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Volume 40, Number 34 September 13 - September 19, 2019

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WELLINGTON HOSTS 9/11 SERVICE

The Westlake City Council gave preliminary approval to a budget and tax rate of 5.125 mills for the upcoming fiscal year on Monday, Sept. 9, but several residents among the approximately 50 attending complained that the included community development district fee was not anticipated when they purchased homes there. Page 3

Tree’s Wings Wins Trophy At National Buffalo Wing Festival

After months of preparation and hard work, Tree’s Wings & Ribs in Royal Palm Beach has returned from the National Buffalo Wing Festival in Buffalo, N.Y., with the title of Third Best Traditional Wings. Page 10

New Season Gets Underway For WWC

The Women of the Western Communities held its first meeting of the 2019-20 season on Thursday, Sept. 5 at the Wellington National Golf Club. Each member told something about themselves in a brief “get-toknow-you” speech. Donations of back-to-school items were collected for Harmony House.

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Second Half Rally Pushes Park Vista Past Wellington 21-10

The Wellington High School football team hosted Park Vista High School on Monday, Sept.

9 for a game rescheduled due to last week’s threat from Hurricane Dorian. The Wolverines saw a 10-0 first half lead slip away in a second half rally by the Cobras. Page 21 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 18 LETTERS.................................. 4 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 7 PEOPLE................................... 8 SCHOOLS................................ 9 COLUMNS............................. 16 CALENDAR............................ 18 BUSINESS............................. 19 SPORTS......................... 21 - 22 CLASSIFIEDS.................23 - 24 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

The Village of Wellington hosted its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Wednesday, Sept.

11 at the Wellington Patriot Memorial. Mayor Anne Gerwig welcomed the crowd, which included a number of retired New York City firefighters and police officers. The ceremony included speeches from village officials recalling those who lost their lives during the 9/11 terror attacks 18 years ago. Shown above are Thomas O’Rourke (FDNY), Michael O’Rourke (FDNY), John Murphy (NYPD) holding a photo of Mark McKay (FDNY) and Kevin Bond (FDNY). MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 15 PHOTO BY GINA M. CAPONE/TOWN-CRIER

Success And Safety At RPBHS Key Topics Ed Board Meeting

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report Royal Palm Beach High School was the featured school at the Royal Palm Beach Education Advisory Board meeting on Monday, Sept.

9, and Principal Dr. Jesus Armas brought key members of his staff along to help lead the presentation.

“A long time ago, I realized that I was neither the smartest nor the most talented guy in the room,” Armas said. “I learned that I needed to surround myself with outstanding people. Here tonight, you’re going to find some of the best people you can find in the business of education. They are experts in their fields. Any successes that we’ve had have been because of all the hard work that they have put in.”

Armas explained how the vision that drives RPBHS is based on a holistic outlook when addressing the needs of students. The focus

shifted to specifics on how the school provides a safe, respectful and socially just environment.

Crystal Amado is the principal’s designee in charge of school safety at RPBHS. She explained how the school handles safety in three parts — instruction, systems and culture.

“We conduct staff trainings every year,” Amado said. “We have trained on child abuse, suicide prevention, youth mental health, Title IX, and new this year through the Florida Department of Education, a mental health stimulation program called Kognito. They have to do a simulation program, and it’s very interactive. Then we do RPBHS safety practices training, which deals with everything about us and the building based on the layout.”

Students also receive safety training and participate new initiatives, such as the “See Something/ Say Something” campaign to en-

courage the reporting of concerns.

The campus also takes a holistic approach to safety by offering more than just physical safety devices, such as gates and cameras.

The school is passionate about keeping students fed, too. RPBHS offers free breakfast and supper to all students, and knows that 63 percent of its students are eating a full lunch meal. That is 6 percent higher than the other seven county schools with a similar system.

“If a kid was just an FSA score, then we would have missed the entire point of what we’re supposed to be doing,” Armas said.

Safety personnel for the school includes four assistant principals, three full-time police officers (one in the process of hiring), a police aide at the front gate, seven full-time personnel for security, three deans of student services, 18 members on the crisis response See RPBHS, page 7

Wellington Council Trims Tax Rate Slightly At First Budget Hearing

By Gina M. Capone Town-Crier Staff Report In an impassioned discussion that went back and forth for almost an hour, the Wellington Village Council voted to slightly cut its proposed property tax rate Tuesday, Sept. 10 at a meeting that included the first of two formal budget hearings.

Village staff initially recommended a higher rate, but 2.48 mills was a compromise number agreed to during a meeting in July that would still allow a 25 percent cushion of reserves for the next five years.

The rate of 2.48 was the TRIM (Truth in Millage) rate that was sent to property owners over the summer. Wellington could not raise the rate once the notice went out, but it could lower the rate.

Mayor Anne Gerwig pushed for the council to lower the rate to 2.45 mills. Eventually, the council agreed unanimously to a rate of 2.47 mills when Councilman John McGovern said he would be willing to vote for a lower rate, but not the rate Gerwig wanted.

According to Gerwig, the change will save residents money on their taxes while still giving them the village services they are accustomed to receiving.

The public hearing on the proposed budget for the upcoming year was presented to the council

by Director of Administrative & Financial Services Tanya Quickel, who gave a PowerPoint presentation showing how the millage rate will be affected over time.

Councilman Michael Drahos See TAX RATE, page 4

ROTARY 5K RACE

The Rotary Club of Wellington hosted another successful Race for the Red & Blue First Responders 5K on Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Wellington Amphitheater. The race brought the community together in support of emergency responders, including both Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. Shown above, PBCFR Deputy Chief Doug McGlynn and PBSO Chief Deputy Michael Gauger congratulate first-place winner Billy Connors. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY CALLIE SHARKEY/TOWN-CRIER

Livestock Waste Haulers Meet Loxahatchee Groves To Discuss Future Of Manure Visioning Workshop Set For Sept. 28

By Gina M. Capone Town-Crier Staff Report On Thursday, Aug. 29, the Village of Wellington invited livestock waste haulers to a meeting designed to discuss horse manure and how it can be handled this upcoming season and into the future.

The meeting was organized and led by Assistant Planning Zoning & Building Director Michael O’Dell, the village’s point person on equestrian planning issues.

O’Dell hopes to find a solution so everyone involved can track agricultural waste responsibly, by understanding and gathering the data so that the specific amount of manure picked up from each farm is accurately assessed in weight and tracked to know where it is legally being dumped. O’Dell encouraged the haulers and end users to work together to unravel solutions for a workable business model.

The waste haulers’ meeting included representatives ready to answer questions from county

and state agencies, such as Palm Beach County Code Enforcement, the Solid Waste Authority and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Also present was Paul Cross of Horizon 880 LLC, which was recently awarded a lease by the Solid Waste Authority to build a plant to repurpose horse manure on SWA land. Horizon 880 uses the HighPoint Agro Bedding (HPAB) system to process the manure by recycling the shavings, separating the manure for garden products and turning it into a dust-free horse bedding that is repackaged and sold back to the horse owner, at a savings. The facility should be up and running soon but won’t make much of an impact this season.

“The intent of the meeting was to introduce some of the end users that are out there to the haulers.

So, if the haulers are thinking about where this end-product is, they know,” O’Dell told the TownCrier after the meeting. “They are picking it up, obviously, but where

they are taking it is limited. There are four places now that they can dump. Within the next year, Horizon 880 is coming online. This will bring us number five.”

O’Dell believes that more options for manure processing will be forthcoming.

“There is a possibility of even a sixth end user facility that is out there,” he said. “So, over the next few years, I would hope that we can generate additional end users.”

The problem is not that there aren’t enough haulers to pick up the manure but knowing where to take it. The distance the haulers have to travel is also a concern.

Right now, haulers can take manure to four end users. Atlas Peat & Soil uses the manure as a soil amendment. The Solid Waste Authority takes the manure and burns it. The McGill-Brighton operation composts the manure, while U.S. Sugar uses the manure on its agricultural fields.

Justin Hickey from JH Hauling See MANURE, page 18

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Town of Loxahatchee Groves is planning a visioning session on Saturday, Sept. 28 to gather input from residents on their perceptions and what direction they want the town to go in with its priorities.

A survey has been posted on the town’s web site. While it states that it closed on Sept. 8, responses are still being accepted, Councilwoman Laura Danowski said.

“The last I heard, it was going to remain open, but the moderator has given himself a cutoff date so he can compile preliminary data,” Danowski told the Town-Crier on Wednesday, adding that her top goal is to get residents involved.

Town Manager Jamie Titcomb said that the survey is generic in nature, but it has received much comment on social media.

“There was a sort of life of its

own that developed around it, with people having concerns that it was being taken over by outsiders or special interests,” Titcomb told the Town-Crier on Wednesday. “The numbers and the priorities really don’t play that out.”

He said the preliminary results show that people’s responses to the survey revolve largely around the issues that have been discussed at recent meetings.

Danowski said some of the comments she has read on social media are negative, or that the town is wasting money on a survey.

“There are all of these negative comments being thrown out there because they don’t know what’s going on behind the scenes,” she said, explaining that the town has compiled historical lists and corresponded with the town’s committee members, as well as current and former officials. “My end goal See LOX VISION, page 7

Teacher Syndie White Has A Passion For Education

By Gina M. Capone Town-Crier Staff Report When a teacher has an enthusiasm for her craft, the children know. Syndie White, a third-grade math and science teacher at Elbridge Gale Elementary School in Wellington, demonstrates that having a passion for teaching inspires children to critically think and solve problems while increasing their love for learning.

The Palm Beach County Council of Teachers of Mathematics recently presented White with the 2019 Elementary Math Teacher of the Year Award. The South Florida Science Center, meanwhile, presented White with the 2019 Educator/Collaborator Award on Saturday, Sept. 7.

White, a national STEM-certified teacher, has been working at Elbridge Gale for five years. In the first four years of her tenure, she taught math to fifth graders before moving on to her current assignment.

Holding a master’s degree from Lynn University, White believes that every child can excel in science and math.

“I never walk into a classroom and say to myself, ‘She’s not going to pass.’ I have always had an expectation that every child will pass. Telling my children that they can do it and encouraging them to succeed is my model,” White said. “So many kids have such great anxiety over math and science. I want everyone to leave my

classroom knowing that they are a math person or a science person.”

White achieves her goals by making sure that the children have several fun and wide-ranging pathways to learning.

“School should be exciting.

There are different levels of achievement. I don’t teach with worksheets. We play games. We do activities. We talk. We move around a lot. We do stations. We use technology. We build. This, to me, is what teaching is. It is making the kids look forward to coming to school each day. They don’t know what I have in store for them,” White explained.

Three years ago, White founded the Elbridge Gale Elementary See WHITE, page 18

Teacher Syndie White works with students at Elbridge Gale Elementary School in Wellington.

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Community Groups Come Together To Support Bahamas Relief

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report While Palm Beach County residents breathed a sigh of relief as Hurricane Dorian’s path barely grazed the coastline, those living in some areas of the Bahamas were not so lucky.

The storm made landfall in the Bahamas multiple times as a Category 5 hurricane, devastating the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama over a two-day period.

Local organizations and individuals quickly rallied to assist, and a variety of opportunities remain available to residents seeking to provide support.

Wellington’s Community Services Department is spearheading the efforts to continue collecting items for hurricane relief into the coming weeks. From Monday, Sept. 9 through Saturday, Sept.

21, supplies are periodically being gathered and shipped to areas of need.

“The village and its residents are so fortunate to have weathered Hurricane Dorian without any impact, but unfortunately, our neighbors in the Bahamas did not,” Community Services Director

Paulette Edwards said. “Therefore, the village is coordinating and partnering with our schools and local nonprofits to collect relief supplies for those families and individuals in the Bahamas.”

The items specifically requested by the government in the Bahamas for aid include (new items only): baby supplies, hygiene kits, toiletries, cleaning supplies, first aid kits, can openers, insect repellent, flashlights, batteries and pet food. Money, sharp objects, flammable items, medications and food items are not accepted at these locations.

During normal business hours, the following Wellington locations will continue to accept items: the Community Services Department at 1092 Wellington Trace, the Wellington Community Center at 12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd., the Lake Wellington Professional Centre at 12133 Ken Adams Way and Ultima Fitness at 12799 W. Forest Hill Blvd., as well as all Wellington fire stations and schools.

On Saturday, Sept. 14, donations will be accepted at Village Park, located at 11700 Pierson

Road. A special Bahamas Hurricane Relief Collection Event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Wellington Community Center between 9 a.m. and noon.

“On Friday, Sept. 13, we are partnering with both Wellington and Palm Beach Central high schools at their annual football rivalry game,” Edwards said.

“Students from both schools have been challenged in a competition to see which school could have the most items donated.”

After Sept. 21, the village will compile everything from all three events, plus the ongoing collections, and get them distributed to those in need through a partnership with Missionary Flight.

For more information on the Village of Wellington’s efforts and scheduled events, visit www. wellingtonfl.gov/hurricanerelief or call (561) 791-4796.

For those wishing to provide financial support, but do not know which organizations to trust, monetary donations are accepted by Red Cross organizations. To donate directly to the Bahamas, visit www.bahamasredcross.org.

The American Red Cross is

accepting financial donations for Hurricane Dorian relief efforts specifically in the United States.

For more information, visit www. redcross.org, call (800) REDCROSS or text the word DORIAN to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

Another organization accepting cash donations is the United Way of Palm Beach County. Visit www.unitedwaypbc.org/hurricane-dorian-donation, and 100 percent of the funds go directly to relief efforts.

State Rep. Matt Willhite’s office is also accepting donations for Bahamas relief. Items including water, canned goods, bug spray,

sun screen, can openers, tarps, tents, flashlights, batteries, hygiene products and diapers are being accepted at 9200 Belvedere Road, Suite 107, in Royal Palm Beach.

“Our office is available for donation drops as long as they are sending supplies over to the Bahamas,” explained Tom Valeo, Willhite’s legislative assistant.

Prior to dropping off supplies, Valeo recommended calling the office directly at (561) 791-4071 to schedule a time to bring items.

One organization specifically collecting medical supplies is the Palm Beach County Medical Society. Materials are being accepted at

the PBCMS office at 3540 Forest Hill Blvd, Suite 101, in West Palm Beach on Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They are accepting donations until further notice. Visit www.pbcms.org/bahama-relief for a full list of acceptable medical supplies.

The Mall at Wellington Green has partnered with Abaco Freight and Horses That Help to collect and deliver supplies for the Bahamas. Donation are being accepted on the upper level next to Dillard’s, across from Fit 2 Run, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. now through early December.

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Westlake Residents Concerned About Taxes And Assessments

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Westlake City Council gave preliminary approval to a budget and tax rate of 5.125 mills for the upcoming fiscal year on Monday, Sept. 9, but several residents among the approximately 50 attending complained that the included community development district fee was not anticipated when they purchased homes there.

The council set a town hall meeting for Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. to listen to residents’ concerns before adopting the final budget and tax rate on Monday, Sept. 23.

City Manager Ken Cassel explained that the 4,000 acres of the City of Westlake, which incorporated in 2016, match up with the Seminole Improvement District, which was created in 1970.

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He said that Westlake does not currently have any debt services associated with the infrastructure.

“All the infrastructure is constructed by the major landowner [Minto] as part of the development process,” Cassel said. “Back in 2015-16, the then-residents of the Seminole Improvement District initiated an incorporation plan to form the City of Westlake. The vision was to utilize the Seminole Improvement District’s powers and its limited powers of the city to be ‘government light.’ That means minimizing the red tape, expediting development processes and allowing the market to control the growth of the city.”

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he said, was a commitment by Minto to fund any shortfalls for five years in order to get enough runway for the tax base to cover the budget.

“As of this morning, I received notification from the major landowner, which is Minto, they have committed to extend the shortfall funding for an additional two years,” Cassel said. “One of the things we need to look at is for tax purposes that the valuation is certified on Jan. 1 of each year, so the value on the property on Jan. 1, 2019 will be the taxable value that your property was valued at.

If it was a vacant property, and the house was not finished, it will be valued at the land value only.

It would not show up until the following year as the full value of the improvement.”

He said the tax rate of 5.125 mills was initially established as part of the incorporation plan.

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ITID Working With Treasure Coast On A Vision For The Future

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors has approved an agreement with the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council to provide consulting services on planning issues, such as roads and development.

Treasure Coast is now in the process of gathering data to provide information, which will be reviewed and processed over the next year.

“We need a planning document that’s long term and short term that allows us to have a vision of where we’re going, what the community wants, what the district needs and how to address all the different issues we’re being faced with,” ITID President Betty Argue told the Town-Crier. “While we’ve been doing traffic studies and traffic calming, there isn’t one overall planning document.”

The absence of a planning document presents difficulty when

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continued from page 1 explained the rationale of staying with a rate of 2.48 mills for five years because it was the plan that the council agreed upon last year.

“We can lock in at this rate and not have to ask the residents for an increase, and still keep our reserves where they need to be.

Is this correct?” Drahos asked Quickel.

Quickel explained that the tax rate should be a number that can stay the course over a projected amount of time.

“Our goal is to try to smooth the tax increases in the millage rate so that there are no huge surprises for people,” she explained. “That’s what we look forward to doing in the planning and making the assumptions we make.”

In fiscal years 2023 and 2024, the millage rate will need to be adjusted at 2.48, but at 2.47, the adjustment would need to take

Put More Focus On Code Enforcement

The following letter was sent to the mayor and all Royal Palm Beach council members about three weeks ago. I’m looking forward to their reply concerning this matter.

As a resident of RPB since 1979, I’ve seen it grow from a small village into a pretty nice size city, and doing so without losing its small-town appeal. However, with our growth came the normal difficulties associated with the growing populace, one of which was residents’ code ordinance noncompliance.

As I and other residents have seen a growing trend of homeowners not maintaining their homes as ordinances require, I’d like to make some common-sense recommendations to the council.

The council should e-mail residents a monthly digital informational letter that includes RPB’s current top code violations to be targeted. From my observations, they are as follows: 1. Lawn/shrub/tree cultivation and maintenance; 2. Basic home structure/driveway and sidewalk maintenance; 3. Property fence maintenance; 4. Vehicles/boats illegally parked on front lawns and/ or side yards; 5. Trash/recycling containers and other items not blocked from street view; and 6.

Damaged/nonfunctioning garage doors/vehicles.

The council should also increase pet owner awareness of their responsibilities. While RPB has posted in its parks small signs concerning clean-up and leash laws, it’s still a problem. Many violators take umbrage to anyone advising that they are responsible for their pet as the signs provide; some even get hostile. To help with this serious matter, RPB should consider putting lighted, enclosed bulletin boards up in all parks/green areas to showcase county and RPB pet ownership regulation/laws and the financial liabilities to violators.

These bulletin boards can also

trying to develop a budget because it becomes more reactionary than visionary, she said.

“Having a master plan becomes the goal that you’re working toward, and it allows you to map it out how you’re going to get there,” Argue said, explaining that the plan will be broken down into 25 years, five years and one year.

“You’re always working toward and able to evaluate where you’re at and what you need to do. It’s going to be adjusted along the way… but you have something to work toward.”

She said that ITID has been working in a piecemeal fashion to fix issues such as culverts, but there is no overall plan to get the project done.

“There’s kind of an ad hoc plan there that we’ve got this many to do, and it’s going to take this long to get it done at this pace,” Argue explained. “Now we’re trying to bring form into the goals the community and the board in place sooner in order to maintain healthy reserves.

McGovern asked Quickel what would happen at that point.

“We will be looking at the fund balance falling below the 25 percent, which is your minimum for the policy of maintaining a 25 to 30 percent fund balance,” she said.

“Potentially, it will fall below that.

The policy states that the millage will be adjusted to bring it back to a minimum of 25 percent fund balance. You are looking at millage increases potentially at that time.”

Gerwig said that there is plenty of extra money in the budget.

“At the end of the year last year, we had $20 million unassigned.

I know there are places in this budget that we can do better,” Gerwig told Quickel. “I feel there are residents wanting that. You can say no one called you, but we have all received e-mails saying, ‘I’ve lived here a long time and my bills are going up. I don’t see any reason for them to continue going up.’ That’s why I am asking for 2.45. I know very well that we try to project the future, and that you

be used to post other information the community wants residents to know about.

To help resolve some of the code issues the council should: 1. Create a preferred open vendor list of local companies willing to offer their services to residents at a substantial discount. This should help those residents under financial stress but not fully release them from their responsibilities.

2. For those residents who are financially unable to comply with code violations, some type of subsidized help and or local charitable assistance should be established.

3. All departments should work together to help keep residents and homeowners in compliance with code ordinances. If they see something, they should notify code enforcement by text, e-mail or interoffice form.

4. All departments should work together to inform the other departments of issues they’ve seen that concern the other. They can notify them by text, e-mail or interoffice form.

No matter where you live, you will always have homeowners who have differences of opinion as it relates to home ownership.

You’ll have those who continually care for and maintain their homes, those who don’t know what is required but will comply with guidance and, finally, those who don’t care. We’re fortunate that most homeowners will do the right thing on their own and/or when advised, but it’s the ones who don’t care that pose a real problem. My suggestions are simple steps that can be implemented to help resolve code issues and do so without much cost or time invested.

Peter ReJune Royal Palm Beach

Children Or Development?

As an environmentalist, mother and taxpaying resident of the Village of Wellington, I have many concerns regarding the ongoing development, particularly the proposed development of the

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terms of how quickly we want to get this done.”

Treasure Coast Director of Strategic Development & Policy Kim Delaney is in the process of gathering existing information so that it can be organized into one document.

“She is pulling together everything we’ve done already so that we’re not reinventing the wheel,” Argue said. “She’s working with our traffic engineer, our engineer and our staff, including input from the board. From that, she’s going to come up with a formulation — an outline of what we need from the community.”

Argue said having one planning document will help resolve residents’ questions about when projects will be addressed.

“We don’t have any road paving plan other than the roads that are paved already,” she said. “Realtors will be telling people all the time that roads are going to be paved or this is going to happen, but with

this kind of master plan, people will have it to refer to.”

She said most municipalities are required to have a master plan, but ITID has never had to do it.

“We should have been doing it with respect to our infrastructure, in my opinion,” Argue said, pointing out that the county is largely responsible for planning in the district, but ITID also has specific responsibilities that are not laid out clearly. “The county is not responsible for our roads, and they’re not responsible for our drainage infrastructure.”

Although the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council reviews all regional plans in its jurisdiction, Argue pointed out that the nonprofit agency also provides consulting for a fee. In ITID’s case, that’s $117,500 for work to be conducted through July 2020, including public input meetings that will be planned.

“They’re not making a profit off of it,” she said. “It’s a lot of money,

but if we were to hire an outside planning agency, we’d be paying fees that are a lot higher.”

Argue said that Traffic Engineer Joe Capra mentioned Treasure Coast when she asked him for references for a consultant.

“One of the things I’ve been pushing for ever since I’ve been on the board is planning,” she said.

“He said, ‘I’ve done a lot of work with the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council and they may be the most viable opportunity for you.’”

Argue added that some sources of alternative funding may be available to offset the cost, but the board had to underwrite the cost initially for budgeting purposes.

“Everybody on the board agrees that we need some sort of plan that can be used by future boards when they come in,” she said. “That way you don’t have to recreate the wheel every time a new person or board comes in. It gives some guidance and allows us to know

where we’re going and what is it going to cost us. It also speaks to your budgeting and your overall goals.”

The plan will also present a guideline that the board can follow to stay on course for large projects so they can be budgeted incrementally, such as park and equestrian trail improvements.

“Equestrian trails are always something that ends up getting put off, and we never give out the resources to it because there is always something else,” Argue said.

“If you make it a priority and start making incremental steps, then you’re actually accomplishing something, rather than five years down the road, you haven’t done anything.”

She said part of the discussion should be with neighboring entities with common interests, such as the Town of Loxahatchee Groves, which has also shown an interest in improving connectivity of equestrian trails.

Wellington’s Top Cop 2019 Award was presented to PBSO Deputy Jennifer Baker. Baker has been employed by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office for 15 years and is a community policing deputy. She is known for her work with juveniles and developing a rapport with the residents of the community.

Wellington’s Top Firefighter 2019 Award was given to PBCFR Capt.

David Prill. Prill has served 29 years with Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue and 35 years as a public servant. He has trained and mentored many young firefighters and new officers, and he PHOTOS BY GINA M. CAPONE/TOWN-CRIER is set to retire in October.

like to have some cushion, so that when we move forward, nothing is drastic. But I have also seen us do better on less.”

McGovern asked Gerwig why 2.45 versus 2.43.

“I am saying I don’t want to go with the standard,” Gerwig said.

“I’m not suggesting we go to rollback. I think we can bring it down

I think we can live at 2.47 for the next five years, because if we can live at 2.48, we can live at 2.47.”

Also, on the agenda was the final reading an ordinance amending the upcoming municipal election date and qualifying period.

The Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office requested that all municipalities move the

dates of their municipal election to March 17, 2020 to line up with Florida’s presidential preference primary.

The council agreed to the change unanimously. Approval means that the qualifying period for candidates will be from noon on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 to noon on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019.

(going west), make a left turn onto South Shore (going south), and I defy you to see anything less than natural greenery on your left, with just hints of housing through the mound and trees and foliage.

Don’t be the first to open the floodgates to four-story buildings in our village’s center.

You alone, as our elected officials, have the duty to protect Wellington, and to have some imagination for our future. Do not let it be of downtown Miami or West Palm Beach, where anything goes with reach-for-the-sky heights. Why abrogate our code and turn it upside down for 50 people not even permanent Wellington residents?

If this passes, it will be your legacy, your mark, or should I say your stain upon us. We all love the equestrian community, but this would be one step too far.

Surely someone with an imagination and forethought can better design a less-obtrusive complex, something that fits into the verdant foliage and community, perhaps with an equestrian flair, without the appearance of an overstuffed box store ready to regurgitate its contents.

If horses could speak, they would collectively say, “neigh.”

George Unger Wellington

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and keep our residents from having to pay more and more every year.”

McGovern said that a rate of 2.47 is a number that resonates with him.

“The point I am trying to make is this, for the last 10 years, this village has been able to operate on an average 2.47 millage rate. We have not been at 2.45 since 2016.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Wellington Green preserves and the proposal by Starwood to add housing to the defunct Nordstrom building.

Both the Nordstrom building and the Axis community, which the builder, Brefrank, wishes to expand on the preserves, are zoned for Elbridge Gale Elementary School, a top-performing STEM school. Elbridge Gale is on the Palm Beach County School District’s Capacity Watch List and is currently at 105 percent of FISH (Florida Inventory of School Houses) capacity. If housing is built in Wellington, parents with school-age children will come. But if zoned for Elbridge Gale, where will they go?

I am wondering how the council (and developers) would suggest additional students be educated at Elbridge Gale, causing overcrowding, while the school maintains educational excellence. There are many considerations of utmost importance, such as class size, additional teachers and support staff, and maintaining superior educational standards and results.

Who will provide the resources for the children/school?

There are very real issues to be considered when looking at the proposal to add additional housing in this zone. It is my hope that the council acts in good faith to support their residents’ concerns, put the children of the community at the center, protect the environment and keep Wellington “green.”

Nicole DeFlorio Wellington

Opposition To Players Club Residential Plan

I just witnessed the alleged architectural offering of an apartment complex for our most affluent of the affluent equestrians.

A 50-unit project for the seasonal super rich to be inflicted upon 65,000 others who live and work nearby or use South Shore Blvd. and must approach this behemoth at the Greenview Shores terminus.

The owners should, at minimum,

have to stay all year round as the rest of us do and witness their oversized lodgings daily.

I wonder if these folks would be amenable to such a structure contiguous with their horse farms across the country as they would inflict upon us?

This monstrosity of gigantic proportions (four stories in height) is the advent of abrogating existing village code that well may be what future developers point to and say, “Why can’t I build something equally as big and offensive.” For surely, it will be the “precedent,” even if not legally.

The breath and girth of this, which appears to be an imaginative child’s rendering, is out of place.

Why, in fact, not enlist middle schoolers in Wellington the opportunity to compete and to offer even more imaginative renderings?

Witnessing this for the first time shocked me no less than would 100 Harpies flying into my face.

OK, I exaggerate, but I did think of Shakespeare’s “out spot” and was unable to get the girth and width and breath of the building out of my mind’s eye. Even Frank Lloyd Wright would turn over in his grave for the unimaginative monolith imposition.

To developer Neil Hirsch: you have been a pillar in the Wellington community and our equestrian community for so many years, and much respected. Is this what you wish to be remembered for, all in the name of money?

To our council, whose job it is to protect us and enforce our codes, and to make sure that our planned community is not visited by behemoths that belong on Military Trail or Congress: to allow this un-equestrian edifice in the heart of Wellington’s polo and equestrian community, “It out-Herods Herod. Pray you, avoid it.”

To our mayor and esteemed council, I implore you to think about the intent of Wellington’s founding peoples, who wanted large, obtrusive buildings on State Road 7 and not in the heart of our equestrian community and residential side of South Shore Blvd. Drive down Forest Hill Blvd

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WELLINGTON ROTARY CLUB HOSTS ANNUAL RACE FOR THE RED & BLUE 5K

The Rotary Club of Wellington hosted another successful Race for the Red & Blue First Responders 5K on Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Wellington Amphitheater. The race brought the community together in support of emergency responders, including both Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. The top finisher overall was 12-year-old Billy Connors, with a time of 20:50. He was followed by Georgios Loudaros at 21:30, and Dean Marrone in third with a time of 22:43. The top female finishers were Kristen Admundsen at 23:20, Caroline Oehlerich in second at 23:42 and Dana Cantwell at 24:06 for third. The certified course included professional times kept by Accuchip.

Race proceeds will support the charities of the Wellington Rotary Club, PBCFR and the PBSO. For more information about this and other events sponsored by the Rotary Club of Wellington, visit www.wellingtonrotary.org.

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Wellington Vice Mayor Michael Napoleone with PBCFR cadets.

PBCFR Cadet Advisor Chris Yurick, PBSO Chief Deputy Michael Gauger and PBCFR Deputy Chief Doug McGlynn battle to cross the finish line first.

RPB Councilwoman Selena Samios finishes strong.

PBCFR cadet Dalton Blinn fires off confetti as the runners take off.

First place overall went to 12-year-old Billy Connors.

Angel Adams and Mickey Smith of LLL&S Law handed out cooling towels on a hot day.

Doug, Jennifer, Jackson and Chase Brandt run for red in support of fire-rescue.

The Rotary Club of Wellington is proud to keep the Race for the Red & Blue going strong.

The men’s top three were Billy Connors (first), Georgios Loudaros (second) and Dean Marrone (third).

Jason Jaworski is pumped to cross the finish line.

The Green family ran the race as part of team blue.

The three fastest ladies were Dana Cantwell (third), Caroline Oehlerich (second) and Kristen Admunsen (first).

Alfonso Rivera runs for blue.

Pat Keeler crosses the finish line.

Elio Roman ran in bunker gear.

Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig finished with a great attitude.

Don Gross and Maggie Zeller cross the finish line with smiles.

Daniel and Damian Nosistel ran hard for blue.

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St. Peter’s Church Is Celebrating 40 Years Serving Wellington

By Gina M. Capone Town-Crier Staff Report St. Peter’s United Methodist Church celebrated 40 years serving the Wellington community on Monday, Sept. 9 with a celebratory dinner for 150 members of the congregation. The event also welcomed new Pastor Cory Britt, who started in July.

The evening featured a concert by the Gospel Truth. The all-female trio of Marlene Christopher, Mary Hubbard and Judy Lindsay serenaded the crowd after dinner was served.

The church was founded in 1979. The construction of the sanctuary began in 1980, and in 1981, 350 people attended the first worship service.

Organist Shari Wood is a longtime member of the church. She was hired to play the organ in worship services in 1982. Now retired, she recalled why she was drawn to St. Peter’s.

“We love the fellowship. We love the community. The church is our family,” Wood said. “Our children grew up with other people’s children, and there is a comradeship there. I have been involved in administration, Sunday school class and adult education. My husband and I have always been a part of the church. It is a part of our lives.”

Wood particularly likes the church’s Methodist theology. “I am invited and encouraged to think about what I do and don’t believe, what I do and don’t agree with,” she said.

The programs at St. Peter’s are extensive and impact the local community. Both youth and adult programs are grounded in caring

for the connections of relationships, while serving the greater community. “We have a strong focus on the children and the youth,” Wood said. “We put a lot of time on programs at all age levels. We have the Upward Basketball program that involves far more than our youth. It involves children from all over the community.”

There are also many adult education and fellowship opportunities.

“My husband loves the United Methodist Men,” Wood said.

“They get together for dinner every month, and it’s men from all over the community, not just St. Peter’s members.”

The church’s women, meanwhile, come together every Wednesday evening to meet, pray and study. Building Better Moms meets every Thursday morning.

The Prayer Shawl ministry meets every Wednesday evening, where they knit and crochet shawls.

Three separate worship services are held on Sunday. The first and third services are more traditional where traditional hymns are offered. These services use a choir and an organ. The middle service is a contemporary service, which is more upbeat with a piano and a band.

Ken Treadwell and his family joined St. Peter’s in 1981. He loves the many programs that are unique to the church.

“St. Peter’s has been focused on youth since the early days. We have had a stellar reputation over the years with the St. Peter’s Child Enrichment Center,” Treadwell said. “There was a time before electronic sign-up that parents would camp out in order to get

slots for the new year. This emphasis on youth has been carried over through the years.”

The Child Enrichment Center was established in 1984. The accredited preschool programs and activities prepare children for kindergarten. There are programs for children ages two to four that offer enrichment programs in music, Spanish and biblical lessons.

The church’s outreach programs extend into the community. For example, the congregation works closely with CROS Ministries, which stands for Christians Reaching Out to Society and offers seven pantries that supply food to the hungry in Palm Beach and Martin counties.

“There are many members from the church, like me, who are active with this ministry,” Treadwell said.

“The church has a huge box in the back of the church where people can bring buy-one-get-one-free items and drop them off. This gets delivered to the Lake Worth pantry on a weekly basis. There are other members of the church who go to the warehouse and deliver food two or three days a week to the various pantries. They also help collect food for the Palm Beach County Food Bank and Feeding South Florida.”

David Boyer, chairman of the staff parish, has been a member of the church for the last 15 years.

“What makes St. Peter’s different is we have had the opportunity to have long-term pastors at the church over the last 40 years,” Boyer said.

The church has had five pastors since its founding. Rev. John Denmark saw to the early ministry of the church from 1978 to 1984.

Rev. Dr. Douglas Kirk led the church from 1984 to 1992, followed by Rev. Dr. Rainer Richter, the longest-serving pastor, who led St. Peter’s from 1992 to 2015.

Rev. Dr. Mark Caldwell served as pastor from 2015 until earlier this year. In July, Rev. Cory Britt took the reins.

“Cory is a great guy,” Boyer said. “I think he is going to do a lot for our church.

Britt grew up in Jacksonville and was heavily involved in his church’s youth group ministry. He was small in stature and shy, but he met others in the youth group, and this helped him to gain courage and discover his self-worth.

He loved music, played piano and bass guitar, and later began playing in a band.

“In the summers, we would travel around Florida and play concerts for youth and church groups. I just really loved the work we would do,” Britt said. “When I graduated from high school, I moved to Nashville, hoping to get into the Christian music industry.”

Britt went to Belmont University, a private Christian liberal arts university in Nashville, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in religion. After this, he worked for BMI (Broadcast Music Incorporated) and was a part-time youth director at a Presbyterian church.

He soon felt the calling to become a pastor.

“I loved that [youth director job] instead of the job that actually paid my bills,” Britt recalled.

“Engaging with youth and creating a space where they can discover who they are.”

In 1999, he entered Asbury Theological Seminary in Ken-

(Above) The Women of St. Peter’s leadership team sponsored the event. Shown (L-R) are Tonya Pignato, Jackie Simpson, Fran Moore, Rachel Lever, Rev. Cory Britt and Sue Gabriel. (Below) More than 150 people attended the festivities. PHOTOS BY GINA M. CAPONE/TOWN-CRIER

tucky, noting that he was drawn to becoming a pastor because it had all aspects of using the very best parts of himself.

“I never thought I wanted to be a pastor. I had a few examples of pastors I liked. But pastors didn’t seem connected. They seemed kind of corporate and stuffy. That’s just not for me. I was always antiauthoritarian; I would do my own thing,” Britt said. “But I discovered that by being a pastor, I can connect with people, not just in the church.”

He explained how he was en-

couraged to go outside the church and meet people where they are in their lives without judgment.

“I share what God was doing in my life and share what God was doing in their life,” he said. “I like communicating this on a weekly basis. I love the art of preaching, and taking complicated things and making it simple, palatable and bringing stories alive.”

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church is located at 12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington. To learn more about the church, visit www.stpeters-umc.org.

RPB Council Holds Budget Hearing With Final Vote Next Week

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council held its first formal public budget hearing on Thursday, Sept.

5, voting unanimously to adopt the tentative budget put together by village staff and reviewed by the council over the summer. A final vote on the budget is set for Thursday, Sept. 19.

Royal Palm Beach Finance Director Stanley Hochman gave a presentation summarizing the

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Titcomb said the purpose of the survey is to give the facilitator a sense of magnitude of the issues being discussed and what’s on people’s minds.

“The purpose of the survey is to give the facilitator an orientation to the community conversation and help them in the facilitation and steering of the conversation in terms of a logistical aspects of the visioning session,” he said.

The visioning workshop on Sept. 28 will be held at the Palm Beach State College Loxahatchee Groves campus all day beginning at 8 a.m. Beforehand, residents are asked visit www.surveymonkey. ca/r/LoxSWOT to take a brief survey about their perceptions of the town’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. The survey asks eight questions, most of which are open-ended.

Responses are anonymous and will be blended with other respondents’ answers to give the council

expenses and revenue in the proposed budget. The total budget for the fiscal year starting Oct. 1 is $45.1 million, which breaks down into 56 percent for general operations, 21 percent for capital expenses, 20 percent in reserves and 4 percent for stormwater.

Budget highlights include an increase in projected property values of 4.4 percent and a spending plan that keeps the ad valorem property tax rate unchanged at 1.92 mills. While the rate is unchanged,

some residents could pay more due to rising property values. The rate of 1.92 mills is 4.13 percent higher than the rolled back rate of 1.8438 mills, which would bring in the same amount of tax revenue as the current year.

Regarding expenditures, Hochman explained that the 39 percent designated for contractual services is primarily for the law enforcement contract with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. Expenditures also includes a cost of

insight for their discussion at the workshop. Residents are also encouraged to attend the workshop. Residents can ask questions about the survey and workshop by e-mailing moderator Kevin Knudson at kknudson@envisio.com.

Questions in the survey include whether the respondent is a resident, if they are on a committee or board, if they are an elected official or if they work for the town.

It also asks: What do you love most about the town? If you could change one thing right away, what would that be? What are the community’s strengths? What are the community’s weaknesses? What opportunities are available to the community? What are the threats to the community?

Next, the survey asks respondents to rank topics by their importance, including: roads/canals, land use/zoning, Southern Blvd. and Okeechobee Blvd. development, permitting and code enforcement, law enforcement, recreation and trails, town communications, solid waste/vegetation, water and environmental quality, equestrian, agritourism and community events.

Finally, the survey asks the respondent to rank their goals for public infrastructure investment.

Danowski said responses to her on social media include: “Why is the town wasting money on a survey?” “Do you mean to tell me that you don’t know that our roads are bad?” “Do you mean to tell me that you don’t know that we need drainage?”

“We know that, and these items are on our forefront, but we want to know what the rest of our residents have to say,” she said, explaining that the survey and visioning session seeks to compile data in an organized form. “I know we need to fix the roads,” she said. “We all know we need to deal with the drainage. Should we allow business overlays on Okeechobee Blvd.? Should we not allow business overlays?”

Titcomb said the visioning session will include a buffet breakfast and working lunch. “Both of those meals are being provided by a caterer,” he said. “They are donating the food cost and delivery of that for the community. The facilitator himself is at a greatly reduced [cost]. We were able to piggyback the fact that they were already engaged with some larger municipalities in the area. That way, we were able to avoid paying for travel and a lot of logistical costs.”

living increase and an average 3.5 percent merit increase for village employees.

The only question on the budget came from Councilman Richard Valuntas.

“The only comment I would have, and it wouldn’t really have an impact this year, is the whole idea of a ‘beach’ at Commons Park. I’m not too keen on it, but since there’s no dollars allocated to it this year, I don’t think it’s that big of a deal,” Valuntas said.

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continued from page 1 team and 14 staff members in counseling services.

Board Chair Dr. Bill Thallemer asked about support for staff members.

“People are leaving the profession at a very high rate,” he said.

“What kind of mental health are we looking at for our employees?”

Amado explained there is a free and anonymous Employee Assistance Program (EAP), or if they are comfortable, staff can work with them directly as counselors.

Counseling Services Department Coordinator Nikki Lanier then took the podium and described the programs offered by her department.

“We’ve grown our counseling services from the traditional school counselors that you would think of,” Lanier said. “We had seven counselors on campus, and we now have 14 staff members in our department.”

She explained that the expansion added behavioral specialists and school psychologists.

Mayor Fred Pinto said that the project can be discussed at a future workshop session. “What will happen with this at our next strategic planning session, depending on how that goes, we may decide to move that up,” Pinto said. “But for now, it’s kind of on the horizon.”

All members of council were present and approved the spending package and tax rate.

After a moment of silence for those impacted in the Bahamas, Pinto took a moment to recognize

the hard work of village staff to prepare and operate smoothly during Hurricane Dorian.

“They put a lot of hours in preparing the community,” Pinto said. “Fortunately, it turned out to be just an exercise, but nice job, for all of the team.”

The final budget hearing will take place on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m., just before the council’s regular meeting. For more information on the budget, visit www. royalpalmbeach.com.

In support of the “respectful” part of the RPBHS vision, media specialist Gwen Von Werne shared how personally invested the staff is in the school.

“We have 19 staff members who have a student presently on our campus. In addition to that, and almost more importantly, we have 24 employees who are alumni,” Von Werne said. “I think that’s amazing because people want to come back. Each year that is growing, and it speaks volumes to the good stuff that is happening on our campus.”

Von Werne also explained how RPBHS achieved its “Happiest High School in Palm Beach County” status. The school had the highest participation in the survey at 87 percent, and 97 percent of the staff reported they were satisfied working at the school.

Thallemer urged finding ways to communicate this good news to the public. “Community reception is everything, and it seems we keep this information in our little happy place,” Thallemer said.

“We’ve got to think of ways to get this out to the public. We have to be advocates. I think our team can do a better job to push that message out.”

RPBHS IB Coordinator Lori Putnam shared that the school is the sixth in Palm Beach County that offers an International Baccalaureate diploma. In addition, the school participates in the AVID, ACE and AP programs.

Other speakers at the meeting included School Board Member Marcia Andrews, Central Regional Elementary Instructional Superintendent Vivian Green and Central Regional Secondary Instructional Superintendent Karen Whetsell.

Whetsell shared her personal perspective on last week’s lockdown at Crestwood Middle School, as she was present during the incident that day. Reports of shots fired near the school turned out to be a false alarm.

“I want to take a moment to give some recognition to Crestwood Middle School. What I want to say is kudos to the PBSO and to the school police,” Whetsell said.

“I am so proud of the work that they did. Principal Dr. Stephanie Nance walked right out there and took care of business. We practice for this all the time, and it’s very heartening when you walk into a place and see that everything happens the way it needs to happen.”

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as well as GED resources.”

Libraries also offer free and fun educational resources and activities that bring families and communities together. From events that help with career transitions and résumé workshops, to online resources for students, the Palm Beach County Library System is committed to providing residents with the tools for success.

Libraries play an important role in the education and development of children. Studies show that children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school and are more likely to continue to use the library as a source of lifetime learning.

This year, Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 4 characters Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Bo Peep and friends are going on an adventure as honorary chairs of Library Card Sign-Up Month. In their role, they will promote the value of a library card and bring attention to the many ways libraries transform lives and communities.

For more information about how to sign up for a library card, visit your nearest branch in person or online www.pbclibrary.org/ using-the-library/you-and-thelibrary/get-your-library-card.

NEWS BRIEFS Art Society Reception Sept. 24

Wellington Art Society will host a reception for its latest exhibits, “Spirit of Joy” at the Wellington Municipal Complex Gallery and “Resonance” at the Wellington Community Center on Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served, hosted

by Whole Foods Market in Wellington.

The exhibits will be on display for several months. There will also be drawings for special door prizes, and artist Jay Harmon will be doing a demonstration. A People’s Choice Award will be presented at each venue. There will be 51 pieces of artwork by 26 artists, including paintings, sculpture, jewelry and photography. Most original artwork is for sale, and many artists have prints of their work.

The following artists will be exhibiting: Gabriella Bianchini, Betty Brody, Lara Chapman, Lynn Doyle, Audrey Freedman, Irma Galindo, Jay Harmon, Patricia Heller, Andrew Hollimon, Laura Jaffe, Robin Kasten, Sharon Klei-

man, Nancy Lee, Joanne Baker MacCleod, Joseph Marcou, Susan Mosely, Charles Moses, Ana Noble, Megan O’Boyle, Leslie Pfeiffer, Candace Platz, Suzanne Redmond, Lois Spatz, Geraldine Weinert, Jean Williard and Betty Jane Zedonek.

The Wellington Art Society is a nonprofit charitable organization open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts. For more info., visit www.wellingtonartsociety. org.

Paper Shredding Event At OLQA

Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Council of Catholic Women will host a shredding event on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon in the church parking lot.

This is an opportunity to clean your files and dispose of them safely to prevent identity theft.

Bring all paper containing sensitive information. Don’t waste time pulling staples or removing paper clips and binder clips from documents. They are easily shredded by the state-of-the-art shredding truck provided by Total Shredding LLC. A $5 per box donation is requested.

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Missoula Children’s Theatre Returns To Dolly Hand

The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center will welcome back the Missoula Children’s Theatre this month for a new adaptation of the classic tale Jack and the Beanstalk.

Students from around the area will audition on Monday, Sept.

23, and then rehearse for just four short days. During that time, they will learn a fully choreographed musical production of Jack and the Beanstalk, which will be presented for the community on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students and children. They can be purchased in person at the Dolly Hand box office or by calling (561) 993-1160. Following the 11 a.m. performance, there will be free games and activities sponsored by the Glades area branches of the Palm Beach County Library

System, and free refreshments courtesy of the Bank of Belle Glade.

The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center is located on the Belle Glade Campus of Palm Beach State College at 1977 College Drive.

CCRT Meeting Set For Sept. 17

Join the Countywide Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) for a public meeting hosted by the Office of Community Revitalization on Tuesday, Sept. 17, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Vista Center (2300 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach). It will focus on “Education Readiness.”

School Board Member Erica Whitfield will be the guest speaker.

Discussions will include academic needs and recommendations for parents to assist with the achievement of expected academic standards. In addition, the meeting will provide an opportunity to discuss school-related security concerns.

This public meeting will also provide an opportunity to network with county agencies, OCR partners and other community leaders who strive to make a difference

Library Card Sign-Up Month

This September, the Palm Beach County Library System is joining the American Library Association and libraries nationwide for Library Card Sign-Up Month, a time to remind parents, caregivers, students, school district employees and licensed K-12 educational institutions that a library card is the first step toward academic achievement and lifelong learning.

A library card opens a world of unlimited possibilities through resources and services that give students the tools to succeed in school and beyond.

“Our library serves students of all ages,” Library Director Douglas Crane said. “For younger children, we offer many resources, such as book and online tools, to help them learn to read and encourage school readiness, and for teens and older students, we provide access to technology and digital tools such as computers and the CreationStation digital media lab,

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Barbara Miedema To Lead PBSC Board Of Trustees

The Palm Beach State College District Board of Trustees recently reorganized its leadership by electing a new chair and vice chair for the 2019-20 academic year.

Trustee Barbara J. Miedema, a Wellington resident, was elected to serve as chair, succeeding Trustee Carolyn L. Williams, and Trustee Wendy S. Link was elected to serve as vice chair, a position previously held by Miedema. Williams remains on the five-member board appointed by the governor, as does Darcy J. Davis and Philip H. Ward III. Miedema is the president of Terra-Rio Consulting LLC and former vice president of public affairs and communications at the Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida.

The Michigan native has more than 30 years of experience in the sugar industry.

“I’m excited to continue to serve the college with this opportunity to lead the District Board of Trustees as its chair for the upcoming academic year,” Miedema said.

“Palm Beach State College is truly dear to my heart, and I am extremely excited about the opportunity to help it expand and grow.”

Miedema is a graduate of the University of Florida’s Leadership for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Leadership Palm Beach County and Leadership Glades programs. She earned her bache-

LOCAL SCOUTS DONATE TO HURRICANE SURVIVORS Local Cub Scout Pack 165 donated several bags of canned food and water last weekend to the survivors of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. Pack members dropped the supplies off at Ford’s Garage restaurant in the Mall at Wellington Green.

lor’s degree from Michigan State University.

Link, the founder and former managing partner of Ackerman, Link & Sartory, went into solo practice at Wendy Sartory Link PLLC. She currently serves as Palm Beach County’s Supervisor of Elections.

“Palm Beach State is poised to make even more contributions in education to this county in this academic year, and my role allows me to be PBSC’s biggest advocate,” Link said.

Link received her bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina and her law degree from Duke University School of Law. Serving 49,000 students annually, Palm Beach State College is the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County, offering more than 130 programs

Barbara Miedema of study at locations in Lake Worth, Boca Raton, Palm Beach Gardens, Belle Glade and Loxahatchee Groves.

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The YWCA of Palm Beach County is celebrating its 102nd year of continuous service to the women and families of the county at its Down South Luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 11:30 a.m. at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion.

The menu will replicate what was served at the YWCA’s famous “Down South” luncheons with “the finest southern cooking,” which started in 1981.

The keynote speaker will be acclaimed Florida Cracker storyteller Judge Nelson E. Bailey, whose tales highlight Florida’s rich multicultural history and agricultural roots. Harvey Oyer III will serve as the honorary chairman.

The YWCA has been an integral part of Palm Beach County’s history, providing the first boarding house for young women who came to West Palm Beach to work, establishing the Mamie Adair Center with services for minority residents in inner city West Palm Beach, teaching thousands of youngsters how to swim, providing a residence for disabled women, and offering an array of programs and services to Palm Beach County residents.

The YWCA now operates the Mary Rubloff YWCA Harmony House, a 72-bed shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic violence; Rapid Re-Housing for domestic abuse

victims; a Child Development Center for children ages 3 to 5; Y-Girls and Y-Teens, school-based enrichment for girls ages 8 to 18 in the Glades; and various racial justice initiatives.

“We are very proud and excited to have reached 102 years of service and look forward to what the future holds for the YWCA,” Event Chair Theresa LePore said.

“We are so happy to have Judge Nelson Bailey entertain us at the event.”

Tickets are $65 per person or $625 for a table of 10, and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, call (561) 640-0050 or visit Events at www.ywcapbc.org.

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Program Aims To Improve Math Scores For Middle School Students

The School District of Palm Beach County, UPD Consulting and Pearson K12 Learning are teaming up to develop and lead an innovative professional learning model to support a new math curriculum for middle school students. The two-year initiative will allow the three entities to create and implement customized professional development that will benefit the district’s middle school math teachers who are in their first four years of teaching.

The partnership, made possible by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Professional Learning Partnerships Initiative, will work to demonstrate that high-quality instructional materials allow teachers to better help

students master the skills, knowledge and experiences that will support them in school and in life.

However, because the adoption of instructional materials alone is insufficient to ensure that teachers are fully equipped to deliver high-quality instruction that meets individual student learning needs, curriculum must also be accompanied by professional learning opportunities.

The targeted training and support developed by this partnership will help enhance teachers’ instructional skills so that they can more effectively implement Pearson K12’s enVision Florida Mathematics program and will provide a focus on mathematics standards and pedagogy, diversity

and equity, and differentiating for the needs of new and beginning teachers. The goals of the grant align with the district’s Five-Year Strategic Plan of bettering the academic gains for its Black, Latino, ELL and low-income students.

“Professional development is critical at every level of a teaching career, and through this partnership, our newest teachers will gain the skills to not only effectively teach the material, but also how to analyze their student outcomes to ensure improvement and equity among their students,” Chief Academic Officer Dr. Glenda Sheffield said.

As part of this partnership, Pearson K12 Learning and UPD will work hand-in-hand with the school

WELLINGTON EL BEGINS NEW YEAR WITH WELCOME BACK BREAKFAST

Wellington Elementary School recently welcomed back parents and families to the 2019-20 school year. Volunteers gathered, and a delicious breakfast was served. After the introductions were made, topics were discussed, which included activities coming up for the school, volunteer orientation and volunteer opportunities. Sign up was available at the breakfast. Wellington Elementary School welcomes and appreciates all its volunteers and is looking forward to an exciting year ahead.

Back-To-School Night At WHS Sept. 17

The Back-To-School Night Open House at Wellington High School is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m.

The pep band, dance team and cheerleaders will be performing at 5:30 p.m. in the courtyard. Activities, organizations and clubs will have tables set up around the perimeter of the courtyard.

Parent volunteer sign-up will be in the media center; have identification ready.

An introduction will begin promptly at 6 p.m. in the Period 1 class. It is imperative that parents arrive on time to receive all the

important information that will be presented.

Teachers will briefly explain the course content, requirements and student expectations. Parents may ask questions at the end of each teacher’s presentation, but time will not permit for individual conferences. Conferences can be arranged through each grade level student support center by calling (561) 795-4900. Parent meetings are held in the media center on Thursday afternoons starting at 3 p.m.

This is the Open House program for Sept. 17: 5:30 - 5:55 p.m.

Courtyard Student Performances; 6 - 6:15 p.m. Welcome in Period 1 followed by Period 1; 6:20 - 6:30 p.m. Period 2; 6:35 - 6:45 p.m.

Period 3; 6:50 - 7 p.m. Period 4; 7:05 - 7:15 p.m. Period 5; 7:20 7:30 p.m. Period 6; and 7:35 - 7:45 p.m. Period 7.

Students will be bringing home a copy of their schedule along with a map of the campus on the reverse side. In the event that an additional copy of the student schedule is needed, counselors will be available in the main office prior to the event. For more information, call (561) 795-4900.

district to develop supplementary professional learning content and improved ways of delivering it that will better support novice teachers who are often placed in classrooms serving high concentrations of low-income students.

“We are excited to partner with the School District of Palm Beach County and UPD Consulting to develop and deliver targeted training for new teachers to further improve the educational outcomes of students,” said Heidi Bruhn, Pearson K12 Learning’s vice president of product management and marketing for mathematics.

“We appreciate the resources the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has provided to make this happen.”

These services will supplement

the existing array of innovative professional services that Pearson K12 Learning already provides the district to help its teachers learn best practices on teaching enVision Florida Mathematics curriculum, including on-site workshops and shoulder-to-shoulder coaching.

UPD Consulting, a change management organization that specializes in providing school districts with guidance and support to transform their operations to improve outcomes, has partnered with the school district on prior projects, including supporting the district’s elementary literacy curriculum implementation through the Gates Foundation’s Florida Implementation Network.

“We are thrilled to collaborate

with the School District of Palm Beach County and Pearson K12 Learning on this very exciting work that will enable new teachers to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to ensure that high-quality curriculum, as designed, is what gets delivered, in practice,” said Douglass Austin, president and CEO of UPD Consulting.

Deputy Superintendent Keith Oswald thanked the Gates Foundation for its support.

“We are very honored that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation saw the potential in Palm Beach County schools to embrace a partnership that will undoubtedly lead to better outcomes for all of our students and prepare them for post-graduate success,” he said.

Dreyfoos Student Selected To USA International Debate Team

Miles Wang, a sophomore at the A. W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, has been selected to the USA International Debate Team.

The USA Debate Team competes against other countries throughout the year, culminating in the World Schools Debating Championships international championship in July.

For the past three years, the United States team has finished in the top six at the international championship tournament.

“Our USA Debate Team showcases the best and brightest high school students in our country who represent us at the highest level,” said J. Scott Wunn, executive director of the National Speech &

Debate Association. “The 201920 team features some absolutely phenomenal speech and debate competitors. I’m certain they’ll continue the incredible achievements of this team.”

As a sophomore, Miles has experience in both World Schools and Congressional Debate. His previous accomplishments include taking first place in World Schools Debate at the Palm Beach Catholic Forensic League tournament and making the final round at the Blue Key Invitational in Congressional Debate.

“Representing my country, while meeting and debating with teams from across the globe, will

open my eyes to new viewpoints and also learn more about the world,” Wang said. “Growing up in America, I am excited to see and debate with people from different cultures, and learn about their viewpoints and experiences.”

The USA Debate Team kicks off the season with training in Dallas. The team is coached by National Speech & Debate Hall of Fame coaches Aaron Timmons and Cindi Timmons, who also serves as team manager. Their first international competition will take place in Stuttgart, Germany in November.

For more information, visit www.speechanddebate.org.

School District Launches Campaign To Help People Affected By Dorian

As the images and stories of the devastation caused by Hurricane Doran continue to emerge, many schools, families, staff and students are asking what they can do to help. The School District of Palm Beach County stands ready to help and has launched the district-wide campaign “PBCSD Reading, Writing and Relief” to raise money for those in need.

Together with its philanthropic partner the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, the district has set the goal of raising $100,000 in two weeks. Once the collection drive ends, the Education Founda-

tion will route all funds raised to the American Red Cross, which currently has more than 200 volunteers in the Abaco Islands and Grand Bahama. The funds will be designated for Hurricane Dorian relief.

Staff, families and schools are encouraged to join the campaign as a way to provide an effective and meaningful way to ensure that every donation goes directly to assisting those suffering from the effects of the catastrophic storm.

Donations can be made at schools marked for Hurricane Dorian Relief or online through

www.gofundme.com/pbcsd-reading-writing-relief.

PBCSD Reading, Writing and Relief runs through Friday, Sept.

20, and the final tally will be announced during the school board’s meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 25.

“It’s heartbreaking to see the devastation. Our hearts go out to the Bahamian people who have lost everything but hope,” Superintendent Donald E. Fennoy II said. “One of the greatest lessons we can teach our students is empathy. Through this donation drive, children will feel empowered by their giving.”

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Tree’s Wings Wins Trophy At National Buffalo Wing Festival

After months of preparation and hard work, Tree’s Wings & Ribs in Royal Palm Beach has returned from the National Buffalo Wing Festival in Buffalo, N.Y., with the title of Third Best Traditional Wings.

The team of five took off in a van loaded with decorations, equipment and all their secret recipes and made the 1,300mile road trip to compete. They almost turned around at the news of Hurricane Dorian threatening their homes, but after much deliberation and encouragement from their friends and families, they continued north.

The festival, in its 10th year of being a Labor Day tradition, held all kinds of excitement — competitive wing-eating contests, bobbing for wings, live music and more. Tree’s Wings competed alongside 24 other teams from all over

the United States, as well as England and Mexico, serving up wings one at a time to thousands of hungry festival-goers.

The local team showcased five flavors.

Three existing on the menu (Hot, BBQ and Cajun) and two new entries (Fluffernutter and Flamingo). Fluffernutter Wings were a crowd favorite, but the traditional hot wings took third place in the competition, beating out several national chains.

With their winning trophy in hand, Tree’s Wings owner Andy Maynard insisted that the crew spend a fun-filled day at Niagara Falls to celebrate their hard work and dedication.

Tree’s Wings will be showcasing their winning sauce, as well as the crowd favorite Fluffernutter, in the restaurant for the next several weeks. Learn more at www.treeswingsandribs.com.

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WELLINGTON CARES CELEBRATES GRANDPARENTS DAY WITH EVENT AT MALL

Wellington Cares hosted a free event celebrating National Grandparents Day on Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Mall at Wellington Green’s Live 360 room. Guests were treated to a fun afternoon with food, interactive games, story time and activities for all ages. For more information about Wellington Cares, call (561) 568-8818 or visit www.wellingtoncares.org.

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PC Pros of Wellington 420-0554

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WELLINGTON MARKS 9/11 ANNIVERSARY AT PATRIOT MEMORIAL CEREMONY

The Village of Wellington hosted its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at the Wellington Patriot Memorial.

Mayor Anne Gerwig welcomed the crowd, which included a number of retired New York City firefighters and police officers. Pastor Ryan Borkan from Calvary Grace Chapel gave the invocation. The ceremony included speeches from village officials recalling those who lost their lives during the 9/11 terror attacks 18 years ago. Also speaking was Nicole Coates, who told the story of the long trip the Patriot Memorial’s Twin Tower relic took before it arrived at its current home in Wellington. Music for the event was provided by Palm Beach Central High School’s Traditions choir, which sang the national anthem and “Let There Be Peace on Earth.”

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Members of the Wellington Village Council and State Rep. Matt Willhite gather with first responders.

Bradley Stenstrom, now retired from the U.S. Navy, was on active duty on 9/11.

Nicole Coates with PBSO Capt. Rolando Silva.

Retired FDNY Lt. Dennis Duffy, retired FDNY firefighter Bob Potts and Elizabeth Potts attended the memorial service.

Julietta Vargas with Blair, Zory and Flip Arbelaez.

Stan and Carole Kriegsman, Norman Rapport, Madeline Schaeffer, and Adria and Arnie Dansky.

Retired FDNY Lt. Kevin Bond with his wife Angela.

Council members lay a wreath at the Patriot Memorial.

Mayor Anne Gerwig and Councilman John McGovern during the ceremony.

Jason, Lorelai, Kelly and Luke Price pay their respects in front of the eternal flame.

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Nothing Like A Huge, Looming Storm To Grind Florida To A Halt

It’s all over now but, as I was writing this, Hurricane Dorian was barreling toward the Florida coast, taking aim at both Palm Beach County and at our little store just north of Orlando and 60 miles inland.

When the kids were small, I had to turn off the TV as the weathermen got nearly hysterical long before it was necessary.

As more and more parents complained, they dialed it back, not taking off their jackets and loosening their ties until much later in the week. But I can understand it; a predictable forecast of “sunny and warm” must get boring after 364 days of it. They were excited to have real

Deborah Welky is

The Sonic BOOMER weather to report. Ah, Florida.

My kids are grown now, but that doesn’t keep me from worrying — far from it.

Mostly, I worried about my son Charlie, who wanted to stay in his Wellington

apartment with his roommates. The place has concrete block walls and not too many windows, plus he’s an adult, so what could I say? I had to worry in silence.

I also worried about my clerks at the store, but they hightailed it out of there, fleeing to higher ground and leaving nature to take its course.

During Hurricane Irma, nature’s course was a Category 3 storm that moved slowly over our place, raining on our parade and depositing a small tornado in the alley behind us. The trapped tornado settled right in and took its sweet time ripping off our roof piece by piece. Fortunately,

after it had gobbled up a third of our roof, it got bored and moved on. All I really lost was some of my holiday stuff, stored in the attic, and all of the spongy ceiling tiles located in the hallway underneath the holiday stuff.

And, of course, I have to worry about how long the store will have to be closed this time. I have insurance for “loss of business,” but I hate to lose traction, if you know what I mean. If the store has power, we open because people like to roam around after a storm and see what they can see. Naturally, we always hope they have their wallets with them at the

time. Old-fashioned coffeepots — the non-electric kind you place on a campfire — are always a big seller during hurricane season. But we don’t want to drop off our customers’ radar screens completely while they shop for home repair supplies.

Thankfully, the storm veered off. That meant cause for much celebration here in Florida, as well as a good deal of wonderment as to what to do with all the water we’ve stockpiled. Then again, our good fortune turned out to be devastation for those poor folks in the Bahamas. Sigh.

Keep them in your prayers, and send some support their way if you’re able.

My Latest Home Contracting Story Comes With A Happy Ending

There’s something about hurricanes that brings on thoughts of home repair.

Even with a barely missed storm, we think of all our home’s problems. Some elements need it and others get away without damage. Unfortunately, for some of us there are lots of companies that do a far better job of collecting our money than actually fixing things.

Of course, that goes on all the time. I have a neighbor who has had three “new” compressors for his air conditioner in the past eight months. When his old one broke down, he went shopping, and a company offered a “really good deal,” so he took it. A month after it went in, it broke down and the company took a compressor right out of its carton and replaced it. Three months later, the new one went down. Another compressor came out of a carton, but he was charged labor costs. Then that one went down, and now there’s a legal case about costs.

I also heard about a roofer who went

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By Leonard Wechsler around giving great deals for a few days, collected upfront fees to “pay for supplies” — and then promptly declared bankruptcy.

The good news is there are some really honest companies. Followers of this column may remember that a couple of months ago, I wrote about the good companies that worked on my bathroom renovation. I should have knocked on wood. Soon afterward, my wife woke me in the middle of the night to tell me we had a puddle in the middle of our bathroom. At 9:02 the next morning, I

called J&G Carpentry (561-333-7704), the main contractor, about the problem.

At 9:40 a.m., they had a plumber in the house who found a leak in one of the pipes.

Unfortunately, the water had leaked all over the floor in our master bedroom. So, J&G called in Entrusted (561-966-0765), a mitigation company. We had a whole crew of people coming in over the next days as their special equipment dried things out. There were a lot of different people, most of whom enjoyed my calling their company “encrusted” (although the boss did not). But their experts noticed that things were not drying as fast as they should. At that point, John Salicco, the big boss at J&G, showed up along with an old-time plumber who spotted a pinhole leak in a pipe.

John looked at me and said, “We don’t know for certain if we did the damage through the work or if the pipe just wore out. This is not a new house.” I braced

for a fight. Then he said the magic words, “That doesn’t matter. We’ll take responsibly and make everything right.” I had been having trouble sleeping the previous nights. Now I could relax.

John looked at the warped flooring.

“The technical word we in the business have for your laminate,” he said, “is manure.” (He actually used a four-letter old Anglo-Saxon version of that word.)

He told us that he would try to match the flooring. But two days later, he called and said that would be impossible and that we would need a whole new floor. He told us that if we wanted better flooring, his company would pay the one dollar a square foot the original would have cost, and we could pay the difference. Or we could stay with flooring at that price, and it would be free.

We went to Home Depot and soon found wonderful flooring that was indeed more expensive, but as my wife pointed out, it would cost us less than if we were

on our own. Angela, my angel of mercy at J&G, ordered the wood and arranged for its delivery several days before it was put down so it could adjust to the house’s ambient temperature.

Mike Almonte and his charming wife Diana from Almonte Restoration (772360-0099) were the flooring sub-contractors brought in by J&G. They worked steadily for hours ripping up the old floor and laying down the new one. Mike was on his hands and knees for hours, maneuvering the wood, and Diana wielded a mean saw as she cut pieces to fit exactly. Even better, they were charming and went out of their way to get things exactly right. The floor came out beautifully. They also did a couple of minor non-flooring things.

So, thank you all, and I know who I will be seeing for fixing any storm damage if ever I need it. An honest person is hard to find. So we need to hold on to all of you!

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NEW SEASON GETS UNDERWAY FOR WOMEN OF THE WESTERN COMMUNITIES The Women of the Western Communities held its first meeting of the 2019-20 season on Thursday, Sept. 5 at the Wellington National Golf Club. Each member told something about themselves in a brief “get-to-know-you” speech. Donations of back-to-school items were collected for Harmony House. For more info., visit www.womenofthewesterncommunities.org.

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First Vice President Programs Teresa Harrington with Allyson Samiljan.

Donna Banno and Tara Zimmerman.

Corresponding Secretary Mair Armand, Mayor Anne Gerwig and Carolyn Hmara.

New members Cheryl Shenker, Marcella Montesinos, Pat Stidham and Michelle McGovern.

Tickets On Sale For Wellington’s Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Wellington’s popular Murder Mystery Dinner Theater returns to the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

This year’s theme is “Murder at the Greatest Show on Earth.”

When a mysterious murder occurs, it’s up to the guests to piece together the clues and identify the suspect.

Attendees are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite circus or carnival-themed character, and prizes will be given out at the end of the evening.

Tickets cost $60 per person and are on sale now at the Wellington

Community Center and Village Park (11700 Pierson Road). A table of eight can also be reserved for a discounted price of $420.

The ticket price includes appetizers, dinner, beer, wine and dessert.

Because this is an adult-themed event, Wellington will also provide free on-site childcare for children ages 5 to 12 only, including pizza and plenty of fun activities. The childcare room will be separate from the event.

This event is expected to sell out, so be sure to reserve seats today.

For more info., visit www. wellingtonfl.gov/murdermystery.

Mayor Anne Gerwig, Christine Vocaturo, Tammy Pickett and Susie Barnes.

Second Vice President Membership Tara Zimmerman, President Lynda Chicano and Treasurer Donna Kuebler.

Marcella Montesinos, Heather Brodnicki and Kathleen Bagwell.

Tammy Pickett buys raffle tickets from Director at Large Connie Saxon.

Wellington’s American Legion Post To Host Golf Tournament Sept. 21

Wellington’s American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Post 390 will hold its seventh annual Future Heroes Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Wanderers Club. The tournament will kick off with a 9 a.m. shotgun start and have on-course games. There will be a raffle and silent auction at the awards luncheon. Schumacher Buick will donate a car for a holein-one prize, and other prizes will be available. Proceeds benefit the Future Heroes Scholarship Fund and programs supporting youth and veterans. For more info., call Ed Portman at (561) 602-4409, John Isola at (561) 795-2721 or Mike Pancia at (561) 324-5403, or e-mail wellingtonlegion390@ gmail.com.

Past Commander Tom Wenham, Commander Henry Tocci, Ed Portman, Golf Pro Jeff Fraim, Adjutant Dennis Masch, Historian Mike Pancia and Sergeant-at-Arms/Event Chair John Isola.

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continued from page 1 School Young Engineers Club.

She volunteers her own time during her planning period each week to conduct activities for the club.

“The club allows our children to be creative. You give them a problem, and they have to solve it with creative solutions,” she said.

“I may ask them to build a bridge that can hold a five-pound book.

They have to think critically. They have to research, design, plan and execute. If it doesn’t work out, they have to build it again. That’s what engineers do.”

White believes it opens up a whole new world by teaching math and science together. She is able to teach a math lesson with science. She can talk about math

Manure

Where Will It Go?

continued from page 1 was at the meeting. Since last January, Hickey has been operating a transfer station in the Equestrian Preserve Area on an agricultural parcel that ordinances allow certain agricultural business to take place. The haulers were able to bring their loads a short distance to the transfer station, and Hickey would complete the process in big-

Westlake

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continued from page 3 thing, and now it’s up considerably higher,” Cassel said, explaining that the proposed property tax bill includes other taxing bodies, including the county and the school board. “Currently, based upon the valuation, we will generate about $535,000 in taxes to run the city.

The balance of it will come either from permits and/or contributions from major landowners.”

He said the budget rose from $3.1 million in 2019 to $4.1 million in 2020. The projected home valuation is $109 million on an expected 350 homes by the end of

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“Like it or not, the jobs that are here today, may be gone. We are preparing them for jobs that don’t exist yet,” White said. “We are preparing students to think critically so they can contribute to society.”

Helping children excel in math and science means finding out what works for each individual student.

“Every child is different. Everyone learns differently. You have to look at the individual child and embrace the talent in them,” White said. “They may not do well on tests, but they can verbalize for you what they are going to do. It is so important to think that every child has a gift. We tend to not look at children if they are not high performing. We don’t honor the different gifts. We label them and put them in a box. Every child needs to succeed.”

White feels that she has a call-

ing to teach. After she lost her mother at an early age, it was her teachers who cared for her like her mother and encouraged her to succeed.

“Teachers gave me the affection I needed. So, for me, in the classroom, I am always saying, ‘I am this teacher.’ I have the ability to build someone up who may not be getting this at home,” she said.

“I can help to make someone feel special who may not feel special.

In math and science, it is a place where all kids can excel. Everyone has ideas in their brain. I just love being in the classroom to inspire kids.”

Principal Gail Pasterczyk has been with Elbridge Gale since it opened. Among her top priorities has been to make it a school with a focus on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

“STEM education is not only important to Elbridge Gale, but it provides students the opportunities to develop the skills that will make them successful in today’s

society,” Pasterczyk explained.

“It focuses on collaboration, creativity and problem solving with a group of people. When they are presented with a problem, they work together. They solve it; they brainstorm their ideas and communicate those ideas to others. These skills work beyond just a great education.”

Pasterczyk is pleased that she has been able to put together a team what includes top-performing teachers such as White.

“From the very beginning when we did interviews, we looked for teachers and staff who would dedicate themselves to excellence. I was able to hire teachers who were superstars,” Pasterczyk said. “Syndie White ignites that passion for learning and exploring. She brings it to life. She creates enthusiasm for the subjects she teaches. This passion comes from her.”

To see some of White’s classroom lessons in action, follow her on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ mrs_whiteeges.

ger trucks by hauling the manure product to U.S. Sugar’s fields.

What Hickey was doing with the transfer station is consistent with the agricultural zoning code allowances, according to Planning, Zoning & Building Director Bob Basehart. “It was allowed by the code because it was an ancillary use to a bona fide agricultural use,” Basehart explained. “It is a permitted use, which is different than a permit.”

According to the village, Hickey must go through a permitting process with public health officials in

Palm Beach County and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to continue his manure service.

Following complaints from some neighbors in the area, and a drainage incident, the transfer station was shut down, creating a bigger problem for the haulers.

Hickey can still go through the permitting process to use the land, but at this time, no application is in the process.

“Fifteen years of wasted time,” Hickey said. “The village never steps up to protect haulers who are

doing the right thing. I think there will be a lot more illegal dumping this year because the transfer station was shut down.”

O’Dell agrees that some haulers are feeling disappointed that they don’t have the transfer station to go to. “They are all trying to figure out where they are going to take the manure,” he said. “We are trying to facilitate the correspondence between the haulers and the end users, but to also try to find legitimate ways of disposal. The haulers are at a loss about what they are going to do this year.”

the year. Last year, about 8 percent of revenue was generated from taxes. This year, taxes will generate about 13 percent. Developer contributions will be 47 percent, with the remaining revenue from licenses, permits, fees and other sources.

The developer’s contribution is down from 53 percent last year.

“In our five-year plan, you can see that the developer’s contributions are decreasing,” Cassel said.

“The ad valorem taxes will continue to increase as the [property] values increase.”

He said that as Westlake continues to grow, the expenses will remain about the same proportionally, with administration about 30 percent, legislative 6 percent, legal 10 percent, public safety 16 per-

cent and engineering 29 percent.

“The plan incorporates not only single-family homes, but commercial,” Cassel said. “Commercial has not hit yet. The only commercial that we have so far is the hospital, and we just approved a 7-Eleven. The faster our commercial goes in, the faster our value goes up.”

During public comment, one resident said she felt that most of the residents were not concerned so much about the ad valorem tax as the total amount being paid, which includes the Seminole Improvement District and a community development district fee, which one resident said is over $1,000 annually.

“As far as the Seminole Improvement District, [it] is respon-

sible for all of the roads, all of the drainage, all of the water, all the sewer, all of the infrastructure,” he said. “Currently, that [assessment] is about $360 per year.”

Cassel said a community development district is different from the Seminole Improvement District in that they exist under different state statutes.

“Community development districts are formed under Chapter 190,” he said. “An improvement district is formed under Chapter 298. Most CDDs are a funding mechanism for the infrastructure.

What occurs with a lot of developments is they form a CDD, and the CDD bonds the infrastructure, and you pay for the development of the infrastructure for the next 30 years as a bond. This is different.

Syndie White receives the Educator/Collaborator Award at the 2019 STEM Innovation Awards last Saturday evening at the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium.

The developer has fronted all the money for the infrastructure. It’s part of the price of your house, so you’re paying for it in one shot versus an additional debt service for the next 30 years.”

One resident, who left New York because of high taxes, was concerned that runaway taxes would become an issue in Westlake.

Vice Mayor Katrina Long-Robinson said she was listening to residents’ concerns.

“We work for you. If you don’t tell us, we don’t know what we have to do to work with you,” Long-Robinson said, explaining that she had set Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. to host a town hall meeting to listen to residents’ concerns.

“I’ll try to get as many people here to answer questions,” she

said. “We try to be very transparent. That’s why I’m always on social media trying to be engaged. In regard to some things that you feel as though you have been duped about, we apologize. However, we will try to get as many questions answered for you as possible.”

Long-Robinson made a motion to table the budget and tax rate until the next meeting on Sept. 23, but City Attorney Pam Booker said she was concerned that postponing the date would conflict with other taxing body dates. Long-Robinson amended her motion to approve the budget and tax rate, with the understanding that the council can always reduce the rates at the final hearing. Separate motions to grant preliminary approval of the budget and the tax rate carried 5-0.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Saturday, Sept. 14 • The West Palm Beach Fall Home Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center from Friday, Sept. 13 through Sunday, Sept. 15. For more info., visit www. westpalmhomeshow.com.

• The MNM Theatre Company will present the musical Man of La Mancha from Friday, Sept. 13 through Sunday, Sept. 29 in the Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

• A Classic Car Swap Meet will be held at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Sept. 14 and Sunday, Sept. 15 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more info, visit www. southflcarswapmeets.com.

• The 10th annual Florida Marine Flea Market & BBQ Festival will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Sept. 14 and Sunday, Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit www.flnauticalfleamarket.com for more info.

• The Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida will host Daughters and Donuts on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Dunkin’ Donuts (220 S. State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach).

For more info., contact Alexa Rubin at (561) 632-7791 or arubin@gssef.org, or Peggy at suvm@phienixsu.com or (561) 723-1285.

• The South Florida National Cemetery (6501 State Road 7) will host POW-MIA OREE 2019, an outdoor remembrance and education event, on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 9 a.m. Visit www.pow-mia-oree.com for info.

• The Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida will host a Fall Product Rally on Saturday, Sept. 14 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Live 360 room at the Mall at Wellington Green.

For more info., contact Alexa Rubin at (561) 632-7791 or arubin@gssef.org, or Peggy at suvm@phienixsu.com or (561) 723-1285.

• The Women of the Western Communities will host its rescheduled Paint Party Fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 14 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Wellington National Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington). Register at www.kbsocialartworking.com.

• The Rooney’s Golf Foundation second annual Bowling Bash will be held at Bowlero Jupiter (350 Maplewood Dr., Jupiter) on Saturday, Sept. 14 at noon. The day will include bowling, lunch, awards and raffles. Proceeds will benefit the Autism Project of Palm Beach County, Greyed A Greyhounds, the Police Athletic League and the Potentia Academy.

Register to play or donate at www.givesignup. org/ticketevent/rooneysbowlingbash. For more info., call (561) 683-2222, ext. 146, or visit www.rooneysgolffoundation.org.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Electric Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your electric instruments and jam out.

Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Anime Name Game with Nerds Know for ages 11 to 17 on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 3 p.m. Think you know all about anime? Test your knowledge. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Bruce Springsteen tribute concert by the Boss Project on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/calendar for more info.

Sunday, Sept. 15 • The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Everglades Habitat (3491 Flying Cow Ranch Road, Wellington) on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 8 a.m. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906 for more info.

• Stop by the International Polo Club Palm Beach for its Wedding Venue Showcase on Sunday, Sept. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to discover the many amenities that are available. This free, open house event will feature sample menus and tastings, complimentary champagne, example décor displays, local bridal vendors and an opportunity to chat with wedding planning experts.

E-mail events@internationalpoloclub.com for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Book Arts for ages 16 and up on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. Learn the basics of book origami to transform your old books into works of art. Materials will be provided.

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

• A Fright Nights Casting Call will be held at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. Go through the main gate and bring two forms of identification. For more info., visit www.myfrightnights.com/ employment.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Sporty Stories for ages 2 to 6 on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 3 p.m. This sports-themed story time is all about fun and games. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Monday, Sept. 16 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Aquapainting for Adults with Special Needs on Monday, Sept. 16 at 10:15 a.m. Enjoy using water and paintbrushes to make nature images appear. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Chabad Jewish Center of Royal Palm Beach (129 Sparrow Drive) will hold a Shofar Workshop for the entire family on Monday, Sept. 16 at 5:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.jewishroyalpalm.com or call (561) 225-1766.

• A Quarter Auction to benefit Team Haylie’s Beach Bums will be held Monday, Sept.

16 at Kocomo’s Island Grill (7040 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road). Doors open at 6 p.m.

For more info., visit www.facebook.com/ quartersforkindnesskerrybarnes.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Fall Family Festival on Monday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. Celebrate all things fall with your family and friends with fun crafts, activities, games and seasonal treats. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Women of Note Chorus invites women of all ages to join the a cappella group.

Whether a novice or knowledgeable singer, you’ll experience two evenings of education, harmony and ringing chords, barbershop style, on Wednesdays, Sept. 16 and Sept.

23 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of the Palm Beaches (900 Brandywine Road, West Palm Beach). To reserve a spot, e-mail membership@womenofnote. com or call (877) 966-7464, ext. 2. Visit www. womenofnote.com to learn more.

Tuesday, Sept. 17 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Digital Preservation: Scanning Photos for adults on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19 at 9 a.m., Tuesday,

Sept. 24 at 11 a.m. and Thursday, Sept. 26 at 9 a.m. Bring up to 100 loose photos in good condition and a flash drive to save the digital images using a high-speed scanner.

Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Marble Run for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 3 p.m. Engineer the best way from A to B with found materials.

Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• Women of the Wellington Chamber will host a mixer at the Salt Suite (5500 S. State Road 7) on Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. featuring salt therapy sessions, hand mud masks, and a wine and cheese reception. For more info., call (561) 7926525 or visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Get Gaming for ages 12 and up on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. Game with friends and try new and favorite card and board games. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Whole Health Intergenerational Nutrition Education (WHINE) for ages 5 and up on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. Join in the fun with a family scavenger hunt and explore how eating healthy and staying active can prevent diseases and other unhealthy conditions. Call (561) 7906030 to pre-register.

Wednesday, Sept. 18 • The League of Women Voters will hold its hot topic luncheon “The State of Palm Beach County Schools” with Superintendent Dr. Donald Fennoy on Wednesday, Sept.

18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Atlantis Country Club (190 South Atlantis Blvd.)

RSVPs online at www.lwvpbc.org or call Esther Friedman at (561) 968-4123.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Brush, Ink & Chinese Calligraphy for adults on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 2:30 p.m. Experiment with a new art form from China’s four treasures of study: brush, ink, paper and inkstone. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Sweater Weather Chill-Out Lounge for students in grades 3 to 5 on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 2:30 p.m. Relax after school, hang out with a friend, read a book, chit-chat and connect. Call (561) 7906070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Marvel Superheroes Adventure Game for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Sept. 18 a 6 p.m. Like Dungeons & Dragons? Can’t wait for the next Marvel movie? Come play as a famous hero or create one. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Celebrate Colombia for all ages on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m.

The musical group DobleKlave will offer a repertoire that includes vallenatos, cumbia and salsa in celebration of Colombian culture. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Air Garden Terrariums for adults on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Decorate a small round terrarium, perfect for an air plant or mini fairy scene. Materials will be provided or bring your own. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Thursday, Sept. 19 • The Central Palm Beach County Cham-

ber of Commerce will host the Progress Palm Beach County Economic Summit on Thursday, Sept. 19 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the West Palm Beach Marriott (1001 Okeechobee Blvd.) with a networking breakfast, breakout sessions and a luncheon. For more info., visit www.cpbchamber.com.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host In Concert: Robert Ross on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 2 p.m. Ross is a South Florida award-winning singer-songwriter, guitarist and harmonica player who performs blues, folk, jazz and rock. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Tween Advisory Club for ages 10 to 12 on Thursdays, Sept. 19 and Sept. 26 at 2:30 p.m. Brainstorm and develop the kinds of activities you like. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Ahoy, Me Hearties for ages 5 and up on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 4 p.m. It’s Talk Like a Pirate Day! Learn pirate lingo, wave your flag, find buried treasure and make a pirate craft. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free concert by the Samantha Russell Band, along with food trucks, on Thursday, Sept. 19 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. For more info., visit www. wellingtonfl.gov/calendar.

• The Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will host a business, educational and social networking event on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. at WPTV News Channel 5 (1100 Banyan Blvd., West Palm Beach).

The event will include the Hispanic Heritage Awards Celebration with guest speaker Dr. Peter Barbatis of Palm Beach State College.

For more info., call (561) 889-6527.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Truman Capote: The Making & Breaking of a Celebrity on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Learn more about the famed author in this lecture presented by Palm Beach State College professor Dr. Matt Klauza. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Friday, Sept. 20 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafts for Kids for ages 4 to 8 on Friday, Sept. 20 at 3 p.m. Make a fun craft at this family event. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Village of Royal Palm Beach will host a College Expo/Career Fair at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center on Friday, Sept. 20 from 3 to 6 p.m. For more info., call Program Supervisor Steven Poyner at (561) 753-1241.

• The Palm Beach County Medical Society will host Docs Got Talent on Friday, Sept.

20, starting at 6 p.m. at the Atlantis Country Club (190 Atlantis Blvd.). Tickets are $75 per person. RSVP by calling (561) 433-3940 or visit www.pbcms.org.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free screening of the movie Dark Phoenix on Friday, Sept. 20 at 8 p.m. Call (561) 7532484 for more info.

Saturday, Sept. 21 • Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will host an Exotic Plants & Orchids Sale on Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 22. Visitors can stroll through the garden and enjoy a selection of orchids and exotic plants from more than 25 vendors. Magnificent tabletop arrangements will be offered in a silent auction to benefit the Mounts horticulture

scholarship program with Palm Beach State College. Visit www.mounts.org/events or call (561) 233-1757 for more info.

• The 29th annual Gigantic Garage Sale will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info., visit www. southfloridafair.com.

• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk four miles in Okeeheelee Park South (7500 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 a.m. Call Bruce at (772) 333-1837 for more info.

• The League of Women Voters will hold an orientation meeting for new members, and anyone interested in joining, on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Palm Beach State College Center for Bachelor’s Programs Building Room CBP103 on the Lake Worth campus. RSVP to Darlene Kostrub at dkostrub@aol.com or (561) 852-0496.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Gardening for Butterflies with Native Plants for adults on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 10:30 a.m. Learn how to attract butterflies with native plants. Get a voucher for two free, three-gallon native plants at the end of class; one voucher per household. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Fall Into Girl Scouting will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center concourse buildings. Learn more about the Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida. Visit www.gssef. org for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m.

Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Know the Truth About Juuls & Vaping for ages 11 to 17 on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 3 p.m. Learn the facts and the myths about e-cigarettes and vaping from Tobacco Free Florida. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to attend. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Kids Cancer Foundation will host “Go Gold: Childhood Cancer Awareness Celebration” on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Kids Cancer Center (246 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). For more info., e-mail nicole@kidscancersf.org or call (561) 236-1110.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free U2 tribute concert on Saturday, Sept.

21 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/ calendar for more info.

Sunday, Sept. 22 • Wellington author Jill Liberman will present a Choose Happy Workshop on Sunday, Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hippocrates Health Institute (1466 Hippocrates Way, West Palm Beach). Register for the workshop at www.hippocratesinst. org/ws20190922.

• The Wellington Rotary Club will host its United Nations Peace Day Ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 3 p.m. at the Wellington Rotary Peace Park (1825 Royal Fern Drive).

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

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Local Toy Design Expert Kurt Marquart Kickstarting Pirate-Themed Squaredy Cats

Kurt Marquart with his new project, the Squaredy Cats Pirate Series.

Local toy designer Kurt Marquart, working out of his home studio, is rebuilding a brand of characters called Squaredy Cats.

A play on “scaredy cat,” the artist merges adorable, cube shaped, plush kitties with fringe characters and odd themes.

Living and working in Florida inspired the new Pirate Series.

Peeper Tom is a pirate kitty with an eye patch. He’s embroidered with the ironic phrase, “I see what you did there” on his belly. The second is the sea-monster captain, Kraken Jack, a bearded and tentacle-faced cat that is unexpectedly adorable.

His belly embroidery reads, “Salty but sweet.” The third character is named Square Peggy. She’s a

disabled peg-leg pirate who can accomplish anything despite only having three paws. It’s in her outlook, and embroidered as “Kiss my booty” on her belly.

The Squaredy Cats characters were recently displayed in the exhibit, “Play: The Art of Toys” at Studio 18 in the Pines, presented by the City of Pembroke Pines Recreation & Cultural Arts Department. Marquart featured concept art and finished plush pieces in the exhibit. The Pirates Series concept art was well received.

He is seeking funding to produce them. Visit www.squaredycats. com for links to the Kickstarter campaign where you can pre-order the set of individual characters.

Area Entrepreneur Opens Business To Help Out With Property Damage

Antonio Medina has answered the call to serve his local community, becoming the designated local “paramedic of property damage” with the opening of his new PuroClean franchise in Wellington.

Medina will lead a team of highly trained technicians to help home and business owners with water, fire, mold and other property issues around the clock. PuroClean of Wellington will serve Wellington, West Palm Beach and the surrounding areas.

“We are extremely proud to represent PuroClean in the Wellington area,” Medina said. “Our team is ready to assist our community with their property damage issues and will provide relentless customer service.”

Originally from Mexico, Medina found his way to Wellington after his career required him to travel to Florida. Before joining PuroClean, he was an automation engineer, helping customers in a variety of industries to improve their products and keep their manufacturing plants running.

Medina was looking for an entrepreneurial venture that would allow him to stay close to his family, while making a difference in his community. Ultimately, he chose PuroClean because of the brand’s commitment to worldclass support.

“We are thrilled that PuroClean now has a presence in the Wellington community and are proud to have Antonio on board as part of our family, offering local res-

idents and businesses access to quality restoration and remediation services,” said Steve White, the company’s president and chief operating officer. “Antonio and his team have a passion for helping people and are committed to helping improve the lives of others on a daily basis. They will rescue properties with compassion and minimal disruption.”

PuroClean has been coming to the aid of homeowners and businesses in the United States and Canada for more than 20 years with its franchise network of more than 280 offices. For more information about PuroClean of Wellington, call (561) 412-5566, e-mail jamedina@puroclean.com or visit www.puroclean.com/ pw-fl.

Marquart has been selling his Squaredy Cats at local conventions, fairs and market events. “I’m hoping to make it to the Boynton Beach Pirate Festival,” he said, referring to the popular October event.

Originally designed by Marquart and Elaine de la Mata in 2008 in Brooklyn, N.Y., Monkey Doodle Dandy licensed the character brand to Gund and Kids Preferred, producing 15 characters under plush licenses. The couple rebooted the brand in 2018 and successfully funded three new monster mash-up characters on Kickstarter.

“The new characters Kurt is creating resonate with people who want something unexpected and different,” de la Mata said.

From his home-based design and illustration studio serving the toy and game industries, Marquart provides digital illustration, graphics, concepts and character design to toy companies, local and worldwide, major and small.

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Royal Palm Brewing Company Earns Gold Medal At Competition

Royal Palm Brewing Company, located at 543 N. State Road 7 in Royal Palm Beach, recently won a gold medal in a worldwide beer competition.

The local brewery took home the gold medal for its “Psycho Sisters Imperial Russian Stout” in the Russian/Imperial Stout category. Other winners in the category included Indiana brewery, Sun King and California-based Rip Current Brewing.

The U.S. Open Beer Championships include breweries from Russia to Rhode Island. Breweries sent in more than 7,000 beers representing more than 130 different styles for the 2019 U.S. Open Beer Championships. The latest gold medal represents the fourth total medal that Royal Palm Brewing has received since opening in March 2018.

To learn more about Royal Palm Brewing Company, visit www. royalpalmbrewing.com.

Royal Palm Brewing Company won for its Psycho Sisters Imperial Russian Stout.

TooJay’s Wins Restaurant Neighbor Award

TooJay’s Deli has been selected as a winner of the 2019 Restaurant Neighbor Award from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation for the second consecutive year in recognition of its efforts on behalf of Feeding Florida to end hunger in the State of Florida.

The prestigious national award honors restaurants for extraordinary community service.

“This honor means so much to the entire TooJay’s team who go above and beyond to raise funds for Feeding Florida,” said

Max Piet, president and CEO of TooJay’s and a board member of Feeding South Florida. “It has never been more important to us to rally behind the state’s leading organization in the fight to end hunger.”

One of the most notable fundraising campaigns that the restaurant company held was when Piet raised the stakes on World Kindness Day and climbed onto the roof of the company’s Lake Worth restaurant, refusing to come down until $10,000 was raised to help Feeding Florida stock its

pantries. Thanks to the generous response from neighbors, friends and businesses, the fundraising goal was surpassed and more than $14,000 was raised.

Funds and volunteer hours donated by TooJay’s throughout the year assist Feeding Florida in providing food to 2.8 million Floridians facing hunger, including 800,000 children and 600,000 seniors.

Founded in 1981, TooJay’s serves guests at 30 restaurants across Florida. For more information, visit www.toojays.com.

Freehold Communities Wins Coveted Award For Arden Development

Arden is proud to announce that it was recently honored with the distinguished 2019 Grand Aurora “Masterplanned Community of the Year” Award. Developed by industry leader Freehold Communities, Arden was recognized for its progressive and impressive concept and delivery of its lush “Agrihood” — an expansive central community farm developed and maintained by two full-time farm directors.

One of the few places in the nation to offer a community farm,

Arden’s residents can take classes in the barn, and all share in the harvest of farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers.

“We are tremendously honored to receive this prestigious and top recognition for Arden, which was designed to bring families and friends together to embrace healthy living,” said Andrew Smith, division president of Freehold Communities. “As the only ‘Agrihood’ in South Florida, Arden represents the latest in sustainable living through its farm-to-

table approach, uncompromising amenities and design-forward architecture.”

Arden was recognized at the Southeast Building Conference’s 40th annual Aurora Awards, a premier design competition that recognizes the finest residential and commercial industry companies across the region. Held at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee on Aug. 2, SEBC’s Aurora Awards are affiliated directly with the National Association of Homebuilders and

hosted by the Florida Homebuilders Association.

Additionally, Arden took home the 2019 Grand Aurora Award for “Best Recreational Facility” for its central farm and barn. It also won the Silver Aurora Award for “Best Community Site Plan,” as well as two of SEBC’s prestigious Excel Industry Awards for Best Community Website and Best Community Brochure. Arden was also recognized in the following categories: Best Community Logo, Best Online Marketing and

Best Overall Advertising or Marketing Program.

In addition to the numerous awards won by Arden, Freehold Communities’ Shearwater community in St Augustine won a Grand Aurora Award for Best Community Site Plan and key marketing awards.

Arden is designed for active families, individuals and empty-nesters alike who love the great outdoors, seek a vibrant social life, look to celebrate natural beauty and, ultimately, want to live a

healthier lifestyle. The community features more than 20 miles of expertly mapped walking, hiking and biking trails nestled around Arden Lake.

Arden was brought to life by an impressive collection of top-quality homebuilders, including Ryan Homes, Lennar and Kenco Communities. Arden features more than 20 innovative floor plans in a wide range of sizes, styles and designs.

To learn more about the community, visit www.ardenfl.com.

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Sem Ridge Hawks Drop Season Opener 20-14 To Forest Hill

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Thursday, Aug. 29, the Seminole Ridge High School football squad hosted Forest Hill High School for the Hawks’ regular season opener, falling 20-14 to the Falcons in a thriller of a contest.

The Hawks were off on the opening week of the season, and Seminole Ridge head coach Rick Casko believes that the extra time off did not help the team.

“It definitely did not help,” he explained. “I’m not going to use an excuse that it hurt, but it didn’t help. Forest Hill had another game in there, so they were a bit more seasoned. It’s an edge early; we just made a lot of mistakes.

This was a one-play game.”

The first quarter remained scoreless, and it was the Falcons that notched the game’s first score.

On the first play of the second quarter, the Falcons broke open on a 40-yard touchdown run and

converted on a two-point attempt that put them ahead 8-0.

Seminole Ridge wasted little time responding. On their ensuing possession, the Hawks’ offense sustained a solid drive that was capped by a 15-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Shane Goolsby to Louchy Tessono. At that point, the Hawks trailed by just one point, 8-7.

However, Forest Hill responded in kind, charging 70 yards down the field to punch in a twoyard touchdown run to grab a 14-7 lead. That score would hold until the conclusion of the first half, but not without moments of excitement. The teams exchanged fumbles, and Seminole Ridge corner back Johnny Johnson picked off a pass in the end zone, stopping another potential score by the Falcons.

Seminole Ridge received the kickoff to begin the second half and tied the game on their initial possession. The Hawks took three minutes off the clock and marched

Running back Reyan Blake carries the ball into the end zone for a touchdown.

68 yards and capped the drive with a four-yard touchdown run

by Reyan Blake, which brought the score to 14-14.

With 4:16 remaining in the third quarter, Forest Hill drove 72 yards to reclaim the lead with another score to put the Falcons up 20-14. Both teams battled defensively through the final quarter. The Hawks had an opportunity to at least tie the game, driving to the Falcon 7-yard line, but an interception at the goal line nullified the scoring chance.

Forest Hill was able to secure the win with clock management, moving the chains and locking up the scoreboard at 20-14.

“I told the kids that they played really hard the whole game,” Casko said. “We just had too many mistakes. We had penalties, turnovers, there were so many critical plays, that if they went our way, this game could be different. It’s tough for the kids, but they worked hard and battled to the end.”

Running back Logan Feuerbach makes a big gain for the Hawks.

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Receiver Brandon Schabert takes the ball up field for a big gain.

Quarterback Shane Goolsby throws down field.

Hawk running back Logan Feuerbach takes the ball up field for a big gain.

Second Half Rally Pushes Park Vista Past Wellington 21-10

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School football team hosted Park Vista High School on Monday, Sept.

9 for a game rescheduled due to last week’s threat from Hurricane Dorian.

The Wolverines saw a 10-0 first half lead slip away in a second half rally by the Cobras in which Park Vista scored 21 unanswered points.

The loss to the Cobras forced Wellington (0-3) to continue to look for its first win of the fall season.

“We’re a young team, and we keep shooting ourselves in the foot,” Wolverine head coach Tom Abel explained. “Hats off to Park Vista, they game-planned well and did a great job.”

Abel noted that the Park Vista receivers had several dropped passes, indicating that the Wolver-

ine offense left several opportunities on the field.

The game was a tale of two halves, with Wellington dominating on defense in the first.

Defensive end Michael Cotter tallied two sacks in the first half and helped the defense in keeping the Cobra offense off the field.

The Wolverines shut out the Park Vista offense, as the Cobras had difficulty breaking into mid-field.

The Wolverine offense capped an 80-yard drive with a 50-yard touchdown pass. Quarterback Blake Kendall hit receiver Brandyn Butler on a fly pattern down the far sideline. Butler reeled in the pass and broke two tackles to soar into the end zone. Morgan Suarez hit the point after to give Wellington a 7-0 lead with 1:28 remaining to play in the first quarter.

Suarez later hit a 37-yard field goal for the Wolverines to make

Wellington quarterback Blake Kendall throws the ball.

the lead 10-0. Wellington then surprised the Cobras with an onside kick and gained possession in Park Vista real estate. The play resulted in a Wellington drive that looked as though it would extend the lead, but the drive was nullified when the Park Vista defensive back intercepted a tipped pass. Wellington’s defense held the Cobras on their last possession of the half to secure the 10-0 halftime advantage.

Wellington opened up the second half kicking another onside kick and nearly recovering the ball, but Park Vista managed to take control. The Cobras now only had half the field to work, but they forced Wellington to take possession inside their 10yard line.

Late in the third quarter, Park Vista finally punched in a touchdown run from three yards out See WHS FOOTBALL, page 22

Wolverine receiver Brandyn Butler takes off for the end zone and a touchdown to put Wellington up 7-0 in the first quarter.

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The Palm Beach Masters Series, home of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Wellington since 2016, will continue to host the event through at least 2023.

The Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI) has announced the named Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final qualifiers for the next three seasons of the North American League, which is being restructured for the 2020-21 season. The NAL will be reduced from 14 events, separated into east and west coast leagues, to

one singular league with eight elite events across Canada, Mexico and the United States.

The Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Wellington, part of the Palm Beach Masters Series, will bring the NAL season to an exciting close starting in 2021, when the world’s best athletes will battle it out for the final available points toward qualifying for the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final, in which qualified riders from 15 other leagues across the globe will compete for a place in history. The

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newly formatted NAL seasons will kick off in Sacramento, Calif., and continue in Washington, D.C.; Lexington, Ky.; Toronto, Canada; Las Vegas, Nev.; Fort Worth, Texas; and Guadalajara, Mexico before heading to Deeridge Farms in Wellington.

“We’re honored to be awarded a World Cup qualifier in the newly formatted North American League,” said Lou Jacobs, who co-founded the Palm Beach Masters Series alongside siblings Charlie Jacobs and Katie Jacobs Robinson. “The Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Wellington was the inaugural event of our series in 2016, and since then, it has grown by leaps and bounds.

We look forward to continuing to host it at Deeridge Farms. It means a lot to us.”

The current NAL season will continue in its existing format.

The 2020 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Wellington will kick off the 2020 Palm Beach Masters Series on Feb. 2, 2020 as the pen-

ultimate east coast qualifier of the 2019-20 North American League.

The Palm Beach Masters Series is a trio of high-performance show jumping competitions hosted by the Jacobs family at Deeridge Farms in Wellington. The beautifully landscaped facility is renowned for its elite competition and top-notch hospitality.

The 2020 Palm Beach Masters Series kicks off Jan. 28 - Feb. 2, 2020 with the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Wellington, one of seven east coast qualifiers for the prestigious Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final in Las Vegas. From Feb. 11-16, 2020 the Palm Beach Masters hosts the only qualifier in the country for the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Final.

The Nations Cup is show jumping’s oldest and most celebrated team challenge, and the Palm Beach Masters Series is one of the only venues in North America to host both Longines FEI Jumping World Cup and Longines FEI

The North American League’s newly formatted season will keep the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Wellington.

Jumping Nations Cup events.

The CSI5*/CSI2* Palm Beach Open is the newest event on the series calendar. Taking place March 10-15, 2020, the event will feature show jumping’s most elite level of international competition.

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WHS Football

Loss To The Cobras

The Wellington Wrestling Club congratulates its recent place winners at the AAU Ridge Rumble held at Palmetto Ridge High School.

Sam Marvel finished in first place in the 115-pound middle school division and also moved up to compete in the junior varsity high school division, where he placed second. James Marvel placed second in the 132-pound high school division. The Wellington Wrestling Club is just beginning its 2019-20 season and will compete again next on Sept. 14 at Osceola High School in Kissimmee.

continued from page 21 to narrow the Wellington lead to 10-7.

The Cobras began to chip away at a fatiguing Wellington defense.

The Wolverine offense went several three-and-out possessions in the second half. Park Vista needed a big play, and a 78-yard punt return for a score gave them the lead, 14-10 with 3:34 remaining on the clock in the final quarter.

The Cobras put together another big play on offense, after a Wellington drive stalled in midfield. A 55-yard run put the Cobras on the Wellington five.

From there, they drove in their final score to go up 21-10 with 2:53 remaining. The Wolverines drove to the Park Vista 4-yard line but could not convert their final possession into points.

“Bottom line, it’s on my coaching staff and I to fix this,” Abel said. “It’s on the players to execute. Once you execute, things work out.”

Wellington is set to host Palm Beach Central High School on Friday, Sept. 13 with the Wellington Cup on the line. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m.

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