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The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors approved an agreement Monday with the Town of Loxahatchee Groves for reimbursement of expenses in preparing and recording maintenance easement maps for public recreational trails, which led to a discussion of whether the district should become dependent to the town. Page 3

Wellington Community Foundation In Question

The Wellington Village Council conducted its annual meeting of the Wellington Community Foundation on Monday, and council members discussed the future of the foundation.

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The Village of Royal Palm Beach hosted a Veterans Day Evening Service on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the Royal Palm Beach Veterans Park amphitheater. Local officials were on hand to speak, as was Major General Wayne Jackson, who gave the keynote address. Shown here are C.S. and Alice Stern, Cindy Apel, American Legion Post 367 Commander Raymond Nazareth, Effie NazarethGonzalez and Helio Gonzalez. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 8 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

SADD Events At RPBHS Aim To Bolster Seat Belt Awareness Wellington Relay For Life Plans Fundraising Events

Organizers of the American Cancer Society’s Wellington Relay for Life held a kickoff party Thursday, Nov. 6. Upcoming fundraisers are set for Tuesday, Nov. 18 at Carrabba’s Italian Grill on Southern Blvd., and Wednesday, Dec. 17 at Hurricane Grill on SR 7. Page 5

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report After a surprise seat belt check on Monday, Nov. 3, the students at Royal Palm Beach High School were treated to a Seat Belt Safety Fair two days later in the school courtyard.

The Wednesday, Nov. 5 safety fair, and the seat belt checks, are being conducted at the school in conjunction with contests through the National Organization for

Youth Safety (NOYS) and the Dori Slosberg Foundation.

During the unannounced check, passengers, both in the front and back of cars, were checked to see if they had their seat belts on.

Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) advisor Maureen Witkowski said that they discovered 43 percent of the occupants were not wearing one, and that most of those without seat belts were sitting in the back seats.

Kickoff Party Begins Planning For RPB Relay

Organizers of the American Cancer Society’s Royal Palm Beach Relay for Life held a 1980s-themed kickoff party Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Mar Bar Grille at Madison Green.

Attendees learned about the event, how to raise money, form teams and more. Page 19

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From its early origins to its modern-day incarnation, Thanksgiving has always been a uniquely American celebration of family and community. Not only does it offer us a chance to share quality time with our own families, but it also allows us the perfect time to reach out and help those less fortunate. There are many ways you can help make Thanksgiving brighter for families in need. Page 4 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS................................. 3 - 9 OPINION.................................. 4 CRIME NEWS.......................... 6 PEOPLE................................. 13 SCHOOLS.......................14 - 15 COLUMNS...................... 16, 23 NEWS BRIEFS....................... 18 BUSINESS......................24 - 25 SPORTS..........................29 - 31 CALENDAR............................ 32 CLASSIFIEDS................ 33 - 36 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

RPBHS SADD Advisor Maureen Witkowski with SADD students.

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“There is a misconception that if you’re in the back seat, seat belts aren’t as important,” she said.

“After our first seat belt check, everyday on the announcements, we put on a safety message schoolwide for them to hear.”

SADD also put posters up around the school to increase awareness about safety.

Crichanni Watson, SADD student president, was torn between being surprised that more than 40 percent did not buckle their seat belts and being optimistic. “I think we can do better,” she said.

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, the Florida Highway Patrol and Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue attended the safety fair with representatives answering students’ questions and requests for information.

“It’s nice for students to see that they really care about them,” Witkowski said. “It’s not that they’re trying to catch them doing something bad. They prefer to watch them doing something good.”

Watson enjoyed the opportunity to ask them questions. “I like that See RPBHS SADD, page 17

Wellington Gives Go-Ahead For The Binks Pointe Development

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council gave final approval Tuesday to an amended comp plan and master plan for Binks Pointe, a 90-home townhouse community planned for a 15-acre parcel that was previously part of the Binks Forest Golf Course.

The 90 homes will sit on land that was once the golf course’s driving range, known as Pod L, a 15.27-acre piece of land with a 0.26-acre parcel preserve, known as Parcel V, contained within it.

Parcel V was the subject of a small-scale comp plan amendment from commercial recreation to residential with the condition that no residential units would be assigned to the area.

Planning & Development Services Director Tim Stillings explained that the quarter-acre parcel

had been a preservation area on the Binks Forest development plan, but that it is not jurisdictional wetland and is being incorporated with other land into a 0.3-acre preserve area within the new site plan, which will be dedicated on the new plat.

The developer who recently bought the property has reduced the previously approved building heights from three to two stories and moved the buildings farther away from the perimeter of the development by moving parking to the outside of the complex.

The Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board recommended denial of the comp plan amendment at its May 7 hearing, but recommended approval at its last meeting. The board approved the master plan amendment in August. Village staff also recommended approval.

A 4-1 vote was required by the

council for final approval, and it voted 5-0 to approve the comp plan amendment at its first reading.

Councilman Howard Coates asked why the zoning board had recommended denial initially, and Village Attorney Laurie Cohen said several residents had attended that meeting voicing concerns about the development.

“There was a lot of discussion about rental units, who might be renting those units, maybe some comments about Section 8 housing that probably were not an appropriate basis to deny it,” Cohen said. “I think the second time around, those concerns were not as important to them.”

Councilman Matt Willhite echoed another comment by Coates, saying he was concerned that while the comp plan amendment requires a supermajority vote See BINKS POINTE, page 17

Equestrian Board Objects To Saddle Trail Paving Plan

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Equestrian Preserve Committee voted unanimously Wednesday to oppose paving of roads in the Saddle Trail Park neighborhood, although the Wellington Village Council approved the project unanimously in April.

The meeting started with staff’s intention to get feedback from the committee in order to move forward with the project, but the committee members’ feedback was that they did not want paving at all.

Two residents spoke against the project, and most of the committee members expressed opposition to paving, as well as to proposed speed tables and the removal of vegetation in the existing right of way.

Committee Chair Linda Elie passed the gavel to Vice Chair Michael Whitlow in order to make the motion.

“I am going to make a motion just for the benefit of the council that we do not pave Saddle Trail Park,” Elie said. “Looking at it from a larger perspective of the entire EOZD [Equestrian Overlay Zoning District], not as a property owner at the moment, this feeling of paving Saddle Trail Park to me seems to be dividing the community even further, not bringing it together.”

Elie said the project seems to focus more on the rich and few who really want to concentrate on horses and showing their horses at the venues.

“If they wanted to be on pavement there’s other communities See SADDLE TRAIL, page 17

WELLINGTON SALUTES VETS AT CEREMONY

On Tuesday, Nov. 11, the Village of Wellington held its Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony. The parade marched down Forest Hill Blvd. to the Wellington Veterans Memorial, where local service members were honored in a ceremony. Shown here are Al Ziker, Tom Wenham, Mike Pancia and James Napuli of Wellington’s American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Post 390.

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RPB Grants Changes To Aldi Conditions

By Briana D’Andrea Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council heard an update on the Aldi construction project last week.

At the Thursday, Nov. 6 meeting, Planning & Zoning Administrator Bradford O’Brien gave a presentation on the project, located on the west side of State Road 7, approximately 1,500 feet south of Okeechobee Blvd.

The grocery chain is in the process of building a regional distribution plant on the 75-acre site. In front of the distribution plant, Aldi is building a grocery store as part of the company’s major expansion into South Florida.

Aldi was requesting a change to the timing of the removal of existing vegetation from the canal bank adjacent to the site’s western property line. Initially, the intent was not to remove the existing landscaping until new landscaping was put in.

Village staff and Aldi officials concluded that the area has too

narrow of a corridor for any work to actually take place.

“It is not physically possible to install the landscaping between the wall and the canal and to remove the trees — 50 feet in most cases,” O’Brien said. “We were going to leave the trees until the wall was constructed. There wasn’t any contemplation left for removal of trees. They’re asking for a seven-day relief from the time the trees come down to the time landscaping goes up on the side of the wall.”

The landscaping will be installed on the left side of the wall. The intent of the previous condition was to buffer construction activity from nearby residential areas.

“The reality is, they can’t install new landscaping while old is there,” Councilman Fred Pinto said. “So, we have to hold them to their seven days. It should be OK.” A motion to change the condition was approved 5-0.

In order for the Aldi project to move forward, the applicant also See ALDI, page 4

College Breaks Ground On New Lox Groves Campus

College officials and area dignitaries gather for the new campus’ groundbreaking ceremony.

PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report On Friday, Nov. 7, more than 100 people gathered for the groundbreaking celebration at Palm Beach State College’s new Loxahatchee Groves campus.

Palm Beach State College President Dr. Dennis P. Gallon welcomed the attendees, who included local dignitaries, politicians and college officials.

“This is the day that we’ve all been waiting for,” he said. “It is certainly a pleasure for me to have the opportunity to say ‘good afternoon and welcome’ to each of you for taking the time to come to help us celebrate this milestone in the life of the college.”

The 75-acre campus site is located at the northwest corner of Southern Blvd. and B Road.

As Gallon looked around, he encouraged attendees to look at the environment and made a point to reassure them that the land is not just going to be plowed over for development.

“This is an incredible piece of property,” he said. “It has some three wetlands, it has cypress trees that are part of those wetlands, and ladies and gentleman, I want to let you know that we have included in our master plan — the master plan that has been approved by the board of trustees and that we have shared with the town council — we are assuring each of you in this community that we want to preserve those to be a part of the campus environment that we are creating here.”

Palm Beach State College curSee NEW CAMPUS, page 7

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RURAL WAY OF LIFE RARER IN PALM BEACH COUNTY

By Jac VerSteeg

Five county commissioners have just voted to kill off the affordable equestrian lifestyle in Palm Beach County.

Hal Valeche, Steve Abrams, Priscilla Taylor, Shelley Vana and Mary Lou Berger voted last month to give Minto West 4,500 homes and 2 million square feet of commercial space densely clumped onto 4,000 acres that used to be citrus groves.

Only Jess Santamaria and Paulette Burdick voted against the appalling giveaway of development rights. Clogged traffic and other impacts from Minto West – and the overblown projects waiting in the wings – will strangle Loxahatchee and The Acreage, two of the few areas where you don’t have to be a millionaire to stable a horse or two on your own property.

The nearby developments-in-waiting include the 5,000 acre Indian Trail Groves, where G.L. Homes is champing at the bit to build something on the scale that Minto West has just made the county standard. After all, if the Minto West folks have a right to inflated property rights, why wouldn’t all the other developers?

Thing is, the developers of Minto West are not just exercising their property rights. Palm Beach County commissioners and the Legislature gave the developers new, expanded property rights.

And by extension, the commissioners put the property rights of prospective new owners above the rights of existing property owners.

The first step came in 2008, when the Commission was forced to increase residential units to nearly 3,000 from a mere 400 because the Legislature required it. But the developers wanted even more, and five county commissioners gave it to them.

Will the other projects also gain approval? Of course they will, sooner or later. Forces that favor development long ago rigged the County Commission structure. Commissioners no longer are elected countywide. So Steve Abrams, who does not represent the affected area, easily won re-election Tuesday.

And term limits recently imposed on commissioners ensured Santamaria is leaving the Commission and Karen Marcus – the most environmentally responsible commissioner in recent history – was replaced in 2012 by Valeche, who after approving Minto West mouthed the usual bogus excuse:

“This is so much of an improvement. It is changing (the area) in a much better way.”

Such comments by politicians ensure that, even with the affordable equestrian lifestyle coming to an end, there will be no shortage of horse manure.

The Minto West outcome should serve as a warning to Palm Beach Gardens voters, who in their wisdom on Tuesday over-whelmingly approved term limits and made the retroactive to the current City Council. Saw what you will about the incumbents, they never would have approved the intensive development proposed for Avenir, on the city’s western edge and just to the north of the area affected by Minto West.

Now developers – and their money – will have a better shot at electing people to the Palm Beach Gardens City Council who of course will vow never, never to approve Avenir – but after the developers make cosmetic changes to their plans, the new Gardens powers will approve Avenir, while parroting excuses similar to Valeche’s.

I’m sensitive to this because we’re even having a little civil war in my neighborhood near Palm Beach Gardens. The issue might seem insignificant to outsiders. But it’s important here: To pave or not to pave.

It’s a mini-example of the bigger question. Will a rural or semi-rural lifestyle survive anywhere outside of the wealthy enclaves where polo and dressage thrive?

In my neighborhood, main roads in and out are paved. But most roads are – or have been – dirt roads. Paving can be tough on their hooves and joints, and paving encourages speeders who startle the animals and endanger riders.

I don’t have any horses, but many close-by neighbors do. This is largely a battle between the longtime residents who liked the rural character, modest houses and dirt roads, and the McMansion lovers who have been steadily moving in.

This is the same thing going on near The Acreage and Loxahatchee. It’s the same thing going on with the Ag Reserve on Broward’s northern border. The push is on for bigger and “better” development with small lots and lots of traffic.

Minto West’s opponents vow lawsuits to stop it.

Unless the courts ride to the rescue, the equestrianfriendly way of life will ride into the sunset.

Jac Wilder VerSteeg is a journalist based in Palm Beach County. Contact him a jwvcolum@gmail.com.

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NEWS

LGWCD OKs Agreement With Town For Equestrian Trail Work

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors approved an agreement Monday with the Town of Loxahatchee Groves for reimbursement of expenses in preparing and recording maintenance easement maps for public recreational trails, which led to a discussion of whether the district should become dependent to the town.

Only a few people attended the meeting, although local Internet chat rooms have been busy recently with comments for and against the district becoming

dependent to the town, centering on allegations that the LGWCD board does not support the equestrian community.

LGWCD Administrator Steve Yohe said the interlocal agreement complies with a local bill approved last year by the state legislature providing for the use of maintenance easements for public recreational and equestrian trails through district permits issued to the town.

“The purpose of the interlocal agreement is to establish a basis for the town to reimburse the district for expenses incurred for professional services, mapping services

Wellington Seeks Donations For Holiday Food Drive

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report The Village of Wellington and Wellington Presbyterian Church are working diligently to gather food and supplies to help families in Wellington who need assistance in filling their Thanksgiving tables.

Partnering this year to provide families with a satisfying meal through the Hometown Holiday Food Drive are InterFaith, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Whole Foods Market, Ultima Fitness and Walgreens.

Families in need will receive a gift card to Publix for a turkey or ham, a pie from Whole Foods and sides such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, cornbread, cranberry sauce, gravy and vegetables.

“Right now, we need help.

We’re short on food,” said Meridith Tuckwood, community services specialist with the Village of Wellington. “We need the community to rally.”

Looking at the list, Tuckwood said that mashed potatoes, stuffing and vegetables are most needed, along with cornbread and cranberry sauce.

More than 115 families need food, she said, and every donation helps.

Nonperishable food gifts can be dropped off at various locations throughout Wellington, including the Wellington Community

Center, the Wellington Municipal Complex, Village Park on Pierson Road, Ultima Fitness, the Lake Wellington Professional Centre, Walgreens in the Wellington Marketplace and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office District 8 substation.

“These little things that people do are huge victories,” Tuckwood said. “Even if you’re only giving one thing — if everyone gave one thing, we’d be done.”

Additionally, store gift cards can be given, which will be used to purchase staples such as the potatoes, stuffing and vegetables to be distributed.

“There’s no better gift than giving. You can change someone’s life without even realizing,” Tuckwood said.

Just a few small items can make a world of difference to a family in need. Donations are tax-deductible through Wellington Presbyterian Church.

Food donations are requested

by Monday, Nov. 17, though a last-minute check for donations will occur on Wednesday, Nov. 19.

Residents in need of assistance may call (561) 791-4796, (561) 307-2900 or (561) 793-1007 before Nov. 19 to register to receive a holiday meal.

For more information, or to become a sponsor, call Tuckwood at (561) 753-2476 or visit www. wellingtonfl.gov.

and recording those maintenance easement maps showing public recreational trails,” Yohe said.

Supervisor Don Widing made a motion to approve the agreement and asked that it be transmitted to the town for approval. He noted that he was concerned about negative comments he had read about the district. “They alluded we were not supportive of equestrians and our community,” Widing said. “I was very concerned and disappointed.”

Widing noted that the LGWCD has done a great deal for the equestrian community over the past decade. “We got the $40,000 from the county, and now we’re working with the town,” he said.

“I don’t know how widespread it is, but anything that we can do to make sure that the people we represent [have] a factual view of what this board has done with respect to the equestrian community would be appreciated.”

Widing suggested that the matter be taken up by the In-

tergovernmental Coordination Committee.

“The equestrian interest out here in the Groves is part of our economic engine,” he said. “I don’t intend to respond on those types of public e-mail processes; however, I think we need to work a little harder to get this information out.”

Supervisor John Ryan said that former Roadway, Equestrian Trails & Greenway Advisory Committee Chairman Keith Harris and Councilman Tom Goltzené appeared to be the voices of a lot of negativism toward the district. Harris was removed from the RETGAC group last week on a motion by his appointer, Councilman Ryan Liang, after Councilman Ron Jarriel criticized Harris for allegedly being abusive to other members at a recent meeting. Goltzené did not attend the council meeting where Harris was removed.

Ryan said that at the last Intergovernmental Coordination Committee meeting, members

got consensus to have a discussion about the postings that have been circulating on the Internet.

“We specifically offered a videotaped, noticed meeting to deal with facts and specific concerns and questions to try and get a public record that can’t be provided in limited discussion in meetings,” Ryan said. “This would be a real suggestion to Councilman Goltzené and Keith Harris to sit down with Steve and myself to clear the air of these items because they are badly laid out.”

Ryan said he had heard that a petition is being circulated to make the district dependent to the town.

“I hope this is limited to a few people, but I hate to see blogs or public discussion at public meetings where these negative charges are brought out, and primarily as reflecting concerns that landowners or equestrians have made, and just does no service to the town or the district to have it in that kind of form,” Ryan said, pointing out that Yohe had made formal invitations

to Goltzené and Harris to have the meeting.

LGWCD Chairman David DeMarois said he thought the board has been supportive of equestrians, citing $40,000 obtained by the district seven years ago, as well as work done on F Road to open an equestrian trail and provide fencing. “It’s not that we are against equestrians, but it is an election year and you are going to have some comments like this,” DeMarois said.

Jarriel’s and Liang’s council seats will be up for election on March 2015.

Supervisor Frank Schiola said the comments are a springboard for people considering running for office. “There is a petition going around,” Schiola said. “That’s really good, but petitions do not get this board dissolved or dependent.”

Ryan pointed out that a study done by the board in 2008 did not reveal any overlaps or redundancy See LGWCD, page 17

HOMECOMING ROYALS FROM WELLINGTON, RPB

Wellington High School and Royal Palm Beach High School celebrated homecoming last week. The eventful weeks were highlighted by the crowning of each school’s respective homecoming kings and queens during the football halftime festivities on Friday, Nov. 7. (Above) WHS Homecoming Queen Fiorella Tello with King Austin Flora. (Left) RPBHS Homecoming King Carlton Morgan and Queen Alexis Scott.

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OUR OPINION

Help Make Thanksgiving Holiday Brighter For Families In Need

From its origins in Plymouth colony to its modern-day incarnation, Thanksgiving has always been a uniquely American celebration of family and community. It gives us perspective, reminding us of what’s really important. But it’s also a reminder that there are many people who don’t have it so good. And in this regard, it’s a holiday that brings out the best in Americans. Not only does it offer us a chance to share some quality time with our own families, but it also allows people the perfect time to reach out to help those less fortunate.

There are many ways you can help make Thanksgiving brighter for families in need. For example, the Village of Wellington is asking for assistance in making sure no Wellington resident goes without a hot meal on Thanksgiving. Food, gift cards and monetary donations are being accepted through Monday, Nov. 17. Residents are asked to contribute instant mashed potatoes, packaged stuffing mix, cornbread mix, cranberry sauce, turkey gravy and canned vegetables. Food can be dropped off at the Wellington Municipal Complex, the Wellington

Community Center, Village Park on Pierson Road, Ultima Fitness, the Lake Wellington Professional Centre, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office District 8 Substation and Walgreens in the Wellington Marketplace. Other parts of the meal will be provided through sponsors such as the Wellington Preservation Coalition, Whole Foods Market and Publix. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, call Meridith Tuckwood at (561) 753-2476.

Of course, there are many other way to donate this Thanksgiving. Many local schools are taking part in food drives, often in conjunction with WPTV NewsChannel 5’s well-known Food for Families drive. Also, Royal Palm Covenant Church operates a food pantry all year round, and the church is always looking for food and monetary donations — especially this time of year. Visit www.rpcchurch.com or call (561) 793-1077 to help out.

By working together as a community, we can make the Thanksgiving holiday brighter for those who might otherwise not enjoy the bounty of a holiday feast.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Beast Shows Itself

At last week’s Loxahatchee Groves Town Council meeting, another good man went under the bus.

Following in the still damp footsteps of Mark Kutney, victim of the same clear and obvious abuse of power, Keith Harris was “removed” as chair of the hopeless and directionless Roadway, Equestrian Trails & Greenway Advisory Committee (RETGAC).

His crime? Freedom of expression. Ironic, as only a short time before the bus arrived, all in the room took the Pledge of Allegiance to a flag and republic that claims liberty and justice for all.

There’s a fascinating back story to Keith’s removal. Like another famously good man over 2,000 years ago, he accurately predicted his own demise.

To understand the Roadway, Equestrian Trails & Greenway Advisory Committee, you have to dig a little.

Setting aside incorrect grammar, the key is in the last two words. It’s supposed be an “advisory” body, a kind of “think tank” to help our local council. Well, that’s OK, we all need advice.

But here’s the rub: each member of the RETGAC has to be approved and “appointed” by a member of the town council. A bit like Geppetto fashioned Pinocchio…

Oh dear. Really? Yes, incredible, mad and horrifyingly true; only a councilman can appoint a “puppet.” He can then instruct his puppet to “advise” the council to do whatever it is he wants to do.

With the weight of an apparently “independent” advisory committee behind an idea, no matter how bizarre, a councilman can float any self-serving notion he fancies! Now, not all councilmen do this. Councilman Tom Golt-

zené and Mayor Dave Browning remain earnestly independent of their appointees. The other three, sadly not.

So, what happens when the puppet cuts the strings and takes on a life of its own?

Keith Harris (appointed by Councilman Ryan Liang) was never going to dance to Ryan’s odd tunes (most of the time written by others anyway), no matter how hard Ryan yanked the strings. Not even with Councilman Jim Rockett and Councilman Ron Jarriel yanking with him.

With new bloods Laura Danowski and Jo Siciliano joining RETGAC, Rockett’s puppet Kathy Strehlow (never seen at council meetings) and Jarriel’s puppet Nina Corning were soon marginalized, which led to the outrageous scenes in what turned out to be the swan song meeting of the RETGAC last month.

I was there, as I had been the previous 15 meetings. Keith Harris achieved more in his three months as chair than the waffling, time-wasting, agenda-driven committee had achieved in the previous three years. Progress… the ultimate crime against government.

Moreover, in last week’s predictably spiteful removal of him as chair, he masterfully exposed the cabal on our council. Keith’s puppet master, Ryan Liang, still no doubt smarting over his “Keith Harris petition based” embarrassing gaff last meeting, used his “power” to petulantly motion withdrawal of his support for Keith. Rockett couldn’t second quickly enough, and Jarriel, of course, fell in line. Presto, the cabal spoke and Keith was gone.

So, well played, Keith. You exposed the RETGAC for the politically driven joke it always has been. You also rid the town of yet another nonsense committee.

Without you, RETGAC has no future.

Finally, and most importantly, as you predicted you would, you demonstrated with great statesmanship how flawed our council is and why we need March’s election so very, very badly.

Any idea who’s running against Ryan? I know you have Ryan’s dissed 97 votes for his opponent before he or she even thinks to hit the campaign trail!

Tim Hart-Woods Loxahatchee Groves

Rockett Motions Committee Into Hiatus

Call the delay of opening the equestrian trails within Loxahatchee Groves whatever you want. Consensus on a reason is not as important as a solution.

The Roadway, Equestrian Trails & Greenway Advisory Committee (RETGAC) is comprised of five local residents and a council representative. Development of a trail system has been its focus for more than three years, and progressed with community benefit at its forefront, until Nov. 4.

At the Nov. 4 meeting of the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council, Councilman Jim Rockett motioned to put RETGAC on hiatus.

Vice Mayor Ron Jarriel seconded.

The council vote favored this motion.

Why did Councilman Rockett make the motion and the others vote in favor of putting RETGAC in hiatus? Perhaps they should answer to their neighbors and residents of Loxahatchee Groves.

There is a basket of libel, truth and conjecture floating about RETGAC’s hiatus. More importantly is the solution to move the trails project forward through common sense, transparency and legal parameters.

The Groves Horseman’s Association, 100 enrolled members and

growing, seeks active citizen support who will put their influence before our town council, to take RETGAC out of hiatus, and create what was intended to benefit all of the Groves residents economically, socially and naturally.

Attorneys for the town council and attorneys for the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District are speaking about their “issues” pertaining to our (sort of) trails and waterways. Supposedly, once they reach resolve, trail development will be expedited.

March 2015 brings up two council seats for election. Groves citizens should install members who are more concerned about citizen wants and welfare, who will direct the LGWCD to do our bidding and not the sticky, low-hanging cloud of good-ol’ boy business as usual.

RETGAC was a committee of citizens; a think tank, not just council’s rubber stamp. RETGAC was empowered without specific council direction to conduct public meetings to review issues on roadways, multi-purpose and equestrian trails, greenways, parks, and other water-related issues within the town, and make solution recommendations to the town council.

RETGAC’s Oct. 23 meeting produced conflict and disagreement — but isn’t resolving conflict how things get done? Is the council’s spontaneity to put RETGAC in hiatus, their way of saying to the Groves that community trails are no longer valuable? Is the council closing its ears to advice from the citizens? Has the council become a red-hearted government that practices “off with their heads” should any difference arise?

Let us, the citizens, residents, horsemen, growers, etc. of Loxahatchee Groves unite and put our needs first.

Keith Harris Loxahatchee Groves

The Voters’ Betrayal

Regarding the recent District 6 Palm Beach County Commission race, I am in a state of shock regarding the actions of the western communities’ voters. Their betrayal of Michelle Santamaria is disgusting, to say the very least.

The race should have been a walk in the park for Michelle with her proven track record, name recognition and her impeccable integrity. How could she have possibly lost?

She was expected to continue the work done by her dad’s eight years on the county commission fighting for us. Over 30,000 voters supported Jess, then you add the 18,000 Republicans who voted for John Carroll previously, plus another 10,000 independent voters.

John encouraged his supporters to vote for Michelle, and if half of the three above mentioned groups voted for Michelle, that would have given her an unassailable lead of 29,000 votes. This never happened, and the big question is why? Why was Michelle betrayed?

To vote along party lines as opposed to voting for the best candidate in the race is outrageous and absolutely ridiculous.

Shame on all the voters who did not vote.

Shame on all the hypocrites who were against the winner and refused to vote for Michelle.

Shame on all those who voted for Jess in the past two elections and not for his daughter Michelle.

When Michelle announced she was running for her dad’s seat,

there was an overflow crowd (standing room only) at the original Mall of Wellington.

A number of other groups announced their support for Michelle. So where are those votes?

Developers and special interest groups must be dancing in the streets. Heaven help us all if they get rewarded for their high investment.

Elections in America, and Florida in particular, have hit an alltime low when racism and gutter politics come into play. I have said before, neither Rick Scott nor Charlie Crist deserve to hold such high office as governor of our great state. Minorities gravitated toward Charlie, and that not only alienated white Democrats not to vote for Charlie, but energized white Republicans to vote for Rick.

This ugly campaign should never be repeated, and it’s time for we, the people, to stand up and say “enough is enough.” Here in our own back yard, District 6 was no different. The dirty tricks make me want to puke.

Let’s take a look back at the referendum in Scotland where supporters from both sides stood side by side, shoulder to shoulder, and not a grievous word was spoken.

I wonder if I or my grandchildren in our lifetime will ever witness such decorum in an election in the western communities.

The deceptions and deliberate false statements left a bad taste in my mouth. Kudos to Michelle Santamaraia for being so dignified and not lowering herself to that level of gutter politics.

Alma Sato Wellington

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OPINION

Women In National Politics: Great Strides, But A Long Way To Go! I’m old enough to remember when women in politics were somewhat of a rarity. Next year, more than 100 women will serve in Congress for the first time in history.

Yet in our recent election, of the 15 women running for the U.S.

Footloose and...

By Jules W. Rabin

Senate, only four were winners.

There will be 20 female senators, perhaps 21 if Louisiana’s incumbent, Mary Landrieu, wins an upcoming runoff election. In the House of Representatives, there are 79 women. That figure will run between 81 and 85 when all

of the counting is completed.

Female governors stand at five… but with Jan Brewer of Arizona retiring, the total will remain constant through the triumph of Gina Raimondo, who recently captured the Rhode Island state house. Obviously, the totals for

the distaff politicos are not overwhelming.

Senator Olympia Snowe, the former Republican lawmaker from Maine, put it in proper perspective. “We are making some strides, but obviously not great ones.”

But personally, the new woman in the Senate I want to hear about is Iowa’s Joni Ernst. She galloped to an election victory with her biography as a pig-castrating farm girl. It should certainly be interesting to hear her first Senate speech!

NEWS

Future Of The Wellington Community Foundation In Question

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council conducted its annual meeting of the Wellington Community Foundation on Monday, and council members discussed the future of the foundation, which has been hamstrung by opinions from the Palm Beach County Office of the Inspector General.

Vice Mayor John Greene presided in the absence of Councilman Howard Coates, who serves as chairman of the foundation.

The foundation currently has

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continued from page 1 requested a temporary variance in regard to noise levels.

The council gave the OK to exceed normal maximum sound levels so that the existing vegetation on the property can be removed and replaced with new landscaping.

about $53,000 in its account. In 2014, it had $1,800 in contributions.

Village Attorney Laurie Cohen, who was serving on the council when the foundation was created, said former Councilman Dr. Carmine Priore had pushed to create the foundation in order to help organizations that sought help from the council to finance projects and activities.

“At the time, we didn’t have the Commission on Ethics, we didn’t have the Office of the Inspector General, and we had a lot of re-

quests come to the village from various organizations where they had a shortfall in their funding,” Cohen said, although the current bylaws limit foundation expenditures to capital improvements.

Cohen said recent inspector general opinions have been that council members cannot use their elected position to benefit a private entity that they belong to.

“What that does is eliminate the ability that you have to seek funds and ask for funds,” Cohen said.

“You could do it, but you have to create a log, and it is cumbersome,

and could conceivably subject you to complaints and things that you wouldn’t necessarily want to deal with.”

Cohen suggested that the council could disband the foundation or turn its operations over to a private entity, which would require it applying for nonprofit status.

“The 501(c)(3) designation that we have is specifically based on the fact that it is connected to the Village of Wellington, which itself is a tax-exempt organization,” Cohen said. “There might have to be accounting work and tax work

that would have to be done in order to change that designation, but you might be able to go forward and just turn it over privately… It would be divorced from the Village of Wellington. In other words, it would not be within your control.”

She said the other option is to simply disband the foundation.

“You can just decide that you want to donate the funds to the village, because there is no conflict,” Cohen said, explaining that the conflict in fundraising arises from the individual members’ position as elected officials.

Greene pointed out that the foundation has collected almost $400,000 since its inception.

Village Manager Paul Schofield said the impetus for the foundation’s formation was the development of Scott’s Place playground.

“The Williamson family made a donation, and the company that he worked for would match that donation if it was to a 501(c)(3),” Schofield said. “My recollection is it was around $125,000, and then GE matched that.”

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The code states that noise levels should not exceed 60 decibels within approximately 120 feet, from the hours of 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The variance requested 10 business days to complete the project, which would take place between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

According to O’Brien, the noise levels are expected to be 94 decibels at 40 feet from the equipment, 83 decibels at 100 feet and 70 decibels at 200 feet.

“No reasonable alternative is

available to the applicant. Our staff has evaluated it and feel it meets requests,” O’Brien said. “They need 10 working days to complete construction and removal. The properties due west are going to have the most impact, and it will decrease as you move north.”

He also noted that there wouldn’t be a lapse in between the removal of the old landscaping and the installation of the new landscaping.

The motion to approve the variance passed 5-0.

In other business: • The council approved the rezoning of two tracts of land, totaling about 10.56 acres, from Single Family to General Commercial.

The site, located on the southeast corner of State Road 7 and Pioneer Road, will be home to a number of new retail shops. The Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission considered the project on Oct. 28. It was given the green light, as long as

a variance to add a 20-foot buffer was changed to be a 25-foot buffer, after a number of neighboring residents from the Westwood community complained about the variance change.

“We need to make zoning consistent with the future land use change,” Pinto said.

The rezoning was approved 5-0.

• The council unanimously approved the addition of “patio homes” to the RS-3 single family

residential zoning district.

The change comes after the Crestwood redevelopment site at the village’s north end was approved with the addition of patio homes as one possible use.

O’Brien described patio homes as, “a single-family detached dwelling unit, which can be planned to accommodate cluster development with sheltered private outdoor living areas for each home.”

The motion carried 5-0.

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KICKOFF PARTY HELD FOR WELLINGTON RELAY; MORE EVENTS ARE PLANNED

Organizers of the American Cancer Society’s Wellington Relay for Life held a kickoff party Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Buena Vida clubhouse.

Upcoming fundraisers are set for Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Carrabba’s Italian Grill on Southern Blvd., and Wednesday, Dec. 17 from 6 p.m. to close at Hurricane Grill on SR 7 near Lake Worth Road. For more info., visit www.relayforlife.org/wellingtonfl.

PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Holly Cosentino and Carol Whitlock welcome people at check-in.

Shane Bevilacqua, Bill Smith and Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Scott Poritz.

Kayla, Nina and Ryan Anschuetz with Johnny Meier and Dr. Randy Laurich.

Connie Smith with PBSO Deputy Scott Poritz.

Siblings Isa and Amin Sanaia at the Relay for Life kickoff.

Sarah McKenzie and Gene Nardi discuss upcoming Relay for Life events.

OUR LADY QUEEN OF THE APOSTLES IN RPB HOSTS ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL

Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church in Royal Palm Beach held its 24th annual Fall Festival Nov. 6-9. There were rides, vendors, a bake sale, food, a silent auction, music, raffles and tae kwon do demo courtesy of Xtreme Taekwondo in Wellington.

PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Joan and Ron Kohler and grandkids Sawyer and Sadie Leigh ride the carousel.

Margaret Farraher, Royal Palm Beach Mayor Matty Mattioli and Festival Chair Susan Rizzolo.

Xtreme’s Yan Ortiz and Dylan Moreno battle with swords.

Brigitte Boyle dishes out soup and chili.

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CRIME NEWS

Man Arrested For Stealing Fishing Poles From Walmart

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report NOV. 5 — A deputy from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the Walmart Supercenter on Belvedere Road last Wednesday night regarding a case of shoplifting. According to a PBSO report, at approximately 11 p.m., Cha-Gueverra Burrell was seen walking through the Walmart parking lot with many fishing poles. According to the report, Burrell left the poles at Arby’s, and when questioned, said he found them. Security footage showed Burrell removing the fishing poles, valued at approximately $60, from the store. He was arrested on petit theft charges.

••• NOV. 4 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to a residence in Huntington Woods last Tuesday morning regarding a case of vandalism. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 10 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 3 and 7 a.m. the following morning, the victim discovered that the front right tire of her 1997 Honda Civic was flat.

According to the report, the tire had been punctured.

NOV. 4 — A Royal Palm Beach resident contacted the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation last Tuesday evening regarding a case of vandalism. According to a PBSO report, the victim was driving along Sparrow Drive toward Crestwood Blvd. just before 8 p.m. when an unknown object hit and shattered the front passenger side window. A group of teenagers were nearby, but when questioned, the teenagers said that an unknown object was also thrown at them by someone.

Approximately $250 in damages were done to the vehicle.

NOV. 4 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center on Sweet Bay Lane last Tuesday night regarding a vehicle burglary.

According to a PBSO report, someone burglarized the victim’s 2005 Saab 9-5, damaging the front passenger side window in order to gain access to the inside door handle and open the vehicle.

The perpetrator then removed an Xbox, an iPhone 5S and the victim’s license, together valued at approximately $950, along with other items. There were no known suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

NOV. 5 — A La Mancha resident called the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation last Wednesday regarding a case of fraud. According to a PBSO report, the victim received a statement from Fingerhut, an online retailer, regarding a recent purchase for a $450 laptop computer shipped to Texas. According to the report, the victim did not order the laptop, nor authorize anyone to use his account. He does not know how his information was compromised.

NOV. 5 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to a home in the Archstone community last Wednesday morning regarding a case of vandalism. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 11 p.m. last Tuesday and 9:30 a.m. last Wednesday, someone scratched the rear left door and smashed the rear left window of

the victim’s vehicle. The vehicle was not missing any items and did not show any signs of forced entry.

NOV. 5 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the Walmart Supercenter on Belvedere Road last Wednesday night regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 6 and 10 p.m., someone damaged the passenger side window of the victim’s Ford Explorer and removed the victim’s backpack, as well as gift cards and cash, valued at approximately $1,290.

Fingerprints and DNA evidence were taken from the vehicle.

NOV. 5 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to a home in the La Mancha neighborhood last Wednesday night regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, a witness observed a man, later identified as Christopher Pegg, try to open the doors to the victim’s white Lincoln. Pegg tried to flee but was detained.

DNA evidence and fingerprints were taken from the vehicle, and Pegg was arrested.

NOV. 7 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to a home on Sparrow Drive last Friday afternoon regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., someone damaged the door to the victim’s residence to gain entry. An iPad Mini, valued at $300, and several pieces of jewelry were removed from the home. The rear sliding door, as well as the rear screen door, were found unlocked. DNA evidence was taken from the scene.

NOV. 9 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to the Bealls Outlet store on Wellington Trace last Sunday morning regarding a shoplifting incident. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 10:30 and 10:45 a.m., a Wellington teenager was caught by video surveillance removing a cell phone case from its packaging and sticking it in her pants.

According to the report, she was stopped by a loss prevention officer after leaving the store and was arrested.

NOV. 9 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to a home on Greentree Trail in Paddock Park last Sunday afternoon regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between midnight last Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday, someone stole a gold men’s Rolex watch, a women’s silver Fossil watch and a Nikon D300 camera, together valued at approximately $5,420, from the home. According to the report, the victims had a house sitter watching the home, and the house sitter had friends over during the time the victims were away.

NOV. 11 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to a vacant home on Longlea Terrace in the Meadow Wood community Tuesday afternoon regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 5 p.m.

Monday and 6 p.m. Tuesday, copper wire, valued at approximately $1,000, was stolen from the victim’s electric box. The wire ran from the box, through the fenced-in area, and then over to the pool house.

Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking for the public’s help in finding these wanted fugitives: • Jeremy Lopez is a white male, 5’10’’ tall and weighing 160 lbs., with black hair, brown eyes and scars on his legs.

His date of birth is 02/18/87. Lopez is wanted for failure to appear for a jury trial on charges burglary to a dwelling, petit theft and leaving the scene of a crash involving damage. His last known address was Centurion Circle in Greenacres. He is wanted as of 11/06/14.

• Tanya Perham is a white female, 5’2” tall and weighing 120 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. Her date of birth is 07/25/74. Perham is wanted on felony charges for violating probation, culpable negligence and the possession of Xanax.

Her last known address was Linda Court in Royal Palm Beach. She is wanted as of 11/06/14.

Remain anonymous and you may be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward.

Call Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestopperspbc. com.

Jeremy Lopez

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NEWS

Minto VP Discuses Development At Central Chamber Luncheon

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Minto Communities Vice President of Planning & Development John Carter was the featured speaker at a Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce luncheon held Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Binks Forest Golf Club in Wellington.

Minto recently received land use and zoning approval for Minto West, a development of up to 4,549 homes and 2.1 million square feet of non-residential uses on the 3,800-acre former Callery-Judge Grove property.

The land is about 17 miles from the coast and surrounded by 33 square miles of largely singlefamily homes that Carter called a “monolithic land use,” predating modern planning principles.

“Having such a monolithic land use in one section of the county presents some unique problems, and that’s back to the land-use program that we talk about,” he said. “We are trying to ameliorate some of those issues.”

Carter, a certified professional planner, has more than 20 years of experience as a civil engineer focusing on urban management and large-scale development.

He pointed out that in 1964, the entire area was an extension of

the Everglades. The main feature of the Minto West property at the time was the M Canal, which had just been completed and feeds the Grassy Waters Preserve and West Palm Beach Water Catchment Area.

The former owners bought the property in 1966 to create an orange grove, and by 1968, canals had been put in place, draining the former swampland and dramatically changing the landscape.

“One of the centerpieces that we are particularly proud of is that we didn’t come in here and look to see how many units we could cram on the property,” he said. “We really looked to see, from a land use perspective, what could we put in place to really create a sustainable project with responsible development notions that we’re centered on today.”

About 55 percent of the property will remain green space, he said.

“That’s a little over 2,000 acres,” Carter said. “As part of the overall development plan, we have also recommended a town center. This isn’t a regional mall. This is more of a community-serving retail.

Again, in a 33-square-mile area that surrounds this property, we are surrounded by about 18,000 residences and a population of about 40,000 people. Within this

region of the county, you really have a significant deficit of nonresidential uses that you would normally think about as you would plan to develop.”

He said Minto’s principals looked strategically at what forms of non-residential should be included on the property and came up with the idea of the town center.

“We came up with 2.1 million square feet,” he said. “Only 500,000 square feet is dedicated to retail operations, [which will] be community-serving types of shopping opportunities.”

Part of the remainder of the non-residential will be dedicated to civic uses, such as day care, community centers and churches.

A large portion of the nonresidential is earmarked for light, clean industrial and work centers, Carter said, pointing out that Business Development Board CEO Kelly Smallridge has stated that opportunities for employers are dwindling.

According to Carter, the Minto West plan was put in place “to provide this long-term sustainability to the county.”

The zoning plan was developed concurrently with the comp plan in accordance with land planning policies recently established by the state. Since the development falls

under the Agricultural Enclave Act, Carter said the community would be different from others.

In order to minimize the impact on the neighboring area, higher density is clustered to the center and reduces dramatically toward the perimeter, he said.

The non-residential uses are focused largely in the center of the property along Seminole Pratt Whitney Road.

Plans include a 150-room hotel, 450,000 square feet of professional and medical offices, more than 1 million square feet of light industrial research and development, plus a 3,000-student college.

Minto’s vision for Seminole Pratt Whitney Road is to shield the view of the road from the adjacent homes. “The only exception would be when you get up to the town center,” he said. “There, the corridor would open up and give you some views of the town center area.”

In looking at some of the shortcomings of the surrounding area, Carter said they came up with the concept of putting a community center within the town center. They are also obliged to dedicate 5 acres for a fire station.

“Currently, the fire station is in a defunct Winn-Dixie plaza with the truck parked in the parking lot,” he

said. “There is a clear need from a governmental service delivery model to do things better. I’m very proud that this project can be the facilitator of that.”

The project will also dedicate 7 acres for a governmental area, including for a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office local substation, which is now housed in a county building in Royal Palm Beach, as well as a 12-acre school site adjacent to Seminole Ridge High School.

About 240 acres will be set aside for parks, which is about five times what is required, Carter said.

“One of the reasons why we did that was that it was simply the way we wanted to design the community as an active lifestyle type of community,” he said, adding that they have partnered with the Acreage Athletic League to expand its services, which are currently strained.

Carter said the entire project will take about 25 years to build.

When finished, it will have created 7,100 long-term jobs. The project itself will require 840 workers annually, and when complete, will have made a $1.04 billion impact on the county.

Creating community-serving retail will also reduce the carbon footprint, he said.

“People drive 12 or 15 miles one way for a loaf of bread,” he said.

“This will dramatically reduce travel, as well as reduce the carbon footprint of that 32-square-mile region surrounding us.”

Carter added that the now defunct grove operation used about 3 billion gallons of water annually.

“There is a huge opportunity for restoration of water back to the Grassy Waters Preserve, potentially going back to the headwaters of the Loxahatchee River, as well as recharging the surficial aquifer,” he said. “We are talking about restoring the environment, not taking away from it.”

He pointed out that the surrounding community is on wells and septic tanks, but Minto West will be connected to potable water and sewer.

Carter said that Minto West aims to be compatible with the area, and not change the lifestyle of the nearby residents.

“We clearly recognize that we’re surrounded by large 1-acre lots,” he said. “We saw there was an opportunity here not to change the large lots that surround us. Yes, some of those people have chickens, some have goats, but we said we want to recognize and embrace that, but not change it.”

School Lobbyist: Transition Needed For New Curriculum Testing

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Palm Beach County School District lobbyist Vern PickupCrawford spoke to the Royal Palm Beach Education Advisory Board on Monday about challenges created for educators as a result of state and federal changes.

In particular, there has been a great deal of parental concern about the new Common Core curriculum, now the Florida Standards, being put in place, especially for math. The issue came up recently at the five hearings conducted by the school district, including one at Royal Palm Beach High School on Oct. 13.

“A lot of people have addressed the issue of fifth grade math and

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Breaking Ground

continued from page 1 rently has locations in Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Lake Worth and Palm Beach Gardens.

“In each of those locations, we have an incredible relationship with the municipalities. That symbiotic relationship that exists is just incredible, and I have no doubt that the relationship that we have and are establishing with the Town of Loxahatchee Groves is going to be just as great,” Gallon said.

The first building at the campus will hold general education classrooms, offices for administrative staff and faculty, student support services, ancillary support services and a 250-seat lecture hall.

“This campus will be designed to meet the long-range needs of the college, as well as this geographical area. In addition, we will maintain our commitment to the Town of Loxahatchee Groves that the college will develop the campus with a priority of preserving the rural and natural beauty of this site and this community,” Gallon said, recounting his first tour of the property with Loxahatchee Groves Mayor David Browning.

Wendy Link, vice chair of the Palm Beach State College Board of Trustees, called the project “a labor of love.”

changing how you go about it,” Crawford said. “Much of this is invoking different critical thinking skills or analytic skills as to how you approach a problem, as well as what the answer is.”

He said that the curriculum change, coupled with other factors, including altered high school graduation requirements enacted by the state in 2010, teacher evaluation, technology and how to go about implementing a new testing system, all have added to the complexity.

“All these are moving pieces,” Crawford said. “The fact of the matter is they are not all developed. You’ve got to build the airplane and test it first before you really fly it. We had people in

Tallahassee in 2010 and 2011 who patted themselves on the back and said, ‘Isn’t this great? We’re flying the plane and still building it.’ As we get closer to the consequences of this state policy, people have become much more in tune to the issues that we have.”

He said that numerous school districts across Florida and in many areas of the nation are raising the same concerns. “It’s all about planning and having good, solid policy, which, quite frankly, we’ve got some concerns about as we progress out into this year,” he said.

Crawford said that Marcia Andrews, the District 6 representative on the Palm Beach County School Board, has been working

“We’re so excited that it happened,” she said. “The students, the future leaders of Palm Beach County, are going to be attending school here.”

Kent Long from Balfour Beatty Construction, which is developing the site for the college, has been looking forward to the groundbreaking.

“A groundbreaking is symbolic of many different things — not only just the physical start of construction, which as a builder, that’s what we certainly want to do, but in this particular case it means a lot more to Balfour Beatty,” he said.

“We recognize not only the vision and mission of Palm Beach State College, but we also recognize the impact this building will have on the people who enter it and interact with it every day, and what it means in their lives.”

It will have an impact on the local area, as well as the entire State of Florida, he said.

“We certainly understand the responsibility that goes along with that, and you have our commitment today that Balfour Beatty is going to make this a very, very successful project and one that we can be very, very proud of for many years,” Long said.

Browning followed with a brief history of the town before addressing the town’s relationship with the school.

“The Town of Loxahatchee Groves is more than boundaries

and acres,” he said. “It is the heart of our residents, past, present and future, who call this home.

I am thankful for this event and the opportunity to welcome our newest resident, Palm Beach State College.”

Many others were on hand for the ceremony, including several state officials.

“I think this is an example of what we can do as elected officials, when we use our power to do great things,” said State Rep. Mark Pafford (D-District 86). “This is a great opportunity to serve community needs and business needs, for decades to come.”

State Rep. Lori Berman (DDistrict 90) promised that, as the incoming chair of the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation, she will make fighting for campus funding a priority. “Good luck; let’s go forward,” she said.

The Loxahatchee Groves campus will be a full-service campus, where students can earn an associate’s degree. Construction of the campus is expected to begin in January 2015.

“At that point, we will begin the process of converting this 75 acres into a college campus that will have thousands of students walking around, professors, administrators, to help create that environment for good teaching and learning, where education is going to take place,” Gallon said. “This is what this campus, this ground

at the forefront of the issue with the Florida School Board Association, but they are also trying to focus on key issues relative to assessment.

“One of them that came up loud and clear from the five meetings that we had was the fact of technology,” he said. “How many third-graders, how many 8-yearolds, for that matter, fifth-graders, how many 10-year-olds, are fully proficient in the use of a keyboard and mouse in a timed situation.

The student is taking a 90-minute test, has to be able to read what the issues are, formulate in their mind a response to that, be able to scroll back and forth accurately, and respond with accuracy on a keyboard in 90 minutes?”

Loxahatchee Groves Mayor Dave Browning

Not all students will have that proficiency, he said.

“Keyboarding skills are not currently a state standard,” Crawford added. “That’s not to say that 8-year-olds and 10-year-olds cannot learn keyboarding skills.”

However, it takes time, effort and all students need to have access to a keyboard outside the school setting.

“We really need some type of paper-based option at this point until we are able to get to where the state wants us to be,” Crawford said, adding that last week, Florida Education Commissioner Pam Stewart issued a memorandum stating that paper exams would be available for writing in grades four through seven. “That’s not

the total picture. It doesn’t address reading or other issues, but it is an indication that the department and the state board are listening, which is a major significant move that we have had in the past year.”

He added that the Palm Beach County School Board passed a resolution in September addressing those issues at both the state and federal level as it pertains to student assessment and district accountability.

“This resolution began as a Palm Beach County effort,” Crawford said. “It’s making the rounds around the state. What we’re asking for at this point is the same as last year… We need a transition period. We need to have an orderly period of at least three years.”

Palm Beach State College President Dr. Dennis Gallon.

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you’re sitting on, is going to allow us to do.”

Substantial completion of the first phase is expected in May 2016.

“What an opportunity,” Gallon said, drawing parallels between the first building and a masterpiece.

The campus will be a 30- or 40year project, he said.

“Come back and join us in about 35 or 40 years, because this is going to take that long,” Gallon said.

“This site has that kind of growth potential before it builds out to completion.”

Balfour Beatty Construction’s Kent Long.

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ROYAL PALM BEACH HONORS VETS AT EVENING SERVICE ON VETERANS DAY

The Village of Royal Palm Beach hosted a Veterans Day Evening Service on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the Royal Palm Beach Veterans Park amphitheater. Local officials were on hand to speak, as was Major General Wayne Jackson, who gave the keynote address.

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State Representative Mark Pafford, Congressman Patrick Murphy and Royal Palm Beach Mayor Matty Mattioli.

Boy Scouts from Troop 111 read the names of local veterans.

Members of local garden clubs gather at the new Blue Star Memorial Market at Veterans Park.

Congressman Patrick Murphy at the podium.

Keynote speaker Major General Wayne Jackson.

Tony and Candi Giambatista with Cooper.

American Legion Post 367 Commander Raymond Nazareth and Cindy Apel with Nixie and RPB Vice Mayor David Swift.

SPECIAL PROGRAM AT NEW HORIZONS ELEMENTARY CELEBRATES VETERANS

New Horizons Elementary School hosted a Veterans Day celebration Friday, Nov. 7 honoring all members of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Special guests included veterans and their families, as well as families of those currently serving. Air Force veteran Tom Wenham PHOTOS BY ANDREA UNGER/TOWN-CRIER spoke at the event.

New Horizons music club members play a tribute to the veterans.

Students, teachers and veterans who participated in the celebration at New Horizons Elementary School.

Guidance Counselor Lynne Bray and Principal Elizabeth Cardozo present Tom Wenham with a certificate.

Tom Wenham with Air Force Retired Lt. Col. Greg Collier.

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WELLINGTON COMMEMORATES VETERANS DAY WITH PARADE AND CEREMONY On Tuesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day, the Village of Wellington held its Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony. The parade marched down Forest Hill Blvd. to the Wellington Veterans Memorial, where local service members were honored in a ceremony. Many residents PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER came out to pay their respects.

Some of the veterans on hand for Wellington’s ceremony.

The Seminole Ridge High School JROTC marches in the parade.

Mayor Bob Margolis addresses the crowd.

Rev. Terry Townsend of First Baptist Church.

Girl Scouts from Troop 972 were on hand to honor local vets.

Meghan Ritmiller sings the National Anthem.

Mark, Ashley, Jeffrey and Michael Goldman.

Loxahatchee Groves Mayor Dave and Sharyn Browning lay one of the wreaths.

ELBRIDGE GALE SALUTES STUDENTS WHO COMPLETED ANTI-GANG PROGRAM

On Monday, Nov. 10, Elbridge Gale Elementary School held its GREAT program graduation honoring the students in the classes of Cheri Christopher and Jennifer Tobin. GREAT (Gang Resistance Education And Training) is a six-week, skills-based, elementary school PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER curriculum for fourth and fifth graders.

Chief Larry Leon, School Board Member Marsha Andrews, Principal Gail Pasterczyk, School Police Officer Howard Blocher and Vice Principal Chad Phillips.

Jennifer Tobin’s class with Vice Principal Chad Phillips, Principal Gail Pasterczyk and School Police Officer Howard Blocher.

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TRUNK OR TREAT ST. DAVID’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

St. David’s Episcopal School held its second annual Trunk or Treat on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The trunk decorating contest was won by Granny Bland, the Woodsman, Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf. St. David’s students, alumni, parents and staff had a great time dressing up, trick or treating and passing out treats. (Left) Carter Stone, Michael Maynes, Max Maynes, Christopher De Armas, Jarrett Roland, Rebecca Roland (R2-D2), Amanda Roland, Alexander De Armas, Blake Stone, Samantha Roland and Jack Davidson. (Above) Trunk decoration winners Joshua, Braeden, Selah and Lauren Bland.

GARDEN OF HOPE HOSTS BINGO FUNDRAISER

The Garden of Hope held its first bingo fundraiser Oct. 30 at Gator’s Shack Sports Bar on Seminole Pratt Whitney Road. The event featured lots of prizes and gifts. The next event will be Thursday, Nov. 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. For more info., call (561) 662-3749 of visit www. gardenofhope.net. (Right) Garden of Hope founders Jessica and Tracy Newfield, Joyce Gorring, Peggy May and Maryann DeGirolarmo.

(Below) Leukemia survivor Courntey Wolfe, who was the bingo caller, with friends Kayla Merideth and Michelle Pietrangolare.

American Legion Auxiliary Junior Member Rose Rodriguez and Unit President Marge Herzog deliver a basket of treats for Western Pines Middle School teachers to Mary Ann Pollak.

Legion Auxiliary Makes Treat Boxes For Local Teachers

Members of the American Legion Auxiliary, Royal Palm Beach Unit # 367, worked together at their Nov. 5 meeting to prepare a box of treats to present to the teachers and staff at a local school in honor of National Education Week, which will be observed Nov. 17 to 20.

National Education Week has been observed for 93 years. It was started because the American Legion realized that many of the draftees for World War I (1919) were lacking many educational skills. The American Legion worked with the National Education Association to come up with

a plan to raise public awareness about the importance of education.

It was decided that each year, the week before Thanksgiving should be dedicated to education awareness to let the public know about the needs and successes of the public schools.

The auxiliary meets once a month at 10 a.m. at the Palms West Presbyterian Church at 13689 Okeechobee Blvd. The members are usually working on a project for vets who stay at the VA Medical Center on Blue Heron Blvd.

For more info., call Unit President Marge Herzog at (561) 818-9114.

92-YEAR-OLD SCOUT HELPS GIRLS EARN BADGE

RPB PBSO COMMANDER MEETS WITH CLERGY

More than 30 local Girl Scouts from troops 20511, 20515, 20139 and independent Juliettes gathered at St. David’s in-the-Pines Episcopal Church in Wellington on Oct. 30 to earn their Girl Scout Ways Legacy badge. The girls met with 92-year-old “retired” Girl Scout Doris Kamp to share camping stories, traditions and songs from her experiences that began in the 1930s. Kamp explained how scouting influenced her life. Guests also celebrated Girls Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low’s Oct. 31 birthday with a cupcake social. Kamp and her daughter now live in Palm Beach Gardens. Shown here is Kamp, her daughter Donna Engelhardt and friend Edna Farrar surrounded by local Girl Scouts.

Capt. Paul Miles, commander of PBSO District 9, held his annual meeting with local clergy members recently. Pictured here (L-R) are Rabbi Zevi Schtroks, Pastor Dale Faircloth, Village Manager Ray Liggins, Sharyn Garcia, Lt. Rick Naujoks and Capt. Miles.

Discussed were upcoming holiday events, safety measures and programs available through the PBSO.

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READING COUNTS AT NEW HORIZONS

Through the “Happily Ever After Begins with Reading” campaign, the Children’s Services Council provides a free book for every student in Palm Beach County. Pictured here are New Horizons Elementary School media specialist Jean Robbins, reading resource teacher Melissa Arco, teacher Josie Sutton and student teacher Brittany Tyminsky with first graders choosing their books.

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Emerald Cove Students Hold Mock Election Emerald Cove Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society, sponsored by social studies teacher Ana Villanueva, coordinated and sponsored a schoolwide mock gubernatorial election for the entire school, emphasizing the importance of voting rights and civic participation.

Social Studies classes registered students to vote, and they received a mock voter’s registration card to take to the polls on Nov. 3. Classes analyzed and compared the results on Nov. 5 to answer the question, “Can students predict elections?”

The United States has had interesting elections and election results. Florida State Senator Joseph Abruzzo visited the school on Friday, Oct. 31 to assist the teachers with these valuable lessons.

Ana Villanueva’s civics class with State Senator Joseph Abruzzo.

EMERALD COVE PRESENTS SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR

Rows of display boards lined the media center at Emerald Cove Middle School on Oct. 15 for the school’s annual Premier Science Fair. Fifteen highly skilled students will go on to compete in the Palm Beach Regional Science & Engineering Fair on Dec. 11. The school wishes these future scientists the best of luck.

Shown here are Emerald Cove science students.

Expansions Underway At The Oxbridge Academy Safety Patrol students Michelle Hopkins, Gabriel Baynon and Margaret Kendrick show cards and projects Frontier Elementary School fifth grade students made to honor veterans.

Frontier Elementary Safety Patrol Students Deliver Cards To Vets

The Frontier Elementary School safety patrols created more than 100 cards and delivered them to the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Riviera Beach to be distributed to veterans thanking them for their service.

The patrols recognize the impor-

tance of veterans and all that they have done to ensure our freedoms.

This is the fourth year that the Frontier safety patrol program has done the project, and based on feedback from the VA Medical Center, the cards are very much appreciated.

Within four short years, the former Jewish Community Center on Military Trail in West Palm Beach has been transformed into an independent secondary school that has turned the heads of parents and the educational community as it continues to redefine excellence in high school education.

Oxbridge started the 2014-15 school year, its first year offering a full, four-year program, with 543 students in grades 9 through 12 and 11 new faculty members.

To accommodate the successful growth and maintain the school’s small class sizes, the campus has expanded from 40 to 56 acres and now encompasses the adjacent 62,672-square-foot building that was formerly the Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Academy.

Renovations on both buildings

are underway. In the main building, a new, fully equipped biology lab was added; the former dining hall is being remodeled into an iLab that will house multiple 3D printers, a CNC machine, a kiln and a wind tunnel; and space is being fitted for the new aviation program that will integrate the use of a Redbird MCX Flight Simulator.

The former Meyer building will become Oxbridge Academy’s athletic and fine arts complex.

It will feature a 4,450-squarefoot weight room furnished with special Everlast Fitness Flooring made of recycled athletic shoes and Nike footwear manufacturing scrap. It will also include beautifully appointed locker rooms and a 1,700-square-foot athletic training and rehabilitation room, complete

with a five-person Whirlpool tub, training tables and office space.

Previous classroom space is being converted into a 4,300-squarefoot visual arts wing, featuring two-dimensional and three-dimensional art studios equipped with pottery wheels, a kiln, a wood shop and a ductless spray hood for painting. Students will be able to explore digital media and video communications with the latest in technologies in a new 1,750-square-foot studio and dark room.

The Meyer renovations will also give students a new school store, versatile multi-purpose rooms and health classrooms.

By the end of the year, Oxbridge will also build a restaurant-quality kitchen, designed by the school’s culinary team, and a new, larger

dining hall to accommodate the growing student body. The main corridors and administrative offices will also be renovated with new wall and floor finishes.

Oxbridge invites parents, current and prospective students to attend an open house on Dec. 3.

The Oxbridge Academy was founded in 2011 by energy magnate and philanthropist William I. Koch. The independent school’s mission is to provide a challenging, dynamic education in the classroom, laboratory, art studio and athletic fields to produce leaders through meaningful student research, collaboration and creativity. Oxbridge is located at 3151 N. Military Trail in West Palm Beach. For more info., visit www.oapb.org or call (561) 972-9600.

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Rosarian Students Create A Halloween Tradition With Kids At The Lord’s Place

Rosarian students carve pumpkins at the Lord’s Place.

For the third consecutive year, the Rosarian Academy’s National Junior Honor Society students brought spooktacular fun to the Lord’s Place family campus Friday, Oct. 24.

Approximately 30 seventh and eighth graders paired up with over 35 children, currently housed by the Lord’s Place, to carve pumpkins, paint faces, share stories and laugh together.

Led by the NJHS, the school held a pumpkin drive and collected more than 50 pumpkins to donate to the families of the Lord’s Place.

“It is always amazing to see the joy that this event brings to both the children of the Lord’s Place and our Rosarian students,” said

Patrick Hansen, Rosarian middle school teacher and NJHS moderator. “We love continuing to build our relationship with the Lord’s Place and serve their families. This is meaningful community service and a tradition that we want to continue for many years to come.”

The children and parents of the Lord’s Place were so grateful that the Rosarian students helped make Halloween possible for them.

The Lord’s Place housing programs provide shelter for homeless men, women and children and help residents identify the issues that led to their homelessness.

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Red Ribbon Week At Wellington Elementary

Red Ribbon Week took place at Wellington Elementary School from Oct. 27 through Oct. 31.

Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign focused on “Just Say No To Drugs.” On Tuesday, staff and students wore red headbands or sweat bands. On Wednesday, they wore red, and on Thursday, it was Crazy Sock Day. Doors were decorated in support of the week. “Just Say No” was initiated by Nancy Reagan, while her husband was president.

It was a campaign created as part

of the United States “War on Drugs.”

The campaign tries to encourage children from engaging in illegal recreational drug use by offering various ways of saying “no.” Wellington Elementary School was proud to participate in this national effort to “Just Say No To Drugs.”

Wellington Elementary School fifth grader McKenna Tosner (left) and fourth grader Erin Crossey (right) have become members of the prestigious Young Singers of the Palm Beaches, Palm Beach County’s award-winning community-based choir. The multi-cultural arts education organization is based at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. The Young Singers is comprised of singers in grades 2 to 12 from all parts of Palm Beach County’s diverse racial, ethnic, geographic and socioeconomic communities. Singers rehearse every Sunday and are currently getting ready for their “Winter Tapestry” concert on Dec. 7 at the Kravis Center.

(Right) Kindergarten teacher Gloria Gatto, surrounded by her class, all wearing red during Red Ribbon Week.

Halloween Fun At Panther Run

Characters of all shapes and sizes were welcomed into Panther Run Elementary School’s “Kingdom Of Characters,” the school’s free book fair sponsored by the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County.

Recently held in the Panther Run media center, each student was encouraged to dress like a literary character, and then entered the “kingdom” to select their free book from the fair.

Additionally, each class was able to paint and design a pumpkin to represent characters in the many books shared in the library every day.

Characters included Clifford, the Rainbow Fish, Captain Underpants, Nemo, Pete the Cat and even the Very Hungry Caterpillar.

There was also an Abe Lincoln

pumpkin to represent the biography section of the library, and a pumpkin painted like a globe to represent the nonfiction section.

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All the “characters” had quite an amazing time, and the school would like to thank all of the parents who helped make it happen.

Panther Run students at the “Kingdom of Characters” book fair.

The Palm Beach County Music Teachers Association presented its 2014 Halloween Musicale concert recently at Palm Beach Atlantic University. The performance included students from all of Palm Beach County, including Wellington. Janet Owens, a Wellington resident, was the anchor.

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Don’t Squelch That Inner Artist... Explore Your Creative Side!

I miss my hobbies. Between writing jobs, babysitting and the antique store, my needlepoint has gone by the wayside.

The last thing I collaged is sitting in a closet, and I haven’t sketched anything in a decade. I’m just too busy.

When I first met Mark, I only had two jobs, so I had a little time. I was in the midst of my papier-mâché phase when he came to pick me up for a date and walked right into a string of newspaper-covered styrofoam heads that were dripping orange paint onto the floor and, hopefully, drying.

“I’m making a banner!” I enthused.

“There will be one little jack-o-lantern, then a calico pennant, then another little jack-o-lantern…”

Deborah Welky is

The Sonic BOOMER “How many man-hours is that going to take?” he asked.

Right. Man-hours. We artists don’t think about that. It’s not because we don’t want to — we can’t. The number of hours spent on a project is absolutely inconsequential, as is the cost of materials. The drive to

create is strong, and I think it’s inborn.

My brother Jim is a metal artist. My other brother Dave restores European cars. My sister is an interior designer. They try to make money doing these things, but they really don’t care if they do or not. They are trying to satisfy that gnawing feeling inside them that constantly urges them to create. And, while they’re creating, the fire is fueled to do even bigger, greater, grander things.

To pay the bills, Jim is a machinist, Dave has a body shop and Pam is a flight attendant. But deep in their souls, they are those other things. The irony is, a busy person with an artistic bent will usually try to squelch it until they retire. Not only

is this emotionally painful, but the time to act upon an idea is when you first get the spark. At retirement, the project may no longer be relevant... and the paints you are stockpiling today may dry up over the next 30 years.

So the best thing to do is to try to bring some artistry to your job. Not only will you be a happier, healthier person, but your job will likely benefit from your enthusiasm.

I know that if I didn’t have this humor column, my head would explode for sure.

If I didn’t have my antique store to putter around in, well, I don’t even want to think about it.

Sometimes it’s not a perfect fit. Some-

times the mother of the children you are babysitting doesn’t want you to tell them the scariest story ever at bedtime. Sometimes the column you are writing needs a few bad words but it’s being published in a family newspaper. Sometimes writing “red rum” on the wall of your antique store at Halloween goes over people’s heads because they never saw The Shining.

We artists walk a thin line between genius and absurdity.

The point is, what are you trying to put off until retirement?

Don’t! Do it now! The world needs your artistic input, your genius and, yes, even your absurdity!

Besides, it’s fun.

Chris Nolan’s ‘Interstellar’ Is A Brilliant Piece Of Filmmaking

Interstellar is a brilliant piece of filmmaking, not surprising since its director is Christopher Nolan, easily the most interesting, and possibly the best, director of our time. For a change, we have a movie — a very, very long movie — painted on a huge canvas. The meaning of life and love are portrayed in interesting ways within the structure of a huge scientific enigma.

Nolan is one of my favorite directors.

His Memento managed to work beautifully even though it worked backward in time. The Dark Knight was probably the best comic book movie ever made. Inception was fascinating. And in this movie, he uses his art in new ways, focusing on love and sacrifice.

The world is facing ecological disaster in the future as crops die off. The educational system teaches children that the moon landings were faked to limit their dreams. Coop (Matthew McConaughy)

‘I’ On CULTURE

By Leonard Wechsler is a former pilot-astronaut who now just grows corn and dreams of flying. His daughter Murph (played as a child by Mackenzie Foy, as an adult by Jessica Chastain and in very old age by Ellen Burstyn) sees “ghosts” that provide a clue of a place to go. Coop figures out where the place is, and they discover that NASA still exists, and they want Coop to lead an expedition through a wormhole to another galaxy where they hope they can move what is left of the human race.

Coop is torn between love for his children and the need to save the human race. He chooses space. (One weakness of the film is the rapidity of his decision.

One minute he is agonizing, and suddenly he is leaving. Next thing you know, he’s blasting off into space.) He goes into extended sleep along with other crew members and, two years later, wakes up to discover that Murph has refused to send messages along; she still refuses to talk to him. There are many adventures, with superb special effects as Coop and sidekick Dr. Amelia Brand (Anne Hathaway) along with a couple of disposable, and disposed of, crew members (Wes Bentley and David Gyasi), plus a robot voiced by Bill Irwin. They meet an unbilled star on one of the planets, and his actions lead to more adventure. Eventually, Coop winds up back with Murph.

The film is really long (2 hours and

49 minutes) yet it seemed to fly by as the different set pieces worked together.

There was a lot of extra dialogue about the space-time continuum that sounded right, but then again, I am a science fiction fan.

But the mix of human love and the normal patterns on sci-fi films (there are more than a few hints of 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Right Stuff and even Lost in Space in the movie, along with a bit of Grapes of Wrath) could stir anyone.

McConaughy is superb. Coop is the archetypical American who is somehow going to save the human race, even if it means major sacrifice. He manages to hold the plot together, even when it seems to be wavering on the edge of chaos. Hathaway comes off less well, perhaps because of the nature of the plot. She is not sympathetic at the start and changes gradually. It is not easy to process the change, another weakness in this movie. Foy and Chastain

are marvelous in their portrayal of Murph (Burstyn is excellent as well, but is in only one brief scene) — for a change, they are performers actually look like they might be the same person at different times of life. All the rest of the cast, including Michael Caine, Casey Affleck and John Lithgow, are also extremely good.

The movie has an optimism we seldom see anymore in our movies. “We’ve forgotten who we are,” Coop says. “We used to look up at the sky and wonder at our place in the stars. Now we just look down and worry about our place in the dirt.” Nolan builds on this; humans have their destiny in their own hand. Instead of looking for bare survival, we can be great.

I really liked the picture. Despite its length, I was deeply involved all the way. This is one of those movies that you should see and probably will see again in the future because of its greatness.

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Disband It?

continued from page 4 started financing the Patriot Memorial out of the foundation before the Office of the Inspector General rendered its opinion.

“When the ordinances dealing with the inspector general were passed, they were very, very quick that public officials could not use their position for fundraising, so we were not actually able to use it to fundraise for the Patriot Memorial once those ordinances were passed,” he said, noting that the balance of the Patriot Memorial was paid for out of the general fund.

Councilman Matt Willhite said he would favor donating the remainder to the village and leave the foundation with a zero balance.

“I don’t think this foundation is needed anymore,” he said. “If you’re looking at an annual budget, mine would be to leave it at a zero balance, and then if you want to, the rest of new business would be to make a motion to dissolve the foundation.”

RPBHS SADD

Seat Belt Awareness

continued from page 1 they were there for us,” she said, noting that not as many students took advantage of the opportunity to ask questions as she expected.

One teacher drives a hearse, and brought it to the event at Witkowski’s request. “You have a choice in life. Everything is about choices.

If you choose an action, then you have to choose the consequences that go with that,” she explained.

“If you choose not to click and drive, this is where you might wind up.”

Reality can be sobering, and the students learned just how easily unbuckled passengers can fly out of a vehicle while watching FHP’s rollover demonstration, which flips at anywhere from 10 to 30 miles an hour to show, using dummies, how small individuals fly out of windows and adults bounce around before flying out, when they are not properly secured in the vehicle.

“I think they’re taking buckling up more seriously,” Watson said, now that they have seen what happens when people are unbuckled.

Last year, there was a safe driving event including mock crash scenes. This year, NOYS chose to focus more on seat belt safety, Witkowski explained.

SADD students came up with a movable billboard, with 24 magnetic boards in circulation.

Students are able to stick them to their vehicles when traveling, and teachers are also taking them when going to other locations.

“Click and drive to stay alive” and “The future is bright if you buckle up tight” are the slogans the 70 SADD students chose.

Students took “selfies” to spread the message about being safe, and the picture contest will continue until December, showing that they chose to use their

Binks Pointe

Master Plan Approved

continued from page 1 of the council, the developer can come back and get a variance at staff level.

Village Manager Paul Schofield said village staff cannot approve a statutory variance.

“There are variances that staff can deal with, and they are very clearly outlined in the code,” Schofield said, listing alternative setbacks and parking plans. “They

Saddle Trail

Committee Dislikes Paving Plan

continued from page 1 they could have bought in, Palm Beach Point, Grand Prix Village, whatever, to be on pavement,” Elie said. “They bought there knowing it was a dirt road.”

She said the Wellington Equestrian Preserve is already drastically different than when she moved there 16 years ago.

“Going forward from here, that same trend continues,” Elie said. “It’s going to be like riding through Greenview Cove on a trail ride, and it’s not what a lot of people are here for. I think it will tend to narrow your equestrian base, as opposed to widening your equestrian base with all types of recreational riding, as well as show riding.”

A formal poll was conducted in the spring that allowed for one vote per plotted lot, meaning some property owners were allowed more than one vote. According to the staff report, there are 67

Councilwoman Anne Gerwig said her wish would be to divide the balance between Scott’s Place and the Patriot Memorial.

“The intent of the fundraising at the time was to go to those hard improvements,” she said. “I think it’s a good way to dissolve it,” Gerwig said.

Greene said he would agree to that allocation. “I think the foundation is a good idea, and where we run into some challenges is because we elected officials, who sit on the board for the foundation, can’t go out and solicit funds and have our official positions be used as a political tool,” he said. “But I think there’s significant benefit to having a 501(c)(3), where individuals can make charitable contributions and receive significant tax benefits… I would like for us to consider appointing a new board and each one of us appointing a private citizen to sit on this board.”

Cohen said the bylaws would have to be changed so that the membership could be someone other than council members. She added that the new members would need to be completely

autonomous from the council, and probably hire an executive director. “To make it a completely private organization, that’s something we will have to investigate,” she said.

Mayor Bob Margolis said he had envisioned the foundation as being there for organizations to ask for assistance.

“Years ago, when I was on the council and Dr. Priore brought this up, it was because we were getting so many requests from so many different organizations, very valid requests, very passionate requests, and we just didn’t have the avenue to do that,” Margolis said, citing examples ranging from the travel needs of a Little League team to uniforms for the Wellington High School marching band. “I think the foundation is really important because right now we don’t have an avenue.”

At the time, Priore had suggested golf tournaments and other community fundraisers for the foundation, as an alternative to spending tax money. “I don’t want to disband it because then we have nothing to tell these people,” Mar-

seat belt and arrived safely at their destination.

Posting on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram earns the students points, and if they have the magnet and take it outside Palm Beach County, the students will earn double points.

The programs, Witkowski said, seek to determine what changes occur after two weeks of education, and they go along with contests such as those at www. seatbeltssave.org.

Witkowski, in her third year as SADD advisor, estimates that approximately 75 percent of the school’s 2,000 students perused the fair, which took place during lunch period. Hundreds of kids signed the pledge, she said, which is encouraging.

“It works through peer-to-peer education,” she said. “They focus on alcohol and drugs, traffic safety, and the one thing we’re going to add this year is mental health.”

She recently attended a workshop to learn about mental health, and would like to check the mental

health of the student body through an anonymous schoolwide survey.

“Do you feel suicidal? Do you feel depressed? Do you cut yourself? Do you have an eating disorder? Do you have trouble sleeping at night? Are you anxious all of the time?” she gave as examples of questions, explaining that in school, students are checked for their height and weight, their hearing and eyesight, and even for scoliosis. “But, nobody ever asks how you’re doing emotionally. So many of these kids have suffered for so many years.”

During the fair, many students approached Watson asking how to join SADD and to learn more ways to stay safe. “It opened up the group more to the school,” she said.

To join SADD at RPBHS, the first step is to talk to Witkowski.

Committing to be alcohol-free and drug-free in high school, and signing a contract, is the second step students must take to join SADD. To learn more, visit www. floridasadd.org.

golis said. “I would like for us to investigate some of our options.”

Gerwig pointed out that people can make tax-deductible donations directly to organizations and felt it would be difficult to avoid the perception that the village is soliciting the donations, even with an independent foundation. “There are so many 501(c)(3)s that do all those things,” she said.

Willhite said he agreed with everything that had been said, but pointed out that the foundation’s board had not met for 17 months.

“In itself, the organization is not functioning,” he said. “We have had this money just sitting there.

We have not met, we have not talked.”

He added that he did not favor giving his authority to an organization he has no control over, and that a private foundation would then have to hire an executive director, which would require the raising of more money to pay the salary.

Willhite made a motion to continue the discussion after the council’s Dec. 8 agenda review meeting, allowing input from Coates. The motion carried 4-0.

FEMA’s Updated Maps For Wellington Now Available

The Village of Wellington and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are working to update flood insurance rate maps for the village. These maps reflect the level of flood hazard for residents’ properties and are used by insurers to determine flood insurance requirements and premiums. The proposed flood maps are now available at www.wellingtonfl.gov; click the “Floodplain Management” icon at the bottom of the home page to locate a specific property.

According to the proposed flood maps, most, if not all, principal structures in Wellington have a “Zone X” Flood Hazard Classification and are not within the 1 percent Flood Zone Hazard Area — more commonly referred to as the “100 Year Flood Zone.”

Flood insurance is not required for structures within “Zone X.” Property owners are strongly encouraged to review the latest flood maps to determine and verify the classification of their property

and contact their insurance representatives with any insurance concerns. It is not uncommon for certain sections of a property, such as yards, driveways, pastures and ancillary structures, to be within the 1 percent Flood Zone Hazard Area. However, this does not mean that the principal structure is within the hazard area.

Questions regarding the proposed flood maps can be directed to Matt Mills, Wellington’s floodplain manager. He can be reached at (561) 791-4000 or by e-mail at mmills@wellingtonfl.gov.

In addition, Wellington will conduct a community outreach meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 3 between 5 and 8 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center ( 12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Wellington representatives will be available to assist residents with locating their property and determining their flood zone classification. Representatives will also be available to answer any questions you may have about flood insurance.

(Above) Florida Highway Patrol Sergeant Mike Wysocky, Trooper Paul Scoop, Trooper Jon McDonough and Trooper Craig Norsworthy demonstrated the rollover vehicle, which shows the difference between being buckled in and not when in a rollover accident. (Below) Keana Lewis, Tyra-Lee Taylor, DJena Previlon, Diane David, Kelsendie Leger, Carl Abraham and Stephanie Louis took pledges and helped students learn about safe seat belt behavior.

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are usually very minimal, about 5 percent one way or the other.”

Schofield said additional protection can be put on the preserve area by designating it as a conservation easement.

Willhite said he and residents were concerned about setbacks on the south side of the development.

“We can approve this with those setbacks; any applicant could come back and staff could approve that setback to be less than what we approved on this, knowing that this is what we were told, because that is one of the aspects that you could change,” he said. “You

changed it on Section 34 — the village approved it at staff level that those setbacks, those barriers, those landscape developers could be changed. It happened on the east side of Section 34.”

Stillings said the Section 34 variance was actually approved through the planning board.

“The variance was on the landscaping material,” Stillings said.

“The buffer was not removed, but what was required to be put in the buffer was what they were requesting a variance on.”

Willhite said that procedures should be looked at more closely

regarding staff variances.

Schofield said village staff cannot change council-imposed conditions.

“If you are uncomfortable in this case, what you do in the approval condition is list the buffer that you want,” Schofield said. “Once it’s in a council-imposed condition, then it must come back to the council.

It can’t be changed at a staff level or the PZA level.”

Councilwoman Anne Gerwig asked what is on the existing preserve site.

“My understanding is that the proposed preserve site is in better

property owners among the 105 lots. Forty-eight owners (72 percent) supported the project, seven (10 percent) were against it, and 12 owners (18 percent) did not respond, which were considered “no” votes. Wellington requires a two-thirds majority to approve such projects, and the poll showed that the project has sufficient support, according to Village Engineer Bill Riebe.

Committee Member Houston Meigs amended the motion to note that the water main part of the project is not a problem, a change Elie accepted. Meigs then added, “I think the paving of this area is going to irreversibly change to the negative the equestrian preserve.”

Committee Member Linda Smith-Faver pointed out that Saddle Trail Park is not a gated community and said she thought the paving of Saddle Trail would affect more than the 50 people who voted for paving.

“I do believe that the water is important,” Faver said. “One doesn’t necessarily mean that you get the other, and if it’s water that they want, I’m all about that.”

Whitlow spoke against the paving.

“I find paving roads, regardless of what the neighborhood voted by lot, totally incompatible with the equestrian preserve,” he said.

“I think the water is a terrific idea, I think that we should go ahead, but I think that we should pass and make this recommendation to the council that this not go ahead because it is, in my opinion, a violation of the Equestrian Overlay Zoning District, which is to preserve and protect — which this does not — the Wellington Equestrian Preserve.”

Several members also objected to plans to remove trees and other vegetation that is growing in the rights of way.

“They will be removed as part of the project,” Riebe said. “All of the property owners were aware of that when we did the balloting.

They were put on notice that anything within the right of way would need to be removed.”

He said property owners could remove any vegetation prior to construction, otherwise the contractor would remove it.

Riebe also pointed out that the vegetation removal in the swales would improve drainage.

“The centerline elevation var-

ies from 16 to 16.5,” Riebe said, explaining that the minimum roadway elevation in Wellington is 16 feet. “There are some areas in here that are 14 to 14.4, and that will be corrected. Just so you know, the 100-year flood elevation in Wellington is 16.5 feet. If we hit 16.5, that will accommodate a Tropical Storm Isaac-type storm.”

The roughly $10 million cost, including both construction and financing, would be bonded out

by Wellington and paid back by Saddle Trail residents in a special assessment.

Riebe said the average cost per lot for the total project will be about $61,000 before interest. Payment would be based on acreage and vary by individual homeowner.

The project is to include a 15foot trail with 10-foot swales and a 20-foot roadway, Riebe said, pointing out that 20 feet is the standard roadway size in Wellington.

He added that the design will also provide a safe path for horses and protect the water main.

Elie’s motion to oppose paving carried 4-0, with Committee Member Mary Jo Shockley abstaining.

condition than the existing preserve site,” Gerwig said.

Stillings said the applicant had submitted an environmental assessment of the preserve that found there were no longer any wetlands present, although there were some remnant cypress trees.

“At some point it had some preserve quality, but over time it became overgrown with Brazilian pepper and other invasives,” he said.

Gerwig asked who would be responsible for maintenance of the preserve area, and Schofield said it would be dedicated to the homeowners’ association, which would have to get council approval to make any changes.

Gerwig said she understood that there would be some enhancements to the preserve, and Stillings said specifics would come in with the site plan.

Vice Mayor John Greene asked whether there were limitations on what could be done to the preserve, and Stillings said plans were currently for a walking path and a gazebo, and that any plans would require site plan approval.

Jennifer Vail with Land Design South, representing the developer, said there have been many prior

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continued from page 3 between the town council and the district board, with no economic advantage of combining them.

LGWCD Attorney Mary Viator said an act of the state legislature would be necessary to dissolve the board.

Schiola added that some council members have questioned taking on the current responsibilities of

approvals for the property, including several dating back to before Wellington’s incorporation. Pod L was designated for low residential in 2004 and later amended in 2006.

The 90 units were approved as part of a settlement agreement in 2008, as well as a site plan for the 90 units.

“Unfortunately, when these final approvals did occur, it was the downturn of the economy, so the site has sat vacant,” Vail said. “My client purchased this property a little over a year ago, and it looked as if they had two options to develop this site. One, to develop as the plan is currently approved for the 90 units, or, two, make it a bit more marketable plan for today’s current trends, and also to utilize a product type that they are familiar with.”

Vail said the preserve area is being redefined in order to capture more natural material. She added that construction traffic will be from Flying Cow Road and the FPL easement, and none will be from Binks Forest Drive.

Coates made a motion to approve the comp plan amendment, which carried 5-0, and Greene made a motion to approve the master plan, which also carried 5-0. the district due to the amount of work they have to do and issues of their own to resolve.

“People don’t have a clue what they’re talking about with dissolution,” he said.

Widing’s motion to approve the agreement carried 4-0, with Supervisor Robert Snowball absent.

In a related item, the board approved professional survey and mapping services with Erdman Anthony of Florida to prepare maintenance easement maps for district roads and public recreational equestrian trails.

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Chamber Equestrian Lunch Nov. 19

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host its eighth annual “Kickoff to the Equestrian Season” luncheon Wednesday, Nov. 19 at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington) starting at noon.

The luncheon sponsor is Armand Professional Services, with speakers including Mark Bellissimo and Michael Stone from Equestrian Sport Productions and the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, John Wash from the International Polo Club Palm Beach, Noreen O’Sullivan from Wellington Classic Dressage, Marla Connor from the Gulfstream Polo Club and Melissa Ganzi from the Grand Champions Polo Club.

For more info., or to register, visit www.wellingtonchamber. com.

Free Outdoor Concert At Dolly Hand Nov. 22

The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center is kicking off its free outdoor concert series on Saturday, Nov. 22 with Derrick Hadley and the Motowners.

Take a walk downtown with the sounds of Motown. The upbeat show is a song and dance tribute

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NEWS BRIEFS to the Temptations, the Four Tops, Smokey Robinson and Marvin Gaye. The show also includes a tribute to other soul artists of the 1960s and ’70s.

Come out early and enjoy a great dinner from one of Gourmet Truck Expo’s excellent food trucks. The food trucks will begin serving at 6 p.m., with the concert starting at 7 p.m.

The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center is located on Palm Beach State College’s Belle Glade Campus at 1977 College Drive in Belle Glade. For more info., call (561) 993-1160 or visit www.dolly hand.org.

Art Society Reception For Nancy Brown

The Wellington Art Society will hold a reception for the solo exhibit of photographer Nancy Brown at Whole Foods Market in Wellington on Friday, Nov. 14 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

The wine and cheese event will include live music and door prizes with $5 collected at the door to benefit the Art Society Scholarship Fund.

Brown is an internationally renowned photographer who travels the world in search of unique people and settings. Her photographs capture breathtaking vistas and local people enjoying life in the moment. Brown’s newest book, Simply China, captures the beauty

of the Chinese landscape and the kindness of the people.

For more info., visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.

Church To Offer Grief Support Seminar Nov. 17

If you’ve lost a loved one, the holidays can be an especially painful time. On Monday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m., Community of Hope Church is offering a free seminar called “Grief Share: Surviving the Holidays” with practical tips on how a grieving person can make it through the holidays and begin the journey toward enjoying life again.

Located at 14055 Okeechobee Blvd. in Loxahatchee Groves, just west of E Road, the seminar will take place in the church office on the north side of the parking lot.

For more information, or to register, call (561) 753-8883 or e-mail info@gocoh.com.

PBC Inspector General At LGLA Meeting Nov. 20

The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association will meet on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. at Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd.).

The program for the evening will be a presentation by Palm Beach County Inspector General John Carey. He has also been

asked to explain how he envisions strengthening the services of the Office of Inspector General.

The meeting is open to the public, but only LGLA members with 2014 paid dues can make motions and/or vote. For more information, contact Marge Herzog at (561) 818-9114 or marge@herzog.ms.

Pet Photos With Santa At Outlets

Palm Beach Outlets and Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League are partnering for a cause that will bring smiles to the faces of furry friends on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Owners can take advantage of having their pet’s photo taken with Santa for a suggested donation of $10. The shelter also will bring its petmobile with adoptable animals to the new shopping complex for those looking to give a pet a forever home.

The event will take place in the center court area of Palm Beach Outlets (1751 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach). Call (561) 515-4400 or visit www. palmbeachoutlets.com for more info.

Holiday Event At Renaissance Wellington

The new Renaissance Charter School in Wellington will hold its

first holiday event as a new school on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with bounce houses, games, contests, face painting and more.

For adults, there will be a silent auction, and vendors on hand for holiday shopping.

Admission to the festival is free for everyone, however, wrist bands are available for the bounce houses, games and contests. Wrist bands are available for purchase ahead of time for $5, and will be $10 Dec. 6.

For more information, visit www.wellingtoncharter.org.

RPB Concert Rescheduled

Royal Palm Beach’s “Simply Tina” Tina Turner tribute concert has been rescheduled for Friday, Nov. 21 from 5 to 9:30 p.m.

The event is part of the free “Concert in the Park” series at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. The series generally runs on the second Sunday of each month through April, featuring some of the hottest up-and-coming musical talent.

After “Simply Tina” on Nov. 22 (rescheduled from Nov. 9), the next event is the “Solid Brass” tribute to horn bands on Sunday, Dec. 14.

Refreshments will be available for purchase by local food vendors designated for the concert series. For more info., call (561) 790-5149 or visit www.royalpalm beach.com. Event craft vendors

may visit www.pottcevents.com to register.

Free Country Line Dancing

Free country line dancing classes will be offered Mondays, Nov. 17 and Nov. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane).

Come learn all the classic country line dances. For more info., call (561) 790-5124.

Fair’s Throwback Thursday Nov. 20

Nashville recording artist Tom Jackson will be the featured musician at the South Florida Fair’s second Throwback Thursday event from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, at Yesteryear Village on the South Florida Fairgrounds.

The venue’s historic buildings will be open with volunteers dressed in period clothing to reflect the throwback theme. The Food Truck Collective will also be on site, and kids can enjoy oldfashioned games.

Admission is rolled back to $5 per person, and free to children under 12. Parking is free.

“This is a great opportunity for families to gather for a fun-filled event,” Yesteryear Village Manager Paige Poole said.

For more info., call Poole at (561) 790-5232 or Connie Christman at (561) 795-3110.

Third Annual Princess & Pirates Ball Returns To IPC Nov. 16 The Center for Family Services invites all swashbuckling pirates and enchanting princesses to grab their eye-patches and tiaras and come out to the third annual Princess & Pirates Ball on Sunday, Nov. 16 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington).

The late-afternoon event includes cocktails and mocktails, dinner by the bite, a bounce house, a DJ, rock climbing, a beauty bar

by Frank Cassi Hair & Beauty and more.

The annual ball is the signature event of the Center for Family Service’s “Kids Helping Kids” Club, which aims to increase awareness of philanthropy among youth while making a difference in the lives of other children. Proceeds from the ball will be used to sup-

port the Pat Reeves Village Shelter, the only 24-hour emergency shelter in Palm Beach County serving families. The shelter also provides life-changing services to families with children who are either homeless or at risk for homelessness.

Parents, grandparents and friends are invited to attend along with their own pirate or princess, and themed attire is encouraged.

Abigail Beebe and Amie Swan will serve as co-chairs. Liana Stoll, Jake Apple and Ava Murray will serve as the Kids Committee chairs, while Emma Guerrieri and Max Silverstein will be junior honorary chairs, along with honorary chairs Sonja and Mark Stevens.

Sponsored by PNC Bank, tickets for the event are $150 per adult and $95 per child. For more information, call (561) 616-1232 or visit www.ctrfam.org.

Junior honorary chairs Emma Guerrieri and Max Silverstein.

Kids Committee chairs Ava Murray, Jake Apple and Liana Stoll.

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KICKOFF PARTY BEGINS PLANNING FOR ROYAL PALM BEACH RELAY FOR LIFE

Organizers of the American Cancer Society’s Royal Palm Beach Relay for Life held a 1980s-themed kickoff party Thursday, Nov. 6 at the Mar Bar Grille at Madison Green. Attendees learned about the event, how to raise money, form teams and more. The 2015 Royal Palm Beach Relay for Life will take place overnight starting at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 at Royal Palm Beach High School. “Music of the Ages” is the theme. For more info., visit www.relayforlife.org/royalpalmbeachfl.

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The Royal Palm Beach Relay for Life Committee.

Angels of Hope Capt. Kevin Backer with Trisha and Madison Backer, Kathy Major, Anna Perrella and Norman Henrich.

Royal Palm Beach Elementary School raised more money than any other school: Secretary Michelle Bonfiglio, Principal Tracy Gaugler (holding trophy, with children Rebecca and Ben), Assistant Principle Christina Fong with daughter Olivia, and teacher Elaine Guelli.

Island Steppers team members Nova Brown and Dr. Elaine Ealy.

Relay for Life Specialist Aversis Concepcion, Ijahala Pottinger, Rebecca Morgan and Arianna Pramnauth.

The Breakfast Club team remembers the 1980s.

SENIORS TREATED TO MAGIC SHOW AT RPB YOUNG AT HEART CLUB LUNCH

The Royal Palm Beach Young at Heart Club held its monthly luncheon Friday, Nov. 7 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Lunch was catered by Joshua Café, and the Amazing Mr. A (Richard Adler) entertained guests with magic and ventriloquism.

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The Amazing Mr A. gets help levitating a card from Inez Millender.

(Seated) Nancy Boyle, Al Ridall and Pat Ollila; (standing) Jewel Large, Gwen St. Pierre, Rosemary Owens and Pat Lavalley.

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On Saturday, Nov. 1, columnist Ellen Rosenberg was on the computer at her usual early hour of 4 a.m. She checked her e-mail, Craigslist and the Wellington-WEF message board — which is when she ran into a problem. One of her favorite sites, the message board had run into some technical difficulties. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 23

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Palm Beach Code School Set To Open In December In Palm Beach Gardens

For those who have dreamed of developing a cool cell phone app or designing a hot new web site, Palm Beach County’s first brick-and-mortar coding school is coming to town Dec. 1. Palm Beach Code School will offer classes in a structured setting that teaches students the essentials of computer programming, enabling them to build their own software. Page 24

Sports WHS Outscores Leonard 49-28 In Homecoming Win

The Wellington High School varsity football team hosted John I. Leonard on Nov. 7, outscoring the Lancers 49-28. Wellington (9-1, 3-0) looked to finish the regular season on a high note with the win. The victory marks the eighth straight for the Wolverines. Page 29

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Wildcats Get Big Homecoming Win Over Sem Ridge

The Royal Palm Beach High School varsity football squad hosted crosstown rival Seminole Ridge High School on Friday, Nov. 7, and capped the regular season in winning fashion 42-26. RPBHS fans celebrated the win during homecoming festivities. The Wildcat win also marks the second straight over the Hawks. Page 29

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I’ve Been Missing The Wellington-WEF Message Board It’s funny how you come to rely on certain things in your life, hardly noticing or missing them until they’re gone. I’m not much into surfing the web, don’t have a smart phone and have never sent a text.

I use Google when I’m researching. Other than that, the three main sites that I visit regularly are Yahoo to check my e-mail, Craigslist to see what’s for sale in the farm and free sections, and the Wellington-WEF message board.

And so, as usual, on Saturday, Nov. 1, I was on the computer at my usual early hour of 4 a.m. I checked my e-mails (not much), the Craigslist ads (nothing of interest) and the Wellington-WEF message board. Which is when I ran into the problem.

The site was down. I retyped www. wellington-wef.com, just to make sure, even though it’s right there on my favorites list and always worked before, but no, the little thingy in the window at the top spun and spun, attempting to connect, before finally giving up.

A little sad, I philosophically shrugged my shoulders and moseyed on with my work and my day. And later on that evening, I made my online rounds again, only to find the site still down. I frowned. But it was a weekend; stuff happens, they were probably busy.

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By Ellen Rosenberg Sunday: no Wellington-WEF. Now it was getting worrisome.

Monday, the site came up, but only the home page. None of the buttons at the top worked: no business directory, no boarding and trainers, no horses for sale or real estate/ lodging or calendar or free links. And, most distressing, no message board.

I started having withdrawal symptoms, going online more than usual, saying a prayer and hitting the message board button, only to see the lonely, tiny script at the top of the otherwise empty page, informing me I’d hit an incorrect key file, whatever that meant.

I knew what it meant: no message board.

On Tuesday, Nov. 4, most of the buttons at the top of the site worked, except the boarding and trainers, and the message board. I felt as if I’d fallen down a black hole.

Depression set in. By Wednesday, I couldn’t take it anymore. My despair wasn’t helped by the election results. I resorted to chocolate almond ice cream and finally called Jill Townsend, the originator and owner of the Wellington-WEF site.

“I know, I know,” she said. “We’re working on it. The host company changed their program at the start of this month, and the new script is not compatible with our program, or something like that. We’ve got part of the site back up, but not the message board.”

Jill mentioned that there is a WellingtonWEF site on Facebook. I visited it, but it wasn’t the same as the old familiar message board.

Jill admitted she’s not a “techie” person and that trying to get the site back up online has been a nightmare.

“This is definitely not my forte,” she said.

“It’ll be up when it’s up. We’re working diligently, feverishly trying to get the problem corrected. We could start a whole new message board from scratch, but the thing is, the message board which existed has an amazing searchable history. I know a lot of people use it as a reference. It’s definitely a terrific resource, a great asset to our local horse community,” she said.

I concurred with Jill that her site, which she started in 1997, is one of the best horse community resources around. I don’t know how many times I’ve referred people to her site and mentioned it to total strangers looking for anything from boarding to equipment, trainers to horses.

For people like me, not associated with a barn, the message board is a way to keep in touch with the wider horse community, hear about upcoming shows, sales and events,

An image of the Wellington-WEF home page. and keep track of friends and acquaintances.

It’s like the old “party line” telephone connections that used to exist, where everyone listened in on everyone else’s conversations.

It has that neighborly feel to it.

“The site sort of evolved into a life of its own,” Jill said. “We’ve kept it very simple and easy to use, which a lot of people like.

If worse comes to worst, we will start a new message board, but we’re still trying to save the old one.”

So there it is, the tantalizing reminder of one of my favorite sites, currently out of reach, but with a glimmer of hope on the horizon. The day I click on the message board and see the familiar threads reappear — that will be a good day. In the meantime, I still have my memories. And the chocolate almond ice cream.

UPDATE: As of Tuesday, Nov. 11, the message board feature at Wellington-WEF appears to working again, but without the site history.

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Palm Beach Code School Set To Open In December

For those who have dreamed of developing a cool cell phone app or designing a hot new web site, Palm Beach County’s first brick-andmortar coding school is coming to town Dec. 1.

Palm Beach Code School will offer classes in a structured setting that teaches students the essentials of computer programming, enabling them to build their own software.

“One of my reasons for starting the school was to create a program that taught the fundamentals of web development to help fill the projected 20 percent increase in job growth for web developers over the next 10 years,” said Jim York, the school’s founder. “The school commits to doing our very best to help graduates with placement in the industry.”

The classes will be given in a Palm Beach Gardens office suite and

comprise four parts: an introduction to coding, design and graphics; writing code, both basic and complex; establishing and managing a database of web pages; and a capstone project, in which students will walk away with an original web site.

All of the curriculum is state-certified, and a diploma will be issued upon completion of the school’s requirements. Tuition is $3,250.

Each student must pass a 25-question aptitude test to be accepted.

Those who don’t pass can enroll in a three-week primer course for a fee of $400.

“The educational objective of the Palm Beach Code School’s training program is that each graduate will be qualified for junior web-developer positions,” York said.

York is an accomplished education executive specializing in

career-school start-ups. He founded the Palm Beach Film School in 2003 and oversaw the release of 300 productions in the institute’s eight years.

York has hired two web-savvy instructors to teach classes — Kim Moser and Paul Needham. Moser is a New York Institute of Technology graduate with a bachelor’s degree in computer science. He is a freelance programmer and web designer, with expertise is programming web sites for big businesses.

“I program web sites every day using the same skills I’ll be teaching,” Moser said.

Needham graduated from Florida State University with bachelor’s degrees in business and political science. He is pursuing a master’s degree in information systems. He is the IT director at a school in Hobe Sound.

(L-R) Teachers Paul Needham and Kim Moser with founder Jim York.

“You must teach coding properly,” Needham said. “Many programs only teach students how to copy and paste and don’t teach them how the actual code works. Good

coders are very difficult to find.”

For more information, call (561) 855-6575, e-mail info@palmbeachcodeschool.com or visit www. palmbeachcodeschool.com.

Palm Tran Earns Three Awards At State Public Transit Conference

The public information and marketing section of Palm Tran, Palm Beach County’s public transportation system, won several awards at the 2014 annual conference of the Florida Public Transportation Association, held Oct. 26-28 in Naples.

A first-place award of excellence was earned in the category of Internal Employee Campaign for Palm

Tran’s United Way campaign efforts in 2013. During the campaign, employees conducted events focusing on employee wellness and togetherness of the organization while raising money for a worthwhile cause. The campaign raised a record amount for Palm Tran of $19,890.

A second-place award of merit was earned in the Special Events

category for a retreat called “The Ultimate Bus Experience.” The Palm Tran Service and Advisory Board and the public were invited to the day-long retreat that consisted of a tour of all Palm Tran facilities and meeting with key employees, who explained procedures, answered questions and received feedback. A video of the day’s festivities was cre-

ated by Palm Tran Assistant Director Charles Frazier, featuring highlights of the tour. The video captured the camaraderie of the retreat and the focus on teamwork.

Lastly, a third-place honorable mention award was presented for the Transit Watch campaign in the category of Print Collateral Instructional Information. Palm Tran and

the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Homeland Security Bureau partnered to launch a revitalized national public safety campaign “Transit Watch,” with the motto “Look around… be aware,” aimed at urging passengers and employees to be alert for suspicious activity and to notify authorities via a new toll-free number.

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Children’s Home Society Honors Wycliffe Charities The Children’s Home Society of Florida has honored the Wycliffe Charities Foundation as the 2014 R. David and I. Lorraine Thomas Child Advocate Award winner for its dedication to helping vulnerable children and families in the Palm Beaches.

Since 2002, the foundation has donated more than $74,000 to the Children’s Home Society of Florida and is a major supporter of the programs that have had a positive impact on thousands of children and families in Palm Beach County.

“Thanks to the Wycliffe Charities Foundation’s generous gifts, we have helped thousands of abandoned and neglected children find shelter and guidance,” said Julie DeMar, executive director of Children’s Home Society of Florida’s Palm Beach Division. “You truly are fulfilling your mission of providing financial support to local Palm Beach County nonprofits engaging in education, health and children’s related programs.”

Established in 1982 by the late Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy’s International, the R. David and I. Lorraine Thomas Child Advocate Award is the single highest honor

awards “would serve as a catalyst to inspire others to improve opportunities for Florida’s children.”

On the front lines since 1902, the Children’s Home Society of Florida is the oldest and largest statewide organization devoted to helping children and families. For more information, visit www.chsfl.org.

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Schumacher Subaru Donates Second Vehicle To Peggy Adams League The longstanding partnership between the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League and the Schumacher Family of Dealerships continues to help animals in need of homes.

On Oct. 17, John Ross and Fred Merrill from Subaru of America, along with Schumacher Automotive owner Chuck Schumacher and Schumacher Subaru general manager Frank Murano, presented the keys to a new “dog tested, dog approved” 2015 Subaru Outback wrapped in Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League’s branding to Rich Anderson, executive director and CEO of the nonprofit.

“As the local Subaru dealer, the Schumacher Automotive family, along with Subaru USA, is proud to be committed to saving the lives of animals,” Schumacher said. “We know Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League does just that and uses their community resources wisely. We are happy to continue our long-term partnership.”

The Subaru Outback will be used to further promote Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League and its important mission by transporting animals to adoption events, vaccine

CHS Palm Beach Division Director Julie DeMar, Division Board Chairman Steve Jerauld, Wycliffe Charities Foundation President Marge Goldner, former Wycliffe Charities Foundation President Sue Webber and CHS Division Vice Chairman Dorian Daggs. given by CHS, recognizing individuals and groups that have made a significant impact toward improving the lives of homeless, neglected and abused children throughout Florida.

Thomas, a dedicated child advocate and supporter of Children’s Home Society of Florida, hoped the

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“We are all very grateful to the Schumacher Family of Dealerships and Subaru of America for donating the use of this co-branded Subaru Outback,” Anderson said. “This vehicle will continue to help support Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League’s lifesaving programs.”

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Wildcats Get Big Homecoming Win Over Sem Ridge

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach High School varsity football squad hosted crosstown rival Seminole Ridge High School on Friday, Nov. 7, and capped the regular season in winning fashion 42-26. RPBHS fans celebrated the win during homecoming festivities.

The Wildcat win also marks the second straight over the Hawks.

Prior to the back-to-back wins, it was the Hawks that won the previous four.

The Wildcats also finish one of the most successful seasons in the school’s history, capping a 9-1, 4-1 season, and entering the postseason as the District 13-7A champions.

Seminole Ridge (5-5, 1-2) battled the No. 2 Wildcats in the first half blow-for-blow, but Royal Palm squeaked out a 21-20 halftime lead.

The Hawks entered the contest with a two-game win streak, and local bragging rights were on the line.

Royal Palm Beach quarterback Toddy Centeio extended the Wildcat lead early in the third quarter when he connected with Derick Python for a 30-yard touchdown pass to create some space in the RPBHS lead 28-20.

Turnovers would haunt the Hawks in the second half, and Royal Palm Beach would capitalize on the Hawk mishaps. Running back Charles Perry ran it in from 25 yards

out to score for the Wildcats. Devin Wallace’s kick extended the Royal Palm Beach lead to 35-20.

The Wildcats would cap another scoring drive after a Seminole Ridge fumble. Perry would again run in for the touchdown, this time from 5 yards out. Wallace’s kick made it 42-20. The Hawks clawed back with a score to close the gap, making it 42-26.

Seminole Ridge, determined to make a comeback, moved the ball inside the Royal Palm Beach 10-

Shamar Jackson returns an interception to give the Wildcats good field position.

yard line, but a Kerrith Whyte fumble halted a sure Hawk touchdown, and Royal Palm Beach regained possession.

The Hawk defense grappled with the Wildcat offense, holding them on downs, giving the Hawks the ball back in an effort to close the gap. Seminole Ridge running back Jordan Tanner scored on an 80-yard screen play to come within 16 at 42-26.

Another Seminole Ridge turnover would rain on the team’s come-

from-behind efforts, this time an interception by Wildcat cornerback Shamar Jackson. Royal Palm Beach would hold on to the 42-26 lead and the homecoming win.

“This was a good rivalry win for our program. It was a little sloppy, but it gives us some nice momentum to carry into the playoffs,” Royal Palm Beach coach Willie Bueno said.

Perry finished with 17 carries for 96 yards and two scores. Jackson had 80 yards on 11 carries, with a

Royal Palm receiver D.J. Edwards battles Seminole Ridge defenders Chase Johnston and Joey Schergen for the ball.

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score. He is also credited with an interception. Centeio completed 11 of 16 passes for 165 yards and two touchdowns.

Royal Palm Beach will host Fort Lauderdale High School on Friday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in a regional quarterfinal game. The winner will move on to face the winner of Atlantic vs.

Pompano Beach Blanche-Ely in the regional semifinals.

Seminole Ridge running back Jalen Young tries to avoid linebacker Derick Python to keep the drive alive.

WHS Outscores Leonard 49-28 In Homecoming Victory

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School football team hosted John I. Leonard High School on Friday, Nov. 7, outscoring the Lancers 49-28 before a capacity homecoming crowd.

Last week, Wellington (9-1, 3-0) defeated Palm Beach Gardens 2317 for the District 9-8A title, and

looked to finish the regular season on a high note with the win. The victory marks the eighth straight for the Wolverines.

In traditional fashion, No. 6 Wellington opened the game by recovering an onside kick, then marched down the field for the first score of the game. Quarterback Shannon Patrick connected with

Wellington running back Kyle Branch runs up the middle for a gain.

receiver Ahmmon Richards on a 16-yard touchdown pass. Alex Ng’s kick gave Wellington a 7-0 lead with less than two minutes expired on the clock.

The Wolverines racked up two more scores in the first quarter before the Lancers (4-6, 3-3) finally

settled into the game. Patrick found Jean Rene on a 30-yard touchdown play, then Richards again, this time on a 55-yard score.

As Wellington continued its scoring ways, and entered the second quarter with a 21-0 lead, the Lancers decided they would start scoring and

Wellington receiver Ahmmon Richards makes one of his five touchdowns against the Lancers.

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Wellington quarterback Shannon Patrick moves outside to make a throw down field.

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Kyle Grieser became the third member of the Seminole Ridge High School football team to commit to college to play football, choosing D3 powerhouse the University of Mount Union last week.

Grieser, 5’11” and 225 lbs., is a two-year starter at middle linebacker and is the Hawks’ leading tackler.

Mt. Union has played in 17 national championships since 1993, winning 11 times, most recently in 2012. Former John I. Leonard High School standout, and current Washington Redskins receiver, Pierre Garcon attended Mount Union, located in Ohio.

Dancers Honor Vets — The Wildcat Dancers Dance Team based out of Royal Palm Beach High School under the artistic direction of master teacher and choreographer Michele Blecher helped the students of the Leonie Arguetty Preschool at Temple Beth Torah celebrate Veterans Day on Nov. 10 by presenting a 14 dance routine mini show.

Bassmasters Host Tournament

The Royal Palm Bassmasters held a fishing tournament Sept. 14 out of the J&S boat ramp on Lake Okeechobee.

First place was won by the team of Phil Northrop (boater), with five fish weighing 6 lbs., 5 oz., and partner Bill Latham (co-angler), with five fish weighing 17 lbs., 3 oz., for a team weight of 23 lbs., 4 oz.

Second place was awarded to Rick Rickenbach (boater), with five fish weighing 13 lbs., 6 oz., and partner Roxanne Rickenbach (co-angler), with five fish weighing 8 lbs., 6 oz., for a team total of 21 lbs., 12 oz.

Third place was awarded to the team of Punk Duff (boater), with five fish weighing 7 lb., 11 oz., and partner Punk Duff (co-angler), with five fish weighing 7 lbs., 6 oz. for a team weight of 15 lbs., 1 oz.

The big fish of the tournament was caught by Bill Latham, with a bass weighing 8 lbs., 14 oz.

The Royal Palm Bassmasters meet on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. The club is now accepting applications for new members. For info., e-mail rpbassmasters@gmail.com or visit www.royalpalmbassmaster.org.

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continued from page 29 pass of the night, this time for a 14yard grab.

After the halftime show and

homecoming festivities, it was back to business for Wellington. The offense went back to work, while the defense stuttered at times. A solid running game with an occasional pass threat by the Lancers kept them in the contest, until Patrick and company put the game out of reach.

An early special teams error

kick-started the Lancers’ second wind in the second half, when a low snap led to a blocked Wellington punt to give John I. Leonard possession on the Wolverine 5-yard line.

Ernst Belliard eventually capped the short drive. The Lancers would score again for the final time of their season, totaling 28 points, but

Successful Year For Emerald Cove Baseball And Softball Teams

Congratulations to the Emerald Cove Middle School baseball and softball teams for another successful year. The Pirates recently wrapped up their seasons each as division champions. Both teams finished 9-1 during the regular season and went deep into the Palm Beach County Middle School Playoffs. The boys played well, but bowed out in their quarter final game. The girls made it to the “final four” before falling short to the eventual county champs.

The boys soccer and girls volleyball teams were recently selected. They are working hard in preparation for their upcoming seasons.

(Right) The Emerald Cove 2014 baseball team (top) and softball team (bottom).

it would not be enough against the overpowering Wolverines, who have been averaging 42 points a game.

Patrick completed 13 of 24 on the night for 314 yards and six touchdowns. Richards had seven receptions for 204 yards and tallied five touchdown receptions. Austin Gilman had three catches for 54 yards. Rene reeled in two catches for 47 yards and a touchdown, with one interception. Running back Mike

Howard had 101 combined yards.

Patrick has 2,604 regular-season passing yards and 40 touchdowns.

Wellington enters postseason play for the first time since 2010 and will host Park Vista High School on Friday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in a regional quarterfinal game. The winner will advance to face the winner of the Palm Beach Central High School vs. Palm Beach Gardens High School game in the regional semifinals.

Wellington receiver Jean Rene is hit after a big catch for a first down.

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Saturday, Nov. 15 • A Car Show Fundraiser for Royal Palm Beach High School will be held Saturday, Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $3 for adults; children 10 and under free. All proceeds will assist students, clubs and athletics. For more info., e-mail robert.kreitzmann.c@palmbeachschools. org or call (561) 722-4900. To enter a car, visit www.rpbhs.org.

• St. Rita Catholic Church (13645 Paddock Drive, Wellington) will host a garage sale Saturday, Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature household items, books, toys, sports equipment, collectibles, clothes, seasonal decorations, a sweet shop and more. For more info., call Nancy at (561) 727-8627.

• The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 283-5856 for more info.

• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host “Bromeliads: Divide & Conquer” on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 9 a.m. Speakers from the Bromeliad Society of the Palm Beaches will show how to divide and care for colorful bromeliads. The cost is $35 for members and $45 for nonmembers. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Barkin’ Books for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. with stories and songs featuring man’s best friend. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue will host a Super Caterday adoption event Saturday, Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Petco at Lantana and Jog roads. Cats of all ages will be available for adoption. Call (561) 234-9297 for more info.

• Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a Happy Thanksgiving Story Time on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. Celebrate the season, the food and history of Thanksgiving.

Call (561) 792-1292 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature International Games Day for all ages Saturday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. Enjoy a variety of games with fellow gamers. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Poetry Festival for ages 8 and up Saturday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. Poets, writers, orators, photographers and lovers of the arts can cultivate their talents. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington High School Dance Team holiday bazaar will take place Saturday, Nov. 15 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Dance Theatre of Wellington (10620 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) near Fresh Market. The $5 admission cost includes free food. For info., call Brittany Tobasco at (561) 8007625 or Sheree Diamond at (561) 236-2441.

• Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor inaugurates a new film series, Movie Night at the Village Square, at its new location, Village Square at Golf (3475 W. Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach). The first film is Saturday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. featuring Ahead Of

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The cost is $10 per member and $12 per guest, which includes refreshments. Call (561) 9680688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org for info.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free concert on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. with a Billy Joel tribute by the Turnstiles band. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Sunday, Nov. 16 • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold a car pool tour around Storm Water Treatment Area 1E managed by South Florida Water Management District on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 7 a.m. The tour drives around the water impound areas viewing the large number of birds there.

For more info., visit www.auduboneverglades. org, e-mail asetripinfo@gmail.com or call Linda at (561) 742-7791.

• The second annual Coconut 5k to benefit Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Palm Beach & Martin Counties will take place Sunday, Nov. 16 at 7:45 a.m. at Okeeheelee Park’s Micanopy Pavilion. All ages and levels are welcome. A kids race will follow. Register at www.coconut5k.com.

• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will take place Sunday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. For more info., visit www.rpbgreenmarket. com or call (561) 792-9260.

• The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Ave. North). For more info., visit www.acreagegreenmarket.com or call (561) 723-3898.

• Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a Happy Thanksgiving Story Time en Español on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 11 a.m.

Call (561) 792-1292 for more info.

• The Center for Family Services will hold its third annual Princess & Pirates Ball on Sunday, Nov. 16 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. The event includes cocktails and mocktails, dinner by the bite, bounce houses, a DJ, rock climbing, a beauty bar and more. For more info., visit www.ctrfam. org or call (561) 616-1232.

Monday, Nov. 17 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Thank Goodness for Origami for ages 8 and up Monday, Nov. 17 at 4 p.m. Create your own Thanksgiving-themed animals through the art of origami. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Table Manners Please for ages 3 to 7 on Monday, Nov. 17 at 6:15 p.m. Practice manners at the table by listening to songs and stories. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Families Reading Together…

In Our Pajamas!” for ages 3 to 6 plus siblings Monday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. Sing and dance to some silly songs and make a special zoo-related craft to bring home. Wear your favorite pajamas.

Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

Tuesday, Nov. 18 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Medicare 101 on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 2:30 p.m. Samantha Howell from the Florida Department of Elder Affairs will discuss Medicare changes for 2015. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Read, Refresh, Repeat for ages 8 to 11 on Tuesdays, Nov. 18 and 25 at 3:30 p.m. Read a book of your choice for 20 minutes in total silence. Afterward, enjoy a light snack while listening to an exciting read-aloud. Snacks will be given to those who participate in the entire program. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

• Wellington and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office will host a Drug Prevention Informational Session for Wellington teenagers Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 4:45 p.m. at the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club (1080 Wellington Trace). For more info., call (561) 791-4764.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit ‘n’ Stitch Crochet Club for ages 9 and up Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 5 p.m. Learn the fundamentals of crochet, bring your knitting, work on current projects and share ideas with the group. Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Teen Game Night for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. Play Nintendo Wii and board games. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will hold Pizza Chat for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Bring a book, comic, short story, fanfic or manga. Chat with the group about it while enjoying pizza and drinks. Call (561) 6814100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Hooked on Crochet for adults Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Learn beginning techniques or bring current projects. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Wednesday, Nov. 19 • The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Kickoff to the Equestrian/Polo Season Luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 11:30 to 1 p.m. at the Wanderers Club. Visit www. wellingtonchamber.com for more info.

• The Central Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce will host its Farm City Luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 11:30 a.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds (9067 Southern Blvd.). Visit www.cpbchamber.com for more info.

• Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a Polo Park Middle School Book Fair fundraiser Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info.

• A Quarter Auction to raise money for the Epilepsy Foundation will be held Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). The event is open to the public. Bidding paddles are $2, and bids are a quarter. For more info., call Julie Bryant at (561) 797-1501.

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Tickets are $75 per person or $150 for premium seating. For more info., call (561) 537-4656 or visit www.thelordsplace.org.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Natural Medicine: Finding Trusted Resources on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. Learn how to assess health claims and become an educated health consumer. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “World Wide Stories: International Children’s Day” for ages 4 to 7 on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 3:30 p.m. Listen to folktales, songs and stories from every continent. The tour ends with an international candy tasting. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Zoo-tastic Afternoon Special for all ages Thursday, Nov. 20 at 3:30 p.m. Enjoy a special reading of Reading Makes You Feel Good by Todd Parr. Take an imaginary trip to the zoo and make a special zoo-related craft to bring home. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks and a free concert on Thursday, Nov. 20 from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Food trucks will be on hand at 5 p.m., and the Spitfire band will play at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acting Up for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 5:30 p.m. Come hungry for drama, laughs and pizza, and work on basic acting skills.

Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Palm Beach Bulls travel basketball organization will hold a happy hour fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 20 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the White Elephant restaurant in Wellington. The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children. For more info., call Coach Brown at (561) 460-2613 or Coach Sutton at (561) 313-3522.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Florida Novels into Film 1950-Present for adults Thursday, Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Documentary filmmaker Frank Eberling will examine landmark Florida stories that have been adapted into films. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Friday, Nov. 21 • The next Food Truck Invasion at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Drive) will be Friday, Nov. 21 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of the film Dawn of the Planet of the Apes on Friday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES A/C AND REFRIGERATION 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

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

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

DRIVEWAY REPAIR D R I V E W AY S — F r e e e s t i m a t e s A & M ASPHALT SEAL COATING commercial and residential. Patching potholes, striping, repair existing asphalt & save money all work guaranteed.

L i c.& Ins. 1 0 0 0 4 5 0 6 2 5 61-667-7716

COLORS BY CORO, INC. — Int./Ext. residential painting, over 20 yrs exp. Small Jobs welcome. Free est. Ins. 561-383-8666. Owner/Operated. Lic.# U20627 Ins. Wellington Resident |

PLUMBING

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

PRESSURE CLEANING

ERRANDS

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

FLOORING

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

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

LANDSCAPING PALM BEACH LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE SERVICES — Commercial and Residential. If you are looking for an honest and reliable company, give us a call today. We take pride in our work! Free Estimates 561-818-1925

SCREENING

LG REFRIGERATOR: Like new LG side by side white w/brushed stainless handles. Paid $1200 new, Asking $500 call 630-567-3367.

TIRES/AUTO REPAIRS— Located behind Al Packer West off Southern Blvd. Tires for autos, trucks and commercial vehicles. 561-790-7228.

587 105 Ave. N. Unit 28, Royal Palm Beach.

WALLPAPERING PAPERHANGING BY DEBI — Professional Installation,Removal. Repair of Paper.

Neat, Clean & Reliable. Quality work with a woman’s touch. 30 years experience.

No Job too big or too small. Lic. & Ins. References available. 561-795-5263

J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 309-6975 or visit ourwebsite at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com JOHN PERGOLIZZI PAINTING INC. — Interior/Exterior - Repaint specialist, pressure cleaning, popcorn ceiling, drywall repair & roof painting. Family owned/owner operator. Free Est. 798-4964 Lic. #U18473 TOWN-CRIER CLASSIFIEDS 793-7606

TOWN-CRIER CLASSIFIEDS 793-7606

MOVING SALE REAL ESTATE FOR RENT - GREENACRES ROOMMATE TO SHARE — 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment - Purdy & Jog Road. $550 per month.

Looking for under 35 years old. 954-296-3748

HOME FOR LEASE FOR LEASE TAKE ADVANTAGE — of this 5 acre, Ranch Style Home, 4/4/5, Rustic Ranches, $2600/month. Call 954-770-5568

HOUSE FOR RENT - LOXAHATCHEE MODERN OPEN FLOOR PLAN — 1 1/4 Acres, 3/2 with 2 car garage, $1,800 per month, First, Last, Security, Available January 1st 2015. Call 786-877-6203

TOWN-CRIER CLASSIFIEDS CALL 561-793-7606

OFFICE SPACE EXECUTIVE AND VIRTUAL OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE – WELLINGTON FLORIDA Furnished or unfurnished office space available. Unlimited use of conference rooms, reception, kitchen with no extra fees.

Utilities included. The best LAKE VIEW in Wellington! Please contact Steve at 561227-1500 or at info@lakewellington.com LAW OFFICE TO SHARE: ROYAL PALM BEACH/WELLINGTON Fully furnished executive office $550 per month additional secretarial office $200. Incudes all utilities, use of copier/scanner, use of conference room, reception, kitchen, file cabinets, 561793-1200 ext. 1

LEGAL NOTICES

M AY TA G WA S H E R & D RYER — Real l y good condi ti on, Ask ing $350 for both. Call 630-567-3367 1 9 9 6 H O N D A H E L I X 2 5 0 S C O O TER — Very good condition with 17,000 miles. New tires, brakes & belt at 15,000.

Asking $18,000. Call 630-842-1227.

ROYAL PALM BEACH SALE THIS SATURDAY & SUNDAY NOV. 15th & NOV. 16th — Model Airplanes, airplane parts, Dining Room Table with 6 chairs, Christmas Ornaments, Household Items, 111 Waterview Way, Royal Palm Beach

UNDER THE REGISTRATION OF TITLE LAW OFFICE OF TITLES PO BOX 494 KINGSTON

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

LAWN SERVICE

PAINTING

HOUSEKEEPING — detail orientated, experienced, reliable, trustworthy housekeeper, seeks full time/part-time position additional duties laundry, ironing, loving pet care, shopping, running errands, etc. References furnished upon request. Florida resident over 20 years, born in Maine call 561-324-5166

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

YELLOWHAMMER LAWN SERVICE — High Quality, affordable yard maintenance serving the Loxahatchee area. NO CONTRACTS!.

Locally Owned & Operated. 561-320-1118 PAUL HANZLIK LAWN CARE — Owner operated, over 30 years experience, Licensed and Insured Residential & Commercial Services. 561-753-9719 or 561-301-5554

CPR CERTIFIED/HOME HEALTH CERTIFIED CAREGIVER — seeks part-time/fulltime. 18 years experience. Will prepare meals, Dr. Visits, Shopping, and light housekeeping.

Walk-Dog, Housesitting. Call 561-526-6150.

FOR SALE

TIRES/AUTO REPAIRS

S A L E T H I S S AT U R D AY N O V. 1 5 t h 7:00 A.M. until Noon — Collectibles, furniture, toys, clothing, sporting goods, & exercise equipment, holiday decor!.

Off of Big Blue Trace in between South Shore and Wellington Trace; Greenview Shores II - 1971 New Haven Avenue.

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

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

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

GARAGE/ESTATE SALES WELLINGTON

DRIVERS: $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

— Great pay! Consistent Freight, Great Miles on this Regional Account.

Werner Enterprises: 1-855-517-2488

QUALIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT — with 26 years experience seeking employement to provide care for senior in home. Assisting with activity of daily living, medication reminder, meals, and companionship. Florida license. Call 954-684-0516

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G A R A G E S A L E T H I S — S a t u r d a y, Nov. 15th 8:00 a.m.- Noon In Aero Club 15330 Hawker Lane, 8am to 4 pm

HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER IN WELLINGTON — Now hiring certified teachers.$10-$15/hour. Call 561-594-1920 E-mail: MarleneGiraud@hlcwellington.com

ROOFING

ROOFING REPAIRS REROOFING ALL TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable. Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-309-0134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC-023773 RC-0067207

EMPLOYMENT

BOOKKEEPER NEEDED — part-time, experienced in QuickBooks, flexible hours.

Please fax resume to 561-791-0952

HELP WANTED OFFICE/PRODUCTION PERSON — Quickbooks & Microsoft knowledge, good communication skills, flexible schedule, please call 561-333-2306 Buy It Here Flooring.

PICKUP GROCERIES HOME AND PET SUPPLIES — Kitchen organizing wait for appointments in your home, etc.

References available. 561-707-2834

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

EMPLOYMENT

J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential.

Interior & Exterior painting.

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

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

November 14 - November 20, 2014

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

PLACE YOUR AD HERE CALL 561-793-7606

October 27, 2014 Whearas I have been satisfied by Statutory Declaration that the duplicate Certificate of Title for ALL THAT parcel of land part of TWICKENHAM PARK in the parish of SAINT CATHERINE being the lot numbered ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY THREE on the plan part of Twickenham Park aforesaid deposited in the Office of Title on the 11th day of January, 1968 of the shape and dimensions and butting as appears by the said plan and being the land registered at Volume 1208 Folio 50 of the Register Book of Titles in the names of MERLE MILLS and LUTHER MILLS - HAS BEEN LOST:I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that I intend at or after the expiration of fourteen days after the last appearance of this advertisement to DISPENSE with the production of the duplicate Certificate of Title and to endorse on the original a Miscellaneous No. 1876238 to note the fact of death of the abovenamed MERLE MILLS and thereafter cancel the said Certificate of Title and to register a new Certificate in duplicate in place thereof.

S. Porteous Acting Senior Deputy Registrar of Titles

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Lic & Insured CFC057392, CAC1817688

561-308-4774 www.deborahrassocounseling.com SEPTIC & DRAINFIELD SPECIALISTS

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PALMS WESTTHIS WEEK’S

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WELLINGTON • ROYAL PALM BEACH • LOXAHATCHEE • THE ACREAGE

New Location!

New Showroom!

CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATE!

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

WE DO NOT SELL CHEAP FLOORING CHEAPER

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

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE CALL 793-7606

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WELLINGTON • ROYAL PALM BEACH • LOXAHATCHEE • THE ACREAGE

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

PLEASE PRESENT THIS AD AT TIME OF REGISTRATION

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