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On Tuesday, Aug. 30, incumbent Palm Beach County Public Defender Carey Haughwout faces a challenge from attorney William “Bill” Abramson. Haughwout has held the countywide office for nearly 16 years. Along with her staff, she makes sure that criminal defendants have proper representation. Page 3
Royal Palm Beach Expo Provides Valuable Information For Seniors
Royal Palm Beach held its second annual Senior Expo on Friday, July 22 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. The event was presented with support from Humana, Bethesda Health and Metcare. There were many senior activities on hand. Page 5
Six Republicans, Three Dems Battle In Crowded Congressional Race
Nine candidates have lined up to compete in primary races in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. Three Democrats and six Republicans will appear on the Aug. 30 primary ballots, with the winners advancing to the Nov. 8 general election. Page 7
Harry Potter Party At Barnes & Noble Store
Author J.K. Rowling’s new book Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was released to fans during the Harry Potter Countdown to Midnight Party at Barnes & Noble in Wellington on Saturday, July 30. Page 8
OPINION
Parents Can Help The Transition As Students Head Back To School
This Monday is the first day of school for thousands of Palm Beach County students, and the final high school opening day for those graduating in the Class of 2017. This week we focus on a few ways for parents to make life easier for students transitioning from the lazy-hazy days of summer break to the helter-skelter days of school. Page 4 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 12 OPINION.................................. 4 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 6 SCHOOLS.............................. 13 PEOPLE..........................14 - 15 COLUMNS...................... 16, 23 BUSINESS......................24 - 25 SPORTS..........................29 - 31 CALENDAR............................ 32 CLASSIFIEDS.................34 - 37 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM
The Village of Wellington held its annual Back to School Block Party on Saturday, Aug. 6 at Tiger Shark Cove Park. Despite some rain, families enjoyed a night out with food, a bounce house, music, vendors and more. Thanks to sponsors, attendees received backpacks with school supplies and new shoes to head back to school in. Shown above, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputies Martin Casarez and Daniel Delia hand out safety information. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 9 PHOTO BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER
Two Democrats Compete For District 29 State Senate Seat
By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report There are two Democrats seeking the Florida State Senate seat in District 29 in the Tuesday, Aug. 30 primary election. Democratic Party activist Mindy Koch faces State Rep. Kevin Rader (D-District 81), who is seeking a promotion. Because no one else filed for the race, the Aug. 30 contest will be a universal primary, open to all voters in District 29, a newly drawn seat including much of western and southern Palm Beach County. The largest concentrations of voters are in the Wellington and Boca Raton areas. The race for District 29 was originally expected to include incumbent State Sen. Joseph Abruzzo. However, he decided to run unopposed for Rader’s current seat instead. Rader has been a member of the Florida Legislature for six years and owns a small business, an independent insurance agency
in Boca Raton. He has lived in Delray Beach since 2007. Rader and his wife, Rabbi Amy Rader, have four children between 14 and 19 years old. “I have a proven track record and experience of fighting for my district. I brought over $30 million for the western communities — the Glades community — in the last number of years, not only with Sen. Abruzzo and County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay,” he said. “I’ve worked well with the other side of the aisle, and I’m looking to get a promotion to the State Senate based on all that I’ve done.” If elected, Rader wants to continue working toward getting teacher pay to the national average of approximately $50,000 a year. Each year, he said, that teacher pay bill is the first bill he files. “Hopefully, we’ll be able to get something like that done,” he said. “I’d love to get Bright Futures fully funded to the 100 percent
level that it used to be many years ago, where students who want to continue their education, they don’t really have to worry about the tuition — the good students at our finer public universities in the state.” Rader also wants to continue the discussion and fight to expand health insurance for the working poor. “It’s a Medicaid expansion bill that expands Medicaid to allow it to cover folks who can’t afford it. If you make $25,000 a year, and married with two kids, you’re not spending $1,200 a month, $1,500 a month, on family health coverage,” he said. “There’s federal dollars there. Left-leaning and right-leaning states have all done this to help the working poor. Approximately 1 million people in the State of Florida would be covered.” Rader believes that his proven track record, the appropriations he See DISTRICT 29, page 4
Wellington Zoners OK Changes For Bed & Breakfasts
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board approved amendments for bed and breakfast operations Wednesday. The changes had been rejected by previous board members and were remanded to the newly configured board by the Wellington Village Council. The amendment was initiated by resident Mimi Hockman, who wants to start the village’s first bed and breakfast. Although bed and breakfasts are a permitted use in the current land development regulations, strict restrictions are placed upon them. Senior Planner Cory Lyn Cramer said that the changes will make the code friendlier to bed and breakfasts. However, there will still be significant restrictions. Proposals will require the more restrictive Development Review Committee approval, rather than
a special-use permit, which only requires staff-level approval. Cramer explained that after the request was denied by previous PZA board members, the council remanded it to the new board for reconsideration. “It’s a new board, so some of you are hearing it for the first time,” she said. “There are some changes that have taken place from the previous amendment based on the further analysis of staff and also based on some direction and discussion at the council meeting, so we have modified some things from what you have all seen.” Cramer said most of the changes are in the general village standards, whereas there are currently more restrictions in the Equestrian Overlay Zoning District. The minimum lot size would be 2 acres, with the maximum number of bedrooms at eight. There are currently no minimum lot size or See PZA BOARD, page 17
CAFCI TALENT SHOW
CAFCI presented its 2016 Youth Talent Showcase “Stars of Tomorrow” on Saturday, Aug. 6 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. The youths entertained guests with singing, dancing and musical performances. The evening ended in a parade of the performers and awards presentations. Shown above, Naomi Cohen sings the national anthem. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 19 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
Lox Groves Council Paves The Wellington Approves Way For Road Improvements Budget Resolutions
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report At the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council meeting last week, Vice Mayor Tom Goltzené said he felt an explanation was needed to voters for one of the town referendum questions that will appear on the Aug. 30 ballot asking voters whether they want to remove a town charter provision prohibiting Loxahatchee Groves from taking out loans that require more than three years to pay off. At the Aug. 2 meeting, Goltzené explained that the express purpose of removing the requirement was to use gas tax money as collateral to take out a long-term loan to make road improvements. “Without raising anybody’s taxes, we will be able to borrow
that money, repay that with money that comes from sources other than local taxation, and then be able to use that money for the benefit of the people of Loxahatchee Groves,” he said. “If it does not pass, we will not do that.” Goltzené said he would like to run ads in local media and on the town’s web site informing voters of the stakes at hand. Town Attorney Michael Cirullo said it was OK to educate, but not to advocate. “It has to be stated objectively, as far as educate folks on what it means,” Cirullo said. Goltzené said his intention was to get feedback on whether people wanted their roads paved or not, and said he had no intention of paving people’s roads if they did not want it, but did not want
to have to hold a referendum on each road. Cirullo said the charter amendment would remove the requirement to go to a referendum each time the town paves a road, and that taking out general obligation bonds does require a referendum. Since there would not be another meeting before the referendum, Town Manager Bill Underwood suggested that his staff put together an announcement. Goltzené made a motion to let town staff write the announcement, but Councilman Todd McLendon said he did not want to send out an announcement without seeing the final product. “I’d have no problem had we done this a month ago, but I don’t See LOX ROADS, page 17
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council on Tuesday approved five resolutions adopting the 2017 budgets and assessment rates for the Acme Improvement District, solid waste collection and the Saddle Trail Park South neighborhood road improvements, as well as budgets for the Lake Wellington Professional Centre and the village’s water and wastewater utility. All the budgets were essentially unchanged from previous budget discussions. Director of Administrative & Financial Services Tanya Quickel said that the proposed budget for all funds is $89.5 million, which is $4 million higher than the 2016 budget. The two largest increases are in the general fund of $2.5
million, primarily due to new positions for building maintenance as part of the new Wellington Community Center, returning to a five-day workweek, a 2 percent increase in the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office contract that includes two additional deputies, and moving neighborhood parks from Acme back into the general fund. Another big increase is $1.9 million in water and wastewater projects, primarily due to increased major maintenance, new positions and the replacement of the Peaceful Waters boardwalk. There is no change in Acme’s proposed $230 per unit assessment, for a total of $6.9 million. The water and wastewater rate is also unchanged for a total budget See BUDGET, page 17
Ceremony Opens New Wellington Community Center
By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report The Village of Wellington held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Wellington Community Center on Saturday, Aug. 6. The community came out for tours of the facility as residents learned about the many activities and rental opportunities available there. Mayor Anne Gerwig began the event as the morning sun illuminated the building. “What better way to mark a 20th anniversary of the Village of Wellington’s incorporation than with a brand-new Wellington Community Center?” Gerwig asked. “This community center was built for all of us. The fantastic activities that are going to happen here are going to be a part of this community starting today. We are so proud to have this accomplished.”
Gerwig pointed out several current and former village officials in the audience. “I want to mention, whether they’re here or they’re not here, that the past councils have made the best decisions possible for this village, and I want to thank them for the hard work that went into it,” she said. “This was not built with a loan. We did not bond anything. This was built because the village has been so responsible with spending, and we had the money to do this facility over.” Assistant Village Manager Jim Barnes brought plans for a new community center to the council when Gerwig was first elected six years ago. Those plans showed that the former community center had been repaired and bandaged but was nearing the end of its lifespan, Gerwig recalled. “That was one of the first things See OPENING, page 4
Mayor Anne Gerwig cuts the ribbon on the new Wellington Community Center surrounded by current and past members of the Wellington Village Council.
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COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS MAKES AN IMPACT ON WESTERN COMMUNITIES SCHOOL CHILDREN
On Sunday, Aug. 7, a perfect rainy afternoon, hundreds of family members filled the center court of the original Wellington Mall in preparation for their children heading back to school. Communities In Schools of Palm Beach County Inc. organized its inaugural Back to School Extravaganza to support the students of Royal Palm Beach, Loxahatchee, Wellington and The Acreage. Approximately 450 backpacks filled with school supplies were distributed throughout the day. Members of the Royal Palm Beach Village Council, leaders from the School District of Palm Beach County, along with CISPBC’s board of directors, came out to support the event and to ensure that no child was turned away. Many local businesses participated in the festivities by providing educational information, complimentary samples and giveaways. It was a fun-filled extravaganza with food, live music, raffles and community spirit.
“It is wonderful to witness all of the children playing and to share in their excitement as they received the much-needed supplies to start off their school year,” said Gwen Fellin, board chair of Communities In Schools of Palm Beach County. This event would not have been possible without the gracious donations provided by Jess Santamaria, U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management and the Office Depot Foundation. CISPBC would also like to acknowledge all of the local businesses that donated raffle items and participated. Communities In Schools, a nonprofit organization, has been helping surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life, since 1984. For more information on the program, volunteer opportunities or to make a donation, visit www.cispbc.org or call CEO Margaret Bagley at (561) 471-9681.
Palm Beach County School District North Region Instructional Superintendent Dr. Joseph Lee talks to the first kids in line.
Communities in Schools Treasurer Klemie Christie, Board Member Renatta Espinoza, President Gwen Fellin, CEO Margaret Bagley and Dr. Joseph Lee.
School Board Member Marcia Andrews attended the event.
Kali Vlasak, Mike Traino, Brody Vlasak and mother Melissa Traino gets bookbags from Gwen Fellin with volunteer Gernise Gregoire.
Hannah and Joshua Dimawatt with Julie Dimawatt get bookbags from Klemie Christie, Marcia Andrews and volunteer Dexter Dixon.
Lea Anne, Jason and mother Marla Norack get bookbags from Klemie Christie and volunteer Lissette Paniagua.
The Donna Tucci School of Dance table.
Sara Akis with Miss Palm Beach USA Justice Kelley.
Jamba Juice team member Kaleigh Naujoks and General Manager Alex Maldonado hand out coupons.
Malina and Sara Koci with Miss Palm Beach USA Justice Kelley.
Marcia Andrews, RPB Vice Mayor Jeff Hmara, Councilwoman Selena Smith, Councilwoman Jan Rodusky and Dr. Joseph Lee.
Jeff Hmara, Jess Santamaria, Marcia Andrews, Margaret Bagley and Gwen Fellin.
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County’s Longtime Public Defender Faces Election Challenge
By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report On Tuesday, Aug. 30, incumbent Palm Beach County Public Defender Carey Haughwout faces a challenge from attorney William “Bill” Abramson. Haughwout has held the countywide office for nearly 16 years. Along with her staff, she makes sure that criminal defendants have proper representation. Both Haughwout and Abramson are Democrats, but since no one else filed to run for the position, the Aug. 30 vote will be a universal primary contest open to all voters. Abramson moved to Florida from New York when he was 15 years old and attended Spanish River High School as a member of its first graduating class. He worked for the state attorney’s office from 1993 to 1994, before opening his own private law practice in 1995. “Since that time, I have represented tens of thousands of people,” he said. “In 2008 alone, I did 356 criminal cases and more than 4,500 traffic cases.” Abramson’s practice thrives on referrals. “My practice has been such
that I get a lot of referrals from other lawyers, police officers — troopers, deputies,” Abramson said. “My former clients routinely refer me to their friends because I do a great job for people. That, to me, is the highest form of praise when your clients are satisfied and the people that you deal with on a daily basis, people that you go up against, other lawyers, law enforcement officers, people in the state attorney’s office, people in the public defender’s office, have referred me cases because they know I do a very good job for people. I am very good about what I do, and I always put my client first.” Abramson has had a colorful legal career, including several run-ins with the law. He narrowly won a circuit court seat in 2008 but was blocked from serving by the Florida Supreme Court. Abramson feels good about the race for public defender. If elected, he plans on bringing in retired judges and retired lawyers to volunteer and mentor young lawyers in the public defender’s office. “I think one of the biggest problems with the public defender’s office right now is lack of training,” he said.
Abramson initially thought that Haughwout was not going to run for another term and decided to run for the position. “I do truly believe in my heart that I will do a better job,” he said. “The office lacks organization. The office lacks training, and morale is very low.” He wants to make the office more transparent and help with morale, he said. Abramson believes that his administrative changes will lead to a better public defender’s office, providing support for new lawyers. “They’re going to be doing the trials. I’m going to be there in the trenches, giving them advice and helping them,” he said. Abramson wants to organize the training program, hire lawyers with a diverse background, keep lawyers in the office for an extended period of time and reorganize the office. He said he will be there for his attorneys. He wants to be someone his attorneys will come to for legal questions while increasing the camaraderie and creating a better work environment. “I’ve been very fortunate in my life. I’ve had a lot of advantages, and I want to give something back to people who don’t have any,” he
said. “I want to do something for other people.” To contact Abramson, call (561) 714-8625 or e-mail forthepeople16@yahoo.com. Haughwout has been practicing law for 33 years and is a boardcertified criminal trial lawyer, qualified to handle death penalty cases. “I have been representing people, protecting their rights and liberties for 33 years. That’s what I’ve always done, and that’s what I do as public defender,” Haughwout said. She also has a degree in economics, which she said is useful in running a large law office with 200 employees. “I think that helps me in how I fiscally manage the office,” she said. Haughwout won election in 2000 and has been the county’s public defender since 2001. “I think we run a great office, and I want to continue,” she said. “I’m very committed to this work. I also think there are some special challenges facing the criminal justice system with regard to what we’re seeing day-to-day in terms of confidence in the justice system on the streets and in the courts. I
William “Bill” Abramson think it’s important that we maintain the quality representation for people who are represented by the public defender’s office.” Haughwout spends time in the courtroom, and also manages, trains and mentors new lawyers, in addition to collaborating with other community leaders on issues that affect criminal justice policy. She wants to see more diversion programs, working to keep people out of the criminal justice system. Haughwout sees many services
Carey Haughwout that the clients need, and believes that if certain services were in place, some individuals wouldn’t be in the criminal justice system. Such services include substance abuse and mental health treatment, and support for the homeless. “I want to continue coordinating services for our clients. We have expanded our social services division and just started a diversion program for people who are driving with suspended licenses. See DEFENDER, page 17
Wellington Community Foundation Supports Back To Basics
By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Community Foundation presented a $1,500 check to Back to Basics on Wednesday, Aug. 10 to provide 400 uniforms for local Wellington
children at Elbridge Gale and New Horizons elementary schools. Back to Basics is a Wellingtonbased volunteer organization that helps provide children with shoes, socks, underwear and a gift during the holiday season, as well as pro-
Wellington Community Foundation board members present a $1,500 check to Back to Basics. (L-R) Kelle Enriquez, Maggie Zeller, Beverly Perham, Tom Wenham and Mickey Smith.
vide school uniforms to children in need. Back to Basics, founded by Wellington resident Beverly Perham in 1984, will provide 10,000 complete school uniforms to children in at least 40 schools in
Palm Beach County this year. The uniforms were recently delivered, and volunteers sorted the 16 pallets containing 602 boxes. During the holiday season, Perham estimates that Back to Basics will provide gifts for
Back to Basics is gearing up to collect supplies and gifts for the holiday season. Shown here, Luke Zeller, 2, sits with some of the toys collected.
Beverly Perham with Elizabeth Heyman from Elbridge Gale Elementary School.
6,000 children in Palm Beach County. Back to Basics is in need of organizations and groups to support its efforts. For more information, call Perham at (561) 319-4277 or visit www.backtobasicsinc.org.
To drop off items for the holiday season or the school year, call Maggie Zeller at (561) 715-9262. Donations can be dropped off at Evergreen Insurance, located at 105th Avenue North, Suite 2, in Royal Palm Beach.
New Horizons Elementary School Principal Betsy Cardozo and Administrative Assistant Connie Leonard with Beverly Perham (center).
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Parents Can Help The Transition As Students Return To School
This Monday is the first day of school for thousands of Palm Beach County students, and the final high school opening day for those in the Class of 2017. Teachers, support staff and administrators across the School District of Palm Beach County returned this past week to take part in the planning process, complete with attending faculty meetings, meeting new colleagues and studying up on adjustments to individual school protocols. In some cases, educators are adjusting to new curricular roles or assignments, or have transferred from a different school to replace a recent retiree. Some are even just starting out in the world of teaching. And yet, in many ways, it’s “déjà vu all over again.” Yes, everything old is new again in the world of education. Veteran teachers greet an entire squad of new students, hoping the previous year’s few problem children have been replaced by angels, and hoping the previous year’s many angels have been cloned into new bodies. Testing coordinators gear up for scheduling the multitude of high-stakes tests that will take place over the next nine months. Parents, fresh off of Florida’s tax-free school supply weekend, hope they’ve bought enough paper, writing utensils and other essentials for the upcoming year, knowing full well they’ll probably have to re-stock sooner than expected. With all this as a backdrop, let’s focus on a few ways for parents to make life easier for students transitioning from the lazy-hazy days of summer break to the helter-skelter days of school.
First, help your children resume a good sleep schedule for the early-morning wake up for school. It may take a week — hopefully less — to reset your child’s’ inner clock following sleepy summer hours, so start immediately if you haven’t already. Don’t forget to leave time for healthy breakfasts. After all, it is the most important meal of the day (and there are plenty of studies to back this up). Secondly, get to know your child’s teachers. Many educators upload grades online regularly, and can be contacted by e-mail with questions and concerns about grades and assignments. If you can exchange contact information early in the year, this may help you both deal with any issues that may arise. Students hate homework, and many teachers loathe the tedious grading process, but it is a part of the educational world. Try to dedicate several hours at night to creating an environment where students can work on reading and writing assignments, factoring math equations and other education-important projects. We also encourage parents to volunteer at their child’s school. There are plenty of opportunities for volunteering to take place, from assisting the high school marching band to chaperoning field trips to serving on a school advisory committee or parent-teacher association. If “education” was a business, the parents are those shareholders whose investment — their children — are the product they want to be a success. That means that all parties need to have a vested, active interest. Welcome back, and may 2016-17 be an amazing school year!
NEWS
Wellington’s New PBSO Commander Gives First Report To Council
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Rolando Silva, the new commander of the PBSO’s District 8 substation in Wellington, highlighted enforcement activity during the past six months to the Wellington Village Council on Tuesday. It was Silva’s first report to the council since replacing Capt. Jay Hart as District 8 commander in March.
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continued from page 1 I considered, over six years ago, as a councilwoman here,” she said. Gerwig gave kudos to engineer Jason Hanchuk for the redesign. “This was really a labor of love for a very young, talented engineer on our staff,” she said. “I’m so proud of the work that went into that.” She also thanked Young Song of Song + Associates, the architect for the rebuild. “This is a very modern design. This is very chic,” Gerwig said. “This is so different, and I can’t wait for you to see how usable every bit of this building is. I think you’re going to love it when you get to know it, and you’re really going to admire the work that went into it.” Pirtle Construction, she added,
“It’s important to note that this is the 20th year that the sheriff’s office has been providing law enforcement services to the village,” he said. “We’re very proud of that fact.” Silva said the good news is that crime is down overall in the village, based on internal statistics. The official Uniform Crime Report published by the FBI will be available Aug. 23. “We have done our own analysis
to do the semiannual report, and you can see that the total crimes against persons is down to 232 from 240,” he said. “That is not a great number as far as reduction, but what’s really nice to see is that crimes against property have gone down from 888 the same first six months of the year in 2015, compared to 666 for the first six months of this year.” Silva added that shoplifting is down about 30 percent and theft in
general is down almost 50 percent. Burglary to vehicles and residences are down about 40 percent. Embezzlement and fraud crimes are up slightly. “We’re working on those cases, but you can see that, in general, the trend is going in the right direction,” he said. Crimes against the state were also down, with felonies down from 17 in the first six months of 2015 to nine in 2016. Drug cases were down from 104 in 2015 to 37
had to overcome various obstacles when building the new building. “They’ve done a great job of working with us on our schedule, getting this thing in place and ready for us today,” she said. Mock-Roos was the engineering firm on the site, Gerwig said, explaining that they did a fantastic job, especially with the unknowns of working on a site that previously had another building. Gerwig also gave credit to community groups, such as the Wellington Seniors Club, which were inconvenienced as the building was remade and meetings and events had to be rescheduled and moved around. Vice Mayor John McGovern proclaimed it an exciting day for Wellington. “Having grown up visiting the original Wellington Club and the old Wellington Community Center, I so much envy the children who will have the opportunity to learn and grow in this great new building,” McGovern said. “I am so proud to have been just a small
part of the team that brought this from concept to reality,” McGovern thanked Wellington staff members — the team that really made the building become a reality. “The mayor had it right. This building is going to be the place for all generations to come together and learn and communicate and grow together as Wellington moves to its next 20 years,” he said. “We are so excited to have all of you here today to see this great place and explore it with us.” McGovern thanked the prior council for its leadership, votes and vision to allocate funds and put the shovels to the ground to bring the new community center to fruition. Councilman Michael Napoleone thanked everyone for coming out on a Saturday morning to celebrate the grand opening. “This is a place for coming together as a community, whether it’s for Wellington events, whether it’s for a private event or whether it’s for an impromptu picnic on the
new great lawn,” he said. “This community center is really the culmination of the vision of our prior council.” Napoleone thanked everyone for making the vision a reality. “When your government invests in a community center, it’s really investing in the people of the community,” he said. “The opportunities that this center presents, to bring our residents together and to enrich our community, are limitless.” Councilman Michael Drahos called being part of the Wellington Community Center opening a thrill. “This is an investment that is going to enrich the quality of life for our residents,” he said. Gerwig ended the ceremony by thanking Parks & Recreation Director Bruce DeLaney’s staff for making the building ready for the grand opening. And with that, officials cut the ribbon and everyone went into the building to discover all that the new Wellington Community Center has to offer.
Wellington Village Council members with a time capsule dedicated during the opening ceremony.
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continued from page 1 has brought to his district and what he has been able to accomplish in Tallahassee are the reasons voters should choose him. “I’ll even go as far as to say that in the State Senate, it’s where the rubber meets the road. It’s where Palm Beach County, to have someone who has been there, who knows what they’ve done in the past and who knows the relationships, knows people on the staff committees, understands how the process works, that’s vital in getting things done and getting appropriations back for our community,” he said. Rader noted that he has many endorsements, including the teacher’s union. Considering that his opponent is a teacher, he found that
endorsement noteworthy. “Almost every organization has endorsed me, from the public school teachers to the AFL-CIO to the Boca Chamber, the Florida Chamber, the National Federation of Independent Business, the Realtors, Congressman Ted Deutch, [former] Congressman Ron Klein, [former] Congressman Robert Wexler, Congressman Alcee Hastings, County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay, School Board members Karen Brill and Marcia Andrews, and State Sen. Joe Abruzzo, who has been my partner in getting things done in Tallahassee and who has represented Wellington since 2008,” he said. “I’ve got an enormous number of people who believe in what I’ve done, and think that I’m the right person for this open seat.” To learn more about Rader, visit www.kevinrader.com. Mindy Koch is a schoolteacher
Village Manager Paul Schofield, Councilman Michael Napoleone, Councilman Michael Drahos, Jacob Katz and R.J. Madzi of Pirtle Construction, Mayor Anne Gerwig, Vice Mayor John McGovern and Assistant Village Manager Jim Barnes. with a Ph.D. who has taught for 40 years in both Palm Beach and Broward counties. “I’m a Democratic Party activist,” she said. “I’ve registered voters, and I’ve raised money for the party. I’ve been protecting the votes for many different candidates. I’m the president of the Democratic Club of Boca Raton and Delray Beach, an elected member of the Palm Beach County Democratic Executive Committee, and I’m a precinct leader.” The race is for an open seat, she pointed out, without an incumbent. Koch is running because she thinks that the citizens and people of the State of Florida deserve direct representation. “I think that my major concern is education, our environment — which is obviously a mess — and the Medicaid expansion. Because I don’t take any special-interest money, I think I can help represent
them a little better,” Koch said. Koch would like to see Medicaid expanded, which she said would create between 80,000 and 100,000 jobs in Florida. “It would help everybody,” she said. Regarding the environment, Koch said that the state needs to stop dumping water into aquifers and the ocean, and that purchasing the land south of Lake Okeechobee would provide a possible filter for the water. Koch believes that she is the strongest candidate for the position because things have not changed with Rader in office. “In fact, he was named the Insurance Association’s Legislator of the Year last year,” she said. “Having that serious kind of insurance interest being represented by our representative is not a good thing. The insurance market is what is costing Floridians thousands of dollars.” Koch also has a focus on educa-
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in 2016. Non-crime related cases, such as vehicle stops and crashes, were up slightly. “Our traffic stops continue to hover at around 1,000 a month on average,” Silva said, explaining that the department is giving more warnings than citations. “Instead of writing citations, which are getting very, very expensive, we are dealing with people on an individual basis. If a written warning is appropriate or a verbal warning,
we don’t mind doing that. We want to educate our residents and get them to comply with the traffic laws. We certainly don’t want to be overly punitive with some of these citations.” Juvenile burglaries, predominantly by youth within the village, and burglaries by people from out of the county by organized groups targeting the village, continue to be a problem that the department has been actively addressing, he said.
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Mindy Koch “It’s something we need to focus on,” she said. “If we have a really good education system in Florida, that will be a natural business attraction.” To learn more about Koch, visit www.votemindykoch.com.
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ROYAL PALM BEACH EXPO PROVIDES VALUABLE INFORMATION FOR SENIORS
The Village of Royal Palm Beach held its second annual Senior Expo on Friday, July 22 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. The event was presented with support from Humana, Bethesda Health and Metcare. There were senior activities and programs, health and wellness options, insurance information, caregiver information and more. Seniors enjoyed various educational opportunities from the 40 vendors, including hearing tests, blood pressure checks and glucose screening. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
Royal Palm Beach Vice Mayor Jeff Hmara, Dolly Hughes, Elaine Mathis, Attis Solomon and Vinette Tracy.
Iri Tatur and Gloria Palenzuela.
Supervisor of Senior Services Jeanine Delgardio with her mother Helen Berg.
PBCFR Fire Safety Specialist Marvin Hubert demonstrates CPR chest compressions.
Beverly Cavalcante gets her blood pressure taken by pharmacist Natalie Daniel.
Morse Life Business Development Manager Jennifer Jimenez, Janna Zaidspiner and Joyce Moskowitz.
Royal Palm Pharmacy Tech Sandra Elan with RPB Councilwoman Selena Smith.
Elizabeth Daniel won the dog-themed gift basket from Pet Life’s Natalie Engel.
WELLINGTON AMERICAN LEGION POST HOLDS INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
The Wellington American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Post 390 held its installation of officers meeting on Thursday, July 21 at Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Station 30 on Stribling Way. At the meeting, members discussed future events, including getting together World War II veterans for an Honor Flight in September. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
Commander Allen Ziker is sworn in by Past District 11 Commander Richard Smith.
Sharon Watson of the Keyes Company and Kathleen Williams of Ideal Lending Solutions speak about Homes for Heroes.
Sergeant at Arms Edward Manak, Past District 11 Commander Richard Smith, Southern Area Commander Joseph Motes, Sergeant at Arms John Isola, Second Vice Commander Loren Heistand, Commander Allen Ziker, Chaplain Bob Dugre, Historian Mike Pancia, Finance Officer Marc Piven and Adjutant Dennis Masch.
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Foundation Supports Village Block Party
The Wellington Community Foundation recently partnered with the Village of Wellington to host its annual Back to School Block Party at Tiger Shark Cove Park on Saturday, Aug. 6. The foundation sponsored 200 backpacks filled with back-toschool supplies in cooperation with Walgreens. “This is one of
those events where we actually get to see the smile on students’ faces first hand as they pick out their favorite color backpack,” Foundation Chair Tom Wenham said. Board Member Maggie Zeller agreed. “Working with the Village of Wellington’s staff was such a pleasure, and we hope to participate again next year.” Although rain delayed the start of the event, bad weather could not stop the community spirit. “Giving back to the community is why I came on board,” Board
Wellington Community Foundation board members Mickey Smith, Maggie Zeller and Tom Wenham get ready for students to come by and choose their backpacks.
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Member Mickey Smith said. “I agreed to serve because it is about the community coming together to help our neighbors, and this event epitomizes that.” For more information about the Wellington Community Foundation, call (561) 333-9843.
Break-Up Support Group Meets Tuesdays
A free Break-Up Support Group for separation, divorce and the end of relationships meets Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. The location changes in the Loxahatchee/Acreage/Wellington area, so call for the current location and directions. The group is sponsored by the Counseling Center, which provides free Christian counseling, classes and support groups. For more info., call (561) 814-2724.
‘Jamaica Alive’ Event Aug. 27-28
The Eagle Theatre Troupe will present “Jamaica Alive!” on Saturday, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. and Sunday,
Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach). Tickets for this dramatic presentation celebrating a people and a nation are $30 in advance and $35 at the door for adults. Tickets for children are $15 in advance and $25 at the door. There will be food, a door prize and more. For more info., call (561) 6024485 or (561) 793-1077, e-mail rpcovenant@gmail.com or visit www.rpcchurch.com.
Boy Scout Car Wash Fundraiser
There will be a Boy Scout car wash fundraiser to support Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA) on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). A $5 donation is requested. The scouts will also be collecting supplies, such as body wash/soap, shampoo, conditioner, mouthwash, deodorant, disposable razors, baby shampoo/body wash, formula, diapers/pull-ups, new baby clothing and sippy
cups. Donations can also be made online at www.gofundme.com/ MattEagle2016.
Superintendent To Keynote Central Chamber Lunch Aug. 18
The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host an economic forum luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 18 on the importance of early childhood education. The forum includes a return of last year’s keynote speaker, Palm Beach County School District Superintendent Dr. Robert Avossa, who will give his annual update. Avossa will then join a panel of early learning experts to discuss ways in which the business community can help ensure that all students are prepared to learn. The panel will feature David Lawrence Jr. of Children’s Movement of Florida, Warren Eldridge of the Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County and Dr. Lisa Williams-Taylor of the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County.
The luncheon will also serve as the launch of the chamber’s second Young Entrepreneurs Academy, an after-school program that transforms local middle and high school students into CEOs of real companies, with the chance to compete for funding for their business, college scholarships and the title of America’s Top Young Entrepreneur. Applications are now available at www.cpbchamberyea.org. In support of education, the chamber is requesting attendees bring a school supply item to donate in support of Red Apple Supplies, a resource center serving Title I schools in Palm Beach County. Donation bins will be available to collect items at the Red Apple Supplies designated booth. The luncheon will take place at the West Palm Beach Marriott, located at 1001 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach. Networking will take place from 11 a.m. to noon, and the program will run from noon until 1:30 p.m. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available. Register online at www. cpbchamber.com, or call (561) 790-6200 for more information.
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Six From GOP And Three Dems Battle In District 18 Congress Race
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Nine candidates have lined up to compete in primary races in Florida’s 18th Congressional District. Three Democrats and six Republicans will appear on the Aug. 30 primary ballots, with the winners advancing to the Nov. 8 general election. Boundaries for Florida’s congressional districts were recently redrawn. District 18, however, is mostly unchanged. It covers St. Lucie and Martin counties, and extends into the northern portions of Palm Beach County. In the western communities, it includes most of The Acreage and parts of Royal Palm Beach. Considered a battleground district by election watchers, its general election race is labeled a toss-up. The seat is currently held by Democrat Patrick Murphy, who passed up what would have likely been an easy re-election bid to instead seek a U.S. Senate seat. Murphy unseated Republican Allen West in 2012 to take the seat, and then defeated Republican challenger Carl Domino in 2014. THE REPUBLICANS • Carl Domino of Jupiter was a state representative for District 83 from 2002 to 2010, served as majority whip from 2004 to 2006 and left the office due to term limits. He ran unsuccessfully against Murphy in 2014.
Domino has a strong pro-life record, is a life member of the National Rifle Association, supports veterans’ care and treatment, advocates reworking the tax code for a bigger return to taxpayers and restraining federal spending. He supports funding to clean up Florida waterways and estuaries. He is a longtime opponent of the All Aboard Florida high-speed rail system. A strong supporter of Israel, he thinks that the recent Iran deal will increase instability in that region. On education, he believes Common Core is a failure and that curriculum decisions should be made locally. An investment manager, Domino holds degrees from the Shepard Broad Law Center, Harvard Business School and Florida State University. He is a retired commander with the U.S. Navy Reserve and is married with two children. Visit www.dominoforcongress. com for more information. • Dr. Mark Freeman of Stuart favors repealing the Affordable Care Act, securing the nation’s borders and deporting illegal immigrants. He believes that the economy has been crippled during the past seven years and favors developing an educational initiative that would give Americans technical skills to compete in the global economy. Freeman would end corporate welfare, bring corporate profits
from abroad, balance the federal budget, limit the power of the Federal Reserve, replace the tax code with a flat tax system and demand equal pay for equal work for women. He favors strengthening national security and defends the Second Amendment. Freeman served as a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and earned his medical degree from Boston University Medical School. He is married and has two married children. Visit www.drmarkforcongress. com for more information. • Rick Kozell of Jupiter received a degree in business administration from Wake Forest University and built a small marine services business. He later sold it to attend law school and graduated from the Georgetown University Law Center in 2010. He returned to Jupiter and practiced as a business attorney in West Palm Beach. Kozell serves on the annual fundraising committee for Place of Hope, has served on the county’s Land Development Regulation Advisory Board, and has been active with the St. Baldrick’s Foundation and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties. He believes lower taxes and limited regulation will create opportunity for working people, and
in strengthening the middle class by cutting wasteful spending and limiting the federal government’s intrusion into the affairs of private business and individuals. He believes in limited government and federalism, and supports local control of primary education and a strong national defense. He is married with one child. Visit www.rickkozell.com for more information. • Brian Mast of Stuart is a 12year U.S. Army veteran and former bomb disposal expert who lost both his legs during an improvised explosive device (IED) detection operation. He earned a degree in environmental studies at Harvard University, specifically working on watershed and green infrastructure, and is a water ambassador for Martin County. Mast believes that Congress should pass tax reform that lowers rates, inspires economic growth and ends nearly all loopholes and deductions. He supports repealing the Affordable Care Act and allowing small businesses and voluntary associations to join together to get the same insurance discounts as large corporations. He supports improving Israeli/American relations, veteran policy reform, a new strategy on national security, securing borders and fixing immigration policies, preserving Second Amendment rights, balancing the budget, low-
ering taxes and reforming the tax code. He supports rebuilding the military, opposes Common Core and supports government accountability. A strong right-to-life advocate, he will work to defund Planned Parenthood. He is married with three children. Visit www.mastforcongress. com for more information. • Rebecca Negron of Stuart, wife of State Sen. Joe Negron (R-District 32), is a Martin County School Board member and an obstetrics nurse. A mother of three, she opposes No Child Left Behind and Common Core, believing decision-making in education should be done locally. She wants to boost the economy by simplifying the tax code, repealing excessive regulations, enacting a balanced budget amendment and repealing the Affordable Care Act. She opposes government bailouts and subsidies. A pro-life advocate, she wants to defund Planned Parenthood. Negron believes that the federal government has hurt Florida’s environment by releasing harmful discharges from Lake Okeechobee and would focus on clean drinking water and protecting estuaries and the Everglades. She opposes gun control legislation and supports improving services to veterans. Negron supports improved national security by eliminating terrorist
groups, improved relations with Israel and opposes Cuba’s Castro regime in favor of supporting pro-democracy leaders. For more information, visit www.negronforcongress.com. • Noelle Nikpouris is a GOP fundraiser and branding expert who has made appearances on television and radio, including Fox News, MSNBC, HLN, CNN and CNBC, giving advice and speaking about branding, political strategy, celebrity mishaps and scandals. She is also a columnist for the Sun-Sentinel. Nikpouris claims that she is not a politician and suggests that if voters want to fix Washington, they cannot keep sending politicians to Washington and should support bringing back common-sense conservatism. She believes in America but thinks ISIS is growing stronger, the border remains open and more debt is being poured on the next generation, yet career politicians refuse to do anything about these problems. Visit www.nikpour4congress. com for more information. THE DEMOCRATS • Jonathan Chane of Palm Beach Gardens was born and raised in Palm Beach County. He is married with three young children. He believes that many middle-class families face real struggles in South Florida; the See DISTRICT 18, page 17
ITID Question 3: What Are Your Thoughts On Acreage Road Paving From now until the Aug. 30 primary election, the Town-Crier will ask questions each issue to the seven people running for two seats on the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors. This week’s questions: What are your thoughts on road paving in The Acreage? What criteria would you use in deciding which roads need to be improved? How should such projects be funded? ITID SEAT 2 Ryan Bernal — ITID residents should maintain the right to have their unpaved road paved given a consensus to do so. The paving of dirt roads should be funded through assessments charged to those who reside on the road and would benefit from the improvements. A common-sense approach is to prioritize maintaining dirt roads by the criteria of the frequency of complaints and visible unsuitableness. ITID is due to begin repaving many of the existing main paved roads for regeneration. Since these roads are used by many more residents to access the main corridors like Seminole Pratt Whitney Road and State Road 7, then the funding should be spread out more equitably throughout the community. I would push for ITID to strictly adhere to a capital management program whereby capital assets are put on a strict funding and replacement schedule to maximize their usefulness while monitoring and minimizing the associated repair and maintenance cost. Additionally, capital assets like roads, equipment, vehicles etc. should be matched with funding sources that will be paid over a time period that is parallel to their useful lives. These are technical financial administrative best practices that I am highly familiar with, which maximize the financial resources along with the usefulness of the entity’s capital assets while ensuring those who receive the benefit of the services provided by the entity are the ones who pay the taxes to fund it. Today’s taxpayers should not finance the operations to benefit future taxpayers.
Ryan Bernal
Gary Dunkley
Steve Roberts Timothy Sayre
Gary Dunkley — Paving in The Acreage has always been a challenge. Most who moved out here knew we had dirt roads. For decades, the Indian Trail Improvement District has relied on shell rock, which in the past was sufficient, with low dust and longterm stabilization. The sources of the good grade rock have dried up. The major complaint is the dust on landowners’ health. The alternatives have been a failure. Extreme dust has been a problem since Isaac. I worked with ITID staff and engineering to come up with a road stabilization policy with several options, and we continue looking for the right balance, which seems to be elusive with board members who rarely agree on what is best for our constituents. Costs have risen, and we no longer have the county’s MSTU road program, where the county picked up half of the cost of paving for ITID residents. ITID did a bond, which was to pave heavily traveled, long stretches of road which connected to the short neighborhood roads and everyone was supposed to be within a half mile of pavement. This was one of the failures, since most of the R2 bond money went toward paving the roads which will now help large landowners’ future development, not necessarily ITID residents. Our residents should be the ones who choose whether their road is paved. I want to encourage several different ways in which we continue to service the area and strike a balance where all residents’ needs are met. As an ITID board member, I want to help keep costs in check and find funding that is fair and equitable to all residents. I want the developers to pay their fair share for roads that
our residents have been paying the maintenance on for decades. Steve Roberts — My response to the question regarding the roads being paved in The Acreage is an easy one. We bought our home out here and wanted to be on a paved road, but we love the fact that any given day when we are driving around, we can see the neighbors riding their horses and families on golf carts just moving along. We live in an equestrian community, and I, for one, would not want to take anything away from that. We have developments that are building all around us and with that will be higher traffic — more traffic than what our roads were designed for. That being the case, I think we should be working with the developers to pay for the additional maintenance and upgrades on the impacted roads. I do not feel paving additional roads is needed and by doing so takes even more away from the equestrian community. Having the roads that are currently paved and properly maintained allows for the diversity of our community. Dirt roads are not for everyone, but neither are paved. Timothy Sayre — I believe that the majority of the roads that have been paved should meet the overwhelming needs of our residents. There are a few major roads that may need further stabilization or paving, but each should be approached with a look at: Why? How will it impact those living on it? How will it impact those that will use it? Will it increase the use of the road and thus present other problems? Each road needs to be approached independently and not as a “let’s just pave it and be done with it” attitude.
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Any road that may need to be improved, which may mean that the existing dirt road is not holding up, needs to be evaluated to see if we can just make changes that will stabilize it while maintaining it as a dirt road. We need to make sure we are using the proper types of underlayment (road bed) and using types of topping that will hold up to use and not wash out, while also being safe for our community. Projects that improve the overall roads for all those in The Acreage should come out of the general ITID fund, while seeking the county and state matches that we are entitled to, while also minimizing any impact on the taxes that will need to be collected for such projects. ITID needs to push for a designation of a traffic backlog district so that future property value increases are used in our area to help alleviate the cost of new and improved road structures, not just property value increases in The Acreage, but also the newly incorporated City of Westlake, Avenir (yes, they will impact our roads), and any and all future homes in our area or surrounding our area, including, but not limited, to G.L. Homes, Iota, etc. ITID SEAT 4
Betty Argue — We are an equestrian and agricultural residential community. Dirt roads are part of our community identity. They also are their own traffic-calming measure. Many of the paved roads in The Acreage already need repairs and the shoulders of the roads require being built up. The focus of the district regarding roads should be on a prioritized list of paved roads that have the greatest impact of traffic in our community. These roads should be evaluated to consider whether repairs are sufficient or whether they require reconstruction to a higher standard. With increased development approvals surrounding our community and the potential for cut-through traffic, it is vital to consider development impact on our roads and not to just spend money improving
roads, paving more roads and adding traffic calming on paved roads. Such measures will not keep outside development traffic off our residential roads, which are built and maintained on behalf of our residents. This will only lead to more traffic, speeding, increased taxes and, more importantly, impact the safety and security of our residents. ITID needs a comprehensive roads plan that will properly address these issues and meet the needs of our residents while protecting the assets of the district. I propose a series of public workshops wherein the residents from all parts of the district participate in drafting a comprehensive roads plan by bringing their concerns, ideas, wants, needs and vision for our community to the discussion. After all, it is our community, and decisions made should reflect what our residents want. Michelle Damone — In developing a districtwide road paving plan, it would require for a new R3 plan to be developed, as we are a benefit assessment district and must be able to prove the benefit to each active unit so it would be assessed the cost of the paving. There are a few links missing on the main “named roads,” and the R3 plan could address this. I personally do not think that now is the time for this plan. As developments submit their plans to Palm Beach County for approval, it is our professional team’s responsibility to determine which of our roads will be impacted the most and have the developers pay for those impacts and for any improvements or traffic calming necessary.
Betty Argue
With over 389 miles in dirt roads throughout the district, it would be expensive to pave them all, and I don’t believe it’s the desire by the majority to have them paved. I recognize that our most recent graduates from Seminole Ridge High School often have on their vehicles “Lox Life” and “Raised on a Dirt Road.” I respect their sentiment. For those residents who prefer their internal road to be paved, there is an existing program. The request requires 50 percent plus 1 of the property owners on that street to agree and that they will absorb the cost. The county offers funding through the MSTU program to offset the cost, but that funding is available only once a year. I have enjoyed my dirt road in front of my house. My daughter had a few less skinned knees as she learned how to ride her bike. I also like that my named road is paved next to my house so that on those wet summer days, it’s a little easier to get to work. Keith Jordano — Once elected, I would like to review road paving plans with the residents, engineers and staff to see what roads need improving and paving. Based on the new development, we need to work with them, county, state and federal officials to get funds for all road improvements, upgrades and new roads. Residents should decide if they wish their roads paved or just improved. The funds need to come from ITID’s budget, as that is what they were chartered to do. Also, we need the new developments, county and state to help, since we have been neglected for way too long.
Michelle Damone
Keith Jordano
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HARRY POTTER COUNTDOWN TO MIDNIGHT PARTY AT BARNES & NOBLE STORE Author J.K. Rowling’s new book Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was released to fans during the Harry Potter Countdown to Midnight Party at Barnes & Noble in Wellington on Saturday, July 30. The book is the script of a two-part play, which opened in London last month. The special edition script went on sale at midnight on July 31. The local event included family fun activities, a special Muggle Wall, where customers shared their favorite Harry Potter memories, and several amazing giveaways. PHOTOS BY JASON STROMBERG/TOWN-CRIER
Raul Valiente gets into the Harry Potter spirit.
Isabella Mariconda, Tziquin Rodas, Rebecca Mariconda and Isabella Huggins.
Summer Steinmetz with Stephanie and Manny Mendez.
Justin and Taylor Hersh, Reece Maiden and Ryan Hersh.
Mario, Michelle, Alexander and Christopher De Armas.
Barnes & Noble Wizard Morty (Peter Bowen).
Celestial Tost-Fliss and Kaylee Frost.
SUPERHERO WINDOW WASHERS DELIGHT PALMS WEST HOSPITAL PATIENTS
Palms West Hospital had two special visitors on Monday, Aug. 8. Batman (Luis Estrada) and Superman (Roelvis Dias), from Cliffhanger Janitorial Services, delighted patients and staff as they cleaned windows and raised spirits. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER
Gabriel Moftah, Giselle Bruno and Tyson Santiago with Batman (Luis Estrada) outside the window.
Batman (Luis Estrada) with Bryan and Kevyn Patino.
Superman (Roelvis Dias) cleans a window as Christian Holloway watches from inside.
Tyson Santiago with Superman (Roelvis Dias) and Batman (Luis Estrada) at Palms West Hospital.
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Arlene Sherman Helps Her Patients Take Control Of Their Lives
By Jason Stromberg Town-Crier Staff Report Hypnotherapist Arlene Sherman of Breakthrough Hypnosis enjoys being able to help her clients feel better about themselves, helping them take more control of their lives. Since starting her professionally certified hypnotherapist career in 1998, Sherman has heard the words “thank you” many times. To this day, nothing makes her happier. What “thank you” means to Sherman is that she is doing her job well. “The business itself is about showing people that they have a little bit more control than they previously thought,” Sherman said. “There is no question anymore that there is a mind-body connection, so hypnosis is a way of getting an idea into your mind,
and it shows you how to use the transforming power within yourself to do those things that you wish to accomplish.” Sherman’s introduction to hypnotherapy was as a client. That’s how she got into the field. She was having medical and stress-related health issues when, much to her surprise, hypnotherapy helped her out so tremendously that she wanted nothing more than to use it to help other people. “Hypnosis took care of my issue,” Sherman said. “It was astounding to me that the illness that I was suffering from was helped by hypnosis. It was so astonishing to me that I took the required courses, and I never looked back.” Hypnotherapy appeals to Sherman because it is drug-free, and the results are immediate. “You can achieve the benefits that you wish to accomplish,”
Sherman said. “Hypnosis works because it is the very unusual combination of deep relaxation and very focused concentration. It sounds impossible, but that is what it is. It is possible.” According to Sherman, the American Medical Association recognizes hypnosis as a safe and legitimate approach to some psychological and medical problems. Sherman encourages those seeking help to read the testimonials on her web site at www.breakthroughhypnosis.org. Those suffering from addiction can read more about that through her two books, The Real Dope On Addiction and Recovery and I Am Your Recovery Coach, which can be found at www.recoverycoachforlife.com. “These two books are based on years of personal experience in the addiction field, and these are original techniques that have been
developed,” Sherman explained. Practicing hypnotherapy gives Sherman the ability to guide people into the things that they wish and hope will make their lives better. “That’s kind of it in a nutshell,” she said. “It is a great privilege to guide people through weight loss, overeating, smoking cessation, confidence-building, medical issues, emotional and psychological challenges, as well as people with addictions to enjoy pain-free, addiction-free and stress-free lives.” Sherman always believes that she can help solve a problem, find the solution and make her clients feel better. “I’m always here to help,” Sherman said. “My goal is to show my clients the way to focus their concentration and use the transforming power of their minds to See SHERMAN, page 17
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WELLINGTON HOSTS BACK TO SCHOOL BLOCK PARTY AT TIGER SHARK COVE
The Village of Wellington held its annual Back to School Block Party on Saturday, Aug. 6 at Tiger Shark Cove Park. Despite some rain, families enjoyed a night out with food, a bounce house, music, vendors and more. Thanks to sponsors, attendees received backpacks with school supplies and new shoes to head back to school in. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER
Maggie Zeller with the Wellington Community Foundation gives out backpacks.
Children had a great time getting their faces painted.
Parents and students stand on line for school supplies and shoes.
The Wellington library table offered bookmarks, program schedules, clips and more.
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Everyone enjoyed dinner, thanks to the Village of Wellington.
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Chamber Event Features Wounded Veteran, Young LLS Fundraiser
By Hailey George Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington Chamber of Commerce members heard from a 10-year-old anti-cancer crusader and a wounded Afghanistan veteran who’s running for Congress during a luncheon July 27 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. Young Wellington resident Jaidyn Brody told of her goals to raise money to fight blood cancer. “My name is Jaidyn Brody. I am 10 years old and a soon to be sixth-grader at the Bak Middle School of the Arts. I am the ‘Student of the Year’ for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and my mission started due to my
grandpa’s battle with blood cancer,” she explained. “That is why I have been fundraising for about a year and a half, and I have raised approximately $15,000. I raised that money doing things such as collecting at our local Food Truck Invasion.” Brody plans on hosting more events to raise even more money to fight blood cancers. While Brody is battling to raise money here in Wellington, the day’s other speaker began his battle overseas. Wellington Chamber of Commerce President Debbie Crompton introduced Brian Mast. “After graduating from high
school in 1999, Brian Mast enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving over 12 years. During his service, he had the honor of serving under the elite Joint Special Operations Command, the JSOC, as a bomb disposal expert,” she explained. Crompton said Mast’s job was to detect and destroy improvised explosive devices, or IEDs, in Afghanistan, which placed him in the line of fire on every mission. The last IED he found resulted in a catastrophic injury that caused the loss of both his legs. “Brian was awarded medals of honor for valor, merit and sacrifice,” she said. Mast shared the story of the
incident that ended his career, but also touched on other pressing issues in society. “Awareness is something that matters, whether you are talking about awareness for something like blood cancer or… any other issue,” he said. He cited a troubling phenomenon among his fellow veterans. “The reality today is that 22 veterans a day commit suicide. There really are demons that are associated with spending a life in service where you’re surrounded by death.” Mast loved his job, he said, but added that for many, it is hard to See CHAMBER, page 17
Guest speaker Brian Mast with Debbie Crompton, Tiffany Rodriguez and Blanca Greenstein.
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MANAGER’S RECEPTION CELEBRATES OPENING OF NEW COMMUNITY CENTER Wellington Village Manager Paul Schofield hosted a Manager’s Reception on Saturday, Aug. 6 to showcase the new Wellington Community Center building. Guests mingled and toured the facility, enjoying the rotating artwork displayed in the halls courtesy of the Wellington Art Society. Tuxedo Junction provided passed hors d’oeuvres for the guests to enjoy. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
Current and former Wellington leaders gather to celebrate the new Wellington Community Center.
Wellington Village Manager Paul Schofield with Roxanne Stein and Steve Moss.
Chief Assistant State Attorney Alan Johnson, Congresswoman Lois Frankel and PBC League of Cities Director Richard Radcliffe.
Estelle Rubin and Howard Trager with Sherry and Darell Bowen.
Wellington Seniors Club members Lillian Floyd, Sally Schwartz and Mary Kastner.
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Wellington El Reading Program A Success Wellington Elementary School students were busy all last year working on Reading Counts. Scholastic Reading Counts is a technology-based program that develops independent reading skills in K-12 students. The students loved reaching Reading Counts goals and being celebrated on the school news every day. Media Specialist Cathy West hosted an end of the year celebration for the readers who obtained certificates in the program. The children enjoyed celebrating their success by gathering together and eating lunch from McDonald’s.
Cathy West with student Benjamin Taylor.
Students enjoying the end of the year celebration.
Polo Park Teacher A Finalist In The ‘Green Your School For The Greater Good’ Contest
Ryan Smith, a teacher at Polo Park Middle School, is one of 10 finalists in the Tom’s of Maine, Green Your School for the Greater Good contest. Teachers were tasked with creating an original environmental science project for their students that combines hands-on learning with pressing environmental issues. Voting will continue until Oct. 17, and the winners will be announced in November. Smith’s project, “the Green Stallion Project,” was designed to help his students acquire plant sensors to monitor plant health; tablets to track garden data, energy usage and recycling data; and a thermal imager to monitor energy efficiency. By giving Polo Park students the tools to take action now, Smith’s goal is for them to see that they can make a positive impact on their own lives and the lives of
others. The objective of the Green Stallion Project is to engage them at each grade level in the school’s mission of sustainability. To do this, the students will be assigned responsibilities that both meet the project objectives and align most closely to that grade level’s science standards. Last year, Smith’s students worked hard building an outdoor classroom, maintaining a garden and promoting energy conservation. Because of these efforts, Polo Park was named a 2016 Green School of Quality. Unfortunately, the program lacked the quantitative evidence to show that the efforts were productive, and did not reach the Green School of Excellence level. The goal for 2016-17 is to reach more students and move up to that Green School of Excellence category. This project will place a heavy emphasis on data collection and analysis to make better decisions
regarding sustainability and evaluate whether or not the efforts are yielding positive results. “As in years past, sixth-grade students will be responsible for collecting recycling materials. But they will now be weighing what they have collected and tracking their results in Google Forms, using one of the requested tablets,” Smith said. “The seventh-grade students will be responsible for collecting food waste, weighing it, recording their results on their tablet and transferring the waste to the composter. The eighth-grade students will be responsible for maintaining the garden and tracking and recording data received from the Parrot Flower Power sensors. They will also monitor weather conditions using the RainMachine to adjust our irrigation system based on weather patterns. Finally, our STEM students will be responsible for performing
school-wide energy audits and use the FLIR thermal camera to identify inefficiencies in our school buildings. They will also be responsible for creating and maintaining a web site that tracks energy and water usage, recycling data and garden data.” This project will allow Smith to involve students at every grade level in the school’s mission to make Polo Park a Green School of Excellence. “Too often, learning is confined by the walls of our classroom. This project will give the students at our school the opportunity to move beyond the classroom and make a real and measurable impact on our campus, our community and beyond,” he said. Vote and share to help Polo Park win this green schools contest. To vote for the Green Stallion Project, visit www.tomsofmaine.com/ greenschoolfund.
TKA Grad Using Genetic Science To Find Cancer Cures Dr. Mitch Machiela, a 2001 graduate of the King’s Academy, is using genetic science to seek out cures for cancer. Machiela works as a postdoctoral fellow at the National Cancer Institute in the Laboratory of Genetic Susceptibility studying how genome variation affects cancer risk. He analyzes people who do not have cancer versus a group that has a specific form of cancer. This research has doctors realizing the potential outcomes of genetic
variation associated with either cancer-risk patients or developed cancer patients. Since finishing his undergraduate studies at Calvin College, Machiela has released 26 publications and anticipates releasing more before wrapping up his fellowship. He holds a master’s degree in epidemiology from the University of Michigan and a doctor of science degree from the Harvard University School of Public Health.
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PBSC Professor To Lead Radiologic Science Association
Michael Latimer, an associate professor at Palm Beach State College, has been installed as president of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, the world’s largest radiologic science association. Latimer teaches medical imaging at Palm Beach State’s radiography associate in science degree program, which prepares students for careers as radiologic technologists — the healthcare professionals who perform medical imaging procedures or plan and deliver radiation therapy. The program is nationally accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and is based at the college’s Palm Beach Gardens campus. Latimer, a resident of Palm Beach Gardens, will serve one term as president and one term as chairman of ASRT’s board of directors. His term began after the conclusion of the 2016 ASRT Annual Governance and House of Delegates Meeting, June 24-26, in Las Vegas. He has previously served as the organization’s vice president and secretary-treasurer. “It’s something that I’ve been working toward for a long time,” Latimer said. “When I first came into the profession in 1987, I never imagined that I would be in the
Michael Latimer position that I find myself in today. Being a member of the ASRT has given me much more than I could ever imagine. I want to pay it forward and improve the ASRT and our profession.” ASRT represents more than 153,000 members who perform medical imaging procedures or plan and deliver radiation therapy. Its mission is to advance and elevate the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession and to enhance the quality of patient care.
School District’s Adult & Community Education Launches Mobile App
The School District of Palm Beach County’s Department of Adult & Community Education recently announced the launch of its mobile app (ACEofPBC), designed to engage students, staff and the public. The ACEofPBC app, available free on Google Play and the Apple App Store, offers direct communication with users on Android and iOS devices. Push notifications can easily remind users about important information and new services whenever they become available, boosting interest in ACE programs and services. The mobile app gives users
access to all Adult & Community Education resources at the palm of their hands. Users can receive important alerts, access school and staff information, access the Fun & Leisure course catalog, register for Fun & Leisure classes, view news stories and view the latest social media updates. In addition to the ACE web site and social media platforms, the mobile app delivers one more option for staff, students and the general public to be engaged and informed about ACE programs and services. A web app version is also available at https://aceofpb. parentlink.net/m.
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Wellington’s Sherry Eastwood Leads Capital Campaign For Clinics Can Help
Santa visits with young patients at Palms West Hospital.
Tropical Santa Visits With Patients At Palms West Hospital
The Believe in Santa Foundation’s “Tropical Santa” recently visited the Children’s Hospital at Palms West, bringing smiles to the young patients. Santa was able to spend quality time with each hospitalized child to brighten their day. He delivered presents, posed for photos, listened to Christmas wishes and spoke one-on-one with each child. With the cold climate at the North Pole, a more “Tropical Santa” loves spending his down time in South Florida. “Our organization helps children in need any time of year with visits from Santa due to a
child living in poverty, being the victim of a crime, a disaster survivor, hospitalized, terminally ill or the child of one of our brave military servicemen or women,” explained Keith Carson, president of the Believe in Santa Foundation. The Believe in Santa Foundation is a Boynton Beach based all-volunteer nonprofit organization focused on improving the lives of children. Without any expectation of compensation, the organization is dedicated to serving all children in need. To learn more, visit www.believeinsanta. com.
KIDS THANK RPB PBSO
Jacob and Ava Muhlerwirth recently stopped by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office District 9 substation in Royal Palm Beach with their mother to deliver a basket of goodies to deputies and say, “Thank you for keeping us safe.” They are shown above with PBSO Deputy Artie Bober.
Six years ago, Wellington resident Sherry Eastwood accepted a board position with Florida’s largest nonprofit medical reuse organization, Clinics Can Help. The “lifelong academic” saw the grassroots organization making immediate impacts in the lives of those with medical problems and wanted to help. Five years later, Eastwood became president of the board with a goal in mind of expanding the nonprofit’s reach. This month, she was there as the 11-year-old nonprofit broke ground on its new facility. A graduate from University of Michigan with a degree in engineering, Eastwood completed her MBA at Nova Southeastern University and continued to enroll
in courses whenever she was able. “For me, life is about learning,” Eastwood said. “We take our opportunities and our experiences and we use them as tools for education to advance certain situations. At Clinics Can Help, that philosophy helps us in our mission to help children and adults in need of medical equipment and supplies.” Under Eastwood’s direction, Clinics Can Help has been able to build new community relationships to find more resources and to reach a greater number of people in need. This has led to increased attention and support. “When Sherry commits to something, she commits 100 percent,” said Owen O’Neill, Clinics
Can Help founder and executive director. “Her constant support and dedication towards Clinics Can Help and its capital campaign has been invaluable.” On July 12, Clinics Can Help held the official groundbreaking for its expanded facility. The new facility includes 5,000 square feet of office and warehouse space. The increased warehouse capacity will help the organization meet the growing needs of children and adults across the county to access vital medical equipment. Eastwood lives with her husband, Tom, in Wellington. She enjoys skiing, hiking, sailing and is learning how to fly fish. She has a son, Bill, a certified financial planner in Melbourne, Fla., a daughter,
Sherry Eastwood Leslie Eastwood Bray, who is an architect in Portland, Ore., and four grandchildren.
Susan Rabinowitz Named Literacy Coalition President
Susan Rabinowitz
Wellington resident Susan Rabinowitz has been named president of the board of directors at the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. Rabinowitz is a credit risk executive for Bank of America. She has been a member of the Literacy Coalition board since 2009, serving in various capacities including parliamentarian, treasurer and vice president. In addition to providing leadership for the coalition, Rab-
inowitz is actively involved in the coalition’s fundraising efforts, including the Love of Literacy Luncheon, the Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee, Loop for Literacy and many other initiatives. The Literacy Coalition is a notfor-profit organization committed to ensuring that every resident of Palm Beach County is able to read. One in seven adults in Palm Beach County is unable to read and understand information found in books, newspapers and manu-
als. Nearly half of all third graders in the county are not reading on grade level. Through extensive outreach and collaboration with a network of community partners, the Literacy Coalition strives to ensure that individuals who need to improve their literacy skills receive the help they need. This year, the Literacy Coalition has provided services to more than 27,000 adults, children and families. For more info., visit www. literacypbc.org.
RPB Native Participates In Warfare Exercise
A 2008 Royal Palm Beach High School graduate and Royal Palm Beach native is serving in the U.S. Navy and participating in the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise, the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC). Petty Officer 2nd Class Denise McHayle is an aviation boatswain’s mate aboard the USS San Diego, currently operating out of Pearl Harbor. A Navy aviation boatswain’s mate is responsible for the jet fuel aboard the ship and ensuring the proper storage, receipt and cleanliness of all fuel and equipment used for refueling. “I’m looking forward to the experience and being able to work with different countries,
observing how they operate,” McHayle said. RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain cooperative relationships that ensure the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. The theme of RIMPAC 2016 is “Capable, Adaptive, Partners.” The participating nations and forces will exercise a wide range of capabilities and demonstrate the inherent flexibility of maritime forces, including disaster relief and maritime security operations to sea control and complex warfighting. The program includes amphibious operations, gunnery, missile, anti-submarine and air defense exercises, as well as
counter-piracy, mine clearance operations, explosive ordnance disposal and diving and salvage operations. The Navy’s Great Green Fleet yearlong initiative will also play a major role and highlight global operations using energy conservation measures and alternative fuel blends to optimize energy use. During RIMPAC, almost all participating units will operate using an approved alternate-fuel blend. Challenging living conditions build strong fellowship among the crew, McHayle explained. The crew is highly motivated and quickly adapts to changing conditions. It is a busy life of specialized work, watches and drills. “I joined the Navy to go to
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Wellington Meet And Greet For Judicial Hopeful Lou Delgado
A meet and greet was held for Circuit Court Judge Group 4 candidate Luis “Lou” Delgado on Tuesday, July 26 at the Law Office of Barbuto Law & Associates in Wellington. Delgado enjoyed meeting local supporters at the event. “I got to meet a lot of nice people from the western communities and talk to them about my trial experience, my military experience and why I want to be a judge,” Delgado said. At 18 years old, Delgado enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. At 28, he became a prosecutor in Palm Beach County. Now, at 35, he is running for the Circuit Court Judge Group 4 seat in the
Tuesday, Aug. 30 election. “I’m blessed to call myself an American,” Delgado said. “It’s not something I can ever pay back, but it’s something I’ve been paying for in public service since I was 18 years old.” Delgado shares that pride through his service to the community. “Service, public service, is just who I am. If I can serve my community from 18 until I’m no longer able to, then that’s what I want to do with my life,” he said. To learn more about Delgado, visit www.loudelgado.com or www.facebook.com/loudelgado forjudge, or send an e-mail to lou@loudelgado.com.
Keller Williams, Fury Road Help Victims Of West Virginia Floods
Keller Williams Boynton Beach recently hosted an event at Suri West in Wellington to raise money for the flood victims of West Virginia. Keller Williams pulled together resources to create the event and invited guests to enjoy a drink and appetizer or sit with friends and enjoy a meal. There was live entertainment, and surprise guests mingling throughout the event, such as Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig. There was also a poker tournament and a silent auction. The Fury Road Riding Club also participated in the event. The charge was a $10 donation that will go directly to the flood victims, plus a percent of food purchased from the restaurant. Fury Road motorcycle riders assisted as each person contributed. West Virginia experienced heavy rains and major flooding in June. Various cities saw cars being washed away, people scrambling to safety and power lines failing. More than 20,000 West Virginians were without power for days, and some even lost their homes.
(L-R) Candidate Lou Delgado, Francesco Iannelli of Parlanti USA, Aurica Pollacchi, Jayne Smithers, Luca Caron of Parlanti USA and Wellington attorney Anthony Barbuto.
Judicial candidate Lou Delgado (center) with Wellington attorneys Anthony Barbuto and Carly Johansson.
OBITUARIES
Mary Thelma Davis Of Royal Palm Beach Dies At Age 72
Mary Thelma Davis of Royal Palm Beach died July 27 at age 72. Davis was born in Everett, Mass., on Oct. 13, 1944 and raised in Newburyport, Mass. She was the daughter of George and Marie Birt. Davis is survived by her husband, Copeland; her sister, Evelyn Wedding of Norway, Maine; her brother, George Birt of Paris, France; her nephew, Michael Wedding, of Punta Gorda; her niece, Amy Bernhard of Poland, Maine; and a great-niece and two great-nephews. Davis worked as an obstetrics/ delivery room nurse at Malden
Adrienne Mazzone, Michael Razler, Mayor Anne Gerwig, Scott Smith, Andrew Sloan and Bruno Ramos.
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Fonseca, Doug Turner and Erich Landstrom. Kinnard congratulated members of the club for their dedication and continued interest in serving of the off-road cycling community. Appreciation was also expressed to outgoing director Michael Feaganes, with special thanks to
volunteers Al Banfe, James Pate and Tom Cornman for maintaining more than 14 miles of singletrack off-road bicycle trails in Palm Beach County parks. For more information, including trail maps, club membership, volunteer opportunities and upcoming events, visit www.forcemtb.org.
Mary Thelma Davis
James Joseph Korzeniowski Of Wellington Dies At 61
FORCE Installs Officers For 2016-17
Gerry Kinnard was installed as president of the Florida Off-Road Cycling Enthusiasts (FORCE) for a second term July 19. FORCE is a not-for-profit organization that supports better biking and mountain biking trails in Palm Beach County. Incoming directors are Rafa
Hospital in Malden, Maine in the 1960s, and with physicians in Boca Raton and Las Vegas during the 1970s. Davis was a lyricist for several commercial songs and a historical researcher for screenplay writer and author David Stevens, and a former board member for My Brother’s/Sister’s Keeper Charitable Trust. A celebration of life was held Saturday, Aug. 6 at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church in Wellington. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407.
James Joseph Korzeniowski
A mass will be held Friday, Aug. 12 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Rita Catholic Church in Wellington for James Joseph Korzeniowski. There will be a reception to follow. All are welcome to attend and say goodbye. Korzeniowski passed away suddenly on Aug. 2 at age 61. He was a devoted Christian, a faithful and loyal husband, and a loving and
cherished father. He was a friend to many and loved by all who were blessed to know him. Korzeniowski is survived by his wife Lori, son Jeremy, and daughters Jennifer, Jordan and Julia. He is also survived by his two sisters that he adored, Marlene and Barbara, brother-in-law Ed and many amazing nieces and nephews.
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Target Visit Transports Me To A Memory From Many Years Ago I was out shopping this weekend and walked through the doors of Target right into a memory. I was disoriented at first and couldn’t figure out why I was having such trouble finding simple things like a shower caddy or laundry hamper. It almost seemed like one of those frustration dreams where I am running as fast as I can... in slow motion. Then it hit me. The freshmen are headed off to college and they need a few things — things like shower caddies and laundry hampers. I saw these freshmen in perfect little family units — one parent, one teenager and maybe a sibling or two.
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— the boy wishing he was anywhere else and the mother knowing it, yet both determined to value the other’s opinion one last time. One last time. For the parent, it’s a lump-in-the-throat kind of day. For the teen, it’s more like a let’s-getthis-over-with-so-I-can-be-on-my-way kind of day. I remember taking Jenny on that shopping trip. We probably went to Target, and we probably used the word “cute” a lot. Jenny didn’t know it, but I would have bought her anything that day. If she had said she wanted a disco ball for her dorm room, I would’ve bought her one.
If she had said she needed a brontosaurus for biology class, I would’ve tracked one down. If she had said, “But, mom, all the UF girls wear haute couture,” I would’ve flown her to Paris. I wanted to spoil her so badly one last time. Or, if I hadn’t spoiled her enough already, I wanted to make amends right then and there. Because the next week, she was going to be gone. It was my last chance. Dads think they drive their daughters to college to help carry in the mini-fridge. The real reason they have to come is to get the mother back into the car for the trip home. I wanted to be strong that day. I wanted to be at least as confident as Jen. But what
if something happened? For 18 years, I had been there every single time something had happened. No, deep in my heart, I knew that wasn’t true. Plenty of things had happened and I hadn’t been there — the safety patrol trip when she had a high fever, the Girl Scout camping weekend when the leader started driving home without her, the near-miss engagement to her high school crush. She had figured things out. She’d sat in a tub full of ice, run after the disappearing car and told the boyfriend she’d like to wait a year. The kid made good decisions. As for me, it seemed like the best two decisions I’d ever made were first to have her, and then to let her go.
‘Suicide Squad’ A Fun Film With Great Villainous Characters
Suicide Squad is an enjoyable movie. It’s not a great one, but it has a sense of fun sadly lacking in its prequel Batman vs. Superman. The idea of putting the villains at the center of a movie is clever. Most of the superheroes are boring, as clearly demonstrated by the earlier film. That is the reason the villains steal the show in just about all of these movies. The film begins with Superman’s funeral (he died at the end of the prequel). Tough bureaucrat Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) points out that this time the world was lucky; the metahuman visitor was friendly. What would happen the next time? She gets permission to create a squad made up of supervillains, forcing them to cooperate by having poison capsules injected in their necks. We then meet the group. Deadshot (Will Smith) is the world’s best assassin; he never misses. Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie)
‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler is the Joker’s girlfriend, even crazier and more violent than he. Boomerang (Jai Courtney) is a super-violent Australian thug; Croc (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), has skin like a crocodile and is great underwater. Chato “El Diablo” Santana (Jay Hernandez) is a pyro-kinetic; he can create fire whenever he wants. Assigned to Capt. Rick Flag (Joel Kinnaman), they are forced on a mission to take down the Enchantress (Cara Delevingne), a sorceress from another dimension who has
taken over the body of Flag’s girlfriend June Moone and plans to destroy all life on Earth. In the middle of all of this, the Joker (Jared Leto) plans to get Harley back. All of this leads to some major fighting. There are some great sequences; watching Deadshot use his skills to wipe out more than a dozen monsters is a dazzling ballet. Harley wields a deadly baseball bat, and all of the characters seem expert fighters. The fascinating thing is that the nastiest killer in the movie is Waller; she makes the “bad guys” seem not nearly as bad and, to make matters worse, she is easily the most realistic of all the nasty folk. Watching Deadshot hit his targets feels movie-like and cartoonish. Soldiers shooting at bad guys is standard. Government officials making deals they won’t keep, shooting their own people as a cover-up, feels all too real.
The cast is good. Davis stands out as the too-mean-to-die boss. She could be a supervillain on her own, although her main superpower seems to be that she is totally coldblooded. Leto is disappointing. While coming across as appropriately nuts, he pales when next to Robbie and is not in most of the movie. Smith and Robbie are the standouts. He is great. While all of the other supervillains play over the top, he is cool. His is the most complete character, and he provides the backbone of the whole film. It is a good change for him; he has been in a lot of flops recently, but here he really centers the film. Fernandez gives a good performance as Chato, horribly torn because, after using his skills as a casual arsonist, he lost his temper and burned up his wife and children. His torn feelings gave some heft to the film. But Robbie steals the film. When she’s
on screen, you barely see anything else. A beautiful actress, she casts at least a bit aside as she goes for the crazed gamine look. Her platinum pigtails, tiny costume, crimson mouth and face tattoos demand we keep our eyes on her. I have heard that Robbie will be the main character in an upcoming film. She deserves it. She also gets a few good laughs. At one point, she gets her old outfit back. We see her in the last second as she changes into her tight, very short shorts and pulls her shirt down, turning around and asking the dozens of men staring at her, “What?” The movie does not work perfectly. It sags at a couple of points, and some of the characters are one-dimensional. On the other hand, we all enjoyed ourselves. And Smith and Robbie were memorable. This is a nice summer movie, perhaps one of the last of the season.
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Hadassah Girls Night Out Aug. 17
Shulamit Hadassah will host “It’s Girls Night Out with Shulamit Hadassah” at TGI Fridays on State Road 7 in Royal Palm Beach on Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. Enjoy drinks and appetizers during this evening of fun and relaxation with Hadassah. RSVP to Sue at (561) 656-1761 or smow@ comcast.net.
Poets In Autumn Tour At WHS
Kingdom Promotions will present the Poets In Autumn tour on Sunday, Oct. 2 at Wellington High School (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd., Wellington). Doors open at 6:45 p.m., and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets are $20. VIP tickets are $30. For more info., text (407) 490-2547, e-mail info@kingdompromo.net or visit www.thepiatour.com. Tickets can be ordered at the web site.
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continued from page 3 I think that is going to be very successful. I want to see that to completion,” Haughwout said. There are new laws regarding juveniles sentenced to life in prison, and Haughwout is working on a new program to help them, since they are now entitled to new sentencing hearings. “These are cases that are 20, 30 years old and require very detailed
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continued from page 9 overcome the issues that they present to me.” When it comes to hypnosis, Sherman compares it to being in a daydream. “We can compare it to being in a daydream because in a daydream you know where you are, but your environment is muted,” she said. “That’s hypnosis.” Sherman uses hypnotic methods to help her clients. “I guide them through a progressive relaxation, and during that experience, they become very relaxed because they are focused
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To Pave Or Not To Pave
continued from page 1 want to give a blanket, ‘send out whatever you want’ approval,” he said. Mayor Dave Browning was concerned that residents with paved roads had paid for the improvements in the past. “I think there really has been two sides on the district road-town road thing,” Browning said. “Loxahatchee Groves has always been a community. We have not always been a town. Even as a community, one of the problems was that our taxpayers paid every dime to maintain our roads while every other community around us got gas tax money. When we became a town, at first we didn’t even realize that we were going to qualify for gas tax money, but we did.” He said the original founders of the town never wanted the town to go deeply into debt.
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Planning Seminar Will Give Parents And Students A College Game Plan a high school game plan, the admissions process and right-fit colleges. In addition, it will include information on how grants and scholarships are awarded, how to reduce college costs and setting up a college savings plan. “Most college-bound students begin taking classes for high school credit in middle school, so it’s important to make a plan as early as possible,” said Tania Marzec, founder and independent
educational consultant at Admissions Empowerment Consulting. College financial planning also should begin earlier, said Carol O’Neil, president of CEO Financial Services. “Each family needs to consider the best options for saving, which isn’t always Florida PrePaid,” she said. “The earlier you plan, the more options you have.” The seminars will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25, Tuesday, Sept. 13, and Wednesday,
Nov. 16. The same information will be presented at each seminar. Each will be held at the Nexus Business Center, located at 8461 Lake Worth Road. The seminars are offered at no charge to parents of middle school and high school students, but registration is required. Register by visiting the events tab at www. admissionsempowerment.com. For info., call Marzec at (585) 4031150 or O’Neil at (561) 389-1227.
Wellington Spending
project is currently under construction now and is only assessed to the residents in that area. This is the first time that it appears on their tax notice.” Acme’s $6.9 million budget is lower than the current year, due primarily to moving the 25 neighborhood parks back into the general fund. “As we have discussed before, the use of Acme reserves dictates that we do one of three things — change the assessment, move the services or reduce the level of services,” Quickel said. The Acme budget covers 68 miles of public equestrian trails, 89 miles of canals and operation of eight pump stations. Expenditures include mosquito and pest control over Acme’s 32 square miles, maintenance of equestrian trails, maintenance at Wellington’s environmental preserves, surface water management and pump maintenance, as well as compensation and merit and pay increases. The enterprise funds budget is up slightly at a total of $23.7 million, with the water and wastewater budget at $12.4 million and solid waste at $3.6 million. Capital projects primarily in water and
wastewater are almost $5 million. The water and wastewater utility produces 2.2 billion gallons of potable water annually and treats 1.6 billion gallons of wastewater for more than 20,000 customers. It is in the process of replacing 3 miles of water distribution piping. It employs 53 full-time staff and 4,680 part-time hours. The council adopted a preliminary Truth in Millage (TRIM) tax rate of 2.44 mills on July 12 for its 2016-17 budget, 0.01 mill lower than the 2.45 mills that funds the current budget. The formal public hearings on the budget will be held in September. In other business, the council approved a resolution accepting a $500,000 cultural grant award from the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs for the new community center. Quickel said it was the second grant tied to the community center, which held its grand opening last Saturday. “We are very happy about that,” she said. “That brings our total of grants received for the community center to $700,000.” Mayor Anne Gerwig asked whether there are other grant ap-
plications in process, and Quickel said there are several tied to other parks and recreation facilities. Quickel said the $500,000 grant must be tied to cultural activities related to the building. The previous $200,000 grant went to improvements to the boardwalk and other outdoor facilities around Lake Wellington. “This [$500,000] grant goes through the legislative process, so we actually made the application starting in 2015 and it went through last year’s legislative appropriation process with a number of other grants,” she said, explaining that she and Parks & Recreation Director Bruce DeLaney traveled to Jacksonville to give information about the application. “We were successfully included in their group of award recommendations.” Councilman Michael Napoleone complimented Quickel and staff on securing the grants. “I think that’s fantastic and a benefit to everyone, so we really appreciate it,” he said. Vice Mayor John McGovern made a motion to approve the resolution accepting the grant, which carried 5-0.
limiting the guest bedroom number to five on lots of 2 to 5 acres, and limiting guest bedrooms to eight on lots of 5 acres or more. Cramer pointed out that the new regulations would create more flexibility to make bed and breakfasts more financially feasible, based on the lot sizes and number of rooms, which have been some of the challenges staff has seen over the past several years. “What it also does is create more restrictive regulations because we are addressing some issues that need to be mitigated up front,” she said. “By taking it from a special-use approval to Development Review Committee approval, that means your engineering department, the building department, planning and zoning, fire and traffic are all going to comprehensively look at this application when a bed and breakfast is proposed, and be able to offer any conditions to mitigate any potential impacts.” Board Member Stephen Levin asked why the previous PZA board had not approved the application, and Cramer said one of the concerns addressed code compliance and enforcement. “Yes, sometimes there is a challenge to enforce certain regulations, and so you’re better off
looking at what that regulation is,” she said. “For example, we discussed the meals. We cannot enforce whether or not someone serves breakfast or lunch or dinner because we’re not going to monitor the property to determine how many meals they’re serving. The distinction is that it does not become a restaurant open to the public.” Cramer said the business plan was also brought up, but she said that was not a staff concern. “This is not a staff-initiated petition,” Cramer said. “This is initiated by an entity that would like to operate a bed and breakfast, and at that time, there was concern from a board member as to whether or not the business plan would work. We’re not here to determine whether or not the business plan would work. We’re here to determine whether our regulations would allow that business the opportunity to succeed or fail.” Board Member Carol Coleman asked whether the ordinance excludes corporations and LLCs, and Growth Management Director Bob Basehart said that anyone who goes into business is probably going to establish an LLC (limited-liability corporation). “In the Planning Department’s
opinion, that shouldn’t be any of our business,” Basehart said. “Anyone today who starts a business and doesn’t make it a corporation is running the risk of losing all of their personal fortune because of lawsuits or whatever.” Village Attorney Laurie Cohen said there is no legal restriction on a corporation owning a property. “It’s done all the time in the Village of Wellington, and I don’t think you can really restrict that by saying that it has to be occupied by an individual person,” Cohen said. “A corporate entity is recognized as a person under the law.” Cohen said she believed the CEO or an officer of the corporation would qualify as the resident. Basehart also pointed out that many homes in the EOZD are owned by corporations, and that the Property Appraiser’s Office gives homestead exemptions to them. Board Member Alan Shullman asked whether there is any limitation to the number of bed and breakfasts, and Cramer said that would be regulated by the separation requirement. Board Member Jeffrey Robbert made a motion to approve the staff recommendation, which carried 5-1 with Coleman opposed.
It will destroy you, it will define you or, if you let it, it will be the tool that makes you the strongest you have ever been in your life.” After retiring from the military, Mast continued working in national defense and counterterrorism with the Department of Homeland Security as an explosives specialist. He is currently a candidate in the 18th Congressional District facing a six-way Republican primary on Aug. 30. The Wellington Chamber’s next luncheon will be Wednesday, Aug. 24. Also coming up is a golf tournament scheduled for Oct. 22. For more information, visit www. wellingtonchamber.com.
Crowded Field Of Candidates
continued from page 7 economic recovery is still leaving many small businesses and middle-class families behind; seniors are working too many hours to supplement their insufficient Social Security income and retirement savings; and schools need more support to prepare children for success. An attorney with Domnick, Cunningham & Whalen, he serves on the board of trustees of Temple Judea in Palm Beach Gardens and is active with the Arc of Palm Beach County and the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County. He also does pro bono representation of children who are aging
out of the foster care program and Holocaust survivors obtaining reparations from the German government. For more information, visit www.jonathanchane.com. • Randy Perkins of North Palm Beach owns AshBritt, which he started in 1992 and is now one of the leading environmental cleanup companies in the country. He is married with three daughters. After starting with a union job unloading trucks, he established a one-man lawn service company, building his business from there. Perkins believes that skyrocketing education and healthcare costs, limited credit and burdensome regulations make it impossible for many small businesses to succeed. Perkins believes that seniors should be protected and plans to fight anything that threatens Social Security or Medicare. According to Perkins, the Affordable Care Act
was an important step forward in healthcare and that mental health reforms must be made. He will work to reform veterans programs and level the playing field for working women. Perkins opposes the development of All Aboard Florida on FEC rail tracks and supports America’s bond with Israel. He is also a strong proponent of improved education and support for special-needs communities. For more information, visit www.randyperkinsforcongress. com. • John (Juan) Xuna of Stuart is a scientist, environmentalist and engineer. Xuna is committed to adequate vacations, longer maternity leave and free childcare, as well as decent wages, fairer wealth distribution and tax reform. He favors avoiding war and reducing military spending. He supports alternative energy, cleaning the
environment, protecting wildlife and teaching “real science” in public schools. Xuna also favors free college tuition and fewer H1B visas in order to protect young university graduates. He favors improved relations with Cuba, dignity and humanity for immigrants while maintaining strong border control, universal healthcare, promoting large families while remaining pro-choice, LGBT issues and death with dignity. He strongly supports NASA research and large increases in technology and national infrastructure. Xuna worked for 38 years as an engineer and eight as a science teacher. He holds several degrees, including a master’s degree in telecommunications engineering from Colorado State University and an MBA in accounting. Visit www.jxuna.com for more information.
“Therefore, they said we will not borrow money to do things because it’s easy for a council to get visions of grandeur,” Browning said. “They didn’t want to borrow money, but at the same time, what we’re looking at is the possibility that we could borrow $6 or $7 million that would be enough to do all of our roads and only commit to pay back what we receive in gas tax money, which would not be a burden to anybody.” The debt question is the third of three referendum questions being asked of Loxahatchee Groves voters on Aug. 30. The first question asks whether voters want to change the town’s election canvassing board members and duties. Voting for the question would remove town council members from the canvassing board and designate board members as the town clerk and two people to be appointed by council resolution. The second question asks whether the town charter should be amended to allow the duties of
the town manager or management firm’s contract and qualifications to be amended by ordinance. In other business, Underwood asked for direction on legislative priorities, and Goltzené said he would like to pursue money for road improvement, guardrails and water lines. McLendon said he was OK with road improvements and water line money, but was concerned about getting guardrail money if it turned out that the equestrian trails had to be 25 feet from the canals. “Perhaps we should look into putting culverts in covering those up, but at the same time that we do that, we need to offset that mitigation-wise with another natural area somewhere,” he said. “If we take over five acres of canal, we need five acres somewhere to mitigate that. You get something better anyway because it gets rid of the need for a guardrail, it gets rid of that safety issue and you’ve got a much wider path there.” Goltzené said drainage improvements were the Loxahatchee
Groves Water Control District’s business, and he was concerned about property owners’ perception of widening the trails. “Until people feel that the horse trail amenity is an improvement to the neighborhood, and not somebody stealing my land and putting something that I don’t want there — until you change that feeling in the community, you’re going to have a problem with horse trails,” Goltzené said. The council also approved a resolution setting road improvement priorities. The resolution provides that existing town roads provided by the LGWCD be incorporated into the road improvement prioritization plan. Funding options will be consistent with state law and the town charter. Consistent with state law, issuance of general obligation bonds pledging ad valorem taxation would still require approval by the town’s electorate. Roadways eligible for town-financed improvements would be prioritized using a cost-benefit
analysis based on the greatest benefit to the most people at the least cost per capita. Roads in the most deteriorated condition would be prioritized for improvement, and affected residents of the roads would confirm support for the proposed improvements, including providing the town any necessary easements or dedications. Once a road requiring improvement is identified, and the affected residents have approved, a survey would be completed, if necessary, and bid specifications for improvements would be prepared by town engineers. Drainage associated with the improvements would be included in the improvements. McLendon made a motion to approve the resolution, which carried 3-0 with councilmen Ron Jarriel and Ryan Liang absent. During budget discussions, Goltzené said he would like to transfer money from the capital improvement fund into the paving of town roads, which had only about $200,000 set aside for that. “That will not really achieve
the goal we had planned for the road prioritization, which is to get these side roads done,” he said. “I think that we should transfer about $800,000 so that we have a full million for the purpose of road preparation.” McLendon agreed with Goltzené. “I don’t think anybody disagrees with that,” he said. “We need to get serious and get done with it. I’m tired of pushing rock around week after week. It’s a complete waste of money.” He noted that improving the roads will improve property values, which would in turn improve the town’s tax base. Mayor Dave Browning agreed. “I think we’re in a very unique time right now,” Browning said. “The paving, the asphalt, is cheaper than the rock, and part of that is the same reason we’re paying $2.10 for gasoline. A big part of asphalt is oil. Right now we’re at historically low prices.” Goltzené made a motion to add $800,000 to the transportation fund, which carried 3-0.
Dance Arts Conservatory’s Broadway Stars will present Shrek The Musical Jr. in the Crest Theatre in Delray Beach. Shows take place Saturday, Aug. 13 at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 14 at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $25 to $30. Visit http://oldschoolsquare.org/ events/shrek-musical-jr to purchase tickets, or call the box office at (561) 243-7922, ext. 1.
Acreage School Supply Drive
The Sandra Love Semande Back to School Supply Drive, sponsored by the Acreage Landowners’Association, will continue through Aug. 26. Donations can be dropped off at the Loxahatchee Ice Cream & Coffee store on 7070 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, Suite 2. Loxahatchee Ice Cream & Coffee is also offering 10 percent off to anyone who comes in with a donation. mitigation work and background investigation,” she said. “Those are some of the challenges facing us now that I am eager to take on.” Haughwout is asking voters to re-elect her. “My experience, my reputation for professionalism and excellence, and what we’re doing in the office — excellent training and mentoring, fiscally responsible use of taxpayer dollars and vigorous advocacy for our clients,” she said. “I think those are all reasons why I’m the better person for this job.” Visit www.publicdefendercarey haughwout.com to learn more about Haughwout. on my words and my voice,” she said. Hypnosis offers an opportunity to get out of your own way. That’s how Sherman puts it to her clients. It is important for each client to be a good listener. “Learning how to use the transforming power of your mind to overcome stress and so many other issues and be more at peace, that would be wonderful, wouldn’t you agree?” Sherman said. “That is what hypnosis can help you achieve.” Sherman’s office is in the Lake Wellington Professional Centre at 12161 Ken Adams Way in Wellington. For information on a free consultation, call (561) 793-3393, e-mail arlene123@aol.com or visit www.breakthroughhypnosis.org.
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continued from page 12 understand why he was willing to risk his life on the battlefield. “I was serving out of love for everything that our country represents,” he said. “The enemies that we face on the battlefield… attack us because of their hatred for who we are as a people.” The night that Mast was injured, Sept. 19, 2010, seemed like a normal night, he recalled. His team worked using only night-vision optics. They were dropped into fields with tall crops and had to cross a fast river and a wall too tall to ladder over. One way remained to get across the river, raising the possibility of explosives. Unknowingly, Mast walked straight into an IED. “The next step that I would take would be the last step as I conventionally knew it,” Mast said. He was dazed from the explosion. But Mast’s fellow soldiers did their jobs, took care of him and saved his life. “Every single one of us faces challenges in life, but the choice for [all] of us is what we choose to do in response to any challenge that we face,” he told chamber members. “That’s how our lives will be determined going forward.
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continued from page 1 of $19.5 million, which is up slightly from this year. The solid waste assessment is down $5 at $135 for curbside collection and $100 for containerized collection, for a total $3.9 million budget. The $5 reduction is due to a successful renegotiation of the contract in 2015. The Lake Wellington Professional Centre has a $763,000 budget that is covered by monthly lease payments. It includes a roof replacement of about $175,000. Quickel added that the center is fully maintaining itself with the money it brings in. The Saddle Trail assessment is $1,779 per acre and is applicable only to residents of that neighborhood. “Saddle Trail is a new project that went through several years of council review and approval for public works projects that are improvements for the road, as well as installation of water and utilities in that area,” Quickel said. “That
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continued from page 1 guest room restrictions outside of the EOZD. Modifications pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act would be allowed outside the structure, as well as limited signage. Public water and wastewater would be required, as well as additional parking, and rentals would be limited to 30 days. For the EOZD, the maximum occupancy would be increased from the current five bedrooms to eight bedrooms, the minimum acreage would be reduced from 3 to 2 acres, and B&Bs must be located within a quarter-mile of a collector or arterial road. Public water and wastewater would be required, and only permanent stables or barns would be permitted. The Equestrian Preserve Committee recommended approval in April with a recommendation to require conditional use, which requires a public hearing process, as opposed to Development Review Committee approval, and to uphold a separation requirement, which was incorporated into the application. It also recommended
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CAFCI HOSTS 2016 YOUTH TALENT SHOWCASE AT THE RPB CULTURAL CENTER CAFCI presented its 2016 Youth Talent Showcase “Stars of Tomorrow” on Saturday, Aug. 6 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. The youths entertained guests with singing, dancing and musical performances. The evening ended in a parade of the performers and awards presentations. Refreshments were on sale at intermission. Proceeds went to the CAFCI Scholarship Fund. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
The Onyx Dance Studio dances to hip-hop music to the delight of the audience.
Danielle Nelson plays “In My Life” by the Beatles.
Byonni Gedeon sings “Man in the Mirror.”
Jordaine Randon (left) and Sierra Cohen (right) sing for the crowd.
Laura Granello performs.
Soleil Rowe sings “This is a Man’s World.”
Winners included the Onyx Dance Studio dancers in first place, Naomi Cohen in second place and Danielle Nelson in third place.
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Boys & Girls Club Partners With Vinceremos On ‘Taking The Reins’
The Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center has extended its Taking the Reins program to local members of the Boys & Girls Club throughout the summer as part of summer camp activities. This program utilizes horses to help develop communication and learning skills by highlighting the importance of listening, exercising clear communication, and building trusting relationships. The program is divided into two phases over a two-week period. Phase one focuses on respect, trust and communication, conflict resolution and building a bond. Participants develop awareness of different relationships and communication styles, and how it affects the way you interact with others. Phase two is all about being part of a community and addresses leadership, taking responsibility
and team building. Together with their horses, participants role play about what healthy leadership looks like and what it takes to be a responsible team member. “We first became aware of this type of program when it was offered at the University of Virginia to build adult leadership skills. It seemed that learning these skills at an earlier age would provide benefits that would last a lifetime, so we set out to build a program here at Vinceremos,” said Susan Guinan, director of development at Vinceremos. “This is the third year of the program. It has grown from a one-day session to a program of six sessions over the course of two weeks.” The first group of 45 members from the Boys & Girls Club has participated in the summer program, but the Wellington club
hopes that this can be a program for members during the school year as well. “The kids are loving the program,” Wellington Club Director Kenda Peterson said. “They have learned so much about themselves, each other and how to treat each other. They have gained confidence, and that is what Boys & Girls Clubs is all about.” Vinceremos founder Ruth Menor is proud of the partnership between the two organizations. “There have been many organizations that have wanted to participate in the program, but transporting the kids to the program has been a challenge. Gaining commitment from those who are responsible for the children has also been difficult,” Menor said. “The collaboration with the Boys & Girls Club has been very helpful.”
(Above) Tiana Johnson and Kelisiti Pinkney with one of the horses. (Right) Vinceremos staff member Deb Levinsky provides a clinic to club members about respect and boundaries.
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The first-ever Palm Beach Equine Clinic Story Contest is now underway. Submit your best heartwarming story about your horse and your experience with Palm Beach Equine Clinic and its veterinarians by Aug. 31 for a chance to win a Winter Equestrian Package. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 23
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Performance & Wellness Chiropractic About To Celebrate Its First Anniversary
Dr. Matthew DiLallo and Dr. Addison Seitter of Performance & Wellness Chiropractic are about to celebrate the practice’s first anniversary. The practice has two locations, one at Ultima Fitness in Wellington and one in Palm Beach Gardens. At Performance & Wellness Chiropractic, care is provided with the goal of optimizing human ability, caring for patients of all ages, with a variety of health conditions. Page 25
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Wellington Football Team Looking Ahead To A Strong Season
The Wellington High School Wolverines have started preseason football practices in preparation for the fall season. The Wolverines have made it to the postseason the past two years, and coach Tom Abel believes that his squad is loaded this year to contend for a district title. Page 29
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Broncos Begin Practice With High Expectations
The fall season is almost here, and expectations are extremely high at the Palm Beach Central High School football camp. Last season, the Broncos ended with a disappointing 2-8 record but finished on a high note, upsetting rival Royal Palm Beach High School in the last game of the season. Page 29
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Palm Beach Equine Clinic Hosting First Story Contest Bobbi Rottman, president of Eques Solutions, a marketing and promotional company specializing in the equestrian market, works with Wellington’s Palm Beach Equine Clinic. One day, she had a great idea. “I love hearing clients share cool stories of their positive experiences dealing with Palm Beach Equine,” she said. “I thought it would be fun to give them a forum where people could go to read them. Offering an incentive made sense, so we organized a contest.” So was born the first-ever Palm Beach Equine Clinic Story Contest. The entry period started June 1 and will close Aug. 31. Submit your best heartwarming story about your horse and your experience with the Palm Beach Equine Clinic and its veterinarians for a chance to win a Winter Equestrian Package. On Sept. 1, a panel of judges will pick the top three stories and post them on Facebook, where friends will have 24 hours to vote for their favorite story. The author of the story with the most “Likes” and “Shares” will be the winner. The prize is a Winter Equestrian Package including VIP tickets for four people to attend the following 2017 events: a Friday night of dressage at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival, a Saturday night of show jumping at the Winter Equestrian Festival and a Sunday afternoon of polo at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Exact dates will be deterGet updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/Horse TalkFL.
Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg mined; venues are subject to change. The contest guidelines are fairly simple: The story must be 500 words or less and must be accompanied by at least one photo, submitted with the story. These stories will be made public, so if a writer wishes to keep names or information in a story anonymous, he or she must state so in writing when the story is submitted. Participants must sign a media release giving Palm Beach Equine Clinic and Eques Solutions permission to post the story on social media, web sites and other media outlets. No stories will be eligible without a release. The companies reserve the right to randomly pick stories to highlight each week during the contest. Palm Beach Equine Clinic’s Barbara Lanigan is very excited about the contest. “This is the first time we’ve ever tried anything like this,” she said. “I personally love hearing clients old and new share their positive experiences with our facility. There are a lot of nice success stories, a lot of happy, healthy horses we’ve been able to help. Our clinic has something for every horse owner,
Enter the Palm Beach Equine Clinic Story Contest by Aug. 31. whether they’re working with a horse that is Wellington. State-of-the-art diagnostic imagOlympics-bound or just loving a pasture pal. ing tools include a standing MRI unit and a I grew up loving horses, and every time we nuclear scintigraphy gamma ray camera, ultracan make a horse’s life better, I feel personal sonography and radiography. The clinic offers satisfaction. That’s a big part of why I enjoy preeminent lameness examinations, diagnostic my job so much. I’m looking forward to read- imaging, ambulatory services, extensive preing the stories.” purchase evaluations, equine dentistry, and Palm Beach Equine Clinic offers 24-hour reproduction and fertility procedures. Alternaemergency intensive care and complete tive medicine services, including chiropractic surgical procedures at its on-site hospital in See ROSENBERG, page 31
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CEREMONY OPENS NEW County Clerk Scales Back Hours TOOJAY’S IN WELLINGTON At Royal Palm Service Center
Local officials joined TooJay’s team members for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the newly moved Wellington location on Tuesday, July 26. This location is part of a family of nearly 30 TooJay’s restaurants across Florida, committed to serving guests with crowd-pleasing favorites. TooJay’s previously was located inside the Mall at Wellington Green. Shown above are (L-R) Stas Politis, Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce ambassador; Kinsey Verzaal, TooJay’s catering sales representative; Kevin Gagnon, TooJay’s vice president of finance and accounting; Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig; Michael Pichette, TooJay’s general manager; Brett Carper, TooJay’s director of operations; Palm Beach County Commissioner Shelley Vana; Kelley Burke, legislative aide; Chef Dennis Snuszka, TooJay’s vice president of food and beverage; and Alan Nuckles, TooJay’s vice president of purchasing.
Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller Sharon Bock changed the hours of the clerk’s office at the Midwestern Communities Service Center effective Friday, Aug. 5. The office, located at 200 Civic Center Way, Suite 500, in Royal Palm Beach, began closing to the public on Fridays consistent with the operations of both the North County and South County courthouses, which were scaled back last year due to clerk budget reductions from the State of Florida. Clerk services affected by the Friday closures are available at the following locations: • Traffic ticket payments: Main Courthouse and online at www. mypalmbeachclerk.com. • Passport applications: West County Courthouse.
• Marriage license applications: Main Courthouse and the West County Courthouse. The Main Courthouse is at 205 N. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach, and the West County Courthouse is at 2950 State Road 15, Room S-100, in Belle Glade. “With no fiscal relief in sight, this closure is taking place in anticipation of further reductions. While we have consistently reduced our costs over the past five years, we continue to strive to deliver outstanding services to the Palm Beach County community,” Bock said. “I will continue to work with the State Legislature to develop a long-term and sustainable solution to address the clerk’s chronically broken state funding model.” The clerk’s budget took a $2.6
million cut during this fiscal year. This reduction forced layoffs and branch closures affecting the office’s ability to satisfy statutory mandates. Other offices located at the Midwestern Communities Service Center in Royal Palm Beach are not affected by the change at Bock’s office. The Florida Constitution established the independent Office of the Clerk & Comptroller as a public trustee, responsible for safeguarding public records and public funds. Bock is directly elected by and accountable to Palm Beach County residents. In addition to the roles of clerk of the circuit court, county recorder and clerk of the Board of County Commissioners, Bock is the chief financial officer, treasurer and auditor for Palm Beach County.
Donna Tucci’s School Of Dance Marks 23 Years In 1994, Donna Tucci’s School of Dance opened to many excited dancers in the western communities at its location at Southern Blvd. and State Road 7 in Royal Palm Beach. Today, it remains strong with Detroit native Tucci still leading the way.
Tucci is known for her “Dreams Come True Dancers,” the troupe that wins the hearts of everyone who sees it. A licensed physical therapist assistant, former professional dancer and cancer survivor, Tucci has contributed a lot to the community and
continues to make a difference in the lives of many as the school marks 23 years. Her work with special-needs children was featured in the February 1999 issue of Dance Teacher magazine and on the WPTV news segment Kelley’s Heroes.
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Performance & Wellness Chiropractic Celebrating Anniversary
Dr. Matthew DiLallo and Dr. Addison Seitter of Performance & Wellness Chiropractic are about to celebrate the practice’s first anniversary. The practice has two locations, one at Ultima Fitness in Wellington and one in Palm Beach Gardens. At Performance & Wellness Chiropractic, chiropractic care is provided with the goal of optimizing human ability, caring for patients of all ages, with a variety of health conditions and a wide range of injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal and nervous system. These often
painful conditions can affect the nervous system, which can cause referred pain and dysfunction distant to the region of injury. People seldom associate pain with early occurrence of dysfunction. When pain is present, it may diminish or disappear without corrective action, but often emerge months later as a far worse condition. The staff at Performance & Wellness Chiropractic utilize a variety of tools and techniques that help correct the dysfunction. Treatments include various soft tissue modalities (ART,
Graston, FAKTR), functional rehabilitation and chiropractic manipulation. DiLallo attended Wellington High School, where he played football. After being noticed by several Division 1 programs, he decided to continue his career at the University of Colorado. DiLallo received his bachelor’s degree in physiology from the University of Colorado. He then attended the University of South Florida where he obtained his master’s degree in exercise science. Before entering the Palmer College
of Chiropractic, DiLallo worked as a strength and conditioning coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Seitter is a native of Vero Beach, where she attended St. Edward’s School. While at St. Edward’s, she excelled in both soccer and lacrosse. She continued her academic career at the University of Miami, where she received her degree in psychology with a minor in chemistry. To learn more, or to schedule an appointment, call (561) 402-4701 or visit www.performanceandwellness chiropractic.com.
Dr. Addison Seitter and Dr. Matthew DiLallo at a recent CrossFit event.
‘Fit For Hope Day’ In RPB Raises $6,000 For Place Of Hope
A group of hard-core fitness fans raised $6,000 for Place of Hope’s foster kids by squatting, lifting and jumping at the July 23 “Fit for Hope Day” with Hard Exercise Works and Chick-Fil-A in Wellington. Half of the money raised was through an impromptu burpee challenge that HEW Wellington owner John Szarszewski and his coaches created just two days before the event. “Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world. I’m blown away by our #hewwelly community pulling together to raise more than $1,500 for Place of Hope foster organization in
one day,” Szarszewski said. Place of Hope thanked ChickFil-A for providing food at a reduced price, and some of the Chick-Fil-A team members participated in Fit for Hope. The event was held at Seminole Palms Park at 151 Lamstein Lane in Royal Palm Beach. Participants were encouraged to give a $10 donation for Place of Hope’s efforts to raise $10,000, which pays for the care of one child in their care for one year. For more event details, visit www.placeofhope.com/fit-for-hope. Place of Hope was ranked the “No. 1 Nonprofit for Youth Development, Shelter and Crisis Services
in the Nation” by Charity Navigator and one of the “11 Top-Rated Charities That Changed the World in 2014” by The Huffington Post. It is a faith-based, state-licensed children’s organization that provides family-style foster care (emergency and long-term), family outreach and intervention, and maternity care. The organization also provides safety for sexually trafficked victims, transitional housing and support services, foster care recruitment and support, and hope and healing opportunities for children and families who have been traumatized by abuse and neglect. Learn more at www.placeofhope.com.
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WHS Football Team Looking Ahead To A Strong Season
By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School Wolverines have started preseason football practices in preparation for the fall season. The Wolverines have made it to the postseason the past two years, and coach Tom Abel believes that his squad is loaded this year to contend for a district title. Abel has achieved much success
in turning around the Wellington program since he started his reign leading the Wolverines. In 2014, he earned coach of the year with a school’s best 11-2 record, a district title and a regional finals appearance. Last season, Wellington fell short as district runner-up in a nail-biter to rival Palm Beach Gardens High School, and entered postseason play for the second-straight year.
Wellington slot receiver Sage Chen-Young runs the ball during a scrimmage.
The Wolverines had a positive spring season, despite a 28-21 loss to Lake Worth High School in the spring game. “I liked a lot of things that we were doing, and it has carried over to the summer,” Abel said. “Aside from the loss, we had a lot of good things to take from it, and used it as motivation, which has made them hungry, and our expectations are extremely high this year.”
Quarterback Ben Schmickle will look to start under center for the offense, but Connor Rogers will compete for the spot as well. At 6-foot-3, the once-quarterback has taken on the role again. In the backfield, Wellington is stacked at the running back position with Mark Anthony Richards, Jaden Durant, Anik McKenzie and transfer Marvin Pierre. Receiving will be D.J. Dobkins, Sage Chen-Young,
The Wellington defense works on tackling drills during practice.
William Perez and Jymetre Hester. The offensive line returns several veterans. Santiago Posada will anchor the line at 6-foot-5 and 285 pounds. Cameron Allen and Chris Namacher will also contribute on the offensive line. Defensively, Wellington is big and fast, and showed its quickness in the spring game. Senior Tyler Jolly will lead the defensive line at the end See WOLVERINES, page 31
Wolverine slot receiver Jymetre Hester catches a short pass during a seven-on-seven drill.
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Broncos Begin Football Practice With High Expectations
By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The fall season is almost here, and expectations are extremely high at the Palm Beach Central High School football camp. Last season, the Broncos ended with a disappointing 2-8 record but finished on a high note, upsetting rival Royal Palm Beach High School
in the last game of the season. Despite a 17-7 loss to Boynton Beach High School in the spring, the former three-time district champions had several positive things to look at, according to third-year coach Tino Ierulli. “We were young in the secondary going into the spring game and they passed on us, even though we only
Bronco quarterback Nick Atkins throws a pass down field during a scrimmage.
gave up 37 yards rushing,” Ierulli said. “We have three transfers that were starters and impact players to give us that experience, and we’re very excited.” With that said, Ierulli and his squad boast that many will be surprised this season when the Broncos take the field. Senior team captains Michael Garofalo (an Air Force
Palm Beach Central receivers work on pass routines during practice.
commit) and Ben Panitz will be leading the charge. Garofalo is the heart and soul of the offensive line, according to Ierulli. “He’s high in academics and dominant on the field, which makes a great fit for him to be a leader,” Ierulli said. “Both Mikey and Ben are both smart kids, and that’s what we try to build here at Palm Beach
Central, student-athletes.” Garofalo will anchor the offensive line at left tackle, and Panitz will lead the defense at outside linebacker for the Broncos. Panitz is also starting to draw attention from colleges. The Broncos have two battling for the quarterback position, both See BRONCOS, page 31
Anthony Wynds finds running room during a scrimmage. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER
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The Royal Palm Beach Strikers recently awarded Autumn Ramsey with a $500 college scholarship. Ramsey has participated in both the fall and spring soccer seasons of the recreational program in Royal Palm Beach since her freshman year of high school. Ramsey was accepted into the University of Florida, where she started this summer as a biology major. She received straight A grades her first semester and she is on a pre-med track. The Royal Palm Beach Strikers wish her the best of luck during her college career. Shown above are (L-R) RPB Strikers Treasurer Aimee Santiago, Vice President Shawn O’Connor, Autumn Ramsey, President Mal Hasan, Board Member Fernando Casal and Secretary Susan Palma.
Accuhorsemat Wraps Up Summer Sponsorship
Accuhorsemat, the innovative equine acupressure blanket, is wrapping up its sponsorship of the Amateur Jumper Division in the Equestrian Sport Production Spring and Summer Series at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Riders enjoyed the season of competition while learning about Accuhorsemat, a non-invasive acupressure horse blanket that promotes healthy circulation and recovery through increased blood flow, toxin release and muscle relaxation. Fifteen-year-old Elizabeth Flavell rode her 9-year-old Warmblood gelding, Hello, to the spring circuit Accuhorsemat Amateur Jumper Division championship title. Flavell won seven classes in a row at the ESP circuit on the gelding, whom she purchased in October 2015. Another Accuhorsemat Amateur Jumper Division winner, Isabel Sánchez, rode Chino, a 13-year-old Warmblood from Argentina owned by Anabell Mejia, to a series of victories in the ESP Spring and Summer Series. Sánchez has been working with Chino since early 2015, and this was her third year competing in the ESP Spring and Summer Series.
MYLES ADDISON OF SRHS TO RUN AT PITTSBURGH
2016 Seminole Ridge High School graduate Myles Addison has signed with the University of Pittsburgh for track & field. Addison was Palm Beach County, FHSAA District 4A-10 and FHSAA Region 4A-3 champion in the 8,000-meter run his senior year, as well as a state qualifier in cross country. He posted a lifetime best of 1:54.39, finishing seventh in the Golden South meet May 28. Shown above is Addison with coach Brian Pollock and his parents, Peter and Audrey Addison.
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continued from page 29 position. Isaac Adonis and Anthony Pata will secure the center at middle linebacker. Both are over 6 feet, big and quick. Chen-Young will be a two-way player for the Wolverines, playing cornerback as well. “We’ll have many two-players this year,” Abel said. Chen-Young was recently voted as the fifth-ranked cornerback in the
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continued from page 23 and acupuncture therapies, also are available. “We wanted to keep the contest easy and all-inclusive,” Rottman said. “It’s open to everyone, any age, no experience necessary. You can submit more than one story. If you feel comfortable writing only a paragraph, that’s fine. We want this to be short and fun, something peo-
county by ESPN and was also added to the ESPN Papa John’s Top 63. Wellington returns one of the best kicking games in Palm Beach County with senior Logan Robinson. He was a Lou Groza award nominee last season and is sure to be nominated again this year. “It’s no secret what we’re going to do,” Abel said. “Everybody knows we’re going to kick the onside and directional kick on you, and Logan has worked extremely hard in the off-season to get his leg stronger.” Robinson is sure to put points on the board. Abel noted that he consistently puts up 50-plus-yard field goals during practice. ple will enjoy writing and reading. Nice, heartwarming tales of your experiences with PBEC. How you felt about your interaction, right from the owner’s mouth. And the prize package is fabulous.” So, if you think you might be able to cobble together a winning story, get a move on. All stories, photos and releases must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 31. E-mail stories to info@equessolutions.com. For more information, call (561) 793-1599 or visit www. equineclinic.com/2016/05/palmbeach-equine-clinic-story-contest.
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Wellington occupies one of the toughest districts in the county, with Palm Beach Gardens, Seminole Ridge, Palm Beach Central and Jupiter high schools. Its schedule is equally as tough, with Atlantic, William T. Dwyer, Boca Raton and Fort Pierce Central high schools among the list. Wellington will have its preseason kickoff classic on the road against Palm Beach Lakes High School on Friday, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. (Right) Receiver D.J. Dobkins catches a pass down the sideline. PHOTO BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER
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continued from page 29 transfers, in Nick Atkins and Mike Moreland. “They’re competing and look great right now,” Ierulli said, noting that Moreland is a sophomore, and Atkins is a junior. The workhorse in the backfield will be Anthony Wynds. At 5-foot-6 and 210 pounds, he will be difficult to bring down. “I’d love to see him
carry the ball 25 times a game,” Ierulli said. The kicking game is also looking up for the Broncos, with Adam Virgili stepping in to put the boot to the ball. “He’s a left-footer, came out and started kicking, and we knew we could work with this kid,” Ierulli said. “He’s doing great, and thank God we have him.” This season, the Broncos bring more experience to the table. “We were there, in a lot of games last year, but this year is going to be even better,” Ierulli said. “We’re going to be extremely dominant this season, and if we have to go to our
twos, there’s no drop-off.” The Broncos will rely on experience and motivation to battle through one of the toughest schedules on the map, facing powers such as Vero Beach, William T. Dwyer and Glades Central high schools, while being planted in one of the toughest districts in the county with Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, Seminole Ridge and Jupiter high schools. Palm Beach Central will continue to prepare for its kickoff classic, when the Broncos host Fort Pierce Central High School on Friday, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m.
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Saturday, Aug. 13 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafts for Kids for ages 4 to 10 on Saturday, Aug. 13 at 2:30 p.m. Start out the new school year with new friends and a back-to-school craft. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Teen AnimeFest for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Aug. 13 at 2:30 p.m. Do you love anime, manga and cosplay? Dress up as your favorite character, eat snacks, watch anime shows and challenge friends to trivia. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) will host a Pokémon Party: Go Wild & Catch ’Em All on Saturdays, Aug. 13 and Aug. 27 from 4:15 to 9 p.m. The whole zoo will be open with special up-close animal encounters. Enjoy live music while cooling off in the Interactive Fountain, with a cash bar for adults. Visit www. palmbeachzoo.org for more info. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Bruce Springsteen Tribute Concert by the Boss Project on Saturday, Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for info. Sunday, Aug. 14 • Whole Foods Market in Wellington will host a back-to-school complimentary lunch program on Sunday, Aug. 14 at noon, with healthy lunch selections including sliced turkey and cheese or a hummus and veggie option, served with a banana, chocolate chip cookies and a juice box. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info. • The AYSO 1521 2016-17 U12 Acreage Arsenal select soccer teams are taking part in the annual Great Poker Charity Tournament event being held at the Palm Beach Kennel Club in West Palm Beach on Sunday, Aug. 14 at noon. Half of all funds raised by the soccer club will go directly to the teams, while the other 50 percent will be distributed as cash prizes. For more info., contact Catherine at aysoarsenals@yahoo.com. Monday, Aug. 15 • The Armory Art Center Annex, located in Lake Worth, is accepting applications for studio artist residencies through Monday, Aug. 15. Call (561) 832-1776 or visit www.armoryart.org for more info. Tuesday, Aug. 16 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Pastel Studio for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. Develop the fundamentals of perspective, shadowing, proportions and balance. Participants will be encouraged to just come in, choose materials and work at their leisure. Pastels, paper and other materials will be provided, as well as guidance from the instructor. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Village of Wellington will hold a Walk and Talk in the Periwinkle/Lily Communities on Tuesday, Aug. 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. Visit www. wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • The Kretzer Piano Music Foundation will present its fifth annual Physicians Talent Showcase
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featuring the musical talents of local physicians on Tuesday, Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace. Tickets are $75 each and can be purchased by calling Complete Ticket Solutions at (866) 449-2489. For more information, call (561) 748-0036 or visit www. kretzerpiano.com/kpmf. Wednesday, Aug. 17 • Movement Arts Dance Academy (1241 North State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach) will hold open houses on Wednesday, Aug. 17, Thursday, Aug. 18 and Saturday, Aug. 20 for numerous classes to be conducted during the coming school year. For more info., call (561) 752-9757 or visit www.movementartsdanceacademy.com. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for children under age 4 on Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 3:30 p.m. Join in a jam session with lots of instruments to keep the music going. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • Wellington will hold a Neighborhood Watch Meeting for the Stonegate Community on Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 6 p.m. at a private residence. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or call (561) 791-4764 for more info. • Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 W. Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach) will continue its Rabbi Sam Silver Controversial Issues Forum series on Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. The topic for this month’s session will be “Viewing Israel from the Right, Left, Jewish, Christian and Muslim Perspectives.” For more info., call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org. Thursday, Aug. 18 • The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host an economic forum luncheon on the Future of Childhood Education on Thursday, Aug. 18 at 11 a.m. at the West Palm Beach Marriott (1001 Okeechobee Blvd.). Speakers and panelists will include Palm Beach County School Superintendent Dr. Robert Avossa, Early Learning Coalition CEO Warren Eldridge, Children’s Movement of Florida Chairman Dave Lawrence Jr. and Children’s Services Council CEO Dr. Lisa Williams-Taylor. Visit www.cpbchamber. com for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Adult Coloring: Seascapes for ages 16 and up on Thursday, Aug. 18 at 2 p.m. The end of the summer is here. What better way to spend one of your last relaxing days than filling your world with color and a sense of inner peace? Cards and coloring materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Western Business Alliance will host a social event on Thursday, Aug. 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Hulett Environmental Services (7670 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach). Visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance.com for more info. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, Aug. 18 at 5 p.m. with a free concert by the Casey Raines Band at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will attend Roger Dean Stadium’s Dollar Nights in Jupiter on Thursday, Aug. 18. Game time is 6:30 p.m. Arrive at 6 p.m. to buy tickets and meet for entry to the stadium. Contact John Fenner at (586) 350-3235 for more info. • The Norton Museum (1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach) will host its Art After Dark program on Thursday, Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m. featuring a reading of the new one-act play By and By written by Lauren Gunderson. By And By wrestles with the dilemmas posed by full human cloning. For more info., call (561) 832-5196 or visit www.norton.org. Friday, Aug. 19 • KWP Productions will present It Had to Be You from Friday, Aug. 19 through Sunday, Sept. 4 at the Bhetty Waldron Theater at Actor’s Rep (1009 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach). Visit www.kwpproductions.com or call (561) 339-4687 for more info. • The Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) will host Safari Nights on Friday, Aug. 19 from 5 to 9 p.m. with a sports theme. There will be children’s entertainment, such as face painting and a kids DJ in the Fountain Plaza. Visit www.palmbeachzoo.org for more info. • The Florida Science Center & Aquarium (4801 Dreher Trail North) will host Ladies Night Out on Friday, Aug. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. Mix and mingle at the science center and enjoy an evening of excitement and entertainment, with cocktail concoctions, bath fizz and UV nail polish labs, liquid nitrogen rumchata fireball ice cream, high heel science demonstrations, food and wine samples, a silent auction and more. Visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-1988 for info. Saturday, Aug. 20 • Boy Scout Troop 125 will hold a car wash fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 9 a.m. at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church in Wellington. E-mail mkroberts98@gmail.com for more info.
• The Wellington Fitness & Wellness Education Day, a special day of promoting a healthier community while supporting teachers, will take place on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon at Ultima Fitness & Wellness, located at 12799 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in the Wellington Plaza. For more info., call (561) 795-2823. • The American German Club of the Palm Beaches will host its fourth annual Miss Oktoberfest Pageant and Coronation Dinner on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 5 to 11 p.m. at the American German Club of the Palm Beaches. This year’s 43rd annual Oktoberfest will be held Oct. 7-9 and Oct. 14-16. Visit www.americangermanclub. org for more info. • Power Evangelism Inc. will present One Night of Miracles at the Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for tickets. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Tina Turner Tribute Concert on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 8 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. Tuesday, Aug. 23 • The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. Wednesday, Aug. 24 • Wellington will hold a Neighborhood Watch Meeting for the Scribner/Bryden Village Communities on Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Olympia clubhouse. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or call (561) 791-4764 for more info. • The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host after hours networking on Wednesday, Aug. 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Carrabba’s Italian Grill (11141 Southern Blvd., RPB). Visit www.cpbchamber.com for more info. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail news@gotowncrier.com.
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S T Y L I S T S & B A R B E R S WA N T E D — Chair for Rent $150 per week hiring stylists and barbers. Located in Royal Palm Beach in busy plaza on Okeechobee Blvd. Call Angela 561-317-1579.
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MAKE $2000 A WEEK— Sales exp a plus, great networking skills, valid drivers license. Mature and or retired candidates are encouraged to apply. Join our team call Mark 561-352-0298. PART-TIME ACCOUNTANT ASSISTANT — Part time, flexible, assistant to accountant. Must be organized self-starter, computer literate (Excel, MS Word), to answer phones, do filing, do scheduling. Must be willing to learn new tasks. Royal Palm Beach. REFERENCES WILL BE CHECKED. Respond to arnoldsachs1@att.net No phone calls. PART TIME, FLEXIBLE LEGAL SECRETARY/ASSISTANT. — Computer Literate (WordPerfect). Answer phones, schedule hearings, filing, assist with document preparation, etc. ONLY APPLICANTS WITH SOME EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED. REFERENCES WILL BE CHECKED. Respond to j.a.abrams@att.net No phone calls.
GARAGE SALES LOXAHATCHEE GARAGE SALE THIS SATURDAY AUGUST 13th 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. 14492 77th Pl. N. Loxahatchee, Corner of Grapeview. — Appliances, furniture, clothing, china, glassware, collectibles, books, pictures, artwork & much more.
PLACE YOUR GARAGE SALE AD HERE CALL 793-3576
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Affordable Wellington Office Space To Share • Large office with window • Centrally
located in Wellington off Forest Hill Blvd. • Large conference room with Apple TV and White Board • Kitchen and Storage • Private side entrance • Plenty of safe parking • $800 per month includes high speed Comcast Internet • Sublet, no lease signing Call or text Gregg at (561) 309-4346
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A/C AND REFRIGERATION
SCREENING
JOHN C. HUNTON AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION, INC.—Service & new installation FPL independent participating contractor. Lic. CAC 057272 Ins. “We are proud supporters of the Seminole Ridge Hawks” 561-798-3225. Family Owned & Operated since 1996. Credit Cards Accepted
JOHN’S SCREEN REPAIR SERVICE — Pool & patio re-screening. Stay tight,wrinkle-free,guaranteed! CRC1329708 call us 798-3132. www.poolscreenrepair.com
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CLEANING - HOME/OFFICE WE CLEAN OFFICES & PRIVATE HOMES — Licensed & Insured. Call for an estimate and to schedule your apartment. Discount for Central Palm Beach County Chamber members and to all new clients for first cleaning. 561-385-8243 Lic. #2012-25277 RELIABLE HOME CLEANING —Experienced,local, references, pet sitting & house sitting available. Call 561-572-1782.
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ROOM FOR RENT LA MANCHA — No Pets/No Kids. Furnished with pool $ 7 0 0 m o n t h l y. C a l l 5 6 1 - 6 6 7 - 3 4 7 5
D R I V E W AY S — F r e e e s t i m a t e s A & M ASPHALT SEAL COATING commercial and residential. Patching potholes, striping, repair existing asphalt & save money all work guaranteed. Li c.& Ins. 100045062 561-667-7716
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LOOKING TO RENT — 3/2 house in or around Loxahatchee, Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Belle Glade, Canal Point or Pahokee. Need by end of August. Please contact Heidi Aspinwall at (305) 733-4420 or e-mail Haspinwall@umc.org.
ANMAR CO.— James’ All Around Handyman Service. Excellent craftsman Old time values. Once you’ve had me! You’ll have me back! Lic. Ins. Certified Residential Contractor CRC1327426 561-248-8528
Looking to Rent or Sell Your Home Place Your ad in The Town-Crier 561-793-7606
TOMAS PERALTA — Experienced horse trainer/polo player Call 561-246-9440.
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PAINTING J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 309-6975 or visit our website at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com JOHN PERGOLIZZI PAINTING INC. — Interior/Exterior - Repaint specialist, pressure cleaning, popcorn ceiling, drywall repair & roof painting. Family owned/owner operator. Free Est. 798-4964 Lic. #U18473 COLORS BY CORO, INC. — Int./Ext. Residential painting, over 20 yrs exp. Small Jobs welcome. Free est. Ins. 561-578-2873. Owner/Operated. Lic.# U20627 Ins. Wellington Resident
PET DOCTOR - MOBILE/HOME CARE TIRED OF HOLDING YOUR CAT IN THE WAITING ROOM? — Call Critter Home Care and Stay Home Dr. Don Denoff. 561-517-8705
PRESSURE CLEANING/HANDYMAN
Part Time, experienced in Quickbooks, flexible hours. Please fax resume to 561-793-1470 or email to: wellingtoncompany.bookkeeper@gmail.com
ALL PRESSURE CLEANING & SERVICES — Residential/Commercial/ Equestrian. Handyman, Fencing, Painting. We do it ALL! Dustin 561-951-8769
ROOFING ROBERT G. HARTMANN ROOFING — Specializing in repairs. Free estimates, Bonded,insured. Lic. #CCC 058317 Ph: 561-790-0763. ROOFING REPAIRS RE-ROOFING ALL TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable. Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-309-0134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC-023773 RC-0067207 NEIL O’NEAL JR. ROOFING — Roofing & Reroofing. Family owned and operated. Residential/Commercial. Wood Replacement, Roof Coatings, Solar Vents, Skylights & Roof Ventilation. 561-656-4945 Lic. & Insured CCC1330208.Free Estimates
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SECURITY SECURITY — American owned local security company in business 30 plus years. Protection by officers drug tested. 40 hour course. Licensed & Insured. 561-848-2600
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS AQUATIC SPRINKLER, LLC — Complete repair of all types of systems. Owner Operated. Michael 561-964-6004Lic.#U17871 Bonded & Ins. Serving the Western Communities Since 1990
TREE SERVICE TREES TRIMMED AND REMOVED — 561-798-0412 D.M. YOUNG TREE SERVICE. Family Owned & Operated Lic. & Insured 1992-12121 Visit our website at dmyoungtreeservice.com
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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
TOWN-CRIER CLASSIFIEDS GET RESULTS CALL 561-793-7606
Experienced Nanny/Home Health Aide seeks new position. Flexible hours, full time or part time, day or night. I am a Licensed CNA who has worked as a home health aide and a nanny. I have many years of experience taking care of children, including several sets of multiples, and also experience taking care of elderly at home. The twins I have taken care of since birth are starting school soon, and I need a new position. Price negotiable, references provided upon request. Available in August. Call Pat at (561) 294-1423
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WELLINGTON RENTALS FOR SALE 8 Units, one location, pool. Walk to Publix & McDonalds. One story; 4 units 4/2, 1400 sq. ft. 3 units 3/2/1, 1200 sq. ft. 1 unit 1/1/1 670 sq. ft. Fenced patios. Owner/builder. 561.329.0240 $1,435,00 (Proof of funds)
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A-1 Qualified Appliance Repairs, Inc. Serving Palm Beach County Since 1982 Air Conditioners • Refrigerators Appliances • Water Heaters Repairs on All Makes and Models
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There’s only one thing better than the delectable aroma of fresh, homemade Italian cuisine...
It’s the taste! Now, chefs Jimmy and Brian who brought you the delicious Italian tastes of Campagnolo’s and Arrabiatas popular Italian restaurants bring you We Love To Serve “Family Style” So Bring the Family!
Brian, Richie and Jimmy Invite You to Come in and Enjoy!
Summer Menu $17.95 | 10% CASH DISCOUNT CAESAR SALAD, HOUSE SALAD, PASTA FAGIOLI, OR MINESTRONE
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