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Volume 39, Number 33 August 31 - September 6, 2018

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Approximately 40 residents of the Folkstone/Yarmouth neighborhood turned out for an at-times-contentious meeting with Wellington officials on Thursday, Aug. 23. At issue was a proposed park to be erected on the site currently occupied by the portion of Folkstone Circle that connects Yarmouth Drive to Carlton Street. Page 3

Frank Zocco’s Auto Repair Celebrates Milestone Anniversary

Frank Zocco has been a leader in the local automotive repair industry for 28 years. He is currently celebrating the 10th anniversary of the current location of Frank Zocco’s Auto Repair off Pierson Road in Wellington. Page 7

Women of the Western Communities held a fundraising glassware painting party on Friday, Aug. 24 at the Wellington National Golf Club. KB Social Artworking had a variety of glassware to choose from, such as wine glasses, champagne flutes, martini glasses, coffee cups and more to paint. Shown above are Karen Cavanagh, Paula Castro, Evette Bilbo and Kaycee Blanchard with their creations. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

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Lake Wellington Plan Draws Opposition At Council Meeting By Chris Levy Town-Crier Staff Report A number of residents opposed to the redevelopment of the Lake Wellington area addressed the Wellington Village Council on Tuesday, Aug. 28. While the item wasn’t on the agenda, key people from the Wellington Chamber of Commerce spoke during the public forum portion of the meeting against the proposal. Money for the design phase of the plan is set to be voted on as part of the village’s proposed 2018-19 fiscal year budget in September. The project itself, however, has not been approved. Village staff unveiled an ambitious proposal for the lakefront property at the council’s budget/ capital improvements workshop on Aug. 13. The current concept calls for a multi-use recreational

area including an artificial beach and a café. A portion of the proposed site currently contains the Lake Wellington Professional Centre, home to more than 170 businesses. The displacement of these businesses has caused the proposal to meet with opposition from business and civic leaders, including Mayor Anne Gerwig, who spoke against the plan at the budget workshop. The first to speak was Wellington resident Roxanne Stein, a former WPTV news anchor who now serves as president of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. “We’re here tonight to express opposition to the Lake Wellington redevelopment initiative,” Stein said. “This demolition is of concern because it would result in the displacement of more than 170 businesses. Many of these busi-

nesses are owned by residents, and they contribute to the successful business climate that we’re experiencing here in Wellington. All have local clientele and they enjoy the convenience of the location.” Among the tenants at the village-owned facility is the Wellington Chamber. “The Lake Wellington Professional Centre generates in excess of $200,000 a year annually for the village,” Stein said. “It’s the only executive suite business model within the village that supports small business.” Stein feels that the proposal has been moving forward too quickly without enough public input. “You, as a council, have already allocated $1.2 million in the current budget just for a design concept,” she said. “In our opinion, a See LAKE PLANS, page 18

Developer To Unveil Latest Polo North Proposal Sept. 6

Wolverines Shut Out Royal Palm Beach 38-0 In Season Opener

The Wellington High School football team hosted rival Royal Palm Beach High School to open the regular season on Friday, Aug. 24, shutting out the Wildcats 38-0. The win gives the Wolverines some momentum as they prepare to face state-ranked Vero Beach High School on Friday night. Page 19 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 15 LETTERS.................................. 4 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 7 PEOPLE................................... 8 SCHOOLS................................ 9 COLUMNS............................. 16 BUSINESS............................. 17 CALENDAR............................ 18 SPORTS......................... 19 - 20 CLASSIFIEDS................ 21 - 22 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

By Chris Levy Town-Crier Staff Report Residents of homes in Wellington’s 12th Fairway neighborhood awoke the morning of Saturday, Aug. 25 to find a flier attached to their doors once again announcing a proposed development for the site of the former Palm Beach Polo & Country Club North Golf Course. The flier invited residents to a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center, located at 12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd., to learn more about the residential housing proposal. The area is located on the north side of Forest Hill Blvd., adjacent to the Wellington branch library. An unused golf course for nearly two decades, the area has overgrown and taken on the look of a natural preserve that many residents of the 12th Fairway enjoy and believe add to their property values. The homes were designated for golf course views when they were built. As a result, past attempts to develop the area by Palm Beach Polo owner Glenn Straub have

been received with strong community resistance. The proposed development, which has not yet moved past the concept stage, is to be called Polo Club North. The company behind the proposed development is Miami-based 13th Floor Investments, whose principal is Michael Nunziata. While representatives from 13th Floor have had preliminary discussions with Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Building Director Bob Basehart, there is no official proposal currently before the village. Village Manager Paul Schofield said at Tuesday’s Wellington Village Council meeting that the preliminary renderings he viewed do not meet with the village code due to a lack of open areas. Karina Castaño with Schwartz Media Strategies in Miami released a statement to the TownCrier on behalf of the developer. “13th Floor Homes has entered into a preliminary agreement to acquire Polo North. Our team is in the early planning stages, and while we have not yet finalized a site plan, we do know with

certainty that this will remain a for-sale residential project designed to enhance the surrounding community,” the statement read. “As we continue our due diligence, 13th Floor Homes will be hosting a town hall on Sept. 6 to gather initial feedback from the community. We look forward to incorporating the insights shared into our vision.” Michelle Kaplan, who has lived on the 12th Fairway since 2012, has been outspoken on the issue. After receiving the notice, she began knocking on the doors of neighbors to gather opposition support. She created a Facebook group called “The 12th Fairway” to organize members of the community. “The proposed plan has one access point on Forest Hill, so it’s right in and right out only,” Kaplan said in an e-mail to village officials that she shared with the TownCrier. “So, if you have to head east, your only option is to dash across three lanes of traffic and make a U-turn at South Shore. In the morning, the traffic backs up at See POLO NORTH, page 4

Museum Of Natural History Finds A Home At Wellington Green By Chris Levy Town-Crier Staff Report Tucked away in a corner of the Mall at Wellington Green near Nordstrom is the Palm Beach Museum of Natural History. It was a topic of conversation at the Wellington Village Council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 28, when Museum Director Rudolph Pascucci and Special Events/Development Manager Alyssa Rudinsky gave a presentation explaining the museum and its background. The museum opened at its present Wellington location on June 10, 2017. Since that time, more than 10,000 visitors have passed through the museum, including numerous school field trips. What began as a three-month test run has now resulted in a new 18-month lease keeping the museum at the mall until the first quarter of 2020. “Fate brought us to Wellington,” Pascucci said. “We love the village. We are more than happy. It is the best place in Palm Beach County that we can be.” Pascucci is a New York native and a retired U.S. Army captain who saw combat in Vietnam. He holds advanced degrees from Florida Atlantic University in geoscience and paleontology.

He relocated to South Florida in 2009 when he began teaching at Everglades Preparatory Academy. Also on the museum staff is paleontologist Robert DePalma, who Pascucci describes as a rising star within the field. DePalma has appeared on NatGeo and is currently at an excavation in South Dakota. Dr. Peter Ferdinando is the museum’s anthropologist. He has displayed a passion for colonial Florida history and was the force behind the museum’s past Exhibition Conquistador displays. Prior to the museum’s acquisition of space within the mall, the exhibits traveled to different locations, including the Grassy Waters Preserve and the South Florida Science Museum in West Palm Beach, and the Lawrence E. Will Museum of the Glades in Belle Glade. “The mall chose us,” Pascucci said. “We explored other locations in Palm Beach and Broward counties, but nothing worked until we came to Wellington.” Pascucci cited support from the quality local schools and businesses, along with the team at Starwood Properties, which owns the Mall at Wellington Green. He singled out Marketing DirecSee MUSEUM, page 18

Alyssa Rudinsky and Rudolph Pascucci beside a triceratops on display at the Palm Beach Museum of Natural History.

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Lox Voters Reject Referendum On Road Bonds

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Voters in the Town of Loxahatchee Groves resoundingly rejected a referendum question on Tuesday that would have enabled residents to obtain long-term loans to improve their roads and drainage. The vote was 368 (62.80 percent) opposed and 218 (37.20 percent) in favor. Mayor Dave Browning explained that the referendum question asked voters if they want to change the existing charter language that prohibits the council from taking out long-term loans. “Nothing changes,” Browning said. “This was a tool to allow people who wanted to pay the extra to have their road paved. It would have allowed them to borrow that money over 10 years rather than three years. Our original charter set up a limit to three years of borrowing. The purpose was so that we would not go into long-term debt like a lot of towns do. We’re still at that three-year

limit, which means it will almost make it impossible for someone to have their road paved.” Browning said that the town had established a policy where Loxahatchee Groves would pay half the cost and the residents who wanted paving would pay the other half. “To have the residents come up with the other 50 percent in three years is going to be very difficult,” Browning said. Browning attributed voters’ rejection of the referendum question largely as frustration over taxes. “A lot of people didn’t understand what the referendum was for,” Browning said. “They really thought that the town would then be able to go out and just borrow willy-nilly. That wasn’t the case, but the voters spoke, so we will just continue to go on. It really doesn’t change anything.” Browning said that when he was a Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District supervisor, the district was able to get a 10-year loan See REFERENDUM, page 7

Residents Speak Out On Guns At Frankel Town Hall

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel (DDistrict 21) was at the Wellington Community Center with other elected officials Wednesday night to discuss gun violence and gather input from about 150 residents who attended the meeting. Officials at the table with Frankel included Palm Beach County Mayor Melissa McKinlay, State Rep. Matt Willhite (D-District 86), Wellington Councilman John McGovern, School Board Member Marcia Andrews, Lake Worth Commissioner Herman Robinson and Greg Weiss, who won a seat this week on the Palm Beach County Commission. “I know you all had a fright-

ening experience at one of your local high schools recently, and there was another tragic incident in Jacksonville,” Frankel said. “We wanted to give the public an opportunity to talk to your elected officials.” She said that there is no simple solution to gun violence. “This is not an us-against-them kind of thing, whether it’s better gun regulation, more resources on mental health or community intervention,” Frankel said. “We looked at a lot of ideas, and maybe you have others.” Bruce Tuma said the United States Supreme Court’s opinion about the Second Amendment said that citizens have the right to bear arms to protect themselves.

“My question is, if we decide to take some people’s rights away, who will protect them?” Tuma asked. Ari Silver, a student at Olympic Heights High School in Boca Raton, questioned a person’s right to own any type of gun, versus a young person’s right to live or survive in school. “I don’t think this encapsulates the fear that students actually have to experience every day going to school,” Silver said. “If somebody knocks on the door too loudly in the classroom, kids look up in fear and they’re scared. I would like to know what the plan is. If we are allowed to live with the crazy guns, what are the plans to effectively See FRANKEL, page 18

Lois Frankel speaks at Wednesday’s town hall meeting in Wellington, flanked by Melissa McKinlay, Matt Willhite, John McGovern, Marcia Andrews, Greg Weiss and Herman Robinson.

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Re-Print From The Villager, OPINION Wednesday, August 22, 2018

RETURN CHARACTER TO LEADERSHIP

Opinion by Steve West

Every mighty river has its source and its destination. As it races toward its destiny it is fed by many headwaters. These streams, springs and creeks intermix along its watecourse. If we view our own life as a river we can contemplate our source, our individual influences and our terminus. Our waters reveal our character which traverses from our birth to the moment we spill into the great sea of eternity. Along our route we are influenced by the various tributaries that flow into our waters. As we accumulate and grow we are enriched or fouled by these various inflows of experience. The source of all beings is our birth. Like the uncontaminated mountain waters of the sun-warmed pristine melting snow, we are all born in pure innocence and with infinite possibility. As we flow down the path of life our experiences are filtered by our choices and interpretations, all feed into our mainstream and help to develop our character. Who we are is the result of this accumulation as we wind our way downstream. Truly, our character is all we have in this life — it defines who we are. It informs our thoughts and guides our actions. Some of the tributaries that enter and feed us along the way are named the Rivers of Truth, Integrity and Love. These inflows merge and mingle into us to help develop and define who we are. When any of these is tainted with the poison of greed, prejudice, untruthfulness or excessive ego, we suffer along with our surrounding ecosystem.

We must ask ourselves if we have kept the waters of our life pure or have we allowed ourselves to become polluted as we’ve moved downstream? As we approach that final delta where we empty into the ocean of the great beyond, what will we have left in our wake? Do we nourish the Earth or do we contaminate it with putrid waters? Are we kind and gentle to the fish and creatures who swim with us on our journey? Are we welcoming to those strangers who come to us in the heat of summer to bathe in our cool waters? Do we offer up our bounty and share our blessings with those who need our overflow? Our own relationship with truth and character tell us who we are. They also tell us who we can be. We always have the opportunity for cleansing. It is never too late to choose the course of our riverbed. We own the gift of choice. These are the same questions that help us choose our leadership. These are the questions that we need to ask when we evaluate the character and truthfulness of our elected officials. Our beautiful American river is figuratively and literally being polluted as you read this. It’s time for Americans to return character and truth above all. As our mighty national river flows on, it honors the great principles that were laid out so clearly in our Constitution, the source document written at the birth of our nation. If you honor our flag then honor the truth and character that have made it great. Get informed on the issues - and vote. Steve West is a social justice advocate and entrepreneur living in Delray Beach.

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Folkstone/Yarmouth Neighborhood Meeting No Day At The Park

By Chris Levy Town-Crier Staff Report Approximately 40 residents of the Folkstone/Yarmouth neighborhood turned out for an at-timescontentious meeting with Wellington officials under the protection of a tent on a rainy evening Thursday, Aug. 23. At issue was a proposed park to be erected on the site currently occupied by the portion of Folkstone Circle that connects Yarmouth Drive to Carlton Street. During the hour-long meeting, the temperature under the tent grew considerably at times, but it wasn’t the heat — it was the humanity. On hand to address concerns and answer questions were Village Manager Paul Schofield, who claimed ownership of the park proposal, along with Community Services Director Paulette Edwards and members of the village’s planning and engineering staff. Deputy Scott Poritz from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office also spoke and took questions, with other deputies on hand. Mayor Anne Gerwig, Councilman John McGovern and Councilwoman

Tanya Siskind were in attendance to hear from the community, but they did not speak. “The purpose of this meeting is to dispel alarms, misconceptions, concerns and to touch base,” Poritz said to begin the meeting. He added that the PBSO had been receiving calls for quality of life issues, drug sales, vehicles speeding through the area during school hours and children crossing the street at the wrong place. “Times change,” Poritz said, when asked why the village was revisiting a park proposal that residents succeeded in preventing several years ago. “Needs change for communities. We’re going to take a look again.” Residents who opposed the proposed park cited a number of concerns, ranging from decreased property values to an increase in noise, vandalism and drug sales. There was also a concern that residents who turn off Greenview Shores Blvd. use the access road as a shortcut. When asked whose idea the renewed park proposal was, Schofield said, “That was me.” The Folkstone/Yarmouth neighborhood has seen an increase in

investors purchasing rental properties over the past several years. This has resulted in shifting demographics within the community and a lower percentage of property owners residing there. During the meeting, property owners tended to speak out against the park, while renters spoke in favor of the park. At times, they shouted at each other, despite Schofield’s pleas for them to direct their comments — and anger — at him. Property owner Eddy Velasquez spoke out against the park and blamed “bad parents” for the neighborhood’s problems. “I wouldn’t buy a house if the park was here,” he said. “The deputies don’t know my kids, because I supervise my kids.” Neighborhood Watch leader Mark Hilton spoke passionately in favor of the proposed park. “This is my neighborhood — I care about the kids,” he said. “To keep the kids safe, you need to do something. I know there’s people here who won’t like it, but we’re trying to help the kids.” The owner of a property on Yarmouth Drive directly adjoining the park site spoke out against the

idea. He stated he has owned his property since 1994 when it was a much different neighborhood. On the opposite side of the proposed park are rental properties, whose residents favor the park. One renter is Talayna Harris, a mother of five children ages 17, 15, 11, 9 and 6. “I have no problem with a park,” she said. “Give the kids somewhere to play.” There is a concern that some drivers speed through the neighborhood to get to nearby New Horizons Elementary School. Some residents of Folkstone Circle expressed a fear that the removal of that portion of the road will result in drivers speeding to make up time as they drive the entire length of the road. Sarah Rabideau lives in the neighborhood with her husband and two children, ages 4 and 2. “How do we deal with the traffic and speeding issue?” she asked. Rabideau proposed closing off the site of the proposed park for several months to look at how the traffic changes. “Traffic isn’t really the issue for us,” Schofield responded, when residents suggested speed bumps

Village Manager Paul Schofield takes questions from residents of the Folkstone/Yarmouth neighborhood and claimed ownership of the park concept flanked by Community Services Director Paulette Edwards and PBSO Deputy Scott Poritz. PHOTO BY CHRIS LEVY/TOWN-CRIER as an alternative to the park. “We end up coming back and removing most speed bumps within two years.” The village contracted PTC Transportation Consultants to conduct a study of traffic moving on Folkstone Circle north of Yarmouth. The survey was taken between May 7 and May 13 and resulted in a 65-page report.

Friday, May 11 was found to be the busiest of the days with 1,379 vehicles passing through, with 650 heading north and 729 heading south. The 85th percentile of vehicles were traveling at 24.5 MPH that day. The fastest speeds were recorded on Tuesday, May 5, when they reached an average 24.8 MPH. The slowest day was Sunday, May 13, when 993 vehicles See FOLKSTONE, page 18

Area Election Results: Big Win For State Sen. Bobby Powell Jr.

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report Incumbent State Sen. Bobby Powell Jr. (D-District 30) was excited to win re-election Tuesday to a second term representing central Palm Beach County in Tallahassee — but nothing matched his exuberance for gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum, who unexpectedly beat out a number of well-funded candidates to claim the Democratic nomination. Presumed frontrunner Gwen Graham, a former congresswoman and daughter of former Florida Gov. Bob Graham, was edged out by Gillum, currently the mayor of Tallahassee. Gillum took 34.36 percent of the vote to Graham’s 31.26 percent. Former Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine was in third with 20.33 percent. Gillum will now go on to face U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis (R-Palm Coast), who easily claimed the Republican nomination, defeating Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam 56.49 percent to 36.53 percent.

Gillum is African-American and could become the first black governor in Florida’s history. At his own results celebration, Powell was repeatedly chanting Gillum’s name, cheering and remarking that his surprise victory was a “history-making event.” Powell himself handily prevailed in his contest, matching challenger West Palm Beach Pastor Rubin Anderson by more than three votes to one. Powell earned 75.27 percent of the vote to Anderson’s 24.73 percent. A safe Democratic seat, the GOP did not even field a candidate in the race. In the general election, Powell faces only token opposition from a write-in candidate and is, therefore, all-but-assured of reelection. District 30 includes a large part of central Palm Beach County, including all of Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee Groves, and parts of The Acreage. Powell has said that he wants to bring parity and fairness into the legislative process.

“I have built strong relationships with colleagues on both sides of the aisle. I will continue to fight for criminal justice reforms, access to a great public education system and the protection of our environment during my next term as senator,” Powell said before the election. Congressional races in the western communities revealed no primary surprises. U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel (DDistrict 21) didn’t have a primary opponent and there were no contenders on the Republican side, making her the winner by default. Her district includes nearly all of Wellington. Democratic icon U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings easily won reelection in District 20, a district that runs from Fort Lauderdale, through the Glades, including parts of Loxahatchee and Royal Palm Beach, ending in the Riviera Beach area. Hastings, who has publicly stated this is his last term, received 73.79 percent of the vote

compared to challenger Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s 26.21 percent. With no Republican challenger, Hastings also faces only token write-in opposition in November. Hastings has lamented that partisan bickering has gotten in the way of progress for American families, and that he is more interested in the days not so long ago when politicians could work across the aisle to get things done — the days when compromise wasn’t considered a bad word. District 18 is a high interest match-up between a Republican incumbent and a well-funded Democratic challenger because of its potential to switch the seat from red to blue. The primary, however, went as predicted. Incumbent U.S. Rep. Brian Mast received a resounding 77.65 percent of the Republican vote, beating out Dr. Mark Freeman with 11.32 percent and Dave Cummings with 11.03 percent. In the Democratic primary, frontrunner Lauren Baer garnered

60.30 percent to Pam Keith’s 39.70 percent. Baer and Mast will now face-off for the seat in November. The Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast seat includes much of Royal Palm Beach and The Acreage. In the Circuit Court judicial races for Groups 13, 18, and 25, there was not a clear winner in any contest. When a candidate receives more than 50 percent of the votes cast in the primary, that candidate is elected to the non-partisan term immediately. When no one receives 50 percent, the top two candidates move on to the general election. In Group 13, Scott Ryan Kerner took 41.25 percent and Alcolya J.L. St. Juste took 38.00 percent to move on to the general election. Candidate Jordan H. Jordan was eliminated. In Group 18, Maxine Cheesman came out on top with 41.06 percent, and Marybel Reinoso Coleman took 31.84 percent. Both will move on to November, with

candidate Joseph “Joe” Maryuma eliminated. In Group 25, Sarah Willis garnered 39.60 and Michael McAuliffe took 34.35 to make the general election ballot. Candidate Henry Quinn Johnson was eliminated. In the five-person County Court Group 4 race, Ashley Zuckerman, who took 30.01 percent, will square off against Allegra Fung, who took 23.83 percent. Candidates Allen “Antonio” Ambrosino, Lloyd Comiter and Gabriel “Gabe” Ermine were eliminated. However, a clear winner emerged in the County Court Group 5 race, as Sara Alijewicz earned 52.73 percent of the vote to claim the seat, defeating Richard Llerena and Jeremy Zubkoff. The Port of Palm Beach Group 5 Democratic primary was won by Joseph Anderson with 49.77 percent of the vote. Anderson defeated Scott Holtz and John Sansbury. He is another de facto winner who faces only a write-in opponent in the general election.

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Referendum Needed Before Indian Trail Can Help Santa Rosa

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors is waiting for property owners in the flood-prone Santa Rosa Groves community to hold a vote on whether to become an activated ITID unit. Santa Rosa Groves, a rural enclave west of The Acreage, had heavy flooding during recent spring rains and its roads are in need of maintenance, with a homeowners’ association that has not collected fees to service its infrastructure. On Wednesday, Aug. 22, the board heard an update from ITID Manager Rob Robinson after district officials met in July with Santa Rosa property owners regarding potential activation. On Tuesday, Aug. 7, Robinson, ITID Attorney Frank Palin, ITID Engineer Jay Foy and ITID President Betty Argue met with the legal team of Santa Rosa property owner Simone Riccobono to discuss the possible transfer of the Santa Rosa roads and drainage easements to ITID in the event of activation. “On the basis of review of the documents, we determined that the Santa Rosa [HOA] may have the authority to convey the easements

to ITID. However, the HOA board and the landowners will have to amend their controlling documents to authorize the conveyance,” Robinson said, explaining that the current documents require two-thirds of the lot owners to approve a transfer to a public agency, although the HOA board can change that percentage. “The HOA’s attorney indicated that action would need to be taken to amend documents to allow a transfer of easement if 50 percent plus one of the landowners agree,” Robinson said. “The HOA would be contacting the owners by mail to determine if a majority of the owners of the 82 lots in the unit favor ITID activation.” Robinson added that Foy had reviewed the survey and found some mistakes in the documents but kept his review to a minimum since the unit is not yet activated. Santa Rosa Groves resident Jayne Willever thanked the board for considering activating the area to address some of the road and drainage issues that have been plaguing the community for decades. “It sounds like there’s some additional clarification that needs to be done before we can move forward with this,” Willever said. Palin explained that the Santa

Rosa documents indicate that the HOA board has the power to transfer the easements, but they cannot transfer to a public entity unless two-thirds of the owners agree to the transfer. “The board of directors doesn’t need the authority of the members to change the terms of the document,” he said. “Theoretically, they could reduce it to zero and just do it, but they’re not going to just do that. They’re going to change the terms to say, ‘If a majority of the landowners approve the transfer,’ then they would have the authority.” Willever asked if there is any indication of the timing, and ITID Attorney Mary Viator said her understanding was that the HOA was moving forward as soon as possible. “They sounded very positive,” Viator said. Argue said that the HOA had requested a letter outlining the process and the need to clarify some of the numbers. Willever said most of the residents favor activation. “It’s not universal. I’m not going to say 100 percent of our people are for it, but there is a lot of support for addressing our issues,” Willever said, adding that she had sent e-mails and letters to every owner, absentee and resident, of

all the lots in Santa Rosa Groves, informing them of the workshop, and summarizing her take on the positive tone by residents and the board, as well as some of the positive aspects if they do decide to activate. Willever said one owner had asked her to inquire whether there was a place to learn the details of the estimated cost of $84 per acre for administrative research. Argue said the $84 had been based on what Unit 14 had paid for activation, and is included in the district’s budget, which is posted on its web site. “Your situation is not the same as every other unit,” she said. “Some units are developer units like Madison Green, for example. They only pay us for drainage into the M-1 Basin.” In other business, the board decided to assess and control the number of communications cabinets that are springing up on district rights of way or find a way of wrapping them, so they are not so unsightly. Supervisor Carol Jacobs asked if there is something that the district can do to regulate the cabinets. “There’s a whole slew of them,” Jacobs said. “I saw two more of them. Avocado has a whole slew

of them. It looks like two of them are brand new.” Jacobs said that one property has six or seven of the boxes. “It is so horrible,” she said. Argue said they can’t do anything about the ones that are already permitted, but Jacobs asked if they can find a way to require wrapping them. Supervisor Tim Sayre said he believed that the permits say they can ask that any box be removed at any time. “We have two permits on the consent agenda,” he said. Robinson said the two permits came through before the board had directed him at a previous meeting to look for a type of wrap that would go around them. Sayre said the district can require that the boxes be moved or wrapped. “Once they have to move them, then we can have them wrap them, because they’re reinstalling them, and I know that every one of our permits says we can have them moved,” he said. “If we come up with a solution that they can wrap them instead of moving them, it would be a compromise for them.” Argue said the boxes seem to be predominately on undeveloped property. “I went by some the other day

and there were six on one side of the corner and two on the other corner,” she said. “If I were that landowner, I would be furious.” Argue asked if staff was keeping track of the boxes and if there was a map of existing boxes. “If somebody has some ideas on how we can get a handle on it, the expense should not be on us because it was supposed to be in order to get the permit, you’re going to do this,” she said. Supervisor Ralph Bair said he liked Sayre’s suggestion to have the companies either wrap them or move them. “If we can do it under the existing permit, we can try it,” he said. Argue said that would be a lot of administrative work. “We have other things that we have asked that need to be managed administratively,” she said. “Every time we come up with these projects, it’s more administrative time, and then where is it on the priority list?” She suggested that each supervisor take one of the five district zones and take a tally of existing boxes, and they all agreed. “We’ll bring it back for next month,” Argue said. Robinson said he would have some suggested designs for wraps at the next meeting.

Wellington Discusses PBSO’s Law Enforcement Services Plan

By Chris Levy Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council discussed its law enforcement services plan for the 2018-19 fiscal year with Capt. Ronaldo Silva from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, Aug. 28. During his presentation, Silva stated that robberies are down 45 percent in the village, but that auto thefts and car burglaries remain an issue in the community. The council discussed the PBSO’s commercial motor vehicle (CMV) deputies, who have the right to stop commercial vehicles moving through the village, as well as 14 new radar units that will be installed throughout the community to deter speeding.

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The council and Silva also discussed the success of Operation Wild Stallion, which was rolled out last year to cut down on underage drinking within Wellington during the winter equestrian season. There are plans to repeat the program during the upcoming season, but it has not been decided whether or not to announce the operation, giving it as much publicity as in its inaugural year. The council also questioned Silva on the Aug. 17 shooting at Palm Beach Central High School, in which two adults were injured near the football stadium while a game was in progress. The incident led to a series of new security enhancements for high school football games countywide.

Silva was unable to comment on the active investigation, but he confirmed that no arrests have been made. “We trained on active shooters at Palm Beach Central,” Silva said. “We were there in no time at all — if not sooner. As a result of this experience, we will be better prepared for the next time. Whenever shots are fired, it’s chaos.” Mayor Anne Gerwig attempted to downplay the incident and deny the suspects the attention she believes they sought. “We don’t want to sensationalize any of this,” she said. She thanked Silva for his leadership of the PBSO’s local substation. “Your leadership has been admirable and exemplary,” Gerwig said.

In other business: • The council unanimously approved its consent agenda without comment or discussion. Among the many budgetary and improvement items passed by the council included a pedestrian bridge across a canal at Flying Cow Road. The project is part of the Pathway and Circulation Plan and utilizes $400,000 from a Florida Department of Transportation grant. • In her report, Village Attorney Laurie Cohen discussed the current status of the Big Blue Preserve. The property is currently $6 million in arrears on code violations. “This has been going on before any of us were on the council, excluding Mayor Gerwig,” Coun-

cilman John McGovern said. The council instructed the attorney to move forward against the code violations on the Big Blue Preserve at the next special magistrate hearing session on Sept. 20. • In her comments, Gerwig revisited a recent discussion concerning Paddock Park Phase I and the code restrictions preventing the keeping of horses on properties there. Vice Mayor Michael Drahos did not support her proposal to discuss the subject given the absence of Councilman Michael Napoleone. McGovern endorsed Drahos’ suggestion and added his belief that they should also wait for the legal proceedings between property owner Marysue Jacobs, who is leading the charge for a

code change, and the village to be completed. Cohen informed the council that it could take six to nine months for a ruling from the appellate court. Gerwig expressed her concern that it could take more than a year and that this was about more than just one resident. She vowed to keep raising the issue and said she would revisit the topic at the next meeting with the entire council in attendance. • Joshua DeTillio, who was recently appointed the new chief executive officer of Palms West Hospital, briefly introduced himself to the council. Council members and DeTillio promised continued support between the hospital and the village.

two schools and the public library at Royal Fern Drive and Polo Club Road.” Kaplan asked that Wellington work to preserve open green spaces — especially in its most densely populated areas. “The golf course is no longer a golf course. Instead, it has become a refuge to many species

of flora, fauna, wild birds of all types, alligators, otters and all kinds of amazing creatures. Once developed, the damage is done. We can never have it back,” she said. Former Wellington Mayor Tom Wenham is among the residents living near the affected area. “I will attend the meeting and see what 13th Floor has to say,” he

said. “But I think it should stay as open space.” Former Wellington Councilman Al Paglia also lives in the area and voiced concerns with the preliminary proposal. “I urge our council to consider a concept that our original parks and recreation director, village manager and I proposed: purchase

the land from Mr. Straub and keep it designated recreation as it is now,” he wrote in a statement to local media outlets. “Simply cut a small opening near the library or Eldridge Gale and create a natural preserve park. Put a jogging trail and bicycle path in to circle the entire area, as Pinellas County has done in Dunedin/Clearwater,

which allows residents to walk, jog and bike ride without vehicle traffic.” The developer rented space at the Wellington Community Center to discuss the preliminary plans with the community and receive feedback. This meeting is not sponsored or endorsed by the Village of Wellington.

UNITE FOR JUSTICE RALLY DRAWS CROWD OF PROTESTORS TO WELLINGTON

On Sunday, Aug. 26, approximately 120 protesters gathered for a Unite For Justice rally at the Wellington Patriot Memorial. The event was organized by Mark Offerman of Wellington and his activist group, United+. The event was one of many across the nation staged with the support of MoveOn.org to oppose the appointment of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. At the event, Arlene Ustin of the Palm Beach County National Organization for Women addressed the crowd on the subject of women’s rights and concerns that Roe v. Wade might be overturned. Gregg Weiss, who won election to the Palm Beach County Commission this week, spoke about how national issues affect the local area. Rabbi Barry Silver of Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor spoke on behalf of the Interfaith Justice League. His son, Ari, 16, also addressed the crowd on the subject of gun violence. Cecilia St. King performed several songs. PHOTOS BY CHRIS LEVY/TOWN-CRIER

Protesters on Forest Hill Blvd. near the Patriot Memorial.

Ari Silver, a student at Olympic Heights High School, addresses protesters while his father, Rabbi Barry Silver, looks on.

Michael Grosswirth and Michelle Kaplan of Wellington attend the Unite for Justice rally.

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WOMEN OF THE WESTERN COMMUNITIES HOSTS A GLASS-PAINTING PARTY

Women of the Western Communities held a fundraising glassware painting party on Friday, Aug. 24 at the Wellington National Golf Club. KB Social Artworking had a variety of glassware to choose from, such as wine glasses, champagne flutes, martini glasses, coffee cups and more to paint. For more info., visit www.womenofthewesterncommunities.org. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

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Frank Zocco’s Auto Repair Celebrates Milestone Anniversary

By Chris Levy Town-Crier Staff Report Frank Zocco has been a leader in the local automotive repair industry for 28 years. He is currently celebrating the 10th anniversary of the current location of Frank Zocco’s Auto Repair off Pierson Road in Wellington. Zocco moved to Royal Palm Beach in 1976 after having been born in Pennsylvania and growing up in Miami. He opened his first business in Wellington in 1984. “Okeechobee and Southern boulevards were one lane in each direction then,” Zocco recalled. “It was pretty desolate out [here]. There was peace and tranquility. The area has changed, but I’m still here.” Zocco has established a good customer base in Wellington as his business has grown. It started as a three-bay garage in Royal Palm Beach before moving to the old Mobil gas station on Forest Hill Blvd. near Wellington Trace from 1990 through 2008. “I got out of the business and focused on repairing cars,” Zocco said. “We work on everything from cars like Mercedes and BMWs to everyday cars like Mazdas. Anything mechanical, we work on, including extreme classics. We have quite an extensive list of cars we’ve worked on. Just about anything you can imagine — custom-built cars, Cadillacs, Trans Ams and Corvettes.” Rich Farrell of Wellington has been with Zocco since he moved

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to the present location. Although they both originally hail from Pennsylvania, they did not meet until Farrell came to Zocco’s Mobil gas station as a tool distributor. He owns a 1974 Corvette Stingray and a 1989 Corvette. The third member of the team is Josh Carle of Lake Worth. Carle has been with Zocco for several years and does mechanical work. “Classic cars let me know why I wanted to be a mechanic,” Farrell said. “The owners are car buffs. They love cars. They are reliving their past. They want the car fixed right.” “They take more pride in their classic cars than their new Mercedes and BMWs,” Zocco added. “Car people are car people,” Farrell continued. “They know their cars better than we do. The hard part is finding the parts.” “Finding a part is like finding gold,” Zocco interjected. Farrell explained that staying current on new cars is the hardest part of the job. “We take classes every few months to stay current,” he said. Farrell said that computer technology is the biggest change to the automotive industry since he began in the business. “Computer technology is two-fold,” he said. “Cars are running better and are more fuel efficient, but they are more expensive to fix. It takes more time to diagnose the problem with the computer than it does to fix the problem mechanically.” The auto repair industry is

currently suffering from a major mechanic shortage, Farrell noted. “Kids are not getting into it,” he explained. “It’s very physical. You wear yourself out. It’s hard work. You have to buy your own tools. Between the three of us, we have $200,000 in tools. There’s an expense getting into it.” “You’ve got to go out and buy the tool if you want to work in the car,” Zocco added. Some of the more interesting problems Frank Zocco’s Auto Repair has faced over the years include encounters with some of Wellington’s prodigious wildlife. They once found a possum stuck under the hood of a Ford truck. They have also repaired damage caused by rodents when residents have not properly stored their vehicles when leaving the area for the off season. The team at Frank Zocco’s Auto Repair recommend storing your car in an air-conditioned garage if it is going to be left sitting for a long period of time. One of the problems they have seen frequently from cars sitting is carburetors needing to be rebuilt. Florida’s weather, along with relatively lax state laws, make car upkeep a challenge. “State inspections up north force people to take care of their cars,” Farrell said. “We do our best to help you to not break down. We recommend an oil change every 3,000 miles.” Frank Zocco’s Auto Repair is a AAA-approved auto repair

service. They are also NAPA AutoCare approved. This has brought them customers from as far away as Rhode Island. Several of their regulars participate in car shows and refer others to Zocco when

asked where they have their car serviced. “They know it’ll be done right when they get it back,” Zocco said. “They trust me. I can fix pretty much anything.”

Frank Zocco’s Auto Repair is located at 3380 Fairlane Farms Road in Wellington. For more info., call (561) 798-9194 or visit www.frankzoccosautorepair. com.

thought that they could incur longterm debt, so we will have to look into that and see if there is any difference, but I don’t believe there is. I think they have to fall under the same three-year criteria.” Browning added that the district was able to get OGEM paving in order to control dust and stabilize roads, and he doesn’t know if the district will have the ability to build new roads. He noted that B

Road was paved with asphalt by the commercial enterprises to the east and west of the road. “We will continue to stabilize the roads and do whatever we need to do to keep them in good shape, but as far as the paving, I don’t think those issues will proceed,” Browning said. “I think that will come to a halt. I think there was a lot of misunderstanding, and we’re limited when we put a referendum

on the ballot. We have to be very careful that we can’t try to promote one way or the other.” Town Manager Bill Underwood said the referendum question would have allowed residents to get a loan similar to anyone who gets a mortgage or car loan, and its rejection will stymie property owners who have petitioned to have their roads paved. “The issue is that the funding

for roads will not be available,” he said. “It appears that the people have voted that they want dirt roads, and that’s OK. The issue is that residents of North B Road voted, they voted on Los Angeles and San Diego [Drives], they voted on 22nd Road North, Sacramento and Raymond Drive. They voted to get their roads paved, but the majority of the [referendum] voters voted ‘no.’”

Underwood said that he empathizes with the people who wanted to get their roads paved, which accounts for about six miles of roads. “At this point, it doesn’t look as though that is going to occur,” he said. “Now they will not have the authority to get that done. We had started to do engineering work. We were doing conceptual planning to get the real numbers, but now we’ve stopped that process.”

Rich Farrell (left), Josh Carle (center) and Frank Zocco (right) pose beside a 1932 Ford replica at Frank Zocco’s Auto Repair in Wellington.

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WRMC REUNITES STROKE PATIENT WITH LIFESAVING FIRST RESPONDERS

Wellington Regional Medical Center hosted a “Call of the Quarter” celebration on Tuesday, Aug. 28 to recognize Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Station 20 and reunite stroke patient Thelma Bibbo with the rescue crew, hospital physicians and staff who saved her life. The event also celebrated Bibbo’s 91st birthday. On May 21, Bibbo’s son called 9-1-1 to report that his mother had experienced a decrease in blood pressure and fainting spells while eating at a restaurant. PBCFR responded and issued a “stroke alert” to the emergency room, beginning a coordinated response that saved the patient’s life. PHOTOS BY CHRIS LEVY/TOWN-CRIER

Thelma Bibbo, 91, of Royal Palm Beach with the first responders and physicians who saved her life. (L-R) EMT Hector Mesa, Bibbo, paramedic Isaac Drouin, Lt. Donald Nowacki, WRMC CEO Robbin Lee, Dr. Jeremy O’Shea, Dr. Romuald Altine and Dr. Juan Gomez.

Dr. Jeremy O’Shea, the emergency physician who first treated Thelma Bibbo, receives an award from WRMC CEO Robbin Lee.

Dr. Juan Gomez is honored for his work performing the lifesaving surgical procedure that removed the blood clot from Thelma Bibbo’s brain.

Thelma Bibbo and her son John with Dr. Juan Gomez at the “Call of the Quarter” ceremony.

Nicole Marelio, Danny Garrison and Natalie Feller are stroke specialists from Medtronic, whose products were used to perform the lifesaving procedure.

EMT Hector Mesa, Lt. Donald Nowacki and paramedic Isaac Drouin, the crew that transported Thelma Bibbo to WRMC, receive an award from WRMC CEO Robbin Lee.

WRMC CEO Robbin Lee speaks at the “Call of the Quarter” celebration.

Dr. Brandt Delhamer, assistant director of the Emergency Department, explains the steps leading up to Thelma Bibbo’s arrival at the hospital and her lifesaving stroke diagnosis.

NEWS BRIEFS Groundbreaking For Wellington Water Plant

Wellington will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the Water Treatment Plant renewal and replacement project on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 9 a.m. The ceremony will take place at the plant site, located at 1100 Wellington Trace. The Wellington Village Council and Village Manager Paul Schofield will address the construction and overall scope of the project, followed by a shovel ceremony. This is a community event, and Wellington residents are welcome to attend. Those interested must RSVP by Sept. 3 to communications@wellingtonfl.gov.

Good Earth Farm Seeking Interns

The Good Earth Farm in Loxahatchee Groves is looking for interns for the upcoming fall and winter season. The program is open to local high school students ages 14 to 17 with an interest in animal

husbandry, veterinary medicine, and the hospitality and service industries who want to learn how to run a zoo. “It will be treated like a real job with supervision and assessment,” Executive Director Nancy Fried said. “They’re going to put their phones away and interact with people.” The Good Earth Farm is a nonprofit animal sanctuary. The interns will be required to participate every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for 30 weeks for a total of 195 hours. Interns will work in the cafe, make pizza, work with animals and give rides Interested students should contact Fried at (561) 792-2666 by Sept. 15. The Good Earth Farm is located at 82141 B Road. To learn more, visit www.goodearthfarm. info.

Harmony House Fundraiser Oct. 6

The Royal Palm Beach Writers Group will present an evening of poetry, prose, music and art on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Village Music & Café (10410

W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). Hosted by John Rifenberg, the proceeds will benefit the Mary Rubloff YWCA Harmony House, a shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. For more info., e-mail Rifenberg at rifencooper@gmail. com.

Women’s Group To Meet Sept. 6

The 2018-19 season of the Women of the Western Communities will kick off Thursday, Sept. 6 and run through next June. Monthly meetings are now held in the Wine Bar at the Wellington National Golf Club, located at 400 Binks Forest Drive in Wellington. Attendees are invited to arrive at 6 p.m. to enjoy a cocktail and catch up with members. Everyone should arrive no later than 6:30 p.m. for check-in and seating. Annual club dues are $270, but if paid in full on or by the Sept. 6 meeting, there will be a $10 discount. Dues can also be made in two payments in September and October. The cost covers dinners and meeting programs from Sep-

tember through June, and includes part of a ticket for the spring fundraiser. To attend as a guest, the fee is $30 per person. New members are welcome. September’s monthly donation for Harmony House is school supplies. The children could use any and everything for success in school. RSVP by Saturday, Sept. 1 to ensure an accurate count. For more info., e-mail lyndachicanowwc@ gmail.com.

Shredding Event At OLQA Church

The Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Council of Catholic Women will host a shredding event on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon in the church parking lot. It will be an opportunity to clean your files and dispose of them safely to prevent identity theft. Bring all paper containing sensitive information. Don’t waste time pulling staples or removing paper clips and binder clips from documents. They are easily shredded by the state-ofthe-art shredding truck provided

by Total Shredding LLC. A $5 per box donation is requested. Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church is located at 100 Crestwood Blvd. South in Royal Palm Beach. For more info., call (561) 798-5661.

Kids Free Labor Day Weekend At Palm Beach Zoo

To celebrate all of South Florida’s hardworking parents, the Palm Beach Zoo is bringing back its hugely popular Kids Free Labor Day Weekend promotion. Kids under 13 years of age will get free admission with a paid, regular-price, adult admission. Admission for children under age 3 is always free. Noisy Neighbors DJs will be spinning fun music in the Fountain Plaza 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday through Monday. This year, the zoo has added the FPL Cooling Station on Monday, Sept. 3. Take your turn and chill out in the cooling cube in the Fountain Plaza. The kids free offer starts at 9

a.m. on Friday, Aug. 31 and ends when the ticket booth closes at 4:15 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 3. There is a limit of six free child admissions per paid adult. This promotion cannot be combined with any other offer. Visit www.palmbeachzoo.org for more info.

Make Money On Your Landscape

The Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension will present three “Make Money on Your Landscape” classes in September at the Mounts Auditorium (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach). Discover how to make money on your landscape while promoting plant health and protecting the environment. Take just one or two classes, or attend all three and earn a certificate. Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Sept. 13, 20 and 27. The class fee is $5 per person for one or more of the three workshops to cover materials. Pre-register by contacting Candace Smith at csmith5@ pbcgov.org or (561) 233-1759.

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CPA David Donten Local Hero Alexa Fortuna Of Wellington Joins Big Dog Board Serves In The National Service Program

The CPA firm of Caler Donten Levine Cohen Porter & Veil PA recently announced that shareholder David Donten has joined the board of directors of the local nonprofit Big Dog Ranch Rescue. Donten, along with 15 other board members, will direct and guide Big Dog Ranch Rescue as it continues its mission of rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming puppies and dogs on its 33-acre campus in Loxahatchee Groves. Since 2005, Big Dog Ranch Rescue has rescued more than 26,000 dogs and is the largest, cage-free, no-kill facility in the U.S. Centered on a “Disney for Dogs” philosophy, the nonprofit allows the dogs to roam and play on the large, supervised grounds, creating a happy environment for both dogs and visitors, and ultimately, successful adoptions. In addition to Big Dog Ranch Rescue, Donten also serves on the board of directors of the Baxter Foundation and the Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County. He also serves as an advisory board member for the Place of Hope and the Quantum House. “I am very excited to have Dave join our board,” said Lauree Simmons, president of Big Dog Ranch Rescue. “We will benefit greatly from Dave’s financial expertise

David Donten and philanthropic experience as we pursue our goal to create the prototype of what dog rescue should be!” Donten has more than 35 years of public accounting experience. He specializes in corporate, individual, fiduciary, real estate and construction taxation. Donten began his career with an accounting firm in New Jersey and became a founding partner of CDL in West Palm Beach in 1989. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA).

Deborah Burggraaf’s Book Wins Award

On Aug. 4, the Florida Authors & Publishers Association (FAPA) awarded its prestigious annual President’s Book Awards for the best books of 2017 and the first half of 2018 submitted nationally by authors and publishers. The event, which took place at the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace, recognized outstanding books by awarding gold, silver or bronze medals. Among the winners was local author Deborah Burggraaf, who won a silver award for her book Blue Night Crawlers. Forty-five book categories ranging from children’s books to adult fiction, from memoirs to selfhelp, and from business books to e-books were evaluated. FAPA recognizes both independent and traditionally published books. All medals are awarded based on a

Deborah Burggraaf with her award. points system in the judging of books. The judges for the program are librarians, educators and publishing professionals.

Alexa Fortuna of Wellington recently began a 10-month term of service in AmeriCorps NCCCFEMA Corps, an AmeriCorps program. Fortuna, based out of the regional campus in Sacramento, is currently serving on her first project. Founded in 1994, AmeriCorps NCCC is a residential national service program that supports disaster relief, the environment, infrastructure improvement, energy conservation, and urban and rural development. Over the past 23 years, more than 1 million Americans have served the nation through the family of AmeriCorps programs. Currently, about 80,000 people serve in AmeriCorps programs nationwide each year, with about 2,000 of those in AmeriCorps NCCC. Fortuna arrived in Sacramento in mid-June to begin training. This training emphasized teamwork, leadership development, communication, safety and project preparation. For the next nine months, these members will be serving on teams to address needs related to disaster preparedness, response and recovery. Such projects include individual and public assistance, logistics, external affairs and disaster survivor assistance. Many communities will benefit from the service of the FEMA Corps

members nationwide. Some of these projects include supporting wildfire response and recovery in California, storm preparedness in the northeast, and assisting with hurricane recovery in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, among a variety of other projects. There are four additional NCCC/FEMA Corps campuses lo-

cated in Denver, Colo.; Baltimore, Md.; Vinton, Iowa; and Vicksburg, Miss., each of which is a hub for its respective area of the country. AmeriCorps NCCC members, all 18 to 24 years old, complete at least 1,700 hours of service during the 10-month program. In exchange for their service, they receive $5,915 to help pay for college. Other benefits include

a small living stipend, room and board, leadership development, team building skills, and the knowledge that, through active citizenship, they can indeed make a difference. AmeriCorps NCCC is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service. For more information about AmeriCorps NCCC, visit www. nationalservice.gov/nccc.

LOX SAILOR TAKES PART IN DRILL

(Right) Gas Turbine Systems Technician 3rd Class Skye Rochon (left), from Rayne, La, directs Gas Turbine Systems Technician 3rd Class Matthew Fioramonti, from Loxahatchee, and Religious Program Specialist 1st Class Ryan Pena (right), from York, Pa., on the flight deck of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) during a crash and salvage training drill. Antietam is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation supporting security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Tailgate Season Kicks-Off With Arthur’s Jam Fundraiser For Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

It may not be March Madness, game seven of the World Series, the Stanley Cup finals or the latest rival college competition — but the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is going into overtime when it comes to finding a cure for cystic fibrosis. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is drawing the gameday plays for the 22nd annual Arthur’s Jam on Friday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. The tailgate themed event will include music by DJ Roy Price, an open bar, a catered tailgate, dancing and live and silent auctions. The evening will also include an entertaining halftime show including cheerleaders, dancers and numerous surprises, including Matt

Stone, a Wellington-based teenage Elvis Presley impersonator. The event committee, all Wellington residents, include Kimberly Sundook (chair), Vicki Gallagher, Kim Jenard and Shelly Power. Sponsors include ESPN West Palm and Alpha Media. Arthur’s Jam started in 1996 after the death of Arthur Weiss, the son of the founder of the CFF Palm Beach Chapter, Mary Weiss. Arthur passed away at the age of 36 from CF, and his friends created this event in his honor. To purchase tickets at $200 per person or for sponsorship information, visit https://arthursjam2018. eventscff.org. For general information, contact Colette Beland, development

director, at (561) 683-9965 or cbeland@cff.org. The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead full, productive lives by funding research and drug development, promoting individualized treatments, and ensuring access to high quality, specialized care. When the foundation was established in 1955, most children with CF did not live past elementary school. Due in large part to the foundation’s aggressive investments in innovative research and comprehensive care, today, many people with cystic fibrosis are living into their 30s, 40s and beyond. For more info., visit www.cff.org.

Event chairs Kimberly and Jason Sundook are Wellington residents. PHOTO BY DAVIDOFF STUDIOS PHOTOGRAPHY

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

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

But then you remember how he constantly puts you down in front of your family. How he belittles you and questions your intelligence. And how he constantly controls you, manipulates you, and prevents you from having normal relationships with friends and loved ones.

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

You’re not a greedy person. All you want is to be happy, and feel appreciated in your life, and in your marriage. But you know deep down that your marriage is never going to get better. Your husband is not changing. In fact, he’s just getting worse.

While a divorce for you will likely not be hassle free, there are some basic things you can learn that can minimize your husband’s ability to make the process harder than it needs to be.

Divorce is something you never thought you’d ever experience, but you know you must leave the marriage if you’re ever going to have a chance at happiness. And you know now’s the time. Your children have grown into adults and you’re not getting any younger. But at the same time you’re worried. You don’t know where to start, or how all this needs to happen. What you do know is he’s going to make things difficult as you’ve seen how he’s dealt before with others that have crossed him. You feel all alone. Like a prisoner of your own circumstances. You’re worried that nobody will see you and your situation for what it really is. At times, you feel like it will be impossible to ever get out of this unless you leave only with the shirt on your back. But it’s not going to be that simple, as you need to secure your financial future.

Divorce Lawyer Christopher R. Bruce wrote a book specifically focused on helping women understand what they “need to know” as they contemplate divorce from a controlling/manipulative husband. To get your free instant download of the book, go to www. DivorceYourControllingHusband.com and fill out the online download form. You can also elect to get a free hard copy of the book by mail or office pick-up on the website. The book is free, but learning how to confidently approach divorce and move towards a more fulfilling life might just be priceless. Christopher R. Bruce is licensed to practice law in Florida. His law firm, the Bruce Law Firm, P.A., has its main office located in West Palm Beach, and can be reached at (561) 810-0170. PAID ADVERTORIAL BY BRUCE LAW FIRM, PA

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IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR AT WELLINGTON EL

WES THIRD GRADERS EXCITED ABOUT SCIENCE

Wellington Elementary School is a unique school in many ways. One of the ways is that the school has several members of the faculty/staff who are related. Among them (above left) is music teacher Dave Morrison and his wife, SAI teacher Stephanie Morrison; fifth-grade teacher Jason Versage and his wife, kindergarten teacher Heather Versage; and fourth-grade teacher Kayli Plaia and her mother, speech and language pathologist Cheryl Payne. Also in the same family are (above right) aftercare counselor in training Caleigh Tosner and her mother, VPK/inclusion teacher Cathy Eckstein, as well as kindergarten teacher Andrea Unger and her mother, after school secretary Ellen Unger. Not shown are assistant behavioral/physical needs specialist Liz Barksdale and her daughter, after school counselor Megan Barksdale.

King’s Academy Opens New Boswell Science & Technology Center One cheerful “Einstein” and a “mad scientist” held open the doors to the new Boswell Science & Technology Center, welcoming guests and staff to explore the hallways of scientific discovery at the King’s Academy. On Aug. 13, more than 300 guests and staff members toured the pristine classrooms, laboratories and offices of TKA’s newest investment in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) studies. The Boswell Center includes three life science laboratories, a chemistry/physics laboratory, four flexible-design STEM classrooms and four offices. Funding for the $2.7 million project came from gifts from parents, grandparents, alumni and friends of the school. The building is named in honor of lead gift givers Holly (Loveland) and John Boswell of Palm Beach Gardens. The chemistry/physics laboratory is named in recognition of a major gift from Jan Smith, while the life sciences laboratory is named in recognition of a significant gift from Raul and Dr. Jill Rodila. At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, donors were invited to share their sentiments on the Boswell Center

and what it meant to their families, who are deeply involved with the school. TKA President Randal L. Martin thanked everyone who contributed to the successful opening, just in time for the beginning of the school year. “To our headmaster, Doug Raines, and our faculty and staff, thanks for the hard work and a brilliant strategy that has elevated the King’s Academy among the elite schools in Florida,” Martin said. Construction began on the Boswell Center in September 2017. It was designed by Randolph Hansen of InterPlan Architects Inc. and was built by Hedrick Brothers Construction. The King’s Academy is located at 8401 Belvedere Road. TKA is a National Blue Ribbon, Christian school serving more than 1,400 students from preschool through 12th grade. TKA serves students and their families across Palm Beach County at its campus at Belvedere Road and Sansbury’s Way and its satellite preschool campuses in Boynton Beach, Greenacres, Loxahatchee/Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens and Royal Palm Beach. Learn more about TKA at www.tka.net.

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Rosanne Tatti’s third-grade class at Wellington Elementary School dove right into science at the start of the new school year. Students explored mass and used the balance scale, then recorded the grams. By following the scientific method, they made a hypothesis as to whether the mass of bubble gum would increase, decrease or remain the same after chewing it for 3, 6 and 9 minutes; then proceeded to measure the mass of their bubble gum before and after chewing. Shown above, Macey Gunsalus, Ariella Sevilla and Gracie Price working hard studying science.

‘WOOHOO BREAKFAST’ AT EQUESTRIAN TRAILS

Cheney Hedrick, Ashley Criser, Board Member Eric Engstrom, Cathy Hedrick of Hedrick Brothers Construction and Emily Loveland.

On Thursday, Aug. 16, Equestrian Trails Elementary School kindergarten parents were treated to the annual “WooHoo Breakfast” by the PTA. The breakfast is for the parents to celebrate each child’s start of kindergarten. Everyone had a great time learning just a little more about the school and making new friends. Shown above are Eddie Singer, Marilan Simons and Bryant Layson at the WooHoo Breakfast. Shown below are Karina Gintonio, Jeanny Lopez, Sara Frost and Angie Spuches enjoying the breakfast buffet.

Mike Smith, Jan Smith, Holly Loveland Boswell, John Boswell, Eve Boswell, Jill Rodila, Raul Rodila and Randal L. Martin. PHOTOS COURTESY C.J. WALKER PHOTOGRAPHY INC.

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WELLINGTON’S TEMPLE B’NAI JACOB OPEN HOUSE PREPARES FOR NEW YEAR

Temple B’nai Jacob, located in the original Wellington Mall, held an open house on Sunday, Aug. 26. It was a chance for community members to meet with Rabbi David Sislen, temple board members and religious school teachers. Kids enjoyed books, coloring and refreshments. For more info., call (561) 793-4347 or visit www.templebnaijacob.com. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Lenore Glickman, Rabbi David Sislen, Ross Berstein, Judy Levine and Alan Monica.

Jerry Bank with Office Manager Liz Thal.

Treasurer Joe Grossman, Second Vice President Jerry Bank, Vice President Morry Silverman and President Alan Cohan.

Temple B’nai Jacob Women’s League President Ella Bender.

Zan Liebowitz, Lila Kaplan and Rebecca Blitman.

Mitchell, Mackenzie and Maddie Raifman, Noah Bruck and (back row) Michelle Ginsberg and Liat Bruck.

Zoe Bruck, Maggie Moorman, Samantha Shenkman, Abigail Shenkman, Religious School Director Andrea Cohan, Stefanie Raifman, Gabriella Bernstein and Mitchell Bernstein.

TRACTOR SUPPLY PRESENTS A DONATION TO NONPROFIT HORSES THAT HELP

Tractor Supply Company in Loxahatchee Groves hosted pet adoptions, a pet supply drive and more on Saturday, Aug. 25 as part of Out Here With Animals, a month-long event for animals of all kinds and those who care for them. There was an online contest and local nonprofit Horses That Help placed sixth out of 3,500 entries and was awarded a $1,000 check. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Hanna, Jessica and Yvonne Moritz with Pepper, Store Manager Jeff Morris, Assistant Store Manager Jennifer Tucker and Holly Moritz with Alvin.

Alvin gets a good scratch from Kevin Hynes.

Michael Jones and Tiffany Clark with Raider.

Veronica Camacho, Pepper, Yvonne Moritz, Arnie Compean and Holly Moritz with Alvin.

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TEMPLE BETH TORAH IN WELLINGTON HOSTS AN OPEN HOUSE BREAKFAST

On Sunday, Aug. 26, Temple Beth Torah (900 Big Blue Trace, Wellington) opened its doors to the public for an open house. The event started at 9 a.m. with Rabbi Andy Rosenkranz kicking it off with the prayer before attendees enjoyed a breakfast of bagels and cream cheese. Booths were set up where people could get more information about the preschool, sisterhood, brotherhood and charitable works of the temple. For more info., call (561) 793-2700 or visit www.templebethtorah.net. PHOTOS BY ERIN DAVISSON/TOWN-CRIER

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Honor Flight On Sept. 1 Will Pay Tribute To 82 Local Veterans

Southeast Florida Honor Flight takes to the skies again on Saturday, Sept. 1 to recognize the contribution and sacrifices made by World War II and Korean War veterans. The third of four flights in 2018. This special one-day tribute will honor 82 local veterans — 14 from WWII and 68 from the Korean War. It will leave Palm Beach International Airport at 6 a.m. to spend the day in Washington, D.C., and return that evening. Every Honor Flight is designed to fly local veterans to the nation’s capital to visit and reflect at the memorials built to honor their service and sacrifices. The day that many veterans

say is one of the best days of their lives begins early with a 4:30 a.m. check-in of veterans, their guardians and Honor Flight staff. The chartered American Airlines Airbus 321 flies into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, where the group will board four police-escorted motor coaches. The day’s agenda includes visits to the Air Force Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery for the Changing of the Guard Ceremony, the World War II Memorial and the Korean War Memorial. The Sept. 1 trip is made up of veterans who served during WWII and the Korean War, with a few serving in both Korea and Vietnam, from these military branches:

Army (46), Navy (10), Air Force (15), Marine Corps (8) and Coast Guard (3). In Honor Flight tradition, the public is invited and encouraged to show how they remember these veterans by welcoming them home from Washington at “Operation Homecoming” at Palm Beach International Airport, the evening of Saturday, Sept. 1. All are invited to greet the veterans’ arrival and give them a true welcome home — a welcome that many never received years ago. Bring signs of thanks, flags, cheers and handshakes. Operation Homecoming takes place at Palm Beach International Airport, Level 2, Concourse A/B.

The Honor Flight will arrive at PBIA at 7:20 p.m. Early arrival is recommended. This red, white and blue welcome home tops off an amazing day for the veterans. For more information on Operation Homecoming, call (855) FLYAVET (855-359-2838). Southeast Florida Honor Flight needs the public’s help to find local WWII, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans who have not yet taken an Honor Flight. Without a federal veteran database, the organization relies on word of mouth, public education via presentations and civic/veteran groups to find these veterans to sign up for their Honor Flight. If you are, or if you know of a

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All Of Those Things I Mastered In My Youth Are Now Outdated Here’s how you know you’re getting old — you know exactly how to do everything, but they don’t do it that way anymore. For instance, I know how to dial a rotary phone, work a manual typewriter and sew a dress on a treadle sewing machine (look it up). Who cares? These “time-saving machines” requiring skills that took me years to learn have been replaced by more efficient products requiring completely different skills that are taking me years to learn. I still don’t know half the stuff my cell phone can do and, worse, I’m hoping I never have to find out. I can’t say that I miss manual typewriters. Those things practically invented car-

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or four fingers to type. And can you even imagine a life before “cut and paste?” It was awful. So, no big loss there. And who sews anymore? By the time you buy the fabric, the pattern, the zipper, the buttons, the thread, the seam binding and any cutesy little trims you want to add, you could’ve bought two dresses — dresses that will be out of style by next year anyway. I have also trained myself to get up early so I can be first in line at the bank. “Why don’t you just bank online?” my daughter asked. “Or use an ATM?” Why? Because I am from the generation that knew Nixon was a crook and that the Vietnam War was a mistake long before

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What San Fran’s New ‘Poop Patrol’ Says About Our Priorities

Who cares about kids? Poop rules! San Francisco has a problem. Well, it has a lot of problems, but one is that it has thousands of homeless people, and many of them have the delusion that sidewalks are a reasonable alternative to toilets. While liquid waste evaporates as the morning fog disappears, there were many small piles left behind with their piquant fragrances. Although a few tourists found them quaint, most people were offended. San Francisco Mayor London Breed leapt into action, creating a “poop patrol,” and most of the mounds disappeared. But she also released the budget for the work. Professional pooper scoopers, those picking up the remains left behind, earn $71,780 a year — well over six figures once mandated benefits are added in. Now that’s a lot of poop! When I read off the story about it from the San Francisco Chronicle, my

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler wife, instead of laughing, was outraged. “Teachers in Palm Beach County don’t earn that much even if they’ve taught for 30 years,” she said indignantly. Actually, I discovered that a small group of math and science specialists, real veterans in shortage areas, do make a bit more than the poopers. But almost no teachers elsewhere in the country do. Now those of you who know economics might say that it costs more to live in California, so wages are higher there, and

you are right. Teachers do earn more than pooper scoopers in San Francisco. That is, they do if they have earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree and are in their ninth year of teaching. Can you imagine one of those elementary school teachers in her eighth year of teaching, having been to college and graduate school, saying to herself, “Wow, after another 10 months of teaching, I will earn as much as those guys picking up poop?” Keep in mind that a lot of the money comes in the form of pensions, which in California are in an increasingly tenuous system. Some cities and taxing boards have stopped paying into the system or are raising taxes to pay for the current third of a trillion deficit. Some California politicians want everyone in the country to make those pensions good. Imagine how our teachers and deputies (not to mention most of the rest of us) will feel when taxes

go up so pooper scoopers can get pensions larger than theirs. Now, I know a bit about poop picking, since I have a dog. Perhaps I am a natural, but the first time Lexi did solid business, I bent over and picked it up using a plastic bag. After a couple of times, I learned to slide my hand inside the bag, pick up the poop and then reverse it. No schooling needed. And many years ago, when I started teaching, I did janitorial services during the summer. Since one of the areas I had to check was an entrance from the subway, I occasionally did have some human waste to handle. An old timer showed me how to clean it up, using the special scoops, using water and then alcohol-based cleansers to clean up. That took perhaps 15 minutes. I doubt the current poopers have to take classes. Imagine the classes that might exist: “Introduction to Pooping,” “Philosophy of Pooping,” “Psychology of

Pooping,” “Organic Chemistry of Waste” and more. I am joking, of course, about the classes, but I wonder what kind of society pays people who pick up other people’s waste more than they pay those who teach their children. As an old-line educator, I spent a third of a century listening to all sorts of promises about cherishing our children, teaching them values and training them for a worthwhile life. Why not tell our children, “Hey, forget about really studying. Do you want to be a teacher? You’ll do a lot better forgetting school. Drop out, and learn to pick up the poop.” I know this is a minor bit of amusement for all of us, except for those, of course, playing hopscotch as they walk through the streets of San Francisco. But perhaps it might also explain why so few of our best college students are choosing to become teachers.

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Habitat For Humanity Restore In Greenacres To Celebrate Anniversary

Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County will celebrate the third anniversary of the Greenacres ReStore on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This special celebration will include food trucks, live music and special discounts throughout the store, including a special “spin the discount wheel” for additional savings. The store is located at 4639 Lake Worth Road. The Habitat ReStores have something for everyone. Though the inventory depends on what donations are received, shoppers can generally expect to find new and used appliances, furniture and building materials. The money raised through the Habitat ReStore is used to help Habitat for Humanity make sure everyone has a decent and af-

fordable place to call home. “We are very thankful for our donors, shoppers and volunteers who have helped families in the community realize the dream of homeownership,” said Bernie Godek, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County. “As we enter another year of the Habitat ReStore in Greenacres, we are happy to celebrate all those in our community who assist us with our mission.” To learn more about the Habitat ReStore anniversary celebration, visit www.habitatpbc.org/stores or contact Peter Gates at peter@ habitatpbc.org or (561) 253-2080, ext. 113. Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, founded in 1986, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building strength, stability and

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16 Searcy Denney Lawyers Named 2019 Best

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley is proud to announce that for the 2019 edition, the firm has the most attorneys recognized by “Best Lawyers for Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs” in Florida. Sixteen lawyers were recognized in the publication for their success in representing plaintiffs in medical malpractice, professional malpractice, product liability, mass tort litigation, commercial litigation and personal injury litigation. Particularly significant was the selection of West Palm Beach “Lawyer of the Year” Jack Scarola (2019 Medical Malpractice Law-Plaintiffs) and “Lawyer of the

Year” F. Gregory Barnhart (2019 Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs). Only a single lawyer in each practice and metropolitan area is honored as “Lawyer of the Year.” Since it was first published in 1993, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Its selection process is based upon an exhaustive peer-review survey designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues in the same geographical and legal practice area. Also selected by peer review for inclusion in the same edition of

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Dress For Success Offering Job Prep Programs

Dress for Success Palm Beaches, has set its fall schedule for job readiness programs. The programs are free of charge. Participants who complete these programs are eligible to receive the “suiting” benefits for which Dress for Success is known, which includes wardrobe consultation and appropriate head-to-toe apparel and accessories for a job interview. Upon landing a job, a full week’s workplace wardrobe is provided. For women ages 18 to 25, Next Step, is a series of sessions conducted over a 10-week period that will begin Tuesday, Sept. 18, focusing on building confidence and professionalism. Led by Diane

Katz and supported by a group of volunteer mentors who represent a range of professions, participants learn resume writing, interviewing and communication skills, and how to leverage social media in the job search process. “Next Step is designed primarily for young women who may be entering the workforce for the first time, especially those who are aging out of foster care or are at risk in some way,” Katz said. “Our goal is to help them master job hunting or launch a career and to have the self-esteem to accomplish that.” Katz is a leading authority in organizational and professional development, team building

and conflict resolution for major corporations as well as small businesses. The classes are held at the Lake Worth campus of Palm Beach State College. Women age 26 or older can enroll in New Directions, also held over a 10-week period that will begin Thursday, Oct. 11. According to Alexandra Marcovitch, who helped develop and now leads the program, “New Directions combines classroom instruction, guest presenters, plus weekly one-onone personalized mentoring with volunteers who are experienced in the business world. While participants gain self-awareness and self-confidence, we also arm

them with all the requisite tools for finding a job.” Classes meet at the Children’s Services Council in Boynton Beach. “These are programs for success,” said Katz, who also serves as board president at Dress for Success Palm Beaches. “We’ve created the curriculum of each to assist women as they enter or re-enter the workforce and also to help those who are employed discover and utilize their strengths so they can continue to grow and succeed in their jobs and careers.” To learn more about how to enroll or volunteer for these programs, call (561) 249-3898.

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Aronberg Creates Web Site To Fight ‘Florida Shuffle’

Targeting fraud and abuse in the drug treatment and sober home industries, Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg recently announced that he has launched a web site, www.fixthefloridashuffle.com, to convince federal policymakers to change the laws that have unwittingly led to thousands of opioid-related deaths throughout the country. “The Florida Shuffle” refers to illegal patient brokering and insurance fraud within the drug treatment industry that keeps patients in an unending cycle of opioid dependence. “Although there are many good drug treatment and sober living providers in Florida and elsewhere, the unscrupulous ones encourage relapse over recovery to line their pockets with insurance money and financial kickbacks,” Aronberg said. Aronberg, who has fought opioid abuse since 2001 as a Florida assistant attorney general, state senator and now as state attorney, urged congressional action during testimony before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce last December. He currently leads a Sober Homes Task Force that has made 54 arrests and 22 convictions since October 2016, and led to changes in Florida law that enhanced criminal penalties and

tightened oversight over the rehab industry. Aronberg said the web site was a response to the federal government’s failure to address this crisis. “The web site shows the public and the policymakers themselves how well-intended laws such as the Affordable Care Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act have been misused by unscrupulous individuals within the rehab industry for financial gain to keep addicts in a perpetual cycle of relapse,” he said. The web site includes an explanation of the Florida Shuffle along with specific proposals to fix it, an updating news section about the issue, social media links and an online petition to urge federal action. One of the proposals on the new web site is for Congress to pass the “Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act” by Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), which would expand the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Justice to prosecute patient brokering kickbacks involving private sector rehab. Aronberg has worked with both Rubio and Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) on these issues, which led to the recent introduction of this legislation.

ABWA To Meet Sept. 12

The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at the Embassy Suites Hotel (4350 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens). Networking is from 6 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $25. Guests are welcome. The speaker for the September meeting will be Mark G. Brown Sr., founder and CEO of two privacy management firms: Identity Theft Business Solutions Inc. and SafeGuard PII Corp. Both firms market corporate compliance training, as well as identify theft protection programs nationally. Their mission is to educate businesses on information security and federal privacy law compliance. At the informative meeting, attendees will learn how to pro-

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continued from page 1 tor Rachelle Crain and Outreach Coordinator Meghan Buser for bringing the museum to the mall. “Malls are evolving,” Crain said. “We are evaluating new uses. We are reaching out to the community. We want multi-use space and not just big, national retailers. Our goal is community malls that expand into dining and entertainment. The more people, the better it is for businesses.” The museum is part of the mall’s award-winning Live 360 program that will be rolled out to other Starwood malls. The museum utilizes the Live 360 venue for special events. One such event was the Rock of Ages concert on Friday, Aug. 24 that served as a museum fundraiser. “It’s a wonderful surprise for our shoppers,” Crain said. “They learn about culture, education, passion, history — where we came from.” Vince Borghese is a sixth-grade science teacher at the Western Academy Charter School in Royal Palm Beach. Once a quarter, he

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continued from page 1 marketing and feasibility study, as well as public input via town hall meetings and workshops for this proposal, are much more appropriate initial steps for a project that is expected to cost in excess of $8 million just in demolition and development expenses.” Stein added that people she has spoken to remain in the dark about the Lake Wellington plan. “Where is the output from the village on this proposal?” she asked. “We’re asking all of you this evening, how can you, as an elected council, justify spending in excess of $8 million of taxpayer money, as well as perhaps jeopardize the livelihood of local

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continued from page 3 traversed the road at an average speed of 24 MPH. Jeanette Cesta wants to see the neighborhood improve but does not think the proposed park will solve the issue. She cites problems at nearby Tiger Shark Cove Park as an example. “We can’t send kids unsupervised to [Tiger Shark Cove],” she said. “There’s hangouts — there’s fights. Another park won’t solve the issue — it won’t help. There’s no ‘neighborhoody’ place to go.” Some felt a park close by would be a good investment in the neighborhood. “I chose Wellington,” Johnny Harris said. “This is where I wanted my kids to be. I want my kids to

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provides an introduction to paleontology program to his 85 students that includes an expedition to the Peace River near Arcadia. “Rudy does a great job,” Borghese said of Pascucci. “The kids get to see things up close and personal. The key is to have them touch something that old.” Borghese said that if the museum were located elsewhere in Palm Beach County, his students would not be able to take advantage of it. “It’s a really nice resource locally,” Borghese said. “We can get something to eat and do a little shopping, too.” The museum currently has a full-size triceratops on display that was excavated from Hell Creek, South Dakota. The current themed exhibit is Expedition Ice Age and includes a depiction of a confrontation between a saber-toothed cat and a giant-toed sloth. However, more than 900 boxes of archaeological material — some of which was excavated locally in Palm Beach County — remains in storage due to a lack of available space. Much of it dates to 500 B.C. and the first Florida peoples. The museum is the State of Florida’s custodian of these important artifacts.

The museum staff made their presentation to the council in the hope of soliciting funding for a new, larger location that would allow them more exhibit space. They have targeted a space on the mall’s second floor with a goal of raising funds by the end of their current lease. In order to secure valuable grants from within Palm Beach County, the museum is in the process of reshaping its board to comply with the requirement that half the board members reside within the county. This is expected to occur at its Sept. 12 board meeting, when two new members will be chosen. Much of the presentation was the work of Rudinsky, who lives in Lake Worth and has a background in Biblical archaeology. She is set to begin training on Oct. 1 with the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County to begin filing for grant funding. “We’re completely sustained by volunteers and donations,” Pascucci said. “Our objective is a new physical location and to showcase what we’re doing.” The presentation outlined how the museum draws guests into the mall and surrounding businesses, increasing revenues. They envision the museum as a cultural hub

that draws tourists to Wellington to visit the museum, who then go on to shop, dine or see a movie as part of a day out. Mayor Anne Gerwig expressed her wish that the museum had come before the council sooner, but Pascucci replied that they were waiting until the new 18-month lease was signed to show their commitment to Wellington.

Vice Mayor Michael Drahos said that he would visit the museum at a future date with his family. Gerwig hoped the museum could provide an outlet for Wellington’s active senior community looking to volunteer within the community. The Palm Beach Museum of Natural History is located within the Mall at Wellington Green

near Nordstrom. It is open from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $3 for children ages 3 to 12 and $5 for ages 13 years and older. School and group tours should be arranged two weeks in advance and can be booked by calling Rudinsky at (561) 789-6678. Learn more at www.pbmnh.org.

businesses, without public input?” The next to speak was Dermot Mac Mahon, a local real estate attorney with an office at the Lake Wellington Professional Centre and a chamber board member. “There [are] no other executive suite offices in the Wellington area, nor in Royal Palm Beach,” said Mac Mahon, who is worried that he may lose clients if he has to leave the area to find a similar office setup. “Right now, there has been no public opinion or feedback from the public as to this plan. My suggestion is to have more public input.” Mac Mahon suggested a series of town hall meetings. “As a resident, I also object to the plans for the beach,” he continued. “If I want to go to the beach, I’m going to go east. I’m not going to go to that beach — trust me — nor will my family. If I want to go canoeing or kayaking, I’m going to go up to Jupiter.”

Mac Mahon believes that the project will be underutilized. “You’re spending more than $8 million for a project to put sand in and remove 170-plus businesses,” he said. “I think you should bring this up at a public forum and have input from the public and let the public be aware of this before you decide and vote on it.” Also speaking against the Lake Wellington redevelopment was attorney Scott Sweigart. “I do find when people want an attorney for themselves, they do want an attorney close to where they live,” Sweigart said. “I have offices in eastern Palm Beach County, as well as out here. I find that a lot of the residents out here prefer to deal with professionals in the Wellington area. There does seem to be that psychological corridor divide that the people from the east don’t want to go west,

and the people from the west don’t want to go east.” He also does not believe that the waterfront park proposal will be successful. “I oftentimes work on the weekend,” Sweigart said. “One of the things I find is that although the lake is accessible now — there’s the gazebo, there’s picnic tables — rarely do I see anybody in that building or around that building on the weekend, other than the tenants who are there working. If people aren’t using it now, why displace more than 170 businesses to create an atmosphere that people may not even utilize?” Vice Mayor Michael Drahos addressed the concerns of the speakers. “A lot of what was said is really, really premature,” Drahos said. “We have certainly discussed the Lake Wellington Professional Centre. I have probably been one

of the most outspoken advocates for the project. But we have not made any decisions — we have not voted on a budget yet.” Drahos stressed that the plan is far from being approved. “The comments made tonight that we’re allocating $1.2 million for a design — that we’re going to be spending $8 million without public input — is not fair to the public listening at home, and it certainly isn’t fair to this council, because it’s not accurate,” Drahos said. “We have not made that vote yet, and I would never — nor would anybody on this council — decide to spend $8 million of the public’s money without public input. I don’t have any intention to make any decisions about the future of the Lake Wellington Professional Centre or the activation of the waterfront without public input.”

He stressed that all the design plans are preliminary in nature. “I would ask that you allow the process the proper respect that it deserves and not jump to conclusions,” Drahos said. “There [are] designs that you have seen that does have a beach layout. There’s been a cafe in some of those designs, but they’re just concepts — there’s nothing definitive there at all.” Drahos and Councilman John McGovern said that they were available for private meetings with anyone in the community who wants to share their opinions on Lake Wellington. The village is currently renewing leases with tenants of the Lake Wellington Professional Centre, since regardless of the outcome of the budget vote, it will be more than a year before any redevelopment begins.

or may not have been gang related. “I’m not here to sell my company or what I do because this is not what this is about,” Santiago said. “My question would be, has the school district, in particular, considered putting [programs for] life skills, focus skills, anger management, conflict resolution, adjustment disorders [in place]? It’s not just a great program, but we can’t have uniformed officers working with kids in gangs.” Nicole DeFlorio of Wellington was there with her son Skylar, 8. “I work for a school for students with disabilities,” DeFlorio said. “I’ve been in special education for almost 20 years. I come from New York, where we had multiple guidance counselors and school psychologists in every single high school. What I see lacking here in Florida is that psychological support for our students.” Lillian Khanna, a student at the Dreyfoos School of the Arts, was a speaker at March for Our Lives. She said bipartisan solu-

tions are necessary for a workable solution. “Speaking from a student’s perspective… I know how much the school board does for the students,” Khanna said. “I think one way we can combat this issue is if we advertise what the school board has to offer for the students.” Chris Ward of Wellington said he and his wife and neighbors attended the football game where the shooting occurred and experienced a dramatic event with people running from the stands. “My daughter is a cheerleader, and I couldn’t find her,” Ward said. “We were running for our life, panicked, hysterical. It was a mess. As a dad, I look back now and we talk about safety in the schools.” Ward said he has heard reports of children having to sit on the floor of over-crowded school buses, which he considered a safety concern. “I take [my children] to school because I don’t trust the bus system,” he said. Ward said more school security

is needed at school events to ensure people are safe. “The fact of the matter is I paid $5 per person to go to the game, and I paid $5 for parking. There were several thousand people there,” he said. “There’s money to be reallocated, maybe, to have a few more officers.” Bobby Munden of Wellington said the large schools are part of the problem. “I was on the school advisory board for a number of schools around Wellington, and Dreyfoos as well, for 15 years, so there’s a couple of things I’ve noticed,” Munden said. “The schools are giant. There are 3,000 kids at a lot of schools, and it’s unmanageable. In addition to being unmanageable, it limits the opportunities for the students. There are still only five players on the basketball team. There’s only so many people who work on the yearbook. There’s only so much room in the cafeteria. To cram all of these kids into these schools is asking for trouble.”

play where I can see them. I want to know they’re going to be in a safe environment.” HOA President Andy Hermida, who voiced the concerns of his homeowners at the Aug. 14 Wellington Village Council meeting, attempted to downplay the divide between renters and property owners. “I’m in favor of a park — not in favor of closing the road,” he said. “I am concerned about property values for my homeowners.” He requested that a study be done on the values of homes following similar park developments in Wellington. Cari McHugh has lived in the neighborhood for 20 years and spoke out against the park. She did not believe the neighborhood’s children would benefit from its development and called on parents to take a larger role. “[The park] will be an access point for drug deals,” she said. “Part of being a parent is supervising children.”

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continued from page 1 reduce gun violence, not just in schools, but in the streets and libraries and anywhere else that people have to gather?” Keith Santiago, the founder of Saving Our Kids and Neighborhoods, said many of the incidents are gang related. “This is our children and our safety,” Santiago said. “My question is how do you, the area around here, Wellington, Loxahatchee, Royal Palm Beach and The Acreage, over the last 10 years with the crime increase — what are we doing about the gangs here? It’s something that’s been shoved under the rug for quite some time.” He said the shooting at Palm Beach Central High School may

Rudolph Pascucci shows a T-rex tooth to students on a field trip from Planet Kids Loxahatchee.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Saturday, Sept. 1 • The South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center will host the West Palm Beach Antiques Festival on Saturday, Sept. 1 and Sunday, Sept. 2. Visit www.wpbaf.com for more info. • Audubon of the Everglades will hold a bird walk at STA-1E in Wellington on Saturday, Sept. 1 from 7 a.m. to noon. Advance registration is required. For more info., visit www.auduboneverglades.org. • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in John Prince Park (2520 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth) on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 7:15 a.m. Contact Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906 for more info. • During the Labor Day holiday weekend, the Wellington Aquatics Complex (12072 W. Forest Hill Blvd.), will be open Saturday, Sept. 1 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 2 from noon to 7 p.m.; and Monday, Sept. 3 from noon to 5 p.m. Following Labor Day, the facility will begin its fall hours of operation. Fall hours are as follows: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed on Sundays and Mondays. For more information about the Wellington Aquatics Complex, or fall swim lessons and programs, visit www. wellingtonfl.gov/aquatics. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Tai Chi Practice for adults on Saturdays at 9 a.m. Wear comfortable clothes and flat shoes. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Okeeheelee Nature Center will hold Archery Open Range for ages 8 and up on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. Participants must have completed the Archery for Beginners course. Call (561) 233-1400 or visit the nature center to make reservations. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Do You Kahoot?” for

ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 3 p.m. Play fandom trivia individually or as a team on a mobile device. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. Sunday, Sept. 2 • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike in Jonathan Dickinson State Park (16450 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound) on Sunday, Sept. 2 at 8 a.m. Bring plenty of water. Contact Mary Miller at (561) 213-2189 for more info. Monday, Sept. 3 • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hold its monthly chapter meeting at the Okeeheelee Park Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Monday, Sept. 3, with a social at 7 p.m. and meeting at 7:30 p.m. The program will be about maintaining wilderness trails. Call Roy Moore at (561) 307-7792 for more info. Tuesday, Sept. 4 • Wellington’s Tiger Shark Cove Playground (13800 Greenbriar Blvd.) will be closed from Tuesday, Sept. 4 through Friday, Sept. 14 for maintenance. The playground will re-open on Saturday, Sept. 15. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Kiddie Stay & Play for ages 2 to 5 on Tuesdays, Sept. 4 and Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. Meet with friends for a play date filled with toys, books and puzzles that promote early literacy. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. •The Senior Referral Program of Royal Palm Beach will staff an information desk to help seniors and their caregivers identify and access services for their special needs on Tuesday, Sept. 4 and Thursday, Sept. 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane). No appointment is needed for this free service; just stop by the desk. For more info., call (561) 790-5188. People interested in volunteering are also encouraged to stop by. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults for ages 16 and up on Tuesdays, Sept. 4, 11 and 25 at 2 p.m. Explore artistic interests and learn

new ways to express yourself. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Animal Reading Friends (ARF) for grades K through 5 on Tuesdays at 3 p.m. Practice reading with licensed therapy dogs who can’t wait for you to read to them. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Reading Buddies Fall Session Registration for grades 1 through 5 beginning Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 3 p.m. at the children’s services desk. Children are paired with a teen volunteer to practice reading and play literacy games. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Clothespin Puppets for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 3 p.m. Create quirky puppets with mouths that open and close with a clothespin. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Hooked on Crochet for adults on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Learn beginning techniques or bring current projects to work on. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • Audubon Everglades will meet Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m., with light refreshments at 6:30 p.m., at the FAU Pine Jog Environmental Education Center at 6301 Summit Blvd. The guest speaker will be Celeste De Palma, director of Everglades policy for Florida Audubon, on “Restoring America’s Everglades: Current State of Affairs and Next Steps.” Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info. Wednesday, Sept. 5 • American Legion Auxiliary Unit #367 of Royal Palm Beach will meet Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 10 a.m. at the Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves). For more info., call Marge Herzog at (561) 791-9875. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafternoon: Paper Flowers for ages 15 and up on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 2:30 p.m. Use coffee filters to create elegant blooms. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Zen Mind Jars for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 3 p.m. Create and personalize your own mindfulness jar. Bring a small token or figure to place in your bottle or zen out with an abstract design. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Thursday, Sept. 6 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host English Exchange for adults on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Create a Memory Page for adults on Thursday, Sept. 6 at 2 p.m. Create a memory page to remember special events and those you love. Bring personal photos. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Too Good for ages 5 to 12 on Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. Join Susan Klarich with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office for after-school activities. Call (561) 7906070 for more info. • The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free concert by the Wolfepak Band, along with a food truck invasion, on Thursday, Sept. 6 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl. gov for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Writers’ Critique Workshop for adults on Thursday, Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Share, offer and accept constructive criticism to improve your fiction, nonfiction and poetry in a supportive atmosphere. Call (561) 7906070 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Craft Night for ages 8 and up on Thursday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. Try out a few fun crafts at this relaxed event. Call (561) 6814100 for more info. Friday, Sept. 7 • The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free screening of the movie Goodbye Christopher Robin on Friday, Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

Saturday, Sept. 8 • The Rotary Club of Wellington will hold its inaugural Race for the Red & Blue First Responders 5K Run/Walk, formerly called the Jeff Annas Memorial 5K, on Saturday, Sept. 8 with a start time of 7:30 a.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater on Forest Hill Blvd. Proceeds benefit Palm Beach County first responders and charities of the Wellington Rotary Club. For race and sponsorship information, visit www.wellington5k.com. • The Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension will offer a one-day program to focus on tips and techniques on vegetable garden site preparation, seedling establishment, planting, maintenance and harvesting on Saturday, Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hutcheson Agricultural Complex, Exhibit Hall A (559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach). To register, call Dina Ligotino at (561) 233-1792 or e-mail dligotino@pbcgov.org. • The Florida Gun & Knife Show will be held Saturday, Sept. 8 and Sunday, Sept. 9 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Visit www. flgunshows.com for more info. • The fifth annual Countdown 2 Zero (C2Z) Adoption Event will take place Saturday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at a new location, the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center, located at 9067 Southern Blvd. This free event is the county’s largest annual pet adoption event and will feature close to 1,000 animals seeking new homes. Visit www.countdown2zero.org to learn more. • The Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County will meet Saturday, Sept. 8 at 1:30 p.m. at the Palm Beach County Main Library, located at 3650 Summit Blvd. Cindy Taylor will present “Who Do You Think You Are, USA?” Call (561) 616-3455 or visit www.gensocofpbc.org for info. • The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Journey tribute concert by Odyssey Road on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www. wellingtonfl.gov for more info. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail news@gotowncrier. com.

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Wolverines Shut Out Royal Palm Beach 38-0 In Season Opener

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School football team hosted rival Royal Palm Beach High School to open the regular season on Friday, Aug. 24, shutting out the Wildcats 38-0. The win gives the Wolverines some momentum as they prepare to face state-ranked Vero Beach High School on Friday night. “Vero is going to be our measuring stick,” said Wellington coach

Tom Abel, now in his seventh year at Wellington (1-0). “The vibe in the locker room is good. We just have to stay level-headed and finetune things.” Wellington’s first touchdown came quick on a 70-yard punt return by Mark Antony Richards, but it was nullified by a penalty. Three of Richards’ scores on the night would be snuffed out by fouls. Royal Palm Beach (0-1) struggled to get things going on offense

Mark Antony Richards tries to break a tackle while carrying the ball up field.

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while the Wolverine unit was warming up. Matt Shannon connected with Tristan Abinet on a 28-yard touchdown pass. A kick by Morgan Suarez gave Wellington a first quarter 7-0 lead. The Wildcats found some consistency moving the chains on offense during the ensuing possession but could not navigate through the turnovers and a blocked punt that eventually led to another Wolverine score to start

the second quarter. This time, it was a six-yard run by Jadien Durant, and Wellington extended the advantage to 14-0. The Wildcat defense was able to contain the Wellington offense before the half, and they forced a 25-yard Saurez field goal that capped a 75-yard drive to give the Wolverines a 17-0 lead. Royal Palm Beach had a chance to close the gap after picking off a WellingSee WHS VS RPBHS, page 20

Wolverine receiver Balitan Celestin turns up field after a catch.

Wellington receiver Dane Stratton shakes a Royal Palm Beach defender for a big gain after a catch.

Wellington linebacker Mike Cotter recovers a Wildcat fumble and returns it for a six-yard gain.

Royal Palm Beach running back Ketron Hadley tries to break through the Wolverine defense.

Seminole Ridge Holds On In Second Half To Defeat Santaluces

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Friday, Aug. 24, the Seminole Ridge High School football squad hosted its regular season opener against Santaluces High School, and the Hawks powered through a grueling second half to seal the 23-6 win. The victory marked new head coach Rick Casko’s first win with the team.

The Hawks (1-0) weathered an early storm. Santaluces (0-1) notched the game’s first score. The Chiefs crossed the goal line on a 63-yard touchdown run on their initial possession. They missed the extra point but took an early 6-0 lead. The Seminole Ridge squad turned the ball over on its first drive of the game, but regained

possession after intercepting a Chiefs pass two plays later. The Hawks then responded, capping a three-play drive with an 83-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Kaimyn Castilla to receiver Branden Schabert. The kick by Danny Friere gave the Hawks a 7-6 lead. The Chiefs would not retake the lead for the remainder of the game. Matters became worse for Santaluces after a high snap on a punt forced a safety in their end zone. The play resulted in Seminole Ridge extending the lead to 9-6. The Hawks were poised with good field position at midfield on the ensuing kick. Fullback Peter Sinoyiannis capped a seven-play drive with a four-yard touchdown run. Friere added the point after,

which put the Hawks up 16-6 to conclude the first quarter. The Hawks scored for the last time, but it would be all they would need. Castilla connected with Schabert on a 38-yard pass that set up a Corey Polk seven-yard touchdown run. Polk powered his way through, carrying Santaluces defenders along the way. With 4:27 remaining in the half, Frier’s kick extended the Seminole Ridge lead to 23-6. The start of the second half was not what the Hawks planned. Santaluces recovered a Seminole Ridge fumble on the kickoff, giving them the ball on the Hawk 28yard line. The Chiefs drove to the Hawk one-yard line and punched in a touchdown that was nullified See HAWKS, page 20

The Hawk defense makes a goal line stand in the second half.

New Seminole Ridge head coach Rick Casko addresses the Hawks after their first regular season win.

Hawk running back Corey Polk carries a Santaluces defender while moving the ball up field.

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Hawk receiver Ethan Foreman tries to maintain possession of the ball in the second half.

Hawk quarterback Kaimyn Castilla runs a keeper up the middle.

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Para Equestrian Eleanor Brimmer Of Wellington Enjoys Unparalleled Success

Area Gymnast Chosen For National Testing By USA Gymnastics

USA Gymnastics recently announced that Acreage resident Sofia Stephens has been invited to participate in the National TOP testing conducted in October. The National TOP (Talent Opportunity Program) testing was established to identify talented young gymnasts and form a pathway to elite level gymnastics through education and training. Stephens will join approximately 100 8-year-olds from across the United States to be evaluated on physical abilities and gymnastics

Battling the summer heat in the shade of the Palm Beach Equine Complex, the Gold Coast Dressage Association Made In The Shade I & II allowed local riders to shine. One riding pair in particular, para equestrian Eleanor Brimmer and Argentinia, had outstanding success last weekend securing top score. Brimmer is originally from Plymoth, Minn., and now resides year-round in Wellington. Brimmer competes in Grade III, due to cerebral palsy, but that has never hindered her passion for horses and riding. Growing up in a family with six generations of fox hunters, it came as no surprise that Brimmer first started riding hunters. In 2009, however; she made the switch to dressage, where she discovered high performance para-dressage. “Para means parallel. Para dressage is not a step down, but a step sideways,” Brimmer said. Riding her own 16-year-old Hanoverian mare, Argentinia, in the Para Equestrian TOC last Saturday and Sunday, they scored a 66.618 percent and 72.500 percent, respectively, each day and clinched the Triple Crown Excellence Award along the way. This pair has been together a short amount of time, but has

skills. “I’ve worked nearly every day since August 2017 to get there. Qualifying for national testing was the goal for this year,” Stephens said. “Now it’s going and doing well and maybe making a TOPs camp.” The testing will be conducted Oct. 5 through Oct. 7 in Indianapolis. Stephens trains at 360 Gymnastics in Stuart under the guidance of coach Valerie Mas. Sofia Stephens’ gymnastics journey can also be followed on Instagram @SEAS2028.

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Gymnast Sofia Stephens is a resident of The Acreage.

Homeschool Group Golf Available At Park Ridge Golf Course

Glen Beaver, a golf teaching professional with Professional Golf Services Inc., is offering homeschool students an opportunity to learn how to play golf in seven weeks at the Park Ridge Golf Course beginning Tuesday, Sept. 11. Over the course of the seven weeks, junior golfers (ages 6 to 17) will learn how to swing, drive, pitch, chip and putt in a group setting. Beaver promises that the class

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will be fun. Younger students enjoy learning in a group setting because it gives them an opportunity to make new friends while learning a sport that will last them a lifetime. The class will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., and prior registration is required. The registration fee is $65, which includes golf clubs for use during the class. Visit www.glenbeavergolf.com/ updates/homeschool-special for more information or to register.

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Big Win For Wolverines

continued from page 19 ton pass but were denied a chance to turn the interception into points. Durant and Richards would combine for three more scores in the second half to take the game

already made leaps and bounds in improvements. “I am really proud of her! She rose to the occasion… and she just rocked it!” Brimmer said. Moving forward, the pair hopes to keep improving and compete in the CPEDI during the Adequan Global Dressage Festival in 2019 and travel to Europe next summer in preparation for Tokyo 2020. Having grown up minutes away from the original Triple Crown Nutrition forage plant, Brimmer is well versed in the benefits of feeding a top-tier feed. “I use Alfa-Lox. It’s a super product, and I am very excited to have won this award,” Brimmer said. Triple Crown Nutrition is a U.S.-based company known for its commitment to equine nutrition and support of horse sports. In fact, Triple Crown is the official feed sponsor of U.S. Equestrian’s dressage team, eventing team and show jumping team. It is also the official feed of the United States Pony Club and partner with the National Barrel Horse Association. When it comes to fulfilling performance horses’ nutritional needs during intense competition, there is no substitute for supreme quality feeds. To learn more, visit www.triplecrownfeed.com.

Eleanor Brimmer beaming with pride after winning the Triple Crown Excellence Award.

FNGLA Golf Extravaganza Sept. 7

carried the weight successfully to the final whistle to secure the 23-6 win. “Defense did a great job,” Casko said. “We didn’t punt in the first half. Our kids really hung in there and kept playing. It was a total team effort.” Sinoyiannis, Schabert and Polk each are credited with a score on the night. Shane Schneider earned one sack on defense. The Hawks host Suncoast High School on Friday, Aug. 31. Kickoff is at 6 p.m.

The Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association’s Palm Beach Chapter will hold its annual Golf Extravaganza on Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Atlantic National Golf Club in Lake Worth. The annual event gathers members and friends of the industry for an 18-hole foursome competition followed by a dinner at the clubhouse. All proceeds go to the causes FNGLA supports, such as scholarships for students in the agriculture and horticultural fields, and continuing education for professionals in the nursery and landscape industry in Palm Beach County. “As the nation’s largest state nursery and landscape association, FNGLA represents Florida’s environmental horticulture industry,

which generated $21.08 billion total output sales in 2015 and directly employed 232,000 people,” FNGLA Palm Beach President Luc Limbourg said. “Besides this being a great opportunity to mingle among fellow professionals and businesses we deal with, it allows us to fund vital educational programs for our industry.” As Stan Kushay, vice president of agricultural banking at PNC Bank, puts it: ‘We are very proud to be the head sponsor of this fantastic event this year, enabling the members of this wonderful organization to gather and have fun, all for a good cause.” For more information about the event, contact Kushay at (561) 623-4411 or stanley.kushay@ pnc.com.

out of reach for the Wildcats at 380. Royal Palm Beach had bouts of success offensively, but Wellington’s defense made it difficult for them to establish any consistency. Abel said all three of his quarterbacks were able to see some playing time, which may help him evaluate who will get the starting role against a perennial power like Vero Beach on Fri-

day. Defensively, the Wolverines looked impressive in their last two appearances, only giving up 6 points in two games. “It’s a matter of having the right guys in the right positions,” Abel said. “We have a great defensive staff.” Richards had seven carries for 147 yards and two touchdowns. Durant recorded two scores. Running back Lakevious Simmons

had nine rushes for 83 yards. Receiver Balitan Celestin reeled in four catches for 66 yards. The Wellington offense totaled 274 yards on the ground and 183 yards through the air. Wellington will travel to Vero Beach on Friday, Aug. 31, while Royal Palm Beach will host Palm Beach Gardens High School. Both games start at 6 p.m.

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WELLINGTON • ROYAL PALM BEACH • LOXAHATCHEE • THE ACREAGE

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

J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, Chemical Roof Cleaning, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified -pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 309-6975 or visit our website at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com

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

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

PLACE YOUR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AD HERE CALL 561-793-7606 Roofing ROBERT G. HARTMANN ROOFING — Specializing in repairs. Free estimates, Bonded,insured. Lic. #CCC 058317 Ph: 561-790-0763. R O O F I N G R E PA I R S R E - R O O F I N G A L L TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable. Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-309-0134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC-023773 RC-0067207

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

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

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

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

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Security SECURITY — American owned local secur it y company i n busi ness 30 pl us years. Protection by officers drug tested. 40 hour course. Licensed & Insured. 561-848-2600

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

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

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

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

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SOUTHERN LAWN EQUIPMENT — is now accepting applicants for outdoor equipment technicians and parts counter personnel. Monday to Friday shift, paid vacation, paid holidays and medical plan. Spanish speaking a plus. Apply in person at 8333 Southern Blvd. West Palm Beach or send resume to : Southernlawnequipment@gmail.com

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

LEGAL SECRETARY/PARALEGAL-MATURE — part to full time for solo practitioner, small office, heavy phones, client contact, scheduling, preparing documents, etc. Must be experienced. Timeslips, ProDocs, Word Perfect or Word. Probate, estate planning, guardianship and Medicaid planning. Please fax resume to (561)333-2680. References required

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

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“Wellington Regional Medical Center saved our baby’s life, we’re blessed to call it Our Hospital“ Finleigh Weber is a typical toddler … running, jumping and playing, all thanks to Wellington Regional Medical Center, where she spent the first three months of her life in the Level III neonatal intensive care unit. Wellington Regional’s Level III NICU offers: • Advanced technology • A comfortable environment for baby and family • Specialty trained NICU nurses • Respiratory therapists • Dedicated Radiology, Laboratory and Pharmacy services • Neonatologists in house 24/7

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