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‘A SALUTE TO OUR HEROES’ EVENT
The Indian Trail Improvement District is reshuffling responsibilities of several board members to keep a closer eye on neighboring governments that may be looking to annex parts of the district. Page 3
B&G Club Holds Western-Themed Wellington Event
The 36th annual Wellington Dinner Dance to benefit the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club took place at the National Polo Center on Saturday, Nov. 4. The fundraiser included both live and silent auctions, dinner, dancing and live entertainment. With the Western theme of “Under the Big Sky,” more than 300 guests enjoyed twostepping tutorials for beginners and a performance by Boys & Girls Club children. Page 5
Wellington Veterans Day Parade, Ceremony
The Village of Wellington and American Legion Post 390 hosted their annual Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 11. The parade route went from the Wellington Municipal Complex to the Wellington Veterans Memorial. Several hundred people turned out to either walk in the parade or watch the observances to honor local veterans. Page 18
Lacrosse Clinic Aimed To Get Local Youth Involved In The Sport
On the morning of Sunday, Nov. 12, Palm Beach Lacrosse hosted a complimentary instructional lacrosse clinic at Okeeheelee Park for any interested area youth, ages 10 to 14. The clinic was sponsored by USA Lacrosse. The turnout included 22 boys and four girls. Page 21 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 18 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 7 SPORTS......................... 21 - 23 PEOPLE..........................24 - 25 SCHOOLS.............................. 26 BUSINESS............................. 27 COLUMNS............................. 28 CLASSIFIEDS................ 29 - 30 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM
The Wellington Community Foundation held its eighth annual Red, White & Blue Jeans “A Salute To Our Heroes” event on Friday, Nov. 10 at the Wellington National Golf Club with 200 attendees there to support Wellington’s veterans, seniors and children in need. The foundation dedicated the evening to the late Tom Wenham, founding member of the foundation and its chair up until his passing last year. In his honor, the foundation unveiled the new “Thomas M. Wenham Salute To Our Veterans Scholarship.” Shown above are: (L-R) Jim Sackett, Herta Suess, Bob Margolis, Terri Kane, Donald Gross, Mickey and Lizz Smith, Hope Barron, Maggie Zeller, James Seder, Pam Tahan, Michael Gauger, Dr. Gordon Johnson and Barry Manning. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 6
RPB Mayor Draws Challenger, Two On Council Get New Terms
By Joshua Manning Town-Crier Staff Report When Royal Palm Beach’s qualification deadline closed Nov. 9 for the upcoming municipal election, Councilman Jeff Hmara and Councilwoman Selena Samios secured new, two-year terms without opposition. However, Royal Palm Beach voters will head to the polls in March to choose between incumbent Mayor Fred Pinto and challenger Steve Avila. The election will be held Tuesday, March 19, concurrently with Florida’s presidential primary. Hmara, first elected to the Group 1 seat in 2012, said he was honored to be granted another term serving village residents. “I want to see through the things we are working on,” he said. “We have so many opportunities to continue to shape the future of Royal Palm Beach.” Hmara said he will spend the next two years working to help Royal Palm Beach deal with the growth going on in areas just
outside the community, with a particular focus on managing traffic. “We are going to be challenged to keep pace with that growth and not lose sight of who we are,” he said. “How do we deal with that without losing sight of the fact that we are a classic, all-American community?” Samios, first elected to the Group 3 seat in 2016, said she is honored to be able to represent the residents of Royal Palm Beach for another two years. “I am proud of the work that we have been able to accomplish over the past two years,” she said. “For instance, our expanded senior programs, the addition to the recreation center and the design of Crestwood North Park, as well as our new village web site, just to name a few. I look forward to the next two years. What will Tuttle Royale look like? The possibility of a new school, and increased opportunities for residents and business owners.”
Pinto, who was elected mayor in 2016 after serving more than a decade on the council, has not been challenged for the post since 2018. The incumbent said that he was surprised by Avila’s decision to run for mayor. “I am interested in finding out what he thinks is wrong and needs to be fixed,” Pinto said. “Royal Palm Beach is in excellent shape, and I hear only positive feedback from residents all the time.” Pinto said that he has been one of the key people in making sure the village has been moving in the right direction. “The challenge for us is to continue the standard of excellence that we have maintained and continue to focus on good governance,” he said. “We are making plans and implementing strategies that will continue to make Royal Palm Beach a great place to live.” As for the upcoming campaign, Pinto said that he will be running See RPB ELECTION, page 14
Wellington Council Opens Hearing On Controversial Development Proposals
By Charles Elmore Town-Crier Staff Report A critical phase for a controversial equestrian development plan in Wellington kicked off this week with a flurry of deal-making diplomacy and the surprise offer of a new 50-acre public park. On Tuesday, Nov. 14, the Wellington Village Council set the stage for multiple meetings during the week and prospective further action in December and January on what happens with a hugely consequential proposal by Wellington Lifestyle Partners. The council returned to continue its hearing on Wednesday and was scheduled to conclude its deliberations Thursday. The outcome of that meeting was not available as the Town-Crier went to press. The group’s plan would build more than 200 homes, pave the way for an expanded horse show-
grounds and construct a commercial “main street” in the middle of the saddled-up part of the village that gives it a world-famous brand and identity. To get there, four of five council members will have to agree to do something Wellington has never done. They will have to remove 96 acres from the village’s Equestrian Preserve Area, which severely limits what can be built there. The overall plan had already retreated from 447 homes to 210. Then came mention of a 50-acre public park north of Forest Hill Blvd. near its intersection with South Shore Blvd., offered by the team working with equestrian businessman Mark Bellissimo. OK, but who pays for turning it into a park? Doug McMahon, CEO and managing partner of Wellington Lifestyle Partners, said his group would “remain open”
to contributions toward getting the park going, as opposed to just turning over land that has been arranged for purchase. Then again, details on more than one proposal did not initially meet with complete mutual harmony and understanding. Take an evolving understanding with village staff that Wellington Lifestyle Partners would not build homes in the part of the project known as Wellington North until the showgrounds expansion was operational by Dec. 21, 2028. Council members asked: Did that mean no houses on just the dressage showgrounds that would eventually be incorporated into a larger complex to the south, or did it refer to all territory in Wellington North? On Nov. 14, McMahon at first answered that 48 homes of a See WLP, page 4
Changes Approved For Lotis Plan, But Delays A Concern
By Charles Elmore Town-Crier Staff Report More than one member of the Wellington Village Council gave vent to frustration about slow progress and pivoting plans at one of the village’s biggest development initiatives of the past decade, the 120-acre Lotis Wellington project. “We’ve been waiting three years, and we haven’t seen a thing happen here,” Councilman John McGovern said at the council’s Tuesday, Nov. 7 meeting. A day later, a team working with developers at the Lotis Group told the village’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board that they want to drop approved plans for assisted-living and other senior accommodations and roughly double the number of multi-family residential units to 378 on a portion of the project known as Lotis 1. These would include two-story apartments, some with private garages.
To make the revised plans happen, developers sought changes to village rules. On first reading Nov. 7, the council voted 5-0 to allow up to 60 percent of a mixed-use project to be devoted to a one use kind of use, regardless of acreage. The change was requested by the developer. Village revisions in recent years have limited a single use in some cases to 30 percent, depending on project size. That would put a crimp in plans to devote nearly 60 percent of a proposal to housing. Such uses can include singlefamily homes, multi-family residences, retail, restaurant, assisted living, medical services and more. Conservation, involving creating or preserving bodies of water and green space, would be clarified under the change as one of those recognized uses. A second reading is set for December, though some irritation emerged for a project on prime See LOTIS, page 7
VETERANS DAY IN RPB
The Village of Royal Palm Beach, in conjunction with American Legion Post 367, presented a Veterans Day observance “Honoring All Who Served” on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. The program featured guest speakers, such as (shown above) Pastor Chris Edmonds, who spoke of the many World War II heroic deeds and awards of his father, Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 8 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
2023 Westlake City Revenues Fell $1 Million Short Of Estimates
By Louis Hillary Park Town-Crier Staff Report Documents shared during the Tuesday, Nov. 7 meeting of the Westlake City Council show that revenue estimates for fiscal year 2023, which ended Sept. 30, were off by more than $1 million — and not for the better. Going into the 2023 fiscal year, the city planned for $2,770,900 of revenue coming on from building permits, engineering permits, and planning and zoning permits. However, those and related revenues fell short by $1,049,170, according to documentation provided with the agenda back up. Reductions in several Special Revenue/Enterprise Fund expenditures — such as $22,000 in consulting fees — resulted in a savings
of more than $100,000, reducing the overall shortfall to $939,453. The discrepancy required council members to pass the resolution, which they did 5-0, to move $255,000 from the city’s General Fund into the Special Revenue/ Enterprise Fund. Mayor JohnPaul O’Connor said that the shortfall did not put the municipality in the red; that it was a matter of shifting money from one account to another to balance the final 2023 books. “I’m still very confident that we’re doing well,” O’Connor said Tuesday. “It’s not like we’re in trouble, or even close to it.” City Manager Kenneth Cassel said the drop in permitting revenue is not an indication that the red-hot See WESTLAKE, page 4
Wellington Tightens Rules On Vacation Rentals
By Charles Elmore Town-Crier Staff Report The Village of Wellington took a big step this month toward tougher rules for short-term vacation rentals as the industry deals with complaints, backlash from cities and attempts to tighten regulations across the country. Residents in one Wellington neighborhood, Sugar Pond Manor, “were in here literally crying over the impact these vacation rentals have had on their life, and pleading with us to do something,” Councilman Michael Drahos said in a meeting Tuesday, Nov. 7. The Wellington Village Council voted 5-0 for a slate of revised
regulations meant to strengthen the village’s ability to respond to complaints about noise, parking, and even cases involving a shooting and renters knocking on neighbors’ doors to ask about parking in their driveways. “We have to try something that is firmer, stronger,” Councilman John McGovern agreed. He suggested, and the council adopted, a further change to allow faster action to suspend or revoke permits in cases involving underage drinking. Wellington’s actions this month fit into a bigger national picture. In September, New York City enacted rules that say short-term
rental owners must register with the city, limit guests to two and accept other restrictions designed to keep residences from becoming de facto hotels. Some see the shortterm rental trend as worsening a shortage of affordable housing for those who want to be full-time residents. Home-sharing companies often challenge such curbs, but some executives also recognize a growing pile of gripes and pushback, not only from governments, but also users of vacation rental services. Beefs range from a perceived lack of transparency about rising “cleaning fees” and other stealth costs for renters, to calls for better
vetting and safeguards to enforce company policies against rentals becoming party houses. “We need to get our house in order,” Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky told Bloomberg News in early October. In Florida, there are limits on what municipalities can do. Under state law, local governments cannot prohibit vacation rentals, or regulate their frequency and duration. However, governments are exploring what they can do within those boundaries. Wellington has about 250 shortterm vacation rentals within its borders, typically meaning rentals of 30 days or fewer at a time. The
new rules are not aimed at monthslong seasonal rentals associated with the equestrian industry, officials said. While many short-term rentals pose no problem, a handful of repeat offenders have pushed the village to consider more ways to take action, staff members said. One point of emphasis has been making clear that the village holds the homeowner responsible for what renters do. For example, a new amendment requires owners to post a notice, provided by Wellington, of the applicable regulations. Discussion included questions See NEW RULES, page 4
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ITID Plans To Keep Closer Watch On Annexation Maneuvers By Louis Hillary Park Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District is reshuffling responsibilities of several board members to keep a closer eye on neighboring governments that may be looking to annex parts of the district. “A lot of movement will be happening over the next year that could impact us,” ITID Executive Director Burgess Hanson told supervisors at their Wednesday, Oct. 25 meeting. “We really need to be paying attention.” Palm Beach Gardens already
has annexed land at the intersection of Northlake and Coconut boulevards. The Village of Wellington has expressed interest in property at Southern Blvd. and Seminole Pratt Whitney Road north to Harlena Drive, and the City of West Palm Beach could be looking at portions of ITID as a water resource, Hanson said this week. “We’re a prime opportunity for all of them,” he said. Wellington Village Manager Jim Barnes is scheduled to attend ITID’s Wednesday, Dec. 6 meeting
to address annexation and other issues. Hanson said he and staff members try to monitor the activities of many of these municipalities and other government units and agencies, but the number of such entities is overwhelming. Supervisors already have been monitoring some neighboring governments but agreed to expand their role. New assignments were discussed but will not be made final until the Dec. 6 meeting, when supervisors elect the board’s 2024 officers. Supervisor Michael
Johnson now serves as president, and Supervisor Betty Argue is vice president. Hanson pointed out that most ITID property is zoned agricultural-residential, but if a municipality such as Wellington were to annex a portion of the district, it could rezone that area as commercial or even high density. “It’s not like they’re doing something bad or evil,” Hanson said. “But it could have a potential major impact on our roads.” Annexation of large swaths of valuable and very taxable com-
Panther Ridge Welcomes A New Arrival
By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Nestled in Loxahatchee Groves, just off D Road, is a special place called the Panther Ridge Conservation Center. There, you can meet big cats of all kinds, including the newest edition, Kai. Kai is a three-month-old mountain lion, also known as a puma, cougar or panther. “He came to us to be a companion for our other resident cougar, Meeka, who is seven years old,” Animal Curator Sadie Ryan said. The staff at Panther Ridge got together and brainstormed to find a Native American name for him, since Meeka has a Native American name. Kai means willow tree, Ryan said, and Meeka means intelligent racoon, though the Native American spelling is actually Mika. This unique species is the largest of the purring cats, Ryan said, and they communicate through chirping and squeaking. Over the next few months, between five and nine months of age, Kai’s spots will fade and his bright blue eyes will turn into a greenish yellow or light brown.
Kai with curator Sadie Ryan.
Once he is fully grown, he will weigh somewhere between 150 and 170 pounds, far surpassing Meeka’s 120-pound frame. “He has a lot of growing to do before we can actually introduce them,” Ryan said. “People can keep up with Kai’s growth on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. We post very regularly on all those different channels. Also, you can come to Panther Ridge for an actual visit to see him in person. He is much, much cuter in person.” Just like any other baby animal, Kai loves stuffed animals, scratches, pets and attention. As Ryan checked in on the other residents of Panther Ridge, she could hear him calling for her. And she happily obliged, unable to resist his allure. Currently, there are 26 cats at Panther Ridge, representing 10 different species. Donations of any kind are always welcome, as Panther Ridge is a nonprofit. “Every little bit helps here,” Ryan said. “The money that is generated from the tours is income that is used to feed the cats and take care of them.” Prior to the pandemic and the more recent increases in prices, it cost approximately $150,000 a year to feed the cats. Now, that number is far higher. And inflation certainly hasn’t helped. “It’s rough to be able to feed all of these growing, hungry mouths,” Ryan said. In addition to keeping the cats fed, keeping them happy and engaged is another thing they do at Panther Ridge. The cats enjoy daily enrichment activities, whether that’s playing
Three-month-old Kai at the Panther Ridge Conservation Center. with boxes, finding things in their habitats, playing with toys, or scent enrichment. Scent enrichment is when they get to find and explore scents in their homes. For example, Ryan and the team will spray colognes or perfumes, or sprinkle some spices or essential oils. “A tiny bit goes a long way with these guys when it comes to scent enrichment,” she said. “Enrichment helps to stimulate them mentally and physically. What we’re trying to do is encourage natural behaviors with them. It keeps their minds active and healthy, as well as their bodies, because they need physical exercise as well.” The cats love tearing up new boxes, just like standard domesticated cats. For Kai and the other young cats, stuffed animals and cat toys are always a welcome surprise. Panther Ridge is open by ap-
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pointment only, and for special events. Visitors can call (561) 795-8914 to schedule a guided tour, to RSVP for a Twilight Hours self-guided tour once a month from October through March on Saturdays from 6 to 9 p.m., to schedule a Cheetah Walk, a big cat experience, a small cat experience or a group tour. The next Twilight Hours event takes place Nov. 18, followed by Dec. 16, Jan. 20, Feb. 17 and March 23. Panther Ridge’s annual fundraiser takes place March 14. There are many different Panther Ridge items available on the web site, including gift cards and artwork, making the perfect holiday gift. Visit www.pantherridge.org to learn more about the cats, peruse the Amazon wish list, and learn how to donate, how to become a volunteer or intern, and how to otherwise get involved.
mercial property along Southern, Northlake and Seminole Pratt also could have a bearing on ITID’s future more broadly, he said. “If the board or the community still is open to trying again to convert to a municipality… the tax base is something [state legislators] would look at in terms of whether a municipal government would be sustainable,” Hanson said. “It’s very difficult to have residential as your primary tax base.” In other business: • ITID staff recommend that 130th Avenue North — a five-mile stretch of dirt road from Hamlin Blvd. just south of Northlake to 40th Street North — be paved as an amendment to the R3 Road Program. Hanson said that 130th gets a high level of cut-through traffic from motorists avoiding congested Coconut Blvd., and that as the Avenir development along Northlake is built, it will only get worse. “For the next 10 to 15 years, this whole area is going to be under [Palm Beach County] road construction,” he said. “[Excess traffic] is going to keep coming this way until Northlake and State Road 7 are addressed.” SR 7, a major north-south traffic artery, terminates at 60th Street North. It was designed to run along the west side of the Ibis development and connect with Northlake and eventually the Beeline Highway, but the final stretch has been held up for years by environmental lawsuits. As a result of cut-through and increased local traffic, ITID must grade 130th twice a week, sometimes three times a week depending on weather, which Hanson said is not sustainable. For those reasons and as “a matter of public safety,” 130th should not remain a dirt road, he said this week. However, paving is expensive, and amending the R3 Road Program will be time consuming. Hanson suggested that applying a thicker than usual layer of asphalt millings to the road along with traffic-calming mats may be a better option. “We’ve been talking about this for four years,” he said. “What I’d like to do is come back [to the board] in December or January… so that we’re looking at a holistic plan.” • The board agreed to pay Rosso Site Development Inc. of Lake
Worth $275,000 to settle the longrunning legal dispute stemming from construction of the Acreage Community Park South Expansion Project. Rosso signed on as the district’s major contractor for the project in 2015. ITID later terminated the contract, which brought on the lawsuit. • The board agreed to forego competitive bidding for LED lighting as part of improvements to Nicole Hornstein Equestrian Park. ILS Products of Brenham, Texas, will supply lights for $46,650. The board also agreed to forego competitive bidding for fence panels to be purchased from Nobel Panels and Gates of Milton-Freewater, Oregon, for $80,554. ITID staff explained that the two firms were the only ones who would guarantee delivery of the needed items in time for construction to be completed by Dec. 31 under the terms of a $400,000 federal grant. Parks & Recreation Director Kenny Lawrence said the project is on schedule and should finish $100,000 “in the green.” Part of the money, he said, will be used to create a portable judging platform — known as a “bird house” — that can be used at multiple arenas in the park. • The board heard about plans for a gas station, convenience store and carwash at the corner of Northlake and Seminole Pratt, and for a mosque at the intersection of Seminole Pratt and 62nd Road North. ITID has no zoning control over either project aside from determining whether there is enough offsetting water retention area to compensate for runoff. In both cases, there may not be adequate offset, ITID staff determined. Based on the district’s mobility and economic plans, a farm-to-table store plus a fast-food restaurant would be more appropriate for the Northlake site, Argue said. The Acreage Neighborhood Plan “calls for no fueling stations,” she noted. “How many gas stations do we need in this area? The developers think one at every major intersection and on both corners is ideal.” Currently there is one gas station within The Acreage — at the Publix Shopping Center at Seminole Pratt and Orange Blvd. — though another is planned at the intersection of Northlake and Coconut, along with several in Westlake.
In Loving Memory Of
Maureen Ann Budjinski January 16, 1951 - November 1, 2023 Maureen Ann Budjinski, 72, of Lake Worth, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on November 1, 2023. Maureen was born on January 16, 1951, to William Stearns and Shirley Marshall-Stearns in Sommerville, Massachusetts. She lived in Palm Beach County starting in 1973 for the rest of her life, while also spending several years in Okeechobee, Florida. Maureen was a wonderful mother to her two sons. In fact, being a great mother is an understatement. She served as baseball team mom for both sons for 10 years, was a school volunteer, did clinic duties and field trips, served as PTA president and was deeply involved from kindergarten to graduations. Maureen was always there for her kids. Along the way, Maureen dedicated years of service to the Rotarians — even serving as a club president. She was also president of the Palm Beach County Auto Dealers Association, a title traditionally held by someone in “the boys club.” She was a major event coordinator for the American Cancer Society. She published Okeechobee The Magazine, and from 1973 to 2023, she volunteered for organ donation awareness throughout the South Florida region, both on her own and also through the University of Miami Life Alliance. In 2019, Maureen was awarded the Heroes in Medicine Outreach Wellness/Prevention Award from Palm Beach County. Maureen’s son Jason passed away in 2015 after a long battle with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC). Her new family began as she touched the lives of people around the world suffering from this rare disease. She is an angel to all.
was preceded in death by her son Jason, her sister Jeanie, and her brother Thomas. Celebration of Life Maureen She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Gary Budjinski, her son Matthew Budjinski,
Friday, December 1, 2023, 6 p.m. Original Wellington Mall Center Court 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington, FL 33414
and her sisters Kathy Puget and Shirley Folco.
A celebration of Maureen’s life will be held on Friday, December 1 at 6 p.m. in the center court of the original Wellington Mall at 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington. The community is invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making a small donation to PSC Partners Seeking a Cure at https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/PSCPartnersSeekingaCure/OnlineDonation.html. Also, make sure you are an organ donor.
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Both Westlake Seats Go Unopposed; New Face Will Join Council By Louis Hillary Park Town-Crier Staff Report There will be no municipal election in the City of Westlake in March 2024 as only one candidate filed for each of the two available seats. Incumbent Councilwoman Charlotte Price Leonard received no opposition in seeking a full, four-year term in Seat 3. “Actually, I was quite surprised by the lack of opposition,” Leonard said Wednesday, one day after the qualifying period closed. “There appeared to be a lot of interest… Hopefully, people feel I’m doing a good job.” Leonard was chosen for the council in May 2022, replacing Councilman JohnPaul O’Connor, who ran unopposed for mayor and
stepped into that position in March 2022, vacating Seat 3. Seat 1 incumbent Pilar Valle Ron, also appointed to fill a vacancy, chose not to seek a full term and, in fact, resigned from the council on Nov. 8, one day after the qualifying period began. Gary H. Werner of Key Biscayne Lane in Westlake’s Cresswind development was the only qualifier for the seat. Werner, who moved from California to Westlake in June 2022, said Wednesday he’s looking forward to the challenge. In Werner’s case, his start likely will be sooner than he expected, perhaps as soon as the council’s Tuesday, Dec. 5 meeting. With Valle Ron’s resignation, the council has a seat to fill between now
and the official start of new council terms in March. O’Connor said Tuesday that since Werner is councilman-elect for that seat, “I can’t imagine we’d give it to anyone else. I certainly plan to support appointing him, and that’s what I intend to recommend to my fellow council members.” Werner was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, according to the biography he provided. In 1974, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in community planning from the University of Cincinnati. After graduation, Werner moved to California, where he worked as planning director/city planner for the cities of La Cañada Flintridge, La Habra Heights and Big Bear Lake, and planning, building and
economic development director for the City of Indio. With his consulting firm, Community Development Consulting Services, Werner served numerous communities, including Irwindale, Azusa and Morro Bay, providing such services as preparation of general plans, environmental impact reports, administrative services and planning/zoning services. Werner served 10 years on the Diamond Bar City Council, including a term as mayor. Werner retired from the land use entitlement firm of Rosenheim & Associates Inc. as senior associate. He and wife Marla, who retired from nursing after 44 years, moved to Florida to be close to their daughter and her family. She also is city planner.
In a letter to voters, Werner said he was entering the race because of his “extensive background in community planning” and especially in assisting newly incorporated communities. He said he believes his knowledge and experience will help Westlake mature into a “wellplanned employment and housing center with a diverse residential base and business opportunities.” Though Werner has attended a number of council meetings since arriving, he said his first priority will be getting familiar with the council and the staff. “I’m sure that at first I’ll be doing a lot more observing than talking,” he said. Leonard, a wife, mother, grandmother and devoted Miami Dolphins fan, grew up in the Pleasant City section of West Palm Beach.
She moved to Westlake in May 2021. She is a healthcare executive with a master’s degree in healthcare law from Nova Southeastern University. She also is a certified coach, teacher, trainer and speaker through the well-known John Maxwell leadership program, and serves as board vice president for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County. With a full four-year term to work with, Leonard said she will be looking for regional and statewide opportunities to expose the good things that are going on in Westlake while seeking new opportunities to advance the community. “I’ll always be asking, ‘What do we need to help Westlake flourish?’” she said.
FPL Updates Groves Council On Progress Burying Power Lines
By Joshua Manning Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council heard an update from Florida Power & Light representatives Tuesday, Nov. 7 regarding the recently completed upgrades that buried the power lines in the southern half of the community, and the easement issues that are stopping work elsewhere. The presentation was led by Ilan Kaufer, external affairs manager for FPL, joined by customer advisor Danny Turbet. Kaufer noted that after the underground power line work in the southern area, there were plans to continue with lines in other parts of the community, but those were stopped due to difficulties obtaining the necessary easements in the rights of way. This was particularly the case with Folsom Road to F Road, north of Okeechobee Blvd., as well as a project on North B Road,
which was stalled due to legal issues. Kaufer said that neither of those areas are on the 2024 plan. “We don’t have easements to put the lines underground in those areas,” he said. Town Manager Francine Ramaglia noted that the town has had similar issues. “Some of these easements are the same easements that have held up our road projects,” she said. “When we get the easements, then they can come back to the table to finish the project.” Ramaglia later clarified that the town is not collecting easements for FPL. Both entities need to collect separate easements. Councilwoman Phillis Maniglia said that she was not happy that FPL did not work harder to get the necessary easements. The current goal is to work on easements in 2024 and perhaps get the work on the 2025 schedule.
“We will continue to work with you and your team as soon as those easements are acquired,” Kaufer said, adding that the project is already planned and designed. Councilwoman Marianne Miles asked it the town’s maintenance easements can be used instead. “If there is another option that we can look at, I’m aways happy to sit down and bring in engineers to speak with your staff,” Kaufer said. Mayor Laura Danowski asked about the necessary size of the easement, and Kaufer said that FPL normally tries to get a 10-foot easement with five feet on either side of the line. They don’t want to put them under roadways, because if the line needs to be repaired, they will then need to dig up the road. Some residents have offered easements on the back of their property, Danowski said, but Kaufer replied that FPL prefers the front of the property near
roads, so trucks don’t have to ride through people’s property if there are problems. Also, each project would need to be all front or all back. “Zigzagging back and forth exponentially increases costs,” he said. Maniglia asked if burying the lines is still considered a pilot project. “It started as a pilot project, now they are working to underground pretty much all of the laterals across the state,” Kaufer said. Now that much of the work has been done, Councilwoman Marge Herzog asked about the plan for removing old power poles. Kaufer explained that once FPL removes its power line, many of the poles become controlled by any other utilities that may still be using it, mostly communication companies. “If there is a specific pole you are concerned about, you are welcome to contact me, and we can
determine if it is our pole,” Kaufer said. “If it is in a degraded position and causing a safety issue, we definitely want to know about it.” Maniglia agreed that the abandoned poles are ugly and wished that FPL had worked together with the cable, phone and internet companies to underground all the lines at the same time. Herzog suggested that perhaps the town should mandate that all the wires must go underground at the same time. Vice Mayor Robert Shorr brought up the related issue that FPL is no longer trimming around the above-ground lines. This is an issue for the cable and internet providers still using the poles that FPL has abandoned. “We need to figure out how to keep our low-voltage lines clear, because without their lines, there is no more just calling FPL,” Shorr said. Miles thanked FPL for the un-
derground work but agreed that the remaining wires would be an issue with upkeep. “We are going to have to address as a town the other utilities that are on these poles,” she said. FPL only removes poles if there is nothing else on them. Kaufer recommended reporting completely abandoned poles to FPL, and they can look into getting them removed. Miles asked to see reports on recent storms regarding how the power grid worked on the south side, where the lines are now mostly underground, versus the north side, where the underground work has not yet reached. “When we have a storm, everybody who doesn’t have the underground will like the underground,” Miles said. Kaufer said that type of data is challenging to get and put together, although he promised to try his best.
German-Style Pop-Up Biergarten To Accompany Wellington Weekend Events
November welcomes the return of the popular German-Style PopUp Biergarten, offered in combination with Wellington’s weekend events, Thursday, Nov. 16 through Saturday, Nov. 18. Featuring Hofbräuhaus Bier from Munchen, the Pop-Up Biergarten includes a selection of German beers, U.S. craft beers and ciders, along with sausage,
pretzels and other German-themed foods for purchase. Guests 21 and over can choose from a selection of beers by Hofbräu München, available for purchase, along with keepsake boots and steins with discounted prices for refills. Music and stein-hoisting contests will round out the free, family-friendly experience. The Pop-Up Biergarten will be
located in the green space and pavilion adjacent to the Town Center Promenade (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Friday, Nov. 17 will feature the Pop-Up Biergarten from 4 to 9 p.m., along with live music by the Heart of Soul Trio from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The stein-hoisting competition is set for 7 p.m. The nearby Lakeside Market
will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. on the Town Center Promenade with 45-plus vendors offering a variety of items for sale. the market is pet-friendly with free admission and parking. Learn more at www. wellingtonlakesidemarket.com. Saturday, Nov. 18 will feature the Pop-Up Biergarten from 4 to 9 p.m., along with live music by the Melody Lane Band from 5:30
to 9 p.m. The stein-hoisting competition is set for 7 p.m. A tribute to the Four Seasons by the Atlantic City Boys will be on stage at 7:30 p.m. at the nearby Wellington Amphitheater.
Regulating Vacation Rentals
The amendments spell out prohibitions against parking vehicles on a lawn, swale, landscape area, sidewalk or other public rightof-way. Homeowners who want to rent out units for short-term rentals will have to pay a one-time $600 fee for a special use permit. In addition, the village aims to streamline rules to allow officials to issue a citation without a warning or delay. Violations can be punished by fines of $125 per day, with possible suspension or revocation of permits for repeated violations, or in cases involving injury, drugs or prostitution. Gerwig asked if the homeowner’s permit could be revoked based
solely on a charged offense, not yet formally proven. As allowed under the revised rules, appeals can be made to the village’s special magistrate, Village Attorney Laurie Cohen explained. The problem with waiting is that it could take months or years to resolve such charges formally, and village officials worry that could leave the door open to recurring problems that go unresolved, Village Manager Jim Barnes said. A series of different short-term renters could be coming and going while it all plays out. Stillings emphasized that his office would have discretion whether to apply stronger sanctions, based on the context and circum-
stances. He said he would consult with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office — expected to be a primary enforcer along with village code enforcement — to determine the seriousness of each case. One council member asked about a visitor found to be holding a small amount of marijuana, for instance. Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board approved many of the rules changes on a 5-1 vote in September. Tweaks since that meeting include provisions allowing a local responsible party to accept citations on behalf of property owners and establishing that owners may be sent citations through certified mail.
eight-minute video highlighting its aspirations at the Tuesday meeting. “We want to add to this community, and leave it even better than we found it,” McMahon said in the video. “Our goal is for Wellington to remain the horse sport capital of the world for decades to come.” Heading into the week, a part of the plan known as Wellington South featured 114 lots, including five farms of four or more acres and 109 of at least a half-acre in size. That would happen on 270 acres near South Shore Blvd. and Lake Worth Road, east of Gene Mische Way. Wellington North would see 48 single-family homes and 48 multi-family residences, mostly townhomes, on more than 100 acres near South Shore Blvd. and Pierson Road. That’s where the question becomes whether to take 96 acres north of Pierson out of the preserve. Neighbors affected by the plan, recognized in the meeting as interested parties, offered their views. Harvey Oyer, representing the Jacobs family in Wellington, said
his client remains “unwavering” in protecting the equestrian preserve but acknowledged the applicant “has not only heard our concerns but they have also adjusted their applications to address many of the concerns.” These include lower density and delaying home-building until the new showgrounds were up and running, he said. Others struck a less conciliatory tone. The most powerful economic barons in American history have not been able to buy or commercialize an acre of New York City’s Central Park, observed Andrew Carduner, president of the Palm Beach Polo & Country Club Property Owners’Association. He drew a comparison to Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Area. “Do we or do we not have a preserve?” he asked. Longtime Wellington equestrian Cynthia Gardner agreed. “Removing this land from the equestrian preserve opens the door to other people doing this,” she said. Linda Farrington, who said she came to Wellington in 1998, echoed the theme.
“It’s 96 acres today, two years later it’s some other land gone,” she said. “We don’t need more houses.” Southfields resident and polo player Marc Ganzi, who said he has lived in Wellington for 23 years, said folks knew the restrictions when they bought the land. “Wellington is a brand,” he told the council. “That brand is in your hands to protect.” Murray Kessler, former president of the U.S. Equestrian Federation, said bluntly that Bellissimo can be a “pain in the butt” and he has not always lived up to his promises. However, Kessler said the current proposal can help shore up Wellington’s facilities and its future. “This protects U.S. equestrian sports,” he said. The council returned on Wednesday for five more hours of discussion dominated by comments from the public. Most of the speakers opposed the developments. The council then moved on to questioning its staff, the developers and the other interested parties. Key topics of conversation were traffic and water issues.
continued from page 1 real estate market in Westlake is cooling off. “I don’t see it slowing down at all,” Cassel said Tuesday. “We’re issuing [certificates of occupancy] on close to 40 homes a month… and we have several large commercial things on the way.” Cassel explained that the overestimate was caused when Westlake’s major developer, Minto Communities USA, shifted its permit application process away from city staff to a private permit preparation provider, CAP Government Inc. “We hit a breaking point… where the wheels came off,” Minto Senior Vice President John Carter said Wednesday. “It was taking 30 to 45 days to get a permit on a house. That just was not functional for us.” Minto is the city’s largest landowner and developer with approval to build thousands of homes within the community. “In a way, it was a blessing,” O’Connor said. “[City staff] was getting bogged down handling the number of permits that were coming in.” Carter said that the pace of the manual, paper permitting then used by the city had been a point of frustration for several years, but the final decision to shift to a private permitting firm that uses a digital platform happened quickly. Still, city officials should not have been surprised, he said. The city hopes to get Minto’s permit prep business back once a new permitting software program — City View — is up and running smoothly, Cassel said. The cost of the software and hosting by Nova Engineering & Environmental, with which the city is contracting for its permitting infrastructure, is approximately $95,000 a year. He said the software, which is being tested now, allows developers and contractors to apply for permits, get feedback, make necessary
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continued from page 1 about due process and fairness to owners. “Looking at it from the owner position, how would they know that was happening?” Mayor Anne Gerwig asked. “Are we making them guilty of something they might not be aware of?” Planning, Zoning & Building Director Tim Stillings replied, “Well, they’re taking responsibility for actions that occur on their property.”
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continued from page 1 proposed nearly 100 homes could still be built on other parts of Wellington North. Village Attorney Laurie Cohen said that was not her understanding. McMahon talked about honoring the “spirit” of the agreement and pledged to pursue a more specific understanding. “We’re going to need to get to letter versus spirit,” Councilman John McGovern said. “I’m recognizing the point,” McMahon replied. A larger goal was to persuade council members that the developers were ready to get something done, portraying past requests as not fully ripe. “We were too big, we were too bold, eight months ago,” McMahon said. Among other efforts, Wellington Lifestyle Partners played an THE
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changes and pay online. “We’re absolutely interested in returning that function back to the city,” said Carter, who is in charge of the Westlake project for Minto. However, the city will have to demonstrate that its permitting department can expeditiously handle Minto’s approximately 400 permit requests per year, along with those of other residential and commercial developers, he said. The 2024 budget estimates the income within the Special Revenue Fund from permitting will be $3,082,600 as part of the city’s $10 million in overall revenue. The 2024 fiscal year is the first in which Westlake will not have available to it a lifeline of $500,000 or more from Minto. The agreement, which underpinned the city financially during its first seven years, expired at the end of the 2023 fiscal year. “The growth out here is still explosive,” O’Connor said. “We’ve got 600,000 square feet of commercial going vertical right now with a million square feet in the pipeline.” O’Connor said the names of incoming businesses will be well known to the public. For example, Planet Fitness will be part of the Publix Shopping Center Phase II at the corner of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road and Town Center Parkway South. In other business, the council set Westlake’s second annual Holiday Pop-Up event for Sunday, Dec. 10. Food trucks, vendors and face painting will be part of the event, along with Santa. “It was a huge hit last year,” O’Connor said, adding that it’s a great way to showcase the community. “It’s open to everyone, and not just in the western communities. We’d love to have people from all over the county come out and experience Westlake.” O’Connor said the event mostly pays for itself through food truck and vendor fees. Vendors can register for the event at www. westlakegov.com. The event will be held on the large lot between Kingfisher Blvd. and Town Center Parkway.
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB HOLDS WESTERN-THEMED WELLINGTON DINNER DANCE
The 36th annual Wellington Dinner Dance to benefit the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club took place at the National Polo Center on Saturday, Nov. 4. The yearly fundraiser included both live and silent auctions, dinner, dancing and live entertainment. With the Western theme of “Under the Big Sky,” more than 300 guests enjoyed two-stepping tutorials for beginners and a performance by Boys & Girls Club children. For more information about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, visit www.bgcpbc.org. PHOTOS BY CALLIE SHARKEY/TOWN-CRIER
Wellington Councilman John McGovern, Mayor Anne Gerwig and Vice Mayor Michael Napoleone.
Boys & Girls Club performers (front row) Aveyah and Messiah and (back row) Vishaala, Mercedes, Shayla and Alysha.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County CEO Jaene Miranda addresses the room full of supporters.
Boys & Girls Club Advisory Board members Jason Kimbrell, Marcella Montesinos, Julie Kime, Elizabeth Bruno, Sonali Mendiratta, Louis Eisenberg, Mickey Smith, Leticia Jenkins and Reed Kellner.
Cynthia DiMarco bids during the silent auction.
Mickey and Lizz Smith with Mary Lou and Scott Bedford.
Valerie and Luis Valiante.
Scott and Mair Armand, Maria Fernanda Cruz and Mickey Smith.
Adam and Danielle Chorzelewski.
Tommy Blake plays live music during the cocktail hour.
Tommy Lynn and his team of dancers kept the music going and taught guests line dances.
Wellington Dinner Dance Chair Julie Kime presents a plaque of recognition to Sheriff Ric Bradshaw.
Sheriff Ric Bradshaw with his award of appreciation for many years of support.
Lizz Smith with Beth and Louis Eisenberg.
Performers Nicole Huelett as June Carter and Alfie Sylva as Johnny Cash.
Advisory Board Chair Marcella Montesinos at the podium.
Maria Guerra, Caitlin Reams, Grace Madden, Daisy Pazzaglini and Gloria Stewart greet guests at check-in.
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WELLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW SCHOLARSHIP HONORING THOMAS M. WENHAM AT ‘A SALUTE TO OUR HEROES’ EVENT The Wellington Community Foundation held its eighth annual Red, White & Blue Jeans “A Salute To Our Heroes” event on Friday, Nov. 10 at the Wellington National Golf Club to benefit Wellington’s veterans, seniors and children in need. The foundation’s mission to help neighbors in need continued with more than 200 attendees at this year’s event. Along with honoring all the veterans at the event, this year, the foundation dedicated the evening to the late Tom Wenham, founding member of the foundation and its chair up until his passing last year. In his honor, the foundation unveiled the “Thomas M. Wenham Salute To Our Veterans Scholarship,” which was spearheaded by Mickey Smith, a former foundation director, who raised more than
$10,000 to kick off this new scholarship program in Wenham’s name. These funds, along with the thousands of dollars raised that night, will be used to honor Wenham’s service not only through the Wellington Community Foundation’s new scholarship, but through all the projects that the foundation is committed to. The highlight of the night was the Heroes Tribute video produced by the Village of Wellington that encapsulated Wenham’s service to not only Wellington, but the nation. The night was filled with touching ceremonial moments, which honored not only all the veterans in attendance, but also those who did not make it home. The foundation continues to support and improve the quality of life for some of Wellington’s most vulnerable residents by providing
food, home repairs for seniors, school uniforms, backpacks, camp programs, equestrian programs for special needs students, school grants, college scholarships, as well as packages that include socks, underwear, sneakers and an age-appropriate gift for children to open on Christmas morning, many of whom would go without if not for the help of their neighbors. Among the event’s supporters were foundation directors, elected officials, community partners and this year’s sponsors, which include Wellington Regional Medical Center; Seacoast Bank; Diamante Farms; Medicare Maggie; Dr. & Mrs. Gordon Johnson; Mr. & Mrs. Jim Sackett; Gauger for Sheriff; Frank & Herta Suess; Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith; Antuña for Council; Wellington The Magazine; and the Town-Crier newspaper. A very special guest of honor, Regis Wenham, sat among dozens of her late husband Tom Wenham’s friends from American Legion Post 390’s “In Memoriam” tables. These tables have always been sponsored by Tom and Regis Wenham, since the event’s inception eight years ago. This year, the foundation wanted to be sure those tables remain in his honor. The event’s Ruby Sponsor, Wellington Regional Medical Center, sponsored all four tables, to ensure that all those service men and women were at the Salute To Our Heroes event dedicated to Wenham. For additional information about the foundation and how you can become involved, visit www.wellingtoncommunityfoundation.org. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
Foundation board members join Mickey and Lizz Smith to announce the new Wenham scholarship. (L-R) Jim Sackett, Herta Suess, Bob Margolis, Terri Kane, Donald Gross, Mickey and Lizz Smith, Hope Barron, Maggie Zeller, James Seder, Pam Tahan, Michael Gauger, Dr. Gordon Johnson and Barry Manning.
Stacie and Scott Poritz, Susan Guinan, Moises Pena, Laura Maher, Luis Torres, Brian Kulp, Melissa Varvarigos, Bill Maher and J.P. Varvarigos.
Jim Sackett, Ketty Deisma, Steeve Dantes Jean, Bradley Maxwell and Luis Torres of Palm Beach State College.
Barry Rivera, Allen Ziker and John Schwiner with Regis Wenham.
Frank and Herta Suess, Virgie Casella, Darlene Finocchietti, Dr. Mauricio and Maria Cruz, Paula Castro, Tina Peroni and John Kapsos. Scott and Mary Lou Bedford, Mair Armand, Maria Antuña, and David and Marilyn Berns.
Alan and Mayor Anne Gerwig with Village Manager Jim Barnes.
Wellington Rotary Club members support the Wellington Community Foundation.
Scott Armand, John and Julie Kime, and Mickey Smith.
WCF board members with their challenge coins. (L-R) Michael Gauger, Pam Tahan, James Seder, Jim Sackett, Herta Suess, Don Gross, Hope Barron, Maggie Zeller, Bob Margolis, Barry Manning and Terri Kane with Luis Torres of Palm Beach State College (center).
Angel and Dr. Adam Bromberg, Vaneli Martinov, Lilia Slavova, Pam Tahan, Dr. Urmila Mistry and Dr. Raj Bansal.
Joshua Manning and Jim Sackett hold up an afghan made by Barbara Bertsche as part of the raffle.
RPB Councilman Jeff and Carolyn Hmara, Shelly Albright, and Dr. Linda and Dr. Gordon Johnson.
Carmen Bernard, George Kinoshita and Maria Antuña.
Michael and Laura Gauger with Phyllis and Michael Gauger.
Dr. Daxa Patel, Julie Khanna, Shelly Albright, Sanjay Nayee and Akai Jackson.
Veterans in attendance gather with Regis Wenham for a group photo.
Allan Ziker salutes the POW/MIA chair.
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‘MURDER ON THE HIGH SEAS’ HELD AT THE WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER On Saturday, Nov. 4, the Wellington Community Center played center stage for “Murder on the High Seas,” an interactive murder mystery performance hosted by the Village of Wellington. Approximately 200 pirates from all over Wellington turned out for the three-hour event, which included cocktails, dinner, dancing, a costume contest, music and hours of live entertainment. Cathy Rollins, owner of Standing Room Only Productions, is provided with a theme each year, then creatively stages a fun and interactive story. PHOTOS BY FRANK KOESTER/TOWN-CRIER
Capt. Morgan Law (Todd Vittum) questions suspects.
Adriani Barbosa and Jerry Rodriguez enjoy the pirate evening.
The cast of “Murder on the High Seas” with the table winners who solved the mystery.
John Maliniak gets in the pirate spirit.
Terry Crossen, Cindy Collins, Emelie Konopka and John Konopka in their pirate outfits.
Capt. Morgan Law (Todd Vittum) declares Wench Scarlett (Patricia Shelton) guilty of murder.
Cathy Rollins (center) with the winners of the pirate costume contest Jeri Van Meter, Taylor Bouchelle, Carlos Valhuerdi and Michelle Maiorisi.
Capt. Morgan Law (Todd Vittum) questions Michelle Schwemmer.
Regina Clemente, Joseph Lopez, Mel Tabora, Shai O’Brien and Jim O’Brien enjoy the murder mystery evening.
he understood pandemic issues and difficulty getting financing for certain aspects of the project, but he predicted a “substantive” discussion when the issue comes before the council again in December. The part of the project known as Lotis 1 sits on about 65 acres. At the Nov. 8 meeting, the Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board was presented a summary of what has been approved for it. That includes 48,000 square feet of combined restaurant and retail, 40,000 square feet of medical offices, 16,700 square feet of professional office space, 191 multi-family residential units, 150 independent-living and 110 assisted-living beds, daycare for up to 210 children, and 28 acres of open space including a lake and a cypress preserve. Developers want to remove senior-living components and increase multi-family residential units to 378, the panel learned. They would increase medical office space by 10,000 square feet and add a dog park. Village staff recommended approval. “There’s been sentiment it maybe hasn’t moved as quickly as would be hoped,” said Brian Terry, a landscape architect with
Palm Beach Gardens-based Insite Studio, working with Lotis. “We have the same sentiment, but we’re getting close to the point where you will see the fruition of all this hard work that everybody has put in.” He mentioned difficulties in lending markets, higher interest rates and changes in market demand for needs such as senior care as reasons to reset strategy. The planning board approved the Lotis 1 changes unanimously. The latest request for Lotis 2, on more than 50 acres north of Lotis 1, asks for 100 single-family residential units, 72 multi-family units, along with a 36-hole miniature golf course, 8,000 square feet of restaurant and retail, and a little more than 1,000 feet of general office space. It also relocates the daycare facility from Lotis 1 to occupy 18,000 square feet and serve more than 200 kids. PZA Board Member John Bowers asked if the mini-golf proposal touted as coming from a provider promoted by famed golfer Tiger Woods could be guaranteed by imposing village conditions. Staff members said no. They did not see how they can write conditions that require a specific provider of mini-golf amenities.
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continued from page 1 land west of State Road 7 and north of Forest Hill Blvd. that won initial approval in 2020 based on somewhat different proposals than are appearing now. “That’s Developer 101,” Councilman Michael Drahos said. “They continue to water down on the project and water down on the project, and eventually you get something that wasn’t even pitched the first go-round.” The pandemic and other factors threw curveballs into the process, explained Jim Gielda, representing the Lotis Group. Blending successive land purchases, packaged as Lotis 1 and Lotis 2, has introduced challenges to coordinate everything from drainage and road access onto State Road 7 to figuring out a mix of uses that will prove successful on the combined property. “Has this taken longer than I would like it to have taken? Absolutely,” Gielda said. “There’s a lot of intricate things behind the
scenes of putting this thing all together so it works as one, cohesive 120-acre project.” Mayor Anne Gerwig said she understands any rule changes approved now could wind up putting a significantly different project before a future council, but she did not see that as a reason to deny the request. A future council still has the power to approve or deny the eventual proposal, she said. “In this case, I like the flexibility of having a better project in the end,” she said. Drahos asked, “Flexibility for the developer or the community?” Gerwig replied, “It’s for both.” Both Gerwig and Drahos will be stepping down from the council due to term limits in a few months. Councilwoman Tanya Siskind backed the mayor’s assessment, saying that the village retains control over the final product. A few moments later, Drahos addressed the issue again. “I can’t help publicly declare while I have the opportunity that I’m frustrated with Lotis,” he said. “I’m frustrated that it has been sitting there for three years.” McGovern agreed, adding how he recalled hearing one piece of the project was supposed to be completed by Christmas 2023. He said
Lights 4 Hope Holiday Drive-Thru Show Opens Nov. 17
Lights 4 Hope will run its poplar holiday drive-thru light show at Okeeheelee Park starting Friday, Nov. 17 and continuing until Sunday, Dec. 31. This will be the sixth year for the holiday drivethru event, which will run every weekend through New Year’s Eve. This beautiful holiday spectacle is spread out along a two-mile route at Okeeheelee Park. The event is open Friday through Sunday evenings and is expected to attract approximately 30,000 spectators over the course of its run. For the first time ever, the event will be open during the week before Christmas. Lights 4 Hope’s mission is to spread happiness and joy to
Christmas Concert At St. Peter’s
St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, located at 12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington, will host a Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. with Rachael Arteaga as conductor, Rachel Kim as accompanist and featuring Copeland Davis. The community is invited to attend. For more info., contact the church at (561) 793-5712 or stpeters@ stpeters-umc.org.
Holiday Musical In RPB Dec. 26
The community is invited to a Holiday Musical on Tuesday, Dec. 26 at 4 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way) to benefit the Haven Housing Services. It will be a time of joy, fun and comfort with community, friends and family with surprise tributes. The show is also in need of performers. The next rehearsal is Tuesday, Nov. 21. The show is casting for all ages: actors, dancers, musicians, models and stage crew.
families coping with their child’s terminal illness or life-changing physical changes. Proceeds from the holiday show, fundraising events and sponsorships go right back to support these incredible, local families. Lights 4 Hope is working with local families year-round to provide some relief, happiness and financial support. The organization strives to bring smiles to faces at the end of 2023 and into the new year with a safe and beautiful holiday show — all for a great cause. For more information about this event, including tickets, visit www.lights4hope.org or follow Lights 4 Hope on Instagram and Facebook.
Lights 4 Hope runs weekends through Dec. 31 at Okeeheelee.
NEWS BRIEFS Proceeds will directly benefit homeless/displaced adults and children with housing needs, and existing residents with continual housing who were homeless or displaced. Sponsors are also needed for the event. To learn more about volunteering as a performer, or to sponsor the event, call (561) 4678170 or e-mail thehavenhousing@ gmail.com.
WPB Antique Row Holiday Stroll Dec. 2
Antique Row West Palm Beach, the go-to destination for antique and design enthusiasts, will host its enchanting Holiday Stroll on Saturday, Dec. 2. This festive event will feature shops staying open late from 4 to 8 p.m., offering a perfect opportunity for sipping, shopping and giving. Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with refreshments and hors d’oeuvres served throughout the evening. A local choir group will serenade visitors with timeless carols, creating a joyful atmosphere. The delightful evening will be filled with special events, welcom-
ing everyone to partake in the festivities. This includes a toy drive for Toys for Tots. Attendees are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy for donation and help spread the joy this holiday season. For more information, follow Antique Row West Palm Beach on Instagram @antiquerow.
This work is part of the widening project along Florida’s Turnpike from Boynton Beach Blvd. to Lake Worth Road. This schedule may change due to inclement weather or unforeseen conditions. For real-time traffic information, visit www.fl511.com before traveling.
Weekend Closure Of Turnpike’s Lake Worth Road Entrance Ramp
St. Matthew Church Craft & Tag Sale
Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise has scheduled a weekend full closure of the southbound Florida’s Turnpike entrance ramp from Lake Worth Road to allow crews to complete construction activities. To perform this work, traffic will be detoured from 10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17 to 5 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 20. Travelers wishing to access southbound Florida’s Turnpike will be directed west to State Road 7, south to Boynton Beach Blvd., and then east on Boynton Beach Blvd. to access southbound Florida’s Turnpike.
Shoppers wanted! St. Matthew Catholic Church will hold its 12th anniversary Giant Craft & Tag Sale on Saturday, Nov. 18 (rain date: Saturday, Nov. 25) from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The church is located at 6090 Hypoluxo Road in Lake Worth. Perfect for holiday shopping, the sale is another sold-out event with more than 130 vendors, featuring Palm Beach County’s finest crafters and collectors. There will also be delicious homemade baked goods and a snack bar. Also included this year is a raffle with some fantastic items and a visit from McGruff the Crime Dog from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Murder mystery cast members (L-R) DJ Jimmy Carillo, Buccaneer Bart (Robert Kan), Mermaid Tallulah, Cathy Rollins, Wench Scarlett (Patricia Shelton), Scallywag (Seth Gordon) and Capt. Morgan Law (Todd Vittum). In public comments, Nicole Stevens, who said she lives in the neighboring Black Diamond community, raised concerns about construction, noise, and more vehicles from dense housing, entertainment and retail. “The traffic is almost unbearable,” she said. “Now we’re
talking about adding more homes, more apartments.” Project representatives said they would comply with village standards for noise and operating hours. The planning board also approved the Lotis 2 proposal by a unanimous vote.
Get Discounted Tickets To Wellington Classic Brew Fest
Sample a wide variety of craft beers and hard ciders at the fifth annual Wellington Classic Brew Fest, hosted by the Village of Wellington in conjunction with BrewFest Partners, on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. The event will occur from 3 to 6 p.m. along the Wellington Town Center Promenade, with early access VIP entry at 2 p.m. Guests 21 and over only will enjoy an impressive array of craft brews and hard ciders. More than 40 breweries from Florida and beyond are expected, accompanied by an assortment of food trucks and craft beer-centric games. Tickets went on sale Friday, Nov. 10 and can be purchased in advance, or on the day of the event, through Eventbrite at bit.ly/ WellingtonClassicBrewFest2024. Through Friday, Nov. 24, enter code “BLACKFRIDAY24” to get $5 off advance prices, and $10 off day-of prices (excluding non-
drinker tickets). Prices will go up on the day of the event, and ticket quantities are limited. VIP Pass Admission — $90 in advance, $95 day of event. Advance purchase sales end Feb. 9, at midnight, or when sold out. Early admission at 2 p.m. Includes exclusive sampling of limitedrelease VIP beers, exclusive access to the VIP suite with direct access to the promenade, food (available during early entry while supplies last), snacks, giveaways and a commemorative pint glass. General Admission — $60 in advance, $65 day of event. Gates open at 3 p.m. Includes unlimited sampling and a commemorative pint glass. Non-Drinker Admission — $15 and includes unlimited soda and water, and a commemorative pint glass upon exit from the event. For more info., visit www. wellingtonclassicbrewfest.com.
Wellington Holiday Parade Set For Sunday, Dec. 10
The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce, the Hispanic Chamber of Palm Beach County and the Village of Wellington will present the 39th annual Wellington Holiday Parade, presented by Wellington Regional Medical Center, on Sunday, Dec. 10, starting at 1:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “Holidays Around the World.” It will be on display as participants ride on floats, decorated vehicles and walk the route of the parade along Forest Hill Blvd. for thousands of spectators to enjoy.
To ensure a safe path for pedestrians, road closures will begin at 1 p.m. The Holiday Park located in the newly expanded Wellington Amphitheater grounds, will open at 11 a.m. The Holiday Park will include arts & crafts and business vendor booths, activities for children, entertainment and other family-friendly fun. For sponsorship opportunities, vendor booth information in the Holiday Park or volunteer opportunities, e-mail info@cpbchamber. com or call (561) 790-6200.
Wellington Art Society To Feature Craig McInnis
The Wellington Art Society will feature artist Craig McInnis at the group’s Wednesday, Dec. 13 meeting. The meeting and presentation will take place at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on the second floor. The meeting will open with a meet-and-greet at 5:30 p.m., followed by the member spotlight and a brief business meeting. The event will conclude with a presentation by McInnis. For more information, contact Heather Bergstrom at presidentofwas@ gmail.com. McInnis is originally from Connecticut. He attended the Art Institute in Florida. He is involved in various organizations and is cofounder of Art Synergy and Continuum, which promotes local art at national and international levels and facilitates access to education, art and culture to those who may not have previously had the chance to explore these areas. McInnis is a multi-discipline artist whose favorite medium is paint. He enjoys large-scale canvas
Craig McInnis and mural work. For more information and to see his artwork, visit www.craigmcinnis.com. The Wellington Art Society is a nonprofit charitable organization open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts, allowing both local and regional artists to display their artwork in local galleries, interact with other artists and serve the community through their art. For more information, visit www. wellingtonartsociety.org.
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ROYAL PALM HOSTS A VETERANS DAY SERVICE HONORING ALL WHO SERVED
The Village of Royal Palm Beach, in conjunction with American Legion Post 367, presented a Veterans Day observance “Honoring All Who Served” on Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. After breakfast and a performance by the Royal Palm Beach Community Band, a program featured guest speakers, such as Pastor Chris Edmonds, who spoke of the many World War II heroic deeds and awards of his father, Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
American Legion Post 367 Chaplain Leonard Finkelstein, Johnny Castro, Traci Caicedo and Pastor Chris Edmonds.
Pastor Chris Edmonds beside a display of his father, Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds.
Color guard members Alan White, Jack Martin, Daryl Walcher and Jerry Lawson.
Guest speaker Sgt. 1st Class Traci Caicedo served 33 years in the U.S. Army and Florida Army National Guard.
Royal Palm Beach Councilwoman Selena Samios, Councilman Richard Valuntas, Mayor Fred Pinto, Councilman Jeff Hmara and Vice Mayor Jan Rodusky.
Chaplain Leonard Finkelstein at the podium.
Darrel and Malinda Ragoonath show their challenge coins.
Elizabeth Accomando and Mary Montenero.
Kianelly Hidalgo sings the national anthem.
‘SENIORS FRIENDSGIVING’ HELD AT THE WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER
Wellington residents enjoyed a “Seniors Friendsgiving” on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at the Wellington Community Center. TooJay’s Deli provided a box lunch, and the country music band Triple Shot entertained the seniors. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
Bonnie Sheil, Elfriede Beyer, Dora Bogholtz, Joan Walter and Eleanor Rogers.
Mike Betters, Rocking Ron and J.P. Begley of Triple Shot.
Lorraine Brunner, Sharyn Vowles and Steve Brunner.
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NEWSPAPER & MAGAZINE PUBLISHERS
United States Post Office
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561-793-7606
Wellington Collegiate Academy 561-701-3462
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
RESTAURANT
PEDIATRICIAN
GENERAL DENTISTRY
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Raja Indian Cuisine 561-855-2765
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ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
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ENGINEERING SERVICES
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BICYCLE SALES & REPAIR
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Dr. Michael Harris 561-204-3242
Children’s Pediatric Dentistry 561-793-7515
Temple B’nai Jacob 561-793-4347 www.templebnaijacob.com
Spillane & Zahul, CPAs 561-790-1488
Alan Gerwig & Associates, Inc. 561-792-9000
Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce 561-790-6200
Cycle Fit Studio 561-795-3038
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING COMPANY
GENERAL INSURANCE
BARBERSHOP
BOOT & SHOE REPAIR
MARTIAL ARTS
TITLE INSURANCE
VETERINARIAN
CHIROPRACTOR
Advanced Imaging Specialists 800-354-6868
Chris Barker Insurance 561-242-3603
Arturo Fashion Cuts 561-328-7176
Woody’s of Wellington 561-798-1440
Villari’s Studios of Self Defense 561-792-1100
South Shore Title, Inc. 561-798-9092
Animal Medical Clinic 561-798-2900
Taylor Chiropractic Center 561-793-5050
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NAIL SALON
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RJ Behar & Company 561-333-7201
Sunvest Mortgage Group 561-337-4848
JDC Development 561-790-4471
Marshall & Sterling Insurance 561-318-5604
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WELLINGTON GOLF EVENT SUPPORTS FLORIDA BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
Dozens of golfers were on hand for the second annual Tee Off Fore Breast Cancer Golf Tournament held Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Wellington National Golf Club. The event raised money for the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
Mixed first place winners Todd and Stephanie Nadrich, Mike Sparra and Melissa Montalvo with event chair Tammie Garnett.
Closest to the pin winner Jackie Berry with event chair Tammie Garnett.
Kerrilynn Collins, Dean and Christine Vocaturo, and Dan Collins.
Florida Breast Cancer Foundation Regional Director Carol Margolis, event chair Tammie Garnett and Wellington National CEO Doug Marty.
Men’s first place winners Eric Cornell and Steve Kiss with event chair Tammie Garnett.
Women’s first place winners Sue Gorby, Tammie Garnett, Doug Marty, Monica Mondozzi and Gabby Gothe (Meredith Wolf not shown).
Event chair Tammie Garnett with longest drive winner Monica Mondozzi.
Event chair Tammie Garnett with longest drive winner Jaron Oswalt.
THE WELLINGTON QUILTERS GROUP DONATES STUFFED ANIMALS AND QUILTS
The Wellington Quilters Group was visited by Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies representatives on Thursday, Nov. 2. The group giftwrapped handmade stuffed animals with home-sewn quilts to be donated to the Child Protection Team of Palm Beach, the Health Mothers/Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County and the Giving Closet Project to be shared with children in need of comfort. The Wellington Quilters Group has been sewing together for 25 years and is one of the activity groups of the Wellington Seniors Club. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
Wellington Quilters Group members with quilts and stuffed animals that members made.
Anitra Moss of Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies, Jean Occhiogrosso, Pat Roghla and Noretta Tisdale.
Noretta Tisdale, Jean Occhiogrosso, Linda Mackin and Anitra Moss with one of the handmade quilts.
Pat Roghla made close to 1,000 stuffed animals to be given away.
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PBCHS Senior Night Doubles As ‘A Salute To Service’
By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report On Friday, Nov. 3, Senior Night at Palm Beach Central High School was a “who’s who” of leaders in the western communities. The evening’s theme was a “A Salute to Service.” It all started with the coin toss prior to the game between Palm Beach Central High School and the visiting Crusaders from Cardinal Newman High School. The entourage at the center of the field resembled the number of people on hand for the coin toss at the Super Bowl. In addition to the game officials and the team captains, some of the dignitaries present for the coin toss included Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Chief Patrick Kennedy, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Nichole Addazio, Palm Beach County
School Police Deputy Chief Vanessa Snow, Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig and more. After the coin toss, Palm Beach Central honored veterans and active members of the military, as well as law enforcement and fire-rescue people from Palm Beach County. Then, all the men and women in attendance who had served were asked to rise so they could be recognized with a round of applause. That was followed by a moment of silence to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the United States. At the game, there was a salute to those who have lost their lives from the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard, as well as law enforcement and fire-rescue. Prior to the game’s kickoff, the national anthem was sung by PBCHS student Angelina Dow-
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continued from page 1 on his long record of community service. “The accomplishments I have been able to achieve speak for themselves,” he said. “I would love the opportunity to continue to serve the people of the village. One of the things I like about the village is that the citizens decide who they want to represent them. I hope they continue to feel that way about me as we go forward.” Pinto’s challenger Avila grew up in Royal Palm Beach after moving to the community with his family from New Jersey when he was six years old. Avila attended Cypress Trails
Elementary School and Roosevelt Middle School. He started his high school years at Inlet Grove High School before transferring to Royal Palm Beach High School, graduating at the top of his class in 2007. Along the way, he won a scholarship from the local nonprofit My Brothers/Sisters Keeper and earned fourth place in languages at the Pathfinder Awards. After high school, he graduated from Dartmouth College with a degree in Romance studies, studying Portuguese and French. In total, Avila speaks seven languages. He lived in China for five years and is part owner of a company based in Shanghai that does college admissions consulting. Avila runs the U.S. side of the operation. He left China in 2020 right
ling. Joining Dowling was the PBSO Honor Guard and Mounted Unit. Immediately after the national anthem was a PBSO Eagle Helicopter flyover. During the game’s first quarter, Palm Beach Central welcomed the principals from its feeder schools: Dwan Moore-Ross from Everglades Elementary School, Eli Morales from Okeeheelee Middle School, Dr. Eugina Smith Feaman from Emerald Cove Middle School and Jennifer Galindo from Polo Park Middle School. Members of the Wellington Village Council were also recognized. The list of PBCFR participants who attended “A Salute to Service” included: Administrative Staff — Chief Patrick Kennedy, Deputy Chief Kimberly Hude, Division Chief Javatis Midget, District Chief Amanda Vomero, Battalion Chief
34 Thomas Dalman, Battalion Chief 28 Aaron Pribyl, EMS Captain 34 Kyle Myers and EMS Captain 28 Darwin Zelaya. Truck 29 (Flag Detail) — Capt. Jason Cohen, driver operator Chris McPherson and firefighter/ paramedic Chad Cawley. Engine 30 — Capt. Michael Davila, driver operator Steve Angel and firefighter/paramedic Mark Donahue. Rescue 30 — Lt. Lee Blane, firefighter/paramedic Chris Coppins and firefighter/EMT Kyle Pond. Tender 22 — Driver operator and bagpiper Jon Ferguson. Honor Guard — Capt. Steen Eriksson, Lt. Erika Petite and firefighter/paramedic Michelle Lorenzo. As for the final score of the football game, Cardinal Newman defeated Palm Beach Central, 28-7.
Bagpiper Jon Ferguson marches onto the field. before the pandemic and returned home to Royal Palm Beach. “I grew up in Royal Palm Beach. I have moved back, and even though I have been away, I have always known what is going on. I felt it was my time,” Avila said of his decision to run. His top issue is bringing in term limits for council members in Royal Palm Beach. “You should not be on the council for 12-plus years,” he said. Avila, 34, also noted that none of the current council members grew up in Royal Palm Beach, and he feels that voice is needed. “I’m young, but I grew up in Royal Palm Beach. I know what’s up,” he said. “I am a part of this new generation. I would be the first person from the Village of Royal Palm Beach to actually be on the council.”
He noted that too many youngsters leave the community for school and never return. “I want to stem that brain drain,” Avila said. “We need to keep people in the village and not go elsewhere.” He would like to see more contested village elections. “At the local level, unless we have a bench, we will not have contested elections,” Avila said. “We will have developers with a very large influence on the council. I don’t like this.” Locally, Avila serves as vice president of the Dartmouth Club of the Palm Beaches, serves on the board of Hispanic Vote, is a member of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and serves as president of the local chapter of the Log Cabin Republicans. “I bring energy and my generation’s voice,” Avila said. “I am
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Living longer, living better after a colorectal cancer diagnosis An estimated 150,000 U.S. adults will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year. Excluding skin cancer, it is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women each year in the United States. Now for the good news. The 5-year survival rate for colorectal cancer has more than doubled since 1970, climbing to 65%, due to medical advances and early screening. For people with localized colorectal cancer (stage 1) the survival rate is 91%. “Colorectal cancer is both preventable and highly treatable when we catch it early,” says Steven Wexner, MD, PhD, Director of the Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital. “Patients can live long, quality lives after a colorectal cancer diagnosis thanks to treatment advancements.” Advanced surgical care Treatment options for colon and rectal cancers vary depending upon a person’s health, age and cancer stage. While surgery is the most common treatment, chemotherapy and radiation therapy may be needed as well. The type of surgery performed will depend on the extent of the cancer and where it’s located. Some patients will require the removal of part or all of the colon (colectomy) or rectum (rectal resection). Others may require the removal of both. These procedures can be done during open surgery, through one large incision, or using minimally invasive techniques, which include laparoscopy, robotic, and transanal endoscopic surgery through a few small incisions. “Patients benefit from minimally invasive surgery in many ways, including less pain and scarring, a shorter hospital stay, and quicker recovery,” explains Dr. Wexner, who led the Cleveland Clinic team in Florida that pioneered this approach. “Most importantly, we can perform these less invasive procedures while still minimizing the risk for cancer recurrence.” Preserving quality of life Advancements in surgical care have made it possible for many patients to achieve normal bowel habits and bowel continence after colorectal surgery. Fewer patients today require a permanent colostomy, in which
stool is diverted from the lower part of the digestive tract by connecting the end of the colon to an opening in the belly. Thanks to newer surgical techniques developed and/or refined at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, it is more common for patients to need only a temporary ileostomy to let the body rest and heal, rather than a permanent colostomy. “Preserving and improving the quality of life are always our top priorities, and the work being done by my colleagues in Florida, Ohio, London and Abu Dhabi attest to these priorities,” says Dr. Wexner. “For patients with colorectal cancer, that means eliminating their cancer while helping them preserve bowel continence whenever possible.” The Maroone Cancer Center at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital is an ACS Commission on Cancer® Accredited Program and was the first in Florida and second in the nation to earn accreditation from the ACS National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer.
TALK WITH AN EXPERT. Howard Berg, MD, sees patients in Wellington, Coral Springs and West Palm Beach. To schedule a consultation or seek a second opinion from Dr. Berg or another Cleveland Clinic colorectal specialist in Florida, call 877.463.2010. Visit ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/Colorectal to learn more about colorectal surgery.
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TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES HOSTS VETERANS DAY PARADE, CEREMONY
On Sunday, Nov. 12, Loxahatchee Groves residents came out for a parade and ceremony in honor of local veterans. The parade started off with a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office escort, followed by horse riders. Tractors with flowers and antique cars shared the road with golf carts and fire trucks. After the parade, brunch was provided for those in attendance. The ceremony started with the PBSO Honor Guard presenting the colors, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer. Students from Loxahatchee Groves Elementary School sang the national anthem, followed by Dr. Bill Louda reading a poem written by late resident veteran William Gurney. During the ceremony, Vice Mayor Robert Shorr called up veterans and family members to give thanks.
PHOTOS BY ERIN DAVISSON/TOWN-CRIER
Dr. Bill Louda reads a poem as Vice Mayor Robert Shorr looks on.
Grace Donahue, Sophia Hughes and Lilliana Dibenedetto sing “God Bless America.”
The PBSO Honor Guard presents the colors.
Loxahatchee Groves Councilwoman Marge Herzog, Vice Mayor Robert Shorr, and Councilwoman Marianne Miles.
PBCFR vehicles take part in the parade.
Vice Mayor Robert Shorr rides in the parade.
Riders on horseback and golf carts share the road during the parade.
Students from Loxahatchee Groves Elementary School sing.
Old Glory flies over town hall.
DELMAR FARM HOSTS 300 PEOPLE FOR A HALLOWEEN SPOOKY FEST EVENT
Delmar Farm’s Halloween Spooky Fest was held Saturday, Oct. 21 as a fundraiser for the nonprofit equine and farm animal sanctuary. Located in Deer Run, Delmar Farm welcomed more than 300 pre-registered guests. There was a long walk through a “haunted forest” with lots of animatronics and actors, along with a ghost lady in the “cemetery” telling tales from the crypt, story time, bingo games and other carnival-style games. Guests could visit the witch in her cottage or spend time with the fortuneteller. Lots of prizes were handed out, and there was even a costume parade. Miniature horses and farm animals were on hand for photo ops. Next up at Delmar is its popular holiday event, Winter Wonderland, set for Saturday, Dec. 16. Learn more at www.delmarfarm.org or call (561) 315-9516.
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RPB SENIORS ENJOY A HALLOWEEN-THEMED LUNCH AT RECREATION CENTER
Royal Palm Beach seniors gathered for a Halloween-themed lunch on Tuesday, Oct. 31 at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. Lunch was catered by Olive Garden. Guests enjoyed a DJ and costume contest. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
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The Women of the Western Communities met Thursday, Nov. 2 at the Wellington National Golf Club. The guest speaker was Forgotten Soldiers Outreach Executive Director Lynelle Zelnar, and attendees brought donations for Forgotten Soldiers Outreach boxes. As an activity, the group knotted blankets to be donated to Grandma’s Place. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
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Post 390 Commander John Schwiner introduces veteran Larry Williams.
Pastor Peter Bartuska delivers the invocation.
Heather Durand sings the national anthem as Mayor Anne Gerwig looks on.
Veterans attending the ceremony gather for a group photo.
Vietnam veteran Robert Marold salutes.
American Legion Post 390 sponsored the event with the Village of Wellington.
Anthony Tahan and Councilman John McGovern lay one of the wreaths.
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The Spirt of Liberty chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard marches in the parade.
Veterans Bob Kruger and Mike Piccone.
The Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Honor Guard and Pipes & Drums lead the parade.
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The Seminole Ridge High School ROTC cadets march.
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PBCHS, TKA Ready For Second-Round Football Playoff Games
By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report This year’s high school football regular season is in the books, and the post-season playoffs are underway. Of the six local schools, three had winning seasons, three had losing seasons and three experienced some post-season success. Broncos Are Best in the West — The Palm Beach Central High School Broncos have proved to be the best in the west and one of the finest high school football programs in Palm Beach County. The Broncos concluded their regular season with a disappointing 28-7 senior night loss to the visiting Crusaders from Cardinal Newman High School. Despite the loss, the Broncos finished their regular season with an impressive 8-2 record and were winners
of the Class 4M district, which gave them an automatic berth in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Class 4M state playoffs. The Broncos opened the playoffs on Friday, Nov. 10 with a resounding 36-0 win against the Spanish River High School Sharks. According to head coach Kevin Thompson, the top Bronco players in that game included Nedrick Boldin, Antoine Sharp, Kamare Williams and Waden Charles. The Broncos’ second-round regional semifinal playoff game will be held Friday, Nov. 17, when they host the Bobcats from Boca Raton High School (7-4). Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. To win, Thompson said his team must focus on executing the fundamentals, which includes defensive
Palm Beach Central’s Nedrick Boldin (left) makes his move on a Cardinal Newman defender during the Senior Night game.
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The regular season came to end with Seminole Ridge High School defeating Wellington High School 35-0.
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players making sound tackles, receivers running disciplined routes, and running backs moving with power and speed. Lions Roar in Playoffs — The King’s Academy Lions have had another stellar season. The Lions opened and closed their regular season with a pair of losses. In between, they strung together eight consecutive victories. During the regular season, the Lions won the FHSAA Class 2M, District 9 title, which gave them a spot in the Class 2M state playoffs. On Friday, Nov. 10, the Lions opened their postseason with a convincing 49-7 win against Somerset Academy Canyons. On Friday, Nov. 17, TKA (9-2) will travel to Delray Beach to play American Heritage (8-1). Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.
Seminole Ridge Finishes Strong — The Seminole Ridge High School Hawks (7-3), coached by Chad Chieffalo, had a winning season, but didn’t win enough key Class 3M, District 9 games to earn a bid to the state playoffs. Two of the big wins by Seminole Ridge this past season were its shutout wins against two local rivals: a 27-0 win against Royal Palm Beach High School on Aug. 31 and a season-ending 35-0 win against Wellington High School on Nov. 3. The best player for Seminole Ridge this past season was junior linebacker/receiver Ty Jackson, who led the defense with 13.9 tackles per game and had a teamhigh four caused fumbles. Offensively, Jackson had the most
TKA’s Reggie Workman scores a touchdown in the game against Gulliver Prep. touchdown receptions on his team with five. Seminole Ridge’s top running back was senior Roberto Venero, who averaged 112.0 yards rushing per game. Wildcats Continue to Improve — The Royal Palm Beach High School Wildcats (3-7), under the leadership of head coach Chuck Kenyon, are continuing to revive a once-proud football program. The Wildcats finished the season with two consecutive victories. Last year, the team had only two wins. “We are still trending in the right
direction,” Kenyon said. “Despite losing some offensive linemen, we have a very good core of guys coming back next year.” As Kenyon looks back on this season, some of the standout players on his team were senior Tommy Tipton, senior Garvan Dorival, junior Landon Earl and freshman Demetrice Rolle. Tipton was an excellent running back and a strong linebacker on defense. Tipton scored three touchdowns during his team’s 41See FOOTBALL, page 23
Lacrosse Clinic Aimed To Get Local Youth Involved In The Sport
By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report On the morning of Sunday, Nov. 12, Palm Beach Lacrosse hosted a complimentary instructional lacrosse clinic at Okeeheelee Park for any interested area youth, ages 10 to 14. The clinic was sponsored by USA Lacrosse. The turnout included 22 boys and four girls. According to Dottie DeMartino of Palm Beach Lacrosse Inc., USA Lacrosse asked her group to promote and organize the event. “USA Lacrosse chose Palm Beach Lacrosse to host the clinic in their name,” DeMartino said. “They simply asked us to volunteer our time and knowledge to ‘honor the game’ and give back to our community to expose the kids to the sport.” There was no charge to participate in the clinic. She said that having the clinic at Okeeheelee was the perfect location. “We have been coaching lacrosse at Okeeheelee Park for
many years to enable kids who wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to learn the sport,” DeMartino said. During the clinic, attendees were taught many of the basic fundamentals of lacrosse. “The kids were taught positions, passing lefty and righty, scooping, shooting, cradling and dodging,” DeMartino explained. This clinic was one in a series of nationwide clinics that USA Lacrosse is currently sponsoring. The lead instructor for the clinic was Bill Allen, the head coach of the Palm Beach Central High School varsity boys lacrosse team. He knows the sport well, since he played lacrosse through his 50s and is a member of the South Florida USA Lacrosse Hall of Fame. “Coach Bill Allen lives by ‘give back to the game’ and, therefore, he had many volunteers from the Palm Beach Central High School varsity boys team onsite to help teach the kids the basics of la-
A total of 26 youth turned out for the clinic at Okeeheelee Park. crosse,” DeMartino said. Allen has strong, longstanding ties to the sport in Palm Beach County. “Bill taught lacrosse to the students at Melaleuca Elementary School for decades and then introduced the sport to Okeeheelee Middle School, Spanish River High School and John I. Leonard High School before landing at
Palm Beach Central in 2006,” DeMartino said. For those children who missed the Nov. 12 clinic, there might be another one soon. “We will keep the community informed of any future clinics, especially since it allows us to share this amazing sport handed down to us from Native Americans,” DeMartino said.
Clinic attendees learned the basics of the game with help from the Palm Beach Central High School boys lacrosse program. For those children who had a great experience at the clinic, there are local opportunities for them to get further involved in the sport. “There are several non-schoolaffiliated travel programs in the area,” DeMartino said. “We represent Palm Beach Lacrosse Inc.
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(Ace Lacrosse), but there are also playing opportunities with the Wellington Wolfpack and the Wellington Ninjas. Unfortunately, the middle schools [in Palm Beach County] haven’t quite caught up with the popularity of the game and don’t currently offer it.”
Registration Open For 2024 Flags For The Cure Charity Tourney
By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report The 17th annual Flags for the Cure Charity Flag Football Tournament, which benefits the American Cancer Society, is now accepting registrations for the upcoming 2024 tournament to be played at Wellington’s Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) from Jan. 3 to Jan. 7. Registration information can be found at www.flagsforthecure. com. Registration is open through Dec. 18. All teams registered by Dec. 8 will also receive free Tshirts for their players. The various competitive divisions include Open Women, Open Men, Co-ed, Age 30 & Over Women, 18U Boys or Girls, 15U
Boys or Girls, 13U Open/Co-ed, and 10U Open/Co-ed. The tournament’s schedule will not be created until after registrations are closed. Weeknight games Jan. 3-5 will start at 6 p.m. and end by 10 p.m. The games on Saturday, Jan. 6 will start at 8 a.m., and the games on Sunday, Jan. 7 will start at 9 a.m. “Our mission is to find a cure for cancer through the power of flag football,” said Tournament Director Dr. Hart Collier, a resident of the Acreage/Loxahatchee area. “With your help, we can make a difference and support those affected by this disease. Join us and be a part of the fight for a cure.” Some of the more imaginative team names that have been used in the past by flag football teams
competing in this tournament include Tap That Pass, Save the Girls, Dragon’s Playmakers, Flight Like a Girl and Breast Intentions. The 2023 tournament raised $40,000 for the American Cancer Society. Since the tournament’s in-
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(Above) Last year’s tournament raised $40,000 for the American Cancer Society. (Left) There are a variety of divisions for men, women and children to play in.
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TKA Swim Teams Finish Strong At The State Championships
By Mike May Town-Crier Staff Report The King’s Academy girls and boys varsity swimming teams had a pair of stellar performances at this year’s Florida High School Athletic Association Class 1A state swimming championships, which were held Saturday, Nov. 4 at Florida Aquatics Swimming & Training (FAST) in Ocala. At the conclusion of the FHSAA Class 1A state meet, TKA’s two swimming and diving teams had recorded a pair of third-place finishes. The girls garnered 182.5 points, while the boys earned 146 points. The teams from the Bolles School in Jacksonville were the winners of the two team competitions. This was the second time in school history that both teams from TKA recorded top-four finishes in the state meet in the same year. According to coach Jonathan Zuchowski, the director of TKA’s swimming program, there were a number of standout performances by his swimmers. “Julianna Bell had an amaz-
ing meet,” Zuchowski said. “She made the ‘A’ [championship] final in the 50-yard freestyle and 100yard freestyle. We knew she had the talent, but it was a little unexpected. She had a solid backstroke split in the 200-yard medley relay, but a huge split of 51.0 [seconds] in the 400-yard freestyle relay to help secure third. We knew she could be the difference between third and fifth place in the overall team standings.” In the 50-yard freestyle, Bell finished in sixth place with a time of 23.76. In the 100-yard freestyle, Bell was fifth with a time of 51.42. The TKA girls secured their third-place team finish with a strong fourth-place performance in the meet’s final race, the 400-yard freestyle relay. “In the championship final for the 400-yard freestyle relay, we needed to be within three places of Saint Andrew’s to secure third overall,” Zuchowski said. “After graduating four females last year who are now swimming in NCAA Division I, this was an amazing team performance.”
Noah Engstrom (left) and Julianna Bell (right) at the state meet.
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continued from page 21 22 season-ending victory against John I. Leonard High School. Dorival was one of Royal Palm Beach’s top-performing linebackers during the season, while Earl was Royal Palm Beach’s quarterback throughout the season. He was also the team’s second-leading rusher at 36.3 yards per game. “Landon was one of our better football players throughout the season,” Kenyon said. Rolle led the Wildcats with
four rushing touchdowns this past season. Wellington’s Future Looks Promising — The Wellington High School Wolverines (2-8), under the direction of first-year head coach Ross Pryor, are in the midst of a major rebuilding effort. The team’s two wins this season were a 16-15 win over Royal Palm Beach High School on Sept. 14 and a 28-6 win on Oct. 17 against John I. Leonard High School. The team’s statistical leaders are all non-seniors. The team’s leading rusher was Tyree Pearson, the team’s leader in touchdowns scored with 10 was sophomore quarterback Jonathan Paul, and the team’s leading tackler at 6.0 tackles per game was Julian Riaboukha.
The four TKA girls on that team were Julianna Bell, Emma Herrera, Kiersten Munna and Rebekah Foster. Their time was 3:31.41. According to Zuchowski, Herrera and Alyssa Bozzuto also had great performances. “Emma broke the school record in the 200-yard and 500-yard freestyles,” he said. “Aly did amazing, with two second place finishes in her final season.” Herrera was fourth in the 200yard freestyle with a time of 1:49.52. In the 500-yard freestyle, her time was 4:51.87, which was fast enough to finish third. One of Bozzuto’s second-place performances was in the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 22.70. Her other runner-up finish was in the 100-yard breaststroke, where she was clocked at 1:01.88. On the boys side, Noah Engstrom and Noah Smith were big point producers for the Lions. Engstrom led the way with 25 points, while Smith earned 24 points. “These two seniors were rocks for us all season,” Zuchowski said. “We expected it from Noah Smith. Noah Engstrom making the championship final in both the 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard freestyle was not so much a surprise as it was needed. He was up for the challenge and delivered.” According to Zuchowski, finishing high at the FHSAA Class 1A state meet always comes down to the three relays. “The first step is qualifying all three relays on both sides to states. The second step is getting all three relays to finish in the top eight in prelims at states,” Zuchowski said. Berean Never Gives Up — The Berean Christian School Bulldogs, members of the Sunshine State Athletic Conference, started their season with an eight-game losing streak and finished with a twogame winning streak. Those two wins were SSAC playoff games. The two wins were a 21-0 win over Trinity Prep from Winter Park on Oct. 27, and a 2622 victory against Cedar Creek Christian from Jacksonville on Nov. 3. (Right) Wellington High School running back Joseph Thomas breaks a tackle in the game against John I. Leonard High School. PHOTO BY JACK BARTLETT
The TKA boys and girls swimming and diving teams at the FHSAA Class 1A state meet in Ocala.
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“If you can do this, you are going to be successful and make a lot of swimmers happy. For the girls, Marin Zuchowski, Taylor Sipowski, Rebekah Foster, Kiersten Munna, Julianna Bell, Emma Herrera and Alyssa Bozzuto executed the plan and came home with the hardware on our girls relays.” In the 200-yard medley relay, 200-yard freestyle relay and the 400-yard freestyle relay, the TKA girls finished fourth (1:45.44), fourth (1:34.92) and fourth (3:31.41), respectively. On the boys side, Noah Smith, Drew McQueeney, Max Strohecker, Enzo Gaeta, Noah Engstrom, Tyler Wilkinson, Aaron McQueeney and Hamilton Gates
were the swimmers on the three relay teams. In the 200-yard medley relay, 200-yard freestyle relay and the 400-yard freestyle relay, the TKA boys finished fifth (1:37.36), fourth (1:25.55) and sixth (3:13.03), respectively. “We got a lot of people involved this year on our relays. Not to mention our alternates, who were standing by in case of an issue,” Zuchowski said. “Thanks to Diana Harris, Asher Smith and Sam Strohecker for being ready to help.” Every school year, TKA honors its athletic teams when they have a top-four performance at the FHSAA state finals. “Our goal was to have the girls
and boys teams finish in the top four together. So, third [this year] was even better,” Zuchowski said. “In 2021, the boys got second, and the girls were fourth. So, this year was the greatest combined performance in TKA swimming history.” The Lions had a number of firsttime qualifiers for the state swimming championships. That list of swimmers included senior Marin Zuchowski in the 100-yard butterfly and the 100-yard backstroke; junior diver Sarah Person, who finished in 16th place; freshman Asher Smith, who was 16th place in the 100-yard backstroke; and eighth-grader Aaron McQueeney, who competed in the 100-yard freestyle.
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Scouting For The Perfect Christmas: Troop 125’s 30-Year Tradition Of Selling Christmas Trees In Wellington
As the holiday season approaches, Wellington is once again buzzing with anticipation. One beloved tradition that has stood the test of time is the Christmas tree sale organized by Boy Scout Troop 125, which opens this year on Friday, Nov. 24 at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church. For more than three decades, these dedicated young scouts have been spreading holiday cheer while supporting their adventures in the great outdoors through this heartwarming fundraiser. Additionally, Girls Troop 4125, founded in 2019, introduced handmade wreaths, contributing to a successful fundraiser last year. For many in Wellington, it simply wouldn’t be Christmas without a visit to the Boy Scout Troop 125 Christmas tree stand, providing beautiful, fresh Christmas trees and reminding everyone of the importance of supporting local youth. One of the most remarkable aspects of the troop’s Christmas tree sale is that the scouts themselves play an integral role in making it happen. Each year, well before the holiday season, the scouts embark on a mission to build their own tree stand using real logs harvested from the community. This hands-on experience teaches them valuable skills in engineering, pioneering and most importantly, teamwork. Under the guidance of dedicated troop leaders, the scouts transform these logs into a sturdy, rustic tree stand that not only stores the trees securely but also adds a touch of natural charm to the holiday décor. It’s a testament to the scouts’ determination and commitment to earning their way. While the tree stand construction is a significant part of their efforts, the scouts’ dedication doesn’t stop there. They also roll up their sleeves to run the tree stand during the holiday season. From helping customers choose the perfect tree to assisting with the loading and tying, these young scouts take pride in offering exceptional service. The funds raised from selling Christmas trees are not just a fi-
(Above) Scouts work together to build the tree stand. (Right inset) Scouts unload the Christmas trees. (Below) Scouts in front of the Christmas tree stand last year.
nancial boost for the troop but also a valuable lesson in responsibility. The money earned goes toward covering camping expenses, allowing the scouts to explore the great outdoors, learn essential survival skills and develop leadership abilities. As the community ushers in the holiday season, remember the spirit of community and tradition that Boy Scout Troop 125 embodies. When you visit their Christmas tree stand this year, you’re not just buying a tree; you’re supporting the growth and development of local youth.
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Christina Nicholson Publishes Book ‘Become A Media Maven’
Wellington resident Christina Nicholson can now add bestselling author to her résumé. The Wellington business owner and local mother of three published her first book, Become a Media Maven, last month. Within days, it hit the No. 1 spot in the Public Relations category on Amazon and near the top in the Marketing for Small Businesses category. Some reviews read, “Christina’s book is packed with tips for getting media attention for your brand/ business!” and “Great read for any entrepreneur, whether you are established or just starting out!” The book shares a name with Nicholson’s podcast, which is in the top one percent of podcasts in the business and marketing category. She decided to write her book after running her Wellington-based public relations agency, Media Maven, for nine years — a business she started after working in TV news. “So many business owners don’t have a budget to hire a PR
Christina Nicholson’s new book is now available. agency, so instead of just turning shares throughout the book. them away, I wanted to find a way As an avid reader herself, NichI could help them,” she said. “In olson is also the steward of her addition to my newsletter, podcast own Little Free Library near and online courses, I saw some- Amesbury Park. thing missing — a book!” Become a Media Maven is The book also comes with a available at www.becomeamedownloadable companion work- diamaven.com, on Amazon, and book to help business owners will soon be available for order at implement the action items she bookstores.
Rashida Costa Taking Part In Fab Over 40 Competition, And Online Voting Is Open
Mark your calendars for Friday, Nov. 24 to Friday, Dec. 8, and make Troop 125’s Christmas tree stand your destination for holiday cheer. The community is invited to witness the dedication of the young scouts and take home a beautiful Christmas tree, while helping them embark on new adventures in the great outdoors. St. Peter’s United Methodist Church is located at 12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington. Weekend hours, including the Friday after Thanksgiving, are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Weekday hours are 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Local resident Rashida Costa is an actress, author, model and established playwright, and she is now taking part in the Fab Over 40 competition. The purpose of this contest is to support breast cancer awareness. This competition recognizes fabulous women age 40 and over, and their accomplishments along the way. Costa needs the community’s help and support. Voting is now open. It is quick, easy and free. To maximize your votes, though optional, you can donate a tax-deductible option in support of national breast cancer awareness. With this option, voters can submit additional votes on Costa’s behalf, while supporting a great cause. Costa has already made it through three rounds of eliminations. There will be several more rounds of elimination to get to
the winner. Anyone is able to cast one free vote per day at the Fab Over 40 web site, https://votefab40. com/2023/rashida-costa, with the option of purchasing additional votes for $1 per vote. The proceeds are donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, which supports the continued services of providing ongoing treatment to breast cancer patients, and other related resources in support of breast cancer early detection. Costa has published a warm, captivating children’s storybook, Who Lives In The Little Wooden House. Her other writings can also be found and purchased online. This includes a book entitled 365 Days Smarter, a motivational guide also available for purchase to get you through challenging times in your own life. Costa is also the playwright
Rashida Costa of the groundbreaking play At All Cost. Her play has been produced by the Riant Theatre. Her acting career has also included participation in several theatrical productions.
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SHELLY ALBRIGHT HOSTS COUNCIL CAMPAIGN KICKOFF AND FUNDRAISER
Wellington Education Committee Member Shelly Albright held her campaign kickoff and fundraiser for Wellington Village Council Seat 4 at Ocean One Grille on Sept. 28, with more than 50 people in attendance. Seat 4 is an open seat currently held by Vice Mayor Michael Napoleone, who is running for mayor. The election will be held on Tuesday, March 19.
Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, Lois Spatz and Julie Khanna.
Jenny Hassell, Shelly Albright and Marcia Hayden.
Tracy Basore with Shelly Albright.
Local Piano Duo’s Festival Is A Continued Success
Piano Duo Gastesi-Bezerra, comprised of longtime Wellington residents Estibaliz Gastesi and Márcio Bezerra, hosted the 14th edition of Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Hispanic Heritage Festival on the weekend of Oct. 14.
Like in the previous two years, the festival had a conference format, attracting submissions from all around the country. “We continue to receive proposals from scholars from several prestigious American universi-
ties, and this year we even had the well-known pianist Manuel Matarrita flying from Costa Rica to talk about his recent piano compositions,” Bezerra said. Besides lectures and presentations, the festival featured two con-
The Piano Duo Gastesi-Bezerra performs as part of Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Hispanic Heritage Festival.
certs open to the general public. This year, the guest artist was the PBA Chorus, under the direction of Sonia Santiago. In addition, the Duo Gastesi-Bezerra presented an all-women’s program, including the works of many living composers. “We have always championed women’s music and had done similar programs at the Norton Museum, but this was special, thanks to the personal relationship that we have with four of the composers presented — Marisa Rezende, Beatriz Arzamendi, Carme Fernández Vidal and Silvia San Miguel,” Bezerra said. Envisioned and organized by Estibaliz Gastesi and Márcio Bezerra as a way to commemorate their 10th year living and performing in Palm Beach County, the Palm Beach Atlantic University Hispanic Heritage Festival is a celebration of the Iberian-American cultural heritage through a display of art music from various countries. According to the piano duo, “next year’s festival will be even bigger, as we will be celebrating 15 editions.” They can be reached through their web site at www. duogastesibezerra.com.
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WRMC’s Pam Tahan Appointed To BDB Board Of Directors
The Business Development Board of Palm Beach County (BDB), Palm Beach County’s official economic development organization, recently selected Pam Tahan, CEO of Wellington Regional Medical Center, to serve on its board of directors. “It is a privilege to have a distinguished group of influential leaders who will be steering the economic development initiatives of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County. Their strong dedication to nurturing business growth in our region makes them well-suited for their roles as members of the BDB Board of Directors. I look forward to collaborating with them in shaping the future of Palm Beach County,” said Kelly Smallridge, president and CEO of the BDB. Wellington Regional Medical Center is a 233-bed, acute care hospital that has been providing high-quality healthcare services to the residents of Palm Beach County since 1986. As a community hospital, accredited by the Joint Commission, WRMC prides itself on its continued commitment to remain on the forefront of advanced technologies and expand programs and services to meet the needs of the growing community it serves. The Business Development Board of Palm Beach County is
Pam Tahan the official public/private economic development organization for Palm Beach County. Founded in 1982 as a not-for-profit corporation, its primary purpose is to attract and retain new industry, business investment, high-quality jobs and workforce development through corporate relocations, expansions and international trade. During the past five years, the BDB has assisted more than 140 companies that have created or retained more than 13,110 direct jobs with average salaries greater than $80,000, resulting in more than $1.12 billion in capital investment to Palm Beach County. Learn more at www.bdb.org.
POST 390 MEETS WITH LOCAL VETERANS
As part of its appreciation of all veterans during Veterans Day week, Wellington’s American Legion Post 390 met with veterans at Publix to assist them in understanding their Veterans Administration (VA) benefits and available programs. (L-R) Post 390 officers and members Bill Bartels, John Shwiner, Tina Schaffer, Robert Toussaint, Richard Owens, David Roman and Anthony Tahan.
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SCHOOL NEWS
BRONCO DEBATERS TAKE HONORS AT WEST BOCA HIGH SCHOOL
BINKS FOREST COUNSELOR WINS STATE AWARD
A total of 39 members of the Palm Beach Central High School Bronco speech and debate team traveled to West Boca Raton High School recently to compete all day against 260 other students from 19 schools in 12 different events. Winners included: (front row) Jhada Clarke, fourth place, Novice Two-Person Acting; Shyanne Nelson, fourth place, Novice Two-Person Acting; Sarah Davis, first place, Novice Two-Person Acting; and Elliott Wildman, sixth place, Novice One-Person Debate; and (back row) Bianca Pierre, sixth place, Dramatic Reading; Logan Masse, fourth place Congressional Debate and Best Presiding Officer; Elliot Miller, first place, Novice Two-Person Acting; Lester Ibarra, fifth place, Congressional Debate; Daija Ford, fourth place, Novice Two-Person Acting; and Godlyne Latus, third place, Novice Two-Person Acting.
PANTHER RUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HONORS PERFECT SCORE STUDENTS
Randi Schietz, school counselor at Binks Forest Elementary School in Wellington, was recently honored with the Florida School Counselor of the Year Finalist Award. The award was presented at the Florida School Counselor Association convention in Daytona on Oct. 27. There are two awards presented each year by the state to school counselors: the school counselor of the year and the finalist. Shown here is Randi Schietz with her award.
Panther Run Elementary School in Wellington had a total of 22 students that received a perfect score on the FAST test last school year. A few of them received a perfect score in both subjects. Many of these students have moved on to middle school. Congratulations to the following fourth-grade and fifth-grade students who received certificates and had lunch with administration: Naunigh Singh, Emile Phanithavong, Mathias Roberti, Moustafa Al Shamali, Isabella Shull, Zoey Narain, Nathan Anholt Areiza and Ethan Anholt Areiza.
Clerk’s Office Partners With New High School On Community Arts Program
Student artwork will once again hang in Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller offices throughout Palm Beach County, with the return of the Clerks for Arts program in the 2023-24 school year. The Clerk’s Office is teaming up with art teachers and students at Palm Beach County’s newest high school, Dr. Joaquín García High School, for this unique project where students create works of art to display for the public at office locations throughout Palm Beach County. Students celebrate the completion of their work during a “gallery” opening, then their pieces are displayed for a year before being sold at an online auction. All proceeds raised from the auction go back to the school’s art program. Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller Joseph Abruzzo said he is excited to bring back the
Clerks for Arts program in partnership with the new high school. “Clerks for Arts is a great opportunity for young artists to showcase their talents and have their art seen by the thousands of people who come to our offices each year,” Abruzzo said. “Studies show a relationship between the arts and students’ academic success, and it is our privilege to support programs that contribute to student achievement.” As part of its partnership with Dr. Joaquín García High School, the Clerk’s Office donated a total of $2,000 to buy art supplies. Clerk’s Office employees who participated in a dress-down fundraiser during the month of August donated $1,000, and Abruzzo made a personal donation to match his employees’ contribution. “This donation is just the start of what we believe will be a successful and longstanding partnership
between the Clerk’s Office and Dr. García High,” Abruzzo said. Clerks for Arts launched its first partnership with Conniston Middle School in 2016, raising more than $11,000 for the school’s arts education programs. Dr. Joaquín García High School Principal Oscar Otero served as principal at Conniston during the first edition of Clerks for Arts and said the program provided valuable experiences to his students, in and out of the classroom. He looks forward to taking the partnership to a bigger scale at Dr. Joaquín García High School. “We are excited to work with Clerk Abruzzo and the entire team at the Clerk’s Office,” Otero said. “This is an excellent opportunity to show our entire community what the students at Dr. García High can do and share their artistic talents throughout Palm Beach County.”
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BUSINESS NEWS
Village Music Wellington Awarded Best Of Florida Accolade
Village Music Wellington has been honored by the Guide to Florida for the outstanding success of its music school and instructional staff. Established in 2012, Village Music is the only music center of its kind in the State of Florida, and one of only a handful in the United States, to incorporate all the following business segments:
music school, music retail store, instrument repair shop and live music venue. The music school maintains a current roster of 250-plus students taking lessons on a weekly basis in eight soundproof lesson rooms. Lessons are taught by a staff of 17 instructors, all of whom hold degrees in music, with most holding master’s degrees. Further
programs offered in addition to lessons include audition training for local schools of the arts, rock camps, weekly open mics, guitar ensembles, a holiday chorus and more. The store is a full-service retail music shop offering instruments of all types, accessories, PA systems and pro audio gear. The store supports Village Music students
in all their instrument and accessory needs, both at beginner and upgrade levels, as well as amateur to professional musicians in Wellington and the surrounding areas. The VM Café has been described as the “hub of vibe” in Wellington. Live music events are offered three to four evenings per week. The café offers an extensive wine and craft beer selection,
along with an artisan food menu. Also offered in the café on an ongoing basis are band camps, songwriter workshops, poetry evenings and open mic nights. In 2014, Village Music Wellington was conferred the prestigious award Best New Music Dealer in the U.S. by the national trade publication, Music and Sound Retailer. The Best of Florida is an acco-
lade that seeks to celebrate businesses for providing high-quality services to their communities. Since 1996, the Guide to Florida has identified companies they believe have achieved exceptional success in their business category. These are companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and communities.
Clerk’s I.T. Improves Rood & Riddle Wellington Opens Its New Access To Palm Beach Diagnostic And Orthopedic Surgery Center County Court Records
Palm Beach County’s court documents can now be searched by keyword and are more easily accessed by customers using screen readers, thanks to a months-long project by the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s I.T. team to convert millions of images into PDF/A format documents. Clerk’s offices throughout Florida were required by the Florida Supreme Court to provide and store online court documents in the Portable Document Format/A, or PDF/A. While the requirement only applied to new court filings, the Clerk’s Office in Palm Beach County opted to convert older court images to PDF/A to make all of its online court documents more accessible. It took approximately three months for the I.T. team to convert more than 75 million pages into the PDF/A format, something
that Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller Joseph Abruzzo said was a worthwhile investment to improve service for anyone who needs to search Palm Beach County court records. “Our goal is simple: To help connect people quickly with the information or services they need from our office,” Abruzzo said. “I applaud our I.T. team for their initiative to go beyond what was required and ensure all of our court records are in one, accessible format.” To search online court records in Palm Beach County, visit www. mypalmbeachclerk.com and click the Search Records link to access the eCaseView system. User registration is not required to search eCaseView. For a tutorial, check out the “How to Search Court Records” video at www.youtube. com/clerkpbc.
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital recently announced the opening of a new diagnostic and orthopedic surgery center on its Wellington campus. Rood & Riddle prides itself on being a worldwide leader in equine healthcare. The Rood & Riddle name is known and respected internationally for its services, including specialized surgical and medical care. The new building at Rood & Riddle Wellington features advanced diagnostic imaging modalities that include computed tomography (CT), equine positron emission tomography (PET) scan, nuclear scintigraphy and an overhead X-ray machine. Utilizing cutting-edge technologies enables the veterinarians to make accurate and timely diagnoses. The new facility will also serve as an orthopedic surgery center, synonymous with the Rood & Riddle name.
Wellington Regional Medical Center Earns ACR Ultrasound Accreditation
Wellington Regional Medical Center has been awarded a threeyear term of accreditation in ultrasound as the result of an extensive review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Ultrasound imaging, also known as sonography, uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of internal body parts to help providers diagnose illness, injury or other medical problems. The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Parameters and Technical Standards, follow-
ing a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures and quality assurance programs are assessed. The findings are reported to the ACR Committee on Accreditation, which subsequently provides the practice with a comprehensive report that can be used for continuous practice improvement. The ACR, founded in 1924, is a professional medical society dedicated to serving patients and society by empowering radiolo-
gy professionals to advance the practice, science and professions of radiological care. The college serves more than 37,000 diagnostic/interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians and medical physicists with programs focusing on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology, and the delivery of comprehensive healthcare services. Wellington Regional Medical Center is a 233-bed, acute care hospital that has been providing high-quality healthcare services to the residents of Palm Beach County since 1986. Learn more at www.wellingtonregional.com.
“Our board-certified surgeons and internists will use this new state-of-the-art facility to provide the best possible care to our patients and best service for our clients,” Dr. Scott Pierce said. “By combining modern facilities, equipment and protocols with well-trained personnel, our staff is able to achieve the best possible results for our patients.” Rood & Riddle began as an ambulatory practice in Lexington, Kentucky, in 1982 and established a full-service equine hospital in 1986. Today, the practice is known and respected worldwide for innovative and highly skilled treatment of horses. Rood & Riddle operates the original location in Kentucky, as well as locations in Wellington, and in Saratoga Springs, New York. Rood & Riddle Wellington has been operating since 2017. The practice offers ambulatory, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, podiatry, regenerative medicine,
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I am going to write this column in two ways, so that boat-lovers and landlubbers alike may appreciate it. I think you already know which side I am on, but I am going to try to write impartially, to challenge myself. a) It was a beautiful day in Florida when, after blissfully putting the final touches on his new boat, my husband Mark was ready for splash-down. The sun was shining; the birds were chirping. It was 72 degrees; the water was clear as glass. b) It was a beautiful day in Florida when, after months of back-breaking work, a heel injury that put him flat on his back for 12 weeks and who-knows-howmuch money wasted, Mark and the boat that fulfilled his childhood dreams were
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its hull checked for potential problem$. a) A local man with whom Mark had been working, Chris, was to accompany us. As we traveled down the river, Chris would share his voluminous knowledge of its twists and turns and provide lively nautical banter. b) Mark’s hired hand, Chri$, proved invaluable as he scurried around the deck, coiling ropes, hoisting this, tying down that. He chattered incessantly about how the channel markers had been washed away by the last hurricane and offered helpful tips like “Watch out!” and “Put your phone down, man!” and “Pay attention!” — things like that. The only time we didn’t hear Chris was when the boat’s siren went off, signaling loudly to everyone
within a mile that we were about to take out someone’s dock. That happened twice. a) Following a bit of a hesitant start, Mark got his “sea legs” and was able to peacefully navigate the river, bringing our sun-kissed bodies safely to our destination. The trip had been timed perfectly with the tides, allowing the boat to ease gracefully underneath the bridge and right up to the marina where he had reserved a $lip. b) Sweating bullets, I watched in fear as our boat with the 8-foot depth of hull narrowly missed getting stuck on a sandbar until morning. (Chris: “Mark! That fishing boat off the starboard side is in two feet of water! Turn to port! Hurry!”) We barely made it to the bridge in time, able to slide under it only because we literally ducked.
a) Upon arrival, we decided to head back to our shady dock along the river, and enjoy this pleasant cruise once again, another day. b) Upon speaking with the dockmaster, we learned that, despite charge$ having already been applied to Mark’s credit card, the marina had no record whatsoever of him reserving a spot and there were no slips available. We had to turn around and, as the tide continued to rise, made it back under the bridge with just two inches to spare. And, even though that unfortunate circumstance now affords me the opportunity to repeat the voyage, I think I’m going to pass. The relaxation of the day is bad for my heart.
‘The Marvels’ Is An OK Movie, But The Marvel Magic Is Gone
There is real danger in the Marvel Universe, and it is shown in the new movie The Marvels. That villain is bad writing. I was a huge fan of the whole universe up through Avengers: Endgame. And so was the rest of the world, if box office receipts are any judge. I did like Black Widow, although more for its black comedy of Natasha’s family than anything else. And the last live action Spider-Man movie was brilliant. But the rest of the films have just been sort of adequate. And that’s the knock on this latest one. The movie begins bleakly as Kree leader Dar-Benn (Zawe Ashton) screams for vengeance and conquest. We then shift to Captain Marvel/Carol Danvers (Brie Larson), who is checking out problems in the galaxy while teenage Ms. Marvel/Kamala Khan (Iman Villani) dreams about her at home and Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Par-
‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler ris) deals with problems on a space station. Suddenly, the universes twist around as the three women, all of whom use light in different ways as weapons, start switching bodies each time they use a power. After more than a bit of confusion that is supposed to be fun, they battle bad guys at Khan’s home in Jersey City. They eventually wind up together and start, under the direction of Nick Fury, to search for what is wrong. That leads to sub-plots that
last no more than a few scenes. Finally, somewhere in the 15th hour of the film (OK, about an hour and fifteen minutes in) we find out that when Captain Marvel killed the Supreme Intelligence, it ruined the Kree’s home planet. So, of course, there’s lots more fighting, a chance for those non-quite cats from the first movie in the series to be a bit disgusting. And a final battle where the good guys win, and along the way our heroic women figure out how to save the Kree planet. The real problem here is that the main plot is so busy handling all the extras that it gets lost along the way. Some of the byways are cute. The gals binding through body switching while jumping ropes and juggling was adorable, but stopped the plot in its tracks. In the really good movies, the cute bits were short and usually an element in the plot. Here, partway through, I was
trying to figure out which way the movie was going. The cast was OK. Frankly, almost no one had any major complex acting to do. Ashton merely had to be angry, Parris’ character had to be the brilliant one, and Khan only had to be adorable (which she generally was). I did like Zenobia Shroff as Kamala’s mother. She not only handled the comedic aspects well but was touching in spots where needed. The real problem with the whole series now is that they are making themselves irrelevant. The story itself, looking for a wrist cuff that gave power, is a rip-off of the earlier films. The “dramatic” differences between Danvers and Rambeau were settled with a three-minute conversation. With Thanos, there was an aura of authority and real danger to the universe. That just didn’t exist here. Also, the push on “let’s make this a women’s power film”
cost it. Just about all the early movies had strong women characters to balance out the men. Here, Nick Fury was the only male with authority but actually had just about nothing to do. The villain could have been male. Or someone. Years ago, I was almost as bad as the geeks on The Big Bang Theory when they were waiting for the big movies to come. I almost counted days down for the next films, even bought them so I could keep seeing them. That has ended. They are turning out too many things and don’t have the consistency anymore. I wish they were better. I wanted them to be better. My grandsons, who are usually eager to come with me to these films, really have lost interest. This is not a bad movie. It is OK. There are some good moments in it, some real “Marvel” moments. But the glory days are gone.
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