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Lox Council Rejects Request For Med Office At New Shopping Plaza

Volume 37, Number 36 September 16 - September 22, 2016

Serving Palms West Since 1980

WELLINGTON REMEMBERS 9/11

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council shot down a request by Atlantic Land Investments to amend the use of an outparcel at Loxahatchee Groves Commons from restaurant to medical office last week. Page 3

Economic Forum Luncheon Focuses On The Future Of Medicine

Palm Beach State College President Ava Parker and Dan Cane, CEO of Modernizing Medicine, were keynote speakers at the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 8.

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The Wellington Village Council hosted a remembrance ceremony to honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks on Sunday, Sept. 11 at the Wellington Patriot Memorial. During the ceremony, council members made remarks and laid a wreath at the memorial. The guest speaker was Mark Harris, a paramedic with FDNY on 9/11. Shown above, Harris (center) joins current and past village officials to lay a wreath at the Wellington Patriot Memorial. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5

Wellington Ballet Theatre Performs ‘Peter Pan’ At WHS

The Wellington Ballet Theatre presented Peter Pan at the Wellington High School Theater last weekend. The show was led by executive producer Rocky Duvall with direction and choreography by Melissa Waters.

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Jeff Annas Memorial Firefighters 5K Run

The ninth annual Jeff Annas Memorial Firefighters 5K Run was held Saturday, Sept. 10, starting at the Wellington Amphitheater. The race, honoring late Palm Beach County FireRescue firefighter/paramedic Jeff Annas, featured men, women and children, along with firefighters in gear and a group of Marines. Page 11

OPINION

It’s Time To Close The Write-In Loophole

In 1998, Florida voters passed a constitutional amendment allowing open primaries in races where there will be no opponent in the general election.

Basically, should only Republicans or only Democrats file to run for a specific seat, all voters (regardless of party preference) would be allowed to participate in the primary election. But no sooner did the change become law that both parties figured out a loophole: add a write-in candidate to the mix. Page 4 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 11 OPINION.................................. 4 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 6 PEOPLE................................. 12 SCHOOLS.............................. 13 COLUMNS.......................14, 21 BUSINESS..................... 22 - 23 SPORTS..........................27 - 29 CALENDAR............................ 30 CLASSIFIEDS.................31 - 34 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

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LGWCD Inks Trail Agreement With Town, But Not At PBSC

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Forget hitching posts that might have been envisioned at the new Palm Beach State College campus in Loxahatchee Groves. Horses, and the public use of Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District maintenance easements, are not welcome on the campus due to safety concerns, according to college officials.

The LGWCD Board of Supervisors approved an interlocal agreement with the Town of Loxahatchee Groves for the use of recreational trails on district easements Monday that excluded public access to a district-owned easement on the west side of the college campus, which is under construction.

The exclusion came at the chagrin of several supervisors and residents who questioned why the exclusion was imposed so long after the campus had been approved.

LGWCD Administrator Steve

Yohe said the Town of Loxahatchee Groves had been reluctant to sign the agreement since the college expressed concern that the town may choose to utilize the maintenance berm alongside the west side of the college as a recreational trail. As a result, the town manager decided to exclude that portion of the easement.

Attorney Brian Seymour, representing the college, said the primary issue was a safety and security concern for college staff and students.

“The removal of that from the horse trail is a critical element; it’s not the only element,” Seymour said. “The college asked me to come here tonight to thank you for considering this.”

Seymour also asked that the district exclude a northern buffer that had been included in the original agreement as a potential horse trail, and that the entire campus be excluded from potential recreational trails.

“There’s a couple of things that we’d ask of you this evening,” he said. “[Including] a proposed additional condition… for the perpetual use permit, so that it’s clear that the entirety of the Palm Beach State property be excluded.”

Seymour offered a document that would exclude the entire campus property, but LGWCD Chair Frank Schiola said the matter at hand was the district’s western easement of the campus property.

“This is probably not the time to be doing that,” Schiola said, explaining that the district’s attorney needed to look at it. “This is pretty much the eleventh hour.”

Seymour said he would leave the document with the attorney and board members for future consideration.

“The next step is really what comes next,” he said. “That condition is really the confirmation that there wouldn’t be the horse trails on the college property. There’s See LGWCD, page 16

Wellington Zoners Postpone Discussion Of Winding Trails

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board met Wednesday, Sept. 14, but the majority of agenda items were postponed to the board’s October meeting — including consideration of the proposed Winding Trails equestrian estate community on the unused Wanderers Club executive golf course land.

Patricia Holloway of Ward Real Estate, the applicant, requested the postponement of the four Winding Trails items on the agenda due to a discrepancy regarding a conflict of interest involving a PZA board member.

Holloway apologized for the late notice of the request for a postponement, noting that the complications arose on Tuesday.

About 50 residents, many from the Lakefield South community, which the Winding Trails project

surrounds, attended the meeting in hopes of speaking during public comment about the project. Many were not happy with the delay.

Village Attorney Laurie Cohen recommended that should the board accept Holloway’s request, the items be postponed to a date certain, in order to avoid the need for re-advertising the meeting.

Vice Chair Kenneth Kopp asked about the legal information regarding postponements.

“Ordinarily, an applicant has a postponement as a matter of right if they request it in writing within a certain number of days,” Cohen said. “An issue arose today, which we have one absent board member and another one who ultimately may not be able to participate. I think that, in fairness to the applicant, they would like to postpone it until the full board, or as many as possible, can consider the item.”

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Director Bob Basehart clarified, noting that each applicant is allowed one postponement as a matter of right, where the postponement is requested five days prior to the scheduled date of the hearing.

When that doesn’t happen, the board has to act to require it to be postponed or moved forward.

At Basehart’s comment, the audience started saying “move forward.”

Cohen explained that on Tuesday, she and Board Member Tomas Bueno had a conversation.

“Mr. Bueno is president of the Aero Club HOA, and he told me that he had a number of people who live within the community who were opposed to the project,” Cohen said. “He felt that he had a conflict between his duties to the Aero Club board and his duties as a member of this board. I asked Mr. Bueno if the board had taken See PZA BOARD, page 7

ITID Board Sends GL Homes Condition Letter To The County

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report GL Homes’ comprehensive plan amendment request for a 3,897home development comes before the Palm Beach County Commission on Thursday, Sept. 22, and the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors spent time Wednesday discussing a letter outlining proposed conditions to be sent to the county regarding the project.

Attorney Marty Perry, representing ITID, went over conditions that had been prepared by district negotiating staff as a result of discussions with GL Homes representatives.

“That hearing is really the only critical issue that we have standing before us,” Perry said, explaining that the letter advises the county of issues that ITID would like to address.

The letter explains that GL Homes has expressed its intent

to enter into a legally binding agreement with ITID that will address the project’s impacts on the district.

GL Homes’ commitments include its intention to form an active unit of development within ITID and to convey a 640-acre parcel without cost to be used as a stormwater reservoir. GL Homes also commits to financially improve district-owned roads west of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, specifically Hamlin Blvd., Orange Blvd. and 180th Avenue North.

The letter points out that these roads were built and are currently maintained exclusively by special benefits assessments paid by ITID landowners and that improvements are needed on portions of those roads west of Seminole Pratt.

It also includes a condition that all construction traffic be on 60th Street North.

Perry complimented the GL See ITID, page 7

FALL RUNWAY FASHION SHOW AT SURI WEST

Bunny Pata of Suri West and the Women of the Wellington Chamber presented their Fall Runway Fashion Show on Saturday, Sept. 10 at Suri West in Wellington. The fashion show featured clothes from Kathy’s Kloset, Posch Boutique, La Casa Hermosa, Designs by Rebecca, Born2Dress and Clothed4APurpose. Shown above are Sophie Diaz, Kathy’s Kloset owner Kathy Rudy, Mirjami Keskinen, Kim Crespo and Theresa Raniere. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 17 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Wellington Budget Gets Preliminary OK

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council conducted its first public hearing Tuesday on its 2016-17 budget of $89.5 million, which is roughly $4 million above the current budget.

The ad valorem tax rate is down 0.01 to 2.44 mills, the lowest since 2009, which will still generate an additional $1.2 million due to an increase of almost 8 percent in total Wellington property values, now at almost $7.5 billion.

This means Wellington homeowners will pay a property tax rate of $2.44 for every $1,000 of assessed valuation of their property, after exemptions.

The overall village budget, excluding the Acme Improvement District, is $58.8 million, an increase of $1.4 million, or 2.5 percent. The operating budget stands at $46 million, up $3 million or 7 percent. Capital projects

are $5.5 million, down $406,000 or 6.9 percent.

The operating budget includes the general fund and three special revenue funds — the Acme Improvement District, the building fund and the gas tax road maintenance operations fund — which were approved Aug. 9 with no increase, and a decrease in the solid waste assessment.

Director of Administrative & Financial Services Tanya Quickel said the biggest increases in the general fund are $2.5 million for new positions in building and maintenance and the new Wellington Community Center; a return to the five-day work week; the PBSO contract increase, which includes a 2 percent increase and two new deputies; and moving parks and recreation spending from the Acme budget back to the general fund.

Overall, the tax bill for all taxSee BUDGET, page 16

Bertha Faleck Celebrates Her Centennial Birthday

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report One hundred years ago, Bertha Faleck came into this world.

The vivacious, spunky and independent centenarian recently celebrated her milestone birthday with her family in Wellington.

Faleck was born Sept. 7, 1916, delivered by a midwife in her mother’s home in New York City, daughter Judith Lauro said.

“That’s the way they did it back then. They had horses and carriages, and very few cars,” Lauro said. “She said they used to play stoop ball on the street for entertainment. They used to have to put a quarter in the machine in the kitchen for electricity. They used to get heat by putting coal in

the stove, and the ice man used to come every other day. They put ice in the ice box, and that’s how they used to keep the food cold.”

Faleck’s parents owned a local grocery store. Her first job, at 15 years old, earning $5 a week, was working in a factory for a company that made neckties.

“She used to turn the ties inside out so they could sew the seams,” Lauro said. “She got married, and had children, and eventually moved to Great Neck, Long Island, and had a career in real estate in which she sold homes to the rich and famous. Eventually, she started working for the National Bank of Westminster, where she became a banking officer. She was one of the first people to sell credit

cards to companies and convince them of the importance of having customers using credit cards.”

Faleck would teach the merchants how to use the first creditcard machines. When she retired from working at the bank at 65 years old, she moved down to Florida.

“In 1993, she decided that she wasn’t through and decided that she wanted another career, so she became an actress and got her [Screen Actors Guild] card,” Lauro said. “Her first job was working as an extra in the movie Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, and that started a career as a lifestyle model. She’s on many product endorsements for senior citizens, and See 100 YEARS, page 16

Bertha Faleck (center) with her daughter Judith Lauro, nephew Steve Backman, niece Barbara Costa and nephew Paul Backman.

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NEWS

Lox Council Rejects Request For Med Office At Shopping Plaza

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council shot down a request by Atlantic Land Investments to amend the use of an outparcel at Loxahatchee Groves Commons from restaurant to medical office last week.

Mayor Dave Browning was absent from the Sept. 8 meeting, and Vice Mayor Tom Goltzené recused himself due to a business arrangement he has with the company.

The quasi-judicial hearing required three affirmative votes for approval, and Councilman Todd McLendon cast the sole dissenting vote that made the proposal fail 2-1.

The council approved another amendment request at the shopping center by a pool supply company for a 1,000-gallon chlorine storage tank, and tabled a variance request by Dunkin’ Donuts for a larger-than-permitted menu board for its drive-through until the coun-

cil had all members present.

Attorney Thomas Mullin, representing Atlantic Land Investments, pointed out that the medical office is a permitted use in the town and a less intensive use, with fewer hours of operation.

Joe Lelonek of Atlantic Land Investments said the request was for an urgent-care medical office.

He noted that he has a client ready to move into the 3,400-square-foot building. Lelonek also pointed out that the traffic impact would be less than that of a restaurant, and that town staff had recommended approval.

But McLendon said he thought that the medical office was not needed because there are already several others nearby. He wanted to keep the restaurant use. Councilmen Ron Jarriel and Ryan Liang supported the change.

Lelonek said that his company was not looking for a land use change, and that competition shouldn’t weigh in on the decision.

“We have a viable user that wants to come into Loxahatchee Groves,” he said, adding that the developer clearly has a right for a medical office as a permitted use.

Town Attorney Michael Cirullo said that at a quasi-judicial hearing, any decision the council made had to be based on the law.

“If it meets the criteria, it has to meet the site plan,” Cirullo said. “If you don’t approve it, [the reason] has to be that criteria have not been met. I ask that you consider that.

You need to proceed accordingly based on what was presented.”

Jarriel made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Liang, but the motion failed with McLendon opposed.

Lelonek said that the second request was for a chlorine tank at American Blue Pool Supplies, which was set to open between Tractor Supply and Publix this week.

He said part of American Blue’s business model is to provide

RPB Council Gives First OK To $38.16 Million Budget

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report In a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 8, the Royal Palm Beach Village Council gave preliminary approval to its 2016-17 budget of $38.16 million with a property tax rate of 1.92 mills.

Of the total budget, the general fund represents 60 percent, capital projects 35 percent, reserves 3 percent and stormwater utilities 2 percent.

Finance Director Stanley Hochman said property values were up 9.8 percent to almost $2.5 billion, compared with the current year at $2.282 billion, an increase of about $220 million.

“This was a good year for the village,” Hochman said.

Although the tax rate remained the same, the increase in property values brought in more money, which allowed for the addition of four positions in public works, parks and recreation, the cultural center and information systems.

Transfers in and out were eliminated, and the general fund will operate solely on its own income.

All strategic plan initiatives will be implemented.

The impact of the proposed tax rate of $1.92 per $1,000 of assessed valuation on a homesteaded residence valued at $190,000 will be $269 in village taxes.

General fund operating revenues decreased by 5.65 percent, and operating expenditures increased by 5.53 percent.

The general fund revenue of almost $23 million will draw 20 percent from property taxes, 26 percent from other taxes and fees, 15 percent from licenses and permits, 18 percent from intergovernmental revenue, 2 percent from charges for services, 1 percent from fines, 5 percent from miscellaneous revenue and 13 percent from the current year fund balance.

Expenditures will include 42 percent for personal services; 40 percent for contractual services, primarily for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office contract; 14 percent for other charges and services; and 4 percent for commodities.

Merit pay increases are planned at an average of 3.5 percent for all employees, a cost-of-living adjustment of 1 percent and a medical

insurance adjustment estimated at 6 percent.

The stormwater utility fund revenue, which will go toward canal rehabilitation, will be $868,338.

The general fund capital improvement projects account for about $14.3 million. Of that, 55 percent will go to the general fund, 37 percent to the impact fee fund and 8 percent to the reserves.

Mayor Fred Pinto asked what the village’s highest property valuation was before the recent recession, and Hochman said it was about $2.8 billion. “We lost a ton of value,” Hochman said.

“So, if the trend continues the way it is now, we probably will surpass that next year?” Pinto asked.

Hochman answered that the trend has been almost 10 percent per year for the past few years.

Councilman David Swift made a motion to approve the tax rate of 1.92 mills, which carried 5-0.

Vice Mayor Jeff Hmara made a motion to approve the 2016-17 budget, which also carried 5-0.

The second hearing and final approval of the budget was scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 15.

chlorine bleach for pools, and the 1,000-gallon tank would be to the rear of the store, built on concrete block and surrounded by a chainlink fence and landscaping.

Jarriel made a motion to approve the request, which carried 3-0.

Regarding the Dunkin’ Donuts sign, the council tabled the request after disagreements broke out over its size. McLendon made a motion to continue the request to the next meeting, which carried 3-0.

In other business, the council approved preliminary hearings of its budget and solid waste assessments.

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Liang made a motion to approve the tax rate, which carried 5-0.

The final hearing for the solid waste assessment and tax rate is set for Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m.

The council also approved requests for the appropriate agencies to approve the annexation of the county-owned Pines Natural Area, as well as portions of rights of way along Southern Blvd.

Goltzené said the effort to annex the Southern Blvd. easement was to prevent roadside sales and billboards on the roadway.

Baby White-Tailed Deer At Okeeheelee Nature Center

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report The Okeeheelee Nature Center at Okeeheelee Park recently had a special new arrival when whitetailed doe Chloe gave birth to a fawn.

The nature center will host a naming event on Friday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. Visitors will learn about white-tailed deer, and then the fawn will receive its name from a list of submitted entries.

Thirty-four suggestions came in as part of a contest to name the fawn. Because there were so many great suggestions, manager Callie Sharkey said that unnamed animals at the facility will be given names from among the honorable mention winners.

The new baby — not to be confused with Handsome and Baby, the two deer living in the lower compound — was first seen by assistant naturalist Dottie Buchan.

Chloe, Tigger and the unnamed fawn live in the upper compound.

Tigger, the fawn’s father, is the offspring of Handsome and Baby.

“Chloe is an older doe, and this is possibly the last baby that she will have,” said naturalist Lauren Rambo, who has studied whitetailed deer extensively. “When they are born, they are around a pound to two pounds. They’re pretty small, and then when they are older, like right now, the fawn is about three months of age, it probably weighs maybe 10 pounds.”

The fawn has white spots all over its coat, which work as cam-

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The solid waste rate was set at $256.27 per customer, which will raise an estimated $348,015.

Liang made a motion to approve the resolution, which carried 5-0.

Browning was attending at the time by conference call, but later disconnected.

The council also approved an annual tax rate unchanged from the current year at 1.4717 mills. Ad valorem revenue for the 2016-17 budget is estimated at $361,093. The total revenue estimate for the general fund is $1,385,923. Transportation is $416,571, and $1.9 million is set

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The new white-tailed deer fawn at the Okeeheelee Nature Center will get its name at an event on Friday, Sept. 16.

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ouflage. Mother deer will typically leave their babies for up to two hours at a time in a dense hiding area, making the spots, which fade over time, crucial for a fawn’s survival.

“They also are very still. Often they will not even ‘use the restroom’ while they’re waiting for mom to return. This is an adaptation so they can avoid predation,” Rambo said.

Fawns are born with spots. By their first birthday, the spots have disappeared, and become faint as the deer ages, Rambo explained.

White-tailed deer have white bellies, and the underside of their tails are white. When they throw their tails up to alert each other, it’s called flagging.

The fawn has been relaxing by

the observation deck, and can often be seen around Chloe or Tigger.

“Female fawns, does, will stay with their mother for up to two years. A buck is kicked off at about eight months to a year,” Rambo said.

It is slightly early to confirm the gender of the fawn, but staff at the nature center believe it is a female.

The fawn has started eating solid food over the past few weeks, giving Chloe a break from nursing.

Chloe might look thin, Sharkey explained, but she is doing well and is gaining weight back steadily as her fawn grows.

The Okeeheelee Nature Center is located at 7715 Forest Hill Blvd.

For more info., call (561) 2331400 or visit www.pbcgov.com/ parks/nature.

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OUR OPINION

Stop The Abuse: It’s Time To Close Florida’s Write-In Loophole

The State of Florida is criticized — sometimes rightfully so — for any number of mind-boggling events, from political shenanigans in Tallahassee to strange laws and bizarre news stories that never cease to amaze.

Among the most stupefying of these issues is the state’s insistence on not fixing a loophole blocking voters from crossing the aisle during primary elections because of phantom write-in candidates who are often nothing more than stooges planted to prevent voting by independent voters or voters from an opposing party, in clear violation of state’s constitution.

In 1998, Florida voters passed a constitutional amendment making a number of changes to the structure of elections in the state. One key change was the institution of an open primary in races where there will be no opponent in the general election. Basically, should only Republicans or only Democrats file to run for a specific seat, all voters (regardless of party preference, or even lack thereof) would be allowed to participate in the primary election process.

But no sooner did the change become law that both parties figured out a loophole: add a write-in candidate to the mix — someone whose name will not even appear on the general election ballot — and thousands of voters become disenfranchised, because what should be an open primary is not.

The situation is a travesty that considers write-in candidates viable general election opposition, thereby closing party primaries to outsiders even when the primary race often virtually guarantees the winner in November. In almost all circumstances, write-in candidates are not legitimate candidates. While no-party or minor-party candidates must pay ballot-access fees or collect signatures to get their names on the ballot, write-in candidates do not. Their names will not appear on the ballot. They will be represented only by a blank line.

Lest you think this isn’t a common occurrence, we just need to look at the past month to see its impact in Palm Beach County. A number of county races were closed due to the write-in loophole during the Aug. 30 primary election. And to add insult to injury, several of those phantom candidates dropped out just weeks after the primary. By virtue of “write-in” candidates who have magically decided they no longer have any interest in representing “we the people,” a quartet of Democrats have won the general election some 60 days before that election takes place. Elected to the Florida House of Representative are David Silvers and Al Jacquet. Mack Bernard has been elected to the Palm Beach County Commission. Katherine Waldron has won a seat on the Port of Palm Beach Commission.

The four candidates officially won when write-in candidates who had qualified to run against them in the Nov. 8 general election withdrew, their job of closing what should have been open primaries now complete. While these newly elected officials — who were all but assured of election anyway upon winning the primary — may very well be wonderful representatives, we have a problem with the fact that many of their future constituents never had a say in the process, thwarting the goals of the 1998 constitutional amendment on a technicality.

This is not the first time that the Town-Crier has called for this loophole to be fixed, to prevent such abuse of the system routinely endorsed by both Democrats and Republicans.

For nearly 20 years, both parties have taken advantage of this election loophole, and while it may benefit their individual candidates, too many voters from both parties are left on the sidelines, unable to exercise their basic constitutional right. The write-in loophole needs to be closed, once and for all.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Louda Supports SR 7 Project

Regarding both the Town-Crier letter by Royal Palm Beach Mayor Fred Pinto (Sept. 9) and an article in the Palm Beach Post (West Palm: SR 7 Extension Would Harm Some Species, Aug. 24). I agree with everything that Mayor Pinto said in the Town-Crier and the species that I am worried about is homo sapiens, namely you and me.

In the face of the build-buildbuild attitude of the Palm Beach County Commission and the total lack of any growth management, we are faced with a huge traffic infrastructure deficit.

Even at the state level, the travesty of converting the Department of Community Affairs to the Department of Economic Opportunity speaks to a total disregard for growth management and even common sense.

It is stated that State Road 7 is being “extended.” It is not being “extended,” the proposal is to connect the currently built parts of SR 7. That is, presently the SR 7 area being discussed runs from Okeechobee Blvd. to 60th Street North, dumping traffic into The Acreage, and from Northlake Blvd. south to Sandhill Way, dumping traffic into Ibis. The connection of these two already built pieces is required for sensible traffic flow and relief of future traffic impacts, as well as linking evacuation routes. Additionally, if a berm was included between the road and the wetland, then runoff could go to a west side of the road percolation area.

I am a staunch environmentalist, and knowing that traffic/noise could disturb the nesting of the snail kite, I suggest that construction start before nesting season so that the noise will prevent nesting

from occurring in the immediate area, thereby avoiding disturbance of ongoing nesting. Rostrhamus sociabilis is an extremely mobile species and will nest locally elsewhere. That is, between Grassy Waters and the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area, there are more than 73,000 acres.

I find it strange that Ibis, especially its notable resident, the mayor of West Palm Beach, is fighting the loss of a few acres of these wetlands. That is, if one goes to Google Earth and zooms in on Ibis, it is obvious that that community was built directly in the wetland. Zoom in on places like Sparrow Hawk Drive, Starling Way and Anhinga Lane; they are currently in the wetland!

Build the road and let’s get back to a modicum of traffic concurrency.

Dr. Bill Louda Loxahatchee Groves

Kudos To WRMC

Editor’s note: The following letter is addressed to Wellington Regional Medical Center CEO Robbin Lee. A copy was sent to the Town-Crier for publication.

Dear Ms. Lee: Never before I have seen service or been treated as royalty as myself and my mom, Vivian Wiley, have been treated during her recent stay at WRMC. I have lived in Wellington for almost 30 years and have always used Palms West Hospital when my family needed an emergency service or an outpatient procedure...

My neighbor, Karen Medoff, a case manager at WRMC, always said that her hospital was great and that I should go there instead.

On Saturday, Aug. 20, when I received a call from the assisted living facility in Boynton Beach

where my mother currently resides, saying that she had fallen and needed to be transported to a hospital for care, WRMC was requested. As I met the ambulance by the Emergency Room, the EMT said to me, “Do you know that we passed three hospitals to get here?”

I responded with a simple “yes.”

From the moment my mom was brought into the ER, she was treated like we were part of the Obama family, and I stated that repeatedly to each person as they entered. In fact, various people were waiting in the doorway to perform their needed task. The nurses and ER doctors were kind and attentive, and took time to explain what was being done and why. Within four hours of being brought in, my mother was waiting to be admitted to her room on the second floor and full lab work, a urine analysis, an X-ray and two CAT scans had been performed. A fractured hip bone was the diagnosis. I was even told to step out of the room to receive a call from the orthopedic surgeon who was scheduling surgery for the next morning and that he would meet with me at 7 a.m.

My mother was greeted and is still being cared for by a wonderful team of nurses and nursing assistants. Her care has been excellent.

The hospital is beautifully decorated, and the lobby and hallways look more like a resort than a hospital.

On Sunday morning at 7 a.m., I met with the anesthesiologist, the orthopedist and his PA. The team stayed with us for 45 minutes discussing the pros and cons of surgery. The doctors listened to her heart and determined that a cardiologist consult would be needed prior to surgery. Although I decided that rehab would be the better option, the anesthesiologist came back to visit us that evening “just to check in with us to see that

we were OK.” The PA came back the next morning to do the same.

Donna and Sharida worked hard at that point to find a placement for therapy, because my mother had been admitted as observation only. On one of her rounds with a team of residents, Dr. Kanek stopped by and saw me visibly upset with my mother’s progress.

She took the time to listen as I told of decisions I was making, listened to my mother’s heartbeat, found major cardiac issues which had never been diagnosed by any of her outside doctors and forwarded her recommendations to others.

She also took a great deal of time to talk to me and the residents about how risky surgery would have been. I felt much better after her impromptu visit.

A recommendation to move my mother to a rehab center was given to me by the case manager Donna, and after touring the facility and her recommendation, I feel very secure in my decision.

As I stated previously, from the moment my mother was wheeled into the ER, and all throughout, both my mother and I have been treated like royalty.

I simply would like to say “thank you” to all for a job very well done.

Barbara Cannatella Wellington

Jordano Thanks Supporters In ITID Vote

I wish to thank everyone who voted and endorsed me in the August primary election for Indian Trail Improvement District Seat 4.

I also wish to thank the voters who exercised their right to vote, as well as the other candidates for trying to serve the community.

While on the campaign trail, I met some nice people and hope to work with them again. Members of team Argue, Tim Sayre and Gary Dunkley were all friendly and ran clean campaigns. I did not meet Ryan Bernal, but he also ran a good race and I hope he stays involved.

To the candidates and their minions who keyed my car, stole signs and posted irrelevant personal attacks on any candidates, please start setting a better example for our children and the community. I hope going into the general election all still in the race run clean campaigns, run on your record (good or bad), your experience and your platform. Show the community that clean campaigns can be run.

I am disappointed that I lost the opportunity to represent you, but more disappointed in the turnout.

Of the 30,000-plus registered voters, 4,783 voted, which is only about a 16 percent voter turnout.

I came in third, about 900 votes behind the second-place candidate. One voter made up for that disappointment. I was contacted by a Marine who sacrificed for our country and is now disabled.

He cast his vote for me because he believed in what I stood for and

my service to this country. This Marine and many others serving and sacrificing for our great country are disabled or died to give us the opportunity to vote. With that said, if you are registered to vote, you must vote in the Nov. 8 general election. If you are not registered to vote, do so and vote. If you do not, you have lost your right to voice your opinion that you do not like the candidates or what they do once in office. You put them there by default, and do the disservice to the people who fought and died for that right.

In going forward, everyone who voted for me, agreed with my platform or cares about the future of our community, I ask you to support Betty Argue and Gary Dunkley, as they have this community’s best interest at heart and will work hard for the good of our community.

Albert Einstein once said, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”

Think about this quote for a second and ask yourself, does this quote apply to the way that Indian Trail Improvement District has been run?

Keith Jordano The Acreage

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Tears For Jumbo: African Elephant Population In Drastic Decline Little is more pleasing to me than going to a zoo, and topping that list is the appreciation of the elephants, big and small. Now we are discovering that the African elephant population shrunk some 30 percent from 2007 to 2014!

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being decimated by some four to eight percent a year. “This makes no sense on any level… moral, economic or political,” said Ibrahim Thiaw, the deputy executive director for the United Nations Environment Program.

Interestingly the figures are the work of a $7 million project

financed by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. In 2010, he committed to giving away half of his wealth, estimated at $8 billion.

During the survey, some 290,000 miles were sampled in checking the elephant population across Africa. A total of 352 Savanna elephants were seen, which accounts

for 93 percent of all remaining in the 18 countries surveyed.

Poaching is easily the biggest problem for this decline. As one part of a solution, the United States government recently announced a virtual total ban of the commercial trade of African elephant ivory.

“But even if poaching is stopped

now, it will take decades for elephant populations to recover,” said David Banks, the Nature Conservancy’s African program director.

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Soaring Beyond Our Limits To Host Unique Fashion Show In RPB

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center stage will have a flurry of activity Saturday, Sept. 24 when more than a dozen children and young adults strut their stuff and show off their skills at a unique fashion/talent show put on by Soaring Beyond Our Limits.

Soaring Beyond Our Limits was created by Brianna Williams as a way to ensure that young people with special needs have an encouraging support group.

It stemmed from Williams’ own experience. Now 22, she was diagnosed with cerebral palsy

when she was 3 years old.

Cerebral palsy is a physical disability affecting a person’s ability to move. It’s a permanent condition that starts before or shortly after birth as a result of damage to the brain as it develops. Symptoms include difficulty with movement, coordination and muscles, as well as pain, vision impairment and other ailments.

When Williams was diagnosed, doctors said she would never be able to walk, talk or do many of the things other children can do.

However, she disagrees.

“We can do everything everyone else can do — it just might

take us longer to accomplish the task,” she said.

In elementary school, technology helped Williams keep up with her classmates, and she attended sleep-away camp as a pre-teen.

Williams was treated just like any other student, until middle school. She started attending a school for children with special needs in seventh grade and is now studying to become an exceptional student education (ESE) teacher.

Soaring Beyond Our Limits, she explained, is a support system for those who are disabled to help them reach beyond the label of a disability and show them what

they can accomplish.

“One day I went to therapy and realized that all the children had different personalities and different disabilities,” Williams recalled.

“Even though they were all disabled, they didn’t let anything stop them. They did the same thing as everyone else, just in a different way.”

Last year, she started Soaring Beyond Our Limits to encourage children and young adults to embrace their differences. Williams staged the group’s first fashion/ talent show in 2015 as a fundraiser and fun social activity.

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because I believe we need to showcase these young adults’ and children’s abilities rather than their disabilities,” she said. “I wanted these people to feel that they’re beautiful and handsome, just like everyone else.”

The event, which will run from 6:30 to 10 p.m., will showcase special-needs youth ages 3 to 25.

Soaring Beyond Our Limits also hosts fundraiser nights at local restaurants, as well as bowling and fun activity days at local parks.

Volunteers are always welcome for the talent show and other events, Williams said.

Williams offered the following

advice to help encourage those with special needs: “Overall, people can treat people with disabilities just like everyone else.

Get to know us before you judge us,” she said.

Tickets for the fashion/talent show are available online at www. soaringbeyondourlimits.com or by calling Williams at (561) 2044184.

Advance tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets at the door are $10. Admission for children younger than 3 is free.

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WELLINGTON REMEMBERS THE VICTIMS OF 9/11 AT MEMORIAL CEREMONY

The Wellington Village Council hosted a remembrance ceremony to honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks on Sunday, Sept. 11 at the Wellington Patriot Memorial. During the ceremony, council members made remarks and laid a wreath at the memorial. The guest speaker was Mark Harris, a paramedic with FDNY on 9/11.

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Wellington Councilman Mike Drahos, Mayor Anne Gerwig, Vice Mayor John McGovern, Councilwoman Tanya Siskind and Councilman Mike Napoleone with guest speaker Mark Harris.

Mayor Anne Gerwig addresses the attendees.

Guest speaker Mark Harris shares his experiences.

Tom Wenham, PBSO Chief Deputy Mike Gauger and PBCFR Battalion Chief Mike Arena.

Peg Caliendo and Jerry Springer.

Gerri O’Brien, Artie Lester, Philip Weiss, Roberta Post, Mike Harris and Desire Jimenez in front of the Patriot Memorial.

Charlotte Ostrov sings the national anthem.

Richard Coloazo finds the name of a friend, Joseph Vigiano, on the memorial wall.

9/11 REMEMBRANCE ASSEMBLY AT GOLDEN GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Golden Grove Elementary School held a 9/11 remembrance assembly on Friday, Sept. 9 in the cafeteria. Patriotic music was played as students sang along. The event included a performance from the Seminole Ridge High School marching band.

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PBCFR firefighter/paramedic David Habegger with Jean Vastvinder’s second-grade class.

Cora Anderson read the poem “That Day.”

Michael Matthews plays “Taps.”

The Seminole Ridge High School Hawks marching band performs under the direction of band director Diego Harvey.

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Organizational Meeting For New Kiwanis Club

The new Kiwanis Club of Wellington will hold an organizational meeting Wednesday, Sept. 21 at the Wellington National Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive). The meeting is free to the public and interested members. Refreshments will be served.

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world for the better, one child and one community at a time.

For more info., call Randy Johnson Sr. at (561) 848-9393, ext. 201.

To learn more about Kiwanis, visit www.kiwanis.org.

Pumpkin Patch At Community Of Hope Church

Community of Hope Church, located on Okeechobee Blvd. at E Road, will host its pumpkin patch from Oct. 1 through Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The pumpkin patch

gives local families an opportunity to look through a variety of pumpkins, mini pumpkins and gourds for purchase. There is also an area for visitors to take fall family photos. For more info., visit www.communityofhope.church/ pumpkin.

Good Earth Farm To Open Oct. 2

The Good Earth Farm (2141 B Road, Loxahatchee Groves) will open for the season on Sunday, Oct. 2 at 10 a.m. There is a new gift shop, and visitors are requested to wear farm wear and closed-toed shoes. For more information, call (561) 792-2666 or visit www. goodearthfarm.info.

LGLA Meeting Set For Sept. 22

The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association will meet Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd.).

The speaker for the evening will be a representative from FPL. The topics will be updates done

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to power plants, improvements to power production, the status of hardening power poles within the town and the powerline vegetation removal program.

It will be an open meeting where residents will get a chance to discuss issues of concern that they may have related to things that are going on in the town. The meeting is open to the public, but only LGLA members with 2016 paid dues can make motions and vote.

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

Senior Programs In Wellington

Wellington’s Division of Senior Services will host two upcoming events at the Wellington Community Center.

A fall prevention/matter of balance class is set for Monday, Sept.

19 at 10 a.m., presented by Liliana Herrera from the Area Agency on Aging.

On Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 11:30 a.m., physical therapist Amber Searcy with Good Samaritan Medical Center will be giving an

informative lecture on falls, dizziness and balance.

Both events are free. Call (561) 753-2476 to pre-register.

Miss Beautiful Pageant Sept. 17

The Talented Teen Club will hold its Miss Beautiful Pageant on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. at the Village Golf Club (122 Country Club Drive, Royal Palm Beach).

The Miss Beautiful Pageant allows young girls to acquire pageant experience and knowledge. For more information, visit www. talentedteenclub.org.

Wellington Art Society Artist Reception

The Wellington Art Society will host a reception on Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the art galleries located at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) and on the first floor of the new Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd).

Artists selected to participate in the rotating gallery exhibit will be recognized at the informal reception. The Wellington Art Society will be displaying original works of art, books, and offering door prizes and prints for sale.

The public is invited to attend and enjoy the local art on display.

For more information, visit www. wellingtonartsociety.org.

Bracelets On Sale For Wellington’s Fall Festival

Bracelets are on sale now for Wellington’s annual Fall Festival scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 22 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road).

Walk through the popular Haunted Hallways if you dare, or visit the petting zoo, hay rides, trick-or-treating area, face painters, bounce house area sponsored by Palms West Hospital and more.

There will be on-stage performances and music throughout the evening, as well a costume contest,

with prizes for first place through third place in each of the following age groups: under 3, ages 4 to 6, ages 7 to 10, ages 11 to 14, and age 15 and older. Food trucks will also be on site, offering tasty treats and gourmet items.

Unlimited all-access bracelets are on sale now and are required for participation in all event activities. Bracelets can be purchased in advance at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) or at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) at a cost of $7 for children and $5 for adults.

On the day of the event, bracelets will be $10 for children and $5 for adults. Children ages 2 and under get free admission. Adult bracelets are only needed to accompany a child on the hay rides or to walk through the Haunted Hallways.

Free shuttle service will be available from the Palm Tran bus stop located near Nordstrom at the Mall at Wellington Green beginning at 5:30 p.m.

For sponsorship and vendor opportunities, call (561) 791-4082.

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Economic Forum Luncheon Focuses On The Future Of Medicine

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Palm Beach State College President Ava Parker and Dan Cane, CEO of Modernizing Medicine, were keynote speakers at the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 8 at the Wycliffe Golf & Country Club.

The theme was “Preparing Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Job Opportunities” and featured an appearance by Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera, who stood in for Gov. Rick Scott. The governor was busy addressing the aftermath of Hurricane Hermine.

Cane, who co-founded Modernizing Medicine in 2010, was named Entrepreneur of the Year and Ambassador of the Year by Gov. Scott in 2015. His firm employs more than 500 people.

Cane said Modernizing Medicine is dedicated to the vision that healthcare needs to be fixed in the country by using technology to inform doctors and allow them to make better decisions.

“We can use data to drive up efficiency,” he said. “We can use data to improve outcomes.

That really is the mission of the organization. We’re going to use information data to change how we create information, how we capture it, how we use it to make decisions that will make us more efficient for the patient and providers, as well as improve the outcomes, because we live in a day and age where technology can be

accessed in ways that weren’t even possible until the last few years.”

Cane, who lives in Wellington, attended Lake Worth High School and Florida Atlantic University.

“I am a very proud product of the school system here in South Florida, and I use that information to attract and retain some of the great talent we have been able to surround ourselves with,” he said.

His company uses iPads and mobile apps to connect the healthcare system through the cloud.

“We are the modernization of the healthcare system,” Cane said.

“We need these bits of information, these technologies, to get out of the way of the doctor/patient interaction. The best technology is the one that does its job for you and you don’t even have to think about it. It just works, and so our mission is to make sure that when the doctor enters the room, you know that they’re using Modernizing Medicine if they’re actually making eye contact with you.

If they turn their back and use a computer, that’s not our tech.”

Cane said physicians tend to “treat the chart,” rather than the patient.

Modernizing Medicine also offers other products, such as practice management and billing, home management, telemedicine and pathology systems. Many of the programs are specialty-specific.

“The products have grown as the company has grown,” Cane said. “We started this company just

a few years ago, and today we have more than 35 percent of the U.S. market in dermatology. We have more than 1,000 ophthalmologists.

We have thousands of gastrologists and others.”

The success of his company can be attributed to combining available technology such as the cloud with mobile devices.

“These two areas are really untouched by the healthcare industry, which has been perpetually stuck in the 1970s and 1980s,” Cane said. “Only recently, it has been beginning to digitize, but I would daresay it has not yet modernized.”

Cane said his company’s software actually learns how the doctor wants to treat a patient, rather than the doctor having to learn the software.

The company also pays heavy attention to education, as reflected in its partnership with Palm Beach State College.

“It’s something that I don’t think we’ve paid enough attention to,” Cane said. “It’s not just producing the volume of talent; we need to produce the right talent. We need to make sure that talent is prepared for the jobs of tomorrow.”

He said that it is incumbent on private healthcare organizations to reach out to educational institutions and give them guidance on where they see the opportunities, and added that it is important to keep newly trained workers in the local area.

“Modernizing Medicine wins because we’ll be able to hire these

people directly into our company,” he said.

Cane introduced Parker, who just wrapped up her first year as president of Palm Beach State College.

Parker thanked the chamber for offering the opportunity to talk about the college’s partnership with Modernizing Medicine, as well as the opening of the new campus in Loxahatchee Groves, which will become the hub of its medical program.

“I’ve been here about 14 months,” she said. “The most interesting thing was getting around the county and realizing how big it is.”

Parker said the economic impact of the college is about $1.1 billion, based on a study done in 2012.

About 65 percent of its students are seeking an associate’s degree.

“When you come to get an AA degree with us, you actually have a degree that’s guaranteed admission to any of the Florida universities around the state,” she said, explaining that in 2015, 3,000 students transferred directly to Florida Atlantic University, and the University of Central Florida was their second choice.

The college offers three bachelor’s degree programs, in nursing, supervision and management, and information management.

The college also offers twoyear certificates in a wide array of fields, including medical technology and skilled trades, as well as creative arts and public safety.

Dan Cane It has campuses in Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Lake Worth and Palm Beach Gardens.

“The campus that we’re focusing on today is the one that’s going to be right around the corner, which is going to open in 2017, and that’s the Loxahatchee Groves campus,” Parker said.

The building nearing completion is the first of many that will be built on the new campus.

Phase one will be three buildings of 181,000 square feet, with a projected enrollment of about 2,400 students. Final buildout will be 11 to 13 buildings of 653,000 square feet, which will be built with consideration of the natural attributes of the site.

The programs will focus heavily on what PBSC officials found to be a large number of hospitals and

Ava Parker medical offices in the area.

“We thought that it would make sense for us to build programs that will support the natural economic growth that’s already occurred in this part of the county, hence we have a health science and technology focus, or I often call it the med-tech focus, within the first building,” Parker said.

As the campus expands, it will offer a wider range of degrees and certificates to correspond with the needs of the community.

“We want to ensure that we stick to our commitment to respond to job growth and job needs throughout the county, so when we start on our second building, while we are looking to have a real medical focus on the campus, we’ll pay attention to the job demand,” Parker said.

Westlake Council Gets Down To The Business Of Governing

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The new Westlake City Council chose Councilwoman Katrina Long Robinson as its vice mayor on Monday at a meeting that also included the hiring of several key consultants and a report on the widening of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road.

Robinson, a charter school teacher and West Palm Beach resident, replaced former Councilman Anthony Fritz, who submitted his resignation from the

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continued from page 1 an official position, and he said it had not.”

Cohen advised Bueno to consider whether he could be fair and impartial when it came to the Winding Trails application.

“Subsequent to our conversation, Mrs. Holloway received a text message from Mr. Bueno basically saying that he could not support the application,” Cohen continued.

“Because two of the items that are under consideration are quasi-judicial, those items are a little bit different than a legislative item.”

Legislative items, she said, can be passed based on any reason,

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continued from page 1 Homes representatives on their willingness to cooperate, although they turned down some requests from district negotiators.

“They have been more forthright than Minto Communities,” Perry said. “They have been open, and they have been free for discussion. They’re interested because they are required to, as well as

Palm Beach County Jail in June shortly after Westlake’s surprise incorporation.

Mayor Roger Manning asked for nominations for the vice mayor position, and Robinson volunteered. She was chosen 5-0.

The other council members are John Stanavitch, Kare Crump and Phillip Everett.

The council also approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to enter into an agreement with Jupiter-based NZ Consultants for professional planning

and zoning services related to the creation of a comprehensive master plan and land development regulations.

Interim City Manager Ken Cassel said that after reviewing requests for qualifications, based on recommendations at the council’s August meeting, he had entered into negotiations with NZ Consultants and had a contract ready. A motion to approve the resolution carried 5-0.

The council also approved a resolution for the manager to en-

ter into an agreement with Chen Moore & Associates for engineering services. The firm has offices across the state, including one in West Palm Beach. A motion to approve the resolution carried 5-0.

During his manager’s report, Cassel said that the contractor for the Seminole Improvement District has begun work widening Seminole Pratt Whitney Road.

“The signs went up the last couple of days, and they have actually started clearing and grubbing on the west side just north of the

school,” Cassel said. “They are working their way north. They will be building the west side first, and sometime in May, they will be switching traffic to the west and building the east side.”

He said it is a 540-day contract.

Right now it is planned to be a four-lane divided highway, but negotiations are underway with Palm Beach County to make it three lanes each way.

The cost is estimated at $12.4 million for the four-lane divided highway, with an additional $1.6

million to increase the lanes to three each way.

Cassel explained that it is a lot cheaper to build six lanes all at once than to go back afterward and add a lane each way. Although the work is underway, he said there are still a few months to work out an agreement with the county for the additional lanes.

He added that prior to any lane changes, message boards would be posted warning drivers at least a week ahead of time about the changes.

as long as it isn’t arbitrary or unreasonable. With a quasi-judicial item, a decision needs to be based on evidence presented at the hearing, and not on communications outside of the public hearing.

“The applicant has a due process right to be heard, and to a fair and impartial hearing. So, you can’t prejudge an application,” Cohen said. “Given that, I have advised Mr. Bueno that he should recuse himself from this matter.”

Additionally, she explained, Board Member Alan Shullman was absent, reducing the number of board members able to vote to five. Typically, an approval needs the majority of the total board, not just those present. The current board has seven members. Without Bueno and Shullman, that leaves five. Four out of the five would

have to support the items presented in order for them to be approved.

“I think it is fair to the applicant to give them an opportunity to present their application when all of the eligible board members who can hear the item are actually physically present,” Cohen said.

Kopp explained that he, Bueno and Holloway are in a tricky situation, as all three are on the Aero Club board, with Bueno serving as president.

Kopp decided ahead of time to separate himself from Aero Club conversations on the issue, while Bueno opted to handle Aero Club concerns on the topic.

“I totally understand the applicant’s desire to have the full panel so that she is able to have as many people represent, and vote fairly, on her issue,” he said.

Kopp made a motion to postpone consideration of Winding Trails to Monday, Oct. 17, which passed 5-0, with Bueno recusing himself from the vote.

Cohen reminded the audience that public comment was allowed.

However, because the items had been postponed, the public comment would have to be at the same meeting as the items to be part of the record for the quasi-judicial hearing. Despite that warning, several people spoke.

William Paquin expressed concern over the number of horses that would be allowed at each of the nine equestrian estates within Winding Trails.

“Our understanding is that horse owners who occupy between twoto-four acres don’t typically own more than one or two horses. This

implies that the intent of the investors in the Winding Trails property is to sell these properties,” he said.

“In other words, Winding Trails is intended to be a commercial venture for those nine owners.”

He also expressed concern over setting a zoning precedent, increased traffic, waste generation, flies and odors, as well as noise.

Patricia Keeler also spoke against the project.

“Wellington dropped the ball in failing to buy the property,” she said. “Wellington rarely meets a developer it doesn’t like. That being said, the new owners deserve to make a profit.”

Keeler suggested that the developer be flexible.

“Don’t bully us into approving a project because it’s the least objectionable alternative,” she said.

“Both sides need to compromise.”

Keeler said she could support the proposal if each lot was limited to two or three horses.

Richard Wilson said he is concerned about the lakes, which will not be as wide as they used to be.

He said reconstruction of the lakes would kill fish and scare birds away. “Mom and I bought this lot because we like the lake the way it is,” he said. “We really hate to see it change.”

PZA Board Chair Elizabeth Mariaca reminded residents that if they want their comments to be part of the record, they need to attend the next scheduled hearing.

“I know I speak for the entire board here, we do care. It means a lot to us that you take the time to come out,” she said. “We hope to see you out again.”

their own personal self-interests, in meeting with us and trying to reach some kind of understanding with Indian Trail relative to their development. They are required by the Board of County Commissioners to make an effort to do that, and it’s in their best interests.”

After a supervisor objected to the format of negotiators’ meetings with supervisors, Perry said the difficulty of representing a public body with this type of negotiation is that the developer comes to the district with a proposal, and the negotiator cannot respond imme-

diately. “We have no idea what this group’s consensus response to that proposal is going to be,” he said, explaining that ITID representatives are not prepared to get in a discussion because they don’t really know where they are going, and they must meet with supervisors individually to get an idea of what they want and try to formulate some way to go back and continue discussions.

“The only significant thing in terms of timing tonight, is one item, and that is, do we respond to Palm Beach County’s request for

conditions to be attached to their approval coming next Thursday?” he asked.

Reviewing proceeds of discussions with the developer, he said the density of homes is consistent with the surrounding density.

GL Homes also seeks 350,000 square feet of non-residential uses.

Perry added that the developer has access rights that date back to the 1950s as a result of negotiations with private homeowners.

“Their intent is to handle their own drainage,” Perry said. “They won’t be impacting Indian Trail’s

surface water management system. If anything, they’ll be benefiting ITID by virtue of the proposed contribution of one square mile of area that will be used as a water retention area for the district.”

He said that the developer has agreed to provide timely road improvements when they are needed.

Perry added that the document being developed is to form a framework that the district can use to deal not only with GL Homes, but also with Iota Carol, a 1,030home development proposed near the GL Homes development.

He said the response is based on assumptions that the county commission will approve the development. “It hasn’t been decided yet, but it’s fairly certain that that’s going to happen,” Perry said. “County staff appears to be recommending approval.”

ITID President Carol Jacobs asked about GL Homes’ ability to incorporate, and attorney Frank Palin said conditions being suggested by the county include a condition of approval that would limit the ability of the development to incorporate.

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WELLINGTON BALLET THEATRE PERFORMS ‘PETER PAN’ ON STAGE AT WHS

The Wellington Ballet Theatre presented Peter Pan at the Wellington High School Theater last weekend. The show was led by executive producer Rocky Duvall with direction and choreography by Melissa Waters. In December, the Wellington Ballet Theatre will present The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. For more info., visit www.wellingtonballettheatre.org.

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Jordan Anderson (Peter Pan) and Allee Miller (Tinkerbell) teach Sarah Marsengill (Wendy), Maci Leitner (Michael) and Emily Moreland (John) how to fly.

Alexandra Perez, Addison Shopland, Camilla Mathieu and Oliver Chase as animals.

The pirates hold up Captain Hook (Devan Solomon).

Sarah Manuel, Jordan Anderson (Peter Pan) and Halle Schwartz perform “Never Bird.”

Sarah Manuel as Tiger Lily.

Alexandra Perez, Addison Shopland, Camilla Mathieu and Oliver Chase as birds.

Sarah Marsengill as Wendy.

Jordan Anderson (Peter Pan), Sarah Marsengill (Wendy) and Allee Miller (Tinkerbell).

The cast of “Peter Pan” on stage.

WELLINGTON DOG PARK EVENT SUPPORTS AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

Courtyard Animal Hospital and Wellington Regional Medical Center sponsored the fourth annual Wellington Dog Park fundraiser for the American Heart Association on Sunday, Sept. 11 with baths, manicures and pedicures, microchipping, treats, bandanas and fun with furry friends.

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While we are waiting, let’s look at a few more homes that are similar to this one… yes, that one does look pretty good as well, let me call the agent. Repeat until the right home is found.

Now the worst part, Agents today justify not answering calls by saying, “It’s on our showing time system, why are you bothering me” or even worse they get angry and say something like “Can’t you read the instructions online?”, a day after I called originally. I read very well, I also know that agents that are not likely to answer the phone are not likely to correctly change the status of the properties they represent, are more likely to misrepresent the properties they list and are much more likely to not know what they are doing when it comes to the hard part of the business, actually getting the deal done.

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JEFF ANNAS MEMORIAL FIREFIGHTERS 5K RUN RETURNS TO WELLINGTON

The ninth annual Jeff Annas Memorial Firefighters 5K Run was held Saturday, Sept. 10, starting at the Wellington Amphitheater.

The race, honoring late Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue firefighter/paramedic Jeff Annas, featured men, women and children, along with firefighters in gear and a group of Marines. The race provides scholarship money for local children working to pursue careers in public service. For more information, and race results, visit www.jeffannas5k.com.

PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

The race gets underway.

Volunteer Chris Pika, reserve firefighter Matthew Reiman, firefighter Mark Kazee, cadet Keith White, cadet advisor Zech Meeks, Capt. Brandon Read, firefighter/paramedic Brian Niemczyk, Tara Cardoso of the Professional Firefighters/Paramedics of Palm Beach County, Lt. Blake Morrow and Capt. Larry Wolfe.

Aaron Piering, Brianna Reyburn, Taylor Young, Keith White, Max Maravankin, Chris Seay and Stephanie Wilhelm ran in gear.

Several firefighter cadets took part in the race.

Mitch Guirard came in first place overall for the run.

Jennifer Rapaport came in first for top 3 overall women.

Christopher McKnight, a 9/11 first responder, wears bib 911.

Max Maravankin crosses the finish line running in gear.

Colton Lewis crosses the finish line.

The Marines cross the finish line.

WELLINGTON CHAMBER AFTER FIVE NETWORKING EVENT AT BONEFISH MAC’S

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce held an After Five Networking event Thursday, Sept. 8 at Bonefish Mac’s. Members met and mingled as they enjoyed food and drink. Next up will be a special speed networking luncheon at the International Polo Club Palm Beach on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 11 a.m. For more information, visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.

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Luke Frazier, Wellington Chamber President Debbie Crompton and Johnny Meier.

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Grandma’s Place Minikus Scores A Win At Hampton Classic Holiday Luncheon Set For Nov. 29

On Tuesday, Nov. 29, Grandma’s Place will hold its second annual holiday luncheon at the Beach Club in Palm Beach.

Lou Ann Wilson-Swan and Joan O’Connell will serve as the co-chairs. Herme De Wyman Miro is the international honorary chair, and Elayne Flamm is the honorary chair. Committee members include Missy Agnello, Judy Barron, Sally Chester, Sue Ellen Clarfeld, Richard Gaff, Eryn Grill, Patti Hadden, Cibi Hoffman, Eleanor Jones, Dina Rubio, Valerie Seifert, Robin Sharp, Everett Simon, Deanna Stepanian and George Swan.

The luncheon will include a wine reception and silent and live auctions. Socapri of Palm Beach will provide modeling, Channel 12 news anchor Liz Quirantes will be the celebrity emcee and Neil Saffer will be the live auctioneer.

Proceeds benefit Grandma’s Place, an emergency shelter in Royal Palm Beach for 16 children

Co-chairs Joan O’Connell and Lou Ann Wilson-Swan from birth to the age of 12 who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect.

Ticket are $150 per person. For more info., call Roxanne Jacobs at (561) 408-3060 or e-mail roxanne@grandmasplacepb.org, or visit www.grandmasplacepb.org.

International show jumper Todd Minikus rounded off an impressive summer season with another win this month at the Hampton Classic Horse Show in Bridgehampton, N.Y., capturing the $10,000 Shamrock Ventures Open Jumper 1.40m with one of his up-andcoming stars, Vita 24. The spirited bay proved herself a force to be reckoned with, jumping past 40 entries to win the final with a time of 53.788 seconds.

A recent addition to his elite team of horses, Vita 24 is one of three talented mares owned by Two Swans Farm that Minikus competed with at the Aug. 28 - Sept. 4 event. Like Babalou 41 and I Am Nala, the 11-year-old Holsteiner mare appears to be on the fast track to success in the hands of Minikus, who is known for making young and green horses into superstars.

Shortlisted with Babalou 41 to compete in Europe this spring for

a place on the U.S. Olympic team, Minikus returned to the U.S. in time for a successful summer with his competitive equine partners at all levels, from youngsters in the 6- and 7-year-old 1.25 classes to his acclaimed Grand Prix champion Quality Girl. The Hampton Classic win comes after a string of recent victories, including winning the $250,000 Tryon Estates Grand Prix CSI4* at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in North Carolina and the $75,000 UlcerGuard Grand Prix at the HITS Saugerties Series.

Minikus returned to the HITS Saugerties show grounds on Sept.

11 for the Saugerties $1 Million Grand Prix CSI5*, which he won in 2014 with Quality Girl. After Saugerties, those interested in tuning in to the action with Minikus and his team of titleholders and future champions can find him at the American Gold Cup held at

Wellington rider Todd Minikus aboard Quality Girl.

Old Salem Farm in New York on Sept.14-18, the Central Park Horse Show in New York City on Sept.

21-25, and the Longines Masters in Los Angeles on Sept. 29 - Oct. 2. After that, Minikus and his team will head home to Wellington for the winter.

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Wellington’s Jody Young Joins Florida CHAIN

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Florida CHAIN recently announced that Jody Young of Wellington has been named the organization’s new communications and external affairs director.

Young is a Palm Beach County-based marketing consultant.

His most recent position was with the Young Singers of the Palm Beaches, where he focused on fundraising and government relations.

“I look forward to Jody’s advancement of CHAIN’s important mission through strong messaging and communication to Floridians and decision makers that represent

their interests,” Florida CHAIN CEO Mark Pafford said.

Young has nearly 30 years of experience as project and/or communications manager for numerous clients in the live events and professional entertainment fields. Young has also been lead consultant on numerous election campaigns in Palm Beach County.

He has extensive professional experience working with nonprofits.

In recent years, Florida has been on the front lines of the national debate over healthcare reform.

Florida CHAIN has played a critical role in helping to sign up

more than a million Floridians on the HealthCare.gov Marketplace and advocating for nearly a million more still caught in the coverage gap.

“It is an honor to join the leading advocacy group for access to healthcare in Florida,” Young said.

“As Florida CHAIN continues its important work, I look forward to the opportunity and the challenge of keeping the media, the general public, our partners and stakeholders across the state and country in the loop as we improve access to quality, affordable healthcare for all Floridians.”

KPMF Concert To Feature Lynn U. Musicians

U.S. Navy Lt. Michael Bowe-Rahming, an environmental health officer from West Palm Beach, recently talked to students from Andalas Primary School during a subject matter expert exchange, during Pacific Partnership 2016. Preventative medicine personnel from hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) discussed medical and environmental health information with local field experts and students. This is the fifth time Pacific Partnership has visited Indonesia. Partner nations are working side-by-side with local organizations during disaster response training, civil engineering projects, seminars, medical subject matter expert exchanges and a live field training exercise aimed at improving the capacity of local government, civilian agencies and partner militaries to collectively respond in crisis.

The Kretzer Piano Music Foundation (KPMF) will present classical pianist Roberta Rust and an international group of her award-winning piano protégés from the Lynn University Conservatory of Music in Boca Raton as part of the Music for the Mind concert series on Tuesday, Sept.

20 at 7 p.m. at the Harriet Himmel Theater in CityPlace.

The young pianists joining Rust in this concert are Matthew Calderon (Philippines), Bailey-Michelle Collins (United States), Alfonso Hernandez (Guatemala) and Yu Lu (China).

All the proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Lynn Universi-

ty Conservatory of Music. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and can be purchased at the door or by calling (866) 449-2489.

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

“We believe that music enriches lives,” founder Kathi Kretzer said. “Together we can provide music education to underprivileged children, and performance opportunities for music students.”

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

(Right) Lynn University Conservatory of Music pianist Roberta Rust and her protégés.

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Area Educators Attend Gifted Conference

Thirty Palm Beach County School District teachers, a principal, a media specialist and a district administrator recently participated in Confratute 2016, the international conference/institute on educating gifted and talented children and youth held July 10-15 at the University of Connecticut.

Some teachers received full scholarships based on their commitment and experience in promoting gifted education in the district. These teachers were: Debbie Rose, Crystal Lakes Elementary; Jonathan Greene, Liberty Park Elementary; Debbie Green, Westgate Elementary; David DiGiovanni Hersh, Grassy Waters Elementary; Jennifer Oliver Gardner, Bak Mid-

dle School of the Arts; Analucia Alter, Binks Forest Elementary; Gloria Dos Santos, Indian Pines Elementary; Patricia McClung, Duncan Middle School; Daryl Pauling, Carver Middle School; Chimaine Rabideau, Palm Beach Public; and Amy Thoman, Jupiter Middle School.

Other participants included: Victoria Stedt and Elizabeth Richards from Equestrian Trails Elementary; Sharon Gintz from Renaissance Charter; Emily MacMillan, Kristyn Chapman, Melissa Cheatham, Courtney Finnerty, Kristina Hambrock, Caroline Epstein, Lisa Gifford, Lori Palermo, Robin Peck, Amy Rochman, Brandie Soto and Kathy Zangen from Binks Forest

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Local educators at Confratute 2016.

Elementary; Stacey Oswald and from South Olive Elementary; and Betty Watson from Wellington district gifted specialist Dr. RoseElementary; Binks Forest Ele- mary Daniels. Stacey Easterling mentary Principal Michella Levy; from Jerry Thomas Elementary Media Specialist Robyn Kovner was a volunteer at Confratute.

TKA Teacher Honored

Deborah Rantin, a high school teacher at the King’s Academy, recently received JCI Florida’s Congress of Outstanding Young Floridian Award.

The Ralph M. Williams Jr. Memorial Award is given to a young teacher between the ages of 18 and 40 who has made the greatest contribution to the teaching profession and is the most effective classroom teacher in Florida.

Rantin, who teaches 12th grade economics at TKA and is the accreditation coordinator, is working to finish her education doctorate in organizational leadership at Nova Southeastern University. Prior to joining TKA, she was a K-8 principal at the age of 26.

Rantin also has coached at all levels of girls volleyball to four district titles, three regional titles and three consecutive FHSAA

On Saturday, Aug. 6, the Wellington Elementary School Fine Arts Academy was proud to participate in the WPTV Back to School Expo at the Mall at Wellington Green. Families visited the school’s booth located in front of Dillard’s. The WES Fine Arts Academy was the only public school at the expo. Students and their families were able to get information about the new academy and also talk to the school’s new music teacher, Joshua Lennox. Other staff members were present to answer questions about registration and the programs being offered at the academy. Shown above are Media Specialist Cathy West, VPK/ESE teacher Cathy Eckstein, music teacher Dave Morrison, Principal Dr. Maria Vaughan and music teacher Joshua Lennox.

Deborah Rantin state final four appearances. She volunteers and fundraises with organizations on the side.

“I’m very happy to be nominated, and shocked to even be a recipient,” Rantin said. “I just love what I do.”

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Solving equations is no problem for the Equations Academic Team at New Horizons Elementary School. The team is sponsored by Jennifer Schuler and meets twice a week to brainstorm, strategize and solve multi-step equations. Then they compete with other elementary schools in the district at John I. Leonard High School on Tuesdays. The hands-on approach has been a big success for equations team members Gavin Robbins, Justin Sanders and Titus Louis, shown above.

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Admissions representatives from Florida Gulf Coast University and the University of Central Florida will visit Seminole Ridge High School, presenting to interested juniors and seniors. FGCU is visiting Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 9 a.m. UCF is visiting Thursday, Sept. 22 at 11:30 a.m. For the first visit, students must register with the counseling office by Sept. 19; for the second, by Sept. 21. Parents are welcome to attend these events.

Lip Sync Battle Sept. 29 — The SRHS Tri-M Music Honor Society will sponsor a lip sync battle after school Thursday, Sept. 29, with auditions after school Monday, Sept.

26. Tickets are $3, purchasable at lunch or at the door.

Music Coach Performs in Japan — One of the SRHS teaching staff members was invited to participate recently in Japan as part of the annual Hamamatsu International Wind Instrument Academy & Festival, a Yamaha-sponsored event. Kyle Mechmet, who works with the saxophonists several days a week, performed Creston’s “Concerto Opus 26b, Movement 1” in the festival’s Premium Concert event. “We truly have some of the best in the world working with our students,” Band Director Daniel Harvey said.

The Palm Beach Central High School Student Government Association developed a lunchtime activity to provide the 3,000 students of PBCHS as opportunity to share what makes them proud of our country in remembrance of 9/11. The students’ comments and reflections were used to create a U.S. flag on the cafeteria wall. The PBCHS Key Club members continued their annual school service by decorating the school’s courtyard with more than 300 U.S. flags.

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My Patience Has Paid Off... My Favorite Season Has Arrived!

Thursday is the first day of fall, and that means the beginning of my mental unraveling, a condition that persists until New Year’s Day. It’s the happiest time of the year.

Fall means a whiff of a breeze in the air and the sound of football in the background.

It means Halloween, which, primarily because of its long shopping season, has become a major holiday. When I was young, kids maybe had a party at school and went trick-or-treating in their neighborhoods. Today, everyone gets into the act. School parties have become trunk-or-treats with heavy parental involvement. Kids seldom trick-or-treat by knocking on the doors of strangers,

Deborah Welky is

The Sonic BOOMER and home parties have become “Can You Top This?” affairs which sometimes don’t even involve children. Decorating the home, yard and dog has exploded to the point where the Home Depot and Lowe’s have devoted whole aisles to gigantic inflatables. Costumes have gone from witches and devils (whose looks are

fairly open to interpretation) to studio-licensed superheroes and movie characters (with every detail correct). You’d think that the holiday was less about creativity now, but creative people will always be creative, and they’ve merely stepped up their game. Haunted houses are now big business, and the creativity there is off the charts.

Fall also means Thanksgiving. I’m not a big cook, but I am a big eater. So I usually bring the desserts — pumpkin pie, cherry pie, apple pie, chocolate pudding pie and my world-famous cheesecake.

Turkey and the fixings will be left to people who know what they’re doing.

This year, the trend back to wholesome, organic, farm-fresh ingredients will prob-

ably take its toll on any recipe that starts with a pound of melted butter and ends in granulated sugar, but I’m OK with that.

There’s so much food at Thanksgiving that, by the time the dishes are cleared, everyone is ready to burst even if they did tiptoe around the buffet with a wary eye, looking for familiarity.

The day after Thanksgiving is the best day to shop, even if you unofficially begin your holiday shopping the day after school starts, like I do. Because I own an antiques shop, I spend all year shopping, but fall is different. Instead of sorting through the detritus of the deceased for offbeat salvage worthy of passing along to the next generation, I get to go to real stores to buy brand-new merchandise for

people I actually know and love. This means going to the mall, a fabulous place where soft music plays and everything smells good. Soap, candles, even the starch in new clothes is purchase-conducing. Best of all, when you’re beat, you get to choose a restaurant or peruse the many snacks available in the food court — also a place of wonderful smells. I usually wind up the day at a bookstore, however, because they truly have something for everyone. The smell there — of paper and ink, my two favorite things — makes me happier than any mood-enhancing drug ever could.

So, come on, fall! Come on, holidays!

I have, once again, survived the rest of the year by keeping you in mind.

‘Sully’ Is A Great Depiction Of A Real Hero, Not A Superhero

In a time when superhero movies dominate, we often ignore real heroes.

Clint Eastwood’s new film Sully, a salute to Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the pilot who successfully faced up to a major crisis and then had to face an inquisition for his action, remedies this lack. It is an excellent, if occasionally slow, film about heroes and the public’s reaction to them.

Sully (Tom Hanks), a pilot with 40 years’ experience, faced a crisis about six minutes into a flight from LaGuardia Airport in New York. His plane had flown through a flock of birds, and both engines were knocked out about 2,800 feet in the air. Sully made the almost instant decision that the only place safe to land was on the Hudson River.

Less than a half-hour later, he and his co-pilot Jeff Skiles (Aaron Eckhart) had crash-landed the plane safely in the river and supervised the safe evacuation of all

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By Leonard Wechsler 150 passengers and five crew members.

The decision and the landing were depicted in a brilliant bit of cinema ended by two wonderful set pieces. The first was a simple scene of Sully walking through the now-crashed plane, making certain no one was left behind. And beyond that, the hysteria on the river and heroism of New York’s Harbor Police was brilliant.

Sully, and to a far lesser degree Skiles, became an instant hero. Heroism is often quickly rewarded. However, the media

trumpeted demands for a complete investigation, and the government gave them what they wanted. Eastwood clearly identifies the villains, and they work for the government. The investigators, the real ones, have protested the view of them in the movie, saying they were just doing their jobs. In the end, Sully and Skiles were cleared of all possible blame and their heroism was officially and indelibly recognized.

The problem with a film like this is that since the act of heroism was relatively brief, it had to focus on a lot of other things.

We experience a lot of Sully’s early life, as well as his nightmares, a key one of which before the crash is having his plane collide with a New York skyscraper. Sully’s discomfort in having to face up to accusers takes up more of the film than the actual crash. But this is a drama, and the climax by its nature takes place at the beginning.

Hanks gives a superb performance, one that may well get recognition at Oscar time. He manages to avoid turning his character into a plaster saint, something that would be easy to do in a case like this. His Sully is a real person, with as much self-doubt as anyone. Watching him suffer from bouts of post-traumatic stress disorder was painful, since we know he was a hero, and in the movie at least, the investigators care little for the damage they cause, much of it through delays.

Laura Linney gives another really good performance as Sully’s wife, Lorraine.

Although much of her part is providing support by phone, she turns Lorrie into a real person, one whose actions and love are also acts of heroism. Eckhart is strong as Skiles. Jamey Sheridan and Anna Gunn acquit themselves well in representing the investigators.

There is a wonderful coda to the film.

Some of the actual surviving passengers speak of the crisis, and the real Sullenberger joins in. There are far too few real heroes, and in a time when we tend to hear from victims, this was a real treat.

Eastwood’s direction was very businesslike. He used special effects the right way — when they were needed rather than as an excuse to play games. I actually felt that I was experiencing those horrific six minutes as it went on. Todd Komarnicki’s script is workmanlike but not brilliant.

One of the most obvious points of the film is that our media and government no longer are willing to accept heroism uncritically. It took 18 months of investigation before they accepted Sully as a hero. It took the rest of us a lot less time.

This is a really solid film, the kind we used to expect from Hollywood. I thought it was a worthwhile film, and I predict you will like it as well.

Rotary is looking to add a few good spokes to our Rotary Wheel.

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For additional information call Joanne Dee 561-333-5773

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The Western Business Alliance would like to invite its members to our “Business Over Easy”

Tuesday, October 4th 2016

No Fee to attend. Just show up. Buy your own coffee or Breakfast and connect with other TWBA members as you grow together in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. (Members Only, Please.)

We meet on the 1st Tuesday each month at: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM at the Wild West Diner 12041 Southern Blvd, Loxahatchee, FL 33470 Phone: 561.469.2333

Welcome New and Renewing TWBA Members Bink Realty .............................................................................Mark Plaxen

Moore Mobile Golf, LLC .............................................................Valerie Moore

Royal Palm Dental Associates, P.A................................... David Goldberg D.D.S.

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Office Depot 2115......................................................................Jonathon Rice

The Auto Club Group, Inc ................................................ Bob Long

Coral Sun Enterprises, Inc ......................................................Phil Wenzofsky

Prestige Coupons .......................................................................Carolyn Monroe

The People's adjuster, LLC ............................................... Brian Shipley

Cornerstone Bookkeeping and Professional Services, Inc. .......Laurie Hopple

Print It Plus................................................................................David Leland

The Unlimited Auto Wash Club ....................................... Kevin Dalton

Hugs and Kisses, Inc................................................................Jean Morris

Roth Farms, Inc..........................................................................Rick Roth

The UPS Store ................................................................. Joe Gall

Kids Cancer Foundation ..........................................................Michelle O’Boyle

Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club ...................................................Steven Logan

Yudit Design, Inc. ............................................................ Fred Eisinger

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SFWMD Issues Orders To Protect West Palm Beach Preserve Area

The South Florida Water Management District this week issued two administrative complaints and orders for corrective action to protect the Grassy Waters Preserve, located in central Palm Beach County.

Water quality issues there were brought to light by the City of West Palm Beach during a Division of Administrative Hearings trial challenging the extension of State Road 7.

The administrative complaint addresses the surface water management system located adjacent to Grassy Waters, which consists of two parts. The first section contains a series of lakes operated by the Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District in the Ibis community. The second portion

of the system is a 364-acre area known as the Ibis Preserve that is permitted to retain water onsite.

This second area is owned by the City of West Palm Beach. Water flows from the Ibis lakes into the Ibis Preserve before entering the Grassy Waters Preserve.

According to the city, an accumulation of sediment in stormwater lakes in the Ibis community is causing excess nutrients such as phosphorus to flow into the Ibis retention area. These nutrients are not being effectively removed in the second part of the system owned by the city. The excess nutrients in turn are contributing to the growth of nuisance vegetation in the area where water is discharged from the city’s property into Grassy Waters Preserve.

During the hearing, the city presented evidence that the sediment and nutrient problem was caused by lack of routine maintenance in the Ibis community lakes, an issue that was previously unknown.

The Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District’s permit requires it to perform routine maintenance of the lakes.

The administrative law judge suggested that the SFWMD take appropriate action to correct these issues.

The administrative complaints and orders for corrective action mean that the Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District and the City of West Palm Beach must develop and implement plans to correct these deficiencies.

The Kravis Center family invites you to attend the “Community Salute” on Saturday, Oct. 1

Kravis Kicks Off 25th Season With ‘Community Salute’ Oct. 1

It’s time to roll out the red carpet and strike up the band. To kick off the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts’ upcoming 25th anniversary season, the public is invited to a day-long “Community Salute” on Saturday, Oct. 1.

The event includes free admission, ticket giveaways, prize drawings, backstage tours and a variety of entertainment throughout the day and night. The event will also feature Public Ticket Sale Day, where seats for most 2016-17 season presentations will be offered for the first time to the general public.

Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. with light bites, mimosas and coffee in the Dreyfoos Hall lobby, featuring special appearances by local media and live performances taking place in the Kravis Center’s many venues all day long until the final curtain goes down late at night.

“The Community Salute is an extravaganza of community talent, featuring song, dance, performing

arts and colorful productions,” Kravis Center Chief Executive Officer Judith Mitchell said. “We warmly invite everyone in the community to join us on Oct. 1 as we thank them for their ongoing support and kick off our 25th season of spectacular performances.”

The Kravis Center is a thriving cultural complex, serving as the gateway to downtown West Palm Beach. According to Mitchell, the center is grateful to those in the community who had the vision to create and sustain the performing arts center, which now enjoys a renowned national and international reputation.

“While we celebrate our silver anniversary, we renew our commitment to the community to present the gold standard of excellence in the performing arts,” Mitchell said. “On behalf of the Kravis Center board of directors, staff and volunteers, I extend appreciation and praise for the many city, county, state and cultural leaders who have encouraged the

center’s growth since the Grand Opening Gala on Nov. 28, 1992.

Our performing arts center has become a true economic catalyst that boosts travel and tourism and has led to Palm Beach County being designated by the State of Florida as Florida’s Cultural Capital.”

Starting at 9 a.m. during the Community Salute, the public will be able to purchase tickets for most 2016-17 Kravis Center season presentations. Guests can order their tickets at the Kravis Center’s official web site at www.kravis. org, by phone at (561) 832-7469 or (800) 572-8471, or in person on Oct. 1.

Kravis Center donors have the privilege of ordering tickets in advance of Oct. 1. Priority seating is provided to donors according to their level of giving and by the date orders are received within each donor level. Membership begins at $100. For more information about becoming a donor, call (561) 651-4320 or visit www.kravis.org/ membership.

United States, has been to Europe, England, Israel, Cuba before visiting wasn’t allowed, on cruises and more.

“She really has had an amazing life,” Lauro said.

Now, Faleck is “more or less” retired. She’s seen the globe recover from two world wars, the Great Depression, and many things change, including women gaining the right to vote.

“I’ve had a very interesting life.

It was very productive, and I’m happy doing it. I’m lucky I have that,” she said.

If history repeats itself, Faleck is sure to continue having adventures. Her late mother was still spry and active at 103 years old.

How does she do it?

“I cut out smoking, so that’s one advice — don’t smoke anymore.

Eat the right foods. Only now I have chocolate every day; I didn’t

have it before. Right now, I have a Hershey bar. All my life, I stayed away from candy and anything like that, but lately, I have a Hershey bar,” she said.

Faleck has three children, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, many of whom were able to make it to her 100th birthday party.

“I just had a beautiful, beautiful party, 100 years, lovely years,” she said.

For her party, where she received an abundance of gifts, her granddaughter baked her a chocolate cake.

Lauro, who turns 70 in November, is in awe of her mother’s adventures and longevity.

“She’s a little bit unusual for a person of her generation,” Lauro said. “She’s had quite the life…

Who knows what the next 100 years is going to bring?”

and 90,180 part-time hours, an increase of 9,980 hours. That includes a 2 percent overall wage increase and 2 percent merit increase, plus budgeting for up to six weeks’ parental leave, which has not yet been approved by the council. A 5 percent increase in medical insurance is also included.

The total capital improvements plan of almost $15 million, which includes funds carried forward from previous years as well as projects financed for future years, will pay for technology improvements, the neighborhood trails programs, park and public works improvements, the completion of Hawthorne Park, the Acme renewal and replacement program, and surface water management programs.

Turn lanes, road raising and

traffic engineering are budgeted at $1 million for Big Blue Trace at Barberry Drive, Big Blue Trace at Wiltshire Village Drive, and an extended turn lane at Pierson Road and South Shore Blvd.

Water and wastewater projects are budgeted at $4.6 million, with the biggest portion going toward the continuing water distribution improvements of replacing 40-year-old pipes in several different areas.

The general fund rate stabilization reserve will be reduced by almost $1.6 million, which will still leave it at 31 percent.

“Your policy is to try to stay between 25 and 29 percent, so this is slightly above the policy,” Quickel said.

The second public hearing and final approval of the budget is set for Tuesday, Sept. 27.

100 Years Thousands of people are expected to attend this year’s Gigantic Garage Sale.

Gigantic Garage Sale Sept. 24 At South Florida Fairgrounds

There are the usual Saturday morning garage sales, and then there’s the 26th annual Gigantic Garage Sale at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Gigantic Garage Sale will feature two spacious expo halls full of stuff, all in air-conditioned comfort. About 3,500 people are expected to attend, seeking deals and perhaps an unexpected treasure or two.

More than 250 nonprofit and for-profit organizations and families will set up booths. There are still a few spots left for individuals and nonprofit organizations. Vendor spaces still available starting at $75.

The first 500 adults will receive a reusable shopping bag, and the first 100 kids will receive a goodie bag.

In addition to shopping, there will be a Kids Zone with a col-

oring area, bounce houses, face painting, bean toss and hula hoops.

A portion of the admission fee is being donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Light the Night Walk - Team Dylan/South Florida Fair.

The early admission price from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. is $7. After 10 a.m., the price drops to $5. For free parking, enter gates 3 or 12. For more info., call (561) 793-0333 or visit www.southfloridafair.com.

now we’re just getting this at this meeting tonight,” he said.

Seymour said the issue of horse trails on campus had been discussed nine months ago with district staff.

“Tonight is the first night that the horse trails [issue] is being resolved, at least and particularly on that west side,” he said.

LGWCD Attorney Mary Viator recommended that the board consider the perpetual-use agreement before them, which included the exclusion of the maintenance easement on the west side of the campus, and that the exclusion of other maintenance easements on campus could be taken up later.

Supervisor Laura Danowski agreed with Schiola that this was a late time to bring up the public access question, and Seymour said that if the board approved the agreement that evening, excluding the western easement, it would

cover the most significant issue for the college.

During public comment, Loxahatchee Groves Councilman Ron Jarriel urged the board to go ahead and approve the agreement before them.

“It seems like it’ll satisfy the town and nobody will have any excuses why we can’t get started on the horse trails,” Jarriel said, adding that other easements were available that the town could use to complete connections for a recreational trail. “The main thing is the perpetual permit amendment long overdue.”

Former LGWCD Supervisor John Ryan said the easement on the west side of the canal outside the campus could serve as a recreational trail that could complete the connection.

Supervisor Don Widing made a motion to approve the agreement, which carried 5-0.

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continued from page 1 also still an open issue on the maintenance easement itself. The college is in a very unique circumstance and a unique property owner in the town because it is a government agency.”

Seymour reiterated that the college’s concern was security and safety, adding that the college wants to put up fences separating the maintenance easements, giving the district full access to them, but not the public. “Being a public agency, with all the students coming around, we need that extra level of security,” he said.

Schiola asked why the college had waited until now to bring up the issue.

“This is something that has been going on for quite a while, and

Bertha Faleck

continued from page 1 she has been in several movies.”

Lauro noted that her mother’s face is on pharmaceutical tissue boxes, magazine product layouts and more.

“The thing I like most of all, I enjoy a lot, is when my daughter says to me, ‘C’mon, I want to take you somewhere.’ She took me down to Miami, and she introduced me to an agent, and I got started,” recalled Faleck, who was 82 at the time.

She appeared in several commercials, but was unable to pick a favorite.

“I liked them all. I really do like them all,” she said. “I really had a good time.”

Faleck has traveled all over the

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First Approval

continued from page 1 ing districts on a homesteaded property in Wellington valued at $300,000 will decrease by $148, due to lower Palm Beach County School District, Health Care District and South Florida Water Management District taxes. The average tax bill for Wellington alone will increase by about $2.

The largest portion of taxes will go to the school district, 34 percent. The second-largest is Palm Beach County and the library system, 24 percent. Wellington, including ad valorem taxes and assessments, is third at 16 percent.

Wellington’s staffing will increase from 302 to 314 positions

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SUCCESSFUL FALL RUNWAY FASHION SHOW AT SURI WEST IN WELLINGTON

Bunny Pata of Suri West and the Women of the Wellington Chamber presented their Fall Runway Fashion Show on Saturday, Sept.

10 at Suri West in Wellington. The fashion show featured clothes from Kathy’s Kloset, Posch Boutique, La Casa Hermosa, Designs by Rebecca, Born2Dress and Clothed4APurpose. The guest emcee was Channel 5 news anchor Roxanne Stein. Hair was done by Edmund James Salon, with makeup by Alyson Khanna. For more info., visit www.fashion4apurpose.com.

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Kathleen Williams, Bunny Pata, Joann Rawn and Sharon Lasko.

Roxanne Stein served as master of ceremonies.

Ms. United States Mee-Ladie Delgado on the runway.

Mindy Sepinuck of Keller Williams with Braman Motorcars Brand Ambassador Celine Peloffi.

Braman Motorcars Brand Ambassador Celine Peloffi.

Janie Cleary walks the runway.

Miss Palm Beach County Justice Kelly, Ms. United States Mee-Ladie Delgado and Miss South Florida Fair Shelby Bomford.

Ashley Bowman’s outfit features an amazing hat.

Emmy Moyer and Denise Jakows.

AREA SCOUT TROOPS HOST HEALTH FAIR AT THE ACREAGE BRANCH LIBRARY

Boy Scout Troop 160 and Troop 105 hosted a health fair on Sunday, Sept. 11 at the Acreage branch library. Vendors were on hand to do blood pressure checks, administer flu shots, and hand out safety and health information.

PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Acreage Pines Elementary School Biomedical & Veterinary Choice students Thomas Karbowski and Patrick Garrett with Principal Darline Karbowski.

Scouts from Troop 160 and Troop 105 with personnel from PBCFR Station 22.

Matthew Shears takes a fitness test.

Daniel Bell looks for germs under the black light.

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Doug Bruce is a well-respected “R”-rated USEF hunter and equitation judge and has watched many riders in many shows, everything from local schooling shows to big classes at the Winter Equestrian Festival.

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Wildcats Shut Out By Oxbridge Thunderwolves

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Second-Half Blitz Lifts Wolverines Over The Lancers

The Wellington High School varsity football team traveled to John I. Leonard High School on Friday, Sept. 9 for a non-district game. The Wolverines put together a second-half surge to handle the Lancers 4421. The win puts the Wolverines at 2-1 so far this season. Page 27

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Doug Bruce: Expert Tips From The Judge’s Perspective

Doug Bruce is a well-respected “R”-rated United States Equestrian Federation hunter and equitation judge and has watched many riders in many shows, everything from local schooling shows to big classes at the Winter Equestrian Festival.

He grew up in North Carolina riding anything and everything: hunters, jumpers, western, gymkhana, pole bending, barrel racing and more. He paid for some of his college tuition riding jumpers and working with young horses. In 1989, he moved to Pompano Beach.

Word got around South Florida about Doug’s ability to help green or troubled horses.

He developed a following and got to know people in the industry and some trainers in the area, starting a business in Parkland.

“I was importing Warmbloods from Europe for clients in the mid-1990s, working for various barns and owners, selling a lot of horses,” Doug recalled.

Even though he was buying and selling Warmbloods, Doug has a special place in his heart for Thoroughbreds. “I’ve ridden them my whole life,” he said. “They have great brains and great heart. They’re elegant, good movers and sensitive.”

Doug recalls one Thoroughbred in particular who was severely abused and labeled a “killer” — Hasty Red, a big 16.3-hand chestnut gelding, who ended up at Pure Thoughts Get updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/Horse TalkFL.

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By Ellen Rosenberg Horse Rescue. That’s where Doug started working with him. Now, the horse is used regularly in the Pure Thoughts riding program.

“He’ll make a nice show hunter,” Doug said. “When I work with riders and horses, my main concern is always the horse. I try to teach people how to get into their horse’s mind and understand what makes him tick.”

Speaking of hunters brings Doug back to the subject of judging. Unlike jumper classes, where placement is based solely on jumping the cleanest, quickest course, judging hunter classes is subjective, and Doug is glad to share what he’s looking for. “The biggest thing for riders to know are the requirements of each division,” he explained. “I see this all the time, that a rider will ride a hunter class the exact same way as an equitation class.”

But the disciplines are not the same.

“Equitation is all based on the rider’s form and how he’s functioning,” he explained. “The rider must keep a contact and have a feel of the horse’s mouth. An ideal equitation rider has soft hands, a good fundamental position, and isn’t stiff.”

Riders should know what the judge is looking for before they enter the ring.

The horse also needs specific qualities. said. “The horse should be relaxed, going on “A good equitation horse should have a a relatively loose rein, have a pleasant expresslightly more upward head and neck, a longer sion with ears forward, and move forward back, and have a flatter jump, not going really with plenty of step. You’ll lose points if the round or snapping up his knees, but still mov- horse has his ears pinned, is wringing his ing effectively,” he said. “Any color, any size, tail, or looks grumpy or tense. I personally any breed. He should be in good flesh and have like hunters to be a little more athletic, a little a nice coat. His movement should be athletic, rounder over fences. They shouldn’t look like elastic and free through the shoulder and back. surfboards, but have swing in the shoulder and Ideally, the rider and horse match each other push from the rear end. I like plenty of step, a in size and look proportional as a balanced, long neck, and a sweeping, ground-covering harmonious picture.” canter without a ton of knee action.”

A hunter class has a different focus.

Doug has a few pet peeves.

“A hunter class is all about the horse, his “I hate to see someone with a braided tail manner, style of going and movement,” Doug See ROSENBERG, page 29

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Perkins, Mast To Meet In Televised Congressional Debate The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce recently announced that Republican candidate Brian Mast and Democratic candidate Randy Perkins have agreed to participate in an 18th Congressional District debate Wednesday, Oct. 5 at Palm Beach State College’s Eissey Campus Theatre in Palm Beach Gardens.

The debate will air live on WPEC-Channel 12 (CBS) from 7 to 8 p.m. in the West Palm Beach televi-

sion market, comprising households in Palm Beach, St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River and Okeechobee counties.

This is the third debate produced and hosted by the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce. PBSC’s Student Government Association will serve as a co-host. In 2014, the chamber produced and hosted the only 18th Congressional District debate with an audience, and the chamber also hosted a County Commission District 1 debate in 2012.

“We are thrilled to be producing yet another debate of District 18 candidates,” Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce CEO Beth Kigel said. “This district represents Palm Beach North communities, as well as the Treasure Coast, which have unique needs, challenges and opportunities. This is a great opportunity for voters and the greater community to understand where each candidate stands on these important topics.”

The debate’s presenting sponsor is the Hanley Center Foundation.

Supporting the debate is facility host Palm Beach State College and WPEC’s parent company, Sinclair Broadcasting. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available.

Contact the Palm Beach North Chamber for more information.

The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization whose more than 900 members represent employees in

Pratt & Whitney Volunteers Help Students With Supplies

The Employee Volunteer Organization on the Pratt & Whitney West Palm Beach Campus recently hosted its annual school supply drive for students in the community.

More than 20 backpacks were supplied to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office to be distributed to children in the area.

The employee volunteers conducted employee drawings and other promotions that resulted in their donating boxes of school supplies and more than $500 in cash to the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County’s Red Apple School Supply Store, where teachers from Title 1 schools in the Palm Beach County School District can shop to

provide children in their classes with all the tools they need to succeed in school.

Also, Pratt & Whitney, in support of its employees’ efforts, donated an additional $5,000 to the store.

(Right) Preparing the backpacks with school supplies are Brenda Maddox, Joyce Gohagan and Devin Cross from Pratt & Whitney; Todd McConnell from Aerojet Rocketdyne; Rachel Paine of Sikorsky Aircraft; Randee Van Vleet of Pratt & Whitney; and Misty Gray Weil of Aerojet Rocketdyne. They represented the Employee Volunteer Organization of the Pratt & Whitney campus.

business, industry and government.

Its mission is to be the unified voice of business, driving sustainable growth and prosperity. The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce focuses on economic development through its active role in business advocacy, providing meaningful member services to support their growth and improving the quality of life for local residents.

To learn more, call (561) 746-7111 or visit www.pbnchamber.com.

Women’s Chamber Will Host Poker Party At Kennel Club Sept. 21

The Women’s Chamber of Commerce and the Palm Beach Kennel Club present their annual Deal Me In Poker Party & Buffet in the newly renovated Poker Room at the Kennel Club (1111 N. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach). Texas Hold ’em and 3-Card Poker will be taught at the instruction table. Those attending can enjoy a buffet, a free drink included in the price and a fun tournament. The event will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21. For more info., visit www. womenschamber.biz.

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Zoo Lecture Series Gets Grant From Bank Of America

The Palm Beach Zoo recently received an $80,000 grant in support of its award-winning Conservation Leadership Lecture Series from corporate sponsor Bank of America.

“We are so proud to support the conservation initiatives of Palm Beach Zoo,” said Stephanie Glavin, vice president and Palm Beach County market manager at Bank of America. “This partnership allows Bank of America the opportunity to partner with another green organization, and that is a huge win for educators and the environment.”

It should come as no surprise that the $80,000 grant, which will support two years of programming for the conservation leadership series,

was drawn on a dry-erase, reusable check. “Addressing global conservation efforts and wildlife issues speaks to the core of our mission and the reason that the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society exists,” said Andrew Aiken, president and CEO of the Palm Beach Zoo. “We look forward to another exciting lineup of internationally acclaimed scientists, explorers and conservationists.”

The Palm Beach Zoo’s Conservation Leadership Lecture Series allows the zoo to bring in outside professionals to have in-depth conversations about conservation.

The series won Florida Atlantic University’s 2016 Environmental Education Program of the Year award for inspiring participants to

become engaged, informed citizens of South Florida and stewards of the natural world.

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The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society is located at 1301 Summit Blvd. in West Palm Beach and is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, except Thanksgiving and Christmas. To learn more, visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.

At the check presentation were Amanda Joy, membership manager at the Palm Beach Zoo; Nikki Morley and Stephanie Glavin of Bank of America; and Andrew Aiken, president and CEO of the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society.

ABWA Northern PBC Chapter To Meet Oct. 12

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The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday, Oct. 12 at the PGA Boulevard Embassy Suites Hotel in Palm Beach Gardens. Networking will take place from 6 to 6:30 p.m., with the dinner and program following.

The cost is $22, and guests are welcome.

The October speaker is Kathy Phelan, owner of Re-Design Time.

The topic of the program is, “Stylish Home Office Ideas: Creative Ways to Make Your Home Office Beautiful & Functional.”

Phelan has a passion for design, efficient use of space and using lighting to “bring a room to life.”

It is sure to be an information-filled discussion.

To make reservations or get more information, contact Chapter President Sam Markwell at (561) 644

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The mission of the American Business Women’s Association is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition.

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Chamber Speed Networking Event

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will present a Speed Networking Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 28 starting at 11:15 a.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach.

The cost is $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers.

For more info., call the Wellington Chamber at (561) 792-6525 or visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.

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Second-Half Blitz Lifts Wolverines Over Lancers, 44-21

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School varsity football team traveled to John I. Leonard High School on Friday, Sept. 9 for a non-district game. The Wolverines put together a second-half surge to handle the Lancers 44-21. The win puts the Wolverines at 2-1 so far this season.

Early on, it seemed Wellington was on route to an easy victory, quickly jumping out to a 10-0 lead.

On Wellington’s first possession, a

Sage Chen-Young score was called back due to a penalty. The Wolverines settled on a 22-yard Logan Robinson field goal to go up 3-0.

Wellington then drove to the 6-yard line, where running back Marvin Pierre ran in for the score to extend the Wolverine lead to 10-0 early in the first quarter.

The back-to-back scores jolted the Lancers, and a 97-yard kickoff return for a touchdown brought the Lancers back to within three at 10-7.

The sudden Lancer score rattled the

Wellington quarterback Ben Schmickle runs the ball up field.

Wellington offense. The Lancer defense intercepted a Ben Schmickle pass inside the Wellington 10-yard line, which set up the Lancers’ goahead touchdown from 3 yards out.

That score gave John I. Leonard its first lead of the night, 14-10.

The Wolverines looked stunned in disbelief as it took less than a minute for the Lancers to steal the lead away.

Both teams played solid defensively, making it difficult for the offensive units to add to their tally.

Wellington running back Marvin Pierre looks to his left for the end zone.

Wellington managed one more score form Pierre before the half to retake the lead 16-14.

“I’m building with my team,” Pierre said. “My line did beautiful, and we’re finally coming together.”

John I. Leonard stormed out in the second half on its opening possession with a 65-yard touchdown run to grab back the lead, 21-16. The score got the attention of the Wolverines, and it was the last time that the Lancers would see the end zone. The Wolverines would unleash a scoring

frenzy throughout the second half.

The first of four second-half Wellington touchdowns was a 30-yard run to the outside from receiver Jymetre Hester. The run would give the Wolverines a 23-21 lead.

The next came from a Schmickle pass to Chen-Young for an 8-yard score. That touchdown extended the Wolverine advantage to 30-21 going into the fourth quarter.

On Wellington’s next possession, Schmickle connected with Hester on See WOLVERINES, page 29

Receiver D.J. Dobkins hits the sideline for a big gain after a reception for the Wolverines.

PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

Wildcats Shut Out 41-0 By Oxbridge Thunderwolves

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Thursday, Sept. 8, the Royal Palm Beach High School varsity football team went on the road to face the state-ranked Oxbridge Academy, and the Wildcats were shut out by the Thunderwolves 41-0.

Royal Palm Beach receiver Rashad Johnson leaps up for a catch down the sideline.

The Wildcats have earned a reputation for fielding a stingy defense, and it seemed early in the game that the trend would continue. Royal Palm Beach held the Thunderwolves at the goal line for a turnover on downs.

The game was tight through the first quarter, but the Wildcats strug-

gled offensively. They moved the ball on occasion but could not find the fuel to fire on all cylinders, which forced the defense onto the field with little time for recovery.

The Wildcats were down only 7-0 going into the second quarter. However, penalties began to plague the Wildcats, adding to the

Wildcat kick returner Andy Angervil looks for running room for a big return.

frustration. With 7:35 left to play in the half, the Thunderwolves threw down the sideline; the Wildcat defense stopped play, believing that the receiver had stepped out of bounds, but the Oxbridge receiver continued to run to the end zone. The receiver crossed the goal line for the Thunderwolves’ second score of the

game. Royal Palm Beach now faced a 13-0 deficit.

The Wildcat defense continued to keep their squad in the game, giving the offense the ball, but a continued struggle denied any chances of closing the margin. Another devastating blow hit the Royal Palm Beach speSee WILDCATS, page 29

Royal Palm Beach linebacker Angel Pellot moves in for the tackle on the Oxbridge running back.

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Palm Beach Pride Team Places Second

The Palm Beach Pride girl softball team recently placed second in the Keep the Beat Alive softball

tournament honoring Corey Jones.

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The Palm Beach Pride girls softball team.

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Eric Saber Qualifies For National Tourney

The Palm Beach Central High School and Royal Palm Beach High School girls volleyball teams traveled to Key West for the annual Conch Cup tournament Sept. 9-10. Both teams competed against Pompano Beach, Marathon, SLAM and Key West High for the Conch Trophy. The Royal Palm Beach girls ended the weekend with a record of 3-2, coming in third out of the six teams. Palm Beach Central defeated RPBHS in the final match of the weekend to end the tournament with a record of 4-1, bringing home the second-place trophy.

Eric Saber with the Wellington Wrestling Club qualified for the Super 32 Preseason National Tournament at the qualifier held at Osceola High School last weekend.

The qualifier had more than 500 wrestlers from around the southeastern United States divided into 14 weight classes, and only the top four at each weight class qualified to move on.

Saber, a high school junior, placed second in the 173-pound division and earned his first trip to

the prestigious Super 32 National Tournament, which will be held in Greensboro, N.C., on Oct. 14-15.

“Eric was a state qualifier at Wellington High School last year and has worked very hard this off-season to get himself in position to place at this year’s state tournament,” coach Travis Gray said. “This was a great start to the upcoming wrestling season, and he was able to knock off another returning state qualifier and only suffered a close loss in the finals.”

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continued from page 27 cial teams, when a 60-yard Oxbridge punt return put them in the Royal Palm Beach red zone late in the first half. Two plays later, the Thunderwolves punched in another score from 5 yards out. The touchdown gave Oxbridge a 19-0 lead.

The Royal Palm Beach offense needed to answer back, but a threeand-out forced a fatigued Wildcat defense back on the field. Signs of wear began to show, as the Thunderwolves struck again on a 35-yard scoring run. A two-point conversion

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continued from page 21 and no braided mane, dirty boots or ill-fitting tack. You’re at a show.

You and your horse should look your best. Put some effort into it,” he said. “As for tack and a rider’s turnout, I don’t care if your bridle

extended the lead to 27-0 with less than two minutes to play in the half.

The Wildcat woes continued.

The first play from scrimmage on the ensuing possession, a fumbled snap, was recovered by the Thunderwolves defense and returned 18 yards for the touchdown to make the score 34-0.

On the ensuing possession, the Wildcat offense showed signs of life when quarterback Austin Wallace connected on a few passes. Then running back Voshon Jackson broke through the middle of the Thunderwolves’ defense for a 25-yard gain, but the run served more as motivation than anything else, as time ran out to end the half.

Royal Palm Beach hoped to

carry its late offensive surge into the second half, but an interception on the opening possession gave the Thunderwolves the ball inside the red zone. Oxbridge eventually found the end zone one more time to capitalize on the turnover and make it 41-0. That would be the last time Oxbridge would score.

The Royal Palm Beach defense clawed back to keep its team in the game, but could not click on offense for the remainder of the contest, which ended with a 41-0 win for the Thunderwolves.

Royal Palm Beach will continue the fight for its first win of the season when the Wildcats host Forest Hill High School on Friday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m.

cost $30 or $600. It should be appropriate for the class, clean and properly fitted. Also, know what tack is and isn’t allowed in each class! When you enter the show ring, you should be an informed, educated rider and know what’s expected of you and your horse.

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continued from page 27 a 60-yard pass for a 37-21 margin.

Running back Joshua Solomon put the lock on the win with an 8-yard touchdown run to make the score at 44-21.

“My O-line did amazing,” Schmickle said. “I didn’t get hit once, and it gave the receivers time to get open.”

Schmickle completed 12 of 21 passes on the night for 377 yards, four touchdowns and two intercep-

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tions. Pierre is credited with two scores. Chen-Young, Hester and Solomon all had touchdowns. ChenYoung and Hester combined for 185 yards receiving. Pierre, Mark Richards and Hester combined for nearly 200 yards on the ground.

“This is a steppingstone in the direction we want to go,” Wellington coach Tom Abel said. “This gave them confidence, and we knew we could put up 40 points on the board, and we’re going to try to do that every week.”

On Friday, Sept. 16, Wellington will visit crosstown rival Palm Beach Central High School for the Wellington Cup game at 7 p.m.

Wellington receiver Sage Chen-Young sprints toward the end zone.

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Saturday, Sept. 17 • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk four miles at Okeeheelee Park (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Sept.

17 at 7:30 a.m. Call Paul Cummings (561) 9639906 for more info.

• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host Farm Your Backyard: Vegetable Growing on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. Learn the secrets of vegetable growing in South Florida. Topics include tips and techniques on site preparation, seedling establishment, planting, maintenance and harvesting. For more info., visit www.mounts.org.

• Wellington’s International Coastal Cleanup will take place Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will pick up trash and loose litter along Greenbriar Blvd. and Greenview Shores Blvd., as well as the Folkestone/Yarmouth community. For more info., call Community Programs Manager Scott Campbell at (561) 791-4105.

• A cheer clinic with Palm Beach Central High School’s Varsity Cheerleading Team will be held Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The clinic is open to elementary and middle school students. The fee is $30 per child.

Children need to bring their own lunch and will receive a T-shirt and bow to wear Friday, Sept.

23 when they cheer at the 7 p.m. football game.

The clinic takes place in Palm Beach Central’s cafeteria. E-mail pbccheerfundraising@gmail. com for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Stories & Songs for You (Cuentos y Canciones Para Ti) for ages 2 and up on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 10:30 a.m. in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month. Parra Cebeira and students from John I. Leonard High School will share Latin and Hispanic traditions, songs, dances and stories. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• Barnes & Noble Wellington will hold a special story time with authors Molly Tischer and Bonnie Giacovelli on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 11 a.m. They’ll be bringing Kermit, a lovable service dog who is the star of his own book. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info.

• Jaidyn Brody’s second annual Putting Fore Patients miniature golf tournament will take place at Adventure Mini Golf (6585 S. Military Trail, Lake Worth) on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 11 a.m. to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. To make a tax deductible donation to Brody’s event, visit www.tinyurl.com/jaidynbrody.

For more info., call (561) 616-8682.

• Reggaeton duo Angel y Khriz, mambo and charanga musician Tito Puente Jr. and salsa singer Eddie Santiago will headline the inaugural Latin Music & Food Festival of the Palm Beaches from noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.

17 and 1 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Advance tickets are on sale at www.southfloridafair.com and www. latinfestivalpb.com.

• The Norton Museum of Art (1451 S. Olive

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• The Wellington American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Post 390 will host its sixth annual Future Heroes Golf Tournament on Saturday, Sept.

17 at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington). The event will kick off with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. 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.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam on Saturday, Sept. 17 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 Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Mariachi de Mi Tierra for all ages on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 2:30 p.m. Enjoy traditional Mexican songs by this talented group. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• CAFCI will hold its annual Friendship Ball on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Hilton Palm Beach Airport. Dinner will be served at 8 p.m., and dress is semi-formal. Tickets are $90 per person, available at www.cafcipbc.org.

For more info., call Alvin Nembhard at (561) 670-8113, Lawrence Logan at (561) 791-0162 or Dennis Wright at (561) 653-1586, or e-mail cafci@bellsouth.net.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will hold a free Aerosmith tribute concert on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m.

Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

Sunday, Sept. 18 • Loxahatchee Lost & Found Pets will hold a community bazaar on Sunday, Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Publix Plaza (7050 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road). For more info., contact Shaun Santoro at shaunsantoro@aol. com or (954) 592-4832.

• Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host Six Tropical Plants That Rocked The World on Sunday, Sept.

18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Award-winning botanist Scott Zona will discuss coffee, sugar, rubber, black pepper and nutmeg. For more info., visit www.mounts.org.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Arturo Romay: Enchanting Melodies in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month on Sunday, Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Monday, Sept. 19 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Land a New Job with Career Transitions on Monday, Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Enhance your job search, write an effective résumé and cover

letter or explore a new career path using the Career Transitions library database. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Tuesday, Sept. 20 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Open Studio for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. Practice and develop your drawing skills by exploring the elements of drawing objects.

Various media and paper will be provided, as well as guidance from an instructor. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Pajamarama Story Time: Big, Hairy, But Not So Scary Bears for ages 3 to 6 on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Listen to silly stories, songs and finger plays, and make a “beary” special craft to bring home. Wear your favorite PJs. Stuffed animals are welcome. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Zen Doodling for Adults on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Meditate and relax while creating works of art. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Wednesday, Sept. 21 • The Western Business Alliance will host its inaugural Founders Award Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 11:30 a.m. at the Mayacoo Lakes Country Club (9697 Mayacoo Club Drive). Visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance. com for more info.

• The Wellington Seniors Club will meet on the second floor of the new Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 21. Membership is open to Wellington residents over 55 years old.

Lunch will be followed by a brief meeting and entertainment. For a membership application, or additional information, call Membership Chair Sally Schwartz at (561) 793-8735.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for children under 4 on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 3:30 p.m. Join in a jam session with many instruments to keep the music going. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Not Your Grandma’s Bingo for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 3:30 p.m. Create your own card and see if luck is on your side. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Women’s Chamber of Commerce and the Palm Beach Kennel Club (1111 N. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach) will present the annual Deal Me In Poker Party & Buffet on Wednesday, Sept. 21 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. For more info., visit www.womenschamber.biz.

• Wellington will hold a Neighborhood Watch Meeting for the Greenview Shores Community on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Community Service Office. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or call (561) 791-4764 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Coloring Club for adults on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Color for fun and relaxation with other coloring enthusiasts. Coloring pages and materials will be provided, or bring your own coloring book to work on. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Anime Otaku Club for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Watch anime, play games and eat snacks while you talk with friends and fans about all the coolest stuff from Japan. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Shulamit Hadassah will welcome the League of Women Voters on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. at PBCFR Station 30 (9910 Stribling Way, Wellington). Coupon books and Rosh Hashanah apple and honey bags will be available for purchase. To RSVP, call Sue at (561) 656-1761 or e-mail smow@comcast.net.

Thursday, Sept. 22 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host French Beaded Butterfly for ages 17 and up on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 10:30 a.m. Learn the basics of the craft technique of French flower beading with seed beads and

The Town-Crier wire to create a timeless, radiant butterfly. Bring small, needle-nose pliers. Other materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “We Love Books” for ages 6 to 10 on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 2:30 p.m. Call (561) 7906070 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Nitromania!” for ages 5 and up on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 3:30 p.m. If you’re interested in the “coolest” science around, check out this liquid nitrogen demonstration by the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium.

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

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Origami: Fun With Folding for ages 8 and up on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 4 p.m. Learn the art of Japanese paper folding with beautiful origami crafts for all skill levels. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County will host a climate change presentation by John Englander, a leading expert on sea level rise, oceanographer, speaker, author and consultant, on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 5:30 p.m. at the Summit Library (3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach). Visit www.lwvpbc.org for more info.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 5 p.m. with a free concert by Bobby G. at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “The Interesting & Tragic Life of Mark Twain” for adults on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m. In his time, Mark Twain was arguably the most famous man in the world. His name is synonymous with innocence and nostalgia. However, much more lies behind the man in the suit. This talk surveys the life of Mark Twain with Dr. Matt Klauza, a professor at Palm Beach State College.

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

• Art Obsession (734 Charleston Shores Blvd., Lake Worth) will host a painting, wine and cheese soiree fundraiser Thursday, Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m. to benefit Forever Greyhounds. Tickets are $25 and include a pair of wine glasses to paint, wine and cheese. Tickets are available at www.forevergreyhounds.org. For more info., e-mail kerry@forevergreyhounds.com or call (561) 574-7756.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Bookmark It for ages 14 and up on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. Design bookmarks using everyday items and washi tape. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Barnes & Noble Wellington (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host bestselling author Mike Lupica, one of the most prominent sports writers in America, on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. Lupica will visit the store to sign his most poignant and personal novel yet, Last Man Out. For more info., call (561) 792-1292 or e-mail Dana Meve at crm2100@bn.com.

Friday, Sept. 23 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Tai Chi for Adults on Friday, Sept. 23 at 11 a.m. Experience meditation in motion through the natural and flowing movements of Tai Chi. This traditional Chinese martial art is widely recognized for its many benefits to health and wellness. Loose clothing and flat shoes are required. Call (561) 7906030 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Red, Yellow, Blue: I Can Draw, You Can Too!” for ages 7 to 11 on Friday, Sept. 23 at 3:30 p.m. Get together with some friends and color, doodle and draw. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will hold a free screening of the movie Independence Day: Resurgence on Friday, Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

EMPLOYMENT

A/C AND REFRIGERATION

SCREENING

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

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

S T Y L I S T S & B A R B E R S WA N T E D — Chair for Rent $150 per week hiring stylists and barbers. Located in Royal Palm Beach in busy plaza on Okeechobee Blvd. Call Angela 561-317-1579.

CATERER - CHEF THE FRENCH FARM CUISINE — Catering delivered to your door or cooked at your home. Dishes made by our family Cooked by us for you today. Appetizers.

Main Dishes and Desserts.Call for full list of our cuisine. 561-480-8739. MERCI

CLEANING - HOME/OFFICE WE CLEAN OFFICES & PRIVATE HOMES — Licensed & Insured. Call for an estimate and to schedule your apartment. Discount for Central Palm Beach County Chamber members and to all new clients for first cleaning. 561-385-8243 Lic. #2012-25277

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

Lic.& Ins. 100045062 561-667-7716

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

PAINTING J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 309-6975 or visit our website at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com JOHN PERGOLIZZI PAINTING INC. — Interior/Exterior - Repaint specialist, pressure cleaning, popcorn ceiling, drywall repair & roof painting. Family owned/owner operator. Free Est. 798-4964 Lic. #U18473

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

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

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS AQUATIC SPRINKLER, LLC — Complete repair of all types of systems. Owner Operated. Michael 561-964-6004Lic.#U17871 Bonded & Ins. Serving the Western Communities Since 1990

TREE SERVICE TREES TRIMMED AND REMOVED — 561-798-0412 D.M. YOUNG TREE S E RV I C E . F a m i l y O w n e d & O p e r a ted Lic. & Insured 1992-12121 Visit our website at dmyoungtreeservice.com

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WALLPAPERING

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

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

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

AUTOMOBILES CAR FOR SALE 2001 DODGE NEON Great fixer upper $175 as is 561-373-9711 or 561-315-1508

MAKE $2000 A WEEK— Sales exp a plus, great networking skills, valid drivers license. Mature and or retired candidates are encouraged to apply. Join our team call Mark 561-352-0298.

PART-TIME ACCOUNTANT ASSISTANT — Part time, flexible, assistant to accountant.

Must be organized self-starter, computer literate (Excel, MS Word), to answer phones, do filing, do scheduling. Must be willing to learn new tasks. Royal Palm Beach. REFERENCES WILL BE CHECKED. Respond to arnoldsachs1@att.net No phone calls.

PART TIME, FLEXIBLE LEGAL SECRETARY/ASSISTANT. — Computer Literate (WordPerfect). Answer phones, schedule hearings, filing, assist with document preparation, etc. ONLY APPLICANTS WITH SOME EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED. REFERENCES WILL BE CHECKED. Respond to j.a.abrams@att.net No phone calls.

NEEDED LAWN MAINTENANCE/LANDSCAPE PERSON AND WORKING FOREMAN POSITIONS — Driver License required. Call (Leave a Message) or Text 561-312-2249 Wellington/Loxahatchee area.

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN/NURSE, RECEPTIONIST, KENNEL TECH, GROOMER — Positions available for new small animal veterinary hospital opening in the Wellington/ Royal Palm Beach/Loxahatchee area. Our practice will strive to provide superior service and compassionate care to meet the needs of all clients and their pets, maintaining the highest standards of Veterinary Medicine and Ethics. We expect our hires to be team oriented and to have driving passion for Animals and Veterinary Medicine. Applicants must have effective communication skills, be presentable, timely, outgoing and friendly. Prior experience minimum 2 years.

Certification is preferred. Background check and drug test. To apply send a resume to anzervets@outlook.com and state the position for which you are applying, as well as your availability and salary expectations.

COLORS BY CORO, INC. — Int./Ext. Residential painting, over 20 yrs exp. Small Jobs welcome. Free est. Ins. 561-578-2873. Owner/Operated. Lic.# U20627 Ins. Wellington Resident

H E L P WA N T E D E X P E R I E N C E D — All Phases Screen Enclosures/Shutters/Gutters WESTERN COMMUNITIES. P&M Siding 561-791-9777.

PET DOCTOR - MOBILE/HOME CARE

PART-TIME CLASSROOM TEACHER — 3-5 year olds. CDA/40 hours - 6 hours per week $13 per hour. Call 561-856-5202. Royal Palm Beach Location.

TIRED OF HOLDING YOUR CAT IN THE WAITING ROOM? — Call Critter Home Care and Stay Home Dr. Don Denoff. 561-517-8705

PRESSURE CLEANING/HANDYMAN ALL PRESSURE CLEANING & SERVICES — Residential/Commercial/ Equestrian. Handyman, Fencing, Painting. We do it ALL! Dustin 561-951-8769

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

ROOFING REPAIRS RE-ROOFING ALL TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable. Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-309-0134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC-023773 RC-0067207 NEIL O’NEAL JR. ROOFING — Roofing & Reroofing. Family owned and operated.

Residential/Commercial. Wood Replacement, Roof Coatings, Solar Vents, Skylights & Roof Ventilation. 561-656-4945 Lic. & Insured CCC1330208.Free Estimates PLACE YOUR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AD HERE CALL 793-3576

BOOKKEEPER WANTED WELLINGTON AREA

Part Time, experienced in Quickbooks, flexible hours.

Please fax resume to 561-793-1470 or email to: wellingtoncompany.bookkeeper@gmail.com

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OFFICE SPACE OFFICE SPACE TO SHARE - WELLINGTON

EMPLOYMENT WANTED

• Large conference room with Apple TV

HOME HEALTH AIDE AVAILABLE — Experienced Home Health Aide seeks new position. Flexible hours, full time or part time, day or night. I am a Licensed CNA who has worked as a home health aide and also as a nanny. I have many years of experience taking care of the elderly at home. Price negotiable, references provided upon request. Call Pat at (561) 294-1423.

• Private side entrance • Plenty of safe parking • $800 per month

SEEKING POSITION: Companion to elderly person, non-medical position, college educated. Please call 561-324-5807.

Affordable Wellington Office Space To Share • Large office with window • Centrally located in Wellington off Forest Hill Blvd. and White Board • Kitchen and Storage

includes high speed Comcast Internet

REAL ESTATE

• Sublet, no lease signing Call or text Gregg at (561) 309-4346

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Legal Notice No. 602 Notice Under Fictitious Name Florida Statute 865.09 Public notice is hereby given that the undersigned desires to engage in business under the fictitious name of:

Jesus Now Church Located at:

Village of Wellington Community Center 12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.

Wellington, FL 33414 County of Palm Beach, Florida and intends to register said name with the Division of Corporations State of Florida, forthwith

Marc Scarselli

Publish :Town-Crier Newspapers Date: 09-16-16

LUXURY ESTATE HOME FOR SALE ***BUY OF A LIFETIME! — HORSE PADDOCKS 5 Truly Beautiful ACRES Private Gated and fenced paradise LUXURY HOME all upgrades 4/3.5 Fabulous spacious interiors. Screened POOL/SPA/ CABANA. GREAT PLACE for GUEST GATHERINGS! TENNIS COURT. RV/hookup. Awesome landscaping. 66 Healthy FRUIT TREES. Office Workshop. Full house generator. 10-car garage. $950,000 NEW ERA REALTY. ph/txt 561-889-2264.**Must see!

TOWN-CRIER CLASSIFIEDS GET RESULTS CALL 561-793-7606

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION DISTRICT COURT DIVISION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA HOKE COUNTY FILE NUMBER 12 CVD 563

DERRIS SMALL , Plaintiff -vsCONSTANCE SMALL , Defendant

Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action.

The nature of the relief being sought is as follows:

MOTION AND NOTICE OF HEARING FOR MODIFICATION OF CHILD SUPPORT ORDER

You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than 40 days from August 30, 2016 and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought.

This the 14th day of September 2016 Angela J. Carter Attorney for the Defendant Carter Law, PLLC PO Box 399 Raeford, North Carolina 28376

Publication Dates: September 16, 2016; September 23, 2016; September 30, 2016

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HERE’S MY CARD

Wellington Institute of Learning & Development, LLC. 12785 West Forest Hill Blvd. Suite #D | Wellington FL 33414 | (561) 444-3590

Celeste Hannah, Owner

Kim Kinsey,Owner

wild.clh@gmail.com wellingtoninstitute.wix.com/wellington-institute

We accept McKay Scholarship and we use an accredited curriculum.

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A-1 Qualified Appliance Repairs, Inc. Serving Palm Beach County Since 1982 Air Conditioners • Refrigerators Appliances • Water Heaters Repairs on All Makes and Models

(561) 689-3529 Licensed & Insured

(561) 793-1304 DION AMBROGIO Service Manager

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HERE’S MY CARD Residential Commercial

Knockdown Textures Interior - Exterior Carpentry Repairs

W.H. BROWN,LLC PAINTING

Free Estimates

Ph: (561) 649-5086 Cell: (561) 313-0409

Drywall Repairs

Lic. #U-16274 Bonded Insured Wallpaper Removal

PLACE YOUR BUSINESS CARD HERE FOR AS LITTLE AS $21 PER WEEK CALL 793-7606

Lisa Lander

Loan Originator 30 Years Experience NMLS: 1517608

Wellington Branch

13889 Wellington Trace Suite #A2 Wellington, FL 33414 NMLS: 3446

P: 561-469-2306 C: 561-307-6650 F: 561-423-9257 LLander@GoldStarFinancial.com www.yourlocallender.com

& STORAGE PEREZ BROTHERS MOVING Local, Long Distance and International

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There’s only one thing better than the delectable aroma of fresh, homemade Italian cuisine...

It’s the taste!

PASTA DINNERS (Individual)

CHOICE OF: MINESTRONE SOUP, PASTA FAGIOLI, HOUSE SALAD OR CAESAR SALAD

RIGATONI BOLOGNESE..................... 14.95 RIGATONI ALA VODKA ...................... 14.95 RIGATONI SUNDAY SAUCE ............... 15.95 RIGATONI FLORENTINA ................... 15.95 RIGATONI ESCAROLE & BEANS ...... 14.95 PENNE PRIMA...................................... 14.95 PENNE POMODORO ........................... 14.95 PENNE BROCCOLI .............................. 14.95 w/ garlic & oil

PENNE BROCCOLI RABE ................. 15.95 SPINACH RAVIOLI .............................. 15.95 RAVIOLI .............................................. 14.95 BAKED RAVIOLI ................................ 15.95 BAKED ZITI .......................................... 14.95

MEAT LASAGNA.................................. 14.95 FETTUCCINE ALFREDO..................... 14.95 SPAGHETTI CARBONARA................. 14.95 SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS............... 14.95 SHRIMP MARINARA ............................19.95 SHRIMP SCAMPI ..................................19.95 SHRIMP BROCCOLI RABE .................19.95 CALAMARI MARINARA...................... 18.95 SEAFOOD POSILLIPO .........................19.95 SCUNGILLI MARINARA.......................19.95 LINGUINI .............................................. 18.95

Now Featuring our NEW Individual Menu!

with RED or WHITE CLAM SAUCE

FRUTTI DI MARE ................................ 22.95 RIGATONI LEX ..................................... 14.95

ENTREES (Individual)

CHOICE OF: MINESTRONE SOUP, PASTA FAGIOLI,HOUSE SALAD OR CAESAR SALAD CHOICE OF: BROCCOLI, POTATOES, SIDE OF FRENCH FRIES, ROASTED VEGETABLES, PASTA SIDE WITH MEAT OR TOMATO SAUCE

CHICKEN ............................................ 16.95

CHICKEN ROLLATINI........................... 18.95

VEAL .....................................................19.95

EGGPLANT ROLLATINI ...................... 15.95 EGGPLANT PARMIGANA.................... 15.95 CACCIATORE ........................................ 19.95

Choice of: Marsala, Piccata, Francese, Pizzaiolo, Milanese, Parmigana or Piard Choice of: Marsala, Piccata, Francese, Pizzaiolo, Milanese, Parmigana or Piard

CHICKEN VERDI ..................................18.95 A touch of tomato sauce topped w/ broccoli & mozzarella

VEAL VERDI .........................................18.95 A touch of tomato sauce topped w/ broccoli & mozzarella

CHICKEN SORRENTINO ....................18.95 Light tomato sauce w/ a touch of cream, peas, eggplant, prosciutto & mozzarella

VEAL SORRENTINO .......................... 21.95 Light tomato sauce w/ a touch of cream, peas, eggplant, prosciutto & mozzarella

CHICKEN PORTOBELLO.................. 18.95 Portobello mushrooms w/ fresh spinach in brown sauce topped w/ mozzarella

VEAL PORTOBELLO......................... 21.95 Portobello mushrooms w/ fresh spinach in brown sauce topped w/ mozzarella

Stuffed w/ sauteed spinach, prosciutto w/ mozzarella in a marsala mushroom sauce

Half roasted chicken w/ mushrooms, peppers & onions in marinara sauce

BONELESS CACCIATORE ................. 21.95 Half roasted chicken w/ mushrooms, peppers & onions in marinara sauce

CHICKEN CAMPAGNOLO ..................21.95 Boneless chicken breast w/ potatoes, peppers, onions & sausage in garlic white wine sauce

Large 16” Cheese Pizza

$8.99

Happy Hour Al l Day Ever y D ! ay Be

er Speci als House W ines $5 Svedka Martini ’s $6

Pick up and Cash only

CHICKEN SCARPARIELLO ................19.95 Half roasted chicken w/ potatoes, pepper onions & sausage in garlic white wine sauce

SHRIMP SICILIANA ............................ 19.95 Shrimp in garlic white wine & lemon sauce w/ fresh basil

SHRIMP ............................................... 19.95 Choice of: Francese, Oreganata or Parmigana

Prepared Fresh to order!

Served Family Style or as

Individual Selections!

IN THE MARKETPLACE AT WYCLIFFE 4115 State Road 7 • Wellington (Facing Lake Worth Rd.)

561-355-5900

Open daily for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to close.

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Still bringing you the authentic flavor of Italy.

You’ll recognize the great taste...like back in the old neighborhood.

Early Menu $13.95 must be seated by 5:30 p.m.

(Excludes Holidays)

APPETIZERS (SELECT ONE) Caesar Salad, Mixed Greens, Pasta Fagioli, or Minestrone

Lunch Specials 11 am - 4 pm Daily

$5.50 and Up Hours Sunday - Thursday: 11 am - 10 pm

Friday & Saturday: 11 am - 11 pm

Lunch Served Everyday 11 am - 4 pm

Happy Hour Daily Everyday Until 7 pm

ENTRÉES (SELECT ONE) Chicken Marsala/Chicken Francese Eggplant Parmigiana/Eggplant Rollatini Chicken Parmigiana/Sausage & Peppers Pork Chop/Veal Parmigiana Zuppa Di Mussels/Sole/Tilapia ~ Fish may be prepared either Oreganata, Luciano, Francese, or Grilled ~

DESSERT (SELECT ONE) Cannoli or Chocolate Cake Hot Coffee or Hot Tea with Dessert

HAPPY HOUR DAILY Everyday until 7 p.m.

Aberdeen Plaza 8260 Jog Road

Boynton Beach, FL

(on Jog Road South of LeChalet on the east side of the road)

Tel: 561.336.3862 Fax: 561.336.3865

arrabiatas.net /Arrabiatas Restaurant Of Boynton Beach

Please No Substitutions/NO Coupons

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Wellington Regional Medical Center:

Celebrating 30 Years of Service

Join Wellington Regional Medical Center (WRMC) as we kick off the next 30 years of meeting the community’s healthcare needs.

Anne Gerwig, Mayor of the Village of Wellington, will deliver a proclamation establishing Wellington Regional Day in honor of the hospital’s dedication to the community.

Wellington Regional Medical Center 30th Anniversary Event Sunday, September 25 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on the WRMC campus near the ER Department 10101 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington

For more information, please visit wellingtonregional30.com

Food and Fun for the Whole Family The 30th Anniversary Event will feature walk-through, inflatable educational displays and: • Health information booths • Hands-Only™ CPR demonstrations • Health screenings — FREE! • Kona Ice® snow cones • Picnic fare (hot dogs, hamburgers, beverages — FREE!) • Temporary tattoos

Free!

• Face-painting • A DJ spinning tunes … and more!

We hope to see you there!

Connect with us at WellingtonRegional.com Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Wellington Regional Medical Center. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. 162315

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