Town-Crier Newspaper September 19, 2014 by Wellington The Magazine LLC

ACREAGE JAM RETURNS THIS SATURDAY SEE STORY, PAGE 3

WELLINGTON MARKS 9/11 ANNIVERSARY SEE PHOTOS, PAGE 5

THE

TOWN-CRIER WELLINGTON • ROYAL PALM BEACH • LOXAHATCHEE • THE ACREAGE

Your Community Newspaper

INSIDE

Wellington Village Council Honors Top Cops, Top Firefighter

Volume 35, Number 38 September 19 - September 25, 2014

Serving Palms West Since 1980

JEFF ANNAS MEMORIAL 5K RUN

Wellington Village Council members recognized Wellington’s “Top Cop” and “Top Firefighter” last week, bestowing awards upon the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office District 8 Street Crime Unit and Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Battalion Capt. Darla Leal. Page 3

WLMS Students Honor 9/11 Victims

Seventh-grade social studies civics students at Wellington Landings Middle School created a 9/11 Remembrance Wall on Thursday, Sept. 11. This was the fifth year the school organized the activity. Page 10 On Saturday, Sept. 13, more than 1,200 men, women and children came together to run in the seventh annual Jeff Annas Memorial Firefighters 5K and Kids Run in Wellington. Many firefighters ran in gear, joined by members of the community. Shown here are Joe, Devon, Ronan and Adrianna Falcone with Crista Mockenhaupt. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 16

PHOTO BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Ballet Troupe Dances To Classic Broadway Hits

On Saturday, Sept. 13, dancers delighted the audience at Wellington Ballet Theatre’s production of “Ballet Off Broadway II” in the theater at Wellington High School. Page 16

Future Heroes Charity Golf Tourney Returns

OPINION

Firing Schofield Would Be A Grave Mistake

A particularly nasty rumor surfaced this week. The word on the street is that members of the Wellington Village Council plan to present a motion calling for the dismissal of longtime Village Manager Paul Schofield. We truly hope that Wellington’s council is not actually willing to undermine the village’s future simply to satisfy a vendetta. To lose Schofield’s insight and leadership would be a massive blow to the community. Page 4 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 10 OPINION.................................. 4 CRIME NEWS.......................... 6 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 7 PEOPLE................................. 11 SCHOOLS.............................. 12 COLUMNS.......................14, 21 BUSINESS..................... 22 - 23 SPORTS..........................27 - 29 CALENDAR............................ 30 CLASSIFIEDS.................31 - 35 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

ITID Postpones Permit For 60th Street Connection To RPB Blvd.

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors last week postponed the approval of a Palm Beach County permit to build the improved 60th Street North connection to Royal Palm Beach Blvd. At the Sept. 10 meeting, the permit approval was pushed to November in order to get alternative ideas on improving the roadway. The delay came after a 90-minute debate and public input both for and against the connection. Some residents argued that the connection was associated with the planned Minto West development. Discussion was also interrupted by two recesses that resulted in supervisors’ seating arrangements being changed on the dais after arguments broke out. Palm Beach County Engineer

George Webb said construction is progressing on 60th east of Royal Palm Beach Blvd. and sought a permit to improve the connection and rebuild the bridge at 60th and Royal Palm Beach Blvd. The connection would complete a county project to extend the State Road 7 extension to 60th Street, providing relief to residents on Orange Grove and Persimmon boulevards, who have borne the brunt of traffic since the extension opened in 2007. The link will enable SR 7 passthrough traffic to make the connection on the three-lane 60th Street North link, rather than Persimmon and Orange Grove boulevards, which are intended ultimately to serve primarily local Acreage traffic. The project includes replacing the Royal Palm Beach Blvd. bridge over the M Canal and re-

constructing the intersection with 60th Street North to improve the line of vision for drivers entering Royal Palm Beach Blvd. from 60th Street. A traffic signal will also be installed at the intersection. The connection permit had been deleted from ITID’s August meeting agenda. “We’re here asking the board to reconsider the permit,” Webb said, explaining that he had met with ITID Engineer Jay Foy about possible options to transition from asphalt back down to shellrock west of Royal Palm Beach Blvd. on the existing 60th Street surface. Webb said he had serious concerns about asphalt transitioning to shellrock because of liability and stability. “I was asked to come, but I also wanted to have an understanding with you how we move forward See ITID PERMIT, page 15

Acreage Ceremony Launches Park, Garden Of Hope Projects By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report On Wednesday, Sept. 17, officials from the Indian Trail Improvement District broke ground on Acreage Community Park’s long-awaited southern expansion. Included at the event was a groundbreaking for the Garden of Hope project. ITID Supervisor Ralph Bair thought back to the beginning of Acreage Community Park. “This is the vision we’ve been waiting for since we started this park back in 1995,” he recalled. “It was cold and wet and rainy in March, and the board at that time got the park started up in the north and got the football fields built.” It wasn’t long before kids by the hundreds took to the fields to play, leading to the popularity of the park and eventually requiring the current expansion. “We’re go-

Joyce Gorring, Anaya Valencia, Tracy and Jessica Newfield and PHOTO BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER Peggy May from Garden of Hope. ing to get this job finished,” Bair said. “Thank you for all your hard work.” For Tracy Newfield, organizer of the Garden of Hope project,

Wednesday was an emotional day. The garden was inspired by her daughter Jessica, a cancer survivor. “I want to thank all the board See PARK, page 7

Wellington Could Require Licensing For Single-Family Home Rentals By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council last week unanimously directed its staff to prepare an ordinance requiring owners of single-family rental homes to get a license similar to one that regulates multifamily rentals. At the Sept. 9 meeting, Village Manager Paul Schofield said that Wellington had instituted a successful program several years ago for licensing multi-family rental units. “That was our biggest issue then,” Schofield said. “One of the things that has happened over the past several years, is we’ve had corporate buyers purchasing large numbers of properties. I think today we have a little more than 1,400 single-family units that we’ve identified as rental properties. Going through and looking at those, what we find is that rental units have code enforcement issues at about twice the rate of owner-occupied units.” Schofield said that about half of those rental units have code enforcement cases. “The question really is, given where we’re at, and the number of institutional buyers, and the number of times that we have repetitive institutional buyers on the special magistrate’s agenda, do we want to consider instituting the rental licensing program for single-family units that are being rented?” he asked. The idea is not to penalize the single-family homeowner who is renting his own home seasonally or is in the process of selling, but to regulate people or corporations that are making a business of it, Schofield said. The cost to run the existing multi-family rental license program is about $70,000 a year for staff time, and Schofield said the numbers of multi-family and single-family units are not far apart. He said the biggest advantage is that the rental licensing program gives Wellington a local agent to contact if there are issues with the home. “We’ve had really good success with it in the multi-family neighborhoods,” he said.

Vice Mayor John Greene favored regulating rentals for code enforcement purposes and having a readily available contact if an issue arises, but did not want to place another financial burden on homeowners. “What I won’t support is what I’m going to call an unnecessary tax,” he said. “You can call it anything you want, but essentially it’s a tax and a financial burden that we’re going to place on homeowners.” Greene asked about the $100, one-time registration fee in effect for the multi-family program. “It’s not intended to be a revenue stream?” he asked. “It’s really about being able to control the neighborhoods and monitor the activity, preserving the integrity of those neighborhoods?” Greene said he would support single-family rental registration but is uncomfortable with the proposed fee. “I’d like to have some discussion about the fee associated with it, because I don’t like the financial burden that it places on the majority,” he said. “Yes, when you look at the number of homes, it’s significant, but when you look at the businesses, we’re only targeting this group.” Planning & Development Services Director Tim Stillings said a majority of the single-family rentals appear to be business ventures and investments. “I would say that a smaller percentage are those who are either trying to sell and have no other choice but to rent, or they can’t make the mortgage and they don’t want to lose the home, and are therefore renting out the house and living somewhere else,” Stillings said, explaining that individual rentals might have been the case when the housing downturn first began, but that investors since have been buying up the troubled properties. Stillings stressed that the $100 is a one-time-only fee. “The $100 fee is pennies per day, so we don’t see it as a financial burden,” he said. “It barely covers See RENTALS, page 15

ART SOCIETY MEETING

The first Wellington Art Society meeting of the 2014-15 season took place Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the Wellington Community Center. During the summer hiatus, the board was busy planning the year’s event calendar, which will include art demonstrations, guest speakers, an art show and more. Shown here is Sandra Barbieri with her artwork Save the Bees. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 17

PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Murphy, Domino Face Off For Congress In District 18

Incumbent Patrick Murphy

Challenger Carl Domino

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The race is heating up in one of Florida’s most closely watched congressional contests — the battle between incumbent Congressman Patrick Murphy (D-District 18) and his Republican challenger, former State Rep. Carl Domino. District 18 covers all of Martin and St. Lucie counties, as well as northern areas of Palm Beach County, including portions of Royal Palm Beach, Loxahatchee Groves and The Acreage. Domino defeated five other Republican hopefuls in the August primary to claim the right to face Murphy on Nov. 4. His focus now is on bringing those factions

together and unifying his party. Domino also wants to bring new issues to the campaign, and contrast himself from the incumbent in terms of finances and political positions. Domino pointed out that his father was an enlisted military man. Not coming from a family of means, Domino worked his way through college and established his own successful businesses. In previous races, some have tried to use Domino’s large personal fortune against him. “I’ve always had to fight this silver-spoon image,” he said. “This time I won’t have to, because Patrick is a silver-spoon kid.” Murphy, 31, was born in the

Florida Keys and grew up working in his family’s Coastal Construction Group, starting as a day laborer and moving up to assistant project engineer and manager. He earned a degree in finance and accounting from the University of Miami, and later rejoined his family’s company. Domino attended Florida State University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting. After active duty in the military, he earned his MBA from Harvard Business School. Domino also served 17 years in the U.S. Navy reserves. After working with accounting and money management firms in See DISTRICT 18, page 15

Page 2

September 19 - September 25, 2014

www.gotowncrier.com

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

September 19 - September 25, 2014

Page 3

NEWS

Wellington Village Council Honors Top Cops, Top Firefighter By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington Village Council members recognized Wellington’s “Top Cop” and “Top Firefighter” last week, bestowing awards upon the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office District 8 Street Crime Unit and Palm Beach County FireRescue Battalion Capt. Darla Leal. The street crime fighters — Robert Rohman, Kent Kummerfeldt, Scott Bates and Ricardo Safford — have been credited with major drug arrests in Wellington and elsewhere. Reading from a recommendation from Sgt. Roy DeMarco, District 8 Commander Jay Hart said that since the Street Crime Unit was formed last November, it has collectively self-initiated about 100 narcotics cases that resulted in more than 100 arrests. “They have seized more than 5,000 grams of marijuana, as well as cocaine, assorted pills, heroin, hashish and other illegal narcot-

ics,” Hart said. “These narcotics investigations have netted more than 20 vehicles and more than $30,000 in U.S. currency that has been seized for forfeiture.” The narcotics investigations were also instrumental in identifying and jailing many drug suppliers in the Wellington area, Hart said. “These arrests have had a direct impact on reducing criminal activity, as well as improving quality of life issues in many Wellington neighborhoods,” he said. In addition to narcotics investigations, the unit’s deputies have arrested suspects in many burglary and stolen vehicle cases, and brought in many fugitives. “As a result of their investigations, the deputies have executed numerous search warrants that have resulted in numerous firearms and large amounts of narcotics being seized, as well as one bulletproof vest that had previously been stolen in a burglary to a PBSO

deputy’s residence,” Hart said. “Many of the investigations have identified people who have proven to be suspects in other criminal investigations, and as a result, these street crime unit deputies have helped solve additional crimes throughout Palm Beach County.” Vice Mayor John Greene said the team’s effectiveness is reflected in the numbers. “It’s a big reason why people choose to call Wellington home,” Greene said. “Thank you for everything you do.” Councilman Matt Willhite said village officials normally interact with PBSO leadership, but pointed out that the street team members are out in the community. “You’re dealing out there with our customers, our residents, the constituents of Wellington, and I appreciate the hard work you do in protecting them,” Willhite said. Councilman Howard Coates complimented the unit on its accomplishments and said that

Members of the Wellington Village Council honor the PBSO’s District 8 Street Crime Unit.

the team’s presence proves that crime happens in Wellington, even though it’s touted as a low-crime village. “It’s a reminder that there’s still work to do,” Coates said. “There’s a lot of stuff going on here, and I think the street team has been successful.” Mayor Bob Margolis said he was honored to have the opportunity to ride with one of the deputies recently and that he learned a great deal about how the PBSO operates. “I appreciate everything that you do,” Margolis said. “One of my goals for riding was to take a look at some of the opportunistic neighborhoods that I’ve been looking at since 2007, and I am amazed at what you have done.” Margolis also credited the village’s Safe Neighborhood program. “I didn’t think Safe Neighborhoods would work, but I am here eating my hat,” he said. “The village and PBSO have done a phenomenal job… and I want to commend you all for taking an opportunity, seeing a problem and really finding a solution.” Leal, an 18-year veteran, was introduced by PBCFR Battalion Chief Michael Arena, who said she began her career as a firefighter/ emergency medical technician. She worked her way up through the ranks and, several years ago, was promoted to captain. Leal lives with her family in Wellington. “She is constantly striving for perfection every day in her interaction with her people when she’s on calls, on emergencies,” Arena said. “Whether it be a fire or medi-

PBCFR Capt. Darla Leal with Battalion Chief Michael Arena.

PHOTOS BY RON BUKLEY/TOWN-CRIER

cal call, she is constantly showing judgment, compassion and all of those things that we look for in a company officer.” One of the projects Leal has taken on is firefighters’ fitness. “She has been a proctor in our work fitness program that we’ve been working on over the last couple of years that we’re getting ready to fire off in November of this year,” Arena said. “She has done a lot of personal work with that, a lot of personal physical training, along with other people in the department who need assistance.” Leal is also the liaison for Wellington’s Incident Management Team and sits in at the Wellington Emergency Operations Center when incidents arise. “She is a constant asset to us,” Arena said. “She dedicates her time whenever I call her. If there is a project to be done, she is al-

ways there. She always answers her phone whether she is on duty or off duty. She is always willing and able to do whatever is necessary.” Councilwoman Anne Gerwig said PBCFR is a great partner with the village and pointed out that members work in the community far beyond emergency services. “I appreciate that on behalf of the residents,” she said. Willhite congratulated the department on its professionalism. “It’s only 10 percent of the population who picks up that phone to dial 911 that actually needs something, and that population is met with people who are professional, well-trained and courteous,” he said. “You are an example of that, so thank you for the work that you do in Wellington. Obviously, living here, you understand how important it is to give back to your community.”

Acreage Community Jam Will Bring Crowds To Park Saturday

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Acreage Community Jam returns to Acreage Community Park on Saturday, Sept. 20, and it will feature new and different local performers who have been attracted to the open atmosphere of the event. “The Acreage Community Jam is getting better every time,” coordinator Bob Renna said. “A lot of vendors will be showing up, as well as the car show that we put on all the time. We put all the cars out on the baseball field.”

A motorcycle exhibition is also expected, along with gourmet food vendors and other attractions. The stage will have live music from 5 to 10:30 p.m. A 50-50 drawing will be held at 9:30 p.m. Renna said more and more community bands want to play early, which has added to the energy of the Acreage Community Jam. There also has been a broadening of music styles to include a mellower repertoire. “It seems like acoustic is getting more popular these days, things like acoustic guitars and

mandolins and banjos, and not necessarily bluegrass, but just unplugged acoustic rock ’n’ roll, is starting to get a lot stronger,” Renna said, noting that the stage can accommodate most musical instruments. The local band Underpressure will be the featured performer at the jam. Entertainer sign-ups the day of the event are still welcome. “Even though I encourage people to go online and sign up, because of the nature of musicians, things change by the heartbeat, so I

still do day-of-event sign-ups, and walk-ins are absolutely welcome,” Renna said. “To me, that’s part of what the Acreage Community Jam has always been about. It’s an open atmosphere.” The last half-hour to hour usually develops into a true jam, when anyone who wants to participate joins in, and extra guitars and amplifiers are generally available for those who have not brought their own. “The jam is just getting to be an awesome thing,” Renna said. “It’s really cool. Bring your picnic

basket and your blankets; no glass containers allowed.” Activities also include a doubleelimination cornhole tournament with two-person teams. The cost is $20 per team, with registration from 2 to 3 p.m., limited to the first 20 teams to register. Prizes will be awarded for first and second place. Proceeds will go to a nonprofit selected by the Acreage Landowners’ Association. For more information, call (561) 386-8815. Coordinated by the Acreage Landowners’Association, the jam has been going on for several years

and recently went to a quarterly schedule after having operated monthly. Admission is free, and ALA members are entitled to one free vendor space, pending board approval. Anyone interested in being a volunteer or performer can contact Renna at (561) 602-0676 or visit www.acreagelandowners.org. Acreage Community Park is located at 6701 140th Avenue North. The next Acreage Community Jam will take place Saturday, Dec. 6 and is being planned as an all-day affair.

Page 4

September 19 - September 25, 2014

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

OUR OPINION

Firing Paul Schofield Would Be A Grave Mistake For Wellington

A particularly nasty rumor surfaced this week. The word on the street is that members of the Wellington Village Council plan to present a motion calling for the dismissal of longtime Village Manager Paul Schofield. That would be the same Paul Schofield who helped Wellington weather the economic storm of recent years, slashing the budget without gutting village services. He kept Wellington growing while other communities lapsed into disrepair. He is at least partially responsible for the nice rebound in Wellington’s economy, the maintaining of Wellington’s high level of services and the rapid recovery of Wellington’s real estate values. Oh, and probably most importantly, Schofield manages an excellent staff that works hard to run the village competently and professionally. At a June 2013 council meeting, a last-minute addition to the agenda sparked controversy the last time council members sought to fire Schofield. With dozens of community leaders coming to his defense, the matter devolved into mediation for the council and Schofield — with the mediator finding that issues in Wellington were largely because of the warring council members and not, as suggested, Schofield’s leadership. Though he stayed on as manager for the past year, the matter was never truly resolved. It’s a year later, and Schofield may be in the hot seat once again. If rumors prove true, the council might once again face the decision of whether to fire Schofield. This would be a costly decision for Wellington — fiscally and from a leadership standpoint. In 2010, Schofield was given a six-year contract with strong financial penalties for firing him without cause before his contract expires in February 2016. Firing him now would likely cost taxpayers in excess of $450,000 in cash and other benefits.

In a budget year where council members are scrutinizing each minor expense, needlessly firing its manager at a far greater expense is fiscally irresponsible. But the real damage would come from losing Schofield’s decades of experience and leadership, tossing Wellington again into a state of uncertainty. Over the past two years, Schofield has been a source of stability on an otherwise fractured council. He has kept the village running despite strong, polarized opinions of how that should be done. Further, he has managed to build compromise and find consensus where many feared there would be none. Despite much controversy during this time, Schofield has helped the council navigate hot-button issues, such as hiring an in-house attorney, moving the Wellington Tennis Center and navigating the difficult process of evaluating offers for K-Park. And because of his leadership over the past several years, Wellington is in a good place financially. Schofield was instrumental in weathering the economic downturn, slashing Wellington’s budget from nearly $130 million in the boom years to $76 million. He kept the village running on almost half the budget and managed to make improvements and find room for key projects. Because of this, Wellington is in a position to grow and improve its facilities, to update its infrastructure and to look toward future improvements. We truly hope that Wellington’s council is not actually willing to undermine the village’s future simply to satisfy a vendetta. To lose Schofield’s insight and leadership would be a massive blow to Wellington, which still has much to decide for its future. Schofield has ensured the village is poised to have a successful road ahead, and he should be around to make sure it gets there. The same should not apply to those who vote to remove him.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Crack Down On Political Signs

The Village of Wellington’s administrators and political leaders should reconsider the hideous display of political signs in Wellington for aesthetic, financial and safety reasons. Our political leaders at the local, state and federal level “protected” us from the nuisance of extensive marketing sales calls and created a “do not call” list to eliminate these calls at most inconvenient times. However, they have allowed themselves (and nonprofits) to be exempt from making these calls. Over the past several years, we have seen the literal circus of political signs dotting the landscape of Wellington in areas that do not comply with Wellington’s Special Permit Use for Temporary Sign Application. These signs are in violation of public rights-of-way, public easements and safe-sight distances. Are the politicians exempt from temporary sign compliance and the $100 permit fee as well? The signs at the Forest Hill Blvd entrances and around the library are some of the more deplorable areas. The signs are posted at a most inopportune time for visitors from around the world to see during the season. They are distracting, a financial burden and create safety issues for Wellington. The placement of signs and removing them are supposed to be the burden of the approved person/ organization that was permitted, but I have witnessed Wellington maintenance crews removing these signs at the citizens’ expense and at the peril of the maintenance employee dodging traffic. It is hypocritical for the political and administrative leaders of Wellington to espouse the virtues of maintaining a community in harmony with nature, through “code compliance regulations,” while littering our community with circus type billboards and creating unsafe driving situations. I hope common sense, consideration of citizen safety and aesthetic beauty prevails prior to the next election. John Shwiner Wellington

Bad News For Wellington?

Is it bye-bye Paul Schofield? Rumor has it that the three mouse cartoons, are at it again. They feel they have the votes to fire our village manager, but do they have a reason? The last time they tried, they did not articulate one. One would think that the three council members would have better things to do. Maybe spend some time getting their taxes in order; maybe reread the states ethics violations on accepting a gift from a local businesswoman; or finally state reasons for wanting to fire our manager.

The last time they tried this ploy, they sat in disbelief as the audience expressed their strong feelings for Paul Schofield. Who is really running this show? The council or the staff? Who has spent years getting degrees, working their craft, honing skills and perfecting their trade? It certainly is not the council, which comes here for a few years, basically with no knowledge of what it takes to run a village. We depend on the staff and management to lead and run the day-today business. Without people like Paul and his staff, Wellington would not be what it is today, a village that has won numerous awards and a community we are proud to call our home. This council or others like it did not build this village; Paul Schofield and his staff did that. Remember that when you try to take his job! Morley Alperstein Wellington

Don’t Throw Good Planning Out The Window

Public trust, public effort, public consensus and public policy: Public servants in a democracy are trusted to submit to the will of the people and serve the public when elected. The general public endured years of due process to get public consensus into policy on county growth during the revision of the 1989 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The resulting national award-winning Managed Growth Tier System contains rural and exurban tier objectives, goals and policies that tell county government how much long-term growth taxpayers planned to fund and where, so that “westward ho” development, costs, speculation and imbalance are limited. P a l m B e a c h C o u n t y ’s award-winning Comprehensive Land Use Plan is essential to grow and maintain livable, sustainable communities, businesses, yearround tourism, natural resources and renewable food and fuel, now and in the future for everyone. A few self-serving people must not kill the long-term comprehensive balance of planned growth that keeps Palm Beach County a unique place to live and valuable to the United States. Prior to this plan, county growth was urban form. Now rural and exurban tier objectives, goals and policies provide more than one lifestyle choice in Palm Beach County, protect both built and natural environments and existing communities, and prevent Browardization. Profiling rural citizens as deprived of urban lifestyle, or less intelligent than urban citizens, shows arrogance, ignorance, bias and contempt for the lifestyle choices of thousands of citizens whose planning efforts helped this county win a national smart growth award. Dismissing

this public effort, public consensus, public policy and public trust would make Palm Beach County an oligarchy. Comprehensive Land Use Plan objectives, goals and policies of District 6 citizens must not be killed again and again by commissioners from other districts whom District 6 voters can’t elect or vote out of office! Years of public effort and public consensus to control intensity and density of development in the central western communities with comprehensive plan policy must not be killed by a few current politicians in a few county commission meetings. Why would county commissioners, whom the people affected by this project cannot elect, give a developer the gift of more population and profit than the affected public or even the state enclave allows? It is not the job of politicians to put value into land to benefit a few at the expense of the general public (i.e., the Ag Reserve). Because the state has already increased the value of this one specific property to a specific density and intensity, more cost and impacts to taxpayers must be denied. The original state enclave is closer to comprehensive plan public consensus than Minto’s demands. Changing the planned population increases of the central western communities to a population explosion with one amendment that sets legal precedence for Florida Crystals, U.S. Sugar, GL Homes, Centex, Lennar, etc. to also abuse taxpayers, infrastructure, existing communities and the environment with more Broward-like piecemeal project-by-project uber-urban population “master plans.” Rita Miller The Acreage

Crossing Over To The Foul Side

At the Indian Trail Improvement District meeting on Sept. 10 during the presentation of item number 7.2 (the 60th Street permit), I heard Supervisor [Michelle] Damone and President [Carol] Jacobs say the Minto West project’s access to 60th street is a reality. Their statements were like an expression of faith to the certainty of God’s existence. Supervisor Damone is already on record against an ITID resolution in opposition to the Minto West changes. Supervisor [Jennifer] Hager challenged President Jacobs’ change of stance from opposition to one of support for Minto West. President Jacobs’ reply was she has had more time to think about it. Presently, these are two ITID supervisors who have crossed over to the foul side. Supervisor [Ralph] Bair was still asking questions during the agenda item. He did support the resolution opposing the Minto West changes. However, after the agenda discussion was over, I couldn’t determine if he was still opposed to the Minto West chang-

es. Apparently, he wants more time to think about it and reconsider his stance. Lets be clear: Minto West is a johnny-come-lately transformation threat to the western communities. Supervisors Hager and [Gary] Dunkley have consistently opposed the Minto West changes. They don’t have to be polished speakers or promote themselves at the expense of others. All they do on most issues and need to do on the Minto West transformation is to vote correctly to protect the people of The Acreage and the district. Later in the meeting, Supervisor Damone self destructed and gave Supervisor Hager an undeserved tongue-lashing. This was a bad decision for three reasons: First, It was obvious to me that Supervisor Damone was attempting to cast doubt on Supervisor Hager’s qualifications for re-election in front of all those attending the meeting. This is not acceptable behavior of a supervisor. Secondly, the tongue-lashing was an emotional outburst that showed me Supervisor Damone’s decision to do so is suspect. Why would she make a decision that would shine a light on unprofessional behavior? What caused Supervisor Damone to make a hasty decision and self destruct? Could it happen again? Perhaps the cause could poke its head up again on an important issue up for an ITID approval. Third, what was the ITID staff thinking when the tongue-lashing was occurring? We could be home with family instead of at this meeting? Maybe we should look for an employer that has more civility in the meetings. At an earlier time of the meeting, Supervisor Damone caused President Jacobs to stop what she believed to be verbal abuse directed her way from a person attending the meeting. President Jacobs stopped the confrontation. President Jacobs didn’t make a serious effort to stop Supervisor Damone’s bitter words directed at Supervisor Hager. President Jacobs let the activity play out. Why would President Jacobs be intolerant of supposed verbal barbs directed at Supervisor Damone, and then condone Supervisor Damone’s self-destruct attack on Supervisor Hager? The coming election is critical for the future of ITID. We need ITID supervisors who believe and have the faith of a mustard seed in the reality of beating back the Minto West johnny-come-lately transformations of our community. Are you going to know the candidates and vote for the best candidate or are you going to move away? Which action is less work? How many times are you going to move away from Broward County? Bob Sommer The Acreage

Thoughts On The District 6 County Race

Melissa McKinlay did not so much win the District 6 primary election, not so much as Kathy Foster lost it. Foster handed it to McKinlay on a plate, by refusing to apologize to her about comments she made during an interview referring to McKinlay as a “nice girl” and “just a secretary.” Those insensitive and politically incorrect remarks alienated a lot of voters, including many women’s rights groups. I am confident had Kathy Foster apologized to Melissa McKinlay, she would have beaten Melissa quite easily. Let this be a lesson to you, Kathy Foster: you are a wellloved, seasoned professional with a lot to offer our communities, and most of us expected you to beat the rookie Melissa, then on Nov. 4 face “the rising star of the west,” Michelle Santamaria. You were endorsed by the Town-Crier, the Palm Beach Post and the Sun-Sentinel newspapers. Some of us were not impressed with Melissa, especially when she answered questions before the Florida Alliance for Retired Americans on the State Road 7 extension. She said she was in favor, but I for one did not buy that for one second. You don’t go from a fundraiser at Ibis sponsored by West Palm Mayor Jeri Muoio, who is passionately against SR 7 extension, then go to the original Wellington Mall and say that you are in favor of SR 7. That’s being two-faced in any language. Why do you think Muoio endorsed and held a fundraiser for you? On Minto West, you sounded more like a representative of Minto rather than a candidate for the District 6 commission seat. Speaking of Minto West, I would like to congratulate the residents of Royal Palm Beach, The Acreage and Loxahatchee Groves who constantly show up in droves at meetings to voice their opposition to Minto’s total disregard for our rural lifestyle and the devastating impact this development will have on our quality of life. It is quite obvious that Minto is motivated by greed; a greed that I find insidious, but even more insidious and repulsive is the actions and votes of five commissioners who give the impression that they are representatives of the devel-

opers and special interest and not representatives of the people. Theoretically, it is not a done deal yet, but I wouldn’t bet my house on it. Why is it that time and time again, these same five commissioners prove that their votes are for sale? Not only do I find their actions insidious and repulsive, but I quite often wonder how they sleep at night. I also wonder how much longer the citizens of Palm Beach County will tolerate this insanity. Where is the outrage, Palm Beach County? Where is the accountability? Why aren’t these commissioners voted out of office? Kudos to Jess Santamaria, the fearless voice of the people, for being so honest and pragmatic, as per usual, along with Commissioner Paulette Burdick. They did the right thing and voted against. Shame on the five commissioners for the repeated slap in the face that they keep giving us. Please remember that “what you sow, you will surely reap,” and I am not just referring to checks above and under the table, plus favors. I have a suggestion for the five commissioners: “let your conscience be your guide.” Alma Sato Wellington

Our Security In Muslim Hands?

What’s wrong with this title? Everything. These people want us dead or converted to Islam. President Obama will not put Americans in Iraq or Syria, saying it is their fight, not ours. Yes, it is their fight, but it is also ours. I don’t want to depend on Muslims to keep the United States safe, do you? I want American men and women fighting for our freedom and our country. Who do you feel will do the job better, Americans or foreigners. They have nothing to lose if they fail to protect us and win over ISIS. Americans have their families and friends and 100 other reasons to keep us free. This war will be a deciding factor to our future, and we can’t afford to lose. President Obama’s failures overseas and domestically have put our country in this position. Do you agree with him that Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Syria and others in the Middle East should fight in our place? I don’t! Ron Piretti West Palm Beach

SEND IN YOUR LETTERS

The Town-Crier welcomes letters to the editor. Please keep letters brief (300 words). Submit letters, with contact name, address, and telephone number (anonymous letters will not be published), to The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414; fax them to (561) 7936090; or you can e-mail letters@ goTownCrier.com.

OPINION

I’m Impressed By The ‘Teens For Jeans’ Clothing Drive Campaign Footloose and... By Jules W. Rabin

Our sometimes-maligned teenage population deserves hurrahs for this year’s magnificent “Teens for Jeans” campaign. Already more than 802,000 pairs of jeans have been donated to homeless youth in the United States. That is roughly half of the nation’s under-18 homeless population!

THE

TOWN-CRIER Your Community Newspaper Serving The Palms West Communities For 34 Years Published Weekly By Newspaper Publishers, Inc.

12794 West Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31 The Original Wellington Mall

Wellington, Florida 33414 Phone: (561) 793-7606 Classified Ads: (561) 793-3576 • Fax: (561) 793-6090 World Wide Web: http://www.goTownCrier.com E-Mail Address: news@goTownCrier.com

This sterling clothing drive, organized by DoSomething.org, was re-started in September, as schools opened and started collecting jeans while chasing a $10,000 grand prize for the top school. The last winner was Decatur High School in Alabama. StuBARRY S. MANNING Publisher JODY GORRAN Associate Publisher

dents there contributed 7,282 pairs. Put this fact in your memory bank: since 2007, enough jeans have been collected to be almost 8,000 times the height of the Empire State Building. Impressive? You bet! Want to suggest to your teen JOSHUA I. MANNING Executive Editor

DAWN RIVERA General Manager

RON BUKLEY Managing Editor

EDITORIAL STAFF/ Chris Felker • Denise Fleischman • Julie Unger

to get involved? It is easy. If your youngster has an extra pair of the ubiquitous clothing, here’s the deal: Just direct them to www.teensforjeans.com. This is certainly a win-win situation in which the recipient will be thrilled and the donator will surely feel 10 feet tall!

P.S.: The new seven-night PBS documentary on the Roosevelts, produced by Ken Burns, took six years to put together. Burns sifted through more than 25,000 photographs and hundreds of hours of newsreels to research the amazing 14-hour film. Have you been watching?

POSTAL STATEMENT The Town-Crier (USPS #021547) is published weekly by Newspaper Publishers Inc., 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414-7458. Periodicals Postage Paid at West Palm Beach, FL. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Town-Crier, c/o Newspaper Publishers Inc., 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414-7458.

CONTRIBUTORS/ Jules Rabin • Ellen Rosenberg • Leonard Wechsler • Deborah Welky ART & PRODUCTION MANAGER/ Stephanie Rodriguez ADVERTISING/ Betty Buglio • Evie Edwards • Wanda Glockson STAFF/ Jacqueline Corrado • Shanta Daibee • Carol Lieberman • Geri O’Neil

MEMBER OF

The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce The Wellington Chamber of Commerce

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

September 19 - September 25, 2014

Page 5

NEWS

WELLINGTON REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY HONORS THE LIVES LOST ON 9/11

Wellington Village Council members joined public safety personnel and members of the community on Thursday, Sept. 11 for a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at the Wellington Community Center. Speakers honored the lives lost that day, sharing memories and paying PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER respects. The guest speaker was John Napolitano, a Wellington resident who lost his son on 9/11.

Wellington Idol winner Jessica Pereira leads the national anthem.

John Napolitano with his daughter and grandson Dawn and Johnny Grasso, and a picture of Lt. John P. Napolitano, an FDNY firefighter who died during the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Wellington Mayor Bob Margolis with some of the scouts on hand for the event.

Jon Elardo of Berean Christian School with John Napolitano.

Sebastien Rodriguez, Michael Mitchell, Master Chef Chick Hawksley and Alexandro Rodriguez.

Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Division Chief Nigel Baker and Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Cpl. Alex Nunes.

MONTHLY QUARTER AUCTION KICKS OFF AT WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER

The first in a series of monthly quarter auctions was held Tuesday, Sept. 9 at the Wellington Community Center. The event supported William Lerner, who needs a triple organ transplant. Vendors and participants alike enjoyed the evening, which included pizza, friendship and fun. The next auction will take place Tuesday, Oct. 14 to benefit Christie’s Critters. For more info., contact Marisa Pence at PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER (561) 999-4395 or mfpence@hotmail.com.

Tamara Chase and Natalya Muchnik, distributors for Organo Gold.

Andrea and William Lerner with event organizers Lisa Hafer and Marisa Pence.

Quality Care of All Foot and Ankle Disorders for Children, Adults and Seniors. Conservative Treatments and Advanced Surgical Procedures. • Diabetic foot care & shoe provider • Bunions & hammer toes

• Heal & arch pain • Fractures & sprains of the foot & ankle

• Fungal & ingrown toenails

• Wound care

Wellington 1041 State Rd. 7, Suite 5 561.328.8066

Boynton Beach 8200 Jog Rd., Suite 205 561.364.9584

PremierPodiatryGroup.com

Adam J. Katz, DPM, FACFAS Board Certified in Foot Surgery, American Board of Podiatric Surgery TownCrier-PremierPodiatry-Ad-FINAL.indd 1

6/17/14 11:07 AM

Teagan and Jodi Goldberg, Stephen Davis, Genelle Goldberg, Lauren Howard and Ruth Arden have a great night out.

Page 6

September 19 - September 25, 2014

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

CRIME NEWS

Goat Stolen From Lox Groves Home By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report SEPT. 10 — A deputy from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called last Wednesday afternoon to a home on North Road in Loxahatchee Groves regarding the theft of a goat. According to a PBSO report, the victim fed his 100-pound pet goat at 7 a.m. and noticed that the food was untouched and the goat was missing at 5 p.m. The goat is kept behind several closed gates and would not have been able to escape on its own. According to the report, the goat gates did not show any evidence of tampering, but a golf cart on the property appears to have been tampered with. The victim has also informed Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control about the theft. SEPT. 10 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to a home in the Willows II community last Wednesday afternoon regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, at 2:29 p.m. Wednesday, the victim’s alarm went off. Deputies checked the residence and were told that nothing was missing. Later, the victim discovered a number of items missing, among them four gold wedding rings, a white gold ring surrounded by diamonds, a gold bracelet, a silver men’s watch, a bronze-banded men’s watch, a Lenovo laptop computer and a Microsoft camera, together valued at approximately $3,300. According to the report, pry marks were found on the door frame, indicating that the perpetrator(s) entered through the front door. SEPT. 12 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a home on 51st Court North in The Acreage last Friday morning regarding a stolen vehicle. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 1 and 4 a.m. that morning, the victim’s 2001 Ford truck and attached 2000 Pace American landscaping trailer were stolen from the driveway. According to the report, the trailer contained multiple landscaping items, including a mower, edgers, blowers and more, with a value of at least $20,000. There were no witnesses or suspects at the time of the report. SEPT. 12 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a home on 59th Street North in The Acreage last Friday morning regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, the victim’s truck and lawn trailer were backed up against a tree at his nursery.

Sometime between 5:30 p.m. last Thursday and 7:30 a.m. the following morning, someone punched the driver’s-side door lock, opened the door and engine hood, jumped the starter and moved the truck far enough away from the tree to enter the trailer. According to the report, 18 small engine hand tools, valued at approximately $6,109.70, were stolen from the trailer. According to the report, the trailer had been burglarized before and had not yet been repaired. Parking against the tree was the trailer’s only security. SEPT. 12 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to a Verizon/AT&T cell tower last Friday afternoon regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, a contractor was at the tower on Monday, Sept. 8, and everything was in order. When he returned on Friday, at 2:30 p.m., the contractor discovered that a large amount of copper wire, valued at $1,000, was missing from the generator and radio cabinet. According to the report, the perpetrator(s) left behind a piece of cloth, presumed to be used to remove prints, and a piece of plastic pipe from the radio cabinet. Due to heavy rain, fingerprints and DNA evidence were not available. The plastic pipe was sent for testing. According to the report, the perpetrator(s) likely had advanced electrical knowledge. SEPT. 12 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the TJ Maxx store on State Road 7 last Friday night regarding a case of shoplifting. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 7:30 and 9 p.m., Michael McCullough concealed various items of clothing, valued at $141.90, under his clothing and exited the store before being detained. He was arrested and charged with larceny and petit theft. SEPT. 14 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to a home in Sugar Pond Manor on Sunday morning regarding the theft of auto parts. According to a PBSO report, sometime between midnight and 7:30 a.m. Sunday, someone stole a tire and rim, valued at $750, from the victim’s 2012 Toyota Camry that was parked in his driveway. There was no further information available at the time of the report. SEPT. 14 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a home on Sunset Blvd. in The Acreage last Sunday morning regarding a stolen 1997 E-Z-GO Freedom TXT golf cart. According to a PBSO report, the victim’s residence has a wire See BLOTTER, page 15

Cleveland Smith and his vehicle.

PBSO Investigating Case Of Man Found Burned On Southern Blvd. On Thursday, Aug. 14, Cleveland Smith was located near the intersection of Southern Blvd. and C Road in Loxahatchee Groves with severe burns to the legs and arms. A short distance away, Smith’s red 2000 Ford Taurus was located, in flames.

On Aug. 30, Smith succumbed to his injuries. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in figuring out what led up to Smith’s death. If anyone has information regarding this incident, they are urged to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS.

Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking for the public’s help in finding these wanted fugitives: • Roy Bruce, a white male, 5’6” tall and weighing 175 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. His date of birth is 09/03/61. Bruce is wanted on felony charges for failure of a career criminal to properly register. His last known addresses were South 55th Street in Greenacres and Sussex Avenue in Wellington. He is wanted as of 09/11/14. • Marion Razz, a black male, 5’11” tall and weighing 170 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. His date of birth is 08/16/90. Razz is wanted on felony charges for the grand theft burglary of a dwelling. His last known addresses were South C Terrace in Lake Worth and Manderly Lane in Wellington. He is wanted as of 09/11/14. Remain anonymous and you may be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward. Call Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestoppers pbc.com.

Roy Bruce

Marion Razz

THE INFORMATION FOR THIS BOX IS PROVIDED BY CRIME STOPPERS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY. CRIMESTOPPERS IS WHOLLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT SHOWN HERE.

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

September 19 - September 25, 2014

Page 7

NEWS

Equestrian Committee Discusses Permit Wording, Master Plan

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Committee met last week to discuss revamping the Equestrian Master Plan and tweaking the wording on permit rules covering equestrian uses on land outside of the Equestrian Overlay Zoning District. “The three golf course properties where polo and other equestrian activities occur are the Wanderers, Polo West and, occasionally, Palm Beach Polo,” explained Planning & Development Services Director Tim Stillings at the Sept. 10 meeting, noting properties included in commercial recreational zones. The Binks Forest Golf Course is also included as commercial recreational, but Stillings wasn’t aware of any equestrian activities held there. Previously, he said, Wellington had a three-tier system allowing three different permit types for equestrian shows and competitions. The first tier did not require a permit, the second tier requires administrative approval and the

Park

Breaking Ground

continued from page 1 members for supporting me and helping me with this,” she said before presenting ITID officials with a bag and a plaque. “My dreams for the garden are finally happening. We’re leaving our footprint here that everyone will see.” The garden is a concept that other local groups have also embraced. Abbe Felton with Your Bosom Buddies II, a breast cancer support group serving the western communities, is also thrilled. “When we started back in 2000, this was like a dream of ours,” she said. “That someday there would be a place where our members could go while going through their surgeries and their treatments... Just a place they could sit and meditate.” ITID Supervisor Michelle Damone focused more on Newfield’s work than the park itself. “Honestly, we’re not giving Tracy enough credit,” she said. “I have the most tremendous respect for what she does, the passion that she has for what she does, the reasons why she does it, and

third tier requires Wellington Village Council approval. The tiers vary based on how many days per event, how many events per year, the maximum number of entries per event, the maximum attendance per event, the number of vendors and the type of entertainment allowed. The first tier, events not requiring a permit, is of concern to village staff. “What I’d like to recommend for your consideration is to require that any of those events outside of the EOZD, for tier one, would require at least administrative approval, and if it were type two or type three… both of those would require council approval,” Stillings said. Two e-mails, from Charles Jacobs and Nona Garson, were read into the record with suggestions and concerns. Jacobs proposed a sub-tier requiring planning director approval and that two criteria be exceeded in order to bump something to the next permit type, rather than one. Garson suggested a simple she’s truly somebody in our community who should be recognized for all the work that she does to give back. There isn’t a child out here, or in our neighboring communities, who doesn’t get a little Tracy-love from the Garden of Hope.” Simmering for years on the back-burner, Newfield is grateful to see the Garden of Hope taking shape. “My family and I have worked hard and are excited to finally see ground breaking for this project. We hope it will be done in time for the 2015 Relay for Life in the spring,” she said, before quoting the project’s motto. “The garden will be a footprint for those who need a quiet place to ‘support the fighter, admire the survivor, honor the taken and never give up hope.’” Daughter Jessica Newfield, the park’s inspiration, was happy to see her mother’s work come to fruition. “I’m proud of my mother and of our Garden of Hope,” she said. “I look forward to seeing its completion.” To learn more about the Garden of Hope, which still has sponsorships available, visit www.garden ofhope.net.

system for renewing permits and questioned how the number expected to attend are counted. After the committee discussed the various points brought up, they came to a consensus. “To recap,” Committee Chair Linda Elie said, “we have the maximum days per week per show/competition, so we’re adding that word, ‘per week,’ in there. We’re adding a column, 2b, which is essentially what’s in the language now that says four days, two events, 100 entries, 500 attendants and 10 vendors. And we’re making a recommendation that the permitting for 2a and b be $250 for an initial permit and $175 for a renewal permit if all of the conditions are met for renewal.” Suggested permit renewal requirements included not receiving any complaints and not changing tiers. If the date of an event was moved but the event remained the same, it was considered eligible for renewal. Reducing permit fees and offering the option to renew permits allows smaller events to remain,

while easing the costs associated with running such an event, board members noted. Categorizing equestrians not riding is a tricky subject that the committee had to address. Grooms, trainers and other individuals traveling with a horse but not competing are attending the event, but are not the members of the public who have come to watch the show. The solution was to describe attendants as spectators. The committee discussed polo, spectators and the terms for renewal before Elie summed up the changes, with one addition: “We’ve added the word ‘spectator’ to the attendants.” Committee Vice Chair Michael Whitlow made a motion to approve the changes, which passed unanimously. Project Director Michael O’Dell led the workshop portion of the agenda, where the committee reviewed the Equestrian Trails Master Plan, opening up a discussion of the word “rural” and the phrase “rural lifestyle.” The goal of the Equestrian Pres-

ervation Element of Wellington’s Comprehensive Plan is to ensure the preservation and protection of the neighborhoods, the equestrian industry and the rural lifestyles in the preserve, O’Dell explained. O’Dell asked the committee to decide if the Equestrian Preserve Area can be defined as “rural,” and if not, how should it be defined. The committee agreed that defining the Equestrian Preserve Area with just one category is inadequate. O’Dell then moved on to working on coming up with subareas to further categorize the Equestrian Preserve Area. “What is this lifestyle, and what does it center around? It centers around the horse,” O’Dell said. “If we’re talking about the equestrian lifestyle and the equine and the animal that makes it up, maybe we should be talking a little bit more about the goal. If I have this discussion so far, all we’ve really done is talk about eliminating the word ‘rural’ because it didn’t quite work for you all, but you did focus on the lifestyle. Each one of the communities is a little bit different,

but one thing that is common to all of the communities is the horse.” A common thread throughout the evening was summarized by Committee Member Houston Meigs, who found it difficult to work on wording when the committee has an advisory role. “It’s a matter of how we are, as a committee, going to police this goal,” Meigs said. “It’s great to have a goal, but we have to have the ability to execute it, defend it.” Before enforcement can become the focus, Elie said that the topic at hand must first be resolved. Focusing on the lifestyle, forming a vision or goal focused on the communities, as well as conductivity between the communities, are all important things that need to be focused on, O’Dell said, stressing that defining the goal is extremely important but was not meant to be resolved in one night. Before breaking off for the day, Wihitlow offered a suggestion. “I would like for our thinking to move along the lines of keeping something that has been estabSee EQUESTRIAN, page 15

Indian Trail Improvement District officials break ground.

Tracy Newfield thanks ITID’s Carol Jacobs and Jennifer Hager.

Cancer survivor Abbe Felton with her husband, Dan.

Representatives from Your Bosom Buddies II, the Garden of Hope PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER and ITID at the groundbreaking.

NEWS BRIEFS Volunteer Orientations For Meals On Wheels

Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches has a growing need for volunteers to help with mid-day deliveries, meal preparation and administrative support. The nonprofit organization, which expects to serve close to 18,000 meals this year, hosts regular volunteer orientation sessions for those interested in the program. The next two orientation sessions will be on Sept. 26 and on Oct. 17. Both sessions begin at 10 a.m. and last about one hour. They will be held at the organization’s office located at Memorial Presbyterian Church (1300 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach). “Our orientation sessions are a good way for anyone who wants to get involved in their community to learn more about our program and the opportunities we have for them to help make a difference,” said Debbie Emerick, director of volunteer services. Meals on Wheels of the Palm

Beaches serves the West Palm Beach area and downtown Lake Worth, as well as Century Village, Cresthaven and Golden Lakes Village. Those interested in volunteering must be over 18 years old and are required to pass a background check. A valid driver’s license is required for people delivering meals. To find out more, call (561) 802-6979 or visit www.mowpb. org.

Registration is now open for the Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida. Girl Scouts are always counting down to the next adventure, designing activities to teach girls about themselves and their world, meeting new friends and having a great time. There are still a few more registration sessions open. Register Friday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Elementary School; Saturday, Sept. 20 at 1:30 p.m. at the Acreage branch library; Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at H.L. Johnson Elementary

School; Monday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. at Golden Grove Elementary School; or Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. at Panther Run Elementary School. For more information, contact Annie Roche at (561) 632-7791 or aroache@gssef.org. To learn more about the Girl Scouts, visit www.gssef.org.

LGLA To Learn About Grow Houses Sept. 25

The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association will meet on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at Palms West Presbyterian Church at 13689 Okeechobee Blvd. The guest speakers will be Lt. Dennis St. Cyr and Agent Edward Hunter from the PBSO Narcotics Division. They will be presenting information on clandestine drug labs, specifically marijuana grow houses, meth labs, hash-oil labs and labs where synthetic drugs are manufactured. They will go over what residents can look for as indicators, as well as the hazards as-

sociated with each of these illegal facilities. There will be a question and answer time after the speakers. This is an open meeting where residents will get a chance to discuss issues of concern that they may have related to things that are going on in the town. The meeting is open to the public, but only paid-up LGLA members can make motions and/or vote. For more information, contact Marge Herzog at (561) 818-9114 or marge@herzog.ms.

Roundtable Discussion On Ag Reserve

The public is invited to attend a roundtable meeting Monday, Sept. 29 to discuss issues affecting the Palm Beach County Agricultural Reserve Area. The roundtable will be held at the Clayton Hutcheson Agricultural Center, in exhibit halls A & B, at 559 N. Military Trail in West Palm Beach, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. No pre-registration is required. The Agricultural Reserve covers an area of approximately

22,000 acres west of the turnpike in southern Palm Beach County. It was established in the 1980s to preserve unique wetlands and farmlands by limiting uses to agriculture, conservation, lowdensity residential development and limited non-residential uses. The Palm Beach County Commission called for a roundtable discussion following a March 2014 workshop. This workshop was held in response to requests by farmers and property owners seeking to expand the development options currently available in the Agricultural Reserve. County staff was directed to meet with various interest groups, hold a roundtable discussion with representatives of each interest group and report back for further direction. The representatives selected by each interest group will participate at the table, but all interested members of the public are invited to attend the roundtable and interact as audience members. Additional information regarding the roundtable can be found at www.pbcgov. com/pzb/planning/ag_reserve/ ag_reserve.htm.

Garden Club To Meet On Oct. 6

The Wellington Garden Club will meet Monday, Oct. 6 in the Greenview Room at the Wellington Community Center (12159 W. Forest Hill Blvd.), with a business meeting at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m., and a program at 12:15 p.m. on farmhouse tomatoes presented by Walter Ross. Farmhouse Tomatoes in Lake Worth is a longtime hydroponic greenhouse grower of heirloom tomatoes. Ross, the owner and grower, went from producing rock ‘n’ roll concerts in the 1980s to producing the finest gourmet heirloom tomatoes in Florida. Come hear his fascinating story and taste tomatoes grown from seed varieties dating back generations. Learn how antique meets high tech to produce the backyard flavor desired by celebrity chefs. Guests are welcome. There is no admission fee, but seating is limited. To reserve a seat, call Mary Ann Hesser at (561) 792-6690. For more information about the Wellington Garden Club, visit www. wellingtongardenclub.org.

Page 8

September 19 - September 25, 2014

www.gotowncrier.com

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

September 19 - September 25, 2014

Page 9

Page 10

September 19 - September 25, 2014

www.gotowncrier.com

The Town-Crier

NEWS

VETS, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS OBSERVE PATRIOT DAY AT EMERALD COVE

Wellington American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Post 390 joined public safety personnel to celebrate the eighth annual Patriot Day Luncheon at Emerald Cove Middle School on Thursday, Sept. 11. Members of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue and the school police shared lunch on the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

PBCFR Division Chief Nigel Baker, PBSO Capt. Marcos Martinez, Emerald Cove Principal Dr. Eugina Feaman, Cafeteria Manager Shawn Martinez, Post 390 Commander Max Nelson and School Police Commander Terry Moore.

Post 390 Commander Max Nelson and Al Ziker with Ernie Zimmerman and Herb Rein.

PBSO Deputy Jennifer Baker, PBCFR Division Chief Nigel Baker and Tom Wenham share a laugh.

Post 390 members and PBSO personnel chat over lunch.

PBSO K-9 Unit members Sgt. Jon Newcomb, Deputy Peter Tapia, Deputy Chuck Hardy, Deputy Yordan Perez and Lt. Mark Halperin.

Dan Robinson, Darrell Rioux and Capt. Steve Mikhail from PBCFR Station #30 in Wellington.

WLMS STUDENTS HONOR 9/11 VICTIMS WITH REMEMBRANCE WALL PROJECT

Seventh-grade social studies civics students at Wellington Landings Middle School created a 9/11 Remembrance Wall on Thursday, Sept. 11. This was the fifth year the school organized the activity. The Tree of Life symbolizes life and hope for everyone affected by 9/11 and for those 100 family members who have written letters collected by Tuesday’s Children that are compiled in the book The PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER Legacy Letters.

Civics teachers Janet Winkelman and Jennifer Cosolito (standing, fourth and fifth from the left) with their students.

The Tree of Life on the Remembrance Wall.

NoW oPeN IN

Wellington/Loxahatchee

THE KING’S ACADEMY

Preschool

Trinity Church International West 16569 Southern Blvd, Loxahatchee (Just one mile west of Binks Forest Drive)

Call us for a tour today! 561-307-2431 “AmAzing teAchers who truly cAre.”

www.TKA.net www.TKAP.net

- Sarah Miller, TKAP parent

“i could not hAve picked A better preschool.”

Immediate openings for 2 and 3 year-olds

- Stephanie Baker, TKAP parent

Looking for Professional Office Space?

Lake Wellington Professional Centre offers everything you will need.   

Executive Suites Corporate Offices Virtual Offices

  

Training Room Conference Rooms Meeting Space

Building Amenities: Full Time Receptionist, 3 Conference Rooms with Unlimited Access for select packages, High Speed Internet, On Site Training Room, Professional Cleaning Services, Common Area Maintenance, Postal & Shipping services and much more... Tel 561-227-1500 | Fax 561-227-1510 12230 W. Forest Hill Boulevard, Suite 110 | Wellington, Florida 33414 www.LakeWellington.com | info@lakewellington.com

Tristan Forsythe, Kyle Yodowski, Aiden Black and Dylan McDaniel make hand symbols to affix to the Tree of Life.

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

PALMS WEST PEOPLE

Gross Family Of Wellington Appointed As GCDSO Buddy Walk Ambassadors The Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization, a nonprofit serving children and adults with Down syndrome, has announced that the Gross family of Wellington will be the 20th annual Buddy Walk ambassadors. Two years ago, after Wellington residents Janessa and Will Gross learned that their baby would be born with Down syndrome, they contacted the Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization and embraced the group. Even before Kate, who will be 2 in November, was born, her parents and older brother Trey, now 3, got involved with the Buddy Walk and developed one of the top ten fundraising teams. The family has already raised more $16,000 for Gold Coast and has a $10,000 goal for their third Buddy Walk this year. Janessa currently serves on the Gold Coast board of directors and is the co-coordinator of Meet Greet Play and Learn/Tunes for Tots, which provides weekly support and music therapy for mothers and their pre-school children with Down syndrome. So when Gold Coast Executive Director Terri Harmon decided that this year’s Buddy Walk Ambassador Family should represent babies with Down syndrome, the Gross family was her first choice. “Our family is honored to be the ambassadors for the very special

20th year of the Buddy Walk,” Janessa said. “The Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization has become a second home, not only for Kate, but also for the rest of my family and myself. I can’t begin to explain how much Gold Coast has impacted our lives since we became involved shortly after we received our prenatal diagnosis. GCDSO has become the second family I never knew we needed.” The 20th annual Buddy Walk, will take place on Sunday, Oct. 19 from 8 a.m. to noon at John Prince Park Center Drive Pavilion (4759 S. Congress Ave., Lake Worth). The event is a family fun day, which includes a one-mile walk, free breakfast, bounce houses, petting zoo, rock wall, pony rides, young children’s games, face painting, dunk tank, live entertainment, DJ and dancing and a raffle and silent auction. The Buddy Walk raises funds for the Gold Coast Down Syndrome’s educational, social and advocacy programs serving all of Palm Beach County, and promotes awareness of the capabilities and talents of persons with Down syndrome. Visit http://ds.donordrive. com/gcdso to register online or contact Anne at ad.gcdso@bell south.net, or call (561) 752-3383 for offline registration or details. Registration is $15 through Oct. 5 and $20 after that day. Par-

Kate Gross ticipants may also register on the G4S, as well as International day of the walk. The fee includes Rail Partners, Toshiba Business breakfast, the walk, family activi- Solutions Florida, Ace Environties and a T-shirt. Hotdogs, drinks mental Services, Amtrust Bank, and fun food will be available for Florida Crystals, the GEO Group, a small donation courtesy of G4S. Raymond James, Searcy Denney Cindy Calvagne will chair the Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, Wells walk. “So much of what GCDSO Fargo, Beauty & Brains, City Furhas accomplished is because of niture, Coconut Creek Hyundai, the support of our community for Estate Properties of Palm Beach, the Buddy Walk,” she said. “Being Pilates of Palm Beach, Publix, able to have our own resource cen- Vinny’s Pizza, FPL, Ernst & ter and our wide array of programs Young, Plastridge Insurance, the for children and adults would Sofabed Company, Tuscany 3LP, never have happened without the Spectrum Speech & Language Services and Walser Law Firm. funds raised from the walk.” For more info., visit www.gold Major sponsors for the Buddy Walk include presenting sponsor coastdownsyndrome.org .

Douglas Crane Appointed As New Palm Beach County Library System Director

Douglas Crane

Doug Crane was recently named director of the Palm Beach County Library System. Crane is the fourth person to serve as the director. He came to the Palm Beach County Library System in 1998 as a youth services librarian, in part to see what winters were like without snow. In 2000, he was promoted to be the electronic resources coordinator overseeing the library’s web site and Internet training classes. In 2007, Crane became manager of the Wellington branch library, where he reopened the building following a major expansion. In 2013, he was selected director of the Branch Public Service Division, overseeing 16 branch

locations and 370 staff members. In 2012, Crane earned a Golden Palm Award for his work on the Sorter Installation Project and has received numerous library employee recognition awards. He presented a workshop called “Getting Things Done,” based on the book of the same name for county employees and Southeast Florida Library Information Network (SEFLIN) members. A graduate of the SEFLIN Sun Seekers Leadership and the Palm Beach County Leadership Level I programs, he has also served as a mentor in the Sunshine State Library Leadership Program. Crane is a member of the Florida Library Association’s Leadership

Development Committee and vice president of education for the newly formed Palm Beach County government Toastmasters Club. Crane is originally from Toronto, where he earned undergraduate degrees in history and geography, and his master’s degree from the University of Toronto. Having worked in the Toronto Public Library while he went to high school and college, he is one of the few librarians who began working on his library science graduate degree right after graduation. Crane, his wife, Janet, and their daughter, Sierra, live in Jupiter. His parents, brother and sister still reside in Canada. He became a naturalized American citizen in 2009.

September 19 - September 25, 2014

Page 11

KATHY SIENA NAMED GARDEN CLUB’S NEW FIRST VICE PRESIDENT

Kathy Siena was installed as first vice president of the Wellington Garden Club at its Sept. 8 meeting. Past President Stormi Bivin conducted the ceremony. A retired French and German teacher, Siena has taught in Florida, Connecticut, Ohio and Pennsylvania. For many years, she also taught private piano lessons. Active in St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, she is also involved in the Palm Beach County Lake Worth Lagoon Initiative. She was youth contest chair for the garden club for two years. Siena will work with President Twig Morris in all matters pertaining to the club, and will assist in selecting the programs for the club year. It is expected that she will become president of the club next year. Shown here are Kathy Siena and Stormi Bivin.

KRAMER, PUCILLO ON FOOD BANK’S BOARD

Bill Kramer and Deborah Pucillo have been elected as new members to the Palm Beach County Food Bank’s board of directors. Kramer has retired from his position as senior vice president and general manager of the Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida in Belle Glade. Pucillo served as a Palm Beach County Court judge from 1988 to 1999 and as a senior judge from 1999 to 2010.

Page 12

September 19 - September 25, 2014

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

SCHOOL NEWS

College Planning Masters Hosts Workshop At Church NEW HORIZONS St. Michael Lutheran Church cost less in the long run than a state a free college planning college; how to manage time and STUDENTS CELEBRATE hosted workshop Wednesday, Sept. 10 avoid procrastination; a review its sanctuary. David Eisenson about the new changes in Bright RESPECTFUL BEHAVIOR inof College Planning Masters gave Futures; explanations of FAFSA an hour-long, information-packed presentation, which was well received by those attending — especially those with several kids in college at once. Parents and students got to de-stress while they learned how to maximize financial aid and minimize out-of-pocket expenses. Topics that were covered included how to affordably send one’s child to his/her “first choice” school; creating a comprehensive college search plan; debunking common college planning myths; understanding how private “big ticket” universities can actually New Horizons Elementary School supports positive behavior. Throughout the school, students are encouraged to demonstrate safe, respectful behavior. In the cafeteria, classes strive toward that goal and report to their teacher how they did each day. Each week, two classes are chosen to win the coveted “Golden Tray” and “Silver Spoon” award. Pictured here are Trish Gordon and her second grade students with the “Golden Tray” and “Silver Spoon” awards.

PBSC Goes High Tech For Oct. 2 Job Fair In Gardens Students and local job seekers will be able to meet hiring employers at the Job & University Transfer Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2 at the BioScience Technology Complex on Palm Beach State College’s Palm Beach Gardens campus at 3160 PGA Blvd. The event is free and open to the public. In celebration of the fair’s 20th anniversary, a new “PBSC Career Fair Plus” mobile app is now available as a free download from Apple’s App Store and Google Play. The app provides an up-tothe-minute list of attending companies and open positions, as well as an interactive fair map. More than 45 private and public sector employers with current openings will exhibit. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet hiring managers from a wide range of organizations, such as NextEra Energy, LRP Publications, Norwegian Cruise Line, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Wells Fargo Bank, Cintas Corporation, AIG Financial Network and more with job openings ranging from entry level to managerial. In addition, several universities

will offer information about transferring and advanced education options. Exhibiting schools include many large Florida schools as well as Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Johnson & Wales University, Lynn University, Nova Southeastern University, Palm Beach Atlantic University and Stetson University. “We have had such a strong, positive response from the local employers about participating in our event this year,” said Tracy Joinson, coordinator for the Career Center on the Palm Beach Gardens campus. “It shows that the local economy has certainly improved over the past few years, and organizations recognize we have a great pool of potential candidates here at Palm Beach State. I’m particularly excited that we are introducing a mobile app for the job fair. As this is our 20th anniversary event, we didn’t want it to be like a job fair from 20 years ago.” For more information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/career, or contact Gary Karl, fair organizer and career development advisor, at (561) 207-5349 or karlg@palm beachstate.edu.

and Florida Pre-Paid and how that can actually cost students more money; and a review of how to avoid common financial aid application traps that lower aid eligibility; and strategies to increase free money from colleges, regardless of income or student achievements. St. Michael Lutheran Church is located at 1925 Birkdale Drive in Wellington. It is situated at the corner of Birkdale Drive and Forest Hill Blvd. The church has other events coming up soon, and all residents are invited to attend. For more information, visit www. stmichaelelc.com.

David Eisenson presents information for college preparation. College Planning Masters offers many workshops. For more information, visit www.collegeplanningmasters.com or e-mail

rona@collegeplanningmasters. com. To register for an upcoming workshop, call (800) 776-6445, ext. 217.

TKA Students Attend Luncheon With Dr. Ben Carson The King’s Academy’s Political Science Club students had the opportunity to hear Dr. Ben Carson speak at a luncheon recently hosted by the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches. A noted neurosurgeon and author of the new book One Nation: What We Can All Do to Save America’s Future, Carson was director of pediatric surgery at Johns Hopkins University Hospital until he retired last year. He now works as a columnist, author and speaker. Carson finished third, with 9 percent, in the 2016 Republican presidential straw poll conducted at the recent Conserva-

tive Political Action Conference. Carson answered questions covering topics such as racism, religion, poverty and more. “He clearly articulated his faith in the God of Creation, insisting that evolution requires even greater faith. Dr. Ben Carson spoke with such authority and depth of knowledge that his words were indisputable,” said Bruce Stutzman, faculty advisor for the Political Science Club. The King’s Academy is a nationally recognized private Christian school serving approximately 1,300 students from preschool through 12th grade. To learn more, visit www.tka.net.

TKA Political Science Club students enjoy the luncheon.

Program Teaches Rosarian Students How To Learn

Rosarian first graders Hannah Cook and Nicholas Lombardi work collaboratively on a Design Thinking Challenge.

Launched this school year, the Rosarian Academy is piloting an enrichment program, the Explore Project, in kindergarten and first grades. Under the leadership of Laura Jane Linck, an educator with credentials that span developmental psychology, reading disorders, cognition and creative thinking, students participate in project-based learning and design thinking experiences that teach them how to learn. Working collaboratively with the classroom teachers and through challenging discussions and experiments, Linck expands upon the academy’s solid core knowledge units being studied in the classroom and teaches the children how to think critically and creatively, drawing on their interests, prior knowledge and

experiences. “We need to move our students to the point where they are capable of internalizing what they are learning. When they internalize their learning, it becomes a part of them and they own it for life,” she said. During this early part of the school year, the focus is on enhancing the students’ ability to learn how to learn. Linck is working to develop growth mindsets in each of her students, along with dispelling many of the neuromyths that they come to school believing. Linck believes girls and boys are equally strong in every subject in which they work hard. They are not wired for math or language, but have the potential to develop them equally well with dedication and persistence. “We strongly

know and support that every student can learn and learn well,” she said. “Smart is not a gift, it is a behavior. We are teaching our very young students to learn and internalize smart learning behaviors so that they are capable of establishing lifelong productive habits of mind.” According to Linck, learning how to think critically and creatively is a lifelong endeavor. “It takes time, practice and a culture where mistakes and risk taking are the norm,” she said. “At the Rosarian Academy, we are investing in the future of education by creating a culture of thinking in the early grades that cultivates dispositions of imagination, creativity and innovation.” For more information, visit www.rosarian.org.

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

PREMIER ASSURANCE PROGRAM A Quality & Affordable Healthcare Solution

DENIED HEALTH INSURANCE? TIRED OF HIGH DEDUCTIBLES, CO-PAYS AND CO-INSURANCE COSTS? BETWEEN JOBS?

PREMIER FAMILY HEALTH, a highly respected and innovative family practice in Wellington, FL, is pleased to offer the PREMIER ASSURANCE PROGRAM—a membership plan that provides you and your loved ones with unlimited access to primary care providers, on-site laboratory, diagnostic services and urgent care— ALL FOR ONE AFFORDABLE MONTHLY FEE! EVERYONE QUALIFIES regardless of insurance status or pre-existing conditions!

NO DEDUCTIBLES NO CO-PAYMENTS NO CO-INSURANCE

Membership Benefits Included • • • •

Annual physical, EKG and blood work Unlimited visits for chronic disease management Unlimited urgent care visits Discounted imaging, bloodwork, vaccinations, therapies

• • • • •

Discounted on-site pharmacy formulary Discounted hospital/ER rates Discounted specialty physician rates Nutritional consultation Management and coordination of care

FOR YOUR PEACE OF MIND, DON’T DELAY

Call today for more information and/or your personal tour

561-839-1877

50 60 70 80 85

PER MONTH Ages 0-29

PER MONTH Ages 30-39

PER MONTH Ages 40-49

PER MONTH Ages 50-59

PER MONTH Ages 60-64

1037 State Road 7 ■ Wellington ■ (561) 798-3030 ■ www.PremierFamilyHealth.com

September 19 - September 25, 2014

Page 13

Page 14

September 19 - September 25, 2014

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

FEATURES

Cryptic Navy Accident Report Sends Our Family Into Panic Mode Two F-18 military jets crashed in the air over the Pacific last week. One of the Navy pilots was recovered, one lost, along with the planes. As opposed to last week’s rehashing of the 9/11 tragedy, this is the kind of news that doesn’t really affect “The Average American” — that is, unless you have a son or daughter who is in the U.S. Navy, who is an F-18 Hornet pilot and who is stationed aboard the USS Carl Vinson. For example, my husband Mark. The first call came in last Friday — not from the Navy but from Mark’s other son, Matthew. He’d seen the incident on the news in one of those brief blips that

Deborah Welky is

The Sonic BOOMER contains no names, grainy old file video and the tiniest bit of information, released on a “need to know” basis. The Navy is not that chatty in the first place, and they especially do not like sharing the news that they may have lost two of their best

people. Not to mention the fact that each of the planes cost $57 million. Mark would have easily given $114 million to know where his son Brad was at that very moment. He was almost in a state of shock. “Did anyone call his wife?” I asked. “I don’t know. The Navy does what it wants to do,” Mark replied. He was too distraught to think. “No, I mean did you or Matthew call Brooke?” Mark shrugged, then shook his head. I started dialing. The line was busy. I started texting. No reply. By this time, Mark was pacing around

the room, wringing his hands. He alternated that activity with staring at his USS Carl Vinson cap, the one Brad gave him after our visit out there last summer. “Don’t panic, Sweetie,” I said. “Brad is an excellent pilot. And he may not even have been flying today.” But you wonder... did I meet the guys (or girls) who were involved? Did Brad introduce us during our tour of the ship? The pilots are a pretty tight-knit group. Whoever these two were, it was certain that they were his friends. As Mark began spiraling down into a depression, both our phones buzzed at the same time. Brooke’s text apologized for

not being able to get back to us sooner and, “Brad told me he was going to Virginia this week and, as far as I know, he’s still there.” Mark perked up a bit, at least as much as the five little words “as far as I know” allowed. He began surfing the web for additional news while we waited for more confirmation. It took hours, but Brooke’s next text read, “Brad is fine. He just called.” We’re still curious about what happened, and I’m sure Brad will tell us as much as he can when he can, but, for now, we are free to rejoin the ranks of “The Average American.” Thank God.

Third ‘Atlas Shrugged’ Movie A Poor Attempt At Film Making

The basic trouble with the new film Atlas Shrugged: Who is John Galt? is that it is like a cheap hammer. You want to build a major project, and the basic tool fails. Fans of Ayn Rand, the objectivist philosopher who believed that big government merely exists to hold back progress, will be disappointed by the poor quality of the work. The film, which cost less than the catering services for a movie like The Avengers, is heavy on, well, heavy-handed narration that avoids having to film any expensive scenes. This is a movie of idea, one basic idea that is hammered home so unrelentingly that entertainment seems out of the question. This movie, the third in a series, continues the story of Dagny Taggart (Laura Regan), a railroad executive trying to hold the country’s system together. The book was written so long ago that railroads were an absolutely necessary

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler service at the time, and that has worked against the modern tapestry. She has been frustrated by the disappearance of many of the top people she works with. They leave, seemingly willingly, often leaving behind the cryptic note, “Who is John Galt?” She finds out (in the second film) that there is an incredible motor built that needs almost no fuel, which would make it impossibly efficient, but that the inventor has disappeared. She chases after a minion who takes the plans. That is where this film starts.

Dagny’s plane crashes, and she is rescued by… guess who? John Galt (Kristoffer Polaha). He just happens to be the very good-looking man who also invented that great power source, and believes that the only way the country can grow to free the people is if all the talented folk disappear and let the system collapse on itself. Dagny meets the other people (amazingly, just about all men), and each one repeats the same thing, over and over and over, that the government, the very corrupt government, has taken away their freedom, and they have responded by not giving anything at all to the government. Dagny rejects the notion and is told that people who run the system will break her heart. And, of course, they do. As the system collapses, Galt comes on the air and, in a speech far too long for the movie, promises a new world. And the film ends with the promise that it is coming. I might add that the far-too-long speech is

shortened enormously. Had they run the whole thing, that one section would have run longer than most of our blockbusters. The acting is adequate. For those who have seen the first two films, it is a bit confusing to see different actors playing the roles in each of the films. But, wisely, there are a lot of good character actors, most recognizable from television, who play the supporting cast. They might have been better, however, if most of what they were doing was not a basic complaint about big, bad government. Yes, those of us who followed the introduction of Obamacare on the news are aware that big government can screw up royally; however, long-winded complaints about how bad things are without really useful alternatives simply are boring. Even worse, the movie simply does not entertain. It is far too heavy-handed to carry itself. The producers, who clearly did the project as a labor of love, are

too focused on convincing people of the rightness of their political views to think much of entertainment values. Films are often used to convince people for political purposes. War movies during World War II (also World War I but, since they are silent, they are seldom seen) were pumped full of patriotism. Since then, many of our war films have not been as patriotic. But those that were entertaining got audiences, and those that were basically propaganda were ignored, even when critics praised them. In this case, almost no critics have even bothered to review the movie, many of them clearly hoping that the ideas involved will disappear. I wish I could recommend the film; movies that directly push ideas can be important, even if the ideas are flawed. But the least the producers can do is entertain, and in this area, entertainment values have disappeared as effectively as John Galt.

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

September 19 - September 25, 2014

Page 15

NEWS

RPB Resident Jan Fulford Wellington Rotary To Celebrate World Peace Sept. 21 Wellington Rotary Club inating genocide and supporting Wellington Mayor Bob Margolis. students and dignitaries. The New Head Of PBCMTA willThecelebrate the United Nations the children of Darfur by helping The Traditions choir directed by It will be the club’s ninth year

Palm Beach County Music December, a concerto competition, Teachers Association held its first student day during February and meeting of the season under the March and the scholarship comnew president Jan Fulford, a Royal petition in April. Palm Beach resident. Fulford invited every music “This is going to be a very excit- teacher in Palm Beach Couning year for the organization across ty to join the organization and Palm Beach County,” present their students Fulford said. in PBCMTA’s diverse The meeting took activities. place on Sept. 14. The The meeting concalendar year was apcluded with perforproved and presented to mances by three of the the members. Among winners of the 2014 its highlights, a Halscholarship compeloween musicale in Notition. For more invember, judged musiformation, visit www. cales, a music-thon in pbcmta.org. Jan Fulford

District 18

Murphy vs. Domino

continued from page 1 Philadelphia, Domino moved to Florida in 1987 to start his own financial management company. Even after long and successful financial and political careers, he was not done with his education. “Last year, I went back and got a law degree,” Domino said. “I got my degree in May from Nova Southeastern University.” He served eight years representing northern Palm Beach County in the Florida Legislature, where his accomplishments included the successful initiative to pass homestead portability, which enables local homeowners to move without losing the property tax benefits of the home they left. Domino describes himself as a fiscal conservative but believes there is a place for limited government. “I understand that government has a role in doing some things,” he said. “I think my years in the state legislature reflect that.” He is also proud of the work he did to get funding for the Loxahatchee River and Lake Worth Lagoon restoration projects. “We helped bring Scripps to the Treasure Coast, and I was the only state representative who opposed the Digital Domain project. That turned out to be a financial disaster,” Domino said. While he is personally against abortion, he accepts the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that the states cannot unreasonably restrict a woman’s right to an abortion. “The fact is, I am against abortion, but have said… a woman can choose to have an abortion, and I am going to take an oath to support the Constitution,” Domino said. While his primary opponents described him as pro-choice, he points out that he has never voted for legislation that increases abortion rights. He also pointed out that he fought for Florida’s prior notification state constitutional

Rentals

SingleFamily Homes

continued from page 1 the staff time to administer the registration and the inspection of the property to make sure it meets the code.” Greene was also concerned about changing the feel of the community if more and more homes become rentals. “You’re not renting out your house because it’s profitable to do it that way,” he said. “The way you make money in rentals is having blocks of homes the way these corporations have come in. I’m OK with what you guys feel is another tool in your toolbox to preserve and protect the integrity of our neighborhoods.” Councilwoman Anne Gerwig said the fee does seem like a tax, especially if the home has no record of code infractions. She said she would feel more comfortable if the village could separate the individual homeowners from the investors, especially those with code violations. “If a code violation is what triggers this, if that’s possible, I would support this, because I think it could have what we’re looking for, which is to improve the neighborhood,” Gerwig said. “But if we’re capturing everybody, the good guys and the bad guys, it’s going to be harder for me to get on board.” Councilman Howard Coates said he has opposed the idea in the past but has come to believe that the single-family neighborhoods need to be protected. “I think my biggest hang-up has been that I do think of it as a tax and a way to get something from the residents,” he said. “I’m not going to support anything that’s going to have a charge imposed up front.” Coates said he would support regulations that guarantee rental homes are as well-maintained as other homes in the neighborhood. “I think that we’re seeing some decline in those neighborhoods,

amendment that requires parents to be notified before a minor daughter can have an abortion. Domino contrasts himself from Murphy on the All Aboard Florida high-speed rail project and accuses Murphy of flip-flopping on the issue. “On the record, Patrick Murphy said to the Department of Transportation that this was the future of public transportation and the process should be expedited,” he said, adding that Murphy has since said that he opposes All Aboard Florida. Domino said he opposes All Aboard Florida because of its questionable finances, and because it would impair recreational opportunities, safety and the health of citizens. “I’m against it; I’ve always been against it,” he said. In contrast, Domino voted for SunRail, the mass transit system in Orlando. “It was a substitute for congestion on the highways,” he said. “It would be like if you went to New York City and there was no subway system. It has nothing to do with All Aboard Florida.” Domino said he wants to be part of a group that fixes the problems in Washington. “What do I mean by that? We believe in term limits,” he said. “We believe that if you get elected to Congress, you should have all the same pension benefits as other citizens. We believe there should be a restriction on lobbying by congressmen. We believe the pay should be lowered.” Domino thinks that many restrictions on businesses should be removed, including the Affordable Care Act, and reducing the 35 percent tax rate on businesses that he says is sending local businesses overseas. “We need to get rid of a lot of unnecessary regulation,” he said. Domino also wants to improve services for veterans and the military. “We have a weakness in national security,” he said. “It has never been like this since I was an adult. in part because of the increase in rental units,” he said. “I think that neighborhoods have the right to expect that rental properties are as well-maintained as owner-occupied properties, so I would support a council policy that would support that goal.” Coates said he did like the ability of the village to inspect a rental property to assure that it is maintained in compliance with village code, both to protect the neighborhood and the tenant. “My view is that the first time around, there should be no cost,” he said. “The only thing that should be required is that the rental application should be completed, the village does its inspection, and that’s it — there’s no charge to the homeowners.” He added that rental properties that have code compliance issues should trigger the right for the village to conduct another inspection, and that there should be a charge at that point. “That places the cost on somebody who has actually violated our code,” Coates said. Councilman Matt Willhite agreed that both single-family and multi-family neighborhoods need to be protected. “This is not a tax, and I’m not targeting a business,” Willhite said. “What I’m trying to protect is the resident on either side of that place. Let’s also talk about protecting the tenant moving here to potentially become a long-term resident, and making sure they’re protected. Nothing right now says that a single-family house has to be safe for anybody moving in.” Willhite recounted situations where tenants have complained to the village that they cannot get their water turned on or code problems fixed. He looked at the fee as more of the cost of doing business than a tax. “Whether you’re making much on it, whether you’re covering your mortgage, it’s still a benefit to you that someone is covering those costs for you,” Willhite said. Gerwig made a motion to direct staff to develop a single-family rental ordinance using the multi-family regulations as guidelines. The motion passed 5-0.

International Day of Peace this weekend. The celebration will begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept 21 at the Wellington Rotary Peace Park, located next to Elbridge Gale Elementary School off Forest Hill near the Wellington library. Each year, awards are given to elementary schools and high schools in the Wellington area for essays, photos, drawings and more. Two of this years’ most impressive awards are being given to people associated with Palm Beach Central High School. The first is going to Marianna Gomez for her work with the TAG club and her dedication to elim-

to build schools there, as well as other selected areas of the world. She will be receiving the Student Mediator Award for Resolution Tactics (SMART) Award. The 2014 World Peace Awareness Award will be given to Maureen Holtzer for her body of work teaching Holocaust studies and her communication with other countries in the areas of genocide, bullying, discrimination and general world peace initiatives. The Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Color Guard will start the event, which will include the national anthem, the Pledge of Allegiance and a proclamation from

Committee Discussion

continued from page 7 lished for a long time, which is to preserve and protect the Equestrian Preserve,” he said. “Anytime you stray off that kind of thought, you open the door to excessive development.” In other news, O’Dell present-

ed an update on manure hauling issues. As the price per ton of hauling fluctuates, communication has been open with the haulers to determine the best approach to eliminate and reduce illegal dumping. Village staff has been working on an automated process for inspecting manure bins, and they hope to be ready to inspect 600 to 800 bins starting in May 2015, he said.

I’m 70 years old. Basically, we’ve got no leadership. We cut pension benefits for veterans; we have a VA system that’s not working.” He said there have been long delays getting benefits for victims of post-traumatic stress disorder. “I would like to see that our military members are respected and honored, not just in photo opportunities, but every day,” he said. Regarding hurricane policy, Domino would favor the federal government establishing a matching fund for states that have disaster funds. “I’ve always believed that if a state government sets up a catastrophe fund — and this state has one — that the funds are matched if there’s claims on that fund,” he said. “I don’t believe in a free ride, so I believe in a federal match to existing state catastrophe funds for insurance.” Domino lives in Jupiter with his wife and two teenagers. Murphy, who changed his registration from Republican to Democratic before his successful 2012 run against former GOP Congressman Allen West, said he has lived up to his pledge to encourage bipartisanship in Washington over the past two years. “I created a freshman bipartisan group called United Solutions, and I got about 50 percent of the freshman class on board, talking about our fiscal house and how we can bring down the national debt,” he said. “I’m most proud of a bill called the Save Act, Part One, Two and Three, which combined, reduced wasteful spending by

$330 billion. We ended up getting $56 billion passed through the Congress. That was through our bipartisan effort.” Murphy noted that his voting record is in the top 5 percent of the most independent voters in all of Congress. “My independence, I think, is clear,” he said. “There is definitely a group of people in Washington who are willing to be bipartisan. There’s not enough of them right now to make it a critical mass to get something done, though, and that’s the frustration.” Low voter turnout in non-presidential elections could be a negative for Murphy as he seeks re-election in a district that trends slightly Republican. “It’s a problem that’s getting worse and worse across the country,” he said. “Voter turnout is just abysmal.” In a non-presidential cycle, he expects 48 percent to 50 percent turnout. “That’s terrible,” he said, noting that all across the world, people fight and die for the right to vote. Murphy said he is spending a lot of time and effort to get people out to vote. “Unfortunately, our state legislature has made it tougher for them to do that,” he said. “They purged the voter rolls. They’re closing down the early voter days, stripping the polling stations from colleges. That’s a direct attempt to suppress voters.” Murphy said he is happy that he appears to hold a convincing lead in the polls. “I’m happy that our voters are supporting us right now, but my

focus has been and will continue to be my job, and I think those polls are a direct reflection of our approach,” he said. “Instead of doing what the polls say to do, which is what some people in D.C. do, on both sides of the aisle, if you do your job and focus on helping out with the flood maps, or helping out with beach renourishment or helping out with preventing discharges out of Lake Okeechobee… I think voters recognize that.” Important issues to Murphy include the environment, preventing large discharges out of Lake Okeechobee that disrupt the Indian River Lagoon ecology, and cleaning and protecting the Everglades. “The flood maps have become a very important local issue, and it’s a problem that has been building for years,” he said, noting that the problem came to head after hurricanes Katrina and Sandy. “The National Flood Insurance Program got into a lot of trouble, $24-plus billion in debt. Then the Biggert-Waters bill passed, and they didn’t take into account the affordability study and the remapping, and they ended up with some really dramatic rate increases, so fixing the flood maps and getting that right long-term is very important.” Murphy is also opposed to All Aboard Florida, which he wants to stop at the federal level. “One specific concern we have, on top of the safety and the noise, is the fiscal side of it,” he said. “This is taxpayer money that they are asking for to fund this. We have some real problems with this, and

we don’t trust the intentions of the company.” Murphy said that all the water issues in Florida are interconnected and need broad oversight. He said he has worked with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to improve their drainage and forecasting for catastrophic storms. “All of these investments in cleaning up our water and fixing it is really fixing the problems that the Army Corps created 80 to 100 years ago,” he said. “It’s not going to happen overnight, but we’ve got to start somewhere.” He said the race against Domino will focus on what Murphy has accomplished during his first term. “I’m sure you’ve seen some of the commercials,” he said. “We’re trying to keep it positive and get away from that negativity that people are so tired of.” That’s why he is focusing solely on his accomplishments. “Whether it’s a letter I wrote to delay the flood maps, or whether it’s a bill I introduced recently with Congressman Dennis Ross of North Florida to allow the private sector to enter the market more, or reduce some of the regulations at the federal level that restrict private-sector involvement, to stop All Aboard Florida or reduce the debt, talking about those issues, I think, resonates more than just trying to point a finger at somebody else,” Murphy said. “It appears that’s what my opponent wants to do to us, but we’re just going to keep our head down and keep working hard, and hopefully the voters will recognize that.”

completing the intersection and paving 60th Street farther west of Royal Palm Beach Blvd. “This is a necessity; this is not about politics,” she said. Supervisor Gary Dunkley asked Webb what the holdup is on the completion of SR 7 to Northlake Blvd., and Webb said the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service was issuing a statement on sensitivity to the adjoining West Palm Beach Water Catchment Area. “We’re hopeful that in the next 30 to 60 days, it will come out,” Webb said, explaining that he is working with the Florida Department of Transportation on a mitigation package. Dunkley said the ITID board had approved the SR 7 extension under the presumption that the road would go through to Northlake Blvd. He did not welcome the added traffic on 60th Street and believed the road should be dead-ended at Royal Palm Beach Blvd. until SR 7 is complete.

Damone pointed out that the county had spent millions building the road so far, that the FDOT has funding approval to Northlake, and that the only opposition is from West Palm Beach. She added that the goal of the 60th Street connection is to ease the traffic on Orange Grove and Persimmon boulevards. Supervisor Jennifer Hager said she had also discussed terminating the intersection at Royal Palm Beach Blvd. at a previous meeting. “When that is completed, we all know what will come,” Hager said. “This is not about Minto. It’s about everyone, Minto and all of them. I don’t want that to become a four-lane highway.” ITID President Carol Jacobs noted that she was on the board in 2007 when the first SR 7 connections opened. She opposed them at first, but came to see their advantages. Jacobs pointed out that the 60th Street connection had been promised to the residents on Persimmon

and Orange Grove boulevards. However, she did not favor opening 60th completely west of Royal Palm Beach Blvd. “To go any further down 60th Street, you’re going to have to come back to us for a permit,” Jacobs said. Webb said that until now, his experience had been that residents appreciated the paving of a shellrock road. “We thought we were going to be assisting in helping with drainage problems,” he said. “We felt we were doing the right thing.” Webb said the county had continued to listen and continued to compromise. “We do want access west of the intersection,” he said, and asked for the opportunity to continue discussions with ITID staff and to inquire what the residents on the road want. Dunkley made a motion that discussions continue and recommendations be brought back to the board’s November meeting. The motion carried unanimously.

been smashed. According to the report, the victim recalled hearing a vehicle on his driveway. There was no further information available at the time of the report. SEPT. 15 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to a home on Fairway Lane on Monday morning regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, the home was burglarized sometime between 4 and 6:35 a.m. According to the report, someone removed an Xbox One gaming system and two games, as well as the corresponding wires, valued at approximately $500. According to the report, the deputy suspects that the perpetrator(s) ripped the screen from the lower part of the screen door, entered the porch, removed the screen from the window and entered the home. SEPT. 15 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called Monday morning to a home on Orange Blvd. in The Acreage regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, the home is in the process of a remodeling. Sometime between Saturday afternoon and Monday morning, the electrical panel on the west side of the residence was disassembled and the main electrical copper wire was stolen. There was also damage to the conduit piping and electrical box. The locked French doors at the rear of the home were forced open, and the utility room electrical panel was partially taken apart. According to the report, the wires were pulled from the conduit in the utility room, as well as from

the electrical box in the converted detached garage. SEPT. 15 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called Monday morning to the Cypress Head construction site on Southern Blvd. regarding a burglary. According to a PBSO report, someone removed scrap metal consisting of fire hydrants and old pipes, valued at approximately $2,000, using an onsite CAT 950 medium wheel loader. SEPT. 15 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to the Sunglass Hut store in the Mall at Wellington Green on Monday afternoon regarding a shoplifting incident. According to a PBSO report, at 2:23 p.m., a man and woman entered the store and walked over to the Dolce & Gabbana display. According to the report, the woman selected a pair of Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses, valued at $385, and concealed them in her handbag before exiting the store. The shoplifting incident was recorded on video. The woman has been tentatively identified, but the man remains unidentified. SEPT. 15 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called Monday evening to a home on Cantebury Circle regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, the victim left the residence at approximately 5 p.m. Monday and returned at 10 p.m. to discover that the home had been broken into. Two large televisions were in the front foyer, most likely placed by the perpetrator(s) to be loaded into a vehicle. According to the report, the victim showed the deputy the back sliding glass door,

where there was a wooden security stick that had been removed with a small tool. According to the report, the victim is missing multiple pieces of jewelry and an Apple laptop computer, valued at $2,000. DNA evidence was collected at the scene. SEPT. 16 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called Tuesday morning regarding a theft at a home on 93rd Road North in The Acreage. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 9 p.m. Monday and 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, someone stole a Genesis mountain bicycle, valued at $140, from the side of the victim’s residence. According to the report, the bicycle was unsecured, but the perpetrator would have had to jump a fence or gone through a closed gate to gain access. SEPT. 16 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called Tuesday afternoon to a home on 40th Run North regarding a criminal mischief complaint that turned out to be a shooting. According to a PBSO report, a husband and wife called PBSO because the wife noticed that their son’s bedroom window was broken and discovered a bullet. The day before, around 6 p.m. on Monday, the husband thought he heard a shotgun being fired. The family lives adjacent to multiple empty lots, an abandoned home and a densely wooded area. According to the report, the bullet hit their son’s bunk bed on the northern side of the residence. Photographs were taken at the scene and entered into evidence.

ITID Permit

60th Street Connection

continued from page 1 with this project,” he said. “We can’t get this project going without the permit.” Supervisor Michelle Damone said the question is about intersection safety, not about improving access to Minto West, as some residents believe. The current intersection has a blind spot for vehicles to check for oncoming traffic because of the high bridge that arcs over the canal culvert. “Anybody who drives that road currently from west to east and enters that intersection, it is not safe,” Damone said. “To not do anything about it is ignoring public safety. That intersection was discussed long before Minto West.” Damone also pointed out that there are flooding issues in the area that would be mitigated by

Blotter

continued from page 6 fence around the perimeter with gates to exit and enter. According to the report, the victim had a guest leave at approximately 1 a.m. Sunday morning, and at 11 a.m., he discovered one of the gates open and the golf cart missing. It appeared, according to the report, that someone had entered the property through the unlocked gate, pushed the golf cart out to the road, and then either drove it away or loaded it into a trailer. SEPT. 14 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the Walmart Superstore on Belvedere Road last Sunday afternoon regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, the victim was loading groceries into the passenger side of her 2015 Ford F350 truck when an unidentified man opened the driver’s-side door and stole her purse. According to the report, the man is described as either Caucasian or Hispanic, with brown hair and brown eyes, 5’7’’ tall, weighting approximately 160 pounds and wearing a blue T-shirt and khaki shorts. He either has facial hair or was unshaven. The perpetrator escaped through the store’s parking lot, heading south on State Road 7 in a two-door compact car that is either a faded blue or a gray Toyota. SEPT. 15 — A resident of Cheetham Hill Blvd. called the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation on Monday regarding a case of vandalism. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 7 p.m. last Friday and 9 a.m. last Saturday, the victim’s mailbox had

Scott Houchins will sing “We Are the World,” then a peace pole will be planted in the area. Finally, the various awards will be given to

Equestrian

celebrating the U.N. International Day of Peace. A crowd of 200 to 400 attend each year. Admission is free, but seating is limited.

Page 16

September 19 - September 25, 2014

www.gotowncrier.com

The Town-Crier

NEWS

JEFF ANNAS MEMORIAL RUN RETURNS TO THE WELLINGTON AMPHITHEATER

On Saturday, Sept. 13, more than 1,200 men, women and children came together to run in the seventh annual Jeff Annas Memorial Firefighters 5K and Kids Run in Wellington. Many firefighters ran in gear, as they joined members of the community. There was also PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER a live burn demonstration. Visit www.jeffannas5k.com for more information.

One of the Kids Run races gets underway.

Firefighter Jeff Boyd helps Max McClimans test out the hose.

Paula Herron, William Brassmer and Melissa Newsome.

Event organizers Chief Richard Ellis and his wife, Rachel.

Crista Mockenhaupt runs in firefighting gear.

Tyler Adams, Crista Mockenhaupt, Jeffrey Wunsch, Kenneth Thompson and Joe Falcone in their gear.

Dave Hannigan and Richard Cioffoletti with Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue’s Pink Pumper.

WELLINGTON BALLET THEATRE TROUPE DANCES TO CLASSIC BROADWAY HITS

On Saturday, Sept. 13, dancers delighted the audience at Wellington Ballet Theatre’s production of “Ballet Off Broadway II” in the theater at Wellington High School. The dancers performed to classic Broadway songs. For more information, visit www.wellington PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER ballettheatre.org.

The entire Ballet Off Broadway II cast gathers on stage.

Avery Janenda and Carson Van Popering dance to “We Go Together” from Grease.

Sarah Marsengill dances to “On My Own” from Les Miserables.

Kayla Vernie, Aiedan Duvall, Miriam Smith, Brandi Lee, Alison Carvalloza and Tobias Smith ready to dance a Lion King medley.

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

September 19 - September 25, 2014

Page 17

NEWS

FUTURE HEROES CHARITY GOLF TOURNEY RETURNS TO WANDERERS CLUB

Wellington American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Post 390 held annual Future Heroes Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Wanderers Club. Awards were given out during a buffet dinner. There were raffles and a silent auction, as well as golf on PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER the greens. Proceeds benefit the Future Heroes Scholarship Fund and local support programs.

Cameron Meek and Brett Allen receive golf balls from Post 390 Commander Max Nelson.

Rusty Lamm (closest to the pin) and John Powers (longest drive) with John Isola.

John Isola with first-place winners Marcos Vazquez, Derek Hurwitch and Craig Eaton. Not pictured: Dan Egertson.

Event organizers Ed Portman, John Isola and Mike Pancia.

Allan and Beverly Ziker with their raffle prizes.

Second-place finishers Rusty Lamm and Dorothy and Sheriff Ric Bradshaw with John Isola. Not pictured: Fred Rogers.

John Isola with third-place finishers Mike Schatzberg, Hector Mena, Chris Cole and Don Wright.

WELLINGTON ART SOCIETY KICKS OFF NEW SEASON AT COMMUNITY CENTER

The first Wellington Art Society meeting of the 2014-15 season took place Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the Wellington Community Center. During the summer hiatus, the board of directors were busy planning the year’s event calendar, which will include art demonstrations, guest speakers, an art show and more. The group meets on the second Wednesday of each month. For more info., visit www. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER wellingtonartsociety.org.

Tom Carey painted The Walking Bridge from Nancy Brown’s book titled Simply China.

Ninth annual art show event chairs Leslie Pfeiffer, President Donna Donelan and Adrianne Hetherington.

Kathy Morlock with her oil painting titled Waiting.

Page 18

September 19 - September 25, 2014

www.gotowncrier.com

The Town-Crier

You’re Invited! The Wanderers Club extends to you and your family a very special invitation to become a member of Wellington’s private golf, tennis, and polo club.

Dues-Only Membership – No Initiation Fee Required Full Golf or Social Memberships Available Traditional golf with no tee times, tennis, and fitness Casual dining at The Duke’s Bar, Veranda, and poolside • Fine dining at Stables Restaurant A junior Olympic-size pool, kiddie pool, and play area • Year-round social calendar and child-friendly programs An extensive summer reciprocal membership program For membership information, call 561.795.3501.

membership@wanderersclubwellington.com • wanderersclubwellington.com 1900 Aero Club Drive • Wellington, FL 33414 Dues-Only Membership may be recalled once the Club Membership reaches its full complement, beginning with the last in, unless the then established membership deposit is paid. All memberships are prorated as of initiation date.

56746_TWC_TwnCrierSumMemAd.indd 1

4/17/14 4:08 PM

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

Mounted Posse Returns After Summer Break

On Sept. 6 and 7, the Palm Beach County Mounted Posse super show was back in swing after a two-month summer break, and the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center was humming. The hot weather had broken, and overcast skies meant cooler temperatures. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 21

Business

New Western Business Alliance Launched

A group of businesses in central and western Palm Beach County communities has coalesced to form the new Western Business Alliance, an association committed to strengthening and supporting its members through economic growth, education and community awareness. The WBA’s first event will be a free social from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16 at White Elephant Restaurant in Wellington. Page 23

Sports WHS Narrowly Defeats Visiting South Fork 45-36

Wellington High School’s varsity football squad held its ground in hosting South Fork High School last Friday, taking a narrow 45-36 win. Wolverines quarterback Shannon Patrick led the way and completed 19 passes in 38 attempts for 283 yards and five touchdowns. Page 27

THIS WEEK’S INDEX TAILS FROM THE TRAILS............................. 21 BUSINESS NEWS................................... 22-23 SPORTS & RECREATION.........................27-29 COMMUNITY CALENDAR............................. 30 CLASSIFIEDS..........................................31-35

Page 19

Hawks Finish Strong To Defeat Park Vista

The Seminole Ridge High School varsity football team hosted Park Vista High School on Friday, Sept. 12 and bested the Cobras 23-14 after a rocky start. The strong finish gives the Hawks a 2-1 record on the season, as well as a two-week rest. Page 27

A TOWN-CRIER PUBLICATION

INSIDE

September 19 - September 25, 2014

Shopping Spree

Page 20

September 19 - September 25, 2014

www.gotowncrier.com

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

FEATURES

September 19 - September 25, 2014

Page 21

PBC Mounted Posse Returns After Long Summer Break

Going on vacation is always a relief, but returning is sometimes just as welcome. On Sept. 6 and 7, the Palm Beach County Mounted Posse super show was back in full swing after its two-month summer break. The Jim Brandon Equestrian Center was humming. The constant hot and dry weather had broken. Overcast skies meant cooler temperatures, but the storms also affected the classes, especially on Saturday. The afternoon dressage classes were cancelled, and the evening jumper classes got moved to the covered arena. Due to the heat, jackets were banned. Riders showed in collared or show shirts. “It’s wonderful coming back after the break,” said Posse President Alyce Michelbrink, who manned the desk in the show office. “Sometimes the September show has a slight drop-off in attendance, because there are only a couple of shows left, and if you begin now, you can’t earn enough points for a year-end award. But this show has been one of our biggest ever. We have over 600 entries.” Michelbrink said this points to growth in the organization. “Many people are coming to check us out and plan to stay with us when we start our new circuit in February. We had riders from as far away as Southwest Ranches, Davie, Fort Pierce and Fort Meyers. The hunter classes are Get updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/Horse TalkFL or stop by the Tales from the Trails page on Facebook and click “like.”

Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg always filled, and the Western classes have exploded, with 15 in each class,” she said. “Our dressage classes are packed, with 17 ride times in each class. Many lesson barns are now starting their riders off in dressage. The barn is absolutely full, all 128 stalls taken, and more on a waiting list.” Michelle Alvarez, owner and head trainer of Acts 2 Acres in Coconut Creek, brought one of her barn’s two show teams of 11 riders and nine horses. “We have a range of riders competing here today,” Alvarez said. “Everything from beginners to 3-foot hunters. They’ve been doing great. We have some reserve champion ribbons. This is our first year coming to the Posse shows, and we love it. They’re run very smoothly and professionally. Everyone is friendly and helpful. The grounds are outstanding, and the food is great, too. I tell all my friends down in Coconut Creek they should come.” Two of Acts 2 Acres’ participants, showing in the Short Stirrups Division, were Emily Rey, 9, and Ciana Balino, 11.

Michelle Alvarez with Emily Rey on Luna and Ciana Balino on Bella. “We got around pretty good,” Rey said, or four years. I used to show Posse when I was petting Luna, her black pony. “He did really a kid, so this is like home to me. I’ve always good. We’re working on finding the correct liked the relaxed atmosphere and the competitive but friendly classes. It’s a great place for spot to take off before each jump.” “I thought our round went well,” Balino anyone to start showing and move up.” Three of her students — Francesca Herman, added. “I was nervous about jumping the hay 13, of Wellington; Anna Thrash, 13, of Royal bales jump, but Bella went right over.” Andrea Colombino, owner and head trainer Palm Beach; and Sophia Wright, 11, of Lake of Dream Believer Stables in Wellington, Worth — echoed those sentiments. “I love showing here,” Herman said. brought along eight of her students. “It’s great having lots of rings plus the “We always come to the Posse shows,” Colombino said. “We’ve been coming for three See ROSENBERG, page 29

Page 22

September 19 - September 25, 2014

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

BUSINESS NEWS

Big Dog Ranch Rescue Teams Up With Earl Stewart Toyota Big Dog Ranch Rescue has entered into a “Top Dog” partnership with Earl Stewart Toyota with benefits to the no-kill dog rescue agency of more than $100,000. The partnership includes the donation of a Toyota Sienna van to be used to safely transport dogs to off-site adoption events and “Dog of the Month” promotions at Earl Stewart Toyota, with the dealership paying the adoption fees for anyone adopting one of the featured “Dogs of the Month.” Lady, the first “Dog of the Month,”

(L-R) Jason, Nancy, Earl, Josh and Stu Stewart with the dog, Abby, that they’ve adopted from Big Dog Ranch Rescue.

a dog walk area, so that customers can bring their dogs with them while their car is being serviced or they are shopping for a new or used car. “We want to support Big Dog Ranch Rescue in finding forever homes for the dogs they rescue each year,” Stewart said. “We thought the best way to start was to adopt a dog ourselves. In addition, by becoming a dog-friendly car dealership, it will allow our customers to bring along an important family member — their dog — when they shop for or service their car.” “Big Dog Ranch Rescue is thrilled to enter into this partnership with Earl Stewart Toyota,” BDRR President Lauree Simmons said. “We are the largest no-kill shelter in the State of Florida, and we rescue thousands of dogs a year. This partnership will enable us to save even more precious lives, and we can’t wait to show off our new rescue van on the streets!” Big Dog Ranch Rescue is situated on 28 acres near Wellington. Its mission is to provide shelter, care and affection to homeless dogs of all breeds and adopt them out into loving homes. It also promotes animal welfare and celebrates the special bond between dogs and families through education, awareness and community outreach. Big Dog Ranch Rescue is a nonprofit organi-

was adopted just days after the partnership began. In addition, TV ads produced by Earl Stewart Toyota promoting its partnership with Big Dog Ranch Rescue and its status as a dog-friendly car dealership will air, starring rescued dogs that are up for adoption. Also, dog adoption events will take place regularly at Earl Stewart Toyota, where Big Dog Ranch Rescue will bring several adoptable dogs to the dealership so the public and customers can meet a potential new member of their family. The partnership also includes 100 percent of the proceeds from sales of Earl Stewart’s book, Confessions of a Recovering Car Dealer, being donated to BDRR. To kick off the partnership and show that Earl Stewart Toyota is truly a “dog-friendly” car dealership, the Stewarts adopted a dog from Big Dog Ranch Rescue. Abby, a mixed-breed dog rescued from a shelter in South Carolina when she was just days away from being euthanized, now is at home at Stewart Toyota, where she is lovingly cared for by the Stewart family and the employees. Other “dog-friendly” attributes at Earl Stewart Toyota include free doggie treats and a dog water station in the customer service lounge, plus

PLUS TAX

TAKE YOUR PICK ONE DEEP!DEEP!™DISH PIZZA WITH PEPPERONI OR ONE ORIGINAL ROUND HOT-N-READY® SPECIALTY PIZZA

OFFER EXPIRES: 10/31/14 Valid only at participating Little Caesars® locations. Not good with any other offers.

6 4-8PM or order anytiMe!

8 PIECE ORDER PLUS TAX

CAESAR WINGS

8 TASTY VARIETIES

LEMON PEPPER, GARLIC PARMESAN, BACON HONEY MUSTARD, TERIYAKI, SPICY BBQ, BBQ, BUFFALO OR OVEN-ROASTED OFFER EXPIRES: 10/31/14 Valid only at participating Little Caesars locations. Not good with any other offers. ®

$ Large Pepperoni • 8 Slices

CRAZY COMBO

INCLUDES: CRAZY BREAD® & CRAZY SAUCE® 8 PIECE ORDER! OFFER EXPIRES: 10/31/14 Valid only at participating Little Caesars locations. Not good with any other offers. ®

8 PIECE ORDER PLUS TAX

Big Dog Ranch Rescue President Laurie Simmons (left) and Nancy and Earl Stewart (right) stand in front of the van the dealership is donating, along with some of the shelter’s adorable adoptable dogs. zation located at 10948 Acme Road. For more information, visit www. bdrr.org or call (561) 309-3311 or (561) 791-6465. Earl Stewart Toyota is a family-owned business that has been in operation in Palm Beach County since 1937. Earl Stewart Toyota opened in 1975 and is operated by

Stewart and his sons Stu, Jason and Josh. Earl’s wife, Nancy Stewart, is vice president of special events and is responsible for special events and personal appearances, among other duties. For more information, visit www. earlstewarttoyota.com or call (561) 844-3461.

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

BUSINESS NEWS

September 19 - September 25, 2014

Page 23

Business Owners Form New Western Business Alliance

A group of businesses in central and western Palm Beach County communities has coalesced to form the new Western Business Alliance, an association committed to strengthening and supporting its members through economic growth, education and community awareness. These businesses have created a unique alliance that meets the needs of local businesses and the community, while building business-to-business and busi-

ness-to-consumer relationships. The Western Business Alliance comprises members who conduct business in Belle Glade, Loxahatchee Groves, Pahokee, Royal Palm Beach, South Bay, The Acreage and Wellington. “The WBA was founded by a small group of individuals with a vision and passion for creating a more effective way of developing business relationships,” said Ron Tomchin of RPB Technologies, co-founder of the organization.

“Collectively, we felt there wasn’t an organization that was serving the needs of local businesses — so we created one.” The WBA will host monthly events, including lunches and socials, in addition to working on serving the needs of those who do business in the western communities. “Membership is steadily increasing,” said Membership Chairman Don Gross of Keller Williams Reality. “We are just in the infant stages,

and multiple businesses have been joining daily.” Throughout the year, the Western Business Alliance will host a variety of topical lunches, socials and educational events to build strategic alliances between its members. The WBA’s first event will be a free social from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16 at the White Elephant Restaurant in Wellington. The event is open to any business member, and pre-registration is requested at www. thewesternbusinessalliance.com.

Rocky’s Ace Hardware Award Tour To Stop In Wellington

Rocco J. Falcone II, president and The victory lap will end up at a part of the Ace family of stores businesses. Ace Hardware has re“So take note of the date and time, CEO of Rocky’s Ace Hardware, Rocky’s location in Wellington on committed to delivering a more ceived the top ranking in customer and come out and celebrate earning has announced that the company is Saturday, Nov. 1. personal kind of ‘helpful’ for our satisfaction since J.D. Power began this prestigious award eight years in celebrating Ace Hardware’s ranking The festivities that day, at Rocky’s neighborhood customers each and this study eight years ago. The a row with us,” Falcone said. “Highest in Customer Satisfaction Ace Hardware, located at 13837 every day,” Falcone said. “The J.D. study is based on responses from Headquartered in Springfield, with Home Improvement Retail Wellington Trace in the Wellington Power Award Neighborhood Tour more than 2,900 consumers who Mass., Rocky’s Ace Hardware opStores” for the eighth year in a row Marketplace, will take place from gives us the opportunity to thank our purchased home improvement prod- erates 32 stores in Massachusetts, by J.D. Power. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. customers for ranking Ace highest in ucts or services within the previous Connecticut, New Hampshire, The company, which is based It is all part of a cross-country tour customer satisfaction for eight years 12 months. Rhode Island and Florida. The in Springfield, Mass., and has a celebrating Ace’s achievement by in a row.” Ace Hardware ranked highest neighborhood paint, hardware, garlocation in Wellington, will host taking all eight J.D. Power trophies During the event, customers among major retailers with an over- den center and pet store chain has customer appreciation events begin- on the road, visiting 38 states and will have the opportunity to take all satisfaction index score of 791 been in continuous operation, under ning Thursday, Sept. 25 at its stores more than 175 neighborhood Ace a photo with the prestigious J.D. on a 1,000-point scale. The score the same family ownership, since in East Longmeadow and Westfield, Hardware stores between August Power trophies, as well as to win is based on performance in five the first store opened in Springfield Mass.; continuing the next day in 2014 and April 2015 and covering prizes and take advantage of in-store areas: merchandise, price, sales and in 1926. Pembroke, Mass., and on Sunday, more than 24,000 miles. promotions in appreciation for their promotions, staff and service, and For more information, visit www. Sept. 28 in Fairhaven, Mass. “At Rocky’s, we’re proud to be continued support of locally owned store facility. rockys.com. Send business news items to: The Town-Crier Newspaper, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414. Fax: (561) 793-6090. E-mail: news@goTownCrier.com.

Page 24

September 19 - September 25, 2014

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

SIX great schools educating students in Palm Beach!

Why Choose Charter Schools USA? • Tuition-free public charter schools • Personal Learning Plans • Before and after care • Character education and leadership • Meaningful parental involvement • Certified, dedicated teachers

APPLY ONLINE TODAY! ★ NEW in 2014!

★ ★ ★

Renaissance Charter School at Wellington Renaissance Charter School at Cypress Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Renaissance Charter School at Palms West Renaissance Charter School at Summit

K-6 K-6 K-6 K-8 K-7 K-7

www.CharterSchoolsUSA.com

WellingtonCharter.org CypressCharter.org CentralPalmCharter.org WestPalmCharter.org PalmsWestCharter.org RECSummit.org

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

September 19 - September 25, 2014

Page 25

Page 26

September 19 - September 25, 2014

www.gotowncrier.com

The Town-Crier

A Guide to Some of The Best Fine and Casual Dining Spots in the Western Communities!

12793 W Forest Hill Blvd in the Wellington Plaza 561-793-0675

Gabriel’s wins, hands-down, for the best breakfast in Wellington. The BLT with egg on whole wheat is fabulous, served with a side of crispy hash browns. Some other favorites of patrons are the 2+2+2, which you can get with two pieces of French toast or pancakes, two eggs any way you like, and two sausage links or two strips of bacon. The Frittata, filled with veggies and cheese is delicious. The omelet’s, with many combinations to choose from and the eggs Benedict -- absolutely fantastic! Gabriel himself is always on site, checking to make sure everyone is happy. He will take time to stop and talk and even give your kids a lollipop on the way out. Gabriel’s has been a Wellington staple for over 25 years now and the place to go and catch up with your neighbors for breakfast or lunch.

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

SPORTS & RECREATION

September 19 - September 25, 2014

Page 27

Wolverines Narrowly Defeat Visiting South Fork 45-36

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington High School’s varsity football squad held its ground in hosting South Fork High School on Friday, Sept. 12, taking a closely fought 45-36 win. Wellington (2-1), coming off a devastating loss to West Boca High School, rebounded by handing the Bulldogs their first loss of the season. Wolverines quarterback Shannon Patrick led the way and completed 19 passes in 38 attempts for 283 yards and five touchdowns. The Wellington offense also recorded 21 first downs on the night, but the win didn’t come without a challenge. Wellington marched down the field on its opening possession

in just four plays, with a 64-yard drive for a 22-yard touchdown pass from Patrick to receiver Ahmmon Richards (a Miami commit). Alex Ng’s kick gave the Wolverines an early 7-0 lead. Wellington recovered a South Fork fumble in midfield on the ensuing drive, but a horse-collar tackle penalty gave the Bulldogs back the ball, which they eventually converted into a score. Their kick was blocked, though, and the Wolverines held on to a one-point lead 7-6. Turnovers plagued both sides during the first half. Wellington safety Mike Howard intercepted a Bulldog pass and returned it 24 yards, which set up Ng for a 29-yard field goal to extend the lead to 10-6. The lead would change twice in

Wellington receiver Austin Gilman sprints toward the end zone past a South Fork defender.

the first half. South Fork responded with a 22-yard touchdown run to take its first lead of the game 13-10, but it would be brief. Wellington responded immediately when Patrick found Austin Gilman on a 10-yard touchdown pass. Ng’s kick pushed Wellington back into the lead 17-13. Wellington defensive end Tyler Somers picked up a Bulldog fumble and returned it 5 yards to set up Patrick’s 21-yard touchdown pass to receiver Jean Rene. Ng’s kick extended Wellington’s lead to 24-13 at the end of the first half.

Wellington quarterback Shannon Patrick rolls out to avoid a sack.

In the second half, Wellington continued to pound the South Fork defense through the air with two third-quarter scores to extend the Wolverines’ lead to 38-13. South Fork refused to fold, however, orchestrating a comeback to pull within 10 at 38-28 midway through the fourth quarter. The Wolverines managed another score to regain a confident 45-28 lead, but again the Bulldogs fired back to climb within nine. South Fork just could not outlast the Wolverine passing attack, and Wellington held on to the 45-36 victory.

“Nobody believes in us, but us,” Wellington head coach Thomas Abel told his squad at halftime. “We’re working so hard, and we’ll take it week by week.” Richards had six receptions for 108 yards and two touchdowns. Rene hauled in five passes for 87 yards and two scores. Gilman is credited with four grabs for 67 yards and a touchdown. Howard tallied 48 combined yards and a score. Wellington is 2-1 on the season and will travel down to take on West Broward High School on Friday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m.

Wellington running back Mike Howard powers forward through the South Fork defense. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

Hawks Finish Strong To Take 23-14 Win Over Park Vista

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Seminole Ridge High School varsity football team hosted Park Vista High School on Friday, Sept. 12 and bested the Cobras 23-14 after a rocky start. The strong finish gives the Hawks a 2-1 record on the season, as well as a two-week rest. Head coach Scott Barnwell said the upcoming bye week is much-needed, since the Hawks had several players sustain injuries during the game. Park Vista marked the scoreboard early with a 26-yard run in the first quarter to take a 7-0 lead. The Hawks struggled early on, but played well defensively to keep the Cobras out of the end zone for the rest of the half. Seminole Ridge did manage to put together a drive, but had to settle for a 43-yard Jacob Curran field goal, cutting the Cobra lead to four and ending the half down 7-3. “We’re still in the game,” Barn-

well told his squad at halftime. “Keep playing tough and we will win.” The pep talk was exactly what the Hawks needed, as it seemed like the tale of Jekyll and Hyde between their first-half and second-half performances. The team exploded offensively, controlling the line of scrimmage and doing what they are known for — ground and pound. But it was an early air attack from quarterback James Parson to Jalen Young for a 55-yard gain that eventually set up a Jordan Tanner 11-yard run for the end zone to give the Hawks the lead. Curran’s kick was wide left, and Seminole Ridge took a 9-7 lead. Park Vista took the ensuing possession to the Seminole Ridge 5-yard line, only to fumble away the ball. Two plays later, Tanner ran around the right sideline 78 yards for the touchdown. Curran’s kick extended the Hawks’ lead to 16-7. The Cobras, desperate to close the See HAWKS, page 29

Seminole Ridge defenders Cristian Hodges and Patrick Brooks swarm a Cobra ball carrier.

Hawk running back Jordan Tanner runs to the outside for a big gain. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

Page 28

September 19 - September 25, 2014

SPORTS & RECREATION

Two Wellington Wrestlers Qualify For National Event

The Wellington Wrestling Club qualified two members for the Super 32 Preseason National Tournament at a qualifier held recently at Osceola High School. The qualifier had more than 400 wrestlers from Florida and Georgia divided into 14 weight classes, and only the top four in each weight class qualified. WHS seniors Andrew Mitchell (second place, 113 pounds) and A.J. Lopez (third place, 195 pounds) both

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

qualified for the first time after falling short as sophomores and juniors. The Super 32 National Tournament will be held in Greensboro, N.C. on Nov. 1 and 2. “It was exciting to see two of our seniors have success at such a tough tournament,” coach Travis Gray said. “The top wrestlers from all divisions were there competing this weekend, and they really had to battle through a large bracket to get to the placement rounds.”

Berean Receiver Doucette Suffers Injury

Berean Christian School standout wide receiver Nicholas Doucette is recovering from a serious injury.

Doucette started his 2014 season with a bang. The sophomore spent all summer training, and his hard

Berean Christian Defeats Highlands Christian 57-7

The Berean Christian School Bulldogs football squad pushed their record to 3-0 last week. The team took an early lead and never looked back. Quarterback Chris Mauck kept his aerial attack, going 12 for 17 on 165 yards and three touchdowns. Deryk Racine, who replaced the injured Nick Doucette, stepped in and caught two first-half touchdowns. Joe Hendricks caught another touchdown pass, making his patented spin move for a great run after the catch. Sawyer Losey intercepted two passes and took the first one back for an early score.

Kasey Montrois added a 44-yard touchdown run. Keilon Stube opened the second half with a 78-yard kickoff return, and with the Bulldogs up 42-0, Mauck stayed on the sidelines. With the offense turned over to the sophomore quarterback, Losey strategically guided them to two more scores with runs by Downey and Oakes. The Bulldogs allowed a late kickoff return by Highlands to end the game 57-7. The Bulldogs return to conference play Sept. 19 against Zion Lutheran. Games are held at Wellington High School and admission is free.

work had proven successful. In his first two games, Doucette had caught nine passes for more than 300 yards and six touchdowns. Two weeks ago, he made a spectacular leaping catch to keep a Bulldogs drive alive, but on that play, he suffered a ruptured spleen and had to have emergency surgery to remove it. As of last week, he was recovering well at St. Mary’s Medical Center.

Nicholas Doucette

WLMS Gators Baseball Tosses No-Hitter

Andrew Mitchell

A.J. Lopez

Three Wellington Landings Middle School pitchers combined to throw a no-hitter on Friday, Sept. 12 against Osceola Creek Middle School to lead the WLMS Gators to a 5-3 victory to start the season. Jacob Baughman held Osceola Creek hitless over four innings,

allowed no runs while striking out seven and walking one. Rhett Crosby and Harrison Ramos completed the job, pitching the fifth and sixth innings, combining for three strikeouts and allowing no hits. WLMS was led offensively by Danny Valentin and Quinten Romo,

who combined for four hits and two RBIs. The Gators defense played an error-less game, which helped to secure the victory. WLMS baseball is led by head coach Lou Mascia and coaches Vinny Barbera, Pepe Vazquez and Keith Canavan.

The Town-Crier

Hawks

23-14 Victory

continued from page 21 gap, took to the air, only to turn the

Rosenberg

Posse Shows

continued from page 21 covered arena,” Thrash added. “It’s a good atmosphere.” “I like the level of riding,” Wright said. “It’s competitive, but not too hard.”

www.gotowncrier.com

SPORTS & RECREATION rock over again. This time it was cornerback Chase Johnston pulling it down for the interception and returning it back to the Park Vista 10-yard line. It appeared the Hawks were on their way to a second half rout, but

Young took a handoff and was hit hard by Cobra defenders, coughing up the ball, and Park Vista cornerback Jean Luc-Haven scooped it up and returned it 96 yards for a touchdown, which brought the Cobras within two at 16-14.

The shows include Western pleasure, hunters, jumpers and dressage, and run February through May and September through November. Barrel shows run January through June and September through December. When the circuit starts up again in February 2015, there will be a few changes, including some new judges. The pleasure shows will start with the usual halter and

showmanship classes, then all of the English classes will come before the Western ones. The Posse is also adding some ranch horse classes, which will include trail classes featuring calf head roping and other ranch work-related tests. Dressage will be adding a second ring to accommodate the large response, and there might be a night session to take place under the lights. The Posse always needs volunteers, everything from ring stewards to jump crew members, gate minders and office runners. “Helping out at the Posse is a fun and easy way to earn high school community service hours,” Michelbrink pointed out. “If you work enough hours, you can even earn a discount toward your show fees. The Posse is a wonderful place for anyone who enjoys showing at any level. This is our ninth year here at Jim Brandon, and it’s a wonderful facility. We have two huge barns, lots of rings, the covered arena and lots of room for everyone.” For more information, visit www. pbcposse.com.

Andrea Colombino with Sophia Wright on Tollo, Anna Thrash on Flyer and Francesca Herman on Breezy.

September 19 - September 25, 2014

Late in the fourth quarter, a shanked Park Vista punt from their own end zone gave the Hawks the break they needed. Seminole Ridge found the end zone for the last time with under four minutes to play, when Young scrambled around the outside for the score. Curran’s kick extended the lead to 23-14. The Seminole Ridge defense stood tall before the Cobra offense, forcing a fourth and long, only to turn over the ball on downs. The Hawks would hold on for the comefrom-behind 23-14 victory. Tanner led the pack with 13 carries for 140 yards and two scores. Kerrith Whyte had seven rushes for 70 yards. Young is credited with a touchdown. Defenders Shaquille Bussey and Chase Johnston each had an interception. Parson threw six of 14 for 100 yards. Seminole Ridge is off this week

Page 29

Seminole Ridge quarterback James Parson throws down field. and will host rival Palm Beach Central High School on Friday, Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m.

Hawks Take Silver In Cross Country Opener

The Seminole Ridge High School cross country teams took double silver at home in their season opener against Palm Beach Central, Glades Central and Pahokee high schools. On the boys squad, Myles Addison finished third with a time

of 17:54, Matthew Eximond took sixth with 19:38 and Kenneth Lutz took eighth with 19:55. On the girls squad, Riley Bresnahan finished with a time of 22:41, Sabrina Kirmani finished fourth with 23:27 and Coral Carnicella took eighth with 26:00.

Page 30

September 19 - September 25, 2014

Saturday, Sept. 20 • Lake Worth PirateFest will take place Saturday, Sept. 20 with rum tastings at various locations, a treasure hunt, pirate games, costume contests and more. For more info., visit www. gothirdeyeadventures.com. • The 24th annual Gigantic Garage Sale will be held at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $5 for early buyers at 7 a.m. and $3 for all others at 8 a.m. For more info., e-mail kayla@ southfloridafair.com or call (561) 790-5219. • Equestrian Trails Elementary School will hold a beautification project Saturday, Sept. 20 starting at 9 a.m. Students, parents, staff and community members will be working together to plant gardens, prepare a hydroponic system and landscape the campus. For more info., call Silke Kiesewetter at (305) 898-7080. • Wellington will host its International Coastal Cleanup from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 20. Volunteers will be picking up trash and loose litter along Greenbriar Blvd. and Greenview Shores Blvd. and in the Folkestone/Yarmouth community. To register for the event, visit www. wellingtonfl.gov and download the volunteer application form. For more info., e-mail Community Programs Manager Scott Campbell at scampbell@wellingtonfl.gov. • Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host “Family Fun Day: Curiosity Day” on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 11 a.m. featuring everyone’s favorite mischievous monkey, Curious George, with a storytime, activities and snacks. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) and the Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Cuentame Un Cuento/ Tell Me a Story for all ages Saturday, Sept. 20 at 11 a.m. in Wellington and 2:30 p.m. in Royal Palm Beach. The events will feature Carrie Sue Ayvar. Flowing seamlessly between Spanish and English, Ayvar uses personal and traditional tales to connect people, languages and cultures. Visit www.pbclibrary.org for more info. • The Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens (4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach) will host “Japanese Reading & Writing Workshop: Hiragana & Katakana” on Saturdays, Sept. 20 and 27 from 1 to 5 p.m. The workshop concentrates on the written form of the Japanese language. Students learn essential greetings, expressions and basic phrases. Call (561) 4950233 or visit www.morikami.org for more info. • Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host “Pop-Up Cart: Gourmet Lemonade” to benefit the Whole Kids Foundation on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. For a $2 donation per cup, enjoy a refreshing gourmet lemonade and support a great cause. Call (561) 904-4000 or visit www.wholekidsfoundation.org for more info. • The Acreage Community Park Music Jam & Classic Car Cruise-In will return Saturday, Sept. 20 from 5 to 10 p.m. The park is located at 6701

www.gotowncrier.com

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

140th Ave. North. For more info., call (561) 2031012 or visit www.acreagelandowners.org/jam. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Tribute Concert, Food Trucks & A Movie on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 5 to 10:30 p.m. A tribute to the Beach Boys is at 6:30 p.m., followed by a screening of Teen Beach Movie at 8:30 p.m. Food trucks will be on site. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl. gov for more info. • Caribbean-Americans for Community Involvement (CAFCI) will host its annual Friendship Ball on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts’ Cohen Pavilion. Proceeds will benefit CAFCI’s student assistance/ scholarship awards and community outreach programs. For tickets or table reservations, call CAFCI at (561) 790-4002, Dennis Wright at (561) 653-1586, Millie Hampton at (561) 790-1751, Jerome Wright at (561) 649-8254, Norma Rose at (561) 333-0932, Lawrence Logan at (561) 791-0162 or Kareem Ali at (561) 929-2654. Sunday, Sept. 21 • The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Ave. North). For more info., visit www.acreagegreenmarket. org or call (561) 723-3898. • The Learning Express store in the Mall at Wellington Green (10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 114) will host a Frozen meet-and-greet on Sunday, Sept. 21 from noon to 4 p.m. The free event will feature glitter tattoos, raffles and more. Guests are encouraged to dress up in royal attire to meet the Frozen princesses. For more info., call (561) 422-3112. • Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host “Ants On A Log Charity Build” on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. to benefit the Whole Kids Foundation. Help build the longest “Ants on a Log” snack (organic raisins and celery segments) ever by donating a $1 per ant or $5 per log. For every donation of $5, you will also be offered a piece to taste. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info. Monday, Sept. 22 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Legos for ages 6 and up Monday, Sept. 22 at 4 p.m. Create vehicles or buildings out of Lego pieces. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will hold the first meeting of its Biography Book Club on Monday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. to assemble all interested persons and organize a monthly book club for fans of biographies, autobiographies and memoirs. Call (561) 7921292 for more info. • The Palmer Singers at Wellington will begin rehearsals on Monday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. Rehearsals will be held Mondays at St. David’s in-the-Pines Episcopal Church in Wellington. The group welcomes singers of all vocal ranges and ages from high school senior to maturity. Some music sight reading is required. For more info., call (561) 659-3641.

Tuesday, Sept. 23 • Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host “5 Percent Day: Love The Skin You’re In” on Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Five percent of the day’s net sales will benefit the Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “View & Discuss: Forbidden Reading” for adults Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 2:30 p.m. In recognition of Banned Books Week, see and discuss a documentary from the “Empire of the Word” series. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host GamerzNite for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 5:30 p.m. Join a game of Yu-Gi-Oh, play Smash Bros. or other Wii games, or try a new board game. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host “Succulents: The Crown Jewels of the Garden” on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. Learn about these versatile plants and the various ways to use them in landscapes. The cost is $25 for members and $35 for nonmembers For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org. • The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). For more info., call (561) 791-4000 or visit www. wellingtonfl.gov. Wednesday, Sept. 24 • The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will honor the United States Polo Association National Youth Tournament Series champions at its State of the Village luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Dr., Wellington). Mayor Bob Margolis will be the keynote speaker. Registration opens at 11:30 a.m. with the luncheon beginning promptly at noon. Tickets are $25 for chamber members and $35 for guests and nonmembers. For more info., call (561) 792-6525 or visit www.wellingtonchamber.com. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Awesome Autumn for ages 3 to 5 on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. Welcome autumn, celebrate harvest time, learn about the science behind the season and make a fantastic fall craft. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host “Healthy Basics Demo: Fat” on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 3 p.m. Learn how healthy fats have a positive impact on overall health and weight loss. There is no charge. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Superhero Masks for ages 6 and up Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 3:30 p.m. What kind of hero will you be? Create fun and fearless masks using a variety of materials. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Pizza Chat for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday,

The Town-Crier Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. Bring a book, comic, short story, fanfic or manga. Chat with the group about it while enjoying pizza and drinks. Call (561) 6814100 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Banned Books Week Bingo for adults Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. Celebrate your freedom to read freely with a fun and informative game. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. Thursday, Sept. 25 • Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host Rosh Hashanah Storytime on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. with activities and snacks. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acting Up for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 5:30 p.m. Come hungry for drama, laughter and pizza, and be ready to work on basic acting skills. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Garden of Hope will hold Bingo Night on the last Thursday of every month beginning Sept. 25 at the Gator Shack (5088 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road) from 6 to 9 p.m. Visit www. gardenofhope.net for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Adult Craft Night: Design a Collage” on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Inspire your inner artist. Use recycled papers to create a colorful and unique collage. Bring a pair of scissors; all other supplies will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host Warrior Meals on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. Journey through time and epic tales of warrior feats of strength to weave primal nutrition with modern techniques. The cost is $10 per person. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register. Friday, Sept. 26 • Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host Mom’s Morning Escape on Friday, Sept. 26 from 9 to 11 a.m. Moms will receive a free coffee or tea and a muffin. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Election Time: Know the Issues” for adults Friday, Sept. 26 at 3 p.m. State constitutional amendments and local ballot questions will be voted on during the upcoming election. Todd Bonlarron with the Palm Beach County’s Legislative Affairs Department will explain them. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. Saturday, Sept. 27 • Wellington announces the return of the popular Murder Mystery Dinner Theater on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). The theme will be “Murder at the Speakeasy” and will feature actors portraying characters from the Prohibition era. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume, and prizes will be given out at the end of the evening. For more info., call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail news@gotowncrier.com.

The Town-Crier

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

www.gotowncrier.com

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

A/C AND REFRIGERATION

PRESSURE CLEANING

FOR RENT - GREENACRES

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

J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & painti n g c o n t r a c t o r. L i c . # U 2 1 5 5 2 C a l l Butch at 309-6975 or visit us at www. jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com

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

PRESSURE PROS OF PALM BEACH— Driveway starting at $59. Chemical wash roofs starting at $99 www.wellingtonpressurewasher.com. Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured.561-718-9851

EXECUTIVE AND VIRTUAL OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE – WELLINGTON FLORIDA Furnished or unfurnished office space available. Unlimited use of conference rooms, reception, kitchen with no extra fees. Utilities included. The best LAKE VIEW in Wellington! Please contact Steve at 561227-1500 or at info@lakewellington.com

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

COMPUTER REPAIR D.J. COMPUTER — Home & office, Spyware removal, websites, networks, repairs, upgrades, virus removal, tutoring. Call Jeff 561-333-1923 Cell 561-252-1186 Lic’d Well. & Palm Beach. We accept major credit cards.

DRIVEWAY REPAIR D R I V E W AY S — F r e e e s t i m a t e s A & M ASPHALT SEAL COATING commercial and residential. Patching potholes, striping, repair existing asphalt & save money all work guaranteed. L i c.& Ins. 1 0 0 0 4 5 0 6 2 5 61-667-7716

FLOORING C O M P L E T E F L O O R I N G R E M O VA L ! B E S T R AT E S ! A L L T Y P E S O F FLOORS! — Your local flooring store and more. www.buyithereflooring.com 561-333-2306 buyithere7@gmail.com

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

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

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

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

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

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

HOUSECLEANING

TIRES/AUTO REPAIRS

EXPERIENCED — reliable local references. Pet sitting available. Call Charlene 561-572-1782

TIRES/AUTO REPAIRS— Located behind Al Packer West off Southern Blvd. Tires for autos, trucks and commercial vehicles. 561-790-7228. 587 105 Ave. N. Unit 28, Royal Palm Beach.

EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE — residential and offices, ironing and shopping also, Available days only. Excellent references. Please call 561-729-8797

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 ourwebsite 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. 561-383-8666. Owner/Operated. Lic.# U20627 Ins. Wellington Resident

PET CARE SUPPLIES HAPPY JACK LIQUIVIC® — Recognized safe & effective against hook & roundworms by US center for Veterinary Medicine. Grand Prix 561-792-2853 www.happyjackinc.com |

PLUMBING

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

OFFICE SPACE

LOST PET LOST BIRD — 3-year old Male Cockatiel Speaks. His name is Sonny – light yellow and gray. Last seen around the Wellington Edge Community (Forest Hill Blvd just West of 441). If you have any information about missing Cockatiel, Sonny, please call (561) 753-8570. Reward $50 if found. LOST CAT — Orange cat with half a tail. From Oakmont Estates & Stribling Road. Family misses him. Reward offered. Call Polly at 561-373-9680.

TOWN-CRIER CLASSIFIEDS GET RESULTS CALL 561-793-7606 TODAY FOR SALE

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

VOCAL LESSONS AFFORDABLE PRIVATE VOICE LESSONS — For students of all ages and levels! First lesson is always FREE. Lessons include: • Vocal technique (classical and music theater repertoire)• dramatic interpretation • audtion preparation • sight reading and solfeggio study • basic music theory • aural training and dictation. Teachers: Matthew White, tenor (New England Conservatory) Desiree Maira, mezzo-soprano (Boston Conservatory, Stetson University. Visit w w w. d e s i r e e m a i r a . c o m f o r m o r e i n formation email: desiree.maira@ gmail.com phone 561.315.2357

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

WATER TREATMENT NEED A NEW WATER SYSTEM! — Let us come out and give you an estimate. Call Mike 561-792-5400

TOWN-CRIER CLASSIFIEDS GET RESULTS CALL 561-793-7606

AW E S O M E D E A L — Q u e e n P i l l o w Top mattress Set! New in Factory Plastic! Must Sell! $150.00 561-320-7626 MOVING SALE — Pier 1 Paintings $20 each, Large $75 each, Ethan Allan 2 piece china cabinet formally $3,000 when new $275 2 seat grey leather couch $30, Toro leaf blower $20, 3 27” swivel bar stools, leather seats, wood arms & back $75 each. Call 561-798-7305 561-254-0719 BABY GRAND YAMAHA PIANO — Nippon Gakki SKK #62 black gloss finish with matching bench ($6,900) and other select quality furniture, paintings, and Frederick Hart sculptures. By appointment only: 561-2468425 in Wellington.

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Legal Notice No. 580 Notice Under Fictitious Name Florida Statute 865.09 Public notice is hereby given that the undersigned desires to engage in business under the fictitious name of:

AURORA PROTECTION SPECIALISTS Located at:

102 NE 2nd Street #316 Boca Raton, FL 33432

County of Palm Beach, Florida and intends to register said name with the Division of Corporations State of Florida,forthwith SAFE ROOM TECHNOLOGIES, INC Judy Moses, as President Publish :Town-Crier Newspapers Date: 09-19-14

September 19 - September 25, 2014 Page 31

EMPLOYMENT

BOOKKEEPER NEEDED — part-time, experienced in QuickBooks, flexible hours. Please fax resume to 561-791-0952 HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER IN WELLINGTON — Now hiring certified teachers.$10-$15/hour. Call 561-594-1920 E-mail: MarleneGiraud@hlcwellington.com DRIVERS: $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! — Great pay! Consistent Freight, Great Miles on this Regional Account. Werner Enterprises: 1-855-517-2488 SALES HELP WANTED — full-time and parttime. WAREHOUSE HELP wanted full and part-time (flexible) Apply in person 766 Pike Road, West Palm Beach. Buy It Here flooring. PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM AIDE — Needed part-time 2 PM - 6PM 561-790-0808 VPK TEACHER — Needed for preschool full time. Experience required. 561-790-0808 FULL-TIME MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8:30 TO 5:00 — Property Management Office in South Bay. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong prioritizing, multi-tasking and organizational skills, ability to give and receive detailed information, punctual attendance and appreciation in following company policies, three to five years’ experience in a similar environment or position required. Email to tina.wilson@theroyalcompanies.com

Wanted Part-Time Writer Local newspaper covering central Palm Beach County has a part-time position available for a news writer. Must have some writing experience and an interest in covering governmental meetings.

Fax resume and clips to (561) 793-6090 or e-mail palmswestnews@gmail.com.

Page 32 September 19 - September 25, 2014

www.gotowncrier.com

The Town-Crier

HERE’S MY CARD

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE CALL 561-793-7606 FOR INFO

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

September 19 - September 25, 2014 Page 33

HERE’S MY CARD

Lic & Insured CFC057392, CAC1817688

SEPTIC & DRAINFIELD SPECIALISTS

Page 34 September 19 - September 25, 2014

PALMS WESTTHIS WEEK’S

www.gotowncrier.com

The Town-Crier

WELLINGTON • ROYAL PALM BEACH • LOXAHATCHEE • THE ACREAGE

New Location! New Showroom!

CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATE!

561-333-2306 TOLL FREE: 855-808-8555

WE DO NOT SELL CHEAP FLOORING CHEAPER

WE SELL THE BEST FOR LESS! 766 Pike Road • West Palm Beach, FL 33411 (Between Southern Blvd. & Belvedere)

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS FOR AS LOW AS $21 A WEEK*

The Town-Crier

PALMS WESTTHIS WEEK’S

www.gotowncrier.com

September 19 - September 25, 2014 Page 35

WELLINGTON • ROYAL PALM BEACH • LOXAHATCHEE • THE ACREAGE

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS FOR AS LOW AS $21 A WEEK*

Page 36

September 19 - September 25, 2014

www.gotowncrier.com

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

September 19 - September 25, 2014

4.99

WEATHER

THE STORM

Page 37

Watch Battery & Installation

Limit 2. Reg. price $8.99. Some makes, models and styles may be excluded. Offer valid on in-stock products at participating locations. Not valid with other offers or business pricing. Some exclusions may apply. Must present coupon in-store; not valid for online purchases. No cash value. See store for complete details. NP014

NP014

5.00

Off Cell/Smart Phone Batteries

Over 45,000 batteries, light bulbs, & related products Cameras • Camcorders • Cell Phones • Cordless Tools • Cordless Phones E-Readers • Generators • Golf Carts • Keyless Entry • Laptops Mobility Scooters • Monitors • Motorcycles • Security Alarms • Toys UPS Systems • Vacuums • Vehicles • Watches • Watercraft • CFL • Emergency Fluorescent • Halogen • LED • Miniatures • Stage & Studio • & much more

Limit 2. Offer valid on in-stock products at participating locations. Not valid with other offers or business pricing. Some exclusions may apply. Must present coupon in-store; not valid for online purchases. No cash value. See store for complete details. NP002

NP002

5.00

Off Sealed Lead Acid Batteries

Limit 1 Offer valid on in-stock products at participating locations. Not valid with other offers or business pricing. Some exclusions may apply. Must present coupon in-store; not valid for online purchases. No cash value. See store for complete details. NP048

NP048

LAKE WORTH 6250 Lantana Rd. 561-304-0707

LAKE PARK 1250 Northlake Blvd. 561-881-8900

ROYAL PALM BEACH 551 N. State Rd. 7 561-333-5332

Mon-Fri 8 - 8, Sat 8 - 8, Sun 10 - 5 For additional savings visit batteriesplus.com

10%

Off Any In-stock Item

Limit 2 Offer valid on in-stock products at participating locations. Not valid with other offers or business pricing. Some exclusions may apply. Must present coupon in-store; not valid for online purchases. No cash value. See store for complete details. NP037

NP037

Page 38

September 19 - September 25, 2014

www.gotowncrier.com

The Town-Crier

Equestrian Sport Productions

2014 Summer SerieS

Come Join Us This Summer at The Stadium at PBIEC, home of the Global Dressage Festival 13500 South Shore Blvd., Wellington, Florida 33414

ESP SummEr III August 22-24, 2014 • "A" National & Jumper 3 ESP Labor Day August 29-31, 2014 • "A" National & Jumper 3 ESP SEPtEmbEr September 12-14, 2014 • "A" National & Jumper 3

RitA & iRiSh MeMoRiAl September 27-28, 2014 • “C” Regional i and Jumper 2 All Shows USeF, NAl, and Marshall & Sterling league Approved

FLorIDa StatE FaLL September 19-21, 2014 • "A" National & Jumper 3

Come Beat The Heat in the Van Kampen Covered Arena Early Stall Discount of $30 per stall (See Rules) $10,000 Open Stakes at all "A" "National" Shows $2,500 Junior/Amateur Owner Stakes Class (All Shows) $500 Children's & Adult Hunter Classics (All "A" "National" Shows) $500 Pony Hunter Classics (All "A" "National" Shows)

EquestrianSportProd_PWTW6_13_14.indd 1

6/16/14 10:16 AM