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Jordan Ray lived a fairly typical Wellington life up until her junior year of high school, when the softball star developed a debilitating condition. After years battling health issues, she created Limitless Medical Logs to help others with health conditions take control of their lives. Page 3

County To Explore Cost Of AC For Animal Care & Control Kennels

The Palm Beach County Commission approved the first reading of a fiscal year 2018-19 budget of almost $4.8 billion on Tuesday, higher than last year’s budget, but keeping the same tax rate of 4.7815 mills.

The hearing included an appeal by the public to include air conditioning at the Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control kennels. Page 4

A packed house of well-wishers turned out for Operation Homecoming at Palm Beach International Airport on Saturday, Sept. 1 to welcome home local World War II and Korean War veterans who earlier that day had traveled to Washington, D.C. on a Southeast Florida Honor Flight. Shown above, Eduardo Jurado of Wellington served as the guardian for Korean War Navy veteran BerPHOTO BY CHRIS LEVY/TOWN-CRIER nard Nevins. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 11

RPB On Track With Demolition Of Now-Vacant Harvin Center

Lion Country Safari Opens Expanded Lion Habitat

Lion Country Safari held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 30 to celebrate the completion of the newly expanded lion habitat. The expanded enclosures, close to 5 acres each, will hold 11 lions on a rotating schedule. Lions will be visible on both sides of the road. Page 5

By Chris Levy Town-Crier Staff Report The Kevin M. Harvin Center in Royal Palm Beach has been vacated and the preparation to demolish the structure has already begun.

Unfortunately, a lease plan that would have kept the YWCA’s Head Start program in Royal Palm Beach broke down at the last minute. There is currently no facility in the area to accept the displaced children and staff. Several are being directed to other facilities within Palm Beach County.

YWCA of Palm Beach County CEO Suzanne Turner explained what went wrong and where things stand.

“We were working very closely with an agency, and thought we

would be leasing space, but that did not work out toward the last minute,” Turner told the TownCrier.

The displacement of the Head Start program has been a great inconvenience to the children and staff members, she said.

“We have worked to help try [to] find families and staff other locations,” Turner explained. “Several of them have gone to other facilities. There are other agencies in the area. Head Start has opened locations in the [Palm Beach County] area. Several have taken advantage of those locations.”

Turner spoke highly of her organization’s longstanding relationship with Royal Palm Beach.

“We have enjoyed being there 21 years,” she said. “We feel we

have done an excellent job working with children and families.

We’re disappointed to have to leave there.”

Turner and the YWCA remains optimistic about finding a location in the western communities, but no suitable site has yet been identified.

“We’d be delighted to find another location in [which] to still open a facility in that area,” Turner said. “We will be working with Lutheran Services to find a new location in Palm Beach County wherever it is feasible.”

Royal Palm Beach Mayor Fred Pinto expressed disappointment with the developments.

“I am very, very sad that the situation didn’t work out for them,” See HARVIN, page 4

Many Ideas, But No Solutions For Wellington’s Manure Woes

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By Chris Levy Town-Crier Staff Report Members of Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Committee gathered Wednesday, Sept. 5 to view a presentation led by Director of Strategic Planning Michael O’Dell and planner Ryan Harding.

The subject was a familiar one for the committee: the growing volume of horse manure within the village and what to do with it.

Many options were discussed, but nothing was decided.

“This is a big issue for Wellington and Palm Beach County,” Committee Chair Jane Cleveland said. “It’s a challenge. No one has answers yet.”

The issues O’Dell and his team are working on covered a wide range of topics. Among them were: food safety, in terms of how the manure affects agricultural land; environmental preservation by keeping the manure out of the Everglades; the increased volume of manure caused by a growing number of horses in the commu-

nity, particularly during the winter months; and finally, crafting a long-term disposal plan.

Currently, the manure goes to a variety of locations, such as farm lands to the west, where it is used as a soil amendment, and the Solid Waste Authority, where it is burnt. Some also ends up in illegal dumping, although the village and the county have cracked down on illegal dumping in recent years.

“It needs to go to legal, licensed facilities,” O’Dell said. “You need a nutrient management plan for a farm. Palm Beach County regulates composting and gardening.”

A nutrient management plan determines what quantity of nutrients the agricultural land and the crops can uptake.

“They pile it 4 to 6 feet, thinking they’ve disposed of it,” O’Dell said. “But they’ve just created an illegal dump.”

Currently, no properties in Wellington are approved for final manure disposal.

The village recorded 85,000

tons of horse waste produced last year by some 9,000 to 10,000 horses.

The 2018 stall count was recently completed by the village.

There are 652 parcels with 900 barns and 10,212 stalls. The number has grown steadily since the count began in 2012. There were 8,872 stalls in 2012, 9,259 in 2014 and 9,643 in 2016.

That first count in 2012 was accomplished by reviewing the permits for the entire village. It took four staff members three months to complete.

While there are some larger barns with more than 20 stalls, the dominant barn size in the village is between six and 20 stalls.

No stall count has been conducted for Palm Beach County, but it has been estimated there could be as many horses in the rest of the county combined as there are just in Wellington.

For the entirety of Palm Beach County, it is estimated there are See MANURE, page 16

Acreage Park Expansion Waiting For FPL Transformer To Complete Project

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report After years of discussion and delay, Acreage Community Park’s southern expansion is almost complete — with its crowning glory being a new community amphitheater.

Right now, the big holdup is waiting for Florida Power & Light to hook up the electricity, according to Indian Trail Improvement District President Betty Argue, who took on management of park construction shortly after she was elected to the board in 2016.

“The electrical work has pretty much been done throughout the whole site except for the amphitheater area because of the construction going on there, so they haven’t done that portion yet,” Argue told the Town-Crier on Tuesday.

At this point, there are a series of small things still to be done.

“The contractor wants to get into the site and finish everything else off all at one time, so the holdup on doing that is FPL, because we’ve been trying to get the transformer in place for well over a year now,” Argue explained.

She said the conduit is in place for an FPL subcontractor to run underground wiring from the

pole to the transformer pad, but she has not been able to get a firm date when the transformer will be installed.

“I think it’s scheduled for FPL to come out and put the actual wiring in the conduit this week, and then I don’t know how long it’s going to take for the transformer to come,” she said. “After all that we’ve been through, it should happen fairly quickly at this point, but with the way that this project has gone, I make no assumptions.”

Argue noted that the project has been beset by one delay after another.

“Just when you think you’re home free… something else happens,” she said. “It’s all in there, it’s all in the ground, but now they’ve got to hook the transformer up to the electrical building, and then all of the lines have been run so everything throughout the park can be hooked up.”

Argue said the amphitheater, which was added as an amendment to the original site plan, is the most visible aspect of the park, which has new parking, lights, two bathrooms, a concession stand, a storage room, irrigation, pedestrian and equestrian paths, the Garden See PARK, page 16

The new amphitheater under construction at Acreage Community Park’s southern expansion.

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LABOR DAY LUNCH

The Olive Garden restaurant in Wellington brought lunch to Palm Beach Country Fire-Rescue Station 30 on Stribling Way on Monday, Sept. 3 in honor of Labor Day. Olive Garden restaurants nationwide delivered lunches to first responders who have to work on the holiday. Shown above, Mark Donohue and Luis Cespedes enjoy lunch. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 13 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Groundbreaking Launches Water Plant’s Upgrade

Groundbreaking Ceremony — (L-R) Engineer Bill Reese, Brett Carner from Weiss Construction Group, Utilities Director Shannon LaRocque, Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, Councilman Michael Napoleone, Mayor Anne Gerwig, Vice Mayor Michael Drahos, Councilman John McGovern, Village Manager Paul Schofield and Plant Superintendent Karla Berroteran. PHOTO BY CHRIS LEVY/TOWN-CRIER

By Chris Levy Town-Crier Staff Report On Wednesday, Sept. 5, members of the Wellington Village Council joined other village officials for a groundbreaking ceremony on a recently approved $17 million upgrade to Wellington’s water treatment plant.

When the project was approved at a council meeting last month, Mayor Anne Gerwig asked if the project was “shovel ready,” to which Village Manager Paul Schofield replied that it was.

Less than a month later, Gerwig and Schofield were among those taking part in the groundbreaking at the plant site on Wellington Trace.

“This is a momentous occasion,” Gerwig said at the start of a brief ceremony. “Water utilities are very important to Wellington.

This is a major investment in the community.”

Gerwig went on to tout the fact that the Wellington utility now services some 22,000 customers.

She thanked the staff who operate the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, to bring safe water to the village.

Councilman Michael Napoleone was the next to speak.

“It’s an exciting morning for our village,” he said. “This will bring safe, clean, quality water to residents. It will serve the community needs into the future.”

Councilman John McGovern spoke to the larger impact the plant will have on the village.

“This is more than buildings, pipes and pumps,” McGovern said. “It is an important part of a greater, larger effort to improve the community.”

Vice Mayor Michael Drahos echoed the earlier statements.

“This is a big day for all of us,” Drahos said. “This took much hard work by staff, consultants and the council.”

Councilwoman Tanya Siskind used her opportunity to speak to thank the utilities personnel who were in attendance — some of whom had remained after completing an overnight shift.

“I want to celebrate and commend the utilities staff,” Siskind said. “Everyone at this plant will have the tools to provide excellent water for decades to come.”

Following remarks by the council, Schofield made a brief speech to thank and commend the work of the village’s utilities department.

He also discussed how much the site has grown since his first visit See WATER PLANT, page 7

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Jordan Ray’s Health Issues Lead To A Product To Help Others

By Chris Levy Town-Crier Staff Report Jordan Ray lived a fairly typical Wellington life up until her junior year of high school.

Now 20, Ray lived with her father, John; mother, Robin; and younger brother Zachary. Her life was devoted to softball. She would practice every day and every weekend. During the school year, she would play for Palm Beach Central High School, and in the off-season, she would play travel ball with the Wellington Wild.

In early April 2015, Ray was touring Thomas University in Thomasville, Ga., and St. Johns River State College in Palatka, both of which were interested in her softball abilities. All of her years and dedication to the sport she loves were about to pay off.

It should have been the best time in her life, but it soon became the worst.

In mid-April she was playing third base for Palm Beach Central in an away game against Seminole Ridge High School. As a third baseman, Ray had fielded numerous bunts over the course of her career, but this time something went terribly wrong.

“It was the first play of the game,” Ray recalled. “I reached down to field the ball, but when I looked to make the throw to first [base], I hyperextended my neck.

I blacked out and hit the ground.”

It was an all-important district game, and she did not want to let her teammates down. She remained in the game for four innings, but she quickly realized something was wrong.

“I was experiencing dizziness,” Ray said. “The lights. The sound.

I was crying.”

That is when the team’s trainer decided to pull her from the game, but rather than seek treatment immediately, Ray remained to support her teammates.

Following the game, she returned home, but migraines, dizziness and other health issues kept her out of school for two weeks.

Because of the pain in her shoulder and neck, her coach and trainer suspected it might be whiplash.

“There is something seriously wrong,” Ray told her mother after experiencing 50 days of migraines.

In August 2015, Ray sought treatment and was brought to Dr. Michael Chaparro, a neurosurgeon affiliated with Palms West Hospital. Upon arrival, she was asked if she experienced issues with sneezing, which she reported often took her weeks to recover from. At that point, the staff had their suspicions, but it would take a CAT scan and MRI to confirm the diagnosis: chiari malformation.

“I didn’t really process it,” Ray said of her initial reaction. “I didn’t understand what it was. What is chiari? What kind of disorder is it?”

She was speechless but credited an early medical crisis with making her more prepared.

“My mom had breast cancer a year earlier,” Ray said. “It made me more mature and stronger. It would have been harder if I hadn’t gone through that.”

Support from her family was also crucial.

“My mom wanted to trade places with me,” Ray said. “That always gets me. My friends didn’t really understand it, but I had a huge support group for the surgery.

They were really there for me.”

Her surgery took place on Dec.

1, 2015 at Palms West Hospital and was performed by Chaparro.

The procedure — known as a chiari decompression — lasted approximately eight hours and involved opening the back of her scalp and removing a portion of her skull. The goal of the surgery was to increase her cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow.

“By the time of the surgery, I had a grasp of what was going on,” Ray said. “I was terrified everyday — he was going to open my head.”

Following the procedure, Ray spent four days in the pediatric intensive care unit. Today, she is still dealing with loss of memory and concentration, as well as other recurring symptoms, such as tingling in her legs.

“I’m still trying to find the answers of why I’m still sick,” Ray said. “My memory is a huge issue — it absolutely drives me crazy. I went from being a student athlete to someone with a chronic health issue that I can’t seem to find answers to.”

The illness, surgery and recovery resulted in her missing a large percentage of her senior year at Palm Beach Central. “I loved playing softball there — and I loved going there,” Ray said. “My English teacher, [Jennifer] Brown, was incredible. I could talk to her about anything. She was the teacher you can go to talk about this when you need the extra help.”

Now three years later, Ray is attending the Lake Worth campus of Palm Beach State College, where she is pursuing a four-year business and entrepreneurship degree. Unfortunately, she has not recovered to the point where can participate in softball.

“That’s the dream,” she said.

“Every day, every weekend, you’re practicing. The goal was to play college ball.”

It would be cliché — perhaps even patronizing — to use the turn of phrase “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade” to describe the incredible journey Ray undertook in the wake of this life-changing crisis.

“When I first started, I had to start tracking how I felt and how many migraines I was having,” she recalled. “I’d go to the doctor and forget everything. With the memory loss, how are you going to remember this? I don’t even remember yesterday!”

Ray spent two years designing a book that patients could use to document their ailments.

It includes areas to write down questions to ask your doctor, notes from the doctor visit, prescriptions and future appointments. There are diagrams of the human body where patients can specify specifically where they are experiencing difficulty. A calendar allows users to track their day-to-day progress.

Each book is designed to last an entire year.

Ray named her company Limitless Medical Logs because, as she put it, “limitless is what our company can do to help you with your hard times.” She selffunded her company and paid for everything herself. Despite her academic responsibilities Ray remains 100-percent committed to the company.

“It’s my baby,” Ray said. “I am so passionate about this product. I want to help people. I want to have this book in every doctor’s office, hospital and clinic. I want it in everyone’s hands who is struggling with a health issue. It makes my

Jordan Ray of Limitless Medical Logs demonstrates how her log book can be used to show where a patient is suffering from pain.

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life and management of my health so much easier.”

There is also the added therapeutic benefit of writing down how one feels, and it includes a section to document your story. Each log book has inspirational quotes interspersed between sections to help patients who sometimes experience depression and hopelessness over the course of their treatment.

“When I was going through hard times — and there were very hard times — looking at a simple quote helped me get through the day,” Ray said.

Despite sometimes feeling down, she remains optimistic.

“This really stinks. I wish that it would go away. There’s no cure, but I can manage this because I have this,” she said, referring to Limitless Medical Logs. “It has made everything easier. It makes me excited to get up and to get the product out there and help so many people.”

Regardless of what the next chapter of her life story brings, Ray plans to remain in Wellington, where she has lived since she was four. “This is all I can remember,” she said.

To learn more about Jordan Ray’s company, visit www.limitlessmedicallogs.com.

Lox Groves, Acreage Fared Well Through Tropical Storm Gordon

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Loxahatchee Groves and The Acreage fared well in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Gordon, which swirled through South Florida last weekend.

Loxahatchee Groves Town Manager Bill Underwood said there were few incidents.

“I think we were fine,” Underwood said. “The only report I heard was a tree down on Folsom Road around Collecting Canal, an Australian pine, and the county

took care of that. There was no flooding. I didn’t hear of any roads collapsing or troubles — nothing like I’ve heard in the past.”

Underwood added that the rainfall was minimal and easily handled.

“They were coming in like squalls, so it would hit and go away, but I never saw that much.

I know that we opened up the gates several times a day if it was to a certain level. We wanted to make sure that nobody flooded. I

haven’t heard of anybody having an issue. If there is, I am certain I will hear about it Thursday night,” Underwood said, referring to a Loxahatchee Groves Town Council meeting set for Sept. 6.

The council meeting was rescheduled due to the county’s budget hearing Tuesday evening, and the school district budget hearing on Wednesday. State law forbids municipalities to have budget hearings that conflict with the countywide agencies.

“We were on top of the drain-

age, and I think that we did OK,” Underwood said. “I know that there are people waiting for me to fall down on my face, but we’ve had the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District since the 26th of June and nobody has drowned yet, and the roads are actually getting better. We’re putting in catch basins. The swales look nice. It’s all looking a little better.”

Indian Trail Improvement District President Betty Argue said that ITID staff was well prepared for the rain.

“I’m not aware of there being any washouts,” Argue said. “I don’t think that there has been any significant flooding anywhere. I think that our staff prepared quite well in advance. I had seen that our canals were drawn down last week. They were drawn down as far as they could be drawn down.

In fact, there were people complaining about that, and I explained that there is a system coming in, and that you’ll be grateful that we drained it. So sure enough, we got a lot of rain.”

Argue said she was not aware of any issues.

“Our staff is managing it, and I think they’ve done a phenomenal job this year,” she said. “They’ve been prepared well in advance.

They’ve been very proactive.

We had all that rain in May, and they’ve been acting very diligently in trying to adjust those problem areas. It’s going to take some [time] to solve all of those problems, but we’ve identified them, and we’re making improvements.”

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County To Explore Cost Of AC For Animal Care & Control Kennels

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Commission approved the first reading of a fiscal year 2018-19 budget of almost $4.8 billion on Tuesday, higher than last year’s budget, but keeping the same tax rate of 4.7815 mills.

Although the millage rate is unchanged from last year, an increase in property values would generate taxes of $897,961,450, which is $42,780,637 more than the rolled back rate of 4.5537 mills, which would bring in the same revenue as last year.

The hearing included an appeal by the public to include air conditioning at the Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control kennels.

The facility is budgeted for renovation, but kennel air conditioning is not currently included.

Resident Linda Machado wrote of the need for air conditioning in the kennels.

“I have been a resident all of my life and all of my dogs are adopted from [Animal Care & Control] or Peggy Adams,” she wrote. “The heat in Florida has gotten worse, and our animals shouldn’t have to live in this heat. It’s animal cruelty.

Please provide air conditioning in the new building. It’s the least our county can do.”

Resident Nancy Goodman said the facility needs additional

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continued from page 1 Pinto said. “They had a contract that didn’t work out.”

Pinto felt that the village did all it could to help, including extending the YWCA’s lease twice.

In June, the council extended the lease for the second time, giving them until the end of August to vacate the premises.

“We did extend the period for them,” Pinto said. “They were very, very positive at the [June 21] meeting. At the last minute, it didn’t work out for them.”

Pinto would like to see the YWCA Head Start program remain within Royal Palm Beach.

He was also concerned about what would become of the children and staff members who no longer had a local facility.

“We’re grieved. Hopefully, they can still get it done,” Pinto said.

“But there is nothing we can do to help the situation.”

Pinto went on to update the current status of the Harvin Center and future uses for the site.

buildings, explaining that it currently has three kennels, two for adoptable dogs and one for dogs considered to be dangerous.

“Right now, there are three kennels. One and two are open to the public,” Goodman said.

“What has happened is that kennel three has become a receptacle for the overflow of dogs for whom there is no space in one and two, and these are dogs are not a danger to people, yet when they go into kennel three, no one ever sees them.”

County Administrator Verdenia Baker said that about $21 million is budgeted from the infrastructure sales tax over the next four years to rehabilitate the Animal Care & Control buildings, with the first phase beginning in 2019, which includes the engineering and architect’s drawings.

“We will be scoping out the renovations that will go on at the existing facility,” she said. “Over the next three years, we will begin with the construction. The overall cursory renovations do not include air conditioning for the kennels.

If that is the wish or the direction of the board, then we will need to work with the architect and engineer so that we can come up with an estimate of adding to the $21 million, for the air conditioning.”

The response from commissioners was divided.

Mayor Melissa McKinlay pointed out that Miami-Dade, Broward and Orange counties have all constructed kennels with air conditioning, but Baker said that the county facility sustains its dogs at a high level, and air conditioning presents a disease control situation that requires a special system similar to hospital air conditioning.

Commissioner Hal Valeche said he would support providing air conditioning at the kennel but was concerned that Animal Care & Control Director Dianne Suave said that air conditioning can be unhealthy because it circulates germs.

“It begs the question, why do we air condition this building, because humans have germs, too,” Valeche said.

Suave said that unless they spend extra money on a certain type of air conditioning system, it will make the situation worse.

“We can’t just put the type of air conditioning system in a facility like you would put in a house or even in an office building,” she said. “It has to be the type that you would use in a hospital situation.”

Suave said that large fans are currently used in the kennels, which is not ideal, but gives comfort.

Commissioner Dave Kerner said he also supports air con-

ditioning for the kennels, but Commissioner Paulette Burdick said that while she appreciated the public’s concern about the dogs, she could not support spending the extra money when the county has children living on the streets.

“Living in hot weather, who are expected to go to school tomorrow with wet clothes, being hot, sweaty, bitten by bugs,” Burdick said. “While I feel for our dogs and cats being uncomfortable with the heat, it concerns me more about the boys and girls who are living on the streets right now, and I would place them as a higher priority.”

Suave added that the renovation plans are to upgrade the existing buildings, while Miami-Dade and Broward built new facilities that included air conditioning.

“These are buildings that were never intended to be air conditioned, so these buildings would have to go away and new buildings come into place,” she said.

McKinlay said that there are at least three members of the board, including herself, who support looking into air conditioning.

“I would like to look into the possibility of doing this within the budget framework that we have of $21 million,” she said. “I do share Commissioner Burdick’s concerns. There are 3,000 homeless children on the streets. There’s

also a lot of seniors and a lot of families that take great comfort in having pets.”

Returning to the budget, in accordance with the Truth in Millage rules, Baker said that the proposed tax rate is 5 percent over the rollback rate.

The library district’s proposed rate of 0.5491 is 4.65 percent over the rollback rate of 0.5247 for a total of $54,641,698. Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue’s proposed rate of 3.4581 mills is 4.9 percent over the rollback rate of 3.2966.

The Jupiter Fire-Rescue rate of 1.9026 is 1.1 percent below the rolled back rate of 1.9237 for a total of $20,694,681, for an aggregate millage rate of 6.5789, 3.53 percent higher than the rollback rate.

Increases include the sheriff’s budget, which would receive $33.7 million more in tax revenue.

The increase for other constitutional officers, including judicial officers, would be $7,023,486.

The increase in the county operations net revenues is $24.6 million. The increase in non-departmental operations is $3.1 million. The increase in reserves is $23.8 million. The increase in other revenues is $11.9 million.

The increase in capital projects is $5.3 million. The increase in debt service is $2.9 million. The increase in other funding sourc-

es is $3 million. The beginning balance brought forward is $33.1 million.

Baker said that the budget is balanced at the current rate of 4.7815 mills, with a total gross budget of $4.8 billion, of which $1.4 billion is the general fund, which has reserves of $131 million, up $23.5 million over last year.

The budget includes a 3 percent adjustment across the board for staff and a net increase of 82 new positions, which is still about 560 positions below 2008.

The budget includes $36.2 million in new capital funding, primarily for renewal and replacement projects. It also includes an increase in reserves in anticipation of an additional homestead exemption in fiscal year 2020.

General fund total appropriations of $1.4 billion include $666,919,859 (47.2 percent) to the PBSO, $75,303,470 (8.4 percent) to other constitutional officers, $356,269,333 (25.4 percent) to county departments, $130,988,835 (9.3 percent) to reserves, $114,767,206 (8.2 percent) to capital and non-departmental funds and $63,926,610 (4.5 percent) to debt service.

The second budget hearing and final adoption is set for Monday, Sept. 17. The new fiscal year beings Oct. 1

“They started prep work for the demolition,” Pinto said. “It’s a little more complicated due to asbestos. There are no specific plans for the site. It will be for public purpose and public service, but there’s no concrete plan.”

Royal Palm Beach Public Works Director Paul Webster confirmed the presence of asbestos.

“There is asbestos on the second roof line,” Webster said.

An experienced subcontractor has been hired to remove the dangerous substance before the demolition. It could be completed as early as this week.

The demolition contract was awarded to Loxahatchee-based Almazan Construction LLC, which is currently in the process of obtaining the demolition permits. The contract with the village calls for demolition to begin on Monday, Sept. 10 with 60 days allocated for completion, which would be the first week of November.

The story of the Kevin M. Harvin Center began in 1972 when it was constructed as a sales office for original community developer Royal Palm Beach Colony Inc. Over the years, the structure served as a library before becoming a community building that was home to several nonprofit orga-

nizations, including the YWCA. The YWCA first took up residency in 1997 offering Head Start programs to between 60 and 70 children. Many of the children came from low-income households that could not afford a private program. Pinto and the council have all expressed the belief that the program is an asset to the community.

The building did not age gracefully. By late 2017, Robert Hill, the village’s director of community development, described it as a “money pit” in remarks before the council. The primary concern at that time was the building’s aged heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, along with the air ducts.

Concern was expressed by both Hill and Village Manager Ray Liggins that additional, costly problems would be uncovered if they moved forward to work on the HVAC system.

The council voted unanimously in favor of demolishing the Harvin Center at a meeting in November 2017. The leases were intended to expire on Feb. 28, 2018, but the YWCA Head Start program was given until June 30, so that they could complete the school year.

The other two tenants — Carib-

bean-Americans for Community Involvement Inc. (CAFCI) and Sonshine Family Ministries Inc. — vacated the Harvin Center.

They moved to the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center and are awaiting the completion of the one-year renovation to the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center.

Due to the regulation of these types of children’s programs — particularly in regard to child safety — it can often be difficult, time consuming and costly to obtain a location that conforms to state regulations.

By mid-June, the YWCA still had not found a suitable new loca-

tion and appealed to the council to extend the lease.

Pinto and the rest of the council were concerned by the lack of progress but voted unanimously to extend the lease until Aug. 31 with the hope that the program would find a suitable location in the interim.

A full trash container sits outside the now vacated Harvin Center being prepared for demolition.

PHOTO BY CHRIS LEVY/TOWN-CRIER

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Backyard Justice And Tom Wenham

Yes, I remember quite well, then-Mayor Tom Wenham saying “there will never be a house on a golf course as long as I’m the mayor,” and then a few of months later Tom voted and expedited changing zoning to facilitate building houses on my/our Binks Forest Golf Course.

Yes, the village had stopped “enforcing code” earlier at the course, leaving Binks communities with unsightly, uncut fields and the ensuing vermin, and a vandalized building. Yes, the village then facilitated new ownership with a higher-valued real estate, courtesy of a zoning change, allowing for residential construction.

Yes, the village, could have enforced our code as was/is its responsibility, especially after the bank took over, with fines and an order to maintain the property — such small things such as turning on the sprinklers, a minimum of mowing and repairs to unsightly broken windows. The bank might have sold it sooner at a bargain price to another golf-building conglomerate, to avoid their expensive maintenance responsibilities and fines. Instead, the village did some mowing and bought a machine for that enterprise, as I recall.

Yes, and right now as I write this, some developer is making a profit selling units for $350,000plus per — a tidy profit to be sure.

Yes, now move forward to Tom Wenham’s backyard, an old golf course property, but at least well-maintained, unlike ours.

Apparently, Tom is not happy with the prospect of development, and neither is neighbor Al Paglia, another former council member, as reported in our Town-Crier. The same neighbors of his, who never said a peep about Binks course development, are now crying NIMBY (not in my backyard), and I suspect, Binks residents don’t care either.

Yes, I’m also betting any scheduled village meeting on the subject will not be cancelled after the residents arrive, as was done to Binks Forest residents.

Yes, I admit telling my wife, and perhaps others, way back when, “I can’t wait until [Glenn] Straub (owner of said property) decides to build behind Tom’s house,” as the precedent has been set for developing golf courses in Wellington, by Tom Wenham’s council, a kind of “good for the goose” thing.

Yes, I think the man upstairs has a sense of humor, or it’s just belated justice, with a tinge of irony.

I would like to thank the Town-Crier for giving us this opportunity for citizens of Wellington and the western communities to voice our/your concerns, and I urge others to make use of this forum/platform to get involved, our democracy needs our voices. Otherwise, special interests prevail.

George Unger Wellington

Working Together On SR 7

I was at a meeting the other day and met a gentleman who said he was running for the North Palm Beach County Improvement District. That sent up a red flag, since they are delaying the start of construction on State Road 7 by not issuing a permit, but instead of attacking him, we had a good debate.

He said he was for no roads, as it would hurt the catchment area and the environment. I then started to educate him on the error of his beliefs. The City of West Palm Beach first stated that it would affect endangered species and then pollution.

These statements are incorrect, as Ibis already has a portion of SR 7 just to the east between Ibis and the catchment area, and you can see cars, trucks, construction and delivery vehicles coming and going from their back gate, making full use of the road and have not complained that they may hurt endangered species or pollute the catchment area or environment.

Also, the catchment area has Northlake running through the middle of it on the north side.

Jog Road, a garbage dump and an incinerator on the east side, SR 7 from Okeechobee to 60th Street North on the west, and I-95 running between the catchment area and the water treatment plant.

Plus, Ibis had signed an agreement

when they received their building permit to build SR 7 where it is scheduled to go.

Upon finishing our discussion, he said that he was impressed on how much I knew and was informed on the issue. We agreed if we both are elected, we would work together to come to an agreement that would be beneficial to all concerned.

So, in closing, if all sides were more educated, informed and worked together, the SR 7 issue would have already been solved and all the tax dollars wasted spent on much-more-needed services.

Keith Jordano The Acreage Editor’s note: Mr. Jordano is a candidate for the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors.

Time To Put Cheesman Over The Top

Congratulations to Maxine Cheesman on her victory in the Aug. 28 election for Palm Beach County Circuit Court Judge in Group 18.

At a gathering on election night, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting “magnificent Maxine,” others in attendance, included public officials past and present, not to mention some of her energized campaign volunteers and many lively supporters — special mention to Dr. Winston and Rhonda

Ferrin Davis also Brian and Maryanne Hanley.

The atmosphere was quite electrifying, and I must say that I was quite humbled by the many supporters who told me just how much they enjoy reading my letters in the Town-Crier and encouraged me to continue writing.

Let me take this opportunity to thank each and every voter who voted for Maxine Cheesman. Kudos to you all. Your vote means a lot to her and is sincerely appreciated, I am sure.

Those of you informed voters who did not vote for Cheesman, or did not vote at all, shame on you.

Unfortunately, because she did not receive the required 50 percent of the vote, which I see as a miscarriage of justice, she now has to do a runoff with the second-place finisher, Marybel Reinoso Coleman.

I find the election result quite astonishing when you compare the candidates. To compare someone of Maxine’s caliber to her opponent his like comparing chalk to cheese, no pun intended.

I have said many times that many running for elected office rely heavily on the uninformed

American voters. I am appalled that so much ignorance exists among voters, not only in Palm Beach County, but nationwide.

On many occasions, I have ruffled many feathers, elected officials and others, but I make no apology for stating facts. I stand by my every word.

We must all remember that criticism may not be agreeable, but it is necessary. It fulfills the same function as pain in the human body; it draws attention to an unhealthy state of things.

Finally, America is a nation that believes in second chances, so those voters who did not vote for Maxine Cheesman on Aug. 28 will get a second chance to do so on Nov. 6.

I said cheese and cheers on Aug. 28 and look forward to saying it again Nov. 6.

Voters of Palm Beach County: let’s do it again. Please join me in voting for Maxine Cheesman, let’s make the second time around even better than the first, giving her the victory she so richly deserves in Group 18.

Karl Witter The Acreage

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WELLINGTON CHAMBER WOMEN ENJOY A ‘SULTRY SUMMER NIGHT’ AT IPC

The Women of the Wellington Chamber gathered for a networking social on Thursday, Aug. 30 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington as part of the Sultry Summer Nights series. Visit www.wellingtonchamber.com for more information about upcoming events.

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Art Cellar’s Jenn Hernandez, Monica Speer and Lisa McDulin of Place of Hope, Susan Guinan and Brooke Miller of Vinceremos, Michelle O’Boyle of the Kid’s Cancer Foundation and Sharon Watson of Keyes Realty.

Maria Lopez, Marcy Bueno and Michelle O’Boyle.

Laura Barber of Barber’s Gift Baskets, Debra Hoefl of Munch Pack Graphics, Lisa Nowicki of Beauty by Creative at Heart and Brooke Miller of the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center.

Anna Niehaus of Keller Williams and Noreen O’Sullivan of Prudential.

Susan Guinan gives Sharon Watson her prize.

Wellington Garden Club members Danese SloanKendall and Carol Ralph.

Mutual Federal Bank’s Kathleen Williams, Max Health Chiropractic’s Jenn Cohen, IPC Catering Director Patty Miele and Palm Beach Anti-Aging’s Lisa Banionis.

LION COUNTRY SAFARI OPENS NEW, IMPROVED AND EXPANDED LION HABITAT

Lion Country Safari held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 30 to celebrate the completion of the newly expanded lion habitat. The expanded enclosures, close to 5 acres each, will hold 11 lions on a rotating schedule. Lions will be visible on both sides of the road. The males and females will be kept separate until 2019, when a breeding program will be planned and keepers will anxiously await new cubs. For more info., visit www.lioncounrtysafari.com or call (561) 793-1084.

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Pedestrian Bridge Will Connect Seven-Mile Path To Binks Forest

By Chris Levy Town-Crier Staff Report On Tuesday, Aug. 28, the Wellington Village Council approved plans to move forward on a design for a pedestrian bridge over the C-1 Canal at Flying Cow Road.

The bridge would link up with an existing path from Binks Forest Drive near the Binks Pointe community.

When completed, residents will be able to walk or bike across the completed bridge and seven-mile path to get from Flying Cow Road to the Binks Forest area.

The last section, which includes the bridge, represents only a 300foot addition to a path that is currently more than six miles long.

In 2011, the village received an $800,000 grant to begin the path along Flying Cow Road with construction completed in 2012.

The project was extended in

2014 with a multipurpose path that could be used as a bike path. This section extended from Flying Cow Road to Palm Beach Point along the C-23 Canal. This section also includes an equestrian trail.

The path serves a recreational role, including walking, running and cycling, according to Wellington’s Director of Strategic Planning Michael O’Dell.

“You see families biking,” O’Dell said. “You see couples jogging. People on their morning run.

There’s lots of folks out there. I’ve seen people walking their dogs.”

O’Dell is optimistic about what the completion of the seven-mile loop will mean for the community. “[The bridge and extension] will give people the opportunity to complete the loop,” O’Dell said.

“It will take them from Binks Forest across to Flying Cow and down the C-23 to Palm Beach Point, and

then back to where they started.

It’ll give people the opportunity to get down to Section 24. People from communities such as Paddock Park can bike over. It’s a great ride.”

Village Engineer Tom Lundeen agreed that the new project will increase use of the pathway system.

“The path will get used more,” Lundeen said. “[The existing path] is hard to get to. The only access is from the C-23 Canal at Palm Beach Point.”

The project’s budget is $715,000, but $371,000 will be paid for with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) grant funds that the village applied for and received.

Senior Engineer Jonathan Reinsvold was involved with the construction of the existing pathway three years ago and is also in-

An overview map showing the path’s new connection to the Binks Forest area. volved with this current extension.

“The design is just about done,” Reinsvold said. “Once the design

is approved, we will advertise and begin soliciting bids.”

Reinsvold estimated that the

contract will call for either 90 or 120 days for the bridge and pathway project.

Okeeheelee’s Archery Program Designed For All Skill Levels

By Erin Davisson Town-Crier Staff Report On Saturday, Sept. 1, the Okeeheelee Nature Center held an archery class for those trying to advance their skills.

Despite the damp weather,

several archers were on hand to hone their skills and challenge themselves.

The targets were set up on the nature center grounds, away from the general public.

Pam Veenstra, assistant natural-

Young archers Cristian (left) and Kayla (right) practice their skills at the Okeeheelee Nature Center last Saturday.

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continued from page 1 many years ago and reminisced how at that time, a tree had grown through a pipe from lack of maintenance.

“It’s really a nice thing to be

here,” Schofield said. “There is excellence in the work you do every day. Let’s make our utility the best we can possibly make it.

Through four hurricanes, this is the only utility that never lost power and service.”

Wellington Utilities Director Shannon LaRocque, who championed the project, was the last of the morning’s speakers.

“It’s not easy to approve a $17 million project,” LaRocque said.

She went on to thank the council, Schofield, Assistant Village Manager Jim Barnes and Director of Administrative & Financial Services Tanya Quickel.

“This is a complex operation,” LaRocque explained. “This is a highly technical facility.”

LaRocque thanked every member of the utilities department in attendance. She singled out Plant Superintendent Karla Berroteran for her leadership of the team.

The existing plant is nearly 30 years old and is at the end of its lifespan.

After the comments by the council and village officials concluded, they moved across the construction site to where golden shovels and hardhats had been prepared.

The council, along with Schofield, LaRocque and Berroteran, were joined by engineer Bill Reese and Brett Carner, the senior project manager for Weiss Construction Group.

A second groundbreaking quick-

ist at the nature center, was eager for more people to know about the archery program.

“Today is for those that already know how,” she explained. “We have lessons every month for beginners and advanced.”

Last Saturday’s class was for semi-advanced archers. Some already had the basic idea, but they still needed training.

Call (561) 233-1400 or visit the nature center for more information about the archery program.

Pam Veenstra of the Okeeheelee Nature Center leads a lesson.

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ly followed, led by LaRocque and Berroteran, who were joined by the hardworking members of the utilities department.

Following the ceremony, LaRocque gave the Town-Crier a tour of the existing, outdated facility that the new plant will replace.

At nearly 30 years old, the plant has outlived its usefulness. The project will replace smaller pumps, recondition the laboratories and control rooms, and include genera-

tor fuel system improvements and piping enhancements.

The construction will be done in phases to avoid interruption of service to the many village residents who utilize water from the plant.

The project is expected to take two years to complete.

Weiss Construction Group won the contract after submitting the lowest of three qualified bids. The construction will be supervised by Carner.

Plant Superintendent Karla Berroteran and the utilities staff in the current plant’s control room.

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NEWS BRIEFS Sock Hop At St. Rita Oct. 6

The Knights of Columbus Council #8419 and the St. Rita Church Council of Catholic Women will host a Sock Hop Dance & Party on Saturday, Oct. 6 in the St. Rita Parish Hall (13645 Paddock Drive, Wellington) from 6 to 10 p.m.

Enjoy a great evening of contests and dancing to favorite hits from the 1950s and 1960s. The cost is $20 per person and includes the DJ with pizza and snacks. Beer, wine and soft drinks are available for a donation. Guests are asked to bring appetizers to share.

For more information, or to RSVP, call John Fierfelder at (561) 846-1821.

FLARA Group To Meet Sept. 10

The Western Communities Chapter of the Florida Alliance for Retired Americans will meet Monday, Sept. 10 at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington).

A business meeting will begin at

noon. New members are always welcome. The program, which starts at 1 p.m., is on “The Plot To Kill Your Social Security.” The event is free and open to the public.

For more info., call Nancy Tanner at (561) 793-9677.

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Lake Wellington Family Fun Day

The Wellington Art Society will feature pop artist Nicole Galluccio at the society’s Wednesday, Sept.

12 meeting at the Wellington Community Center. A meet-and-greet begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the member spotlight and a brief meeting.

Galluccio’s demonstration will be the highlight of the meeting. A raffle of art donations will follow with proceeds going to the scholarship fund.

In college, Galluccio majored in biochemistry, but as soon as she began bio illustrations, she found her true calling. She worked for 15 years in the corporate world and practiced her art on the side.

After several successful shows, Galluccio left her corporate job and became a full-time artist. She is now currently located in a studio in the Boynton Beach Art District.

Galluccio has her own unique

Wellington’s popular Lakeside Family Fun Days series on Lake Wellington, located behind the Wellington Community Center, will return on Saturdays, Sept. 15, Oct. 13 and Dec. 14.

Each event will feature a variety of free activities for the entire family to enjoy. Activities are scheduled between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. each day.

The schedule of activities for Saturday, Sept. 15 includes: kayaking, paddle boarding, a bounce house, a rock wall, face painting, lawn games, fishing, arts and crafts with Plaster Time (first 100 participants), superhero characters and photo opportunities.

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style of mixed media happy art.

She is best known for her bright, stylized florals and her wearable art in shoes and purses. Her collages incorporate music, mod fashions, comics and tabloid newspapers, spinning them into visual explosions of color against a black and white background.

“I see every day as an opportunity to grow,” Galluccio said. “I believe art is for everyone, and I strive to have something available for all budgets.”

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

‘Small Business Palooza’ At Wellington Green Oct. 20

The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host its “Small Business Palooza” on Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Mall at Wellington Green. This will be a collective exposition of some of

the small businesses that keep the community thriving. The event will take place in the mall’s Grand Concourse from noon to 4 p.m.

Anyone interested in becoming a small business vendor at the event should call Jim O’Neil at (561) 578-4816. Booths are $200 for chamber members and $350 for non-chamber members.

As a special offer, businesses can become a chamber member for a full year and a vendor at the Small Business Palooza event for only $500.

The chamber thanks event sponsors Mercantil Bank and the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. For more information, visit the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce web site at www.cpbchamber.com, or call at (561) 790-6200.

Bus Driver Job Fair Sept. 8

The School District of Palm Beach County is hosting a bus driver job fair on Saturday, Sept. 8 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the School District Central Bus Facility (3376 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach).

Successful candidates will be paid $11.04 per hour for up to 80 hours during training. Once trained, bus drivers will receive a starting pay of $14.42 per hour; full benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance; and the ability to participate in the Florida Retirement System.

For more information on the job requirements, information on expediting the hiring process and to apply online, visit www. palmbeachschools.org/jobs. For assistance with an application, call (561) 242-6515 or (561) 242-6512.

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Mary Milmoe, Diane Rayne Join Board Of Directors At Habitat For Humanity

Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County recently announced that Mary Milmoe and Diane Rayne have joined its board of directors.

Milmoe is the vice president of communications and marketing for UTC Climate, Controls & Security with international responsibility for external, internal, executive and digital communications, as well as strategic marketing and branding. She is a communications, sales and marketing professional with more than 30 years of global business experience.

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Milmoe held numerous roles within UTC Building & Industrial Systems and the Carrier Corporation. She also spent two years based in Europe as director of commercial sales development for Carrier’s European Distribution.

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Milmoe earned a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and a master’s degree in communication

management from the S.I. Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University.

Rayne is the senior human relations business partner for the power delivery business unit for the Florida Power & Light Company responsible for leading the strategic HR initiatives to support short-term and long-term business objectives.

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in business administration from the Ohio State University, is a member of the Society of Human Resources Management. She is a Palm Beach County resident, living in Wellington.

Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, founded in 1986, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. .

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Women’s Chamber Of Commerce Is Not Your Mother’s Chamber

Chamber Manager Selena Smith, Chamber President LeAnna Carey and Board Member James Gelfand.

Wellington Wins Best In Show At GIS Expo

The Village of Wellington congratulates its Geographic Information System (GIS) team for winning “Best in Show” at the 25th annual South Florida GIS Expo’s poster presentation. The team also placed third in the “Best Project Presentation” category, highlighting Esri’s Story Map applications.

Congratulations to GIS Manager Nicole McPherson and her team, including analyst Christian Nakotey and technician Josh

Lambert, for their outstanding accomplishments. Special thanks to Communications Manager David Feliciano for the creative design of this year’s poster.

The South Florida GIS Expo is an annual conference sponsored by the Palm Beach Countywide GIS Forum. The conference serves as a way to foster collaboration, GIS coordination, networking, education and training for the rapidly expanding professional GIS community in the South Florida region.

The Women’s Chamber of Commerce began its new fiscal year with the statement, “This isn’t your mother’s chamber,” said newly installed Chamber President LeAnna Carey, founder of Women Who Innovate. “It is going to take more than 200 years for gender parity to take place, and that is unacceptable. Gender parity is a business issue, not a woman’s issue; we need male advocates in our workplaces. The Women’s Chamber looks forward to making our dent. That is why we have elected our first male to the board.”

Since being installed at the National Croquet Club in July, the board and members have not looked back.

“We must work together to create an environment of equal opportunities. Men must be willing

to change business cultures and address the barriers that prevent female advancement,” said James Gelfand, executive manager of Sandhill Crane Golf Club and the first ever man on the chamber’s board. “Women mean business.

There is not a better time than now for men and women to work together to create new opportunities and gender equality for future generations. We should utilize all of our human talent to stay competitive.”

The 2018-19 executive board members are: President LeAnna Carey, First Vice President Lorin Romeo Romay, Second Vice President Valerie Dorsey, Secretary Toni May, Treasurer Mary Elias and Immediate Past President Heather Gray.

Members of the board of directors include: Kelsey Burke, Jessica

Gross, Cynthia Heathcoe, Dede Lyons, Amy Murphy, CaraJoy Nash, Nicole Rymer and James Gelfand.

New board members were just the tip of the iceberg for this 24-year-old organization. The first event of the season was a networking mixer at Contemporary Living that revealed the organization’s new logo created by Sallie Colas, and spearheaded by CaraJoy Nash of She’s Online.

The organization followed up the mixer with a luncheon “Understanding the Judicial System and Leadership Journeys” moderated by Deputy Inspector General Kalinthia Dillard and a sold-out Dancing With Our Stars featuring dances by Jill and Rich Switzer of Legends Radio, Anne Marie Sorrell of the Mosaic Group, Toni May with MayMedia and

meteorologist Chris Farrell, who also served as the event’s master of ceremonies.

Events scheduled this year include an update on the opioid epidemic with State Attorney Dave Aronberg, understanding the November ballot items, a day at Art Basel in Miami, New Year New You cooking demonstrations, Sip and Shops and the 24th annual Giraffe Awards luncheon celebrating Women’s History Month in March.

The Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County was founded in 1994 by businesswomen who envisioned building the chamber into the leading business organization for women in Palm Beach County.

For more information about the chamber and events, visit www. womenschamber.biz.

Ryann Taveras Graduates From U.S. Air Force Training U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryann E. Taveras recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic

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Taveras is the son of Luz and Jason Mohalley of Lake Worth.

He is a 2012 graduate of Park Vista High School.

Palm Beach County CTA-Retired Awards Scholarships

Each of the following area graduating seniors recently received $500 scholarships from the Palm Beach County CTA-Retired: Morgan Juanita Frederick from Palm Beach Gardens High School plans to attend Florida Atlantic University and major in neuroscience.

Devyn Aniya Hill attended William T. Dwyer High School and has plans to attend Florida A&M University majoring in biomedical engineering.

Yo’lisha Ja’Cara Siverain recently graduated from Glades Central High School and will seek a degree in criminal justice from

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Cameron Anai Williams, an Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts graduate, will attend New York’s prestigious Juilliard

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Top-Ranked Bascom Palmer Fills Jobs With Palm Beach State College Grads

Palm Beach State College has become a hiring pipeline for the nation’s No. 1 eye hospital. Twelve graduates of the Ophthalmic Medical Technology program currently work at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Palm Beach Gardens as ophthalmic technicians, comprising almost one-half of the facility’s technician staff of about 25.

“The Palm Beach State College program is very critical to our continued success,” said Anthony R. Garand, executive director of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Palm Beach Gardens and Naples. “I find that those who come through the program have a very sound foundation and practical skill set. All of them have been successful in putting what they’ve learned into practice. They are some of my best technicians.”

The Ophthalmic Medical Technology program, based on the college’s Palm Beach Gardens campus, launched in 2012 and awards a two-year associate’s degree in science. The professionally accredited program trains students to be ophthalmic medi-

cal technologists who assist eye physicians and surgeons in the evaluation of vision and treatment of patients with eye disorders.

Bascom Palmer made its initial program hires in 2014 from the inaugural graduating class.

As announced last month, U.S News & World Report once again ranked Bascom Palmer as the nation’s best in ophthalmology.

Recognized as a global leader in vision research, medical education and patient care, Bascom Palmer received the No. 1 ranking in 2018-19 for the 15th year in a row and the 17th time overall since the publication began surveying U.S. physicians for its annual “Best Hospitals” rankings 29 years ago.

Palm Beach Gardens native Kerri Bryant was the first graduate to be hired, and in two years she was promoted to a senior ophthalmic technician. She is the co-lead technician for the glaucoma service, and among a range of responsibilities, she helps train new technicians and manage schedules.

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Five of 12 PBSC Ophthalmic Medical Technology graduates employed by the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute: Yadira Hanson, Chelsea Maida, Tatiana Adkins, Kerri Bryant and Ryan Stanfield.

Stanfield. His interest in eyes and is now the co-lead technician started when he took a job at Pearl for the retina service and lead Vision and knew from the first day technician for retina research. He that he had found his niche. His in- works with doctors researching terest in the medical side of vision treatments or diagnostic testing was growing just as he heard about and measures patients’ visual PBSC’s new program. acuity according to research protoStanfield also has been promot- cols. He also trains other research ed to senior ophthalmic technician technicians.

‘You Can’t Take It With You’ On Stage At SRHS

The Seminole Ridge High School Drama Department will present Hart and Kaufman’s delightful comedy You Can’t Take It With You on stage Oct. 11, 12 and 13 at 7 p.m.

You Can’t Take It With You is a batty reflection on the madness of sanity in a mad world, and it remains as insightful and delightful

as when it first graced the stage.

It’s a heartfelt comedy that resonates with a 21st century audience in need of a laugh.

Tony, the attractive young son of the unhappily affluent Kirbys, falls in love with Alice Sycamore and brings his parents to dine at her joyous, quirky home, on the wrong evening.

In a house where you do as you like, no questions asked, they encounter the open circle of Sycamore family and friends — novel novelist, devoted dancer, ballet master, ex-grand duchess waitress, amateur printer, tax evaders, society shirkers and free thinkers — and the evening explodes into hysterical, and all-

too-real, fireworks.

The comedy, though written in 1930, is still relevant today with its slapstick farce and play on words.

Hilarious sight gags and true vaudevillian humor will delight audiences of all ages.

Tickets are available at the door or by visiting www.srchs.booktix. com.

Oxbridge Academy Students Intern At Scripps

Oxbridge Academy rising seniors Alexandria Bustabad and Jacob Green spent their summer doing scientific research as part of an internship at Scripps Research as William R. Kenan Fellows in Jupiter.

To complete their internship program, both presented on their respective research topics. Green presented on “Cell Adhesion: Interactions of Membranes with alpha-Cateninin,” which he researched under the instruction of Dr. Tina Izard. Bustabad worked in the lab of Dr. Patricia McDonald and presented on her work, “Inves-

tigating Signaling Mechanisms of GPR119, a Target for T2DM and Obesity.”

“We are so proud of our students for being selected for the prestigious Scripps internship,” Oxbridge science teacher Ben Matzen said. “Most importantly, we are excited for them to use what they’ve learned in our classrooms and apply it at a scientific research institute with some of the world’s most esteemed scientists at Scripps.”

The High School Student Summer Internship Program on the Florida campus of Scripps Re-

search is an eight-week, handson research experience for high school students in Palm Beach County. The program is designed to expose students to a variety of contemporary issues in basic biomedical research, provide hands-on laboratory experience under the supervision of a Scripps Research scientist, and motivate and prepare students for continuing education in the sciences.

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Scripps Research offers a number of K-12 education outreach programs at its Florida campus to “advance bioscience education and awareness throughout the State of Florida” as part of the nonprofit institute’s commitment to the community.

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WES STUDENTS ENJOY BACK TO SCHOOL BASH AT PETER PIPER PIZZA

On Friday, Aug. 24, Peter Piper Pizza in Greenacres was the site of a PTO fundraiser: Wellington Elementary School’s Back to School Bash. Students, families and staff enjoyed eating at one of their favorite restaurants.

A portion of the sales went to the school. Staff, students and their families enjoyed playing the arcade games, eating pizza and socializing with each other.

Wellington Elementary School appreciates the support of Peter Piper Pizza and the school families and staff. (Above) Ethan Helta, Riley Williams, Brody Riley and Aaiden Aaronson surround kindergarten teacher Jennifer Allen. (Right) First-grade twins Liana and Layla Meoni-Fan with Principal Dr. Maria Vaughan.

School District App Includes Personalized Communications

If you haven’t yet downloaded the School District of Palm Beach County app, now is the time.

The app provides school lunch menus, bus route information, a staff directory, registration information, and even the ability to pay school fees on your phone at any time.

Now, all schools’ sites are mobile-responsive and easier to navigate through the app.

Users can also log in to the new Student Information System (SIS) Gateway to check on students’

grades and attendance.

Also new this school year, schools can push news and emergency notifications to users who have elected to receive updates from their school. Parents can also check school calendars and sync important events to their calendar on their phone. To select which schools you’d like to subscribe to, go to Settings in the app.

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A packed house of well-wishers turned out for Operation Homecoming at Palm Beach International Airport on Saturday, Sept. 1 to welcome home local World War II and Korean War veterans who earlier that day had traveled to Washington, D.C. on a Southeast Florida Honor Flight. The veterans were treated to a parade through the airport where they were greeted by family, fellow veterans, local organizations and a cheering crowd. The next flight is set for Oct. 13. Learn more at www.honorflightsefl.org. PHOTOS BY CHRIS LEVY/TOWN-CRIER

Knights of Columbus Assembly 2709 from Royal Palm Beach and Assembly 3299 from Tequesta appeared in full regalia.

Four generations of the Nuquist-Dzama-Bates family welcome home World War II and Korean War Navy SEAL diver Harold “Bud” Nuquist.

Veterans are greeted upon their return to PBIA.

Members of Acreage/Loxahatchee Boy Scout Troop 122.

Capt. Brad Havrilla of Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue has flown on 10 Honor Flights. His wife Brooke has flown on one and expects to fly next month. Their son, Connor, is a PBCFR cadet.

Korean War Army veteran Marvin Cohen of Lantana.

Veteran Dick Taylor receives a welcome back sign.

More than 1,000 lined the concourse of Palm Beach International Airport to welcome home the Honor Flight.

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RPB COMMUNITY BAND HOLDS SUMMER CONCERT AT CRESTWOOD MIDDLE

The Royal Palm Beach Community Band, under the direction of Mark Freese, performed a summer concert on Tuesday, Aug. 28 at Crestwood Middle School. The theme was “Shall We Dance?” Cookies and coffee were served at intermission. The band will return to its usual performance venue, the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center, when the building’s reconstruction is complete.

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Al Rohte and Mary Ann Marrongelle.

Royal Palm Beach Community Band conducted by Mark Freese.

Mark Freese gave a little musical history.

D’Ette Matthews, Marian Hatton and Jane Ford perform.

Mary Kavanagh, Ruth Sperber, Judy Decicco and Fran Garfunkel.

Elinor Steinbrecher, Gena Cineas and Nihyella Todd.

Sy Berlin, Dionne Rich and Irving Steinbrecher perform.

LABOR DAY TRADITION: OLIVE GARDEN BRINGS LUNCH TO PBCFR STATION 30

The Olive Garden restaurant in Wellington brought lunch to Palm Beach Country Fire-Rescue Station 30 on Stribling Way on Monday, Sept. 3 in honor of Labor Day. Olive Garden restaurants nationwide delivered 800 lunches to first responders because they have to work on Labor Day. Station 30 got three different pastas, salad and bread sticks for the firefighters. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Luis Cespedes, Chris Plonner, Capt. Mark Tenn, Steve Angel and Mark Donohue at the station.

Chris Plonner, Lt. James Fox and Mark Todd enjoy lunch.

Brittany Caputo of Olive Garden (center) brought lunch for the Station 30 crew.

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With One Book Down, My Shop Is Calling Me To Write Another

For those who follow my life through this column — and you have my deepest sympathies — I will provide closure for a previous column in which I said I was writing a novel. I have written the novel, submitted the novel and, whether the publisher buys it or not, the novel is out of my hands.

It was much harder work than I thought, and I started writing it too late, which did not leave me enough time for other pursuits, such as eating and sleeping. Next time, I will know better.

But that’s not the focus of this column.

The focus of this column is that, now that I’ve accomplished this Herculean task, it no longer seems so Herculean. That’s how

Deborah Welky is

The Sonic BOOMER tasks are — absolutely insurmountable until you surmount them and then you go, “Humph. That wasn’t so hard.” And you assign yourself another Herculean task, out of sheer curiosity.

So I think I’d like to write another novel, this one about my antiques store. The place

gives me a chapter a day in material. If you like hanging around quirky, eccentric, unorthodox people (which I do), an antiques store is the place for you.

It’s not the shoppers, so much; it’s the people who rent space in the store, work in the store or, yes, own the store. First of all, antiquers are people who don’t have to have everything brand new. In fact, they prefer something that shows its age. They like old things, and they like old people. If an item was previously owned by somebody who died, so what? People die.

So, they’re realists. And yet, they are also simply unreal.

Because I’ve been working at the store seven days a week since March 1, I

thought it might be nice to bring in a clerk and get some time off. The clerk I brought in was an exuberant people-lover. The customers liked her. She understood the cash register. She knew antiques.

I am speaking in the past tense because this clerk is no longer with me. She, in her own words, “made a mistake.” It turns out that, in her spare time, she decided to go visit a senator, make some demands and, when they were not immediately met, threaten a high public official. “I didn’t mean it,” she told me.

Doesn’t matter. Anything that might bring men wearing dark glasses and holsters under their suit jackets into my parking lot is too quirky for me.

The second example is a customer who came in, looked around, and then said, “I don’t see anything I want today, but I breathed 50 cents’ worth of your air.

Ring me up.” I laughed and said, “Air is free, sir.” But, when he kept insisting, I rang him up. “That’ll be 54 cents,” I said.

“Including the tax.”

He grumbled about the tax (don’t we all?), paid me, handed me the longest religious pamphlet I have ever seen, insisted that I keep my promise, “read it, then share it,” and left. That’s a lot of work for 50 cents. Plus, I had to assign an inventory number to air and log it into my computer.

More work. However, chapters one and two of my new book? Check and check.

Who Draws The Line Between Free Speech And Hate Speech?

“Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never harm me” is an old rhyme that in today’s highly politicized world has totally lost all meaning. Names are flung between those of competing beliefs with social punishments and even loss of fundamental freedoms coming with it.

All of this is due to the so-called “hate speech exemption” to the free speech part of the First Amendment. Most people who have bothered to study the constitution know there is no such exemption. In fact, “hate speech” is exactly what it is designed to protect. No one cares much if you greet a neighbor with a “hello there,” but in many places, an awful lot is now off limits.

It used to be that “everyone talks about the weather but no one does anything about it” was a cute statement. But several newspaper chains refuse openly to carry articles or even letters criticizing climate

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By Leonard Wechsler change. So we can’t even talk about the weather any more.

The rise of social media giants has given a small number of people a huge say in the national conversation. When Facebook or Twitter or other organizations ban your statements, you have lost your freedom.

Remember the old science conundrum: “If a tree falls in a forest and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound?” If someone wants to block you and can, you have just been deprived of a key right.

The worst part of this is that many of the excisions from conversation are uncalled for and occasionally ridiculous.

Facebook removed a posting from the Anne Frank Museum commemorating the upcoming Holocaust Day because it had famous images of naked starving children from concentration camps on it. Child pornography, they said. After a huge bout of finger pointing at this stupidity, they returned the picture to the fold. Through all of this, they had no trouble with sites focusing on Holocaust denial and calls for genocide of the Jews in Israel.

The real problem with this “exemption” is that it is often impossible to decide impartially on what is hate speech. At many colleges, anything from conservatives is labeled as such, and student activists disrupt events. One person’s perspective may be another’s hate speech. We have seen a right-wing nut run down someone

on the left, and some of us have actually watched violent riots by Antifa, a group that has committed hundreds of acts of violence but has been defended by some.

Historically, leaders have seldom listened to the people. Cromwell told church groups in Scotland, “I beseech you, in the bowels of Christ, think it possible you may be mistaken.” When they refused to listen, he moved in and conquered them.

Our leaders today should listen to all of us, but many only get one side or another. We have not progressed far from Cromwell.

We need all sides of discussions. A real lot of heat in discussions can cast light on topics. When you listen with at least a modicum of respect to the idiot who has the temerity to disagree with you, you might learn something.

For years, those with liberal views were shut out of discussions. It seemed easy to denounce them. And we’ve had

generations of news people who have criticized things like that, demanding a full discussion of all sides. But recently those same people have decided that arguments from those on the right are automatically hate speech and are shut down.

If you are able to prevent hearing alternative views, you will not change, will not learn. I read about college students who now have “safe spaces” they can retreat to when someone who might not agree with them is on campus. Those kids should do wonderfully well in the real world.

I know deep in my heart that those who disagree with me are by definition wrong. But I often find that listening to some argument that at the moment seems preposterous, I start to alter my views. I am a learning animal, as all humans are meant to be. And I know the only person who should control my freedom to speak out and listen should be me.

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Cleveland Clinic Expands Team In Wellington

Cleveland Clinic Florida Wellington has expanded its team of family medicine and internal medicine specialists who provide primary care services for adults and children six and older. Dr. Jessica Garcia and Dr. Giovanni Spatola, who helped open the new office located in the Village Green Center at 2789 S. State Road 7, are joined by Dr. Shari Robins and Dr. Sarah Mitchell.

Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Florida, Garcia was medical director of an urgent care provider in Plantation and Pinecrest. She is a graduate of the St. Matthew’s

University School of Medicine in the Cayman Islands and completed her family medicine residency at Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center in Chicago.

Spatola joined Cleveland Clinic Florida in 2012 and was previously practicing full-time at the Palm Beach Gardens office. A graduate of Medical University of the Americas-Nevis, he completed family medicine residencies at University of Florida Shands in Jacksonville and at the Florida Hospital in Orlando. While he has been seeing patients part-time in Wellington since the office

opened, he will transition to fulltime in late September.

Previously, Robins was medical director of a primary care medical group for seniors in Delray Beach. She serves as an affiliate assistant professor of clinical biomedical science in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University. After graduating from the University of Miami School of Medicine, Robins completed her internal medicine and pediatrics residency at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, where she served as chief resident.

Mitchell is the most recent addition to the primary care team in Wellington. She moved to Florida from Saint Paul, Minn., where she was a physician with the Oakdale Family Medicine Clinic. After graduating from Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine, Mitchell completed her family medicine residency at Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah, serving as chief resident.

Appointments can be scheduled by calling (877) 463-2010 or by visiting www.clevelandclinic florida.org.

The expanded team of primary care physicians at Cleveland Clinic Florida Wellington includes doctors (L-R) Shari Robins, Jessica Garcia, Sarah Mitchell and Giovanni Spatola.

Wellington Family Opens Paint-Your-Own Pottery Studio Fired Station What does a busy young couple, who along with their four-year-old daughter just welcomed a newborn son to their family, do in their “spare” time? Open their own business, of course!

What might seem like an impossible task to others has been a natural move for Nicole and Justin Fuller, who recently opened the Fired Station, a paint-yourown pottery business in the Ko-

bosko’s Crossing shopping plaza.

“We knew we wanted to do the pottery studio because there’s really nothing like it in Wellington, and it is such a family-oriented community,” Nicole said. “I grew up in the Olympia neighborhood, and my parents still live there, so when a space opened up in the Kobosko’s shopping center, we knew it was the perfect spot at the crossroads of Wellington.”

The young family makes their home in Wellington, too, adding to the appeal of the location.

“It really has been a family affair,” Nicole said. “The space became available, and we jumped at the opportunity.”

Justin and Nicole’s dad and brother worked day and night to strip the interior down to its bare bones and transform the space into a brightly decorated studio that opened in August.

A graduate of both the Dreyfoos School of the Arts and Florida Atlantic University, Nicole is a third-grade teacher on maternity leave. She knows what it takes to run this type of business because she helped work her way through college by managing a paint-yourown pottery studio in Lake Worth.

Nicole is using this time to get the business up and running and loves that the whole family can be together at work.

The Fullers designed the Fired Station for all age groups. “We didn’t want it to only appeal to children,” Justin said. “We wanted it to be designed and decorated in

a way that is attractive to kids, but also feels welcoming to adults who want to come in with their friends or coworkers.”

There are opportunities for all ages to have fun and be creative.

The studio boasts a wide variety of home décor and functional pottery, including options for kids including boxes, piggy banks, plates and mugs. “Every time you use it, it is a fun reminder of your creation,” Justin said.

Popular items are unicorns, mugs, pineapples, sea turtle and other tropical items, plus holiday items. Families and individuals can come in anytime without an appointment, select from among the wide variety of pottery items to paint, and use their own creativity to paint the pottery in their own unique style. After the customer has completed their part, Justin takes over and applies a glossy top coat of glaze to each piece and fires them. The finished product is available for pick up a week later.

“The big reveal of the finished product is really exciting,” Justin said. “The kids get so excited,

almost like opening a present. I think they’re really happy that the items they painted come out with a very professional finish.”

The Fired Station offers special events for all ages, such as children’s birthday parties, ladies nights, corporate team-building events, outings for youth groups, bridal showers, baby showers and more. Summer pottery painting

camps are also planned.

The Fired Station is located in Kobosko’s Crossing at 9168 Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington. It is open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. Learn more at www.thefiredstation.com, call (561) 557-6953 or e-mail nicole@thefiredstation.com.

Raquel, Monica, Andres and Napoleon Santos of Wellington painting pottery at the new studio.

Central Chamber Lunch To Focus On Mental Health

Nicole, Koa, Justin and Summer Fuller at the family’s new paint-your-own pottery studio in Wellington.

On Thursday, Sept. 13, the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce and its Medical Board of Governors will host a luncheon featuring keynote speakers Sheriff Ric Bradshaw of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and Dr. Marisa Azaret, clinical director of the division of psychology at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. The healthcare-themed luncheon will focus on mental health.

Azaret has been dedicated to

the practice of pediatric psychology for more than 30 years, with clinical interests in program development, parenting skills training, adolescent development and prevention in the mental health field.

She has for many years served as a producer, writer and on-air host for programs and segments on the subject of mental health in Hispanic media outlets, including CNN en Español, Univision and Telemundo. She currently contributes regular reports, analysis

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Break Free From Your Controlling Husband You sometimes question “how can I be so unhappy when I’m married to such a charming and successful husband?”

All of this this makes you once again think about whether you should just put your energy into saving the marriage (again).

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If you identify with this DRAMATIZATION you’re likely married to a husband with a personality disorder. He’s probably a Narcissist. If you’ve never heard this before you should take some time to read up on narcissism.

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Divorce is something you never thought you’d ever experience, but you know you must leave the marriage if you’re ever going to have a chance at happiness. And you know now’s the time. Your children have grown into adults and you’re not getting any younger.

But at the same time you’re worried. You don’t know where to start, or how all this needs to happen. What you do know is he’s going to make things difficult as you’ve seen how he’s dealt before with others that have crossed him.

You feel all alone. Like a prisoner of your own circumstances.

You’re worried that nobody will see you and your situation for what it really is. At times, you feel like it will be impossible to ever get out of this unless you leave only with the shirt on your back. But it’s not going to be that simple, as you need to secure your financial future.

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Community Foundation Launches New ‘On The Table’ Initiative

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties invites residents throughout the region to share a meal and discuss meaningful ideas to strengthen the community during On the Table, the localized version of a national initiative funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

Taking place for the first time locally on Oct. 24, On the Table is a civic engagement initiative designed to unite people of all ages and diverse backgrounds over mealtime conversation to discuss issues that impact their community. The Community Foundation anticipates thousands of people will participate throughout the

Park

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continued from page 1 of Hope, a running track and a multipurpose field.

“We’re really excited about the amphitheater,” Argue said. “I think it’s the greatest amendment that we made. The amphitheater was not supposed to be in this phase.

We made some amendments to the contract right after I got on the board adding the amphitheater, and I feel very strongly that this is something that will have added value for our community.”

Argue said she was not terribly impressed by the original phase one park plans, which did not have much vertical construction until the amphitheater was added. The park has held numerous concerts sponsored by the Acreage Landowners’ Association, and other activities there, but it was all done with temporary equipment.

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continued from page 1 28,500 horses in season with 14,000 horses living in the region year round. This results in a staggering 193,362 tons of manure per year.

O’Dell said the village has been working with Palm Beach County to find a solution to the manure problem countywide.

“We’ve got enough trouble of our own,” Committee Member Carlos Arrelano said.

Several methods were discussed for manual disposal.

Soil amendments, compost and fertilizer are already in use, but

day, with even more participants connected through social media using #OnTheTableFL. “On the Table reinforces our commitment to building a more vibrant community by going straight to the source — the people we serve — to understand the issues that matter to them most so we can continue to invest in organizations that impact the community,” said Bradley Hurlburt, president and CEO of the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to bring this initiative to our area, and we know that great ideas will come together and inspire even greater grassroots action.”

The issues and ideas discussed during each On the Table conversation will be organic and driven by the perspectives of the participants. Each table discussion will be led by a host organizer — individuals within the community who have volunteered to bring together the table of participants and lead the conversation with broad, open-ended questions to engage the group. The Community Foundation anticipates strong participation among host volunteers and will offer a number of information sessions throughout the region leading up to Oct. 24.

“The most rewarding aspect of On the Table is that it serves as a reminder to every resident in

this community that their voice matters, and what they have to say will collectively inspire greater impact,” said Daryl Houston, community investment officer of the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. “Taking part in this initiative is simple, as these conversations can take place during breakfast, lunch, dinner or even during a coffee break or cocktail hour. We look forward to hearing from the diverse voices of this community that take time to share their perspective.”

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For more information, or to sign up to participate as a host or a guest, Palm Beach and Martin county residents can visit www. onthetablefl.com.

“It seemed like there was no value for our dollar in what we were spending, so I think the community will really feel that this is a huge benefit,” she said. “We can have concerts there. The ALA did that, but this will enable anyone to be able to use it for whatever their needs are.”

Argue said another obstacle they face is getting an amendment for work on 140th Avenue North to have it constructed to ITID rather than county standards, which are much more expensive.

“There is no way that we can have 140th redone at the same time as the park,” Argue said. “The board agreed to do an amendment that would request that it doesn’t have to be tied to this phase.

County standards add a significant amount into the cost, so what we’re requesting is that it be done to ITID standards.”

Argue said the county standard was put in the original site plan when 140th Avenue was on the county thoroughfare map.

“It’s not a county road, it’s an ITID road. It has been taken off

the thoroughfare map, and there is no reason that the road has to be done to county standards, so we’ve requested that amendment,” Argue said. “We’ve requested the delay so that it doesn’t need to be tied to opening the park on this phase of construction.”

That request will go before the Palm Beach County Zoning Commission on Oct. 4 and the Palm Beach County Commission on Oct. 25.

The park expansion was scheduled for significant completion on Aug. 27. That, however, was based on FPL having the transformer installed, which has been delayed.

Another amendment request is that individual pieces of the project do not have to go through the amendment process.

“Provided that amendment does go through, I think we will be in good shape to open up the park once [the amendment] is approved,” Argue said. “If it is not approved, then we will not be able to open up the park until the road is done, which is going to take some time.”

The cost to redo 140th Avenue North to county standards would be about $2.1 million, which includes realignment of the road.

“If we do it to ITID standards, it won’t cost as much, although we do have to do the realignment, [and] we have to focus on

some drainage issues along there when we do the realignment,” Argue said, adding that work also needs to be done on Tangerine Blvd. and 61st Street North from Avocado Blvd. to 140th Avenue North.

“61st Street is close to one of the

entrances to the park, but that road also gets hammered with the fire station being at the corner of Avocado and 61st, and also with our administrative office and the traffic that goes between the administrative office and the maintenance building,” Argue said.

several new fuel processes were discussed.

The first method called for the manure to be dried and compacted into pellets. The pellets can then be burned for fuel. “Pelletization is big in the Northeast and Europe,” O’Dell said.

The next method is called gasification. This method could also provide fuel for the village’s vehicle fleet.

The final method is called biochar. Manure burns at a higher temperature than coal and is used by power plants and cement companies.

“The cost of setting up biochar is very expensive,” O’Dell said.

“Millions of dollars are going into the operation. They need to know what your supply is. We have to quantify it.”

O’Dell stressed that no end

user can invest in any of the plans without first quantifying the manure.

The variation in Wellington’s horse population throughout the year is also a concern.

“You can’t have four months on and eight months off,” Arrelano said.

To combat the problem, the village has enacted best management practices (BMPs) within Wellington to control the handling and storage of manure. For example, manure must be collected and stored in watertight bins to make sure it doesn’t leach into the groundwater.

The village has worked with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Environmental Crimes Unit to fight illegal dumping. Recently, the village has begun a partnership with the Florida Fish & Wildlife

Conservation Commission, which handles enforcement of Florida Department of Environmental Protection regulations.

Most impressively, the village worked with the South Florida Water Management District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to reverse the flow of water south of Pierson Road. The water now flows north into the C-51 Canal that runs alongside Southern Blvd.

The water then flows west into a stormwater treatment area, where the nutrients are removed. The cleansed water is then released into a water conservation area.

This system was designed to keep excess phosphorus out of the Everglades.

Any potential disposal site must be built on land zoned industrial, of which there is a very limited quantity in or around Wellington.

This future pavilion and picnic tables will be ready for use soon.

Most of the county’s industrial land is in the eastern areas.

“Most of these zones are individually owned,” O’Dell said.

“Some don’t want manure processing in their [industrial] parks.

Some of it is near residential, and we’d have to deal with ‘not in my backyard.’”

One proposed site is off Pike Road and is currently owned by the Solid Waste Authority.

O’Dell hopes to have several transfer stations used during the upcoming season. These “trans-shipment” zones allow small loads to arrive on smaller trucks. At the station, the manure is cleaned, packaged and hauled away on larger trucks.

This method could bring a significant reduction in the fleet of trucks hauling manure. It would also be between 20 and 30 percent

more cost effective and make haulers more efficient.

One individual has developed a machine that compacts the manure into one-ton bales, O’Dell said.

Unfortunately, he would have to collect the manure from more than 600 farms. O’Dell thought it might work in concert with a transfer station, but the real issue is finding a destination for the manure in whatever form it was hauled away in.

“We need an end user who is going to do something with the waste,” O’Dell said. “We still have to have a place for it to go.

The Solid Waste Authority is not a long-term solution — they don’t want it.”

Committee Member Robert Bushey asked O’Dell what they could do to help. “Give us a solution,” O’Dell said.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Saturday, Sept. 8 • The Rotary Club of Wellington will hold its inaugural Race for the Red & Blue First Responders 5K Run/Walk, formerly called the Jeff Annas Memorial 5K, on Saturday, Sept. 8 with a start time of 7:30 a.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater on Forest Hill Blvd.

Proceeds will benefit Palm Beach County first responders and charities of the Wellington Rotary Club. For more information, visit www. wellington5k.com.

• Audubon of the Everglades will hold a Bird Walk at the Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Boynton Beach on Saturday, Sept 8 from 8 to 10 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades. org for more info.

• The Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension will offer a one-day program to focus on tips and techniques on vegetable garden site preparation, seedling establishment, planting, maintenance and harvesting on Saturday, Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hutcheson Agricultural Complex, Exhibit Hall A (559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach). To register, call Dina Ligotino at (561) 233-1792 or e-mail dligotino@pbcgov.org.

• The Florida Gun & Knife Show will be held Saturday, Sept. 8 and Sunday, Sept. 9 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Visit www. flgunshows.com for more info.

• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host “Junior Naturalist: Geology!” for ages 8 to 14 on Saturday, Sept.

8 at 10 a.m. Call (561) 233-1400 or visit the nature center to make reservations.

• The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County will hold a discussion on Gerrymandering & The Courts on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. at the South Florida Science Center’s STEM Education Center (4802 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach). Visit www.lwvpbc.org to learn more.

• The fifth annual Countdown 2 Zero (C2Z) Adoption Event will take place Saturday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at a new location, the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center, located at 9067 Southern Blvd.

This free event is the county’s largest annual pet adoption event and will feature close to 1,000 animals seeking new homes. Visit www.countdown2zero.org to learn more.

• The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County will again offer its free community program Family Saturdays once a month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. beginning Saturday, Sept. 8 at its headquarters in downtown Lake Worth. Participants will create a community mural through graffiti, stenciling and paint, and enjoy a live DJ, dancing and photo opportunities. Visit www.palmbeachculture.com/ AIMBY for more info.

• The Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County will meet Saturday, Sept.

8 at 1:30 p.m. at the Palm Beach County Main Library, located at 3650 Summit Blvd.

Cindy Taylor will present “Who Do You Think

You Are, USA?” Call (561) 616-3455 or visit www.gensocofpbc.org for info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, Sept. 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 2 p.m. Adventure in the world of Dungeons & Dragons with fellow wizards and warriors.

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

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Teen Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 3 p.m. If you like manga, anime, cosplaying and more, this is your chance to meet others just like you. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Journey tribute concert by Odyssey Road on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www. wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Sunday, Sept. 9 • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in the Royal Palm Beach Pines Natural Area (110 Nature’s Way, Royal Palm Beach) on Sunday, Sept.

9 at 8 a.m. The natural area attracts many birds, including bald eagles, red-shouldered hawks and Florida sandhill cranes. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906 for more info.

Monday, Sept. 10 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Kids Coloring Club for ages 2 and up on Monday, Sept. 10 at 2:30 p.m. Enjoy a relaxing hour of coloring by practicing your fine-motor skills with worksheets and coloring sheets provided.

Personal coloring books are welcome. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• Community of Hope Church (14055 Okeechobee Blvd.) will offer a 13-week GriefShare series beginning Monday, Sept.

10 at 7:30 p.m., and DivorceCare series beginning Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.communityofhope.church for more info.

Tuesday, Sept. 11 •The Senior Referral Program of Royal Palm Beach will staff an information desk to help seniors and their caregivers identify and access services for their special needs on Tuesday, Sept. 11 and Thursday, Sept.

13 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane).

No appointment is needed for this free service; just stop by the desk. For more info., call (561) 790-5188. People interested in volunteering are also encouraged to stop by.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Anime for ages 12 and up on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m. If you like manga, anime, cosplaying and more, this is your chance to meet others just like you.

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

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Musical Performance: Latin Women in Music for adults on

Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Vocalist Alexandra Marie will perform beloved melodies that pay tribute to female composers and singers. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Village Council will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www. wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Wednesday, Sept. 12 • Audubon of the Everglades will walk in the Seacrest Scrub in Boynton Beach on Wednesday, Sept. 12 from 8 to 10 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.

• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will hold a New Member Orientation Class on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 8 a.m. in the Lake Wellington boardroom. For more info., visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Getting Started with Ancestry Library Edition for adults on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. Learn how to access and navigate one of the most popular online resources for researching your family tree. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Lego Bricks for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 3 p.m. Build, imagine and play with Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Anime Nation for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. View new anime titles in Japanese with English subtitles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Book Discussion: In the Fall

by Jeffrey Lent for adults on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Copies are available at the research services desk. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Get Gaming for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Game with friends on the PS4 and try new and favorite card and board games. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• Wellington’s Chris Reyka Memorial American Legion Post 390 will celebrate its 10th anniversary, re-dedicating the post on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center. For more information about American Legion Post 390, e-mail wellingtonlegion390@gmail.com. To find out more about American Legion posts around the nation, visit www.legion.org.

Thursday, Sept. 13 • Unity of the Palm Beaches will host Sacred Space in Prayer on Thursday, Sept.

13 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Temple Israel (1901 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach).

Visit www.unitypalmbeach.com for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Friendship Circle for ages 18 to 24 on Thursday, Sept. 13 at 9:15

a.m. Meet other intellectually disabled young adults and work on skill-building projects in a supportive, encouraging environment.

Parents/caregivers must attend. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host an economic luncheon Thursday, Sept. 13 at Breakers West Country Club from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. The focus is on mental health and will feature keynote speakers Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw and Dr. Marisa Azaret of the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.

For more info., visit www.cpbchamber.com or call (561) 790-6200.

• The Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension will present three “Make Money on Your Landscape” classes in September at the Mounts Auditorium (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach). Discover how to make money on your landscape while promoting plant health and protecting the environment.

Take just one or two classes, or attend all three and earn a certificate. Classes will be held at 9 a.m. on Thursdays, Sept. 13, 20 and 27. The class fee is $5 per person for one or more of the three workshops to cover materials. Pre-register by contacting Candace Smith at csmith5@ pbcgov.org or (561) 233-1759.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Lego Bricks for ages 6 to 11 on Thursday, Sept. 13 at 4 p.m. Build, imagine and play with Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit ’n’ Stitch for ages 9 and up on Thursdays, Sept. 13 and Sept. 20 at 5 p.m.

Work on a current project and share ideas with new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Neil Young tribute concert by Forever Young, along with a food truck invasion, on Thursday, Sept. 13 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “It’s Time to Talk About It: NAMI Suicide Prevention Workshop for Families” on Thursday, Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Learn, identify, communicate and build a safety net around loved ones who may be thinking about suicide. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Friday, Sept. 14 • The West Palm Beach Fall Home Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center from Friday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, Sept. 16. For more info., visit www. westpalmhomeshow.com.

• The Palm Beach Marine Flea Market & Seafood Festival will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center from Friday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, Sept. 16. For more info., visit www.flnauticalfleamarket.com.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic

Center Way) will host Write, Read & Critique for adults on Fridays, Sept. 14 and Sept. 28 at 9:30 a.m. Join in this roundtable discussion where participants improve their works in progress by reading and discussing them.

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

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will hold a new volunteer orientation on Friday, Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. in the Kravis Center’s Helen K. Persson Hall. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer is encouraged to fill out the application available at www. kravis.org/volunteerapplication.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Lego Bricks for ages 5 to 12 on Friday, Sept. 14 at 3 p.m. Build, imagine and play with Lego bricks. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

Saturday, Sept. 15 • Encore Dancesport Competition 2018 will take place on Saturday, Sept. 15 and Sunday, Sept. 16 at the Eau Palm Beach Hotel & Spa (100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan). For tickets and more information, visit www.encoredancesport.com or call (941) 799-0800.

• The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in Okeeheelee Park South (7500 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Wednesday, Sept. 15 at 7:30 a.m. Call Paul Cummings (561) 963-9906 for more info.

• Friends of the Okeeheelee Nature Center will host Raptor Day for Nature Photographers on Saturday, Sept. 15 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Okeeheelee Nature Center. Several different species of birds of prey will be on display in a natural, outdoor setting. Every effort will be made to place the animals in optimal lighting with excellent backgrounds.

All proceeds from this fundraising event will benefit the programs and exhibits at the nature center. Ticket order forms can be picked up at the nature center or printed from www. pbcnature.com.

• Wellington will hold a Lakeside Family Fun Day on Lake Wellington behind the Wellington Community Center on Saturday, Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit www. wellingtonfl.gov/lakeside for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “With You Venezuela: Musical Presentation by the Papagayo Vocal Ensemble” on Saturday, Sept. 15 at 2:30 p.m. Under the direction of renowned singer and music producer Claudio Corsi, the Papagayo Vocal Ensemble performs beautiful music from Venezuela and Latin America.

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

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free 1980s tribute concert by On the Roxx on Saturday, Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www. wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

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Broncos Rebound With Big 48-0 Victory Over Miami-Ferguson

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach Central High School football team rebounded with a 48-0 shutout victory over Miami-Ferguson High School on Friday, Aug. 31, rebounding after a 14-0 season-opening loss to Atlantic High School the week before.

The Bronco offense piled up 42 points in the first half against the visiting Falcons. Palm Beach Central (1-1) was able to rotate

players on the field through the night, according to coach Tino Ierulli.

“It was great for them because those kids bust their butt in practice,” he explained. “These are the type of games they need to get playing time.”

The first score of the game came quickly, when Bronco quarterback Michael Moreland connected with receiver Bryan Robinson on a 41-yard touchdown pass. Punt re-

turner Gen’taris Oliver returned a Ferguson punt for a 71-yard score to put Palm Beach Central up 14-0 early in the first quarter.

Moreland found receiver Will Hamilton on a 66-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter to extend the Bronco lead to 21-0. The Ferguson offense could not get anything going against a faster and more physical Bronco defense.

Running back C.J. Stewart added to the Palm Beach Central lead

with a 16-yard rushing score to put the Broncos up 28-0.

Bronco linebacker Griffin Lampton grabbed a score for the defense when he forced a Ferguson fumble and picked it up to carry it 31 yards for the touchdown to extend the Palm Beach Central lead to 35-0. Quarterback Anarjahe Douriet added the final score of the first half for the Broncos when he scrambled out of the pocket and See BRONCOS, page 18

Palm Beach Central middle linebacker Conroy Cunningham pursues the Falcon ball carrier.

Bronco defensive tackle Janil Brown pressures the Ferguson quarterback.

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Bronco Tyler Willis finds open field as he changes direction.

Palm Beach Central running back Derrick Cruickshank hurdles over the Miami-Ferguson defender.

Wildcats Fall To 0-2 With 44-7 Loss To Palm Beach Gardens

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Friday, Aug. 31, the Royal Palm Beach High School football squad hosted Palm Beach Gardens High School for their regular season home opener and fell to the Gators 44-7.

The Wildcats (0-2) were in the game through the first half, but they had difficulty with miscues and the Palm Beach Gardens offensive unit.

After going three and out on their first possession of the game, the Wildcats surrendered the first score. The Gators opened up with a 55-yard touchdown pass from quarterback David Studstill to Belden Smith for a would-be goahead score, but it was nullified by a penalty. Running back Antonio Outler later ran in the game’s first score for the Gators, putting them up 7-0 early in the first quarter.

The Wildcats fired right back

Royal Palm Beach cornerback James Hunter III brings down Antonio Outler, the Gator running back.

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on the ensuing possession, capping a 55-yard drive when freshman quarterback Peyton Mainolfi found receiver Dishon Francis for the equalizer on a 7-yard touchdown pass. Dominick Gross’s kick tied the game 7-7 with 1:08 remaining in the first quarter.

Royal Palm Beach’s defense came up big inside the red zone when they forced a Gator fumble to take possession early in the second quarter. However, the Wildcats could not put together a drive, and were forced to punt, which was blocked by the Gators.

Palm Beach Gardens threatened to retake the lead, but a solid goal line stand denied a Gator score in a fourth-and-goal situation.

Miscues struck the Wildcat offense again when a rolling snap from center headed into the end zone. The ball was recovered by the Wildcats, but a safety was

awarded to Palm Beach Gardens, which gave them a 9-7 lead. On the Gators’ next possession, they added to that lead with a short touchdown run, making the score 16-7, which held until the conclusion of the first half.

Things did not go the Wildcats’ way in the second half, as Palm Beach Gardens came out operating on all cylinders. The Gators racked up an additional 28 points to run away with the game. Royal Palm Beach was not able to overcome the Gator momentum and the earlier miscues.

Palm Beach Gardens cruised to a 44-7 win, improving to 2-0, while the Wildcats were still looking for their first victory of the season.

The Wildcats hosted Centennial High School on Thursday, Sept. 6, but results were not available by press time.

Wildcat running back Ketron Hadley breaks to the outside.

Royal Palm Beach receiver Dishon Francis catches the ball in the end zone for a score.

Wildcat quarterback Peyton Mainolfi throws down field.

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Dressage Show Breaks Summer Heat During Made In The Shade With the Florida summer heat in full effect, the Gold Coast Dressage Association Made In The Shade I & II gave year-round riders the chance to get out of the sun and into the show ring. Riders came to try new levels, gear up for the U.S. Dressage National Championships, and to earn final

scores for regional championships.

The show was held at the Palm Beach Equine Complex on Aug. 18 and 19.

The show featured rides from Training Level, Para Equestrian Test of Choice, and FEI Freestyles. More than 80 rides went down centerline over the course

Win For Graziani And Erato M At Labor Day Show In Wellington

The Equestrian Sport Productions Labor Day show saw a victory for Loxahatchee resident Carlo Graziani, aboard his own Erato M in the DeNiro Boot Co Stakes Class. The class welcomed 10 horse and rider pairs, with Graziani and Erato M taking top honors as they contested the Andy Christiansen fast track with a time of 46.573 seconds and with one added fault.

Emma Butchard of Wellington and her own Cascada K followed in second with a jump-off time of 50.572 seconds and five faults.

Luis Fernando Larrazabal of Wellington and his own Caribi LS La Silla captured third place honors with a second-round time of 46.065 with twelve added faults.

Eileen O’Leary of Mont Verde and her own Bahama Boy were the only pair to contest the second round, topping the M&S Child/ Adult Jumper Classic with a fault free jump-off time of 42.554 seconds. Jennifer Magee of Wel-

lington and the Bella Equestrian owned entry Cabaret LS captured second place with a time of 55.72 seconds and four faults. Megan Boekhout of Hypoluxo and her own Phantom O claimed third place honors with a time of 59.538 seconds.

Cristina Santini of Winter Garden topped the Low Child/Adult Jumper classic sponsored by ProElite Horse Feed with her own Capitol G, being the only pair to contest the fast track with a time of 44.558 seconds. Heather Wasilausky of Boyton Beach with her own Dame took second place honors with a time of 65.037 seconds and four added faults. Ashley Zito of Loxahatchee, aboard her own Call Me Corrido, captured third place with a time of 70.928 with twelve added faults.

Competition at Equestrian Village continues with ESP September from Sept. 7-9. To learn more, and for complete show results, visit www.pbiec.com.

Women’s Self-Defense Class At Title Boxing

A women’s self-defense course will be offered at Title Boxing Club Wellington on Saturday, Sept. 22 at noon.

This introductory self-defense course will be taught by trainer George Adamia, a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a kru (instructor) in Muay Thai.

During the class, participants will be taught how to better pay attention to their surroundings and learn how to protect themselves from becoming a victim of sexual assault through hands-on demonstrations of defense techniques, both on the ground and standing. Attendees should wear

gym attire and athletic shoes.

“Nothing brings me greater joy than helping and empowering people to live a healthier and more active life. Don’t be a victim!” said Adamia, who recently offered a women’s self-defense course at Title Boxing Club’s Palm Beach Gardens location.

Class space is limited and will fill up quickly.

Call or text (561) 201-8690 to reserve your spot today. Membership specials will be available to all attendees.

Title Boxing Club Wellington is located at 2863 S. State Road 7, Suite 100, in Wellington.

on the two days, and “S” judges Kem Barbosa and Joan Darnell were on hand. Having run shows consistently in Wellington for the last 35 years, Gold Coast was the initial inspiration for the 12-week Adequan Global Dressage Festival. “We have a great show going on with some big names on the list, and people riding from all levels between the two rings,” said Noreen O’Sullivan, president of the Gold Coast Dressage Association.

The high score for the entire weekend went to Roxanne Trunnell on Dolton, who scored a 78.036 percent. The pair was recently named to the United States Para Equestrian Team for the World Equestrian Games held in Tryon, N.C. Wellington local trainer Nicholas Fyffe had an outstanding 70.735 percent on Diozar in the Intermediaire 1. On Sunday, Bent Jensen wowed the crowd in his Third Level Test 3 riding Marti Hohmann’s Uno De Moulinet to a 67.949 percent taking the win as well.

Riders have continuously raved about the great show staff and events that Gold Coast Dressage puts on. “The staff was fair enough to put us first thing in the morning so our horses could go home and rest before leaving tonight for the National Championships in Illinois.” said Melissa Taylor, who rode Ansgar to a high score of 71.765 percent in the FEI TOC. While the chaos of season may be gone, there is still a close-knit equestrian community here that bonds during the hot summer

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continued from page 17 advanced the ball on the ground from 15 yards out to lift his team to 42-0 at the half.

The Broncos only needed one more score in the second half to seal the win. Douriet linked up with receiver Kai Rosado on an 8-yard touchdown pass to put Palm Beach Central up 48-0 midway through the third quarter.

Ferguson was able to hold the Broncos scoreless in the fourth quarter but could not close the margin.

The victory was much needed

months. “It’s smaller, so you get to catch up with everyone when its not so hectic like season,” said Eleanor Brimmer, a para equestrian who resides year-round in Wellington.

Gold Coast shows no signs of slowing down as the summer is winding down. With several events planned in the upcoming months, like an Adult Camp and Ride a Test Oct. 6-7, the November Fall Fling Recognized Show on Nov. 10-11 and the Year End Awards Banquet on Nov. 17 at the Wanderers Club.

The Gold Coast Dressage Association enjoys support from its many members and sponsors, including Diamante Farms, the Palm Beach Equine Clinic and Sports Complex, Custom Saddlery, MDC Stirrups, TheraPlate, Florida Community Bank, Finish Line Products, Noreen O’Sullivan’s Prudential Advisors, John McGinty Financial Partners, Mary Phelps of Markel Insurance, JRPR Public Relations Equine News Room and Triple Crown Nutrition.

The Gold Coast Dressage Association’s purpose is to organize and operate educational activities and to foster local and national amateur dressage competition. The Gold Coast Dressage Association is committed to education and promoting good sportsmanship along with high ethical and moral standards in horsemanship and the equestrian sports. To find out more, or to become a member of the Gold Coast Dressage Association, visit www.gcdafl.org.

(Above) Melissa Taylor and Ansgar soar to victory at the Gold Coast Made In The Shade Show. (Below) Hannah Katherine Bressler on Hilfiger took home the win in the Prix St. George.

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for the Broncos. “Week one’s loss against Atlantic was exactly what we needed to refocus the kids and wake them up and realize they have to work hard, no matter how much talent we have,” Ierulli said.

Stewart had five rushes for 61 yards and a touchdown. Moreland went 4-for-5 for 116 yards and two scores. Douriet completed six of nine passes for 87 yards, threw for a score and ran for one. Robinson reeled in three catches for 64 yards and a score. Hamilton totaled 79 yards on two receptions and one touchdown. Conroy Cunningham led the defense with 15 tackles with three for losses and a forced fumble. Kicker Tanner Naim went 6-for-6 on extra points.

Palm Beach Central hosts Braddock High School on Friday, Sept.

7 at 6 p.m.

M•S

Bronco quarterback Anarjaahe Douriet runs the ball on a keeper up the middle.

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Providing over 30 years of exceptional care to pets and their families in the Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, and Loxahatchee Communities.

Morris & Shields

HOURS Monday – Friday – 7:30am to 5pm Saturday – 7:30am to 12pm Drop off Services Available

Attorneys at Law

Christina Herejk, DVM

• ESTATE PLANNING

Offering a variety of services including Preventive Care, Urgent Care, Cold Laser Therapy, In-House Diagnostics, Hospitalization, and Surgery.

USDA Accredited for Health Certificates

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610 Royal Palm Beach Blvd, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411

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• REAL ESTATE • PROBATE ADMINISTRATION • FORECLOSURE DEFENSE • BUSINESS LAW Robert R. Morris FLLawMan@aol.com

• INSURANCE CLAIMS

Les C. Shields

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793-1200 Fax: 793-1020

FREE GLASS OF WINE OR BEER WITH DINNER PURCHASE

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Bring Coupon - Cash Only

685 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.

Royal Palm Beach• Ste. 205

BEST OVERSTUFFED CORNED BEEF OR PASTRAMI SANDWICH IN THE WEST!

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Welcome to Starr Family Dentistry in Wellington A Naturally Occurring Retirement Community

Wellington Cares Food Pantry is in need of the following items: A dental office designed specifically for serving the needs of the family.

Established in 1983 Wellington’s first full-time, full service dental practice.

Contact us to arrange an appointment to discreetly discuss your dental needs.

(Financial arrangements available)

(561) 798-0100 VISIT OUR WEBSITE:

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Conveniently located in the heart of Wellington

1200 Corporate Center Way, Suite 103 | Wellington, Florida 33414

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Microwavable Pasta / Rice Packets Boost/Ensure Canned Fruit Apple Sauce (Sugar Free) Canned Vegetables Sliced Olives Soup Low Sugar Cereals Jarred Tomato Sauce Condiments-Ketchup, Mustard, Steak Sauce, Salad Dressing • Peanut Butter/Jelly • Crackers • Bottled Water

Other Items Needed • • • • • • •

Napkins/Paper Towels/Toilet Paper Toothpaste Small/Medium/Large Garbage bags Liquid Dish Soap Liquid Hand Soap Laundry Detergent House Hold Cleaning Supplies Disinfectant. Windex, Furniture Polish,Toilet Bowl Cleaner

To Arrange Pick-up or Delivery, please call 561-568-8818

Are you a Wellington resident 65 or older who requires non-medical assistance?

We Help Wellington Seniors For Free.

Call 561-568-8818 or visit www.WellingtonCaresOrg.com

Wellington Cares, is a 50 I ( c) 3 community based not-for-profit organization committed to coordinating volunteers of all ages serving in a time exchange format to enable persons age 65 or older who require assistance to remain in their home with the support of the Wellington community residents and local organizations.

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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

B. ELLIS ENTERPRISES, INC.

Irrigation Repairs

$50.00 1st 1/2 Hour - $35.00 Hour After Commercial & Residential

Ben Ellis President Office 561.798.1477 Mobile 561.722.5424

U2597 CGC015908 8620 Wendy Lane E. West Palm Beach, FL 33411

Mary Schiltz Realtor®

Cell:

(561) 635-8477

Email:

MarySchiltz@bellsouth.net

EACH ERA OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

BALMORE PLACE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY

• Operated by registered nurses with over 40 years experience.

• Quality care assisted living facility with low client to caregiver ratio.

• We intervene and advocate as their care managers in the absence of their family members.

Licensed #AL12034 • At Balmore Place, Care, respect and our 14315 83rd Ln. N. • Loxahatchee residents well being trumps everything!

561-753-6002 • Cell 561-644-7753 • www.BalmorePlace.com • SmithFae@yahoo.com

ParPoolPools Service Don Freeborn 561-723-9731 * All pools get fully serviced each visit* *No five minute cleanings*

I’ll keep your pool looking up to par!

DATTILE PLUMBING, INC.

THE BEST IN THE WEST DOUGLAS DATTILE

dattileplumbing@att.net

PRESIDENT

SERVING WESTERN PALM BEACH COUNTY SINCE 1973

561 -793 -7484

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B. ELLIS ENTERPRISES, INC.

Irrigation Installation $3,499.00 on 1 1/4 Acre Lots Free Estimates On All New Systems

Before

Commercial & Residential Ben Ellis President U2597 CGC015908 Office 561.798.1477 8620 Wendy Lane E. West Palm Beach, FL 33411 Mobile 561.722.5424

CAPT. D.J.

children • community • seniors

U.S. Navy Veteran

The Wellington Community Foundation, Inc. is a charitable organization committed to benefiting the residents of Wellington by supporting and improving their quality of life.

Fly & Light Tackle Fishing Everglades National Park

561-701-3344

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Learn More About Becoming Involved By Our Visiting Our Website Today!

561-333-9843

We clean, treat and permanently color seal your ceramic tile-grout lines to look better than new, resist stains and clean with ease.

After

“It’s the plus that makes the difference.”

561-753-7090 Phone 877-GROUT-11 Toll Free 561-383-7521 Fax www.GroutPlus.com

Chris Melia, President

561-723-4686 Cell GroutPlus@gmail.com

DISCOUNT TRACTOR AND BOBCAT SERVICE INC. BILLY (561) 572-5662

www.wellingtoncommunityfoundation.org

IS YOUR ROOF LEAKING?

IRA KASKEL

ROOFING

Sales Consultant

Other services provided:

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Stucco · Gutters · Tile · Shingle · Metal · Flat

2018

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WELLINGTON • ROYAL PALM BEACH • LOXAHATCHEE • THE ACREAGE

All Types of Pressure Cleaning, Chemical Roof Cleaning, Houses, Driveways, Patios, etc. and Interior/Exterior Painting

WHITE

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Patrycja Jaskolski (561) 657-0420 piwanska@yahoo.com

References, Experience, Professional Service

Homes | Apartments | Offices

Call Today! 561-689-1555 Proudly Serving Greater Palm Beach County!

Is your roof leaking?

Are you hurricane ready?

Call us for all your roofing needs!

$10 OFF Coupon

Licensed & Insured

Re-Roofing & Repairs Commercial/Residential •Septic Tank & Grease Trap Pumping

Lic.#057261

ENTERPRISES INC.

561-741-8919

• Drain Fields • Lift Stations • Drain Cleaning

www.Dannys-Septic.com Customer@Dannys-Septic.com

CLASSIFIEDS • • • WELLINGTON ROYAL PALM BEACH LOXAHATCHEE THE ACREAGE

Real Estate For Sale

Professional Services

North Carolina

A/C Refrigeration Services

NORTH CAROLINA— Near Tryon International Equestrian Center, N.C. 3 bedroom, 2 bath home bring your horses. The Real Estate Place 828-429-6695

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

Employment Opportunities F I N A N C I A L S E R V I C E S C O M PA N Y — is looking for a dedicated receptionist. Must be bilingual. General Office duties. Email resume to hiring@castleberryfinancialservices.com

WRITER WANTED

The Town-Crier Newspaper and Wellington The Magazine seek a well-rounded editorial staff member for writing and editing work on our community publications serving central Palm Beach C o u n t y. G o v e r n m e n t writing experience a plus. Experience in page design a plus. Interested?

Send your resume and writing samples to palmswestnews@gmail.com.

Auto Body Repair J O H N N Y V ' S M O B I L E S C R AT C H & D E N T R E PA I R — 5 6 1 - 2 5 2 - 8 2 9 5 R e s idential & Commercial Fixmypaint.com

Cleaning - Home/Office WE CLEAN OFFICES & PRIVATE HOMES — Licensed & Insured. Call for an estimate and to schedule your apartment. Discount for Central Palm Beach County Chamber members and to all new clients for first cleaning. 561-385-8243 Lic. #2012-25277 CLEANING LADY — I can help get your house cleaner than ever! Try me once and you will not be disappointed! 561-657-0420 Patrycja

Driveway Repair D R I V E WAY 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

Electrical Contractor SINGER ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING, INC. — Electrical work you can trust at an affordable price, Fully Licensed and Insured. EC#13007941 561-425-5409

Floor Sanding/Restoration WOOD FLOOR RESTORATION — Since 1951 Artisan Licensed & Insured. Bob Williamson 561-389-8188

Home Improvement 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

Town-Crier Classifieds Get Results Call 561-793-7606

Professional Services Painting J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, Chemical Roof Cleaning, 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

Pest Control Products PAT E N T E D F L E A B E A C O N ® — C o n trols fleas in the home without toxic chemicals or costly exterminators. Results overnight!

Grand Prix 561-792-2853 www.fleabacon.com

PLACE YOUR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AD HERE CALL 561-793-7606

Service & Repair • New Equipment • Sell All Brands Schedule Your A/C Checkup Today!

Septic Service DANNY’S SEPTIC SERVICE — 561-689-1555 Commercial/Residential Septic Tank and Grease Trap Pumping *Drain Fields *Lift Stations *Drain Cleaning w w w. D a n n y s - S e p t i c . c o m L i c # S R O 111 6 9 6

Sprinkler Systems AQUATIC SPRINKLER, LLC — Complete repair of all types of systems. Owner Operated. Michael Office: 561-964-6004 Cell: 561236-8595 Lic.#U17871 Bonded & Ins. Serving the Western Communities Since 1990

Tree Removal AFFORDABLE TREE EXPERT SERVICE— Tree Removal,Trims, Palm Tree, Edging & Limb Removal, Yard Cleaning. No Job too Small. 561-856-2909

Tree Service TREES TRIMMED AND REMOVED — 561798-0412 D.M. YOUNG TREE SERVICE. Family Owned & Operated Lic. & Insured 1992-12121 Visit our website at dmyoungtreeservice.com

Wallpapering

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

R O O F I N G R E PA I R S R E - R O O F I N G A L L 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

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

Town-Crier Classifieds Call 561-793-7606

NEIL O’NEAL JR. ROOFING — Roofing & Reroofing. Family owned and operated. Residential/ Commercial. Wood Replacement, Roof Coatings, Solar Vents, Skylights & Roof Ventilation. 561-6564945 Lic. & Insured CCC1330208.Free Estimates

Screening J O H N ’ S S C R E E N R E PA I R S E R V I C E — Pool & patio re-screening. Stay tight,wrinkle-free,guaranteed! CRC1329708 call u s 7 9 8 - 3 1 3 2 . w w w. p o o l s c r e e n r e p a i r. c o m

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

GET YOUR SUMMER A/C CHECKUP SPECIALIZING IN TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR

Professional Services

Seeking Employment SEEKING POSITION: Companion to elderly person, non-medical position, college educated.

Please call 561-324-5807.Please call 561-324-5807 HOME HEALTH AIDE AVAILABLE — Experienced Home Health Aide seeks new position. Flexible hours, full 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.

$

85.00

561-798-3225

www.johnchuntonac.com Lic.#CAC057272 • Insured Family Owned & Operated Since 1996

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GREAT ATMOSPHERE AND FRIENDLY SERVICE

sday Nights Live M usic Thur 9 p.m.

6p.m. BEST FOOD AND BEST MARGARITA’S IN TOWN

Lunch

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50% Off (7 days per week)

Not to be combined with other coupons or specials not to be used on holidays, One Coupon per table

HAPPY HOUR 3P.M. - 6 P.M. MON. - FRI.

5 Off

$

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(561) 798-1229 Winn-Dixie Plaza 1179 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.

Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 Hours: Mon-Sun 11 am- 10 pm

Deep Eddy Vodka

44 Flavors of Hard-Packed Ice Cream, Probiotic Yogurt, Sorbet, Sherbert, Soft Serve, and More!

Buy One Get One

750 ml

1.00 OFF

$

1/2 OFF

ANY SHAKE OR SUNDAE

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Offer Expires 09/30/18

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$

New Amsterdam Vodka 750 ml 1.75 ml

Jose Cuervo

1099 $ 1799 $

1999 $ 2799

$

750 ml 1.75 ml

Jim Beam 750 ml 1.75 ml

1299 $ 2299

FREE Bottle of Wine

(Next to Little Caesars in Royal Plaza)

We Proudly Serve

(561) 268-2979

Tito’s Vodka

$

Manager Special

“Premium Ice Cream Without The Premium Price” 11328 Okeechobee Blvd., Suite 6, Royal Palm Beach

$35 or more

Not to be combined with other coupons or specials not to be used on holidays, One Coupon per table

with $25 or more purchase *Excludes sale items

$

HillBilly 101 Proof

1.75 ml

28

99

$

1.75 ml

24

99

CK Mondavi Wine All Flavors 750 ml

3 for $1000

561.249.7582 1109 -1111 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. • Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 (NW Corner of Okeechobee Blvd., Next to Dairy Queen)

U.S. Mortgage of Florida FOR ALL YOUR MORTGAGE NEEDS TRUSTED AND APPROVED LENDER FOR MULTIPLE BUILDERS AND REALTORS IN THE AREA

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• 1st & 2nd Up to 90% Combined Loan to Value • VA/FHA Loans (FHA Credit Score As Low As 580) • Construction Lending • Bank Statement Loans • Interest Only Loans • Jumbo Loans

• Renovation Loans (Conventional & FHA) • Doctors’ Loans • Reverse Mortgages • Foreign National Loans • Asset Based Income • Hard Money Loans

Milko Castellanos Branch Manager

1200 Corporate Center Way • Suite 104 Wellington, FL 33414

MILKO@USMTG.COM

Office: (561) 886-0300 Ext. 211 • Cell: (954) 410-6013

Wellington Interior Design Center 3460 Fairlane Farms Rd. #8 | Wellington, FL 561.223.3709

Hours: Closed Sunday. | Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Saturday By Appointment Only.

15 Year Wellington Resident!

U.S MORTGAGE OF FLORIDA

Licensed In Florida • NMLS # 75597

Now hiring Loan Officers Leads Provided

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

Summer Menu

1895 10% CASH DISCOUNT

$

CAESAR SALAD, HOUSE SALAD, PASTA FAGIOLI, OR MINESTRONE

Eggplant Parmigiana with pasta Eggplant Rollatini with pasta Chicken Parmigiana with pasta Chicken Francese with pasta Chicken Marsala with pasta Veal Parmigiana with pasta Veal Milanese with pasta Shrimp Parmigiana over pasta Shrimp Marinara over pasta Zuppa di Mussels over pasta Sole with Broccoli or Potatoes ~Fish may be prepared either Oreganata, Luciano, Francese, or Grilled~ ~Pasta Sides are Linguini or Angel Hair with meat sauce or tomato sauce~ CANNOLI OR CHOCOLATE CAKE SOFT DRINK OR HOT COFFEE / TEA WITH DESSERT NO SUBSTITUTIONS Prepared Fresh to order.

Summer Happy Hour All Day Every Day

Beer Specials ~ House Wines $5 ~ Svedka Martini’s $6 Pizza Special Monday thru Thursday

Large 16” Cheese Pizza

8

$ 99

Pick up and Cash only

Live Entertainment Fridays & Saturdays

Total EYE CARE for the Entire Family • MACULAR DEGENERATION • DIABETIC RETINOPATHY • CLINICAL TRIALS • CATARACTS • GLAUCOMA • DRY EYE • ADULT & PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY • STRABISMUS

Lee Friedman, M.D. Randy Katz, M.D. Barry Schechter, M.D., F.A.A.O. Jason Gorscak, M.D. Jonathan Criss, M.D.

Starting at 6:30 p.m.

2575 STATE ROAD 7. WELLINGTON, FL 33414 Located across from the Mall at Wellington Green, behind Whole Foods.

We Now

Deliver

(561) 792-1205

Locally!

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

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

561-355-5900

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