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FOOD DRIVE IN ROYAL PALM BEACH

Members of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce kicked off the equestrian season with a luncheon Wednesday, Nov. 14 at the Wanderers Club. Representatives from local equestrian venues were on hand to share information about their schedules. Page 3

Two Days Of Fun At Chamber’s SalsaFest

The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce presented SalsaFest on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 17 and 18 at Greenacres Community Park.

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The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office joined WRMF 97.9 FM, Blue Bell Ice Cream and County Ice for a turkey drive Saturday, Nov. 17 at Publix on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. to conclude the 2012 Unified Local Food Drive. The drive brought in 282 turkeys and 8,300 food items. Shown here are H.L. Johnson Elementary School students with WRMF’s Deena Lang, H.L. Johnson Principal Sharon Hench, the PBSO’s Diane Smith and Deputy Doug Carranza. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 18 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Group Advocating For Labels On ‘Genetically Engineered’ Foods

With the holiday season upon us, a group of activists is asking residents to take a closer look at what they are feeding their families. Members of Food & Water Watch hosted a “Genetically Engineered Thanksgiving Forum” on Sunday, Nov. 18 at the Wellington library. Page 7

Royal Palm Hosts Fall Fantasy Craft Show

Royal Palm Beach held its 11th annual Fall Fantasy Craft Show on Saturday, Nov. 17 at Veterans Park. Page 9

OPINION Time For Healing After A Difficult Election Season

Now that a few weeks have passed since the election, it’s time to move forward and concentrate on our own lives. And with the holidays approaching, our focus should be on our families, friends and communities.

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Wellington Helps Families In Need Celebrate Thanksgiving

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report More than 90 Wellington families were able to share a holiday meal this week thanks to the village’s Hometown Holiday Food Drive.

Each family received a reusable bag stuffed with food for a festive Thanksgiving meal — cranberries, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, canned vegetables and cornbread.

“The bags were filled with all of the items for a traditional holiday meal,” Community Projects Manager Kim Henghold told the TownCrier Tuesday. “They also received a $15 gift card to purchase a turkey or ham from Publix, as well as a pumpkin pie from Whole Foods Market.”

The meals were made possible by generous donations from the community, she said.

“Residents always do a great job to assist at this time of the year,”

Henghold said. “They helped tremendously with individual donations. The Wellington Seniors Club also pitched in by asking every member attending their monthly luncheon to bring a canned good.”

Additionally, Publix donated reusable bags, Walgreens donated canned goods and water, Jet Hauling gave a monetary donation to help purchase gift cards, and Whole Foods donated the pumpkin pies.

Henghold said that the bags of food were put together by Wellington’s Interfaith Group, representatives from local houses of worship that work with the village’s Neighborhood Services Office.

“They have been instrumental in organizing and assisting with the donations and distribution for the last several years,” she said.

Eligible families were able to pick

up the bags on Saturday, Nov. 17 during a family-friendly event that included face painting, a bounce house and crafts for kids. The kids were able to pay it forward with their crafts, which will help put a smile on others’ faces.

“While the parents picked up their bags, the children were able to make thank-you cards for the men and women serving our country in the military and chain decorations to help decorate the local kids cancer center for the holidays,” Henghold said.

She said that the event is one of the many ways Wellington helps its residents.

“Wellington is committed to helping our residents in any way that we can,” Henghold said. “All of these wonderful partners also make these kinds of programs possible, but we realize that our neighbors and residents are facing See THANKSGIVING, page 17

Chamber’s Winterfest Set For Dec. 1, Now At Show Grounds

By Jessica Gregoire Town-Crier Staff Report To kick off the holiday season, the third annual Wellington Winterfest will be bigger and better than ever Saturday, Dec. 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.

This year’s event will be presented by the Wellington Chamber of Commerce and its sponsors, the International Polo Club Palm Beach and One Wellington.

Local resident and celebrity Vanilla Ice will be headlining the show. There will be a tree-lighting ceremony, snow and a variety of local talent performing.

The event has been staged previously at the Wellington Amphitheater, but the location has changed to a bigger venue. “Over the past few years, the event has kept on growing and has taken on a life of its own,” International Polo Club Palm Beach President of Club

Operations John Wash said. “I think we have outgrown the Wellington Amphitheater, and this is a good change.”

Winterfest has become one of the most popular events in the community and attracts thousands of people. The hometown event will be free and open to the public, with VIP seating available from $10. For the chamber, it’s a way to give back to the community, said Wellington Chamber President Alec Domb.

“This is our way of giving back to the community we serve,” he said. “We also have a lot of young adults who have talent who want to show that off, and this will be a perfect venue for them to do that.”

Wellington Chamber Executive Director Michela Perillo-Green is expecting another successful event. “The past few years have drawn record-breaking crowds and thrilled the audience with the

best of performers, emcees and many surprises,” she said.

Winterfest is a way to welcome the holiday season. “This event is the most anticipated holiday event of the season as we bring back a hometown element to Wellington,” Perillo-Green said. “The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center will be an incredible backdrop to this spectacular evening.”

The event will begin at 6 p.m. with a show jumping competition in the PBIEC arena. “It’s a good way to introduce the community to a lot of what takes place in the equestrian industry here in Wellington, and we hope the public will enjoy it,” Wash said.

At 7 p.m., Wash, master of ceremonies for the evening, will officially kick off the event by welcoming everyone and thanking all the sponsors and participants.

See WINTERFEST, page 17

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Faced With Petition, Lox Council Affirms Support For Campus

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council reaffirmed its support Tuesday for the planned Palm Beach State College campus on Southern Blvd. despite a petition being circulated in the community that seeks to overturn the council’s vote to approve the campus earlier this year.

The meeting was attended by PBSC President Dr. Dennis Gallon and a number of college officials.

After reaffirming support, council members discussed the petition drive and directed town staff to examine the legal ramifications should the petition drive be successful.

Should the petition garner the necessary valid signatures, a referendum could be called to possibly overturn the campus approval.

In August, the council ap-

proved land use changes and a resolution that would allow the college to move forward with its plans for a fifth campus. The vote followed more than a year of public hearings. Since then, the college has completed its purchase of the land, known as the Simon property.

Town Manager Mark Kutney said that on Nov. 7, the town clerk received an affidavit to commence a petition, notifying the town that the required 10-person committee needed to begin collecting the petition signatures had been formed.

“We contacted the town attorney to see that we were proceeding properly and meeting all the requirements under the charter,” Kutney said.

Kutney also pointed out that afterward, the town received a visit from one of the committee memSee PETITION, page 17

RELAY FOR LIFE KICKOFF

A kickoff party for the American Cancer Society’s Acreage/ Loxahatchee Relay for Life was held Saturday, Nov. 17 at Acreage Community Park. Team members were able to sign up and learn more about the event. Shown here, Shannon Shaughnessy and Angela Rieger show off one of the raffle prizes they won. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 9 PHOTO BY LAUREN MIRÓ/TOWN-CRIER

Royal Palm Officials Plan For The Future

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council met for a strategic planning workshop last week to establish goals for the village in order to adapt to new economic conditions and a shifting village profile.

The workshop, held Thursday, Nov. 15, was led by consultant Lyle Sumek and attended by all council members as well as Village Attorney Brad Biggs and Village Manager Ray Liggins.

Liggins said he believes the results will set realistic standards for the village’s future.

“The purpose is to create a longterm vision that will be part of the decisions we make when it comes to the budget from now through the next 15 years,” he said. “The process, when implemented, will

turn policy decisions into specific actions that the council can keep track of and up to date on.”

The goal is to create a “living document” — not just something that will sit on a shelf, he said. The process is similar to the periodic updates to the comprehensive plan required by the state for all municipalities every seven years, Liggins added.

The workshop began with staff and council members reflecting on the successes of the past year, challenges of the future, projects that are in progress and targets for short-term issues over the next few years. Then the council began to look ahead for the next 15 years to envision how they saw the village at that time.

“They took all those ideas, put See RPB PLAN, page 17

Justice Labarga Thankful Voters Left Judiciary Alone

By Chris Felker Town-Crier Staff Report Justice Jorge Labarga is grateful this Thanksgiving for more than the usual reasons. Yes, he has a nice home in Wellington, a great job, a beautiful wife and a daughter who just graduated from college with another close behind.

He’s also thankful for more than the fact that this is his 50th Thanksgiving in America. Or even that he’s a melanoma survivor.

A justice of the Florida Supreme Court for almost three years now, Labarga, appointed by former Republican Gov. Charlie Crist, is especially gratified that voters heard the voices of reason and on Nov. 6 sent a clear message to state politicians trying to tinker with the institution of an independent judiciary.

“I am absolutely grateful to the voters,” Labarga said. “The people of the State of Florida have spoken loudly that they do not want politics involved in the judicial system.”

A two-pronged threat had loomed. One was a concerted recall effort to dump three justices on Florida’s high court appointed

by Democratic governors. The effort was backed by the Republican Party of Florida and a superPAC known as Americans for Prosperity, which also spent a lot of money on television ads against President Barack Obama.

Justice R. Fred Lewis was quoted in an Oct. 2 New York Times story as calling it a “full frontal attack on a fair and impartial judicial system.” The effort targeted him and justices Barbara J. Pariente

and Peggy A. Quince. All three justices were up for retention votes Nov. 6. No justice in Florida history has ever lost a retention election.

“All the justices were retained despite the massive campaign against them, by 68, 69 percent of the vote,” Labarga noted.

“Amendment 5, which would have turned the rule-making authority usually invested in the Florida Supreme Court and the judicial system over to the legislature, was defeated soundly. It did not even get 50 percent of the vote.”

The amendment needed over 60 percent to pass. “I see that as a loud message from the people of the State of Florida that they do not want politicians meddling with an independent judicial process,” he said.

Amendment 5 was the second prong of the attack, put on the ballot by the Republican-controlled legislature.

The amendment would have given additional control to the legislature over the judiciary by requiring that Florida Supreme Court justices be confirmed by the State Senate and by changing the twothirds majority to overturn a Florida Supreme Court ruling into a simple majority.

Labarga noted that two retired justices of the United States Supreme Court had been in Florida recently to speak out against the attacks on the court’s independence. “Sandra Day O’Connor has been very vocal about this,” he said. “So has retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, See LABARGA, page 4

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Wellington Chamber Welcomes Upcoming Equestrian Season

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report Members of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce kicked off the equestrian season with a luncheon Wednesday, Nov. 14 at the Wanderers Club.

Representatives from local equestrian venues were on hand to share information about their schedules.

For the International Polo Club Palm Beach, this season will mark one decade of high-goal polo at the world-class facility.

“Another season is upon us,” said John Wash, IPC’s president of club operations. “We’re getting ready to celebrate our tenth year at IPC.” Wash projected many years of success to come, with IPC already slated to host some of the world’s top polo tournaments.

“We had an announcement by the U.S. Polo Association at the end of our season last year that they have awarded us the C.V. Whitney Cup, the USPA Gold Cup and the U.S. Open Championship for another three years,” Wash said. “That shows their commit-

ment toward us. It’s always reassuring to see the confidence that the USPA has in us.”

Wash said it has been a memorable 10 years and that he hopes the community comes out to enjoy the facility.

“We’ve had many memorable events,” he said. “We’re looking forward to a long and healthy relationship here in Wellington. We invite you out to polo and look forward to all your support.”

For a schedule of events, visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.

Members also learned about Wellington Classic Dressage, which stages shows at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center.

Dressage came to the forefront of equestrian sports this year with presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s horse Rafalca competing in the Olympic Games.

“Talk-show host Stephen Colbert declared dressage the number-one sport of the summer,” Show Manager Noreen O’Sullivan said. “Since we’re the winter equestrian capital of the world, I would like to declare dressage the number-one sport of the winter in

Palm Beach, and we invite you to join us.”

O’Sullivan said dressage competitions are staged year-round at Jim Brandon as well as at the stadium in White Fences.

“We hosted two of the first-ever para-equestrian qualifying competitions here in two back-to-back competition weekends,” she said.

“We also hosted riders from many different countries.”

And the 2012 World Dressage Masters drew more than 10,000 spectators to the area. “It truly is the jewel of the season,” she said.

“It features top riders and trainers from around the world that we bring to Palm Beach.”

For a schedule of events, visit www.wellingtonclassicdressage. com.

Gulfstream Polo, located west of Florida’s Turnpike on Lake Worth Road, offers free spectator admission in a casual setting, said General Manager Marla Connor.

“It’s a very quaint place to be,” she said. “We have over 100 acres of land. On the entire property there are only seven homes. It’s really oriented to the horses.”

The facility offers low- and medium-goal polo, giving a place for players to learn and grow.

“We offer a four-goal league, an eight-goal league and a 12-goal league,” she said. “We are known to play very competitive polo in a very relaxed atmosphere.”

The season runs from December to April, she said. “Spectators are always welcome,” Connor said.

“There is never an admission charge. Though there are grandstands on our fields, we encourage tailgating. It’s very relaxed and a very safe place to bring your family and friends.”

For more information, visit www. gulfstreampolo.com.

Equestrian Sport Productions CEO Mark Bellissimo said that he is continuing to try to narrow the gap between equestrians and non-equestrians by offering family-fun events. “We try to break down the walls of what has traditionally been a very exclusive, private club,” he said. “We’ve tried to increase the level of excitement and have seen explosive growth in the level of spectatorship.”

This year marks the return of the

Wellington Chamber President Alec Domb, Marla Connor of Gulfstream Polo, John Wash of IPC, Noreen O'Sullivan of Wellington Classic Dressage and Mark Bellissimo of Equestrian Sport Productions.

PHOTO BY LAUREN MIRÓ/TOWN-CRIER Great Charity Challenge, which Bellissimo and his daughter, Paige, founded as a way to give back to the community. More than $1 million will be split among 32 charities as part of the relay jumping event in January.

“The focus of that fundraising is to give 100 percent back to the community,” Bellissimo said.

“We’re also changing the format

a bit so that 25 percent of the charities that will be selected are from Wellington.”

The event is one of many, including high-level jumping and dressage competitions, that will be hosted at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center and Equestrian Village.

For more information, visit www. equestriansport.com.

LGLA Agrees To Oppose Petition Drive Seeking To Stop Campus

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Voting members of the Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association decided last week to oppose a petition being circulated to have the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council reverse its approval for Palm Beach State College to establish its fifth campus in the community.

At the Nov. 15 meeting, Loxahatchee Groves Vice Mayor Jim Rockett said the petition could have grave repercussions for residents.

“From a perspective of landowners and residents, people should know if they sign, they should get an explanation of why they’re signing and what the implications are instead of just signing,” Rockett said.

In August, the council gave final approval to comprehensive plan amendments and a resolution that will allow PBSC to proceed with the development of its fifth campus on a 96.7-acre site on Southern Blvd. known as the Simon property.

Since the approval, several residents, including Thais Gonzalez

and Todd McLendon, who were at the meeting, have been circulating a petition to stop the campus.

“If this attempt to get the council to reverse its position is successful, you’re talking about several thousand dollars per resident liability,” Rockett said. “You’re talking about taxes, compared to our tax revenue, is 20 times what we collect in any given year.”

Rockett asked that the LGLA consider taking a position to oppose the petition.

“It’s not for the good of the residents, certainly from a financial perspective,” he said. “I don’t know that any of that information is going to get out when people are approached to sign this petition, and it should be included.”

LGLA President Marge Herzog said she has tried to get college President Dr. Dennis Gallon to speak at one of their meetings.

“Since he didn’t have everything firmed up, he has been putting us off,” she said.

Rockett said he thought Gallon had postponed speaking to the LGLA until the land purchase was finalized, which has been done, following to the council’s approv-

al of the location. “If you will pardon the expression, the college is pregnant,” Rockett said. “Undoing that, we have to buy the baby if it goes that route, and that’s several thousand dollars per resident in this town.”

Rockett said he did not oppose residents voicing their opinion, but that they should be aware of the consequences. “It’s fine to agree to a position, but you need to know the facts before you put yourself at risk,” he said. “I would not tell anybody they should not exercise their freedoms, but they should understand the implications.”

Morley Schloss of Sunsport Gardens said circulators of the petition had asked him to support it. He said he would not, but he allowed them to leave a copy of it at his facility.

“It has sat there for about a week, and it has no signatures,” Schloss said. “There were loads of hearings. Everyone has had a chance to see, and there’s myths floating around like they’re going to put up dormitories, which is not true.”

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trol District Supervisor John Ryan made a motion to not support the petition, which was seconded by Rockett.

Ryan was concerned that people might sign the petition without fully considering the consequences. “I know how easy it is to take a petition and make it sound like motherhood and apple pie and get signatures,” he said. “People don’t think through what they’re doing, and that can be vastly misinterpreted.”

Robin McLeod, who is not a voting member, said he was from a college town where the student population had been a problem for the community.

“The people were more than upset with what had happened to their town because there would be all-night drinking and running around,” McLeod said. “The people in that neighborhood actually moved out because they couldn’t get a night’s sleep because of the ruckus.”

LGLA Member Nancy Handwerg said she attended PBSC and never encountered problems. “I went to several of their campuses for classes a couple of nights a

week for a couple of years, and I never experienced that kind of issue,” she said. “A college town is a little different than a commuter college.”

Herzog pointed out that there will be no dormitories at the Loxahatchee Groves campus.

LGLA Member Ken Johnson said the biggest issue would be traffic since it is a commuter college.

“At the same time, the college is a better choice than letting it go to commercial, because the college isn’t open nights or Sundays,” Johnson said. “They are open till 10 o’clock, but they aren’t open until 1 o’clock or 2 o’clock in the morning.”

Pat Johnson, a teacher at the college for 31 years, said the average student is much older than at a typical four-year institution.

“Our students are parents, and they have kids,” Johnson said.

“Yes, we do have some of the 18year-olds, but predominantly, we have people coming back for second careers. It’s a very different kind of college. Crime is almost nonexistent.”

McLendon, one of the circula-

tors of the petition, said his main concern about the college was what it would bring afterward. “It’s the first domino that falls,” he said. “That’s where the concern is. The campus is going to make it easier for more commercial development.”

He added that the warnings of higher taxes were scare tactics.

“That’s all nonsense,” McLendon said. “The town is not going to be forced to buy the property, no more than Callery-Judge would have to buy Loxahatchee Groves had they stopped incorporation.”

The goal, he said, is to preserve the rural lifestyle of the town. “Can someone please explain to me how a college preserves the rural lifestyle?” McLendon asked. “It doesn’t.”

Gonzalez said she thought the LGLA should not come out against the petition drive.

“We are here, the people of Loxahatchee Groves, all together we can make a decision,” she said. “I am a foreigner, as you know, and I moved to the United States because it is the land of the free and See LGLA, page 17

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OUR OPINION

Holiday Season Is A Time For Healing After A Difficult Election It is a matter of good timing that the holiday season comes on the heels of Election Day. This past decade has seen national elections getting nastier and more divisive, not just between the two parties but among ordinary Americans. And this year was no exception. Though we commend our local state legislature candidates for keeping their campaigns clean and issues-based, that earnest style of campaigning was absent from the national candidates and Super PACs, who flooded the South Florida market with a deluge of negative ads. Now that the bitterly fought campaign season is over and we’re well into the holiday season, it’s time for everyone to move on and get into the spirit of the season.

The biggest issue facing all Americans is the so-called “fiscal cliff.” Though it’s not exactly a cliff — Congress failing to reach an agreement won’t immediately drive the country into recession on Jan. 1 — if the two sides can’t come together, the American people will eventually pay the price. Though both sides say they want compromise, it’s hard to believe it until it actually happens. However, with so much at stake, we can only hope they will do the right thing. Though this will involve a lame-duck Congress, there are plenty of members who value their seats and know that their constituents will be taking notice. A Gallup poll in August found that Congress’ approval rating among Americans stood at just 10 percent, with a disapproval rating of 83 percent. Given those figures, Congress has to improve.

However, while Americans decry the lack of civility in Congress, many of us are guilty of the same thing, allowing politics to divide us from family members, friends and colleagues. Just one extreme example was the Arizona woman who drove her SUV over her husband because President Obama was re-elected and her husband didn’t vote. Thankfully, there weren’t more incidents like this; it’s likely the majority of post-election quarrelling was relegated to unfriending people on Facebook, as well as other, less confrontational formats. Though it’s easily done with the click on an icon, it’s still as real as telling someone in person. Either way, you’re ending a relationship, and while that may be OK when it comes to fair-weather Facebook “friends” (the ones we don’t immediately recognize upon seeing their names), longtime friends and family members deserve more consideration.

Now that a few weeks have passed since the election, it’s time to move forward and concentrate on our own lives. And with the holidays approaching, our focus should be on our families, friends and communities. The lawmakers in Washington have a lot to do, but so do their constituents back home, especially those who have broken relationships to mend in time for the holiday celebration.

There’s a bigger picture, and it transcends politics; it’s about our common humanity. Now is the time of year when it’s most crucial for us to step back and see it.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Traffic, Speeding Common On 60th I just read last week’s story about the county getting the permit to start the last and final connection to State Road 7 (“ITID OKs County’s 60th St. Connection To State Road 7”). I about fell from my chair when I read that Alex Larson, who does not live on 60th Street east of Royal Palm Beach Blvd., giving her usual uninformed opinion about the only people driving that stretch are the people who live there.

Let me state for the know-it-alls that 60th Street east of RPB Blvd. gets as much if not more cutthrough traffic than Persimmon.

Those being the ones living north of the M Canal who will speed at 60-plus mph on a dirt road that gets neglected more than any other, just to beat everyone else. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office cannot be bothered to enforce the 30 mph speed limit now; what do you think will happen once it is paved? To not put in a turn lane down the middle and speed humps will be like living on the interstate highway. How safe is that for the residents?

I have lived on 60th for 30 years, unlike Alex Larson. Therefore I know what I am talking about. So before telling people that which you know nothing about, keep your opinion to yourself.

Steve Vassallo The Acreage

County Still Fighting IG It is probably a good thing that County Commissioner Karen Marcus is retiring. She obviously has not been listening to her constituents for two years. I am referring to the commissioner’s statement that the inspector general’s office creates a duplicative tax on Palm Beach County residents because the county’s auditors already perform the same task.

Has Commissioner Marcus for-

gotten that approximately threefourths of us voted for the IG office’s funding to come from the contractors, not the taxpayers?

Furthermore, this plan was intended to make the inspector general’s position totally independent of those she might be investigating.

County auditors monitoring county employees/officials could, in some cases, result in “the fox guarding the hen house.” It didn’t work so well in the case of three county commissioners and two city commissioners.

Come on, my fellow voters, make our representatives accountable for implementing and supporting what we voted for!

We need an independent inspector general.

Arlene Olinsky Royal Palm Beach

No Horsing Around At the Nov. 13 Wellington Village Council meeting, staff and our five council members gave an update on the Equestrian Village litigation and their private mediation with parties involved in multiple lawsuits against our village. We, the people and store owners, are the affected parties as well, so where’s our mediation, and why was this not transparent for our rights and input for over 57,000 people as our village is trying to make only two parties happy?

Tell me if I’m wrong. There are multiple lawsuits against our village from one person who, in fact, illegally overbuilds without approved plans, zoning and permits, along with not following codes, knowing the risks and backlash from our community, disregarding the public’s rights and input and is still building. For the topping, small local horse farms, business with the same services, are at risk of closing if built the way he wants.

Did I get this right? It’s about the dollars for him. Don’t we have many empty stores here in Wellington? Now he sues our village

in order to get his way. This is called a bully in plain English.

Now let’s go to traffic. Have you been to our park on Pierson after school? I was a coach for many years, and sometimes I was late due to the backup on our singlelane road from both directions. So now he will pay to add a turning lane for traffic control onto his property. This must be a joke as it can’t handle traffic for the park and industrial park, and this is going to handle traffic for a stadium, park and industrial park?

The reason why it’s only one lane around there — it’s called a preserve and can’t be altered. Our village spent millions on South Shore for one lane each way. I was opposed as our village led us to believe it was two lanes each way, plus turn lanes. But when the equestrians only wanted it that way due to the preserve, that ended hope for low traffic and expansions of the area. This is called poetic justice.

Don’t get me wrong; as a land owner, he should be allowed the entitlements without pressure to change our codes or system — no more, no less — just like other landowners in Wellington. Money, power and influence doesn’t put him above the law and entitlement to be a bully in Wellington.

Bart Novack Wellington

Congress Must Do Its Job! Now that the presidential election is over, Republicans in Congress are given a chance to do what is right for America — work together across the aisle to solve fiscal and other problems that face us all.

Instead, out of the gate, major Republicans like Sen. Marco Rubio speak out about what the Republican Party needs to do to win the next elections! They talk about how they lost because of demographics... They need to address what people voted for and why

they voted the way they did to reelect President Obama.

What Republicans don’t talk about much is what is needed to turn the economy around, keep the country from going over the socalled “fiscal cliff.”

Instead they still want to hold to their same ideologies regarding taxes, etc... They also don’t talk much about the millions spent by the appropriately named “doughboys” in their attempt to buy the elections or needed campaign finance reform.

Now, Republicans in Congress, especially the House, need to get busy and do the job that they were elected to do — serve all Americans and earn their considerable pay.

PatriciaAbbott Royal Pam Beach

Work Together To Solve Problems Once again, the nation has just endured another all-too-familiar, bitter, expensive, divisive election where politicians on both sides resorted to repulsive gutter politics, a tactic that most of the electorate is quite fed up with.

When will the politicians ever learn? Extreme polarization in American politics has led to voter frustration, and it was obviously played out at the ballot. There is absolutely no need for animosity.

There is no need to be far right or far left; how about a centrist approach for a change? Not only would the nation welcome it, I’d say that it is well overdue, and our success as a nation depends on it.

To President Obama and all the elected officials, I congratulate you all. To Mitt Romney and the unsuccessful candidates, my commiseration; however, some of you brought your defeat upon yourselves. Many of my fellow American voters were turned off by your negative campaigns, which undoubtedly cost you votes. Money cannot buy life, nor can it by

political office. Except in rare cases, the electorate is not dumb.

Let me congratulate the TownCrier for your fair and unbiased coverage of Democracy 2012. Unlike the gutless Palm Beach Post, you made your endorsements (some of which I did not agree with), but that is what democracy is all about.

Where is your spine, Palm Beach Post? I spoke to several of the candidates before and after the election, from Lois Frankel to Allen West. Frankel was very humble.

Allen West was a completely different person from the one making outrageous statements. Almost every sentence was punctuated with “God bless you,” and at the end of our conversation, I decided that the jury was still out on Mr. West. Mary Lou Berger and Shelley Vana were also very humble.

Like many others, I will be watching very closely to see if the two new county commissioners, Berger and Hal Valeche, will be clones for ex-commissioners Burt Aaronson and Karen Marcus. Will it be business as usual, or will they bring in a new perspective to the board? Will Commissioner Jess Santamaria continue to be outvoted repeatedly on most items because of the influence that special interests have?

The answers to these questions

will be known shortly. In my neck of the woods, The Acreage, Carlos Enriquez was unseated in the race for Seat 2 [on the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors], and Michelle Damone retained Seat 4 in a less-thanconvincing fashion. Acreage voters are looking for an improved performance from Indian Trail; supervisors, be warned and take note.

Shame on Gov. Rick Scott for supporting and signing House Bill 1355, legislation that was designed to suppress the votes of minorities, young people and working women. While Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan campaigned tirelessly in Florida, Gov. Scott was conspicuous by his absence. My message to Republicans: You cannot alienate such a large section of the electorate and expect to get their votes.

A lesson in demographics needs to be learned.

My message to Democrats: For the good of our great nation, it is imperative that you continue to reach out to the Republicans.

Compromise. In Congress, we have far too many Republicans, far too many Democrats and not enough Americans. To both sides, I say, the people have spoken; please don’t defy the will of the American people.

Karl Witter The Acreage

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Equestrian Committee OKs PBIEC Show Rings For Setback Variances

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report Members of the Wellington Equestrian Preserve Committee approved a variance petition last week for the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, bringing several of its ring locations in line with village code.

Committee members voted 4-1 on Nov. 14 to approve variances for six rings on the property. The variances were necessary after the site won approval last year to operate as a commercial equestrian arena.

“The property owner went forward, at the village’s request, to take the equestrian facility and make it an official commercial equestrian arena,” said Michael Sexton, agent for the equestrian

center. “The criteria for setbacks then changed. These existing rings have a larger setback requirement by code than what the existing rings were.”

Six rings that existed before the change do not meet the 100foot setback requirement, Sexton said.

“We would document these existing rings, that were in place at the time of the change, are in village records as being conforming,” he said. “If we were to add new rings, we’d be looking at the full 100-foot setback. This would not give permission for any new rings to be constructed at less than the required 100 feet.”

The variance would allow the six rings to be within 13 to 54 feet of the property line.

Committee Chair Cynthia Gardner noted that the rings have been there for years.

“The majority of the rings were there prior to the applicant buying the property,” she said. “Those rings have been in the same place.

They are the same size.”

Gardner noted that occasionally, riding rings are used for parking and asked Sexton whether the facility’s 679 listed spaces included parking in the rings.

Sexton said the number did not.

“The parking spaces shown on the rings are purely event parking,” he said. “They are not shown on the paved, approved parking.”

Gardner said she wanted to be sure there would be no issue approving the variance if those rings could be considered a park-

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The tryouts will be for boys grades three through eight. The high school age tryouts will be

held after the high school basketball season is over in February.

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ing lot. Sexton said that was not the case.

Committee Member Linda Smith Faver was concerned about Ring 6, which is the closest one to a residence. “Are those property owners consulted?” she asked.

Sexton said all nearby property owners will be notified. “We have prepared notices that will be mailed to all of the property owners within 500 feet,” he said. “They will be told when the public hearing is going to be scheduled so that they can either send letters, e-mails or attend the hearing. They will have every opportunity to make suggestions.”

Faver asked about a private ring south of Ring 10 that was used last year for horse shows. Sexton

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continued from page 1 who just spoke here in Palm Beach County a few weeks ago, where he basically said the same thing.”

Labarga, who was born in Cuba and came to the United States when his mother, his

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answered that it was permitted by special use. “That is not part of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center,” he said. “That is under separate ownership.”

Faver was also concerned about the future of the property. “What if someone else buys the property and doesn’t appreciate the ring being that close?” she asked.

Sexton said that the current property owners would be notified of the variance petition and would have an opportunity to come forward if they considered the property’s resale value an issue. “It’s an existing condition,” he said.

“The owners of the property now will be noticed, so if they have a problem they can point it out.”

Both Gardner and Faver said

they felt the petition was simply a technicality. “You’re not asking for input,” Faver said.

Committee Member Linda Elie made a motion to approve the variance but wanted it noted that it should be site-specific and not serve as a precedent for variances on any other properties.

The motion passed 4-1, with Faver opposed. Committee members Michael Whitlow and Carlos Arellano were absent.

“I have an issue with some setbacks being OK and others not,” Faver explained. “I think this was done wrong. Just because the rings were set up this way before doesn’t mean it’s OK to leave them this way when it will impact neighboring properties.”

brothers and he escaped through Mexico City in 1963, right after the Cuban Missile Crisis, knows firsthand the value of a constitutional separation of powers after Fidel Castro initially supported Cuba’s 1948 Constitution during the revolution and then renounced it.

Labarga said he was especially heartened that voters were conscientious this year, even faced with a long ballot including 11 pro-

posed constitutional amendments.

“It’s not like they went down the row of those constitutional amendments and just voted no,” Labarga said. “As you can see, some of them passed, and some of them failed, but people actually studied them… So hopefully this will send a message once and for all to concentrate on the economy and what ails our country and our state, and leave our judicial system alone.”

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SALSAFEST DELIVERS TWO DAYS OF LATIN-THEMED FUN, FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce presented SalsaFest on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 17 and 18 at Greenacres Community Park. The event featured local vendors, midway rides and live entertainment, with Grupo Niche as the headliner. There also were contests such as the Salsa Cookoff, which included elected officials and was won this year by Lake Worth Mayor Pam Triolo. For more info., visit www.salsafest.net. SEE VIDEO FROM THIS EVENT AT WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM PHOTOS BY JESSICA GREGOIRE/TOWN-CRIER

Greenacres Mayor Sam Ferreri and Royal Palm Beach Councilwoman Martha Webster explain their techniques.

Loxahatchee Groves Councilman Ryan Liang squeezes lime into his salsa.

RPB Councilwoman Martha Webster, Greenacres Mayor Sam Ferreri, Wellington Councilwoman Anne Gerwig and Lak e Worth Mayor Pam Triolo begin making their salsa.

Salsa Cookoff judges Joanne Stanley of Republic Services, Wellington Regional Medical Center CEO Jerel Humphrey, David Unversaw and Supermercado El Bodegon owner Carlos Ortiz.

The salsa band Grupo Niche performs.

Lake Worth Mayor Pam Triolo offers Salsa Cookoff judge David Unversaw some of her winning salsa.

OPEN HOUSE AT THE VINCEREMOS THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER IN LOX GROVES

The Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center in Loxahatchee Groves held an open house and homecoming Friday, Nov. 16. The center was open to the public for refreshments, raffles and demonstrations on the healing power of horses. Volunteers are highly needed, and a volunteer training event will be held Dec. 1 for those willing to help. For more info., visit www.vinceremos.com or call (561) 792-9900.

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Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center Director of Development Susan Guinan with founder Ruth Menor.

Rider Carrie McMillan gets comfortable on a horse.

Rider Jeff Perham gets on a horse with assistance from a volunteer.

Rider Christina Cooney gets ready to ride into the arena.

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By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report NOV. 14 — A Royal Palm Beach man was arrested last Wednesday evening on charges of assault following an incident at the 7-Eleven convenience store on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. According to a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office report, 30-year-old James Lindelof was in the store at approximately 10:15 p.m. and began to argue with the store clerk, who then asked him to leave. According to the report, Lindelof then went behind the counter and punched the clerk in the head. Lindelof fled the scene, going to a nearby hotel. According to the report, deputies found Lindelof at the hotel and arrested him, but he attempted to flee. Lindelof was apprehended and taken to the Palm Beach County Jail, where he was charged with battery and resisting an officer. ••• NOV. 14 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach responded to a home in the Willows II neighborhood last Wednesday morning regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 5 p.m. last Monday and 11:40 a.m. last Wednesday, someone entered the vacant home and removed five ceiling lamps, a ceiling fan and a box of plumbing supplies. The deputy said there were no signs of forced entry, and both rear sliding glass doors were open. The stolen items were valued at approximately $1,000. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

NOV. 14 — A Royal Palm Beach man was arrested last Wednesday evening on drug charges following an incident near the Walmart Supercenter on Belvedere Road.

According to a PBSO report, a deputy from the Royal Palm Beach substation observed a 2001 Chevrolet truck driving along the canal bank near Walmart. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, 28-year-old Zanriah Daley. According to the report, an investigation revealed that Daley was in possession of nine oxycodone pills and .5 grams of cocaine, as well as $265 cash.

Daley was arrested and taken to the county jail, where he was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of cocaine and giving a false name to an officer.

NOV. 15 — A resident of Shoma Drive contacted the PBSO sub-

station in Royal Palm Beach last Thursday evening to report a burglary. According to a PBSO report, the victim left her home at approximately 6:30 a.m. and returned at 6:20 p.m. to find the garage door open and her son’s blue bicycle missing. The victim said she had a handyman come over during the day, but she did not give anyone else permission to be in the garage. According to the report, the deputy spoke with a neighbor who said she saw the bicycle inside the garage at approximately 3 p.m. The stolen bicycle is valued at approximately $80. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

NOV. 15 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach responded to a home in the Willows II neighborhood regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, the victim’s son was at a nearby park with an iPhone 3G when it was taken by another juvenile. The victim said the phone belonged to him, but his son was using it to listen to music. According to the report, the victim’s son let another boy listen to a song, and the boy refused to give it back.

When the victim’s son threatened to call the PBSO, the juvenile fled the area. According to the report, the victim’s son gave the deputy the name of the juvenile, but he denied taking the phone. The stolen item was valued at approximately $90. There was no further information available at the time of the report.

NOV. 16 — A resident of Riverside Circle called the PBSO substation in Wellington last Friday afternoon to report a stolen vehicle attempt. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 8 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 8 and 3 p.m. last Thursday, someone entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and attempted to steal it, breaking the ignition in the attempt. DNA evidence was taken at the scene, but there were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

NOV. 17 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Wellington was dispatched to a construction site on Southern Blvd. last Saturday afternoon regarding a stolen vehicle. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 4:30 p.m. last Friday and noon last Saturday, someone removed the lock on the gate securing the property and stole an excavator. The victim said it appeared someone used a See BLOTTER, page 17

Girl Critically Injured During Acreage Crash NOV. 15 — An Acreage girl was critically injured last Thursday morning after a traffic collision at the intersection of Citrus Grove and Hall boulevards in The Acreage.

According to a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office report, a 2009 Chrysler Town & Country car, driven by 32-year-old Christina Izquerido of The Acreage, was traveling eastbound on Citrus Grove Blvd. at approximately 7:20 a.m. Meanwhile, a 2002 Dodge truck, driven by 42-year-old Jeffery Barham of The Acreage, was traveling north on Hall Blvd.

According to the report, Izquerido ran the stop sign at the inter-

section, causing Barham to strike Izquerido’s vehicle near the rear passenger-side door. The Chrysler spun and hit a third vehicle, a 2007 Ford Fusion driven by 54-year-old Raul Paez of The Acreage, which was stopped at the stop sign, waiting to cross west onto Citrus Grove.

Seven-year-old Evangelina Reyes, Izquerido’s daughter, was flown to St. Mary’s Medical Center, where she was treated for critical head injuries. Two other occupants of the vehicle were treated for minor injuries.

There was no further information available at the time of the report.

Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking for the public’s help in finding these wanted fugitives: • Christina “Christyâ€? Battelene, a.k.a.

Christina Calderon, is a white female, 5’4� tall and weighing 180 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. She has multiple tattoos. Her date of birth is 12/ 16/79. Battelene is wanted for violation of probation on a charge of attempted trafficking in oxycodone. Her occupation is unknown. Her last known addresses were North B Street in Lake Worth and West Okeechobee Blvd. in Royal Palm Beach. Battelene is wanted as of 11/ 15/12.

Christina Battelene • Kyle Sinclair -Williams is a white male, 5’10� tall and weighing 150 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. He has multiple tattoos. His date of birth is 08/ 27/87. Sinclair-Williams is wanted for failure to appear on charges of possession of a Schedule IV substance, possession of cocaine and possession of heroin. His occupation is unknown. His last known address was South 38th Court in Greenacres. Sinclair-Williams is wanted as of 11/15/12.

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‘Farm City’ Panelists Discuss Future Of Everglades Restoration

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Everglades restoration and its effect on farmers was the topic of a panel discussion at the annual Farm City Luncheon held Wednesday, Nov. 14 at the South Florida Fairgrounds.

Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce CEO Jaene Miranda pointed out that Palm Beach County’s agriculture industry leads the nation in the production of sugar cane and fresh sweet corn, while leading the state in the production of bell peppers, rice, radishes, cucumbers, Chinese vegetables, eggplants and herbs.

Total sales for last season were estimated at $1.75 billion with an economic impact of more than $2.7 billion. “That’s a tremendous industry here in Palm Beach County,” Miranda said.

Frank Bernardino, former director of state legislative affairs for the South Florida Water Management District, moderated the panel discussion, which included Martha Musgrove, director of the Florida Wildlife Federation and former assistant editor of the Miami Herald; Ernie Barnett, Everglades policy director for the SFWMD; and Tom MacVicar of MacVicar Consulting.

Bernardino said many people travel to Florida from all over the world just to see the Everglades.

“It is truly a treasure that all of us I know care about and want to protect,” he said. “Issues surrounding the Everglades are very complicated. The purpose of today’s meeting is to bring you up to speed on where we are in some of the things the environmental community is engaged in, what some of the agencies restoring the Everglades are doing, and what the farming community is doing toward the protection of the Everglades.”

Musgrove said the Everglades is the distinguishing feature of South Florida.

“When you come to South Florida, you have to get used to the rainy season and the dry season, and that’s a very critical distinction,” she said. “Many of our snowbird friends leave during the rainy season, so they don’t really have an appreciation.”

Protecting the Everglades is crucial in protecting the water supply, Musgrove explained. “We had to do something to save the Everglades because of the natural features of it, and also because it is a large, large storage area for water.

At the same time, you can’t do something about it and ignore the

urban communities that have surrounded it.”

This requires both protecting the Everglades while also keeping South Florida’s flood protection system in place. “That keeps us from floating away into the ocean,” Musgrove said.

Barnett said the key to Everglades policy is sustainability.

“We have a very vibrant economy in South Florida, and that economy is very much dependent on water,” he said. “Whether it’s water for the natural system, water for agricultural production or water for the urban environment, water is our lifeblood. There’s about 5.8 million people who rely on water that comes directly out of the Everglades every day. It is the main source of water that recharges our aquifer.”

Barnett agreed that the intrinsic value of the Everglades is important. “It is an economic engine in and of itself, and people will need to understand how the ability to have the tourism and ecotourism [makes] people come and experience the joy that I feel when I go out in the Everglades.”

MacVicar, a professional engineer and fourth-generation Floridian, spent 16 years with the SFWMD before starting his own consulting firm. “I only do one thing, and that’s water,” he said. “If all you do in South Florida is water, you do the Everglades. It kind of defines the story.”

MacVicar said zooming to South Florida on Google Earth gives a clear perspective. “The area is defined by water projects,” he said.

“There are nice clean lines on the satellite photos that show the Everglades, where water is stored in the Everglades, it shows the boundary around the lake. It shows where people decided there should be farming in the Everglades ag area, and it shows east of the Everglades where people thought urban development would take place.”

He said the picture reflects a plan that people such as his grandfather and great-grandfather came up with that reflects a balanced picture. “There were plans that they looked at that were much more destructive to the Everglades than the one that was built,” MacVicar said.

Bernardino said that farmers in the Everglades Agricultural Area have dramatically reduced phosphorus farm runoff over the past 16 years, which has reduced the amount of phosphorus being released into stormwater treatment areas to 25 parts per billion, which

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he said is cleaner than rainwater.

“While most people would claim that this has been a tremendous success, we still see that the federal government and the environmental community are pushing for more,” he said. “What is the real issue? Is it to restore the remaining Everglades ecosystem to mimic the timing, flow and distribution of water as it was in the original ecosystem or to restore the Everglades to its original footprint from Lake Okeechobee to Florida Bay?” MacVicar said there is no real consensus on what the vision is.

“If you look at the environmental components in South Florida, the Loxahatchee Refuge doesn’t want the same design and restoration that Everglades National Park wants,” he said. “Biscayne Bay on the east side of Miami-Dade County doesn’t want what Everglades National Park wants on the west side of the county. Their goals are in conflict with each other.”

Barnett said his agency has tried to address some of those conflicts, but there are difficult challenges to overcome. “The fact of the matter is the flood control projects were built,” he said. “It

was authorized in 1947, and allowed for the development that took place in South Florida.”

Barnett said a notion of restoring the 4 million acres of Everglades to its original state is not reasonable, logical, rational or attainable. “What is attainable is the 2 million acres that are left. How can we best re-create the hydrologic conditions, the ecologic conditions and the biological conditions that existed prior to the drainage?” he said.

Musgrove said the drainage system that Florida depends on

today divided various segments of the Everglades. “At one time, the original Everglades was water as far as you could see from Orlando all the way to Florida Bay,” she said. “When you compartmentalized the Everglades, you created vast reservoirs that are known as conservation areas to the north, and you channelized the Kissimmee River, and you diked Lake Okeechobee, you forever altered parts of the system.”

Musgrove said there are 68 different projects in the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.

“Everybody involved wanted some segment of restoration for their systems,” she said, pointing out that some areas, such as Everglades National Park, wants as low as 10 parts per billion of phosphorus, while other areas can tolerate 25 or as high as 50 ppb.

“Farmers get hit very hard because they’re in the upper end,” she said. “They’re right in the path, so we have to clean up farm water in order to get into the Everglades, and then we have to clean it up more in order to get it into Everglades National Park.”

RPB Council OKs New Gas Station

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council last week approved an application for a 7-Eleven gas station on Southern Blvd. near the AutoZone automotive parts store.

At the Nov. 15 meeting, Planning & Zoning Director Bradford O’Brien said the applicant was seeking a special exception to allow a 2,971-square-foot automo-

tive service station, which will include a convenience store, on the western portion of the existing AutoZone site.

The 7,381-square-foot AutoZone store operates on the eastern portion of the development, located on a 3.1-acre parcel on the northeast corner of 103rd Avenue and Southern Blvd. The parcel had been previously approved for a bank.

Primary access will be a right turn off Southern Blvd. with a secondary entrance/exit off 103rd Avenue, which will extend to the eastern end of the parcel, O’Brien said.

The Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 4-0 on Oct. 23.

Councilman Richard Valuntas made a motion for approval, which carried 5-0.

Group Advocating For Labels On ‘Genetically Engineered’ Foods

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report With the holiday season upon us, a group of activists is asking residents to take a closer look at what they are feeding their families. Members of Food & Water Watch hosted a “Genetically Engineered Thanksgiving Forum” on Sunday, Nov. 18 at the Wellington library.

The forum was an opportunity for residents to learn and ask questions about genetically engineered (GE) foods, which are prevalent in grocery stores across the nation.

Food & Water Watch, along with other organizations, is pushing for mandatory labeling of all such foods, which are currently sold without mention of the process.

“Genetic engineering forces the DNA of one species into the DNA of another,” explained local coordinator Susan Lerner. “These combinations of genes from plants, animals, viruses and bacteria do not occur in nature or in any tradi-

tional pollination or selective processes that are used to change the characteristics of our plants.”

Food & Water Watch has launched its “Let Me Decide” campaign, aimed at pushing for GE labeling in Florida. Already, more than 1,000 Palm Beach County residents have signed on in support.

Nationally, California’s Proposition 37 to label GE foods earned 47 percent of the vote in the election this month but failed to pass.

Worldwide, more than 50 countries require such labeling, and some have even banned GE foods altogether.

“In this country, consumers who don’t want to eat genetically engineered products, or don’t even know about them, don’t have a clear choice for their food,” Lerner said. “We can either choose to buy organic foods, or we don’t know what we’re getting at all.”

Lerner showed the crowd an 11page booklet of products currently sold across the nation that con-

tain GE foods. Because of the lack of labeling, she said, it’s impossible to know for sure.

“We don’t know if we’re getting tomatoes engineered with fish genes or if we’re giving our kids an ear of sweet corn that has been genetically manipulated to produce its own pesticide,” she said.

This is problematic, Lerner told the crowd, because of the lack of oversight when it comes to the crops. “There are no long-term studies that indicate that genetically altered food is safe for human consumption,” she said. “It is unacceptable and embarrassing that the U.S. is so far behind the rest of the world in its protection of its citizens against a potentially harmful food being introduced into the food chain.”

Lynna Kaucheck, Florida senior organizer for Food & Water Watch, explained that there is little regulation or testing done on these products.

“That is part of the problem,”

she said, explaining that there are several agencies that regulate different aspects of crop farming.

“Quite frankly, the regulations haven’t kept up with the technology.”

Lerner agreed, adding that GE foods often get a pass by these organizations because of old standards being applied.

Kaucheck encouraged residents to do more than just vote with their wallets. “It’s not enough to not buy the products,” she said.

“We have to talk to people at the local, state and federal level.”

Food & Water Watch is hoping to get a bill introduced in the state legislature to address the issue.

Members of the panel encouraged residents to write to their representatives addressing their concerns. “We have to open our mouths and let them know that we mean business,” Lerner said.

For more information, or to get involved, visit www.facebook. com/FWWFlorida.

Panelists Susan Lerner, Lynna Kaucheck and Diane Campion with a display of common genetically engineered foods and organic alternatives.

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NEWS BRIEFS ‘Dear Edwina Jr.’ At Wellington Children’s Theatre Wellington Children’s Theatre will present the Off-Broadway musical Dear Edwina Jr. on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. at Temple Beth Zion (129 Sparrow Drive, Royal Palm Beach).

This heartwarming musical is about the joys of growing up.

Young Edwina Spoonapple would do just about anything to be a part of the Kalamazoo Advice-a-palooza Festival. While her siblings both have proof of their accomplishments, poor Edwina has nothing.

When a talent scout from the convention visits her hometown, she trots out her musical advice-giving shows live from the family garage in hopes of finding her place in the spotlight.

Told through a show-within-ashow format, Edwina and her friends share wisdom that is sure to delight. Children will enjoy big ensemble numbers such as “Hola, Lola” and “Put It in the Piggy.”

Tickets cost $16 for adults and $10 for children.

Wellington Children’s Theatre’s

“Acting Out!” workshop for children ages 5-7 is presenting A Crazy Day at the Broadway Café, a scripted revue featuring ensemble numbers from shows such as Oliver, Peter Pan, Annie and The Sound of Music. The performances will take place Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. at #1 Education Place in the original Wellington Mall (corner of Forest Hill Blvd. and Wellington Trace). Tickets cost $5.

In addition, retired Dreyfoos School of the arts theatre dean Beverly Blanchette will hold an audition prep workshop for ages 1118 on Saturday, Jan. 12 at Wellington Children’s Theatre. Class size is limited.

For tickets, or to register for the workshop, call (561) 223-1928 or visit www.wellingtonchildrens theatre.com.

‘Change A Life’ Contest Winner Announced On Wednesday, Dec. 5, the final touches will be made to the winner of the “Change a Life” contest. Sponsored by Visions Salon and Dr. G’s Weight Loss & Wellness of Wellington, the contest

received many applications, and the winner was chosen based upon the most compelling life story. The transformation process has featured weight loss, hair/makeup makeover, dental procedures and a new wardrobe.

Since the beginning of September, the winner, Connie Christman, has embarked on a journey to look and feel great. She has made tremendous strides in improving her health, wellness and appearance at Dr. G’s. When she enters a room now, her smile is big and bright thanks to cosmetic mastery from Perfect Smile Dentistry. She also has new clothes, thanks to Back on the Rack Boutique. And it’s all complemented with a makeover provided by Visions Salon.

Starting at 9 a.m. Dec. 5, Christman’s final touches will be tended to by Visions’ stylists. At 11 a.m., Christman will make her grand entrance in front of professional photography and supported by the whole makeover team.

Visions Salon is located at 12793 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington.

For more info., call Visions Salon at (561) 790-1696 or visit www. vhsalon.com, or Dr. G’s Weight Loss & Wellness at (561) 370-6484 or www.drgswellington.com.

Delilah, A Giant Anteater Pup, Is Born At The Palm Beach Zoo She may be a baby, but she’s still a giant anteater. A giant anteater pup, to be exact. Delilah was born toward the end of September at the Palm Beach Zoo, weighing approximately 3 pounds. Six weeks

later, her weight doubled to just over 6 pounds.

Delilah is the first female offspring of Cruz and Odelia, both approximately 12 years in age. The pair also has three male offspring,

Delilah, at 2 weeks old, rides on her mother’s back.

PHOTO BY CLAUDIA HARDEN,PALM BEACH ZOO

two of whom reside at the zoo with their mates and the third is on loan to a facility in Europe. With the addition of Delilah, the Palm Beach Zoo has 11 giant anteaters, holding its place as the Association of Zoo & Aquarium–accredited institution with the second-largest collection of giant anteaters behind the Nashville Zoo. The Palm Beach Zoo takes part in the Giant Anteater Species Survival Plan, which is run under the auspices of the AZA. The mission of an AZA Species Survival Plan program is to cooperatively manage specific, and typically threatened or endangered, species populations within AZAaccredited zoos and aquariums.

The Palm Beach Zoo currently takes part in more than 60 SSP Programs.

The Palm Beach Zoo is located at 1301 Summit Blvd. in West Palm Beach. For additional information, call (561) 533-0887 or visit the zoo’s web site at www.palmbeachzoo. org.

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AN ASSORTMENT OF ART-RELATED ITEMS AT RPB’S FALL FANTASY CRAFT SHOW Royal Palm Beach held its 11th annual Fall Fantasy Craft Show on Saturday, Nov. 17 at Veterans Park. The event featured live musical entertainment and a wide variety of crafters displaying and selling local artisan works.

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Little Divas Shop owners Karely Cabus and Nikki Barona with some tutus available at their store.

Marilyn Palaich with her handmade seashell art and Lois Mahoney with her handmade Christmas wreaths.

Amanda and Mary Goodwin display their handmade miniature elf hats.

Amanda Viglione looks for hair bows for her daughter.

Amber, Naomi and Ashley Pellicone look at earrings that all cost $1.

David Roni and Carly Librizzi look at starfish art.

Artist Alice Mullins sells tie-die shirts.

ACREAGE/LOXAHATCHEE RELAY FOR LIFE ORGANIZERS HOST KICKOFF PARTY A kickoff party for the American Cancer Socie ty’s Acreage/Loxahatchee Relay for Life was held Saturday, Nov. 17 at Acreage Community Park. Team members were able to sign up and learn more about the event, while enjoying food, drink and raffles. The Relay for Life will be held Saturday, April 13 at Acreage Community Park. For more info., e-mail ACS Community Representative Aversis Concepcion at aversis.concepcion@cancer.org.

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Event Chair Diane O’Connor, ACS Community Representative Aversis Concepcion, Counting Chair Becky Kobussen, Team Development Chair Valerie Shaughnessy, Survivor Chair Jen Sylvester and Luminaria Chair Susie Raffey.

Jen Slyvester and Diane O’Connor with a cake donated by Tami’s Tasti Treats.

Relay participants with the talking jars (www.talkingjars.com), which help families talk about issues, including cancer.

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PALM BEACH HINDU MANDIR CELEBRATES DIWALI AT RPB CULTURAL CENTER

Palm Beach Hindu Mandir held Diwali Yatra 2012 on Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. There was a variety of entertainment, plenty to eat and raffle prizes. Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is the largest Hindu holiday celebrated around the world. For more info., visit www.pbhindumandir.org.

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Shama Harrysingh and Seeta Boochoon.

JayaDrevi Arts Dancers Vedasha Roopnarine, Alana Resaul and Varuna Rampersad-Singh perform a North Indian Katak dance.

Gajendra Sharma plays the harmonium and sings with Vikash Sharma.

Youths perform a tassa dance finale.

Vishnu Sharma congratulates TV raffle winner Kawall Ramsundar.

Camile Mangroo dances with Dhanraj “Danny” Balgobind (a.k.a. Jumpin’ Jack).

A HOLIDAY BAZAAR AT MAYACOO LAKES BENEFITS THE YWCA HARMONY HOUSE A western communities holiday bazaar to benefit the YWCA Harmony House was held Friday, Nov. 16 at the Mayacoo Lakes Country Club. The event featured more than 20 local vendors selling baked goods, makeup, handbags, artwork, jewelry and gift baskets. There was also a psychic and Chinese auction. Each vendor donated a raffle gift and ticket sales benefited Harmony House.

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Ilene Adams with Jusuru Life Blend reps Tracy Sherman and Arlene Paukert.

Event organizers Laura Barber, F arisa Pence and Ilene Adams with YWCA Harmony House case worker Francis Pimera and Senior Resident Coordinator Fatima Peck.

DeDe Lewis with Michele Jones of Premier Designs.

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WHS Debate & Forensics Team Excels In November Competitions The Wellington High School debate and forensic team was spectacular at backto-back November weekend competitions.

At the Nov. 9-10 Titan Invitational, hosted by Nova High School in Davie, nine debaters were recognized for their success. In Humorous Interpretation, Michael Reynolds placed third overall (with five of a possible six first-place preliminary round ballots) with his performance of “I Hate You, Kelly Donahue,” while in Congressional Debate, Stephie Maravankin placed third out of nearly 160 competitors, debating on topics ranging from offering aid to India to the nation’s drone strike policy.

In Public Forum Debate, where the topic centered on whether U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East undermines our national security, three Wellington teams advanced past preliminary rounds. Two teams — Rachel Ganon and Vinnie Gasso, and Alexa Fortuna and Greg Foster — reached the semifinal round of competi-

tion, while the team of Sabrina Abesamis and Sina Booeshaghi advanced to octofinals. More than 90 teams competed at the tournament. Ganon-Gasso went 8-2 overall, while Fortuna-Foster went 7-3.

In Lincoln-Douglas Debate, where the topic focused on the philosophy of whether the U.S. should guarantee universal healthcare to its citizens, Juan Arango advanced to octofinals, making him one of the top 16 at the tournament.

With their placements, Maravankin, Ganon, Gasso, Fortuna and Foster all earned bids to the Tournament of Champions national championship competition in Lexington, Ky., next spring.

At the Nov. 3 Palm Beach Catholic Forensics League tournament hosted by Palm Beach Central High School, scoring first-place finishes were Maravankin in Congressional Debate (earning a Best PO gavel as well) and the Public Forum Debate team of Ganon and Gasso (going 40). Ross Lustgarten placed third in Con-

gress, while the PFD team of Fortuna and Foster went 3-1, placing fourth. Nick Thibault finished third in Dramatic Performance, and the Duo Interp pair of Marina Garber and Tori Lynn Powers finished fourth. Rafael Blecher ranked second in Declamation, while Kwadjo Walker was third in Extemporaneous Speaking.

In addition, Wellington has earned 11 new National Forensic League Speech and Debate Honor Society degrees. Both Fortuna and Ganon earned the National Forensic League Degree of Superior Distinction, passing the 750-point mark.

Thibault earned his Degree of Distinction, reaching the 250-point plateau. Eight debaters earned the Degree of Merit and will have their NFL certificates added to the Barbara Dale Lauder McCall Wall of Honor when they arrive from Ripon, Wisconsin: Blecher, Dante Ficarelli, Garber, Francisco Hall, Lauren Melton, Emma Parssi, Powers and Dylan Race. Wellington now has 30 new degrees and has reached the

The Wellington High School debate and forensic team, following its successful competition at the Titan Invitational.

200 Club for the 11th consecutive year.

The success comes on the heels of Maravankin’s advancement to the final

round of the New York City Invitational held Oct. 19-21 at the Bronx High School of Science.

Wellington Elementary School Students Hit Reading Milestone

Debbie Dolan (back right) and her students celebrate their achievement in Pizza Hut’s Book It! reading program.

Pizza Hut recently kicked off its 28th year of the reading program Book It!, which delivers a fun, important literacy message to more than 14 million young readers in 680,000 classrooms each year.

Wellington Elementary School has recently reached a program milestone.

Debbie Dolan’s second-grade classroom logged an impressive 22,475 reading minutes during the

month of October, nearly 10 times the classroom goal. Dolan tracked the reading time via the Pizza Hut Book It! minute tracker. The Book It! minute tracker is a fun tool for teachers to record students’ reading minutes, track their classroom’s progress and celebrate achievements.

Nationally, students logged more than 32 million minutes in October.

Seminole Ridge High School Hawk Battalion Observes Veterans Day Seminole Ridge High School hosted a Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 9 honoring those who have served and are currently serving in our armed forces.

This was the second year the Hawk Battalion hosted the event, which included choral selections honoring each branch of the military, and guest speaker Raymond Wess of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. He spoke about his experiences in the military.

The Hawk Battalion also

marched in the annual West Palm Beach Veterans Day parade. Cadets had the opportunity to speak with veterans taking part in the event.

• SRHS Solves at PBAU Competition — Hawk math whizzes from the SECME engineering club and the Mu Alpha Theta math honor society participated in the Palm Beach Atlantic University mathematics and computer science competition Nov. 10. During the competition, students solved three rounds of paper-and-pencil

problems (in algebra, trigonometry and statistics) and pre-calculus problems (using Texas Instruments graphing calculators).

• Choristers Qualify for State — A number of Hawk choral ensembles and soloists earned “Superior” ratings at the recent Florida Vocal Association district assessments and now qualify for state assessments in March. Seminole Ridge congratulates the Musagetes chamber ensemble, the Musagetes varsity show choir and soloists Sidney Clarke-Leque-

rique, Marlina Karimi, Bayleigh Kilpatrick, Mairead O’Rourke, Alexis Rizzolo and Gabriella Thomas.

In addition, the Seminole Ridge “Euterpe” beginning women’s ensemble, as well as soloists Sean Lewis and Cemi Rivera, received “Excellent” ratings. The Hawk chorus came back with 55 medals — 41 “Superior” and 14 “Excellent.”

Also, Sidney Clarke-Lequerique earned a spot in the 2012 All-State Women’s Chorus and will travel to Tampa in January to join Florida’s top vocal musicians.

Fifth-graders Dimitri Laurent, Alexander Acacio, Matthew Grossberg and Nicolas Strada.

Panther Run Hosts Fund Run Fundraiser The Panther Run Elementary School PTA hosted its inaugural Fund Run on Nov. 8. This fundraiser involved all grades, from preK through fifth.

Teachers, parents and family members were invited to cheer on the kids. Community service workers such as local firemen and police officers came to show their support as well. Students were asked to collect donations. In turn they did laps either running, dancing or walking. The beat was set by “DJ Dad” Ian Levine.

There were prizes awarded for the students who collected the most donations. The first-place winner received a Kindle Fire, and second- and third-place prize winners were awarded, too. Any class that collected $500 or more received a bag of sports equipment.

The students received raffle tickets based on the amount they collected for a chance at winning other prizes. The Fund Run raised funds to improve recess time and outdoor facilities for Panther Run students.

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Osceola Creek Scholar-Athletes Of The Month

Osceola Creek Principal Dan Frank, Cammie Hamilton, Cooper King and School Officer Sandy Molenda.

Osceola Creek Middle School has announced the recipients of its Scholar-Athlete Award for October. The award is sponsored by the school police and honors varsity athletes who also excel in academics, effort, behavior and school spirit, and serve as role models for others. This month’s honorees are both eighth-graders and have perfect attendance, and carry high grade point averages as well as play varsity sports.

Boys baseball honored Cooper King, 14. “One of the pillars of the Osceola Creek baseball team, and scholar athlete, is Cooper King,” coach Jay Mermelstein said. “Cooper pitched, as well as played first base and the outfield, for the Bears.

In the classroom, he has a 3.67 GPA. He had a team-best pitching performance in a win against rival Western Pines. Great job!”

King also is on Osceola Creek’s volleyball, basketball and track

teams. He is undecided on which college he wants to attend but is set on a law enforcement career with specialty in forensic science.

Cammie Hamilton was honored in girls softball. “Cammie is dedicated to academics and her team,” coach Deb Foreman said. “She is a motivated leader with much support from her family. With her big bright smile and her respectful, calm attitude, she will continue to make a positive impact on her future!”

Hamilton, 13, carries a 3.00 GPA and wants to attend Florida State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine, followed by a career as a small-animal vet.

Supporting the program are Subway, Domino’s Pizza and Burger King (at Seminole Pratt Whitney Road and Orange Blvd.) and Dairy Queen (at Royal Palm Beach and Okeechobee boulevards), which donated free food coupons.

New Horizons Students Graduate From GREAT New Horizons Elementary School fifth-graders participated in the six-week Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) facilitated by Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Melissa Haber.

Students learned how to be bully-free and drug-free by showing respect for themselves and others, peacefully handling anger, and getting adult help when needed.

They were honored with a graduation ceremony.

Visting PBSO officers with fifth-graders and their teachers.

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FRONTIER SUPPORTS MILITARY ALUMNUS SERVING OVERSEAS

When fifth-grade science teacher Molly Harding found out that Frontier Elementary School’s Lcpl. Austin Gouveia was stationed in Afghanistan, she asked safety patrol coordinators Sherrie Dulany and Olga Vidal to help her organize a project to collect nonperishable snacks, toiletries, medicine and recreation supplies to send to him. The Frontier safety patrols and teachers quickly responded, donating more than 60 pounds of supplies for Gouveia and other Marines from the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines Fox Company. The students and teachers also made cards and wrote letters thanking the soldiers for serving our country. Shown above are Sherrie Dulany, Molly Harding and Olga Vidal with safety patrollers: Savannah Layton, Jake Pennypacker, Riley Sullivan, Amber McFarlane, Amanda Simpson, Chelsea Pierre-Louis, James Elliott, Asha Rami and Meagan Vargo.

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Rider Lisa Wilcox Awarded Grant From The Dressage Foundation The Dressage Foundation has announced that Lisa Wilcox of Loxahatchee, and Horses Unlimited’s Pikko del Cerro HU, have been selected to receive this year’s Anne L. Barlow Ramsay annual $25,000 grant. The purpose of the grant is to showcase talented American-bred horses ridden by United States citizens, by providing money to train and compete in Europe.

Wilcox and Pikko del Cerro HU won the 2011 USEF Developing Horse National Championship and the 2012 USEF Developing Grand Prix Horse National Championship.

To further their development and reach their goal of becoming a successful international Grand Prix

team, Wilcox and Pikko del Cerro HU will train with Ernst Hoyos in Germany in 2013. Wilcox also plans to compete at CHIO Aachen, CDI Rotterdam and CDI Lingen.

“I am so excited about receiving this grant,” Wilcox said. “By training in Europe for two months, we will have a stellar opportunity to refine our skills and abilities, as well as introduce ourselves to the European judges and competitive scene. Having the opportunity to train with Ernst Hoyos on a daily basis will provide Cerro and I the benefit of Ernst’s consistent training. This consistency results in a polishing of skills that can only be obtained under these circumstances.”

Anne Sparks, owner of Horses Unlimited in Albuquerque, N.M., was also pleased. “As a breeder who is actively involved in the breeding industry, as well as every aspect of my own program, I recognize how hard it is to produce top-quality horses that have the opportunity to reach the international dressage ring,” she said.

“Pikko del Cerro HU was born at my farm in New Mexico, and I thought from the beginning that he was special. Now that Cerro is competitive at the Grand Prix level, it is important that he be seen not only at CDIs in this country, but in Europe as well. It is such honor that the Dressage Foundation has given Lisa and Cerro the

Anne L. Barlow Ramsay Grant to allow us the opportunity show the Europeans the caliber of horses that the American breeders are producing.”

Jenny Johnson, administrative director of the Dressage Foundation, congratulated Wilcox on the grant. “Dr. Ramsay’s gift to the Dressage Foundation has enabled us to provide important financial support to American-bred horses and their riders,” Johnson said.

“Congratulations to Lisa and Horses Unlimited on their selection to receive this year’s grant. We are excited to see the ongoing progress that they will make in the coming months and years.”

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TEAM HOLDS PEGGY ADAMS FUNDRAISER AT ACREAGE FALL FEST

WELLINGTON BALLET THEATER ON HAND FOR MCDONALD’S OPENING

During the Acreage Fall Fest, held Nov. 10 at Acreage Community Park, a team of sixth-graders held a fundraiser for the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League’s walkathon. Amy Garro is the team leader.

The team held a 50/50 raffle and raised $900. The winner was Aimee Habegger, who donated $100 out of her winnings. Shown here are Lizzy Mathews, Emma Ochoa, Brooke Rosner, Megan Kuehn, Cassidy Rinaldo, Garro, Nicole Garro and Jessica Lyons.

Wellington Ballet Theater dancers were on hand Saturday, Nov. 10 for the grand opening celebration of the new McDonald’s restaurant on State Road 7. The ballerinas performed three numbers from The Nutcracker. Wellington Ballet Theater is a pre-professional dance company and not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing the highest standards of classical training. A free full performance of The Nutcracker will take place Friday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater. Shown above, Christina Kohlbeck, Quinn VanPopering, Layla Chalifoux, Sarah Marsengill and Shelby Wetter welcome Ronald McDonald.

Ricardo Madero Completes Navy Basic Training Navy Seaman Recruit Ricardo Madero, a 2012 graduate of Palm Beach Central High School, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Madero completed a variety of training, which included classroom

study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.

The capstone event of boot camp is “Battle Stations.” This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. Battle Stations is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance

in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Its distinctly Navy flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a sailor.

Two Locals Graduate Army Combat Training Army Pfc. Jeremiah Brady

graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, Spencer studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and un-

lished a Charitable Remainder Unitrust with the Dressage Foundation in 1999. The remainder funds were designated to come to the Dressage Foundation ten years later and those funds were used to start the Anne L. Barlow Ramsay Grant.

In 2009, Ramsay established a second Charitable Remainder Unitrust, with the remainder funds coming to the Dressage Foundation in 2019, to continue her schedule of $25,000 annual grants into the future years.

For more information about the Anne L. Barlow Ramsay Grant or the Dressage Foundation, visit the foundation’s web site at www. dressagefoundation.org.

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SCOUTS COLLECT FOOD FOR NEEDY FAMILIES

Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts from Pack 208 in Wellington recently took part in “Scouting for Food,” going house to house to gather and collect food for needy families throughout the area. In total, more than 1,100 various items of food were collected. Shown above are Jacob Smith, Andrew Dominguez and Sean Cabrera, all fourth-graders at Panther Run Elementary School. armed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics.

Spencer is the son of Denise Haber Royal Palm Beach. He is a 2008 graduate of Royal Palm Beach High School.

Army Pvt. Anthony Spencer graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill in Lawton, Okla.

Brady studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice

in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, the military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field-training exercises.

Brady is the son of Marcela Brady of The Acreage and a 2009 graduate of Palm Beach Gardens High School.

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International Cup Tourney Nov. 25 At Grand Champions Polo Club Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington will host the prestigious International Cup pitting England against Team USA on Sunday, Nov. 25 at 3 p.m. The club is located at the corner of Lake Worth Road and South Shore Blvd.

It is the first time the 6-year-old polo facility has hosted a major international men’s game. The 20goal men’s championship features some of the top players from England and the U.S. The international game is sanctioned by both the United States Polo Association and Hurlingham Polo Association.

The U.S. will field a 19-goal lineup that features 8-goaler Nic Roldan, 7-goaler Jeff Hall, 3-goaler Carlos Gracida Jr. and 1-goaler Marc Ganzi. The British roster in-

cludes 4-goaler Jack Richardson, 5-goaler Max Routledge, 6-goaler Tom Morley and 5-goaler Richard Le Poer. A women’s 7-goal game between the U.S. and England will be held before the men’s game at 1 p.m.

The opening game of the polo doubleheader will feature some of the world’s top polo players, including Brit Nina Vestey Clarkin, rated at 4 goals and regarded as the world’s top women’s player.

The U.S. women’s roster features 3-goaler Sunny Hale, 1.5goaler Gillian Johnston, 1.5-goaler Tiffany Busch and 0-goaler Melissa Ganzi, co-host of the holiday weekend event along with her husband.

In May 2011, Grand Champions hosted the U.S. women playing the

British Armed Forces team where Hale, Busch, Lauren Biddle and Ganzi knocked off the men’s team.

Grand Champions Polo Club is fast becoming one of the nation’s top polo venues. The club was built by Marc and Melissa Ganzi.

It’s been a labor of love for the Ganzi family to have a polo club in their back yard to not only enable their top-level polo teams, Audi and Piaget, to practice on, but to watch their children, Grant and Riley, grow up playing polo.

“We started Grand Champions to have off-season polo during the academic year for our children in order for them to stay in school,” Melissa Ganzi said. “We wanted to stay home with our kids and we also wanted to play polo yearround, so we play all of May here and October and November.”

The club features two regulation-size polo fields (each big enough to fit nine football fields), room in the middle for stick-andball practice, restrooms and plenty of room for tailgating, parking and horse trailers.

The club has a relaxed atmosphere and an easily accessible location near the intersection of Lake Worth Road and South Shore Blvd. Fans and locals come to watch and play in weekend tournaments. Families with kids and dogs on leashes are always welcome.

“It’s like having a baseball or football field in your backyard, only better,” Ganzi said.

Grand Champions Polo also hosts the annual Women’s Championship Tournament, the Gay Polo League Tournament, the

Challenge Cup, the Spring Classic, the USPA Eastern Challenge, the USPA Sun Cup and the USPA National Twenty-Goal Championship Tournament, which concluded on Sunday with Audi (Marc Ganzi, Carlos Gracida, Nic Roldan and Carlos Gracida Jr.) defeating Piaget (Melissa Ganzi, Jeff Hall, Juan Bollini and Juan Badiola) 109 for the title. Audi won the 20goal USPA North America Cup a week earlier.

Melissa Ganzi, a board member and vice president of the National Museum of Polo & Hall of Fame in Lake Worth, said all proceeds from this weekend’s polo doubleheader will benefit the museum and its expansion plans for a new annex.

The National Museum of Polo & Hall of Fame, a nonprofit edu-

cational organization, is dedicated to fostering an appreciation of the development, history and tradition of the sport of polo by collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting its collections as well as honoring those who have made outstanding contributions to the sport.

General admission tickets cost $20 and include admission for one carload and a field-side view of the polo match between the U.S. and U.K. Be sure to bring your own seating.

Gourmet food truck Stocked-NLoaded will be at the field with delicious snacks and drinks, and tented seating will be available to enjoy your meal.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, call (561) 6445050 or visit www.gcpoloclub.com.

Newly Opened Winn-Dixie Store Hosts ‘Celebrate Autumn’ Event

Kids enjoy giving their pumpkins a personal touch during the Celebrate Autumn event at the newly opened Winn-Dixie store.

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continued from page 1 bers, Amanda J. Guerry, who presented a notarized affidavit asking that her name be removed from the committee list, and further indicating that she did not wish to have the council’s decision reversed.

Town Attorney Michael Cirullo said the town charter does provide for an initiative proceeding to request that the council either adopt or rescind an ordinance.

“In this particular case, the committee had requested the rescission of two ordinances, which approved amendments to the town’s comprehensive plan,” Cirullo said.

“There is a statute that prohibits referendums for the approval of comp plan amendments, and because of that statute, it does give me cause to believe this is a referendum that is appropriate, notwithstanding the town charter.”

Cirullo added that the final decision would be left to a judge, if the committee were to be able to reconstitute itself with the necessary 10 members. “If they want to pursue this, they have to get their committee back to full strength,” he said. “If they do that, they have 60 days to get the signatures.”

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continued from page 1 them on the table and, through a consensus process, determined what was important to them,” Liggins said.

He hopes that strategic planning will be included as an annual process. “I absolutely believe it should be a fundamental part of our yearly budget process,” Liggins said. “It really does have that ability to connect how we spend our money to the vision.”

Liggins said the time is ripe to conduct planning sessions because the economy and village’s profile have changed so much.

“We went through a very specific vision/mission that we started 20 years ago,” he said.

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continued from page 1 There will then be the announcement of the first One Wellington Hero by One Wellington founder Mark Bellissimo.

Wellington Mayor Bob Margolis will be reading ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, which is a popular segment with the children.

There will also be a food and wine expo with a variety of vendors.

Tickets to the expo cost $25.

“I think the venue lends itself to do a multitude of activities that will support this function,” Wash said.

Chef Alexis Wentley slices roasted pork loin at the store’s new full-service carving station.

Vice Mayor Jim Rockett asked that Cirullo prepare a resolution for the council’s next meeting that restates the council’s position.

Councilman Ron Jarriel agreed.

“As a council, we were elected by the people of Loxahatchee Groves,” Jarriel said. “These people with this petition had ample time to draw this petition up while we had our workshops, while we had all our meetings, before we, as a council, decided that we want the college.”

Jarriel said that he will not support the petition. “I am glad this young lady came off the committee. Apparently she found out that there is a little bit more to it than just rescinding two ordinances,” he said. “One thing that bothers me about people coming up with petitions like this is that they do not make people who sign these petitions aware of everything involved.”

For example, Jarriel said, if the referendum passes, the town could be forced to buy the property from the college, since they purchased it based on the council’s approval. “That’s only $4.5 million,” he said, “excluding legal fees and whatever else they want to add onto the bill.”

Jarriel added that there might also be a cause of action from the owner of the adjacent 21 acres of commercial property, which is being developed based on the presence of the college next door.

“The majority of the people that I talked to, especially the people with kids, especially the teachers and professors and people looking for work, they support this college 100 percent,” he said. “This college will put Loxahatchee Groves on the map.”

Rockett said when the council adopted the ordinance, it gave its word to support the college.

“It’s not just a political statement,” he said. “That is our word.

We had five council members up here.”

Resident Todd McLendon, one of the people circulating the petition, did not attend the meeting, but asked that a letter be read stating his point of view.

“As a member of the committee, I want to explain why I have chosen to help the voters of Loxahatchee Groves voice their opinion,” he wrote. “I am not specifically concerned as to the college being in the town. I am concerned as to what the college will attract.”

McLendon asserted that because of the college, current and future council members will be pressured to allow commercial development and urban development inconsistent with the rural nature of the town.

“As a resident, I would prefer that the town preserve its rural character and lifestyle,” he wrote.

“The college does not help preserve this town. It does the complete opposite.”

Liggins recalled conversations with former Mayor David Lodwick and current Mayor Matty Mattioli, who has been on the council nearly 20 years, as well as former Councilman David Swift and former Mayor Tony Masilotti, when the village went through a population shift from primarily seniors to more families.

“It was starting to be recognized as more of a place to have a family,” Liggins said, explaining that all four of those officials represented a younger generation.

“Matty was even a part of that.

Even though he was part of the senior community there, he was a young senior, and he embraced the new mission that they came up with for a family-oriented community. From that, a whole lot of decisions were made.”

The decision to hire professional management that could follow

through on that vision came in the form of the late Village Manager David Farber, Liggins said. “A lot of changes were made when he got here,” he said.

Ordinances were approved to require that developers pay impact fees and dedicate land to public use, which helped create the extensive park system the village has now.

“Every one of our schools was due to a very aggressive council back then,” Liggins said, adding that all sit on land donated by the village. “Their vision then was of a safe, family-oriented community with a full range of municipal services at the best value, and they lived that and we still live that.”

Although the mission is still valid, the means of attaining it have changed, Liggins said.

About 95 percent of the village’s land for residential use has been

With the amount of growth over the years, having the event at PBIEC is a much-needed change, Wash said.

“The program has grown, and this venue allows for multiple activities to be going on at once,” Wash said. “I think we may see an increase in crowds because of this.”

Some of the other attractions will include Santa and his reindeer, live music, children’s activities, and holiday and crafts shopping.

This year’s event chairman is Dr. Randall Laurich of the Wellness Experience, which is also one of the sponsors.

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who oversees a full-service carving station featuring slow-roasted prime rib, bourbon-glazed salmon and oven-roasted pork loin.

Wentley also directs the preparation of custom-prepared grilled flatbread pizzas and a mix-and-match chicken wing bar featuring seven mouthwatering flavors.

The new Winn-Dixie store is highlighted by many new and expanded departments for customers to enjoy, including a cheese shop featuring more than 100 artisanal varieties staffed by a knowledgeable cheese and wine steward, as well as fresh sushi prepared by an experienced chef. Shoppers can pour a complimentary cup of coffee in the Wi-Fi café or visit the full-service pharmacy for everyday low prices on a variety of generic prescriptions.

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Wellington Food Drive A Success

continued from page 1 tough economic times and may need assistance. We like to provide for our residents, especially at this time of the year. It is important for everyone to have a meal on Thanksgiving, and we realize that and try to help those families in need.”

Now that Thanksgiving has passed, Wellington will begin collecting toys for needy children in Wellington on Monday, Nov. 26.

“Residents will be able to donate a toy at any village location between then and Dec. 20,” Henghold said.

Toys will also be collected from participants of the Jingle Bell Run taking place at Village Park on Sunday, Dec. 16.

For more information about the toy drive, contact Henghold at khenghold@wellingtonfl.gov.

(Top right) Deputy Scott Poritz, Nick Navarro and Wellington Neighborhood Advocate Scott Campbell with bags of food for needy residents. (Below right) Susan Dain and Matt Wilson help sort the food to be given out. built out, and only about 40 percent of its non-residential land remains.

“Here we are, I think, at the end of the financial crisis that we’re in,” he said. “A lot of tough decisions were made, and we have lost a lot of revenue. I don’t see the next 10 or 15 years bringing in a whole lot of new development revenue. We need some process in place to prioritize what’s important to us because there’s just not going to be extra cash flow.”

Liggins said Sumek is compiling the results of the council’s input at the workshop and will make a report in the near future.

“From that, we’ll go back during the budget year and create a five-year plan,” he said. “That also will be put out to the public to get their input.”

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Opposes Petition

DYI Network star Vanilla Ice will perform at Winterfest.

Winn-Dixie invited Palm Beach County families to visit its new store for some seasonal festivities during the recent Celebrate Autumn event.

The store was filled with everyone from superheroes to princesses as children dressed for the occasion in their frightfully festive Halloween costumes and enjoyed pumpkin decorating, face painting, live entertainment and more.

The newly opened 52,000square-foot store, located on the corner of Jog and Hypoluxo Road at 6600 Hypoluxo Road, showcases Winn-Dixie’s new format, combining the atmosphere of a specialty grocer with a touch of personalized service. One of the store’s newest additions is WinnDixie’s prepared foods department directed by chef Alexis Wentley,

continued from page 3 the home of the brave, and I don’t see any of that happening here.”

LGLA Member Dr. Bill Louda said the motion was to oppose the petition, not to ban anyone from circulating a petition.

Ryan pointed out that the council had conducted public hearings for two years about the college.

“We’ve got membership here, and we’ve got a motion and a second, and I think we ought to vote on it,” Ryan said. “So let’s go ahead as an organization, take a vote and go forward.”

The motion to oppose the petition carried 9-2.

Royal Palm Beach officials at last week’s workshop.

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Blotter continued from page 6 gooseneck trailer and a pickup truck to remove the vehicle, and a piece of the trailer ramp had broken off. There was no further information available at the time of the report.

NOV. 19 — A resident of the Grand Isles community called the PBSO substation in Wellington on Monday morning to report a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 3:30 p.m. last Saturday and 7:30 a.m.

Monday, someone entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole a portable DVD player. The stolen item was valued at approximately $100. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

NOV. 19 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Wellington responded Monday evening to a home on Goldenrod Road regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, the victim said

that at approximately 7:10 p.m. she left her vehicle unlocked and her wallet on the dashboard. When she returned to her car at approximately 8:20 p.m., she discovered it was missing. The victim said her wallet contained her driver’s license and credit cards. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

NOV. 19 — A West Palm Beach woman was arrested Monday afternoon on shoplifting charges after she was caught stealing from the Macy’s department store in the Mall at Wellington Green. According to a PBSO report, a loss prevention officer observed 37-yearold Allison McGowen select several pieces of clothing and merchandise from the store and attempt to leave without paying. The loss prevention officer stopped her and recovered $332.99 in items.

McGowen was arrested and taken to the county jail, where she was charged with grand theft.

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RPB’S 2012 UNIFIED FOOD DRIVE CONCLUDES WITH TURKEY DRIVE AT PUBLIX The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office joined WRMF 97.9 FM, Blue Bell Ice Cream and County Ice for a turkey drive Saturday, Nov. 17 at Publix on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. to conclude the 2012 Unified Local Food Drive. The drive brought in 282 turkeys and 8,300 food items. In addition, H.L. Johnson Elementary School collected 1,400 food items and collected $470 to purchase turkeys.

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PBSO Deputy Doug Carranza, Palm Beach Broadcasting Promotions Coordinator Alessandra Santos, Diane Smith and WRMF’s Deena Lang.

PBSO Deputy John Delaura, Deputy Jim Kirkham, Sgt. Mack Coleman, Royal Palm Beach Councilwoman Martha Webster and Deputy Doug Carranza.

Royal Palm Beach Mayor Matty Mattioli gives PBSO Deputy Jim Kirkham a contribution to buy turkeys.

Gabriel Ramos gets free ice cream from Blue Bell Ice Cream Route Supervisor Jonathan Squires and Territory Manager Henry Payne.

PBSO Deputy Jim Kirkham, Publix Customer Service Manager Lorraine Miele and Store Manager Kenny Kuss.

PBSO Deputy Doug Carranza helps Royal Palm Beach Councilwoman Martha Webster with donated frozen turkeys.

LOCAL VENDORS ON DISPLAY AT THE WELLINGTON CHAMBER’S HARVEST FEST The Wellington Chamber of Commerce held Harvest Fest on Saturday, Nov. 17 in the parking lot of the Pointe at Wellington Green. The free event allowed local businesses to showcase their services to the public. The event also included pony and trolley rides for children and various raffles.

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Palm Beach Kangoo Club by Cheeky Fitness members Jessica Ayala, Gyorgy and Michelle Marton, and Sirimar Astacio.

Wellington Smiles owner Dr. Steven Miller with staff member Kena Farley.

Tara and Samantha Newiger browse the festival.

Big Dog Ranch Rescue volunteer Kim Mutch with adoptable dogs Fawn and Fawana.

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Horse-Painted ‘Moneighs’ Support ReRun Program

In 1996, members of the horse adoption program ReRun attended a cat and dog adoption function, where an auction included paintings done by cats and dogs. They wondered if a horse could also create paintings, and soon enough, the “Moneigh” project was born.

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Hawks Defeat Park Vista In Regional Quarterfinals

The Seminole Ridge High School varsity football team pulled out a 35-31 win in the regional quarterfinals over Park Vista Friday, Nov. 16 at Callery-Judge Grove Stadium. With the win, the Hawks advance to the regional semifinal game against Palm Beach Central High School on Friday, Nov. 23. Page 33

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Business Acreage Montessori Academy Now Offering Expanded Holiday Hours

Keeping the practice of Montessori teaching alive, Acreage Montessori Academy recently opened in The Acreage. The day after Thanksgiving, the school launched its new expanded holiday hours to make it more convenient for parents when doing holiday shopping. “We will be open until 11 p.m. every night of the week, all day Saturday and from 1 to 8 p.m. on Sunday through the entire holiday season,” owner Michele Kincaid said. Page 25

Sports Bronco Football Tops P.B. Gardens 27-19 For First Playoff Win

The Palm Beach Central High School varsity football team topped Palm Beach Gardens High School 27-19 in the Broncos’ first-ever playoff win in school history on Friday, Nov. 16 before a capacity home crowd.

Palm Beach Central’s victory put an end to the Gators’ post-season play. Page 33

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Horse-Painted ‘Moneighs’ Support The ReRun Program Just when you think you’ve seen it all…

According to Mary Simons, a volunteer for the horse adoption program called ReRun and the Moneigh project coordinator, it all started back in 1996 when a couple of ReRun members attended a cat and dog adoption function, where the organization was auctioning off paintings that had been done by the cats and dogs.

They looked at each other, an idea brewing: Could a horse do that?

Well, as they say, nothing ventured, nothing gained. They gave it a try with Our Mims, one of the ReRun mares, an off-the-track Thoroughbred, who seemed to enjoy the whole thing and proceeded to make two paintings.

Voilá! Moneighs, a trademarked term, had been created.

Then they branched out and asked some of the large Lexington stud farms if they could have paintings done by some of their famous stallions. Then it kind of grew.

“Many famous barns and trainers were glad to help us out,” said Kim Brewer, a Wellington research veterinarian and ReRun volunteer. “I became friends with Mary Simons two or three years ago, and helped out with the Moneigh project. A lot of famous racehorses come to Florida to race in the winter, so I decided to ask if they’d like to participate. It was great, a Get updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/ HorseTalkFL or stop by the Tales from the Trails page on Facebook and click “like.”

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By Ellen Rosenberg real win-win situation. All of the proceeds support our adoption efforts, and I got to meet some of my idols.”

The horses paint in a variety of ways, using nontoxic paint. Some hold a brush in their teeth, others rub their noses in the paint and then swipe them across the canvas, and a few have their tail tips dipped in the pigments.

Some have been done by quite famous horses, Kentucky Derby, Breeders Cup and other stakes winners such as Shackleford, who won the Preakness.

And there’s something else, some sort of karma at work here.

“It’s really weird, but many of the horses who paint Moneighs go on to win big races,” Brewer said. “After Little Mike did his painting, he won the Black Eyed Susan stakes in Maryland; Dullahand came in third in the Kentucky Derby and is a favorite for the Breeders Cup Turf race; and Groupie Doll is now a favorite in the Breeders Cup Filly and Mare Sprint.”

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Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom painting his picture.

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Moving From One House To Another Brings Life Lessons Over the Thanksgiving weekend, Mark and I changed houses. Most women love moving because it gives them a chance to redecorate, but men see it for what it is — a lot of heavy lifting. First they have to move everything out of the old house. Then they have to move everything into the new house. Once the big pieces are in place, the woman starts unpacking, humming and decorating. The man sets out to “acquaint myself with the new neighborhood,” generally starting with the nearest bar.

I was lucky in that I had plenty of prior notice and that gave me lots of time to do what I do best — fuss over things.

I can now say with complete confidence that I have handled every single object I own and assigned it a value based on a) emotional attachment, b) monetary value and c) need.

This process started out easily enough. The

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The Sonic BOOMER things I deemed worth moving were necessary and/or beautiful things. It was nice to see how my taste has improved over the years.

The things I “voted off the island” were things I’d wanted an excuse to dump for ages. But everything else, the bulk, required thought.

For instance, the raccoon coat from GreatAunt Ella had to go. Emotional attachment?

Yes. Monetary value? Some. Need? Hardly.

Ella loved it; I loved it; but this bit of history

ended up in my antiques store. It’s time for someone else to inherit those raccoons.

Wine glasses? I really only need one, but somehow they multiplied. I kept the gorgeous etched crystal set in case I throw a party, but the rest went to Goodwill. Oh, and I kept my redneck wineglass, made from a canning jar glued to a glass candlestick. Why? It can go in the dishwasher.

I didn’t realize how much I hated my clothes until I sorted through them. When the decision was made to buy new clothes, I magnanimously donated the old ones to the unfortunate. (They are called “the unfortunate” because they are now expected to wear my ugly, cast-off clothes.)

Along the way, I also learned a lot about packing. Things like: 1. Husbands who help are sweetie-pies but it took me two days to find the salt shaker, and

then only because the box was leaking salt.

2. Conversely, wives who help must stay out of the garage. The guy gets to make all garage decisions.

3. If something needs to be disassembled, try to keep components together. (Putting the screws in your pocket will be a problem later.)

4. Don’t pack bath towels and pictures separately — wrap the pictures in the towels. At the new place, everything is going to be washed again anyway, and if the glass does break, cleanup will be a lot easier.

5. There is no sense using $20 worth of bubble wrap on a $10 vase.

Finally, because distressed objects with that “lived-in look” are now all the rage, I didn’t wrap anything that wasn’t really fragile. I decided to embrace any bumpy road encountered along the way as an “opportunity.” This is a good policy in moving — as in life.

Daniel Day-Lewis Great In ‘Lincoln,’ But Film Is Flawed Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln lays out the great man’s actions, particularly during the struggle for the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, in a very strong history lesson.

Unfortunately, while very good, it is also clearly a lesson. The script, by screenwriter Tony Kushner, is filled with aphorisms and twists, many of which are clearly meant to teach. As a result, the film is ideal for an old history teacher like me, but far too long for real enjoyment. Even worse, the film is unfocused; it seems unable to decide whether it’s biography or history.

Adapted from an award-winning book by Doris Kearns Goodwin, this film sees Spielberg and Kushner choosing to focus on the struggle at the very start of 1865 to get the amendment abolishing slavery through the House of Representatives. Facing strong opposition from Democrats, the measure required a two-thirds vote for passage. We get to see the underside of politics: the buying of votes, the appeals to racism. Watching a group of bottom-feeders offering jobs and money to defeated Democratic congressmen serving out their “lame duck” terms is amusing but also moves us away from Lincoln himself.

Daniel Day-Lewis provides a brilliant portrayal of our 16th president. Within seconds

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continued from page 23 niques, and the resulting works of art are described as beautiful abstract paintings. Some horses use colors that reflect their jockey’s silks, and each painting is signed on the back with a hoof print and also has a small lock of mane or tail hair attached. The paintings are auctioned on eBay, or are available at a set price through ReRun. “They’ve become valuable collectors’ items,” Brewer said. “Some of the famous horses who have made paintings include Cigar, John Henry, Smarty Jones, Funny Cide, Big

‘I’ On CULTURE

By Leonard Wechsler after the opening scene, he becomes the president. And the screenplay brings out a lot of elements of his humanity, perhaps too many.

His constant storytelling in the middle of crises slows down the drama needlessly. Even worse, the script constantly feels obliged to toss in historical bits as if to say, “Hey, look, here is a great man and don’t you forget it.”

During the opening scene, depicting Lincoln speaking to soldiers heading off to war, the script has a couple of white soldiers who just happened to have been at the Gettysburg Address, first saying they had not really been able to hear it and then beginning to recite its opening. As they leave, a black soldier, who had harangued Lincoln because he got lower pay than white soldiers, finishes the famous short speech. That was not history, just a bit of chance for a lesson.

Brown and Storm Cat.” And it’s not just Thoroughbreds.

Other breeds have made artworks as well, including Quarter Horses, Arabians, Saddlebreds, Percherons, Warmbloods, Friesians and minis.

ReRun also can come to your barn and do a commissioned work by your own horse, in exchange for a donation.

ReRun currently has chapters in Kentucky, New York, New Jersey and North Carolina. Horses are kept at foster farms, and they exist on grants and donations. Their biggest fundraising project is the Moneighs.

“Thoroughbreds need a lot of help,” Brewer said. “After they’ve finished with their racing careers, they’re still wonderful horses who can go on to do so many great

Beyond Day-Lewis’ superb portrayal, most of the cast is essentially one-dimensional. Almost all the Democrats are portrayed as racists, and many Republicans as willing to sell out too easily. Sally Field as Mary Todd Lincoln is mostly a goad to Honest Abe. Still mourning the loss of their son William, she performs most of her scenes on a “let’s do a quick soap opera effort” basis, either crying or yelling or scheming. Lincoln seems a saint for putting up with her, although he threatened to have her institutionalized (which she was, years later).

Tommy Lee Jones in the flashy part of Thaddeus Stevens, perhaps the most radical member of the Abolitionist wing of Lincoln’s Republican Party, does a very good crotchety old man, similar to most of his other recent roles. He does, however, bring a measure of dignity to the unbending character, and his final scene with his housekeeper (S. Epatha Merkerson), a woman with whom he slept for many years (and some say he married) was lovely. She had refused to come to the House for the vote to spare him gossip, but he brought her the original copy of the amendment. This was a stunning scene.

But it is Day-Lewis’s performance that dominates the film. Lincoln is seen as the “great

things. They just need some help learning their new job. It used to be that everyone wanted them for the hunter and jumper shows, but then Warmbloods became more fashionable, and fewer Thoroughbreds were chosen, which is a shame.

These are terrific horses with a lot of heart and talent. It feels really good, raising money to support this effort.”

Their next big holiday sale of Moneighs will be Nov. 25 through Dec. 2 on eBay. Buy a unique piece of art and help out a worthy cause and some good horses. Might be worth checking out!

For more information, visit www.rerun.org, or contact Mary Simons at moneighmary@insightbb. com or (859) 296-9737.

man” but also as father, suffering husband and, particularly, as a scheming but very smart politician. His scenes near the end of the film as he works to reason with those opposing the amendment are very strong.

This is a very un-Steven Spielberg kind of movie. There are few brilliant camera effects and no brilliant visuals. It often moves away from Lincoln to focus on the other politicians, occasionally bringing in scenes for the sake of history rather than story. The picture should have ended with the passage of the 13th Amendment; instead it meanders through Lee’s surrender, then about 10 minutes of notvery-good filler up to Lincoln’s death, somehow followed by his giving the most famous part of the Second Inaugural Address. Spielberg obviously was torn between the political story and his admiration for the great man.

It is a good movie; teachers will be using pieces of it for years. But it lacks the power it might have had if it had simply concentrated on the passing of that very important amendment. I fear its popularity will suffer because of competition from other movies. Far more people went to see the vampire movie. And that is a shame. The vampires pretend not to be mortal; Lincoln’s gift to us all is truly immortal.

Preakness winner Shackleford (left) and Arlington Million winner and Breeder’s Cup Turf 2012 winner Little Mike (right) get artistic.

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Acreage Montessori Academy owner Michele Kincaid, Director and lead Montessori teacher Patty Paige, and Director Johanna Moyett.

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Acreage Montessori Academy Now Offering Expanded Holiday Hours

By Jessica Gregoire Town-Crier Staff Report Keeping the practice of Montessori teaching alive, Acreage Montessori Academy recently opened in The Acreage. The school is located in the former Planet Kids facility, across from Western Pines Middle School.

Acreage Montessori Academy owner Michele Kincaid took over the location in October and has transformed the traditionalstyle preschool to include a Montessori learning center. Acreage Montessori Academy teaches children from eight weeks up to 5 years, when they are ready to go to elementary school. “We will also have a daycare center open to the public regardless if their children go to our school,” Kincaid said.

The day after Thanksgiving, the school launched its new expanded holiday hours to make it more convenient for parents when doing holiday shopping. “We will be open until 11 p.m. every night of the week, all day Saturday and from 1 to 8 p.m. on Sunday through the entire holiday season.”

Kincaid has been in the education industry for 22 years and owns four other schools. She has been successful in ensuring that children are well prepared for elementary and beyond.

“My school ABC Montessori in Jupiter Farms scored a perfect score of 100 in VPK readiness for three years in a row,” she said.

Kincaid attributes this to the Montessori method of learning. “With the Montessori environment, they are already in pre-reading and learning sight words by the time they’re ready for elementary school,” she said. “They absorb information so much better because we expose them to as much information as they can take.”

The Montessori method is a hands-on, interactive approach to learning in which children learn at their own pace by using special materials in a prepared environment. Italian

physician and educator Maria Montessori developed the method in the early 1900s.

Over the years, Montessori has become a unique form of teaching that attracts some of the most passionate educators. Kincaid first became aware of the method more than 22 years ago, when her oldest child started school. She witnessed first-hand how the method transformed the learning capacity of her children. “Montessori is a passion,” Kincaid said. “A passion for creating a learning environment for children that is interactive and hands-on.”

Acreage Montessori Academy Director and lead Montessori teacher Patty Paige believes in this unique method of teaching. Paige was attracted to the Montessori method because of the way the children learn. “It’s more on an individual level,” she said. “Everyone can learn at their own pace.”

Everything the children learn is hands-on, from math, for which students count beads, to practical life skills, such as fine motor coordination, concentration and independence.

“They use tweezers and tongs to move objects, and it helps them to develop their hand muscles,” Paige explained. “It simulates as if they’re writing because they’re using the same muscles, but they’re not just sitting and working out of a notebook. They are still learning but in a different, more fun and interactive way.”

Lessons are first taught in a group setting, and then the teacher sits with each child individually to ensure that he or she understands the material. “This way no one gets left out,” Paige said. “Whether the child is advanced or not, they can get that one-on-one attention needed.”

Acreage Montessori Academy is located at 5700 140th Ave. North. For more information, visit michelekincaid.vpweb.com or call (561) 784-0078.

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Muscle Works Will Offer Sports Nutrition And Supplements A father-and-son team is bringing a new concept in sports nutrition and supplements to Wellington.

Ken Muller, a former college baseball player at the University of Connecticut, and his son Troy, a former college football player at Georgia Southern University, are working together on their business venture, Muscle Works Supplements.

“My family takes fitness seriously,” Ken said. “My daughter and both of my sons played and excelled in high school sports. The nutrition aspect of competition is a key to success. We took our love of sports, bodybuilding and fitness, and directed it into this new venture.”

Ken is also a former high school baseball coach. “During the off season, many of my players were motivated to get bigger, stronger and faster,” he said. “I was concerned with their workouts and choice of supplementation. The competition in school is intense, and the competition for scholarships is even more intense. Steroids are very dangerous and illegal. We are here to educate and help people realize their

goals with safe and effective nutrition products.”

Muscle Works Supplements will have a complete inventory of nutritional products. “We will have the best prices on sports vitamins, proteins, weight-loss products, fat burners, amino acids, pre-workout drinks, and many other products,” Ken said.

Muscle Works Supplements will be opening its first store in December at 10220 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in the Pointe at Wellington Green. Its product line will be geared to serious fitness enthusiasts.

Muscle Works Supplements will be offering brand-name products such as Cytosport, Optimum Nutrition, Gaspari, EAS, Cellucor, BSN, MusclePharm, Controlled Labs, Reaction Nutrition and many others at discount prices. Unlike the national chain stores, special membership cards or coupons will not be necessary. Future locations include West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Miami. For additional information, contact Ken Muller at (954) 907-2955.

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Village Music Now Open In Wellington Green Square

Village Music Wellington, an independent, full-service music store, opened its doors to Wellington and the surrounding communities on Nov. 1.

Located in Wellington Green Square, between the Fresh Market and Joey’s Outback Adventures, Village Music’s offerings include a comprehensive lesson program as well as a full line of musical merchandise including instruments and accessories.

As Wellington residents, owners Steve and Donna Willey intend to support the music programs in Wellington schools through the provision of band instruments and lessons, and to develop a deep involvement in the Wellington community through cooperative programs with fellow businesses.

“In a town with such a high population of young families, we look forward to the opportunity to support the musical education of the local children and hopefully to spread our love for music throughout this community,” Steve said.

Village Music will offer individual lessons, group lessons and music camps. Having owned a music store

in Massachusetts for more than 10 years, as well as having 30 years of experience as a performer, Steve is no newcomer to the music business.

With nearly 2,000 square feet of retail store space and lesson rooms and an expansive inventory, he hopes to create an inviting, familyoriented musical experience for his customers. The Willeys are both musicians; Steve is a recorded singer/ songwriter and guitarist and Donna has a degree in piano from the New England Conservatory of Music.

They are teaching their respective instruments and employ a staff of qualified instructors for all other instruments.

Village Music is equipped with an array of the latest products for musicians, including guitars, basses, keyboards, amplifiers, P.A. gear, drums and percussion instruments, accessories, lesson books and more.

The store also offers spacious soundproof rooms for lessons.

Steve emphasizes that Village Music offers competitive pricing and personal service.

“At Village Music, we’re all about the community, what customers want and working together to musi-

Donna and Steve Willey cally inspire people,” Donna said.

“We want to offer a place where customers can turn for support and peace of mind, which you don’t get when purchasing online.”

Village Music Wellington is open from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

For more information, visit www. villagemusicwellington.com or call at (561) 798-5334.

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BUSINESS NEWS

RSJ Plastic Surgery Joins Wellington Chamber Of Commerce The Wellington Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed RSJ Plastic Surgery as a new chamber member. The business is located at 13005 Southern Blvd., Medical Mall 2, Suite 212, on the campus of Palms West Hospital.

Dr. Ravinder Jarial is the plastic surgeon in charge of the operation.

Jarial was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and lived there for a short time. Due to his father ’s work, the family moved to Muncie, Ind., where Jarial was raised. He attended Purdue University and received his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.

Afterward, Jarial attended Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences to complete medical school. He completed a five-year general surgery program at Michigan State University and then finished his residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Henry Ford Health System in the Detroit metropolitan area.

Jarial said his interest in plastic surgery became apparent to him in 2000, during his fifth year of general surgery residency. “At the beginning of that last year, I spent two months with a plastic surgeon in Dearborn, Mich., and that two-month rotation solidified my desire to seek additional training,” he said.

Jarial was speaking about Dr. Satish Vyas, a top board-certified plastic surgeon, who Jarial accompanied on a mission trip to Indore, India. On that trip, Jarial discovered first-hand what a powerful and positive difference plastic surgery can make in children with birth defects. During that trip, he watched Vyas

work and change lives. Vyas soon became Jarial’s mentor and encouraged him to move forward in this area of medicine. After working as a general surgeon for four years, Jarial entered a plastic surgery residency in the Detroit area in 2006 and finished in 2008.

In 2008, Jarial worked in a small community just north of Detroit for about two years. He then went back to school and did an additional year of training in craniofacial surgery, with his focus on congenital defects in children involving the face and skull. This additional training came to good use when Jarial first moved to this area.

His first cases were at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Jarial and his team operated on two newborns just hours after birth. Both had congenital defects.

RSJ Plastic Surgery officially opened its doors in early 2012. Jarial describes his operation as being personalized to each patient.

“I like to tailor the service in a concierge type manner,” he said. “When someone enters, things are quiet, private and discreet in the office; there’s not a hustle and bustle situation going on. I do that intentionally because I want people to have their privacy, and I want our staff to be able to respect their privacy. We allocate 30 to 45 minutes to talk one-on-one with them. This is done with privacy in a very relaxed atmosphere. We have them come into my office and sit down. I talk with them about their concerns first before we proceed with the examination process. Afterward, I wrap it up back in my personal office.

Bob Salerno, Joanne T. Dee, Dr. Ravinder Jarial, Mark “Boz” Bozicevic, Russ Cashin, Maggie Zeller and Carmine Marino during a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

So things are very professional. I take the time to do a concierge type method.”

With his background in craniofacial surgery, Jarial added, “I do cosmetic work, insurance work, and I also offer services to kids, which is a distinguishing factor I have from some of the other area plastic surgeons.”

Since his arrival in the western communities, Jarial has been busy with many community wellness events, and he plans to continue participating in those. He spends his time

off with his wife and three children. He enjoys snow skiing, flying airplanes (he has a pilot’s license) and traveling internationally.

For more information about RSJ Plastic Surgery and Dr. Ravinder Jarial, call (561) 2490390 or visit Jarial’s web site at www.drjarial plasticsurgery.com.

For more about the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, visit www.wellingtonchamber.com for all types of business and community information.

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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

Two Exhibits On Palm Beach Open At P.B. Photographic Centre The next two exhibitions at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre both will be focused on the Palm Beach area and feature works by numerous local shutterbugs.

The exhibits are “Album 2012: Memories from Friends of the Palm Beach Photographic Centre” and “Lucien Capehart: Memories of Palm Beach.” The double exhibition is open now and runs through Jan. 5.

“Album 2012” is an exhibition of incredible pictures taken by local photographers, including the following: • Jeff Blakely — Blakely is an award-winning landscape architect specializing in residential estates and specialty commercial projects. His work has been exhibited in the annual (national juried) exhibitions of contemporary American painting at the Society of

Jean Matthews, Bethesda-By-the-Sea.

the Four Arts, Palm Beach, the Hortt Memorial exhibitions, Fort Lauderdale Museum of the Arts, the Pensacola National Drawing Show, the Magic Silver Show (photography), National Small Painting Show in Detroit and the Palm Beach Photographic Centre’s InFocus annual juried exhibitions.

• Alexander W. Dreyfoos — The chairman and owner of the Dreyfoos Group, a private capital management firm, which grew out of his successful Photo Electronics Corp, Dreyfoos also is an Academy Award–winning inventor of digital imaging process equipment and a distinguished cultural philanthropist.

His varied interests include yachting, flying, photography, scuba diving, ham radio, freshwater and deep-sea fishing and ocean sailboat racing.

• Bruce Gendelman — The founder and chairman of a national property and casualty insurance brokerage business and a licensed attorney, Gendelman is a resident of Palm Beach who has been taking photographs since he was 10 years old. The theme of his photos in this exhibition is “Reflections on Berlin,” and the pictures were taken last month. “I was moved and haunted by this city,” Gendelman said. “People, nature, the physics of our world have been the constants in my efforts. In particular I seek natural patterns, reflections of light and hidden meanings.”

• Avram Glazer — Glazer rediscovered photography about three years ago. Most of his photos were taken in New Orleans, New York City and the Palm Beach area.

• Jean Matthews — Matthews is a photographer and artist, whose work includes landscapes, botanical and macro photography. A member of the Garden Club of Palm Beach, Matthews was recently appointed area vice chairman for photography by the Garden Club of America. She is a frequent participant in

Lucien Capehart’s photo 50th Annual International Red Cross Ball, January 2007, features chairs Nancy and Bill Rollnick being presented during the processional with the U.S. Marine Color Guard and Leo Albert.

GCA photographic competitions and has won numerous awards.

• Tommy Morrison — Morrison studied photography at Rochester Institute of Technology and briefly worked with legendary French fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier in New York City. Having established himself as a premier collector of classic 20th century and contemporary photography, Morrison is a serious photographer himself known for his exquisite travel photos from Cuba and other exotic locations.

Also on display now through Jan. 5 is “Lucien Capehart: Memories of Palm Beach.” Only six years after arriving in Palm Beach in 1973, social photographer Lucien Capehart opened

his own studio and became a familiar fixture on the local society scene for nearly 40 years.

This exhibition includes 28 works from the early 1970s to 2011.

In addition to the exhibitions, there will be a lecture by photographer Dreyfoos on Wednesday, Jan. 2 from 7 to 8 p.m.

The Palm Beach Photographic Centre is located at the City Center municipal complex at 415 Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

For more information about the exhibitions, call (561) 253-2600, or visit www.workshop.org or www.fotofusion.org.

P.B. Dramaworks Presents Edward Albee Play, Documentary Palm Beach Dramaworks, which mounted its first productions of works by Edward Albee in 2002, renews its exploration of his remarkable career with two important presentations. A Delicate Balance, the first of Albee’s three Pulitzer Prize–winning plays, opens Friday, Dec. 7 and runs through Jan. 6. Following that on Jan. 8 will be the Southeastern premiere of The Stages of Edward Albee, the acclaimed new documentary that examines the playwright’s life and work, with three showings (at 2, 5 and 8 p.m.). All events are at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre (201 Clematis Street).

“It’s a true privilege to have the opportunity to stage A Delicate Balance,” Producing Artistic Director William Hayes said. “Part of our mission at Palm Beach Dramaworks is to educate and enlighten, so presenting The Stages of Edward Albee — a documentary about one of the world’s great playwrights — is a perfect fit for us.”

A Delicate Balance will star Tony Award nominee Maureen Anderman and Carbonell Award winners Angie Radosh and Dennis Creaghan. The Pulitzer Prize–winning play tells the story of a well-to-do suburban family whose life is upended when friends, seized by a nameless terror, come to live with them. Wil-

liam Hayes directs the production, which features set design by Michael Amico, costume design by Erin Amico, lighting design by Sean Dolan and sound design by Rich Szczublewski.

The Stages of Edward Albee, which premiered at the Dallas Video Festival in September, looks at Albee’s life and art through interviews and readings from selected plays. In addition to Albee, the filmmakers James Dowell and John Kolomvakis interviewed playwrights John Guare, Tony Kushner and Terrence McNally, and actors Rosemary Harris, Bill Irwin, Judith Ivey, Bill Pullman, Marian Seldes and Kathleen Turner. Irwin, Pullman, Seldes and Turner also appear in readings from The Zoo Story, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and Three Tall Women, all plays that have been performed by Palm Beach Dramaworks.

The Palm Beach Dramaworks season will continue with Lorraine Hansberry’s classic drama A Raisin in the Sun (Feb. 1 through March 3); Eugene Ionesco’s comic romp Exit the King (March 29 through April 28); and Brian Friel’s Tony Award–winning Dancing at Lughnasa (May 24 through June 16).

Performances of A Delicate Balance will run Dec. 7 through Jan. 6. Evening performance hours are 8 p.m. Wednesday through

Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday. Matinee performance hours are 2 p.m. Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday with previews Dec. 5 and 6. Tickets cost $55 for all performances. Student tickets are available for $10. Group rates for 20 or more and discounted season subscriptions are also available.

Screenings of The Stages of Edward Albee take place Jan. 8 at 2, 5 and 8 p.m. Tickets to all showings cost $10.

Palm Beach Dramaworks is a nonprofit, professional theater and is a member of the Theatre Communications Group, the South Florida Theatre League, the Southeastern Theatre Conference, the Florida Professional Theatres Association, the Florida Theatre Conference and the Palm Beach County Cultural Council.

Dramaworks’ new Don & Ann Brown Theater is located in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach.

Dramaworks’ new Don & Ann Brown Theater is located in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach. For additional information, call the box office at (561) 514-4042, open Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., or visit the Palm Beach Dramaworks web site at www.palmbeachdrama works.org.

Angie Radosh, Dennis Creaghan and Maureen Anderman in a scene from A Delicate Balance.

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SPORTS & RECREATION

Bronco Football Tops Gardens 27-19 For First Playoff Win

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach Central High School varsity football team topped Palm Beach Gardens 27-19 in the Broncos’ first-ever playoff win in school history Friday, Nov. 16 before a capacity home crowd.

The much-anticipated match-up even drew the attention of Mother Nature, which dropped sheets of rain during the third quarter. The rematch between the two teams was everything expected. Bronco senior Lloyd Howard snatched an interception with under 25 seconds remaining to lock down the win, putting an end to the Gators’ post-season play.

Palm Beach Central’s offense got

things rolling from the start with Tommy McDonald’s 2-yard touchdown run, capping off a 57-yard, 10play drive. Cameron Golob’s pointafter kick gave the Broncos the early lead at 7-0. Near the end of the first quarter, Palm Beach Gardens tied the contest at 7-7 with a 47-yard touchdown pass. Palm Beach Central was able to recapture the lead with Golob’s second-quarter, 33yard field goal to close the half at 10-7.

The Gator offense took the field to start the second half and, like the Broncos earlier, marched down the field, capping off an 11-play, 80-yard drive with a 2-yard touchdown run.

Palm Beach Gardens’ point-after at-

Blake Cassandra tries to drag down Gator quarterback J.P. Caruso.

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tempt was wide, giving them the lead at 13-10. The Broncos watched their chance at victory seem to slip away as the Gator defense intercepted a Palm Beach Central pass, with a big return to the Palm Beach Central 6 yard line. On the next play the Gators would punch in their second touchdown of the night, extending their lead to 19-10. Palm Beach Central bounced back with a big kick return to mid-field but was forced to punt.

The Broncos finally kicked into gear in the fourth quarter, scoring 17 unanswered points. Palm Beach Central made the score 19-17 when Nick Cassandra pulled down a Kevin Bramhall 11-yard touchdown pass, adding Golob’s point-after kick. After a missed Gator field goal, the Broncos extended their lead when McDonald broke through the middle on a 60-yard touchdown run.

Golob’s point-after kick made the score 27-19.

It was Howard’s interception that finished off the Gators’ come-back drive. As the Bronco offense ran out the final seconds on the clock, the Palm Beach Central sidelines celebrated the school’s first-ever playoff victory.

The Broncos piled up 286 rushing yards and totaled 16 first downs.

Howard is credited with 170 rushing yards and the game-finishing interception. McDonald had two scores.

Cassandra is credited with one touchdown and Golob with two field goals.

The Broncos will face cross-town rival Seminole Ridge on Friday, Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hawks’ home.

Bronco Rudolph St. Germain is tackled by the Gator defense after catching a pass.

Bronco Lloyd Howard breaks tackles for a big gain.

Hawks Defeat Park Vista 35-31 In Regional Quarterfinals

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report The Seminole Ridge High School varsity football team pulled out a 3531 win in the regional quarterfinals over Park Vista High School on Friday, Nov. 16 at Callery-Judge Grove Stadium.

With the win, the Hawks remain in the running for a state championship title, advancing to the regional semifinal game against Palm Beach

The Hawk defense takes down a Cobra ball carrier.

Central High School on Friday, Nov. 23.

Though the Cobras maintained a lead for most of the game, the Hawks staged a comeback with mere seconds on the clock to edge Park Vista out of a state title.

Park Vista scored early in the first quarter and was able to hold back the Hawks from making any moves on the field. At the beginning of the second quarter, the Cobras put in a field goal to make the score 10-0.

But midway through the second quarter, the Hawks turned the momentum when Silas Spearman caught a long pass from quarterback Zach DeCosta and ran into the end zone. An extra-point kick by Derek Falk put the Hawks on the board at 10-7.

Seminole Ridge kept up the momentum on their next possession when Spearman grabbed the ball again and ran 40 yards, breaking through several tackle attempts to land in the end zone. Another extra-

point kick by Falk gave the Hawks the lead at 14-10.

In the second half, both teams traded touchdowns, edging one another out of the lead. But with about three minutes left on the clock, the Hawks were leading 28-24 as they brought the ball to the 3 yard line, looking for another touchdown.

As the clock ticked down, Spearman fumbled the ball, and it was picked up by the Cobras, who ran 97 yards to put in a touchdown. An extra-point kick put the Cobras ahead at 31-28 with less than two minutes left. But the Hawks weren’t done. With about 20 seconds left in the game, a 45-yard pass from DeCosta found Omar-Pierre Louis, and he ran in the ball for a last-second touchdown. An extra-point kick brought the Hawks to a 35-31 win as the clock ran out.

Seminole Ridge will continue its battle for the state title Friday, Nov. 23 when they host Palm Beach Central High School at 7:30 p.m.

Hawk Silas Spearman hangs onto the ball as he’s taken down by the Cobra defense.

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WILDCAT DANCERS SALUTE VETERANS

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The Wildcat Dancers dance team from Royal Palm Beach High School performed a Veterans Day show Friday, Nov. 9 at Temple Be th Torah in Wellington. The dancers dedicated the performance to the men and women currently serving overseas, as well as those who have served. The performance comprised four new routines choreographed

by RPBHS Dance Director Michele Blecher: “Hero” (lyrical), “G-d Bless the USA” (lyrical), “Grand Ole Flag” (jazz-gymnastics) and “Already There” (contemporary).

Fernandez Signs For Softball At The University Of Alabama

Seminole Ridge High School senior Danielle Fernandez has signed an athletic letter of intent to play softball for the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

“I feel extremely blessed,” Fernandez said, “and I’m excited to play for the Blazers next season.”

In addition to her natural athletic talent, Fernandez credits the support of her family and the mentoring from her travel team coaches, Joe DelloRocca of Crossfire and Link Flannery of the Gators.

• Runners Finish at Districts, Regionals, Move to State — Seminole Ridge cross-country runners Blake Kanarek and Michelle Howell, who finished third and fifth respectively in recent district competition, moved on regionals.

At that meet, Kanaek finished 11th in the 32-team competition and qualified for the state championships in Tallahassee. His time of 16:25 over the 500-meter course is the fastest time in SRHS history.

Howell finished in 16th place, just missing state qualification.

• Hawk Cheerleaders Take the Gold — The SRHS cheerleaders earned first place in a five-team com-

Danielle Fernandez (seated) with mom Kirsten Fernandez, SRHS Athletic Director Scott Parks, brother (and freshman) Nico Fernandez, dad David Fernandez and Principal James Campbell. petition held recently at John I. Leonard High School. The cheerleaders’ effort earned them the opportunity to compete in Orlando Nov. 17 for a spot at the Universal Cheerleading Association national com-

petition in February.

• Diver in State’s Top 20 — Hawk diver David Freund, competing in the Class 3A state diving championships, placed 20th overall in the state.

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PALM BEACH CENTRAL ATHLETES SIGN ON TO PLAY COLLEGE SPORTS Several Palm Beach Central High School athletes signed letters of intent to play college sports on Wednesday, Nov. 14. Family and friends were invited to a press conference to honor the athletes.

PBCHS pitcher John Padich will play baseball for Daytona State College, while center fielder Gage Morey will attend Florida Gulf Coast University. Lacrosse player Jasey Sanders will play for Campbell University. Catcher Marina Carmona will play softball for Florida International University, while shor t stop Kristen Garseau and third base player Alexis Pisa will play for Palm Beach State College.

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John Padich, Gage Morey, Jasey Sanders, Marina Carmona, Kristen Garseau and Alexis Pisa.

John Padich and Gage Morey (center) with members of the PBCHS baseball team.

Sports Commission Wins Bid To Host SSC Tennis Championships The Palm Beach County Sports Commission will partner with the Sunshine State Conference to host the SSC Tennis Championships on Thursday, April 18 to Saturday, April 20, 2013 at South County Regional Park in Boca Raton.

Colleges and universities from across Florida will compete in three days of competition to crown a conference champion for both

men’s and women’s teams.

The SSC annually features some of the best tennis teams in NCAA Division II, with conference teams traditionally advancing far into the national tournament. League teams have won a total of 11 men’s and women’s NCAA tennis championships. The SSC is composed of nine Florida schools.

South County Regional Park fea-

tures one of the top tennis facilities in Palm Beach County. The park maintains 19 lighted all-weather courts. The 2013 conference championship will mark the first time an SSC event has taken place at South County Regional Park and Boca Raton.

The 2013 SSC Championships will feature all seven league men’s teams and the top eight women’s teams,

according to the final regular-season standings. Play will begin with quarterfinal matches on Thursday, April 18, and conclude with the championship finals and consolation matches on Saturday, April 20.

A total of 21 matches will be played.

Each match will feature competition in three doubles and six singles flights. The first team to accumulate five points in those head-to-head

matches will win the contest.

The SSC sponsors 16 sports that compete in NCAA Division II. In addition to the tennis championship, the league annually conducts conference championships in cross country, soccer, swimming, basketball, golf and women’s rowing.

For more information on the Sunshine State Conference, visit www. sunshinestateconference.com.

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Saturday, Nov. 24 • The Wellington Green Market will take place on Saturday, Nov. 24 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex.

Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or call (561) 7532484 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host the Acreage Avengers Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 2 p.m.

Assemble to share your ideas to make the library a better place for all teens. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a teen movie program featuring The Avengers on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 2:30 p.m.

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

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a teen movie program featuring Corpse Bride on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 2:30 p.m. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

Monday, Nov. 26 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a movie matinee featuring Madagascar 3 on Monday, Nov. 26 at 2:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Art Smarts” for ages 4 to 7 on Monday, Nov. 26 at 3:30 p.m. Celebrate Families Reading Together with Artful Reading by Bob Raczka and stories about art appreciation. Call (561) 681-4100 t o RSVP. Tuesday, Nov. 27 • The Palm Beach County Commission will hold a workshop Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 9:30 a.m. in the government center’s Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave., Sixth Floor, West Palm Beach). For more info., visit www.pbcgov.com.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Let’s Pretend” for ages 2 to 5 on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 11:15 a.m. The librar y is being overrun by wild animals. Which animal are you? Call (561) 681-4100 to preregister.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will feature “Duct Tape Creations” for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 4:30 p.m. Turn brightly colored and patterned duct tape into a special craft project.

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

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Between the Covers: Adult Book Discussion Series” on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Sara Harris will discuss Million Dollar Baby by F.X. Toole. Sign up and check out the book. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• Parents interested in learning how to create a positive home learning environment are invited to a free public discussion Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Oxbridge Academy of the Palm Beaches (3151 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach). A panel of local experts will address a range of topics. The discussion is free and open to the public. For more info., contact Audrey Bland at (561) 972-9654 or abland@oapb.org.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Club Pokémon for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). For more info., call (561) 791-4000 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

Wednesday, Nov. 28 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Meet the Author: Rochel Berman” for adults Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 2:30 p.m. This local author will help you understand and strengthen your relationships with loved ones who live far away, as written in her book Oceans Apart: A Guide to Maintaining Family Ties at a Distance. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Balloon Bonanza” for age 8 and up Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 4 p.m. Learn the art of balloon animal making. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “All Hands On Craft: DIY Paper Gift Boxes” for adults on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m. Add a special touch to birthday and holiday presents by creating your own gift boxes and bags. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to preregister.

• Whole Foods Market (2635 S. State Road 7, Wellington) will host a free Seminar on Migraines on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.

Thursday, Nov. 29 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a movie matinee featuring Joyful Noise on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Wolf Story Time” for ages 4 to 6 on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 3:30 p.m. Listen to stories about wolves, sing See CALENDAR, page 37

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• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Teen Flick Fix” with Snow White and the Huntsman on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 5 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to preregister.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Teen Game Night for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Challenge your friends to Wii or board games.

Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 6814100 to pre-register.

Friday, Nov. 30 • Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host “Mom’s Morning Escape” on Friday, Nov. 30 from 9 to 11 a.m.

Moms will receive a free mini-massage, coffee or tea and a muffin. There is no charge.

Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Go Club meeting for ages 8 to 17 on Friday, Nov. 30 at 4:30 p.m.

Learn how to play this ancient Asian strategy game. Kids and family members can all play.

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

• The Singles Dance Club of the Palm Beaches hosts ballroom dances for singles and married couples 50 and older every Friday from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the American Polish Club on Lake Worth Road. The event features live bands. Men must wear coats and ties, and women must dress accordingly. The cost is $10 for members and $12 for nonmembers. For more info., call Rick at (561) 775-1885.

Saturday, Dec. 1 • The 2012 Bark! for the Cure 1-mile walk hosted by the South Florida Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure will take place Saturday, Dec. 1 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Ave. South, Wellington). Check-in and registration is 7:30 a.m. and the walk will begin at 9 a.m. with judging at 10 a.m. For more info., contact Catie at catie@komensouthflorida.org or visit www.komensouthflorida.org.

• The Junior League of the Palm Beaches will host a Premier Shopping & Community Fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 1 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center (9067 Southern Blvd.). A $25 VIP ticket will offer an exclusive opportunity to sip and stroll through the market from 9 to 10 a.m. Shopping from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. costs $5 per ticket, with more than 75 vendors, a children’s area and gift wrapping. “A Nutcracker Sweet,” an

exclusive affair of afternoon tea and tastings with Nutcracker ballet variations, will be offered from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at $50 per ticket. E-mail jlpbholidaymarketplace@ yahoo.com for sponsorship opportunities.

• Wellington High School Project Graduation will host its annual charity golf tournament Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Wanderers Club.

The tournament will feature a shotgun start scramble format at 12:30 p.m. To register, call Karen Herrick at (561) 790-2726 or Pam Yackulics at (561) 628-1435 or by e-mail at wellingtonprojectgrad2013@gmail.com.

• Royal Palm Beach will host its annual Holiday Festival of Lights on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. at Veterans Park. Vendors will be selling food as well as holiday gifts and crafts.

There will be a children’s crafts pavilion, roving entertainment, and games and photos with Santa starting at 6:30 p.m. Bring your own camera. Local schools and organizations will entertain. Free cookies and hot cocoa will be available. The 30-foot tree will be lit at 6:15 p.m. A shuttle will be available from Village Hall and Ewing Park. Call (561) 790-5149 for more info.

• Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host a Holiday Evening Stroll on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 5 to 9 p.m. The cost is $10 per person. For advance registration, call (561) 233-1757.

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

• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host Winterfest 2012 on Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The evening will begin with a show jumping competition at 6 p.m. with Winterfest officially kicking off at 7 p.m. Festivities include musical and dance performances by local talent, a visit from Santa and his reindeer, activities for the kids and a performance by Vanilla Ice. There will be a foodand-wine-tasting expo, a VIP sponsor party, a salute to the troops, retail shopping and vendors offering all sorts of delicious food choices. For more info., contact Michela PerilloGreen at (561) 792-6525 or visit www. wellingtonchamber.com.

Sunday, Dec. 2 • A Holiday Shopping Extravaganza will take place Sunday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Players Club in Wellington. For info., e-mail pcrcatering@aol.com or call (561) 795-0080.

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JOHN C. HUNTON AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION, INC.—Service & new installation FPL independent particip ating contractor. Lic. CAC 057272 Ins. "We are proud supporters of the Seminole Ridge Hawks" 561-798-3225.

Family Owned & Operated since 1996. Credit Cards Accepted

WE CLEAN OFFICES & PRIVATE HOMES — Licensed & Insured. Call for an estimate and to schedule your ap artment. Discount for Central Palm Beach County Chamber members and to all new clients for first cleaning. 561-385-8243 Lic. #2012252779

MOBILE-TEC ON-SITE COMPUTER SERVICE — The computer experts that come to you! Hardware/Sof tware setup, support & troubleshooting w w w . m o b i l e t e c . n e t .

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HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER — in W ellington needs EXAM PREP COORDINATOR Bachelors Degree- Demonstrate Solid Performance on SAT and ACT (either verbal or math sections) Available to work evenings and Saturdays. Also needed: EXAM PREP TUT ORS Now Hiring SAT/ACT Preparation Tutors. Must have a 4 year degree preferably in Mathmetics or English. Be available to tutor on Saturdays. Please e-mail resume tomarlenegiraud@hlcwellington.com FRONT DESK — Loxahatchee/ Boynton Beach. Busy Dermatology practices, full-time, experience preferred, must be available for flexible hours, evenings and weekends.

Fax resume to 561-790-7568 MEDICAL ASSISTANT NEEDED IN LOXAHATCHEE/BOYNTON BEACH — Busy Dermatology practice, full-time, experience preferred, must be available for flexible hours, evenings and weekends. Fax resume to 561-790-7568 PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD HERE CALL 793-3576

DRIVERS — DEDICATED ACCOUNT! TOP PAY! $2,000 sign on bonus. Benefit s, miles, great hometime and more. 1-888-5674854 Werner Enterprises.

AVON START YOUR OWN BUSINESS - $10! Sell everyday products that people love! Little risk lot of rewards. FREE ongoing training. Avon store. 798-9011 DRIVER'S WANTED —Full-Time/ Part-Time Retirees welcome. Night Dispatcher for Wellington TownCar. Call for det ails. 561-333-0181 LOOKING FOR REAL ESTATE PERSONAL ASSISTANT — PartTime with possibility of Full-Time.

Flexible hours, bilingual preferred.

Microsoft Experience. Cell 561339-8685 or Fax resume 888-3352797 TEACHING ASSISTANT FOR PRESCHOOL — Experienced preferred. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Mon. - Fri. 561-793-5860 TEACHER— 3 Year Old Class.

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday. CDA Required. 561-790-0808

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DRIVEWAYS — Free estimates A & M ASPHALT SEAL COATING commercial and residential. Patching potholes, striping, repair existing asphalt & save money all work guaranteed. Lic.& Ins. 100045062 561-667-7716

CC'S CLIPPING — Equine Body Clipping, Clean-ups, excellent references. Wellington, FL year round resident.443-995-2607 cori.correra@gmail.com

HOUSECLEANING — 20 yrs experience. Excellent local references.

Shopping available. 561-572-1782 HOUSECLEANING — affordable cleaning services, Royal Palm Maids. 561-666-7738 “For all your cleaning needs”

ROOFING REPAIRS REROOFING ALL TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable.

Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-3090134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC023773 RC-0067207

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

HURRICANE SHUTTERS P&M CONTRACTORS — ACCORDION SHUTTERS Gutters, screen enclosures, siding, soffit s, aluminum roofs, Serving the Western Communities. Since 1985. U-17189 561791-9777

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

HIST ORY/SOCIAL STUDIES TUT OR, — Accredited teacher 4 subject s, available in your home. All subject s come alive, you will not forget when tested! Middle/High School $25/hr. 561-702-0891

BOB CAVANAGH ALLSTATE INSURANCE — Auto •Home • Life• Renters •Motorcycle •RV • Golfcart • Boat Serving the Western Communities for 24 years Call for a quote 798-3056, or visit our website. www.allstateagencies.com/ rCavanagh

RJA PAINTING & DECORATING, INC. — Interior Exterior, Faux Finish, Residential,Commercial.Lic. #U17536 Rocky Armento, Jr. 561793-5455 561-662-7102 J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential.

Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 309-6975 or visit our website at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com

JOHN PERGOLIZZI PAINTING INC. — Interior/Exterior - Repaint specialist, pressure cleaning, popcorn ceiling, drywall repair & roof painting. Family owned/owner operator. Free Est. 798-4964 Lic. #U18473 COLORS BY CORO, INC. — Int./ Ext. residential painting, over 20 yrs exp. Small Jobs welcome. Free est.

Ins. 561-383-8666. Owner/Operated. Lic.# U20627 Ins. Wellington Resident JEREMY JAMES PLUMBING — Licensed plumber, legitimate estimate. Water heaters, new construction. CFC1426242. Bonded Insured.

CFC1426242. 561-601-6458

THE MASTER HANDYMAN — All Types of Home Rep airs & Improvements. No job too big or small done right the first time every time 40 yrs of satisfied customers. See me on Angies List. Tom (561) 801-2010 or (954) 444-3178 Serving Palm Beach and Broward Counties.

BILLY’S HOME REPAIRS INC. REMODEL & REPAIRS — Interior Trim, crown molding, rottenwood rep air, door inst allation, minor drywall,kitchens/cabinets / countertops, wood flooring. Bonded and Insured U#19699. Call 7919900 or 628-9215 HANDYMAN AND CLEANING SERVICES — Caza Services for all your handyman and cleaning needs.

18 years experience. No job is too small. Call us today. Insured 561802-8300 or 754-242-3459

ANMAR CO .—James’ All Around Handyman Service. Excellent craftman Old time values. Once you’ve had me! You’ll have me back!

Lic. Ins. Certified Residential Contractor CRC 1327426 561-248-8528

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

Interior & Exterior p ainting.

Certified pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch at 309-6975 or visit us at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com

STANS SCREENS – Re-Screening Pool & patios. Since 1973 Screening Pool & Patios. FOR A FREE ESTIMATE PLEASE CALL 561319-2838

MINOR ROOF REPAIRS DON HARTMANN ROOFING — Roof painting, Carpentry. Lic. #U13677 967-5580 ROBERT G. HARTMANN ROOFING — Specializing in repairs. Free estimates, Bonded,insured. Lic. #CCC 058317 Ph: 561-790-0763.

JOHN’S SCREEN REPAIR SERVICE — Pool & patio rescreening.

Stay tight,wrinkle-free,guaranteed!

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Build all type ENCLOSURES, repair, reinforcements & RESCREENING, slabs/footers/fascias.

If u don’t like sloppy jobs Call us! Recession rates AAA Pro Screeninglic # U-21289/ins ACCORDION SHUTTERS — Gutters, screen enclosures, siding, soffits, aluminum roofs, Serving the Western Communities. Since 1985.

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

SPECIALIZING IN BATHROOM REMODELING — Free estimates serving South Florida since 1980.

Quality you expect, service you deserve. Lic. bonded & Ins. U21006 561-662-9258

PAPERHANGING BY DEBI — Professional Inst allation,Removal.

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