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DANCE TROUPE GOES HOLLYWOOD

The Royal Palm Beach Village Council approved ordinances last week likely to lead the way to annexation of about 120 acres of land near the southwest corner of State Road 7 and Southern Blvd. known as Acme Ranches. The annexation is in two parts because not all of the owners are in agreement with the annexation. Page 3

Acreage Green Market Held Twice Each Month

The Acreage Green Market took place Sunday, Sept. 6 at Acreage Community Park. The Acreage Green Market takes place on the first and third Sundays each month. Page 5

Need Help? Call The Wellington Agency

For anyone needing help, be it domestic services or child care services, the Wellington Agency is there to help. Wellington resident April J. Berube finds people the help that they need, from a housekeeper to a personal assistant, an estate manager, a personal chef, a laundress, a butler, a baby sitter, a baby nurse, a nanny, a governess and more. Page 7

Wellington Ballet Theatre presented “Going Hollywood” at the Wellington High School theater on Saturday, Sept. 5 and Sunday, Sept. 6. The production, choreographed by Melissa Waters, Rocky and Dorie Duvall and Kristen Lang, featured music from a wide range of movies. Shown here, Maci Leitner, Ava Grave de Peralta, Daniella Braun, Kaylee Quinter and Lilly Simpson-Gay dance to “Promontory” from Last of the Mohicans. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 9 PHOTO BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

New Invasive Fish Causing Concern For Local Species

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report There’s a new fish in the neighborhood, joining several other invasive, exotic species that have infiltrated Florida’s waterways.

The bullseye snakehead fish has migrated north from Broward County and has been seen in Royal Palm Beach and Wellington waterways, according to Royal Palm Beach Councilman David Swift,

Hand & Stone Massage And Facial Spa Opens

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, located at 2863 S. State Road 7, Suite 300, in Wellington, held its grand opening celebration on Sunday, Sept. 6.

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OPINION

14 Years Later, We Must Work To Keep The Memory Of 9/11 Alive

It has been 5,113 days since four commercial airliners were hijacked, effectively becoming guided missiles, wreaking large-scale destruction and ushering in a new era of terrorism. Has it really been 14 years since Sept. 11, 2001?

While the images of memories of that day are seared into the brains and hearts of American adults, we have now entered a period where 9/11 is history for most of today’s school children.

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A Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission officer holds PHOTO COURTESY FWC a bullseye snakehead fish.

who last week asked for residents’ help in controlling them.

“Exotic fishes in our canals [are] nothing new. We have the walking catfish that has been here for quite a bit,” Swift said in a report to the Royal Palm Beach Village Council on Sept. 3. “I actually saw one of these crawling up a driveway after the rainfall this afternoon.”

He cited the sailfin catfish, Mayan chiclid and blue tilapia as several other examples of invasive exotics.

The clown knifefish is another species that has been introduced into to local waters from home aquariums after they grow too large. “They put these little clown knifefish in there, and they don’t want to kill them, so they put them in the canal system,” Swift said.

The knifefish can grow to more See FISH, page 3

Wellington Committee Wants Riding To Be More Accessible

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Committee this week suggested making equestrian activities more accessible and affordable to a larger number of people.

The suggestion came during a discussion Wednesday on how the proposed Equestrian Master Plan should be developed.

Wellington Projects Manager Mike O’Dell said that village staff had come up with recommendations based on several town hall forums and three surveys on the future of the Equestrian Preserve Area (EPA).

Based on input from those meetings and surveys, O’Dell and his staff came up with five suggested options for the committee to consider: • Focus solely on improving the events and venues currently within Wellington. Under this option, the primary goal of the Equestrian Master Plan would be to improve infrastructure such as roadways, bridle paths, utilities

and the community’s signage, and improve land development regulations to support the events and venues.

• Promote solely the expansion of equestrian competitions within the EPA. Under this option, the primary goal of the Equestrian Master Plan would be to focus the village’s efforts on promoting the equestrian venues. The village would look to modify the special use permitting process and establish policies that support a variety of equestrian events village-wide.

• Provide for a specific equestrian events area within the EPA. The primary goal of this Equestrian Master Plan would be to focus on creating a specific equestrian events area within the village. This land use designation would allow for equestrian events to be held without restrictions within a specified geographic area.

• Adopt a comprehensive, long-term strategy, to support the events and venues that exist, and support expanding the equestrian competitions within

the EPA. The primary goal of such an Equestrian Master Plan would be to build upon specific improvements which, through phased implementation, would support and expand the competitive events throughout Wellington. This option would focus on improving the infrastructure, such as roadways, bridle paths, utilities and the community’s appearance.

It would develop a marketing effort that brands Wellington as a great hometown and a world-class equestrian community, and promote equestrian venues and events.

• React to conditions and change only as required to evolve. This Equestrian Master Plan would be primarily reactionary in nature, doing only what becomes necessary.

O’Dell said the last option is what the village currently does, and the fourth option was more of a combination of all the options and recommendations.

“We hope that you can discuss for us tonight, if not picking one of See MASTER PLAN, page 4

Wellington Wraps Up K-Park Town Hall Public Input Series

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report The Village of Wellington held the final in a series of four town hall meetings regarding the future of the controversial K-Park property Tuesday evening in the Wellington Village Council chambers.

The meeting was led by Wellington staff members Jim Barnes, Mike O’Dell, Bruce DeLaney and Bob Basehart, and focused on future uses for the 66.8-acre site, located at the southwest corner of State Road 7 and Stribling Way. “The council and staff are interested in having input from the community, residents and business people, providing us with what you think ultimately should be done,” Planning & Zoning Director Bob Basehart said.

The land currently has a reuse water pond and pump station and is under lease with a farmer for agricultural production. Since the village purchased the property for nearly $8.5 million in 2003, there has been a great deal of interest in the land, Basehart explained.

K-Park was originally planned to be a large park project, and later considered for a college campus and an equestrian venue. Most recently, there were six proposals submitted to buy the land for mixed-use projects. The proposals varied between $15 million and $25 million for the land and included mixes of commercial, recreational and residential uses.

Wellington Projects Manager Mike O’Dell explained that although the conversation is currently about one small parcel, it is part of the larger State Road 7 corridor.

Approximately 45 percent of that is retail, 35 percent residential, 8 percent office, 7 percent churches and schools, and only 5 percent undeveloped space.

“That’s our last chance, basically, to look at what’s going on the State Road 7 corridor,” O’Dell said. “It also gives us some opportunities to kind of chart the course for the future. We have to ask ourselves, is what we have on SR 7 really sustainable? Because

what we’re looking at today are the things that we’re going to see in the next 20 years.”

Parks & Recreation Director Bruce DeLaney explained that Wellington’s award-winning parks and recreation program is an important part of the community.

With 175 programs a year, the village has been able to meet, for the most part, the recommended recreation standards for the community at its current population.

“Our previous councils and committees got together and made tough decisions as to whether or not to purchase that property,” he said. “Keep in mind, it was originally slated as a park for the village. Not a specific type of park, but a park, because there’s only so much land.”

Things change, DeLaney explained, and the council is now looking for direction as to what to do with that land.

At Village Park alone, he said, every Saturday, 6,000 people participate in sports. In the last four years, he has seen a 9 percent growth in participants.

“I would highly doubt that the demand for our facilities will reduce in any capacity,” he said.

Director of Operations Jim Barnes began the question-answer part of the meeting, where 91 clickers were passed out for residents to provide survey responses.

This meeting, as at the other three meetings, had the same questions in order to allow residents to voice their opinions during a consistent presentation.

Ninety-six percent of those in attendance were Wellington residents. Almost everyone in attendance came to the meeting to provide input on the future of K-Park.

The vast majority of survey participants were homeowners, and almost half (42 percent) live within one mile of K-Park, while 29 percent were within three miles.

When asked whether Wellington needs additional park space, 12 percent said yes with programmed See K-PARK, page 7

WOMEN’S GROUP BEGINS NEW SEASON

The Women of the Western Communities kicked off its new season on Thursday, Sept. 4 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. The club meets the first Thursday of each month. The club supports the YWCA’s Harmony House throughout the year, and collected donations at the meeting. Shown here are Treasurer Faye Ford and co-presidents Donna Kuebler and Lynda Chicano. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

County Approves Larger Budget For New Fiscal Year

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Commission held it first formal public hearing on its budget for the upcoming fiscal year on Tuesday.

The commissioners approved a tax rate of 4.7815 mills, unchanged from last year.

However, rising property values mean that the tax rate will take in more revenue, and the budget will also spend more money.

The total proposed budget for fiscal year 2016, including all county districts, is $4.04 billion, compared to $3.97 billion in fiscal year 2015.

Of that, about $1.17 billion is in the general fund, which pays for day-to-day services. The proposed ad valorem property taxes for the

general fund at 4.7815 mills would generate just under $730 million.

The commissioners also left the tax rates unchanged for the library district at .5491 mills and the FireRescue Municipal Service Taxing Unit at 3.4581 mills.

County Administrator Verdenia Baker pointed out that the millage rate has been held steady for several years.

During public comment, Lillian Hall, representing the Acreage Landowners’ Association, asked for more police and fire coverage there.

“We currently have only three deputies and a sergeant on each shift who must cover 150 miles of roads and 39,000 people,” Hall said. “I know that the number of calls is lower than elsewhere, but

the call number is misleading.

Sadly, the majority of calls are domestic disturbances, which are two-car calls. Two police officers must respond to these calls because they are so dangerous.”

Hall added that the serenity of The Acreage masks the activity that goes on. “There are grow houses, halfway houses, juvenile shelters, drug overdoses, burglaries, vehicle thefts, as well as the domestic calls daily,” she said.

Commissioner Melissa McKinlay asked law enforcement and fire-rescue representatives to address Hall’s request.

Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Administrator Jeff Collins said that his budget reflects the same millage rate as the previous year with the same minimum staffing

levels of 285 employees per day.

“The three main stations that cover The Acreage have a minimum staffing level of 14, and we do not anticipate increasing those levels in this current year,” Collins said. “I can assure you that we do constantly look through our planning section at the numbers and the statistics of call volume along with turnout times. The numbers are relatively good in terms of the entire system.”

He explained that The Acreage is also protected by two stations outside of The Acreage.

“We all know that there is going to be development in The Acreage,” he said, pointing out that one station in the area currently occupying a storefront with engines outside anticipates having a

real station with the development of Westlake/Minto West.

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Major Tony Araujo said that during his 33 years as an officer, he drove a beat car in The Acreage.

“I think it’s fair to say that The Acreage has changed,” Araujo said. “It used to be rural-type folks who were individualists and only wanted to see the police when something really bad happened.

I’m not a planner, but it’s not the best laid out community to get to any point north, south, east or west, so those are some of the challenges that we have every day out there policing.”

He pointed out that in 2009, Sheriff Ric Bradshaw made a commitment to open a district See COUNTY, page 16

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Fish

Invasive Species

continued from page 1 than 8 pounds, and consume lots of native fish in the process.

“For one pound of fish to grow, you need 10 pounds of little fish to eat,” Swift said. “They’re fun to catch; no question about that.

It’s kind of how much of and what they eat that’s the question — and they are voracious. They’re in our canals. They’ve been here at least since 2008.”

Knifefish are found in Earth Day Park, and have been caught off the dock at Robiner Park.

“They’re quite established in our canal system, but just recently another one has come up that’s called the bullseye snakehead fish,” Swift said. “You may have heard of the northern snakehead fish that causes similar problems. It was first introduced into the C-14 Canal down in Fort Lauderdale.

They like the little canal systems.

They like the vegetation that’s out in the canal system, and they do very well in those canals.”

Originally from Southeast Asia, the bullseye snakehead has been featured on the River Monsters TV show, where it was suggested that they can do harm to people. Swift wouldn’t go that far.

“They don’t harm people at all,” he said. “They don’t eat little dogs; they eat crayfish, small fish, native fish and exotic fish, and they eat little ducklings and other small birds. They eat anything that moves; let me put it that way. They have a really good teeth system.”

Swift showed a picture of a bullseye snakehead that he saw in the canal behind his house in La Mancha a month ago, with hundreds of baby snakeheads hovering around her.

“I have two bullseye snakeheads in my canal,” he said. “This is the mother, and she carries a cloud of offspring in August and September.”

They have also been seen in the canal on the east side of the Village Golf Course, he said.

“What we’d like to do is ask some of our residents if they are also seeing them in our canal system,” Swift said. “We actually had the game commission out, and they did some shocking in the canal system and couldn’t get far enough north to see if they could actually kill the ones I’ve seen, but we’d like the residents to call us.”

A bullseye snakehead fish.

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Swift said that it is important to control invasive exotics because they are encroaching on the habitat of native fish, harkening to a story and photo in the Town-Crier many years ago about his 14-yearold son, now 43, catching an 8.5-pound bass behind their house with a newly acquired Christmas rod and reel.

“It provides a lot of activity here for our kids here in Royal Palm Beach, whether you know it or not,” he said. “It’s a valuable resource that we need to protect.”

Swift said that the local canals are still a good fishery. “If you work at it, you can catch some nice fish,” he said.

Anyone who observes a bullseye snakehead is encouraged to call Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Fisheries Biologist Kelly Gestring at (561) 292-6007 or e-mail kelly. gestring@myfwc.com.

Callers will be asked to provide their name, address and phone number, and the location where the fish was seen.

“If it is in a place that they can put an 18-foot boat, they can actually get into the canals and help us with the shocking thing,” Swift said. “They, too, would like to not see these big fish take over the canals like they’ve taken over in Fort Lauderdale.”

The best lure to use is a rubber or plastic frog fished on top of the weeds, he said. Anyone who catches one is asked not to release it back into the water.

“A lot of people catch and release, and they don’t have a use for it, so they throw it back,” Swift said. “The game commission tells us they’re really good eating, but I don’t recommend eating any fish from our canal system, quite frankly.”

He said not to leave them on the canal bank because they have rudimentary lungs and can live up to five days out of water.

“If you want to try to find them, they’re under aquatic weeds,” Swift said. “We’ve done a pretty good job in the canal system of knocking the weeds down. I live on a canal that is maintained by the golf course. They have not done a good job this year… and there’s quite a few weeds in my canal.”

Royal Palm Beach Moves Closer To Annexation Of Acme Ranches

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council approved ordinances last week likely to lead the way to annexation of about 120 acres of land near the southwest corner of State Road 7 and Southern Blvd. known as Acme Ranches.

The annexation is in two parts because not all of the owners are in agreement with the annexation, according to Village Manager Ray Liggins.

In separate actions on Sept.

3, the council approved the first reading of an application by the Wantman Group seeking voluntary annexation of five parcels of land totaling just over 22 acres.

The other action was the second reading and adoption of an ordinance for the involuntary annexation of 21 parcels totaling almost 98 acres.

“The involuntary annexation is the eastern portion of the property, where not all of the property owners are in agreement to be annexed,” Liggins told the TownCrier. “They will vote, and if a

ballots to those eligible to vote.

Voters must mail or deliver the marked ballots to the Supervisor of Elections office no later than 7 p.m. on Oct. 27.

Developer Brian Tuttle, representing the applicant, thanked the council for letting the people decide whether or not they should join the village.

“We’re very excited,” Tuttle said. “We were here last week, and we had 11 residents. We understand now that there are a couple of residents who are not excited about the opportunity to come into the village. We think that Royal Palm Beach is one of the best villages in Palm Beach County.”

He said proper planning is the key to having a good community.

Tuttle noted that the area has been in Royal Palm Beach’s future annexation area for at least 10 years.

“By having the entire area annexed into the city, then proper planning can be done for that area,” he said. “Proper planning hasn’t been done yet. There are a couple of ideas on the table.”

Village Attorney Jennifer Ash-

ton said that she has been working with the Supervisor of Elections on the exact mail ballot language that will be sent to residents in the area.

“The supervisor had a few minor modifications to what I had proposed,” Ashton said. “They are very minor. They do not change the substance of the question.”

The second ordinance was the preliminary reading by the Wantman Group’s voluntary annexation of five tracts of land totaling just over 22 acres, west of State Road 7, north of Acme Road and immediately south of Southern Blvd.

That property is to the northwest of the land up for involuntary annexation.

The property is currently in single-family residential use.

O’Brien said that the Wantman Group parcel also meets county and state requirements for annexation and will reduce the size of an existing enclave. “All the owners of the affected parcels have submitted petitions for this voluntary annexation,” he said.

Both items were approved by the council 5-0.

“The involuntary annexation is the eastern portion of the property, where not all of the property owners are in agreement to be annexed,” Liggins told the Town-Crier.

“They will vote, and if a majority of the property owners agree, it will be annexed.”

Royal Palm Council Approves $41.2 Million Budget At First Public Hearing

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council reviewed a total 2015-16 budget of $41.2 million at the first of two public hearings on Thursday, Sept. 3.

The budget is funded by a property tax rate unchanged at 1.92 mills. Finance Director Stan Hochman said that the tax rate is the same as last year, but will bring in more revenue due to increasing property values.

The proposed tax rate is 7.76 percent above the rollback rate of 1.7818 mills, which is the rate that would bring in the same amount of actual tax dollars next year as in the current year.

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majority of the property owners agree, it will be annexed.”

The Big Dog Ranch Rescue site farther to the west was voluntarily annexed into Royal Palm Beach about a year ago. The nonprofit currently operates out of a converted wildlife sanctuary, and did not receive the necessary approvals from the county to reconfigure its design to be more amenable to housing dogs. It has since purchased property in Loxahatchee Groves to relocate its operation.

At the Sept. 3 council meeting, Planning & Zoning Director Bradford O’Brien said the involuntary annexation request met county and state requirements, including contiguity and compactness. The parcel is completely surrounded by land that is now part of Royal Palm Beach.

The village will hold a special mail ballot election ending Tuesday, Oct. 27 to determine whether the 98 acres should be annexed.

Persons eligible to vote are registered voters in the area proposed to be annexed. On Oct. 7, the Supervisor of Elections will mail

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will account for 54 percent of the budget, with 32 percent for capital projects, 7 percent for reserves, 4 percent for debt service and 3 percent for the stormwater utility.

The economy is on the upswing, with property values projected to rise by 11.4 percent and revenue growth expected to increase in most major areas.

“Our total operating revenue increased 4.14 percent, and the stabilization fund remains intact,” Hochman said, adding that the budget plans to use $5.5 million from the sale of the village’s former wastewater treatment plant site toward the Strategic Capital Improvements Plan.

Total taxable property values

increased to $2.285 billion, compared with $2.0521 billion in the current year — an increase of $234 million.

Property taxes will generate about 17 percent of the general fund revenue, with 24 percent coming from other taxes and fees, 13 percent from licenses and permits, 16 percent from intergovernmental revenue, 2 percent from charges for services, 1 percent from fines, 5 percent from miscellaneous revenues, 9 percent from fund balance carryover and 13 percent from transfers in.

Personal services will account for 37 percent of the expenditures; contractual services, 36 percent; other charges for services, 13 percent; commodities, 3 percent; debt

services, 7 percent; and transfers out, 4 percent.

“Ninety percent of the contractual services is the police department contract,” Hochman said, referring to the village’s contract with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

Merit raises are planned at an average of 3.5 percent, as well as a cost-of-living adjustment.

Anticipated revenue from the stormwater utility fee is expected to be slightly over $1 million. Of that, 73 percent will be used for operations and 27 percent will be held in reserves.

The final public hearing on the budget will be held Thursday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. The new fiscal year begins Oct. 1.

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OUR OPINION

14 Years Later, We Must Work To Keep The Memory Of 9/11 Alive

It has been 5,113 days since four commercial airliners departing from airports on the east coast were hijacked, effectively becoming guided missiles, wreaking large-scale destruction and ushering in a new era of terrorism. Has it really been 14 years since Sept. 11, 2001?

While the images and memories of that day are seared into the brains and hearts of American adults, we have now entered a period where 9/11 is history for most of today’s school children. It isn’t even a distant memory anymore for them; it was an event that changed the world before they even entered the world. Today’s high school seniors might have fleeting memories of that time period, but younger students likely have none at all.

Even this year’s college freshmen and sophomore classes were too young then to have much understanding of what had occurred. And it seems likely that before long, 9/11 will be purely a historic moment, much like the Dec. 7 anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, trigger for America’s entry into World War II. Now, it’s true that there are regular reminders about that awful day; whether it be passing through security at an airport, discussing the problems that Afghanistan and Iraq veterans deal with in terms of PTSD and healthcare, or driving past the many memorials, such as the one in Wellington. Less visibly, millions of security cameras track our movements, and the government has amassed vast powers to collect information through post-9/11 legislation like the USA Patriot Act. Despite this, time has lessened the impact we feel on a daily basis. The sense of fear that gripped our nation in the immediate days and weeks following the attack has dissipated, and terrorism — while still out there as a threat — has taken a back seat to the economy

and other issues in the current presidential campaign. Relaxing our senses is a natural part of humanity, but it can be a bit scary. Terrorism should not be relegated to an afterthought.

Of the many things done in the United States since 9/11, some were intelligent (such as reinforcing cockpit doors on jetliners), others not so much (such as the much-mocked and ignored color-coded alert system).

But after 14 years, it’s time to reassess the threat and recalibrate the responses. To a large degree, the threat has evolved. It might not be as organized as when, say, Osama bin Laden was in charge of al-Qaeda, but it’s still out there, and as our attention span wanes, and we follow other troubling events, we pay less attention to the threat that is always out there.

Dealing with terrorism is a difficult job. Our security forces are always on the defense, hoping we can gain knowledge of our enemies’ plans. But those plans can be shrouded in deception, and sometimes we don’t know what those plans are, or how seriously we should consider them. And we hope not to be taken by surprise, or to react too slowly to make a difference.

But first and foremost is to keep the memory alive. That is why observances such as the one this Friday in Wellington is so important. Wellington will host its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. at the Wellington Patriot Memorial, located at 12198 W. Forest Hill Blvd. Speakers will include John Napolitano, a Wellington resident who lost his son, FDNY Lt. John P. Napolitano, in the tragedy, and Denise Makarius, a Wellington resident who lost her husband from the effects of the tragedy. Make a point to check it out. If you can’t make it for the event, visit the Patriot Memorial and help keep the memory alive.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Be Active In Town Government

If I died tomorrow, it would be having accomplished part of my political goal. And that part is to meet with and listen to Groves residents whom I don’t know.

Since being elected to the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors in June, a few people whom I’ve never met have actively sought my ear and openly shared their concerns. For that, I am humbled and grateful.

What did they say? The universal consensus: We are scared about what is happening in our town.

How do we fix it?

The fix is simple, but not easy; there is a distinct difference between the two words. The fix is yet another demand on our time.

The fix requires abiding by law.

The fix requires accepting our differences. The fix requires omitting vendetta. The fix requires solutions and compromises that benefit the many, not the few or the one.

Please stop here, take a minute, then reread the preceding paragraph. The solution: Become involved in your town’s future.

Come to meetings!

Don’t fear the idea that if I speak at a meeting, code enforcement will be enforced on my property.

Whether it is, or isn’t affected, this directly relates to abiding by law.

If you are unjustly coded, pursue righting the injustice.

Be respectful, focused and concise when you speak, so everyone can understand the point that you are trying to convey. State your concern using facts and, if possible, offer a potential solution that benefits the whole.

If you are completely vexed by town goings-on, ask questions! As elected officials, councilmen and board supervisors are obligated to answer residents’ questions — silence is not acceptable. We serve the residents and are accountable

for your money and the town’s future!

As a resident, seek your own information and answers. LGWCD Administrator Steve Yohe welcomes communication with residents. Underwood Management is accessible to residents. Supervisors and councilmen are accountable to you — the residents.

Finally — this is my favorite — stop lying! This statement includes omitting information and exaggerating facts. As we become more informed and involved, it gets easier to determine fact from fiction. I’m still learning and acquiring information from all “sides.”

And I promise, as a resident and town representative, I will support whatever enhances or complements our rural lifestyle, privacy and law. I also promise to call “junk” when I can prove it.

Laura Danowski Loxahatchee Groves

Anne Gerwig Responds To Dr. Bill Louda

I feel compelled to respond to Dr. Bill Louda’s inaccurate comments attributed to me (“Wellington Work With Haulers Is Important,” Letters, Sept. 4). I did not dismiss the firm of Eco Green that was referenced. In fact, I met with them repeatedly. The comments that the doctor did not seem to understand are this: while we do establish best practices (BMPs) for the storage and disposal of manure, we cannot require the farms to dump, tip, donate or dispose of their agricultural product (manure) at any one location.

I am not the difficulty here. I do not make state laws, but alas, we must all abide by them. If I owned a horse, or if the municipality owned a horse, we could make that decision. We can establish the rules for safety and environmentally responsible disposal/storage of manure. We have worked with any and all ideas regarding this. I

am very pleased with the progress that has been made in the use of manure, and I would be even more pleased to announce the uses Dr. Louda seems to endorse. It is just that we cannot direct the manure to any one particular location.

The producers (farm owners) have the right to do that, not the municipality.

I would imagine a research professor could be very useful in influencing the state laws on this, and would hope that one would focus on the problem and solutions.

Blaming me for pointing out our legal limits on this is not helpful, but I appreciate the continued conversation toward environmentally sound uses that will hopefully continue to be developed.

Anne Gerwig Wellington Councilwoman

A Season Of Healing

I wish to thank Mayor Dave Browning, Vice Mayor Ron Jarriel and Councilman Tom Goltzené for extending the contract for town management with Underwood Management.

Vice Mayor Jarriel, your decision to retain Underwood Management is a positive kickstart for placing Loxahatchee Groves in a forward direction. I wish to thank you for considering the thoughts and concerns of our town brothers and sisters. Your decision is right and proper. Thank You. May now be the time for healing to begin in the Groves.

Groves residents want real leadership that focuses energy on fixing issues confronting Groves residents. The equestrian and nurserymen seek support of their industries by considering controlled seasonal temporary housing. Residents living on Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District roads have been asking for years for the council to take steps to keep our air dust free and provide safer roads. Residents have been

asking for neighborhood improvements and physical infrastructure upgrades.

It is time to make the LGWCD dependent to the Town of Loxahatchee Groves. Please consider maintaining or even lowering the millage rate. And, like always, the council needs to provide citizens access to equal representation. All residents of Loxahatchee Groves are deserving of equal benefit from the council’s actions.

Keith Harris Loxahatchee Groves

Comments On The Circus In Washington

We find ourselves at a point in our history where special interests have all but devoured our government, and Lincoln’s words “of the people, for the people and by the people” is beginning to sound hollow.

Washington is no longer a place where reasonable men argue about serious matters that many times in the past resulted in compromise.

Today’s Senate and House of Representatives are filled not with honest men representing the interests of the constituency, but only the special interests that promise to get them re-elected.

The arguments are not about compromise and finding a way forward, but rather just more empty promises, carefully skirting real issues affecting the poor and the middle class.

The top presidential hopefuls leave much to be desired. On the liberal side is Mrs. Hillary Clinton, and setting aside the red herring of e-mails which the Justice Department describes as not criminal but procedural and conservatives describe as Watergate, Mrs. Clinton has not fully satisfied her constituency with what appears to be duplicity regarding her opposition to the Alaskan offshore oil project while being hesitant to take a stand in opposition to the graver issue,

the Keystone XL pipeline, which could destroy the largest freshwater aquifer in North America and put at risk freshwater needed for agriculture and cattle in eight states. Apparently, she opposes the president over the Alaskan offshore oil with no problem, but she says she must wait until a decision is reached by this same president. Her positions are so contradictory, and some, unfortunately, may be the influence of campaign supporters.

On the conservative side, things that they hoped would be murkier have been all too clear with no support for the poor and middle class, but promises to special interests of maintaining the status quo, if not improving it.

The showboat in all this melodrama is the king of deals, Mr. Donald Trump, who constantly reminds everyone (especially reporters) that he is very rich and not to ask any embarrassing questions that require answers dealing in substance...

Mr. Trump has tapped into the anger and frustration of the American people (especially Republicans, who have lost in the last two presidential elections) over the inability of Congress in forming any degree of compromise with this president, resulting in a frozen legislature and reduced the effectiveness of this president.

Mr. Trump has promised that if elected, he will send back 11 million illegals, but immediately bring back the “good” ones. Gee! What could go wrong there?

The reality is that in order to prevent “anchor babies” from

becoming American citizens, Mr. Trump would have to suspend the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, or change by the rigorous amendment process. Neither one promises to be successful.

Mr. Trump also has a problem with promising support of “equal pay for equal work” for women.

Here he equivocates by putting into such discussions, parity, competitiveness of positions touching on fair pay scales elsewhere, maybe China, Mr. Trump?

Whether Mr. Trump can maintain his entertaining but reckless style and his amazing lead over the Republican herd remains to be seen. Being sketchy on details may work in the early days of the campaign, but may not sustain him should he survive to the actual primary votes. While entertaining, his banter with the press and his “speeches” may cause him to lose some of his charm and sparkle when the discussions grow more serious and he is forced to give details on his solutions.

We are now down (or up) to Sen. Bernie Sanders, who some fear because his socialistic views of government may bring us more programs like Social Security and Medicare for everyone. I seriously doubt that his strong support of Social Security, Medicare, the rebuilding of the infrastructure of America and the rejection of Middle East involvement would garner the kinds of funds needed to make him a viable candidate for president. Special interests will not support such programs.

Richard Nielsen Royal Palm Beach

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OPINION

Taking Part In Some Slactivism? You Bet! Especially When It Helps It was in 2014 that the word “Slactivism” came into use. It means a cheap way to feel good without doing anything truly meaningful. It became quite popular as skeptics derided the “Ice Bucket Challenge,” where ordinary people and endless personalities poured cold water on their

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heads and later make a donation to fight ALS. Well, this bit of Slacktivism raised $115 million in just six weeks! And the huge amount of money raised has already allowed scientists at Johns Hopkins University to follow a stronger path toward a breakthrough for a cure to

ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

According to Professor Philip Wong, who indicated new discoveries inserting a custom-designed protein to affected cells, allowing them to return to normal, “The extra funding certainly facilitated the results we obtained.”

The research at Johns Hopkins was already underway when this new money arrived and facilitated the scientist to conduct some highrisk experiments that were critical.

Now it is thought that the expanded research may also impact on Alzheimer’s disease.

“Across the ALS community,

we are probably in our highest time of hope,” said Barbara Newhouse, president of the ALS Association.

Thus, next time you want to participate in a form of Slacktivism, you can still pick up that bucket of water and go to work. Sure, that water is cold… but it is a win-win situation!

Committee Member Linda Smith-Faver said that the Nicole Hornstein Equestrian Park in The Acreage, owned by the Indian Trail Improvement District, is an example of what Wellington might do.

“People get along just fine in The Acreage,” she said, pointing out that equestrians ride to and from the park, where there are numerous activities and riding amenities for the average rider.

Elie said that there is nothing for the beginner riders in Wellington, and Smith-Faver agreed that the village needs a facility that is more community driven.

“We should start to think about

that while there is still land out there,” she said.

Smith-Faver suggested that the equestrian overlay be allowed to expand, and asked about the unused golf course property at the Wanderers Club, where she said she saw people riding recently.

“What if the village or someone acquired that and made it into an equestrian facility?” she asked.

“I would rather see large tracts of land for riding, and expand the preserve rather than narrow it.”

O’Dell said that he would add acquiring some type of public riding facility to Option 4. “I have some ideas on how to incorporate that,” he said.

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continued from page 1 these options, tell us maybe how you look at the options that we have provided to you and any ones that you may have,” he said Committee Member Mary Jo Shockley said that she felt the first three options are very specific and limiting, and asked O’Dell to compare the fourth and fifth options.

O’Dell said Option 4 would create milestones, where they would look at things that the village wants to see happen in the EPA.

“Certain items fall into the capital improvement program, the roadway and trail improvements, infrastructure improvements — those are things we can do on a capital basis,” he said. “We’ve also heard about the idea that some of the land development regulations should be looked at, so we can look at improving and enhancing those kind of things.”

O’Dell suggested a tiered approach where the village might step through three or four different goals over a period of time.

“The master plan is a living, breathing document that would need to be reviewed on a regular basis,” he said. “Typically,

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a time frame of 10 years is not unreasonable for a plan like this to be executed, at least in phases.

Option 5 is really what we’ve been doing, taking on the changes in the equestrian industry that we see as they come forward.”

Committee Chair Linda Elie asked if Option 4 could include the village becoming a stakeholder in the Equestrian Overlay Zoning District (EOZD) by purchasing land or having restrictive covenants on private purchases.

“At the moment, the village really has no stake in what’s going on in the EOZD,” Elie said.

“That’s something I’ve heard expressed in the last three years

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She suggested that if a polo farm or a large tract of property in the EOZD comes up for sale, the village could look at taking it on.

O’Dell said that could be part of the program, but the question would be how to go about it.

Committee Member Houston Meigs said that if the village had some easement access to property, it might require that the land be used for a particular purpose.

“I’m suggesting that you might own the property, but you don’t have the right to put a gazillion houses on it,” Meigs said. “The village can control use without having to own it.”

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GREEN MARKET HELD TWICE EACH MONTH AT ACREAGE COMMUNITY PARK

The Acreage Green Market took place Sunday, Sept. 6 at Acreage Community Park. The Acreage Green Market takes place on the first and third Sundays each month. For more information, call (561) 723-3898 or visit www.acreagegreenmarket.com.

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Oven Made Goodies & Produce owner Kathy Elliott sells fresh produce to Helen Brower.

Acreage Landowners’ Association President Perry Williams donated blood.

TLC Productions President Sandra Love Semande with Maggie.

Chris’s Country Creations owner Chris Blackwell with her handmade soaps.

D.R. Bates Liners & Gallons owner David Bates shows Sixto Costa a bald cypress tree.

Forgotten Florida Felines foster mom Cheryl Hennecy with Arrow.

The Jimeson family stops by Andre’s Gourmet Hot Sauces made by Andre Lewis.

NEW SEASON GETS UNDERWAY FOR WOMEN OF THE WESTERN COMMUNITIES

The Women of the Western Communities kicked off its new season on Thursday, Sept. 4 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. The club meets the first Thursday of each month. The club supports the YWCA’s Harmony House throughout the year, and collected donations at the meeting. For more information on the Women of the Western Communities, e-mail Mair Armand at mair@wwc-fl.com or call (561) 635-0011.

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By Lynette Laufenberg, CPT The Wellness Center at Ultima Fitness

SMART Goals Help Achieve Success Tell me if this sounds familiar: My training goal is to “tone muscles”, “lose some weight”, or “get more flexible.”

Clients generally express their ideas in general terms. Trainers and health coaches help clients define goals in more specific and measurable terms so that progress can be evaluated. Effective goals are commonly said to be SMART goals, which means they are: • Specific: must be clear and unambiguous, stating specifically what should be accomplished • Measurable: must be measurable so that clients can see whether they are making progress • Examples include performing a given workout two times a week, losing 5 pounds, or being able to touch your toes with straight legs • Attainable:should be realistically attainable by the individual client as the achievement of attaining a goal reinforces commitment to the program and encourages the client to continue

exercising.

• Relevant: must be relevant to the particular interest, needs, and abilities of the individual client • Time-bound: must contain estimated timelines for completion. Clients should be evaluated regularly to monitor progress toward goals.

The SMART goal concept is standard in coaching manuals and articles on goal-setting. Client and trainer/ coach should work together to develop long- and short-term objectives that work within this framework as a natural part of the process. Developing goals that align with a client’s values must be the foundation of any successful life change. Are you ready to get started?

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Several Vehicle Burglaries In Grand Isles Community

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report SEPT. 6 — Deputies from the Wellington substation of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office were called to Old Lighthouse Circle in the Grand Isles community Sunday morning regarding multiple vehicle burglaries. According to the first PBSO report, sometime between last Saturday at 11:30 p.m. and 10 a.m. on Sunday, someone entered the victim’s 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe and removed an Apple iPod, passport, work ID and red Jansport backpack. According to the report, a neighbor was able to provide pictures of the suspects, who also attempted to enter his vehicles. The surveillance video captured four white juvenile males in light clothing with white bandanas attempting to open multiple vehicles. According to the second PBSO report, sometime between 11 p.m. last Saturday and 3:30 a.m. Sunday, someone entered the victim’s vehicle and stole miscellaneous credit cards, a driver’s license, $25 and a car phone charger, valued at $15. According to the third PBSO report, sometime between 7 p.m. last Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday, someone entered the victim’s vehicle and stole an Apple iPhone 6, valued at $625, from the vehicle, along with the victim’s GPS unit.

••• SEPT. 1 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to a construction site on Okeechobee Blvd. last Monday regarding a construction burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between last Monday at 5:30 p.m. and 9 a.m. last Tuesday, someone cut the lock to the gate and removed assorted roofing supplies.

SEPT. 1 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to home on Morgate Circle last Tuesday morning regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, deputies were contacted regarding a suspicious vehicle that seemed to be casing the community. According to the report, deputies performed a traffic stop and discovered that the vehicle’s passenger, Michael Schmalix, had entered the residence and stole assorted jewelry and coins, valued at $141.50. According to the report, Schmalix also removed two laptops and a rifle, but was not able to get them to the vehicle, driven

by William Wells. Schmalix was arrested for armed burglary and possessing a controlled substance.

Wells was arrested for armed burglary and driving with a suspended license.

SEPT. 2 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to a home on World Cup Lane last Wednesday regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 10 p.m. last Monday and 6 a.m. last Tuesday, someone entered the victim’s garage and stole two bikes and a cordless drill, valued at $1,701. One of the bikes was recovered. DNA evidence was gathered from the recovered bicycle.

SEPT. 2 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to a home on Teakwood Court in the South Shore community last Wednesday morning regarding a case of vandalism.

According to a PBSO report, sometime between 8 p.m. last

Tuesday and 8 a.m. last Wednesday, someone threw a landscaping brick through the living room window of the victim’s residence.

According to the report, the victim noticed the brick on the living room floor, but did not hear a crash during the night.

SEPT. 2 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to a preschool on Greenbriar Blvd. last Wednesday afternoon regarding a vehicle burglary.

According to a PBSO report, sometime between 5:55 and 6 p.m., someone entered the victim’s 2013 Volkswagen Passat and stole an Apple iPhone 6 Plus, valued at $600, and a DKNY purse and wallet, valued at $275. According to the report, the purse was left on the front passenger seat. When the victim returned to her car, the front window had been smashed and her purse was missing.

SEPT. 2 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to a tire store on Southern Blvd. last Wednesday evening regarding a business burglary. According to a PBSO report, at 7:21 p.m. last Wednesday, Enrico Nelson and Lamar Ellison were observed removing used tires from a locked storage area behind the store. They were arrested and charged with burglary to a structure, petit theft and unlawful transportation of more than 25 tires.

SEPT. 3 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a home on 69th Street North in The Acreage last Thursday morning regarding a vandalism incident. According to a PBSO report, at approximately 6 a.m. last Thursday, the victim noticed an older-model, dark-colored SUV driving down the road with a person hanging out of the front passenger seat window. The victim saw the person hit his mail box, breaking it off of its pole and causing $25 in damage.

SEPT. 3 — Deputies from the PBSO’s Wellington substation were called to the Sugar Pond Manor community last Thursday morning regarding several cases of vandalism. According to one PBSO report, on Sunflower Court, sometime between 7 p.m. last Wednesday and 7 a.m. last Thursday, someone smashed the front passenger-side window of the victim’s vehicle, causing approximately $1,000 in damage. According to another PBSO report, on Bottlebrush Court, sometime between 10 p.m. last Wednesday and 7:50 a.m. last Thursday, someone broke a window on the victim’s 2014 Nissan Sentra, causing approximately $500 in damage. In both cases, nothing appears to have been taken from the vehicles.

SEPT. 3 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to a home on World Cup Lane last Thursday afternoon regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 10 p.m. last Wednesday and 4 p.m. last Thursday, someone entered the victim’s 2015 Audi and removed a blue Izod wallet, $300 in cash, an American Express card and a driver’s license.

SEPT. 5 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was contacted by a resident of 52nd Road North in The Acreage last Saturday regarding a See BLOTTER, page 16

Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking for the public’s help in finding these wanted fugitives: • Laszlo Bihary, alias Laszlo Kirsch, is a white male, 5’11” tall and weighing 150 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. His date of birth is 09/23/77.

Bihary is wanted on felony charges for violating probation for uttering a forgery and violating probation for the possession of cocaine. His last known addresses were Polo Gardens Drive in Wellington and Parkway Court in Greenacres. He is wanted as of 09/03/15.

• Israel Cortes, alias Israel Cortes-Cardona, is a white male, 5’11” tall and weighing 180 lbs., with black hair, brown eyes and multiple tattoos. His date of birth is 08/05/76. Cortes is wanted on felony charges for animal cruelty. His last known address was Treasure Lane in Greenacres. He is wanted as of 09/03/15.

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

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Need Household Help? The Wellington Agency Is There For You

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report For anyone needing help, be it domestic services or child care services, the Wellington Agency is there to help.

Wellington resident April J. Berube finds people the help that they need, from a housekeeper to a personal assistant, an estate manager, a personal chef, a laundress, a butler, a baby sitter, a baby nurse, a nanny, a governess and more.

The Wellington Agency was founded by Berube after moving to Florida from Boston, where she operated a nanny agency called Nanny Poppins.

“We opened up an agency there, and it just really took off immediately,” Berube recalled. “When I moved to Florida, I thought, you know what, I’m going to do the same thing here, just on a different scale.”

Berube followed her instincts and created Wellington Nannies of the Palm Beaches.

“When I first moved to Wellington in 2004, I knew that there was a need for nannies, and I knew I could do that,” she said.

After Wellington Nannies took off, Berube learned that there was a need for fulltime housekeepers. Her clients brought her to their homes seeking solutions for a wide variety of the help they needed.

Something clicked. “I realized it’s not just nannies,” she said.

The Wellington Agency was created in 2009 to meet this growing need.

“So many of our clients were looking for butlers and chauffeurs,” she explained.

Now, the Wellington Agency is a complete domestic staffing agency. “We staff everything,” she said.

The agency will find staff for almost any kind of domestic services imaginable, Berube explained, noting that Wellington residents seem to have a high demand for private chefs, housekeepers and nannies, and that during the winter season in Wellington, private chefs and housekeepers are in high demand.

“For the last two years, the season started early,” she said. “People are looking to hire now for when they get down here.”

The strength of need in the last two years, Berube explained, seems to indicate a strengthening economy. Those most frequently in demand are estate managers, housekeepers and chefs.

The Wellington Agency, Berube said, is a unique, full-service staffing agency.

“We really cater to everyone,” she said. “You have people who are going to work, you may have some professionals or someone who is working and looking for a nanny or someone to clean — we have full-time and part-time nannies, as well as full-time and part-time housekeepers.”

Once you’re dealing with someone who

owns one of Wellington’s larger estates, with residences sometimes as large as 20,000 square feet, those clients need more assistance, Berube said.

“Those are the people who need three housekeepers, a chef, an estate manager,” she said. “Those are the full-staffed homes.”

Her company caters to both sides of the spectrum, Berube explained, working with clients ranging from regular parents who could use an extra hand, to clients who have staff for everything.

Something that would surprise most people about the industry, Berube explained, is that there is an abundance of great child care available, including those certified in CPR and those able to help with homework.

It depends on the parent, Berube explained, but options ranging from a mother’s helper to a full-time nanny are available.

Everything is customizable based on the client’s unique needs, she said, explaining that some want the nanny to do everything while others may just want the nanny to provide an extra hand.

“The services are expensive,” she said.

“But you don’t have to be wealthy to hire a nanny, a part-time nanny or a tutor.”

One option is to have a chef come and make meals and freeze them, which is less expensive than having a full-time chef. “It

is unique in that aspect,” she said. “Not everybody has a full-time staff.”

With more than 20 years of experience, Berube is devoted to helping others find the help they need.

“I am a professional, but I’m also very personal,” she said. “I get involved, and I really care about my clients. Whether its royalty or it’s the mom next door, I really have a passion for what I do. I like making families happy.”

She also makes sure to conduct all of the proper background checks and reference checks, staying very involved in the process.

Berube estimates that her companies have placed more than 20,000 individuals in staffing positions. She credits her success to having a good connection with her clients and staff.

“It’s not just about ‘I’m going to place you.’ I know they’re going to come back to me for years and years,” she said.

The agency’s namesake, Wellington, was important to Berube.

“I love the name ‘Wellington.’ I love Wellington. It’s the only reason why it’s the name Wellington. I live here, and I love living in Wellington,” she said.

While she has clients from all over — Boston, New York, Los Angeles, London — Wellington residents are the ones who really put the agency on the map, Berube said.

April J. Berube “The people here are the ones who have made the agency so successful,” she said, explaining the importance of referrals, noting that many of her clients recommend her agency to their friends and families.

To learn more about the Wellington Agency, visit www.thewellingtonagency. com or call (561) 713-2663.

Morikami Museum Getting Ready For Oct. 17 Lantern Festival

The Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens’ popular fall celebration, Lantern Festival: In the Spirit of Obon, will return Saturday, Oct. 17 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The iconic local festival is inspired by Japan’s traditional three-day Obon holiday honoring ancestors, and will include a breathtaking lantern floating ceremony, taiko drum performances, a fireworks display, Japanese folk

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continued from page 1 fields, 49 percent said yes but with passive fields, and 39 percent said no. Further, 76 percent believe that park space should be provided at K-Park.

When asked if Wellington needs a walking or entertainment district, 18 percent favored something similar to CityPlace, 44 percent favored something like the Delray Marketplace and 38 percent did not want such a district.

Of the survey respondents, 60 percent did not want the village to sell the K-Park property, or part of it, for private development to fund community infrastructure

dancing and more.

Expected to be a sold-out event, tickets have been available for purchase by Morikami members since August and opened to the general public Sept. 1. Tickets will not be sold at the gate.

In addition to nonstop entertainment throughout the evening, Morikami’s lively street celebration will feature games and crafts for people of all ages, traditional

Japanese street festival foods and shopping. Visitors can also enjoy the Kirin Beer Garden and Sake Station.

In keeping with the traditional Obon celebration, guests will have the opportunity to purchase paper lanterns to personalize with special messages to honor and remember their loved ones. When night falls, visitors will pay homage to those who have passed on as the lanterns

are lit with candles and set afloat across Morikami Lake. As part of a traditional Japanese ceremony known as tōrō nagashi, the lanterns will create many lights that signify the guidance of departing souls after their brief visit with the living.

Morikami members will enjoy a special members-only hour from 2 to 3 p.m., with an exclusive taiko drumming show, members-only

sake selections and early bird lantern sales.

Tickets are limited and expected to quickly sell out. For pricing info., visit www.morikami.org/ lanternfest.

The Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens has been a center for Japanese arts and culture in South Florida since its opening in 1977. Morikami invites guests to discover South Florida’s heritage

and its connection with Japan, and explore a series of six diverse gardens inspired by a different historical period and style of Japanese gardening.

Experience traditional and contemporary Japanese culture through world-class exhibits, varied educational programs and seasonal events, a world-class bonsai display, Pan-Asian cuisine and a distinctive museum store.

improvements, while 75 percent did not want any of K-Park to be sold for commercial development.

A senior housing development was also frowned upon, with 84 percent voting no.

The closest vote for the night, 49 percent to 51 percent, was whether or not a mixed-use downtown concept, with three-story buildings, would be ideal. Respondents voted against high-population residential, an arts building, and golf or bowling locations.

After the survey portion, about a dozen speakers stepped forward to voice their views.

Castellina resident Neal Dickerman said that K-Park should serve its original purpose.

“Make it a park. Make it a botanical garden; make it something.

Every part of Wellington doesn’t have to be developed,” he said.

“This is a beautiful piece of land

in a beautiful community… don’t allow any of us to be bullied into any kind of a decision. Stay true to what you believe that you want and where you want to live.”

Ken Gutman proposed “smart growth,” with a mixed use including planned entertainment. “Have it a destination. Make it unique.

We have an area. What can we do with it that’s different? Why come to Wellington?” he proposed.

Mark Meyers pointed out that if there are restaurants and other businesses in K-Park, they will be competing for customers with all of the other establishments in the area.

Dr. Neal Warshoff attended the first and final K-Park meetings, and noticed a difference. “For me, the paradigm that we have doesn’t work,” he said.

He suggested finding a middle ground of an open space, where

people can talk, join others and share ideas. “Come up with some reasonable decisions and get it done. We can’t keep going like this,” Warshoff said.

Larry Sweetwood suggested that nothing be done with K-Park until other properties are built out. His suggestion was to create something similar to Central Park in New York City.

“Just build a park. That was the original plan. That’s what our tax dollars paid for. And this way, it

would serve the entire community,” Sweetwood said.

Olympia Homeowners’ Association President Bill Flack suggested visiting Okeeheelee Park for those who want more park space. He wanted a “destination” project there.

“Anybody who thinks this could be built by any builder without putting in some residential is dreaming, because no builder is coming in here,” he said. “Do you want to start supporting a park and

paying the taxes? Is that what you want? Or do you want some income generated? Why are people living in Wellington? Because it’s an upscale, well-known community… We need the wow factor.”

Marcianne Smith suggested recreational activities at K-Park.

“My vote is, keep it green,” she said. “Don’t do anything until we can figure out the right use for it.

When I purchased my home, it was green land, and that’s what I’d like it to stay.”

Among the dozen speakers at the town hall meeting were (clockwise from above left) Neal Dickerman, Larry Sweetwood, Dr. Neal Warshoff and Marcianne Smith.

Director of Operations Jim Barnes leads the question-answer part of the meeting.

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This foundation was created in 2015. However, the Jacobs family has been active in the Wellington community since 1972. They formed and funded the Wellington Equestrian Alliance in 1997 and the Wellington Preservation Coalition in 2012.

The foundation is focused on making donations that will have a material positive impact on the Wellington community. The foundation does not set a minimum or maximum on grant requirements, but we are looking to make donations that make a significant difference in the community. We prefer to support programs, rather than ongoing operating expenses. We prefer underwriting programs rather than purchasing tables at, or tickets to, events. Family members often attend events, so please let us know about them.

First and foremost, please provide a summary of your organization, your event and/or the program you are seeking a grant for. Let us know how this grant will benefit the Wellington community, and how it fits within our mission. If you are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit, please make sure to check that box. If you are looking to fund a program for multiple years, please let us know that, and include the amount of funding needed for the entire program.

The board meets regularly to discuss each application and will allocate resources to programs that both make a significant impact in the community, and are consistent with our mission.

We strongly believe in programs that focus on education, athletics, at-risk youth, and preservation in Wellington. Therefore, strong preference will be given to these areas. However, we will review all applications. So if you or your organization have a request that falls outside of these areas, and you believe it helps us achieve our mission, then we encourage you to still apply.

How to submit your application: Via Email Via Mail or In Person

Online

Grants@jffwellington.org Jacobs Family Foundation of Wellington 12794 Forest Hill Blvd. Suite 19F Wellington, FL 33414 http://www.jffwellington.org

If you have any questions, please visit www.jffwellington.org, email us at grants@jffwellington.org, or call us at 561-333-9843.

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WELLINGTON BALLET THEATRE PRESENTS ‘GOING HOLLYWOOD’ SHOW AT WHS Wellington Ballet Theatre presented “Going Hollywood” at the Wellington High School theater on Saturday, Sept. 5 and Sunday, Sept.

6. The production, choreographed by Melissa Waters, Rocky and Dorie Duvall and Kristen Lang, featured music from a wide range PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER of movies. For more info., visit www.wellingtonballettheatre.org.

The trainee dancers perform to “Chim Chim Cher-ee” from Mary Poppins.

Daniella Braun, Maci Leitner, Lilly Simpson-Gay, Ava Grave de Peralta and Kaylee Quinter.

Sarah Manuel dances to “Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” from Armageddon.

Kaylee Quinter, Daniella Braun and Maci Leitner dance to “Let the River Run” from Working Girl.

Sarah Manuel, Halle Schwartz, Sarah Marsengill, Devon Solomon and Abby Judah dance to the “Mission Impossible Theme.”

Sarah Marsengill and Devan Solomon dance to “Cornfield Chase” from Interstellar.

Dancers return to the stage for a curtain call.

FLORIDA TRAIL ASSOCIATION HOSTS ICE CREAM SOCIAL AT OKEEHEELEE

The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association met for a Labor Day family ice cream social extravaganza on Monday, Sept.

7 at the Okeeheelee Nature Center. For details about the organization, visit www.loxfltrail.org.

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Gail Baldwin, Clara D. Bella and Samantha Klein.

Active leadership team members Scott Lunsford, John Fenner, Steve Meyers, Roy and Shannon Moore and Paul Cummings.

Dave Cook sings and entertains members.

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Wellington Rotary Aims To Promote World Peace At Sept. 20 Ceremony

Each year in September, the Wellington Rotary Club holds its annual peace ceremony aimed at promoting multicultural understanding and conflict resolution.

This year, the ceremony will be held Sunday, Sept. 20 at 3 p.m. at the Wellington Rotary Peace Park on Royal Fern Drive near the Wellington library.

The ceremony is the culmination of work that started in January with competitions in local schools.

Elementary school students were encouraged to submit posters

that depict multicultural understanding and conflict resolution.

More than 350 posters were submitted and judged. A winner from each school was chosen, and each will receive a check for $50 and a certificate at the ceremony.

Middle school students enter poems on the same topic. Approximately 100 poems were received, and a winner from each school will receive a check for $75.

High school students submitted essays on a chosen theme. This year, the words of Benjamin

Wellington Rotary Peace Initiative founder Dr. Wes Boughner and chairman Larry Kemp.

Franklin were used: “There is no such thing as a good war, and no such thing as a bad peace.”

A winner from each school will receive $100.

All the winners’ teachers will also receive a check for $50 for classroom use. Furthermore, local scout troops were given a set of tasks for which they will be awarded with a Rotary Peace Merit Badge at the ceremony.

A single student has been chosen as the person who is deemed to have contributed the most in achieving the goals of the Wellington Rotary Peace Initiative.

This year, Brandon Schloss of Wellington High School has been selected for his work as teen ambassador for the Stomp Out Bullying campaign.

The annual Wellington Rotary Peace Prize will go this year to former County Commissioner Jess Santamaria for his contributions to Palm Beach County and his other efforts, including advising local schools and his charitable work aimed at improving the lives of the less-advantaged citizens of Palm Beach County.

The ceremony will begin with

the PBSO drill team providing an honor guard as flags are raised by the scouts. The Palm Beach Central High School Traditions choir will perform, and the words on the peace poles — “May Peace Prevail on Earth” — will be read in eight different languages. After speeches by dignitaries, reading the peace declaration and the presentation of prizes, the ceremony will end with the release of doves.

Dr. Wes Boughner, founder of the Wellington Rotary Peace Initiative, stepped down this year after chairing the program for nine years. Rotarian Larry Kemp took over as chairman with help from many other volunteers.

“The peace initiative is aimed at reaching out to all within the Wellington community and to bringing awareness of the continuing need for multicultural understanding and conflict resolution as a way forward to achieving world peace,” Kemp said. “It is especially important that we start this with our students and young people.”

The whole community is welcome to attend the hour-long ceremony. For more info., e-mail Kemp at larry.kemp@comcast.net.

Engel & Völkers’ Carol Sollak Among America’s Top Real Estate Professionals

Carol Sollak of Engel & Völkers Real Estate has been named one of America’s top agents by The Wall Street Journal and Real Trends in its annual “The Thousand” list, which ranks the top real estate sales professionals in the United States. Sollak co-owns two Engel & Vӧlkers brokerage offices in Wellington and Palm Beach.

“Carol Sollak has set the pace as an Engel & Völkers advisor who is now ranked as our top producer in the U.S.,” said Anthony Hitt, CEO of Engel & Völkers North America. “Her outstanding professionalism, dedication and the exceptional service she provides to her prestigious clientele has also put her in the top 10 within our global network, which spans 39 countries worldwide.”

Sollak has been listed in the Real Trends rankings of the “Best Real Estate Agents in America,” since 2008. Her impressive ranking at

No. 58 places her in the top one percent of more than one million Realtors nationwide.

By the end of 2014, Sollak closed almost $150 million in sales, representing a total of 60 transactions, far surpassing the national Realtor average of 10 closed transactions and less than $1.2 million in volume. Sollak has also been recognized for her professional achievements by The Wall Street Journal as one of its “Top 100 Real Estate Agents in the U.S.” “I am extremely thrilled to be included on this year’s list,” Sollak said. “It adds to the many rewarding experiences in the real estate profession and the satisfaction in achieving the property goals of clients who expect the very best from me.”

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“The best individual agents and teams, including Carol Sollak’s award-winning efforts, are an incredible accomplishment,” said Steve Murray, founder of the Denver-based publishing and communications company Real Trends, which compiles the annual list.

Engel & Völkers was founded in 1977 as a specialty boutique agency providing high-end real estate services to wealthy European investors in search of real estate experts who were professional and discreet. Quickly, the agency successfully built a highly valued international network. Engel & Völkers entered the North American market in 2006. Worldwide, there are more than 500 offices on six continents.

Engel & Vӧlkers opened in Wellington in 2013, focusing on equestrian properties and estate homes. For more information, visit www.wellington.evusa.com.

Izan Valenciano with host family members Alex and Nicolas Fernandez.

Exchange Student From Spain Attending WHS For 2015-16 Year

Students at Wellington High School will get an extra lesson in geography this year when they welcome Izan Valenciano, an international exchange student from Spain.

Valenciano arrived in Wellington last month to live with a local host family and experience the American way of life for an academic year.

Valenciano is sponsored by Aspect Foundation, a nonprofit organization that strives to bridge cultures through international youth exchange.

Aspect Foundation is always seeking more families who want

the experience of hosting an international student.

Exchange students are aged 15 to 18, speak English, and have their own spending money and insurance.

Volunteer host families provide room, board and a loving home environment for a semester or an academic year.

For more information about hosting an Aspect Foundation international exchange student, call Elizabeth Caron at (561) 2071554, the Aspect Foundation national office at (800) US-YOUTH or visit www.aspectfoundation. org.

Jake Trimble Completes Air Force Basic Training

Carol Sollak of Engel & Völkers Real Estate in Wellington.

PHOTO COURTESY JASON NUTTLE PHOTOGRAPHY

Air Force Airman Jake A. Trimble recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training

earn four credits toward an associate’s degree in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Trimble , who earned distinction as an honor graduate, is the son of Steven B. Trimble and the stepson of Gloria Trimble of West Palm Beach, and the son of Eileen P. Trimble of Palm Beach Gardens.

He is a 2012 graduate of Seminole Ridge High School.

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AMANDA NG AND FRIENDS DONATE BACKPACKS

Amanda Ng continued her brother Alex Ng’s annual backpack drive for Pleasant City Elementary School. Each summer, the Ngs go on their social media sites and ask for gently used backpacks with some new supplies to bring to the school. The student donation coordinator then distributes the backpacks to students who are seen carrying their books in shopping bags. This year, she enlisted a little help from neighbor and kindergarten student Jessica Pescatore. Pescatore has always looked up to Amanda and is being groomed to take over when she leaves for college in six years.

RETIRED TEACHERS INSTALL OFFICERS

The Palm Beach County Classroom Teachers Association-Retired installed new officers during a meeting at the CTA complex on Spencer Drive in West Palm Beach. Shown above are Chaplain Kenneth Long, Treasurer Carolyn Veasey, Recording Secretary Meriam Sears, President Kay Brown, Vice President Harry Meets, Hospitality Chair Merrin Parker and Corresponding Secretary Novelene Jones. Not shown are Parliamentarian Alvin Goldberg, Benevolent Chair Venelene Simpkins and CTA Liason Perra Unger.

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John Zopatti And Johnny Robb’s Horse Zerbino Interagro Win Dressage Title

Grand Prix dressage rider John Zopatti and Zerbino Interagro, owned by Johnny Robb of Wellington, claimed an unexpected victory at the 2015 International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association (IALHA) National Championships held Aug. 25-30 at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, Va. The pair entered the Dressage Open Hack class, where 16 riders vied for the judges’ attention and the championship title. It was Zopatti and Zerbino, a 12-year-old Lusitano gelding, who claimed the 2015 IALHA National Champion Show Hack crown in their first time ever entering a hack class.

“It was quite different,” Zopatti explained. “It was a coliseum with bleacher seating all the way around, and a giant judges’ booth set up in the middle with computers, tabulators and announcers.

The judges watched you go around and around as a group on the rail.”

With no prior show preparation

as a team, they took a chance in entering the class. Zerbino had been training in Grand Prix with his owner in Wellington, while Zopatti was summering at Will Faudree’s Gavilan Farm in Hoffman, N.C. Zopatti said it was the first time he had ever competed in a catch ride type of situation, and he was pleased to add the national championship title to his already impressive resume.

The USDF gold medalist and four-time Gold Coast Dressage Association Trainer of the Year was also successful a few days before, when he showed Robb’s gelding Uwannabeme WH, a KWPN/Arabian cross, at the Aug. 25 IALHA Virginia Open Dressage Show, also held at the Virginia Horse Center.

Zopatti used the IALHA Virginia Open Dressage Show as an opportunity to prepare Uwannabeme WH, known as Slim, for the Arabian Sport Horse National Championships to be held on

John Zopatti and Zerbino Interagro, shown with owner Johnny Robb, won the Open Dressage Hack National Championship title at the 2015 International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association (IALHA) National Championships.

PHOTO COURTESY ROB HESS PHOTOGRAPHY

Sept. 15-20. Uwannabeme and Zopatti are qualified in dressage for second, third and fourth levels at the championships, so the pair

competed at second and third levels at the IALHA show.

To learn more about Zopatti, visit www.johnzopatti.com.

Beta Sigma Phi Celebrates Beginning Day Luncheon In West Palm Beach

Beta Sigma Phi, International City Council of the Palm Beaches, celebrated its annual Beginning Day Luncheon on Saturday, Aug. 29 at the Union Congregational Church Fellowship Hall in West Palm Beach.

The event was hosted by the XI

XI Tau chapter, one of five chapters belonging to the City Council.

There were approximately 50 ladies in attendance, including guests and four members at large.

Lunch was served, and a presentation was made by the council honoring Kaitlyn Reisert, daughter

of Cindy Reisert, a member of Lambda Phi chapter. Kaitlyn is the only active legacy in the council.

She was recognized and presented with a live size doll.

Council President Helen Martinson took the opportunity to remind other members to honor

their daughters, granddaughters or young friends to become a legacy.

Other activities included a Chinese auction and games, a yo-yo contest, a paddleball contest and a bubble gum blowing contest. A great time was had by all.

(Above) Joanne Miuccio, Debbie Shrake, Lynd Halpern and Jeannie Kollar participate in a paddleball contest. (Right) Kaitlyn Reisert with her doll.

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T.J. Piggee, Amparo Lavado, Katelyn Figueredo, Dylan Avella and Arianna Vitrano measure the liquids to create a rainbow.

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Emma Franks, Tommy Butler, Kayla Dellamo and Miguel Alvarez measure how high the ball bounces on different surfaces.

Kids Enjoy Science Lab At Wellington El

Kristine Frey’s fifth-grade science class was busy in the science lab at Wellington Elementary School.

The students learned about how to do a controlled experiment.

They were testing how high a ball would bounce on different surfaces.

The fifth graders visited six different stations and recorded their findings. They also performed an

experiment on the importance of following directions and accuracy.

If the students performed all the directions and measured the liquids accurately, they produced the colors of the rainbow at the end

of the experiment.

The science lab is available for all of the grades to visit. The students love experimenting and making new discoveries while learning all about science.

Rosarian Teacher Implements Service Program

Rosarian Academy Middle School literature teacher Patrick Hansen has implemented “20% Time” in his classroom. It’s an education movement popularized

by Google to give students the opportunity to develop passion through the pursuit of a personal interest project.

The result? Students like current eighth-grader Hailey Albergo starting a schoolwide service project to collect and send used books to underprivileged children in Africa.

“As an educator who has seen students struggle to find their passion in high school and college, I implemented the 20% Time project to help students explore their

interests outside of the curriculum with the hope that while not every student’s project will spark a long, passion-driven life journey, all students will move forward with a better degree of clarity about where their interests and abilities intersect,” Hansen said.

Students had seven weeks to create their own self-directed project. Through Albergo’s book drive, she not only collected more than 1,000 books, but also developed a relationship with a local nonprofit, the Kijana Educational Empowerment Initiative, that helped her ship the books to a primary school in a rural village in Bunyore, Kenya.

The books arrived in Kenya at

(Above) Students at Essaba Primary School in Bunyore, Kenya with their new books. (Right) Jim Cummings, founder of the Kijana Educational Empowerment Initiative, with Rosarian student Hailey Albergo and some of the books that were collected.

the end of August. In an Aug. 24 e-mail from Jim Cummings, the founder of Kijana, to Albergo, Cummings attached pictures and wrote, “Check out the happiness.”

Albergo’s project quickly became Rosarian Academy’s school mission in practice. Through this

project, Rosarian students can tangibly see that we are a global community and can each make a positive difference.

Replying to Cummings, Albergo wrote, “I would love to work with you again... I’m just so happy I helped!”

New Horizons Elementary School fifth grade dual language student Sophia Hernandez recently won the Wellington Rotary Club Peace Poster Contest. Students participated by creating posters depicting their vision of world peace. Hernandez will receive a monetary award at the United Nations World Peace Day Celebration on Sept. 20 at the Wellington Rotary Peace Park. Shown above is Hernandez with her mother Monica Hernandez and dual language teachers Robin Mau and Allyson Gacharna.

Armory Art Center Plans Classes In Wellington

The Armory Art Center and #1 Education Place have announced a collaborative partnership to bring art enrichment programs to the western communities.

The Armory Art Center offers classes and workshops for children and adults in ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media and jewelry making, as well as communication and theater arts. #1 Education Place is a small private school located in the original Wellington Mall at 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 23.

“We want to make art enrichment readily available to the Wellington community. By sharing our facility with the Armory Art Center, we know that more local families will be able to participate in their wonderful programs,” said Judy Blake, director of the lower school at #1 Education Place. “We plan to start by hosting just a few after-school programs, and then grow the programs to meet the demand. We also look forward to hosting an Armory Art Summer Camp next summer.

Liza Niles, director of education at the Armory Art Center, expressed excitement about the Wellington programs. “We have wanted to reach out to the western communities for some time, but we never had a suitable space.

The facility at #1 Education Place just works. We look forward to expanding our Wellington programs as interest grows.”

The first two programs will begin Monday, Sept. 14 and run for six weeks. Painting and drawing will be offered for elementary school students on Mondays from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. Mixed media visual art for middle schoolers will be held on Mondays from 5 to 7 p.m. This course will encourage middle school students to think outside of the box and use creativity to solve visual problems. Both classes will be taught by Armory Art Center instructor Margaret Jahn.

For more information, or to register, contact the Armory Art Center at (561) 832-1776 or #1 Education Place at (561) 753-6563.

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Life Is Wonderful... Assuming That I Can Survive The Stress!

Every day I read about what a killer stress is and about how we need to destress our lives if we expect to live as long as we could. This stresses me out.

It particularly stresses me out when I read, on the next page, about all the things that are bad for me. Invariably, they are all the things I like. In fact, the only time I have to read is usually at mealtime, when I’m holding the paper in one hand and a fork in the other. Imagine the stress I would lose if I could eat anything I wanted, whenever I wanted, even if I had already eaten five slices of pizza. If stress is bad, quit buggin’ us about what we eat!

Of course, there are other kinds of

Deborah Welky is

The Sonic BOOMER stress, too. Children, for all the joy they bring us, seem to offset that joy with stress.

I recently pushed a shopping cart through Target while my grandson casually dangled a ceramic piggybank over the side.

He was overtired, and it was his birthday,

so I had to weigh in my mind the chances of him dropping it (extremely good) against the chances of him pitching a fit if I took it away (equally good). Stressful!

Therapists everywhere agree that the most highly stressful situations include a change of job, a change of residence and a change of family dynamics (adding or subtracting a family member). These situations can also bring about the most joy, but stress is the price you pay to get there.

There are several ways to defuse stress.

For me, changing the way I view something is the most successful. I learned this from my brother-in-law Keith, who had the misfortune of picking up the phone

when I called my sister wailing that my firstborn was taking a job in another state.

“I’ll hardly ever see her!” I cried.

Casting about quickly for the only thing that he knew women like to do together, he said, “But think of the new stores you two can explore when you do!”

It was a longshot, but it did help me to try to see the good in the situation. That was key.

I’ve also changed jobs, and the good thing in that is twofold: a) more money, and b) the new people haven’t seen my wardrobe yet.

I change residences more than the average person. That’s what comes from

marrying a builder. To his mind, you’re living in something that is no more than inventory. Fortunately, I like to decorate, and each new home is a new slate. Fun! And, even with Skippy dangling that piggybank over the side, even while I’m dreading the crash, imagining the looks from the other shoppers, imagining having to pay for something that’s already quite dramatically broken, a wee little part of me is asking myself, “Will he do it? Will he actually drop that thing?” Another, more childish part of me, really wants to hear the crash.

So it’s all in how you look at things. I try to look up.

When I Get Outstanding Service, I Always Try To Say Thank You

Having recently presented the idea of today’s service as half empty, I will try to compensate by mentioning some wonderful assists given by people. One of the best things about living in the western communities is the nice people who are around to help you. When people take the time to make certain things go right, a day can turn from thunderclouds to rainbows.

I had a difficult time with my computer printer months ago. No one could quite figure out why half the time nothing would print, forcing me to go through many complicated steps in the operating system to get anything done. I went into the Office Depot at Southern Blvd. and State Road 7, ready to complain, but I met J.R., who found out that I had a warranty for my printer. By the next day, I had a new printer that worked every time, and it had cost me about $15 after using the warranty, although I did buy a new warranty for the new addition.

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By Leonard Wechsler He’s one of their top-notch tech experts and, like the others there, makes life so much simpler and easier. He also reminded me to tell everyone that, yes, the warranties are very helpful, not simply another way for the store to make money. And everything at that location seems to be great. Everyone there is ready to give advice, and they are pretty knowledgeable.

For more complicated problems, I turn to Brian at FixMyPCStore.com. He takes his time to get things right. Even better, he

gives out his private phone number so you can get him when everything turns bad.

A couple of times over the years, I used him when I was desperate about getting this column out and dealing with the constantly new intricacies of some programs, which were baffling. He, and his company, are definitely worth the price. Thanks to them, I’ve managed to ward off a whole lot of malware and viruses. And when I stroll in their place on Okeechobee Blvd. just west of State Road 7, they often make suggestions that are not only free, but actually work.

Going to a phone company these days takes on a terribly complicated and often long process when shifting from one provider to another. We were suffering from making a wrong choice: another company promised great service and lower prices, but lied about both. Thankfully, Chantal and Anthony at the AT&T store on State Road 7 just south of Southern Blvd. took

the time to make certain that first, we got these wonderfully complex phones set up correctly, and then that we paid a far better price than we would at their competitor’s place. They actually took the time to deal with us! No rushing, no hassles.

People like these are the counterpoints to systems that slow down service. There are times that you want things rushed, but also times when you prefer to take it slow and actually get things done right.

You can get bagels at a lot of places, but Everything Bagel near Walmart not only has really good food, but two great ladies working the counter, Hang and Ana. They know most of the customers and, while amusing them with their chatter, get the treats exactly right. And the bagels, which, after all, are a key element, are large, tasty and come with plenty of cream cheese.

My wife reminds me that Susanna at Dunkin’ Donuts on Okeechobee Blvd.

feeds her own dog biscuits to all the puppies in the drive-through. Nice touch.

My favorite government people (and probably the only ones that I regularly deal with) are the wonderful people at the library. Kids might run through, and people ask questions that vary between the difficult and the ridiculous, and somehow the women there keep their tempers and stay cool in just about every circumstance.

Of course, there are dozens of other people who make our day by being helpful.

But how many of them do we thank? That is a real problem these days. Everyone is ready to file a complaint, but, if we get good service, how often are those who provide it thanked? Do business owners know how often people return because of regular small acts of kindness and assistance? Mostly, of course, they do not. So when someone does something nice for you at a store or at an office, thank them.

It can really make their day!

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NEWS BRIEFS ‘Dog Bingo’ Fundraiser At JoJo’s Sept. 19

Feeling Fine Canine Rescue, which rehabilitates and re-homes medically needy dogs, will hold a fundraising benefit Saturday, Sept.

19 from 3 to 7 p.m. at JoJo’s Raw Bar & Grill (13889 Wellington Trace, Suite A20, Wellington).

There will be a silent auction, Chinese auction and a 50/50 raffle. For more info., call (561) 427-1997.

FLARA To Host Forum On End Of Life Issues

The Florida Alliance for Retired Americans will host a public forum addressing the issues and decisions to be made at the end of life. Dr. Richard Palermo will share his much-acclaimed presentation on assisted dying with a panel consisting of members from the clergy, legal and medical professions offering their perspectives Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive). The program

is free and open to the public. For more info., call Nancy Tanner at (561) 793-9677.

Lake Worth Lagoon Calendar Photo Contest

Palm Beach County’s Department of Environmental Resources Management invites amateur photographers to submit photos of the county’s largest estuary as part of the 2016 Lake Worth Lagoon Calendar Photo Contest. Winning images will be featured in the 2016 calendar.

Submissions must be received by 5 p.m. on Oct. 1. All images must have been taken within the boundaries of the Lake Worth Lagoon, which extends approximately 20 miles from North Palm Beach to Ocean Ridge. Each photographer can submit up to six digital images and will need to provide an entry form and release.

The calendar will be distributed free of charge while supplies last on Saturday, Nov. 14 at the second annual LagoonFest, a family-friendly celebration to be held next to the West Palm Beach

Greenmarket on South Flagler Drive.

For complete contest details, visit www.lagoonfest.com and select “Photo Contest.”

MaxHealth To Celebrate New Office Sept. 19

MaxHealth Chiropractic will celebrate the grand opening of its new office on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 9 to 11 a.m. MaxHealth has moved just a few doors down, and is now located at 12160 South Shore Blvd., Suite 103, in Wellington. There will be food, raffles and more as Dr. Max Cohen teaches a short health class on how to stay young. A new patient special will benefit the Kids Cancer Foundation. For more info., call (561) 249-0373 or visit www. maxhealthchiropractic.com.

Enter Today For Rodeo Pageant

The Miss and Mr. Rodeo Palm Beach County pageant will take place Nov. 14 at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. The pageant

Seymour (SY) Goldberg Passed away August 20th 2015, Laid to rest at National Cemetery on August 25th. He had Sy’s Auto Repair in Loxahatchee in the 80’s also ran the repair shop at the Wellington Chevron (before rebuilt). He was also a service advisor at Glades Ford, Freightliner, Atlantic Truck, and a security guard at Madison Security. He leaves behind his wife, 2 boys, 4 grandchildren, 3 step children, 9 step grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Sy very much lived for his children, grandchildren and everyone around him. He was also very much loved and will be greatly missed. Love you baby and miss you very much. I will never forget you, never stop loving you.

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will provide kids the chance to travel while representing the sport they love. The boys and girls acquire important life skills during competition and while acting as an ambassador for rodeo.

This is the fifth year of the pageant. Boys and girls compete in western wear modeling, interview, onstage introduction, photogenic and horsemanship pattern (older divisions only). For additional information., visit www.facebook. com/missmrrodeopbc.

South Florida Hitmen To Hold 12U Tryouts

The South Florida Hitmen Travel Baseball Association from Royal Palm Beach will hold 12-year-old major/elite tryouts for the upcoming 2015-16 winter and spring seasons. Players must not turn 13 before May 1, 2016.

Players interested in trying out should be travel ball experienced and be able to come into the lineup and contribute immediately. All positions will be considered.

The tryouts will be held on Field 4 at Willows Park (100 Wildcat

Way, Royal Palm Beach). Tryouts will be on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Players should plan to attend both days and should arrive no less than 30 minutes early to sign in and warm up.

Players should bring all necessary equipment, including water, and be dressed in baseball attire.

The South Florida Hitmen is a highly competitive travel program that will compete in many state and national events throughout the 2016 season.

For more information, visit www.southfloridahitmen.com or call (561) 389-4129.

Chamber Women To Meet At White Elephant

The Women of the Wellington Chamber will hold a cocktails and conversation event on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at the White Elephant Restaurant at the original Wellington Mall. Learn more about the “30 Women/30 Nights” campaign.

Admission is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. The price includes a complimentary

cocktail and hors d’oeuvres. For more info., visit www.wellington chamber.com.

AYSO Special Needs Soccer

AYSO Special Needs Soccer will soon begin at Okeeheelee Park.

Registration will take place Sunday, Sept. 13 from 3 to 5 p.m. The program runs Sept. 19 through Oct. 31 from 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

The $40 cost includes a uniform.

For info., e-mail Rachel Forberger at rachforb@comcast.net.

Gigantic Garage Sale Sept. 26

On Saturday, Sept. 26, thousands of guests will be waiting for the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center doors to open for the 25th annual Gigantic Garage Sale.

Local nonprofits and families will offer bargains and fantastic finds.

Admission for early buyers (7 to 10 a.m.) is $6. Regular admission (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) is $4. Some of the proceeds will go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. For info., visit www.southfloridafair.com.

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Wiffle Ball Tournament for Kids Sept. 27

Noelle Cares for Kids, the Together with Pride Foundation and the Village of Wellington invite the community to participate in a “Wiffle Ball Tournament for Kids” on Sunday, Sept. 27 beginning at 10 a.m. at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road, Wellington).

Money raised through the tournament will benefit Noelle Cares for Kids, a program created by 10-year-old Noelle Pride, who is deaf and wears bilateral cochlear implants.

Although Noelle understands the importance of kids wearing cochlear implants from an early age, she knows that many do not have the financial resources to pay for the costly implants or audio-verbal therapy. For this reason, she developed Noelle Cares for Kids, a program under the Together With Pride Foundation dedicated to helping raise money for children in need of these devices and therapies.

The tournament begins at 10 a.m., and will also include a “Wiffle World” area for kids with games, clowns, face painting and a bounce house. There are two divisions for the tournament: Minor League for ages 7 to 9 and Major League for ages 10 to 12. Registration is $80, with four players per

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continued from page 6 stolen tag. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. last Saturday, someone removed the tag and decal from the victim’s 1990 Chevy Silverado.

SEPT. 5 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to Calypso Bay Waterpark on Lamstein Lane last Saturday afternoon regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 12:28 and 1:30 p.m., someone shattered the front passenger window of the victim’s 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. Nothing appeared to be missing. DNA evidence and fingerprint evidence were collected from the vehicle.

SEPT. 5 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to the Forever 21 store in the Mall at Wellington Green last Saturday afternoon regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between

team, and can be completed online at www.togetherwithpride.org.

The deadline to sign up is Sept. 21.

For more information, call (561) 801-1001 or e-mail togetherwith pridefoundation@gmail.com

Come Sing With The Women Of Note Chorus

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its several outstanding quartets, Women of Note provides the gift of music to thousands of listeners in the Palm Beaches each year.

To learn more about becoming a member of the Women of Note chorus, or the free vocal lessons on Sept. 21 and Sept. 28, visit www. womenofnote.com or call (877) 966-7464, ext. 2.

Free Edible Gardens Workshop

The Women of Note chorus invites women of all ages to explore two evenings of barbershop harmony on Monday, Sept. 21 and Monday, Sept. 28 at Palm Beach Central High School (8499 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) from 7 to 10 p.m. The evenings will include free vocal lessons and a chance to sing with the chorus.

Members of the Women of Note chorus share a love of music and pride themselves on performances, presenting their repertoire ranging from Broadway favorites to poignant ballads and vocal jazz, all within the genre of barbershop harmony. Any woman having singing ability, with or without vocal training, will find a part that fits her voice range with the help of chorus musical leaders and Master Director Mitch Greenberg.

The Women of Note Chorus is a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, an organization of nearly 25,000 women worldwide who sing four-part a cappella harmony, barbershop style. Along with

Growing and preparing vegetables and fruits can help stretch your food dollar and be a rewarding and healthy experience.

Learn all about growing and preparing heart-healthy vegetables and fruits at a free workshop offered by the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension. The workshop will include presentations on gardening vegetables and their nutritional value, as well as information on how to prepare them.

Presenters will be Nutrition and Food Safety Extension Agent Ada Medina-Solórzano and Plant Pathologist Dr. Christian F. Miller, a vegetable and fruit crop expert.

The free workshop will take place Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Clayton E. Hutcheson Exhibit Hall A at 559 N. Military Trail in West Palm Beach. Participants must call (561) 233- 1742 to register.

4 and 4:20 p.m. last Saturday, someone stole the victim’s Apple iPhone 5S, valued at $500, from her purse.

SEPT. 6 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called Sunday afternoon to a home on C Road in Loxahatchee Groves regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 5 p.m. last Saturday and 4 p.m. on Monday, someone cut the steel cable to the victim’s front gate, removed padlocks from nine storage buildings and stole tools, an air compressor, Gatorade, bath tissue, hand soap, paper towels and five garbage cans.

SEPT. 7 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called Monday morning to a business on D Road in Loxahatchee Groves regarding a burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 3:20 p.m. last Saturday and 8 a.m.

Monday, someone entered the

victim’s shed and removed a Dyna Digger gas-powered shovel, a chainsaw, a drill, burlap and hand tools, valued at more than $2,000.

SEPT. 7 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to a home on Paddock Drive in the Sugar Pond Manor community Monday afternoon regarding a residential burglary.

According to a PBSO report, at 12:54 p.m., the victim observed someone stealing a vehicle detailing system, valued at $1,500, from his garage.

SEPT. 7 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called Monday afternoon to the Bealls department store on Southern Blvd. regarding a shoplifting incident. According to a PBSO report, Mary Faller removed various items of women’s clothing and attempted to exit the store without paying for the merchandise, valued at $309.49.

The clothing was recovered, and Faller was arrested.

The Woodwind Section from Lynn University’s Conservatory of Music.

Kretzer Piano Music Foundation To Feature Lynn University Musicians

Kathi Kretzer-Sayler, founder of the Kretzer Piano Music Foundation, recently announced that the foundation would be presenting talented musicians in concert from the woodwind department of the Lynn University Conservatory of Music in Boca Raton on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Harriet Himmel Theater in CityPlace in downtown West Palm Beach.

Presented as part of KPMF’s ongoing Music for the Mind series to benefit music education,

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continued from page 1 substation to serve that area, which had been serviced previously by a substation in the North County area.

“And we did,” Araujo said.

“We staffed it with a commander, and we do have a great facility there at the county office at the corner of Okeechobee and Royal Palm Beach [boulevards]. We turn out the shifts from there. The

the concert will feature professional-level students, who will perform works by Bach, Mozart and Villa-Lobo, among others.

The student instrumentalists will perform on flute, clarinet, oboe and bassoon, and are from the studios of Lynn University faculty members Jeffrey Khaner, Joe Manasse, Joe Robinson and Eric Van der Veer Varner.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students, and may be purchased by calling CTS at (866) 449-2489 or at the door.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Lynn University Conservatory of Music..

KPMF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the gift of music to area children and seniors.

“We are passionate about music being a part of every child’s life, and the foundation provides performance opportunities so young artists can share their talents with others,” Kretzer said.

For more information, visit www.kretzerpiano.com/kpmf.

officers don’t stay there, however, we do house three detectives there.”

Araujo said that much of what Hall said was true.

“It’s 150 square miles,” he said.

“You can’t get just about anywhere as the crow flies. You could probably see something across the canal, and it’ll take you 10 minutes to get there. It’s just the way the community was planned.”

Araujo said that even if he doubled the force there, it would not increase response times significantly, but acknowledged that residents want more of a commu-

nity model of policing than the old rural model they once had.

On another topic, Ben Boynton of the Business Development Board thanked the commissioners for their past support and spoke in favor of a $500,000 increase to its current $2.8 million in funding, explaining that the funding over the past 20 years has remained the same.

“When you think about it, the money spent by the private sector and the public sector for Palm Beach County business development has been phenomenal,” Boynton said.

“I think it’s fair to say that The Acreage has changed,” PBSO Major Tony Araujo said. “It used to be rural-type folks who were individualists and only wanted to see the police when something really bad happened.”

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WPB ANTIQUES FESTIVAL RETURNS TO THE SOUTH FLORIDA FAIRGROUNDS

The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival returned to the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center from Friday, Sept. 4 through Sunday, Sept. 6. Vendors sold a wide variety of antique and vintage merchandise, including artwork, clothing, toys, jewelry and more. The festival is held on the first weekend of each month. For more information, visit www.wpbaf.com or call (941) 548-4021.

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Lisa Campbell buys an Appalachian wood carving from Peggy Vautin.

Jay Jacobson discusses an Imari vase with Anna Ziegler and Sandi Magadov.

Mixed Media Gallery owner Libby Jacobs makes pillows using vintage handkerchiefs.

Dorothy Loud and John Mercer with a 1960s hand-painted purse.

Dale and Kathy Hulen with Ada Person.

Sabina Danenberg looks closely at a 1960s gold coin bracelet as Ashley Danenberg and Max Losbergas look on.

Anthony Schol looks at Jay Berlin’s carved palm boots.

HAND & STONE MASSAGE AND FACIAL SPA OPENS ON SR 7 IN WELLINGTON

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, located at 2863 S. State Road 7, Suite 300, in Wellington, held its grand opening celebration on Sunday, Sept. 6. For more info., call (561) 221-6996 or visit www.handandstone.com/spa/store/Wellington.

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Lyndsey Seacrist, Farrah Allam, Kyle Butrymowicz, Kaytee Gallagher and Emily Moore.

Emily Moore helps Ashley Adams after her massage.

Kerrie Butler and Katie Eubanks show off their product bags.

Massage therapist Janloy Quintero in one of the massage rooms.

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A Perfect Horse Has Plans For Several Symposiums

On a recent Saturday, enthusiastic groups of visitors drove out to visit Joe Mangravito, Brittany Beaupied and especially the two zebras at A Perfect Horse. The fences were festooned with black and white balloons to celebrate the zebras’ birthdays — they were one year old. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 21

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Horses Healing Hearts Gets Grant From Jacobs Family Foundation Of Wellington

Horses Healing Hearts (HHH), a unique preventative education and equine-assisted therapy program for children of parents with alcoholism and addiction, will receive a $15,000 grant from the newly formed Jacobs Family Foundation of Wellington this month.

The grant will allow HHH Founder and Executive Director Lizabeth Olszewski to expand HHH’s reach and to continue supporting children in the program. Page 22

Sports Rally Lifts Hawks To 13-7 Victory Over Belen-Jesuit

On Sept. 4, the Seminole Ridge High School varsity football team hosted Miami Belen-Jesuit in a non-district matchup.

The Hawks rallied in the fourth quarter, scoring 13 points for the win.

The Hawks trailed most of the game, after BelenJesuit scored in the second quarter. Page 27

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Wolverines Hold Off Wildcats To Claim 27-21 Win

The Wellington High School football squad traveled to play host Royal Palm Beach High School on Friday, Sept. 4 and held off a late Wildcat rally to earn the 27-21 win. The win marked the first regular-season victory for the Wolverines, after they dropped the season opener to Atlantic High School 49-7. Page 27

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A Perfect Horse Has Plans For Upcoming Symposiums It dawned bright, clear and hot on a recent Saturday. There had been storms the day before, and the rutted dirt road sported puddles, but enthusiastic groups drove slowly out to visit Joe Mangravito, Brittany Beaupied and especially the two zebras at A Perfect Horse.

The fences were festooned with black and white balloons to celebrate the zebras’ birthdays — they were one year old.

“We’ve got 9.2 acres,” Joe said. “We’ve got a garden, paddocks, arenas, a round pen and the screened-in pavilion. Lots of room for everyone and everything, even though we’re way out here.”

Way out meant a few miles past the end of the pavement on Orange Blvd. in the middle of mostly sugar cane fields. A herd of seven horses grazed in one of the paddocks. “We’ve planted 50 fruit trees. Everything’s going great. We’re really busy,” Joe said.

Linda Sabol came. A Perfect Horse is working with her 10-year-old mare, Sugar.

“Sugar was fine before I went away on vacation,” Linda explained. “When I got back and tried to ride her, she exploded, dumped me hard without any warning. I called Joe, and he and Brittany came out. Brittany is working with Sugar, who is still very tense and nervous, but we’re seeing progress.”

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By Ellen Rosenberg four-sided fireplace in the middle of the comfortably cool room. The zebras, of course, were the draw, and everyone enjoyed petting them. Joe and Brittany drove to Texas to get them when they were just a few days old.

“Brittany is my head trainer,” Joe said. “She did a lot of the early work with the zebras.

We met when she took one of my courses.

She rides really well, and she did everything I told her to do in the course, so that was it. I hired her.”

“Joe fixed my horse,” Brittany recalled. “I had adopted an off-the-track Thoroughbred, and he got worse and worse. For a full year, I couldn’t do anything with him. He would kick, rear, wouldn’t move. Nothing worked.

Joe fixed him in 15 minutes, and that was it.”

After that, she became his apprentice.

“I had to learn to do what he had done. I loved how he had changed my nervous, afraid horse into a calm, confident mount,” Brittany said. “I still have that horse — he’s the gray one out there with the herd in the paddock.”

Brittany, who is only 23, is now Joe’s fulltime partner.

“The hardest part of this job is working with the people,” she said. “They’re a lot harder to train than their horses. Getting them to change their thinking can be tough. They want to rush through things and go too fast, instead of waiting and giving the horse time to think and respond. They have to realize it’s important to listen to the horse. Each horse teaches you something new and helps you figure out their problems.”

That was the case with Sugar.

“Sugar is a sweet mare, but she can easily get into a panicked frenzy,” Brittany explained. “I calm her down so she can respond more appropriately. Little things can trigger her fear. We’re slowly building up her confidence, and she is coming around and getting better. She will be fine. Every horse can be fixed.”

I was glad to visit with Joe and Brittany again, but I really liked getting up close to the two zebras, who wandered around freely and willingly came over. How often do you get to pet a zebra?

I was even more excited to learn that Joe and Brittany have planned a number of local symposiums and courses so people can learn their training methods.

“Anyone can learn to do what we do,” Joe explained. “Even if you have no experience with horses. As a matter of fact, those people sometimes pick it up quicker, because they don’t have to unlearn old habits. It’s harder to unlearn.”

Joe coordinated with Linda Rainbolt of the

Brittany Beaupied asks one of the zebras for a kiss.

Acreage Horseman’s Association, and the meetings have been scheduled.

A free symposium, open to everyone, will be given on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Nicole Hornstein Equestrian Park in The Acreage. It will cover an overview of Joe’s training methods and philosophy, including tips on ground work, round penning, and even how to teach your horse to lie down. Don’t See ROSENBERG, page 29

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Horses Healing Hearts Gets Grant From Jacobs Foundation

Horses Healing Hearts (HHH), a unique preventative education and equine-assisted therapy program for children of parents with alcoholism and addiction, will receive a $15,000 grant from the newly formed Jacobs Family Foundation of Wellington this month.

The grant will allow HHH Founder and Executive Director Lizabeth Olszewski to expand HHH’s reach and to continue to provide children in the program with the opportunity to learn valuable coping skills and to heal emotionally.

“We are delighted that the Jacobs Family Foundation has recognized

the work that Horses Healing Hearts is doing through their generous donation,” Olszewski said. “They are making an investment in our organization that will allow at-risk children in Wellington to develop healthy behaviors and coping skills that will last a lifetime.”

The Jacobs Family Foundation of Wellington was formed in February to facilitate the family’s philanthropic efforts in and around Wellington.

“The work that Liz and her team do with these children is truly inspiring,” Louis Jacobs said. “As equestrians, our family knows how special it is to have horses in your life and

the healing power they provide.

It is amazing to see these children having fun and learning positive life-coping skills, responsibility and confidence.”

Charlie Jacobs agreed. “The program Liz provides these young people is vital to the well-being of Wellington and the South Florida community,” he said. “These children need a sanctuary, and we are excited to help Horses Healing Hearts offer them such a wonderful opportunity.”

HHH is the only nonprofit organization in the country that provides an equine-facilitated learning program

designed to help children dealing with addiction in their homes.

HHH’s goal is to break the destructive generational cycle of addiction by helping kids develop healthy behaviors. As a result, the kids learn that even though they cannot control their parents’ addiction, they can control their own future based on their choices.

HHH meets weekly for prevention education sessions where the children participate in “circle time,” which is peer-to-peer counseling overseen by a certified prevention/ mental health specialist. Afterward, all participants take turns riding.

Before and after riding, they play games and do crafts with adult mentor volunteers. “Horses Healing Hearts would like to expand our relationship with the Jacobs Family Foundation, partnering with them for the long term to bring life-changing equine programs to children who are living with alcoholism and addiction,” Olszewski said.

To learn more about Horses Healing Hearts, visit www.hhhusa.org.

The Jacobs Family Foundation of Wellington focuses on education, athletics, at-risk youth and preservation programs. To apply for a grant, visit www.jffwellington.org.

Habitat For Humanity To Open New ReStore In Greenacres

Local officials will help cut the ribbon on Habitat for Humanity Palm Beach County’s newest and largest ReStore, in the Mil Lake plaza at 4639 Lake Worth Road in Greenacres, on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The event is sponsored by the Greater Lantana Chamber of Commerce. Light refreshments will be served, and tours of the 19,000-square-foot facility will be offered.

Store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m.

to 4 p.m. on Saturday. To schedule a free pickup of donated items, call (561) 253-2290. For additional information about donating, visit www.habitatpbc.org/stores/donate.

Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, founded in 1986, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the elimination of substandard housing by building simple, decent, safe, affordable houses for low-income, hardworking families.

Each Habitat partner family is required to invest a minimum of 400 sweat equity hours of their own

labor into the construction of homes before being eligible to purchase their home utilizing a 30-year, no-interest loan.

The affiliate’s service area extends from Hypoluxo Road in the south to the Martin County line in the north, and from Palm Beach to Lake Okeechobee.

For more about Habitat for Humanity, visit www.habitatpbc.org or call (561) 253-2080.

(Right) Erick Brown, a ReStore employee, holds a recycling sign.

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LOGGERHEAD MARINELIFE DAY AT GARDENS MALL

On Saturday, Aug. 22, more than 5,000 reptile-loving kids and their families joined top marine scientists and environmentalists from the Loggerhead Marinelife Center to celebrate turtles at the fourth annual Marinelife Day at the Gardens Mall. The Grand Court was transformed into a mobile research lab for the day and featured nonstop scientific adventures, including a Junior Vet Lab, which took participants from sea turtle rescue to release; jewelry-making classes; ocean-inspired stories during Hatchling Tales; and fun photo opportunities with the Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s adorable mascot, Fletch.

(Above) Athena and Thomas Bean. (Below) Jacob Lawson and Jacob Ryabinky.

(Above) Veronica Clinton and Hannah Campbell with Fletch. (Below) Jack Lighton and Michelle Noga. PHOTOS COURTESY TRACEY BENSON PHOTOGRAPHY

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LXR Opens New Store At Outlets

LXR&CO recently opened a new store at the Palm Beach Outlets. Specializing in such high-end brands as Hermès, Chanel and Louis Vuitton, LXR&CO started as an alternative to the luxury shopping experience with a focus on unparalleled service and high-quality items with discount prices starting as low as $50.

Frederick Mannella started the company with the intention of making high-fashion items attainable and creating a place where people would feel comfortable shopping for the bags that they dream about.

“We offer luxury to all to enjoy,” Mannella said. “That’s what LXR is all about. We can offer up to 90 percent off retail on most items, but also offer very rare and in-demand products like Hermès Birkins.”

Products include all brands of handbags, jewelry, scarves, watches, belts and accessories. LXR&CO has more than 10 stores across Canada and the United States.

Palm Beach Outlets is off Interstate 95 at the Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. exit in West Palm Beach. For info., visit www.palmbeachoutlets. com or call (561) 515-4400.

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Wolverines Hold Off Wildcats To Claim 27-21 Victory

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School football squad traveled to play host Royal Palm Beach High School on Friday, Sept. 4 and held off a late Wildcat rally to earn the 27-21 win.

The win marked the first regular-season victory for the Wolverines, after they dropped the season opener to Atlantic High School 49-7.

“We had a mental letdown last week,” Wellington coach Tom Abel said. “Three hundred yards rushing

on our defense was unacceptable.”

It was a game of two halves, with Wellington (1-1) dominating in the first, then Royal Palm Beach putting on a stellar display of its own in the second. Both teams also managed to combine for more than 200 yards in penalties.

The No. 9-ranked Wolverines racked up 27 first-half points. Wellington scored on its first possession.

Quarterback Blake Dever found Ahmmon Richards on a 12-yard fade to the corner of the end zone.

Wellington receiver Kevin Wright scores on a 17-yard touchdown pass in the first half.

The touchdown capped an 80-yard, eight-play drive for the Wolverines to give the team an early 7-0 lead.

Dever led Wellington on its second possession to the Royal Palm Beach 18. There, he connected with junior receiver Kevin Wright for the 18-yard score. Logan Robinson’s kick was blocked, and Wellington’s lead became 13-0.

No. 10 Wildcats (0-2) finally

found some momentum on offense.

Quarterback Adarius Dent and his squad mustered a 60-yard, eightplay drive, which was capped by a 6-yard touchdown pass to Lamar Phillips that closed the Wellington lead to 13-6. Royal Palm Beach’s kick was blocked.

Wellington fired back in the second quarter. Dever found Richards again, on a short hook pattern. Rich-

Wellington receiver Ahmmon Richards catches a touchdown pass in the end zone.

ards broke two tackles, and darted off 85 yards down the Royal Palm Beach sideline for a touchdown.

Robinson’s kick gave the Wolverines a 20-6 lead. Dever led his crew on their next possession; this time, he found senior Austin Gilman on a 28-yard touchdown pass. Gilman stretched out at the pylon for the score. Wellington now had a 27-6 See WHS VS. RPBHS, page 29

Wildcat quarterback Adarius Dent tries to push off WHS linebacker Alex Brosseau for a gain of a few yards.

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Late Rally Lifts Hawks To 13-7 Win Over Belen-Jesuit

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Friday, Sept. 4, the Seminole Ridge High School varsity football team hosted Miami Belen-Jesuit in a non-district matchup. The Hawks rallied in the fourth quarter, scoring 13 unanswered points to earn the victory.

The Hawks (1-1) trailed most of the game, after Belen-Jesuit

scored early in the second quarter.

“We only got outside one day this week again,” said Hawks coach Scott Barnwell, making reference to numerous rainstorms that swept through the area last week. “It’s just not getting it done for us being inside.”

Seminole Ridge battled defensively to hold the solid Belen-Jesuit offense, and struggled offensively to

Justin Allie sprints for the end zone, scoring for the Hawks late in the fourth quarter.

find the back of the end zone. The Hawks managed to close out the half down only seven points. “Defensively, we’re playing great right now,” Barnwell said. “We did move some people around defensively at the half.”

Belen-Jesuit held on to the 7-0 lead entering the fourth quarter, but the Hawks continued to press the

intensity. Two key Belen-Jesuit turnovers proved catastrophic late in the game. The Hawks defense played a relentless and physical second half, causing two fumbles.

Seminole Ridge, on a crucial fourth-and-two, converted at the Belen-Jesuit 19-yard line to move the chains. On the next play, Hawk running back Justin Allie found

Hawk running back Joseph Schergen tries to avoid a tackle as he advances the ball.

Seminole Ridge quarterback Jeremiah Brown takes the ball up field on a keeper.

space and took off for a 16-yard touchdown run. A miscue on the extra point kept the Hawks from converting, holding the score to 7-6.

Belen-Jesuit returned the ball on the ensuing kick, only to cough it up.

Nick Plesca recovered the ball for the Hawks, giving his team prime field position. However, a fourthSee HAWKS, page 29

Hawk defensive lineman Dyllon Lyons pressures the Belen-Jesuit quarterback.

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Berean Bulldogs Football Squad Shuts Down Coral Glades 20-0

The Berean Christian School Bulldogs football team, which plays in the independent Sunshine State Athletic Conference, stepped out of its class last Friday night to play the Class 8-A Coral Glades High School Jaguars. The disciplined Bulldogs’ passing attack and stingy defense proved to be too much for the Jaguars, leading to a 20-0 win for Berean. Quarterback Christopher Mauck and receivers Keilon Stube, Daniel Pinkerman, Nick Doucette, Jay Morgan and Jared Hammond continued an aerial assault, putting up 422 yards during the game.

The first quarter proved to be a

stalemate, with Berean’s defense shutting down the Jaguars’ running attack, and multiple dropped passes by the Berean offense. Berean got on the board early in the second quarter, when Mauck drove the Bulldogs 70 yards, capped by a 1-yard bootleg pass to Pinkerman. Stube’s kick was good, putting Berean ahead 7-0.

The defense gave the ball back to Mauck, who began to dissect the Jaguar secondary and march the Bulldogs down the field. However, on first-and-goal, a bad exchange from center ended in a turnover, putting the halftime score at 7-0.

The Bulldogs got the second half

kickoff and looked to be stalled with third-and-18 on their own 35-yard line until Mauck drilled a deep back shoulder throw, and a super catch by Pinkerman set the Bulldogs up on the Jaguar 30. After a quick slant to Stube and a darting 15-yard run, Berean was once again in the Red Zone. Two plays later, Mauck drilled a bullet through a safety window, and Doucette made a dazzling catch for a touchdown. The kick failed, putting Berean’s lead at 13-0 at the end of the third.

The defensive front, led by David Combs, Parker Woolwine, Kersten Francilus, Chris Todd and

Shawn McLaughlin, along with the secondary play of Luke Jamison, Hammond and Kasey Montrois, continued to bottle up the Jaguar offense and give the ball back to Berean. Mauck wasted no time hitting several quick passes to move into Jaguar territory. On third-andlong, Mauck hit Doucette on a deep go route, and the junior made a great grab between two defenders to keep the drive alive. A couple of quick darts to Pinkerman, Jamison and Stube, and the Bulldogs were inside the Jaguar five. Two straight dives proved unsuccessful against the huge Jaguar defensive line. On

third-and-goal, Mauck faked the dive, rolled out left and easily hit a wide open Doucette for the score.

Stube’s kick made it 20-0.

A late drive by the Jaguars was halted as Hammond picked off his third pass of the year to let Berean take a knee to end the game.

Mauck ended the night 32 for 48 on 422 passing yards. Stube caught 13 for 167 yards, with strong totals for Pinkerman and Doucette as well.

Berean travels to Jupiter Christian School to take on the Eagles on Friday, Sept. 11. Watch the Bulldogs each week live online at www. bereanbulldogs.org/live.

Royal Palm Bassmasters Fish Lake Okeechobee Out Of Belle Glade Ramp

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The Royal Palm Bassmasters held a fishing tournament July 12 on Lake Okeechobee out of the Belle Glade boat ramp.

First place was won by the team of Rick Eaton and partner Bill Latham with five fish weighing 14 lbs.

Second place was awarded to the team of Mike O’Connor and partner J.R. O’Connor with five fish weighing 12 lbs., 13 oz.

Third place was awarded to the team of Phil Northrop and partner Mike Addie with five fish weighing 9 lbs., 9 oz.

The big fish of the tournament

was 7 lbs., 12 oz. caught by the team of Mike O’Connor and J.R. O’Connor.

The Royal Palm Bassmasters meet on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center, located at 100 Sweet Bay Lane.

The club is now accepting applications for new teams. Come and check out the fun you’ve been missing.

For more information about the Royal Palm Bassmasters, e-mail rpbassmasters@gmail.com or visit www.royalpalmbassmasters.org.

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continued from page 21 bring your horses, just a pad, pen and your questions.

The second offering is a two-day weekend course at Joe’s ranch on Oct. 10-11. These full-day sessions are limited to eight participants, and

Hawks

Win Over Belen-Jesuit

continued from page 27 and-six forced the Hawks to attempt a 46-yard field goal that fell short.

The Hawk defense came up big again with another stop, giving Seminole Ridge another opportunity late in the fourth quarter. From the 1-yard line, the Hawks fumbled the ball, which rolled into the end zone. Running back Sean Edwards pounced on the loose ball for the go-ahead score. Jared Tolbert’s kick after gave the Hawks their first lead at 13-7, with just under two minutes left to play.

Belen-Jesuit put together a drive into Hawk territory, but a turnover deflated the team’s chances at retaking the lead. Free safety Chase

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“This hands-on course is useful for any riding discipline. We’ll be working individually with each participant, no matter what level they’re at or what problem they want to address. Whatever their horse needs, we’ll help them,” Joe said. “By the end, you’ll see a huge improvement.”

The third training seminar is Johnston recovered the ball, giving Seminole Ridge possession on its own 43-yard line. Belen-Jesuit used time-outs to manage the clock to get one more possession, but fell short. The Hawks chewed up the remaining seconds to take the 13-7 win.

“We have a bye this week,” Barnwell said. “We have a couple of people banged up, but hopefully we can get them healthy and ready for Palm Beach Gardens.”

Hawk quarterback Jeremiah Brown was 10-for-15 with 106 yards through the air. The Hawks combined for 266 total yards.

The Hawks will travel to Palm Beach Gardens High School on Friday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. Starting quarterback Dalton Trimble looks to make his return against Palm Beach Gardens, as the Hawks enter district play.

much more comprehensive, a two-week course, running Monday through Friday, starting Oct. 19 at Joe’s ranch. Also limited to eight participants, this course will

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rearing, both on the ground and under saddle.

For more information, or to sign up, call Joe Mangravito at (954) 599-7272.

Victory For Wellington

continued from page 27 halftime lead and appeared on the way for a big win, but the Wildcats had other plans.

Royal Palm Beach mixed it up on defense in the second half, blitzing Wellington and keeping the offense off balance. Dent led the Wildcats for two scores. The speedy quarterback scored on runs from 7 yards and 1 yard out to cut the Wellington lead to 27-21.

Wellington’s defense denied a late Wildcat rally on a fourth-andone at the 20 to turn over possession. From there, the Wolverines ran out the clock and clinched the victory.

“We stalled on offense in the second half,” Abel said. “We take one game at a time, and it’s a work in progress. We still have a lot of things to fix.”

Dent was 10 of 20 passes for 164 yards and one touchdown. He also is credited with two scores

Wellington receiver Austin Gilman scores a touchdown in the first half.

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for the Wildcats. Dever completed 10 of 19 passes for 197 yards and four touchdowns. Richards had two scores. Wellington linebackers Alex Brosseau and Alec Malynn combined for 22 tackles.

Royal Palm Beach traveled to the Oxbridge Academy on Thursday, Sept. 10, but results were not available at press time. Wellington hosts John I. Leonard High School on Friday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m.

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Saturday, Sept 12 • The West Palm Beach Gun & Knife Show will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13. Admission is $10. For more info., visit www.flgunshows.com.

• The seventh annual Florida Nautical Flea Market & Seafood Festival will take place Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds. For more info., visit www.flnauticalfleamarket.com.

• The 2015 Palm Beach Auto Swap Meet will be held Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept.

13 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds. For discount tickets, visit www. palmbeachautoswapmeet.com or call Under the Sun Promotions at (954) 205-7813.

• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host Everything Orchids: A Shady Affair Plant Sale on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Sept.

13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free for members and $10 for nonmembers. This plant sale offers a great opportunity to acquire the best orchid and shade-loving plants. Informative lectures will be offered. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.

• The second annual Countdown 2 Zero Pet Adoption Event will take place Saturday, Sept.

12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. The free event will feature several hundred dogs, cats, kittens and puppies available for adoption. Admission and parking are free. For more info., call (561) 4728873, e-mail info@countdown2zero.org or visit www.countdown2zero.org.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Stories & Songs for You” for ages 2 and up Saturday, Sept. 12 at 10:30 a.m. Parra Cebeira and the students of the John I. Leonard High School Club La Casa de Las Americas and the International Spanish Academy will read stories and act them out in both Spanish and English. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• A casting call for Fright Nights at the South Florida Fairgrounds is set for Saturday, Sept. 12 at the Perfect Vodka Amphitheater, starting at noon. Bring two forms of identification. For more info., call (561) 793-0333.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Board Game Day for all ages on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 2 p.m. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon playing a variety of classic and contemporary board games. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Teen Super Smash Bros. Tournament for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 2:30 p.m. to celebrate National Video Game Day. Eat snacks with your friends and win some cool prizes. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Become the Artist: Georges Seurat for ages 6 and up Saturday, Sept. 12 at 2:30 p.m.

Learn about the pointillist painter and practice his techniques to make amazing artwork. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

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• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free concert featuring Kiss Alive on Saturday, Sept.

12 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for info.

Sunday, Sept. 13 • Chabad of Royal Palm Beach (129 Sparrow Drive) will host a Community Rosh Hashanah Dinner on Sunday, Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 225-1766 or visit www.jewishroyalpalm. com for more info.

Monday, Sept. 14 • Free Yoga Classes will be offered the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane) on Monday, Sept. 14 at 9:30 a.m. and on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 9:45 a.m. All levels are welcome, and no previous experience is necessary. Pre-register at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. Call (561) 790-5124 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Writer’s Therapy for adults on Mondays, Sept. 14 and Sept. 28 at 10 a.m.

Join in an informal discussion where participants improve their craft by reading and discussing their work. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Art Club for ages 8 to 12 on Monday, Sept. 14 at 3 p.m. Live through your art by exploring different mediums. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Chess Club for Adults on Monday, Sept.

14 at 6:30 p.m. Chess fans will practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• Community of Hope (14055 Okeechobee Blvd.) will offer a GriefShare Support Group for those grieving the loss of a loved one beginning Monday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. Participants can join at any time during the 13-week series. For info., call (561) 753-8883 or email info@gocoh.com.

Tuesday, Sept. 15 • The Florida Alliance for Retired Americans will host a free public forum Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) addressing the issues and decisions to be made at the end of life. Dr. Richard Palermo will lead the presentation. For more info., call Nancy Tanner at (561) 793-9677.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Make a Hat Day for ages 5 to 9 on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 3:30 p.m. Celebrate “Make a Hat Day” by designing a fun hat to dress up in. All supplies will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Homework Help: Online Database Instruction for ages 12 and up on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 5:30 p.m. Learn how the library’s online resources can assist you with everything from math problems to English papers.

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

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Card Sharks for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. Play Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering or just a regular card game. Play against others, trade and make

new friends. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Pizza Chat for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Bring a book, comic, short story, fanfic or manga you’re reading. Chat with the group about it while enjoying pizza and drinks.

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

• Wellington will host a neighborhood watch meeting at Rye Terrace on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 791-4796 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Zumba Gold on Tuesday, Sept.

15 at 6:30 p.m. Join the party in this Latin-inspired dance fitness class mixing fun moves and rhythms to burn calories. Bring a towel and water.

Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• Community of Hope (14055 Okeechobee Blvd.) will offer a DivorceCare Support Group to help people heal from the pain of separation or divorce beginning Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. DivorceCare for Kids at the same time is designed to help kids ages 5 through 12 who are struggling with the confusion and pain that comes from separation and divorce. Participants can join at any time during the 13-week series. For info., call (561) 753-8883 or email info@gocoh.com.

Wednesday, Sept. 16 • Free Yoga at the Park will be offered at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park on Wednesday, Sept.

16 at 8:30 a.m. All levels are welcome and no previous experience is necessary. Pre-register at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. Call (561) 790-5124 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Not Your Grandma’s Bingo for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 3:30 p.m. Create your own card and see if luck is on your side. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acreage Explorers’ Club: Costa Rica for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 4 p.m.

Activities will explore the people, places, history, music, games and food of Costa Rica. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Village of Wellington is teaming up with the Wellington Art Society for the Student Art Program, which will put youth artwork on display at Village Park gymnasium. Local high school students are invited to deliver their original works of art to Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) on Wednesday, Sept. 16 between 4 and 6 p.m. The exhibit will open Monday, Sept. 21. All submitted artwork must be framed. Information and entry forms are available by calling (561) 791-4082.

• Luv-A-Pet Rescue will be the host charity at the Royal Palm Beach Quarter Auction on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). Call (561) 866-3263 for more info.

• Shulamit Hadassah will hold a bingo event Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. at Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Station 30 on Stribling Way in Wellington. Admission is free, and attendees are asked to either donate $5 for projects or bring a dairy/pareve appetizer or dessert. Reservations

The Town-Crier are required. To RSVP, contact Sandi at slg759@ comcast.net or (561) 389-4186.

Thursday, Sept. 17 • The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host Power Networking on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 8 a.m. at the chamber office (12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 19, Wellington).

To RSVP, call (561) 790-6200.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will present a French Beaded Butterfly activity for ages 16 and up Thursday, Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. Learn the basics of the craft technique of French flower beading using seed beads and wire to create a radiant butterfly. Bring small needle nose pliers. Other materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Awesome Autumn” for ages 4 to 8 on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 3:30 p.m. Celebrate harvest time while making a fantastic fall-themed craft. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Duct Tape Crafternoon for ages 7 to 11 on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 3:30 p.m.

Use patterned duct tape to make wallets, flowers, bangle bracelets and more. All supplies will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Western Business Alliance will hold its September social on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the White Elephant Restaurant (12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 20, Wellington). Visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance. com for more info.

• The Art Cellar (10660 W. Forest Hill Blvd, Suite 150) will host a food invasion and wine glass painting on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at Iron Lion Fitness (10660 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington) that will feature many area restaurants.

The wine glass painting class will feature raffles, presentations, and demonstrations from local businesses. Every guest at check-in will receive a door prize and a free entry into the raffle. Visit www.artcellarwellington.com for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “The Art of Snail Mail” on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Help revive real mail with art and brighten someone’s mailbox with an original, handcrafted card and envelope. Writing, drawing tools, paper, envelopes and card-making supplies will be provided. You supply addresses and stamps. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Friday, Sept. 18 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Exciting Electrons for ages 5 and up Friday, Sept. 18 at 3 p.m. with a program from the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium.

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

• Comedian, actor and writer Rodney Carrington will be at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) on Friday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. For tickets, call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.

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A S S I S TA N T N E E D E D — P a r t T i m e M o n d a y - F r i d a y, 2 : 0 0 p . m .

- 6:00 p.m. please call 561-790-0808.

ROOMMATE TO SHARE — 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment - Purdy & Jog Road. $550 per month.

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

FOR RENT - WELLINGTON

TEACHER NEEDED — Full Time MondayFriday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. experienced preferred please call 561-790-0808.

SHEFFIELD WOODS — Ground floor condo 2/2 for rent $1,350 per month. Available September 1st. New Kitchen, maple cabinets, SS appliances, granite countertops, tile living & dining area, Pergo flooring in bedrooms. Call 561-866-1354 for appointment.

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

Please fax resume to 561-791-0952

FOR SALE - WELLINGTON

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus!

WELLINGTON PARK PLACE TOWNHOME — Just reduced! Spacious 2200 ft. living. 3/2 Garage. HOA and many many extras. Great location! and furniture available. $248,000. 561-793-3819

Consistent Freight,

LAND FOR SALE OUT OF AREA 51+/- — ROLLING ACRES OF FENCED AND X FENCED PASTURE. Large stocked pond surrounded by huge grandaddy oaks.

Conveniently located 2 miles to I-75 between Gainsville and Lake City. It’s out of the 500 year flood plain. It is located in Columbia county close to Springs, Rivers and parks. The Taxes are under $300 and no impact fees.

There are 2 wells with electric and septic. It can be divided into 4 parcels. The soil is vey good for farming or raising cattle and horses.

First time offered at this price. $220,000 OBO (no owner finance) Call 386-497-4983 or 386-365-2709 e-mail kathy_marlow@yahool. com GORGEOUS NORTH FLORIDA LAND.

CRAFT SHOW CRAFTERS WANTED CRAFTERS WANTED — Horizon Baptist Church Community Harvest Day/Craft Show October 24, 2015. Call 561-792-1122.

Drivers: New Pay!

Great MIles on This Regional Account, Werner Enterprises: 1-855-517-2488

EMPLOYMENT WANTED RETIRED (AND RESTLESS) — Seeking full or part-time, reliable transportation. Call Rob 561-307-3529.

TOWN-CRIER CLASSIFIEDS CALL 561-793-7606

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

A/C AND REFRIGERATION

PRESSURE CLEANING

JOHN C. HUNTON AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION, INC.—Service & new installation FPL independent participating contractor. Lic. CAC 057272 Ins. “We are proud supporters of the Seminole Ridge Hawks” 561-798-3225. Family Owned & Operated since 1996. Credit Cards Accepted

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

Interior & Exterior painting.

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

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

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

Li c.& Ins. 100045062 561-667-7716

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

LAWN SERVICE YELLOWHAMMER LAWN SERVICE — Serving Loxahatchee, Acreage and Loxahatchee Groves ONLY High quality, affordable yard maintenance. NO CONTRACTS! Locally owned and operated. 561-320-1118

LOCKSMITH C.K.s L O C K & S E C U R I T Y 561-7329418 Full Service Security Since 1960 — Service and installation of locks, safes, camera’s alarms, monitoring, duplication of keys, car remotes and so much more.

NEW FLOORING BUY IT HERE FLOORING — Kitchen and Bath. Now available. Complete one stop shopping. Stop on By! Pike Road - Between Southern and Belvedere. West Palm Beach - Open 7 Days!!! 561-333-2300

PET CARE PRODUCTS HAPPY JACK LIQUIVIC®: 2x Recognized safe & effective against hook & roundworms by US CVM...Grand Prix 561-792-2853 Kennelvax.com

PAINTING J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 309-6975 or visit our website at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com JOHN PERGOLIZZI PAINTING INC. — Interior/Exterior - Repaint specialist, pressure cleaning, popcorn ceiling, drywall repair & roof painting. Family owned/owner operator. Free Est. 798-4964 Lic. #U18473 COLORS BY CORO, INC. — Int./Ext. Residential painting, over 20 yrs exp. Small Jobs welcome. Free est. Ins. 561-383-8666. Owner/Operated. Lic.# U20627 Ins. Wellington Resident

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

TOWN-CRIER CLASSIFIEDS CALL 561-793-7606

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

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

SECURITY SECURITY — American owned local security company in business 30 plus years.

Protection by officers drug tested. 40 hour course. Licensed & Insured. 561-848-2600

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

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS 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

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

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

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

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

WATER SUPPLY & TREATMENT WELL WATER AND CITY WATER — Supply, Service and water treatment. 561-7845210. Loxahatchee Irrigation Supply Inc.

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To Saint Jude

Holy Saint Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depths of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition, in return. I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Saint Jude, pray for us and all who invoke your aid. Amen Say 3 our Fathers, 3 Hail Marys and 3 Glory Be to the Father. Say this novena nine times in a row for nine days.

Publication must be promised. P.K. Please support the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. www.stjude.com

FOR SALE BROWN HUNTINGTON HOUSE SECT I O N A L S O FA — L o o k s n e w, f o u r sofa pillows. $700. Call 561-907-9684 COMPLETE MEDIA ROOM FOR SALE! — Gently used includes 8 leather theater seats with with an 80 inch flat screen TV. Located in Wellington. Contact 908-947-8575

AUDITIONS THE ROBERT SHARON CHORALE IS CURRENTLY HOLDING AUDITIONS FOR NEW MEMBERS. — We present music of all genres - Classical, Pop, Ethnic, Spiritual, Broadway - so if you love to sing and want to be a part of a wonderful musical organization, come join us. Sight-reading is a bonus, but not a requirement. We meet Tuesday evenings at 7:30 PM in the Chorus Room of the Vera Lea Rinker School of Music and Fine Arts at Palm Beach Atlantic University (326 Acacia Road) in West Palm Beach. For further information and to schedule your (non-threatening) audition, contact Dr. Sharon at (561) MUSIC-45 or by e-mail: info@rschorale.com or rbsharon@ bellsouth.net

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HERE’S MY CARD CGC023814

Niagara Contracting Service Home Repairs Remodelng to Rebuild Minor Repairs

Tile • Drywall • Painting • Window • Door • Installation

Lic. Ins.

561-329-9086

Lic & Insured CFC057392, CAC1817688

SEPTIC & DRAINFIELD SPECIALISTS

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Why Choose Charter Schools USA? • Tuition-free public charter schools • Personal Learning Plans • Before and after care • Character education and leadership • Meaningful parental involvement • Certified, dedicated teachers

Now SIX great schools serving Palm Beach! APPLY ONLINE TODAY! Renaissance Charter School at Wellington Renaissance Charter School at Cypress Renaissance Charter School at Central Palm Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Renaissance Charter School at Palms West Renaissance Charter School at Summit

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Floor Specialists, an Abbey Design Center, offers much more than the big box stores. Our highly trained team gives personal attention to each client to help create the living space they desire. Floor Specialists has the largest selection of hardwood �loors as well as the �inest �loor covering products in the area. From the most sought after to the most unique, Floor Specialists has it all…and for every budget.

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