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Volume 35, Number 37 September 12 - September 18, 2014

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PALMS WEST BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

In a 3-2 decision Tuesday, the Wellington Village Council decided to seek proposals for a new solid waste removal contract rather than renew its current seven-year contract with Waste Management of Palm Beach for another seven years. Page 3

LGWCD Considering Revisions To Public Records Policy

At a meeting Monday, the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors reviewed its policy on charging for extensive public records requests and decided to have legal staff recommend revisions. Page 7

Women Of The Western Communities Kicks Off Season At Wanderers

Women of the Western Communities resumed its monthly meetings Thursday, Sept. 4 at the Wanderers Club. After a summer hiatus, the group is ready with fresh ideas for raising money and collecting items to donate to the YWCA Harmony House. Page 10

Back To Basics Receives Donation From Wellington Rotary

OPINION

Fix The Write-In Loophole

1998’s Amendment 11 passed by nearly a two-to-one margin. It promised that “ballot access requirements for independent and minor-party candidates cannot be greater than requirements for major party candidates” and “allows all voters, regardless of party, to vote in any party’s primary election if the winner will have no general election opposition.” While the first half of this promise has been kept, the second half has not. Page 4 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 10 OPINION.................................. 4 CRIME NEWS.......................... 6 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 7 PEOPLE................................. 11 SCHOOLS.............................. 12 COLUMNS.......................14, 21 BUSINESS..................... 22 - 23 SPORTS..........................27 - 29 CALENDAR............................ 30 CLASSIFIEDS.................31 - 35 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

The Children’s Hospital at Palms West hosted its Back in School Bash on Saturday, Sept. 6 at Palms West Hospital. There were plenty of activities for youngsters to choose from, including crafts, games and face painting. In addition, popular costumed characters were there to entertain. Shown here, Tiffany Rodriguez visits with the costumed characters. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 17

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RPB Moving Forward With Senior Living Facility At Park

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council last week directed village staff to move forward in preparing a request for proposals on the sale of a 10-acre parcel of land for the construction and operation of a senior living facility. The site, located at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park, has been set aside for a private company to run some form of senior housing. At the Aug. 4 meeting, consultant Phil Gonot of PMG Associates said that the feasibility of a successful facility in Royal Palm Beach is good due to increasing demand. The project, designed to let aging residents continue to live in the village, was agreed upon in a strategic planning session conducted by council members. At the time, the council requested an update to PMG’s market analysis from 2011. The 10 acres could accommodate between 120 and 180 units. Gonot examined the supply and demand for different types of se-

nior housing. “We looked at three basic types — independent living, assisted living and skilled care,” Gonot said, adding that the study looked at both market rate and subsidized rate facilities. The land would be sold to a developer, and the facility would be built and maintained under guidelines established by the village. Although the village would not be directly involved, it would retain oversight to assure that the facility is managed in the manner that village leaders desire. “The village does not want to be in the business of running this senior housing facility,” he said. “But, on the other hand, if you’re going to work with someone, you want to be sure they meet the criteria that are important to this council and the citizens of this village.” One of the questions council members asked was whether they could restrict tenants only to Royal Palm Beach residents. “You can legally do so. However, we do not feel that the market is there for

that,” Gonot said. “That would not be the type of situation you should enter into, because it would limit that operator to such a degree that it might not be successful.” The planning firm looked at the demographics of the 65-and-over population, but also at a slightly younger population who might be looking to put their parents in the facility. In existing senior housing within a 10-mile radius from the site, PMG found high levels of occupancy. Gonot also noted that during the original 2011 study, there were two new facilities about to open. With the new facilities now in full operation, the occupancy rate is now higher than in 2011, he said. The current number of beds in the 10-mile radius is 1,083 for assisted living and 1,400 for nursing homes. The demand for independent living is more difficult to measure because it is out of a desire to live in that type of facility, rather than a necessity, he said. The 24 facilities within the See SENIOR LIVING, page 15

Wellington Council Decides To Keep Four-Day Workweek By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report In a 3-2 decision, the Wellington Village Council gave preliminary approval to its 2015 budget Tuesday, dropping a planned return to a five-day week for municipal complex staff. Without any public comment, the council debated the merits of the current four-day week as opposed to a five-day week, which requires about $93,000 more in the budget. The four-day workweek was instituted several years ago as part of extensive budget cuts in the face of the economic downturn and dwindling village revenue. The draft budget planned to return some workers to a five-day schedule as of Oct. 1. Vice Mayor John Greene said a four-day vs. a five-day workweek has been one of the more controversial discussion topics among council members. “I think our staff does an incredible job Monday through Thursday,” Greene said. “The hours put in, I think are reflected in the level of service our residents get.” He said he has not received any negative feedback from residents about the four-day workweek, which has employees working longer hours each day to keep a 40-hour schedule. “I’m willing to support this budget the way it’s presented, but I also encourage this council

to understand that there is not a crisis in this community for inability to serve and meet the level of expectations and standards that we’ve all come to expect as what makes Wellington a great place to live,” he said. Greene added that he thought staff members had adapted their schedules to a four-day workweek and would have difficulty adjusting back to a five-day week. “I don’t see it as broken,” he said. Greene added that he comes to the municipal complex on Fridays to take advantage of the quiet atmosphere and catch up, and sees senior staff members also at work. He also pointed out that services such as building inspections can still be scheduled on Fridays, and that with the 10-hour workday, residents have the ability to conduct village business before or after work. “I wouldn’t be advocating this as strongly if I felt there was significant feedback from the community saying, ‘Why aren’t you guys open on Friday?’” he said. “I don’t think that level of service is being compromised.” However, Councilman Matt Willhite said the four-day week was adopted at the height of the economic crisis. “I was here when we went from five to four, and it’s my understanding that there was always the expectation that we would go See WORKWEEK, page 15

CAFCI GAMES NIGHT

Caribbean-Americans for Community Involvement (CAFCI) held its International Games Night on Saturday, Sept.6 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Event-goers enjoyed a variety of games, from dominoes and Scrabble to ludo and rummykub, as well as a buffet dinner and music by DJ Ernie Garvey. Shown here are Vicky Garvey, Dermot Sutherland and Lorna Stanley. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 10 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

SFWMD Engineer: Corbett Area Wellington Looks To Levee Project About To Begin Loosen Commercial Parking Restrictions In Multifamily Areas

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors heard an update Wednesday on plans to upgrade the levee separating the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area from The Acreage. At the board’s previous meeting, residents raised concerns about reduced seepage through the new levee, which they felt might affect their wells. Funding for the project was recommended by Gov. Rick Scott and approved by the state legislature after flooding from Tropical Storm Isaac nearly breached the levee, which would have caused larger flooding problems in The Acreage. John Mitnik, bureau chief of engineering and construction for

the South Florida Water Management District, said his agency has completed the design for phases 1 and 2 of the project, although only phase 1 is financed currently with $4 million approved by the state legislature. The total cost of the project will be about $7.8 million. Phase 1 is the western mile and a half of the total 2.5-mile-long project just north of the M-O Canal. Mitnik said his staff is finalizing the necessary procurements before moving into the award of a contract and actual construction later this year. He said the western portion of the levee was identified as being of greater concern to the overall integrity of the existing berm. After going through several different design iterations that the

SFWMD shared with residents for input over the past year, they arrived at a design for an earthen levee just north of the existing berm. He explained that the existing berm, which is about a one-to-one slope, will be pulled back from the M-O Canal to a new levee to the north with a three-to-one slope. “The levee at the top width will be about 14 feet so you can drive on it and get access,” Mitnik said. On the northern side in Corbett, they will be able to maintain a higher water level to preserve the wildlife habitat while keeping residents of The Acreage dry, he said. At the previous meeting, during which the board granted an easement, residents raised concerns See CORBETT, page 7

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board supported a plan Monday that would ease rules regarding commercial vehicle parking in multifamily residential areas. Wellington Growth Management Director Bob Basehart presented an ordinance changing how the code regulates the parking of commercial vehicles. Currently, one commercial vehicle can be parked per property, as long as it is screened from view

of the street or adjoining properties, Basehart said, pointing out that commercial vehicles must be licensed. With limitations, the proposed amendment would allow commercial vehicles to be parked at multifamily properties that do not have garages available for screening, since it’s typically not possible to put those vehicles out of sight. “It is a fairly prevalent problem,” Basehart said, citing a study of violations showing that Wellington averages 300 cases a year, See PZA BOARD, page 15

Park Project, Garden Of Hope Ready To Break Ground By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Groundbreaking ceremonies for the long-awaited Acreage Community Park southern expansion and the Garden of Hope project are set for Wednesday, Sept 17 at 4 p.m. Garden of Hope organizer Tracy Newfield, whose daughter is a cancer survivor, explained that she started the project as a serene spot for families of cancer patients and survivors. “I heard they were building the expansion, and I thought it would be a good place to put the park that I was developing,” Newfield

said, adding that the Garden of Hope will be the new location for the Acreage/Loxahatchee Relay for Life, since the park expansion includes a six-lane track. Newfield said Garden of Hope of Palm Beach County is still selling inscribed paver bricks for $50 each to raise money for the park, which is being totally financed by private donations. It also has a lemonade and popcorn stand set up at local functions to raise money for the project, which they will have at the groundbreaking. There is a Facebook page and a web site at www.gardenofhope.

net where people can learn more about the project. The organization also puts together care packages for cancer patients. The project has advanced to the point that the group was recently able to organize a skydiving adventure for one of the patients. Garden of Hope will also begin hosting a bingo night on the last Thursday of every month at Gator Shack beginning Sept. 25. Indian Trail Improvement District President Carol Jacobs said the groundbreaking marks the culmination of one of the many goals she has set out to accomplish in her time on the board. “We’ve done it

all and more,” Jacobs said, pointing out that they completed the Hamlin House at Nicole Hornstein Equestrian Park and are about to put up Acreage entrance signs, and they now have microphones and a camera in their meeting room to record the proceedings. ITID acquired the park expansion land in a trade with Palm Beach County for a smaller piece of property where the Acreage branch library is now located. Jacobs said the park expansion project was held up while the current board settled old issues that arose when a previous board started clearing the land and il-

legally removed some trees that were determined to be in wetlands. “We finally cleared that up, and we’re breaking ground,” she said. “I’m very happy because I was getting afraid that at the end of the year, it wouldn’t be done, and that is something I’m very passionate about.” In addition to the running track, amenities at the park expansion will include a pavilion and shade structures, a flagpole and memorial area, a walking/jogging trail, a separate equestrian trail around the park, a paved parking lot, lights, restrooms and a multipurpose field.

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Wellington Council Votes To Seek Waste Hauling Proposals By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report In a 3-2 decision Tuesday, the Wellington Village Council decided to seek proposals for a new solid waste removal contract rather than renew its current seven-year contract with Waste Management of Palm Beach for another seven years. Although council members said that they had received good service in the past, and the Office of Inspector General agreed that renewing the contract was legal and ethical, the majority decided to rebid it in the interest of transparency, although it could result in a higher rate. Director of Operations Jim Barnes said the council needed to advise Waste Management whether it intended to renew the contract, which expires in September 2015. Ellen Smith, representing Waste Management, said the company has brought a high level of service to the village. “Waste Management is a For-

tune 200 company with more than 2 million customers nationwide,” Smith said. “Our bench is very deep. We have 43,000 employees in the nation and 3,500 in Florida.” The company has 125 employees in the Palm Beach County office. She pointed out that the company has received excellent reports from village staff and residents, and that Wellington is locked in at the original price agreed upon in 2009, with a consumer price index charge of 80 percent, where many county haulers charge 100 percent. She also noted that hauler charges are currently trending upward. However, Joanne Stanley with competitor Republic Services encouraged the council to seek new bids. “Our industry is very competitive,” Stanley said. “There are many companies in Palm Beach County that would submit a proposal should you decide to move in that direction. Recent bid results confirm that when these compa-

nies compete for your business, you really stand to gain the most.” Stanley pointed out that if a request for proposals does not result in a satisfactory bid, the council has the option to reject all the bids and negotiate for the best price. Councilman Howard Coates pointed out that the inspector general had rendered an opinion that the current contract was renewable as long as the terms remained the same. Village Attorney Laurie Cohen added that the inspector general also encourages competition. “My advice to you would be to either renew the contract for the same terms that are currently in place, and if you decide to alter those terms, I would have to advise you to rebid it,” Cohen said. Coates asked whether an upper limit could be imposed on the bids, and Barnes said that could be done, but that bidders did not have to comply. Cohen added that if they put an upper limit in the RFP, the

tendency would be for bidders to submit at that price and not necessarily lower. Coates said that ordinarily, he would favor going out for bids, but he was concerned that in this case, the outcome might not be good, since the price was locked in so long ago. Even then, Waste Management’s bid was substantially below the other bids, he said. “If we do an RFP, we’re going to be going into a no man’s land of where there really could be an increase in the cost of service to our community,” Coates said. Barnes said that based on the most recent hauler contracts, the village’s contract is in the middle. “We don’t know,” he said. “It is a risk. There is no guarantee.” Solid Waste Supervisor Jesse Wright said some of the haulers have older trucks that present a risk of hydraulic spills, and having newer trucks was part of the contract. “I don’t know what’s going to happen if we throw new trucks into the equation,” he said.

Wright also pointed out that complaints have gone down progressively over the term of the contract. Councilman Matt Willhite had concerns about some of the language of the existing contract and thought it would be in the best interest of the residents to put out an RFP. “I fully think that we are in a safer position when we put this out for an RFP, and we come back and put in place a better contract,” he said. Willhite also pointed out that the issue was not about service, but the terms and length of the contract, which if renewed, would take Waste Management to 14 years. Councilwoman Anne Gerwig pointed out that renewing the contract would also lock the village in to the 80 percent consumer price index adjustment, where putting out an RFP would not guarantee that. Barnes added that the consulting fee for a rebid would be about $60,000.

Vice Mayor John Greene was concerned about the length of the contract. “This is not an issue of whether Waste Management is a good provider,” he said. “They have set a standard that would be hard for any competitor to match. My only hesitation is the length of time for the contract.” Greene said he would favor renewing the current contract for a shorter period, but said that was not an option because it would change the terms of the contract. “I don’t see any other option than to go out for an RFP,” Greene said. Mayor Bob Margolis agreed with an RFP, pointing out that with annual average cost of the contract at more than $5 million, there is $35 million on the line in a seven-year contract. “Let’s see what the free market can bear,” he said. Willhite made a motion to put out an RFP, which carried 3-2 with Coates and Gerwig opposed.

Wellington Rotary To Celebrate World Peace Day On Sept. 21

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report The United Nations International Day of Peace will be observed Sunday, Sept. 21 across the world. Locally, the Wellington Rotary Club and the Village of Wellington will host a 3 p.m. observance that day at the Wellington Rotary Peace Park. At the event, the Wellington Rotary Club will culminate its ninth annual World Peace Initiative, a series of community programs and contests. “The purpose of the Wellington Rotary World Peace setup really is to raise the consciousness of world peace, conflict resolution and multiculturalism to the people within our community,” said Dr. Wes Boughner, event co-chair and founder of the club’s World Peace Initiative. “We feel we should start with the kids to do that.” The club has created contests for children to participate in. Elementary school children took part in a poster contest on the theme of world peace. With the freedom to work with various materials, approximately 370 students from five participating schools created and entered their posters. The win-

ning student and teacher from each school won a cash prize of $50. For middle school students, there was a poetry competition. Approximately 80 students from three schools participated, writing poetry along the theme of “may peace prevail in the world.” The top students and their teachers receive $75. High school students were challenged with writing an essay based on a quote by an individual who has striven for peace. This year’s quote is from Gandhi, and the two winners and their teachers will receive $100. The students and teachers will also receive a certificate of thanks when they receive their prizes at the Sept. 21 ceremony. The community contest, a photography competition on the theme of multicultural understanding, challenged participants to mount and submit either a color or blackand-white photograph of a still life representation of peace. Approximately 20 images were submitted this year. The Wellington Rotary Club Peace Award is given annually to someone in the community who does work striving for world

peace, conflict resolution or multiculturalism. This year, Maureen Holtzer, who teaches Holocaust studies and law studies at Palm Beach Central High School, will be recognized for her human rights work. The club is also involved with the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in the community and provides a competition in which scouts can earn a Rotary Peace merit badge. Last year, approximately 60 scouts earned badges. There is also an award for children who have done something in their school on conflict resolution. “A lot of kids are thinking about world peace,” Boughner said. “When they start to do their poster, when they start to do their poetry or their essay, they’re thinking about world peace, and that’s what we’re trying to do — to get people to think about it. It’s going to have to start with kids… That’s what the whole program is really all about.” With almost 50 Rotarians working on the project, co-chair Larry Kemp took care of the competition side of the event, leaving Boughner to focus on the ceremony. The two work together, said

Kemp, who has been helping Boughner with the event since he joined the club almost five years ago. As Kemp crunched the numbers to determine the impact of the program on local students, he realized that over the last 10 years, at minimum, the program has brought a focus on world peace to more than 3,500 students. The ceremony takes place at Wellington Rotary Peace Park, located at the intersection of Royal Fern and Birkdale drives. The park contains a walkway leading to a peace pole, as well as many flags. There are nine peace poles around the park, and a tenth will be dedicated during the ceremony, which will feature Wellington Mayor Bob Margolis, a performance by Palm Beach Central High School’s Traditions choir, the honoring of contest winners and the presentation of the Wellington Rotary World Peace Award. At the end of the ceremony, doves will be released. The club has flags, benches and other sponsorship opportunities available at the park. For more information, call Boughner at (561) 791-2060.

Dr. Wes Boughner at the Wellington Rotary Peace Park.

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Fix The Write-In Loophole That Disenfranchises Many Voters In 1998, Floridians upended state government. Through a series of constitutional amendments, voters slimmed down the state cabinet, putting much more power in the hands of the governor. While that was the more high-profile change, at the same time, Floridians passed a measure designed to upend the two-party monopoly’s control over ballot access. Amendment 11 passed by nearly a two-to-one margin. It promised that “ballot access requirements for independent and minor-party candidates cannot be greater than requirements for major party candidates” and “allows all voters, regardless of party, to vote in any party’s primary election if the winner will have no general election opposition.” The first half of this promise has been kept. Once the private domain of Democrats and Republicans, more choices now greet voters — in presidential election years, often a lot more. However, the second half of this promise to the electorate never bore fruit. Why? A loophole regularly exploited by both major parties to make sure that party primaries stay closed. The aim was to ensure that all voters could participate, even when one of the major parties fails to field a candidate, as frequently occurs in gerrymandered districts drawn to be dominated by one party. The write-in travesty is the result of a loophole in the law that considers a write-in candidate a viable general election opposition, thereby closing party primaries to outsiders even when

the primary race will virtually guarantee the winner. In almost all circumstances, write-in candidates are not real candidates. While no-party or minor-party candidates must pay ballot-access fees or collect signatures to get their names on the ballot, write-in candidates do not. Their names will not appear on the ballot. They will be represented only by a blank line. What is the significance of that blank line? In many cases, the disenfranchisement of thousands of voters. Need an example? Look no further than last month’s Democratic primary in the 21st Congressional District. Congressman Ted Deutch easily won re-election in an overwhelmingly Democratic district, trouncing challenger Emmanuel Morel in a district that includes nearly all of Wellington. But wait! Technically, he wasn’t re-elected. There’s a write-in candidate “in the race.” Are you a Republican or independent voter in District 21? Without the write-in, you would have been able to vote in the election. This example is just one of dozens of similar situations that play out each election year throughout Florida in both parties. The situation is ludicrous, and the loophole can easily be remedied. State Attorney Dave Aronberg worked on fixing the problem during his time in the State Senate. Unfortunately, it’s a problem that the party bosses don’t want fixed. Hyper-partisans were not in favor of Amendment 11 when it passed, and they’re certainly not in favor of letting it do the job it was intended to do. That’s too bad, because Florida’s electorate deserves better.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Minto West Doesn’t Fit In The Area

How can the Palm Beach County Commission approve the expansion request by Minto West when everything in the plan is not compatible with the surrounding area? The “new” plan by most builders is to have a complete city in their development. However, these plans do not work, and they do not generate 3,000 jobs as Minto says they will. Just ask Abacoa how many jobs they generated. The Minto West project is in the middle of horse country with homes of 1.25 acres or more. We have dirt roads and limited access to major highways. This is country! Horses, goats, chickens and children who can grow up in a quiet neighborhood. How can you approve a city in the middle of the country with limited roads to access the area? The Minto West property is not on a major road, it is in the middle of horse country! Minto bought the property knowing that they were restricted to 2,997 homes and 253,000 square feet of retail space. That alone is bad enough, but to turn around as soon as they buy the land and ask for 6,500 homes, a college, a stadium, a hotel and 1.5 million square feet of commercial space is ridiculous. So, they come back with 4,500 homes (of which 800 are townhomes) and 2.1 million square feet of commercial space. This not compatible with this area. There is a reason that the retail space is supposed to be limited. We are in the country, and the Mall at Wellington Green is right down the street. There is a reason that we don’t need a college, because a state college is being built next

door on Southern Blvd., a major thoroughfare. I know our roads will need to be expanded, but if the Minto proposal goes through, the roads will have to be doubled in size. Who in their right mind is going to stay in a hotel that is not even close to any business or attraction? Who is crazy enough to build a 150-room hotel in the country? They are not, unless you change it to a city, which is not in the master plan. What private college is going to build a 3,000-student campus when there is a state college a few miles away? They are not. Why would anybody start a business in the middle of the country when there are so many other businesses on major roads close by? Who wants an office away from government and commerce, and have to travel several miles out into the country to get to work on roads that will be slow and congested? Stop this madness before it gets started. Please! LaVant Morell The Acreage

Who Is Shelley Vana Kidding?

How hypocritical of Commissioner Shelley Vana to attack Commissioner Jess Santamaria for speaking the truth at a recent meeting of the Palm Beach County Commission. Commissioner Vana asserts that, contrary to Commissioner Santamaria’s claim, the commissioners do their best to represent the wishes of the constituents. Let’s look at the facts: How do the residents of Century Village feel about the commission’s approval for development on the neighboring golf course?

And what about the folks living in Boca Del Mar, whose lifestyle is also being impinged upon? Both communities have current lawsuits opposing the commission’s decisions concerning development in their communities. What about the western communities, whose quality of life is under attack from Minto West? Several of these communities, including Royal Palm Beach, have, in fact, submitted resolutions to the commission requesting denial of any increase from Minto West’s originally approved purchase. Do the majority of the commissioners seem to care? The facts speak for themselves with the perpetual 5-2 or 6-1 votes against the wishes of the constituents. Commissioners representing their constituents? Who does she think she’s fooling? Arlene Olinsky Royal Palm Beach

The 12 Percent

How did it come to pass that so many residents in Palm Beach County have allowed their right to vote to wither on the vine; their freedom to elect our representatives to die? Many of the non-voters have become the “summer soldiers and sunshine patriots” that Thomas Paine wrote about in The Crisis. We are Americans, and our forefathers sacrificed their fortunes and their lives to ensure our right to a representative government, and it is a disgrace that so many of our residents, who consider themselves American, shirk their responsibility and are teaching their children to avoid their responsibilities in citizenship. Only by exercising this basic freedom, the right to vote, have

we the opportunity, an opportunity denied to many around the world, to lay claim to the continuation of our liberty. The best way to lose a representative government is by “doing nothing” and allowing special interests to discourage fellow Americans who want to engage in public service from entering as a candidate for public office. When you consider that our kids have gone off to faraway places overseas to protect our country and our freedoms, and that the right to vote is essential in putting the best people as our representatives in office, indifference should not be our legacy, and we break faith with those risking their lives to ensure that right. 12 percent is the current level of voter participation in Palm Beach County, which means that with continued low voter turnout, it will only take a small number of votes to win, making it very tempting for special interests to make candidates beholden to them and less likely to represent the residents of Palm Beach County. Remember, those who do not vote are in no better position than those who cannot vote, and people deserve the government they don’t vote for as well as the government they do vote for — your choice! You don’t have the right to complain if you don’t participate. Richard Nielsen Royal Palm Beach

Sunsport Opposes Minto West

I am writing as president of the Board of Directors of Sunsport Gardens Family Naturist Resort in Loxahatchee Groves. Sunsport’s board has voted unanimously to

oppose Minto West’s new proposal to develop the former Callery-Judge Grove property. The Minto West property is only two lots north of Sunsport and would have a negative impact upon the Town of Loxahatchee Groves and our resort. We are a rural community with 10-acre lot sizes near us. The rest of the Minto West land is surrounded by The Acreage, with 1.25-acre lot sizes. The proposed development would create a small city in our midst, greatly exacerbating traffic congestion, pollution and possible crime. It would certainly destroy the rural ambiance which we and our neighbors enjoy. Contrary to the claims of the developer, all the new residents would increase unemployment, since there would be a much greater increase in the number of people looking for work than jobs created. We don’t need the huge new commercial center. We already have Publix, Winn-Dixie, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Lowe’s, the massive Mall at Wellington Green, and many restaurants and small businesses in the adjacent Royal Palm Beach and Wellington municipalities. A new college campus

is now being built in Loxahatchee Groves. We don’t want or need more. Minto West is a Canadian company seeking to make a huge profit in our area at the expense of the surrounding communities. Please reject their proposal. Morley Schloss Loxahatchee Groves

For Love Of The Game

For the past several months, I have played softball on Sunday mornings in the western communities with a great bunch of softball players. We don’t require weekly manicuring of the field, baselines, umpires or uniforms. We haven’t felt the need for tryouts, player cuts, an organized league, and trophies, plaques, etc. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age, sex, ability…. We choose up teams each week the old-fashioned way. I have played in many leagues over the years, and I haven’t enjoyed the game as much as I have with this format. If you would like to play softball for the “love of the game,” e-mail fred@yudit.com. Fred Eisinger Wellington

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RPBHS Principal: New Initiatives Improve Student Performance By Briana D’Andrea Town-Crier Staff Report Culturally relevant teaching was a key focus of a presentation Monday night by Royal Palm Beach High School Principal Jesus Armas to the Royal Palm Beach Education Advisory Board. It’s a practice Armas believes is needed to help students be successful worldwide, but he said U.S. schools are nowhere near where they need to be. “We are moving forward, and we’ve had the difficult conversations. We’re not going to be afraid to talk about it,” Armas said. “We need to do a good job for our black males who are struggling around the country. Knowing our student body and the kid in front of you is key, so each student has the opportunity to learn.” Armas said it’s important to

recognize that each student learns differently, and teachers need to give personalized instructions to each and every student. “The day we master that is the day we break the mold,” he said. Councilman Jeff Hmara, liaison to the committee, commended Armas on such an undertaking. In his research, Armas said he has found a large correlation between reading proficiency and free and reduced-price lunch. Sixty-seven percent of the RPBHS student body is signed up for free or reduced-price lunch. He said culture and race have something to do with the percentage of those who are reading-proficient, which is 45 percent. Armas and his staff have decided, in turn, to make improvements to the school’s lunchroom. Within the next few years, RPBHS will

have a state-of-the-art cafeteria that mimics a food court traditionally seen at a mall. “We expect to have less discipline issues, and we’re excited about what it’s going to do for our campus,” he said. As a result, RPBHS students will have three 35-minute lunch periods and block scheduling. The staff voted for that method to accommodate both space and help the school’s academic success. Armas said that thanks to block scheduling, discipline and referrals often decline in schools. As of the 2014-15 school year, student enrollment at Royal Palm Beach High is at 2,231, down 45 students from last year. However, that’s 58 more than in 2009-10. Armas said the number of referrals and suspensions have gone down by more than half, as compared to

2011, which puts the school 17th in the district. Meanwhile, the proportion of students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses is on the upswing at 25 percent. The teachers and principal have a vision for the school, and Armas said he and his staff strive every day to meet their goals. The faculty is dedicated to meeting the holistic needs of students, he said, providing a safe and respectful environment in which to learn and a wide variety of extracurricular activities. “All of this will be accomplished while building parent and community involvement and maintaining open communication among stakeholders,” Armas said, adding that his hope is that students will graduate with pride and confidence and be prepared

to succeed in their postsecondary endeavors to become productive citizens. Although RPBHS was fourth in the district in terms of academic growth, and FCAT scores saw an increase in most sections, Armas said the number of proficient students needs to increase and that he would like to see higher-achieving students. This may pose a bit of a challenge because of a new grading system set in place for this school year. The assessment component makes up 50 percent of the grade, with reading, writing, math and science included. The other half takes in what are known as “other components” — acceleration, performance, participation, graduation rate, college readiness and social studies. The grade is based on total points on a 1,600-point

scale. The graduation requirement for students will be based on their 10th-grade test results, and juniors will now have to take an English writing test, which will affect the school’s overall grade. The new school year has brought some new social initiatives, including #PROWL, which stands for “Promote Reading On With Literacy.” That means that everyone on campus, including staff, is required to drop everything and read for 15 minutes each day. “We want them reading,” Armas stressed. Students, parents and teachers can sign up for community text alerts to keep informed about game scores, media happenings and high-alert situations on campus. For more information, visit the school’s web site at www.rpbhs. org.

Royal Palm Council Approves Budget For Fiscal Year 2014-15

By Briana D’Andrea Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council approved a budget of $34.89 million for fiscal year 2014-15 at the first public budget hearing on Thursday, Sept. 4. Vice Mayor David Swift noted that the operating millage rate necessary to fund the budget is 6.79 percent above the rollback rate of $1.798 per $1,000 assessed property valuation. However, the operating millage rate of $1.92 per $1,000 of assessed value is the

same as last year’s rate. “The total budget for the fiscal year is $34.89 million,” Finance Director Stan Hochman said. “This number is reflective of the changes we made at the July 17 workshop. The capital program has changed, moving $100,000 from 2017 back to next year, 2015. Additionally, you’ll see that the reserve requirement was reduced from $200,000 to $130,000. This was caused by a reduction near the budgeted line item for health insurance, which was a nice drop.”

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General operating expenses make up 62 percent of the budget, with the remaining 38 percent split between the general capital, reserves, debt service and stormwater utility funds. Royal Palm Beach property values are on the upswing, at a growth rate of more than 9 percent. The total property value of homes increased by $173 million over the past year. With the property tax rate unchanged at 1.92 mills, the village will still bring in more money next year due to the in-

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creased property values. “I think the consensus is, the council is comfortable with keeping the millage rate flat, as opposed to reducing it,” Councilman Fred Pinto said. Hochman noted that the revenue side of the general fund makes up $23.3 million, with property taxes accounting for 16 percent and other taxes and fees making up 25 percent of the general fund. Thanks to an increase in total operating revenues of 1.23 percent, eight new positions will be added.

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The village will add a technician position in public works and engineering, six parks and recreation facility attendants and a general maintenance worker. However, four classroom instructor positions in parks and recreation will be deleted. Personnel services will account for 72 percent of expenditures, which include the village’s contract with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. More than $955,000 is reserved for the stormwater utility fund, with 78 percent of that coming

from fees and 22 percent from reserves. Under expenditures, 46 percent will go toward personnel services. “There were no position changes in the stormwater utility fund,” Hochman said. More than $10.6 million is in the general capital improvements fund. The council unanimously adopted the proposed tax rate of 1.92 mills for fiscal year of 2014-15. The budget is slated for final adoption after the second budget public hearing Thursday, Sept. 18.

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BARNES & NOBLE WELCOMES GRANDPARENTS TO A SPECIAL STORY TIME

Barnes & Noble in Wellington hosted “Family Fun Day: Grandparents Story Time” on Saturday, Sept. 6. The day featured the books How to Babysit a Grandpa and How to Babysit a Grandma. The special event also included story time, activities and snacks. For more PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER info., visit www.barnesandnoble.com.

Syona Bejjinki submits her drawing while Adrianna Pebanco waits to help Gabriel submit his.

Laura Kannberg reads to the children.

Charley Gregorius shows grandmother Kim Buczek his favorite Beanie Babies.

Eman and Waleed Shatara enjoy the day’s activities.

Grandmother Kim Buczek and Charley Gregorius enjoy story time.

Harish Bejjinki reads to Syona.

LOCAL AUTHOR’S BOOK SIGNING BENEFITS RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL

Local children’s author Tracie Gold held a book signing for Bonnie the Bunny on Thursday, Sept. 4 at the Wellington TCBY. The event was held to benefit the Renaissance Charter School at Palms West. To get the book, visit www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore. For PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER more info., e-mail Gold at bonniethebunny2014@gmail.com.

Tracie Gold reads Bonnie the Bunny to some of the children.

Reagan Wampole, Omaida Milliron, Bonnie the Bunny (Alyssa Gold), author Tracie Gold, Cristy Gutierrez and Lindsay Flicker.

Bonnie the Bunny with mom Shannon Whippy and kids Kaylee and Kaleb.

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Safe Stolen From Restaurant In RPB By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report SEPT. 2 — A deputy from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office substation in Royal Palm Beach was called to a restaurant in the Royal Plaza shopping center last Tuesday morning regarding a burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 11:30 p.m. last Monday and 9 a.m. last Tuesday, someone broke the front door glass, walked to the office and broke the office door to gain entry. According to the report, the perpetrator removed a safe from the top of a cabinet containing approximately $10,000 cash and $2,000 worth of gift cards. Fingerprint evidence and DNA evidence was collected at the scene. ••• AUG. 29 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to a fitness facility on Southern Blvd. in the early morning hours of Friday, Aug. 29 regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, the victim was in the facility for an hour and a half, arriving at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28. She left her keys on the key holder, but when she went to leave, the keys were missing. According to the report, she later found the keys on the driver’s seat of her 2012 Toyota Corolla and discovered that her wallet was missing. AUG. 29 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation met Friday, Aug. 29 with the victim of a theft. According to a PBSO report, the victim runs a vitamin business and has vitamins shipped to her home on Meadowlark Drive. According to the report, a shipment, valued at $9,718, was delivered to her home on Aug. 25 and left by the door. She was unaware that the shipment had been delivered. Before she was able to retrieve the packages, someone stole them. The victim checked with her neighbors, but there were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. SEPT. 2 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the Palm Beach Trace community last Tuesday morning regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, the victim parked his work truck, a 2007 Ford Ranger, by the side of his apartment building at approximately 3 p.m. on Monday. When he went to leave for work at 6 a.m. Tuesday, he noticed that there were items missing from the vehicle. According to the report, someone gained access to the truck by damaging the passenger door lock. The missing items include a laptop, an iPhone 4 and charger, an ID card, a Verizon air card, charging boards and cables, a cigarette lighter, Bluetooth earphones and a charger, two wallets, gift cards to Sears and Walmart, and a drill and bit set. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. SEPT. 2 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the Walmart store on Belvedere Road last Tuesday evening regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 2:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m., the victim’s Samsung Galaxy cell phone, valued at $600, was stolen from her purse. According to the report, when the victim called her phone, someone answered and told her he would return the phone for $50. With the help of the PBSO, the victim arranged to meet up with the man, who was identified as Javoris R. Jones. He was arrest-

ed and charged with grand theft and dealing with stolen property. The victim’s cell phone was recovered. SEPT. 4 — An Acreage man called the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation last Thursday morning regarding a case of fraud. According to a PBSO report, the victim discovered Thursday morning that an unknown individual had used his personal information to open a loan with a check cashing company in Texas in the amount of $1,986, which was then transferred into a Wells Fargo bank account. The victim was informed that the loan was two months overdue and had a late fee of $300 added. According to the report, the victim, who had lived in Texas for five years before recently moving to Florida, told the PBSO that he did not open the loan, authorize it or have any previous knowledge about the loan, which was listed with the victim’s name, Social Security number, phone number and address. At the time of the report, the victim was going to follow up with the credit bureaus and Wells Fargo. SEPT. 4 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the Porto Sol community last Thursday afternoon regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 9 a.m. and noon, someone entered a home on Vicara Court. According to the report, the rear sliding door was left unsecured and several televisions, a laptop computer, an iPad, and Xbox and Wii video consoles, valued at more than $2,800, were stolen. There was a dark or charcoal van or SUV seen in the driveway at approximately 11 a.m. DNA evidence and prints were taken from the scene. SEPT. 5 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a home in The Acreage last Friday afternoon regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, the victim had been living with family elsewhere but returned last week to her residence, a mobile home with a nearby shed. According to the report, she had been regularly checking on the home, but did not notice that the electricity was off until receiving a FP&L deposit. The day she received the check, she returned to the home and had an electrician determine why the home did not have power. According to the report, someone had removed approximately three 150-foot main electrical wires, along with other household wires, from the home, in addition to two pressure washers from her shed. The stolen items were valued at more than $13,000. SEPT. 7 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to the Olympia community on Sunday afternoon regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, the victim left his 2010 Ford van unlocked Saturday while his son was at football practice at Village Park on Pierson Road. According to the report, the victim did not notice anything amiss at the time, but when he logged onto his Apple account Sunday afternoon, he noticed that his older generation iPad, valued at $350, showed a location in Lake Worth. According to the report, the victim then looked under the driver’s seat of his van, where he kept the old iPad, and discovered it was missing. The victim was able to remotely remove his personal information from the device. There See BLOTTER, page 15

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 the violation of probation for uttering a forgery and possession of cocaine. His last known addresses were Polo Gardens Road in Wellington and Parkway Court in Greenacres. He is wanted as of 09/04/14. • Craig Rodgers is a black male, 5’8” tall and weighing 142 lbs., with black hair, brown eyes and a scar on his neck. His date of birth is 09/18/91. Rodgers is wanted on felony charges for the violation of probation for burglary of a dwelling and grand theft from a dwelling. His last known address was 120th Ave. North in The Acreage. He is wanted as of 09/04/14. Remain anonymous and you may be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward. Call Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestopperspbc. com.

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LGWCD Board Considering Revisions To Public Records Policy

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report At a meeting Monday, the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors reviewed its policy on charging for extensive public records requests and decided to have legal staff recommend revisions. Supervisor John Ryan said recent events led to the review. He said the district had adopted a general policy in 2011 that it would provide records in accordance with Florida statutes regarding per-page fees for copying, but it did not take into account staff time. “The most important thing was charging for extensive clerical or supervisory assistance,” he said. “We’re obviously going to provide records in a reasonable time, but we do have to consider staff availability and daily work priorities.” In the past, “extensive time” has been defined as one hour, Ryan said. “I’m going to suggest a couple of limited modifications,” he said. “I would like to clarify that any records involving our engineering firm, any contractor

to the district or attorney’s office that involve charges to the district, that these charges be passed through to the requestor, and I’d like to change the ‘extensive time’ to 30 minutes, but be billed at the administrative assistant’s hourly rate plus benefits.” Ryan cited several legal precedents to support the changes. He also noted that the state’s attorney general has advised that local government entities have a policy in place regarding extensive time and charges. “We’ve had a spate of requests recently that really have involved some pretty extensive time, and we haven’t made these extra charges,” he said. “But I think for any work that’s going to be done in the future, I’d like to have this policy updated.” Ryan suggested a 30-minute time limit, with estimates to be provided to the requestor before the work is undertaken, and that a deposit be collected for the estimated time, with the understanding that it would be adjusted up or down depending on the actual time taken.

“I think we recognize that certain records are readily available, and other records have to be searched for in storage and are not readily available,” he said. “The state doesn’t define ‘reasonable time,’ but I think the intent is that the request be evaluated promptly and some estimates of what would be involved in complying with the request, and maybe narrowing so that it’s a little more realistic, instead of all records regarding particular issues. I think the idea is that we need to streamline this policy, and there’s ample precedent to do so. I think that some efforts are interpreted more as harassment and curiosity rather than as a productive effort.” Ryan made a motion to adopt the changes regarding an advance deposit and the change in time from one hour to 30 minutes. The other supervisors said they would like to hear legal staff’s opinion. Attorney Mary Viator said the district has an obligation to provide public records. “My suggestion would be to let me go ahead and look at the sug-

gestions that Mr. Ryan has, and we can amend the existing policy, or develop the policy and bring it back to this board for consideration,” Viator said. Vice Chair Robert Snowball, who was chairing the meeting in the absence of Chairman David DeMarois, said he would also like to have all supervisors present to make any changes. Both DeMarois and Supervisor Don Widing were absent. Supervisor Frank Schiola added that he would like a survey of the policies of other districts. In other business, LGWCD Administrator Steve Yohe reported that at the July 25 Intergovernmental Committee meeting, Maziar Keshavarz and Randy Wertepny of Keshavarz & Associates, the engineers for the Town of Loxahatchee Groves, said they had met with Minto representatives at Minto’s request to discuss the potential for Minto to provide Loxahatchee Groves with an enhanced stormwater system for water quality treatment and flood protection in return for advocacy for the proposed Minto West project.

“After much discussion, this item was concluded with no resolution,” Yohe said. Schiola said Minto’s suggestions were somewhat desirable. “What they were talking about was being able to bring water in from their development because they’re going to be sitting at a higher water level than we are in the wintertime, and in the winter, they wouldn’t have a problem for us to gravity feed water from them into Loxahatchee Groves to keep the north end up so we wouldn’t have to run our pumps so much,” he said. “At the same time, we’re not ready to say we’ll advocate for Minto because, honestly, the water control district doesn’t have anything to advocate for. We’re not a municipality, and we pretty much left it at that.” Yohe also reported that at the Aug. 22 Intergovernmental Committee meeting, Wellington Projects Manager Mike O’Dell gave an overview of the need for a 10-acre site for a manure collection facility. Yohe pointed out that no site in Loxahatchee Groves is

under consideration, but the most desirable site appears to be south of Southern Blvd. on Flying Cow Road. Schiola said he was at a recent meeting in Wellington attended by Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office representatives from Wellington and Loxahatchee Groves, as well as manure haulers. “It was pretty much made very clear to them that if their trucks come into Loxahatchee Groves, they’ll be going out on a tow truck and somebody’s going to jail,” he said. “The sheriff’s office was very clear about that. The idea of having us as a dumping ground will hopefully come to an end. Wellington realizes that the majority is their problem.” Schiola said he thought that Wellington was working in earnest to resolve the long-standing issue. “Working with Wellington has been very good,” Schiola said. “They’ve really been taking the lead on this, and they are actually enforcing the manure ordinance as I requested last year, with the residents and with the haulers.”

Royal Palm Beach Council Scales Back Planned Bicycle Paths

By Briana D’Andrea Town-Crier Staff Report Plans are underway to knock down a village-acquired home in a neighborhood near Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. However, the site at 109 Heron Parkway will not be used to create a pedestrian and bike path into the park. At the Sept. 4 meeting of the Royal Palm Beach Village Council, Village Manager Ray Liggins said his staff is moving forward with the plan to take down the house, a decision previously approved by the council. “We are applying for grants to do those pathways on Commons Park property, and are moving to take the house down,” Liggins said. “It will be down, hopefully, before the end of the year. Initially, there were plans to add a connecting paved walkway from the front of the property to the park’s walkway, but that has been removed at the request of Heron Parkway residents. Last month, Village Engineer Christopher Marsh presented details of a $1.3 million bike path plan, showing new extensions to the existing village bike path.

He noted that village staff had conducted a survey back in April for Royal Palm Beach residents, and that the results showed the importance placed on expansion of pedestrian and bicycle connectivity. “Additional pedestrian access points into Royal Palm Beach Commons Park are necessary, because currently there are only access points located at the southern end of the park,” Marsh said at the Aug. 21 meeting. “Lastly, they requested a pathway connecting Royal Palm Beach Commons Park and Village Hall, which measures about 650 feet.” Additionally, residents had the opportunity to ride around the northern portion of the park to figure out what sorts of improvements they wanted to see. Their vision was all about completion of the area, Marsh said. “Conclusion of the charette was that the creation of the northern pathway should be designed at a width of eight to 10 feet to accommodate pedestrian and bicycle traffic,” he added. In June, the council approved the site plan for it.

Another portion of the project involves the current 10-foot FP&L easement pathway stretching from Southern Blvd. all the way to the northern sections of Royal Palm Beach. There are about 2,000 homes just east of the pathway and south of Okeechobee Blvd. that have pedestrian and bicycle access to the pathway. Marsh said the issue is that there’s no connection between Royal Palm Beach Commons Park and the pathway. “There is a proposed 8-foot pathway to connect the two from the recently acquired 109 Heron Parkway property, which will eventually connect to the Royal Palm Beach Commons pathways and bring that 8-foot pathway out on the south side of the road and connect to the FP&L pathway.” However, several residents who live in that area along Heron Parkway were unhappy with the plan to build a bike path that ultimately would cut into their properties. “This is my street; these are my neighbors,” Barbara Palmowski said. “I know we had a little petition and we walked the streets, and everybody said they did not

want this huge bike path in front of their house.” Ed Palmowski, Barbara’s husband, suggested that people should just ride on the road rather than have the village add the FP&L connection to the park. Councilmen Richard Valuntas and Jeff Hmara agreed with the neighbors who live along Heron Parkway. “There are ways to deal with increased utilization or bike traffic along Heron Parkway, other than putting the bike path in,” Hmara said.

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continued from page 1 about reduced seepage that might affect their wells. Mitnik said the concern arose out of a report the SFWMD submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection during the permitting process. “I’ll be honest with you, I probably would have reworded that sentence to more accurately reflect

Resident William Coyne disagreed with putting a path between his and his neighbor’s property as part of the Village Hall connection. Vice Mayor Swift favored eliminating it. “If you wanted to turn over that land to have that access, OK. It doesn’t have to be on the map as far as I’m concerned,” Swift said. “If you don’t want it, we could take it off.” Valuntas said he didn’t have a problem with removing that section, either. “I would definitely not vote to try and put anything

on there or condemn any property, unless the people who actually owned the property wanted it to happen,” he said. “I don’t see the harm of having it on there, but I’m not tied to it.” The council passed a motion to remove the Village Hall connector and the connection off Heron Parkway. Liggins said the plan now is to extend an existing 8-foot walkway north of Business Parkway along the canal right of way and connect See BIKE PATHS, page 15

what it is we’re really talking about,” he said. Mitnik explained that all earthen berms will have seepage. “It’s an engineering fact of life that once you have water stacked up higher on one side of a pile of dirt than it is on the other, you’re going to have water want to move through that pile of dirt,” he said. Mitnik said the seepage becomes an issue when the water starts moving through the berm more rapidly through the soil and causes sloughing, where the dirt starts moving with the water.

“When you go out to the berm today, you can actually see areas where the soil has sloughed off and fallen to the bottom of the canal,” he said. “That’s what you’re looking to prevent. That’s what you’re looking to mend. It’s through that mechanism that levees fail.” He said the new levee with a three-to-one slope will give it more stability. “The seepage is still moving through the area, still moving toward the canal, but we’re managing it such that it has a much longer flow path to go through,” Mitnik explained.

Hall A (559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach). The workshop will include presentations on gardening vegetables and their nutritional values, as well as a demonstration on how to prepare them. Participants will also be able to taste prepared dishes. Presenters will be Nutrition and Food Safety Extension Agent Ada Medina-Solórzano and Plant Pathologist Dr. Christian F. Miller. Participants must call (561) 2331742 to register.

www.wellingtonfl.gov and click on the “International Coastal Cleanup” image in the scrolling events section and download the volunteer application form. Completed forms can be returned to the Community Services Office (1100 Wellington Trace), or participants can scan and e-mail the form to Community Programs Manager Scott Campbell at scampbell@ wellingtonfl.gov. Volunteer registration forms can also be completed on site the day of the event. For more information, call Campbell at (561) 791-4105.

NEWS BRIEFS ‘State Of Village’ Lunch Sept. 24

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will honor the United States Polo Association National Youth Tournament Series champions at its Wednesday, Sept. 24 “State of the Village” luncheon, which will also feature Mayor Bob Margolis. The top USPA polo players under the age of 19 competed in the NYTS championship. A total of 260 players competed in 27 tournaments to achieve all-star status, and from that group, only 16 were invited to compete for the national championship. The winning team (Zone 3) was composed of Wellington’s Juan Bollini, Wes Finlayson, Grant Ganzi and Christian Weisz. Coach Tom Goodspeed led the team to its second consecutive win. Margolis will be the keynote speaker at this event. The annual “State of the Village” luncheon is one of the most anticipated luncheons of the year. Tickets will sell out. The event will be held on Sept. 24 at the Wanderers Club. Registration opens at 11:30

a.m. with the luncheon beginning promptly at noon. Tickets are $25 for chamber members and $35 for guests and nonmembers. VIP tables are $250. For more info., call (561) 7926525 or reserve at www.wellingtonchamber.com.

Massage Envy Fights Arthritis

Massage Envy Spa clinics throughout South Florida are encouraging residents to de-stress and donate on Wednesday, Sept. 17 during Healing Hands for Arthritis. During the event, $10 from every one-hour massage or facial session will be donated directly to the Arthritis Foundation. Arthritis strikes 50 million Americans. Two-thirds of those who suffer from the disease are under the age of 65, including approximately 300,000 children. Last year, Healing Hands for Arthritis raised $898,861 in one day. This year’s goal is to raise $1 million, and the 38 South Florida locations will be helping make that a reality. Visit www.massageenvy. com.

MOPS Group At Local Church

All mothers of preschoolers are invited to Community of Hope Church at 14055 Okeechobee Blvd. on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. for the church’s new MOPS program. MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers, and it is designed for mothers of children birth through kindergarten. MOPS connects moms to a community of women in their own neighborhoods who meet to laugh, cry and embrace the journey of motherhood. While the moms spend a few hours with other moms, children are well cared for. For more information, or to register, call (561) 753-8883 or e-mail info@gocoh.com.

Palmer Singers Ready To Begin Rehearsals

The Palmer Singers at Wellington, a new singing group, will begin rehearsals on Monday, Sept.

22 at 7 p.m., Director Edward Palmer recently announced. Rehearsals will be held Mondays at St. David’s in-the-Pines Episcopal Church in Wellington. The group welcomes singers in all voices and ages from high school senior to maturity. Reasonable music sight reading is required. For more info., call (561) 659 3641.

Free Edible Gardens Workshop

Growing and preparing your own vegetables and fruits can help stretch your food dollars and be a rewarding and healthy experience. Adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet can help reduce the risk of diseases, and gardening gives an opportunity for outdoor exercise. Learn all about growing and preparing heart-healthy vegetables and fruits at a free workshop offered by the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Clayton E. Hutcheson Exhibit

Volunteers Needed For Cleanup Event

Wellington is calling on its residents to roll up their sleeves and make a difference in the community during the International Coastal Cleanup. From 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 20, volunteers will be picking up trash and loose litter along Greenbriar Blvd. and Greenview Shores Blvd. and in the Folkestone/Yarmouth community. Water and T-shirts will be supplied to all participants. To register for the event, visit

Dirty Skirty To Play In RPB

Local band Dirty Skirty will be playing at Connolly’s Bar (10045 Belvedere Road, Royal Palm Beach), on Friday, Sept. 12. The show starts at 9 p.m., and the band begins at 10 p.m. There is no cover for those 21 and older, and the cover for those who are under 21 is $5. The band’s new album, Rebel, has already moved more than 1,500 units via iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify and www. dirtyskirty.com.

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BROWARDIZATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY Reprint from an August 23, 2014 email to Mayor Priscilla Taylor and Palm Beach County Commissioners. planning process to comprehensively assess regional water needs in this area. As noted previously regarding transportation considerations, how can an informed decision be made without such critical information?

RE: Minto West Ag Enclave Project Dear Mayor Taylor and Commissioners: I am writing on behalf of 1000 Friends of Florida, a 501(C)(3) growth management advocacy nonprofit with many members in Palm Beach County. Given the legislative findings in Chapter 163.3162(2), F.S., under the Agricultural Lands and Practices Act, the County has no choice regarding the transmittal of the proposed project. However, there are important reasons discussed below for the county to raise objections regarding the Minto West project with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity as part of its review. Within the constraints of the Agricultural Enclave process found in Chapter 163.3162, F.S., your staff has worked in good faith negotiations to amend into the comprehensive plan new urbanist planning principles for this 3,735 acre site. However, the magnitude of the increase being requested in dwelling units (50% from 2,996 to 4,546) and non-residential square footage (800% from 235,000 to 2,200,000), plus a 150 room hotel and 3,000 student college campus, is simply out of character with the surrounding areas. This area of Palm Beach County cannot reasonably maintain its rural character while becoming a regional economic, employment or retail center. The traffic impacts alone are enough, even without completed traffic surveys, to call into question the reasonableness of the proposed increase.

We respectfully request that this correspondence be made part of the public hearing record when this project is considered on August 27, 2014. Thanking you for your time and considerations, I am Sincerely,

Such critical information has only been provided publicly in the last week. Without a staff report assessing the adequacy of this information, can the Commission be expected to make an informed decision? And are we correct in understanding this was only required for zoning and not planning review? Being aware of other proposed new developments in this same area, including Avenir (Vavrus), G.L. Homes, and Highland Dunes, it is not surprising that traffic objections have been voiced by the Indian Trails Improvement District, Loxahatchee Groves, Royal Palm Beach, and several neighborhood groups. The staff report actually states that the “…traffic analysis is ongoing and a full determination of the traffic impacts and associated mitigation will be available prior to the adoption public hearing of the FLUA amendment” (p.23, E.1). What level of road impacts are anticipated? What will be the applicant’s appropriate proportionate share payment? Has staff agreed with the applicant’s final, revised, concurrency analysis? What would approval of this project mean for the other proposed developments in the area? How can an informed discussion and decision, both from a policy and fiscal standpoint on this project, be made without this critical information? Clearly, prior to any planning consideration, there needs to be a comprehensive review and assessment of the transportation network in western Palm Beach County regarding existing built, existing approved but unbuilt, and proposed residential development. The magnitude of proportionate share costs to the applicant are indicative of the traffic impacts from the proposed project. Several roadway improvements have either been started or approved to address some, but not all, of the current roadway deficiencies. However, from the applicant’s own revised traffic concurrency report of 8/14/14, the proportionate share cost is estimated to be $55,172,497. Those dollars are meant to deal with many needed improvements involving increasing 2 lane roads to 4 lanes, 4 lane roads to 6 lanes, and even some increases from 6 to 8 lanes. Given that this is only the applicant’s “fair share”, it means that any identified problem will NOT be fixed until the county, state, and/or taxpayers come forward with their shares. Is this something County taxpayers are inclined to do? And regardless of the fiscal question, are these the types of road “improvements” one would expect to find in a rural, low density community? You are also aware that your very own Planning Commission denied this proposed project not once but twice. In part, its judgment considered the current allowed land uses of 2,996 residential units and 235,000 square feet of commercial and institutional space to be more in keeping with the surrounding rural area. In fact, the County agreed in 2008 that this level of development was compatible with the surrounding area. At its 8/8/14 meeting, a 12-1 DENIAL recommendation was made even though it supported the overall design concept proposed. However, this recent, overwhelming denial vote was based on issues of compatibility with the existing Rural and Exurban Tiers, the proposed intensity of the nonresidential development, the lack of analysis on traffic, the need for quantifiable public benefits and commitments from the developer to address these issues. What has changed since that time? Of course this project could proceed without the need to increase density or intensity, modify the existing conceptual plan and implementing principles, expand the acreage, or modify text language in the comprehensive plan. Five (5) previous planning studies in this general area confirmed the citizens’ preference for a low density, rural lifestyle that did not include a regional employment center, and/or large retail and institutional uses. It is not reasonable to assume that something like the nearby Wellington Green Mall, with 1,300,000 square feet of retail space, can be compatible with a rural community lifestyle. However, the amount of nonresidential square footage being requested, 2.2 Million square feet, is more similar in scale to the Sawgrass Mills Mall in Broward County – it has 2.4 Million square feet and boasts of drawing 26 Million visitors annually. Does this sound like a rural density or intensity amenity? We believe it should be seriously questioned how and why a five (5) mile radius to determine surrounding population density was selected. It appears that this arbitrary figure was selected in order to meet the 1000 residents/square mile criterion of Chapter 163.3164(4), F.S. A larger radius may well have produced a different result, one that would subject the project to an urban sprawl analysis. Additional questions should be raised regarding the appropriateness of using non-residential multipliers from the 2008 Sector Plan remedial amendment when such figures would have been derived from the time just before the housing bubble burst and Florida, like other states, experienced a recession. Those figures, combined with the 50% increase in the proposed residential densities, also contributed to the justification of the significant increase in non-residential land uses (an 800% increase). The most important environmental issue for this project is drainage. But as critical as this is, no definitive resolution has been reached regarding drainage to the C-51 canal to benefit Lake Worth Lagoon, Loxahatchee Slough or the Northwest Fork of the Loxahatchee River. No agreement has been reached with West Palm Beach and its drinking water reservoir at Grassy Waters Preserve. And finally, no comprehensive agreement(s) with the SFWMD has been reached concerning the project’s role in the region with respect to flood control, water flows, and storage. In fact, SFWMD indicated it would need to restart the federal

To conclude, the Minto West project as proposed is out of scale with the rural character of the surrounding community. The transportation impacts due to significant density increases (50%) for residential units and major institutional square footage space (800%), as well as unresolved drainage issue, simply show that the proposed project is not compatible with existing development. To the extent that this site is appropriate for some level of development, we ask that the Commission voice its objections on this basis, and work with the applicant and surrounding communities to develop a project using the 2,996 residential units and 235,000 square feet of commercial uses already authorized.

Charles G. Pattison Policy Director 1000 Friends of Florida

Scale Back Minto West

With the economic recovery in full swing, there are now numerous proposals for major development in rural western Palm Beach County. Put together, these developments would add 15,000 more houses and apartments, more than 3 million square feet of commercial, retail and office space (the equivalent of three Gardens Malls), plus a university campus to this area. They would bring at least another 40,000 residents to the region, an area now characterized by its rural communities, agricultural lands, as well as wetlands critical to Everglades restoration. In a highly controversial five-two vote, on August 27 the Palm Beach County Commission approved transmitting plans for one of these developments – Minto West – to a variety of state agencies for their review. The plan then comes back to the commissioners for final approval at a meeting and public hearing on October 29. This preliminary approval came despite the fact that the proposal will bring 2.2 million square feet of commercial development – roughly the equivalent of the massive Sawgrass Mills Mall in Broward County – to a remote corner of Palm Beach County now best known for its agricultural lands and horse trails. And this does not include the thousands of new homes and college campus Minto West also will bring. Both the planning commission and the County previously had approved smaller scale development for this parcel, more in keeping with the rural character of the area. Minto West was aware of the amount of development allowed when they purchased the property, so should be encouraged to proceed with the earlier plans for the site. Please let your County Commissioners and state agency reviewers know about your concerns regarding the expanded Minto West. We’ve provided information below to assist you. TO FIND OUT MORE: Check out 1000 Friends of Florida’s letters to the Palm Beach County Commission and State Reviewing Agencies outlining our concerns. Also, see the outstanding editorial in the August 26 edition of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Please also sign up for 1000 Friends of Florida’s email alerts and support 1000 Friends! NEW: 1000 Friends’ Op Eds run in the Palm Beach Post and Sun-Sentinel. Please check out both as they are not the same op ed! WHAT CAN YOU DO? Contact your County Commissioners by October 29, and speak out at the October 29 Public Hearing: Let your County Commissioners know you want them to VOTE NO when this project returns to them for final approval at a public hearing and meeting on October 29. Please thank both Vice Mayor Paulette Burdick and Commissioner Jess Santamaria who both voted “no” on August 27. Group Email: Priscilla Taylor, Paulette Burdick, Hal R. Valeche, Shelley Vana, Steven L. Abrams, Mary Lou Berger, Jess R. Santamaria Individual contacts: District 7 Priscilla Taylor, Mayor, (561) 355-2207 District 2 Paulette Burdick, Vice Mayor, (561) 355-2202 District 1 Hal R. Valeche, (561) 355-2201 District 3 Shelley Vana, (561) 355-2203 District 4 Steven L. Abrams, (561) 355-2204 District 5 Mary Lou Berger, (561) 355-2205 District 6 Jess R. Santamaria, (561) 355-6300 Mailing Address: 301 North Olive Avenue, Suite 1201, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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NEWS

WOMEN OF THE WESTERN COMMUNITIES KICKS OFF SEASON AT WANDERERS Women of the Western Communities resumed its monthly meetings Thursday, Sept. 4 at the Wanderers Club. After a summer hiatus, the group is ready with fresh ideas for raising money and collecting items to donate to the YWCA Harmony House. The group meets the first Thursday of the month. For more info., contact Mair Armand at mair@wwc-fl.com or (561) 635-0011.

PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

(Seated) Allyson Samilijan and Wellington Councilwoman Anne Gerwig; (standing) Michelle Haines and Mary Rowe.

(Seated) Deborah Nuessly and Carole Anderson; (standing) Carmella Librizzi and Marge Sprecht.

(Seated) Terri Chevalier and Lisa Schwartz; (standing) Donna Kuebler and Lynda Chicano.

Women of the Western Communities President Mair Armand and Treasurer Faye Ford.

Liz Bloeser, Phyllis Gaugher and Betsy Carroll.

Terri Priore and Michelle Haines.

CAFCI HOSTS GAMES NIGHT AS PART OF 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Caribbean-Americans for Community Involvement (CAFCI) held its International Games Night on Saturday, Sept.6 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Event-goers enjoyed a variety of games, from dominoes and Scrabble to ludo and rummykub, as well as a buffet dinner and music by DJ Ernie Garvey. The event was part of “A September to Remember” celebrating CAFCI’s 25th anniversary. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Myrna Adams, Victoria Nangle, Hyacinth Lewis and Annette Baker play ludo as Eugenie Orane looks on.

Lorna Pearson, Gloy George, Vinette Tracy and Logan Green play rummikub.

Doreen Baxter, George Stewart, Betty Mallory and John Lewis play dominoes.

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Local Young Polo Players Featured In New U.S. Polo Assn. Ad Campaign Seven talented and energetic young polo players are at the center of the U.S. Polo Assn. Fall/ Winter ad campaign. Equipped with mallets, these rising stars spent an afternoon of the two-day shoot showing off their impressive polo skills. Isabella Wolfe, 23; Herndon Radcliff, 24; Julia Steiner, 24; Juan Bollini, 18; Jonny Lavine, 18; Ashley Van Metre, 23; and Wesley Finlayson, 18, all shown wearing the U.S Polo Assn. brand clothing, have been on the polo circuit for years. They have had the opportunity to travel all over the United States and beyond to play the sport they are most passionate about. Finlayson and Bollini are Wellington residents. Many people are familiar with the sport of polo, but what they may not know is that the U.S. Polo Assn. brand is a direct supporter

of the sport. Unlike most sports brands, its main goal is to generate funds that go back to the United States Polo Association to underwrite polo-related programs and activities, giving back to the polo community, and helping increase the visibility of the sport and the development of up-and-coming players. For example, several of the campaign’s players participated in the interscholastic/intercollegiate program at their alma mater. Funded by revenue generated by the U.S. Polo Assn. brand, this program aims to promote the growth of polo by giving visibility to the sport on college campuses across the U.S. through player recruitment, competitions and other activities. Photos from the shoot will all be used in conjunction with the USPA celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2015.

(Above, L-R) Ashley Van Metre, Isabella Wolf, Jonny Lavine, Juan Bollini, Julia Steiner, Wesley Finlayson and Herndon Radcliff. (Below and left) Young polo players model apparel.

County YWCA Chosen For Allstate Foundation Purple Purse Challenge

The YWCA of Palm Beach County has been selected for the third consecutive year to participate in Allstate’s annual Purple Purse Challenge. The Allstate Foundation is donating $500,000 to ignite public awareness and fundraising for charities benefiting domestic violence survivors.

The YWCA of Palm Beach County, which operates the Mary Rubloff YWCA Harmony House shelter for battered women and abused children, was one of 142 domestic violence programs in the United States, and the only one in South Florida, selected for the challenge. The ten charities raising the most money will receive

Brandon Ganesh Receives Degree

Brandon Ganesh of Wellington received a bachelor’s degree in sports management from Lasell College during commencement exercises May 2014. For more than over 160 years,

Lasell College has combined the best of the classroom and the real world to offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees on a 53-acre campus eight miles from downtown Boston.

$10,000 to $100,000 from Allstate. The challenge is now underway and ends Oct. 3, the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. “We are dependent upon the community, especially those people who are social media savvy, to donate to the challenge and aid us in earning some of the Allstate

funds,” YWCA CEO Suzanne Turner said. “This approach to fundraising is a completely new experience for us.” To learn more about to help, visit or www.ywcapbc.org. For additional information, call the YWCA at (561) 640-0050 or visit www.crowdrise.com/purple purse-ywcapalmbeach.

Zakari Branden Finishes USAF Basic Airman 1st Class Zakari Branden recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas. Branden completed an eightweek program that included train-

ing in military discipline and studies, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Branden is the son of Lisa and Stephen Branden of Royal Palm Beach.

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STUDENTS DONATE SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Alex Ng of Wellington High School, along with his two best friends Devin Wallace and Andre Ferreira of Royal Palm Beach High School, have been collecting backpacks and school supplies for Pleasant City Elementary School students for the past five years. They are seniors this year and will be leaving for college next fall. They have gathered their siblings to have them pick up the torch. (Above) Andrew Fontes, Keegan Sullivan, Alex Ng, Andre Ferriera, Amanda Ng, Gabriela Ferriera and Devin Wallace. (Below) Students at Pleasant City Elementary School benefited from the hard work.

Erin Eddy Completes Navy Training Navy Seaman Erin I. Eddy recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Eddy completed a variety of training that included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness. The capstone event of boot camp is Battle Stations, an exercise that gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet.

Erin I. Eddy Eddy is the daughter of Jim and Jennifer Eddy of Loxahatchee.

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TKA’s Sixth Annual Lion Run 5K And Kids’ Run A Success

The sixth annual TKA Lion Run 5K and Kids’ Run was a huge success with more than 250 runners participating, in ages ranging from 4 through 76. The Kids’ Run included a 1-lap route around the track where the kids raced against the TKA lion mascot. The 5K race is a challenging course that traverses through TKA’s 60-acre campus. The multi-surface, off-road course includes paved and gravel roads, trails through the woods, and flat grass with a start and finish on the track. Medals were presented to first, second and third place winners for male and female overall, first place male and female masters, and first place male and female in each age division. Johnny Marting (18:08) and Annie Vallace (21:46) took first place overall. TKA students also performed well in the race. Eighth grader John Priesch (22:30), ninth grader Kelly Ahkee (23:50) and senior Payton Campbell (22:43) took first place in their respective divisions. The Kids’ Fun Run was won by TKA fifth grader Mia Rodriguez. The King’s Academy is a nationally recognized private Christian school.

Youngsters enjoy the Kid’s Run with TKA’s mascot.

Overall winners Johnny Marting and Annie Vallace.

NEW HORIZONS KIDS STRETCH WITH ZUMBA

New Horizons Elementary School aims to build student fitness. Throughout the day, fourth-grade students take Zumba breaks. Their teachers find that by stretching the body, they are also stretching the mind, leading to better thinking and working. Shown here are students enjoying a Zumba break.

PBSC Professors Honored For Innovative Teaching

Two Palm Beach State College professors were recently named the 2014 winners of the Stewart Distinguished Teaching Award, which began in 2006 with a grant from the Douglas and Virginia Stewart Foundation, for their innovative work engaging students. Christopher Schmersahl, at the Belle Glade campus, and Mike Sfiropoulos, at the Lake Worth campus, were announced the winners during the convocation, where PBSC leaders officially welcomed faculty and staff to the new academic year. “I am just so thrilled to be recognized for this achievement. When you love what you do and put all your heart into it, the gratification that your efforts have paid off is all the reward you can ask for,” Sfiropoulos said. “I’m pleased to be recognized in this way,’’ Schmersahl said. “I also know that I could not have done it without the support and encouragement of my fellow faculty.” Schmersahl, who joined PBSC last fall, was selected for teaching writing and rhetorical skills using “ethos, pathos and logos,” the critical thinking skills of argumentation and logic. Through the analysis of television commercials,

Christopher Schmersahl print ads, example essays and lectures in his English Composition I course, students created their own commercial for a fictional product or service using literary devices. Students then individually wrote response essays. Schmersahl holds a master’s degree in English from the University of Missouri in St. Louis and a bachelor’s degree in English and philosophy from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Sfiropoulos was honored for a series of lessons titled “Edutainment: Learning English through Television” for his advanced English course. Lessons were designed to promote engaging

Mike Sfiropoulos and entertaining ways to deliver instruction and connect the content to student lives, while at the same time encouraging students to think critically about the usage of the English language they are exposed to through TV or other media. Sfiropoulos has taught at PBSC for 10 years. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and linguistics, and a master’s degree in linguistics, from Florida Atlantic University. “They were very engaging kinds of activities that took everyday occurrences and even electronic media as a way to get students to be excited about the use of language,’’ said Dr. Anita Kaplan, dean of bachelor degree programs.

District Award For Polo Park Science Teacher

A TALE OF TWO HIGH SCHOOLS

The Palm Beach Central High School Student Government Association and Principal Darren Edgecomb were challenged to do the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge by Wellington High School’s SGA and Principal Mario Crocetti. Shown above, the Bronco community rose to the challenge.

Ryan Smith, a science teacher at Polo Park Middle School in Wellington, is this year’s recipient of the Palm Beach County Science Educators Association (PBCSEA) Teacher of the Year Award. Each year, the PBCSEA recognizes excellent science teachers in elementary and secondary science with awards in the following categories: Award of Promise (teachers with one to three years of teaching experience); Outstanding Teacher (teachers with more than four years of teaching experience); and Hall of Fame (teachers with 30plus years of teaching experience). Smith works with his students using hands-on projects that draw a direct connection between science concepts and the real world. Last year, he applied for and received two grants, one for a garden and the other for a 3D printer. His students successfully

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All The 9/11 Remembrances Bring Me Back To That Fateful Day There has been much somber remembering going on this week due to the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. We are still suffering the residual effects of the tragedy by being forced to wait in long lines to take off our shoes at airports. Admittedly, that is not as much of a problem in the Flip-Flop State as it is in say, Alaska. (“Do you know how long it took me to lace up these mukluks?” “I’m sorry, sir. They have to come off. And please stop shaking that reindeer poo onto our carpeting.”) 9/11 was so horrifying that it overshadowed everything else that happened that year. For instance, does anyone

Deborah Welky is

The Sonic BOOMER remember the top news story on Sept. 10, 2001? I do! On Sept. 10, the top story was about a lawsuit brought by the parents of a little girl dangerously exposed to peanut butter in the school cafeteria. With the new emphasis on peanut aller-

gies, airlines immediately had to toss out thousands of bags of peanuts and switch to pretzels. The economic woes of those poor airlines! My first reaction when I heard the peanut story was not “Wow! I hope the little girl is OK,” but rather, “Things are going really well in this country if our big headline is about peanut butter.” That is the kind of comment that, even though never voiced, guarantees doom. So you can see where I feel partially responsible for 9/11. I’ve never spoken about it until now; that’s how bad I feel. I should have been happy that peanut allergies were all we had to worry about. The thing that really unnerved me

about 9/11 was the Pentagon. I was on my into work when my boss told me about it. I had felt reasonably safe until then. I mean, New York is an obvious target as a center of world commerce. I could even understand the political statement of wanting to take out the White House. The chances of a plane bearing down on Wellington seemed small. But to successfully fly a plane into the Pentagon? I mean, as an American, I had always thought of the Pentagon as our most impenetrable structure. I figured it was probably surrounded by force fields, even if those force fields were comprised of squadrons of military jets. Plus, I had wrongly assumed that protecting the

Pentagon would be pretty high up on our nation’s priority list. So, if our military didn’t protect that, what hope was there that they would ever protect little ol’ me? I suddenly felt unsafe. Surely the retirement communities of South Florida were next. Since that day, we have learned that communication errors, new employees and sheer disbelief slowed our response. Steps have been taken to correct those things. But, on that day, it was an eye-opener. I had had more faith in our government than that. It was like finding out that there may be no tooth fairy. What’s that you say? Please... let’s not shatter the little bit of faith I have left.

Unwanted Phone Calls Continue To Be An Annoying Problem

Few things are more annoying than getting unwanted phone calls, particularly if you are in the middle of doing something. The phone rings, you grab the handset, look at a number and realize you don’t recognize it; but, then again, who even remembers most numbers since we started using our smart phones? And then you hear a message that is often a waste of time or a scam. We do have a “Do Not Call” system but, unfortunately, it is not well enforced. There is a huge exemption, of course, for politicians. They are absolutely intent on getting messages through, and since they write the laws, they can make certain that they don’t have to live under them. Thus, if you are a Republican, you now get constant calls warning you that Charlie Crist is Rosemary’s Baby, and that he was a corrupt governor who will undoubtedly ruin your life if he wins. And if you are

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler a Democrat, you now get constant calls warning you that Rick Scott is the Son of Satan, and that he is a corrupt governor who will undoubtedly ruin your life if he wins. And for those of us lucky enough to be signed up with neither party, we get those calls from both sides. Even though at this point the messages are beginning to make me wonder if I need to evacuate the state, I can go along with letting politicians’ messages in. After all, it is one of the

prices we pay for democracy. If you are as old as I, you get taped messages (constantly) that begin: “Congratulations, Medicare recipient. Press one to talk to us about getting a free...” The last part always ranges through a list of things I hope I never have to use. I really don’t want to think about catheters, free or otherwise, and pray I never have to use one. The people behind these calls love the word “free,” but they actually just mean that I’ll be paying for the stuff through my taxes instead of writing a check. Why can’t someone offer me something I really want? I mean, if they gave me a free Porsche, it certainly would lift my spirits. Finally, we get to the scams. The advantage to the scammers is that they have ways to get around “Do Not Call” defenses. I started getting calls a few months ago from people listing them-

selves as “Consumer Services,” who sent me recorded messages saying that they were concerned they had not heard from me since I was paying far too much for credit card charges. I actually answered the phone the first time and thought it was my own bank, but, being the suspicious type, I asked them which bank they represented. Then I began to get calls from numbers all around the country. The local number was for a Barbara Scott. When I tried to call her number back, all I got was a busy signal. And I got calls from Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and elsewhere, as well as a couple of different 800 numbers. Somehow, my old friends Rachel and Bridget, who either were giving me a second notice or a final warning, managed to be on all of them. They left messages which clogged up my answering system. I checked and found that my “Do Not Call” listing had expired. For some

reason, registration lasts only two years, presumably based on the assumption that after two years of not getting useless calls, people will get lonely. I wonder how much money lobbyists paid to limit registration. Anyway, I re-registered and discovered that the people calling have a month before they stop. A month went by and I stopped getting calls from most of the numbers. Then, to top it off, I read an article that the whole thing was a scam. You could get a low interest rate for a couple of months and then it would skyrocket. Yet the calls keep coming. We need a way to block these calls. The simplest would be to allow us to hit the pound key and start charging the companies. The government is not succeeding in getting much done. Perhaps it could start small and fix this minor problem. That would get my vote.

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Hamlin House Community Garden Kickoff Meeting Set For Tuesday, Sept. 16 An informal meeting to kick off the Acreage Community Garden at the Hamlin House will take place Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Anyone interested in learning to work a garden plot with neighbors should plan on attending. Dr. John Zahina-Ramos of Casa Jardin will be there to offer guidance and direction in getting the project started. The initial meeting will

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continued from page 1 10-mile radius include several “step-up” facilities where residents may begin with independent living and, as they age and their needs grow, they can progress to assisted living and skilled care. “That is a growing trend, because as they come in, they would like to stay around their friends at that particular point,” Gonot said. “This will allow them to do that.” He noted that there’s only one senior living facility in Royal Palm Beach and several “micro units” of eight beds or less, which are all full. No future assisted-living or nursing facilities have been

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continued from page 1 with 35 to 40 currently in the code enforcement process. “About 15 percent of the violations that are issued are as a result of neighbor complaints. The balance are found by our code enforcement staff. Virtually all of the violations are in the urbanized area. There is very little instance of these types of violations going on in the equestrian overlay area.” Landlords have complained about an inability to rent in multifamily neighborhoods because of the lack of out-of-sight parking, and want to expand their tenant base. “These are people who have good-paying jobs,” Basehart said. “They’re good tenants, but they can’t locate in some of the areas that we’re talking about because of the fact that they have these take-home vehicles. It’s part of their job.” Staff suggested relaxing the code and providing specific restrictions: one vehicle per lot on multifamily residential without garages as long as the vehicle is rated at a three-quarters ton maximum, is no taller than 8 feet high, no longer than 20 feet, and equipment and supplies are covered. Board Member Elizabeth Mariaca requested to adjust the language elsewhere in the code limiting how long a service vehicle can be at a residence. “If we obviously feel that we have to police that, let’s be more

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be to gauge public interest and outline the plan to move the project forward. Ramos is a renowned ecological, environmental and sustainable urban agriculture consultant. He can answer all questions related to gardening and maximizing yield in an ecologically sound manner. For more info., call (561) 7930874 or visit www.indiantrail.com.

The public is invited to help paint murals at the Bill Bailey Community Center in Belle Glade as part of the Art of Community Day event on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 4 to 7 p.m. The mural panels will be installed on the Bill Bailey Community Center’s south wall at 1101 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Belle Glade. All ages are welcome, and art experience is not necessary to participate in this fun-filled event. Participants are encouraged to

wear painting attire and closedtoed sneakers or shoes. The mural project is sponsored by the Palm Beach County Commission. The county’s Art in Public Places program is partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County’s after-school program and the Solid Waste Authority’s recycled paint program to create 20 murals. The mural project will be facilitated by professional muralist and teaching artist Sharon Koskoff. Over the course of four weeks,

in addition to the Art of Community Day event, Koskoff will work with Boys & Girls Clubs’ youth to create large-scale community self portraits, or “Body Graphix” murals. Through the program, youth will gain experience in the artistic process of public mural painting and learn about color, design, scale, as well as teamwork, group effort and social history. Participants will also document the project through daily journaling with writings and sketches.

“It is extremely exciting to be involved in the process of transforming a blank canvas into a successful and significant work of art,” Koskoff said. The new murals are part of a comprehensive renewal project of the Bill Bailey Center, and they replace original murals created in 2002 by Glades-area students and teachers. All who participated in creating the 2002 murals are extended a special invitation to help with the new mural project.

workweek, and that residents had adjusted to the four-day week as something they had to do under the circumstances. Councilman Howard Coates also favored a return to a five-day workweek. “I agree wholeheartedly with what Councilman Willhite has said,” Coates said. “It was supposed to be temporary. It was supposed to be an extraordinary act to reduce costs at a time that not only this community, but the whole nation was in a crisis with respect to the economic condition. I can’t imagine that we’re asking

too much that we provide government services on the same calendar that the great majority of America works, and that is Monday through Friday.” Coates added that he thought the four-day workweek might breed resentment in the community that village workers work four days, although he said he personally felt staff worked as hard and professionally as they ever had. “I don’t believe that taxpayers pay for a government that provides services for a four-day workweek,” he said. “Whether they complain about it or not,

I think their expectation is that government is going to be functioning at least Monday through Friday.” Councilwoman Anne Gerwig said that returning to a five-day schedule would be losing the early and late hours that she believed many residents on a five-day workweek have come to take advantage of. “I think the convenience factor is huge for the residents who can come in here early,” Gerwig said. “It may not be the massive amounts of residents, but those people it does serve early and

late Monday through Thursday are probably people who have difficulty getting here during their work hours.” Gerwig said she did not mind that Wellington may be the only municipality in the county keeping the four-day workweek, stressing that employees are still working a 40-hour week. “We’re not selling you short on our work,” she said. “We’re doing it in four days instead of five. I’m willing to continue with the fourday workweek.” Mayor Bob Margolis noted that he has not received any requests to

return to the five-day workweek but had received e-mails and comments during the village’s budget challenge in favor of keeping the four-day week because people can conduct village business before or after their working hours. Greene made a motion to adopt the first reading of the budget with removal of the five-day workweek and using the $96,000 savings to reduce the tax rate from $2.46 per $1,000 assessed valuation to $2.45, and it carried 3-2 with Willhite and Coates opposed. Final adoption of the budget is set for Sept. 23.

identified as being planned in the 10-mile radius. Under those conditions, the demand for assisted living in the next five years will be 119 beds, which he said would be the approximate time required to find a builder/manager and get the facility opened. For nursing homes, PMG projected a need for 89 units in five years. Gonot said a particular question to ask any potential developer is how it would market the facility to village residents. In summary, he said current supply meets demand, but that the continuing aging of the population will increase the demand for a 124-unit facility with combined independent, assisted-living and skilled care at the park. “Royal Palm Beach alone can-

not support such a facility,” Gonot said. “We strongly suggest that it be a step-up facility, because we think that would be the best option to have a functioning facility that would actually be an asset to the community.” Councilman Jeff Hmara said a step-up facility appeared to be a challenge in that it would have to offer a variety of services in a relatively small-scale facility. “What makes you think this is not too big a bite for us?” he asked. Gonot said the potential developer would recommend how many units it would need to be successful. “I’m sure they will tell you that,” he said. “I believe that the demand is there.” Gonot pointed out that during the first study, PMG was contacted by five companies interested

in doing the project if the village decided to move forward. “Even if two of them dropped out, you would have three prospects,” he said. Councilman Fred Pinto asked about the feasibility of offering village residents a discounted rate, and Gonot said that could be done, but it is difficult from a legal standpoint. Vice Mayor David Swift said he had trouble envisioning a stepup facility that offers the needed services and amenities on the scale the village envisions. Gonot said the independent facet could be easily integrated with existing services offered at the Harvin Center and the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. “All that takes is transportation and communication,” he said.

reasonable. I find that restrictive. If we can remove it, I’m OK with that, too. The groomer is not staying the night. I think the hour is restrictive; it’s kind of silly,” she said. Basehart agreed, saying that it was a reasonable suggestion and that an adjustment can be made. Mariaca made a motion to approve the amendment, which was seconded by Board Member Paul Adams. The amendment passed 4-2, with board members George Unger and Andrew Carduner dissenting. In other business: • The board approved an ordinance authorizing the suspension of processing or review of land development proceedings on properties with outstanding fines or liens. Strategic Planning Director Tim Stillings explained that the ordinance would alter one paragraph and add another. For instances where a property is in violation of a Wellington code, the text amendment allows for staff to suspend or deem ineligible applications for development permits until the outstanding violation has been closed and any liens or fines have been paid. Historically, property owners have been allowed to apply for development permits regardless of whether there are open code violations and unresolved fines or liens. The amendment restricts the accumulation of violations while proceeding with development and is intended to provide a tool for increasing code compliance, Stillings explained. However, some board members

did not like the idea. “How is it that you really expect this language to do much of anything if it’s really just a few cases throughout the year?” Board Member Kenneth Kopp asked. Board Member Michael Drahos asked what the driving force is behind the amendment and what sort of impact it would have on residents of Wellington. “We have an issue with certain properties that have ongoing violations that continue to come forward for development approvals of various types and feel that it’s in the village’s interest to have those violations resolved before considering any additional modifications to their approved plans or sites,” Stillings explained. “We do have certain residents who are very interested in code violations and want to make sure that all property owners, regardless of whether they are small or large, are complying with the rules of the village.” Basehart said that the change would add more teeth to the code process. “The small violator has to pay his fines because of the process, whereas the larger violator, the serial violator, just considers it the cost of doing business,” he said. “The small man is hurt because he has to obey the law, he has to pay the violations, whereas the corporation does not.” Adams made a motion to approve the amendment, which passed 4-2 with Drahos and Kopp opposed. • Finally, the board also approved an ordinance creating a “reasonable accommodation” policy in establishing procedures

for individuals with disabilities regarding land development regulations. A “reasonable accommodation” is an established method that allows an individual who is disabled to request the modification or alteration of a specific code provision, rule, policy or practice. “Currently, we do not have an ordinance on our books, or a process, for considering reasonable accommodations,” Village Attorney Laurie Cohen said. “So we have put forward an ordinance that would allow staff to review accommodations for individuals with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.” Drahos made a motion to approve the ordinance, which passed unanimously.

Pinto said he thought the report did not make a compelling case to move forward, adding that he wanted village staff to work through some of the questions raised by the report, including the one about it being difficult for a facility to support only village residents. “I don’t want an easy solution,” he said. “I want a solution that is right for the citizens of this village and gives them an advantage.” Pinto recommended more research and possibly more workshops before putting out a request for proposals. Village Manager Ray Liggins said he thought an RFP would accomplish that goal. “If the market responds at all, that meets our goal,” he said. “Our goal is to get something built in the village that doesn’t exist today.” Swift said he thought the report

showed that the market would support the facility, and he criticized any delay. “What is the information that has to be collected for an RFP?” he asked. Liggins said he could come back with a draft RFP citing guidelines that the proposals would have to meet. “Once you have that, you will have the ability to test the market,” he said. Councilman Richard Valuntas favored taking the next step, and he liked the idea of the step-up facility. “It seems like something that should be provided,” he said. “If we don’t like what the market tells us, we can say no.” Liggins said he had enough information to create the parameters for the facility. He said he would bring that back for discussion in a council workshop to prepare the RFP.

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continued from page 6 were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. SEPT. 7 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called Sunday evening to the Publix supermarket on Wellington Trace regarding an instance of trespassing. According to a PBSO report, at approximately 5 p.m., a Hispanic male entered the store and placed 32 Gillette razor packages, worth $721.26, in a handheld shopping basket. A manager witnessed the man beginning to hide the items inside his pants in an attempt to conceal the razors. When confronted, he caused a disturbance. According to the report, the suspect was stopped before leaving, did not have any money on him and admitted he was going to take the items. The

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continued from page 7 to existing off-street pathways on Bobwhite Court connecting to Bobwhite Road, which would eventually lead to Royal Palm Beach Commons Park and the 10-foot FP&L corridor. Additional deletions include Meadowlark Drive and portions of Sandpiper Avenue. A portion of Park Road North would also be removed because the village applied for a grant but was unsuccessful in getting one. An improvement off Pioneer Road, constructed by the developer to connect the residential

neighborhood on the eastern portion of the project, is set to take place. Sparrow Drive, between Royal Palm Beach and Crestwood boulevards, did get funded, and there will be a 10-foot pathway that will be developed by next year. The $1.3 million bike path project, which started back in 2012, is being developed in two parts. The first phase has already begun, with a price tag of $550,000, and the second phase will take place next year at the cost of $790,000. A combination of Florida Department of Transportation grants and money from the village’s impact fees fund will finance the project.

man was issued a trespass warning forbidding him from entering all Publix stores. SEPT. 8 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was conducting surveillance in the Royal Plaza shopping center early Monday morning due to recent cooking oil thefts in the area. According to a PBSO report, the deputy discovered a van that left one restaurant with cooking oil and proceeded to another oil tank in the plaza before being intercepted. The individuals in the van, which contained a large tank and pump, confessed to stealing cooking oil throughout Palm Beach County. Andrew Grafals of Miramar and Richard Jean Regis of Pembroke Pines were both arrested and charged with grand theft. SEPT. 8 — A deputy from the

PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to the Isles at Wellington community Monday morning regarding a vandalism report. According to a PBSO report, sometime between June and September, someone used an etching tool to damage three benches and a slide around the community. According to the report, “Hitler” and a swastika symbol were etched into a bench near the south side of the clubhouse. There were also swastika symbols found on a bench located on the west side of the basketball court and a bench located on the south side of the playground. In addition, the playground slide was damaged with obscenities and the words “I love you.” It was estimated that there was $1,400 in damages. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

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CITRUS SERIES EVENT AT JIM BRANDON

The Citrus Series continued with the Southeast Medal Finals and ASPCA Maclay Regional Prep Show on Friday, Sept. 5 at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. The Jacobs Family and the Wellington Preservation Coalition sponsored the final class of the day. For more information, visit www. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER AND LORI RICHARDS citrusseries.com.

Gigantic Garage Sale Returns To The South Florida Fairgrounds Sept. 20

The garage sale of all garage sales will take place one day only on Saturday, Sept. 20. That’s when the 24th annual Gigantic Garage Sale & Green Market will take place at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. Those who want to take advantage of the best selection can shop from 7 to 8 a.m. for a $5 admission fee. Starting at 8 a.m., admission drops to $3. The event will continue until 2 p.m. Parking is free.

More than 3,000 people are expected to attend, browsing treasures offered by more than 100 organizations and individuals. Booth space is still available. The registration fee for nonprofit organizations is $45 for a 10-footby-20-foot space and $90 for a 20-foot-by-20-foot space. The fees for for-profit groups and individuals range from $80 to $235, depending on the space and location. Shoppers also can take advan-

tage of buying fruits and vegetables from a number of green market vendors who also will be on hand during the sale. “Local nonprofit organizations and families will offer everything from bargains to fantastic finds, all in spacious and air conditioned comfort,” Expo Events Coordinator Kayla Hodges said. For more information, or to register for a booth, call (561) 790-5219.

American Legion ‘Future Heroes’ Golf Tournament Set For Saturday, Sept. 13

Manuel Fernandez Hache on Cabaret (first place) with Tom and Regis Wenham, Ginny Confer and James Lala.

Rider Jennifer Santana on the course.

James Lala and Marianne Murphy with Lover Boy.

Jennifer Santana on Horseflight.com Kendall (third place) with Tom and Regis Wenham, James Lala and Ginny Confer.

Paula Taylor and Emily Marschok enjoy the show.

The Wellington American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Post 390 will host its fourth annual Future Heroes Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington). The tournament will kick off with a 1 p.m. shotgun start followed by dinner, awards, a raffle and a silent auction. Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Future Heroes Scholarship Fund and programs supporting local youth and veterans. The golf event is being held in conjunction with the 9/11 commemoration at the Wellington Patriot Memorial. Sponsor Schumacher Buick is donating a new car as a hole-inone prize. For more information, e-mail

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HEALTH & FITNESS SPOTLIGHT

Group Training A Growing Trend To Help Meet Fitness Goals By Donna Marsh Special to the Town-Crier Group training is becoming a thing, and with good reason. Group training can be particularly beneficial to help you achieve your fitness goals. Training in a boot-camp-style format or with a few people and a trainer creates a sense of camaraderie and support while providing the guidance about exercise and knowledge about safety that people need. Generally speaking, people will push themselves harder if they have an audience. It’s that little extra push that creates big changes. Some people are self motivated. They are consistent about getting their workouts in a few times or more per week and have knowledge and discipline

to really put themselves through a challenging workout every time. However, that’s a small percent of the population. Most people have no idea what to do to really improve their fitness. Many think they know what to do and get caught up in complacent sessions that get them no further toward their goals than a relaxing stroll in the park. Training in a small group with a personal trainer offers the benefit of learning from questions other people ask. It also offers the opportunity to learn how other people respond to various types of training, providing with first-hand knowledge that you aren’t the only one who finds it challenging. It helps to know that others in your group are there to create change

for themselves, just like you are, regardless of each individual’s level of fitness. Participants develop relationships and make friends, encouraging each other and holding each other accountable. At Ultima Fitness, our personal trainers work with small groups from three to six people. This allows clients the benefits of personal training while providing the support and motivation from the group. It also can be a more economical way of fitting personal training into the budget. It also helps to have measurable goals within the group. For example, you may train to run a 5k together or, like we do at Ultima Fitness in our BCx Boot Camp program, have recorded standardized

tests to help measure progress. Your goal is to beat your own personal best each time. When you have a small, close group of people sweating it out by your side and cheering you on in support of your personal growth, that’s pretty motivating! Challenge yourself at the Ultima Fitness BCx Boot Camp Challenge, which began Sept. 1! Burn fat, get stronger, raise money for charity and have a blast for 10 weeks. At the end of the challenge, we will award winners in categories like most body fat lost, most improved test scores and best attendance. Win awesome

prizes including free membership to Ultima Fitness, gift cards to put your best foot forward with some new kicks and more. We’ll also wrap up the challenge with a celebratory award party and an obstacle race organized by the Navy SEALs. It is going to be fun! Visit www.wellingtonboot camp.com for more information, or call us today and speak to our membership services team at (561) 795-2823, or e-mail donna@ultimafitness. com. Donna Marsh is director of membership services and BCx Boot Camp instructor at Ultima Fitness in Wellington.

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CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AT PALMS WEST HELPS SCHOOL YEAR GET UNDERWAY

The Children’s Hospital at Palms West hosted its Back in School Bash on Saturday, Sept. 6 at Palms West Hospital. There were plenty of activities for youngsters to choose from, including crafts, games and face painting. In addition, popular costumed characters were PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER there to entertain, and public safety personnel were also on hand.

Norma Mendez, Maria Cristales and Karla Abraham.

Dietician Stacey Silver gives out apples.

Stacie, Mia, Cody and Rick Maggio with the Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue engine.

Executive Chef Herbert Mlcak helps Nyla Dorwin with peanut butter as grandmother Mary Perry looks on.

Andrew Goldman shows some of the freebies he chose.

Brandon Radford and Gentry McBride on the fire truck.

BACK TO BASICS RECEIVES LARGE DONATION FROM WELLINGTON ROTARY

Members of the Wellington Rotary Club visited Back to Basics on Saturday, Sept. 6 to present a check to support the local nonprofit’s school uniform program. Rotary members volunteered to organize uniforms and toy donations. For more about Back to Basics, call Beverly Perham at (561) 795-7766. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Back to Basics’ Beverly Perham (center) with Andrew Burr, Maggie Zeller, Tom Eastwood, Tim Chance and Tom Neumann.

Courtney McDeavitt and Tom Neumann organize gift wrap.

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The weather was great on Sunday, Aug. 24 when a group of driving enthusiasts gathered at the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center in Loxahatchee Groves for a driving clinic hosted by the Florida Whips. The covered arena made things comfortably shady. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 21

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Sports Seminole Ridge Hawks Trounce John I. Leonard

The Seminole Ridge High School varsity football squad traveled to John I. Leonard High School on Friday, Sept. 5 and rolled over the Lancers 35-7. Seminole Ridge (1-1) was upset by Boca Raton in its first game, but last week’s matchup had a different outcome. Page 27

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Broncos Football Stymied By Glades Central

The Palm Beach Central High School varsity football squad hosted powerhouse Glades Central High School on Friday, Sept. 5 and fell to the Raiders 20-0 before a capacity crowd. The two Palm Beach County top-10 teams went head-tohead after a 45-minute lightning delay. Page 27

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Florida Whips Driving Clinic At Vinceremos A Success The weather was great on Sunday, Aug. 24 when a group of driving enthusiasts, both participants and auditors, gathered at the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center in Loxahatchee Groves for a driving clinic hosted by the Florida Whips. The large covered arena made things comfortably shady. “We’ve had a great turnout,” said Susan Guinan, who’s both development director of Vinceremos and a member of the Florida Whips. “We’ve had a lot of interest, and all 11 of the private 45-minute sessions are filled. We have some experienced drivers, but mostly beginners just starting to drive or teaching their horses the basic groundwork.” The clinic featured Scott Adcox from Sarasota, a USEF/FEI competitor in combined driving. The Florida Whips is a statewide equine driving organization offering clinics, pleasure drives, competitions, picnics and opportunities to help anyone develop and enjoy their driving skills. “We’re really pleased to have five or six brand-new people here today, and a bunch of new auditors,” member Bettina Scherer said. “It’s very exciting.” “This event is just wonderful,” agreed Florida Whips Southeast Regional Director Eloise Nelson. “This is one of three clinics geared toward people who are just starting out. Get updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/Horse TalkFL or stop by the Tales from the Trails page on Facebook and click “like.”

Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg The first was held in Melbourne, and the third will be held in Palm City in November. We received a grant from the American Driving Society to help defray the costs.” Nelson took up the sport of driving in 2007. “This group, the Florida Whips, took me in and made me feel welcome. That’s how they treat everyone,” she said. “Our goal is to promote driving and help people get started in the sport, whether they’re interested in driving competitively or just tooling around for pleasure driving.” Tonya Hendrickson, from Palm Bay, attended with her 9-year-old Gypsy Vanner mare, Moon. “Moon has been a broodmare, and I’ve ridden her,” Hendrickson said. “Now she is learning to drive. We’re not interested in doing competitions. I think it’ll help make her a well-rounded horse, and it’s teaching me how to work on keeping a steady contact on the bit.” She was happy with what she learned at the clinic. “We learned a lot here today. We’re just long-lining right now. She hasn’t pulled a cart

Susan Guinan of Vinceremos with event coordinator Debra Spark. yet. We’re going home to work on everything. harness,” Jaschinski said. “They’re a lot easier When she’s ready for a carriage, I’ll work with to care for than leather. You just rinse them Paul Reese, a trainer near me,” Hendrickson off. I think it’ll also be more comfortable for said. “Hopefully, in the next few months, Carmelita. I attended a beginner’s clinic last year and learned a lot.” Moon and I will be driving down the road.” Jaschinski is only in her second year with The clinic offered participants all sorts of helpful advice. Jennifer Jaschinski brought the sport. “Driving is a lot of fun,” she said. “You can Carmelita, her 7-year-old American Shetland pony, to improve their skills and also get invite friends to come along with you. You can bring your dog. I’ve ridden forever, and measured for a new harness. “I’m going to get a new synthetic Zilco See ROSENBERG, page 29

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Area Tax/Accounting Firm Rebrands, Expands Services

Ten years after Cliff Golob began providing tax preparation and accounting services to Wellington-area clients, he is marking the milestone with an expansion to a bigger office, a greater complement of services and a new company name. Formerly known as Pinnacle Taxx of Wellington, Golob changed the name of the firm this year to the Tax Coach. It’s a not-so-subtle reference to his business philosophy, as well as his volunteer service in the community. The Tax Coach is in the Commons of Wellington, located at 8401 Lake Worth Road, Suite 203, just west of Florida’s Turnpike. “The name more closely embodies the personal relationship we have with each of our clients, as well as the professional services we deliver,” Golob said. “Truly assisting our clients with their taxes means getting involved way before the tax filing deadline. Whether it’s a large or small business, or an individual, we guide them to make decisions throughout the year that will benefit them at tax time.” With that philosophy in mind, the Tax Coach has begun offering bookkeeping services in addition to tax preparation and financial planning. “The one consistency I’ve seen throughout my years in business is that the tax codes continue to get more complex, and with the new

Affordable Care Act, the complexity has increased exponentially,” Golob said. “We began our bookkeeping service to help our clients be ready at tax time. It positions them to be able to file the most tax-advantaged return, and even more importantly, it’s instant proof to the IRS of your business’s accuracy.” Professional bookkeeping is a necessity for all businesses, he said. “You can’t know what your profit margins are or the overall tax liability you’re facing without it,” Golob noted. The firm also helps individuals and their families who are facing college-related expenses by assisting them in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. The complex form that relies on income data is a requirement for many types of student aid. “As a professional, I work continually to keep abreast of changes to the tax codes on behalf of my clients, whether it’s related to the ACA, FAFSA or simply new rules governing deductions,” Golob said. The new company name also references Golob’s longstanding involvement with youth sports, both in administration and on the field. Golob has coached Royal Palm Beach High School’s junior varsity football team for two seasons. He

also was active for many years with the Western Communities Football League, the Wellington Soccer Club and Palm Beach Central High School football. He also coached for two years in Royal Palm Beach’s Pop Warner Football League, taking his teams to the South Region Finals. Golob lives in Wellington with his wife, Sari, and his sons, Cameron and Rowan. The Tax Coach will continue its longstanding tradition of midyear tax reviews. Existing clients can ensure they’re well-positioned for next tax season with a quick review of what monetary decisions they need to make before the end of the year. Call the Tax Coach at (561) 3836120 or e-mail Golob at cliff@ taxcoachusa.com.

Cliff Golob, second from right, with his family: wife Sari and sons Rowan (left) and Cameron (right).

USI Donations Mark 20th Anniversary USI Insurance Services celebrated its 20th anniversary with “20 for 20: USI Gives Back,” in which each of the more than 140 USI offices across the country invested their time, talent and treasure in local community service during 20 weekdays throughout the month of August. To mark the occasion, the USI West Palm Beach office collected school supplies and backpacks and

delivered them to Greenacres Elementary School. They also collected much-needed supplies for Paws2Help, a low-cost animal clinic and “no kill” shelter that works to save animal lives and reduce the numbers being born. “Making sure that children have the basic tools for school is a great way to give back to the community where we live and work,” said Tracy Kilinski, branch manager for the

West Palm Beach office for USI Southeast. “We are fortunate to be in a position to help. Also, we have a great many pet lovers in our office, and we are happy to lend a hand to Paws2Help, a well-respected organization with dedicated professionals who give back to the community as well.” USI is headquartered in Valhalla, N.Y. For more info., visit www. usi.biz.

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New Retreat At Palm Beach To Create 200-Plus Jobs

The Retreat at Palm Beach County will construct a $12 million, state-of-the-art addiction treatment center in Palm Springs, with a groundbreaking set for Sept. 17. The project will include two buildings totaling approximately 53,800 square feet. The facility will offer amenities such as a dining room, a commercial kitchen, therapy rooms and recreational facilities. The main building will include 107 luxury beds, with the second used

for medical offices, administration and other support functions. “The Retreat at Palm Beach is projected to create more than 200 jobs for operations, plus many more during the construction phase of this project,” noted Wayne Burns, CEO of the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce. “We are excited that the Retreat selected central Palm Beach County for its newest location, and we welcome them to the Central Palm Beach

County Chamber family.” The new location in Palm Springs will combine a traditional treatment model with primarily in-network services. “With more than 50 years of cumulative experience operating similar facilities, our team has a proven track record of delivering results,” said Retreat at Palm Beach owner and CEO Peter Schorr. “We are thrilled to become part of the economic vitality of Palm Beach

County, while also improving the lives of individuals and families.” The builder for the project is D. Stephenson Construction. It is scheduled for completion sometime in the fall of 2015. The groundbreaking will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 4020 Lake Worth Road. Company executives, including Schorr, as well as local dignitaries will be in attendance. The Retreat at Palm Beach County is a private, luxury rehab center

in Palm Springs, offering exclusive drug and alcohol addiction treatment and detoxification programs. Patients experience custom-tailored treatment and recovery plans enabling them to rebuild their lives. The fully accredited rehabilitation center accepts most insurance coverage, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care and treatment. Another company location is in Lancaster County, Pa. Visit www. retreatpbc.com for more info.

Fetterman Law Team Supports Back To School Bash

The Law Team of Fetterman & Associates was proud to partner with Children’s Outreach again for the Back to School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 9. The Back to School Bash took place at New Hope Baptist Church in Riviera Beach. At the event, attorneys Evan Fetterman and Aaron Clemens participated in handing out backpacks full of school supplies to local families. Fetterman & Associates has been a longtime supporter of Children’s Outreach and enjoys its continuing relationship with Capurnia Boston Larkins. Children’s Outreach is a nonprofit organization providing support and resources to local families in the community.

The Law Team of Fetterman & Associates provides the highest-quality service, which it has provided for more than 35 years in representing clients who have been seriously injured due to the fault of others, and in battling insurance companies and large corporations to obtain justice for clients. Whether an accident or injury case, or a dispute with an insurance company, Fetterman & Associates, headquartered in North Palm Beach, has the knowledge, skills and experience to get results. The firm has additional offices in Port St. Lucie and a mobile office. For more information, visit www. lawteam.com or call (800) 330HELP.

Fetterman & Associates takes part in the Children’s Outreach Back to School Bash.

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A Guide to Some of The Best Fine and Casual Dining Spots in the Western Communities!

If you are in the mood for outstanding Japanese & Chinese Cuisine stop in and visit Royal King Buffet on the Northeast corner of Okeechobee Blvd and Royal Palm Beach Blvd. They are located in the Crossroads Plaza next to Publix. They are open daily for lunch and dinner from 11 AM to 10 PM. They offer DIM SUM, Oysters, Sushi Bar along with over 200 items to choose from. If you like sushi sashimi crab legs and many other seafood choices this is the place for you It is a lovely restaurant very clean and well-organized. The selections from the buffet are very interesting, very tasty, and very fresh. The customer service is also great. The buffet is also available for take-out along with a full take out menu.

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Seminole Ridge Hawks Trounce John I. Leonard 35-7

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Seminole Ridge High School varsity football squad traveled to John I. Leonard High School on Friday, Sept. 5 and rolled over the Lancers 35-7. Both teams were determined to get their first win of the regular season. Seminole Ridge (1-1) was upset by Boca Raton in its first game. But last week’s matchup had a different outcome, although it did not appear that way early on. The Lancers drew first blood in the second quarter with a 9-yard touchdown run to take a 7-0 lead.

Seminole Ridge running back Jordan Tanner turns a potential loss into a big gain.

It was just the jolt that the Hawks needed. On the ensuing kick, Seminole Ridge sustained a balanced drive of pass and run. It was running back Jalen Young who scampered 20 yards for the Hawks’ first touchdown. Young broke several tackles, then tiptoed to the sideline, diving for the pylon. Jacob Curran’s kick tied it 7-7. The Seminole Ridge defense stepped up as well, shutting down the Lancer offense for the rest of the half. With only seconds left in the first half, Seminole Ridge quarterback James Parson found Young on a 15-yard pass for the score. Young’s second effort to get into the end zone sparked life into the team. Curran’s

kick gave the Hawks their first lead of the game, 14-7, which they never surrendered. The second half was all Seminole Ridge. Running back Kerrith Whyte capped a 65-yard opening drive for a 1-yard touchdown run. Curran’s kick extended the Hawks’ lead to 21-7. Young and Whyte would each find the end zone one more time in the second half to give the Seminole Ridge the 35-7 victory over the Lancers. The duo combined for 167 yards on the ground and five touchdowns. “They’re two of the best players in the county,” coach Scott Barnwell said. The game was not without mistakes for the Hawks, though, with missed snaps and a couple of turn-

Hawk defenders Jalen Young (left) and Greg Little (right) swarm a John I. Leonard running back.

overs. “We still have some things we need to work on,” Barnwell said. The Seminole Ridge defense held the Lancer offense to just 3 yards in the second half. “We’re going to continue and try

to improve,” Barnwell added. “Next week we have a huge game against Park Vista.” The Hawks will host Park Vista High School on Friday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Seminole Ridge running back Jalen Young leaps over Lancer defenders to score one of his three touchdowns. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

Broncos Football Team Stymied By Glades Central 20-0

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach Central High School varsity football squad hosted powerhouse Glades Central High School on Friday, Sept. 5 and fell to the Raiders 20-0 before a capacity crowd. The much-anticipated match-up, with new Broncos head coach Tino Ierulli facing the coach he replaced at the end of last season (Rod Harris), now the Glades Central defensive coordinator, did not disappoint. The two Palm Beach County top-10 teams went head-to-head after a 45-minute lightning delay. The two-time district champion and ninth-ranked Broncos (0-2) were unable to climb onto the scoreboard during the night, against what may arguably be one of the best defenses in Palm Beach County, in the No. 5 Raiders. The Raiders (2-0) gave up just seven points to William T. Dwyer High School, the defending Class

7A state champions. Palm Beach Central was held to 175 yards of total offense. The Raiders took only three plays on their opening drive to march 59 yards for their first of three scores on the night to take an early 7-0 lead. Glades Central would score on its second drive as well, to extend the lead to 14-0. The Broncos struggled offensively. Quarterback Savion Harris had little time to throw the ball and was sacked frequently. In the second quarter, the Broncos eventually found a rhythm and put together a 60-yard drive to the Raider 17-yard line and attempted a 36-yard field goal that was blocked. Credit must go to the Bronco defense, though, for rising up in the first half, stifling the Raiders from finding the end zone after an interception deep in Bronco territory. The Raiders opened up their first possession of the second half with See BRONCOS, page 29

(Left) Bronco receiver Kemar Downer looks to turn up field after leaping to catch a pass from Savion Harris. (Right) Harris picks up some yardage on a keeper play. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

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15-U Team Rage Wins Lake AAL FOOTBALL SEASON GETS UNDERWAY Worth Labor Day Bash

The 15-U Team Rage started the season strong by defeating Team Legacy 4-3 in the Lake Worth Labor Day Bash. In the championship, Team Rage rallied late behind pitching from Zack Brundage. With the Rage down 2-1 going into the fifth, Danny Maloney reached on an error to start the inning, Quinten Romo hit a single, and Brundage executed a perfect sacrifice bunt that tied up the game. The Rage was again down 3-2 going into the seventh when Maloney beat out an infield single, Brundage singled into the left field gap and Pablo Ruiz hit a double down the left field line. After a summer where several team members played on high school summer showcase teams,

catcher Carlos Fonseca (Palm Beach PAL) and middle infielder/pitcher Brundage (Palm Beach Select), the team jelled immediately. Other standouts included pitching by Maloney, who in eight innings of work gave up one earned run, struck out six and walked one; Pablo Ruiz, who led the Rage offensively with a batting average of .500 with three doubles and a triple; and Marc Espaillat with five stolen bases. Stellar offense and defense was provided by Francis Cerasuolo, Anthony Espania, Alex Barnhart, Jose Santiago, Trevor Valleau, Darrick Hendrix and Craig Inscoe. The team’s general manager is Anthony LaBriola and coaches are Scott Barnhart and Vaugh Hendrix.

The 15-U Team Rage members with their trophies.

The Acreage Athletic League’s tackle football, co-ed football and cheerleading programs are now underway with games held at Acreage Community Park on Saturdays. For more info., visit www.acreageathleticleague.org. Shown here are the 49ers cheerleaders and Prep tackle teams with coach Kyle Sobik.

Berean Bulldogs Top SW Florida Christian The Berean Christian Bulldogs defeated the Southwest Florida Christian Kings 35-20 last week. The Kings struck first with a twoyard touchdown and a two-point conversion to take an early 8-0 lead. Berean quarterback Chris Mauck and wide receiver Nick Doucette then connected on two touchdown passes. A missed kick and a Keilon Stube two-point conversion sweep around the left end gave the Bulldogs a 14-8 lead. While the Berean defense appeared to have stopped the Kings after a long drive, a tipped

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Daniel Pinkerman. Daryk Racine’s kick gave Berean a 21-20 advantage. Later, running back Kasey Montrois dove off right tackle, escaped two tacklers and tight-roped down the sideline for an amazing 92-yard touchdown run. The PAT snap was short, but Jarrod Hammond scooped up the ball and raced into the end zone, giving Berean a 29-20 lead. SWFC went to the air, but Hendricks was there for his second interception. Two plays later, Mauck’s 27-yard pass to Doucette led to another touchdown and the 35-20 win.

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continued from page 21 it’s enjoyable to learn a new discipline. Everybody in the Whips has been very inviting and willing to help.” I watched as Carmelita got mea-

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SPORTS & RECREATION sured. It’s not as easy as you think. The Whips provided a sheet with a diagram of a horse and spaces for eleven different measurements, done with a tape measure, including corner of mouth to corner of mouth, shoulder to shoulder and girth. The group auditing the clinic had ringside seats and easily followed everything. Adcox wore a headset,

Carmelita gets measured for a new harness while owner Jennifer Jaschinski takes notes.

and a cell phone sitting on the rail in front of the auditors broadcast every word. He walked along beside each driver, offering constant feedback on what the horse was doing and what the driver could do to improve things. “Roll your shoulders and relax,” Adcox told one driver. “Soften your hands on the transition from walk to trot. Use a half-halt. Don’t over-flex him. For the downward transition back to walk, use your whip to push him forward into your hands.” Barbara Brook-Reese from Sebastian was the driver receiving this advice. When her session finished, I hopped onto the back of her carriage and rode along as she let Bo, her 13-year-old Appaloosa, walk and cool out. “I’ve been driving for five years,” she said. “I have a problem with vertigo, so it’s hard for me to stay in a saddle. I have no problem driving. Everyone should try it. It’s addictive.” But is has not always been easy. “I’m just getting back into it now after a bad wreck three years ago,” Brook-Reese said. “I was driving a different pony then, and he was too much for me. We took a corner too fast, and I came out of the carriage, which got wrecked.” Getting her confidence back has been hard. “I had to find a horse more kind-

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hearted, more trustworthy,” she said. “Bo is very calm. I got him in May. He’s really experienced, and we’re doing well together. I trust him. This is our first clinic. I’m learning to get him to use his body properly.” Peggy Belvin, an experienced and accomplished driver, came to audit. “I’m proud that our driving com-

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munity offers so much — something for everyone, from beginners through advanced,” she said. “This clinic is excellent. I came for inspiration. It’s a great place for anyone who is thinking about getting into driving.” To find out more about the Florida Whips, visit www.flawhips.org.

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continued from page 27 a 34-yard run for the touchdown, extending the lead to 20-0. The second half appeared equally frustrating for the Broncos’ offense to find enough of a break in the Raider defense to begin to close the gap. The Glades Central defense had frequent success in shutting down standout receiver-duo Kemar Downer and Larry Dunnon. Palm Beach Central’s touted running back Marvin Pierre also struggled in trying to find gaps in the Raider defense. The Raiders relied on their defense the rest of the way to carry them to the 20-0 win. The Broncos look to get back on track when Palm Beach Central hosts West Boca High School (2-0) on Friday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m.

Bronco linebackers Carrington Henderson (right) and Kerlvin Elice (left) bring down a Raider receiver. PHOTO BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

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Saturday, Sept. 13 • The seventh annual South Florida Fall Boat Show will take place Sept. 12-14 at the South Florida Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily featuring more than 200 marine-themed vendors. For more info., visit www.southflorida fallboatshow.com. • The seventh annual Jeff Annas Memorial Firefighters 5K Run will take place Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Wellington Amphitheater. The race starts at 7:30 a.m. Call (561) 602-1058 for more info. • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will host a bird walk around Peaceful Waters Park (11700 Pierson Road, Wellington) on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 8 a.m. Meet at the entrance to the boardwalk. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info. • Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host Everything Orchids: A Shady Affair Plant Sale on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This plant sale offers a great opportunity to acquire orchids and shade-loving plants. The event is free for members and $10 for nonmembers. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Spoonfuls of Creativity for ages 7 to 11 on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 10:30 a.m. Repurpose plastic spoons into pretty pieces of art. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will hold Family Fun Day: Where the Wild Things Are on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 11 a.m. to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the beloved tale by Maurice Sendak. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info. • South Florida bands and artists will perform live music at West Palm Beach’s inaugural seafood festival Feast of the Sea on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Meyer Amphitheater. Gates open at 11 a.m. For more info., visit www.feastofthesea.com. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Board Game Day for all ages Saturday, Sept. 13 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 Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 3 p.m. Meet other teens who enjoy anime, eat Pocky and share knowledge about manga. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • Wellington Ballet Theatre’s production of “Ballet Off Broadway II” is set for Saturday, Sept. 13 at 3 and 7 p.m. at the Wellington High School auditorium. Purchase tickets at www. wellingtonballettheatre.org. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Tribute Concerts & Food Trucks on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 5 to 10:30 p.m. A tribute to the Eagles by the Long Run Band is at 6:30 p.m. Food trucks will be on site.

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Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl. gov for more info. Sunday, Sept. 14 • The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, Aug. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Ave. North). For more info., visit www.acreagegreenmarket.org or call (561) 723-3898. Monday, Sept. 15 • Rehearsals for the Palmer Singers at Wellington begin Monday, Sept. 15 at St. David’s in the Pines Episcopal Church. Singers with choral experience are invited to call Dr. Edward Palmer at (561) 659-3641 or e-mail cep12@bellsouth.net. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Are You Ready to Lego?” for ages 3 to 6 on Monday, Sept. 15 at 3:30 p.m. Create the tallest tower of blocks you can. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. • Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will hold its first Romance Book Club meeting Monday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. to assemble all interested persons and organize a monthly book club for fans of romance novels. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info. Tuesday, Sept. 16 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Nutrition Train for ages 4 to 7 on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 3:15 p.m. with games and crafts that help to build healthy food choices. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Japanese Anime & Culture Club for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. Hang out, watch anime and eat snacks while talking with friends and fans about cool stuff from Japan. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • Jordan’s Steak Bistro in Wellington will be the setting for the “Stars of the Bar” celebrity bartending fundraiser Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. with Sherry Eastwood, Silvia Garcia, Dr. Faustino Gonzalez and Richard Tendler showing off their bartending skills. All proceeds will support the nonprofit Clinics Can Help. For more info., call Maureen Ashe at (561) 640-2995 or visit www.clinicscanhelp.org. Wednesday, Sept. 17 • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will host a bird walk around the Seacrest Scrub (3400 S. Seacrest Blvd, Boynton Beach) on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 8 a.m. Meet at the entrance to the boardwalk. Visit www.audubon everglades.org for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Tykes for ages 2 to 5 on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 2:30 p.m. Come for a special all-musical jam session. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Garden of Hope at Acreage Community Park will hold a ground breaking ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. Visit www.gardenofhope.net for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. Enjoy Yu-

Gi-Oh, anime, Wii games and more. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • A quarter auction supporting the Arielle Anacker Cancer Foundation will be held Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). Call Julie at (561) 797-1501 for more info. • The Puerto Rican Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will hold a Teacher’s Appreciation Reception celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month during the 10th anniversary of Azteca America (1100 Fairfield Dr., WPB) on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. RSVP to info@prhchamberonline.com. For more info., visit www.prhchamber.com. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Colombian Rhythms for adults Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Grupo Sin Fronteras will perform traditional Colombian music. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • Hadassah of Wellington will host an Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington home of Shirley Horn. RSVP to (561) 204-1894 or e-mail shirlhorn@aol.com. Thursday, Sept. 18 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Cuentame Un Cuento/Tell Me a Story with Carrie Sue Ayvar for all ages Thursday, Sept. 18 at 3 p.m. Flowing seamlessly between Spanish and English, Ayvar chooses from her repertoire of tales to connect people, languages and cultures. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host an After-Five Networking Event on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Private Tutoring Services (13421 South Shore Blvd., Suite 205, Wellington). RSVP to (561) 338-3811. • The Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (One Max Planck Way, Jupiter) invites Palm Beach County middle and high school students to meet its scientists on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. The Max Planck Florida Career Panel

The Town-Crier is an opportunity for students and teachers to hear from scientists in different stages of training. After the panel discussion, students will get a behind-the-scenes tour. RSVP at www. maxplanckflorida.org/career-panel.html. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Career Transitions on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m. The business librarian will demonstrate how the online career guidance center can help in the job search process. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host Get Cultured: Fermentation 101 on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m. There is no charge. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register. • Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host Trivia Night on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. with pop-culture trivia questions. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info. Friday, Sept. 19 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host the McDonald’s Reading Challenge Ronald McDonald Show for all ages Friday, Sept. 19 at 10:30 a.m. Ronald McDonald makes reading fun with a magic and juggling show. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host Gluten Free Cooking on Friday, Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to prepare a gluten-free meal that tastes great and is easy to prepare. Samples will be served. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of the film X-Men: Days of Future Past on Friday, Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www. wellingtonfl.gov. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail news@gotowncrier.com.

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES A/C AND REFRIGERATION 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

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

COMPUTER REPAIR D.J. COMPUTER — Home & office, Spyware removal, websites, networks, repairs, upgrades, virus removal, tutoring. Call Jeff 561-333-1923 Cell 561-252-1186 Lic’d Well. & Palm Beach. We accept major credit cards.

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. L i c.& Ins. 1 0 0 0 4 5 0 6 2 5 61-667-7716

FLOORING

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FOR RENT - GREENACRES

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

ROOMMATE TO SHARE — 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment - Purdy & Jog Road. $550 per month. Looking for under 35 years old. 954-296-3748

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OFFICE SPACE

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 PRESSURE PROS OF PALM BEACH— Driveway starting at $59. Chemical wash roofs starting at $99 www.wellingtonpressurewasher.com. Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured.561-718-9851

ROOFING ROBERT G. HARTMANN ROOFING — Specializing in repairs. Free estimates, Bonded,insured. Lic. #CCC 058317 Ph: 561-790-0763. ROOFING REPAIRS REROOFING ALL TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable. Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-309-0134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC-023773 RC-0067207

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C O M P L E T E F L O O R I N G R E M O VA L ! B E S T R AT E S ! A L L T Y P E S O F FLOORS! — Your local flooring store and more. www.buyithereflooring.com 561-333-2306 buyithere7@gmail.com

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

GENERAL CONTRACTOR

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

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

HOUSECLEANING EXPERIENCED — reliable local references. Pet sitting available. Call Charlene 561-572-1782

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 ourwebsite 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

PET CARE SUPPLIES HAPPY JACK LIQUIVIC® — Recognized safe & effective against hook & roundworms by US center for Veterinary Medicine. Grand Prix 561-792-2853 www.happyjackinc.com

REAL ESTATE

TIRES/AUTO REPAIRS— Located behind Al Packer West off Southern Blvd. Tires for autos, trucks and commercial vehicles. 561-790-7228. 587 105 Ave. N. Unit 28, Royal Palm Beach.

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

VOCAL LESSONS AFFORDABLE PRIVATE VOICE LESSONS — For students of all ages and levels! First lesson is always FREE. Lessons include: • Vocal technique (classical and music theater repertoire)• dramatic interpretation • audtion preparation • sight reading and solfeggio study • basic music theory • aural training and dictation. Teachers: Matthew White, tenor (New England Conservatory) Desiree Maira, mezzo-soprano (Boston Conservatory, Stetson University. Visit w w w. d e s i r e e m a i r a . c o m f o r m o r e i n formation email: desiree.maira@ gmail.com phone 561.315.2357

WALLPAPERING PAPERHANGING BY DEBI — Professional Installation,Removal. Repair of Paper. Neat, Clean & Reliable. Quality work with a woman’s touch. 30 years experience. No Job too big or too small. Lic. & Ins. References available. 561-795-5263

WATER TREATMENT NEED A NEW WATER SYSTEM! — Let us come out and give you an estimate. Call Mike 561-792-5400

EXECUTIVE AND VIRTUAL OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE – WELLINGTON FLORIDA Furnished or unfurnished office space available. Unlimited use of conference rooms, reception, kitchen with no extra fees. Utilities included. The best LAKE VIEW in Wellington! Please contact Steve at 561227-1500 or at info@lakewellington.com

LOST PET LOST BIRD — 3-year old Male Cockatiel Speaks. His name is Sonny – light yellow and gray. Last seen around the Wellington Edge Community (Forest Hill Blvd just West of 441). If you have any information about missing Cockatiel, Sonny, please call (561) 753-8570. Reward $50 if found. LOST CAT — Orange cat with half a tail. From Oakmont Estates & Stribling Road. Family misses him. Reward offered. Call Polly at 561-373-9680.

EMPLOYMENT BOOKKEEPER NEEDED — part-time, experienced in QuickBooks, flexible hours. Please fax resume to 561-791-0952 HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER IN WELLINGTON — Now hiring certified teachers.$10-$15/hour. Call 561-594-1920 E-mail: MarleneGiraud@hlcwellington.com DRIVERS: $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! — Great pay! Consistent Freight, Great Miles on this Regional Account. Werner Enterprises: 1-855-517-2488 SALES HELP WANTED — full-time and parttime. WAREHOUSE HELP wanted full and part-time (flexible) Apply in person 766 Pike Road, West Palm Beach. Buy It Here flooring. SEEKING RECEPTIONIST — We are currently searching for a new receptionist to add to our team. Shifts may vary from anywhere between the hours of 8am-8pm, weekdays and weekends. Both short and long shifts are available. Veterinary experience is a huge plus. Candidates with a flexible schedule are highly considered. If you are ready for work in a very busy practice, please contact us as soon as possible. Some tasks would include; filing payments, appointment scheduling, customer service, etc. Pay may be discussed upon inquiry and may vary by level of experience. E-mail M e l i s s a @ p a l m s w e s t v e t e r i n a r y. c o m PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM AIDE — Needed part-time 2 PM - 6PM 561-790-0808 VPK TEACHER — Needed for preschool full time. Experience required. 561-790-0808

Wanted Part-Time Writer Local newspaper covering central Palm Beach County has a part-time position available for a news writer. Must have some writing experience and an interest in covering governmental meetings.

Fax resume and clips to (561) 793-6090 or e-mail palmswestnews@gmail.com.

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