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Volume 32, Number 36 September 9 - September 15, 2011

WOMEN IN BUSINESS LUNCHEON

Women Of The Western Communities Meeting

Women of the Western Communities, formerly the Wellington Women’s Club, held its inaugural mee ting Thursday, Sept. 1 at the Madison Green Golf Club’s MarBar Grille. The group meets on the first Thursday of each month. The next meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Page 2

The Palms West Community Foundation hosted its quarterly Women in Business luncheon Wednesday, Aug. 31 at the Madison Green Golf Club. The guest speaker was WPEC NewsChannel 12 anchor Liz Quirantes. Pictured here are Iberia Bank’s Maggie Zeller, Liz Quirantes and Palms West Chamber CEO Jaene Miranda. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 9 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/T OWN-CRIER

Palm Beach County Mounted Posse held schooling shows last weekend at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. Page 5

WPB Antiques Festival Returns To Fairgrounds

The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival was held Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3 and 4 at the South Florida Fairgrounds.

Shown here, Connie Schlosberg looks at picture frames.

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OPINION Honor Spirit Of 9/11 By Attending Observances

It may seem hard to believe that a decade has passed since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. But this Sunday marks the tenth anniversary.

America entered a new era that day, one that changed our view of what it means to be at war.

Suddenly, the rules changed, and we were forced to deal with the enemy not just abroad, but also at home. However, amid the fear, there was also a sense of pride and solidarity that rose above everything else. In that spirit, we recommend attending one or more of the anniversary events taking place in the west ern communities this weekend. Page 4 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS ............................. 2 - 13 OPINION ................................ 4 CRIME NEWS ........................ 6 NEWS BRIEFS .......................8 SCHOOLS .....................14 - 15 PEOPLE................................16 COLUMNS .................... 23 - 24 ENTERTAINMENT ................26 BUSINESS ...................29 - 31 SPORTS .......................35 - 37 CALENDAR...................38 - 39 CLASSIFIEDS ...............40 - 45 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

Lox Groves Council Hires New Management Firm To Run Town

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report In a 3-2 decision, the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council agreed to replace Town Manager Frank Spence on Tuesday, selecting Underwood Management Services Group for its new town management contract.

The Town of Loxahatchee Groves runs through a contract form of government, where all employees are provided by a management firm hired by the council. For the past two years, Spence has managed the town through his company, Frank Spence Inc. Bill Underwood, owner of Underwood Management Services Group, said that his associate Mark Kutney, previously deputy city manager in Belle Glade, would serve as town manager and would meet with Underwood reg-

ularly for updates on the town’s affairs. Underwood is also financial services director for the City of Oakland Park in Broward County.

Underwood’s firm was selected over five other candidates at an annual contract price of $250,625.

Spence, whose current contract for $200,000 expires at the end of the month, was among the other applicants.

Spence had asked for $276,000 for management services over the upcoming years to cover what he said would be increased costs for the newly added planning & zoning and equestrian advisory committees, as well as increased code enforcement.

Councilman Tom Goltzené, who dissented in the vote to hire Underwood, preferred the presentation of Jerome Grasso, a retired

police officer from upstate New York who serves as an elected county legislator, similar to a county commissioner, in Genesee County, N.Y. Mayor Dave Browning also dissented. He preferred to keep Spence.

The other applicants were Michael Arciola Sr. of West Palm Beach and Severn Trent Services of Houston.

Underwood pointed out that this was the second time he has gone through the process of applying to manage Loxahatchee Groves, having lost out to Spence two years ago. At the time, Underwood was embroiled in a lawsuit with the City of Belle Glade regarding the termination of his management contact there.

“I appreciate the opportunity to See LOX COUNCIL, page 18

Tour Of Commons Park Shows Big RPB Project Coming To Life

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Phase 2 of the 160-acre Royal Palm Beach Commons Park project is well underway, with completion anticipated in May 2012.

“We are currently in Phase 2 of the project, which will encompass the construction of many of the design elements,” Project Engineer Brett Johnson told the TownCrier during an exclusive tour.

“This project will encompass just over 160 acres of an old golf course and will be Royal Palm Beach’s largest park.”

Royal Palm Beach bought the shuttered Tradition Golf Course in 2005 for $4.5 million, greatly increasing the amount of public parkland in the village. This was followed by several years of planning and study before work got underway two years ago.

During Phase 1, all of the park’s earthwork, drainage and other infrastructure were put in. The park itself, with a host of amenities, is the focus of Phase 2.

The cost of Phase 2 is just over $15 million. “We’re looking at a total cost, through the design and See RPB PARK, page 3

Seniors: Give Us Priority At The New Community Center

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington residents had a chance this week to discuss ideas and hopes for a rebuilt Wellington Community Center during a public input meeting Tuesday, Sept. 6.

About 50 residents attended and were given a chance to see what ideas Wellington staff has put forward, as well as give their own input. Overall, residents in attendance pushed for more focus on senior activities and senior needs.

In May, the council directed Wellington staff to knock down and rebuild the community center rather than renovate the building.

The Wellington Community Center is more than 30 years old and was originally the Wellington Club East, a private country club facility. Although the building has been retrofitted several times to meet the community’s needs since the village purchased it in October 1998, it was never designed to be a community center.

Though the building could have been renovated again, simply remodeling it would not fix many of its design flaws and would have given the building only another 10 years of usable life. The most critical flaw in the current building is a steep hill at the entrance of the

center, which poses a problem for elderly residents.

Because the building was built before the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 was in effect, better access wasn’t required.

Space planner Teresa Penbrooke of Greenplay LLC told residents that Wellington is considering a two-story, 27,000square-foot building that would host programs for both young and old.

“We have seniors, youths and everyone in between who use this space,” she said. “We have to make sure it’s a multi-purpose space for all ages. Whatever the building does, it has to accommodate everyone.”

The project is estimated to cost $5.4 million, up from the original estimation in May of $5.1 million.

“That’s a conservative estimate,” Penbrooke said. “We hope it will come in lower.”

Penbrooke stressed that although Wellington was looking for input on the types of programs residents would like to see hosted in the building, no specific programs were being discussed.

“The point of this is to have community engagement all along,” she said. “So we’re really looking at trying to get the best See BUILDING, page 7

BALMORE HOUSE

Providing quality care for aging and elderly residents, the Balmore House assisted-living facility in The Acreage held its grand opening Friday, Sept. 2. Pictured here, Tania Smith Cohen (left) and Fae Smith (right) give visitors a tour of the house. STORY & PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY LAUREN MIRÓ/TOWN-CRIER

Wellington Budget Hearing Monday

Commons Park — The master plan for Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. Phase 2 of the project is under construction.

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By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council will hold the first of its two formal budget hearings for the 201112 fiscal year on Monday, Sept.

12, moved back one day from the council’s regularly scheduled meeting time.

Deputy Village Clerk Rachel Callovi told the Town-Crier Wednesday that, by law, Wellington must move its budget hearings if they conflict with either the Palm Beach County Commission or the Palm Beach County School Board budget hearings.

“We had to change our budget hearings to Sept. 12 and Sept. 26,” she said. “Palm Beach County is holding its budget hearings on the same day as Wellington’s regular council meetings, and the school district is holding theirs on Sept.

14.”

The agenda review meetings

are set for the Thursday prior to the meeting.

Next year’s Wellington budget is proposed to be $73.9 million, down about 2.4 percent from the current year’s plan.

In July, the council set its preliminary tax rate at 2.5 mills — unchanged for the third year. The rate would mean that a Wellington resident whose property is assessed at $175,000 after exemptions would pay $437.50 in village property taxes next year.

State law requires municipalities to set their preliminary tax and assessment rates in July. They may lower the rates before final adoption in September but cannot raise them.

The tax rate as proposed would net Wellington approximately $12.8 million.

According to a Wellington staff report, the budget maintains reSee BUDGET, page 18

Wellington Expecting Large Crowd For 9/11 Ceremony WELLINGTON 9/11 PREVIEW VIDEO AT GOTOWNCRIER.COM

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By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington is expecting big crowds Sunday, Sept. 11, as the village plays host to the countywide 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony.

The ceremony will culminate a weekend of events meant to remember and honor those lives lost 10 years ago in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

(Left) Wellington’s 9/11 observance will feature the dedication of the new Patriot Memorial.

The event is expected to cause delays on Forest Hill Blvd. between Montauk and Country Club drives from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Residents and officials will honor Patriot Day on Sunday starting at 8:30 a.m. with a Parade of Heroes on Forest Hill Blvd., followed by the 9/11 remembrance ceremony at 9 a.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater, and the Patriot Memorial dedication at 10:30 a.m.

Wellington Deputy Village Manager John Bonde said that although the village does not know how many people will attend the

event, residents and guests should be prepared for a crowd.

“We’re asking that guests park at the Mall at Wellington Green and take a shuttle to the Town Center,” Bonde said.

Last year, the Wellington Village Council approved the Patriot Memorial, which is located at the entrance to the Town Center between Scott’s Place playground and the Wellington municipal complex.

Central to the memorial is a 36foot by 8-foot steel beam pulled from the wreckage of the World See MEMORIAL, page 18

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NEWS

WOMEN OF THE WESTERN COMMUNITIES DEBUT MEETING AT MADISON GREEN Women of the Western Communities, formerly the Wellington Women’s Club, held its inaugural meeting Thursday, Sept. 1 at the Madison Green Golf Club’s MarBar Grille. Members discussed ways to raise money for the YWCA Harmony House and scholarships for local students. The group meets on the first Thursda y of each month. The next meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m. For more info., contact Mair Armand at mair@wwc-fl.com or (561) 635-0011.

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Marian Feldman, Sondra Stateman, Ruth Mansmith and Stacy Kaufman.

Women of the Western Communities board members.

Terri Priore, Faye Ford and Mair Armand.

Judith Dieker, Anne Johnson and Erin Downey.

Laurie Piel, Andrea Kalina, Teri Lane of the American Cancer Society, Teresa Harrington and Beth Gaul.

Mary Fearon, Selena Smith and Judith Lauro.

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County Zoners OK Medical Building On Southern Near Sem Pratt

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Zoning Commission recommended the rezoning of 4.96 acres on the north side of Southern Blvd., just east of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, from agricultural to institutional on Thursday, Sept. 1 to allow development of a 21,600square-foot medical office building.

Agent Kevin McGinley said the applicant, Wellington businessman Frank Suess, is outgrowing his current facilities in Wellington’s industrial area off Pierson Road.

“He has a warehouse and inventory that he stores in there, plus his office and administrative people,” McGinley told the TownCrier on Wednesday. “His business has grown to the point that he would like to devote the Wellington component into more of the products and inventory and move his administrative staff to this new building.”

Unlike a typical medical building, where a developer hopes to attract doctors and medical professionals, Suess already has the need with his own business, known as the Diabetic Support Program.

“He may attract some other re-

lated doctors to come there, but he doesn’t need that because he has the built-up need for the space right now with his own business,” McGinley said, explaining that the Southern Blvd. site, which Suess purchased in 1998, is more accessible for clients and staff.

“Most of his employment base is in the western communities,” McGinley said. “He wanted to stay out west. The nature of his business is to expand. He does a lot of diabetic footwear, custom insoles and some diagnostic work.”

McGinley said Suess wishes to move forward with the plan as soon as possible, with approval by the county commission set for the end of the month.

“It still has to go through the permitting process,” he said, explaining that the property has been through a comp plan change and rezoning. “We still have some steps along the way. I would say that construction will be in six months or so.”

The site was the subject of a large-scale land use amendment in November 2010 known as Suess Institutional, which changed the land use designation from rural residential, one unit per five acres, to institutional to allow for the

development of medical offices to support an expansion of Suess’s business. At the time, the application stated that the nature and success of this locally based international medical services business necessitated the need for more office space in the western communities.

The medical offices would include on-site medical professionals that provide in-home and office visits. Activities at the proposed facility would include medical, Medicaid and Medicare billing. Customer service would also be offered, such as self-testing and diagnosis. Offices would also provide maintenance of a large number of patient files, and room for diabetic support personnel, including a medical director, diabetes educator, nutritionist and diabetic pump educator. The offices would also include administrative offices for home health care and diagnostic services involving diabetic footwear.

County staff evaluated the applicant’s justification and responses and determined that the need for the requested change balanced the potential impacts generated by the request.

The property is bordered on the north by agricultural residential

RPB To Host 9/11 Observance Sunday Afternoon At Vets Park

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Royal Palm Beach will host a 9/11 observance, emphatically titled “We Will Not Forget,” at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Veterans Park amphitheater to honor the nearly 3,000 victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks.

“We’re marking the 10-year remembrance of 9/11,” Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center Program Supervisor Carlos Morales said.

“We have a group called the Third Row Center singers that will be doing a cappella songs before and after the event.”

In addition, violinist Jose Kropp, the 14-year-old winner of the 2010 Palm Beach Idol contest at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, also will play before and after the event in the First Responders Memorial area.

People will have an opportuni-

ty to view pictures of the United Airlines Flight 93, Pentagon and World Trade Center attacks.

“We have a bit of a memorial area around our First Responders site,” Morales said. “We will be passing out 10-year remembrance pins, we’ll be passing out American flags, and we will have a program suitable for everybody in the audience.”

After a flag-raising ceremony, Mayor Matty Mattioli will make opening comments and introduce speakers and dignitaries, who will include State Rep. Mark Pafford (D-District 88), County Commissioner Jess Santamaria and Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Battalion Chief Nigel Baker. Pastor Michael Rose of Royal Palm Covenant Church will do the invocation and closing prayer.

“We’re doing a wreath laying at our memorial area with the

mayor and representatives of Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, with a 21-gun salute to follow,” Morales said.

The Palm Beach County FireRescue Pipe & Drum Band will play during the wreath laying. A poetic tribute to 9/11 titled “We Shall Never Forget” will be read by members of Boy Scout Troop 111 and Cub Scout Pack 120.

Complimentary refreshments will be available after the ceremony.

“It’s going to be a very respectful, somber event,” Morales said.

“We just want to remember those victims during those terrible acts of 9/11.”

Veterans Park is located on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. just south of Okeechobee Blvd. For more information, visit www. royalpalmbeach.com.

property, on the south by Storm Water Treatment Area 1 East, on the east by agricultural residential supporting a nursery, and on the west by a church. The property is located in an area characterized as a mix of agricultural and residential uses, including churches, residences, recreational facilities and nurseries, and the proposed use was deemed by county staff as compatible with existing and approved uses along the SR 80 corridor in the vicinity of Loxahatchee Groves.

Access to the site will be from two points: Southern Blvd. to the south and Rembrandt Road to the north.

Conditions of approval included an engineering recommenda-

tion that in order to comply with mandatory traffic performance standards, the property be restricted to a phasing schedule. No building permits for the site may be issued after Dec. 31, 2013. A time extension for that condition may be approved by the county engineer based upon an approved traffic study that complies with mandatory traffic performance standards in place at the time of the request.

The property owner will also improve Rembrandt Road to local street standards with a minimum 20 feet of pavement, including drainage from Seminole Pratt Whitney Road to the project’s eastern edge. Any costs associated with that construction will be

paid by the property owner.

The property owner would also be required to design, install and perpetually maintain median landscape within the median of all abutting right of way of Southern Blvd. That landscaping and irrigation must conform to the specifications and standards for the county’s Only Trees, Irrigation and Sod (OTIS) program, with landscaping and irrigation installed before the first certificate of occupancy is issued.

Staff recommended approval of the request, subject to the conditions of approval. There were no objections from the public, and the item was approved by the Palm Beach County Zoning Commission on its consent agenda.

RPB Park

Phase 2 Underway

continued from page 1 construction of both phases, of somewhere around $22 million,” Johnson said.

Phase 2 will develop only about half of the total acreage, saving some portions of the park for future use.

The park has been contoured for a nine-hole, par-three golf course, which will not be completed at the present time but will have irrigation installed and be planted with Bahia grass for now. The open area may be used by the public until the time comes that it is deemed appropriate to proceed with a golf course, according to recreation staff.

Johnson said the current phase will include a 13,000-square-foot maintenance facility, driving range, sporting center, main plaza and great lawn.

During Phase 1, the entire area was graded and contoured to include four man-made lakes, the largest of which is about 20 acres.

The great lawn will include multiple picnic pavilions, volleyball courts, restrooms and a banquet garden for outdoor formal events.

About a third of the park will be lakes, which will be stocked for catch-and-release fishing. Around the perimeter will be a paved path wide enough to accommodate bicyclists, joggers and walkers.

The three-story sporting center will be the main structure and the focal point of the park at about

Commons Park Project Manager Brett Johnson in front of the spor ting center under construction.

SEE VIDEO FROM OUR TOUR AT WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM 17,000 square feet, and will include outdoor balconies for panoramic views of the park, Johnson said.

The first floor of the sporting center is already finished, and framing is starting for the second floor. “Here, you will be able to rent a kayak or bicycle, interact with the staff, and we also hope to have a restaurant that will cater to various events,” Johnson said.

Vendors will also sell snacks and refreshments. The third floor will be available for catered formal events.

Outside the sporting center will be a plaza paved with engraved bricks the village is selling for $50 each that will surround an interactive fountain. The village has about 30,000 bricks to sell. The

money will be used for various recreational programs, and the specific use will be determined by the village council. More information about the bricks is available online at www.royalpalmbeach. com.

Johnson said the village plans to transplant two banyan trees growing on the site to the plaza to provide shade.

The area around the great lawn will include a playground, docks, sand volleyball courts and 18 small pavilions and two large pavilions.

“The entire interior of the great lawn will be left open so that any gatherings the village has in the future, such as the Fourth of July celebration, we can host everyone in the community,” Johnson said.

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Honor The 9/11 Anniversary By Attending Local Observances It may seem hard to believe that a whole decade has passed since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. But this Sunday marks the tenth anniversary of the tragedies that happened that Tuesday morning. America entered a new era that day, one that has changed our view of what it means to be at war and has brought about a new set of challenges. Suddenly, the rules changed, and we were forced to deal with the enemy not just abroad, but also at home.

The past decade has been a trying time, to say the least, and it started with a series of events that was like nothing we as a nation have ever faced. It was much different from the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor. The attacking planes were from a sovereign nation, one immersed in a global war that America had yet to enter. On 9/11, we were attacked by individuals, not affiliated with any government, using our own planes, which was — and still is — an incredibly terrifying notion.

It may sound like a cliché to say that “everything changed after 9/11,” but it is a truth that the past 10 years have borne out. First, our feeling of security was immensely shaken. Though there have been other terrorist attacks in recent history — such as the Oklahoma City bombing and the previous attack on the World Trade Center — they seemed like one-time incidents that were over once the perpetrators were caught. After 9/11, Americans were left wondering when and where the next attack would occur. And for residents of Palm Beach County, the nightmare continued a week later when the first of several anthrax attacks occurred in Boca Raton. Though it was not part of an Al-Qaeda operation, the end result was the same —

innocent people killed and the public fear levels continuing to rise. However, amid the fear that rippled across the states, there was also a sense of pride and solidarity that rose above everything else, even extending overseas. When the French newspaper Le Monde proclaimed “We are all Americans,” it was a sign that, for the most part, the world was on our side. Though in retrospect, and perhaps more importantly, we were on our side. In that spirit, we recommend attending one or more of the anniversary events taking place in the western communities this weekend.

Wellington has events planned all weekend long, starting with the “Honor Our Heroes” golf tournament Friday at the Binks Forest Golf Club, followed by a 7:30 p.m. screening of the movie World Trade Center at the Wellington Amphitheater. Saturday morning starts off with the Jeff Annas Memorial 5K run at 6:30 a.m.; the day concludes with a 6 p.m. performance by the Brass Evolution at the amphitheater. The weekend culminates on Sunday with the “Parade of Heroes” at 8:30 a.m., a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at 9 a.m. at the amphitheater, and the Patriot Memorial dedication ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Over in Royal Palm Beach, Sunday’s events will center around the Veterans Park amphitheater, where a 1 p.m. flag-raising ceremony and motivational presentation will take place, followed by a musical performance.

While it may not be possible to revive that feeling of unity that followed 9/11 on a national level, there’s no reason it can’t happen on a community level. Whatever your plans are, it’s the spirit of the day that is important.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Corporate Taxes Just Passed On To Consumers I am not an economist as so many of the letter writers to the Town-Crier are (apparently).

These writers often call for larger corporate taxes, especially on “big oil” and “greedy insurance” and other demonic corporations.

In my perhaps overly simplified view, it seems that corporate taxes may not be the best way to raise revenue. Here’s what my viewpoint tells me... Corporations are formed to sell goods and services.

Corporations must make a profit in order to survive. Corporations must, therefore, price their goods or services at a level that will, at a minimum, pay for all of their costs of doing business, including corporate taxes. Therefore, the customers of corporations must be paying, ultimately, all corporate taxes. And customers “R” us!

Perhaps one or more of the economics experts who write letters to the editor can educate me as to why my simplified view is not true.

Phil Sexton Wellington

FLARA Keeps Focus On Issues The Florida Alliance for Retired Americans recently hosted a quarterly board meeting in Tampa. We agreed with Alex Sink when she expressed her fear “that Florida will change from the Sunshine State to the Selfish State.” Ms. Sink and her husband Bill McBride reminded us about the importance of talking to our friends about our issues.

U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (D-District 11) also joined us. Rep. Castor cautioned us to pay close attention to how some in Congress are voting on Medicare and Social Security. Rep. Castor has a 100 percent voting record on issues of importance to seniors.

State Rep. J.W. Grant (R-District 47) was our final guest speaker. Mr. Grant did not agree with our group on many key issues. It is, however, critical that we continue discussing our issues with people

who do not always agree with us.

During my report, I delivered FLARA’s aggressive legislative agenda for the upcoming session.

FLARA members are tasked with following legislation that pertains to tax modernization, ending regressive tax structure, Fair Districts, healthcare, public employee retirement benefits, ethics of elected officials and the ability of voters to recall elected state officials. All agreed to support legislators who support our issues!

Alliance Regional Director Bill Cea gave us an overview about national legislation. FLARA Legislative Director Tony Kiwak gave us an overview of state legislation.

FLARA Treasurer Marna Davidson reported on finances. FLARA area vice presidents reported on activities in their local areas.

Quarterly meetings give FLARA members a chance to sit together to share our ideas, learn from one another and host interesting guest speakers. Our next quarterly meeting will be in December in West Palm Beach. For more information, visit www.flara.org.

Tony Fransetta, President Florida Alliance for Retired Americans Wellington

Socialism Vs. Capitalism A False Debate A discussion is going on in the Town-Crier ’s letters section about the role of government in economic matters. Big guns have been put in place: Capitalism vs. Communism. I refer to the letters by Frank Morelli (Sept. 29 and Aug. 26), David Eisenberg (Aug. 5 and 19) and Thomas Euell (Aug. 12).

Mr. Morelli refers to “Communist China” as if China were still running a communist economy, which, of course, is utter nonsense. In a communist economy, the “means of production” are in public hands. This was certainly true for China during Mao’s time and obviously didn’t work very well. Deng Xiaoping’s statement “do not care if the cat is black or white, what matters is it catches

mice” became indicative for China’s change of course. Capitalism was unleashed, but civil and human rights remained suppressed, including workers’ rights. Despite Mr. Morelli’s contrary beliefs, environmental and business controls are very limited. Such a model looks to me much more like Mussolini’s than Marx’s.

Mr. Eisenberg blames businesses for shifting production to lowwage countries like China because their only concern, he writes, is “their profit line.” Well, that’s what business is about. He calls himself a friend of Keynesian economics. Good, but Keynes’ main objective was to tame the volatility of the business cycles in order to prevent major crises. He did not mean to curtail the tendency to globalize capitalism, which, of course, is inevitable.

Mr. Euell jumps in to defend Mr. Morelli and to criticize Mr. Eisenberg for being a “Marxist,” a “true socialist.” He claims companies shift production abroad because the U.S. has “the highest corporate taxes in the world.” Mr. Euell’s source of information certainly could not have been the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report from 2005: The “top statutory corporate tax rate” in the U.S. (39.3 percent) is lower than that of Japan (40.9 percent) and Germany (39.6 percent), two nations that lost far fewer of their industries to lowwage-level countries. India has a top rate of 40 percent. However, Germany lowered its rate to roughly 30 percent in 2008, but the domestic and foreign earnings of German corporations are all taxable in Germany.

Mr. Euell is obviously also completely ignorant of other tax-related indices. The CBO offers many more: The “Value of Depreciation Deductions for Investments in Machinery,” the “Effective Marginal Corporate Tax Rates for Equity-Financed Investments,” the “Taxes on Corporate Income in OECD Countries as a Percentage of GDP” and others. The U.S. is nowhere near the worst off.

In his latest letter, Mr. Morelli blames the government and the unions for companies moving to

“Communist China.” In his mind, Marx and Mao obviously do a better capitalist job than the democratic U.S., where workers can organize themselves in free unions and people can elect “progressives” (Morelli) like McCain or Bush into government offices. His example is that U.S. Steel left the city of Gary, Ind. because of “government over-regulation.” Well, according to the U.S. Steel’s own web site, Gary is still the site of its “largest manufacturing plant” with 4,691 employees. His next blunder: Gary became “the murder capital of the world.” This is equally false. Gary’s “murder rate” is 51 per 100,000 population, New Orleans’ is 52, Caracas’ (Venezuela) is 57 and Ciudad Juarez’s (Mexico) is 130. (West Palm Beach’s is 19, by the way).

If corporations are “people” (Mitt Romney), then why not regard people as corporations? This argument is not far-fetched. In classical and neo-classical economic theories, a person is taken as a homo economicus, making rational economic decisions just like a business. Personal tax rates in Japan are as high as 50 percent, in Germany up to 45 percent, and in other European countries up to 59 percent. Compare that to the United States’ 35 percent. The Bahamas have 0 percent. Why don’t we all move there? On top of all that, the U.S. doesn’t have the value added tax (VAT), but Germany does: 19 percent, Japan: 5 percent, the Scandinavian countries: 25 percent. And we still love “German engineering” and Japanese cars, don’t we?

Mr. Eisenberg concludes: “Capitalism and the government are forever intertwined in the U.S.” Indeed, capitalism requires government. The libertarian ideal of total anarchy is doomed to failure.

Nevertheless, I sympathize with the libertarian leanings of Mr. Morelli in his example of tobacco consumption, and I hope he will extend this freedom of choice also to other examples of present-day government meddling into private affairs (drugs, abortions, marriages, etc.). However, I believe the ideas of the Austrian economists

F.A. Hayek and L. Von Mises (adored by libertarians) about the role of governments in economic and public matters are wrong. Despite their well-meant claim if implemented, I am afraid, they would result in a totalitarian dystopia by defending total freedom of the owners of the “means of production” against all the rest who would have to be contained in their needs by ever more repressive forces.

Guenter Langer Royal Palm Beach

Mistakes Or An Organized System To Overcharge?

In six of my last 10 shopping trips to one of the world’s largest stores, there was at least one purchase on the receipt where I was overcharged.

Here is the latest example why I believe this is planned to the benefit of the store. Yesterday, peaches were listed at 98 cents per pound and weight showed on scale 1 lb., 11 oz. for the six small peaches I placed in a bag, which should have cost approximately $1.63 instead of being charged for six at 98 cents for $5.88. Knowing this seems to be happening more frequently, I should have been more observant. However, because of the small surface to place items to be checked out compared to many other grocers, the cashier has to be already checking out the items to allow you the room to place more items on the counter.

There is no way unless you place one individual item and follow it through the cycle and monitor the price. I’m sure you know what I mean. Is this a planned procedure? Oh, by the way, in no case in all my shopping years at this

store in any location was there an undercharge that benefited me… how about you? Other examples: An advertised and marked box of barbecue chicken at $4.88; receipt showed $6.98. Two small bunches of broccoli weighing about 11 oz. that was selling for 95 cents per pound. I was receipted for two at 95 cents. The same occurred with individual potatoes and tomatoes.

I am absolutely convinced hundreds of thousands of customers daily are having the same thing happen to them. Do I believe more government regulation is the answer? No, but I do believe produce/vegetables should be required to be sold by the pound instead of side-by-side items either by pound or by each.

Yesterday, shopping alongside me was another elderly man who had gathered up about 10 pounds of peaches the same size as mine, maybe 30 peaches; I sure hope he went to a different cash register than I did, where his receipt would have read 30 at 98 cents each. A wise word to seniors on fixed income: Take your time at the checkout, even if it takes you much longer to check out, and try to verify your purchases before you leave the store.

In the past, I did not want to spend on gas, time and inconvenience what I hoped to get in return the amount that I was ripped off. Today my returned amount being much larger was worth the trip because I was passing by in that area anyway. I was told no one else had complained, so with the possible tens of thousands of peaches sold recently, would you say there were many buyers ripped off, and do you really believe the computer or problem has been fixed due to one complaint?

Richard LeAndro Sr. Wellington

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PBSO’s Police Athletic League A Positive Experience For Local Youth I’d like to tell you about a gifted 11year-old boy from one of the most depressed communities in our county.

Michael Guerrier is a boxing champion from Pahokee. He’s ranked third in the nation in his age group. From what I hear, he’s got a punch that could hurt an adult twice his size.

His interest in boxing grew out of his involvement with my agency’s Police Athletic League (PAL), a youth crime prevention program that uses educational and athletic activities to develop a trusting bond between patrol deputies and disadvantaged youths.

With guidance from caring deputies, Michael discovered his talent for boxing.

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By PBC Sheriff Ric Bradshaw well in school. In addition, he got a chance to see a world beyond the sugarcane fields of the Glades region and dream about making a better life for himself.

The PAL has provided similar opportunities for thousands of other Palm Beach County youths who have come from

struggling families. The program is based on the idea that through playing sports with police officers, children — even those steering toward delinquency — can develop positive attitudes and go on to become productive citizens.

I have great admiration for the 50 or so deputies who give up so much of their personal time to become coaches, assistants and, in essence, life mentors to the roughly 1,000 children in the program from Boca Raton to Jupiter to the Glades.

Deputies don’t just play sports with the children. They help with homework, get involved in school issues and monitor home life to make sure the children are safe. They take them on field trips to

amusement parks as well as to professional football, baseball and basketball games.

In return, the children befriend deputies. They trust them. They even help them solve crime. In many tough neighborhoods, that doesn’t come easy.

Like many other police agencies, the sheriff’s office PAL program started in the 1980s and expanded through the years.

Today, we offer children the chance to play all the major sports, for free, in exchange for keeping good grades and staying clear of drugs and tobacco products.

The program’s staffing and operating costs are covered by my agency, but it’s run by a nonprofit that raises additional funds through special events and sports tournaments.

Over the years, dozens of PAL youths have gone on to play college and professional sports. Thousands more have turned their lives around by focusing on the program’s mission.

Many of them were just like Michael Guerrier. They had tremendous athletic skills. But they also developed strong motivation to succeed.

I’m glad our PAL deputies have been there to steer these children on the right path in life.

If you are interested in donating to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office PAL program, contact our office at (561) 2425816 or e-mail us at pbcpal@pbso.org.

Learn more about the program at www.pbso.org.

These 9/11 Charities Would Be Great If They Weren’t Complete Shams Conceptually, the idea of a nonprofit charity fund to help the victims and families, etc., of the 9/11 tragedy was wonderful. A decade later, it turns out that many hundreds of these groups, which are estimated to have raised over $1.5 billion, have done little but feather the nest of their proprietors.

A breakdown, by The Associated Press, of various 9/11 charity

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PBC MOUNTED POSSE HOSTS EVENT FOR YOUNG RIDERS AT JIM BRANDON CENTER Palm Beach County Mounted Posse held schooling shows in dressage, jumpers, hunter and pleasure Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3 and 4 at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center. The judges evaluated each hor se and rider and gave constructive ways to improve their performance. For more info., visit www.pbcposse.com or call (561) 963-5288.

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Ava Seiler gives Indigo’s Royal Royce a hug.

Cailtin Shewalter gives Starburst and Ellie treats.

Miranda Oscarson aboard Debonaire Deacon.

Hannah Gassner aboard Majestic Design.

Kristina Baluch of Loxahatchee with her young Gypsy Vanner horse Camlo Ace.

Meredith Matte aboard McMahliana.

The Balmore House Assisted-Living Facility Opens In The Acreage

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report Providing quality care for aging and elderly residents, the Balmore House assisted-living facility held its grand opening Friday, Sept. 2.

The six-bed, four-bath home located on 83rd Lane North in The Acreage is an adult family care home where adult residents in need of a little extra care live together in a residential setting, rather than an institutionalized facility.

Owner Fae Smith and daughter Tania Smith-Cohen, both registered nurses, run the facility, which provides 24-hour security and individualized care to each patient in the home.

“It’s a great way for people who are transitioning from the hospi-

tal and need extra care,” SmithCohen said. “People live almost all their lives in a house, and it’s a natural environment. We give them a home environment with the care they need.”

The Balmore House staffs registered nurses with more than 35 years combined experience. The new facility is Smith’s second facility in The Acreage, in addition to a home on 86th Road North.

Currently, the home is accepting new residents with six beds to be filled, including a room that would suit a married couple, and four private rooms. Additionally, the home has space for a caretaker, a large living room, family room, kitchen and patio.

Smith-Cohen noted that the Balmore House provides a family-like environment where resi-

Debbie Hargett and Mel Gottlieb get a tour of Balmore House from Tania Smith-Cohen (center). dents can continue to be social not only with other residents, but also with their families.

“We encourage the families to come visit,” she said. “It becomes

a real family environment.”

For more information about the Balmore House, contact Smith at (561) 784-4920 or email smithfae@yahoo.com.

Tania Smith Cohen and owner Fae Smith in one of the rooms.

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CRIME NEWS

Two Puppies Stolen From RPB Pet Store

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report SEPT. 5 — A deputy from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office substation in Royal Palm Beach was dispatched Monday afternoon to a pet store on State Road 7 regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, at approximately 1:50 p.m., an unknown Hispanic male wearing a black coat entered the store. The suspect selected two puppies from the cages, concealed them in his coat and then exited the store. According to the report, the suspect fled in a silver Ford Escape. The stolen puppies were a black and tan Yorkshire terrier and a blue and white Chihuahua, valued at approximately $1,500 each. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5’10” and weighing 140 lbs. with black hair and wearing a black coat.

••• AUG. 31 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Wellington was dispatched to a home in the Sunset Point community last Wednesday morning regarding a stolen vehicle. According to a PBSO report, the victim’s 2002 Ford Taurus was parked in his driveway when it was stolen. The victim said that he was the victim of a residential burglary earlier in the month, and a spare set of keys had gone missing. There was no sign of forced entry into the car, so the victim believed that the vehicle had been stolen with the missing keys. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

SEPT. 1 — Two residents of Guilford Circle called the PBSO substation in Wellington last Thursday morning to report their cars being burglarized overnight.

According to one PBSO report, sometime between 8 p.m. last Wednesday and 8:15 a.m. the following morning, someone pried open the left front door on a 2000 Ford Expedition and stole the victim’s briefcase containing his driver’s license, credit cards and approximately $30 cash. The perpetrator(s) also caused approximately $50 in damage to the vehicle. DNA evidence was taken at the scene, but there were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. According to a second PBSO report, sometime between 11 p.m. last Wednesday and 8:15 a.m. the following morning, someone entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole an iPod. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

SEPT. 2 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Wellington was dispatched to a business in Commerce Park East last Friday morning regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 6 p.m. last Thursday and 8 a.m. the following morning, someone entered the property and forced their way into a 2008 Ford pickup truck owned by the business. The perpetrator(s) pried open the side door, causing approximately $1,000 in damages. Once inside, they opened the hood and stole several ignition wires, along with a GPS, valued at approximately $400, from inside the truck. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

SEPT. 2 — A resident of Lake Point called the PBSO substation in Wellington last Friday morning to report a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, the victim parked his SUV outside his home at approximately 7 p.m. last

Thursday. Sometime between then and 10 a.m. the following morning, someone entered the vehicle, which was left unlocked, and stole two pairs of designer sunglasses valued at approximately $675. The perpetrator(s) also took approximately $130 cash.

DNA evidence was taken at the scene, but there were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

SEPT. 4 — A resident of La Mancha called the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach last Sunday afternoon to report a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, the victim went out of town last Wednesday morning and returned at approximately 5 p.m. last Sunday to find that the home had been burglarized. Someone used a tool to pry open the garage door as well as the door leading into the home. The perpetrator(s) stole approximately $6,300 cash, several items of jewelry including 25 men’s watches, a video camera and a laptop computer. The stolen items were valued at approximately $11,300. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

SEPT. 5 — A Palm Beach Gardens man was arrested for drunken driving early Monday morning after a witness called the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach to report his driving. According to a PBSO report, a witness called the substation after she observed a car driven by 59-year-old Floyd Nichols traveling erratically on Southern Blvd. The witness said the car hit several curbs, drove in the middle of two lanes and swerved between them. According to the report, the deputy made contact with the witness, who had followed Nichols to the parking lot of the Target Superstore. According to the report, the deputy made contact with Nichols, who was parked in the parking lot with the car still running. The deputy smelled a strong odor of alcohol coming from him, and observed that Nichols’ eyes were red and glassy. According to the report, the deputy asked Nichols to exit the vehicle and observed that he was stumbling and swaying. After a series of roadside tasks, Nichols was arrested and taken to the Palm Beach County Jail, where he refused to submit to a breath test.

SEPT. 5 — A resident of Grand Isles called the PBSO substation in Wellington on Monday to report a theft. According to a PBSO report, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the victim observed two males drag two kayaks belonging to the Village of Wellington from behind his house and load them into a white Ford F-150. The victim said that his home backs up to Village Park, so the deputies canvassed the park and found one similar kayak. The stolen items were valued at approximately $600. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

SEPT. 6 — A deputy from the PBSO substation in Royal Palm Beach responded to a business on State Road 7 early Tuesday morning regarding a burglary. According to a PBSO report, the deputy responded to an alarm call at approximately 12:53 a.m. and discovered that someone had removed the door lock from the front door of the business. Someone had entered the business and stolen two laptops valued at approximately $1,000. DNA evidence was taken at the scene, but there were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking for the public’s help in finding these wanted fugitives: • Alexi Krivonojko is a white male, 6’0” tall and weighing 170 lbs., with brown hair and blue eyes. His date of birth is 09/07/80. Krivonojko is wanted for failure to appear for jury trial on a charge of grand theft over $20,000. His occupation is unknown. His last known address was Southern Pride Place in Wellington.

Krivonojko is wanted as of 09/08/11.

• Conroy Raymond is a black male, 5’11” tall and weighing 300 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. His date of birth is 07/26/75. Raymond is wanted for burglary of an unoccupied dwelling with assault/battery and aggravated battery. His occupation is unknown. His last known address was 76th Road North in The Acreage. Raymond is wanted as of 09/08/11.

Remain anonymous and you ma y be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward. Call Crime Stopper s at (800) 458- TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestopperspbc. com.

Alexi Krivonojko

Conroy Raymond

THE INFORMATION FOR THIS BOX IS PROVIDED BY CRIME STOPPERS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY. CRIMESTOPPERS IS WHOLLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT SHOWN HERE.

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County Commissioners Ponder Expanded Public Notice Rules

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Commission last week discussed ways to make public notice more effective after people complained that they had not been aware of an Acreage commercial project after years of discussion regarding its land use and zoning changes.

The discussion arose at a commission hearing Monday, Aug. 29 — the same day opponents to the 30.7-acre Shops at Indian Trails commercial development on the south side of Northlake Blvd. between Coconut Blvd. and 130th Avenue North said they had not received adequate notification.

Later in the meeting, commissioners heard recommendations for changes to the language in the Uniform Land Development Code.

“We’re actually inserting language that had been removed years ago regarding the courtesy notices that had to be done through certified letters,” said Zoning Director Jon P. MacGillis. “Even though staff has been doing it, we wanted it back in the code in case

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continued from page 1 use of the space, and at the same time be able to allow all types of programs as we go forward.”

Wellington Director of Operations Jim Barnes noted that Wellington was still in its preliminary planning stages, far out from hiring contractors or architects.

“Anything we discuss is conceptual in nature,” he said.

One of the key problems with the current building, Penbrooke noted, is its large entryway, which hinders pedestrian access and connectivity with the rest of the Town Center. She said that plans are to keep the building two stories but remove the inclined entryway.

“By making it two stories, we can fit all the programming we are looking at,” she said.

Another benefit is that Lake Wellington, located behind the building, could be more accessible to the general public.

“We want people to be able to get to it,” she said. “We don’t want it to feel like a space where you aren’t supposed to be.”

Because the building is used for an array of activities from fitness programs to social entertaining, the design has to accommodate everyone without causing conflicts, Penbrooke said.

She showed residents a mock layout that included several possible rooms. A possible first-floor layout might offer a craft room, tumbling/multi-use room, a dance/ exercise room, a wireless Internet lounge, multi-purpose rooms, an events hall and restrooms with showers and changing space.

Guests could then climb a grand staircase or take an elevator upstairs to a large events hall with a stage and seating for up to 300 people, a large kitchen with space for cooling, warming and storing food, meeting rooms and offices for Wellington staff and local elected officials.

Additionally, the building would have a large freight elevator to accommodate many guests and/or large equipment.

Wellington could also choose to house the tennis center in its own building, leading to more free space, Penbrooke said. The current community center is about 18,000 square feet, but much of the space is unusable.

Another problem that has to be

we were challenged, and the board asked us at its last meeting to look into the entire public notice process.”

MacGillis said he had met with Commissioner Jess Santamaria since then, who had met with the shopping center protestors, to get more input on how to improve the notification process, including putting legal notices in smaller newspapers, rather than just the largest circulation newspaper, which meets the state’s legal requirement.

Santamaria also suggested extending mailings from 300 feet to 1,000 feet. MacGillis said he had also contacted the company that prints notice boards to be posted on property about reducing the number but increasing the size of the signs.

“We could change the information that goes on those signs so that it includes a web site that they can go to look at that stuff, rather than try to view all of it on that board,” MacGillis said, noting that he would bring updated information to the next commission zoning meeting for further consideration.

Commission Chair Karen Marcus said the legal notices in the newspaper required by the state are a waste of money. “People don’t see them,” Marcus said. “I think we would want to minimize the cost to the applicant because people really don’t see them, or there is really too much in there.”

Marcus said she would also like to look into the cost of electronic signs, at least for comprehensive plan changes, which the Shops at Indian Trails had gone through.

“That’s where it starts,” Marcus said. “If they had known back then and had seen that electric sign that says the message for two weeks or something like that. I don’t want to make it too expensive, but if they don’t have to go through the legal ad for however many days they have to do it, I would think that’s the best way to get the message out to people.”

MacGillis noted that property undergoing a land use change might not have access or be visible at that time. He also pointed out that the only state requirement is the legal notice be in the newspaper of largest circulation, and if

addressed, she said, is parking.

With so many activities going on between the community center, pool and amphitheater, there is often a conflict for parking.

“Parking has to be evaluated for the whole site,” she said. “We know that conflict of uses are happening. We don’t have a whole lot of room; we can’t just increase it.

But the parking spaces could be better designed.”

During public comment, several residents pushed for the building’s layout to be flipped to provide senior residents easier access to the large events hall where the Wellington Seniors Club meetings would be held.

Sam Nebb, the club’s publicity director, worried that because the meetings are so well attended, seniors will choose to take the stairs rather than wait for an elevator.

“The idea that the seniors will have their luncheon upstairs creates danger,” he said. “A lot of seniors are not going to wait for an elevator when you have between 250 and 350 people who come to the luncheons.”

Estelle Rubin agreed that that the floor plans should be flipped.

“We need a bigger room for our seniors,” she said. “We need the activities for our seniors. Let’s have a little consideration for our seniors.”

Penbrooke said one concern with putting the large events hall downstairs is that guests could not

take advantage of the view of the lake, but agreed that the consensus of those present would be to flip it.

Nebb also said he felt that the events hall and proposed kitchen would not accommodate the number of seniors in Wellington who come to the once-a-month luncheon. He said he would like to see room for food preparation, not just storage. “The seniors want to be able to prepare food,” he said, “not just have a place to store it.

What you’re proposing is no different from what we already have. We can already facilitate that number of seniors and storage for food.”

Nebb said that he thought there was nothing new in the building for senior residents. “Everything new is for tots or for people in between,” he said.

Resident Mae Loglisci agreed.

She said that for years, Wellington has promised a senior center but never delivered.

“I want to know why all these different programs are coming into this one building,” she said.

“Why can’t we just concentrate on all the seniors that we have?”

With the growing senior population, Loglisci worried that the building wouldn’t offer enough room.

Penbrooke encouraged residents to contact her with ideas or concerns at teresap@greenplay llc.com.

it is a land use change, they have to put a map in.

Commissioner Steven Abrams said they seem to hear all too often from the public that people did not know a project was planned.

“Of course, they’re here telling us that, so somewhere along the line they did find out about it,” Abrams said, pointing out that word of mouth, if sometimes belated, seems to be the most effective means of communicating land use changes.

Abrams agreed that the legal notice seems to be ineffective and questioned whether electronic signs would be better. “What are you going to put up on the electronic notice?” he asked. “A lot of it is gobbledygook to the average person. In my view, you’d have to have some language that is understandable to the average person.”

Abrams also pointed out that people in southern Palm Beach County tend to read the Sun-Sentinel rather than the Palm Beach Post. He also had mixed feelings about using registered mail.

“On the one hand, it is a registered letter, and people can’t say they didn’t know there was a registered letter at their post office,” he said. “On the other hand, the public finds it tremendously inconvenient to go to the post office to pick up a letter.”

Abrams said that he likes the idea of trying to use the Internet more by printing a web site address on the signs posted on the property. “On the web site, you can post easily understandable information, pictures and anything else that you want to convey,” he said.

Commissioner Burt Aaronson said no matter what they do, there will be people who say they never heard about a planned project.

“Yet, we’ve had people coming here on land use 200 at a time, so they hear about it,” he said. “This past issue that we just got done with has been in the workings for 10 years. It’s 10 years that this thing has come before us, and if you’re telling me that there is somebody out there in that area that does not know what has hap-

pened in 10 years, then they don’t want to know.”

Aaronson also questioned the cost of extending registered mailings to 1,000 feet. “There are many things to consider here,” he said. “I think it’s much ado about nothing. I can tell you if we put up electronic signs, there’s going to be somebody who says they had an accident reading this while they were driving.”

Aaronson suggested extending the mailing to 500 feet and possibly putting up yellow banners around the property as a way of alerting people.

Santamaria said people have told him they get tired of coming to public meetings because elected officials do not listen to them.

“I have been hearing this complaint for 30-plus years,” Santamaria said. “I’d like to show our constituents that we are going to improve on it, because these are the same rules that were applied in the 1970s. I’d like to show our constituents that we do listen and we are trying to improve things.”

Space planner Teresa Penbrooke explains one possible layout for the new building.

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Gigantic Garage Sale Returns To The Fairgrounds Sept. 24

A space plan layout proposal for what could be the new community center’s first floor.

Setting the alarm for the predawn hours of a Saturday morning is not necessarily a part of everybody’s weekend routine, but there is one day of the year that’s the exception. Bargain hunters will be up early and often for the 21st annual Gigantic Garage Sale presented by the South Florida Fair and United Way of Palm Beach County.

The highly anticipated event is set for Saturday, Sept. 24 in the spacious and air-conditioned South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center.

Forage for attic treasures at over 300 participating vendors, many of whom are local nonprofit organizations whose proceeds will benefit their respective charities.

Want first shot at the goods?

New this year, early buyers will

be admitted a full hour early (7 to 8 a.m.) for a $5 admission. Regular admission (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.) is $3. Parking is free. Wheel and deal your way to anything from designer goods and vintage kitchen wares to holiday decorations, clothing and toys.

The Gigantic Garage Sale has it all. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, take another spin around the bustling aisles!

More interested in selling what you have? A variety of both nonprofit and for-profit booth spaces are still available. The sale organizers will do the marketing and advertising. You keep 100 percent of the proceeds.

Applications are available at www.southfloridafair.com, or you may call (561) 793-0333 for additional information.

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Forgotten Soldiers Outreach In Need Of Supplies, Funds Forgotten Soldiers Outreach needs the public’s help. Its shelves are bare, funds are low, and the organization needs support now as it aims to continue its mission of sending monthly “we-care” packages to overseas U.S. troops, said FSO founder and Executive Director Lynelle Zelnar.

Benefiting thousands of soldiers a month since 2003, the Forgotten Soldiers Outreach warehouse is extremely low on items, letters of encouragement and the funds needed to ship the monthly packages. FSO encourages the community to join its efforts and visit the organization’s web site for a detailed list of items and dropoff locations. The office is open six days a week, and the FSO will also arrange for pick-ups.

There are opportunities for everyone to help, whether as a volunteer, collecting package items, writing a letter or via financial support. In addition to needing the items to place in the packages, this is the time of year the organization needs funds. Currently, FSO has a summer challenge in which the goal is to get 300 new sponsors to cover the cost of 300 wecare packages. The enrollment drive is ongoing, but the organization asks that you act quickly and join today with a monthly, annual or one-time tax-deductible gift. The cost to sponsor a box is $20 per month.

Some of the empty bins at the FSO warehouse.

The summer is the FSO’s most challenging time, as its volunteers have to work even harder to bring awareness to the mission. Zelnar reminds people that around the world today there are young American servicemen and servicewomen who are making sacrifices for the country.

Zelnar noted that emotional support is the most beneficial element of the program. FSO needs help to send “that little bit of home, to assure they are not forgotten.”

For a detailed list of items, visit the organization’s web site at www.forgottensoldiers.org.

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NEWS BRIEFS Equestrian Cancer Benefit Sept. 23-25 Thousands of horse lovers will gather Friday through Sunday, Sept. 23-25 at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center to attend the 2011 International Equine Festival presented by the American Latin Paso Horse Association (ALPHA).

As September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the festival will feature competition among world-class Paso horses, billed as the “Ride for Remission.” Proceeds will benefit the Children’s Cancer Caring Center (CCCC), a nonprofit, all-volunteer charity organization in South Florida whose mission for the past 45 years has been to provide medical, research, educational and other ancillary programs for the support of children with cancer and their families.

In addition to Paso horse competition classes, spectators will be treated to exhibitions of other breeds in dressage, barrel racing and cowboy mounted shooting.

Those not competing are welcome to ride along the 15 miles of trails winding throughout the equestrian center.

There will be Latin food, music, live entertainment, dancing, vendors and fun for the entire family in a party atmosphere celebrating the Latin heritage of the Paso horse, fast becoming one of the most popular breeds of horse in the United States because of its smooth ride and unique rhythmic and spirited gait. The festival

opens the evening of Friday, Sept.

23 at 6 p.m. and continues beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

The Jim Brandon Equestrian Center is located in Okeeheelee Park South (7500 Forest Hill Blvd.). Admission and parking for the event are free.

For more information about the festival and about ALPHA, contact ALPHA President Edgar Torres at (561) 601-1087 or edgar @myalpha.org, or ALPHA Media and Public Relations Chairman Tony Rodriguez at (305) 4391277 or tony@myalpha.org. For more information about the Children’s Cancer Caring Center, visit www.caringisthekey.org.

Theater Classes Start Sept. 13 At Berean Christian Youth Theater (CYT) will hold fall theater classes beginning Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Berean Christian School on the campus of Grace Fellowship (8350 Okeechobee Blvd.). Registration will continue up to the second week.

The classes end Tuesday, Nov. 15.

Students will perform in a 30minute showcase at the end of the session. They will also have the opportunity to audition for the CYT production The Musical Adventures of Oliver Twist.

CYT is an after-school theater arts training program for students ages 4 to 18. Since its founding in 1981 in San Diego, CYT has grown to be the largest youth theater in the nation. There are affili-

ates across the country training thousands of students a year. CYT is a nonprofit educational organization funded primarily through its tuition, ticket sales and outside contributions.

Enrolled students have the opportunity to work behind the scenes, or audition and perform on stage in a Broadway-style musical performed for the community.

Whatever their capabilities, they will become more confident as they learn that they really can do it. The classes are taught by dedicated teachers who care about children. Kids from all religions, backgrounds and abilities are welcome.

For more info., contact CYT West Palm Beach Artistic Director Rachel Sharpe at (561) 3462177 or westpalm@cyt.org, or visit www.cytwestpalmbeach.org.

Inaugural ‘Pup Crawl’ Oct. 8 In West Palm Paws2Help will host the inaugural “Pup Crawl” Saturday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach.

The event will feature food and drink specials at all the restaurants on the 200 block, kicking off with a pet parade along Clematis Street.

There will be a full day of music, food, face painting for the kids, vendors including pet bakeries, pet apparel, pet services and more.

Each restaurant on the 200 block of Clematis Street will be offering specials throughout the afternoon, but only registered partici-

pants can take advantage of them.

Pre-register for $25 and receive a T-shirt, pet bandana and a wrist band. Events on the stage will include “doga” (dog yoga), obedience demonstrations and a doggy fashion show. Funds raised at the event will benefit Paws2Help, a not-for-profit animal clinic located in West Palm Beach. Adopt-aCat, A Second Chance Puppies & Kittens Rescue and Save-a-Pet will be on hand with animals available for adoption. Pre-registration is currently open.

Pup Crawl is the first event of its kind in Palm Beach County, and its goal is to highlight pet charities and the services Paws2Help provides to the community. Each year, Paws2Help holds many events in the area to raise awareness, support and money to fund its clinic and continue to offer lowcost services to pet owners.

Sponsorships are still available, and volunteers are needed to help with all aspects of the event. For more information, contact Laurie V. Steele at (561) 396-6626 or via e-mail at laurie@paws2help.org.

Information about the event and how to register can be found at www.paws2help.org.

Sponsors to date include: Best in Show – Rocco’s Tacos, Very Important Paws; Top Dogs – PetSmart; Hot Dog – Downtown Development Authority; Kickoff Party Sponsor – World of Beer Clematis Street; and Pups – Rita’s Ice, Costco and Kibblez of Love. Doggie Fashion Show provided by Bridgida Trzaska, and Doga Dog Yoga by Shade Tree Yoga. Media sponsors are Sunny 104.3 and LivingFLA.com.

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LIZ QUIRANTES SPEAKS AT WOMEN IN BUSINESS LUNCHEON AT MADISON GREEN The Palms West Community Foundation hosted a Women in Business luncheon Wednesday, Aug. 31 at the Madison Green Golf Club. The guest speaker was WPEC NewsChannel 12 anchor Liz Quirantes, who spoke of her family and successful 20-year news career. For more information about the Women in Business series, visit www.palmswest.com.

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Maureen Gross, Mary Lou Bedford, Liz Quirantes, Palms West Chamber CEO Jaene Miranda and Jessica Clasby.

Madison Green head golf pro Brian Govi, Megan Kolhagen, Joan Scherer and Tammy Dugan.

Joanna and Ben Boynton with Liz Quirantes.

Marianne Hall, Susan Odell and Joan Scherer.

Cindy Wilson, Maggie Zeller, Rhea Caswell and Lori Dean.

Selena Smith, Carol O’Neil, Rachelle Crain, Don Gross and Susan Giddings.

ANIMAL RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS HOLD DOG ADOPTIONS AT PETSMART IN RPB A Second Chance Puppies & Kittens Rescue and Luv-a-Pet had dogs and puppies available for adoption Saturday, Sept. 3 at PetSmart in Royal Palm Beach. Luv-a-Pet can be reached at (561) 748-3663 or luvapet2004@yahoo.com. To contact A Second Chance Puppies & Kittens Rescue, call (561) 333-1100 or e-mail info@asecondchancerescue.org. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/T OWN-CRIER

A Second Chance volunteers Tatiana Joseph (with Valley), Stephanie Silva (with Curley) and Taylor Hof fman (with Veggie).

Luv-a-Pet volunteers Debbie Bruggeman (with Tiana) and Lori McHale (with Layla).

Luv-a-Pet volunteer Ruth Ann Rice with Duchess and Fez.

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TRAIL ASSOCIATION HOSTS ICE CREAM SOCIAL AT OKEEHEELEE NATURE CENTER

The Florida Trail Association Loxahatchee chapter held an ice cream social Monday, Sept. 5 at the Okeeheelee Nature Center.

Members discussed information on trails, watched a film on national parks and enjoyed ice cream. For more information about the Florida Trail Association Loxahatchee chapter, visit www.floridatrail.org or call (561) 963-9906.

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Mary Miller and Steve Meyers.

Mary Hennessey, Scott Lunsford and Dave Cook provide brochures to new members.

Betty Schwerin and Miriam Chemerinski with Florida Trail Association Loxahatchee Chapter President Paul Cummings.

Gloria, Grace and Brad Johnson enjoy their first Florida Trail Association meeting.

Madelyn P aladino and Sue Wagner at the meeting.

Ted and Trudy Winsberg, and Daisy Palmer serve ice cream.

Oct. 5 Art Reception At PBIA Palm Beach County’s Art in Public Places program invites the public to attend an artist reception Wednesday, Oct. 5 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Palm Beach International Airport on Level 2 of the main terminal. Parking is available in short-term levels 4 to 7.

This exhibition features photography, paintings and mixed-media works by the following local artists: Lene Hougaard of Atlantis; Margaret Ziede of Boca Raton; Leslie Liss of Boynton Beach; Peter Hoffman of Delray Beach; Bruce Bain of Jupiter; Melanie Bouton, Ursula Fernandez, Jeff

Houghtaling, Arturo Salazar and Elle Schorr of Lake Worth; Marian Heath Axley of North Palm Beach; Teri Jeffrey and David Mendelow of Palm Beach Gardens; Gary Carpentier of Royal Palm Beach; and Tony Arruza, Ronald Della Jacova, Lewis John III, Ann Lawtey, Ida Perez and Oscar Rojas of West Palm Beach.

The exhibition is on display through Nov. 16 in the airport on Level 2.

For a virtual tour, visit www. pbcgov.com/fdo/art/exhibitions/ artatairport.htm.

Artists interested in receiving “Calls to Artists” for upcoming Art in Public Places projects can submit their contact information through the Artists’ Registry page at Palm Beach County’s Art in

Public Places web site at www. pbcgov. com/art/fdoregistry.aspx.

P.W. Hospital Named Primary Stroke Center Palms West Hospital recently was designated as a primary stroke center by the Florida Department of Health & Human Services. The designation of primary stroke center means that state authorities have recognized the readiness of Palms West Hospital to provide stroke care.

The hospital’s patients will benefit from its commitment to providing the best possible care in a community setting. In order to receive this designation, a facility

must demonstrate compliance with Joint Commission standards for healthcare quality and safety.

The Primary Stroke Center at Palms West Hospital is staffed by a trained, multidisciplinary team 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with services available through the emergency department. The team, which is composed of neurologists, radiologists and emergency physicians and nurses, works together to diagnose, treat and provide early rehabilitation to stroke patients.

“We are pleased to provide a stroke treatment option to residents of the western communities that can improve outcome after a stroke,” neurologist Dr. Gabriella Gerstle said. “It is critical to come to the hospital immediately if ex-

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Anyone experiencing symptoms of stroke should call 911.

These include sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or

leg, especially on one side of the body; sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding; sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes; sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination; or sudden, severe headache with no known cause. Quick diagnosis and treatment are critical for minimizing the effects of a stroke, which can include paralysis, slurred speech and cognitive impairment.

Palms West Hospital is a 175bed acute care medical and surgical, adult and pediatric facility committed to providing the western communities of Palm Beach County with the highest-quality healthcare services. For more information, visit www.palmswest hospital.com.

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New Dress Code Changes Arrive At Seminole Ridge High School Seminole Ridge High School students have given a thumbs-up to this year’s dress code changes.

Now allowed are brand-name clothing and logos such as Nike and its trademark “swoosh,” as well as university- or collegethemed apparel with the name of the school and/or its mascot.

“The vast majority of students seem pleased with the changes and are complying with them,” Seminole Ridge Principal James Campbell said. “And to help with some of the questions, we’ve posted a presentation on the SRHS Edline page with photos and descriptions.

It’s my sincere hope that this new, relaxed dress code will be successful. But that success depends completely on the cooperation of all our students.”

• Cadets Attend Leadership Challenge — This summer, 23 of the SRHS Army JROTC cadets joined those from 13 other schools at the four-day JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) at Camp Tanah Keeta in Tequesta. To participate in this summer program, the cadets had to pass a fitness test. The camp included swim tests, canoeing and rappelling, as well as courses in land navigation, and wilderness and water survival. Hawk cadets earned proficiency, orienteering, adventure training and JCLC ribbons.

JROTC instructor Hans Hunt said the camp was “a fantastic event for our cadets, where they had the opportunity to meet mul-

tiple skill challenges while placed in leadership roles.”

Motivated to represent their company by earning “Honor Unit” were Gary Poe and Julia Bunting of the Raider Platoon. Cadets Kimberly Engle and Vincent Luciano-Sileo were selected as the camp’s honor graduates, receiving the Association U.S. Army JROTC medal and certificate.

Other SRHS cadets who attended were James Aspenwall, Alexandra Bonilla, James Bukowski, John Caban, Kyle Chiovaru, Devonee Creel, David Evens, Kimberly Engle, Jonathan Farley, Scott Goodbread, Hunter Grabbe, Cassidy Jessup, Jesse Koch, Vincent Luciano-Sileo, Christopher Mitton, Eric Phan, Devon Redmond, Ashley Rice, Timothy Ruback, Shyanne Rocky and Jake Winthrop.

• Yearbook and School Pictures — The annual school picture days are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 13 and 14 in the yearbook room, 7-110.

Students’ English teachers will receive order envelopes before the event. Parents should ask their children to bring one home.

• Art and Anime Groups — This year’s first meeting of the SRHS National Art Honor Society was held Tuesday, Sept. 6.

Anyone interested is welcome to learn more about this service-oriented club.

The year’s first meeting of the SHRS Anime Club will be held

Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in room 3-102. “We welcome new members and encourage everyone interested in anime and cosplay to join us,” sponsor Gwenn Seuling said.

• Guidance Department Stands Ready to Serve — The Seminole Ridge guidance counselors are as follows: Kevin Cintron, for students with last names beginning with A to Ci; Heather Woeber, for Co to Gi; Girselda Wallace, for Gl to Le; Theresa Hartl, for Li to Pa; Brian Welch, for Pe to Sp; and Sandy Baldwin for St to Z. SRHS guidance counselors are committed to facilitating and enabling students in making crucial decisions about their personal and educational needs, and providing valuable information about colleges, careers and other life choices.

They endeavor to meet the needs of students in three domains: academic achievement, career awareness and personal/social development. It is their goal to continue developing a community of lifelong learners who will work collaboratively to impact the future.

Guidance secretary Jona Muckle will schedule an appointment with your child’s counselor. Contact the guidance office at (561) 422-2610.

• Hawk Teacher to Witness NASA Launch — SRHS physics teacher Erich Landstrom has helped students launch a lot of model rockets. He also volunteers as a NASA Jet Propulsion Labo-

ratory Solar System Educator, offering teacher training and classroom activities highlighting NASA missions. Now NASA has invited him to be its guest for the Cape Canaveral launch of twin lunar-bound spacecraft aboard a Delta II rocket.

The gravity recovery and interior laboratory (GRAIL) spacecraft will fly in tandem orbits around the moon for several months, providing in-depth data for scientists in order to better understand the moon’s gravitational characteristics, structure and history. GRAIL will improve knowledge of near-side gravity by 100 times and that of far-side gravity by 1,000 times.

Landstrom is excited that GRAIL will provide a better understanding of how Earth and the other rocky worlds in the solar system were formed. “A moonquake isn’t an earthquake,” he said. “The structure of the lunar interior, from crust to core, is different. And the thermal evolution of the moon — like how molten is the mantle — is a mystery. In earth science we can study the world’s layers by how seismic waves travel. What makes GRAIL a great mission is that it can study layers without ever landing. As one satellite passes through an area of greater gravity due to the moon’s concentration of mass, the distance between the two will shrink slightly, and these measurements will be beamed to Earth.”

Guidance counselors Brian Welch, Girselda Wallace, Sandy Baldwin, Heather Woeber, Theresa Har tl and Kevin Cintron.

Gar y Poe and Julia Bunting of the Raider Platoon.

Wellington High School Debate Team To Host Tournament Sept. 17

Members of the Wellington High School debate and forensic team.

The Wellington High School debate and forensic team is slated to host the first Palm Beach Catholic Forensic League (PBCFL) tournament of the 2011-12 season Saturday, Sept. 17.

The tournament, known as the “All-Congress,” will find nearly 450 high school students from Palm Beach and Martin counties competing in Congressional Debate, a mock federal congress in which teens will debate the merits of nearly 20 national and international current event topics, including the privatization of NASA, whether Sept. 11 should be declared a national holiday, and the United Nations’ upcoming vote on creation of a Palestinian state.

To allow both the smooth operation of the tournament, as well

as helping the WHS debate team raise money for its upcoming championship season, the program is seeking individual and corporate sponsorships to help maintain and improve its nationally recognized program.

The nationally recognized team is slated to compete at approximately 22 local, regional and national tournaments this year, including competitions in Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Philadelphia and Baltimore. Donations are needed to help offset travel, lodging and registration expenses; the cost to the team of attending a tournament can range from $1,200 to $5,000. Although the team receives administrative support as a school activity, the ability of the team to continue its success on a national level depends on its abil-

ity to garner financial support from the community.

Individuals, businesses and corporations interested in sponsoring the program are encouraged to send donations to Wellington High School Debate, 2101 Greenview Shores Blvd., Room 1-137, Wellington, FL 33414. Those donating on behalf of a business should include their company’s name, address, phone number, email address and web site address.

Checks should be made out to “Wellington High School Debate.” Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by IRS regulations.

For more information, e-mail coach Paul L. Gaba at gaba@ wellingtondebate.com, or call him at (561) 795-4911. Additional information about the WHS debate

and forensic team can be found on its web site at www.wellington debate.com.

Wellington High School’s debate program, directed by Gaba, is supported by an administrative team headed by Principal Mario Crocetti. The WHS debate and forensic team is among the top five programs in Florida and ranks among the top five percent of National Forensic League chapters nationally, signifying its continued success both in the classroom and at tournaments. The National Forensic League is an honor society for students who compete in speech, drama and debate. It is one of two organizations that the National Association of Secondary School Principals recommends each high school have, the other being the National Honor Society.

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NEW HORIZONS SAFETY PATROLS FOR 2011-12

Each day, safety patrols at New Horizons Elementary School model good behavior and help other students remain safe at school. Under the leadership of teachers Mary Fran Weissleder and Tim Leskovitz, patrols earn their patrol positions and patrol belts by exhibiting positive behavior, keeping good attendance and maintaining good grades. Pictured here are the 2011-12 New Horizons safety patrols showing off their new belts.

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Poinciana Students Explore African Cultures Before beginning their discussion of U.S. history, Poinciana Day School’s seventh-grade social studies teacher Nancy Quinlan had her students begin exploring the various cultures that melded together to form our current U.S. population. Currently, the seventh grade has been exploring African cultures.

Students researched various African cultures and countries online, and discussed what impact they see in our present-day culture.

Students used their creativity to design travel posters for their selected countries, incorporating background information from their research and connections to today’s society. The students presented their reports orally to their classmates while displaying their posters. Student Dhivaan Salig of Palm Beach Gardens helped to bridge the gap between ancient

cultures and present-day Africa by sharing his personal story of what it was like to live in South Africa.

“At Poinciana Day School, curriculum is integrated with the arts and technology, allowing students to see how the knowledge of one subject impacts other areas of our lives,” Head of School Ann Simone said. “It is important to show students that learning is far more than memorizing material from a book. Cross-curricular connections and hands-on activities help to bring education alive for students. At Poinciana Day School, students play an active role in their education, preparing them to be lifelong learners.”

Poinciana Day School is an independent private school for students in pre-K through eighth grade where “every child is an honored student.” An integrated curriculum is infused with the arts

Jonah Hasson, Patrick Brannen, Nelson Olaguibel, Stefano Baggiani and Van Campbell with their travel posters f or Africa. and technology. To broaden the students’ education, all grade levels participate in visual arts, performing arts, Spanish, technology and physical education on a weekly basis. There are limited va-

cancies still for the current year.

Call (561) 655-7323 for more information or a personal tour of the school, or visit the school’s web site at www.poincianaday school.org.

The King’s Academy Offers Many New Opportunities For Students The King’s Academy opened its doors for the 2011-12 school year on Aug. 18. Students and parents were excited to be back on campus and were warmly greeted by faculty and staff. TKA administrators were eager to talk with families about the many new academic, programmatic and facility enhancements.

TKA’s secondary school added Mandarin Chinese to the foreign language department’s offerings, which places the school amongst an elite group of schools across the

nation who are recognizing the rising importance of the Chinese language, particularly in the business world.

To better serve the students with preparing for college, TKA implemented a comprehensive program designed to increase SAT and ACT scores by infusing strategies and content through the mathematics and English classes. This will provide valuable skills for students in a targeted approach through the New England Prep program.

Additionally, the secondary school added two new Advanced Placement (AP) courses bringing the total count of AP courses offered to 20, as well as expanding TKA’s dual-enrollment partnership with Palm Beach Atlantic University to now offer a total of 33 credit hours.

TKA added additional kindergarten and sixth-grade classes, keeping low student-to-teacher ratios and better serve student enrollment.

Parents had the opportunity to

experience some of the school’s technological advances at Get Acquainted Day. Families gathered in the M. Nelson Loveland Sports and Fine Arts Center and enjoyed the audio-visual improvements and acoustical sound enhancements that were added over the summer thanks to the generosity of the previous year’s auction supporters.

Improvements included acoustical panels, projection screens, projectors, state-of-the-art highdefinition cameras, an integrated

video production suite and a wireless multiplexor. This technology allows events to be streamed live on the Internet. It also allows students to have hands-on experience with the full professional video production using Adobe Premiere multimedia production software.

The school also made several improvements to their athletic program. TKA will see the establishment of a top-notch lacrosse team this year under the leadership of six-time Palm Beach County Lacrosse Coach of the Year Brett

VanAlstyne. The team will train on a lacrosse practice field, which is currently being added to the campus.

Additionally, the second phase of the golf practice facility was completed over the summer , which includes three pitching greens and a sand bunker.

TKA’s goal is to provide students with a comprehensive educational experience. For additional information about the King’s Academy, visit the school’s web site at www.tka.net.

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Sabrina Burac Joins Medical Center Of The Palm Beaches The Medical Center of the Palm Beaches has announced Sabrina A. Burac, a board-certified physician assistant, has joined its staff.

Burac will provide care at the medical center ’s Okeechobee Blvd. location near Royal Palm Beach. “Sabrina has a great deal of experience, and she has a very strong connection to the local community,” said Dr. Russ M. Seger, the medical center’s founding physician. “She is well known and well liked, and her patients really trust her abilities. For our patients and for our team, Sabrina is a great addition.”

Burac graduated with a bachelor’s degree from City College of New York. She obtained her master ’s degree in physician assistant studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Burac has been profiled in several South Florida publications and news programs regarding her outreach as a dedicated and knowledgeable medical professional in the Spanish- and English-speaking communities. Burac is bilingual in English and Spanish.

With locations at 4623 Forest Hill Blvd. and 8200 Okeechobee Blvd., both in West Palm Beach, the Medical Center of the Palm Beaches is open seven days each week and accepts most major insurance plans.

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Florida Realtors Honor John Mike Of RPB Each year, Florida Realtors recognize the best in the business from Realtor associations around the state. On Thursday, Aug. 25, Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches members John Mike of Re/Max Prestige Realty in Royal Palm Beach and Andrew Barbar of Keller Williams Realty Service in Boca Raton received two of the highest awards at the Florida Realtors convention in Orlando.

Mike received the Associate Realtor of the Year award, honoring his lifetime contributions to his local board/association, state association, national asso-

ciation and community.

Mike has won RAPB’s Realtor of the Year, been honored with the RAPB President’s Award and was named RAPB’s International Realtor of the Year in 2009. He particularly devotes his time and energy to the international sector of the Realtor community. He served as the National Association of Realtors president’s liaison to the United Kingdom from 2005-10, and is involved with a number of trade missions across the globe.

Barbar received the Realtor Achievement Award, honoring his contributions to his community,

local, state and national association over the past three years.

Barbar has worked tirelessly and with great passion toward the betterment of the Realtor community, holding several committee positions at the local and state levels. In 2006, the RAPB awarded him Realtor of the Year. On a community level, he is involved with many children’s charities such as 4Kids Foster Care, Cameras for Kids Foundation and Home Safe of Palm Beach County.

For more information about the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches, visit www.rapb.com.

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James Lala Stable Welcomes Mandie Aaron Sabrina Burac Seger developed the medical center to provide patients immediate access to a variety of medical care services, including urgent care, family, orthopedic and chiropractic medicine, physical therapy, pain management, laboratory testing, women’s health, nutrition and high-field MRI imaging, all under one roof. The medical center also houses an onsite pharmacy for its patients’ convenience.

For more information on the Medical Center of the Palm Beaches, visit www.medicalcenter ofthepalmbeaches.com or call Gregory DuBose at (561) 7466077.

Instructor Mandie Aaron, the newest addition to the James Lala Show Stable, will be a welcome presence at Lala’s expansive facilities in Wellington.

At the James Lala Show Stable, riders have the opportunity to learn from Aaron in a calm, inviting atmosphere, perfect for those who want to develop concrete skills and comprehensive horsemanship. Lessons with Aaron, which will be available yearround, are part of the boutique riding program now available with Lala, who also owns Wellington Quarantine.

Aaron comes to the program with a wide range of riding and teaching experiences, including working with an AQHA trainer, an FEI dressage trainer, and a retired hall of fame jockey. Aaron has

broad experience across several disciplines, including hunters/ jumpers, dressage and western pleasure. The multi-talented Aaron has even taught riding to inner-city youth, and has an academic background in education.

“I started riding practically before I was born,” Aaron said. “My mom rode even when she was pregnant with me. I’ve been around horses my entire life, and in high school and college I would give lessons to the local kids in our neighborhood.”

Aaron has worked extensively with teenagers, raw beginners and every type of horse imaginable.

According to Lala, Aaron will bring “enthusiasm, attention to detail, and concern for safety” to her students. She also strives to make sure students’ horses under-

stand what their riders are asking at all times. Patience, positive reinforcement and respect for both horse and rider, are hallmarks of Aaron’s teaching style, and will benefit students long after they leave the barn.

Aaron, who grew up in South Florida, emphasizes balance — in the saddle and otherwise — during her lessons. “I try and make my lessons fun, but I also make sure that everyone is safe at the same time,” she said. “I just have a few simple safety rules that are non-negotiable, and overall I try to maintain that balance between safety and fun and learning. I hope my students get off their horses with a smile on their face and a feeling of accomplishment.”

Aaron also affirms personal responsibility as a component of

good horsemanship. “As a horsewoman starting when I was about 6 or 8 years old, I had to learn how to tack up a horse,” Aaron said. “I would also be up every morning helping clean the stalls and feed the horses.”

Lala’s stables are located at 4101 120th Avenue South in Wellington. Lessons with Aaron are great for riders of any age, while Lala’s facilities are an excellent choice for weekend warriors who want to spend a little more time in the saddle. For lessons, riders should be prepared to come dressed in proper attire, including paddock boots or tall boots, a polo shirt tucked-in with a belt, and an ASTM-approved helmet. For more information, contact Lala at (561) 906-6668 or james@james lalastable.com.

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RARE ITEMS FOR SALE AT WPB ANTIQUES FESTIVAL AT THE S.F. FAIRGROUNDS The West Palm Beach Antiq ues Festival was held Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3 and 4 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Exhibitors carried a variety of items from antique furniture to jewelry, as well as lots of rare items in between. For more info., visit www.wpbaf.com.

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Lace y and Margaret Hancotte and Sage Pham look at jewelry.

Gwen and Wesley Cohen look at Edna Hibel plates.

Exhibitor Sabina Danenberg shows customers Cyncia Raymond and Ricardo Leon an antique chair.

Kris Dorsey holds an Italian bronze 12-light candelabra.

Exhibitor Jennifer Mercer holds up one of her purses for sale.

Terri Liberman looks at dresses.

Bocce Starts Sept. 15 In Wellington Come throw out a pallino and become a part of the game enjoyed by great thinkers and leaders from da Vinci and Augustus Caesar to George Washington. Wellington is adding bocce to its fall senior programming for residents age 55 and older. There is no cost to participate.

Bocce will begin Thursday, Sept. 15 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Wellington’s bocce courts adjacent to the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.).

Bocce will be offered on Thurs-

days at the same time on the following additional dates: Sept. 29, Oct. 13, Oct. 27, Nov. 10 and Dec. 8.

Whether you’re new to the game or you’ve played for years, bocce is a great way to challenge your mind, boost physical activity and improve coordination.

Participants are invited to preregister in person at the Wellington Community Center or through Wellington’s online registration by visiting www.wellingtonfl.gov, clicking on the Parks & Recreation icon and selecting “Online Registration” on the left-hand pane.

For additional information about bocce and other senior pro-

grams, contact Senior Services Advocate Howard Trager at (561) 791-4785.

Canal St. South At Wellington GreenMarket The Wellington GreenMarket has announced that it is adding a new attraction this year: Canal St. South, a flea market taking its inspiration from the Parisian openair markets that feature lavishly appointed stalls showcasing dealers’ and artists’ wares in beautiful displays.

Taking its name from lower Manhattan’s famed bargain-shop-

ping mecca, Canal St. South will feature all types of distinctive goods, from vintage to artisanal, for sale by local dealers, artists and artisans. Organizers are now recruiting vendors for the market, which will be set up in the parking area of the Wellington Community Center, adjoining the GreenMarket, and will be operated in conjunction with the GreenMarket from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays from Nov. 12 through April 28, 2012.

Businesses that want to participate in Canal St. South will be expected to create appealing booths, complete with signage, and follow all decoration and presentation recommendations from market

management. Only a limited number of vendors will be permitted in each category; items that relate to the farmers’ market in garden or green themes are encouraged.

The goal of Canal St. South, managers say, is to present what Parisian flea market devotees call “glorious junk” — i.e., old items, slightly worn but still in usable condition — in these categories: vintage jewelry; interesting costume jewelry; retro Florida housewares; old silver, sterling or plate; artisanal home accessories; garden statuary; framed art and picture frames; sculpture; mid-century furniture; period patio furnishings; market bags; decorative ironworks; Island-style clothing; one-

of-a-kind attire items; stylish hats; retro glassware and artisanal sandblasted glass pieces; used hardcover or “coffee-table” books and cookbooks; collectibles; and trendy antiques.

Those interested in signing up for a booth at Canal St. South will need to submit photos of all merchandise or types of goods they wish to sell, along with a complete, signed application and deposit.

For more information, contact the Wellington GreenMarket management at (561) 547-3100. Applications, photos and deposits should be sent to the Wellington GreenMarket at 506 N. Palmway, Lake Worth, FL 33460.

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continued from page 1 Trade Center in New York City. It also features a fountain with an eternal flame, a pergola with benches and glass panels etched with the names of each victim lost in the attacks.

For guests attending the event Sunday, Wellington will provide a free shuttle from the Mall at Wellington Green, near Macy’s department store, to the event. The shuttle will run every 15 minutes from 7:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. No public parking will be available at the Town Center.

Bonde said that volunteers, Wellington staff and members of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue did a run-through early Wednesday morning to prepare for the big day.

“It went well,” Bonde said. “Everyone has been working very hard to prepare for this event. A lot of work goes into it.”

The ceremony will feature a keynote speech by firefighter Ron Parker, a member of the New York City Fire Department and one of the first responders to the World Trade Center in the wake of the attack.

It will also feature a tolling of the bell ceremony, a 21-gun salute and remarks from members of PBSO, PBCFR and the Fire Chiefs Association of Palm Beach County.

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continued from page 1 present to you one more time,” Underwood said. “I would like to tell you that Underwood Management Services is offering something that it didn’t offer last time.

We are bringing forward 66 years of government experience. We have an assistant manager, a planner, finance, code enforcement, city management. All those skill sets are in place.”

Kutney, a certified planner with manager credentials, would be serving as town manager, Underwood said. “I will be available at all times,” Underwood said.

“You’ll be able to call me. You’ll be able to call him. We’re dedicated to do a good job for you.”

Kutney has 34 years of municipal experience as a city manager, deputy city manager, director of development services and growth management director, and has a master’s degree in public administration from Florida Atlantic University, a master’s degree in regional planning from Pennsylvania State University and a bachelor’s degree in urban affairs from Wilkes University in Pennsylvania.

But Sunday’s event is just one of several events planned for the weekend.

On Friday, Sept. 9, the inaugural “Honor Our Heroes” golf tournament will be held at the Binks Forest Golf Club starting at 1:30 p.m. A showing of the movie World Trade Center (rated PG-13) at 7:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater will follow.

Saturday, Sept. 10 will kick off with the Jeff Annas Memorial 5K Run, which is held in memory of firefighter Capt. Jeff Annas and will benefit the Firefighters/Paramedics Benevolent Fund.

The run starts at 6:30 a.m. and also features a kids run. Registration is $25, or $30 on the day of the event.

Following the run, Whole Foods Market will sponsor a barbecue lunch for participants. That night, residents can enjoy a free concert with the Brass Evolution band starting at 6 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater.

In addition to all of this, residents and visitors can enjoy free admission to the Wellington Aquatics Complex on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Bonde said that he hopes residents will join the community to reflect on the anniversary.

“It’s going to bring people from all over the county and all over the country,” Bonde said.

“I think it’s going to be a great event.”

For more information, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

Kutney said that Underwood Management Services could provide a wide range of services. “We are experienced at developing service levels for most of the general services you would have within any kind of city or municipal government,” he said. “We are also experienced at working with citizens’ groups.”

The firm has experience at writing grant applications, as well as managing storm recovery, Kutney added. “In one of my roles, I would be responsible for being out there with my folks, working to clear up damage and handle those aspects of storm clearing,” he said.

Kutney said Underwood Management Services would bring “trust, confidence and satisfaction” to the town. “We can only gain your support by responding and providing close and concise answers to your concerns,” he said. “We believe that between Bill’s experience and my experience, we have all those services covered in local and municipal government. We feel we can bring those services to you and do a good job.”

Goltzené asked whether grant applications are included in the proposal. Underwood said it would be included, depending on the degree of technicality required, explaining that some applications,

Central to the new Wellington Patriot Memorial is a 36-foot by 8-foot steel beam pulled from the wreckage of the World Trade Center in New York City.

It also features a fountain with an eternal flame, a pergola with benches and glass panels etched with the names of each victim lost in the attacks.

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such as to the Department of Transportation, might require collaboration with a specialist.

Goltzené also asked about Underwood’s and Kutney’s history in Belle Glade. “Tell me the good and tell me the bad so I can understand what’s going on,” Goltzené said.

“The good part is there is a core group of people there who really want to turn the city around,” Underwood said. “I think you have read the papers where they haven’t paid their contracts, they haven’t paid the sheriff. That’s their standard M.O.: They don’t pay their contracts. There’s a core group who wants to do good things, and there’s other people who have different ethical and moral compasses; that’s the bad part.”

Underwood said Belle Glade is in need of skilled professional management. “That’s the reason I went there,” he said. “In order to try to protect myself — when I showed up they had gone through four city managers in two years — they provided me with a... notrevocable contract for a period of time, which they did revoke. That was the bad.”

Underwood said Kutney stayed on as the deputy manager after he left.

Councilman Ron Jarriel asked

Underwood to clarify his situation regarding his contract termination lawsuit with the City of Belle Glade, and Underwood said, “It’s ongoing.”

“Technically, I have a summary judgment where I have already won,” Underwood said. “That went to an appellate court and then got kicked back. I think it’s like the sheriff’s contract; they have chosen not to honor their contracts.”

Councilman Ryan Liang said his primary concern was also the pending litigation, and Underwood said most of the summary judgment was done in 2010 in his favor. “I don’t know where to go from there,” Underwood said.

“The court system is doing its thing.”

Councilman Jim Rockett asked about Underwood’s and Kutney’s respective roles in management of the town. Underwood said Kutney would be in charge of the day-today management and Underwood would try to attend council meetings. “I will meet with Mark on a weekly basis,” Underwood said.

During council discussion, Jarriel said he was disappointed at Spence’s asking contract price of $276,000, since he had budgeted only $230,000 in next year’s town budget for management services.

“That sort of put him out of the

running,” Jarriel said.

Jarriel added that Severn Trent was actually too qualified. “Your price of $284,000 put you out of the picture,” he said, adding that Arciola’s price of $209,000 was impressive but that he was not going to base his decision solely on the lowest bidder.

Like Goltzené, Jarriel liked Grasso’s presentation but pointed out that he lacked full manager certification that is required by the town charter.

Jarriel said his choice was going to be Underwood. “He has proven himself in not only what he got for Belle Glade, but what he got for Oakland Park,” Jarriel said, explaining that Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Supervisor Don Widing, who is fire chief in Oakland Park, has

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continued from page 1 serve funds at 29 percent, keeps a hurricane reserve fund of $3 million and uses $558,000 in rate stabilization reserves to offset lost tax revenue.

worked with Underwood for more than a year and speaks highly of him. “The [grant] money he has got for Oakland Park is incredible,” Jarriel said.

Liang said he had devised a point system using criteria such as price, experience and whether it was a local firm to rank the candidates, and that Spence had placed No. 2 and Underwood No. 1.

Jarriel made a motion to select Underwood, which was seconded by Rockett. The motion carried 3-2. Town Attorney Mike Cirullo said he would try to bring back a final agreement for the council’s meeting on Sept. 20.

Goltzené made a motion to contract with Underwood with the possibility of bringing down the price. That motion carried unanimously.

The budget also includes $620,000 of unspent money brought forward from last year, including $400,000 from the Safe Neighborhoods Initiative, as well as reallocation of about $5 million in capital project funds.

Additionally, it maintains the four-day workweek and employee furloughs.

The second and final budget hearing is set for Monday, Sept.

26.

NEWS BRIEFS Guitar Class Starts Monday A guitar-playing class will be offered Mondays starting Sept. 12 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. It will continue through Oct. 24. Learn the notes on all six strings on the guitar with experienced teacher Melody Stuart Hipsman in this seven-week session.

Students will learn chords and strumming, and how to have fun with the guitar. There will be a showcase at the end of the session for family and friends. Class will take place from 4:50 to 5:50 p.m. for ages 6 to 11; from 5:55 to 6:55 p.m. for ages 12-17; and 7 to 8 p.m. for age 18 and older.

For more information, includ-

ing a list of needed supplies, call (561) 324-4824. Registration is open until Sept. 12 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the cultural center (151 Civic Center Way) or online at www.royalpalmbeach.com.

Three J’s Golf Tourney In RPB On Friday, Sept. 16, Three J’s Cigar Emporium will host the first Three J’s Golf Experience fundraiser to benefit the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Held at the Madison Green Golf Club in Royal Palm Beach, the fundraiser will tee-off at 1 p.m. with a four-player scramble including NFL alumni Troy Drayton and other NFL alumni. It will

be followed by a dinner awards ceremony in the banquet room.

The cost for entrants to participate in a fun-filled day of golfing events is $125 per person and will include 18 holes of golf, a cart and beverages, on-course contests, a gift bag containing 12 premium cigars, a T-shirt and a Xikar X8 Cutter, along with dinner and awards concluding the golfing activities. For $30, golfers can purchase a “super raffle ticket” with a chance to win a resort vacation and a shot for $100,000 in a four-player hole-in-one shootout.

With a new wing of the Joe DiMaggio Children’s South Florida Hospital to be completed soon, the Wasie Foundation Challenge for Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hos-

pital has pledged to match dollarfor-dollar the total amount raised from Three J’s Golf Experience, making every donation by participants count twice as much.

“After one of my personal family experiences with Joe DiMaggio’s Children’s Hospital several years ago, being able to put on a charity golf fundraiser for their foundation has always been one of my goals to give back to them,” said Jeremy Fedoruk, owner of Three J’s Cigars and director of the tournament. “We need everyone in our community to come together to raise as much money as possible.”

Providing the entertainment for the dinner and awards banquet will be Hulett Environmental Services Head Marketeer Greg Rice,

who will sponsor the celebrity auctioneer for guaranteed big laughs. Palm Beach Autographs will provide exclusive silent auction items from professional athletes.

Sponsorship packages are still available, with limited hole sponsors left for purchase.

For more information, or to sign-up, contact Jeremy Fedoruk at (561) 868-5600 or e-mail 3jcigars@gmail.com.

RPB Rotary Pancake Breakfast The Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club will host its annual pancake breakfast Saturday, Sept.

17 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Berean Christian School (8350 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach).

Admission to the pancake breakfast costs $6 for age 7 and older and is free for children 6 and under. All proceeds will benefit student scholarships and community projects.

“With the help of Berean Christian School, Cub Scout Troop 222 and the Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club, we are hoping to raise more this year than ever before,” said Lynn Balch, who is heading the club’s service projects this year.

For more information, contact Roland Amateis at (561) 6413218 or rolandamateis@yahoo. com, or visit www.rpbrotary.org.

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Karenanne Friend Loves The American Saddlebred

Karenanne Friend always loved horses. But after moving to Florida 20 years ago, she hadn’t enjoyed riding as much — until she discovered Saddlebreds. Now she gives lessons, teaching people how to ride saddle seat and about the breed in general.

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WHS Football Squad Looking To Be Competitive

The Wellington High School varsity foo tball team is keeping its eye on the district championships this year as it prepares to face off against a new district. The Wolverines are hoping hard work, teamwork and skill will pay off as they face teams such as Seminole Ridge High School this year. Page 35

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Premier Beauty Store is located at 9940 Belvedere Road in Royal Palm Beach. Its goal is to provide personal attention to each client who enters. Whether the person needs a specific product or information about beauty needs, staff members tr y to satisfy all clients’ needs. Store Manager Tami Marzahl said the store provides all beauty needs, from an in-store hair salon to a complete makeup ar tist consultation.

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Sports Seminole Ridge Tops Palm Beach Central 21-6 In Season Opener

The Seminole Ridge High School varsity football team came out on top in their season opener against Palm Beach Central on Sept. 2. The Hawks defeated the Broncos 21-6 at Callery-Judge Stadium.

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Karenanne Friend Loves The American Saddlebred Horse Karenanne Friend was born in the U.S. — but only barely. “My dad was in the service, and he was on leave, visiting family in New Jersey with my mom, who’s Scottish,” she said. “So I was born here, but then we moved to Scotland, which is where I grew up.”

Friend always loved horses. She rode hunters and jumpers in Scotland. Twenty years ago, she moved to Boca Raton and attended Barry University to become a profusionist, a specialized health professional who operates the heart-lung machine during surgeries that require cardiopulmonary bypass. The perfusionist is solely responsible for the circulatory and respiratory functions of the heart-lung machine.

She worked for three years at a few different hospitals in Miami. After 9/11, she lost that job and worked for a few more years at other jobs in the medical field. The love of horses was still there, but the few times Friend rode in Florida, she hadn’t enjoyed it so much.

Then, one day, someone asked her if she’d ever ridden a Saddlebred.

The American Saddlebred is a breed developed in Kentucky by plantation owners who could comfortably ride them all day because of their easy gait and calm temperament. They are naturally gaited horses who, in addition to walk, trot and canter, also do Get updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/ HorseTalkFL or stop by the Tales from the Trails page on Facebook and click “like.”

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By Ellen Rosenberg two smooth four-beat gaits, the slow-gait and faster rack. Saddlebreds are ridden and also used in pleasure driving and various types of fine harness competitions.

“I had never ridden a Saddlebred, but I was aware of the controversy surrounding the breed,” Friend said. “I rode one, and I was hooked. These are amazing horses. But because they are capable of doing such extraordinary things, because of how they’re built and how they move, and especially because they accept so much and try so hard to please, people have done a lot of cruel things to them.”

Saddlebreds are tall and thin, very narrow through the chest, which makes their front ends relatively light. “They can pick up their front legs and almost dance, trotting behind and walking in front,” Friend said. “Some of the things that people do to these horses to achieve these results are horrendous. But you really don’t need to do any of it. These horses are born to perform beautifully. It can all be done humanely.”

In fact, there’s a petition online titled “Stop

Karenanne Friend with Claire, one of her American Saddlebreds.

Abuse of Gaited Horses,” which reads, in part, “We, the undersigned, are concerned at the ongoing abuse of many gaited horses. ‘Traditional’ training methods and management practices are outdated, barbaric and rightfully banned in many countries. Animal train-

ing and management practices which require coercion, punishment, surgery and long-term restraint have no place in civilized nations in the 21st century.”

The methods referred to include putting See ROSENBERG, page 24

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Once One Thing Goes Wrong... Everything Goes Wrong!

Monday, I sat on my glasses. The moment I placed my red-framed glasses onto the seat of the chair with the red paisley upholstery, I said to myself, “Don’t do that, you idiot.” But the idiot responded, “Oh, shut up.”

And now my glasses are broken.

This would not be such a travesty if I didn’t have such a whacked-out set of eyeballs. For me, there’s no simple solution like running over to the dollar store and grabbing a new pair. Ever since I was 11, I’ve had one nearsighted eye, one farsighted eye, astigmatism in both eyes and a propensity toward migraines if the stars, moon and asteroids of the current equinox have not aligned themselves perfectly.

To make matters worse, for years my childGet your Sonic Boomer humor every day!

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The Sonic BOOMER hood optometrist (also legally blind, I suspect) was treating me for nearsightedness only. Thanks.

No, the glasses I broke were customground, finely beveled, sunlight-sensitive, scratch-resistant, light-to-dark prescription lenses in vintage Ralph Lauren frames circa 1988 that my optician had located especially for me.

And, of course, Monday was a holiday so he was closed.

Sigh.

Because I am a mature adult who has had to

cope with numerous tragedies over the years, here’s what I do when something like this happens: I completely break down.

I mean, it’s just too much, all these tragedies one after the other.

So I sit at my desk as if to write my lighthearted humor column, but the truth is, I am angry. I am angry with the glasses, the chair, the National Board of Determining Holidays, everyone but myself, of course, because I am an idiot and there’s no cure for that.

When you’re angry, here’s what happens: Things go wrong — and not just a few things, everything.

Our neighbor, in his typical Best Neighbor in the World kind of way, decided to take this holiday time to weed-whack his yard, his father’s yard, my neighbor-whodoesn’t-own-a-weed-whacker’s yard and our yard. After two hours of listening to weeds being whacked, I etched “Thank You” into the wall with my fingernails and got into my car.

I drove aimlessly for a while, letting my blood pressure return to normal, then stopped at a drugstore to buy some simple reading glasses. I need about a +4.25 magnification, but the highest they had over there was +3.25.

And here’s another thing that angers an already-angry person: why are the highest numbers at the bottom of the rack? The very fact that we are looking for the highest numbers should tell you we can’t read anything down there. Evidently, I’m not the world’s only idiot.

So $22 later, I returned home to a quiet house and sat down to type. But I was still too angry. Why? My chair was too high (fixed it), too low (fixed it), too swivelly (jammed it against something), too hard (got a pillow), too soft (got a different pillow), now too high again (fixed it), too low (grrrrr) and too squeaky (kicked it across the room as hard as I could while screaming).

So I think I’m ready to write, but I can’t.

I think my toe is broken.

Once Again, Basic Cable Proves It Can Outshine Networks Now that the summer is coming to its end, we can ponder the age-old question: Why can the regular cable networks come up with very interesting shows for summer viewing while the major networks rely on brainless reality television? Not to mention ridiculous game shows and just about anything besides real entertainment. Most regular programming ended in May, and those genial geniuses who constantly remind us that we need to understand and love them, not to mention watch their shows, leave us hanging.

Thus we can bless the cable stations, which shift away from reruns of all forms of Law and Order and CSI, not to mention NCIS and Bones, and provide shows like Rizzoli and Isles, Royal Pains, The Closer, Psych and a whole generation of others. My personal favorite is Eureka on Syfy, a genial comedy about real geniuses, many of whom have no real idea how to live a real life. But it is a lot of fun.

A new series I began to watch this summer is Suits on USA Network Thursday nights. In some ways it has an improbable, if not impossible, premise.

A young genius, Mike Ross (Patrick J. Ad-

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continued from page 23 very tall shoes on the front feet, tying the horses while in the stalls in positions to create over-flexed necks, and breaking and resetting tails at an elevated angle.

“I’ve seen the cruelty at horse shows and simply left early,” Friend said. “I’ve seen people beating and beating on a horse in the stalls until the horse had blood on his face. I reported it to the show office and to PETA, but no one seemed to want to do anything. Nothing happened.

My goal is to introduce Saddlebreds

‘I’ On CULTURE

By Leonard Wechsler ams) drops out of college to take care of a really ill grandmother but is so smart that he makes money by taking law school tests for other people. One day, while delivering some drugs (don’t ask), he dodges the law by pretending to be a Harvard Law School graduate, impresses big-shot attorney Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht), and winds up working for a fancy law firm. Although some people there are suspicious of him, he somehow not only winds up keeping his job but is accepted. And that is not the really improbable premise.

It turns out that big-shot lawyer Specter has a strong idealistic streak. Despite his open cynicism, week after week he goes out of his way to do the right thing even when he takes

to people in a new light. These horses are perfectly willing to please.

They don’t ever have to be treated like that.”

And so Friend acquired two Saddlebreds of her own. Six years ago, she bought Claire, a spotted mare, and then three years ago, she added Bear, who’s 14 and an ex-show national champion. She gives lessons and teaches people how to ride saddle seat and educates them about the breed. She lives in Delray Beach and boards her two horses at a small private barn in Wellington.

“These horses are very sensitive and very loving. They will do whatever you ask them to do,” Friend said. “They’re gentle and sweet.

They love to perform. You can’t

really large risks that could threaten his clients. A simple glance at most newspapers would clearly demonstrate how preposterous that idea really is.

One of the best things about the show, however, is that it goes out of its way to make sure that things are seldom presented in black and white. There are a lot of gray tones; the bad guys are not always bad, and sometimes they actually do have the law on their side. In a recent episode, the local district attorney has played games, suppressing evidence to get convictions because he wants to ensure bad guys actually do get punished. The man, who had been a mentor to Specter, is threatened, and the tough attorney has to work out where his loyalties lie: to his old friend, to the law, and ultimately, to the idea of justice.

Unlike in most legal dramas, in Suits things are often a bit askew. The young hero fighting for the “little guy” is not even an attorney, something that could get him thrown in jail.

The cynic is an idealist and has to balance things out. The bad guy, a junior partner named Louis Litt (Rick Hoffman), is really nasty but quite often is actually the voice of reason de-

break that spirit. When you’re riding a Saddlebred, it’s a 50-50 partnership. You have to trust them and guide them, but you can’t totally control them. If you’re a control freak, you’re never going to be able to successfully ride a Saddlebred.

This is really different for a lot of riders, and difficult for a lot of them to do.”

Riding saddle seat also means you’re sitting relatively farther back on the horse to give it the freedom to lift its front legs.

“People have to learn a whole new way of riding when they come to Saddlebreds,” Friend said. “You shift your center of gravity back, lift your hands up high and keep them still, ride with a very straight back

spite being hampered by having almost no moral code at all. It makes the show far more interesting when the positions are not engraved in stone. When did the district attorneys in Law and Order decide to distort the law unless, of course, it was for a very good moral reason?

And that is the real lesson of the summer shows. They are tricky; often you have no idea where they are going. In The Closer, Brenda Leigh Johnson (Kyra Sedgwick) pushes the envelope all the time. In the current and final season, she is being held to account for all of her actions. Suddenly, she is not the hero but a possible villain. That just does not happen (much) on the regular shows.

So the summer season is just about over.

We can go back to the usual shows, filled with the pretty performers, who seem to do the same things over and over. And, of course, most of the new shows will not make it. It’s a very Darwinian world out there. Each of the major networks has wheeled out new shows (often copies or clones of older ones) in hopes we will take them to our hearts. Well, it provides me with a job.

— and then you fly. I used to surf.

It’s so smooth; it’s like riding a wave.”

Debbie Layton-Tholl also lives in Delray Beach. She’d ridden hunters and jumpers all her life — until she was in a serious motorcycle accident. “I had so much pain in my back, shoulders and knees, I couldn’t even bend my knees, let alone ride,” Layton-Tholl said.

So for 15 years, horses were out of the picture. Until she met Friend through a neighbor. A week later, Layton-Tholl accompanied Friend to her barn. “And I got addicted. I fell in love with those horses,” she said.

“Riding saddle seat is nothing like riding English or Western. It’s a whole different challenge. I learned

to work with horses in a completely new way. I love every second of it.

It’s exhilarating, just incredible. Best of all, it’s a real challenge.”

Saddlebreds have gotten LaytonTholl back into horses again.

“I never thought I’d be able to ride again, but I can do this without any pain,” she said. “I’d highly recommend Karenanne to anyone who really wants to learn to ride — kids, people of a certain age — anyone.

Karenanne is awesome. She has the ability to make you believe and trust in yourself. If you want to learn to ride saddle seat, Karenanne’s the one to use.”

For more information, or to try riding a Saddlebred, call Karenanne Friend at (561) 685-0515.

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Fall Schedule Unveiled For Clematis By Night In West Palm From 6 to 9 p.m. every Thursday night, Clematis by Night features live concerts by the area’s best rock, R&B, reggae, Latin, blues and soul bands. Guests can also enjoy food and drinks, and fun in the fountain at this free weekly event overlooking the new West Palm Beach waterfront.

In addition to the band performances, each week has a featured theme to enhance the already popular event. The first Thursday is the “Classic Cars on Clematis” theme in which local car clubs display their sweet rides. The second Thursday features high-end motorcycles from the “The Enforcers Motorcycle Club.” On the third Thursday, check out booths from the hip and distinctive merchants of Northwood Village, featuring everything from hand-made jewelry to cool crafts.

And on the fourth and fifth (when applicable) Thursdays, attendees enjoy free music on the waterfront of West Palm Beach (excluding Thanksgiving, which falls on Nov. 24). The following is a list of upcoming shows: • Sept. 15, Sweet Justice — A band on the cutting edge of reggae, Sweet Justice weighs in with an energizing sound and style that has

taken the South Florida music scene by storm. Can’t Slow Down, the group’s latest CD and second release, confirms the originality and magnetic appeal of this dynamic and soulful brotherhood whose members hail from an eclectic assortment of Caribbean islands. They are joined for special performances by an African djembe drummer from Senegal.

• Sept. 22, Taylor Road — The group is heavily influenced by modern music but still plays a variety of music from the ’50s through today.

They have shared the stage with bands such as Everclear, the Whalers, Christopher Cross, Sister Hazel and more.

• Sept. 29, The Kinected — The Kinected is an original four-piece hybrid rock band whose music is filled with melodic and rhythmical hooks, combining relatable pop songwriting and unique grooves with a futuristic vibe. The band recently played at and was voted favorite Sunfest act of 2011.

• Oct. 6, Evil Monkeys — The Evil Monkeys is a live party band from Palm Beach County that plays a versatile mix of rock, blues, funk, dance, top 40 and reggae. Since the Evil Monkeys formed in 2006, the

The Kinected will perform Sept. 29.

band has wasted no time making its presence well known in South Florida.

• Oct. 13, Damon Fowler — With his hybrid of roots rock, blues and sacred steel, Fowler started wowing audiences with his musical exploits as a teenager, building a reputation as one of the hottest young players on the scene.

• Oct. 20, Biscuit Miller and the Mix — Miller is a world-class bassist and entertainer with a unique, fun and funky R&B soul sound.

• Oct. 27, Blue Audio — Performing as part of “Clematis by Fright,” Blue Audio is the musical project of former Ultrakrash vocalist Jason K. The band is heavily influenced by the melodic sounds of British music from the ’60s and ’70s as well as the new wave from the ’80s.

• Nov. 3, FSU Night — Headliners the Swingin’ Harpoon Band will perform with openers Rufat. From a lifetime love of blues and swing influence, and after being everyone else’s harmonica player, Mike “Salty” Lanigan conceptualized a swinging blues band, picked his musicians and started performing original songs and quality covers.

Take the big sound of a swing big band and arrange blues harp into the mix with solid blues, and you have the Swingin’ Harpoon Blues Band.

Rufat is a recent graduate of Florida State University now living in New York. As a freshman in 2006, he released a hip-hop version of the famous FSU war chant, which has now eclipsed over 140,000 views on YouTube.

• Nov. 10, Terry Hanck — Hanck is well known for his hard-blowing sax, incredible range and gusty vocals, and he offers a polished “festi-

Sweet Justice will perform Sept. 15. val” show that has wowed audiences throughout the United S tates, Canada and Europe.

• Nov. 17, Jerry Wayne’s Private Party Band — The Private Party Band is a high-energy interactive band that has been keeping people dancing for many years at important events in Florida.

• Dec. 1, Mighty Mongo (Tree Lighting) — If Sublime and Green Day had a four-headed baby, they would have named it Mighty Mongo. Voted the hardest working band in the Bay, Mighty Mongo has won every Battle of the Bands competition they have entered.

• Dec. 8, Mighty Quinn — Experience the phenomenon of the “mightiest band in the land” when they perform your favorite rock ’n’ roll classics at Clematis by Night.

This high-energy, interactive band is guaranteed to bring your recommended daily allowance of great

music from yesterday and today including everything from Guns N’ Roses to Green Day. • Dec. 15, Gypsy Lane — This five-piece party band includes original musicians from bands that backed the Village People, Instant Funk, Patti La Belle and Cyndi Lauper. They specialize in party music from reggae to Mo-Town, soul to disco, funk to dance, Caribbean to Latin and R&B to hip-hop.

• Dec. 22, Dee Dee Wilde Band — Dee Dee has performed as a soloist on the LPs of artists such as James Brown, Phyliss Hyman, Howard Hewitt, INXS, Gerald Albright and Gerald Alston. She also has had hits from her two albums, No Way Out and Getaway.

For more information about Clematis by Night, call the City of West Palm Beach Community Events Division at (561) 822-1515 or visit www.clematisbynight.net.

Actor’s Rep In WPB Presents ‘Columbinus’ Through Sept. 18 Bob Carter’s Actor’s Workshop & Repertory Company (Actor’s Rep) will present its production of Columbinus through Sunday, Sept. 18 at its new theater and acting studio at 1009 N. Dixie Hwy. in West Palm Beach.

Show times are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday.

Actor’s Rep presented the play to sold-out audiences last January in Lake Worth, and has now, by popular demand, made it the first show in its new theater home.

Columbinus is a documentary drama that probes the psychological warfare of alienation, hostility and social pressure that goes on in high schools across America. It was sparked by the 1999 massacre that occurred at Columbine High School in Jefferson County, Colo.

The first act of the play is set in a stereotypical, fictional American high school and follows the lives and struggles of eight teenage archetypes. These characters are not given names but labels, and the two outcast friends designated in the script as Freak and

Loner are slowly driven to crime and madness by the bullying from their classmates. In Act 2, these boys become Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, in scenes taken from their videos and personal journals, illustrating the days approaching and including the shootings and the suspects’ suicides. The other cast members become survivors, victims and townspeople who reflect on the events.

Directed by Artistic Director Bob Carter, the cast features all local high school students who are studying acting. They include Leo Bruner, Angela Cramer, Nick Crozier, Cassie Enright, Juan Gonzalez, Carson Hausmann, Connor Hausmann, Alexa Roosevelt, Ilana Rothman and understudy Michelle Shannon.

The United States Theatre Project, headed by the originator of the idea, P.J. Paparelli, created the play. Stephen Karam and Paparelli wrote it, with dramaturgy by Patricia Hersch.

Artists with the United States Theatre Project conducted exhaustive interviews and research in order to create the two-part piece that first sets up a fictional but realistic world of ado-

lescence that could be anywhere in America, and then morphs into the factual events leading directly to the school shootings at Columbine. Ultimately, Columbinus asks more than just “why?” but perhaps more importantly, “Why do people treat each other the way we do? Columbinus is a fascinating and heartbreaking examination of human behavior. Tickets cost $25 for adults and $15 students, and may be purchased at www.box officetickets.com, by calling (800) 494-8497 or at www.actorsrep.org.

Since 1980, Actor ’s Rep has been known for its strong training programs for actors of all ages, and its productions of daring, avantgarde and seldom-seen classic plays. New classes are underway for children, teens and adults, and these include beginning and advanced acting and improvisation. Arts middle and high school audition preparation workshops are also available. For more about the show, or to learn more about Bob Carter’s Actor’s Workshop & Repertory Company, call Carter at (561) 301-2588.

A scene from the Actor’s Rep production of Columbinus.

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Right Now Is The Perfect Time To Start Getting Into Shape

By Lynette Laufenberg Special to the Town-Crier What does the fall season mean to you?

Do you think about going back to school, that the holidays are just around the corner, or that the cooler weather isn’t far off? This is a time for new beginnings, fresh faces in our child’s classroom, a new teacher or signing up for another challenging season of athletics.

The changing of seasons from summer to fall is typically a new season in the gym setting as well. Now that kids are back in school, at Ultima Fitness we see parents coming back for some “me” time. Getting back in shape after a summer off with the kids isn’t always easy. Traveling over the summer means eating out, and we all know how difficult it is to eat healthful when dining out. Getting back into routine with our family life also means getting back to fitness. Why wait for the New Year to set fitness and nutrition goals?

Wouldn’t you like to feel fit over the holidays and look hot in your party dress? The sometimes overwhelming task of trying to get into shape needs to begin with baby steps.

At Ultima Fitness, we offer every new member who joins the gym an initial person-

al training session that the club pays for. One of our certified personal trainers will work one-on-one with you to discuss fitness goals, nutrition goals, exercise history, health history, and help you to get started on a fitness program and make lifestyle changes. I often ask my clients, “If you wanted to learn how to play golf, would you just go out and start swinging the club, or would you try taking a few lessons first to have some professional instruction?” The same could be said about getting started in the gym. It makes sense to ask a professional fitness trainer for advice to help take those baby steps, one foot in front of the other.

Having diversity in your program is also extremely important in order to keep your body guessing. If you have been doing the same workout routine for years, eating the same things and wonder why you haven’t lost weight or gained strength or flexibility, look no further than these words: If nothing changes, nothing changes. Quite profound, I know, but yet absolutely correct. Finding ways to challenge yourself both physically and mentally will keep your workouts fresh and exciting. Consider trying our BCx Boot Camp

program with the accountability of having a personal trainer, specialized training six days a week and nutrition guidance. We will begin our fall boot camp on Monday, Sept. 12, with our kickoff party on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 9 a.m. For more information, visit www. wellingtonbootcamp.com.

If mind/body fitness is more your speed, try our new Yoga Growth Series, which explores yoga postures step by step in minute detail. You will learn correct anatomy and have the opportunity to try advanced postures that are often seldom taught. This course is appropriate for novice and experienced students, and will be held on Saturdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. for six weeks beginning Sept.

17.

I hope you find the time to focus on you this fall and make your health and wellness a priority. Without our health, we have nothing!

Lynette Laufenberg is a certified personal trainer and program/fitness director at Ultima Fitness/Xtreme Tae Kwon Do. Ultima is located at 12799 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington. For more information, call (561) 7952823 or visit www.ultimafitness.com.

Lynette Laufenberg

Health & Fitness Spotlight is sponsored by Ultima Fitness of Wellington

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Premier Beauty Store co-owner Elizabeth Stunkel and Manager Tami Marzahl.

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Find The Look You Want At Premier Beauty Store In Royal Palm Beach

By Jessica Gregoire Town-Crier Staff Report Premier Beauty Store is a beauty boutique located at 9940 Belvedere Road in Royal Palm Beach. The store’s goal is to provide personal attention to each client who enters the store. Whether the person needs a specific product or information about beauty needs, staff members try to satisfy all clients’ needs.

Store Manager Tami Marzahl said the store provides all beauty needs, from an in-store hair salon to makeup artist consultation.

“There isn’t anything we won’t do for our customers,” she said.

The store offers a variety of products and services. Some of its popular items include feather hair extensions, wigs, makeup, custom jewelry, a large selection of nail polish and nail products, and items for gift baskets.

Premier Beauty Store also carries popular hair care brands such as Redken, Paul Mitchell and its Awapuhi Keratin shampoo and products, and Mixed Chicks, a product line for all ethnic backgrounds. “If we don’t have something that our customers ask for, then we order it,” Marzahl said.

The store carries its own specially designed cosmetic line called Talulla. “It’s a very unique makeup line with all kinds of colors of eye shadow, from shimmers to very subdued colors for the businesswoman,” Marzahl said.

“That’s what makes us different from all the other beauty stores out there.”

The store carries many all-natural skin care products and brands that are rarely found in other stores. “We have Image Skincare products and Dermalogica, which is usually only found in doctors’ offices and high-end spas,” Marzahl said. “We also have Nuxe, which is a beautiful skin care line made out of plants and flower extracts.”

Premier Beauty Store opened on June 25, and is locally owned and operated. “The owners are local business people, and opening a

store here was something they thought about for many years and really wanted to do,” Marzahl said.

From the decor to the quality of products offered, Premier is a neat and elegant beauty store with a light and airy feel.

“We try to provide a nice ambiance for our customers,” Marzahl said.

The in-store hair salon is available to all clients for many kinds of hairstyles or makeup artistry application. “Our makeup artist and stylist is an experienced professional and has done everything from weddings to photography,” Marzahl said.

Premier Beauty Store’s makeup artist and hair stylist, licensed cosmetologist Fabiola Cristina, said the salon tries to keep up with the demand of its customers by offering many natural hair care products. “We carry lines such as MoroccanOil, L’Oreal and Phyto, which is an all-organic plant-based line,” she said. “These are special hair care lines for our green clients.”

The store also has hair and skin care products for men, children and people with diverse hair types. “We try to accommodate everybody,” Cristina said. “And we have something to fit every person’s need or want.”

The store provides one-on-one service for clients who want makeup application and consultation.

“We can take a little more time with our clients than the big-box stores can,” Marzahl said. “From helping them choose the right makeup by applying it on them to demonstrating cosmetics by putting it on their hands, and even taking them into our salon area if they want to try a hair care product, we will put it in their hair and blow-dry it for them.

Our customers really like that.”

Premier Beauty Store is in the Walmart plaza at the corner of State Road 7 and Belvedere Road. For more information, visit www. premierbeauty.com or call (561) 795-1848.

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PANDORA OPENS IN MALL AT WELLINGTON GREEN

Pandora in the Mall at Wellington Green celebrated its opening on the mall’s upper level with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Palms West Chamber of Commerce. Pandora’s mission is to offer women across the world a universe of high-quality, hand-finished, modern, genuine jewelry products at affordable prices. Pandora jewelry is available around the world in many stores, but unparalleled customer service from a sensational team of carefully chosen salespeople will be available only at the Mall at Wellington Green. Store Manager Connie Angrisani welcomes customers to visit her in her new home and is available to answer questions at (561) 333-7177.

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CredAbility: Things To Consider While Interest Rates Are Low

While the Federal Reserve’s pledge to keep interest rates low for at least the next two years might not quickly restore consumer confidence or prompt spending, it does provide an opportunity for consumers to get more for their money.

“While low interest rates mean lower returns on savings accounts, they also mean lower rates on borrowing money,” said Jessica Cecere, regional president for CredAbility.

“Consumers can take advantage of low rates to help them save money on planned purchases.”

CredAbility offers five things for consumers to consider while interest rates are low.

• Consider buying a home — While low interest rates are not reason enough to make the plunge into home ownership, for consumers already considering buying, it may just be the right time. In many markets, home sales and prices are relatively steady or have begun to rise slightly. Rates on long-term, fixed rate mortgages are at their lowest rates in decades. Not sure how much house you can afford? Current FHA guidelines recommend that no more than 43 percent of your gross in-

come be used for housing, debt and other financial obligations.

• Consider refinancing — For homeowners, if you are in an adjustable-rate mortgage and plan to stay in your home, this is a great time to refinance into a fixed-rate loan. It may also be a good time to refinance your long-term, fixed-rate mortgage. If you purchased a $225,000 home five years ago and had a rate of 7 percent, your payment was about $1,500 per month and you have already paid more than $76,000 in interest. Refinancing the balance of that loan now at 3.5 percent for 15 years will save you almost $175,000 over the life of the loan and let you pay off your home almost 10 years sooner. And your payments will go up only about $25 per month. Each situation varies. You can visit www.bankrate. com and use their calculators to compare rates and payment.

• Consider buying a car — While car loan rates have not dropped as significantly as mortgage rates, rates have begun to come down and many manufacturers are offering special financing options and other incentives to encourage prospective

car buyers to take the plunge. “Do your homework,” Cecere said.

“Know what you want to buy and compare offers to ensure that you are getting the best deal.”

• Pay off debt — Although credit card interest rates have not gone down significantly, this is still a great time to pay down debt. Savings accounts are paying little to no returns, and consumers will be better off in the long run to reduce or eliminate their credit card debt. It may also be a good time to negotiate rates with your creditors, especially if you have maintained an ontime payment record and have continued to make at least minimum payments.

• Review investment options — Talk with a financial advisor about alternatives to savings and money market accounts. It may be the right time to expand your investment portfolio and explore options to earn greater returns on your savings.

CredAbility is funded by creditors, clients, individual donors and grants from foundations, businesses and government agencies. For more info., call (800) 251-2227 or visit www.credability.org.

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RIBBON CUTTING FOR SHTULMAN FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Ian Shtulman and his staff with P alms West Chamber of Commerce ambassadors.

Shtulman Family Chiropractic in Lake Worth recently held an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Palms West Chamber of Commerce. Located at 8855 Hypoluxo Road, Suite C-11, its mission is to educate, inspire and adjust every family toward natural health through chiropractic care. Shtulman Family Chiropractic has been able to help people overcome pain and illness, rest ore their health, get off prescription medication, and improve their quality of life. For more information, call the practice’s office at (561) 2752525 or visit its web sit e at www.welladjustedfamily.com.

Register Now For Palms West Business Planning Academy

Appraisal Petition Deadline Sept. 16

The Palms West Chamber of Commerce Business Planning Academy will be held Tuesday evenings, Sept. 13 through Oct. 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Wellington Reserve campus, located at 1047 State Road 7.

The Business Planning Academy is designed to provide business people with the tools, information and training necessary to develop a new business plan or optimize their current one. It will be a great opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to

start a business, business managers desiring performance improvement, existing businesses and individuals desiring to enhance their general business knowledge.

Enrollment fees are $50 for Palms West Chamber members and $125 for non-members. Participants can earn $25 toward a new chamber membership upon completion of the six-week academy. Enrollment fees include a light dinner and a graduation luncheon in October.

The academy would not be possible without the support of the fol-

lowing member sponsors: HedgeHog Consulting, Palm Beach Atlantic University, the Mall at Wellington Green, Your Computer Guy, Costco, Signs by Tomorrow, Two Men and a Truck, Armand Professional Services, Hi-Tech Plumbing, DiSalvo’s Trattoria, On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, Panera Bread and Buca di Beppo.

To register for the Palms West Chamber of Commerce Business Planning Academy, or for additional information, call (561) 790-6200 or visit www.palmswest.com.

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Property Appraiser Gary Nikolits notified taxpayers of their property’s assessed and market values in a Truth in Millage (TRIM) notice that began arriving in mailboxes on Aug. 23.

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Seminole Ridge Defeats P.B. Central 21-6 In Season Opener

By Bryan Gayoso Town-Crier Staff Report The Seminole Ridge High School varsity football team came out on top in their season opener against Palm Beach Central High School on Friday, Sept. 2. The Hawks defeated the Broncos 21-6 at CalleryJudge Stadium.

The Hawk defense held the Broncos to just two field goals, both in the first half. The Hawk offense struggled, however, relying on running back Gary Holmes’ over 100yard game to pull out a win.

“We were sloppy; it was an ugly win, but still a win. The defense did a great job,” SRHS head coach Matt Dickmann said.

Seminole Ridge won the toss and deferred to receive in the second half. The Broncos came out strong with two first-down conversions but were forced to punt at fourth and six. The Hawks quickly turned it over, punting, giving the Broncos good field position on the Seminole

Ridge 12 yard line. Unable to get the ball in the end zone, Palm Beach Central settled for a field goal, making it 3-0 with 7:02 left in the first quarter. With 2:37 left in the first quarter, the Hawks charged up field with two completions by quarterback Antwan Washington, totaling 55 yards. The ensuing play revealed a Hawk offense trying to get their bearings when a fumble gave the Broncos the ball.

With possession at the beginning of the second quarter, Palm Beach Central quickly took advantage and posted a field goal with 10:07 left in the quarter, making the score 60. It wasn’t until 2:34 left in the second quarter that the Hawks were able to get on the board with a Holmes touchdown run. The extra point was good, giving the Hawks a 7-6 lead at the half.

In the third quarter, the Broncos again set up for a field goal but fumbled the snap and turned the ball over. The teams traded punts, and

Bronco Ray Wilson looks for an opening.

then late in the third quarter, Hawk Darian Williams pulled out a 44yard run that set up a Holmes run to the 1 yard line. Hawk Justin Kelp took it from there and rushed in for the score. The extra point was good, widening the Hawks’ lead to 14-6.

The Hawk defense sacked quarterback Brock Buckowski on the ensuing possession, forcing a Bronco punt. The Hawks managed four first-down conversions before handing off to Holmes for a 20-yard touchdown run. Another successful extra point made the score 21-6.

With 1:09 left in the game, the Hawk defense again pressured Buckowski, causing him to throw an interception to Hawk Omar Pierre-Louis. The Hawks held on to the ball and ran out the remaining seconds on the clock, giving the large home crowd a season-opening win.

The Hawks travel to Park Vista for a 7 p.m. game this Friday, while the Broncos head to Lake Worth.

Hawk quarterback Antwan Washington prepares to pass.

The Bronco defensive line goes after Hawk Darian Williams.

Hawk Jerome Murray gains y ardage with help from a teamate.

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WHS Football Squad Looks To Be Competitive In New District

By Lauren Miró Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School varsity football team is keeping its eye on the district championships this year as it prepares to face off against a new district.

The Wolverines, who finished with a 5-5 record last year, are hoping that their hard work, teamwork and skill will pay off as they face teams such as Seminole Ridge High School this year.

“We hope to do well in the playoffs,” head coach Chris Romano said. “We’ve done pretty well in the last two years.”

But in its last two years of district playoffs, the Wolverines have come close, Romano said. He hopes this will be the year the team goes all the way.

“We have a real quality team this year,” he said. “We have some great

kids, and they’re working hard.”

This year’s team features a new offensive line, Romano said. “We graduated almost our entire offensive line,” he said. “We’ve had to replace them. Those kids are working very hard.”

Returning to the team this year is running back Grant Smallridge, who had to sit out last year due to an injury. Romano said he should be an asset to the team. “We hope he’ll have a good year,” he said.

“He’s a great player, and he worked extremely hard to rehab himself after the injury.”

But Romano said the team is full of standout players, and together with a “team first” attitude, they can go all the way. “I really try to stress the concept of team first,” he said.

“I think with that mentality, we will be more successful than last year.”

For now, Romano said he is tak-

C.J. Allen dives for the ball while D’Andre Peppers looks to block. ing the games week to week, using some of the non-district games to prepare for district opponents.

“We’re just hoping to have a great

Andy LeMay carries the ball during a Wolverine practice.

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season,” he said. “It’s a great team, great kids and I think it will be a good year.”

The Wolverines defeated Boyn-

ton Beach 20-19 at a home game last Friday. Wellington will travel to Spanish River this Friday for a 7 p.m. game.

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SOLID GOLD TWIRLERS WIN IN NEW ORLEANS

The Solid Gold Twirlers competed in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Junior Olympic Games Aug. 1-5 in New Orleans, La. The team competed in the preliminaries held Aug. 2 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, where they qualified for finals. The girls came home with a total of 10 gold medals, two silver medals, two bronze medals and one copper medal. Solid Gold’s baton classes are held through the community education program at Seminole Ridge High School. Sign-ups for fall classes begin Sept. 19 at Seminole Ridge.

For more info., call SRHS at (561) 422-2673, coach Debbey Cramer at (561) 793-0292 or visit www.solidgoldtwirler s.com. Shown above are (front row, L-R) Liliana Walker, Bailey Anderson, Rileigh Anderson, Jessica Fialkowski, Miranda Boodeshwar, Kimberly Hoff and Samantha Williams; (middle row) Melissa Sauceda, Sarah Chamberlain, Sierra Weiner, Heather Holland, Nicole Eppenbaugh, Angelica Cruz and Grace Waldron; (back row) coach Lisa Gabler, Tina Carey, Veronica Squires, Jessica McHale, Staci Conner, Frances Novella, coach Debbey Cramer and Andrea Schiola.

Field Hockey Coming To Wellington

Palm Beach County will be home to one of the largest amateur sporting events in the world. USA Field Hockey will partner with the Palm Beach County Sports Commission to host the 2012 and 2013 National Hockey Festival at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington.

The festival takes place over Thanksgiving weekend. USA Field Hockey invites 230 teams and nearly 4,000 athletes from around the United States, Canada, Europe and the Caribbean to compete in this one-of-a-kind event. The participating teams will contend for titles in men’s and women’s divisions, including women’s age group (under 16 and under 19), boys age group (under 16), and women’s open and mixed (adult). This event is expected to be the largest amateur sporting event hosted by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission since its inception in 1985.

USA Field Hockey’s return to Palm Beach County is a landmark occasion for the local sports scene.

Palm Beach County has hosted a version of the National Hockey Festival seven previous times with its last appearance taking place in 2005. Seven years later, USA Field Hockey will return with an event

that has significantly grown in player participation as well as the economic benefits that it brings to a community.

For most families, Thanksgiving is about rituals, stuffed turkeys and football. However, the tradition is slightly different for field hockey enthusiasts. In 2012 and 2013, approximately 4,000 athletes and more than 8,000 total participants will forego pumpkins and pilgrims for a four-day hockey showcase celebration in Palm Beach County.

Fierce competition took place for the rights to host this event; however, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission presented the most compelling bid, promising to deliver an incredible experience for all at a world-class facility.

“USA Field Hockey is really looking forward to returning to Palm Beach County in 2012 and 2013, in a new venue,” said Steve Locke, executive director of USA Field Hockey. “The high level of professionalism from the staff in Palm Beach County will ensure a premier event. The National Hockey Festival is an epic event, as it is the largest of its kind in the world.

We look forward to planning a first class event with our friends in Palm Beach County.”

The International Polo Club is a remarkable sports complex that maintains over 200 acres of land, consisting of eight polo fields. The venue was a key ingredient in Palm Beach County’s successful bid.

USA Field Hockey will layout six field hockey competition fields onto one polo field. A total of 30 field hockey fields will be set up to accommodate participating teams.

The partnership with IPC provides a competitive advantage for Palm Beach County in regard to pursuing and hosting major national and international sporting events.

“This is exciting news for the business community in Palm Beach and Wellington,” said John Wash, IPC’s president of club operations.

“The International Polo Club is proud to be able to participate and showcase our community and property and are looking forward to hosting this event.”

The National Hockey Festival origins date back to 1922. The event features future Olympians and some of the most talented field hockey athletes in the world. Today, nearly 19,000 athletes, coaches, officials and fans comprise the membership of USA Field Hockey.

For more information, visit www. usafieldhockey.com.

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SPORTS & RECREATION

Okeeheelee Hosts Junior Golf Foundation Tournament The Junior Golf Foundation of America held a tournament Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Okeeheelee Golf Course. The first-place winners in each division are as follows: boys 15 and up first flight, Tyler McMahon; girls 14 and up LPGA, Ashley Alzate; girls 14 and up futures, Anesia Marshall; boys 13-14, Chad Tworek; girls 12-13, Caroline Deyoe; boys 1112, Louie Serrone; girls 10-11, Hanna Rizzolo; and girls 7-9, Hailey Turnquest. For more information about the Okeeheelee Golf Course, visit www.okee heeleegolf.com. Pictured here left and right are some of the young golfers with their awards.

Registration For RPB Recreation Basketball Begins Sept. 15 The Royal Palm Beach Parks & Recreation Department is looking for participants to register for its recreational basketball league, as well as volunteer coaches.

Registration for the recreational basketball league is open to all boys and girls in grades kinder-

garten through eight. Registrations are being accepted at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center beginning Sept. 15 for residents of Royal Palm Beach and Sept. 22 for all others.

Registrations will be held through Oct. 21 or until filled.

For more information, call the Royal Palm Recreation Center at (561) 790-5124 or register online at www.royalpalmbeach.com by Oct. 14 (or until filled). Spaces are limited, so early registration is recommended.

In addition, volunteer youth bas-

ketball coaches are needed. A coaches organizational meeting, followed by an optional free coaches training clinic, will be held Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. All coaches are requested to attend the organizational meeting.

Coaches will evaluate players on Tuesday, Oct. 18. Coaches are required to register prior to Oct. 18 at the recreation center. Anyone interested in coaching should call (561) 790-5124 or visit www.royalpalm beach.com for the volunteer application.

Send sports news items to: The Town-Crier Newspaper, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414. Fax: (561) 793-6090. E-mail: news@goTownCrier.com.

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Saturday, Sept. 10 • Wellington will host the Jeff Annas Memorial 5K Run on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 6:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater and Patriot Memorial (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). The entry fee is $25 for pre-registration and $30 the day of the event, which includes a barbecue lunch sponsored by Whole Foods Market. Call (561) 753-2484 for additional information.

• The Holy Name of Jesus Parish (345 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will hold the fundraiser “Faith of a Mustard Seed” on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 5 to 10 p.m. to benefit David Jeanrenaud, who has been undergoing multiple treatments and surgeries for malignant melanoma. The event will include cocktails, dinner, a live auction, music and dancing. A $35 donation is suggested. For more info., or to RSVP, call Rachael Streifel at (561) 352-7474 or e-mail windsong45@gmail.com. Make contributions payable to event coordinator Thomas Streifel with “David’s Cancer Fund” in the memo section of your check .

• Wellington will hold a free concert with Brass Evolution on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

Sunday, Sept. 11 • Wellington will host its Parade of Heroes and 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony to conclude Patriot Day weekend Sunday, Sept. 11 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.), followed by the Patriot Memorial Dedication Ceremony from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Call (561) 791-4000 for more info.

• Royal Palm Beach will hold a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Sunday, Sept.

11 at 1 p.m. at the Veterans Park amphitheater on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. The event will begin with a flag-raising ceremony, followed by a motivational presentation.

Enjoy free refreshments and a live musical performance provided by Third Row Center after the ceremony. For more info., call (561) 790-5149 or visit www.royalpalmbeach. com.

• Community of Hope Church (14101 Okeechobee Blvd, Loxahatchee Groves) will feature the simulcast “Unpacking Islam” on Sunday, Sept. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. Presented by authors and speakers Lee Strobel and Mark Mittelberg, it is designed to honor those who lost their lives in the Sept.

11, 2001 terrorist attacks while helping

Christians better understand Islam. For more info., call (561) 753-8883 or visit www.gocoh.com.

Monday, Sept. 12 • Local ar tist Lori Shankman will offer One-Stroke Painting Classes during the next several months at the Wellington Community Center in three sessions of four classes, all from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Mondays, starting Sept. 12, Oct. 17 and Nov. 14. The cost is $75 for Wellington residents or $93.75 for nonresidents. For more info., call Shankman at (561) 793-4768.

• The Wellington Garden Club will meet Monday, Sept. 12 at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) with a business meeting at 10:30 a.m., followed by a light lunch at 11:30 a.m. and a program presented by noted horticulturalist Gene Joyner at 12:15 p.m. Guests are welcome and there is no admission fee.

RSVP to Jayne at (561) 791-0273.

• The Palms West Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly luncheon Monday, Sept. 12 at 11:30 a.m. at the Stonewood Grill & Tavern (10120 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). Tickets are $15 for members and $25 for non-members. Call Mary Lou Bedford at (561) 790-6200 or e-mail mar ylou@palmswest.com for more info.

• The Acreage Landowners’ Association will meet Monday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Indian Trail Improvement District office (13500 61st Street North). Visit www . acreagelandowners.org for more info.

• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 791-4000 for info.

• The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Super visors will meet Monday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the district office (101 West D Road). For more info., call (561) 793-0884 for more info.

Tuesday, Sept. 13 • The Palms West Chamber of Commerce will start its Business Planning Academy on Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Palm Beach Atlantic University (1047 State Road 7, Wellington). Tickets cost $50 for chamber members and $125 for non-members. For more info., call Mary Lou Bedford at (561) 790-6200 or e-mail marylou@ palmswest.com.

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CALENDAR, continued from page 38 ty will present a Basic Driver Improvement Course on Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Wellington High School (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.). Visit www.safetycouncilpbc.org for more information and course descriptions, or call (561) 845-8233.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Teens Start Smart: College Planning” for grade six and up on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. (par t I); Monday, Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. (par t II); Saturday, Sept. 17 at 11 a.m. (part III); and Monday, Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. (part IV), sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors will meet Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the district office (13476 61st Street North). Call (561) 7930874 or visit www.indiantrail.com for info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Bilingual Story Time” for ages 3 to 6 on Wednesdays, Sept.

14 and 28 at 6:30 p.m. This is a fun family story time in English and Spanish, where participants will read, sing and create a delightful craft. Call (561) 790-6030 to preregister.

Thursday, Sept. 15 • Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host “Health Starts Here Taste of Health” Thursdays, Sept. 15, 22 and 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. See what nutrientdense dish Cheryl Kobal is whipping up, and get the inside scoop on healthful eating.

There is no charge, but registration is necessary. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Community Helpers Story Time” for ages 4 to 6 on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 3:30 p.m. Honor firefighters, police officers, doctors and nurses with stories, songs and a craft. Call (561) 7906030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Rotar y Club will host a Gift-Gathering Party on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. at Mayacoo Lakes Country Club in support of Rotary’s “A Night to Remember” fundraiser on Oct. 22 at Breakers West Countr y Club. For more info., call Maggie Zeller at (561) 615-1656 or (561) 7159262.

• The Royal Palm Beach Village Council will hold its final budget hearing Thursday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. with a special meeting immediately following at RPB Village Hall

(1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). For more info., call (561) 790-5100 or visit www.royal palmbeach.com.

• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will feature “Chef Chris Paul’s Dining Experience” on Thursday, Sept. 15 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Chef Chris Paul will offer a fantastic three-course dinner, two wine-pairing tastings and an option to help with the preparations. It will be an interactive class in which guests will assist in some of the dinner creation. Stop by the customer service desk to pick up a copy of the menu. The cost is $25 per person. For this class only, register online at www.wild orchidcatering.net or call (561) 252-8633.

Friday, Sept. 16 • Three J’s Cigar Emporium will host a “Three J’s Golf Experience” early-bird special Friday, Sept. 16 at Madison Green Golf Club (2001 Crestwood Blvd., Royal Palm Beach) with a four-person scramble shotgun start at 1 p.m. The cost is $95 per player, which includes golf, cart, beverages, shirt, an individual gif t package of choice cigars, and food and awards to follow golf.

NFL alumni members will participate. For more info., call Jeremy at (561) 868-5600.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Sing Your Way to Spanish for ages 4 to 6 on Friday, Sept. 16 at 3:30 p.m. To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, learn Spanish songs and rhymes.

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

• AYSO Region 1521 in The Acreage will hold Soccer Tryouts for a new traveling team league Friday, Sept. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Samuel Friedland Park (18500 Hamlin Blvd.). Players must play in either the fall or spring season to participate. For more info., visit www.ayso1521.net or call (561) 798-5467.

• Wellington will present a free screening of Mr. Popper’s Penguins (PG) Friday, Sept.

16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

Saturday, Sept. 17 • Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful is seeking help from volunteers for the International Coastal Cleanup scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17. For info., visit www.keeppbc beautiful.org or call (561) 686-6646.

Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414. FAX: (561) 793-6090. Email: news@gotowncrier.com.

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HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER in Wellington needs CERTIFIED P/T TEACHERS new and experienced elementary & secondary teachers wanted to instruct K-12 in Reading, Math, SAT/ACT Exam Prep. No lesson plans or homework, paid training and flexible hours.

Please e-mail resume to marlenegiraud@hlcwellington.com or call 561-594-1920 leave msg.

VOLUNTEER NEEDED — 14 years and over for community service. Have fun with animals & kids 792-2666 WINDOW INSTALLERS W ANTED Lic. & ins. subcontractors only. Top Pay. No Brokers. Call Matt 561714-8490 CHRISTY’S BAKERY NEEDS — Counter help. Experienced only.

2 shifts 5:30am - 1:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Drop of resume.

The Pointe@Wellington Green.

10160 Forest Hilll Blvd.

WELLINGTON CAB HIRING — part-time dispatcher. Dispatcher experience, computer literate, telephone etiquette. Pro-active self starter individual looking for career.

Some days - mostly nights & weekends. 561-333-0181 ENTRY LEVEL RECEPTIONIST — Computer literate. Heavy phones & filing. Fax resume 561-333-2680 PART-TIME MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST NEEDED — for busy pediatric office. Medical Manager experience preferred. Bilingual is a plus. Please email your resume to: Isabelamina76@yahoo.com NOW HIRING HOUSE CLEANERS — Must have reliable transportation, pass a background check, and experience is required. $10 per hour.

Please call 561-596-6364 or email sterlingcls@aim.com

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED — Available for flexible 20 hours Monday, Thursday, Friday work week. Proficient in Quickbooks, Excel, and Word. Please email resume with salary history and work references to SJOHNOH1@GMAIL.COM MATURE COUNTER PERSON & DRIVERS — looking for full-time & part-time. Apply in person Pizzano’s Pizza 601 RPB Blvd.

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JOHN C. HUNTON AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION, INC. —Service & new installation FPL independent participating contractor. Lic. CAC 057272 Ins. "W e are proud supporters of the Seminole Ridge Hawks" 561-798-3225.

Family Owned & Operated since 1996. Credit Cards Accepted LARRY’S AIR CONDITIONING — Air purification and service. Air Purifier, RGF, REME Air purifier. Commercial & Residential service and inst allation. Servicing Western Communites and Palm Beach County. 24 Hour Emergency Service. CA CO49300. 561-996-5537

LET US DO THE TASKS — that keep you from other concerns.

Of ficework, bill pay, errands or barn chores. Heads-Up personnel are local resident s and horsemen with great attitudes and excellent references. Admin. services available for businesses, short or long term.

561.889.2344

AUDIO PLUS ELECTRONICS — for all your electronic needs, home theater, stereo, plasma TV, satellite, security systems, computer systems. 561-471-1161

MOBILE-TEC ON-SITE COMPUTER SERVICE — The computer experts that come to you! Hardware/ Sof tware setup, support & troubleshooting w w w.mobiletec.net.

561-248-2611 D.J. COMPUTER — Home & office, Spyware removal, websites, networks, repairs, upgrades, virus removal, tutoring. Call Jef f 561333-1923 Cell 561-252-1186 Lic’d Well. & Palm Beach. We accept major credit cards.

DRIVEWAYS — Free estimates.

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

FURNITURE FOR SALE — Dining Room Pedest a l Table ; with 54” round glass top, 4 upholstered parsons chairs, Curio Cabinet; glass shelves & interior lighting, Coffee table; cream colored base with square glass top, also (2) White Modern Counter Stools.

Call 561-523-0324

HOME WANTED TO RENT: Executive Family seeking a minimum 1800 sq.ft. 3 bedroom 2 bath(or larger) pet-friendly house to rent with oversize lot in country atmosphere. Willing to sign 2 yr lease with reasonable rent. Send details & any pics to tjsailen@aol.com

INCREDIBLE MONEY MAKING OPPORTUNITY — $750 - $1500 per month part-time no experience required, will train. 786-429-4574

WELLINGTON HOME FOR RENT — 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 car garage, Single Family home in pleasant neighborhood. Large screened in patio, fenced yard. Great schools!

561-790-4852 WELLINGTON 4/2 HOUSE RENTAL — large EIK/family room, LR/DR, laundry, 2 car garage, fully fenced $1,700/mo backyard. Pets OK. Short term (3-6 month) or month to month OK. Background screening required. 1st mo. rent & 1 mo. security to move in. 561-7198182

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ANMAR CO.—James’ All Around Handyman Service. Excellent craftman Old time values. Once you’ve had me! You’ll have me back!

Lic. Ins. Certified Residential Contractor CRC 1327426 561-248-8528

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

HOME INSPECTIONS — Mold inpections, air quality testing, US Building Inspectors mention this ad $20.00 Off. 561-784-8811

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

Interior & Exterior p ainting.

Certified pressure cleaning & p ainting contractor . Lic. #U21552 Call Butch at 309-6975 or visit us at

HOUSECLEANING — 20 yrs experience. Excellent local references.

Shopping available. 561-572-1782 HURRICANE SHUTTERS P&M CONTRACTORS — ACCORDION SHUTTERS Gutters, screen enclosures, siding, soffits, aluminum roofs, Serving the Western Communities. Since 1985. U-17189 561-791-9777

BILLY’S HOME REPAIRS INC. REMODEL & REPAIRS — Interior Trim, crown molding, rottenwood rep air, door inst allation, minor drywall,kitchens/cabinets / countertop s, wood flooring.

Bonded and Insured U#19699. Call 791-9900 or 628-9215

MINOR ROOF REPAIRS DON HARTMANN ROOFING — Roof painting, Carpentry. Lic. #U13677 967-5580 ROBERT G. HARTMANN ROOFING — Specializing in repairs. Free estimates, Bonded,insured. Lic. #CCC 058317 Ph: 561-790-0763.

BOB CAVANAGH ALLSTATE INSURANCE Auto • Home • Life • Renters • Motorcycle • RV • Golfcart • Boat Serving the Western Communities for 24 years Call for a quote 798-3056, or visit our website. www.allstateagencies.com/ rCavanagh

ROOFING REPAIRS REROOFING ALL TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable.

Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-3090134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC023773 RC-0067207 ROBERT CHERRY ROOFING INC Reroofing - Repair Waterproofing 561-791-2612 or 954-741-4580 State Lic.& Ins. #CCC-1326048

LANDSCAPE & DESIGN — Commercial & Residential. We meet your needs. Free Est. Tree Trimming, Landscape & Maintenance, Small & Large Gardens. 954-4718034

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

MOLD & MILDEW INSPECTIONS Air Quality Testing, leak detection.

US building inspectors, mention this ad for discount. 561-784-8811.

RJA PAINTING & DECORATING, INC. — Interior Exterior, Faux Finish, Residential,Commercial.Lic. #U17536 Rocky Armento, Jr. 561793-5455 561-662-7102 J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established in 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential.

Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 309-6975 visit our website at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com

THE MASTER HANDYMAN — All Types of Home Repairs & Improvements. No job too big or small done right the first time every time 40 yrs of satisfied customers. See me on Angies List. Tom (561) 801-2010 or (954) 444-3178 Serving Palm Beach and Broward Counties.

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JOHN PERGOLIZZI PAINTING INC. — Interior/Exterior - Repaint specialist, pressure cleaning, popcorn ceiling, drywall repair & roof painting. Family owned/owner operator. Free Est. 798-4964 Lic. #U18473 COLORS BY CORO, INC. — Interior/Exterior, residential painting, over 20 yrs exp. Small Jobs welcome. Free est. Ins. 561-383-8666.

Owner/Operated. Lic.# U20627 Ins. Wellington Resident

PILATES MASTER TEACHER — Private reformer lessons $100/hr.

Full equipped studio. First lesson FREE (new clients) Call Frankie 561-784-8588

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ACCORDION SHUTTERS — Gutters, screen enclosures, siding, soffits, aluminum roofs, Serving the Western Communities. Since 1985.

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AQUATIC SPRINKLER, LLC — Complete repair of all types of systems. Owner Operated. Michael 561-964-6004Lic.#U17871 Bonded & Ins. Serving the Western Communities Since 1990 SPECIALIZING IN BATHROOM REMODELING — Free estimates serving South Florida since 1980.

Quality you expect, service you deserve. Lic. bonded & Ins. U21006 561-662-9258

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

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