington receiver Sage Chen-Young sprints for the goal line after a reception in the middle of the field. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

Palm Beach Central Falls At Home To Vero Beach 49-26

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report Palm Beach Central High School’s varsity football squad hosted state power Vero Beach High School on Friday, Sept. 2 and fell to the Fighting Indians 49-26 before a capacity crowd. Vero Beach entered the contest ranked 10th in the Asso-

ciated Press Florida Class 8A poll. The Indians wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, with a 60yard touchdown pass to take an early 7-0 lead. The quick score spurred a fury in the Bronco offense, which marched 75 yards to the Vero Beach 5-yard line, only to fumble the ball away. Vero Beach put together an-

Palm Beach Central running back Harry Sapp powers forward for a gain in yardage.

other solid drive and capped it with a 22-yard run for another score, making it 14-0. Palm Beach Central’s offense went to work again, driving 80 yards. Bronco quarterback Michael Moreland connected with Trey Jackson on a 20-yard scoring pass. The point-after kick was no good,

Trey Jackson avoids defenders en route to his touchdown for the Broncos.

but the Broncos were able to close the gap to 14-6 near the end of the first quarter. The Bronco defense responded, stopping the high-powered Vero Beach offense to regain possession. Palm Beach Central’s offense drove down to the Indians’ 20-yard line, where they attempted a field goal

that was blocked. The Vero Beach offense struck again on a 35-yard touchdown pass and another late score before the half to extend the Indians’ lead to 28-6. The Broncos sustained another drive, but an interception inside the red zone stalled another potential See BRONCOS, page 29

Bronco receiver Tyler Freeman tries to avoid the Vero Beach defense after a reception. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

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Equestrian Sport Productions Summer Series Underway At PBIEC The Equestrian Sport Productions Summer Series continued at ESP Summer II held Aug. 26-28 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The ESP Summer Series will continue through Sunday, Oct. 2, offering six weeks of hunter and jumper opportunities for competitors of both disciplines. German Camargo of Loxahatchee and Centurio took top honors in the $5,000 Open Stake, while Javier Guerra of Key Biscayne and Saphir du Bois earned a second place finish. Roberto Daza of Wellington and Biscayo collected third place. Emma Butchard of Wellington and I Am Picobello took the divi-

sional championship in the Child/ Adult Jumper Division presented by Accuhorsemat, while Cynthia Screnci of Boca Raton and Vichy rode to the reserve. The USEF Level 6 Jumper division saw a three-way tie for champion honors, thanks to the efforts of Roberto Daza of Wellington and Bolero; Andres Soto of West Palm Beach and Maria Z; and John Giza of Lake Mary and Voleti. Juliet Johansson of Fort Lauderdale and Viva’s Roxanna W found themselves atop the leaderboard after amassing first and second place finishes in the Low Adult Jumper Division presented by Tuffrider &

Equine Couture. Sofia Carbone of Wellington and Duncan earned the victory in the Low Children’s Jumper Division presented by Tuffrider/Equine Couture, after earning two third place finishes and also securing a blue rosette. The Low Junior/Amateur Owner Jumper Division saw Sarah Warden of Sherborn, Mass., and Carneyhaugh TT rise to the top of the leaderboard to secure two first place finishes. Peyton Utset of Boca Raton and Apple Jack 12 finished with reserve honors. Melanie Markham of Orlando and Diesel won the Training Jumper Di-

vision presented by Nutrena, while Juliet Johansson of Fort Lauderdale and Roxanna W captured the reserve champion title. Olivia Sweetnam of Wellington and Long Story Short earned a well-deserved victory in the $500 Pony Classic presented by Charles Moorcroft. Caia Watridge of St. Augustine and Mystery Mayhem, owned by Richard Cunkle, finished in second place. Jillian Briggs of Wellington and Roc du Triomphe rode to victory in the Low Working Hunter Division, followed by Francesca Moore Royal Palm Beach and Rather Clever. Jason Clukey of Boca Raton and

Klooney rounded out the top three. The Children’s Hunter presented by UHealth Ear Institute was championed Victoria Herran of Miami and Con-Grande, while Alexys Mead of Plantation and Donatalla captured reserve champion. Haley Farber of Boca Raton and Let’s Dance championed the Low Child/Adult Hunter Division. Esther Cusnir of Davie and Weak Moment took the reserve champion honors. Riley McKesson of Loxahatchee and Libby Lou Who rose to the top of the leaderboard and in the Children’s Pony Division presented by the Wanderers Club. For info., visit www.pbiec.com.

Royal Palm Bassmasters Host Fishing Tourney Out Of Clewiston

Ed Huff and Mike Dillistin

Randy King and Mike Reitano

Mike and J.R. O’Connor

The Royal Palm Bassmasters held its monthly fishing tournament on Aug. 14 on Lake Okeechobee out of the Clewiston boat ramp. First place was won by Ed Huff and Mike Dillistin, with five fish weighing 16 pounds, 12 ounces. Second place was awarded to the team of Randy King and Mike Reitano, with five fish weighing 16 pounds, 6 ounces. The team of Mike and J.R. O’Connor took third place, with five fish weighing 10 pounds, 5 ounces.

The big fish of the tournament was 6 pounds, 4 ounces, caught by the team of Randy King and Mike Reitano. The Royal Palm Bassmasters meet on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. The club is now accepting applications. Come and check out the fun you’ve been missing. For more information, e-mail rpbassmasters@gmail.com or visit www.royalpalmbassmasters. org.

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continued from page 27 goal to put the Wildcats up 9-7 with 4:47 remaining on the clock. Wellington needed something big to happen on offense, and it did. Schmickle found receiver Sage

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Pinetree Quarter Horses

continued from page 21 with the flower boxes and, after some coaxing, tippy-toed across the mattress. “Good boy!” Robert told him, then moved on to try the next obstacle. “We’ll see what happens here.” Faith Oliver and her chestnut gelding Wizard were getting around nicely. “It’s his first time, and he’s doing awesome,” she said. “I love anything like this where I can work on desensitizing him. It helps a lot that his buddy, Teddy the pony, is here. Teddy doesn’t mind anything.” Madie Phillips had perhaps the youngest horse there, Nova, her 5-month-old filly. “It’s her first time

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goal that sailed wide and short, but a Wolverine penalty gave the Wildcats a second chance in the closing seconds. This time, it was a 31-yard attempt, but Jolly, playing defensive end for Wellington, drove in from the outside and blocked the kick, which was returned by Royal Palm Beach down the sideline 15 yards and tackled out of bounds as time expired.

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“We’ve got a lot of work to do; we’re leaving too many points on the field and too many opportunities,” Wellington coach Tom Abel said. “We had receivers open everywhere, and we have some things to fix, but they responded well.” Jolly is credited with a score and the blocked field goal for Wellington. Chen-Young had 104 yards

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Madie Phillips with Nova. But, for the most part, it was a fun and educational experience. As one participant said: “We had a blast. My horse did everything like a champ. If they hold more of these, we’ll be here.” For more information, visit www. acreagehorseman.com.

continued from page 27 scoring opportunity. Bronco turnovers proved costly in the game. During the second half, the Broncos remained optimistic in mounting a rally to close the margin. The offense came out and etched another score on the board for the Broncos to tighten the margin to 28-13, but the Indians punched right back, scoring three of their own to enter the fourth quarter with a 49-13 advantage. Palm Beach Central continued to work, finally shutting down the Vero Beach offense. The Bronco offense closed in with two more scores late in the fourth quarter, narrowing the Vero Beach margin to 49-26, but the game clock winding down did not help the Broncos’ cause, and the Indians held on for the 49-26 win.

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receiving, and Richards had 84 yards on the ground. Young had 101 yards on nine carries and one touchdown for Royal Palm Beach. Wellington travels to John I. Leonard High School on Friday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m., while Royal Palm Beach is on the road at the Oxbridge Academy, also Friday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. The loss is the second for the Broncos, after an impressive preseason kickoff classic win over Fort Pierce Central High School. “We need to pay more attention to details in practice,” Palm Beach Central coach Tino Ierulli said. “We have to hold ourselves accountable when mistakes are made.” Despite the loss, the Bronco offense put up some good numbers. Moreland completed nine of 17 passes for 197 yards and two scores. Running back Anthony Wynds tallied 147 yards on 15 carries. Receivers Lakeavious Simmons and Trey Jackson each had a touchdown. Receiver Tyler Freeman reeled in 90 yards on five receptions. “I’m very happy the way the offense played,” Ierulli noted. Palm Beach Central continues to look for its first regular-season win. The team travels to William T. Dwyer High School on Friday, Sept. 9 for a 7 p.m. game.

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Saturday, Sept. 10 • The Florida Gun & Knife Show returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 10 and Sunday, Sept. 11. For more info., visit www. flgunshows.com. • The Precision Fit Body Championship will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more info., visit www.pfitbc.com. • Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host Everything Orchids: A Shady Affair Plant Sale on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This plant sale offers a great opportunity to acquire the best orchid and shade-loving plants. For more info., visit www. mounts.org. • The third annual Countdown 2 Zero adoption event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach. The free event will feature nearly 1,000 dogs, cats, kittens and puppies available for adoption. Call (561) 472-8845 or visit www.countdown2zero. org for more info. • The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Deer & Raptor Walk for ages 6 and up on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 10:30 a.m. Go on a behind-the-scenes tour of the deer and raptor compounds. Call (561) 233-1400 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Sweet Treats for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 11 a.m. Get your sweet tooth ready to hear some sugary stories and songs. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, Sept. 10 and Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host RPB Teen Xpressions for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 2 p.m. Share your original poems, writings, art work and more with a group of your peers. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington Ballet Theatre will present its original production of Peter Pan on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. at Wellington High School. Ticket prices start at $15. Call Randy Ballen at (561) 296-1880 or visit www.wellingtonballettheatre.org for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 3 p.m. Meet other teens who enjoy watching and talking about anime. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 7906030 to pre-register. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will hold a free Beatles tribute concert on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. Sunday, Sept. 11 • The Wellington Village Council will host a

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9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 5 p.m. at the Wellington Patriot Memorial (12198 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Council members will make remarks and lay a wreath at the memorial. For more info., contact Susan Trzepacz at (561) 791-4000 or strzepacz@ wellingtonfl.gov. Monday, Sept. 12 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Write, Read, Critique!” for adults on Mondays, Sept. 12 and Sept. 26 at 10 a.m. Join in this informal roundtable discussion where participants improve their craft by reading and discussing work in progress. Call (561) 7906030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Going, Going, Gone!” for ages 5 to 12 on Monday, Sept. 12 at 2:30 p.m. Create your own paper airplane and compete to see how far it can fly. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club for Adults on Monday, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Chess fans unite to practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • Community of Hope Church (14055 Okeechobee Blvd.) will offer free Griefshare and Divorcecare support groups for those grieving the loss of a loved one and those dealing with separation or divorce. Griefshare meets Mondays at 7 p.m. beginning Monday, Sept. 12. Divorcecare meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. beginning Tuesday, Sept. 13. For more info., call (561) 753-8883 or e-mail info@communityofhope.church. • The Women of Note Chorus will host two nights of free voice lessons for women who love to sing on Mondays, Sept. 12 and Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at Palm Beach Central High School. For more info., e-mail membership@womenofnote. com, call (877) 966-7464, ext. 2, or visit www. womenofnote.com. Tuesday, Sept. 13 • The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Story Time for ages 2 to 5 on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. This program includes activities, songs and stories. Call (561) 233-1400 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Lines, Shapes & Sketching for ages 16 and up Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. Learn to draw from scratch by practicing the fundamentals of sketching. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Buttons, Buttons, Buttons for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 2:30 p.m. Create and design a pin-back button to put on your bag or wear on your shirt. Call (561) 790-6070 for info. • The Village of Wellington will hold a Walk and Talk in the Folkestone/Yarmouth Community on Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. Visit www. wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit ‘n’ Stitch on Tuesday, Sept. 13 and Sept.

20 at 5 p.m. Learn crochet fundamentals and socialize while you work on your current project. Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 6814100 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Election Time 2016: Know the Issues on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Assistant County Administrator Todd Bonlarron will provide a clear explanation of state constitutional amendments and local ballot questions. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Meet the Author: Tricia Barr for all ages on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. A featured writer for Star Wars Insider magazine, she won the 2014 Independent Publisher Book Award Gold Medal for best science fiction/fantasy/ horror e-book. Host of the popular Star Wars podcast “Fangirls Going Rogue,” she advocates for inclusivity in storytelling and fandom. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. Wednesday, Sept. 14 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Awesome Autumn for ages 4 to 8 on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 11:15 a.m. Celebrate harvest time and learn about the science behind the season, then make a fantastic fall-themed craft. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Lego Bricks for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 3 p.m. Builders will create vehicles or buildings out of Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Kids Wii U Gaming & More for ages 7 to 12 on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 3:30 p.m. Play your favorite Wii U and board games with friends. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • Wellington will hold Neighborhood Watch Meetings on Wednesday, Sept. 14 for Channing Villas at 6 p.m. at the Community Services Office and for Mayfair at 7 p.m. at the Mayfair Clubhouse. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or call (561) 791-4764 for more info. • The Northern Palm Beach chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday, Sept. 14 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Palm Beach Gardens. Networking starts at 6 p.m., with the dinner and program following. The speaker will be Loretta Remmy on “What is the cost of stress?” RSVP to Sam Markwell at (561) 644 2384 or Sally Ott at (561) 373-8727, or visit www.abwanpbflorida.org. • The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens (2051 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach) will hold an opening reception for Botanicals, Antique Engravings and Lithographs on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. The show and sale will be on display in the gallery until Nov. 13 with rare, antique engravings and lithographs. For more info., visit www.ansg.org or call (561) 832-5328.

The Town-Crier • Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host a Summer Evening Stroll on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. Learn fascinating facts about the garden. For more info., visit www.mounts.org. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Teen Trivia Night for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Test your knowledge and teamwork skills as you battle to be the best. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. Thursday, Sept. 15 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “First, We’ll BookTalk. Then, We’ll BookFace!” for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 4:30 p.m. Get acquainted with some of the new teen books, and then use them to BookFace, which is lining up your face or another part of your body with the cover art of a book. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 5 p.m. with a free concert by the J.D. Danner Band at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. • The Western Business Alliance will host a social event on Thursday, Sept. 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Office Depot (101A S. State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach). For more info., visit www. thewesternbusinessalliance.com. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Anime Nation for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. View new anime titles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 7906070 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Election Time 2016: Know the Issues on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Assistant County Administrator Todd Bonlarron will provide a clear explanation of state constitutional amendments and local ballot questions. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. Friday, Sept. 16 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Salty Sue the Pirate Lady” for ages 3 to 11 on Friday, Sept. 16 at 3:30 p.m. Salty Sue is a seriously silly pirate who brings music, magic, original tales of the sea and rich pirate lore from Florida history. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Lego Builders Club for ages 5 to 12 on Friday, Sept. 16 at 3:30 p.m. Use Lego bricks to work on creative projects alone or with friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will hold a Deer Naming Event for families and all ages on Friday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. Help name the newest addition to the deer herd. To provide a name for the contest, visit the Okeeheelee Nature Center in person. Submissions are accepted until Saturday, Sept. 10 at 4:30 p.m. Call (561) 233-1400 for more info. 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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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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SCREENING

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

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

S T Y L I S T S & B A R B E R S WA N T E D — Chair for Rent $150 per week hiring stylists and barbers. Located in Royal Palm Beach in busy plaza on Okeechobee Blvd. Call Angela 561-317-1579.

H E L P WA N T E D E X P E R I E N C E D — All Phases Screen Enclosures/Shutters/Gutters WESTERN COMMUNITIES. P&M Siding 561-791-9777.

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

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

TREE SERVICE TREES TRIMMED AND REMOVED — 561-798-0412 D.M. YOUNG TREE S E RV I C E . F a m i l y O w n e d & O p e r a ted Lic. & Insured 1992-12121 Visit our website at dmyoungtreeservice.com

WALLPAPERING

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

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

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

PET DOCTOR - MOBILE/HOME CARE TIRED OF HOLDING YOUR CAT IN THE WAITING ROOM? — Call Critter Home Care and Stay Home Dr. Don Denoff. 561-517-8705

PRESSURE CLEANING/HANDYMAN ALL PRESSURE CLEANING & SERVICES — Residential/Commercial/ Equestrian. Handyman, Fencing, Painting. We do it ALL! Dustin 561-951-8769

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 NEIL O’NEAL JR. ROOFING — Roofing & Reroofing. Family owned and operated. Residential/Commercial. Wood Replacement, Roof Coatings, Solar Vents, Skylights & Roof Ventilation. 561-656-4945 Lic. & Insured CCC1330208.Free Estimates PLACE YOUR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AD HERE CALL 793-3576

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MAKE $2000 A WEEK— Sales exp a plus, great networking skills, valid drivers license. Mature and or retired candidates are encouraged to apply. Join our team call Mark 561-352-0298. PART-TIME ACCOUNTANT ASSISTANT — Part time, flexible, assistant to accountant. Must be organized self-starter, computer literate (Excel, MS Word), to answer phones, do filing, do scheduling. Must be willing to learn new tasks. Royal Palm Beach. REFERENCES WILL BE CHECKED. Respond to arnoldsachs1@att.net No phone calls. PART TIME, FLEXIBLE LEGAL SECRETARY/ASSISTANT. — Computer Literate (WordPerfect). Answer phones, schedule hearings, filing, assist with document preparation, etc. ONLY APPLICANTS WITH SOME EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED. REFERENCES WILL BE CHECKED. Respond to j.a.abrams@att.net No phone calls. NEEDED LAWN MAINTENANCE/LANDSCAPE PERSON AND WORKING FOREMAN POSITIONS — Driver License required. Call (Leave a Message) or Text 561-312-2249 Wellington/Loxahatchee area. VETERINARY TECHNICIAN/NURSE, RECEPTIONIST, KENNEL TECH, GROOMER — Positions available for new small animal veterinary hospital opening in the Wellington/ Royal Palm Beach/Loxahatchee area. Our practice will strive to provide superior service and compassionate care to meet the needs of all clients and their pets, maintaining the highest standards of Veterinary Medicine and Ethics. We expect our hires to be team oriented and to have driving passion for Animals and Veterinary Medicine. Applicants must have effective communication skills, be presentable, timely, outgoing and friendly. Prior experience minimum 2 years. Certification is preferred. Background check and drug test. To apply send a resume to anzervets@outlook.com and state the position for which you are applying, as well as your availability and salary expectations.

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EMPLOYMENT WANTED C O N T R O L L E R available for Part-Time or Temporary Assignments — Preparation of Financial Statements, Budgets, Forecasts, Cash Flows, Consolidations, Month-end and Year-end closings, Reconciliations, Depreciation Schedules, Product Costing, A/R & A/P Supervision, Inventory Analysis, Year-end files for CPA’s and Business Plans. 561-706-1224 HOME HEALTH AIDE AVAILABLE — Experienced Home Health Aide seeks new position. Flexible hours, full time or part time, day or night. I am a Licensed CNA who has worked as a home health aide and also as a nanny. I have many years of experience taking care of the elderly at home. Price negotiable, references provided upon request. Call Pat at (561) 294-1423. SEEKING POSITION: Companion to elderly person, non-medical position, college educated. Please call 561-324-5807.

REAL ESTATE LUXURY ESTATE HOME FOR SALE BUY OF A LIFETIME HORSE PADDOCKS. 5 TRULY BEAUTIFUL ACRES — Private gated paradise. Luxury estate home. 4 Bedroom/3.5 Bath. Fabulous spacious interiors, all upgrades. Awesome granite kitchen. Screened Pool/spa/cabana/dining and entertainment lanais and vistas/BBQ/Fire pit. Tennis court. 66 Fruit trees. Workshop. Office. 10-Car garage/great storage. Full house generator. $950,000. New ERA Realty 561-889-2264 ph/text for viewing appt. Must see!

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Still bringing you the authentic flavor of Italy. You’ll recognize the great taste...like back in the old neighborhood.

Summer Menu 17.95

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Hours Sunday - Thursday: 11 am - 10 pm

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Lunch Served Everyday 11 am - 4 pm

Happy Hour Daily Everyday Until 7 pm

Eggplant Parmigiana with pasta Eggplant Rollatini with pasta Chicken Parmigiana with pasta Chicken Francese with pasta Chicken Marsala with pasta Veal Parmigiana with pasta Pork Chop Milanese with pasta Shrimp Parmigiana over pasta Shrimp Scampi over pasta Shrimp Marinara over pasta Zuppa di Mussels over pasta Sole with Broccoli or potatoes Tilapia with Broccoli or Potatoes ~ Fish may be prepared either oreganata, luciano, francese, or grilled ~ ~ Pasta sides are Linguini or Angel Hair with meat sauce or tomato sauce ~

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