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ITID Board Favors Negotiation Over Litigation With Minto
Volume 35, Number 48 November 28 - December 4, 2014
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SORTING FOOD DONATIONS IN RPB
The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors decided 3-2 last week not to go forward with litigation seeking to get the Palm Beach County Commission to back down or reverse its approval of Minto West. Page 3
Palm Beach Bulls Basketball Team Hosts Fundraiser
The Palm Beach Bulls travel basketball team held a happy hour fundraiser Thursday, Nov. 20 at the White Elephant restaurant in Wellington. Aside from supporting the team, the event collected food to be donated to Feeding South Florida and sold bracelets for the Kids Cancer Foundation. Page 5
Wellington Presbyterian Hosts Harvest Fun Fair
Wellington Presbyterian Church held its Community Harvest Fair on Saturday, Nov. 22 on the athletic field adjacent to the Eagle Arts Academy. The familyfriendly event featured a petting zoo, hay ride and cake walk, as well as plenty of crafts, games and more. Page 9
Royal Palm Beach Hosts Fall Fantasy Craft Show
The Village of Royal Palm Beach held its 13th annual Fall Fantasy Craft Show on Saturday, Nov. 22 at Veterans Park. All items were handmade or adorned by local residents. There was food for sale and music. Page 17
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Make An Effort To Shop Local For The Holidays
The holiday shopping season has officially begun. While there has been some pushback this year against stores insisting on opening before the Thanksgiving table has even been cleared, the major chains will once again be packed on Black Friday. If shopping on the busiest shopping day of the year is your thing, go right ahead. However, don’t overlook our local retailers. Page 4 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 11 OPINION.................................. 4 CRIME NEWS.......................... 6 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 8 PEOPLE................................. 13 SCHOOLS.......................14 - 15 COLUMNS...................... 16, 23 BUSINESS......................24 - 25 SPORTS..........................29 - 31 CALENDAR............................ 32 CLASSIFIEDS.................33 - 37 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM
On Monday, Royal Palm Covenant Church volunteers sorted donated food for Thanksgiving boxes to be distributed Tuesday. There was enough food for approximately 500 boxes. The church took applications from people in need. The sorting session featured volunteers from many groups. Shown here are Pastor Carolyn Rose and Pastor Michael Rose with Philippine American Society members Nathan and Angela Ledford. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 4 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
Letter Rejects Environmental Challenge To SR 7 Extension
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report A letter from the Florida Department of Transportation setting aside environmental challenges to the completion of State Road 7 to Northlake Blvd. is seen by road proponents as the beginning of the end of a decades-long battle to get the road built. The letter, from FDOT District 4 Secretary James A. Wolfe to West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio, states that environmental concerns for the endangered snail kite have been sufficiently mitigated by a coordinated effort to reduce the footprint of the SR 7 right of way. The letter points out that during the March 2012 public hearing on the extension, the City of West Palm Beach submitted a letter
written by the Tew Cardenas law firm stating that the environmental analysis conducted at the time was inadequate. “Since the public hearing, the Florida Department of Transportation continued coordinating with the environmental agencies, including the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the South Florida Water Management District,” the FDOT letter dated Nov. 20 stated. “A focus on the coordination has been related to addressing comments from the USFWS regarding potential impacts to the Everglade snail kite, an endangered mediumsize raptor.” Through the coordination effort, the proposed project footprint has been significantly reduced to minimize potential impacts, leav-
ing a wider conservation area that will act as a buffer between the proposed roadway and Grassy Waters Preserve. “As a result, the USFWS issued a Biological Opinion on Nov. 13 concluding that the construction and operation of the SR 7 project is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of the Everglade snail kite,” the letter continued. “The Biological Opinion further states that ‘the critical habitat has been designated for the Everglade snail kite; however, the SR 7 extension project is located outside of the designated critical habitat.’ Based on the findings of the Biological Opinion and the proposed mitigation plan, the department will make a recommendation for the Federal Highway AdministraSee STATE ROAD 7, page 18
Young Growers In The Spotlight At Chamber’s Farm City Lunch
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Farm City luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 19, focusing on young farmers, with the theme of “Millennial Farmers.” Five young, local farmers sat on a panel to answer questions about the future of agriculture in Palm Beach County from moderator Mark Sodders, District 17 director of the Florida Farm Bureau.
Panelists were Ethan Basore, secretary of the Palm Beach County Young Farmers & Ranchers and harvest supervisor for TKMBengard Farms; Colin Friedrich, inventory manager for Excelsa Gardens; Nick Basore, financial analyst for TKM-Bengard Farms; Nick Larson, scientist with the Everglades Research & Education Center and owner of NK Lago Farm; and Krista Erickson, coowner of Erickson Farms. “Up until a few years ago, I
Farm City Luncheon — Tommy and Ann Holt with Buddy McKinstry PHOTO BY RON BUKLEY/TOWN-CRIER and Eva Webb.
was the young generation, but that has passed me by,” Sodders said. “Fortunately, we have a panel of superstars on the rise. They have the potential to keep Palm Beach County number one in agriculture east of the Mississippi. Remember, we are the winter vegetable capital of the United States. We can’t do enough as agriculturalists, especially in the schools, to explain this, not just to the students. It’s wonderful that the teachers know this.” Asked what makes them confident that agriculture in general in the county, and their farming operations in particular, will remain competitive, Erickson, who is a mango farmer, said she has confidence in her father, who keeps his hand on the pulse of the business. “Over the years, as imports started taking over, we couldn’t package two mangos for the same price as they could bring in 50 pounds,” she said. “We started researching. We went from growing about four varieties to almost 50. Most of what we grow is too delicate to be able to import, and instead of having customers who See FARM CITY, page 18
Code-Violating Developers Under Fire In Wellington
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council approved the preliminary reading of an ordinance Tuesday that would suspend review proceedings for developers that have outstanding code enforcement violations. Planning & Development Services Director Tim Stillings said the ordinance is intended to add leverage to bring developers with code compliance issues in line. “It is intended to improve code compliance and increase our resolution of fines and liens,” Stillings said. “It’s to restrict additional development due processing for property owners who have a known code compliance case fine or lien.” He said suspensions would apply to any applications for
comprehensive plan amendments, rezoning changes, site plan amendments, master plans or additional uses on any seasonal or equestrian use permits. It would be effective any time the special magistrate finds a property to be in violation of codes until they are corrected. “They would essentially be put in suspension of the process,” Stillings said. Councilman Matt Willhite made a motion to approve the ordinance, but Councilwoman Anne Gerwig said she would not be supporting it, referencing discussions at Monday’s agenda review meeting. “I wanted to be clear why I am not supporting this,” Gerwig said. “Last night, the vice mayor mentioned how cumbersome it is to work through our regulations as they are, and how difficult this See ORDINANCE, page 18
TURKEY DRIVE IN RPB
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office volunteers collected turkeys at the Publix store on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. last weekend. Volunteers met Sunday, Nov. 23 at First Baptist Church of Royal Palm Beach to sort food into meals bags. Shown here, Emma Heslin makes a donation. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 11 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
Toy Drive Aims To Spread Holiday Cheer In Wellington
By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Because of the generosity of local residents and businesses, approximately 300 children will have a brighter holiday season. Wellington’s InterFaith group, partnering with Wellington’s Community Services Department, is hosting this year’s toy drive at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church. On Dec. 22, pre-registered parents will be invited to pick toys for their children at St. Peter’s, which is changing things in its third year hosting the toy drive. While parents are picking toys out for their children, and volunteers are wrapping and labeling the toys, there will be a place for the children to play. “We’re trying to infuse the community with positivity. Folks who have a lot can give some to folks who have a lot, lot less,” said Emily Denmark McGee, associate pastor at St. Peter’s. The community is working to-
gether to make this event possible, with groups such as InterFaith, the Mall at Wellington Green, Jet Hauling, Tara Management, Ultima Fitness, the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, Binks Forest Elementary School and the Wellington Preservation Coalition working toward a common goal: collecting toys to make the holiday season brighter for young Wellington residents. Something as simple as a toy is all it takes to bring a smile to the face of a child in need. “I’ve seen these type of toy drives in the past,” Wellington Community Services Director James Poag said. “I think the best thing for me, when you have the opportunity to do something like this, it’s just to see the eyes of the child light up when they get to select a toy.” There is still a great need for toys, as gifts are needed for all ages, from babies to teenagers. See TOY DRIVE, page 4
AT&T Pioneers Help Feed Needy Families In Lox Groves
Loxahatchee Groves Elementary School Principal Richard Myerson joins Denise Caruso and Louise Zehnder of AT&T Pioneers with bags of food headed to families in need. PHOTO BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER
By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report For some families with students at Loxahatchee Groves Elementary School, Thanksgiving dinner will be a special event thanks to AT&T Pioneers, a group of retired and current AT&T employees who have donated food and supplies to seven families this month. On Friday, Nov. 21, Denise Caruso and Louise Zehnder of AT&T Pioneers dropped off 22 bags brimming with all the food necessary for a special meal — pasta, macaroni and cheese, vegetables, stuffing and more — as well as gift cards to purchase turkeys, chickens, ham or another form of protein. The 22 bags will complete the holiday dinner table for 45 people in the community, and are adjusted
based on family size. Principal Richard Myerson was on hand to receive the bags from Caruso and Zehnder, pointing out just how meaningful the donation is for his students in need. “A lot of them go hungry at home,” he said. “Now they have food, not only for Thanksgiving, but for a little bit after that. There are smiles on their faces, and we know they’re well fed.” Earlier in the school year, the Pioneers ran a back-to-school supply drive and also donated six Kindles to the school. “Our school is blessed that we were adopted by this wonderful group with our needy families benefiting from their generosity,” Myerson said. “Our school has benefited by their generosity, too, See LGES, page 7
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ITID Board Favors Negotiation Over Litigation With Minto West
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors decided 3-2 last week not to go forward with litigation seeking to get the Palm Beach County Commission to back down or reverse its approval of Minto West. Attorney Marty Perry, representing ITID in dealing with the Minto West project, said at the Nov. 19 meeting that not much had changed since he last reported to the board. That was right after conditions on the decision had been placed by Commissioner Shelley Vana that improvements to Persimmon Blvd. and 60th Street would not be made until 2,700 homes were built in the development, and he estimated that would be about seven or eight years from now.
“The Palm Beach County Commission voted Oct. 29 to approve comprehensive plan text amendments for the project, as well as a resolution approving the zoning application,” Perry said. “The only thing that was left open for discussion… was the fact that although your consulting team had argued fairly vigorously against any increase in the 2,996 [homes] and the non-residential intensity, it was clear that the board was going to go forward, and we argued at a minimum there [should be] a modification of conditions regarding Persimmon and 60th Street.” Perry said they had asked for buffering on 60th Street, which they did not get, and that access to Persimmon Blvd. be withheld until permits for 3,000 homes had been granted. “That was approved by the
board on a 5-2 vote,” he said. “It was reduced to 2,700 permits. When the resolution came out, that was not in there. There have been continuous discussions between Commissioner Vana, who made the motion, myself and county staff that resulted in just earlier this week my getting a revised resolution from Assistant County Attorney Bob Banks. That resolution is scheduled to go before the board on Dec. 4 for review and approval, and it’s a resolution correcting the zoning resolution. It now includes the language that no connection of Persimmon Blvd. shall be made at 140th Avenue until the issuance of the 2,700th dwelling permit.” Perry said he is confident that the resolution will be approved, and he pointed out that Minto still has to come to ITID for a permit relative to Persimmon Blvd.
“That means that the district still has the ability to control whatever requirements the district wants relative to Persimmon,” Perry said. He added that there was discussion that Minto has to pay the county $1.5 million in the event that Minto is unable to reach an understanding with ITID about the Persimmon access. “The county engineer, George Webb, stated that the $1.5 million would be utilized by the county for maintenance if the county was responsible for maintenance of Persimmon,” Perry said. “If the county were not responsible, then the county would turn that $1.5 million over to Indian Trail.” Perry said that stipulation is not in the conditions, only that Minto would turn the $1.5 million over to the county. “The county is on record in that
transcript at the hearing as having made that statement,” he said. “I believe that’s enforceable, and I believe the county will adhere to that. So, at this point it’s really in your hands whether to follow any permit discussions with Minto relative to Persimmon.” Perry reiterated that he felt it made little sense to try to litigate the county’s decision further on the zoning, and that if the board wanted to pursue litigation, it should be to the comp plan text amendment. “The case law and the statutes are really not very clear,” he said. “It’s my personal opinion that there is a lot more time for taking action desired; however, taking a conservative approach is probably the best approach, and that would need to be taken within 30 days of adoption, which was Oct. 29, so
that gives a limited time period. If your desire is to litigate, you need to make a decision tonight.” Supervisor Michelle Damone made a motion that ITID not participate in further litigation and instead continue a conversation with the county and Minto. During public comment, many residents spoke both for and against further litigation. John Rivera said he did not want litigation but thought the equestrian community had not been factored into the process sufficiently. “They’re going to build, there’s nothing we can do about it,” Rivera said. “If you’re going to use money for litigation, I want some for the equestrians. I want a public arena. Let’s get some lights up and build some barns, and shelter for See ITID MINTO, page 18
RPB OK Lets Pioneer Road Commercial Project Move Forward
By Briana D’Andrea Town-Crier Staff Report A new commercial shopping center is another step closer to fruition after the Royal Palm Beach Village Council granted a long list of approvals for the Pioneer Road project last week. The plaza will be located on the southeast corner of State Road 7 and Pioneer Road. It received the necessary zoning and site plan approvals at the Thursday, Nov. 20 meeting. The council also discussed a number of variances attached to the project. Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Administrator Bradford O’Brien said the applicant was seeking a variance request for the location of some of the parking spaces. “Staff recommends approval of 21 percent of the required parking spaces to be located in the rear of the building, where village code only allows 10 percent,” he said. “It’s needed to provide adequate employee parking and accommodate service vehicles.” According to O’Brien, rules would be implemented that would limit pickup and drop-off times. The Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission approved the variance 4-1 on Oct. 28. But some of the project’s neighbors were not happy with the variance. Westwoods Property Own-
ers’ Association President Elyce Werner said she didn’t understand why a variance was needed to add twice the rear parking than the code allows. “This is double the amount, and for people to park in the back is very unsafe. I would like an explanation as to why you would double the amount when your code requires only 10 percent,” she said. “Your code requires one space per 200 square feet,” explained planner Don Hearing of Cotleur & Hearing, representing the developer. “From a more common planning principle, this is to reduce the sea of parking you get in front of these centers. There are parking spaces even at the Toys ‘R’ Us next door that have never been used. This is an efficient use of the land, it makes sense and distributes parking where it needs to be.” Vice Mayor David Swift wanted to make sure that the area behind the building would be manned for lingering cars. “Would the applicant be required to make sure that we don’t have parking that’s not for the shopping center?” Swift asked. “I’m positive that the property owner will police themselves and not allow parked cars to linger for a week at a time,” O’Brien said. “Pebb Enterprises would actually have full-time, 24-hour security,” Hearing added. “Have you all taken a close look
associated with safety?” Councilman Jeff Hmara asked. “Parking spaces and loading spaces interact quite often, and many times the loading spaces are utilized early morning. They don’t want interaction with the patrons,” O’Brien said. The council approved the variance to allow additional rear parking 5-0. Additionally, the applicant was seeking a landscape waiver to allow deviations at multiple sections of the property. “There are going to be six variations,” O’Brien said. According to O’Brien, these included eliminating berms and changes to landscape buffers, the ratio of numbers of trees, changes to perpendicular divider strips and canopy trees. “Everything we’ve asked for is to achieve good design,” Hearing said. “It’s not a matter of saving money. We have 40 percent open space. We don’t have another spot where we can stuff another tree.” That variance was also approved 5-0. Another variance on the list was to allow for a 20-foot-wide landscape buffer in lieu of the required 25-foot buffer. Additionally, the developer wants to eliminate parallel divider strips in certain locations, which are usually required every 12 spaces. Hearing called the variance a unique situation. “There’s a 25-
foot piece of land that separates the county right of way. We are only asking this to be reduced by 5 feet, but actually there’s an existing 25 feet offsite,” he said. According to Hearing, that would actually make the buffer a total of 45 feet. “I’m glad many of you made it out there to see it today,” he said. “There’s an existing berm there. The planting substantially exceeds the minimum amount. We’re going in to create a buffer to a buffer. Is there an alternative answer? There is, but we think this makes the most sense.” Werner opposed that variance, as she did at last month’s zoning commission meeting. “I do oppose this,” she said. “Yes, it’s a unique situation; however, why should he deviate from meeting your requirements? The planning and zoning board did deny that 25-foot buffer. Mr. Hearing said that he would be willing to work with our community, and to date, there has been no communication made for any kind of discussion.” However, council members thought the buffer would be sufficiently large. “I took a trip down there and took a look at it, and I was really stunned by how large the trees are in that 25-foot buffer,” Swift said. “To tell the difference between 5 feet looking through that buffer
versus 20 feet I think is impossible, but there are some gaps. I was wondering if the developer would take some vegetation and fill in those gaps?” “We would be happy to,” Hearing said. The motion to allow for the 20-foot-wide buffer and the removal of some parallel divider strips carried 5-0. Lastly, the applicant was seeking site plan, special exemption use and architectural approval for the 10.6-acre parcel. The site plan calls for an 85,177-square-foot commercial development to include three buildings, two of which are freestanding, 6,660-foot retail buildings, and a 71,977-square-foot inline building. “The applicant is requesting to relocate the existing cell phone tower to the southeast portion of the commercial tract,” O’Brien said. “The access to the site would be on the northwest corner, centrally located access off of State Road 7, and two access points to the south of the property.” According to O’Brien, the proposed project meets all necessary requirements, and he recommended approval of the project. “We brought out these two outparcel buildings all the way to the street, to engage the street. It will actually hide the parking,” Hearing said. “The style of the buildings
are a blend of Isla Verde, all the way up to the newer buildings, to the Toys ’R’ Us and the Royal Office Park. That was a request from staff. It’s a bit contemporary, a bit fresher.” Hearing said that he expects it to be a very successful project. “We’re really excited about this property,” he said. “We’re ready to go forward. I believe we are about 90 percent leased. A lot of good tenants are waiting to come here.” Werner said she had a letter from the county that would prevent any trucks from using the Westwoods entrance at Pioneer Road. “I would like a provision put in before you approve, to not have any commercial vehicles or heavy equipment vehicles to be able to enter that entrance only,” she said. “You have 725 homes. We are going to have traffic problems there. You will be having accidents.” Hearing said that the developers will accommodate that request. “She is correct, I did misstate that we might have commercial vehicles coming in that entrance,” he said. “We are more than happy to live with that. The applicant worked with Westwoods, which owns that strip, and they would not let us penetrate it. So, we are in agreement with the recommendation and the condition that was discussed.” The project was approved 5-0.
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Black Friday? Make An Effort To Shop Local For The Holidays
The holiday shopping season has officially begun. With less than four weeks until Christmas, now is the time of year that the shopping malls, department stores and major retailers offer up the latest merchandise, along with a few great deals, to bring in shoppers flush with holiday spirit. While, thank goodness, there has been some pushback this year against those stores insisting on opening before the Thanksgiving table has even been cleared, the major chains will once again be packed on Black Friday. If shopping on the busiest shopping day of the year is your thing, go right ahead. We’re in favor of it. However, don’t overlook our local retailers. We applaud organized promotions such as Small Business Saturday (being observed this year on Nov. 29) that have attempted to call attention to the need to support community-owned retailers. However, our mom-and-pop stores need more than one day of attention over the next month. These independent businesses are the lifeblood that keep our small shopping plazas alive and give so much to the community at large. From the storekeeper who doubles as a soccer coach to the new retailer using the local
construction trades, home-grown businesses are a crucial part of our local economy. Did you know that for every $100 you spend at community businesses, $73 is circulated right here in the local economy. This money is paid to our local governments in taxes, funds our schools and paves our roads. So, as you go out shopping this weekend and over the coming weeks, look for gifts at these small, independent businesses. And remember, it’s not just retailers — service industries like restaurants and salons all offer gift cards that make great gifts as well. If you’re looking for a local business that offers a particular product or service, we recommend searching the online member directories of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce (www.wellingtonchamber.com) and the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce (www.cpbchamber.com). Additionally, businesses of all types can be found advertising right here on the pages of this newspaper. Oh, and while you’re out and about, pick up a little something extra for one of the many toy drives going on in the western communities. There are hundreds of children in need who will not be receiving gifts this holiday season without your help.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Minto West Discrepancies
“Government of the people, by the people and for the people” are not just words. It means the majority had established public consensus for development of the central western communities in the objectives, goals and public policies of the county’s award-winning Comprehensive Land Use Plan. On Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., attorneys and hundreds of citizens “at the table” fought Minto’s intractability, bad legal precedence, false permanent open space, violation of comp plan public policy and legal discrepan-
cies, and confronted Palm Beach County commissioners with overwhelming majority opposition to Minto West in public consensus, resolutions from surrounding communities and more than 5,000 petition signatures supporting the state enclave that Minto bought and was allowed to build. But instead of adding sustainable elements and another exurban community to the central western communities with the enclave, dictators from other districts out-voted our representative and gave a development corporation unjustified gifts of public funds, roads, 800 percent more non-residential and 1,500 more houses
than allowed, with 2,000 acres of “open space” for more. The people of Palm Beach County need the law to require developers who present open space as a public asset to legally deed that open space as conservation easement or other public use, in public ownership, in perpetuity at approval. Minto refused to put the “open space” into permanent conservation easements when the Indian Trail Improvement District attorney asked, and commissioners did not direct staff to provide language for open space in perpetuity before approval when I asked, so it is available for sale or more residential and non-residential
projects. Official litigation is ITID’s last chance to uphold public policy to protect the central western communities from politicians they can’t elect. Why give up on legally defined permanent open space in perpetuity, less density and a traditional town development designed to specifically serve the central western communities? Rita Miller The Acreage
Thank You, Firefighters
I am writing this letter to express my gratitude to the people who work at Fire Station #25. Recently,
my mailbox was knocked down for the second time. I called the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office to report it. The deputy asked if I was a veteran. I replied, “Yes, WWII.” He then called Fire Station #25. They came and repaired my mailbox and there was no
charge. In addition, I took a small table that needed to be braced to Station #25 and that was repaired as a courtesy as well. I just wanted to share this information about our great firefighters in Wellington. Sidney Cooper Wellington
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ROYAL PALM COVENANT CHURCH PREPARES HOLIDAY FOOD BOXES
On Monday, Royal Palm Covenant Church volunteers sorted donated food for Thanksgiving boxes to be distributed Tuesday. There was enough food for approximately 500 boxes. The church took applications from people in need. The sorting session featured volunteers from many groups, including scout troops, the Philippine American Society, Florida Public Utilities, MBSK, CAFCI and the Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club, among others. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
(Above) Band directors James Yaques and Luke Basso pose with band members and staff after the second place win. (Inset) At the performance, every band member wore a blue pin to honor Emerald Cove Middle School Band Director Matt Jensen, who died last week.
Bronco Band Honors Beloved Middle School Band Teacher At Award-Winning Performance
For the sixth year, the Palm Beach Central High School Bronco Marching Band achieved placement at the semifinals and again advanced to the finals at the Florida State Marching Band Competition (FMBC) held at the Tropicana Dome in Tampa last weekend. The Bronco Band walked away with a second place championship victory. Performing in Class 3A, band members won the hearts of the judges with outstanding music and their creative show titled “10:31.” Adam Yorke, a former percus-
Toy Drive
Plenty Of Places To Donate
continued from page 1 Though gifts for small children are often easier to come by, there is a need for age-appropriate gifts for teens and pre-teens. Some suggestions include gift cards and sporting goods like basketballs — especially items that older kids can use alone, without being dependent on having others to play with. Toys for the toy drive are being collected from now until Thursday, Dec. 18. However, there will be one final visit to all of the drop-off locations Friday, Dec. 19, in case any last-minute toys come in. Toys can be dropped off at the Wellington Community Center, the Wellington Community Services Office, the Wellington Municipal Complex, the Wellington
sion member, expressed his pride. “Congratulations to the Bronco marchers on the silver medal finish on quite the unforgettable season. Words can’t describe how proud I am of all of you,” said Yorke, who, like so many other band alumni, return to the school each season to work and volunteer with the band. Director James Yaques was especially proud of his band for all of their hard work and dedication this season. The win meant more to many of the students, as it was dedicated to teacher Matt Jensen, who died earlier this month. “Today, the Bronco marchers,
75 percent of whom were students of his, are dedicating their performance to the memory of Matt Jensen,” Yaques said. “Matt was their middle school band director and gave them the gift of music. They decided to make the ribbon blue, Matt’s favorite color. I know Matt would be really proud of them.” Missing out on first place by only a few points, the Bronco Band looks forward to another chance at returning to the dome next season. For more information on how to become involved with the band through fundraisers or donations, visit www.pbcbroncoband.com.
Recreation Center, Ultima Fitness, the Lake Wellington Professional Centre, all Wellington fire stations, Walgreens at the Wellington Marketplace, as well as St. Peter’s and various InterFaith locations. Meridith Tuckwood, community services specialist with the village, sees the toy drive as a two-way street. “It’s just a blessing on both sides,” she said. “It’s a blessing for those who are able to contribute, and it’s a blessing for those who are able to receive.” Tuckwood, who has worked with many of the previous toy drives, is overwhelmed with the generosity and hope that comes from these events. “The community really rallies to provide for those who are struggling for any given reason,” she said. The Village of Wellington, Poag said, works to combat this need. “During the holiday season, it’s a time for us to have an opportunity to share with others who may
be less fortunate. Throughout the year, many of us have so many blessings that we so often take it for granted,” he said. “It’s always good to give back to the community and be invested in the community. Wellington is committed to its residents and committed to trying to relieve some of their needs, especially during the holiday season.” Sponsorship opportunities are still available to help those in need. “We are extremely grateful for the continued generosity of our Wellington residents and businesses, but we do still need their help,” Tuckwood said. “We’re very fortunate to live in such a wonderful community.” For sponsorship information, contact Tuckwood at (561) 7932476. Families in need of assistance can ask to be placed on the list for gifts. For more information, call the Wellington Community Services Office at (561) 791-4796.
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Employees from Florida Public Utilities help out.
Cynthia Cottle, Jane Raeth and Sebastian Suarez bag vegetables.
Mercy Abellana, Conchita Mateo, Nelson Loreno and Ronald Mateo of the Philippine American Society.
Local scout troops lend a hand.
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PALM BEACH BULLS BASKETBALL TEAM HOSTS FUNDRAISER IN WELLINGTON
The Palm Beach Bulls travel basketball team held a happy hour fundraiser Thursday, Nov. 20 at the White Elephant restaurant in Wellington. Players, coaches and their families enjoyed the gathering. Aside from supporting the team, the event collected food to be donated to Feeding South Florida and sold bracelets for the Kids Cancer Foundation. For more info., visit www.palmbeachbulls.com. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER
Players and their families with White Elephant owner and event host Lori Ireland (back row, third from right).
Palm Beach Bulls board members Nicole Hammack, Cindy Munoz, Tim Sutton, Gem Santos and Ronald Brown.
Players Connor Kolb, Ryan Moore, Troy Sly, Michael Pointdujour and Cole Hammack with donations for Feeding South Florida.
Palm Beach Bulls President Tim Sutton with Tom Hedler of sponsor Wender, Hedler & Hessen.
Gem Santos enjoys dinner with Shae and Nicole Hammack.
Victor and Barbara Torres, Denise and Troy Sly, and Michael and Regine Pointdujour enjoy the evening.
PBSO EDUCATES BOYS & GIRLS CLUB TEENS ON DRUGS AND DRUNK DRIVING
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office hosted a drug prevention program Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club in Wellington. Participating teenagers learned the signs and symptoms of overdoses and took part in an activity that allowed PHOTOS BY ANDREA UNGER/TOWN-CRIER them to simulate being intoxicated while performing a task.
Teens enjoy pizza after completing the PBSO drug prevention program.
Ruth Shelby and Kayo Aosang help MaKayla Dessaline simulate performing a task while intoxicated by wearing goggles and playing Twister.
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Shoplifting Report Brings Deputies To TJ Maxx In RPB
By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report NOV. 18 — A deputy from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the TJ Maxx store on State Road 7 last Tuesday afternoon regarding a case of shoplifting. According to a PBSO report, at approximately 3:40 p.m., a white male and white female entered the store, and the female later left with four purses, valued at approximately $500. According to the report, the two got into a black Toyota Camry. Video surveillance showed the woman as being in her early to late 30s, wearing glasses, approximately 5’5’’ and 130 pounds, and wearing shoulder-length brown hair. The man is estimated to be in his late 40s, 5’10’’ and approximately 180 pounds. NOV. 18 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to a home in the Willows neighborhood last Tuesday afternoon regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 8:40 a.m. and 4:10 p.m., someone broke into the residence through the rear bedroom window. According to the report, the perpetrator stole an Apple iPhone 4S, iPhone 5C and Macbook Pro, together valued at approximately $2,700. Other items, including a jewelry box, watch box and IBM ThinkPad were moved, but not stolen. NOV. 19 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to a home on Shoma Drive early last Wednesday morning regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, just after midnight, an unknown white male was seen running out the back door of the home and leaving in a vehicle. According to the report, it was determined that the man stole an LG 55-inch TV, along with other television sets, valued at approximately $1,700. The deputy found a crowbar, thought to be used to pry open the front and back doors, and broken bottles at the scene. DNA evidence was taken from the home. NOV. 19 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was contacted by a Citrus Grove Blvd. resident last Wednesday afternoon regarding a case of vandalism. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 4 p.m. last Tuesday and noon last Wednesday, someone struck the victim’s mailbox, valued at $50, and broke it into two pieces, breaking it off from the post. According to the report, it was the third time that the victim’s mailbox had been vandalized. NOV. 21 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee
substation was called to a home on 78th Road North last Friday regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 6 p.m. last Wednesday and 4 a.m. last Thursday, someone entered the victim’s fenced-in area and stole a mountain bike, valued at $150, that was leaning next to the garage. NOV. 21 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to a home on Las Palmas Street in La Mancha last Friday morning regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 11:15 p.m. Thursday night and 5:45 a.m. Friday morning, the victim discovered that her Louis Vuitton purse was missing from the dining room chair, and that more jewelry was missing from another room, together valued at approximately $15,970. According to the report, the victims discovered the patio door ajar, but were not sure if the sliding glass door was locked or not. DNA evidence was taken at the scene. NOV. 21 — A Madison Green resident contacted the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation last Friday regarding a case of fraud. According to a PBSO report, the victim received a call Nov. 13 from Sprint informing her that the company suspected that a fraudulent order was placed using her information. According to the report, Sprint representatives told the victim that a large order had been placed through an address in Broward County. The victim was advised to place fraud alerts on all of her accounts and to contact the credit reporting bureaus. NOV. 22 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the Counterpoint Estates neighborhood early last Saturday morning regarding a robbery. According to a PBSO report, at 2:07 a.m., three suspects followed four victims to a park on Grandview Circle, where they physically assaulted the victims and took their cell phones and cash. According to the report, the suspects had two of the victims pinned inside a vehicle when deputies arrived. At the time of the report, the victims did not want to prosecute after their property was recovered. NOV. 22 — Deputies from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation were working an accident scene at Crestwood Blvd. and Folsom Road at approximately 3:15 a.m. last Saturday morning when a 2004 Jaguar approached the crash site at a high rate of speed. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and discovered that the driver of the Jaguar, 18-year-old Michael See BLOTTER, page 18
PBSO SEEKS MAN FOR INCIDENT AT AREA BANK
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a man wanted for cashing illegal checks. The man, shown here, entered the Bank of America branch near the Mall at Wellington Green and cashed stolen/ altered checks. He appears to be a white male, with brown hair and a mustache, wearing a black and white checkered shirt. Anyone who can identify the man is urged to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS.
Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking for the public’s help in finding these wanted fugitives: • Deonne Brunson, alias Deonne Witherspoon, is a black female, 5’2” tall and weighing 195 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. Her date of birth is 06/18/74. Brunson is wanted for failure to appear for a jury trial on charges of defrauding an innkeeper. Her address is listed as at large. She is wanted as of 11/20/14. • Adolfo De Los Santos-Mendoza is a white male, 5’8” tall and weighing 200 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. His date of birth is 05/08/73. De Los Santos-Mendoza is wanted on felony charges for trafficking in marijuana and the unlawful possession of property for purposes of trafficking, selling or manufacturing a controlled substance. He is also wanted on traffic charges for violating probation with reckless driving. His last known address was Bilbao Street in Royal Palm Beach. He is wanted as of 11/20/14. Remain anonymous and you may be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward. Call Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestopperspbc. com.
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PBC Inspector General Explains His Mission To LGLA Members
By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Palm Beach County Inspector General John Carey attended the Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20 to discuss the Office of the Inspector General and how it affects citizens. “What we do is we hold the government accountable for the dollars that the taxpayers give them and for the positions of power that
Inspector General John Carey at the LGLA meeting.
they have,” he explained. “We do this through insight, oversight and foresight.” The vast majority of public servants are great people who are trying to do the right thing, said Carey, who has more than 38 years’ experience in local and federal government. The office works by giving recommendations on how to spend money efficiently and do business more effectively. Oversight, Carey said, is what inspectors general are known for the most, which tends to mean investigations. “If allegations are made, we investigate those,” he said. “In policing, a crime was committed, and then we just have to find the bad guy. In IG work, it’s not like that. In inspector general work, somebody makes an allegation. Then it’s my job to investigate whether it’s true or not.” Carey has found that it is about a 50-50 split on whether allegations are true. He disagrees with the idea that investigating allegations that are not substantiated is a waste of time. “What we’re doing there is clearing good people’s reputations so they can go about their business,” he said. “We have
a record of it, so we can set the record straight.” One recent complaint he heard was from a neighbor of a government employee. Every day, the neighbor saw the person’s car at home in the middle of the day. They called the office, and it was determined that the employee works a split shift, and was on call during the time that the neighbor saw the person. “We’re able to set the record straight,” he said. “We go back to the person who complained and let them know, so they know.” If someone is cheating the government, corrective action is taken. Foresight is looking ahead and promoting best practices while reducing potential waste in government. Carey said that the Office of the Inspector General has made impressive changes in the four years that it has existed. “We have either identified money that is not being used properly, money that has been able to be saved for the taxpayers, or forecasted savings if we stop doing these bad practices,” he said, noting that more than $20 million has been saved. “We’ve listened, we’ve had more than 6,000 phone
calls that have come into the office from citizens and people in government and out of government.” He is proud that the office is an independent organization that can be called in to help solve problems. “We’ve made almost 400 recommendations to the county and the municipalities on how to make government better,” Carey said. “About 400 recommendations with about a 95 percent acceptance rate.” The office currently has 23 people running it, rather than the 40 people that it needs, he noted. “If you see it, report it,” Carey said. “If you see something that’s not right, say something. Let us know. I promise you, we’ll look into it the best we can. You may not get the answer that you want, but I guarantee we will honestly, objectively and independently take a look at it.” To learn more about the Office of the Inspector General, visit www.pbcgov.com/oig or call (877) 283-7068. In other business: • Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Lt. David Combs updated LGLA members on crime issues in Loxahatchee Groves. As requested by town management, there will
now be monthly updates on the crime numbers for the area. In October, Combs said, there were 47 traffic stops. “Traffic tickets are not about money,” Combs said, explaining that if tickets are written out to the Town of Loxahatchee Groves, Loxahatchee Groves receives $2 per ticket, but if the ticket is written to Loxahatchee, the county receives the money. “We don’t write traffic tickets for money,” he said. “I don’t care if my guys write a traffic ticket or write a warning. I really don’t care. It’s not about money. It’s about context. It’s about keeping crime down.” However, Combs explained, sometimes speeders just seem to want traffic tickets, especially going extremely fast in front of a school. “We don’t write a whole lot of tickets out here, because, the truth is, there aren’t a lot of roads where there’s real traffic issues,” he said. “There’s Folsom… one day somebody actually passed me, but she was eight months pregnant and had to go to the bathroom.” Due to a recent uptick in shed burglaries, mostly in The Acreage, Combs issued the following
advice: “Lock your stuff up. If you’ve got sheds, put on a locked chain.” Combs also offered to answer any questions residents have. “If you have questions, call me. Send it to me,” he said, explaining that he can’t help if he doesn’t know about something. “I love when people come in or e-mail me. I may not be able to find the bad guy, but I can get a report and I can look.” • The 2015 LGLA officer nominations began. Marge Herzog was nominated for president, Ken Johnson for vice president and treasurer, Virginia Standish for treasurer and vice president, Becky Carter for secretary, Claus von Grote for sergeant-at-arms, and Diane von Grote as an at-large delegate. One at-large seat is open. The nominations will be brought up again before the election in January. • The next LGLA meeting will be Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m., a week earlier than normal, at Palms West Presbyterian Church. There will be a covered dish potluck dinner. Attendees are asked to bring a $5 grab bag or gag gift to exchange. For more information, call Herzog at (561) 791-9875.
Groves Leaders: Traffic Calming Needed Near Day Property
By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council gave final approval last week to an arbitrated settlement for a land use change from lowdensity residential to low-density commercial for the Day property at the southwest corner of Okeechobee Blvd. and Folsom Road. The Nov. 18 approval was for a small-scale land use change and rezoning for the 10-acre parcel east of the 10-acre Red Barn property. The zoning changes the land use from rural residential, one unit per 5 acres, to commercial low to accommodate future development to a maximum of 5.3 acres of commercial use. The changes were the result of
litigation between the town and the property owners after the council initially refused to approve commercial development on the land, although town staff had advised that under the comp plan and land use code, the Days were entitled to commercial development there. Kerry Kilday, representing the applicants, said they would be back for final site plan approval. “We were given directives at the last hearing, especially as it relates to the traffic situation and solutions,” Kilday said. “We’re already starting down the road, which we believe is going to be a joint effort of Mr. Day, of course, along with the town and the county, because the county has control.” Vice Mayor Ron Jarriel said he was optimistic that newly elected
District 6 Commissioner Melissa McKinlay and Palm Beach County Mayor Shelley Vana would be supportive in getting a traffic light paid for at Okeechobee Blvd. and D Road, which the town had budgeted for originally. “We need to approach these two people and let them know about development on the corner of Folsom and Okeechobee,” Jarriel said. “We need to stress to them how important it is to get some type of traffic calming device.” LGLA President Marge Herzog said she travels Folsom Road often and encounters heavy traffic now. “It is a nightmare,” Herzog said. “Between the churches trying to come south on Crestwood, you cannot see coming out of Folsom
to make the turn. So, if we’re adding more traffic that’s going to be heading south, it is going to be a nightmare. Something really has to be done with traffic control there. When I’m heading north, and I’m trying to make a left turn to go west, you have to sit there for a long time.” As an alternative, she said she takes Crestwood Blvd., which has a traffic light, because she can’t make the left at Folsom Road. Past traffic studies have shown that the temporary-use traffic light at Royal Palm Beach Elementary School is too close to put a traffic light at Folsom and Okeechobee, but Herzog said that needs to be mitigated. “Maybe it has to be addressed that Folsom be a continuous-use light,” she said.
Geoff Sluggett of Raymond Drive, which opens onto Folsom Road, said he appreciated the comments about traffic calming on Folsom Road. “This is an issue that really needs to be addressed,” Sluggett said. “Everybody knows the situation with Folsom as a cut-through road. It’s a straight shot. Everybody uses it to avoid Crestwood through Royal Palm Beach.” He also asked to make sure that the applicant is required to make cross access with the Red Barn property immediately west of the Day property. Jarriel asked Sluggett about speed humps on Folsom Road. “We’ve come to the conclusion that we want to make them standard for everybody, 30 mile-
an-hour speed humps,” Jarriel said. “I’d like to know how your neighbors feel about that. I don’t want to present speed humps and find out the neighbors don’t want them.” Sluggett said many of his neighbors had spoken two weeks ago at the preliminary hearing requesting traffic calming of some type on Folsom Road. “Many of my neighbors were actually going to come tonight, and they basically said I could speak on their behalf,” he said. “The folks along Folsom Road are very interested because this is a very dangerous situation.” Councilman Jim Rockett made a motion to approve the changes to the Day property, which carried unanimously.
Family Movie Night At Cypress Trails Elementary School Cypress Trails Elementary School will hold a Family Movie Night fundraiser on Friday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. Students and families are invited
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continued from page 1 between the Kindles and the school supplies. It’s just a wonderful partnership.” The Pioneers raise money through working at Sunfest. “All the money that we make, we give back to the community,” Caruso explained. “On our board, we vote on a dollar amount and we try to connect with our local schools, because they know their student body very well. They know the ones in need. We ask them to give us the families and give us a number of children and also adults, and then we, Louise and I, go out with that money and purchase all of the food, as well as the gift cards for the meat.” Caruso and Zehnder have volunteered with the organization for more than a decade, explaining that this is just one small piece of what the group does. AT&T Pioneers is a worldwide volunteer organization that has been around for more than 100 years, striving to give back to the community. “This is a need that we
to enjoy hot chocolate, a beautiful light display by the Cub Club Aftercare and a great movie: How To Train Your Dragon 2. Admission is $4.
Cypress Trails Elementary School is located on 133 Park Road North in Royal Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 904-9004.
can see, and it’s just a fun thing to do for us,” Zehnder said. “It helps the community, and that’s what we’re about.” This November, Grove Park Elementary School in Palm Beach Gardens is also receiving assistance from the group. Stories come back to Caruso and Zehnder of the type of impact the group makes on local children, which cross back and forth between the line of encouraging and heartbreaking. “This has nothing to do with this food drive, but when we donated to another school, the teacher asked everyone how their holidays went,” Caruso recalled. “A little boy raised his hand and he said that he was so excited because he had gotten some food, and he said, ‘I walked over and opened up my pantry, and there was still food in there.’ He said, ‘I was so excited about that.’” “That just broke our hearts,” Zehnder continued. “You have a little kid here who is so excited about a holiday, but he’s more excited that he has food left over in the pantry.” What keeps them going, Zehnder said, is knowing that they are making an impact in the
community. Something as simple as a box of macaroni and cheese or a jar of peanut butter can make a child’s day or week. “We have a lot, and it doesn’t hurt to give back,” Caruso said. There are ongoing food drives, including those by the school, to help local families. “We have more families in need. We’re doing a food drive right now,” Myerson said. “If families want to drop off canned goods for the winter holidays, that’s also wonderful.” Since donations have to be given out, Myerson requested that they be brought in to the school by Monday, Dec. 15 for the holiday season. The process of giving the food bags to the families is confidential. “It’s just taking care of the community, one family at a time,” Myerson said, recommending that parents contact the school guidance counselor if their family is in need and could benefit from the food drives. To see how you can help in ongoing school efforts, call Loxahatchee Groves Elementary School at (561) 904-9200. The school office is open from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Seminole Ridge Winged Regiment Takes First Place At State Band Competition
The Seminole Ridge High School Winged Regiment marching band placed first in the 2A Division at the FMBC state marching band competition at Tropicana Dome in St. Petersburg last weekend. The band swept all categories — Best Music, Best Visual and Best General Effect — in the semifinals, then went on to per-
form again at the finals and won Grand Champions. Director Daniel Harvey and his band staff have been working with the students since June on their winning show, called “Three American Masterpieces,” which emphasize the American traditions of baseball, jazz and the U.S. Constitution as its theme. The SRHS Winged Regiment
has been to the “dome” several times before. They placed first in 2A in 2008 and third in 3A in 2012. The SRHS band parents and band staff are proud of the hard work and hundreds of hours that the students have put into their rehearsals this year — and to bring home the championship was worth every moment.
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Wellington Dog Park Closed Dec. 8-12
The Wellington Dog Park (2975 Greenbriar Blvd.), including the nearby volleyball court area, will be closed Monday, Dec. 8 through Friday, Dec. 12. During this time, the annual pest control treatment will be applied and maintenance will be done to paths and walkways. The park will reopen Saturday, Dec. 13. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
Music Fest, Cruise-In & Chili Cookoff Dec. 6
The next Acreage Community Park Music Fest will take place Saturday, Dec. 6 from 2 to 10 p.m. The park is located at 6701 140th Avenue North. The event features local musicians of all styles. Food trucks will be onsite, as will the classic car cruise-in. This month’s music fest will also feature a chili cookoff benefiting Flags for the Cure, as well as a
NEWS BRIEFS special appearance by Santa Claus. For those feeling lucky, there will be a 50/50 raffle and a cornhole tournament. Join friends and neighbors for an evening of diverse entertainment and local vendors. Bring chairs to sit on. Glass containers are not allowed. The park has a playground adjacent to the event. Adult supervision is required for playground use. For more information, call (561) 203-1012 or visit www.acreage landowners.com.
Tickets On Sale For Father Daughter Dance
Fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers and all blends of families are invited to take part in Wellington’s annual Father Daughter Dance on Saturday, Jan. 31. It will be a night of delight designed for daughters ages 5 to 14 with dancing, a delicious dinner, games and pictures. Each couple will receive a keepsake to cherish the memories of this fun evening. The theme for the evening is a magical Frozen “Snow Ball.”
The dance will take place at the Village Park gymnasium, located at 11700 Pierson Road, from 6 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Monday, Dec. 1 and will be on sale through Thursday, Jan. 29 at the Wellington Community Center and the Village Park Gymnasium. The cost is $50 per resident couple and $62.50 per non-resident couple. Additional tickets can be purchased for $20 per resident and $25 per nonresident. The event, sponsored by Simon Orthodontics and the Wellington Preservation Coalition, is expected to sell out. For more info., call (561) 791-4005.
Chamber Forum On Healthcare Set For Dec. 2
On Tuesday, Dec. 2, the Central Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce will host an economic forum luncheon on “Health Care Reform: Impacts on Business and the Economy.” The event will take place at Breakers West Country Club beginning at 11:30 a.m. Register at www.cpbchamber.com.
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Colby C. Jackson, sales executive with the North Florida market for Aetna, will moderate speakers Wayne Burns, CEO of the chamber; Eric Goldman, CEO of Palms West Hospital; and Jessica Waltman, senior vice president of legislative affairs for the National Association of Health Underwriters. There will also be a panel discussion with Goldman; Dr. Jack Zeltzer, chief of surgery at Wellington Regional Medical Center; Jon Urbanek, senior vice president of Florida Blue; Frank Ulibarri, market executive director for Aetna; and Tony Assawamatiyanont of AFLAC.
Choice Open House Dec. 2 At RPBHS
Royal Palm Beach High School will host a Choice Academies Open House for eighth graders and their parents on Tuesday, Dec. 2. At the event, incoming students will learn about academy offerings, which range from college preparatory programs to business and medical career specialties. The Choice Academies Open House
will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the school, located at 10600 Okeechobee Blvd. For more info., call (561) 753-4000.
Students Against Melanoma Event Dec. 6 At PDQ
PDQ Wellington and the Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation’s Palm Beach Central High School Students Against Melanoma (SAM) Club will be sharing lifesaving information with diners on Saturday, Dec. 6. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the PDQ Wellington location (2781 State Road 7). Students Against Melanoma is an award-winning program for high school students. Members influence changes in knowledge, attitude and behavior regarding sun safety for their peers and the community, thus saving lives. Attendees will learn that one person dies from melanoma every 50 minutes and that Florida is the state with the second-highest incidence of melanoma in the country. While all other cancers are de-
creasing in incidence, melanoma is increasing — and melanoma is preventable. There will be a diagnostic Dermaview machine onsite revealing damaged skin, many important handouts, games and prizes, and sunscreen samples for families. PDQ has designated it a “PDQ Family Day,” and 10 percent of revenues will be donated to the Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation for its SunSmart America K-12 curriculum, programs and resources. For more information, visit www.melanomafoundation.com.
Wellington’s Charter Task Force To Meet
Wellington’s Charter Review Task Force will meet Monday, Dec. 1 at 4 p.m. in Conference Rooms 1E/1F at the Wellington Municipal Complex. The task force will continue discussions of the existing village charter and recommended changes. The public is invited to attend each session or watch live on Channel 18 or via the www.wellingtonfl.gov web site.
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FUN FOR ALL AGES AT WELLINGTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HARVEST FAIR
Wellington Presbyterian Church held its Community Harvest Fair on Saturday, Nov. 22 on the athletic field adjacent to the Eagle Arts Academy. The family-friendly event featured a petting zoo, hay ride and cake walk, as well as plenty of crafts, games and more. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER
Kelsey Ballard and Mackenzi Cocuzzo play Giant Jenga.
Adrienne Walsh, Sarah Hall, Annie Smythe, McKennie Peters, Kalyn Buteyn and Natalie Walsh operate the bowling game.
Event organizers Bonnie Sturgis, Mike Brunjes and Murphee Quiroz.
Aubrey Imig pets a calf in the petting zoo.
Cakewalk participants Leilani Feiertag, Consuelo Vilar (with Luna), Cami Feiertag, Thalia Menendez (with Athena) and Elbert Niston.
Cruz Quiroz sits on a haystack.
Gabriel Iudicello goes for a ride on the slide.
POLO PARK STUDENTS SHOW THEIR TALENTS AT BARNES & NOBLE BOOK FAIR
The Barnes & Noble book store in Wellington hosted a book fair for Polo Park Middle School on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at. The band and cheerleading squads performed, artwork done by the Photoshop class was on display, and students took part in a scavenger PHOTOS BY ANDREA UNGER/TOWN-CRIER hunt. Money from the event and the weeklong school book fair will benefit the school’s media center.
Language arts teacher Claire Rose, Assistant Principal Fallon Felsen, media specialist Nora Bernstein, Principal Ann Clark and language arts teacher Sheryl Beach.
Band Director Kevin Graham with Polo Park band members.
Polo Park cheerleaders perform at the book fair.
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PBSO’S ANNUAL TURKEY DRIVE IN ROYAL PALM WILL HELP FEED HUNDREDS
Three local Publix supermarkets recently took part in a food drive, collecting turkeys and donations to buy 490 turkeys. Shown here, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office volunteers collect turkeys at the Publix store on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. Area schools collected food, canned goods and donations all month before giving them to the PBSO. Volunteers met Sunday, Nov. 23 at First Baptist Church of Royal Palm Beach to sort food into meals bags. Extra food was used to stock food pantries. The PBSO gave out 490 meals on Monday. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
PBSO volunteer Tim Leyendecker collects a donation from Kaylee Schoverling.
Diane Smith, Robin and Jeff Cronk, and WRMF DJ Kevin Rolston.
PBSO volunteers Tim and Kim Leyendecker receive a donation from Abigail and Nicole Caballero.
Boone, Boone Jr. and Bobbi Stribling donate turkeys to PBSO Sgt. Mack Coleman.
PBSO Community Outreach Coordinator Diane Smith with Aaron and Nathaniel Sheats, who donated a turkey.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Territory Manager Julio Soto gives Sally Foster free ice cream after her donation.
KICKOFF EVENT GETS THE PARTY STARTED FOR ACREAGE RELAY FOR LIFE
Organizers of the American Cancer Society’s 2015 Acreage Relay for Life held a kickoff party Friday, Nov. 21 at the Hamlin House Community Center. The relay is scheduled for April 10-11 at the Acreage Community Park. For more info., contact Aversis Concepcion at (561) 650-0145 or aversis.concepcion@cancer.org. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
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Wellington’s Devon Kane And Destiny Grand Prix Champs At Dressage Finals
As international dressage rider Devon Kane and her self-trained Danish Warmblood gelding Destiny ease back into competition after a summer of training in Europe, an unexpected change of plans brought the pair amazing results. A last-minute decision to compete in the 2014 United States Dressage Finals led to Kane and Destiny achieving first place in both the U.S. Dressage Finals Grand Prix Championship Open and the FEI Grand Prix Open. Kane and Destiny recently claimed the win at the 2014 Great American Insurance Group USDF Region 3 Championships and Wellington Classic Dressage Autumn Challenge, which was their first post-Europe competition. The pair then planned to focus entirely on preparing for the fast-approaching winter competition season in Wellington. As the 2014 U. S. Dressage Finals drew near, though, the encouragement of Kane’s supporters convinced the young competitor to venture from
Wellington to Lexington, Ky., on Nov. 6-9. “It has been a long and challenging year turning my dragon into a Grand Prix horse,” said Kane, referring to Destiny. “Green mistakes during season kept us a little frustrated, and not being able to compete in Europe this summer was heart wrenching, but I’m confident that our patience paid off. This was a fabulous way to finish the year, and get us ramped up for next year. I am feeling very confident in my horse and my training and excited for the CDI circuit this winter at the Global Dressage Festival.” Kane and Destiny’s first class was the FEI Grand Prix Open on Thursday, Nov. 6. Kane and her 11-year-old mount won with a score of 70.1 percent. The pair then moved on to the Grand Prix Championship Open on Friday, Nov. 7. to capture first place with 72 percent. For more about Kane, visit www.diamantefarms.com.
The Austin Outdoor team presents a framed print to the community’s property manager and president in commemoration of the award.
Austin Outdoor Presents Award To VillageWalk
Devon Kane and Destiny on their way to victory at the U.S. Dressage Finals.
Duo Gastesi-Bezerra Celebrate Milestone In Style
Estibaliz Gastesi and Márcio Bezerra with Lloyd Mims.
Wellington residents Estibaliz Gastesi and Márcio Bezerra celebrated their 15th year in Palm Beach County with a series of events earlier this month. First, they performed two concerts with the Palm Beach Symphony at the orchestra’s annual Children’s Concert at the Kravis Center. Next, they gave another performance of Saint Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals, this time at the Eissey Campus Theatre. The programs were attended by more than 1,200 school children. “It was a joy to work with the talented musicians of the symphony and Maestro Pietro Billi,” Estibaliz said. “He had a very sensitive style of conducting that matched
our musical personalities.” Finally, the duo changed conductors and orchestras for a historic concert with Palm Beach Atlantic University Symphony. Directed by Dr. Dennis Hayslett, they gave the world premiere of Concertino by Minnesota-based composer Justin Rubin, who dedicated the piece to them. They were then joined by Dr. Lloyd Mims, who directed the American premiere of Concerto Sereno by Polish composer Piotr Lachert. “It was fitting that we finished the celebration alongside Dr. Mims,” Márcio said. “As the dean of PBA’s School of Music and Fine Arts and as a friend, he has been one of the strongest supporters.”
Austin Outdoor recently presented a 2014 Planet National Landscape Award of Excellence to the board and residents of VillageWalk of Wellington. The Planet Awards program recognizes superior projects in landscape management across the country overseen by a panel of landscape industry professionals that consider submissions from selected companies, included in the more than 4,000 member companies that participate in the landscape industry’s premier trade association. Projects that receive a National Landscape Award of
Excellence are considered by experts to be the best examples of the association’s commitment to creating and preserving the beauty of our landscape. At a recent community board meeting, the Austin Outdoor team, comprised of Account Manager Sueanna Nelson, Palm Beach Branch Manager Mike Munns and Austin Outdoor President Bill Dellecker, addressed the board and residents, explaining both the significance of the award and how Austin Outdoor values the lasting relationship that has been built with the community.
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Cody Jenkins Selected For Florida Youth Commission
Wellington student Cody Jenkins and Port St. Lucie student Jaci Caine, along with 18 other youth from across the state, were selected to serve as youth commissioners on the Florida Youth Commission. These two outstanding students were selected from a statewide applicant pool and took the oath
of office from Christina Daly, Interim Secretary for the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. “I commend these young men and women for their outstanding initiative and leadership. Their willingness to serve on the Florida Youth Commission demonstrates the dedication they have to ensuring that Florida’s youth have
a strong voice in addressing the issues they face daily. I look forward to working with the youth commissioners as they advise the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet in the year to come,” Daly said. Jenkins, 17, is a senior at Seminole Ridge High School and is a member of the JROTC and the
high school chorus. Caine, 17, is a senior at St. Lucie West Centennial High and plans to study medicine. The commissioners will spend the 2014-15 term advising the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet of key issues facing Florida’s next generation of emerging leaders.
The Wellington Rotary Club recently presented a check for $1,800 to the Children’s Hospital at Palms West. The money was the result of a joint 5K run/walk fundraiser sponsored by the Wellington Rotary Club and the Wellington Jewish Center. Shown here are Rotary Past President Larry Kemp, Rabbi Mendy Muskal of the Wellington Jewish Center, Palms West Hospital CEO Eric Goldman and Rotary President Tom Neumann.
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WELLINGTON EL TWIRLERS A BIG HIT AT VETS DAY PARADE
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Golden Grove Students Help Others During The Thanksgiving Season
The Golden Grove Elementary School Student Council held its annual canned food drive from Nov. 3 to 20 to help both sister school Gladeview Elementary School in Belle Glade and local needy families through the Palm Beach County’s Sheriff’s Office Thanksgiving Annual Food Drive. When it comes to helping others, the Gator students and their families are always generous. This year, one school family got their employer, Tony Castano of Act Management, to donate a truckload of food for the food drive. The school was able to donate 1,219 food items to Gladeview and 1,197 food items to the PBSO as a result of the generosity.
“Encouraging students to think of others is a valuable lesson,” Assistant Principal Philp Preddy said. Golden Grove feels it is important for students to be able to see
Act Management’s Tony Castano with Susan Rizzolo.
that they can help people outside their immediate family and school community. “Our students have great hearts,” said Stephanie Field,
fourth grade teacher and student council sponsor. “We told them there are families without enough to eat, and they answered the challenge.”
PBSO officers and Golden Grove Student Council members with some of the collected food.
Seat Belt Checks Show Improvement
The 2015 Team Wellington Competition Team twirled in the Wellington Veterans Day Parade on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The team, coached by Adrienne Brady, twirled to the song “Proud to be an American.” The twirling team meets at the school a few times a week and looks forward to the competition season ahead.
Royal Palm Beach High School held a seat belt check on Nov. 5 and discovered that 24.5 percent of those coming into the school grounds did not have their seat belts buckled. Following the seat belt check were daily reminders and a seat belt safety fair. Shortly thereafter, the school held a second unan-
WESTERN ACADEMY STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN READING PROJECT
(Left) Maya Williams, Marissa Premsukh, Leila Belakbir and Adecia Harrison during the seat belt check.
nounced seat belt check and found that 13 percent entering school grounds did not have seat belts on. The 11 percent improvement is encouraging to SADD Advisor Maureen Witkowski, who noted that the program seems to have had a positive influence on faculty and staff. “The students were very pleased that the daily educational announcements and the seat belt safety fair were effective in encouraging more people to buckle up,” she said.
Oxbridge Academy Wins Award For Volunteerism
Students in the kindergarten, first grade and second grade at Western Academy Charter School recently took part in an exciting fall pumpkin project in their reading classes. Each student chose a book and then created a character out of the book from a pumpkin. This family-fun school project was an opportunity for the parents to enjoy creating and learning with their children. Students were able to be as creative as they wanted with this assignment, and used whatever supplies they felt would best display their character. The students also had to write about the book for a class presentation.
Oxbridge Academy students were recently recognized for their ongoing efforts to make the world around them a better place. A dedicated group from the independent secondary school received the “Outstanding Student Volunteer Service Award” from Quantum House during the non-profit facility’s annual awards ceremony on Oct. 18. “Quantum House is a caring and supportive home that lessens the burden for families whose children are receiving treatment for a serious medical condition in Palm Beach County, and we’d never be able to accomplish that job without the support from volunteers like the group from
Oxbridge Academy,” said Megan Lewis, outreach coordinator for the Quantum House. Numerous Oxbridge students have supported Quantum House throughout the year by volunteering at fundraising events and helping with household chores. Once a month, a group of students participate in the “Chef for a Day” program and cook dinner for the families and children staying there. Oxbridge senior Miriam Khan goes a step further and bakes custom cakes for the families’ birthday celebrations. Students also regularly help with laundry, lawn work, and entertaining the kids with board games and art projects. Most recently, students hosted
face painting and games booths on Oct. 25 at the Halloween Car Show in Greenacres hosted by the Corvette Club of the Palm Beaches to raise money and awareness for Quantum House. In an earlier event, the school teamed up with the PDQ restaurant chain for a fundraiser that gave 10 percent of the proceeds from all sales that day to Quantum House. The only facility of its kind between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, Quantum House provides temporary lodging and emotional support for families so they can stay nearby and focus their time and energy on their hospitalized child. The house reduces the added stress and financial hardship that
occurs when a child is hospitalized by making sure that each family’s basic living needs are fulfilled, including hot meals, warm beds, laundry facilities, transportation, emergency financial assistance, children’s activities, and more. The community-funded organization is located on the campus of St. Mary’s Medical Center in close proximity to the Children’s Hospital. Since it opened its doors in May 2001, the 10-suite facility has served more than 1,300 family members each year. Oxbridge Academy is located at 3151 N. Military Trail in WPB. An open house will be held on Dec. 3. For more info., visit www.oapb. org or call (561) 972-9600.
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Hawk Cadets Attend Wounded Warrior Ball
The Seminole Ridge High School 10-cadet saber team attended the third annual Wounded Warrior Ball held Nov. 15 at PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens. The cadets presented a saber arch as the national colors were posted and retrieved, and again for the event’s guest speaker, Staff Sergeant Ellis Majetic, who was wounded in Iraq. Cadets also served as escorts for VIPs and guests, and as ushers to collect donations for the Wounded Warriors Project of South Florida, with whom the school’s Hawk Battalion is partnered. Chorus Members Receive Top Ratings — Congratulations to the SRHS beginning women’s ensemble and the men’s ensemble, who received an “Excellent” rating Nov. 15 at the district solo and ensemble assessments. Congratulations as well to the soloists and ensembles who received a “Superior” rating and
now qualify for competition in April at the state assessments. Soloists include: Angel Gaynor (piano), Mairead O’Rourke (musical theater and vocal), Rowan Pelfrey (musical theater and vocal), Amanda Vargo (vocal), Daniel Wood (vocal) and Samuel Zayas (vocal). Ensembles include: Fly Boyz barbershop quartet, Lady Hawks barbershop quartet, Musagetes chamber choir madrigal ensemble, Thamyris women’s concert ensemble, advanced women’s show choir, beginning women’s show choir, varsity show choir and men’s show choir. Meanwhile, two Hawk choristers, Mairead O’Rourke and Daniel Wood, have passed through all stages of their audition process to be chosen for the 2015 All-State Honor Ensembles in Tampa this coming January. Debaters Earn Wins at Wellington — SRHS debate students competed at Wellington High School on Nov. 15 in one of the
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Seminole Ridge cadets at the Wounded Warrior Ball. year’s largest Palm Beach County tournaments. The varsity public forum team of Landen Fresch and Erika Thompson placed third with a 4-0 record, the novice public forum team of Samantha Mangoni and Andre Soucy placed fifth with a 3-1 record, and Trace Podder placed fifth in varsity student congress. Band Beats State Champs — The SRHS Winged Regiment
marching band competed Nov. 8 in the Park Vista Striking Cobra Invitational, upsetting last year’s defending state champions and placing second overall in their division. “This puts us in a great position heading into the state championships,” SRHS Band Director Daniel Harvey said. “We’re currently just 1.3 points behind the state leader.”
Grant Helps Equestrian Trails Aftercare Students
In September, the Wellington Garden Club received a grant from Pratt & Whitney for the express purpose of aiding Equestrian Trails Elementary School in its quest for recognition as a Green School of Excellence in 2015. The Green School program, which is conducted by FAU’s Pine Jog Environmental Education Center, recognizes public and private schools that encourage cultures of sustainability within their school communities. The Green Team at the school requested support and guidance from Wellington Garden Club members to initiate a vegetable
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garden for the after school students. Members of the “Master Planters” junior garden club, made up of third, fourth and fifth grade students, recently filled grow bags with a mixture of compost, perlite and peat moss, then chose a variety of seeds to plant in their grow bags, including carrots, radishes, green beans, peas, corn, spinach, tomatoes, beets and lettuce.
The Wildcat Dancer Dance Team, led by Director Michele Blecher and Assistant Director Alexa Blecher, recently took part in the Light the Night Walk to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society held Friday, Nov. 14 at the Meyer Amphitheater in downtown West Palm Beach. The dancers helped motivate and rally the walk’s survivors, families and participants to raise money to find a cure for leukemia and lymphoma. The team performed seven dance routines from their upcoming performance, “Dance with Me.” The full performance of “Dance with Me” can be seen on Dec. 4 in the RPBHS auditorium at 7 p.m.
KINDNESS IN ACTION AT NEW HORIZONS
(Right) Equestrian Trails “Master Planters” Emileen Hamze, Blaise Dimke, Ryan Dalton, Eric Zhu and Lenin Hernandez work in the garden.
Binks Forest Carnival Raises More Than $21,000
The Binks Forest Elementary School Fall Carnival was held Saturday, Nov. 15 and raised $21,464. The 2014 event raised the largest amount for the elementary school in the past four years and was attended by 2,000 people. Funds raised from the event will be used to provide computers and technology to the 1,100 students in grades K-5. This year’s carnival title sponsors included Pike & Lustig Turn-
pike Law, the Palm Beach Health Center, the Center for Bone & Joint Surgery, Florida Green Pest Control and Bethesda West. The carnival offered a variety of activities for all ages, including bounce houses and slides, a rock climbing wall, food trucks, booths from local restaurants and businesses, and a raffle with 70 auction baskets. Baskets valued at $250 or more were put together by the PTA rooms parents and chaired
by Sherry Derrevere and Thursa Sotak, and included donations from area businesses and Florida attractions such as Sea World and Disney World. Local dance troupes, the Binks Forest cheerleaders and high school bands performed on the Village of Wellington stage throughout the day. “The Fall Carnival is a great tradition at Binks Forest Elementary. Every year, the carnival seems to get bigger and better, and we are incredibly proud of the
tremendous support we receive from the community and from our sponsors, vendors, teachers, room parents, and all of the volunteers that it takes to make this event a huge success,” Binks Forest Elementary Parent Teacher Association President Tanya Siskind said. The event is hosted by the school’s PTA and relies on the efforts of parents, teachers and volunteers to put on the annual fundraising event. For more info., visit www.binksforestpta.com.
During the months of November and December, the theme at New Horizons Elementary School is kindness. Students are encouraged to participate in helping others by giving acts of kindness. In keeping with the kindness theme, the student council recently sponsored a food drive. A total of 1,881 pounds of food was donated. The non-perishable food items will be given to Grandma’s Place, a children’s shelter in Royal Palm Beach. Pictured here are teacher sponsor Julie Knoblauch with the New Horizons Student Council executive committee, Yamilet Garcia, Hunter Gore, Carter Gore and Zane Garcia, with donated food items.
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Let Me Count The Reasons I Love Shopping On Black Friday!
Today is Black Friday, the day when shoppers nationwide send a firm message to Wall Street concerning what they do and do not like about their companies’ various approaches to retailing. And, as opposed to sitting in boring meetings with charts and graphs (and one guy in the corner who is pretending to pay attention but is really playing Candy Crush), these shoppers send their firm messages via cold, hard cash. If Talking Barbie says, “Math is hard” and millions of women disagree, Wall Street knows that by Saturday. If the comments of Phil from Duck Dynasty offended to the point of no one buying their 100 (new) items, the people have spoken. And
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The Sonic BOOMER if U.S. electronics giants thought everyone would immediately upgrade to the latest, greatest tablet this year, they will probably find out they were wrong. Speaking for myself, my old stone tablets work just fine. But the power of the purchaser is just one reason I love Black Friday.
I also love the melee. Politically incorrect comic strips from as early as 1940 show two women shoppers in a tug-o-war over one girdle out of a stack. Like we would buy anyone a girdle as a gift — but we would definitely use ninja skills to get our paws on a drastically reduced alpaca cardigan in black. Especially in our size. Which brings me to my next point: even though we shoppers are out there buying gifts, we aren’t above keeping an eye out for anything we personally can use. In fact, I’ll bet at least half the stuff that comes home is stuff for ourselves. In my case, I wrap the stuff up and gift it to myself on Christmas morning, labeling it as a gift from one of the kids. Then I ooh and ahh
over it and thank them profusely while they exchange confused looks. “Did you buy that for yourself?” my daughter demanded one year. “Look how beautifully it fits!” I exclaimed. “Thank you, Jen!” “Mom, I did not buy you that sweater, and you know darn well I didn’t.” “Thank you, Charlie!” “You’re welcome, mom.” (Jen shot him a look, then rolled her eyes as I went over and gave him a great big hug.) “I knew you’d love it.” I didn’t care. I held onto that sweater for the next 10 years. It was a classic style; it went with everything I owned and it had been 75 percent off. Score!
The third thing I like about Black Friday is that by the end of the day, you’ve cut your holiday shopping list at least in half. Now you’re faced with the enormous job of wrapping everything up (twice if it has to be mailed) and delivering it to the proper recipient. Of course, that problem has been solved by the ever-increasing popularity of Cyber Monday, which takes place a few days later. Everyone goes to their jobs but spends the day shopping for online discounts, mostly through companies that offer free shipping. Those of us who don’t go to work envy them that day — their bosses are paying for the time they’re spending See WELKY, page 18
The Hunger Games Series Continues With ‘Mockingjay, Part I’
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part I is a strange kind of sequel. Most sequels are far flashier than the earlier films. Special effects are bigger; the story is generally some kind of repeat of the earlier episode. Not so in this new film, the third of four in the Hunger Games series. It is grimmer than the first ones; there are no fancy costumes or over-the-top players. Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence), our heroine, is no longer in the fascist-run capital city. Fascists may be murdering scum, but they know the importance of dressing well. The rebels, who are essentially communistic, are pretty much as willing to kill, but prefer drab costumes. The action takes place just after the rescue of Katniss and Finn that we saw in the second movie. She wakes up, filled with survivor’s grief over Peeta (Josh Hutcherson), who was left behind and is a prisoner in the capital. She does not want
‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler to fight anymore, but a propaganda video of Peeta, calling for an end to rebellion, outrages her after she visits District 12, which had been destroyed by the capital’s forces. So she tries making a propaganda video herself, which winds up satisfying nobody. Rebel President Coin (Julianne Moore) wants to turn elsewhere, but political manager Plutarch Heavensbee (Philip Seymour Hoffman) and science genius Beetee (Jeffrey Wright) notes that she’s at her best unscripted. So Katniss is
sent with a crew to one of the war zones to speak to people hurt by attacks. President Snow (Donald Sutherland) bombs the hospitals, and she makes a powerful video against him. There are attacks back and forth and some political games, but eventually Katniss wearies. Peeta is rescued but has been so altered by drugs that he tries to kill her. The rebels begin to rise, but Katniss keeps focusing on Peeta. What will happen? Well, there is one more movie to go, and those who have not read the book can find out then. The cast is uniformly excellent, something vital since there is not all that much action. Indeed, there’s nothing like the great arena fights in the two earlier films. This movie is mostly about Katniss, and Jennifer Lawrence proves once again that she is one of the great artists of her generation. Much of the action takes place in
her head, and her face seems to reflect all of it at one time or another. She fights, she cries, she worries; she even sings. She sees senseless murder and acts of kindness. Her friend Gale (Liam Hemsworth) is the first to volunteer to rescue Peeta even though he knows he can never have Katniss as long as Peeta is alive. The cameo roles are what really sets the film apart. Moore is icy cool as President Coin. She is willing to compromise — but only when it helps the cause — and has very little give. Hoffman gave his usual brilliant portrayal; his loss is particularly painful when we see his final roles. A special shout-out has to go to Elizabeth Banks. Her Effie Trinket was a comedy highlight in the first two movies as she tried to prepare Katniss to deal with celebrity. In this film, she had lost all her toys and her wigs. But revolution has as much need for propaganda as her wealthy
friends, and she lands on her feet. It is a subtle and winning performance. Whenever I see movies derived from young adult books, I am amazed at how dystopic they all seem; how kids are reading about desperate futures. I was part of the group that grew up in the shadow of the Cold War. Most of us dreamed of a better future; we wanted the Star Trek universe where brotherhood was the rule. Our kids now seem to be preparing for disaster. The movie is pretty good. If you have seen the first two, this is one you will not want to miss. It probably stands on its own to some degree, but if you know what has happened earlier, you will understand far more. So go see it. It is a good film; it moved quickly, and the hope is that time will pass quickly until the next film, which will finally bring the story to its climax.
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NEWS
ROYAL PALM BEACH HOSTS FALL FANTASY CRAFT SHOW AT VETERANS PARK
The Village of Royal Palm Beach held its 13th annual Fall Fantasy Craft Show on Saturday, Nov. 22 at Veterans Park on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. All items were handmade or adorned by local residents. There was food for sale and music for entertainment. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER
Chris Blackwell of Chris’s Country Creations shows off her handmade soaps.
Kim Denault of Kimmie’s Crafts at her booth.
Nancy Bart of Agape with Dani and John Bart.
Cynthia Harrell-Baker with Ivory and Chino.
George Manosis plays for craft fair shoppers.
Amanda Morrow hangs her handpainted Christmas stockings.
Authorine Boone of Cards by Authorine with Margaret Sandifer.
WELLINGTON ROLLER HOCKEY ASSOCIATION HOSTS TEAMS FROM STUART
The Wellington Roller Hockey Association hosted hockey teams from Stuart Recreational on Sunday, Nov. 16 at Village Park. Games were played by 10 teams, five each from Wellington and Stuart. For more information about recreational roller hockey in Wellington, PHOTOS BY ANDREA UNGER/TOWN-CRIER visit www.wellingtonrollerhockey.com.
Members of the Wellington Lightning roller hockey team.
Referee Jonathan Agudelo drops the puck as Wellington Red Wings player Skyler Kivinierni tries to win the faceoff against the Stuart Blackhawks.
Wellington A-Liners prep team members Zachary Santiago and Spencer Santiago from the Bruins and Timothy Holmes from the Red Wings watch as referee Ruben Arteaga drops the puck.
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Junior League To Host ‘Deck The Palms Holiday Market’ Dec. 6
On Saturday, Dec. 6, the Junior League of the Palm Beaches will host its “Deck the Palms Holiday Market” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Palm Beach County Convention Center (650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach). Tickets include free parking and are $10 for general admission, $25 for VIP access and kids under 12 are admitted free. This is the Palm Beaches’ most unique shopping experience,
where shoppers will have access to more than 100 specialty vendors including jewelry, children’s wear, pet accessories, handbags, holiday décor and more. Last year’s event brought in more than 1,100 shoppers, while raising $55,000 in just one day. A special feature this year is the interactive winter-themed kids zone that includes arts & crafts and character meet-and-greets at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. with
photo opportunities. There will also be fabulous raffle giveaways and silent auctions in the morning and afternoon, open to all who are attending the event. Raffle prizes will be drawn at noon and 3 p.m., and silent auction bids close at 12:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. (must be present to win). Attendees with a VIP ticket will enjoy an elevated experience within the VIP Luxe Lounge designed by Luxe Report Designs,
with access to a posh lounge area, beauty bars, gifting suite, and delicious food and beverage tastings. Silver event sponsor is Schutz & White and bronze event sponsors are Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley and Very Important Paws. The VIP Luxe Lounge designed by Luxe Report Designs, and sponsors include Tito’s Vodka, Onli Beverage, PRP Wine Inter-
national, La Ti Da Catering, Fuel Foods, Allie Allure Candy Bar, Laser and Beauty by Stephanie McAllister, Blowtox, Baskin in the Sun and Event Makeup of the Palm Beaches. The kids area sponsors include Macaroni Kid, Princess Parties by Keri, Resource Depot and Just Dance. Sip, shop and socialize with friends while supporting the Junior League of the Palm Beaches’
mission to promote voluntarism, develop the potential of women and improve the community. Funds raised at Deck the Palms will be used for programs that benefit children and young adults in Palm Beach County’s foster care system. Visit www.shop deckthepalms.com to purchase tickets. For more information, contact Jeana White at (561) 568-2577 or dtpinfo@jlpb.org.
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continued from page 1 stop by and buy a couple, we have customers who drive from Orlando, Stuart, Homestead and from the west coast, and they go home with 14 boxes.” Larson said one thing that keeps agriculture healthy is that “people aren’t going to quit eating.” “Most of us up here are produce farmers, and there’s the whole thing about ‘let’s eat healthier,’ so that’s a good tailwind to have in the industry,” he said. “For me, I grow mostly specialty bananas and plantains. As long as more Hispanic and Caribbean people come into the southern half of the state, that means more customers for me because they’re used to eating plantains. A lot of it is me getting out and teaching people about the different varieties of bananas and getting them to realize there’s a thousand different varieties. I grow 34 of them. Once they get to taste them, they start to like them. That’s what builds the business.” Larson said he has also researched farming methods so that he does not need to use as much fertilizer as has been done in the past, which cuts down the cost. Nick Basore said he thinks the country will continue to try to feed itself rather than import from other countries. “The one thing we need to keep an eye on, though, is legislation in a regulatory environment,” he said. “It may impact ag-
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continued from page 1 can be for the average person, and I don’t think this does anything to improve the situation. I find it to be an unusual way of dealing with a cumbersome situation by making it more cumbersome.” She also asked village staff members why Polo West was in bold letters in the list of violators. “We’re leaving ourselves susceptible to looking like we’re singling someone out for different treatment,” Gerwig said. “I don’t support this because I don’t think we’ve done anything to improve our situation here. Secondly, it feels to me like an agenda that it is inappropriately aimed at particular people. If we’re trying to bring compliance, I don’t think this is the way to do it.” Vice Mayor John Greene took issue with her comments. “Are you alleging that you’re tying me to somehow influencing staff?” Greene asked. Gerwig told Greene that she was referring to his comments about
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continued from page 3 horses in case of hurricanes, at least for the aftermath. That’s money better spent, if you ask me.” Seminole Ridge High School graduate Ashley Stanton said young people in The Acreage are bored and need more local activities. “The greatest thing that ever happened to The Acreage is McDonald’s,” Stanton said. “We should work with Minto instead of fighting a pointless fight. We are going to Wellington and Royal Palm to do what I want to do. I actually want to have fun in my own community instead of leaving
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continued from page 6 Pesaturo, was on probation with a curfew. According to the report, Pesaturo was cited, arrested and taken the Palm Beach County Jail. NOV. 22 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to the Binks Forest Golf Club last Saturday morning regarding a business burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 4 p.m. last Friday and 5:45 a.m. last Saturday, someone accessed the club’s maintenance area and gasoline area before cutting the lock to the gasoline tank’s hose. According to the report, the suspect stole approximately 10 gallons
The five young farmers take part in the panel discussion.
Shawn Berry, Beth Clark, Jody Young and Donia Roberts.
riculture in a horrific way. I believe that the average citizen will always want to grow food in this country and not import it.” He said his farm keeps competitive by following a successful business model, adding that, “We’re always willing to research and try new things.” Basore’s primary product, lettuce, is a highly perishable crop and difficult to import, which gives them an upper hand. Friedrich said the upswing in people’s interest in growing their own food has led his nursery to sell plants that customers can take home and plant. “Seeing a fruit or vegetable develop in your own yard, there is a satisfaction to that,” he said, explaining that his father and mother had always stressed quality in their products. “There is always a tendency of nurseries to grow things cheap, and move
plants in quantity, but if you can grow a higher-quality product, the customer will appreciate that and be willing to spend a little more for higher quality.” Ethan Basore said they are constantly looking for better ways to farm, pointing out that they have GPS locators on their tractors that enable them to put out less seed and less fertilizer for better profit margins and higher yields. “We’re always looking for better technology,” he said. Asked what competition they have geographically and what drives their market prices, Erickson said that as a specialty mango grower, her farm really doesn’t have a lot of competition. “We also grow lychees and longans,” she said. “There’s quite a bit of lychee competition, but again, my father was able to get us varieties that they don’t have. It takes a while to get the market to
the process being cumbersome. “I did have a question about why there was only one entity that was bolded in this document,” Gerwig said. Stillings said Polo West was in bold because it was to be part of another discussion that evening, but that did not satisfy Gerwig. “I have to tell you, working from the other side, working for an engineering firm, getting approvals from this staff is frustrating,” she said. “By the end of the process, some of my clients, they have something like battered spouse syndrome. They say thank you, thank you for finally giving me approval for letting me have an event here in Wellington, and that’s not the thing I think we should be working toward.” Greene asked if the ordinance had been crafted to use as a tool to target anyone in particular, and Village Manager Paul Schofield said it had not. Councilman Howard Coates said he had always been skeptical of staff requests for additional tools, but did not object to this one. “I feel very strongly that if we have our laws in place and there has been a determination of a violation of those laws, that
gives us the ability to do more as to that particular person or entity than someone who comes to the village clean with no violations,” Coates said. Stillings said the proposed amendment was designed to limit the applicant’s ability to get additional approvals without first addressing existing code violations, rather than continuing to add on to the violations. Coates asked for clarification that suspension of development only applies if there is a finding of violation, not if there is only a charge. “If you’ve just been charged and you haven’t had your day in court, your date with the magistrate, this would not kick in?” he asked. “I want to be clear from a due process standpoint, until there’s been a finding, that person can continue to use our procedures?” “Yes, sir,” Stillings said. Coates compared the ordinance to having a driver’s license. “If our license gets suspended because we don’t pay our tickets or we don’t have insurance, we can’t continue to drive until that license is renewed and those items are remedied,” he said. Willhite’s motion carried 4-1 with Gerwig opposed.
realize what you have and why the price is what it is, and finding the people willing to pay for the quality. Once you get into this market, we’ve been very blessed.” Erickson said that all their products are harvested by hand, which also adds to the price but improves the quality. “We have little niche markets where we don’t have much competition,” she said. “We have to find our own or we wouldn’t still be there.” Larson said his greatest competition is Latin America. “They grow bananas there, too, but they don’t grow bananas like I do,” he said, explaining that his bananas are not like those you buy in the store. “They taste better because they’re fresh. They haven’t sat. The product is not three weeks old by the time it gets to you, and people are willing to pay for that.” He said one of his biggest challenges is figuring out how much people are willing to pay for a specialty banana. “I know how much it cost to make it, but how much is someone willing to pay for it?” Larson said. “I’ve raised my prices each year and people are still paying for it, so I guess that’s a good thing. Special bananas for special people.”
my community to go somewhere else.” Anne Kuhl said she thought money should be spent at least for an administrative hearing. “That is not even litigation,” she said. “That is just to challenge a formal process; a board that had no consideration for us. You have a responsibility to protect our roads.” Kuhl alleged that two of the three supervisors recently reelected to their seats had pledged to protect district roads, but Michele Meredith pointed out that both President Carol Jacobs and Supervisor Ralph Bair had pledged to work with Minto, and that Bair’s opponent, Alan Ballweg, an outspoken Minto opponent, had lost the election. “[District 6 County Commissioner] Melissa McKinlay said she of gasoline, and a lock, together valued at $48. NOV. 22 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to the Walgreens pharmacy near the Mall at Wellington Green last Saturday regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, an unknown white male walked up to the victim at approximately 1:30 p.m. and asked to use her phone. According to the report, the victim handed the man her Samsung Galaxy S3, valued at $400, and he took off running. NOV. 22 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to the Palms West Plaza on Southern Blvd. last Saturday afternoon regarding a
GB Crawford and Mark Sodders, of the Florida Farm Bureau.
He added that plantains are relatively inexpensive to grow locally, which keeps him in competition with imports. “It costs a ton of money to get something from Colombia to the Port of Miami compared to what I can do it for here,” Larson said. Nick Basore said their produce farm’s chief competition is Yuma, Ariz. “The fact that their supply comes into market at the same time as our supply does, and the availability of lettuce, drives the market,” he said. Ethan Basore agreed with his brother that Yuma farms are their main competitor. “They’re growing lettuce at the same time as we are, but where we have the advantage is we are on the east coast,” he said. “We do a lot of regional deals. They’re not going to spend money on fuel to ship it over the mountains to come into a processor on our side, so that’s where we kind of have the advantage.” He reiterated that lettuce is highly perishable. “Instead of a five-day trip from Arizona to the east coast, we can go up as far north as Michigan or New York in 24 to 48 hours,” he said. Friedrich said his nursery re-
mains competitive by going to other countries and bringing back plants that are new to Florida. “We have a reputation for having consistent quality, and there’s a scarcity, and the customer will always have these neat plants that aren’t native to Florida,” he said. “We can grow a lot of plants here in South Florida that North Florida can’t grow.”
continued from page 1 tion to approve a finding of no significant impact for this project.” Indian Trail Improvement District Supervisor Michelle Damone, who has been a leading proponent of the extension, said she believes this is a major breakthrough for the completion of the road. “We’re at the end of the road,” said Damone, who has led the advocacy for the project through the Western Communities Council, along with Royal Palm Beach Vice Mayor Dave Swift. “We have what we need to know to proceed to construction. I am anticipating, though, the City of West Palm Beach to file a lawsuit, but the Department of Transportation has, too, so they have been well prepared in advance.” Damone said that she has personally supported the project for
17 years. “It was going on long before I arrived,” she said. Proponents of the extension think that the real reason for the opposition is because Muoio lives in Ibis, which will have the extension running along the east side of the development, separating it from the preserve. “All the funding is in place,” Damone said, explaining that the anticipated lawsuit by West Palm Beach will need to be resolved. “Construction will begin shortly after that.” She credited Western Communities Council attorney Terry Lewis of Lewis, Longman & Walker with navigating through the objections. “He has done an excellent job with this,” Damone said. “He is in constant contact with the Federal Highway Administration and the Florida Department of Transportation.” Damone said there is one snail kite nest in the preserve three or
four miles east of the right of way. “The snail kite is well taken care of,” she said. “It’s my understanding through Terry Lewis that the Federal Highway Administration feels the snail kite has been mitigated appropriately.” Damone credited Swift and Royal Palm Beach Village Manager Ray Liggins, as well as Wellington Councilman Matt Willhite, for their support in keeping the SR 7 extension alive. She said Swift and Liggins were helpful in working with Lewis, and Willhite sits on the board of the Palm Beach County Metropolitan Planning Organization, where he has gone head to head with West Palm Beach officials who have tried to have the SR 7 funding removed. “During my tenure with the Indian Trail Improvement District, this is sincerely the most gratified I’ve ever felt serving in public office,” Damone said.
also wanted to work with developers to come up with a plan, and she won also, so I think the silent majority has won at the polls,” Meredith said. John Meredith said he was against litigation. “That money could be spent on parks and roads,” he said. “Since Tropical Storm Isaac, do we know that drainage is working fully? I don’t know that for sure. We need more east-west roads for our kids going to high school. It takes 45 minutes for our kids to get to high school. That’s pretty ridiculous.” Supervisor Jennifer Hager read several emails advocating continued litigation, as well as some accusing Damone of having a conflict of interest by working for a roofing company, and Jacobs for owning a construction company
with her husband. Damone and Jacobs both said that they had asked ITID Attorney Mary Viator if there were conflicts, and she said there were not. Supervisor Gary Dunkley said that he did not want to spend more money on a lawsuit but believed that it was necessary in order to get cooperation from Minto. “I believe in a lawsuit so we can have leverage,” Dunkley said. “There are members of my community who believe that this is the only way to negotiate, through strength and not through weakness.” Several residents had alleged that the county would be using eminent domain to acquire easements on 60th Street, but Damone said she had spoken to county staff who said there are no plans or
necessity to take private property. “The fear-mongering of condemnation on 60th Street is just that,” Damone said. “I do not support litigation. I believe we can resolve all the issues that were brought up this evening. I believe that Minto is our neighbor, not our enemy.” Bair pointed out that the money they had spent on the legal team was to find out where they had legal standing, as well as to persuade the county commission not to increase density, and that the research would continue to be useful. He said the district has legal standing in opposing the opening of Persimmon Blvd. and he would continue to oppose it, but he was against continued litigation. Hager, however, favored litigation.
case of vandalism. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 5 and 5:30 p.m., there was a fight outside and a witness heard a loud bang. According to the report, when the witness went outside, he discovered that a plate glass window, valued at $900, had shattered. The people involved in the fight had fled by the time deputies arrived. NOV. 22 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to a home in Chatsworth Village last Saturday evening regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 11 p.m. last Friday and 8:45 p.m. last Saturday, someone entered the victim’s unlocked
vehicle and removed a purse with cash and a credit card, valued at approximately $290. According to the report, the purse was on the floor of the passenger’s side of the vehicle. There were no witnesses at the time of the report. NOV. 23 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a home on 88th Place North on Sunday morning regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 10 p.m. last Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday, someone removed the victim’s FPL meter, and also removed approximately 100 feet of copper wire. According to the report, the wire is valued at $250,
but the repair costs are closer to $1,000. NOV. 23 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Sunday afternoon regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., someone entered the victim’s unlocked 2013 Mazda CX-6 through the rear driver’s side door and removed the victim’s purse, which contained a debit card and $1,000 from the front left side of the rear floorboard. According to the report, fingerprints were taken at the scene, but there were no witnesses at the time of the report.
“I believe this is a clear violation of the comp plan,” she said. “Why create the comp plan in the first place if you’re going to keep changing it? Without filing an administrative challenge, we won’t even be able to enter into the argument.” Jacobs said she did not favor continued litigation because the district had limited power, and said she was tired of conflict that was tearing apart the community. “We are up here to protect the district any way we can,” she said. “Our own lawyer said it was a waste of money to fight the county because we’re not going to win. It’s better to come to the county and the developer for certain things. It’s better to get along.” Damone’s motion not to support litigation and enter negotiations with the county and Minto carried 3-2, with Dunkley and Hager opposed.
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continued from page 16 shopping. It’s multi-tasking at its best (or worst). If you are expecting to conduct actual business with any of these people, I suggest you wait until Tuesday. No matter. All is forgiven when we start receiving parcels from them on our doorsteps. So there you have it... all the reasons Black Friday will never go away. At least, not if I have my way.
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Stress really does a number on anyone, and that includes horses. “Stress definitely can play havoc with a horse,” veterinarian Dr. Eileen Gesoff said. “It can affect them in a variety of ways, including ulcers and colic. Those are huge. You see that a lot, especially in race horses.” Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 23
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A globe-trotting educator for the most prestigious hairdressing academies in Latin America, Europe and New York City, Alfredo Van Deventer is joining the staff at Edmund James Salon in Wellington. “We are proud Alfredo has chosen Edmund James Salon as his first choice to actively engage his talent in,” co-owner Lillian Soriero said. Page 24
Sports RPBHS Heads To Regional Final After Win Over Eagles
On Nov. 21, the Royal Palm Beach High School football team hosted Atlantic High School in the Class 7A regional semifinal game and bested the Eagles 28-7. The semifinal win earned Royal Palm Beach a berth in the regional final game against Fort LauderdaleSt. Thomas Aquinas High School. Page 29
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WHS Wolverines Defeat Gators In Regional Action
The Wellington High School varsity football team hosted district rival Palm Beach Gardens High School on Friday, Nov. 21 in the Class 8A regional semifinal game and held on for a 16-10 win to advance to the regional final for the first time in the school’s 25-year history. Page 29
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A couple of years ago, I added a new gelding to my herd. He was a nice horse, a pleasure to ride and easy to work around. He was a handful at feeding time, kicking the stall and lunging with his teeth, but we worked at that, and he mellowed. A little. Then he started getting aggressive to the other herd members; another gelding in particular. He became a bully, and would lie in wait for the poor gelding, who took to hiding in the back of the pasture. Mr. Trouble, as we started calling the bully, had issues, and we worked on them, but his violent behavior escalated. One day, he cornered the poor, terrified gelding, who ended up jumping the pasture fence into the yard to escape. That’s when the colics began. The persecuted gelding collicked so badly that he got cast up against the fence and had to spend a night at the veterinarian’s office on IV fluids. Just as upsetting, practically every other member of the herd started collicking on a fairly regular basis. Some of these horses had been with me for 10 years without a lick of trouble. I couldn’t figure it out. I walked the pasture, looking for some new poisonous plant. I asked my neighbors if they were feeding them a problematic treat. I read books, questioned vets, racked my brain trying to understand what was going on.
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Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg Obvious, right? It wasn’t to me, until Mr. Trouble finally found a new home, the herd heaved a collective sigh of relief, and all of the colic stopped. That’s when the penny finally dropped, and I got it. Stress really does a number on anyone, and Mr. Trouble had so upset the herd’s balance that some horses couldn’t handle it. They were literally stressed into life-threatening illnesses. Interestingly, the horses who were above Mr. Trouble in the herd hierarchy weren’t affected, only the ones below him. “Stress definitely can play havoc with a horse,” veterinarian Dr. Eileen Gesoff said. “It can affect them in a variety of ways, including ulcers and colic. Those are huge. You see that a lot, especially in race horses. I’d say 80 percent of race horses have ulcers, because they’re fed a lot of grain and live under highstress conditions.” Stress can impair a horse’s immune system and leave him more susceptible to viral and bacterial diseases, infections, colds and parasitic infestations, she explained. “Shipping fever can result from stress.
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Dr. Eileen Gesoff examining a horse. They can become depressed and quit eating,” In other words, stress can severely harm Gesoff said. “Or they can become hyperactive a horse, the same way it can impair people. and freak out, going over or through a fence, Stress can be deadly if it’s not alleviated and which can mean yet more injuries, gashes and managed in some fashion. Horses are herd cuts. If a horse is already predisposed to hoof animals, and they need to find safety and seproblems, stress can push him over the edge curity within their herd. When that’s lacking, into laminitis.” See ROSENBERG, page 31
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Alfredo Van Deventer New Creative Chief At Edmund James Salon
A globe-trotting educator for the most prestigious hairdressing academies in Latin America, Europe and New York City, Alfredo Van Deventer is joining the staff at Edmund James Salon in Wellington. With more than 30 years’ experience, Van Deventer made his debut in hairdressing in his native Buenos Aires, then moved on to roles in Rio de Janiero. After working in Brazil for many years, he decided to move to Italy, where he worked as an educator for Alfaparf Milano. He was then offered a position in Germany as an educator for Wella. Shortly thereafter, he relocated to London, “the mecca of hairstyling.” It was there that Van Deventer learned the “geometric techniques” of the prestigious Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy. Following many years of engaging and educating in Europe, he moved to Manhattan to teach at the Toni & Guy Academy before settling at his residence in Palm Beach County. During his tenure, Van Deventer attended numerous fashion shows, hair shows and seminars for a
Alfredo Van Deventer multitude of hair academies around the world. “We are proud Alfredo has chosen Edmund James Salon as his first choice to actively engage his talent in,” co-owner Lillian Soriero said. Van Deventer is available Wednesday through Saturday for haircut and color services at Edmund James Salon. Call (561) 793-9960 to reserve an appointment. Edmund James Salon, a full service hair and day spa, is located at 12020 South Shore Blvd. in the Shoppes at Chancellor.
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Hi-Tech Plumbing Announces ‘Bathroom Facelift’ Winner
During October, there were signs all through Palm Beach County of how Hi-Tech Plumbing & Air’s staff showed the importance of joining the fight against breast cancer. Not only was the company able to raise money and give back to the American Cancer Society, Hi-Tech also ran a month-long contest and accepted hundreds of nominations for its “Win A Facelift Contest.” The lucky winner has been chosen: Congratulations go out to Susan Patrick of Lake Worth. Visit HiTech’s Facebook and Twitter pages for pictures of the “before,” “during” and “after” stages of the project to redo her bathroom. Hi-Tech also was recognized for its “Fight to Save the Boobies” ban-
ner at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event Oct. 18, where they participated in the 5K walk alongside co-owner Jathynia Garcia, a recent survivor. “The walk was filled with positive, uplifting and brilliant women and men in our community,” Garcia said. “It was a privilege to be a part of such a spectacular event, and in the process raise funds and awareness.” Hi-Tech Plumbing is a licensed and insured plumbing and air conditioning company that has been serving residential and commercial customers throughout Palm Beach County since 2000. For more information, call (561) 790-6966, or e-mail service@hi-techplumbing andair.com.
Susan Patrick of Lake Worth won a bathroom facelift.
Clinics Can Help To Offer Giftwrapping
Clinics Can Help, the largest nonprofit medical reuse organization in Florida, will be wrapping gifts and collecting donations at the Wellington Barnes & Noble on Sunday, Dec. 21 and Tuesday, Dec. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The giftwrapping program allows selected nonprofits to raise money through a free, donation-only service
to all Barnes & Noble shoppers. Clinics Can Help was selected for two of the busiest shopping days of the year, in the ever-busy Wellington bookstore. Shoppers can take their purchases to the wrapping table by the exit to have gifts wrapped in exchange for a donation. In addition to the standard items the organization collects year-
round, it also is asking community members to consider donating wheelchairs, as the charity has seen a greater increase in need. To learn more about the event, to make a donation or for additional information about what Clinics Can Help does in the community, visit www.clinicscanhelp.org or call (561) 640-2995.
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Allstate Batten Insurance Gives $4,000 To PBSO Event
Allstate Batten Insurance Services donated $4,000 to the Charlotte Hans Softball Challenge on Saturday, Nov. 1, at Village Park in Wellington. The agency, owned by Ann-Marie Batten, is the first corporate sponsor to get involved with the event that benefits Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office families who have encountered hardships. This year’s proceeds benefit Deputy Christopher Mamone, whose wife is battling cancer. “As a longtime Palm Beach County resident, I’ve got several close friends who are deputies, and I’m proud to have my company support this wonderful effort to provide for PBSO families who may be going through very difficult times. This is a very emotional event,” Batten said. “It was wonderful to spend the day at the park. We were proud to sponsor District 8’s team and handed out water bottles during the games. We also had a lot of people participate in our 50-50 raffle, which raised an additional $200 for the event.” The Charlotte Hans Softball Challenge began in 2009 to benefit Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Dep-
Ann-Marie Batten (right) with the Mamone family. uty Michael Hans’ wife, Charlotte, who was fighting cancer. In honor of Charlotte, the softball challenge has become an annual event. Each year, a PBSO employee or immediate family member who has been overwhelmed by illness or has been a victim of a tragic event is chosen
to be the recipient of 100 percent of the event’s earnings. Allstate Batten Insurance Services is a full-service insurance agency located at 10130 Northlake Blvd. in the Shoppes at Ibis. Batten has worked with Allstate for more than 13 years.
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Local Entrepreneur Opens New BrightStar Franchise
Local entrepreneur Nicolas Matzirakis is fulfilling his dream of making a difference in the lives of Wellington residents by opening a BrightStar Care homecare franchise agency. The new business will provide compassionate, person-centered medical and non-medical care to people of all ages, in the safety and comfort of their homes. Matzirakis is no stranger to providing services to those in need. He transformed a career as an elementary school teacher into founding several supplemental educational programs and private schools in South Florida. While caring for elderly members in his and his wife’s families, he learned that seniors were just as vulnerable as youth and joined BrightStar Care. “My personal experiences have given me motivation to appreciate the quality care and support that is necessary in South Florida,” he said. “I chose BrightStar Care because they exhibited the highest standards that are unparalleled by other homecare groups.” BrightStar Care of Wellington will offer comprehensive services that meet the highest industry standards and will work to help educate residents on the right questions to
ask when searching for an in-home care provider. BrightStar Care of Wellington’s director of nursing, Denise Long, has 20 years in nursing and creates personalized plans of care for each client. She oversees a professional care team of well-qualified, experienced caregivers to deliver expert personal care 24/7. “BrightStar Care provides the ideal team model of premium home and medical care,” Long said. “Our clients and families are guaranteed to receive exceptional service delivered timely by specially educated caregivers.” The national BrightStar Care franchise received the Joint Commission’s Enterprise Champion for Quality Award and is committed to having each of its agencies comply with Joint Commission standards. BrightStar Care of Wellington is part of a national network of 260 private-duty home care and medical staffing franchises that provide services to clients within their homes, as well as supplemental care staff to corporate clients. The new franchise joins four other locations in southeast Florida. For more information, call BrightStar Care of Wellington at (561) 515-4477 or e-mail nicolas. matzirakis@brightstarcare.com.
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RPBHS Heads To Regional Final After Win Over Eagles
By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Friday, Nov. 21, the Royal Palm Beach High School varsity football team hosted district rival Atlantic High School in the Class 7A regional semifinal game and bested the Eagles 28-7. The game was a rematch of an earlier meeting between the two squads. The Wildcats (11-1) won that contest as well, 44-7. The semifinal victory earned
Wildcat running back Charles Perry runs in for the first score of the game.
Royal Palm Beach a berth in the regional final game against Fort Lauderdale-St. Thomas Aquinas High School.
Atlantic appeared to have its defensive tactics in order, as the defense initially held the Wildcats to a three-and-out, but a rough-
Wildcat Shamar Jackson looks for running room. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER
ing-the-kicker penalty kept the drive alive. Royal Palm Beach running back Charles Perry jumped out for a big 23-yard gain, which set up his 6-yard touchdown score, the first of the game. Devin Wallace’s kick made it 7-0. The Eagles would not get on the board until late in the first half, and not before Wildcat running back Shamar Jackson added two more rushing touchdowns, to give Royal
Royal Palm Beach receiver Derick Python makes a key reception near the goal line.
Palm Beach a 21-7 halftime lead. The Wildcats compiled 250 yards on the ground on the night against the Eagles defense. Jackson was equally devastating to the Eagles on defense, intercepting Atlantic quarterback Edwin Hernandez twice in the second half. Jackson would add one more touchdown in the fourth quarter, a 7-yard run to make the final 28-7. “We played with a lot of tempo. With the weather the way it was, our ball security was good,” coach Willie Bueno said. Royal Palm Beach will make the school’s first regional finals appearance, but is up against topranked Fort Lauderdale-St. Thomas Aquinas. Perry had 151 yards on 23 carries, and a score. Jackson had three touchdowns and two interceptions on the night. “This time of year, you have to play error-free football, and I think we were pretty good tonight,” Bueno added, adding that his team with be ready to face St. Thomas Aquinas. Royal Palm will play the Raiders (11-1) in Fort Lauderdale on Friday, Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the regional final. The winner advances to the state semifinals.
Wellington Defeats Palm Beach Gardens In Regional Semi
By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School varsity football team hosted district rival Palm Beach Gardens High School on Friday, Nov. 21 in the Class 8A regional semifinal game and held on for a 16-10 win to advance to the regional final for the first time in the school’s 25-year history.
The Wolverines also boast the school’s best record ever at 11-1. Last year, the Wolverines finished the season 4-6, losing all three of their district games, and have demonstrated that a wind of change has blown through the school’s football program. With inclement weather looming, both teams battled in ugly fashion. The two squads combined for 162
(Above) Wellington’s Christian Goss recovers a late fumble to seal the Wolverine victory. (Right) Wellington linebacker Daniel Barrios drives Gator running back Tommy Monday off his feet.
yards in penalties and five turnovers. The Gators got on the board early with a field goal to take a 3-0 lead in the first quarter, but Wellington battled back. Quarterback Shannon Patrick led the Wellington offense with 65 yards in eight plays, and capped the drive with a 3-yard touchdown pass
to Jean Rene. The extra point after was blocked, and Wellington sat on a 6-3 lead. Palm Beach Gardens responded, retaking the lead with a Tommy Monday 44-yard run to make it 10-6 in the second quarter. The Wolverines took their turn, as Patrick connected with receiver Austin Gilman for a 9-yard score
that capped a 88-yard, 11-play drive. Alex Ng’s point after gave Wellington a narrow 13-10 lead at the half. A third quarter Wellington drive that traveled 57 yards in 12 plays capped the only score in the second half. Ng’s 40-yard field goal extended the Wellington lead to See WOLVERINES, page 31
Wellington receiver Jean Rene tries to escape the grasp of Palm Beach Gardens linebacker Tevon Coney on a punt return. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER
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Lionshare Dressage Rider Shines At U.S. Dressage Finals
Wellington’s Lionshare Dressage competitor and trainer Caroline Roffman, a Nations Cup individual bronze medalist and Nations Cup United States team gold medalist, recently watched her students flourish in prestigious national competitions. Student Rachael Hicks scored at the top of her classes in the 2014 United States Dressage Finals in Lexington, Ky. on Nov. 6-9. The event was the highest level competition held in the United States, with the country’s best riders in the adult amateur division and open division. Hicks, who began training under Roffman this year, has been im-
pressed with the improvements in her riding since their partnership began. “I have been working with Caroline since April, but with the results I’m getting, I wish now that I had begun working with her sooner,” Hicks said. At the 2014 U.S. Dressage Finals, Hicks rode her 8-year-old Westphalian gelding Fabio Bellini to first place in the U.S. Dressage Finals Fourth Level Championship in the Adult Amateur division. The pair scored 71.750 percent, and also took second place in the Fourth Level Championship on Don Cartier, a 7-year-old stallion, with a score of 70.458 percent. The following day, Hicks and
Don Cartier won the U.S. Dressage Finals Third Level Championship in the Adult Amateur division with 70.342 percent. Hicks’ successes continued throughout the weekend, with a win on Fabio Bellini in the USEF Fourth Level Test Three in th Adult Amateur division (68.938 percent) and a second place on Don Cartier in the same class. Hicks was grateful to Roffman for helping her equine partners. “We couldn’t have done it without Caroline,” she said. For more information about Lionshare Dressage, visit www. lionsharedressage.com, e-mail lionsharedressage@gmail.com or call (617) 633-1003.
Rachael Hicks at the 2014 United States Dressage Finals.
Cardinal Newman Lacrosse Team Makes A Difference Off The Field
Lacrosse players take part in a landscaping project.
The Cardinal Newman High School lacrosse team recently joined up with Hearts of Palm to help elderly families with landscaping and yard cleanup needs. Many of the families needed help maintaining their property and bringing it up to code. Many had faced municipal fines because of the code violations. Members of the Cardinal Newman boys and girls lacrosse teams
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took action this month to help with weeding beds, mulching, trimming trees, sodding and planting new shrubs. Most importantly, they put a smile on the families they helped. Palm Beach may be the most exclusive address in the U.S., but drive a few miles inland and the landscape changes dramatically. Severe poverty and homelessness is hidden under the shadows of mansions.
Like other large urban communities, Palm Beach County faces the tough challenge of serving migrant farmers, legions of unemployed workers and families who have left Haiti and other Caribbean nations looking for a better life. All of the players enjoyed themselves and felt good that they were able to provide a little relief to those who need it.
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Oxbridge Academy has added tennis pro Andrew Castle to its lineup of coaches. He previously served as the tennis program director at the Beach Club in Palm Beach. In his new role as Oxbridge’s tennis program director and boys tennis team coach, Castle has plans to expand the program to teach world-class tennis skills not only to students, but also to the general public. One of Castle’s first actions was to launch the Oxbridge Tennis Academy. This new academy will provide small group and individual lessons to all levels of players, starting at 5 years of age. Castle started playing at age 3, and by the time he was 10 years old,
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continued from page 23 problems can arise. I’m pleased to say that since Mr. Trouble departed, no one had any problems. I got really good at recognizing the first stages of colic and dealing with it before it got too serious. I discovered a great recipe. When given in the very early stages, it wards off colic.
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he was one of the top junior players in Scotland. Castle spent much of his childhood training under famed coach Dennis Van der Meer on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. “Playing and coaching tennis has been my lifelong passion, and I look forward to continuing to teach this game that I love on the beautiful campus of Oxbridge Academy,” Castle said. Small group women’s clinic sessions will take place every Monday and Wednesday at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. An advanced junior tournament players clinic will be held Tuesday through Friday at 4 p.m. To schedule individual academy lessons, call (561) 603-1109.
continued from page 29 16-10. Plagued by dropped passes by Wellington in the second half, the Wolverines relied on their defense to seal the win, coming up big when it mattered most. The Gators drove 56 yards to get inside the Wellington 10-yard line with 58 seconds on the clock. On fourth-and-1, Wellington safety Christian Goss blitzed and recovered a Gator high snap fumble. The Wolverines ran out the remaining
As soon as I noticed a horse standing with the hangdog look of something’s hurting, repeatedly getting down and rolling, refusing to graze or eat grain or hay, I immediately mixed up a batch of something called Dr. Z’s Magic Mild Colic Elixir, which I found in a terrific resource book titled The Original Book of Horse Treats, written and compiled by June V. Evers and published by Horse Hollow Press. The caveat in the book states that the remedy has been used success-
fully for years by Dr. Z but isn’t offered as a substitute for experienced veterinary care. It recommends calling the vet at the first sign of colic, and consulting with the vet before administering any homemade colic remedies. Well, I had lots and lots of vet bills and was swiftly going broke dealing with colic after colic, so I ran the recipe by Dr. Gesoff, and she said it sounded fine. And, in fact, it worked, which was a relief to me, my horses and my dwindling bank account.
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seconds and sealed the 16-10 win. “It was a hard-fought battle tonight, on both sides of the ball,” said Wellington coach Thomas Abel, who will take his team to Pembroke Pines Flanagan in the regional finals game Friday, Nov. 28 at 7:30 p.m. “We’re not done, it’s our time, and our boys wanted it tremendously,” Abel added. Patrick threw for 193 yards and two touchdowns on the night. Wellington combined for 267 yards of total offense and 16 first downs. (Right) Wellington running back Mike Howard breaks through the Gator defense for a big gain.
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The ingredients are: 4 cups of mineral oil, 1 cup of cheap wine and a dash of either ground cayenne pepper or ginger. Mix the ingredients thoroughly and administer orally to your horse with several large doses from a large basting syringe. Walk the horse for half an hour or so to prevent him from lying down and rolling. If the horse fails to show improvement, call the vet immediately. This recipe was contributed to the book by Linda Lewin, who got it many years ago from a vet in Geor-
gia. She notes that it’s important to keep the ingredients on hand, since it’s particularly embarrassing to rush to the store at 9 a.m. in a panic to buy cheap wine. Cashiers tend to give you a funny look, especially when you try to convince them that it’s for your horse, not for you! I don’t drink wine, but I now have a large bottle of cheap red wine in my fridge, ready for the next time. This is one of those folklore remedies that can help get you through a rough patch.
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Saturday, Nov. 29 • The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 283-5856 for more info. • Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host Chill Out With Disney’s Frozen on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Elsa returns with more stories, songs and activities. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info. Sunday, Nov. 30 • The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Ave. North). For more info., visit www.acreagegreenmarket.com or call (561) 723-3898. • The premiere performance of “This Time Has Come” commissioned in celebration of the centennial of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church (100 N. Palmway, Lake Worth) will be performed Sunday, Nov. 30 at 4 p.m., with music by Trevor Maloney and text by Mark Lynch. A reception will follow. Call (561) 582-6609 or visit www.standrewslw. net for more info. Monday, Dec. 1 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will hold registration for its Reading Buddies Winter Session for grades K through 5 on Monday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. Once a week, children will be paired with a teen to read together and play literacy games. Applications can be picked up at the Children’s Desk starting Monday, Dec. 1. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited to 12 spaces. The winter session meets on Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. from Jan. 7 to Feb. 25. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a book fair fundraiser for Wellington Elementary School on Monday, Dec. 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info. • Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a story time on How the Grinch Stole Christmas on Monday, Dec. 1 at 4 p.m. with activities and a snack. Call (561) 7921292 for more info. Tuesday, Dec. 2 • The Central Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce will host an Economic Forum Luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 11:30 a.m. at the Breakers West Country Club. The topic will be healthcare reform featuring keynote speaker Jessica Waltman, senior vice president of legislative affairs for the National Association of Health Care Underwriters. For more info., call Sonya Moste at (561) 578-4813 or visit www.cpbchamber.com. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Read, Refresh, Repeat for ages 8 to 11 on Tuesdays, Dec. 2, 9 and 16 at 3:30 p.m. Read a book of your choice for 20 minutes in complete silence. Afterward, enjoy a snack while listening to an exciting read-aloud. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Kevin Perkins Golf Academy will conduct its popular Junior After-School Winter Golf Pro-
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gram at the Binks Forest Golf Club in Wellington on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 4:30 p.m. starting Dec. 2 and 4. The program is open to boys and girls ages 7 to 17. For more info., visit www.kevinperkinsgolfacademy.com or call (561) 301-3783. • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will host its annual holiday pot luck dinner and lecture Tuesday, Dec. 2 at the Pine Jog Environmental Education Center (6301 W. Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) with dinner at 6 p.m. and the meeting/lecture at 7 p.m. The topic is “Parrots in South Florida” by Paul Bithorn. Visit www. auduboneverglades.org for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host By Hook or by Crook Crochet Club for ages 9 and up Tuesdays, Dec. 2 and 16 at 6:30 p.m. All skill levels are welcome. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Wellington to Alaska: Adventures in Salmon Fishing on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. Join Wellington High School graduate Ray Friedlander as she shares her experiences as a commercial salmon fisherman in Alaska and as an environmental advocate for the largest remaining intact temperate rainforest. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Wonders of the Night Sky: Telescope Viewing Session for adults Tuesdays, Dec. 2 and Dec. 30 at 7 p.m. Join the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches and learn about constellations as you stargaze. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Wednesday, Dec. 3 • The Jim Brandon Equestrian Center 7500 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Citrus Series Hunter Jumper Show on Wednesday, Dec. 3 and Thursday, Dec. 4. For more information, call (561) 966-7090. • American Legion Auxiliary Unit #367 will meet Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. at Hilary’s Restaurant in Royal Palm Beach. For more info., call Marge Herzog at (561) 791-9875. • Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a book fair fundraiser for Saint Ann’s Catholic School on Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 7921292 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Not Your Grandma’s Bingo for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 3:30 p.m. Create your own card, and see if luck is on your side. Join the fun and win a prize. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host American Girl: Samantha for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. Celebrate the holiday season in Samantha’s style, and make a gift you can give, followed by games and a holiday treat. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • Frontier Elementary School (6701 180th Ave. North, Loxahatchee) will host an open house for its new choice program Wednesday, Dec. 3.
There will tours from 5 to 6 p.m. and exhibits from 6 to 8 p.m. The program will be Environmental and Animal Science, with health, wellness and environmental booths set up, as well as a green market. Call Becky Kobussen at (561) 389-7064 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Zumba Gold on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. Come join the party in this dance fitness class suitable for active older adults and beginners. Bring a towel and water. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Japanese Anime & Culture Club for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. Hang out, watch anime and eat snacks while you talk with friends and fans about cool stuff from Japan. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. Thursday, Dec. 4 • Emerald Cove Middle School in Wellington will host its fifth annual Holocaust Survivor Series for seventh and eighth graders on Thursday, Dec. 4. The Holocaust Survivor Series brings life to the outrage and horror of this painful period. Those who lived it will share their private experiences. For more info., call (561) 803-8000. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host French Beaded Flowers: Snowdrop for ages 17 and up Thursday, Dec. 4 at 2:15 p.m. Use seed beads and wire to capture the seasonal beauty of snowdrop flowers. Bring small, needle-nose pliers. Other materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks and a free concert on Thursday, Dec. 4 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Food trucks will be on hand at 5 p.m., and the Jamie Mitchell Band will play at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators meeting Thursday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info. • Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a book fair fundraiser for Everglades Elementary School on Thursday, Dec. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Writers’ Critique Workshop for adults Thursday, Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Share, offer and accept constructive criticism to improve fiction, nonfiction and poetry in a supportive atmosphere led by Caryn DeVincenti, regional director of the Florida Writers’ Association. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature “Space Invaders: Invasive Plants and How to Deal with Them” for adults Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. Discover how to protect your landscape from invasive plants and how to identify, remove and dispose of the area’s most notorious invaders. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
The Town-Crier Friday, Dec. 5 • Palm Beach Dramaworks will present Israel Horovitz’s My Old Lady starring Estelle Parsons and featuring Angelica Page and Tim Altmeyer opening Friday, Dec. 5 and continuing through Jan. 4 at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre (201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach). For more information, call the box office at (561) 514-4042 or visit www.palmbeachdramaworks.org. • The popular West Palm Beach Antiques Festival will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center from Friday, Dec. 5 through Sunday, Dec. 7. Visit www.wpbaf.com for more information. • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will host a bird walk at Wakodahatchee Wetlands (13026 Jog Road, Delray Beach) on Friday, Dec. 5 at 8 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Toddler Time: Extra Story Times” for ages 12 to 24 months on Fridays, Dec. 5, 12 and 19 at 10:15 a.m. and “Baby Time: Extra Story Times” for under 12 months at 11:15 a.m. Enjoy three Fridays of fun with rhymes, songs and activities suited toddlers. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Cool Creative Kids Club for ages 7 to 11 on Fridays, Dec. 5 and 19 at 3:30 p.m. Experience an afternoon of creativity using a variety of art materials and techniques. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a book fair fundraiser for Panther Run Elementary School on Friday, Dec. 5 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info. • The Wellington Rotary Club will host its inaugural Wellington Wine & Food Fest on Friday, Dec. 5 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington). The cost is $125 per person. To purchase tickets, call (561) 715-9262 or visit www.wellingtonwine andfoodfest.com. • Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a Polar Express story time, activity and snack Friday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will feature a free preview of The Nutcracker Ballet by Wellington Ballet Theatre on Friday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • Ghost Tours: An Evening In The Dark will be held at Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Friday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. The cost is $18 per person. For more info., call (561) 790-5232. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail news@gotowncrier.com.
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HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER IN WELLINGTON — Now hiring certified teachers.$10-$15/hour. Call 561-594-1920 E-mail: MarleneGiraud@hlcwellington.com
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EXECUTIVE AND VIRTUAL OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE – WELLINGTON FLORIDA Furnished or unfurnished office space available. Unlimited use of conference rooms, reception, kitchen with no extra fees. Utilities included. The best LAKE VIEW in Wellington! Please contact Steve at 561227-1500 or at info@lakewellington.com
DRIVERS: $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! — Great pay! Consistent Freight, Great Miles on this Regional Account. Werner Enterprises: 1-855-517-2488 TRUCK DRIVER FOR PLANT NURSERY — Local and instate deliveries with box truck, CDL, not required Excelsa Gardens 561-790-3789 CAREGIVER/AIDE LIVE IN EVERY OTHER WEEKEND — Thursday Evening through Sunday Evening for disabled woman. Experienced Drivers license and Background check required. Wellington 561-818-5720
1 9 9 6 H O N D A H E L I X 2 5 0 S C O O TER — Very good condition with 17,000 miles. New tires, brakes & belt at 15,000. Asking $1,800. Call 630-842-1227.
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT - GREENACRES ROOMMATE TO SHARE — 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment - Purdy & Jog Road. $550 per month. Looking for under 35 years old. 954-296-3748
HOUSE FOR RENT - LOXAHATCHEE
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
PAUL HANZLIK LAWN CARE — Owner operated, over 30 years experience, Licensed and Insured Residential & Commercial Services. 561-753-9719 or 561-301-5554
OFFICE SPACE
MODERN OPEN FLOOR PLAN — 1 1/4 Acres, 3/2 with 2 car garage, $1,800 per month, First, Last, Security, Available January 1st 2015. Call 786-877-6203
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
LAWN SERVICE
FOR SALE
ROOFING
ROOFING REPAIRS REROOFING ALL TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable. Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-309-0134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC-023773 RC-0067207
TREE SERVICE TREES TRIMMED AND REMOVED — 561-798-0412 D.M. YOUNG TREE SERVICE. Family Owned & Operated Lic. & Insured 1992-12121 Visit our website at dmyoungtreeservice.com
WALLPAPERING PAPERHANGING BY DEBI — Professional Installation,Removal. Repair of Paper. Neat, Clean & Reliable. Quality work with a woman’s touch. 30 years experience. No Job too big or too small. Lic. & Ins. References available. 561-795-5263
WATER TREATMENT NEED A NEW WATER SYSTEM! — Let us come out and give you an estimate. Call Mike 561-792-5400
PLACE YOUR AD HERE CALL 561-793-7606
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ROBERT G. HARTMANN ROOFING — Specializing in repairs. Free estimates, Bonded,insured. Lic. #CCC 058317 Ph: 561-790-0763.
ANMAR CO.—James’ All Around Handyman Service. Excellent craftman Old time values. Once you’ve had me! You’ll have me back! Lic. Ins. Certified Residential Contractor CRC1327426 561-248-8528
YELLOWHAMMER LAWN SERVICE — High Quality, affordable yard maintenance serving the Loxahatchee area. NO CONTRACTS!. Locally Owned & Operated. 561-320-1118
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TENNESSEE LAND FOR SALE TENNESSEE LAND — 12 Acres for sale in Equestrian neighborhood with 3 miles of riding trails. Call Dixon Te a m K e l l e r W i l l i a m s 4 2 3 - 8 8 3 - 0 6 5 6
LAW OFFICE TO SHARE: ROYAL PALM BEACH/WELLINGTON Fully furnished executive office $550 per month additional secretarial office $200. Incudes all utilities, use of copier/scanner, use of conference room, reception, kitchen, file cabinets, 561793-1200 ext. 1
SEEKING EMPLOYMENT CPR CERTIFIED/HOME HEALTH CERTIFIED CAREGIVER — seeks part-time/fulltime. 18 years experience. Will prepare meals, Dr. Visits, Shopping, and light housekeeping. Walk-Dog, Housesitting. Call 561-526-6150. HOUSEKEEPING — detail orientated, experienced, reliable, trustworthy housekeeper, seeks full time/part-time position additional duties laundry, ironing, loving pet care, shopping, running errands, etc. References furnished upon request. Florida resident over 20 years, born in Maine call 561-324-5166 TOWN-CRIER CLASSIFIEDS 793-7606
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New Location! New Showroom!
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WE SELL THE BEST FOR LESS! 766 Pike Road • West Palm Beach, FL 33411 (Between Southern Blvd. & Belvedere)
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