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Democrat Dave Aronberg will take office in January as the new Palm Beach County State Attorney. Aronberg, a former state senator, defeated two other candidates to become the county’s top prosecutor. Page 3

Food Truck Invasion Planning In Wellington Every Thursday Evening

Offering a taste of gourmet cooking in a casual environment, the Food Truck Invasion is coming to the Wellington Amphitheater every Thursday evening through May 2013.

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Deadline Passes Without Completion Of The New RPB Park

The latest deadline has come and gone for the completion of Royal Palm Beach Commons Park, and the contractor now faces a $1,000-a-day fine, according to Village Manager Ray Liggins. Page 4

Wellington Run/Walk Returns For 15th Year

The 15th annual Wellington Community Fitness 5K Run & Walk was held Saturday, Nov. 3 starting and ending at the Wellington Town Center. Page 5

Community Comes Out For Acreage Parade

The fifth annual Acreage Fall Parade was held Saturday, Nov. 3. Starting from Acreage Community Park, the parade featured floats from local organizations. Page 13

OPINION Pay Tribute To Military Heroes This Vets Day

Veterans need to know they are not taken for granted, and Veterans Day is the time for everyone to come out and thank them for their service. So this Veterans Day, we ask everyone to do what they can to show their support. In the western communities, you can do so by attending one of the local events.

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STUDENTS HEAD TO THE POLLS Wellington Landings Middle School held a mock presidential election Monday, Nov. 5.

Students were given the opportunity to register and vote for the presidential candidates and school rules that matter to them. Shown here, parent volunteer Rose Cerasuolo gives student Adina Henry a sticker for voting.

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Murphy Narrowly Edging West As A Possible Recount Looms

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report One of the most controversial races this election cycle remained in contention late Wednesday night as U.S. Rep. Allen West challenged opponent Patrick Murphy’s slim lead in the race for Florida’s newly drawn 18th Congressional District.

Though unofficial results showed Democratic challenger Murphy taking 160,328 votes (50.39 percent) to West’s 157,872 votes (49.61 percent), the Republican incumbent was not ready to concede.

In a statement released Wednesday, West’s campaign manager Tim Edson said that he wanted to be sure all votes were fairly and accurately tallied.

“This race is far from decided and there is no rush to declare an outcome,” Edson said. “Ensuring a fair and accurate counting of all ballots is of the utmost importance.”

West has not commented publicly on the race.

As the Town-Crier went to

press, attorneys for West had filed motions in Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties to impound ballots and voting equipment for a possible recount. With hearings held Thursday in Palm Beach County and Friday in St. Lucie County, a final decision may not be made until early next week.

In Palm Beach County, West was leading Murphy, but only by 11 votes. He also had a nearly 11,000-vote lead in Martin County. But in St. Lucie County, Murphy was ahead by 13,271 votes.

In total, Murphy was ahead by 2,159 votes (0.66 percent). Under state law, a margin of 0.5 percent or smaller triggers an automatic recount.

Edson’s statement said that he was suspicious of a recount done on early ballots in St. Lucie County on Tuesday night.

“Late last night, Congressman West maintained a district-wide lead of nearly 2,000 votes until the St. Lucie County Supervisor of Elections [Gertrude Walker] ‘recounted’ thousands of early ballots,” Edson said. “Following that

‘recount’ Congressman West trailed by 2,400 votes.”

Edson’s statement also pointed to many “irregularities” in voting in St. Lucie County.

“The St. Lucie County Supervisor of Elections Office clearly ignored proper rules and procedures, and the scene at the supervisor’s office last night could only be described as complete chaos,” he said.

Edson called for a hand recount.

“Given the hostility and demonstrated incompetence of [Walker], we believe it is critical that a full hand recount of the ballots take place in St. Lucie County,” Edson said. “We will continue to fight to ensure every vote is counted properly and fairly, and accordingly will pursue all legal means necessary.”

But Murphy and his supporters had already declared victory.

“I’m ecstatic,” Murphy told the Town-Crier Wednesday. “It has been a lot of hard work. I owe so much gratitude to so many people, especially the voters. Ultimately, they decided who they wanted See CONGRESS, page 7

Serving Palms West Since 1980

LGWCD Parting Ways With Saunier After 15 Years

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors began the process Monday to find a replacement for 15-year District Administrator Clete Saunier.

The decision brings to a close a growing dissatisfaction on the board with Saunier’s decade-old contract, which some members believe has grown too expensive.

The board decided to work on a temporary contract with Saunier, to replace his existing contract that expires Nov. 14. The temporary agreement would extend his time for 60 days with a possible 30-day extension in order to give the board time to advertise for and select a replacement.

Saunier’s 2003 contract was for $80,000 a year with an automatic 3 percent annual increase each October, plus benefits. Nine years later, that has translated to a base salary of approximately $122,800,

which rises as high as $176,000 once benefits are included, according to various district sources.

Supervisor John Ryan recommended several changes to a proposed contract before the board for consideration, adding that he thought the contract being considered was radically different than they had prepared immediately after a workshop.

LGWCD Chairman Dave DeMarois said it would require several hours for him to consider all of Ryan’s proposed changes. Supervisor Frank Schiola said the contract had to be resolved that evening, no matter how long it took.

Supervisor Don Widing did not believe it should take long. “I appreciate everybody’s work, but I thought the direction the board took was pretty clear,” Widing said. “I think we could toss this thing around for five days if we wanted to. But I personally think See SAUNIER, page 20

‘MURDER ON THE HIGH SEAS’ IN WELLINGTON

Wellington held another evening of murder mystery dinner theater Saturday, Nov. 3 at Village Park. Standing Room Only Productions performed Murder on the High Seas. Shown here is the evening’s cast. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 9 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Abruzzo Heads To State Senate; ITID’s Damone Wins Rooney, Pafford Win Re-Election New Term, Dunkley Unseats Enriquez

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report It was a winning night for incumbents Tuesday in local State Senate and State House races when voters chose to retain their representatives in Tallahassee.

Democratic State Rep. Joseph Abruzzo will get a title change as the first state senator from the newly redrawn District 25 after he handily defeated Republican challenger Melanie Peterson. In his new post, he will represent all of the western communities and beyond in the State Senate.

Meanwhile, State Rep. Pat Rooney (R-District 85) and State Rep. Mark Pafford (D-District 86) were chosen by voters to retain their seats.

Abruzzo received 116,346 votes (57.44 percent) to Peterson’s 86,196 votes (42.56 percent), according to unofficial results.

He celebrated his victory with the Palm Beach County Democratic Party at the Embassy Suites Hotel in West Palm Beach.

During his victory speech,

Abruzzo said that despite the negative campaign waged against him, he garnered strong support from the community.

“We turned out the vote big in Palm Beach County,” he said. “I’d like to thank the residents of District 85 for allowing me to serve

them for the last four years, and the residents in our new State Senate District 25.”

Abruzzo thanked his family, along with all of those who worked to get out the vote for him. “I cannot wait to serve the western comSee STATE RACES, page 20

Senator-Elect Joseph Abruzzo celebrates with supporters Stanley Siegel and Mike Limongelli and girlfriend Brandy Smith.

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By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report There will be one new face on the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors after Tuesday’s election.

While ITID President Michelle Damone won re-election to Seat 4, challenger Gary Dunkley unseated Supervisor Carlos Enriquez in the race for Seat 2.

Damone retained Seat 4, defeating challenger Ken Hendrick. She garnered 7,895 votes (53.71 percent) to 6,805 votes (46.29 percent) for Hendrick, according to unofficial returns. In Seat 2, Dunkley drew 7,801 votes (54.76 percent) to Enriquez’s 6,446 votes (45.24).

Damone said she was excited to have the support from the community. “I’m disappointed that Supervisor Enriquez didn’t advance with me,” she said. “I think it will have negative effects on the district, and I’m concerned about the administration and staff.”

Damone said she was uncertain about the future of the district. “I’ll no longer be in the driver’s seat, so the next four years will be interesting,” she said.

Damone pointed out that she has been in the minority before on the board but was still able to accomplish things. “I’m a leader and a fighter, and I’m a winner, and I will always prevail, no matter which position I’m in,” she said. “I’ve said this many times over the years, I’m Michelle Damone before I’m anything else. With or without a title, I can still make things happen.”

Enriquez said he was proud of his accomplishments over the past four years.

“I felt we made a lot of advances,” he said. “We moved the district forward. I’m afraid of what the next four years is going to bring… but the voters spoke.”

Enriquez said he plans to take a See ITID VOTE, page 20

Equestrian Leaders Preview Season At Chamber Lunch

Guest speakers Equestrian Sport Productions CEO Mark Bellissimo, Gold Coast Dressage Association President Noreen O’Sullivan and International Polo Club Palm Beach President of Club Operations John Wash with chamber officials. (L-R) Mary Lou Bedford, Chamber Chairman Dr. Jeff Bishop, Bellissimo, O’Sullivan, Wash and Chamber CEO Jaene Miranda.

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Leaders from Wellington’s major equestrian disciplines spoke at the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon Monday to welcome the advent of the winter season.

The luncheon was hosted by the International Polo Club Palm Beach. IPC’s President of Club Operations John Wash was one of the featured speakers, along with Equestrian Sport Productions CEO Mark Bellissimo and Gold Coast Dressage Association President Noreen O’Sullivan.

O’Sullivan is a member of the board of governors for the United States Dressage Federation and GCDA president since 2002. She

helped launch the annual Gold Coast Dressage Association opener. She is also show manager and managing partner for Wellington Classic Dressage and International Horse Sport Palm Beach.

She said dressage has a rich, 31year history in Wellington. “Each year we raise the bar in our community on behalf of our sport,” O’Sullivan said.

Last year’s World Dressage Masters Palm Beach, sponsored

by IPC and hosted at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center, was broadcast internationally and transmitted to Europe via Eurosport, which draws more than 56 million viewers live and on the web. “Clearly you can feel the international influence. Many of these riders we

invite here return year to year,” O’Sullivan said.

She said the influence to the community is tremendous for local businesses, and many of the competitors have made Wellington their home. “I’m proud to say that three of our four U.S Dressage Olympic riders qualified here at our Wellington Classic Dressage, Gold Coast Dressage and IHS shows, not to mention several other international riders who qualified here for their spots in the Olympics,” O’Sullivan said.

Collectively, the three organizations she is affiliated with run more than 24 weeks of national and international dressage competition across two venues, the Jim BranSee CHAMBER, page 4

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Dave Aronberg Elected New Palm Beach County State Attorney

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Democrat Dave Aronberg will take office in January as the new Palm Beach County State Attorney.

Aronberg, a former state senator, defeated two other candidates

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to become the county’s top prosecutor.

Aronberg drew 301,201 votes (57.78 percent), while Republican Dina Keener garnered 197,239 votes (37.84 percent) and independent candidate Robert Gershman took 22,829 votes (4.38 percent).

Aronberg said he was elated after the hard-fought race, even though the experience required him to defend himself against numerous negative campaign ads and publicity.

“I’m a little tired, but feeling good,” he told the Town-Crier on Wednesday. “I was so pleased with the outcome and grateful to the people of this county for their overwhelming support.”

Aronberg said he tried to maintain a positive tone despite the attacks.

“We always felt cautiously optimistic about this race,” Aronberg said. “I believed that by staying positive, we would overcome the negative campaigning that has

turned off so many voters around the county.”

When he takes the position, Aronberg said the first thing he plans to do is invite back some of the veteran assistant state attorneys who quit during the term of previous State Attorney Michael McAuliffe.

“I’m going to bring back some of the experienced prosecutors who have left the office in recent years because of disgust over the management,” he said. “I’m going to better train the young attorneys.

We’re going to repair the relations between this once great office and the federal prosecutor’s and state prosecutor’s offices.”

Aronberg also plans to have former State Attorney Barry Krischer come back in an advisory role to help set up the office.

“We’re going to restore the mission of the office to one of doing justice rather than politics,” he said.

Aronberg said he enjoys a good

Food Truck Invasion Planned Every Thursday In Wellington

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report Offering a taste of gourmet cooking in a casual environment, the Food Truck Invasion is coming to the Wellington Amphitheater every Thursday evening through May 2013.

About 15 gourmet food trucks descended on the Wellington Amphitheater this Thursday from 5:30 to 10 p.m., offering a variety of food. The event will continue each week through the spring.

“It’s going to be a picnic-style party with gourmet food,” Food Truck Invasion organizer Steve Simon said.

Food trucks are a new trend in gourmet dining made popular by television shows such as The Great Food Truck Race on the Food Network.

“Food trucks have been around for many years in California,” Simon said. “A chef might not have the money to open a restaurant, but enjoys putting different concoctions together.”

Though the food is easily eaten on the go, it’s a far cry from simple hot dogs or other event food.

“It’s not just hot dogs and hamburgers,” Simon said. “And if it is something like a hot dog, there’s always add-ons that make it gourmet. We have a guy who makes Colombian hot dogs, and he adds toppings like cheeses, chips and more.”

Simon said that the varieties of food include barbecue, Argentinian food, authentic Mexican food, cupcakes, fresh and frozen yogurt, and more.

And attendees can choose to try some of these each week. “The average person tries something from three different trucks,” Simon said.

Guests will be able to enjoy their food on the lawn of the Wellington Amphitheater.

“They’ll be in the parking lot next to the Wellington Amphitheater,” Cultural Programs & Facilities Manager Joe Piconcelli said.

“We’ll have a DJ, and then once a month, there will be live entertainment.”

The Food Truck Invasion has been a popular event in parts of South Florida.

“We saw them doing it down south,” Piconcelli said. “We

thought it was very interesting.

When they do it, they get anywhere from 1,000 to 1,500 people.”

The event is family-friendly and open to everyone.

“You can bring a blanket or chairs and sit on the grass and listen to music while you eat,” Piconcelli said. “It’s a great night out, and you don’t have to cook.”

Though many of the trucks take credit cards, Simon suggested bringing cash just in case.

Additionally, there are items geared especially for children, Simon said. “A lot of trucks have a kids menu,” he said.

Piconcelli encouraged the whole community to come out and support the event.

“You can have a night out under the stars, and it’s relatively inexpensive,” he said.

Food trucks expected at the events include Best French Fries, Big Mike’s BBQ, Crazydilla, Dolce Gourmet Cupcakes, Fry Daddy, Joji Yogurt, the Loaded Burger, Stocked N Loaded and more.

For a full list, or for more information, visit www.foodtruck invasion.com or call (561) 7914000.

relationship with Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, having worked with him most recently in controlling pill mills in the county in his role as drug czar under Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi for the past year, and previously as a state senator.

“We’ve worked together for over a decade,” he said. “I’m looking forward to working with him again in this new capacity.”

Aronberg said he plans to run the office as an efficient business.

“As the CEO of the largest law firm in Palm Beach County, I intend to have a caseload — to work on cases myself — but the main job of the state attorney is to lead an office of 300-plus employees with a budget of around $20 million,” he said.

Aronberg said he is humbled by the overwhelming support by voters. “I’m very grateful to the people of this county and will not let them down,” he said.

COUNTY COMMISSION With the retirement of longtime county commissioners Karen Marcus and Burt Aaronson due to term limits, there will be two new faces on the Palm Beach County Commission.

Former Palm Beach Gardens Councilman Hal Valeche, a Republican, defeated Palm Beach Gardens Mayor David Levy, a Democrat, to claim Marcus’ District 1 seat. The unofficial vote count was 45,839 (54.37 percent) for Valeche to 38,471 (45.63 percent) for Levy.

In District 5, Aaronson’s longtime administrative assistant, Democrat Mary Lou Berger, claimed her boss’s old seat, defeating Republican Paul Tocker, a former assistant county attorney in Schenectady, N.Y. Berger took 60,164 votes (68.91 percent) to Tocker’s 27,148 votes (31.09 percent).

Incumbent Commissioner Shelley Vana, a Democrat, claimed a second term, defeating Republican

Cliff Montross. Vana took 43,094 votes (66.72 percent) to 21,494 votes (33.28 percent) for Montross.

COUNTY QUESTIONS Voters also approved two countywide questions on the general election ballot.

Voters approved allowing slot machines at pari-mutuel facilities by a vote of 276,872 (55.69 percent) in favor to 220,282 (44.31 percent) opposed.

The Palm Beach County Commission was granted an extension of its authority to grant special tax incentives to businesses. That referendum passed 281,197 (60.80 percent) in favor to 181,296 (39.2 percent) opposed.

SPECIAL DISTRICTS Also Tuesday, Wayne Richards and Jean Enright earned new terms on the Port of Palm Beach Commission, while Drew Martin earned a new term on the Palm Beach Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors.

Acreage Fall Fest Brings Fun To Community Park Nov. 10

By Jessica Gregoire Town-Crier Staff Report The fifth annual Acreage Fall Festival will take place Saturday, Nov. 10 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Acreage Community Park. This year’s event will be bigger, with more attractions, said event organizer Robert Trepp.

“We are five years stronger,” he said. “This will be an event that everybody in the community would want to attend.”

This year’s festival will include live music and entertainment on two stages, food, bounce houses and contests such as the Backyard BBQ Rib Cookoff. “We’re on track this year to having the most cooks we have ever had,” Trepp said.

The two newest and biggest additions to the festival include a helicopter ride and pro-am car show. “We try not to go overboard with things,” Trepp said. “We have enough for everyone in the family to enjoy.”

Trepp, an 11-year Acreage resident and businessman, is also the organizer of the Acreage Music & Chili Cookoff held each spring. He came up with the idea to start the fall festival after an overwhelming

response for more community-unifying events.

“People would come to me and say it would be great to have an event where everybody in the community can come out, something toward the end of the year, since we have the chili fest in the beginning of the year,” he said.

The purpose of the Acreage Fall Festival is to bring all the different groups in The Acreage together.

“We have a lot of groups out here, and I just didn’t think that there was an event out here that everybody could come to,” Trepp said.

“Whether you have horses, kids or are into sports, this is the one event that every Acreage resident looks forward to.”

Tree’s Wings & Ribs, one of the event sponsors, will be holding a rib-eating contest. “Whoever finishes a half-rack of ribs first wins,” Trepp said.

From 2 p.m. to closing, there will be live music and entertainment on the main stage from local bands such as County Line Road, which will headline the event.

“They’re from right here out in the western communities,” Trepp said. “And we will have the band

RPM, which is another local band that we have had at other events, and everybody keeps on asking us to bring them back.”

Before the bands perform, local teenagers will be performing on the All Star Stage from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“We are doing this to give these teenagers a chance to get up on stage and perform in front of a crowd of people,” Trepp said. “We want to help build their confidence while giving them a chance to show their musical talents.”

Renegades Country Bar & Grill in West Palm Beach is also one of the event sponsors and will have a country dance tent where people will be able to line dance. “They will have a DJ there for people who enjoy line dancing,” Trepp said.

There will also be a food court with a variety of festival food. “We will have everything from coffee and doughnuts to Caribbean food like jerk chicken,” Trepp said.

There will be acres of space for people to set up chairs and blankets as well as seating available in covered tent areas..

Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children age 4-10. For info., visit www.acreagefallfest.com.

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Remember To Pay Tribute To Military Heroes This Veterans Day Veterans Day is often a bittersweet time for Americans. Last year it came before U.S. troops were set to return from Iraq. This year it follows a heated national election that saw the country more divided than ever. Although military issues took a back seat to economic concerns this election, those concerns shared by people throughout the nation were especially important to veterans, many of whom are struggling to find employment and dealing with posttraumatic stress disorder.

Though the unemployment rate among veterans is falling, times are still tough for the men and women who have returned home after serving the country overseas. According to the Chicago Tribune, some of the nation’s leading companies are doing something to fix this problem. Boeing has joined three other industrial companies to form a coalition to train veterans in 10 states for advanced manufacturing positions, and JPMorgan Chase helped establish the 100,000 Jobs Mission, whose goal is to hire 100,000 service members worldwide by 2020. And one of the largest corporations in the world, Google, hired former Navy SEAL Harry Wingo as its veteran community programs manager, with the goal of hiring more veterans.

In Palm Beach County, the nationally recognized organization Forgotten Soldiers Outreach sends monthly “we-care” packages to troops serving overseas, with the goal of by “sending that little bit of home, to assure they are not forgotten.” For more information, visit www. forgottensoldiers.org or call (561) 369-2933.

In addition to employment problems, many veterans also suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). One local charity is making a difference. Warriors4Warriors, founded by Royal Palm Beach resident Sgt. Darrell Langworthy, offers financial assistance to those who need it and helps connect service members or veterans and their family with other possible resources they may need. For more information, visit www.warriors4warriorscharity.com.

Veterans need to know they are not taken for granted, and Veterans Day is the time for everyone to come out and thank them for their service. So this Veterans Day, we ask everyone to do what they can to show their support. In the western communities, you can do so by attending one of the local events: • Wellington and the American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390 will honor Veterans Day on Sunday, Nov. 11. A parade begins at 8:15 a.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex, followed by a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial, located at the corner of Forest Hill and South Shore boulevards. For more info., e-mail wellingtonlegion390@ gmail.com.

• Royal Palm Beach will host a Veterans Day Candlelight Service on Sunday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Park amphitheater. A flag-raising ceremony will be followed by a motivational presentation. There will be free refreshments and a performance by the Royal Palm Beach Community Band following the ceremony. For more info., visit www.royalpalmbeach.com.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Inspector General Faces Yet Another Challenge A seven-member committee responsible for overseeing the county’s Office of Inspector General will evaluate the inspector general’s performance to date. They are asking for public comment on her performance.

From the very beginning, despite 72 percent of the residents in Palm Beach County overwhelmingly approving the idea of establishing the Office of the Inspector General, there have been factions trying to get rid of it.

Time after time, the residents spoke up at meetings to prevent diminishing the power and objectives of the inspector general. The people stood fast. They want the “Corruption County” label gone.

There is only one way to do that, and that is to keep and fund our inspector general.

The current lawsuit of 14 cities on funding has hampered her performance to recruit staff and cover the cost of her office.

Another challenge is in the works. Once again we must meet it. Let your voice be heard again and again until we truly have an independent inspector general.

Morley Alperstein Wellington

Euell Responds To Nielsen I read Richard Nielsen’s letter (“Which Romney Do You Support?” Oct. 26) and was reminded how objective he is, not like that “biased” Frank Morelli. And, of course, Mr. Nielsen is the highest authority on Romney and Obama.

Let’s see, when the price of gas went to $4 a gallon under Bush, it was said by the Nielsens of the country Bush and Cheney were in bed with big oil. So if we follow that thinking, wouldn’t it be correct to say Obama’s in bed with big oil?

Under Bush, federal land was opened for drilling and prices start-

ed dropping in four to six months, all the way down to $1.89 a gallon.

Not quite the same under Obama.

He stopped all drilling on federal land and has no problem with gas at $4 a gallon. He never even mentions it. He also stopped the Keystone pipeline, which would have provided thousands of jobs and [lowered] the price of gas.

He continued his attack on energy by closing coal mines (which provide most of the fuel for electric). Obama said if you want to open up a coal mine, he would bankrupt you. He said in 2008, if he got in he would skyrocket your electric bill.

And then there’s Eric Holder, who refused to prosecute three

black men for interfering with voters, “Fast and Furious,” Holder’s gun-running scheme that killed thousands in Mexico, including an American agent, cutting our nuclear warheads, running our debt up by $6 trillion, and our unemployment near 10 percent for over three years.

The cover-up of the Libyan attack, and please don’t insult our intelligence and say he didn’t

know anything. He let four Americans die.

Obamacare that he and his ilk shoved down our throat is going to cost millions in new taxes. And then they drag out President Clinton, an impeached president who lied under oath to a grand jury.

Yeah, we want four more years of this. Ugh. Thomas Euell Wellington

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OPINION

If Congress Can Fix Anything, It Needs To Fix Its Own Building I don’t really care at this moment that our United States Congress, with the reported 16 percent approval rating by the public, spews forth Republican diatribe or Democratic gobble-de-gook.

The nation’s Capitol dome is leaking more and more, and this collection of do-nothings refuses to appropriate the estimated

Footloose and...

By Jules W. Rabin $61 million to fix it.

The dome has 1,300 known

cracks, which has already caused rusting on the ornamentation and staining on the interior of the rotunda. According to Stephan T. Ayers, the architect of the Capitol building, “It’s a public safety issue.” What more do these polarized public servants need to provide the monies for the repair?

Thus far, during this long sim-

mering problem, the Senate Appropriations Committee finally voted, before Congress left for its August vacation, to approve the money.

The appropriators in the House refused saying they desired to finance much of government operations at lower levels. Thus, as often happens, nothing gets done.

The problem gets worse. Of

course, the cost of fixing the dome will get much higher with the passage of time. Gimme a break!

“This is not a bridge to nowhere we’re talking about,” U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer of New York said.

“This is basic upkeep to the United States Capitol building… when your house has a leaky roof you pay to fix the roof.”

Since at least 100 pieces of the dome have fallen off or have been removed already, this saga needs a positive ending — now! We the people urge the “do-nothing nabobs” of the Congress to get off their rumps and provide the money as priority No. 1 when they return from their less-than-wellearned vacation.

NEWS

Another Deadline Passes Without Completion Of New RPB Park

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The latest deadline has come and gone for the completion of Royal Palm Beach Commons Park, and the contractor now faces a $1,000-a-day fine, according to Village Manager Ray Liggins.

Liggins reported on the status of the park at a Royal Palm Beach Village Council meeting Thursday, Nov. 1.

In July, the council gave the contractor an extension to Oct. 31 to finish the park, which was a dis-

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continued from page 1 don Equestrian Center and the IHS Champions Park at White Fences Equestrian Estates.

“This year we also hosted two of the first-ever Para-Equestrian Dressage Olympic Qualifier competitions in our area over two back-to-back weekends in January,” she said. “Throughout the year, we played host to over 2,600 horse and rider entries over 6,500 rides. We also bring thousands of spectators, as well as national and international vendors. The owners, riders, grooms, spectators and vendors support our local businesses.”

Worldwide, there are more than 80,000 equestrians who spend $1.4 billion annually on products and services, O’Sullivan said. The majority own two or more homes, three vehicles, four horses and, on the average, compete more than six times a year. “I think in Wellington that’s a higher average because we have a show almost every week here, especially during the season,” she said.

Bellissimo is managing partner of Wellington Equestrian Partners, which owns and operates the Winter Equestrian Festival through its

appointment to council members who had hoped to have the park ready for last summer’s Fourth of July celebration. Instead, the celebration was held at Lakeside Challenger Park, where the festivities have been held in the past.

“Oct. 31 came and went yesterday, and the park is not completed,” Liggins said, explaining that Village Engineer Chris Marsh had met with the contractor that afternoon.

Marsh said that the contractor, West Construction, had commit-

ted to completing the project by Oct. 31.

“That did not happen,” Marsh said. “Their primary excuse was that subcontractors have not performed to the schedule they had expected. They passed the buck, but they are currently in default.

That costs them $1,000 per day.

The best estimate for the completion from them is 60 days. They will provide more detail on the completion schedule.”

Marsh said West is requesting some minor change orders regard-

ing air conditioning, railings and other items that will be presented for council approval at its next meeting. “There are a lot of small items that, unfortunately, are going to add up to a significant cost, but they are committed to complete them, and they are aware that they are in default,” Marsh said.

“So, if they go 60 days, we get $60,000 off the bill?” Mayor Matty Mattioli asked.

“That’s correct,” Marsh replied.

Councilwoman Martha Webster asked whether the contractor was

show-promotion company, Equestrian Sport Productions.

The WEP partnership has invested $230 million-plus in real estate and licenses over the past four years and is developing the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, which is dedicated to creating an international equestrian lifestyle destination on 500 acres in Wellington. The project consists of various horse shows and commercial and residential components, he said.

“There is such a great opportunity in Wellington and Palm Beach County,” Bellissimo said. “It is probably one of the most unique environments in the world, and not too many people understand it.”

When Wellington Equestrian Partners took over the Winter Equestrian Festival in 2006 from founder Gene Mische, Bellissimo said the event was losing money, there was no permanent facility and there had been no investment in it. “At a time when the financial crisis hit, while most of the world was retreating, we did something very different,” he said. “We advanced. We not only made a very large investment in real estate, but over that time period we invested.”

Since then, the Winter Equestrian Festival has grown about 20 percent a year despite the tough economic times.

What is growing now is what he calls the “shoulder periods” at the beginning and end of the normal season from October to December and March and April. “The most important, relevant issue for us is really not the event itself, because what I’m hoping that you will take away from that event is that it is accessible and affordable,” Bellissimo said.

The biggest challenge for all three venues is closing a huge gap to what many people consider elite sports, and demonstrating that equestrian sports are good entertainment, he said.

“Our team has really gone down a path of trying to open up this facility in a world when people want to keep it closed,” he said.

“They want to keep it tight, they want to keep it small and they want to keep it private, so with great controversy and great energy, we’ve decided to do something really different and to make it accessible.”

This has meant efforts to get as many people to equestrian events as possible. “This strategy has been working,” Bellissimo said.

“We have been getting anywhere from 7,000 to 9,000 people on a Saturday evening, and they are in jeans and polo shirts and T-shirts.

There are also thousands of children there.”

Wash, who directs operations

at both IPC and the Wanderers Club, is also working to make polo more mainstream to residents of Wellington and the Palm Beaches.

Wash said IPC is preparing to start its 10th anniversary season.

“It’s really kind of hard to believe, and when you look back at the history of this land, it was just cattle and orange fields and strawberries,” Wash said. “There was a great vision, and we’ve continued to grow into one of the premier clubs in the world. Just this past year, the United States Polo Association awarded us the U.S. Open for another three years, so we’re here, we’re going to be here and we’re going to continue to grow.”

He said there have been many memorable moments in the past 10 years, including the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Open in 2004, when there was a big rush to get the field under lights.

“In 2009, we played the Westchester Cup here,” he said.

“It was the epic battle between the United States and England, and that was the first time that tournament was played in the United States since 1939.”

Year after year, they do the Outback 40-goal Challenge. “We bring eight 10-goal polo players, the best in the world,” Wash said. “It’s probably the only place in the

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having problems managing its subcontractors, and Marsh explained that one of the subcontractors had gone out of business and the contractor had to assume that work.

“There was a period of time where the contractor had to secure materials from the suppliers and get those things back in order, and then, obviously, assume that work by hiring additional subcontractors or doing that work themselves,” Marsh said. “There was some time out there where

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IPC also believes in getting involved in the community, he said.

“We had the AYSO Soccer Challenge here in 2010,” Wash said, with 192 soccer teams coming to Wellington to compete. “We brought about $7 million to Palm Beach County,” he said. “We were able to do that because we have 220 acres of flat land, a lot of grass, contiguous and the opportunities are there for us to open our doors and help the county, to help all the local businesses.”

This Thanksgiving and in 2013,

IPC will host one of the largest sporting events in the world, the National Field Hockey Festival, in cooperation with USA Field Hockey and the Palm Beach County Sports Commission.

“There will be over 230 teams that will be here and over 4,000 athletes from the United States, Canada, Europe and the Caribbean that will be here during Thanksgiving week, so I know it will be a big boost to the economy,” he said. “I hope that the local businesses reach out to everybody.

We’re looking at about 8,000 visitors.”

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WELLINGTON COMMUNITY FITNESS RUN & WALK RETURNS FOR ITS 15TH YEAR

The 15th annual Wellington Community Fitness 5K Run & Walk was held Saturday, Nov. 3 starting and ending at the Wellington Town Center. The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce presented the event, sponsored by Royal Palm Toyota. There was live entertainment, food and awards for the participants. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation. SEE VIDEO FROM THIS EVENT AT WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM PHOTOS BY JESSICA GREGOIRE/TOWN-CRIER

Ultima Fitness Fitness/Xtreme Tae Kw on Do photographer Bob Heil, manager Judy Duany with son Dillon, and owner Jill Merrell.

First-place overall winner Spencer West crosses the finish line at 17:1 5.

Second-place overall winner Jason Ramdeen crosses the finish line at 18:09.

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Explorer program volunteers Alex Bockmeulen and Alyson Phillips, Mary Lou Bedford, Deputy Lisa Brown and Mariela Castillo.

Third-place overall winner Joey Mazzeo crosses the finish line at 18:22.

Ansley and Nicole Wright wait for a family member to cross the finish line.

Rob Jager, Jessica Clasby, Taylor Hughes and Central Palm Beach County Chamber CEO Jaene Miranda.

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GOLDEN GROVE READERS RECOGNIZED WITH VISIT FROM AUTHOR BOB RACZKA The Palm Beach County Library System’s Families Read Together program honored Golden Grove Elementary School students Friday, Nov. 2 for having the highest percentage of its school population registered for the Summer Reading Program. Students received an PHOTOS BY JESSICA GREGOIRE/TOWN-CRIER engaging presentation by guest speaker Bob Raczka, author of Artful Thinking.

Assistant Principal Philip Preddy, Bob Raczka, Chick-Fil-A’s Jennifer Brown, PBC Library Youth Ser vices Coordinator Cilla Jacobson, Mimi Curtis, Aurora Anthony and Robyn Hemond.

Students applaud Bob Raczka during his presentation.

Assistant Principal Philip Preddy and media specialist Marge Keller with author Bob Raczka and the top readers in the school.

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By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report NOV. 6 — A resident of Westhampton Circle called the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office substation in Wellington on Tuesday morning to report a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, the victim came out of his bedroom at approximately 7:25 a.m. to observe two unknown black males run out of the home through the rear sliding glass door. The victim attempted to follow the suspects but lost them near Montauk Drive. According to the report, nothing was stolen. The suspects were described as approximately 6 feet tall and 200 lbs. with short hair, blue jeans and black hooded sweatshirts. There was no further information available at the time of the report.

NOV. 6 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Wellington was dispatched to a home in Sugar Pond Manor on Tuesday morning regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, at approximately 11:45 p.m. two white male suspects used a cutting tool on a screen to enter the victim’s patio. They then cut the screen to the victim’s master bathroom. The suspects fled when they discovered the victim was home. According to the report, the victim attempted to chase them but was unable to. The first suspect was described as approximately 5’5� and thin with a star design shaved into the left side of his hair, wearing plaid cargo shorts and red sneakers. The second suspect was described as approximately 6’1� and thin. The suspects caused approximately $125 worth of damage. There was no further information available at the time of the report. ••• NOV. 1 — A Boynton Beach man was arrested last Thursday afternoon on grand theft charges after shoplifting from the Walmart Supercenter on Belvedere Road.

According to a PBSO report, at approximately 3 p.m. a deputy from the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach was called to the store after a loss prevention officer observed 27-year-old Brett Richards pushing a shopping cart full of groceries in the men’s department.

According to the report, Richards exited the store, passing all points of sale without attempting to pay for the items. The officer tried to stop Richards in the parking lot, but Richards loaded several items into a white Toyota and fled the area in the vehicle. According to the report, the loss prevention officer was able to get the license plate number, and Richards was discovered across the street in a parking lot. The stolen items were valued at $465.23. Richards was arrested and taken to the Palm Beach County Jail, where he was charged with grand theft.

NOV. 2 — A Wellington man was arrested last Friday afternoon on shoplifting charges after he was caught stealing from the Walmart Supercenter on Belvedere Road.

According to a PBSO report, a loss prevention officer contacted the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach after she observed 45year-old Michael Foster remove several electronics items from a display shelf and place them in a shopping cart. The loss prevention officer observed Foster exit the store, passing all cash registers without making an attempt to

pay for the items. According to the report, the loss prevention officer stopped Foster and recovered $610.02 in stolen merchandise.

Foster was arrested and taken to the county jail, where he was charged with grand theft.

NOV. 4 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Wellington was dispatched to a home in the Lakeside Shores community last Sunday morning regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between midnight and 6 a.m., someone entered the victim’s vehicle and removed approximately $500 cash along with the victim’s credit card and driver’s license. The victim also found a check book about 15 feet from the vehicle. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

NOV. 4 — Two female juveniles were arrested last Sunday afternoon on shoplifting charges after they were caught stealing from the JCPenney store in the Mall at Wellington Green. According to a PBSO report, the juveniles were observed stealing approximately $137 in clothing and jewelry. Both were arrested and taken to the Juvenile Assessment Center.

NOV. 5 — A West Palm Beach man was arrested Monday morning on charges of giving false information to a deputy following a traffic stop on Victoria Grove Blvd.

According to a PBSO report, at approximately 7:25 a.m. a deputy from the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach was on patrol in the area when he observed a vehicle pass several other vehicles at a high rate of speed. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and made contact with the driver. According to the report, the driver gave the deputy a false name, and a background check revealed no information. When the deputy pressed him about his name, the man said his real name was Reginald Thompson. A background check revealed Thompson was driving with a suspended license, and a search of the vehicle discovered a knife with a 6-inch blade beneath the passenger seat. Thompson was arrested and taken to the county jail, where he was charged with driving with a suspended license and giving false information to a police officer.

NOV. 5 — A resident of Eastwood of Wellington contacted the PBSO substation in Wellington on Monday evening to report a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., someone shattered the glass window on the front door and entered the victim’s home. The perpetrator(s) stole a Sony PS3 gaming system, an Apple Macbook laptop computer and a championship ring. The stolen items were valued at $2,180. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

NOV. 6 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Wellington responded to a home in the South Shore community Tuesday morning regarding a vehicle burglary.

According to a PBSO report, sometime between 6:15 p.m. Monday and 7:45 a.m. the following morning, someone punched out the driver’s-side lock on the victim’s truck and entered the vehicle. The perpetrator(s) stole a Gateway laptop computer with its case, valued at approximately $1,000.

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Special Wellington Hearing Reverses P.B. Polo Site Plan Change

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report Members of Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board triggered a rehearing of the Blue Cypress site plan amendment after members agreed Wednesday that there had been misrepresentation on the most recent site plan.

After nearly 10 hours of discussion over two meetings, board members agreed that the applicant, Palm Beach Polo Holdings Inc., had misrepresented the ownership of the 29.15 acres under the site plan when it was approved in February 2011.

For the second time in Wellington history, the village launched a 1.5.15 hearing — a procedure that allows the board to determine whether there was fraud or misrepresentation in an application.

Board members met first for

more than four hours on Wednesday, Oct. 6 to discuss the item. The meeting was continued until Wednesday, Nov. 7, where it lasted late into the evening.

According to the staff report, owner Glenn Straub had sold a 3.24-acre parcel of the land (labeled “Tract A”) to Chukker Holdings Inc., owned by Neil Hirsch.

However, this was not reflected on the application.

“The owner’s certification for the application was Mr. Glenn Straub, President, Palm Beach Polo Holdings Inc.,” the staff report read. “No other owner consents were provided.”

The issue came to a head because the site plan change altered the frontage that Tract A had on Blue Cypress Lane from more than 1,000 feet to 200 feet.

“Since the road relocation ma-

terially impacts the future ability to subdivide the property into three independent lots as is allowed in accordance with the approved master plan, [Hirsch’s] consent should and would have been required if the ownership interest had been disclosed,” the staff report continued.

But Larry Zink, attorney for Palm Beach Polo Holdings, said that at a pre-application conference on the item, representatives for Palm Beach Polo Holdings Inc. divulged that the property had been sold.

Zink put consultant Mike Nelson, engineer Ray White of Simmons & White and Palm Beach Polo Holdings Vice President Don Langdon on the stand to testify that at a meeting on Oct. 7, 2010, Hirsch’s ownership of the property was discussed.

“It was not mentioned that Mr. Hirsch’s consent would be required,” Zink said.

But Wellington’s Planning & Zoning Manager David Flinchum and Project Manager Olga Prieto said they had no recollection of that conversation when they took the stand.

During his closing statements, Zink said that Palm Beach Polo Holdings had been forthright, noting that White had notes from the meeting suggesting the conversation had taken place.

“You cannot have a misrepresentation if the listener has knowledge of the facts,” he said.

“In this case, we have more than that.”

But board members largely agreed that misrepresentation had occurred on the actual application.

Board Member Marcia Radosevich said that none of the formal documents mentioned Hirsch or Chukker Holdings as an owner.

“In fact, in the site plan applications, Palm Beach Polo is represented as the owners,” she said.

“In the pre-application conference, whatever is said or done there is not legally binding. My understanding is that it is an informational meeting. I consider that irrelevant.”

Radosevich said, as she understood it, it is the applicant’s burden to complete the site plan amendment application accurately.

“It is not the village’s burden,” she said. “In this case, that was not done. I don’t know what the intention was, but I know what misrepresentation is. What seems

quite concrete to me is the misrepresentation of ownership.”

Board Member Mike Drahos said that though he did not question that the ownership was discussed at the pre-application hearing, he had to focus on whether there was a misrepresentation on the application itself.

“Our instructions are very clear,” he said. “I don’t see how I can, in good conscience, come to the conclusion that there was not a misrepresentation made.”

Board Member Elizabeth Mariaca made a motion to find that misrepresentation had been made on the application, which passed 5-0 with Board Chair Craig Bachove and Board Member Paul Adams absent.

The item will now face a rehearing before the village’s Developmental Review Committee.

New Nursing School Plans Scholarship For Royal Palm Student

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Shaker Health Holdings, the company preparing to open a nursing school in the former CVS Pharmacy building in the Royal Plaza shopping center, has announced that it will offer a $15,000 nursing scholarship annually to a Royal Palm Beach student.

Mayor Matty Mattioli announced the scholarship during his report to the Royal Palm Beach Village Council on Thursday, Nov. 1.

Shaker Health Holdings received a special exception from the council in June to establish a 7,500square-foot vocational school in the shopping center, which is located at the northeast corner of

Royal Palm Beach and Southern boulevards.

M. Daniel Splain of the NRI Institute of Health Services and his wife have been in the profession for 35 years, Mattioli said.

“He told me his wife is teaching at a school in Cleveland, and as soon as she gets out of there, she’ll come here to start this one,” Mattioli said. “But more importantly, he made us an offer of a scholarship, $15,000 to pay for a student who lives in Royal Palm Beach and is interested in being a nurse, and hopefully upon graduation will choose to work in the Royal Palm Beach area. I thought it was a great gift and opportunity for us to start a nursing school and the benefits

the village would get from this school.”

In a letter to Mattioli dated Oct. 29, Splain wrote that NRI will offer a full tuition scholarship annually to a deserving candidate selected by the mayor or by a committee or group selected by the mayor.

“Tuition for the practical nursing program is currently $15,000 for the full one-year program, and the full tuition will be waived for the candidate selected by the mayor,” Splain wrote.

In order to qualify, the candidate must be a resident of Royal Palm Beach, meet the normal entrance requirements of the school and maintain a B average while enrolled in the program.

Mattioli said he passed the in-

formation on to Village Manager Ray Liggins and Councilman Richard Valuntas, liaison to the Education Advisory Board. The board was set to discuss the scholarship at its meeting Thursday, where Splain was to be present to answer questions.

Mattioli said that Splain has found a home in Royal Palm Beach where he and his wife plan to move.

“Between this school coming here and Aldi coming here, things are really happening in Royal Palm Beach,” Mattioli said. “Maybe in 2013 and 2014, we can start to breathe a little bit.”

The council approved the school’s application in June. At that meeting, Splain said he and

his wife are both healthcare administrators and have been in healthcare of one kind or another for most of their lives. His wife has nursing and law degrees, is dean of a nursing school in Ohio, and also has an immigration law practice engaged largely in bringing healthcare professionals to the United States to fill a growing need for healthcare professionals.

According to Splain, studies predict a nurse shortage of as many as 500,000 by the year 2020 in the United States, with one of the most significant aging populations in Florida. He said many of their healthcare needs could be met by training local people, rather than importing healthcare professionals from around the world.

The school will offer vocational training for nurses, home health aides and nursing assistants. It will operate Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. No more than 50 students will be present at the same time. There will be a maximum of 20 employees at full enrollment.

Splain said the school will start with a licensed practical nursing program, explaining that there is still a great need for practical nurses in home health and in skillednursing facilities.

Eventually, the school will add an associate’s degree in nursing program, and then a bachelor’s degree in nursing program for registered nurses.

County Commissioners OK Ordinance Regulating Fertilizer Use

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Commission approved an ordinance last week intended to control the amount of fertilizer leaching into water bodies.

The new rules approved Oct. 30 require landscapers to get certification, as well as other restrictions.

The ordinance is required by the state and provides for timing of fertilizer applications and for fertilize-free zones. It also regulates fertilizer content and application rates, provides for fertilizer application practices, management of grass clippings and vegetable

matter, and requires training and licensing of commercial applicators.

Several landscapers and nursery growers spoke in favor of the ordinance, but members of environmental groups said they thought the rules did not go far enough.

Debra Joneck of the Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association spoke in favor. “We stand behind this ordinance,” Joneck said. “The best part of this ordinance is those applying will be trained. They will know what they are doing, the correct rate and how to do it. If a company is found

to be doing it not in compliance, they will be fined.”

Drew Martin, speaking on behalf of the Sierra Club, said he thought the county was missing an opportunity to enact something more far-reaching. “The reason we’re doing this is because the state is requiring every county and city to pass an ordinance, so what the county is basically doing is passing the minimum required ordinance,” he said.

Martin explained that people are wasting money applying fertilizer that washes off their property.

“They fertilize at the wrong time of the year, during the rainy peri-

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continued from page 1 to represent them in Washington.

I’m honored and humbled to receive that support, and I look forward to working my tail off for everyone in this district.”

Murphy said that although he didn’t have the same notoriety going in and was outspent almost five-to-one, voters sent a strong message.

“This proves to me, and hopefully to the country, that money can’t buy elections,” he said.

“That is a much more important message than anything else in my opinion.”

District 18 includes northern areas of Palm Beach County and all of Martin and St. Lucie counties.

Most of The Acreage and parts of Royal Palm Beach are in the district.

In other local races: • Democratic Congressman Alcee Hastings won the newly drawn District 20 seat, garnering

od, or they fertilize close to a canal or a lake, or they put in the wrong kind of vegetation,” he said. “This is a great time to educate people and save them money because they are buying fertilizer that they don’t need.”

Although the ordinance provides requirements for certification, only one member of the crew needs certification. “The question is, is everybody going to be paying attention?” Martin asked, adding that he did not see anything in the ordinance requiring stores that sell fertilizer to post fertilizer regulations for do-it-yourself landscapers to see.

Martin said the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has good brochures on proper fertilizer application but that the ordinance has no provision for working with that organization. “It’s a start, but let’s do more,” he said.

Kay Gates with the Loxahatchee Group of the Sierra Club said the county has done wonderful things protecting the environment but that the fertilizer ordinance under consideration is not among them.

“The county is doing so many things to improve the quality of life and the safety and health of our residents, and then we turn around and write a weak fertilizer ordinance,” Gates said. “The state got sidetracked, and the model that you have is based on the state requirement. I’m not sure who’s manipulating such a weak ordinance, but I would hope that Palm Beach County, with its environmental ethics and regard for clear-cut benefits, safety and health of our waterways and residents, that you could do something better.”

Todd Bosco, representing the Florida Turfgrass Association, spoke in support of the ordinance.

“Your ordinance mirrors what our own Florida Department of Environmental Protection endorses,” Bosco said. “It is not the minimum, as some folks have accused you.

It is the gold standard of ordinances. It is not only endorsed by the DEP, it is also endorsed by the Department of Agriculture, the University of Florida IFAS, and it is endorsed because it is the best

way to protect water quality resources.”

Bosco pointed out that the state is requiring all county and local governments to enact similar ordinances by April next year and that eight of the county’s municipalities have enacted an ordinance so far.

Commissioner Karen Marcus asked whether members of the local Sierra Club had been invited to participate in the drafting of the ordinance, and staff members said the state Sierra Club had been contacted but not the local club.

“I think today we need to go ahead and move forward with what we have,” Marcus said. “I know we put a caveat in there to come back and revisit it in three years, maybe in a year.”

Marcus said she would be interested in incorporating things such as educational information in stores that sell fertilizer and also include the Sierra Club in the conversation.

Marcus made a motion to approve the ordinance, which carried unanimously.

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Betty Sue Soltis Passes Away At Age 80 Patrick Murphy

Allen West

203,868 votes (87.94 percent) and defeating anti-abortion activist Randall Terry, who took 27,949 votes (12.06 percent), according to unofficial results. Terry ran without a party affiliation. The district includes parts of Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee Groves.

• Democratic Congressman Ted Deutch won the newly drawn Dis-

trict 21 seat, taking 209,420 votes (77.7 percent), while Mike Trout took 35,902 votes (13.32 percent) and Cesar Henao took 24,192 (8.989 percent), according to unofficial results. Both Trout and Henao ran without a party affiliation. The Republican Party did not field a candidate for the seat, which includes all of Wellington.

Betty Sue Soltis of Wellington passed away Nov. 5 from natural causes. She was 80 years old.

Soltis was born July 16, 1932 in Cheraw, S.C., to Eli Chavis and Sarah Wright. The small-town South Carolina girl married Andrew Gurlides on July 12, 1948 and moved to Hollywood, Fla., in the 1950s. They established a diner together.

The couple had three children: John Gurlides, Loretta Gurlides and William Gurlides. Soltis was wid-

owed in 1962 and then raised her children with World War II veteran John Soltis, whom she married in 1972.

Together they continued their family with six grandchildren: Michelle Gurlides Damone, Andrew Mack, Heather Mack McDaniel, Jacob Gurlides, Megan Gurlides and Derrick Gurlides.

Soltis is also survived by seven great-grandchildren: Matthew Damone, Marissa Damone, Trent McDaniel, Eva Mack, Andrew

Mack Jr., Jonathan Mack and Jayden Mack.

Soltis was predeceased by her husband John Soltis, who passed away June 6, 2007, and her mother Sarah Wright on March 17, 1991.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, Nov. 11 at Palms West Funeral Home & Crematory (110 Business Parkway, Royal Palm Beach). Viewing begins at 10 a.m., and the service begins at 11:30 a.m.

The family would like to offer special thanks to Vitas Hospice Care.

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NEWS BRIEFS Wellington Chamber To Host Equestrian/Polo Kickoff Nov. 14 The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host its sixth annual “Kickoff to the Equestrian and Polo Season” luncheon Wednesday, Nov. 14 at the Wanderers Club.

Speaking on their respective venues and events will be Mark Bellissimo and Michael Stone from Equestrian Sport Productions, John Wash of the International Polo Club Palm Beach, Noreen O’Sullivan from Wellington Classic Dressage and Marla Connor from Gulfstream Polo.

Victor Connor of the Connor Financial Group is sponsoring the event.

The luncheon begins at noon.

The cost is $20 for chamber members with an RSVP, $25 for members with no RSVP and $30 for nonmembers. VIP tables start at $250. Call (561) 792-6525 for reservations.

In other chamber news, sponsors and vendors are being sought for the Beyond Wellness Harvest

Festival and Winterfest 2012.

The Beyond Wellness Harvest Festival will take place Saturday, Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon in front of LA Fitness in the Pointe at Wellington Green. Winterfest will take place Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.

For more information, call the Wellington Chamber at (561) 7926525 or visit www.wellington chamber.com.

Unified Food Drive In Royal Palm Beach The 2012 Unified Local Food Drive is underway now through Nov. 16 in Royal Palm Beach.

A joint venture among the Village of Royal Palm Beach and Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office District 9, as well as local churches, businesses, schools and residents, the drive is collecting the following food items: stuffing, canned vegetables and fruits, boxed potatoes, soups and frozen turkeys. Drop-off locations are the PBSO District 9 substation at the corner of Royal Palm Beach and Okeechobee boulevards, the Roy-

al Palm Beach Recreation Center and Village Hall.

For more information, call Diane Smith at (561) 904-8241.

RPB Relay For Life Kickoff Nov. 14 At MarBar A kickoff party for the American Cancer Society’s Royal Palm Beach Relay for Life will be held Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Madison Green’s MarBar Grille (2001 Crestwood Blvd. North, Royal Palm Beach).

Guests interested in participating are asked to bring $100 to start a team. RSVP to relayforliferpb@ aol.com. For more information, visit www.relayforlife.org/royalpalm beachfl.

Wellington Art Society To Meet Nov. 14 The Wellington Art Society’s next monthly meeting will be Wednesday, Nov. 14 in the Grand Cypress room at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.).

Refreshments will be served beginning at 6:30 p.m., and there will a raffle open to all attendees.

The general meeting begins at 7 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., there will be a special artist demonstration by Anthony Burks, a native Floridian who is a unique and prolific local artist. He works in numerous media forms including pen and ink, pastels, watercolor and color pencil. Much of Burks’ work portrays native wildlife in a captivating and intriguing style.

“Change is a challenge for many artists,” Burks said. “However, I have learned to embrace it. Incorporating bright colors into my images has always been an objective; but I have learned to also integrate abstract images into my concepts. This has allowed me to be more diverse and creative with my work. I want my audience to be as free in viewing my work as I am in creating it. I am willing to tackle the next stage of my artistic journey.”

Founded in 1981, the Wellington Art Society is open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts, providing both local and regional artists the platform to share their work, learn more about their craft and serve the community

through their art. The Wellington Art Society is open to any resident in Palm Beach County. Membership forms will be available at the open house if you would like to become a member.

For more information, visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org, wellingtonartsociety.blogspot.com or call Wellington Art Society President Tony Baker at (561) 722-3657.

In order to be considered, the above information must be submitted no later than 3 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 28 to the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center, 100 Sweet Bay Lane, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 in a sealed envelope marked “Travel Basketball Provider.”

For more information, contact Parks & Recreation Superintendent Mike Mikolaichik at (561) 7905124.

RPB Seeks Travel Basketball Emily Brooke Sports Provider CD Release Party Royal Palm Beach is seeking a Nov. 16 In WPB primary sports provider for a travel basketball program.

Any group interested in providing this program must be a nonprofit organization with offices located in Royal Palm Beach and must follow established village guidelines.

Interested groups are asked to submit a letter of intent in writing.

The letter must include the following information: a list of officers, copy of bylaws, past experience conducting a youth travel basketball program, proof of nonprofit status and proposed program outline.

Local singer, songwriter and guitarist Emily Brooke will host a CD release party Friday, Nov. 16 at Renegades Country Nightclub (600 Village Blvd., West Palm Beach).

The 13-year-old has won several competitions and opened for numerous Nashville country acts, and she hopes to join their ranks soon enough. Her new album is titled Here Right Now. For more information, visit www. emilybrookemusic.com. To contact Renegades Country Nightclub, call (561) 683-9555.

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MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER RETURNS TO WELLINGTON VILLAGE PARK

Wellington held another evening of murder mystery dinner theater Saturday, Nov. 3 at Village Park. Standing Room Only Productions performed Murder on the High Seas. A buffet dinner was catered by Big Lock Mobile Kitchen. A photo booth with props was a big hit with the event’s attendees. SEE VIDEO FROM THIS EVENT AT WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Members of the winning table, who solved the murder mystery, gather with the cast.

First-place pirate Fernando Segurgnol and his wife Yvonne (they won first-place couple), and second-place pirate R.J. Holt and his wife Judy, the first-place lady pirate (they won second-place couple).

Erik Himber with Wench Scarlette (Jeanne Lynn Gray).

Capt. Morgan Law (C. Todd Vittum) assembles the suspects.

Wellington employees and volunteers enjoy the event.

Buccaneer Bart (Michael Montrond) with Dr. Itzhak and Maite Nir.

CARS OF DREAMS HOSTS CLASSIC AUTO SHOW TO BENEFIT ‘SHOP WITH A COP’ The Cars of Dreams Museum and Gallery in North Palm Beach hosted its eighth annual Classic Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show fundraiser to benefit “Shop with a Cop” on Sunday, Nov. 4. Antiques, custom, classic and cool-looking car s came from all over to participate. This is the last event for Cars of Dreams. All 116 cars will be sold at auction Dec. 1.

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Dan Neely, who won a trophy for his 1939 Buick, with PBSO majors Dan Smith and Frank DeMario.

Cars of Dreams owner John Staluppi with Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw.

Tino Roque inside his 1967 Cadillac.

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WOMEN OF WESTERN COMMUNITIES SEEKS THANKSGIVING FOOD DONATIONS Women of the Western Communities held its monthly meeting Thursday, Nov. 1 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. The group played team games with a one-minute time limit. The club is collecting food to make six baskets for families needing Thanksgiving dinner. For more info., contact Carol O’Neil at carol.oneil@wwc-fl.com or (561) 389-1227.

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The game-winning team: Barbara Barashick, Donna Noboa, Karen Hardin and Stacy Kaufman.

Laurie Piel, Mair Armand and Faye Ford sort canned goods for food baskets.

Stacy Kaufman, Laurie Piel and Teresa Harrington.

Janice Downs, Ruth Mansmith and Marianne Davidson.

Carol O’Neil, Maggie Zeller, Karen Hardin and Julie Tannehill.

Debbie Nuessly, Ruth Mansmith, Marian Feldman and Melany Armand.

ANIMAL LOVERS TURN OUT FOR AUTUMN PAW FEST AT PETSMART IN ROYAL PALM

A Second Chance Puppies & Kittens Rescue held Autumn Paw Fest on Saturday, Nov. 3 in the parking lot of PetSmart in Royal Palm Beach. A Second Chance, Luv-a-Pet and Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control were there with cats and dogs available for adoption. Vendors were on hand, and there were bounce houses, face painting, and arts and crafts. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Animal Care & Control volunteers with dogs up for adoption: Dee Thomas (with Zoe), Ryan Hurseky (with B.J.), Marianne Wolpert (with Latch) and Wili Hause (with Nala).

Carin Obad and veterinary assistant Melissa Franco discuss a microchip for Cody.

A Second Chance volunteers Patricia Wojtowicz (with Meeko), Rachel Lambe (with Jeeter) and Ellie Cooper (with Zelda).

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COMMUNITY COMES OUT ON HORSEBACK, FLOATS FOR ACREAGE FALL PARADE The fif th annual Acreage Fall Parade sponsored by the Indian Trail Improvement District was held Saturday, Nov. 3. Star ting from Acreage Community Park, the parade featured several floats from local organizations. For more info., visit www.indiantrail.com.

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ITID Supervisor Ralph Bair and his family wave to the audience.

Members of the Pop Warner Football League Acreage Steelers toss candy to the crowd.

Miss Rodeo Palm Beach County Sunshine Cowgirl Claisyn Crampton walks in the parade.

Princess Miss Rodeo Palm Beach County Sierra Rush and Mini Miss Rodeo Palm Beach County Annabelle Schenider.

Miss Rodeo Palm Beach County Amanda Alvarez marches along.

Supporters of Ken Hendrick try to get out the vote.

WELLINGTON MARKETPLACE HOSTS QUARTERLY COMMUNITY AWARENESS EVENT

The Wellington Marketplace held its quarterly community awareness e vent Saturday, Nov. 3. The day included giveaways, face painting, balloon art, local vendors, the Wellington High School marching band, a blood drive, and a toy and food drop.

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Chris, Bradley, Pam and Lily Miller with James McSpedon and Bedonna Flesher.

Event organizer Bedonna Flesher with Erin Krasner of Dyer Equestrian.

Pedro and Gabriella Villagran.

Balloon Art Design employees Karina Mendiola and Carolina Toledo with owner Jose Luis “Pepe” Gonzalez.

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NEW HORIZONS SECME STUDENTS GET HANDS-ON LEARNING

Under the direction of club coordinator Jennifer Schuler, the New Horizons Elementary School’s SECME Club (Science Engineering Communication Math Enrichment) meets weekly to design and build science- and math-related projects. SECME students participated in a water bottle rocket workshop sponsored by the Seminole Ridge High School SECME. Seminole Ridge master teacher Erich Landstrom facilitated the workshop for area students. New Horizons fourth-grader Miguel Torregrosa (shown above, front row, second from left) had the third-longest hang time of 6.8 seconds.

Torregrosa is pictured with SECME Club members and Schuler.

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ELBRIDGE GALE STUDENTS SHARE LOVE OF READING Students in Laura Corzo’s fourth-grade classes at Elbridge Gale Elementary School made bookmarks for pediatric patients at Palms West Hospital. The bookmark project was an assignment given to students for which they had to create a bookmark with an illustration depicting their favorite book or author. The students had the option of making a second bookmark to donate to the hospital. All of the students made a second bookmark and were very happy to be able to spread their love of reading with other children. Besides the bookmarks, the students also donated books they had already completed. “It is so nice to see students so eager to help others, especially those children who are hospitalized,” Corzo said. The bookmarks and books will be part of the children’s library Keely’s Place, which is located on the pediatric floor of the hospital. Shown here are the fourth-graders with their bookmarks.

American Education Week Nov. 11-17 At Huntington The week of Nov. 11-17, Huntington Learning Center in Wellington will recognize American Education Week, a celebration of public education and the people who make a difference in ensuring every child receives a quality education. First observed in 1921, the National Education Association’s American Education Week is now in its 91st year.

Huntington will join the National Education Association’s daily ob-

servances throughout the week: Monday, Nov. 12 is Veterans Day; Tuesday, Nov. 13 is Parents Day; Wednesday, Nov. 14 is Education Support Professionals Day; Thursday, Nov. 15 is Educator for a Day; and Friday, Nov. 16 is Substitute Educators Day. “For 155 years, the National Education Association has worked to advocate for quality education for all students — a mission that Huntington Learning

Center stands behind,” said Mary Fisher of the Wellington Huntington Learning Center. “American Education Week is an important commemoration of the people and communities who believe in the importance of great education and work hard every day to give children the tools to succeed.”

American Education Week was born when the National Education Association and the American Legion came together in 1919 to

generate public support for education.

In honor of American Education Week, the Wellington Huntington Learning Center has planned activities to spotlight this awareness event in the community and at the center.

For information on American Education Week, visit www.nea. org. For more about the Wellington Huntington Learning Center, call Fisher at (561) 594-1900.

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Seminole Ridge To Move Its Habitat For Humanity ‘Hawk House’ Community members and supporters of the Habitat for Humanity House Project — built by Seminole Ridge High School construction academy students — are invited Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 13-14 to witness the moving of the house to its permanent location.

The hammers are quiet. The drywall is in place. Doors and windows have been installed.

Painting is finished. The final installation of electrical, plumbing and cabinets is underway. And the roof sections are being assembled and dried-in to make ready for placement once the home is at its final location.

On Nov. 13 the house modules and roof segments will be rolled out of the school’s shop and craned onto waiting flatbed trailers.

At 9 a.m. on Nov. 14, those trucks and trailers will pull out of the school and drive along Okee-

chobee Blvd. to the waiting foundation at 2431 Saranac Ave. in the Westgate neighborhood.

The four modules will then be lifted through the air and set gently down onto the foundation.

As soon as the house modules are set and secured, the six preassembled roof segments will be lifted on top of the modules.

Within the daylight hours of Nov. 14, a unique and first-of-its-kind house for Habitat for Humanity will have been born.

At the property, Habitat for Humanity staff and volunteers will make final electrical and plumbing connections and install the siding and roof shingles. The Royal Palm Beach High School air conditioning academy will work with EDS Air Conditioning contractors to install the ductwork and the air-conditioning systems. Habitat will build the front porch and the attached rear shed on-site.

The Pine Jog Environmental Education Center, a division of the Florida Atlantic University College of Education, has prepared an all-native landscape plan for the property and will work with the Florida Native Plants Society, the house’s owner and Habitat volunteers to landscape the property.

“There is no greater ‘payback’ I can get from this project than to see the students grow, mature, enjoy and take personal pride in the work they’re learning about and producing for a member of the community,” local architect and project manager David Porter said.

The deserving owner, selected by Habitat for this property, is Tina Cromatie and her family.

Cromatie is caring for her deceased twin sister ’s two severely handicapped, wheelchairbound sons. She serves in the new role of mom while holding

down a full-time job at a local hospital.

“Our partnership with Seminole Ridge High School and its construction academy is a great opportunity for our organization to provide another simple, decent and affordable home for a hardworking family,” said Bernard Godek, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County. “But more importantly, it has given hundreds of students an opportunity to gain knowledge and learn skills that with help them better themselves after high school, whether that be through the state university system, the community college system, through local trade organizations or through local job opportunities.”

To learn more about this Seminole Ridge project and Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, visit www.habitatpbc. org or call (561) 253-2080. To see

Seminole Ridge construction academy students work on the Habitat for Humanity House Project. photos and read about the project from start to finish, visit www.seminoleridgehabitathouse. com.

For more information about

the nationally certified construction academy, contact academy coordinator John Walker at (561) 422-2600 or john.walker.2@palm beachschools.org.

BRONCOS HONORED FOR RECYCLING EFFORTS

PALM BEACH CENTRAL STUDENTS HOLD MOCK PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES

NEW HORIZONS SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAM EXPANDS

At a recent Palm Beach County School Board meeting, Palm Beach Central High School was among 10 schools recognized for their outstanding paper recycling efforts during the 2011-12 school year. SP Recycling presented each school with a check for $100.

SP Recycling has been a strong partner in the district’s paper recycling program for many years, and the school is grateful for their generosity. Palm Beach Central collected 17.3 tons, the most from among the district’s high schools. Other local schools recognized for their efforts were Crestwood Middle School, the No. 1 recycler with 28.1 tons collected, and Wellington High School with 11.0 tons. Shown here are Palm Beach Central students celebrating their accomplishment.

The Palm Beach Central High School Advanced Placement American Government students held a mock debate Tuesday, Oct. 30. A total of 150 students participated in the event, in which more than 30 campaign topics were debated. Senior Christian Cepeda served as the debate moderator. The activity was presented to social studies classes to inform students of the various election issues. A mock election was held on campus Monday, Nov. 5, and all students were encouraged to vote. The school thanks AP American Government teacher Tom Atkins for providing a valuable handson lesson for his students. Pictured above are Adnan Warryat as President Barack Obama and Ryan Dougherty as Gov. Mitt Romney during the mock debate.

Next year, New Horizons Elementary School will add two additional classes to its International Spanish Academy. This is a duallanguage program in which half of the school day is spent learning in English and half the day is spent learning in Spanish. Parents of students entering kindergarten next school year are invited to attend an open house/reception Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Contact Assistant Principal Mickey Simmel at (561) 651-0511 for more information. Pictured here are parents, students and teachers at the New Horizons Choice Fair display.

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Garden Club Helps With WHS Beautification After months of planning, students from Wellington High School’s environmental and science clubs, together with club advisors and members of the Wellington Garden Club, gathered at the school to implement their plan to refurbish old landscaping.

In one weekend, the school’s entrance became colorful and inviting as it was planted with dozens of new plants, including native coco plum, crotons, arboricola “Trinette,” Jatropha, green island ficus, firespike, plumbago, buttercups and several small cassia trees. The finishing touch was

The Madison Green community got a jump on the celebration days before Halloween. Madison Green staff members and volunteers hosted an event that included pumpkin decorating, multiple costume contests, delicious goodies and a wonderful magic show.

More than 100 children and their parents participated in the event.

Madison Green is a large multi-generational community in the Royal Palm Beach. Shown here are the children and their parents during the event.

TORRES CROWNED MISS LATINA TROPICAL

Chelsea Bowman Torres, 16, of Royal Palm Beach, was crowned Miss Latina Tropical at an event held Oct. 10 at Royal Palm Beach High School. The event was sponsored by 102.3 FM, along with the RPBHS Spanish Honor Society and Student Council. Thirteen candidates from different Latin countries and RPBHS students participated. Shown here, Torres accepts the crown.

OSMERS CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY

Richard Osmer and Judy (Tracy) Osmer celebrated their 50th wedding anniver sary Nov. 3. Richard retired from Pratt & Whitney, and Judy re tired from Osmer Realty in Wellington, where they lived for 20 years.

The couple has three children and four grandchildren, and now reside in Deland, Fla.

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Wellington Garden Club members Roxanne Henry and Melanie Harwood.

a truckload of mulch donated by Odum’s Nursery.

A few years ago, while driving her son to WHS, Roxanne Henry noticed that the 30-year-old landscaping at the school could use a bit of refurbishing. As a longtime member of the Wellington Garden Club and an avid gardener, she knew that new landscaping would create a more inviting and welcoming addition to the school. She started with the planting in front of the school, along Greenview Shores Blvd. A few years later, she wanted a more colorful and attractive main entrance to the school.

The first step was to contact the school’s principal, Mario Crocetti, and community school administrator, Chris Romano, who gave their approval to proceed with the project. Next she reached out to the environmental and science club teachers Karen Clawson and Brian Nelson for support in implementing the re-landscaping endeavor. Both agreed it would be an exciting undertaking for the students in those programs.

What began with the intent of “sprucing up” the school’s curb appeal, soon became a total landscape renovation. With the assistance of Wellington Garden Club member and master gardener Stormi Bivin, the new design plan

WHS students and teachers join Wellington Garden Club members to enhance the campus landscaping. included removal of about 90 percent of the existing plants to be replaced with plants that met four criteria: drought-tolerant, lowmaintenance, colorful, and attractive to birds and butterflies. Faced with implementing an ambitious renovation plan that would totally transform the school’s entrance, Henry appealed to the Wellington Garden Club for additional assistance in funding the plan and supervising the project.

Wellington Garden Club President Susan Hillson and Past Pres-

ident Barbara Hadsell welcomed the chance to become involved with the school’s youth gardeners. “Two of our club’s objectives are to encourage all phases of gardening and to promote civic beauty, so this is a perfect fit with those objectives,” Hillson said.

“We are so pleased with this chance to partner with the school’s youth gardeners and make a difference both at the school and in our surrounding community,” said Hadsell, who heads the club’s efforts to reach out to area youth.

Cayson In California To Welcome Marine Son Seven months after they left, hundreds of troops returned home to Twentynine Palms, Calif., after a second deployment to Afghanistan. As soon as Acreage resident Elizabeth Cayson received notification that the troops were coming home in October, she knew that she had to travel to California to welcome her son, Sgt. Martin Hernandez of the United States Marine Corps.

During his deployment, Hernandez was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal by the Department of the Navy.

The award was presented for his professional achievement in the superior performance of his duties while serving as squad leader for Company D, 3D Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Regiment Combat Team 6, 1st Marine Division in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Hernandez coordinated and led more than 50 combat patrols through historic enemy areas of

operations. His patrolling efforts provided security, stability and enhanced the understanding of the local human terrain. During direct fire engagement, Hernandez effectively coordinated with higher headquarters and air assets while simultaneously maneuvering his squad to a position of advantage.

Hernandez’s relentless efforts as a highly skilled infantry Marine contributed to the battalion’s ability to conduct sustained counterinsurgency operations in the Southern Helmand River Valley, which resulted in the disruption of the enemy’s freedom of movement in an area that had historically been an insurgent facilitation zone. Hernandez’s initiative, perseverance and total dedication to duty reflected credit upon him and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Navy.

“It was very nerve-wracking during the time he was deployed,”

Marine Sgt. Marin Hernandez and his mother Elizabeth Cayson.

Cayson said. “It was hard, but now that’s over and he’s here in the U.S., and I’m excited to see him and all the brave young men and women who continue to give to this country.”

A homecoming was held at Twentynine Palms, the largest

Marine Corps base, where they received a hero’s welcome by hundreds of military families and friends.

Hernandez is currently stationed at Twentynine Palms with his wife Jessica and son Wuilfredo.

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WELLINGTON’S IPC THE SITE OF OASIS COMPASSION AGENCY FUNDRAISING GALA The Oasis Compassion Agency held its seventh annual fundraising gala Saturday, Nov. 3 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. This year’s theme, “Caribbean Nights,” paid homage to Oasis founder Sharon Gill’s Jamaican heritage with island-inspired food, décor and music. For more info., visit www.oasiscompassion.org.

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Oasis Compassion Agency founder Sharon Gill with her daughter Brittany and husband Wayne.

Linda and John Spillane.

Oasis Food Pantry Manager Kammy Kaiser with counselor Suzanne Boltson.

Jeff and Jennifer Stewart.

Oasis Executive Director Susan Warmington with founder Sharon Gill.

Jeff and Carol Everest bid on a silent auction item.

Patty Moore and Kay Lasiter enjoy the evening.

Susan Warmington with her husband Jeff.

Rober t Hurley, Ora Chester and Linda Allen with Oasis Compassion Agency Development Coordinator Kay Lasiter.

WELLINGTON LANDINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL HOSTS MOCK PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

Wellington Landings Middle School held a mock presidential election Monday, Nov. 5. Students were given the opportunity to register and vote for the presidential candidates and school rules that matter to them. The project was part of the school’s social studies program in which students learned about the election process and each of the candidates.

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Prince Hall votes for the school’s 25th-anniversary T-shirt emblem.

Parent volunteers Angela Mintzer and Cyndi Pampena are on hand to assist students at the voting booth.

Tateyana Fann votes in the model election booth.

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Rooney And Pafford Win

continued from page 1 munities and Palm Beach County,” he said.

Abruzzo also thanked his staff members, who he said have been by his side through his time in the House.

“We did a lot of hard work passing those 20 bills,” he said. “We carried that hard work through on this election, and now we’re on to the Senate.”

In an official statement, Peterson said she was grateful for all her supporters.

“I am honored and humbled by the outpouring of support from across party lines,” she said. “I appreciate your steadfast commitment to the guiding principles that we share, which are uniquely American.”

Peterson noted that she will continue to work toward a better future for the community.

“Know that you are not alone in your beliefs for a limited government, free and open markets, and fiscal responsibility,” she said.

“We must not slink into silence, but speak louder and more frequently about our beliefs and share our stories with anyone within reach. As I always have, I will continue to fight for what is right and for a better future for our community and our country.”

In the race for the newly drawn District 85 State House seat, Rooney earned 40,291 votes (57.46 percent), while his Democratic challenger, teacher David Lutrin, took 29,829 votes (42.54 percent). The district includes most of The Acreage.

“It’s very gratifying,” Rooney told the Town-Crier Wednesday.

“I think we had a really good team.

When you have a good ground

game, it makes it a lot easier to get the message out. I have to give credit to my team and what they were able to do.”

As he plans to head back to Tallahassee, Rooney said he will continue to focus on the economy.

“The priorities are still the same,” he said. “We have to find ways for the government to get out of the way and let businesses — especially small businesses — start or continue to grow. We have to continue to look at regulations and duplication of regulations to help businesses.”

Rooney thanked voters for granting him another term. “Thank you,” he said. “It’s a really great obligation that I’ve been given to try to make this state a better place, and I don’t take that lightly.”

Meanwhile, Pafford won by the largest margin, taking 36,310 (60.3 percent) to Republican Tami Donnally’s 23,909 votes (39.70 per-

cent), according to unofficial results. The district includes most of Royal Palm Beach, Loxahatchee Groves and Wellington.

During his victory speech at the Embassy Suites, Pafford said he was grateful that voters had chosen an average person to represent them.

“I just want to thank every single one of you,” he said. “It’s not often that a normal, average person can serve in the state legislature. Palm Beach County allows people like you and me to do that.

Palm Beach County is a very, very special place. Tonight, I think we’ve been reminded how special it is.”

On Wednesday, Pafford told the Town-Crier that he’s glad to have the campaign behind him so he can go back to working for the people he serves. He said he will continue to stand up for residents against special interests.

“I’m going to continue to be

me,” he said. “I’m representing the people and putting their interests above some of the large corporate interests in the state.”

Pafford also said that the economy would be a priority. “We have to look at ways to grow the economy,” he said. “We also have to balance the way we run our government more fairly. We have to make sure that our revenues come from different places, not just from the average person in Florida who has a job and is just trying to get by.”

Though there has been a small influx of Democrats into the Republican-controlled State House, Pafford said he doesn’t believe it will be enough to break the majority vote on many issues.

“At the end of the day, they are there to do what the majority wants to do,” he said. “There is still a strong majority, though not necessarily a supermajority. Generally speaking, they vote in lockstep.”

But he said Democrats may be able to use their influence to slow down debate.

“I think the Democrats will have the ability to use the rules to their advantage,” Pafford said. “We’ll have a lot more say in regard to how we use those rules. Hopefully that will help slow things down so we can discuss issues rather than slamming things through.”

Pafford thanked voters and said he was proud that he ran a positive campaign.

“We stayed positive completely,” he said. “We never mentioned anything but what I wanted to do.”

He said he was honored by the outpouring of support.

“I appreciate so many people taking the time to vote, whether it was by mail, using early voting and waiting in long lines or showing up on Election Day to make sure that they had a say in what the future of Florida will be,” Pafford said. “I will continue to follow through and make sure that special interests are not held above the people’s interests. I hope everyone understands that that’s the most important thing to me.”

Diabetes Awareness Nov. 12 At Wellington Regional

(Clockwise from top left) Tami Donnally with family members and supporters on election night; State Rep. Mark Pafford thanks voters for his re-election; Melanie Peterson gathers with supporters after the polls closed; and Senator-Elect Joseph Abruzzo gives his acceptance speech.

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Wellington Regional Medical Center will celebrate Diabetes Awareness Month on Monday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the new pavilion front lobby.

The event will feature complimentary glucose screening, nutrition information, BMI calculation, blood pressure check and healthful snacks.

In addition, a free diabetes support group meeting with healthcare professionals will be held Thursday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Pavilion Community Room. For more information, call Melanie Cagle at (561) 798-8500, ext. 2433.

Next LGLA Meeting Nov. 15 The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’Association will meet Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves).

The guest speakers for this meeting will be representatives from FPL and a company that supplies water to Southwest Ranches. The FPL rep will discuss the Town of Loxahatchee Groves’ electrical infrastructure and the maintenance of the power lines within the boundaries. The other speaker will discuss a water system that delivers water to the residents by removing moisture from the atmosphere.

This is an open meeting during which residents will get a chance to discuss issues of concern that they may have related to things that are going on in the town. The meeting is open to the public, but only LGLA members with 2012 paid dues can make motions and vote on them.

For more information, contact LGLA President Marge Herzog at (561) 818-9114 or marge@herzog.ms.

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continued from page 1 break from politics for a while and focus on his family and children.

“This has taken a lot of time away from my kids and my family,” he said.

Dunkley did not return several phone calls from the Town-Crier on Wednesday.

In an earlier interview, he said he was running because he believes that the ITID government is not open enough and does not get sufficient input from the public. He also believes the district should use the resources it has to expand its rural character. Dunkley has also been critical of how

residents are greeted when they speak at meetings, explaining that he favors a more positive tone.

Regarding local issues, Dunkley does not believe that there was enough public input for the community center approved recently to be built at Acreage Community Park. He said that only about 100 residents responded to a survey

by ITID, which he thought was insufficient. That project has been put on hold by the board as it works to recover from Tropical Storm Isaac.

Dunkley favors efforts to develop The Acreage as an equestrianoriented community, citing the recent improvements to Nicole Hornstein Equestrian Park. He also thinks that ITID should continue with development of greenways, equestrian trails and pathways that will be conducive to an equestrian environment.

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continued from page 1 there has been ample time… It’s not that complicated.”

Widing said he felt they were at a pivotal point, being on the verge of Saunier’s contract expiring. “I think tonight we need to make a decision on what we’re going to do one way or the other,” he said.

“My expectation coming into this meeting was that there was going to be a final or near-final proposal.”

LGWCD Attorney Mary Viator said legal staff had tried to draft a contract that followed direction from the board to keep it simple, but was also clear and responsible, while addressing issues such as level of pay.

“Not all the terms have been finally discussed with Mr. Saunier, and there still is an issue with regard to the numbers, the financial aspect,” Viator said, explaining that

she wanted the board to have the information prepared to that point, including supervisors’ comments.

“We thought it very important, Mr. Ryan did prepare comments, he had good comments and we wanted to be sure those comments were provided to the board.”

Ryan said he was unhappy that the proposed contract board members had received Oct. 31 was so different from the Oct. 5 copy that had been prepared right after the workshop.

“We’ve been messing around with this contract for months, and we’ve extended it twice, and I just don’t feel that we should keep going back and forth,” Ryan said.

“It’s time to fish or cut bait, and I think that we need to discuss what we need to discuss, but I don’t want that contract draft to be the basis of our discussion. That’s like saying the workshop didn’t matter, and I think that’s wrong.”

Ryan said his proposed changes were based on comments made at the workshop and fitting compensation within the $150,000 parameters that had been set for Saunier’s total compensation limit.

Election Day In Indian Trail — (Clockwise from above left) Michelle Damone campaigns at Western Pines Middle School; Ken Hendrick and supporters at Kokomo’s Island Grill after the polls closed; Michelle Damone and Carlos Enriquez with family and friends after the polls closed; Carlos Enriquez with supporters outside Western Pines Middle School.

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He then took Viator’s Oct. 5 draft of the proposed contract and tried to merge that information. “I think that’s a draft that was more loyal to the workshop discussion,” Ryan said. “That was the whole purpose of the workshop. I’m ready to say let’s accept Clete’s resignation if he can’t be dealing with what was discussed at the workshop.”

Schiola said they had spent two meetings and a workshop talking about the contract.

“Things were voted on, we all agreed to it, with a cap of $150,000 in benefits and salary,” Schiola said. “It has been going on for two or three months now, and now we’re right back where we started.

Tonight, I was under the assumption that Mr. Saunier was going to give us a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer.”

Widing asked Saunier whether, with a maximum cap of $150,000, he would be willing to accept the contract.

Saunier said the district has undergone dramatic improvements in the 15 years he has been there.

“When I came in, I saw a lot of potential,” he said. “I saw mean-

ing, value and purpose in this place, that I would have an opportunity to make an impact and change. I saw potential to change things that would radically change the lives of the residents and improve the lives of the people in this community. I saw canals choked over with vegetation.”

He recalled a tropical storm coming through in his first year at the district, after which everything was flooded. “It was worse than Isaac because none of the canals were functioning,” Saunier said.

“We stayed underwater for weeks.”

Based on what he was hearing from board members, Saunier said an agreement probably could not be reached.

“Based on what I’ve seen in this draft form agreement, there is really nothing I see in it that would convince me that the existing terms of my current agreement should be changed,” he said.

“Therefore, I would ask that the existing contract that I have continue in full force until it expires, and whatever the outcome of that at the end of that termination, that

would be a severance clause, and move on.”

Saunier added that if there was a need for him to remain after Nov. 14 under an interim agreement, he would, while a new person takes over. “I want you to know that I have appreciated working here for 15 years,” he said. “It has been a hard decision because of that, but I think that based on what I’ve seen here up until this point,

Blotter continued from page 6 canvass of the neighborhood, the deputy discovered that a neighbor had video surveillance cameras. Footage revealed that at approximately 2 a.m., unknown individuals with flashlights gained access to the vehicle. There was no further information available at the time of the report.

NOV. 6 — A West Palm Beach man was arrested Tuesday afternoon on charges of obstructing traffic following an incident near the intersection of Southern Blvd. and State Road 7. According to a PBSO report, a deputy from the

there’s opportunities out there that provide me more meaning and value and purpose.”

Widing made a motion to set a special meeting for Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m., the day before Saunier’s contract expires, to discuss parameters of a temporary agreement with Saunier, and how to advertise and develop a contract for a new administrator. The motion carried unanimously.

PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach observed 40-year-old Michael Troutman soliciting money while standing on a median on SR 7, holding a cardboard sign asking for help. The deputy said that Troutman did not have a permit to solicit funds and has been verbally warned on several occasions. According to the report, at approximately 4 p.m. several witnesses contacted the substation to report that Troutman had been impeding the flow of traffic in an attempt to solicit money. Troutman was arrested on charges of prohibited use of a right of way and issued a notice to appear in court.

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Matt Varney’s in the middle of today’s real-estate market. He’s an associate with Wellington Equestrian Realty, and specializes in equestrian properties. And according to his current view of the market, things are looking up once more.

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Wildcat Football Ends Season With Loss To Dwyer

The Royal Palm Beach High School varsity football team hosted District 13-7A rival William T. Dwyer on Satur day, Nov. 3 in a mustwin game for both teams, with the fifth-ranked Wildcats falling to the third-ranked Panthers 21-16. The loss prevented the fifthranked Wildcats from advancing into post-season pla y. Page 35

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Keith Jordano, owner of the Jordano Insurance Group, has been promoted to district manager for Colonial Life Insurance. Through his agency, Jordano works with Colonial Life Insurance, providing policies for local residents. Whether it’s health, life or disability insurance, the Jordano Insurance Group provides it all. Jordano is very pleased to be representing Colonial Life Insurance. For him, the key is to provide the right insurance plan for each client. Page 2 7

Sports Wellington Falls To Gardens 31-15, Ending Its Football Season

The Wellington High School varsity football team lost its bid for a shot at the state playoffs, falling 31-15 to Palm Beach Gardens High School on Friday, Nov. 2 at the Wolverines’ home in Wellington. At first it seemed as if it would be a shutout, with the Gators dominating the first half of the game. Page 35

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Experts: Local Equestrian Properties Are In High Demand For a while, a few years back, I used to tell my horses they were grazing on gold. You remember. I remember. You went to sleep and your house was worth one price, and you woke up and it was worth more. Things were pretty crazy for a bit, then reality hit and everything crumbled. Happily, things are looking up once more.

Matt Varney’s in the middle of today’s realestate market. He’s an associate with Wellington Equestrian Realty, and specializes in equestrian properties.

“I started out in Ocala,” Varney said. “For six years, I was with Ocala Horse Properties.

This is my third season in Wellington, though I also show some properties in Loxahatchee, White Fences and Homeland. Although both Ocala and Wellington have large horse populations and equestrian properties, a lot of people don’t know the difference between the two.”

Varney is happy to share his knowledge.

“Ocala farms tend to be larger with more acreage,” he said. “Wellington farms are generally smaller. The cultural feel is also different. Ocala’s a little more laid-back, while Wellington has the higher-level shows. My job is to help people find the property in the neighborhood which will best suit their needs.”

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By Ellen Rosenberg his buyers to understand are how many acres they can afford, how many stalls will they need and how close they need to be to the show grounds. The closer to the shows, the more the land costs. “Those are the basic questions,” he said. “We start with that, and then work within the buyer’s budget.”

There’s a misconception that buyers think they’ll have a wide choice of properties, Varney said. A good Realtor understands the market, knows the area, and truly “gets” a community’s lifestyle, to make sure it will suit the client. “Once we’ve answered those questions realistically, there may only be two or three properties which fit the criteria,” he said.

“Right now, I have more buyers than properties. There’s a shortage of good mid-level properties in the $800,000 to $1.5 million range.”

For that price, you can find about 2 acres in Wellington with a 2,800- to 4,000-squarefoot house and sometimes a small, four- to six-stall barn. “There are a lot of new families moving to this area,” he said. “A smart buyer can start with something adequate, wait three to four years, then sell and move

Chris Desino, Matt Varney and Rob Desino of Wellington Equestrian Realty. up to something bigger or more suitable.”

Varney added that horse people tend to look at the barn and pastures first. “Houses can always be fixed up and enlarged,” he said.

“Horse people want the horses to be comfortable, first. A functional, turn-key horse farm is highly desirable.”

Many buyers are interested in the Wellington area, he said, especially because of the new dressage events recently added, which have brought in a whole new group of riders.

“As long as Wellington continues to support equestrian sports and is proactive as to See ROSENBERG, page 26

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Election Is Over, But What Did It Say About Our Nation?

The elections are over, and life has returned to normal, whatever that is.

Yet I am writing this and sending it to my editor before the elections take place because I have some things I want to say before I know the results.

One of the things I want to say is: Shame on us. Somehow we have allowed national politics to degenerate into a blood sport. It never should’ve happened, but, now that it did, there’s no turning back. The end result is that we can no longer watch the world news and shake our heads at those poor misguided folks who solve everything with unruly protests. I shudder to think what those very same people saw on TV just prior to the U.S. elections. In the immortal words of cartoonist Walt Get your Sonic Boomer humor every day!

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The Sonic BOOMER Kelly’s character, Pogo, “We have met the enemy, and he is us.”

This year’s presidential election pitted brother against brother and family against family much like the Civil War did. Yet when we talk of the Civil War, we shake our heads sadly and mourn, “It pitted brother against brother,” as if that event was so very long ago and so very far away that there is no possible chance of our newer, stronger, smarter America ever being that fractured again. There is.

We were.

I say “were” in hopes that I should not

have said “are.” After the Civil War, it took years for peace to take hold, and whether the North and South ever really bonded again is often up for open-minded debate, except at Ku Klux Klan meetings, where neither openmindedness nor debate is allowed.

But anyway. At least the mail-outs and phone calls and paid political brainwash — er, announcements — have stopped. Now there’s just the matter of getting on with our lives.

Of course, in some cases elections might not be over. Thanks to laws in a number of states, recounts are required in a variety of circumstances. “Hanging chads” have been done away with here in Palm Beach County primarily because a) people were sick to death of saying “chad” and b) it was simply too hilarious to have buttoned-up elected officials clamor for the honor of being photographed by important photographers as they stared ever-so-seriously through teeny, tiny rectangular holes like giant-size Alice in Wonder-

lands at the keyhole.

So here is what I suggest. (Oh, yes, I have suggestions.)

Tack a year onto the end of the presidential term so (s)he can spend the full four years accomplishing something. The fifth year (the “campaign” year), the vice president gets to take the helm while The Prez is out shaking hands and kissing babies. It’s the best of the “Put me in, Coach! Aw, c’mon. Put me in!” scenario.

Require other countries to play the opening from Saturday Night Live prior to running any unseemly video featuring Americans Behaving Badly. Maybe we can confuse them.

Use federal funds to sponsor a “Mend the Fences” Day for family members who are still holding pre-election grudges. There will be sack races, tugs-o-war and pie-eating contests, and at the end, brothers must hug brothers and promise to put their opinions behind them.

This will require a lot of beer and bratwurst, but I think it will work.

New Zemickis Movie ‘Flight’ A Well-Done Morality Tale Flight surprised me by being a very good movie, one with strong performances and a real point of view. Based on previews, I thought this was a movie about a Captain “Sully” Sullenberger-like hero who prevents a major airline tragedy through incredible skill but is tripped up by his flaws. But the movie is far more subtle.

Although on the surface it ponders issues of drug and alcohol use as well as crime and punishment, it is actually a story of a man’s search for redemption. Director Robert Zemeckis, gone from live action movies for a dozen years (his last film was the award-winning Castaway), has put together an excellent plot and great effects and then ensured quality by having exceptional actors in all the parts. It is good to have him back.

Captain Whip Whitaker (Denzel Washington) is a hard-drinking ladies’ man. We see him indulging in a night of rough sex with a stewardess before a flight, wiping out a bottle of booze at a time. He makes himself more alert by snorting a few lines of cocaine and immediately thereafter walks into the cockpit of an airliner and takes command. Things go terribly wrong; there is a malfunction, and the

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continued from page 25 growth, there’s no limit in how well it can go,” Varney said. “This real estate holds its value and offers good deals with good equity. Wellington’s an incredibly unique market and is currently doing better than other areas. Foreclosures are fewer and get rapidly snapped up. My job is to put my client into a property that will make them happy for years and will also be a good investment. Wellington real estate is a wise investment. That has been

plane crashes. In one of the longest, most siton-the-edge-of-your-chair harrowing set of scenes ever filmed, Whitaker turns the plane over in its crashing dive, flying it upside down briefly and manages to land it with only a half dozen deaths.

He is hailed as a hero, responsible for saving over a hundred lives. But then blood tests come in that show he was debilitated while flying, even though a large group of other senior pilots proved unable to match his results on simulators. He is brought up on charges that, although the mechanical malfunction behind the problem had nothing to do with his drug and alcohol use, could lead to charges of murder being filed. His union representative (Bruce Greenwood) and his union-provided lawyer Hugh Lang (Don Cheadle) suc-

ceed in getting his blood test tossed out on a technicality.

But the publicity involved in the case and Whitaker’s own inability to deal with his own demons forces an examination of the reasons behind his behavior. At that point, the film switches to a morality play about fighting and overcoming drugs. Will Whitaker be able to beat his demons? Will those who feel he needs to be punished win? And would Whitaker be able to deal with the kind of crisis a trial would bring?

Washington gives a superb performance.

It is not easy to win over the audience while playing a really unsympathetic character.

Whitaker’s flaws are huge, and, at least at the start, he is unwilling to face up to them. His personal life is a mess; his ex-wife and son despise him. But he is the only one who can find his way to redemption, and in the beginning, he is not really willing to try. Somehow, Washington manages to hold on to the audience’s sympathy. Through all his poor behavior, we can see a man struggling with a problem that holds him prisoner.

The supporting cast is uniformly excellent.

Cheadle is very strong as his attorney, and Greenwood is his usual charming self. Melis-

sa Leo, playing a sort of avenger, manages to be both correct and unpleasant, not an easy task. John Goodman has a fairly strange role as Whitaker’s drug dealer. While providing drugs that are terribly damaging, he also provides an element of support that Whitaker sorely needs.

Kelly Reilly has a very strong role as Nicole, a recovering junkie Whitaker meets as he works on his own rehab, whose health is threatened by the pilot’s bad habits. The interaction between the two addicts becomes a strong pillar of the middle to the end of the film. Whitaker seems unable to appreciate the damage his addiction has on others until he gets a firsthand view of his impact on the girl.

This is a new take on an old-fashioned story of good vs. evil with the twist that the hero, at least until the ending (which is a bit quick, weak, and too feel-good), is in the wrong most of the time. But Zemeckis is a strong director (his Back to the Future films are among my favorites) who knows when to use the special effects and when to let his very strong cast create a strong sense of drama.

This is a very good movie; unfortunately not a great one. But it provides plenty of punch and is worth seeing.

proven over and over.”

So Wellington’s doing just fine, and if you have a spare million or so, come on over. But what about the rest of us horse lovers who may be in a different financial bracket? Not to worry — equestrian properties in other horsefriendly communities are also doing well.

Carl and Cheri Knottnerus are brokers with Re/Max Prestige in Royal Palm Beach. This married couple has been in the business for 22 years, serving mostly the western communities, primarily The Acreage, Royal Palm Beach, Loxahatchee and, yes, Wellington.

They’ve lived in The Acreage for 25 years, so they know the area well.

“When people are looking for an equestrian property, the barn and the pastures are what they look at first,” Cheri explained. “The

horses are more important than they are. They want a property that’s laid out well, fenced and cross-fenced so they can rotate pastures and keep horses separated, if necessary. They want a barn with water and electric, a tack and feed room, and the more stalls, the better. The house is really secondary. They prefer the property be on dirt roads and near trails. Being in the middle of nowhere is just fine.”

If you have an equestrian property and are thinking of selling, you’ll get the most bang for your buck by fixing up things like rotted wood, broken fencing, and making sure the barn is neat, clean and presentable. A new coat of paint couldn’t hurt.

And what can you expect to pay for these properties? “A lot in The Acreage, typically 1.25 acres, fenced with a two-stall barn, goes

for about $180,000,” Cheri said. “The lots in Loxahatchee Groves are generally 5 to 10 acres and go for $250,000 to $350,000 depending on the location and the size of the barn and house.

Deer Run and Fox Trail, with 5-acre lots, tend to have larger houses, and are priced from $350,000 to $500,000.”

She is upbeat about the market.

“The real-estate market is definitely picking up dramatically,” Cheri said. “We’re swamped.

Prices are very fair right now, and the average listing time is 30 to 60 days. Foreclosures and short sales are being snapped up. This is a pretty good time to buy, or sell, an equestrian property in this area.”

For more information, call Matt Varney at (561) 779-9992, or Carl and Cheri Knottnerus at (561) 753-3380.

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Jordano Insurance Group owner Keith Jordano.

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Jordano Insurance Group Works To Find The Right Policy For Each Individual

By Jessica Gregoire Town-Crier Staff Report Keith Jordano, owner of the Jordano Insurance Group, has been promoted to district manager for Colonial Life Insurance. Through his agency, Jordano works with Colonial Life Insurance, providing policies for local residents.

Whether it’s health, life or disability insurance, the Jordano Insurance Group provides it all. He is very pleased to be representing Colonial Life Insurance.

“My territory is pretty much all over the state,” Jordano said. “It’s a very prestigious insurance provider, and I’m proud to be representing them.”

Jordano started the Jordano Insurance Group in 1993 in New Orleans. In 1996, he moved to Florida, where he expanded the Jordano Insurance Group to include offices from West Palm Beach to Pembroke Pines, adding more than 10 experienced agents.

Jordano began his career after graduating from Loyola University in Louisiana. “When I graduated, I did government contracting for a while,” he said. “I decided to move on when an opportunity came up with Metlife.”

Working at Metlife provided Jordano with in-depth knowledge about the insurance industry. He learned how to put together life, health, disability, auto, home and annuity policies.

Armed with that expertise, Jordano began got another job working for an individual handling many national accounts. “I worked with that gentleman for close to nine years,” he said.

Jordano signed up employees around the country, from waste management companies in Texas to hospitals throughout the Southeast. “I’ve dealt with everyone from the own-

ers of a business to the entry-level employees,” he said.

The Jordano Insurance Group is an independent agency offering a variety of insurance companies and plans, giving people more options. “We are not limited, and it makes it easier for us to come up with a good plan,” he said.

For Jordano, the key is to provide the right insurance plan for each client. “We don’t want to squeeze everything out of their paycheck,” he said. “The first thing we start with is health insurance.”

Jordano has a knack for working out a plan that fits the client’s budget while capturing the most important insurances he or she needs. “We work it to the middle, where they can get some benefits, and they can also afford it,” he said.

With the abundance of insurance policies available, Jordano explains to his clients the variations between each type, such as a term policy versus a cash-value life insurance policy.

“It’s all about sitting back and seeing what the person already has,” he said. “If someone has had a policy for a long time, you have to look at the type of policy to see if it has value in it.”

The Jordano Insurance Group also has a team of experts for various insurance areas.

The group consists of agents who speak various languages such as Spanish and Creole.

“We even have a guy who speaks Italian,” Jordano said. “Because even if people speak English but that isn’t their first language, they tend to feel more comfortable speaking in the language they know the best.”

For more information about the Jordano Insurance Group, call (561) 333-6228 or visit www.jordanogroup.com.

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2012 Property Tax Season Underway In Palm Beach County Palm Beach County Tax Collector Anne Gannon has announced that the 2012 Property Tax Season started Nov. 1.

“We mailed 705,964 property tax bills, representing total tax revenue of $2.97 billion. This is down $38 million in ad valorem taxes from last year,” Gannon said. “The ad valorem tax, calculated by the property appraiser, represents $2.64 billion in property values and the non-ad valorem tax makes up the balance, or $3.26 million.”

Some financially struggling families may qualify for some support.

The State of Florida has a tax deferral option (Florida Statute Chapter 197.2421 and 197.2423) for those with yearly incomes of $10,000 or less who are 65 years or older. The program only postpones the tax payment. It provides some short term relief. It does not remove the obligation.

Florida Statutes, Chapter 197.162, provides discounts for early payments as follows: 4 percent in November, 3 percent in December, 2

percent in January, 1 percent in February, and March payments receive no discount. All payments are due by close of business April 1. Any payment made after April 1 is considered delinquent.

Gannon suggests paying property taxes online at www.taxcollector pbc.com to avoid waiting at busy service centers. The agency’s web site has a “Property Tax Help” feature for additional information on payments, deadlines and discounts.

Taxpayers may pay by mail. They must include the Property Control Number(s) on the payment and return with the stub.

Taxpayers are asked to send without staples or clips because the agency’s high speed mail processing will reject them. Rejected returns must be processed by hand and take longer.

Taxpayers who prefer visiting a service center are welcome to use drop boxes for payments. There is a drop box in the lobby at each Palm Beach County Tax Collector Service Center.

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Small Business RoundTable Networking Event A Success

People looking to make new business contacts quickly got what they were looking for Thursday, Nov. 1 at Cantina at Polo West in Wellington. The Wellington Chamber of Commerce Small Business RoundTable had a good crowd of people who came prepared with business cards and a quick speech in mind to share with others about themselves and their businesses.

Master of ceremonies for the event was Incoming Wellington Chamber President Victor Connor, who kept the evening fun and exciting. To start out, all attendees were standing, wearing a number and holding a score card and pencil. Cell phones were on silent and pockets were bulging with cards and brochures. Everyone was told to check off each number (person) on their score card as they spoke to them.

Connor instructed everyone that they had 40 seconds to converse with each person in the group and then, when given the signal to switch, find a new person they hadn’t yet spoken to. The goal was

to speak with everyone in the room using the score card to keep track of things.

Connor moved everyone in the room in an organized but sometimes chaotic manner. Once coached, everyone appeared proficient at speaking and moving fast, ready to fire off a business card in a quick flip of the wrist. At the end of the night, people left smiling with stacks of newly acquired business cards and new business contacts.

This was the sixth and final session of the Small Business RoundTable series for 2012. The committee agreed that the evening was a success and that people enjoyed themselves while networking. The Small Business RoundTable will begin a new series in 2013 and continues its commitment to help area businesses attain their business and financial goals.

For more information about the Small Business RoundTable, call Wellington Chamber Executive Director Michela Perillo-Green at (561) 792-6525 or e-mail smallbusiness

Wellington Chamber Incoming President Victor Connor served as master of ceremonies. roundtable@wellingtonchamber. com. For more on the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, visit www. wellingtonchamber.com.

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William Fleming Installed As Palm Beach Atlantic President Wellington resident William M.B. Fleming Jr. was formally installed as the eighth president of Palm Beach Atlantic University on Oct. 21 in a ceremony that focused on the university’s future and the spiritual nature of its mission.

Fleming “is a man of deep faith who strives each day to live his life as an obedient servant of Christ,” Scott Hawkins, vice president of the Palm Beach Atlantic board of trustees, told some 350 gathered in the DeSantis Family Chapel. “His motives are pure and his words are measured as he provides leadership and vision.”

With his wife Pam at his side, Fleming took the formal oath of office in regalia with his hand on a family Bible as his mother, one son and several siblings looked on.

Moments later he told a mix of faculty, staff, benefactors and friends, “Unless the Lord builds a university, the workers labor in vain. But miracles and wonders continue at Palm Beach Atlantic because the Lord has built this place.”

During his remarks, Fleming put particular emphasis on the workship program — a concept creat-

Palm Beach Atlantic University President William Fleming is sworn in

by Board of Trustees Vice Chair Scott G. Hawkins, Esq, while Fleming’s wife Pam looks on.

PHOTO BY JOHN LOPINOT ed at Palm Beach Atlantic that requires students perform 45 hours of community service per academic year. Since its inception, students have performed some 2.5 million hours of workship service.

Fleming announced that he and his wife have donated $50,000 to the university to create an endow-

ment to support and enhance the workship program.

Fleming was elected by the university’s board of trustees on May 7, after serving for 14 months as interim president. Prior to that, he served as vice president for development, arriving at university in 1992.

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Clerk Audits Finds More Than $1 Million In Suspect Expenses Auditors with the Palm Beach County Office of the Clerk & Comptroller uncovered more than $1 million in questionable expenses by guardians and conducted 84 investigations into alleged fraud in the year since Palm Beach County Clerk Sharon Bock launched the Guardianship Fraud Hotline for Palm Beach County.

Local law enforcement also is expected to arrest three suspects based on cases initiated by the clerk’s auditors. “In just one year, we’ve made tremendous strides in protecting Palm Beach County’s most vulnerable citizens,” Bock said. “I know that as word continues to spread about our Guardianship Fraud Hotline, we’ll be able to find even more potential fraud and make perpetrators think twice before taking advantage of our most vulnerable citizens.”

The program’s success has drawn national interest. Bock recently presented at the annual conference for the National Guardianship Association and was invited by the Tennessee Bar Asso-

ciation to speak about the Guardianship Fraud Hotline and audits as Tennessee considers possible changes to its conservatorship law.

Bock created the Guardianship Fraud Hotline in anticipation of an increase in guardianship cases in Palm Beach County, as well as the need to investigate claims of fraud, waste and financial mismanagement by court-appointed guardians for elderly, minor children or incapacitated individuals. The hotline was the first of its kind in Palm Beach County, and among the first in Florida.

Anyone who suspects a guardian, family member, attorney or caregiver of improper financial activities such as stealing money from a ward’s account, selling off a ward’s property or making suspicious loans or money transfers is urged to call (561) 355-FRAUD (355-3728). Reports also can be made by e-mail to fraud@mypalm beachclerk.com, or online through the Clerk’s Guardianship Fraud Hotline page at www.mypalm beachclerk.com/fraud.

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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

Cultural Council Features Photo Exhibit By Michael Dubiner The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County has announced its current solo exhibition, a collection of original photographic works by Michael Dubiner. The exhibit runs through Nov. 24 in the Cultural Council’s expansive exhibition space at its Lake Worth headquarters (601 Lake Ave.).

Most of the photographs in Michael Dubiner’s collection “Election Series” consist of images captured in downtown West Palm Beach in the days following the 2000 presidential election, when it was clear that the outcome was in doubt and public demonstrations of opinion were rampant and in clear view.

“I was able to walk outside my office and photograph these people intent on getting their point across,” said Dubiner, who lives and works in West Palm Beach. “Spontaneous outpourings of emotion and demonstrations continued sporadically for several days… When we think about our passion in our beliefs, these images provide a mirror into their souls.”

“This collection of images is very energetic, and evokes a feeling that you are right there, on the street, in the middle of the action,” said Rena Blades, president and chief executive officer of the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County. “Michael has a way of making the viewer feel that

the subjects being photographed are communicating their message of disbelief, concern and upset to you personally.”

Dubiner’s passion for photography began as a child, when he became fascinated with the art form while spending time at a camera store located next door to his father’s shoe store in New York.

Soon, Dubiner realized that he wasn’t going to want to be in the confines of a studio. Instead, he was impressed by the work of street photographers such as Gary Winogrand and what Dubiner calls “the bizarre and intimate photography of Weegee.”

Dubiner has exhibited in a variety of Palm Beach County museums, galleries and venues, including the annual All Florida Show at the Boca Raton Museum of Art in Boca Raton, 2002 and 2004; Zephyr juried art exhibition, Wellington Art Society, 2001 and 2003; the two-person show “Beyond Hate” at the West Palm Beach Jewish Community Center, 2002; and the exhibition “Tropical Bliss” at the Palm Beach International Airport, 2001. He was awarded “Best in Show” in the Loxahatchee River Center’s 2010 Photography Contest, which celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Loxahatchee River’s Wild and Scenic designation.

Dubiner earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Lehman College at the City University of New York and his law degree at the University of Miami Law School.

Dubiner’s coursework in photography spans 35 years.

Artists interested in learning more about the Cultural Council’s solo exhibitions are asked to contact Nichole Hickey, the Cultural Council’s manager of artist services, at (561) 472-3336 or nhickey@palmbeach culture.com.

Admission to the Cultural Council’s gallery and visitor area is free and open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Cultural Council is Palm Beach County’s official arts agency and serves nonprofit cultural organizations and professional artists throughout the county.

The Cultural Council’s responsibilities include marketing the county’s cultural experiences to visitors and residents, administering grants to organizations and artists, expanding arts and cultural education opportunities, advocating for funding and arts-friendly policies, and serving cultural organizations and artists through capacity building training and exposure to funders and audiences.

For more information, visit www. palmbeachculture.com.

Michael Dubiner’s photograph Who Got My Vote, 2000.

Palm Beach Wine Auction Returns Jan. 31 To Mar-a-Lago The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will host its celebrated annual Palm Beach Wine Auction on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, at the Mara-Lago Club (1100 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach).

Some 200 friends and supporters are expected to attend this invitation-only event that sells out every year and has raised more than $1.5 million to support the Kravis Center’s award-winning education programs that have served more than 1.7 million children to date.

In collaboration with the James Beard Foundation, one highlight of the upcoming Palm Beach Wine Auction will be the culinary participation of four celebrity chefs: the world-renowned, James Beard Foundation award-winning chef Larry Forgione, hailed as “the godfather of American cuisine,” who was named Chef of the Year by the Culinary Institute of America, and his three talented sons: Iron Chef Marc Forgione, winner of the third season of The Next Iron Chef and Star Chef’s Rising Star of the Year in 2010; Bryan Forgione, chef de cuisine at Society Café at Encore Las Vegas; and Sean Forgione, who works in the kitchens of Wynn Las Vegas.

They will be hosted by Mar-a-Lago’s Executive Chef Aaron Fuller.

Larry Forgione and sons Marc, Bryan and Sean.

Palm Beach Wine Auction founder and chair Ted Mandes, who is also a member of the Kravis Center’s board of directors, emphasizes that the event’s mission is to “share the cultural wealth” by further advancing and broadening the scope of the educational experience of our youth.

“It is not just a cause, but an ongoing obligation,” he said. “The annual Palm Beach Wine Auction provides us the opportunity to involve the entire community and create

awareness of the Kravis Center’s education programs that are so vital to our youth today.”

Mandes is the visionary behind the event. “The secret behind our event’s considerable appeal is the simple fact that we stay true to our original vision — to remain small and high-end no matter how great the pressure to do otherwise,” he said.

“Truly, our upcoming 2013 Palm Beach Wine Auction will be every bit as glamorous as previous edi-

Ted Mandes, Michael Troise and Mar k Stevens. tions, only more so because this year we have so much to celebrate!”

“Whether you call it élan, cachet, panache, esprit or je ne sais quoi, I can tell you from first-hand experience there’s something indisputably unique about the Palm Beach Wine Auction,” said event supporter and longtime Palm Beach resident David Hamilton. “Redolent with good cheer (and here I’m not referring to the effect of the delicious wines), the Palm Beach Wine Auction rivals a

glowing evening right out of La Belle Époque.”

The 2013 Palm Beach Wine Auction will start with a reception at 6 p.m. at Mar-a-Lago, followed by an elegant five-course dinner and wine auction. The ticket price is $1,000 per person.

For more information, visit www. palmbeachwineauction.org. For more information about the James Beard Foundation, visit www.james beard.org.

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Wildcat Football Ends Season With 21-16 Loss To Dwyer

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach High School varsity football team hosted District 13-7A rival William T. Dwyer on Saturday, Nov. 3 in a mustwin game for both teams, with the fifth-ranked Wildcats falling to the third-ranked Panthers 21-16.

The loss prevented the fifthranked Wildcats (4-2 district, 5-3 overall) from advancing into postseason play. The much-anticipated match-up took place before a capacity crowd and provided everything expected in a district rival contest.

After Royal Palm Beach punted on its first series, Dwyer quickly went up 14-0, scoring on their first two possessions. Both of the Panthers’ scores came from big pass plays of 48 and 70 yards. Neither team could seem to establish a consistent running game. The Wildcats managed a 22-yard field goal in the second quarter by kicker Tyler Bugeja to close the gap 14-3.

Turnovers haunted the Wildcats throughout the contest. After driving down to the Dwyer 27 yard line, Royal Palm Beach quarterback Ant McGrew fumbled, giving the Pan-

RPB’s Jimmy Moreland takes the ball up field after a catch.

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thers possession.

The Wildcat defense held Dwyer to a punt situation from just outside their red zone. Wildcat defensive back Jimmy Moreland blocked the Dwyer punt, recovered it and returned it 22 yards for the touchdown, chipping away at the Panther lead to make the score 14-10. Dwyer managed to respond with another 22-yard touchdown pass, bringing the score to 21-10 to close out the half.

The second half began when Royal Palm Beach forced Dwyer to punt, starting on their own 9 yard line and sustaining a solid drive into Dwyer territory but turning over the ball with an interception on the Panther 12 yard line. The Wildcats mounted what appeared to be a comeback as they started off the fourth quarter, when running back Demarcus Holloway ran it in from the 4 yard line for the score. The 2point attempt failed, leaving the score 21-16.

Dwyer would eat up the clock with a final drive deep into Royal Palm Beach territory, only to give the Wildcats back the ball on the 14 yard line with 34 seconds left on the clock.

Down by 5 points, the Wildcats managed one first down on the short drive to move the chains, but ran out of time on the attempted winning drive.

Moreland stood out defensively with the 22-yard blocked-punt return for a touchdown and a diving interception. Holloway is credited with one score, and McGrew was 13 of 27 for 160 yards and two interceptions.

RPB’s Zeke Edmunds gets a hand on Dwyer quarterback Robert Nittolo.

RPB’s Zeke Edmunds brings down a bobbled pass off of Jo-Jo Williams for a first down.

Wellington Falls To Gardens 31-15, Ending Football Season

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School varsity football team lost its bid for a shot at the state playoffs, falling 3115 to Palm Beach Gardens High School on Friday, Nov. 2 at the Wolverines’ home in Wellington.

At first it seemed as if it would be

a shutout, with the Gators dominating the first half of the game.

Palm Beach Gardens scored first on a 10-yard run with about 5:30 left in the first quarter, and an extra-point kick made the score 7-0.

Unfortunately, the Wolverines weren’t able to make any moves on their possession and turned the ball

Wolverine kicker Nicholas Rubinowicz kicks the ball.

back over to the Gators. The Gators trudged down the field over several plays, landing on the 3 yard line.

The Wolverines were nearly able to stop them, but Palm Beach Gardens edged into the end zone for a touchdown. An extra-point kick made the score 14-0 with a few minutes left in the half.

Then, as time ran out, the Gators put in a 39-yard field goal to finish the half with a 17-0 lead.

But Wellington was determined to not go down without a fight. In the opening possession of the second half, Wolverine Horace Odams ran 55 yards to put in a touchdown.

An extra-point kick put Wellington on the board at 17-7.

But the Gators responded with a 5-yard touchdown and extra-point kick to extend their lead and make the score 24-7.

Though the Wolverines managed to score again, they were unable to stop the Gators’ running game, falling 31-15.

Thomas Oporto tackles the Palm Beach Gardens quarterback in the back field for a loss on the play.

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Acreage Co-Ed Flag Football Celebrates Successful Season Although the season was plagued with two storms, record rainfall and more than 40 rescheduled games, the Acreage Flag Football Super Saturday Super Bowl Party & Games went off without a hitch on Oct. 27.

In the Midget Division, the Dolphins, coached by Dan Leonard, defeated the Giants, coached by Alex Tirado, in overtime 6-0 with a touchdown by Troy Leonard.

In the Freshman Division, Kyla Bergmann’s quarterback keeper touchdown with less than 10 seconds to go in the game gave Bill Bergmann’s Lions the 6-0 victory over the Dolphins, coached by Mike Rogers.

The Varsity Dolphins, coached

by Randy Herron, defeated the Giants, coached by Anthony Tropea, 13-12. In this nail-biter, the Giants started the game with a touchdown

by Cristian Lagos. The Dolphins’ Jarod Forman scored a touchdown to give his team the go-ahead lead 7-6. In the second half, Melanie James scored for the Giants, but that touchdown was quickly answered with another touchdown by Forman.

An interception by Dolphin defender Kristina DeSorbo with less than one minute left in the game ensured the Dolphin victory.

The High School Buccaneers celebrate their victory.

In the High School Division, the Dolphins, coached by Chuck Thome, and the Buccaneers, coached

by Israel Machado, played a strong defensive first half, going into halftime with a scoreless game. In the final three minutes of the game, the Buccaneers rallied and moved the ball into the red zone. Quarterback Madeline Harding connected with

receiver Bailee Machado with a 15yard touchdown reception for the Buccaneers. Center Brie O’Reilly caught the extra-point pass from Harding to give the Bucs a 7-0 lead.

The Dolphins did not give up and marched the ball down the field.

Quarterback Trace Thome threw a 15-yard pass to receiver Melanie Kinne for the touchdown with less

The Freshman Lions players with coach Bill Bergmann. than a minute left in the game. The Dolphins elected to go for the 2point conversion but after a great scramble by Thome, came up short when his pass fell incomplete, ending with a 7-6 Bucs victory. The Dolphin defense racked up seven sacks in the game, while Nick Craig, Bailee Machado, Christian Vega and Madeline Harding each had inter-

ceptions for the Buccaneers.

The Acreage Flag Football League and the Acreage Athletic League would like to thank all the players, coaches, volunteers and parents for an amazing 2012 co-ed flag football season.

For more information, find the AFF and AAL on Facebook or visit www.acreageathleticleague.org.

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Bass Fishing Kids Hosts Tournament At Okeeheelee Park Bass Fishing Kids Palm Beach County held its Classic Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 27 at Okeeheelee Park.

With high winds, a total of 22 young anglers completed for the title of 2012 Palm Beach Classic Champion. After the tournament, all the anglers and guests were treated to a barbecue. Then the results were read and the champion announced.

The results are as follows:

first place, Cody Snead of Parkland, 4.61 lbs.; second place, Gergo Kruppa of West Palm Beach, 4.10 lbs.; and third place, Justin Klindt of Coral Springs, 3.48 lbs.

The Big Fish for the Day was awarded to Gergo Kruppa, who caught a fish weighing 1.65 lbs.

Angler of the Year in the Small Fry Division was awarded to Mathew Wood of Royal Palm Beach. Angler of

the Year in the Junior Division was awarded to Justin Klindt of Coral Springs.

Biggest Fish of the Year was awarded to Nick Fleming of Wellington, who had caught a fish weighing 4.58 lbs.

The Classic Prize was an 8foot Bass Pro Pond Prowler with a Minn Kota trolling motor, Interstate battery and lure pack.

The 2013 season is sched-

uled to start in late January or February. For additional information about Bass Fishing Kids, or to learn about upcoming dates, visit www.bass fishingkids.com, e-mail bass fishingkids@comcast.net or call (954) 306-3441.

Wellington Amateur Golf Championship On Nov. 17

The entry fee is $59 per player, with a portion of the event proceeds going to the Wellington Parks & Recreation Department for its 2013 summer junior golf program.

You do not have to be a resident of Wellington to compete.

Players with an approved USGA handicap will not only compete for the Open Championship in their division but will also be eligible for the NET title.

The Open flight will consist of golfers under the age of 50 and older than 17. Both men and women will compete in each flight with the women

teeing off from a shorter distance per USGA regulations.

Registrations are now being accepted by calling the Binks Forest Golf Club at (561) 333-5731. Tee times are available from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. All participants are asked to mention the Wellington Open when calling for your tee time and specify the division in which you intend to compete.

Players should report no later than 45 minutes before their tee time. Competitors with a USGA handicap will be required to present proof of handicap upon arrival at the registration table.

In addition to the golf, there will be a raffle conducted of numerous items including a trip for two to Las Vegas. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase the day of the event.

For more information about the 2012 Wellington Amateur Golf Championship or how you can become a sponsor, call Ed Portman at (561) 6024409.

The 2012 Wellington Amateur Golf Championship will be conducted Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Binks Forest Golf Club. The event will have three divisions: Open, Senior and Junior.

“We’re very excited to host the first event of this kind,” Binks Forest General Manager Greg Schroeder said. “We hope players of all levels and skill come play.”

(Right) Justin Klindt, Gergo Kruppa, Cody Snead, Tournament Director Gary Waingrow, Nick Fleming and Mathew Wood.

Steve Winsor Wins Tennis Championship Steve Winsor of Welling-

ton won the USTA Florida State Men’s 50 Open Tennis Championships held Oct. 2528 at the Ibis Golf & Country Club. Due to the weather, he had to win four matches in two days, and in the finals defeated Gary Fong of Fort Lauderdale 6-1, 6-4.

“It has been a real comeback as I had major rotator surgery in late 2011,” said Winsor, who has a permanent anchor in his shoulder. “Over the last year, I’ve gone on a low-gluten diet, work out at Youfit gym on a regular basis, and I ride my bike instead on driving whenever possible. I also play tennis about

twice a week. It has been a tough year in a lot of ways for me, but wining my first state championship is really rewarding. I was ridiculously excited when I won that final match!”

Winsor was inducted into the Western Michigan University Hall of Fame for his tennis accomplishments. He works as a medical sales rep for Stryker. His daughter Abby was co-captain of Wellington High School’s state runner-up volleyball team last year and is now playing on a full scholarship at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Ga.

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Saturday, Nov. 10 • The Wellington Green Market will return Saturday Nov. 10 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach Parks & Recreation Department will host “Indoor Soccer Tots” Saturdays, Nov. 10 through Dec. 8 at 9 a.m. at the RPB Recreation Center. Call (561) 790-5124 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Wellington’s Mayor Celebrates Families Reading Together” for all ages on Saturday, Nov. 10 at 10:30 a.m.

Bob Margolis will read Artful Reading by Bob Raczka. Call (561) 790-6070 to RSVP. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature “Altered Book: Pumpkin Craft” for adults Saturday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. Create a Thanksgiving centerpiece by altering old books. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Whole Foods Market (2635 S. State Road 7, Wellington) will host a Thanksgiving Sampling on Saturday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. in the specialty department. Enjoy wine tastings paired with specialty items from the Thanksgiving menu. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will hold a Chess Club meeting for kids for age 8 and up Saturday, Nov. 10 at 2:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Teen Writing Club meeting for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Nov. 10 at 3 p.m.

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

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Anime Club meeting for ages 12 to 17 Saturday, Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• Certified financial planner Frank Cummings will speak on “How to Maximize Social Security Benefits” at the CAFCI meeting Saturday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Harvin Center (1030 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). Call CAFCI at (561) 790-4002 for more info.

Sunday, Nov. 11 • Wellington and American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390 will honor Veterans Day on Sunday, Nov. 11. A parade begins at 8:15 a.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex, followed by a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. at the Wellington Veterans Memorial at the corner of Forest Hill and South Shore boulevards. For more info., email wellingtonlegion390@gmail.com.

• The Women of the Western Communities will host a Holiday Shopping Bazaar on

Sunday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater. Enjoy merchandise vendors, food, music and fun. Admission and parking are free. Call Mair Armand at (561) 635-0011 or Terri Priore at (561) 818-2430 for more info.

• Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue will host a golf tournament Sunday, Nov. 11 at the Atlantis Country Club to save homeless animals. Registration takes place at 11:30 a.m. with lunch at noon, a shotgun start at 1 p.m. and reception at 5:30 p.m. For more info., contact Vicki Rautbord at (561) 642-6888 or e-mail vrautbord@aol.com.

• Royal Palm Beach will host a Veterans Day Candlelight Service on Sunday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. at Veterans Park amphitheater (1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). A flag-raising ceremony will be followed by a motivational presentation. Enjoy free refreshments and a live musical performance provided by the RPB Community Band. Call (561) 7905149 for more info.

Monday, Nov. 12 • The Royal Palm Beach Parks & Recreation Department will host Hatha Gentle Yoga on Mondays, Nov. 12 through Dec. 17 at 9:15 a.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. Call (561) 790-5124 for info.

• Dr. Andrew Shapiro will present “Do I Really Need Surgery, or Can I Wait?” Monday, Nov. 12 at noon to 2 p.m. for adults 55 and older at the Wellington Community Center.

RSVP to Julie Strow at (561) 753-5262 or jstrow@wellingtonfl.gov.

Tuesday, Nov. 13 • Wellington will present an Informational Seminar on Medicare Enrollment on Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center. RSVP to Julie Strow at (561) 753-5262 or jstrow@ wellingtonfl.gov.

• A Lunch & Learn Seminar for adults 55 and older will take place at the Wellington Community Center on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 11:30 a.m. The topic will be “Modern Solutions to Hip and Knee Arthritis,” presented

by Dr. Andrew Noble. RSVP to Julie Strow at (561) 753-5262 or jstrow@wellingtonfl.gov.

• Na’amat USA, Sharon Chapter of Royal Palm Beach will meet Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 11:30 a.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). A prepaid lunch will be served, followed by a short business meeting and a program presented by Phyllis Rosenberg. For more info., call Cecile Millman at (561) 795-5811.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR CALENDAR, continued from page 38 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host the adult book discussion series “Between the Covers” Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. Barbara Harnick will discuss Away by Amy Bloom. Call (561) 7906030 for more info.

• Whole Foods Market (2635 S. State Road 7, Wellington) will host a French Artisan Holiday Cheese Selection on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy pairings of the finest French cheeses with the perfect holiday wines. The cost is $10 per person. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.

• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). For more info., call (561) 791-4000 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

Wednesday, Nov. 14 • The Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way) will host a trip to the Palm Beach Senior Expo at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Wednesday, Nov. 14. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Patrick Ball: Celtic Harp & Story” for all ages Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 10:15 a.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce Farm City Luncheon will take place Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 11:30 a.m. at the Sundy Feed Store at the South Florida Fairgrounds. For more info., contact Jaene Miranda at jaene@cpbchamber.com.

• Wellington will host Brunch & Bingo, an afternoon of food, fun and bingo for age 55 and older, Wednesday, Nov. 14 at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Doors open at 11:45 a.m., brunch starts at noon, and bingo kicks off at 1 p.m. Bingo participants should bring Thanksgiving pantry items for Wellington’s Hometown Holiday Food Drive. RSVP to (561) 753-2484 by Monday, Nov. 12.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Hooked on Crochet” for adults Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 2:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Between the Covers: Adult Book Discussion Series” on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 4 p.m. Staff will discuss Life of Pi by Yann Martel. Sign up and check out the book. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature “Patrick Ball: Celtic Harp & Story” for all ages Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 6:30

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

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Craft Night: No-Sew Scarves” for adults Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Bring two or three brightly colored jersey T-shirts and your favorite scissors. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Thursday, Nov. 15 • Wellington will host Wii Games for age 55 and older Thursdays, Nov. 15 and 29 at 10 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center. RSVP to Julie Strow at (561) 753-5262 or jstrow@wellingtonfl.gov.

• Morgan-Stanley Smith-Barney will present a free Seminar Designed to Keep Seniors Financially Fit for adults over 55 Thursday, Nov. 15 at noon at the Wellington Community Center. RSVP to Julie Strow at (561) 753-5262 or jstrow@wellingtonfl. gov.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Families Reading Together: Clothing Story Time” for ages 3 to 6 on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 3:30 p.m. with Artful Reading by Bob Raczka and other stories about clothing. Call (561) 790-6030 to RSVP. • Whole Foods Market (2635 S. State Road 7, Wellington) will host a free “Thanksgiving Tasting Block Party” on Thursday, Nov. 15 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Enjoy tastings from around the store. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Families Reading Together: Bedtime Stories” for ages 2 to 6 on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. Call (561) 7906070 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Teen Iron Chef” for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. The stor y time room will be transformed into Kitchen Stadium as teens battle. Call (561) 6814100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach Village Council will meet Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at Village Hall (1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.).

Call (561) 790-5100 or visit www.royal palmbeach.com for more info.

• American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Post 390 will meet Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at Palm Beach Fire-Rescue Station 30 (9610 Stribling Way, Wellington). E-mail wellingtonlegion390@gmail.com or call (561) 301-2961 for info.

Friday, Nov. 16 • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will offer a free screening of the movie Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days on Friday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

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

Family Owned & Operated since 1996. Credit Cards Accepted

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

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

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

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

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

561-248-2611 D.J. COMPUTER — Home & office, Spyware removal, websites, networks, repairs, upgrades, virus removal, tutoring. Call Jef f 561-3331923 Cell 561-252-1186 Lic’d Well. & Palm Beach. W e accept major credit cards.

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

Fax resume to 561-790-7568 MEDICAL ASSISTANT NEEDED IN LOXAHATCHEE/BOYNTON BEACH — Busy Dermatology practice, full-time, experience preferred, must be available for flexible hours, evenings and weekends. Fax resume to 561-790-7568 DRIVERS — DEDICATED ACCOUNT! TOP PAY! $2,000 sign on bonus. Benefit s, miles, great hometime and more. 1-888-5674854 Werner Enterprises.

AVON START YOUR OWN BUSINESS - $10! Sell everyday products that people love! Little risk lot of rewards. FREE ongoing training.

Avon store. 798-9011 CDL DRIVER —- Minimum 2 years experience - produce experience preferred. Excellent pay and benefits. Apply @ 4003 Loxhatchee, Florida 33470 DRIVER'S WANTED —Full-Time/ Part-Time Retirees welcome. Night Dispatcher for Wellington Town-Car. Call for details. 561-333-0181 LOOKING FOR REAL ESTATE PERSONAL ASSISTANT — PartTime with possibility of Full-Time.

Flexible hours, bilingual preferred.

Microsoft Experience. Cell 561-3398685 or Fax resume 888-335-2797 TEACHING ASSISTANT FOR PRESCHOOL — Experienced preferred. 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Mon. - Fri. 561-793-5860

PERSONAL ASSISTANT: Reliable, trustworthy & flexible. To assist with errands, managing appointments, organizing & planning event s, shopping, administration support, travel companion & or travel consult ant, answer/return phone calls. References available call Michele at 561-795-2704.

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

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

HOUSECLEANING — 20 yrs experience. Excellent local references.

Shopping available. 561-572-1782

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

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

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

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

JOHN PERGOLIZZI PAINTING INC. — Interior/Exterior - Repaint specialist, pressure cleaning, popcorn ceiling, drywall repair & roof painting. Family owned/owner operator. Free Est. 798-4964 Lic. #U18473

ROOM FOR RENT — with private bath, $600/month Private. 561-9854910

FURNISHED HOUSE FOR RENT/ SHORT OR LONG TERM — situated in a cul-de-sac and 5 minutes away from S pruce Meadows, this 2000 sf. 2 story newer house in Shawnessy has hardwood floor throughout and 2.5 bathrooms.

Leather furniture, 48” TV and a Piano in main floor. Master bedroom has Jacuzzi. 2 large size bedrooms and bonus room. Wireless Internet, double att ached garage, fenced backyard with BBQ. W eekly housekeeping, linen service and lawn cutting plus all utilities included. For more details call (403) 808-7254 OR (403) 700-2065

ELITE TRAVELER PLUS MOBILITY SCOOTER — New, never used. W ill t ake up to 300 lbs.

Weight. Excellent buy at $675.00.

Call 561-310-4837

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COLORS BY CORO, INC. — Int./ Ext. residential painting, over 20 yrs exp. Small Jobs welcome. Free est.

Ins. 561-383-8666. Owner/Operated. Lic.# U20627 Ins. Wellington Resident

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

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

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

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

CFC1426242. 561-601-6458 CLASSIFIEDS GET RESULT S CALL 793-3576 TODAY TO PLACE YOUR AD HERE

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

Interior & Exterior p ainting.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PAPERHANGING BY DEBI — Professional Inst allation,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

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

Stay tight,wrinkle-free,guaranteed!

CRC1329708 call us 798-3132. www.poolscreenrepair.com 561-577-9176 We answer our phones!

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

If u don’t like sloppy jobs Call us!

Recession rates AAA Pro Screeninglic # U-21289/ins

Notice Under Fictitious Name Florida Statute 865.09 Public notice is hereby given that the undersigned desires to engage in business under the fictitious name of:

ACCORDION SHUTTERS — Gutters, screen enclosures, siding, soffits, aluminum roofs, Serving the Western Communities. Since 1985.

U-17189 561-791-9777

P.O. Box 210662 Royal Palm Beach, Fl 33411 County of Palm Beach, Florida and intends to register said name with the Division of Corporations State of Florida,forthwith

Legal Notice No. 564

WELLINGT ON RETIREMENT SERVICES Located at:

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

Gary Glarum Publish :Town-Crier Newspapers Date: 11-9-12 CLASSIFIEDS GET RESULTS CALL 793-3576 TODAY TO PLACE YOUR AD HERE

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