Issuu

ITID DISCUSSES PARK PROJECT DELAYS SEE STORY, PAGE 3

TOWN & COUNTRY CLEANERS NOW OPEN SEE STORY, PAGE 11

THE

TOWN-CRIER WELLINGTON • ROYAL PALM BEACH • LOXAHATCHEE • THE ACREAGE

Your Community Newspaper

INSIDE

Wellington Moving Forward With New Wash Area At Dog Park

Volume 39, Number 41 October 26 - November 1, 2018

Serving Palms West Since 1980

FALL FESTIVAL IN WELLINGTON

The Wellington Village Council met on Tuesday, Oct. 23, and among the items approved were improvements to the dog wash area at the Wellington Dog Park, located at Greenbriar Park. Page 3

Five Seeking Two Seats On Soil & Water Conservation Board

On Tuesday, Nov. 6, Palm Beach County voters will select two supervisors for a little-known public agency known as the Palm Beach Soil & Water Conservation District. While the five-member board does not have the authority to levy taxes or enforce laws, it does work with county residents and businesses on protecting natural resources, promoting best management practices and environmental conservation. Page 4

The Village of Wellington held its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 20 at Village Park. There was a wide range of activities, including haunted hallways, face painting, a petting zoo, pony rides, a costume contest and a pie-eating contest. Shown above, Caleb Sumaway gets his face painted by Trinity Sanabria from Art Cellar. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 7 PHOTO BY CHRIS LEVY/TOWN-CRIER

Citrus Grove Trunk-Or-Treat Gets Help From ITID, PBSO

Wellington Cares Holds Annual Luncheon At The Wanderers Club

Wellington Cares hosted its fourth annual luncheon on Friday, Oct. 19 at the Wanderers Club. The event featured author and radio host Scott Greenberg as the keynote speaker. Wellington Cares is a local nonprofit designed to help seniors age in place. Page 5

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The annual Halloween trunk-ortreat event on Citrus Grove Blvd. in The Acreage has grown from a local street-side happening to a major event that attracts many families from surrounding areas. The growing size of the event — to be held this year on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 10 p.m. — has drawn concern from the Indian Trail Improvement District and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. Although the event is not sponsored by ITID, growing interest from people outside the area for an event originally intended for local families has prompted the ITID Board of Supervisors and the PBSO to take action to ensure a safe evening. The agencies have agreed to

beef up patrols this year and set up portable restrooms for participants, who have been known to knock on doors of residents asking for use of their private facilities. Kids on bicycles, which presented a hazard to trunk-or-treaters and their guardians, will be prohibited from riding around during the hours of the event. The canal banks will also be patrolled to prevent bicyclists and ATV users from crossing over into the trunkor-treat area. ITID Manager Rob Robinson said plans include an increased police presence, mainly to control unauthorized vehicles during the event, which spans Citrus Grove Blvd. from Avocado Blvd. to 140th Avenue North. “The road closure is going to be from 6 to 10 p.m., local traffic only,” Robinson said. “That

means, if a resident comes in and needs to get into their driveway, they’re going to have to show ID. We’re shutting it down to everything but walking traffic. So, if you need to get in there, you need to get in there before 6 p.m.” He added that trunk-or-treat vehicles will be allowed to leave, but will not be able to get back in. Robinson added that speed trailers will be put up outside the area to help control traffic as drivers approach the event. PBSO volunteer units will also provide traffic control as far away as Grapeview Blvd. Barricades and portable restrooms will be set up, and three contract deputies will be on duty, Robinson said. “They’re going to be stationing a deputy by the canal crossings, so See CITRUS GROVE, page 4

Urban Forester To Help RPB Implement Landscape Rules

Sem Ridge Narrowly Upsets No. 4 Pahokee

The Seminole Ridge High School football team hosted rival Pahokee High School on Friday, Oct. 19 and added to the sweetness of homecoming night with a big victory, defeating the county’s fourth-ranked team 21-20. Page 23 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 20 LETTERS.................................. 4 NEWS BRIEFS...................7, 10 PEOPLE................................... 8 SCHOOLS................................ 9 COLUMNS............................. 18 CALENDAR............................ 20 BUSINESS............................. 21 SPORTS..........................23 - 24 CLASSIFIEDS................ 25 - 26 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

By Denis Eirikis Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council spent almost two hours Thursday, Oct. 18 workshopping the first major overhaul of its landscaping ordinance since 2001. Council members reiterated their desire to remain designated as a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation, a designation Royal Palm Beach has held since 1990, and unanimously voted to proceed with the first reading of a new ordinance next month that will focus on tree preservation, along with a public education program that will employ the services of an urban forester. “The landscaping clause has not been updated since 2001,” Director of Planning & Zoning Bradford O’Brien said. “Since the village is almost built out, this new ordinance shifts focus from requirements for new building to preserving trees and the aesthetic value of property over time.” The new ordinance will apply to residential properties, shopping centers and other commercial

properties. “People have moved to the village because of our lush parks and outdoorsy feel,” O’Brien said as he explained that adoption of the new ordinance was important to keeping the Tree City USA designation. Much discussion took place on the value of trees to a community and the benefit of the “Urban Forest Concept,” which takes a holistic view of all the trees within a community. Some of the benefits of a healthy canopy of trees include: enhanced property values, tree shade lowering temperatures, the reduction of storm runoff and protection from high winds. “Just three strategically placed trees can decrease utility bills by 50 percent, and studies have found general increases of up to 37 percent in residential property values with the presence of healthy trees and vegetation on a property,” O’Brien said. Mayor Fred Pinto stressed that the goal is to work with the community to get compliance with any new regulations. “We really want to work with

residents, HOAs and property managers on this,” he said. “We have budgeted to hire an arborist or urban forester to create educational and outreach materials that we want to be clear and easy for everyone to understand.” The new arborist will start as a contract position, using a budget of $40,000 that the village has set aside. Council members favored proceeding with the first and second readings of the new ordinance, which could become effective as early as Dec. 6, followed by a sixmonth grace period during which time the village will conduct public education and outreach. The current tree ordinance mostly grandfathers-in properties that were developed before 2001. According to village staff, some of the problems with the existing ordinance is that it does not provide guidance on tree preservation techniques, it does not stop a property owner from removing healthy trees or prevent the clear-cutting of land. “The result of the existing See LANDSCAPING, page 20

Developer Eyes Residential Project At Village Golf Club

By Denis Eirikis Town-Crier Staff Report A month after proposing a similar golf course redevelopment in Wellington, developer 13th Floor Homes is pitching a partial redevelopment of the Village Golf Club in Royal Palm Beach. The Broward-based developer has informed nearby residents of its proposal to develop residential housing on part of the Village Golf Club, which is located east of Royal Palm Beach Blvd. and north of Okeechobee Blvd. 13th Floor Homes distributed fliers in the neighborhoods near the golf course and invited the community to discuss the proposal on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at the Village Golf Club clubhouse (122 Country Club Drive, Royal Palm Beach). The open house will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. 13th Floor Homes is a niche real estate development firm spe-

cializing in entry-level housing and repurposing underutilized golf courses. A recent proposal by the company to build homes on the defunct Palm Beach Polo & Country Club north course in Wellington was met with sharp opposition from area residents in that community. The company did not respond to requests for an interview. However, a web site has been set up giving information about the project at www.villagegreenfl.com. “Unlike other development companies, 13th Floor Homes wants to seek public input before purchasing the property to ensure that the vision plan aligns with community wants and needs,” according to a statement on the web site. The proposal would build villastyle homes and single-family homes on portions of the golf See RPB GOLF, page 20

HALLOWEEN PAWTY

Amber’s Animal Outreach held a “Halloween Pawty” on Sunday, Oct. 21 at All Paws Animal Clinic in Royal Palm Beach. The admission fee included a goodie bag, keepsake photo, music, costume contests and more. Shown above, Mark Pipkin with King and Andrea Pipkin with Diamond won the best trick contest by dancing together. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 17 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Rick Roth Faces A Challenge From Teacher Ellen Baker

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report Incumbent State Rep. Rick Roth (R-District 85) is facing Democrat Ellen Baker in the race for a state legislative seat that covers most of northern Palm Beach County, including much of The Acreage. Roth, head of Roth Farms located in the western part of the county, is wrapping up his first term in Tallahassee. He replaced former State Rep. Patrick Rooney Jr., also a Republican, after Rooney chose not to seek re-election. Baker, Roth’s current challenger, has been a special education teacher for 18 years. She has an uphill climb in unseating Roth in a district that trends Republican. The Town-Crier reached out to each candidate now that the general election is upon us, asking them to reflect and speak directly to their constituents about their stands on the issues, focusing on the message each candidate would like to send to the voters.

RICK ROTH Roth feels that his first term in the legislature has been a success. “I ran for office in 2016 to solve problems,” Roth said. “I take my job very seriously representing Palm Beach County residents. As your representative, I can file six bills per year. It is important to me that the bills I file are relevant to the issues in South Florida and will improve the lives of all Floridians.” Roth said his priorities, in order, are water, education, adoption, insurance and low taxes. “The problem is too much water at the wrong time. We must continue Everglades restoration and build more water storage around Lake Okeechobee,” he said. “We need stricter regulations and matching state dollars to control pollution at the source. Protecting our environment is critical to growing our tourism and fishing industries.” Roth said that Florida needs to See DISTRICT 85, page 20

PBSO: Social Media Offers Advantages And Pitfalls

By Chris Levy Town-Crier Staff Report Representatives from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office gave a presentation to Wellington’s neighborhood watch leaders and other community members on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at the Wellington Community Center. The focus of the presentation was on the PBSO’s social media presence and how to use social media safely. PBSO Capt. Rolando Silva opened the meeting by going over some recent crime statistics in Wellington. “It’s not no crime,” he said. “But it’s low crime.” Silva touched on the troubling trend of vehicular burglaries and auto thefts in Wellington, many of which occur because residents

leave their vehicles unlocked with objects of value in plain sight. In some instances, residents even leave their cars running with the keys in the ignition, allowing a crime of opportunity to occur. Silva went on to tout the new license plate readers that will soon be installed at most Wellington entrances. “They will alert us in real time when a vehicle of interest enters the village,” Silva said. “Wellington has spent a significant amount of money on technology, and it will yield fruit.” The bulk of the presentation was from PBSO Social Media Manager Anthony Rodriguez. “Five years ago, the PBSO started a social media task force

with the goal of transparency and providing open and honest, complete conversations,” Rodriguez said. The secondary goal Rodriguez touched on was how the PBSO uses social media to glean information out of the community. The PBSO Facebook page has more than 58,000 followers, which is among the largest law enforcement pages in Florida. “We use Facebook Live to broadcast events and sheriff’s press conferences with real words, unedited, uncut,” Rodriguez said. Rodriguez next touched on how dangerous Facebook can be if users have the wrong privacy settings. “If you’re going to use social

media, be aware of privacy settings,” Rodriguez said. “There’s really bad activity on Facebook Live. Hit one button, and you’re on the map. If you have it set to “public,” anyone can know that information.” Rodriguez also detailed a frightening scenario in which criminals can use social media to determine when people are on vacation and rob empty homes. “If you have it set to public, anyone can know that information,” Rodriguez said. “A bad guy knows you’re not going to be home. Post pictures when you come back — not when you’re on vacation.” Rodriguez also discussed the department’s use of direct messages through social media.

“Social media helped during Hurricane Irma with zone identifications for evacuations,” Rodriguez said. “We responded to hundreds of DMs.” Rodriguez added that positive DMs recognizing deputies count as letters of commendation and are placed in their files. The PBSO’s Twitter account has more than 83,000 followers, which is used for breaking news such as a potential criminal on the loose, a missing child or emergency alerts such as an active shooter. “Twitter is the best way to get breaking news from the PBSO,” Rodriguez said. Residents without Twitter can send a text to 40404 with the mesSee SOCIAL MEDIA, page 20

Page 2

October 26 - November 1, 2018

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

ROYAL INN AFFORDABLE LUXURY Lakefront Hotel Resort

BEST VALUE ANYWHERE - Job Openings -

Front Desk Clerk

Person with good verbal/written communication skills and the motivation to provide good customer service. Flexible schedule needed (mainly night shift, weekends and holidays) Experience preferred, but we will train the right motivated person. Royal Palm/Wellington/Acreage residents will save on gas and travel time.

Housekeeper

Responsible for cleaning guest rooms in a timely and thorough manner. Experience and fluency in English is preferred. Must be able to work weekends and/or holidays.

To Apply : E-mail or Fax Resume to: info@royalinnhotel.com 561-795-1502 or Apply in person

• MANY LUXURY SUITES WITH KITCHENS • • WE HAVE 54 LUXURY SUITES OVERLOOKING LAKE CHALLENGER • • A TOTAL OF 166 ROOMS AND SUITES •

(561) 793-3000 www.royalinnhotel.com

CENTRALLY LOCATED WITHIN 5 MINUTES DRIVE OF WELLINGTON • ROYAL PALM BEACH • LOXAHATCHEE • ACREAGE N.W. CORNER SOUTHERN BLVD. & ROYAL PALM BEACH BLVD.

Dog Friendly Rooms Available

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

October 26 - November 1, 2018

Page 3

NEWS

Wellington Moving Forward With New Wash Area At Dog Park

By Chris Levy Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council met on Tuesday, Oct. 23, and among the items approved were improvements to the dog wash area at the Wellington Dog Park, located at Greenbriar Park. The council unanimously approved the contract for the dog wash improvements without discussion as part of its consent agenda, but there was significant discussion on the issue at the council’s Monday, Oct. 22 agenda review workshop meeting. A contract for the project was awarded to Wellington-based C.J. Contracting. The $68,900 cost of the dog wash resulted in what Assistant Village Manager Jim Barnes described as a look of “sticker shock” on the part of the council. Councilman Michael Napoleone was particularly outspoken about the high cost of the project, but he conceded that there was an even higher bid by another contractor. The project will replace the dog wash area that currently exists within the park that does not have proper drainage and often results in mud puddles that make dogs dirtier than before they were cleaned. The dog park gets heavy use, and some residents have taken to using small pools to wash their dogs, which Barnes said can lead to standing water issues, such as mosquitoes. Mayor Anne Gerwig was in

support of the new dog wash project and said that many village residents have voiced criticism of the lack of a proper dog wash and a splash area for their dogs at the park. The project will consist of a 20-foot-by-20-foot area divided into separate areas for large dogs and small dogs. Special drainage will prevent mud from accumulating. The water cannot be routed into the stormwater drainage system because it comes in contact with animals and can contain feces. While there is no board that directly oversees the dog park, Barnes and Village Manager Paul Schofield explained there is an unofficial group of dog park users who have been in contact with the village for many years about the facility. Gerwig asked that the group be consulted before construction. As to a timetable, Barnes said that he expects it to be a two-week project, but that the contract did provide 30 days for completion. Gerwig asked that the construction occur either before or after the winter season. In other business: • During Monday’s agenda review meeting, Planning, Zoning & Building Director Bob Basehart led a workshop with the council on a proposed nightclub ordinance. The ordinance would be similar to one recently passed by Royal Palm Beach that would seek to define nightclubs and regulate their operation, including requiring an off-duty PBSO presence.

Gerwig and Councilman John McGovern were concerned that the ordinance could inadvertently draw in businesses that they did not want to negatively impact. The council asked staff to prepare a list of businesses currently in operation in Wellington that would be defined as a “nightclub” under the proposed ordinance before proceeding with community feedback. It was also suggested that the matter be brought before both the Public Safety Committee and the Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board. • The council issued a proclamation declaring the week of Oct. 22 through Oct. 28 “Florida City Government Week.” Among the events during the week included a mock council meeting by Palm Beach Central High School students as part of Civics 101 on Monday, Oct. 22; Read for the Record on Thursday, Oct. 25; and photos with representatives of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue at the Wellington Municipal Complex on Tuesday, Oct. 23. Gerwig will also be offering personal tours of the Wellington Municipal Complex for those who call and schedule, and the village will be distributing “My Village: I’m Part Of It, I’m Proud Of It” buttons and bumper stickers. • Vice Mayor Michael Drahos once again used his speaking time to discuss the pending code violations at the Polo West golf course and Palm Beach Polo’s former north course. Drahos expressed a

desire to not simply fight the violations before the special magistrate, but also in the court of public opinion by repeatedly using his speaking time to address the issue. Village Attorney Laurie Cohen informed the council that neither property had its grass cut to conform to code, and the violations were under appeal. She also said

that the current state of the uncut grass did not conform to “target golf” specifications. The property owner has stated that the courses will be converted to “target golf” uses, but Cohen said the courses she reviewed were better maintained, with more manicured greens than the current state of the Polo West course.

McGovern joined with Drahos to criticize the amount of time it was taking for the violations to go into effect, with the hope it would have begun at the Oct. 18 magistrate hearing. Schofield and Cohen were optimistic that the fines would begin at the Nov. 15 special magistrate hearing.

The Wellington Village Council and staff with the Palm Beach Central High School mock council.

The Wellington Village Council with representatives of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and Palm Beach Fire-Rescue in honor of Florida City Government Week on Tuesday, Oct. 23

PHOTOS BY CHRIS LEVY/TOWN-CRIER

ITID Board Discusses Delays At Acreage Park Expansion Project

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Indian Trail Improvement District President Betty Argue reported last week on delays that have come about for the Acreage Community Park expansion project, including permitting from Palm Beach County on conditions for the park and change orders by the contractor that are being disputed by district staff. Argue said at the Wednesday, Oct. 17 meeting that permits from the county had been approved by the Palm Beach County Zoning Commission and were scheduled to go before the Palm Beach County Commission at a zoning hearing on Thursday, Oct. 25. County

staff has recommended approval of the permits, which include a development order amendment to reconfigure the site plans and engineering modifications. Argue, who has volunteered to head up the expansion project, said she has heard false comments that she has been approving change orders and overspending without approval of the full board. “I have never approved a change order request that did not come to this board,” she said. “Since I have been involved with this contract, I go through everything with a fine-toothed comb. More often than not, the change order requests are denied.” She said that the park contract

has become a monster that no one anticipated, mainly due to the addition of the amphitheater to the plans. “If I had the information then that I have now, I never would have approved it,” she said. “But we are where we are, and I’m looking forward to getting to completion.” Argue said that she is not happy about additional delays. “It has been a humongous headache, and I have spent countless hours working on this,” she said. She presented a list of change orders that have been presented since July. “If you will notice, all of them have been denied,” Argue said. “The latest one relates to water connections to building[s].”

Argue and ITID staff are having the contractor review the cost of several items that needed to be changed, including added costs for the amphitheater. “There’s a change order on that, and we’re pushing back on the amount,” she said. “The amount there is $12,530. We don’t agree that it should be that amount, so we’ll see where we end up. I am not asking the board to approve this item. My intention is that we will have everything in the next two weeks, and we will bring it back to the board in November with a firmer schedule and a proposed change order completion date.” Argue said that other than hag-

gling with the contractors, progress is being made on the park expansion. Contractors are forming the roofing for the buildings, due to be completed by Nov. 2, as well as site work on drainage. “They’re building the berm around the amphitheater right now, and the irrigation and electrical work is continuing,” she said. The asphalt had been laid for the ring road, and road rock has been put on the trails in preparation for paving. “They are working toward it, but I can’t give you a firm anything at the moment,” Argue said. While ITID Manager Rob Robinson estimated completion by December, Argue was a bit more

conservative. “Our estimation is that we should be looking at January or February,” she said. Robinson said that his staff had noticed discrepancies from the original schedules. “We’re going to be putting together a list with everything and sitting down with the contractor and asking why these items have been extended out,” he said. “Some we understand, but there’s a lot of fluff in that schedule, and we’re trying to tighten that up. This has gone on long enough, and we’re just trying to get it done.” Supervisor Ralph Bair made a motion to receive and file Argue’s report, which carried 4-0 with Supervisor Carol Jacobs absent.

Keith

JORDANO

Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors

Seat 3

LET’S GET BACK TO BASICS

Drainage, Roads and Parks per ITID Florida State Charter

As ITID Board of Supervisors Keith will:

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

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

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

(561) 792-1205 Se Habla Español

BOCA RATON • BOYNTON BEACH • JUPITER www.fleyedocs.com

* Be an independent voice for the people of the community. * Always be available to discuss important issues. * Use his 30 years of experience as a businessman, community organization leader and activist to bring back professionalism to the district. * Will insure that your tax money is wisely spent and well guarded. * Use relationships developed in Washington and Tallahassee and experiences in debating causes to help our community and espouse causes that are meaningful to our district. * Work with residents,developers and other governmental municipalities to ensure that land development is cautious and measured and does not in fringe on the rights and lifestyles of current district residents. * Will pledge to make our roads safer and work with the Transportation Planning Agency. * Work with community leaders and residents to make our community more inclusive and safer, increase programs for youth, adults and seniors and designate more pet friendly areas. * Will also work for an updated and safer trail system and equestrian park. * Will work with stakeholders to improve our drainage issues to ensure our homes and property do not flood. * Pledge to you his best efforts to represent you in the Indian Trail Improvement District.

Leadership Experience • • • • • •

Acreage Landowners Association - Past President Royal Palm Beach Rotary - Past President The Western Business Alliance Unity for Kids- Inclusionary School - Past President Central Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce - Past VP Palm Coast Association Health Underwriters - Past VP

• • • •

Government Consultant US Department of Energy Jordano Construction Company Government Consultant US Department of Defense Jordano Group, Inc. (28 Years President & CEO)

Professional Experience

Military Experience & Education

• US Naval Reserve 10 Years of Service - Special Forces “Special Boat Unit 22” • Bachelor of Business Administration, Loyola University • Life Insurance Training Council Fellowship

Personal

• Married 22 Years - 3 Children • Acreage Resident Since 1999 • Parishioner - Our Lady Queen of the Apostles

Endorsed By:

• Jess Santamaria • Royal Palm Beach Village Council: Fred Pinto, Mayor; Selena Smith,Vice Mayor; Jeff Hmara,Councilman; Jan Rodusky, Councilwoman; Richard Valuntas,Councilman

VOTE

Keith Jordano for ITID Board of Supervisors - Seat 3 Check with your County Supervisor of Elections for hours of operation and when early voting starts.

Go to website: www.KeithJordano.com to learn more about Keith email: Keith@KeithJordano.com Phone: 561-307-2622 Paid Political Advertising by Keith Jordano Campaign for ITID Board of Supervisors, Seat 3 Approved by Keith Jordano, NPA

Page 4

October 26 - November 1, 2018

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

NEWS

Five Seeking Two Seats On Soil & Water Conservation Board

By Chris Levy Town-Crier Staff Report On Tuesday, Nov. 6, Palm Beach County voters will select two supervisors for a little-known public agency known as the Palm Beach Soil & Water Conservation District. While the five-member board does not have the authority to levy taxes or enforce laws, it does work with county residents and businesses on protecting natural resources, promoting best management practices and environmental conservation. Two board seats — Seat 1 and Seat 5 — have drawn five candidates, including one incumbent. SEAT 1 Board Chair Marc Tancer is the current occupant of Seat 1, but he is not seeking re-election. There are three candidates contesting for the seat. David Legg — Legg lives in Boynton Beach and considers himself retired. He is married with two children. He has a degree in

Citrus Grove

Trunk-OrTreat Gets Some Help

continued from page 1 nobody can sneak in through the canals and up the canal banks to get into the area that’s shut down,” he said. “They’re going to have radios, so they can communicate.” At ITID’s September meeting, PBSO Sgt. Neil Wilson, who led the policing effort last year, said

agriculture from Oklahoma State University. Legg is running because he wants to help with the current programs by seeking out public and private funding. If elected, he wants to concentrate on promoting and assisting the agriculture industry and outreach with public education. Legg touts his nearly 30 years of experience of working with the group as a cooperating partner during his time with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service. Michelle Sylvester — Sylvester lives in Lantana and works as a manager at a skin cancer pathology lab. She has lived in Palm Beach County for 16 years and is originally from Miami. Sylvester graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in business management. “I think that we have not paid enough attention to the water quality issues we have here,” Sylvester

said. “I’d like to bring new energy to the district and our communities that are threatened.” Sylvester would like to “elevate the posture of the district” so that it wields more influence. “The district does not hold any purse strings. It does not hold any legislative power to force legislators to do anything,” she said. “We pretty much have to cajole people to bring fresh, clean water to our urban areas and take care of our [agricultural] requirements.” Ian Wellinghurst — Wellinghurst lives in Tequesta. He is a student at the Palm Beach Gardens campus of Palm Beach State College. He also works at a restaurant. He has lived in Palm Beach County for four years and previously lived in Fryeburg, Maine. He moved to live closer to family, who relocated to Jupiter 15 years ago. “My dad was with the forest service in the White Mountains,” Wellinghurst said. “I grew up believing in land conservation. With

oceans, lakes, the Everglades, I thought there’d be good conservation here, but it doesn’t seem to be that way. I threw my hat in the ring to bring some different ideas.” He would like to see the different levels of government working together on conservation issues. “The individual municipalities are doing a lot of good work, but either aren’t on the same page as to what’s working or what’s not working, or the people of the county don’t know what they’re doing,” Wellinghurst said. “I’d like to see them work together on the environment.” SEAT 5 Seat 5 is also being contested, with incumbent Eva Webb seeking re-election against challenger Mark Beaumont. Eva Webb — Webb lives in Royal Ascot Estates in the Acreage/Loxahatchee area. She has served several terms on the board and has been a past chair. She works as a field representative

for the Florida Farm Bureau and wants to continue her work helping to protect the natural resources of Palm Beach County. Webb also hopes to continue helping the agency promote conservation and educating the public about why conservation is important. She lamented the loss of the district’s urban mobile irrigation lab and hoped that with grant funding and donations, the program could be brought back. Mark Beaumont — Beaumont has lived in Jupiter since 1989. He owns Auto Art Vinyl Graphics, which makes vehicle wraps and signs. He graduated with a fine arts degree from Rutgers University and originally relocated to the area to serve as the resident set designer at the Burt Reynolds Dinner Theater. “I’ve always been interested in the environment,” Beaumont said. “I’m interested in the unintended consequences of development. Where I grew up in New Jersey was a new development — the

front of the home fronted a creek. Developers moved a lot of land around and didn’t pay attention to topography, and piled edges of dirt on property to smooth it out. Over 10 to 15 years, land started to break up and restore to the natural topography… I really appreciate what we have environmentally, and I want to protect that.” Beaumont would like the agency to take a more active role on environmental issues. He would like to work closely with other conservation districts on more regional aspects. “We can’t do any legislation, but we can be advocates for the environment,” he said. “Coming from an advocacy and educational standpoint, I feel that my artistic abilities and public relations abilities would help elevate the Soil & Water Conservation District to where we could help the environment.” Learn more about the Palm Beach Soil & Water Conservation District at www.pbswcd.org.

he had four deputies, including himself, as well as several PBSO volunteers working the event. “We blocked off Avocado [Blvd.] all the way to Grapeview [Blvd.],” Wilson said. “That’s a one-mile stretch. We had a lot of people just west of that coming across, so I put a couple of people out there to help cross, because you’ve got some through streets there, but we weren’t really policing that area, and we didn’t have much trouble.” Wilson said his only concern is that there might be more people this year because he had many

people come up to him thanking him for making the event safer. This year, he recommended prohibiting vehicles except those participating, including ATVs, golf carts and bicycles. This stems from complaints about teenagers on bicycles doing wheelies. “There were quite a few complaints about that, and we tried to remove a lot of the teenagers,” he said. “They weren’t trick-or-treating. They were just riding around terrorizing people.” Wilson said other issues were parking in the swales and the lack of restroom facilities.

“I know you guys aren’t hosting or sponsoring it, but a lot of people wanted to use the facilities [at Citrus Grove Park], and it was locked. We had to keep them out of the park for the most part,” he said. ITID President Betty Argue said she did not understand why Citrus Grove Park could not be opened to allow parking and use of the restrooms, but Supervisor Jennifer Hager said the trunk-ortreat event was originally a local event for residents. “Once upon a time, it was everybody on Citrus Grove doing what

Citrus Grove does, and then everybody started coming along, and it got bigger,” Hager said. “If you start doing what you’re doing… it has a propensity to become even bigger. It feels to me like it’s an imposition on the residents.” Robinson said that several portable bathrooms will be installed this year to ease the restroom situation. He attended the event last year, and residents were supportive, but asked that some portable restrooms be put in. He added that ITID staff will pick up trash immediately after the event. After more discussion, the board

decided not to open the park restrooms or parking lot, mainly due to liability concerns. Wilson said deputies and volunteers will be on hand starting at 5 p.m. to allow participating vehicles entry to set up at the park. All setup will need to be done by 5:30 p.m. “Past the park, the residents just set up on their driveways, but if you go up to the park, some of these displays are big, they’re impressive, and we can’t restrict them from coming in with their vehicle to load and unload,” Wilson said.

Control District. The town claimed that they could maintain paved and dirt roads cheaper and streamlined if the town had complete control. Myself and two other LGWCD board members knew the town had no cost analysis or operational plans, so we held our ground. Myself and one other board member were voted out of office, and two new pro-town board members were voted in. At the following board meeting, all roads were turned over to the town. The town has spent double to maintain these roads over what the district was charging to maintain the district and town roads combined. Then, this past June, the landowners (with positive input from the district board) voted to turn the district over to the town. As the town took over more responsibility, they found that there was not enough money to maintain the roads, canals and mowing the canal banks. The town sold both graders that were paid off for a fraction of what they were worth. The town has stopped repairing the paved roads and is not grading the dirt roads as needed. Holes and washouts are not being repaired, and the canal banks are not being mowed, because the town doesn’t have the money. The council has given the town manager a raise in pay from last year, bringing his contact to more than $700,000 per year. The council has also given the town manager paid time off of 14 weeks, amounting to an additional $140,000, and if the town manager quits or is fired, the town must pay him this money in full. The town manager is an independent contractor paid to run the day-today operations of the town, yet he is being treated as if he was an employee of the town with a benefit package. Add in what the town pays to the contracted town attorney, the contracted town engineer and contracted town planner, the town’s budget is well over $1 million. The council admits that there is little money left over to repair the crumbling infrastructure, so the council’s solution is to raise town taxes, as well as water control district and solid waste assessments. Now the town will have to form its own police department, costing an estimated $4

million or more to start, and over the years, millions more to operate. That leaves very little money to maintain roads and canals. The council and manager are quick to assign blame. First at fault was the water control district, and now it’s the PBSO. The council and manager have never taken responsibility for their actions. So, I ask you, is it really the PBSO’s fault for the town’s financial crisis, or does the blame lie with those put in charge by us, the taxpayers, who elected them to watch out for us instead of watching out for the town contractors. The town has scheduled a meeting on Oct. 30 to discuss the town manager’s contract. It’s time for the people of Loxahatchee Groves to stand up and say enough is enough before the council taxes us to the point where none of us can afford to live here. Frank Schiola Loxahatchee Groves

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Gerwig: Vote No On Amendment 1

In the upcoming November election, you will be asked to vote on several constitutional amendments. Amendment 1 is particularly problematic for local governments. It is described as a tax cut, but it is more accurately described as a tax shift. It makes a complicated tax scheme even more complicated by giving an additional homestead exemption for a home’s value from $100,000 to $125,000. What you need to know is that this was put on the ballot by Tallahassee politicians, but does not affect them, it only affects local governments — cities and counties. It is another “gift” to local government, along with the many other unfunded mandates, that Tallahassee passes onto us. It picks winners and losers, and according to Florida Tax Watch, it harms way more than it helps. The legislature even considered the fact that some counties will be unable to provide needed services if Amendment 1 goes into effect, and they intend to give some areas state tax dollars to help offset the harm. One of those counties will not be Palm Beach County, and it will further the situation of us being a donor county — giving much more than we receive. This amendment will shift the tax burden to those who do not qualify for the additional exemption, including renters, and those with homes assessed at less than $100,000, along with local businesses. I urge you to reach out to your local elected officials about this tax shift and get your questions answered before Nov. 6, and vote no on Amendment 1. Mayor Anne Gerwig Wellington Editor’s note: Ms. Gerwig is the president of the Palm Beach County League of Cities.

Support For Coleman

I am writing in support of Marybel Reinoso Coleman, who is running for Circuit Court Judge, Group 18. I have known Marybel, both personally and professionally, for almost 20 years. Marybel and her family emigrated from Cuba in 1971, coming to the United States to pursue a better life of opportunity without oppression. She has been a resident of Palm Beach County for 47 years. After graduating from Palm Beach County’s

public school system, she went on to graduate from Florida Atlantic University and then from Mercer University with her juris doctor. Marybel and I worked together and around each other for many years, and I have witnessed firsthand that she is a well-respected, skilled and knowledgeable trial attorney with more than 25 years of experience practicing in all five of the circuit court divisions in Palm Beach County: criminal, civil, family, probate and juvenile. She has tried more than 200 cases in her career, both bench and jury, and is well versed in the inner workings of the court system. Marybel began her career working as an assistant state attorney in the Office of the State Attorney of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County. She spent nine years there, prosecuting persons accused of crimes from misdemeanors to capital murder. After she left the Office of the State Attorney, she entered into private practice, working in the areas of civil and probate litigation, eventually concentrating her practice in the area of marital and family law. Throughout her career in private practice, Marybel has given back to the community by routinely offering her services to people in need with minimal finances by representing them on a pro-bono basis. On a personal level, Marybel has been married to Major Eric Coleman of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office for 15 years, and they have four children. The family is active in the Royal Palm Beach community, their children participate in local sporting events and they attend Christ Fellowship. It is Marybel’s goal to continue serving the people of Palm Beach County as a circuit court judge. Her vast and varied experience in the many areas of the law makes her the best and most uniquely qualified candidate for the Group 18 judicial position. Her transition from private practice onto the bench will be fluid and smooth, and she will be able to immediately carry out her duties. Rosemarie Guerini Royal Palm Beach

Where Does Rick Roth Live?

Our lovely village of Wellington, with its blue-blood equestrian lifestyle, tremendous schools and lush greenery, has long been the envy of many Floridians, especially when we get to rub elbows at the gym or Publix with neighbors like

Bruce Springsteen, Bill Gates and Tommy Lee Jones. Until the Palm Beach Post published its interview with sugar farmer Rick Roth, who knew that Wellington was so special that we even have two current Florida state house representatives living in our village? Thanks, Rick Roth, for helping out our legitimately elected State Rep. Matt Willhite in looking out for Wellington in Tallahassee. A quick search of public records shows that Roth filed with a Loxahatchee address on his financial disclosure in 2017 and from his daughter’s homesteaded home in West Palm Beach in 2018. His campaign account has his Wellington address as its place of business. The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office shows his homestead exemption in Wellington’s Aero Club, and a homesteaded property is, according to Florida Statutes 196.012(18), “that place where a person has his or her true, fixed and permanent home and principal establishment to which, whenever absent, he or she has the intention of returning.” When the Palm Beach Post questioned Roth about it, he was unclear which district he claims to live in: “Roth would not say whether his wife still lives in the Wellington home. ‘I can’t answer that question. What my wife and I do personally is nobody’s business,’ Roth said when asked about the homestead exemption. ‘I live in the district.’” Nobody’s business, Rick. Really? Voters living north of us in The Acreage and Palm Beach Gardens, who understandably would like their own resident state representative, can fix their problem and elect on Nov. 6 a candidate who lives and teaches in District 85, school teacher Ellen Baker. Jody Young Wellington

Cheesman Is The People’s Choice

Please vote for Maxine Cheesman, “the People’s Choice” for Circuit Court Judge, Group 18. The election is upon us, and a record number of first-time voters have registered to vote and impact the election nationwide. Here in Palm Beach County, we eagerly anticipate a resounding victory for Maxine Cheesman in the Group 18 race. Two very important factors are, one, she is the most qualified, and, two, and most important of all, she is the people’s choice.

Qualified means competent and fit for a position/purpose. This is a perfect description of Maxine Cheesman. It comes as no surprise that she was endorsed by the Palm Beach Post and Sun-Sentinel newspapers, county commissioners Mary Lou Berger and Mack Bernard, former county commissioner Jess Santamaria, Salesia Smith-Gordon (former chair of the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics), Lawerence Gordon, Royal Palm Beach Mayor Fred Pinto and many other mayors in Palm Beach County. I urge voters to vote early and vote wisely. The candidates are as different as night and day. However, there is a slight similarity in the names Cheesman vs. Coleman, so please “say cheese” before you vote. Don’t let an optical illusion or delusion lead to confusion. Opponent Marybel Coleman stumbled badly, and her failure to disclose leaves a bad taste in the mouth of many voters. She ignored voters’ awareness and should have graciously withdrawn from the race, wait for the dust to settle, then run again in a few years when voters would be more receptive to her. Maxine Cheesman was the winner of the Aug. 28 election and will be the winner again Nov. 6, but she cannot do so without your vote. Her success tomorrow depends on your vote today. A vote for Cheesman today is a vote for a better circuit court tomorrow. So I urge the voters of Palm Beach County, to your own self be true, and vote for Maxine Cheesman when only the best will do. Karl Witter The Acreage

Town At Fault For Financial Woes

As most of you have heard, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office has given notice to the Town of Loxahatchee Groves that they will no longer provide services to the town as of Oct. 1, 2019. This action was taken by the PBSO because the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council publicly stated that the PBSO increase for contract services has put the town in severe financial difficulty and has the town teetering on bankruptcy. If this were a true statement, then it’s right to hold the PBSO accountable, but is this the real story? Let’s look at what the town has done to save money in the past, and who they blame for this financial crisis. The town forced a takeover of all roads that were maintained by the Loxahatchee Groves Water

Problem With Amendment 6

Once again, the GOP turned good legislation that benefits all of us into another GOP political advantage. They used the public cry for victim’s rights to slip in an unpopular, unrelated item — a dirty tactic used for decades! This tactic is how they slowly turned this nation into the mess that exists today, where corporations pull the strings and the majority of the people get the short end of the stick. Amendment 6 should only have been the Marsy’s Law Crime Victims’ Rights! Allowing old GOP-appointed state justices and judges to extend their retirement another five years assures their chokehold on control, where the people are at the mercy of their political sway instead of justice. So, we have a choice to vote yes and help victims but hurt chances of a fair judicial review, or vote no and hurt victims but help citizens prevent these old judges from doing more damage to Floridians. By doing this, the GOP benefits either way the vote goes, and the people get the short end of the stick again. Jude Smallwood The Acreage

The Town-Crier welcomes letters to the editor. Please keep letters brief (300 words suggested). Submit letters, with contact name, address and telephone number (anonymous letters will not be published), to The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33, Wellington, FL 33414; or you can e-mail letters@goTownCrier.com.

BARRY S. MANNING DAWN RIVERA JOSHUA I. MANNING Executive Editor Publisher General Manager

12794 West Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33

EDITORIAL STAFF/ Denise Fleischman • Paul Gaba Chris Levy • Gene Nardi • M. Dennis Taylor

The Town-Crier (USPS #021547) is published weekly except for the last week of July and first week of August by Newspaper Publishers Inc., 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33, Wellington, FL 33414-4758. Periodicals Postage Paid at West Palm Beach, FL. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Town-Crier, c/o Newspaper Publishers Inc., 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33, Wellington, FL 33414-4758.

Wellington, Florida 33414 Phone: (561) 793-7606 Classified Ads: (561) 793-3576 World Wide Web: http://www.goTownCrier.com E-Mail Address: news@goTownCrier.com

CONTRIBUTORS/ Jules Rabin • Leonard Wechsler • Deborah Welky

Founded In 1980 By Bob Markey Sr.

THE

TOWN-CRIER Your Community Newspaper Serving The Palms West Communities For 38 Years Published Weekly By Newspaper Publishers, Inc. The Original Wellington Mall

RON BUKLEY Senior Editor

JULIE UNGER News Editor

ART & PRODUCTION MANAGER/ Stephanie Rodriguez ADVERTISING/ Betty Buglio • Evie Edwards • Wanda Glockson • Joetta Palumbo STAFF/ Yolanda Cernicky • Shanta Daibee • Jill Kaskel • Carol Lieberman • Geri O’Neil

POSTAL STATEMENT

MEMBER OF

The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce The Wellington Chamber of Commerce The Western Business Alliance

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

October 26 - November 1, 2018

Page 5

NEWS

WELLINGTON CARES HOLDS ANNUAL LUNCHEON AT THE WANDERERS CLUB

Anna Glorioso, Joan Manning, Pauline Parlato, Debbie Piconcelli and Evelyn Regan.

(Front row) Mickey Smith with Tom and Regis Wenham; and (back row) Marybel Reinoso Coleman, Ellen Emerson and Lois Spatz.

Wellington Cares Volunteer Coordinator Diane Gutman with Anna Glorioso, who spoke about services she receives.

Allison Negri and author Scott Greenberg.

Wellington Cares board members Daniel Terner, Marion Frank, Cheryl Anders, Lauren Henley, Joan Manning and Linda Katz.

RPB Councilwoman Selena Smith with Lorrie Browne of Lorrie Browne Interiors.

Debbie Petrone looks over auction items.

Terry Kruger with Melody and Alec Domb.

Councilman John McGovern with Lauren and Jay Henley.

Sarah Willis and Christine Vocaturo.

Tom and Regis Wenham with Mickey Smith and Wellington Councilman John McGovern.

Scott Greenberg with Rachelle Crain of the Mall at Wellington Green.

ELECTION DAY: TUESDAY, NOV. 6 Polls are open 7am - 7pm

For a list of polling locations and to check your status, visit: www.PBCelections.org ELECTION DAY

Tuesday, Nov. 6

LEARN MORE AT

www.MattWillhite.com

POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT PAID FOR AND APPROVED BY MATT WILLHITE, DEMOCRAT FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 86

Carole and Lorrie Browne.

Page 6

October 26 - November 1, 2018

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

It’s not simply about portfolio holdings and account balances. It’s about your complete life. You should have a wealth management partner who understands that. Who cares about your personal goals for your family, your business, your future. Who can give you comfort in making decisions that not only support your financial objectives, but that help ensure you have time to do things you enjoy with those you love.

Fresh from the Farm 561-261-6230 Plants • SOD • Mulch 13415 Southern Blvd., Loxahatchee, FL 33470

Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Boynton Financial Group, Inc. is not a registered broker/dealer and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. CFP Board owns the CFP® marks in the United States. Investment Advisory Services offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc.

Complete Home Remodeling Quality Repairs at Competitive Prices FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED FOR 25 + YEARS

e Se e m r Co Ou room ow Sh

• Kitchens • Bathrooms • Additions • Patios Attention Equestrian/Snowbirds!

Reserve your kitchen and/or bathroom remodels today and let us transform your home during the off season. (ask for details)

All Work Warranteed

561.798.5722 Lic#CBC057941 • Insured & Bonded

All One Call Repairs It

T:11.5”

Give your money a raise Make your money work harder by earning higher interest rates. Talk to a banker for more details. Offer expires November 16, 2018. Platinum Savings Account

Fixed Rate CD

1.70%

2.30%

Enjoy a special interest rate for 12 months with new money deposits of at least $25,000 and a minimum daily account balance of $25,000 or more.

Annual Percentage Yield for 11 months2 Guaranteed fixed rate with new money deposits of at least $25,000 for an 11-month term.

Both accounts are FDIC-insured up to the maximum allowable limit. Platinum Savings offer available in CT, FL and NY. Fixed Rate CD offer available in CT, FL, NY and WA. Portfolio by Wells Fargo® customers are eligible to receive an additional interest rate bonus on these accounts.3 1. To qualify for this offer, you must have a new or existing Platinum Savings account and enroll the account in this offer between 10/15/2018 and 11/16/2018. This offer is subject to change at any time, without notice. This offer is available only to Platinum Savings customers in the following states: CT, FL and NY. In order to earn the Special Interest Rate of 1.69% (Special Rate), you must deposit $25,000 in new money (from sources outside of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., or its affiliates) to the enrolled savings account and maintain a minimum daily account balance of $25,000 throughout the term of this offer. The corresponding Annual Percentage Yield (APY) for this offer is 1.70%. The Special Rate will be applied to the enrolled savings account for a period of 12 months, starting on the date the account is enrolled in the offer. However, for any day during that 12-month period that the daily account balance is less than the $25,000 minimum, the Special Rate will not apply and the interest rate will revert to the standard interest rate applicable to your Platinum Savings account. As of 09/18/2018, the standard interest rate and APY for a Platinum Savings account in CT, FL and NY with an account balance of $0.01 to $99,999.99 is 0.03% (0.03% APY) and with an account balance of $100,000 and above is 0.05% (0.05% APY). Each tier shown reflects the current minimum daily collected balance required to obtain the applicable APY. Interest is compounded daily and paid monthly. The amount of interest earned is based on the daily collected balances in the account. Upon the expiration of the 12-month promotional period, standard interest rates apply. Minimum to open a Platinum Savings account is $25. A monthly service fee of $12 applies in any month the account falls below a $3,500 minimum daily balance. Fees may reduce earnings. Interest rates are variable and subject to change without notice. Wells Fargo may limit the amount you deposit to a Platinum Savings account to an aggregate of $1 million. Offer not available to Private Banking, Business Banking, Wholesale or Wealth customers. 2. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is effective for accounts opened between 10/15/2018 to 11/16/2018. The 11-month New Dollar CD special requires a minimum of $25,000 brought to Wells Fargo from sources outside of Wells Fargo Bank N.A., or its affiliates to earn the advertised APY. Public Funds and Wholesale accounts are not eligible for this offer. APY assumes interest remains on deposit until maturity. Interest is compounded daily. Payment of interest on CDs is based on term: For terms less than 12 months (365 days), interest may be paid monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or at maturity (the end of the term). For terms of 12 months or more, interest may be paid monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually. A fee for early withdrawal will be imposed and could reduce earnings on this account. Special Rates are applicable to the initial term of the CD only. At maturity, the special rate CD will automatically renew for a term of 6 months, at the interest rate and APY in effect for CDs on renewal date not subject to a Special Rate, unless the Bank has notified you otherwise. APY shown offered at Wells Fargo Bank locations in CT, FL, NY and WA. Due to the new money requirement, accounts may only be opened at your local branch. Wells Fargo reserves the right to modify or discontinue the offer at any time without notice. Offer cannot be: Combined with any other consumer deposit offer, or reproduced, purchased, sold, transferred or traded. Minimum new money deposit requirement of at least $25,000 is for this offer only and cannot be transferred to another account to qualify for any other consumer deposit offer. If you wish to take advantage of another consumer deposit offer requiring a minimum new money deposit, you will be required to do so with another new money deposit as stated in the offer requirements and qualifications. 3. The Portfolio by Wells Fargo program has a $30 monthly service fee, which can be avoided when you have one of the following qualifying balances: $25,000 or more in qualifying linked bank deposit accounts (checking, savings, CDs, FDIC-insured IRAs) or $50,000 or more in any combination of qualifying linked banking, brokerage (available through Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC) and credit balances (including 10% of mortgage balances, certain mortgages not eligible). If the Portfolio by Wells Fargo relationship is terminated, the bonus interest rate on all eligible savings accounts, and discounts or fee waivers on other products and services, will discontinue and revert to the Bank’s then-current applicable rate or fee. For bonus interest rates on time accounts, this change will occur upon renewal. If the Portfolio by Wells Fargo relationship is terminated, the remaining unlinked Wells Fargo Portfolio Checking or Wells Fargo Prime Checking account will be converted to another checking product or closed. Investment and Insurance Products: Are not Insured by FDIC or any Federal Government Agency

May Lose Value

Are not a Deposits of or Guaranteed by a Bank

T:10.25”

Annual Percentage Yield for 12 months1

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

October 26 - November 1, 2018

Page 7

NEWS

Indian Trail Candidate Question: What Changes Are Needed?

The Town-Crier asked a question this week to the six people running for three seats on the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors. The election will be held Nov. 6. This week’s question: What changes would you like to see at the Indian Trail Improvement District, and what, in your opinion, should be ITID’s focus over the next four years? ITID SEAT 1

Jennifer Hager — The Indian Trail Improvement District has made a great deal of very positive changes over the past several years. We have had renewed direction and focus. Everything is proceeding smoothly. The board has set the tone for staff to kick it into gear, and that’s exactly what has happened. I feel that we have key people solidly in place. They are working in a cohesive manner and doing a phenomenal job. Over the next four years, I would like to see continued effort on drainage. We have been working at a steady pace with an aggressive plan, which includes the replacement of large culverts throughout the district, reclaiming canals and replacing road material. We have increased our focus on becoming self-reliant for additional water storage projects within the district, some of which include the 640 acres from GL Homes and the memorandum of agreement with the South Florida Water Management District for the drainage owed to us. We will also be lobbying for additional grant funds to support equestrian trail improvements, as well as drainage and water storage projects — all the while, keeping a healthy balance of reserve funds. This may seem like a tall order, but we are determined to remain diligent in our goals to serve the public’s best interests. Indian Trail has overcome many hurdles in the past. We have

learned from mistakes and are working harder than ever to correct them and prevent them in the future. As a taxpaying resident, from the outside looking in, I see the work being done. I feel proud to call this district my home.

Robert Carter Jr. — There are many issues that need to be addressed within the Indian Trail Improvement District. With a few changes, one as simple as board members working together as a team and cooperating with residents, many issues that residents have been complaining about can be solved. The district has been mismanaging funds, which has resulted in spending with no improvements made. Residents need to be more involved and more informed about what is going on in their own community. The Acreage is growing more each year, and the way residents can be reached/ informed needs to be changed. A better web site or newsletter needs to be established. Social media outlets is also a great way to keep in contact. ITID has three main responsibilities: roads/roadways, canals and parks. The residents out here pay the county top dollar with no improvements to show. Certain canals and parks have been long overdue for maintenance and improvements. It should not take three times to do a road. There are many changes that need to be made in each area. Roads that need the most work have not been touched in a while, there are many issues of drainage such as culvert failures and plenty of equestrian trails that need fixing. Over the next four years, ITID’s focus should be on actually improving the community, not stating one thing and then doing another. The residents are assessed each year, and each year property taxes have been going up. Where is the money going? This coming year, ITID plans on spending more of

Robert Carter Jr. Jennifer Hager Keith Jordano the residents’ hard-earned money boring communities to focus on on the R3 program, which covers mitigating commercial traffic paving of the long roads. ITID is a from our ITID-controlled roads. special district only and should not Repairs and upgrades to current be taking the responsibility that the roads and infrastructure are top county should be covering. If ITID priority, and I hope that our comfocuses on the important issues at munity park will see completion hand and not cosmetic challenges, in the next six months. I will push many useful changes could occur. for a moratorium on new projects until this long-overdue project is ITID SEAT 3 completed. I hope I am able to earn your Joni Martin — I will bring a vote and serve you on the ITID positive and fresh approach to the board. Please see my page at www. ITID board and will work toward facebook.com/electjonimartin or accomplishing goals in a timely my web site at www.jonimartin. and cost-effective manner. The net. focus of ITID over the next four years should be our roads, canals, Keith Jordano — As a longparks and infrastructure, and how time resident of the Acreage — they can best be upgraded to close to 20 years — I would like serve our residents and the current to see more transparency, more growth of our area. professionalism and respect for I will also communicate with other board members and the community members and educate residents. new and old residents on what I have attended many meetings ITID is responsible for and how over those 20 years, and they can they can best voice their concerns lack decorum and respect. The to the board. I would like to pro- board could use a lesson in Robmote more community participa- erts Rules of Order. The meetings tion and trust in ITID. would not drag out as long and Maintenance on dirt roads, more could get done. canals and swales is ongoing, and Over the next four years, we we need to make sure it’s done in need to get back to basics. First, a timely and efficient manner and maintenance of our canals and consistently monitored. improving drainage. Second, ITID roads currently experi- improving and making our roads ence too much through-traffic safer. Finally, our taxes are going and need to have alternate traffic- up, but services seem to be going calming measures implemented down. for safety and optimum emergenI want the district to be more cy response time. I will work with frugal with our tax dollars and get county commissioners and neigh- more bang for our bucks.

Joni Martin Michael Johnson John Rivera ITID SEAT 5 would I not like to see?” I would not like to see the negative impact John Rivera — My four-year of urbanization from surroundchecklist includes: ing areas on the residents of The • We need to improve our over- Acreage, including traffic issues all level of service. and crime issues. Indian Trail • We need to improve our grad- is a voice for the people of The ing schedule. Acreage. One of the first areas • We need to look at the cost that I believe Indian Trail should of ITID mowing and possibly focus on is working with state outsourcing mowing. and federal government pro• We need to improve mowing grams to make sure the interest schedules. of the people of The Acreage is • We need to improve park represented in the public policy maintenance and re-establish making process. equestrian trails. We need to work with all the • We need to improve or create new developments on Seminole worker training programs. Pratt and Northlake in order to • We need to improve the quality improve the traffic plan. We all see of work and work ethics. the gridlock, standstill traffic that • We need to work with Palm is relatively new to our commuBeach County and the Florida nity, and we do not need Westlake Department of Transportation and other new developments to to find the most effective traffic- channel their traffic through The calming devices, without imped- Acreage without implementing ing rescue, equestrian or agricul- a better plan. To ensure that, we ture vehicles. can apply for state and federal In my opinion, in the next four grants to improve transportation years, I would like us to focus infrastructure and safety measures. on infrastructure and find better Additionally, we should further road material to repair dirt roads. coordinate with the PBSO on law I would like to see a plan to clean enforcement issues and how we and repair our swales and canals. can work together to further preI would also like to look for ad- vent crime that is, unfortunately, ditional grants and community becoming a problem. partnerships for parks, and review Indian Trail needs someone the overall budget to minimize who is not self-serving. We need wasteful spending. someone who is a forward-thinker and will bring common sense to Michael Johnson — The ques- the ITID table. We have enough tion is “what changes would I like self-serving individuals in governto see?” I would like to rephrase ment; let us keep that out of our the question to “what changes local ITID!

HALLOWEEN-THEMED FUN AT WELLINGTON’S FALL FESTIVAL AT VILLAGE PARK The Village of Wellington held its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 20 at Village Park. There was a wide range of activities, including haunted hallways, face painting, a petting zoo, pony rides, a costume contest and a pie-eating contest. There were performances throughout the day from local dance studios and martial arts academies. Vendors and food trucks were on hand serving up a varied array of food and drinks for the estimated 8,000 who attended. PHOTOS BY CHRIS LEVY/TOWN-CRIER

Children from NRG Dance Studio give a performance.

Kenzie Cinder of Wellington prepares to get her face painted by Jennifer Hernandez from Art Cellar.

Zoe Shay Hembree and Breezie Skierski ride in a pony carriage.

Mayor Anne Gerwig judges the children’s costume contest. The winners of the young children’s costume contest.

Large bounce houses were set up on the athletic fields.

Hayrides were a popular attraction.

The winners of the teenager’s costume contests.

Taekowndo students prepare to give a performance.

NEWS BRIEFS Wellington To Change Hours

The Wellington Municipal Complex will change its hours of operation to end the current Wednesday extended hours beginning Monday, Oct. 29, 2018. The revised hours of operation will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Building Department will continue to operate Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Building inspections are available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. After hours and weekend inspections are available upon request and based on availability. Many Wellington services, including scheduling inspections, applying for permits, and checking on the status of a plan review, permits and inspections, are available online at www.wellingtonfl.gov, 24 hours a day.

Legion Auxiliary To Meet Nov. 7

American Legion Auxiliary Unit #367 of Royal Palm Beach will meet Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. at the Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee

Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves). For more information, or directions, call Marge Herzog at (561) 7989875.

Mystery Dinner Theater Will Return Nov. 3

Wellington’s popular Murder Mystery Dinner Theater will return to the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Nov. 3. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The theme for the event is “Once Upon a Crime” and features actors portraying characters in a fairytale. When a mysterious murder occurs, it’s up to the guests to piece together the clues and identify the suspect. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite fairytale character, hero or villain. Prizes will be given out. Tickets cost is $60 per person and are on sale now at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) and at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). A table of eight can also be reserved for a discounted price of $420. The ticket price includes dinner, beer and wine. Because this is an adult-themed event, Wellington will provide free on-site childcare

for children ages 5 to 12 only, including pizza and fun activities. The childcare room will be separate from the event. This event is expected to sell out, so RSVP today. For more information visit www.wellingtonfl. gov/murdermystery.

Paws For A Blessing At St. Michael Nov. 4

St. Michael Evangelical Lutheran Church will host “Paws for a Blessing” on Sunday, Nov. 4. The event includes a noon lunch followed by a 1 p.m. blessing service for pets. Several raffles will be held, including ones for petthemed gift baskets, a large stuffed giraffe and tickets to Lion Country Safari. Raffle proceeds will benefit a local pet organization. For more information, call (561) 793-4999, e-mail stmelc@bellsouth.net or visit www.stmichaelelc.com.

Trunk Or Treat At Boys & Girls Club

The Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington will host its popular Trunk or Treat event on Friday, Oct. 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. Kids looking for a fun and

safe trick-or-treating experience will have the chance to check out the “tricked” out trunks that volunteers have filled with treats during this annual event. Event organizer are anticipating dozens of vehicles decked out and loaded with candy and other goodies. Volunteers looking to decorate their trunks and pass out candy are encouraged to join in on the fun. Trunk or Treat is free and open to the public and will take place at the club, which is located at 1080 Wellington Trace. For more information, call (561) 790-0343.

Quarter Auction To Benefit Pet Organizations

A quarter auction to benefit Destiny for Dogs and Luv-A-Pet Rescue will be held Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Mellow Mushroom Wellington, located at 10600 W. Forest Hill Blvd. Joann Goodrich is the president of Destiny for Dogs, while Denise Willoughby is the president of Luv-A-Pet Rescue. Both work hard every day to help animals. For more information about the event, call Goodrich at (561) 313-2005 or Willoughby at (561) 236-8933.

Lady Artisans Group To Host Artfest Nov. 10

The Lady Artisans of Loxahatchee and The Acreage (LALA) will hold its first artfest on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 12106 Orange Blvd. in The Acreage. The Lady Artisans of Loxahatchee and The Acreage is a group of women artists from the community who have come together to sell their art and showcase their unique talents. The talented artisans will be selling their artistic creations, which include pottery, reclaimed wood art, jewelry, painting, glass, handmade cards, ornaments, angels, bee T-shirts, hairbows, candles, wire-wrapped utensils, goat milk soap, acrylic window art, embroidered linens, quilts and more. The event will be the perfect place to get your holiday shopping done while supporting local women artists in the community. Along with handmade creations, LALA will host the Venturing Scouts, who will be selling homemade baked goods and drinks to support their scouting adventures. For more info., visit the LALA page on Facebook at www.face-

book.com/LALALadyArtisansOfLoxahatcheeAndTheAcreage.

Horses That Help Fall Fest Oct. 28

Horses That Help will host a free Fall Festival Family Fun Day on Sunday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 13547 85th Road North in The Acreage. The event is free, but donations to Horses That Help are welcome and appreciated. The event will include: wash and groom a horse, lead a pony through an obstacle course, play with goats, hold a chicken, pet a rabbit, play old-fashioned lawn games, enjoy a bounce house, paint a rock or pumpkin, and meet and pet BLM mustangs. There will be a photo op station, as well as free lemonade and iced tea. For info., call (561) 281-8599 or visit www.horsesthathelp.org.

Hadassah Group To Meet Nov. 14

Shulamit Hadassah will host an evening of ceramics painting on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Station 30 (9910 Stribling Way, Wellington). RSVP to Helene at (561) 512-3172 or coolmama18@ hotmail.com.

Page 8

October 26 - November 1, 2018

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

PALMS WEST PEOPLE

WELLINGTON HOME Russian Zakharova To Compete In Wellington “I want to have new riding expe- where the international action is. Wellington Classic Dressage Fall TO BE FEATURED ON riences, and Wellington is the best Zakharova became an idol of Challenge at the Palm Beach in the world for dressage,” her Russian riding companions Equine Sports Complex, they said Diana Zakharova, whose when she decided after only a earned their first American horse GARDEN TOUR NOV. 11 place achievements in CDI dressage few years of competing to step up show ribbons, finishing fourth in competition led to her recently being approached by the Republic of Kyrgyzstan with an offer to ride for the country’s FEI team. The Equestrian Federation of the Kyrgyzstan Republic has been affiliated with the FEI since 1993 and, as of 2018, has 16 registered athletes and 22 horses competing from Regional Group 3. Zakharova has deep ties to Kyrgystan, as her husband Marat is a native of the country. Zakharova — a former economics major at Russia’s University of Geological Studies and a ‘rock star’ among Russian amateur riders for “going pro” — moved to Florida recently because that’s

The property of Wellington residents Mary and Brian Dunning, shown above, will be among six gardens on the Palm Beach County chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society’s 2018 Native Plant Garden Tour. The home on Rye Terrace incorporates more than 40 species of native plants that attract a variety of butterflies and birds, including the rare Atala butterfly, painted buntings and hummingbirds. The tour will be held Sunday, Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.palmbeach.fnpschapters. org or call (561) 247-3677.

TKA Boutique & Trunk Show A Huge Success

The King’s Academy hosted its ninth annual Boutique & Trunk Show on Wednesday, Sept. 26. Each year, the highly anticipated event draws increasingly larger crowds of shoppers, who are eager to attend this spectacular trunk show. TKA families, friends, alumni and faculty came together to support this fundraiser. In total, more than 500 hundred guests joined the fun and spent the day shopping and gathering with friends. The event was a huge success, raising a record $27,000 to benefit the school’s Annual Fund. This year’s Boutique & Trunk Show featured 53 unique vendors, a complimentary breakfast, a catered lunch, silent auction and the fabulous treats in the Boutique Bake Shoppe. Guests took advantage of the show’s exceptional offerings and got a jump-start on their Christmas shopping and friends gathered to socialize and support the school. Throughout its nine years, the event has been chaired by TKA parent Teddy Walker. This year’s

Bake Shoppe volunteers Patricia Custodio, Lorie Nettles, Cathy Hennessey and Apryl Scalici. Leadership Committee also included Bake Shoppe and Volunteer Coordinator Apryl Scalici, Marketing Coordinator Cristina Rodriguez and Silent Auction Chair Andrea Hayes.

and out of the amateur ranks and challenge herself as a professional competing in the CDI. With more than 34 successful CDIs under her belt, she decided it was time to raise the bar again and set her sights on the Global Dressage shows in Wellington. Zakharova hasn’t regretted her decision for a second, especially now that her equine partner, Torress, a 14-year-old Latvian-bred gelding she tenderly calls “Prosha,” has navigated the long trip from Moscow to join the family: “He has arrived. It’s all good!” she said. The pair is off to a good start in the show ring. During the

the Prix St Georges. “In Russian classification, that would be considered ‘small prize,’” she said. Much bigger prizes, like riding for a nation in Olympic or world competition, still await this mother of four, including a baby daughter, but she isn’t daunted. “I am putting it all together,” she laughed. “Raising kids is all about staying organized, and that’s not so different from training dressage.” Zakharova trains with Nicolas Fyffe out of Marcus Fyffe Dressage in Wellington. She and Torress are planning to start 2019 competing in the CDI Small Tour before moving up to Grand Prix next fall.

Diana Zakharova competing Torress in Moscow. For Zakharova, dressage is about tests. And life? It’s all about the joy of taking on new challenges, balancing her family life and riding life, and “enjoying it all.”

Catie Staszak Named To ‘30 Under 30’ List

Area resident, equestrian and broadcast journalist Catie Staszak was recently chosen for The Plaid Horse’s “30 Under 30” feature in the magazine’s October/November edition. The feature, an annual list in the equestrian magazine, showcases 30 young equestrians under 30 years old who represent the future of the sport. They hold a wide variety of careers, ranging from photographers, philanthropists, writers, riders, trainers and more, all bound together by a common thread — their love of equines. This is the second “30 Under 30” list that Staszak has made this year, after being featured by Noelle Floyd magazine in the spring. “I am honored to be included among such an incredibly accomplished group of young professionals,” Staszak said. “One of my greatest aspirations is to increase the exposure of equestrian sports, and it excites me that there is such

an abundance of young talent in the sport. Show jumping has an incredibly bright future in the U.S.” Staszak, 26, is a highly respected broadcast journalist and writer who started Catie Staszak Media Inc. this year. She is primarily the lead show jumping broadcast analyst for the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup North American League, where she is the only female — as well as only American — commentator. She covers equestrian sports in Wellington and around the globe, most recently at the Capital Challenge Horse Show in Maryland. There, she also competed herself, finishing fourth in the prestigious Ariat National Medal Final. She also broadcasted at the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup New York, along with several other World Cup qualifiers this summer and fall. “It has been an absolute whirlwind of a year,” Staszak said.

“I am so grateful to be able to pursue my passion every day, and I look forward to what’s ahead. There is still so much I want to accomplish.” Staszak regularly works with FEI TV, the NBC Sports Network and Carr-Hughes Productions, CBS Sports Network and more. She also moderated at the FEI Sports Forum in Lausanne, Switzerland, and covered local sports in West Palm Beach with ESPN West Palm, WPTV News Channel 5, WFLX FOX 29 and as a SportsCenter update anchor on ESPN 106.3. Her resume also includes being a TV host and handicapper at Gulfstream Park racetrack, which was her first fulltime job after graduating at the top of her class from the University of Miami in 2014. Catie Staszak Media encompasses Staszak’s many multimedia journalism services, from on-air talent and broadcasting, to

Catie Staszak PHOTO COURTESY KATHY RUSSELL PHOTOGRAPHY

producing, script writing, print journalism, web design, media consulting and more. Recently, Staszak launched a Facebook page to communicate and connect with her fans, www. facebook.com/catiestaszakmedia. To learn more about Staszak, visit www.catiestaszak.com.

Fire Chief, Nurse Assisting Post Hurricane Michael

Mark Ellis, a fire chief, and Julija Joy, a nurse practitioner, both of Wellington, have deployed to assist the federal medical response to Hurricane Michael as part of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS). NDMS is a federal program that can support communities with medical care, veterinary care and mortuary assistance during disas-

ters or public health emergencies at the request of states. NDMS is among the resources made available by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR). “ASPR moved about 400 medical and public health personnel, along with their caches of medical equipment, into impacted ar-

eas,” NDMS Acting Director Ron Miller said. Thus far, teams have seen more than 1,300 patients. NDMS efforts to help residents of North Florida will continue until the state no longer needs the support. NDMS comprises approximately 5,000 physicians, nurses, veterinary staff, paramedics, fatality management professionals,

and experienced command and control staff, organized into more than 70 response teams. When an emergency overwhelms local and state resources, ASPR looks to the expertise within NDMS from across the country to assist in the response. For more information about federal medical response and NDMS, visit www.phe.gov.

NOW OPEN AT MIZNER PLACE IN WELLINGTON

PAMPER YOUR PETS AT THE SHAGGY DOG

Jupiter Medical Group, Royal Palm welcomes

Edwin Parrilla-Rosario MD to the neighborhood

All Breed Grooming Experts. We also do CATS, FERRETS & RABBITS We Use Natural Shampoo & Conditioner Specializing in Scissor Cuts

Board Certified in Internal Medicine

500 OFF

$ WE ACCEPT BITCOIN Tuesday

10% OFF FOR SENIORS

At the SHAGGY DOG your pampered friend will be treated to: Massage Bath Ear Plucking Nail Trim or Dremel Blow Dry Custom Haircut AND LOTS OF TLC for a happy experience.

www.myshaggydog.com

Questions about insurance? We can help!

NEW CLIENTS ONLY Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with any other offer or coupon. Expires 10/30/18

CALL today for an appointment

561-432-8004 SHOPPES OF LAKE WORTH 6685A Lake Worth Rd.

(Just west of Jog Rd. Behind the Fifth Third Bank) Follow us at FACEBOOK

www.Facebook/MyShaggyDog

SCOTT J. WORTMAN, ESQ. Florida Bar Board Certiﬁed Condominium and Planned Development Law Attorney Florida Bar Board Certiﬁed Real Estate Law Attorney

Dr. Edwin Parrilla-Rosario

Conveniently located NW Corner of Okeechobee Blvd. and Royal Palm Beach Blvd. in the Village Royale Plaza

1117 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 (561) 784-4481

Temple B’nai Jacob 3rd Annual Online Auction Fundraiser Is Going Now The Auction ends on October 28, 2018 at 8 p.m. Temple Bnai Jacob Synagogue is auctioning off many fun and unique items to bid on to raise money for Synagogue

www.biddingforgood.com/tbjauction

• HOA & Condo Association Representation • Real Estate Transactions • Expert Witness Retention • Real Estate and Commercial Litigation • Corporate Transactions for Small – Mid-Size Businesses 12300 South Shore Blvd. • Suite 202 • Wellington, Florida 33414 • (561) 340-4555 scott@sjwlawgroup.com • www.sjwlawgroup.com

Michael G. Thorstad, DDS orthodontics

Affordable Treatment Fees  Low Monthly Payments Flexible Financing Most Insurances Accepted English & Spanish Speaking Staff Transfers Welcome –––––––––––– Ivy League Trained Columbia University, New York City ––––––––––––

(New items added daily) Thank you to our sponsors:

GOLF CAR DEPOT - AUDIOLOGY of the Palm BEACHES - ANNA SMILES WELLINGTON PEDIATRICS - BRIDGE INSTRUCTOR Bill Greenspan 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd. #6 Wellington, FL 33414 • 561-793-4347 bnaijacobofwell@aol.com • www.templebnaijacob.com

We are a family practice and have been here for more than 30 years.

(561)798-1758 12765 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 1310 Wellington, FL 33414

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

October 26 - November 1, 2018

SCHOOL NEWS

EMERALD COVE DADS TAKE STUDENTS TO SCHOOL

Page 9

WALK OR BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY AT ETES

Emerald Cove Middle School recently hosted “Donuts and Dads at the Book Fair” in honor of Dads Take Your Child to School Day. More than 100 students and dads/father figures were in attendance for the event.

Wellington Landings Equations Team Takes First

Wellington Landings Middle School prevailed in the Palm Beach County Academic Games Middle School Equations Division this year. The season ended with the team in first place. Wellington Landings earned 196 points, beating out the Bak Middle School of the Arts and Polo Park Middle School for first place. Additionally, the top

three individual standings in the county went to Wellington Landings students. In individual standings, Jesse Brodtman came in first in the county, while Luke Carey took second and Raghav Venkat placed third. Wellington Landings student Tobias Smith ranked fifth. All four of these students will represent Palm Beach County at

the National Academic Games Tournament in Orlando in April. Ava Grave De Peralta finished in eighth place in the county and will join the other four at the Florida Academic Games Tournament in March. Taha Khan, Aarav Bejjinki and Anden Toale also had strong scores during the season. Team members Tyler Brodnicki, Aja-

ni James, Sophia Amro Gazze, Lara Tunca and Vigneshwaran Sundararajan also contributed to the team’s success. Playing in the Elementary Division were Daniel Robbert, Jack Moreland, Olivia Winton and Kelli Martin. The school congratulates the team, as well as Academic Games sponsors Janice Funicelli and Annette Sheikh Marquez.

Equestrian Trails Elementary School recently hosted its first walk or bike to school day of the year. Many students and parents took advantage and left their cars behind. ETES safety patrol members were a huge help as they held caution signs for all vehicles to see. Shown above (front to back) are Daniel Meredith, Gabriella Baez, Alyssa Lubin and Dylan Leeds.

STEM CLASS IN ACTION AT EMERALD COVE

NATIONAL DAY ON WRITING CONTEST AT PBSC

The Loxahatchee Groves campus of Palm Beach State College held a National Day on Writing Contest on Wednesday, Oct. 17. The theme was “a picture is worth 20 words,” with students challenged to write a poem or short story using exactly 20 words based on one of four provided images. The winning entry was provided by Karen Campbell. Second place went to Heather Perdue, and Siana Palmero took third. Shown above are event organizer Professor Carrie Thompson and Dean of Academic Affairs Dr. Roy Vargas with judges Virginia Guido, Chris Levy, Laura Fornier and Buzz Solomon, as well as competitors Lily Gallagher, Marxena Dorter, Heather Perdue, Jessica Sorensen, Siana Palmero, Karyn Campbell and Benjamin Feuer.

The Emerald Cove Middle School STEM class is back up and running again with test plants for the NASA space station to “grow beyond Earth.” Last year, the STEM class used the purple glow light to grow plants. This year, it is a different lighting system, but the experiment is still the same. Students are growing a variety of lettuce, choy and mizuna seeds to test. Shown above, students grow plants. Shown right, students plant the plants.

Advanced Medical Clinic Office Practice, Hospital and Extended Care Since 1986

FREE

Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Testing with coupon at Royal Palm location. EXPIRES 03/31/19

Ishan A. Gunawardene, M.D.

Diplomat American Board of Internal Medicine

•Consultation • Assessment • Diagnosis • Treatment of All Diseases All Age Groups Welcome - No Appointment Necessary

Are You Ready For Open Enrollment?

We Can Help! Call Us Today 561-434-1935 Accepting Most Insurances including: • Medicare • Medicaid • All Humana Plans and Care Plus • Blue Cross • United and Many More

11199 Polo Club Road | Suite 1 | Wellington, FL 33414 | (561) 578-8900

Wellington Office 3347 State Road 7 (441) Wellington, FL 33449

www.advancedmedicalclinic.com

Low Cost Vaccinations

Delicate Touch

Sunday November 4, 2018

USE YOUR

Our boutique practice is the premier place to receive comprehensive periodontal (gum) and implant related dentistry.

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

LOCAL

VACCINATION CLINIC COUNTY LICENSE & TAG AVAILABLE ON SITE.

Red Barn Feed & Supply

12948 Okeechobee Blvd. • Loxahatchee

DOG STUFF

Dog Pack 1 Rabies 5 in 1 Bordetella Lyme Heartworm Test

$93.00

Dog Pack 3 Rabies 5 in 1 Bordetella

Dog Pack 2 Rabies 5 in 1 Bordetella Heartworm Test

CAT STUFF

Cat Pack 1 Rabies 4 in 1 Leukemia FeLV test

Cat Pack 2 Rabies 4 in 1 Leukemia

$75.00

$55.00

Puppy Pack

Kitten Pack 1

Kitten Pack 2

5 in 1 Bordetella Deworming

4 in 1 Leukemia Deworming

$80.00

4 in 1 Leukemia Deworming FeLV test

$59.00 $59.00 $55.00 $75.00 Flea Products and Heartworm preventive available for sale. Please have all dogs on leashes and cats in carriers

Services Provided by:

561-236-7365

email:petwellnessstation@comcast.net Attending Veterianian: Virginia Sayre, D.V.M.

Royal Palm Beach Office 1236 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. Wellington, FL 33411

Dr. Delica, DMD, MPH

Dental Cleanings Dental Implants Extractions Gum Disease Treatment Sinus Lift Bone Grafting Crown Lengthening

Your Delicate Periodontist & Implant Specialist

3319 State Road 7, Suite 315 Wellington, Fl 33414 TEL: (561)

892-2170 | FAX: (855) 845-5310

www.DoctorDelicate.com Contact@DoctorDelicate.com

As a Board Certified Periodontist & Implant Surgeon, Dr. Delica’s extensive training and experience with a broad range of cases makes her an excellent choice for your oral health care. From basic preventative care right up to advanced procedures, we can be your launching pad to the smile you have dreamed for. And it is all done with a delicate touch! We look forward to meeting you and helping you have your best smile yet! Dr. Delica, DMD, MPH

Page 10

October 26 - November 1, 2018

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

NEWS BRIEFS Wellington Holiday Food Drive Underway

Do you want to help make the holiday season bright for families in need this year? Wellington is asking for assistance in making sure no village resident goes without a hot meal this Thanksgiving. Donations to the Hometown Holiday Food Drive are being accepted now through Friday, Nov. 16. Residents are encouraged to contribute the following food items: boxed mashed potatoes, boxed stuffing mix, cornbread mix, cranberry sauce, turkey gravy and canned vegetables such as green beans and corn. Food items can be dropped off at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.), Village Park (11700 Pierson Road), the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.), the Community Services Office (1092 Wellington Trace), the Lake Wellington Professional Centre (12133 Ken Adams Way), Ultima Fitness and Schaefer Drugs in the Wellington Plaza, and all

Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue stations in Wellington. Food collected through the drive will be distributed to residents in need on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Wellington Community Center. Residents can pre-register to receive food by contacting the Community Services Office at (561) 791-4796, or in person at 1092 Wellington Trace. Pre-registration ends on Tuesday, Nov. 13. The village thanks the following community partners for making the drive possible: Wellington’s Interfaith Council, the Christopher Aquirre Memorial Foundation, the Mall at Wellington Green, Florida Crystals, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Wellington Regional Medical Center, the Solid Waste Authority and RC Hatton Farms. Special thanks to Don Chepo’s Taco Shop and Oli’s Fashion Cuisine, which will be donating 10 percent of all sales back for the purchase of turkeys for the food drive. This holiday give-back campaign will take place on Nov. 1 and Nov. 7 at Oli’s Fashion Cuisine (10610 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 20) and Oct. 29 and Nov. 5

at Don Chepo’s Taco Shop (10660 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Partnership opportunities are still available. For more information, contact Morgan Cintron at (561) 791-4102 or mcintron@ wellingtonfl.gov.

Women’s Group To Meet Nov. 1

Women of the Western Communities will meet Thursday, Nov. 1 at the Wellington National Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive). A “meet and mingle” begins at 6 p.m. with dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. The group will make fleece blankets for Harmony House and collect food items for Thanksgiving dinner baskets. The guest fee is $30. RSVP to lyndachicanowwc@gmail.com.

Wellington Among Best Places To Retire

Wellington has been ranked as one of the “Best Places to Retire in the U.S. Right Now” in a recently published list by Money Magazine. The article highlights Wellington as the best place for golfers to

retire, stating, “Thanks to its 234 days of clear skies and proximity to Palm Beach County’s plethora of golf courses and country clubs, Wellington is a golfer’s paradise.” In a quest to find the best places to retire, magazine researchers looked at data on more than 500 cities across the country. They focused on metrics like economic health, cost of living, healthcare, crime, diversity, quality of living and amenities. Wellington’s abundant amenities and popular family-friendly activities played a major factor in the ranking. The magazine noted the Lakeside Family Fun events as one of the village’s best assets, writing, “Bring the grandchildren to the Lakeside Family Fun Days, which offer free kayaking and other activities.” The Wellington Village Council is proud of this recognition and continues to support the village’s mission by creating programs and events for residents of all ages.

Music For The Mind Nov. 20

The Kretzer Music Foundation invites fans to the next concert in

Irwin Solomon at the piano. its popular Music for the Mind performance by a multi-talented series, which is presented at the “Kretzer Kid.” Harriet Himmel Theatre at City“This trio is known as one Place in West Palm Beach. of South Florida’s best, so it is The concert on Tuesday, Nov. advisable to get tickets early,” 20 at 7 p.m. will feature the Ir- recommended Kathi Kretzer, win Solomon Jazz Trio. This founder of the Kretzer Music crowd-pleasing group consists Foundation. of pianist Irwin Solomon, Dave Tickets to attend are $15 for Tomasello on bass and drummer adults and $5 for students, and are Mike Dorfman. available by calling CTS Tickets The Irwin Solomon Jazz Trio at (866) 449-2489. Profit from the will captivate the audience with a concert will enable the Kretzer unique presentation of jazz classics Music Foundation to expand its from the Great American Song- music education programs for book — plus a special surprise children in need.

Making a Difference for All Your Healthcare Needs Ankle & Foot Center of South Florida 13005 Southern Boulevard, Suite 225, Loxahatchee FL 33470

(561) 798-0900 Physician & Surgeon of the Ankle & Foot

Dorothy E. Blank, D.P.M. Board Certified by American Board of Podiatric Surgery Certified in Foot Surgery

B-Vital Infusion - 561-429-6839 Vitamin Infusion

Dr. Anna Safra Internal Medicine 561-313-4884

Ryan Bishop Acupuncture Bishop 561-707-8451

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

A dental office designed specifically for serving the needs of the family. Established in 1983 Wellington’s first full-time, full service dental practice.

(561) 798-0100 VISIT OUR WEBSITE:

www.Drstarrdental.com

Volunteers Needed! Wellington Cares is looking for volunteers to help meet the needs of our growing senior residents. Volunteering is based on your schedule.

Dr. Christopher Starr Dr. Michael Starr A TRUE FATHER AND SON TEAM APPROACH TO YOUR PERSONALIZED DENTAL CARE OVER 45 YEARS OF DENTAL EXPERIENCE

Conveniently located in the heart of Wellington

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

Maximum Utility Vehicle $19,999.00

Please call 561-568-8818 or visit www.WellingtonCaresOrg.com for more information. Are you a Wellington resident 65 or older who requires non-medical assistance?

We Help Wellington Seniors For Free. Call 561-568-8818 or visit www.WellingtonCaresOrg.com

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

$2,000 OFF!!

MDV LEVEL LIFT

DIESEL & POWER STEERING As Low As $393/Month For 48 Months % 0 WAC ask dealer for details

FREE

45 Qt. Yeti Cooler with purchase $299 value!

The Easy Choice when Luxury, Performance and Value Matter.

8333 SOUTHERN BLVD., WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33411| www.Southernlawnequip.com – We Service Horse Trailers and Golf Carts! –

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

October 26 - November 1, 2018

Page 11

NEWS

Town & Country Cleaners Opens New Location In Royal Palm

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report Town & Country Cleaners has served Palm Beach County since 1994, and the husband-and-wife team of Jack and Sue Rao recently decided that it was time to serve the local area from a new location in Royal Palm Beach. Town & Country Cleaners’ second location opened on Monday, Sept. 24 in the Village Royale (Winn-Dixie) shopping plaza at 1127 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. near Pet Supermarket.

The couple is familiar with the area, having run local Dollar Value Stores for the past 24 years. “We started in Royal Palm Beach, offering value to people,” Rao said. With their business roots firmly planted in Royal Palm Beach, the Raos sold their 11 stores, but they still wanted to work and provide a service for their local customers. “I am an entrepreneur, and I was excited to try something new,” Rao said. His brother-in-law is in the

Owner Jack Rao helps customers Archica and Charles Brown.

dry-cleaning industry and suggested they do the same. Rao soon discovered that his previous customers were happy to support his new business. “I love my customers and helping people,” Rao said. “I am a people person.” Archica and Charles Brown were Rao’s customers before and happy to utilize his new dry cleaner store. “We are here for alterations and dry cleaning,” Archica said during a recent visit. Rao pointed out that while his family commemorates 25 years working in Royal Palm Beach, the Browns are celebrating, too. It shows Rao’s personal connection to his customers. “We are also celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary,” Archica said. The new Town & Country Cleaners location has a glistening new tile floor and fresh paint on the walls. New area rugs and cold air conditioning, along with Rao’s smile, complete the welcoming atmosphere. “Over in this corner, we are setting up the area for sewing and alterations, and we haven’t got all of the pictures up on the walls yet,” Rao said. Rao is proud of the renewed and

clean feel in the store, and rightly so. He designed and completely renovated the space. The store is still in development, as he points out plans for decorations and how the company will grow to offer more on-site services and locations. “I love the business, and I want to expand more, eventually,” Rao said. As a drop store, Town & Country Cleaners is able to offer a wide variety of cleaning, repair and alteration services. Items are transferred to a larger facility for processing. “We provide high-quality work with a visible difference in services like pressing,” he said. Currently, the services offered include dry cleaning, alterations, sewing and tailoring, as well as cleaning area rugs, curtains, comforters and drapes. They work with a variety of sensitive materials, such as leather, suede and wedding gowns. A reward program is available for repeat customers. One of the biggest challenges in the business is customers not picking up their items for months at a time. But Rao has a solution for this, too. “We are working on expanding our pickup and delivery options for the store,” he said. “We are here for

Jack Rao, owner of Town & Country Cleaners, at the new Royal Palm Beach store.

PHOTOS BY CALLIE SHARKEY/TOWN-CRIER

the convenience of our Royal Palm Beach community.” The new Town & Country Cleaners store is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.,

and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The store is closed on Sundays. For more information, drop by the store, call (561) 847-4424 or e-mail tccleaners06@gmail.com.

Indian Trail Supervisors Defend Recent Assessment Hikes

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report At the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors meeting last week, ITID President Betty Argue noted that there has been much discussion in the community about the district’s recent assessment increases for the new fiscal year that began Oct. 1 In July, the board gave final approval to the budget, which was whittled down to $11,892,896. That is $88,006 less than last year’s budget. However, assessments went up because no money will be pulled out of depleted reserves to keep them down. Projects in the budget are in response to residents’ complaints, mainly about roads and drainage, Argue said. “I understand that residents can’t always come to meetings, but we do live stream our meetings, and we have them available for you to watch,” she said. “It’s

important to know what the board is talking about on the way through the year, so that when we get to budget planning, you understand why we are discussing the things we are discussing.” This year, the board has focused its energy on infrastructure. Argue pointed out that ITID has had several emergency infrastructure failures already this year that were not planned in the budget. “Emergency failures are critical, and, in the past, we have had to contract them out, and in an emergency situation, that would make them a lot more expensive,” she said. “One of the things that we did with this budget is that we carried forward money from last year’s budget to make sure that… we are making those adjustments in the infrastructure. We also have created an additional crew that will be focused solely on doing culvert improvements and canal reclamation. These are canals that

have been allowed to overgrow to the point that access to the canal is obstructed.” ITID is also replenishing road rock to allow proper maintenance. “That’s one of the things we heard loud and clear from our residents, as to the condition of their dirt roads, and we’re hearing from staff that there is only so much you can do when you don’t have the material on the road,” Argue said. “We don’t want to allow our roads to deteriorate to the point of some of our surrounding neighbors, so it’s important that we invest in that.” Argue noted that ITID is also acting to improve deteriorating drainage swales, which move water from the roads and property into the canals. “Rather than just road retros, we’re switching to swale retros and getting those done and out quickly, so we have a bigger impact on the ability to move water,” she said.

Argue stressed that it is important to hear back from the community, and she had heard from residents about issues that the board is trying to address. “It’s not just a one-year plan, it is a 20-year plan, and it is going to take 20 years of being diligent and vigilant in getting it done,” she said. “So, who you elect on this board is very important, because everybody wants to hear you’re going to lower my taxes… Keeping your taxes low is what gets you into a situation like what we’re in now. At some point, you have to pay the piper.” Argue pointed out that the budget is posted in detail on the district’s web site at www.indiantrail.com. “It tells you how we’re spending the money,” she said. “If you have any questions, please send an e-mail. Call somebody. Ask someone about it. You’re going to get an answer, because there

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

is nothing going on here in terms of wasteful spending. Every dime that is being spent is being spent wisely.” Supervisor Jennifer Hager agreed with Argue. “Many complaints happen, and we can’t correct anything without spending a little bit of money,” Hager said. “We just heard a conversation about horse trails. A lot of people contacted me about that, and to do the work, you have to pay the people to do the work.” Supervisor Ralph Bair has also listened to the complaints about roads and drainage. “We’ve heard these complaints for a lot of years,” Bair said. “I’ve been sitting on this board for a while. We’ve done everything we can to quell the complaining on certain roads. We can only do a certain number of roads at a time. We made do with everything we had to work with. We didn’t always have the personnel or the

equipment to do all the jobs down the line. That’s why some of them are running into next year.” Bair said he voted for the budget in order to give the district the money to do what it needs to do. “However, I’d like not to see it spent on equestrian trails,” he said. “There’s plenty of grants out there. There’s other means of funding the improvements to equestrian trails.” Bair said some of the road repairs were expensive because the district had to use contractors to do the work. “Replacing those pipes ourselves is the best way to go,” he said, pointing out that he got a maintenance call from one resident where the road swales were practically gone, and stormwater was crossing the road from one swale to the other, washing out the road. “That is really bad. The water goes down, cuts across the road and into the swale on the other side.”

JoAnn Abrams ATTORNEY AT LAW

- Celebrating 31 Years in the Practice of Law • ESTATES AND PROBATE • GUARDIANSHIP • WILL AND TRUST LITIGATION • ELDER LAW • MEDICAID PLANNING • POWERS OF ATTORNEY • ESTATE PLANNING

561-795-9590 EVENING HOURS BY APPOINTMENT

Jacob Noble, Esq. Criminal Defense & Appeals

561-847-7095 11440 Okeechobee Blvd. Suite 216 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411

Please Welcome

Dr. Sy Woon

Your Partner in Healthcare

to the

All Paws Family

PRIMARY CARE SAME DAY CARE

Dr. Sy Woon

We have FEAR FREE CERTIFIED professionals on staff

Committed to a STRESS -FREE VISIT for you and your pet.

PATRICIA FORSYTHE, V.M.D.

Our pet care rewards membership offers you savings while earning rewards and supporting the Veterinary Care Foundation with each visit!

Tina Mabe

DNP, ARNP, FNP-C No Appointment Necessary

We feature an In-House Lab and Digital Radiography to assure fast and accurate diagnosis during your visit.

Cold Laser Therapy is a painless application of healing light that is fast, effective and available here!

1011 North State Road 7 • Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 (561) 790-9225 • www.allpawsanimal.com

Chronic Disease Management Annual Physicals School/Sport/Camp Physicals Minor Illness And Injury* * flu, sore throat, etc. Most Insurances Accepted.

Office Hours: Mon. Tues. Wed. Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Wednesday Evening by Appointment) Sat. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Closed Thurs. & Sun.

561-672-8396 www.pinnaclefamilyhealth.com Conveniently Located in the Publix Shopping Center 7070 Seminole Pratt Whitney Rd. #5 • Loxahatchee, Fl 33470

The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide ask for free written information about my qualifications and experience.

The “Cowboy” Accountant

Arnold Sachs ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES — celebrating 40 years in practice —

• Specializing in Taxation problems for individuals and small firms. • Corporate Tax returns for small and medium firms.

333-7330

11440 Okeechobee Blvd. Suite 216 Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411

Page 12

October 26 - November 1, 2018

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

NEWS

VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON HOSTS SENIOR HEALTH FAIR AT COMMUNITY CENTER The Village of Wellington hosted a Senior Health Fair on Thursday, Oct. 18 at the Wellington Community Center. Local businesses provided educational information, free health screenings, raffle prizes and light refreshments. Contact Jenifer Brito at (561) 753-2476 or jbrito@wellingtonfl.gov for more information about senior programming in Wellington. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Wellington Regional Medical Center medical students Ashleigh Dupuy, Gulreen Kassoo, Courtney Konchan and Izabela Tomkiewicz.

Jordan Ray, CEO of Limitless Medical Logs.

Amanda Drake and Colleen Campbell of the Palms West Hospital Breast Center.

Jim Sackett, Maggie Zeller, Dr. Gordon Johnson and Tom Wenham of the Wellington Community Foundation.

Veterans William Mancuso and Ernie Zimmerman.

Community Services Specialist Jenifer Brito, volunteer Stephanie Reagan and Community Services Coordinator Morgan Cintron.

The Area Agency on Aging’s Dolores Ayerza with Estelle Rubin.

Liz Monaco gets her blood pressure taken by Wellington Regional Medical Center medical student Ashleigh Dupuy.

GREEN MARKET OPENS FOR SEASON NEAR THE WELLINGTON AMPHITHEATER

The Green Market at Wellington opened for the season on Saturday, Oct. 20 near the Wellington Amphitheater. Vendors were on hand selling a wide array of foods, plants and artwork to the hundreds of attendees who turned out. The market will be open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through April 27. For more information, visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com. PHOTOS BY CHRIS LEVY/TOWN-CRIER

David Sadowski Sr. of MyOrchidStore.com.

Attendees enjoy the green market’s opening day.

Davee Bryan performed a catalog of classic songs.

Recreational Lacrosse Season is January - April 2019

25% Off

Cosmetic Centers

Call

www.wellingtonwol

fpack.com

Call 561-881-6321 Registration closes November 15th

Plus $750 in FREE Bonus Treatments.* ™

561-258-9090

to Book Your Free Consultation Now in Wellington Green Next to Whole Foods

Ages 6 - 14 Boys - $265 Girls - $195

Wellington Youth Lacrosse Association ‘Wolfpack’ is a sports provider for the Village of Wellington at Pierson Park

Schedule your FREE consultation today!

Non-Surgical Fat Reduction

25% Off* CoolSculpting

Plus Get $750 in FREE Bonus Treatments: Post-Treatment Skin Tightening & Acoustic Wave Treatment * Medical Office: Andrew Rosenthal, MD. The patient and any other person responsible for payment has a right to refuse to pay, cancel payment or be reimbursed for payment for any other service, examination or treatment that is performed as a result of and within 72 hours of responding to the advertisement for the free, discounted fee, or reduced fee service, examination or treatment. Asterisks reflect New Customer Discount Offer, this cannot be combined with any other offers, services or discounts. All offers expire on October 31, 2018.

™

Cosmetic Centers ,

561-258-9090

2655 S. State Road 7, Suite 830 Wellington FL 33414 RadianceWellington.com/Cool25

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

October 26 - November 1, 2018

Page 13

ELECT

LaureL Bennett

FLORIDA HOUSE, DISTRICT 86

November 6, 2018 “I hope you will join me, with your faith and your belief in me, in making a better environment for our children, families and homes. Together we can make a profound, positive difference one vote at a time.” — Laurel Bennett

 AMERICAN’s First – No to open borders.  No to offshore drilling!  Second Amendment Strong  Jobs not Mobs!  Signed Pledge for no new taxes! Floridians for Immigration Enforcement  Endorsement – www.flimen.org  Patriot Press Endorsement  Stop Bullying – Endorsement  Protect Public Schools – Endorsement  Christian Family Coalition  Signed Pledge for Term Limits  Opioid Awareness Foundation Director  Patents in Healthcare and Transportation  Government Secret Clearance  CEO PHR Solutions  Economic Development Chamber Member Prev.  Government Affairs Chamber Member Prev.  Vice President West Chesterlakes Lakes HOA  Adjunct Professor Keiser University  Instructor at NEIT and PBCC  Member of the World Organization for Romania  Member of Hispanic Puerto Rica club

Degrees :

Masters in Business Administration with a Concentration in Healthcare Engineering Degree – Bachelors Degree from FAU College of Engineering Computer Science Associate Degree – Palm Beach State College

School Safety – Hire the Veterans! ELECT LAUREL BENNETT

“If we can take care of illegals, then we can take care of our Veterans. The police are our Local Protectors and the Veterans are our External Protectors. Let’s keep our promises to take care of them. A nation that does not take care of its’ veterans has no business creating anymore.”

PAID FOR BY LAUREL BENNETT FOR FLORIDA HOUSE, DISTRICT 86

— Laurel Bennett

Page 14 October 26 - November 1, 2018

WELLINGTON MALL The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

The Original

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

October 26 - November 1, 2018 Page 15

Conveniently Located at the Corner of Forest Hill Blvd. and Wellington Trace.

WELLINGTON TRACE TAVERN

PRIVATE SCHOOL (GRADES 1 -12)

U.S. POST OFFICE

NEWSPAPER & MAGAZINE PUBLISHER

Wellington Trace Tavern 469-1109

#1 Education Place 753-6563

United States Post Office

Town-Crier Newspaper & Wellington The Magazine

ENGINEERING SERVICES

ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

BICYCLE SALES & REPAIR

Alan Gerwig & Associates, Inc. 792-9000

Dr. Michael Harris 204-3242

Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce 790-6200

Wheels of Wellington 795-3038

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

GENERAL DENTISTRY

JEWISH SYNAGOGUE

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

PRIVATE SCHOOL

PEDIATRICIAN

TRAVEL AGENCY

Children’s Pediatric Dentistry 793-7515

Barron & Kogan, CPA 795-4448

Dr. Steven Miller, DDS 798-8023

Temple B’nai Jacob 793-4347

Spillane & Zahul, CPAs 790-1488

Wellington Collegiate Academy 701-3462

Dr. Rosa Fernandez, M.D. 793-3232

Cynthia’s Town & Country Travel 793-1737

CHILDREN’S PRE-SCHOOL

GENERAL INSURANCE

FINANCIAL CONSULTANT

BOOT & SHOE REPAIR

MARTIAL ARTS

VETERINARIAN

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

INSURANCE BROKER

Children’s House of Wellington 790-3748

Allstate Insurance 798-0230

Edward Jones & Co. 798-6184

Woody’s of Wellington 798-1440

Villari’s Studio’s of Self Defense 792-1100

Animal Medical Clinic 798-2900

Castleberry Financial Services 877-640-9393

State Farm Insurance 790-0303

DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING COMPANY

HAIR SALON

GENERAL INSURANCE

MASSAGE THERAPY

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

SURVEYOR

THERAPIST

SPORT MEMORABILIA & COLLECTIBLES

Advanced Imaging Specialists 800-354-6868

Pizzazz Hair Design 798-1100

Polo Insurance Agency 798-5443

Advanced Therapy & Wellness Center 779-2050

FirstService Residential 795-7767

JDC Development 790-4471

Andrea Rusher, LCSW 444-7230

Winner’s Circle 469-6287

ENGINEERING SERVICES

MORTGAGE BROKER

EQUINE INSURANCE

JEWELER

GENERAL INSURANCE

NAIL SALON

COMPUTER SERVICE & REPAIR

WELLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

RJ Behar & Company 333-7201

Sunvest Mortgage Group 337-4848

Marshall & Sterling Insurance 318-5604

Wellington Jewelry 798-6110

Chris Barker Insurance 242-3603

Glamorous Nail Spa 422-8882

PC Pros of Wellington 420-0554

Tom Wenham, Inc. 333-9843

TITLE INSURANCE

COFFEE, PASTRIES, SANDWICHES, ETC.

MEN & LADIES ALTERATIONS

CUSTOM BOOTS & SHOES

FOOD SERVICE EXPORTER

CHIROPRACTOR

South Shore Title, Inc. 798-9092

Aroma Café 422-9020

Nutinfits 795-3278

La Mundial 459-1629

MerkoLAT of Florida 304-9623

Taylor Chiropractic Center 793-5050

Large Center Court of The Wellington Mall

793-7606

Leasing Information Call Chris Santamaria 793-4500

Page 14 October 26 - November 1, 2018

WELLINGTON MALL The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

The Original

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

October 26 - November 1, 2018 Page 15

Conveniently Located at the Corner of Forest Hill Blvd. and Wellington Trace.

WELLINGTON TRACE TAVERN

PRIVATE SCHOOL (GRADES 1 -12)

U.S. POST OFFICE

NEWSPAPER & MAGAZINE PUBLISHER

Wellington Trace Tavern 469-1109

#1 Education Place 753-6563

United States Post Office

Town-Crier Newspaper & Wellington The Magazine

ENGINEERING SERVICES

ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

BICYCLE SALES & REPAIR

Alan Gerwig & Associates, Inc. 792-9000

Dr. Michael Harris 204-3242

Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce 790-6200

Wheels of Wellington 795-3038

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

GENERAL DENTISTRY

JEWISH SYNAGOGUE

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

PRIVATE SCHOOL

PEDIATRICIAN

TRAVEL AGENCY

Children’s Pediatric Dentistry 793-7515

Barron & Kogan, CPA 795-4448

Dr. Steven Miller, DDS 798-8023

Temple B’nai Jacob 793-4347

Spillane & Zahul, CPAs 790-1488

Wellington Collegiate Academy 701-3462

Dr. Rosa Fernandez, M.D. 793-3232

Cynthia’s Town & Country Travel 793-1737

CHILDREN’S PRE-SCHOOL

GENERAL INSURANCE

FINANCIAL CONSULTANT

BOOT & SHOE REPAIR

MARTIAL ARTS

VETERINARIAN

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

INSURANCE BROKER

Children’s House of Wellington 790-3748

Allstate Insurance 798-0230

Edward Jones & Co. 798-6184

Woody’s of Wellington 798-1440

Villari’s Studio’s of Self Defense 792-1100

Animal Medical Clinic 798-2900

Castleberry Financial Services 877-640-9393

State Farm Insurance 790-0303

DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING COMPANY

HAIR SALON

GENERAL INSURANCE

MASSAGE THERAPY

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

SURVEYOR

THERAPIST

SPORT MEMORABILIA & COLLECTIBLES

Advanced Imaging Specialists 800-354-6868

Pizzazz Hair Design 798-1100

Polo Insurance Agency 798-5443

Advanced Therapy & Wellness Center 779-2050

FirstService Residential 795-7767

JDC Development 790-4471

Andrea Rusher, LCSW 444-7230

Winner’s Circle 469-6287

ENGINEERING SERVICES

MORTGAGE BROKER

EQUINE INSURANCE

JEWELER

GENERAL INSURANCE

NAIL SALON

COMPUTER SERVICE & REPAIR

WELLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

RJ Behar & Company 333-7201

Sunvest Mortgage Group 337-4848

Marshall & Sterling Insurance 318-5604

Wellington Jewelry 798-6110

Chris Barker Insurance 242-3603

Glamorous Nail Spa 422-8882

PC Pros of Wellington 420-0554

Tom Wenham, Inc. 333-9843

TITLE INSURANCE

COFFEE, PASTRIES, SANDWICHES, ETC.

MEN & LADIES ALTERATIONS

CUSTOM BOOTS & SHOES

FOOD SERVICE EXPORTER

CHIROPRACTOR

South Shore Title, Inc. 798-9092

Aroma Café 422-9020

Nutinfits 795-3278

La Mundial 459-1629

MerkoLAT of Florida 304-9623

Taylor Chiropractic Center 793-5050

Large Center Court of The Wellington Mall

793-7606

Leasing Information Call Chris Santamaria 793-4500

Page 16

October 26 - November 1, 2018

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

IMAGINE A CAREFREE LIFESTYLE IN A QUAINT WELLINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD...

BINKS POINTE

Where Luxury And Value Come Together!

2,991 sq. ft. Townhome 3 Bedroom 2-1/2 Bath 2 Car Garage

From the $370â€™s 4,750 sq. ft. Clubhouse

A Family Of Builders Since 1951

BINKS POINTE

Prestige

15700 Binks Pointe Terrace, Wellington, FL 33414 (561) 508-1324 www.binkspointe.com

The developer reserves the right to modify, revise, change or withdraw any information or specifications. Stated dimensions and square footage include floor space under all walls, are approximate and may vary in production.

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

October 26 - November 1, 2018

Page 17

NEWS

ST. DAVID’S IN THE PINES EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN HOLD FASHION SHOW

On Saturday, Oct. 20, the St. David’s in the Pines Episcopal Church Women held their annual fashion show at the Breakers West Country Club. Those in attendance enjoyed lunch, raffle prizes and a fashion show. Stein Mart featured the store’s fall collection of clothing. For more information. visit www.saintdavidsinthepines.org. PHOTOS BY CALLIE SHARKEY/TOWN-CRIER

Fashion show committee members Linda McKeown, Georgette Dzubiak, Nancy Schroeder and Laurel Tarr.

Rev. Steven Thomas enjoys the event with his wife Erin and her mother Patricia Burke.

Stein Mart Ladies Department Manager Pam Dunstan-Manochi with her assistant Itzel Keane.

Master of ceremonies Kimberly Castellotti is ready for the show to begin.

Models Evelyn Bartley, Diana Myrie, Connie Hunter, Angelica Cortez, Joy Noe and Mara Walter.

Joy Noe models the first outfit of the show.

Diana Myrie models clothes from the fall collection.

Emily Knowles and Rachel Wasch assist during the raffle drawings.

Linda McKeown wins a raffle prize.

Bonnie Mershon helps Ola Walker drop in her raffle ticket.

AMBER’S ANIMAL OUTREACH PRESENTS ‘HALLOWEEN PAWTY’ AT ALL PAWS

Amber’s Animal Outreach held a “Halloween Pawty” on Sunday, Oct. 21 at All Paws Animal Clinic in Royal Palm Beach. The admission fee included a goodie bag, keepsake photo, music, costume contests and more. The next event will be a “Christmas Pawty” on Dec. 2. For more info., visit www.aaodog.org or e-mail ambersanimaloutreach@gmail.com. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Layla, Parker Signorelli and Addie won best costume.

Dr. Patty Forsythe with GiGi.

Scooby the mummy with owner Jessy Martinez.

Dr. Sy Woon with Shadow.

Page 18

October 26 - November 1, 2018

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

FEATURES

My Scary Halloween Tradition Lives On Another Generation

Halloween is on Wednesday, and my pantry is fully stocked with candy. On Tuesday, I’ll go out and buy some for the trick-or-treaters. I support trunk-or-treating — which is more and more popular nowadays — but I also feel that children who put on hot, itchy, cumbersome costumes and stumble from door to door deserve to be rewarded. After all, for many of them, it’s the most walking they have willingly done in their lives thus far. My grandson, Skippy, joyously figured out Halloween last year. That is, he figured out the ratios and probabilities of all that walking versus all that candy,

Deborah Welky is

The Sonic BOOMER and he decided it was worth being reminded about cars, curbs, traffic and not cutting across lawns block after block after block. This year, he’s dressing as “Itchy Goomie, the Tree That Walks by Night.”

In case you’re not familiar, Itchy Goomie is the focus of a Boy Scout ghost story that has somehow made its way into our family culture. We tell it and retell it (often around a campfire or, at least, our George Foreman Grill) and, because we are somewhat foggy on the original plot, it has become embellished over the years, until it is now a convoluted tale about a tree that comes to life after sunset to prey upon the brains of children. At age 6, Skippy is supposed to clamor to dress as a superhero, but, no, his mother’s dark heritage precludes this. Her inherited willingness to scare the crap out of her own offspring (for which she

pays, bedtime after bedtime, believe me) has rightly convinced him that a zombie tree is much scarier than anything you can buy off a rack at Costco. He has already donned this get-up (created from 11 brown paper bags and a piece of old rope) and hidden behind a real tree, still as stone, for a full half hour in an attempt to scare his 4-year-old sister. While he stiffly stood there with his eyes closed, Tess — alert and aware and one smart cookie — played just out of reach dressed in her own costume. Eventually, he gave up. Tess was dressed as a Disney princess, of course, because that is the singular

fantasy of every little girly-girl — to be tall and cool and beautiful. Having her brains sucked out by a tree is absolutely nowhere on her to-do list. I think their school has a Halloween costume parade coming up, and Tess has suggested to her tree-clad brother that he pay particular attention to her girlfriend, Cici. “You could marry her,” Tess suggested. (Marriage is much higher on the priority lists of 4-year-old girls.) “I can’t marry her,” Itchy told Tess, informing her, “You have to marry someone your own height.” Or at least your own genus and species.

‘Venom’ Is An Amusing Film, But Doesn’t Rise To Marvel Level

I finally got around to seeing Venom, a remarkably popular movie that claims a Marvel Universe heritage but does not rise to the usual charm and form of films from the genre. At the start, the credits say “In Association with Marvel,” meaning that the connection is there, but it is sort of counterfeit. The movie is not bad, and actually enjoyable at times, but there just is not enough meat in the burger. The film begins with the crash of an exploratory vessel owned by Carlton Drake (Riz Ahmed), a scientist and businessman of very dubious morality, bringing back alien life forms and having one escape while he experiments with the others. Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) is a popular TV reporter who ruins his own and his fiancée’s lives when he gets into her legal files (her firm represents the businessman) and steals information so he can go after Drake. He asks nasty questions on air and

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler is fired. His fiancée Anne (Michelle Williams) loses her job and kicks him out of her life, and he quickly descends to close to the gutter. But a call from one of Drake’s minions, Dora Skirth (Jenny Slate), who tells him of dangerous illegal experiments, brings him to Drake’s headquarters, where he winds up merging with a being from outer space named Venom. This provides him with super powers, and a great desire for eating other people’s heads. The merging, which often goes wrong and kills the

human involved, works fine for Eddie. In a wild set piece, Drake sends his minions out to capture and imprison Eddie. But his powers help him escape, even though at first he thinks he’s crazy because he hears a voice in his head, which turns out to be the alien, which pushes him to do things he never would dare to try. From there you can probably figure out much of the rest of the story. Eddie/Venom goes after Drake, who winds up merging with another, far more vicious, alien. And the battle begins. There were some great twists. Anne finds a way to fight the creatures and manages to use it to great effect. Her new boyfriend, Dr. Dan Lewis (Reid Scott), actually seems far more interested in curing Eddie than playing jealousy games. That provides an interesting, far more human, element to the story. The more or less internal dialogue between Eddie and Venom is quite funny,

very much in the vein of Deadpool. Although the rating for the movie is PG-13, it feels like an R-rated film. There is a lot of violence, a couple of crazy car chases, a few scenes of people’s heads being bitten off, etc. This is not a movie for kids, although quite a few parts sound like young people wrote them. The dialogue sounds like it is right out of middle school. Many critics did not like it, and I can see why. There are several major plot holes, to put it mildly. But in a lot of ways, the movie works. It is entertaining. Not as entertaining as Deadpool, and not even close to being in the same league as some of the more recent real Marvel films like Avengers, Thor: Ragnarok, Captain America: Civil War, not to mention the brilliant Black Panther, my favorite for best picture of the year. But it is an amusing film, due largely to the really good performance by Hardy.

He manages, despite being pretty much a social moron, to demonstrate a wistfulness that is quite attractive. He is a loser and a social idiot but, in the end, a rather sweet one. The ultimate irony is that Venom, the alien, is pretty similar, and they work well together. I have been a fan of Michelle Williams for years, and she gives another really strong performance here. She is not a weakling; she can fight as hard as anyone while never giving up a bit of her femininity. She provides a strong balance wheel. Ahmed was a good villain, wildly optimistic about creating a new future while totally ruthless about using and discarding anyone who gets in his way. Is the film worth seeing? It is not as good as quite a few films out now, but it does provide some comic action relief. If you really like this type of movie, go. If not, it will be on television sometime soon.

GET YOUR FREE MAILED SUBSCRIPTION

 The Town-Crier Newspaper!

Yes, please enter my FREE subscription to

Name: ____________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ____________________________________ E-mail (optional): ____________________________________ Signature: _________________________________________ Date: _____________________________________________ PLEASE PRINT NEATLY

Please Join us

Wellington Historical Society Mixer Thursday, November 8, 2018 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Flanigan’s 2335 South State Road 7, Wellington, FL 33414 $20/pp (includes appetizers and two drinks)

We look forward to seeing old friends while meeting new. Updates on the Wellington Historical Society will be shared.

www.wellingtonhistoricalsociety.org (561) 252-9828

If you are not getting your FREE subscription to this newspaper... what are you waiting for? The Town-Crier offers free home delivery to all who request it! By filling out this form, you can sign up for your

FREE MAILED SUBSCRIPTION.

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

October 26 - November 1, 2018

Page 19

NEWS

CHAMBER HOSTS ‘SMALL BUSINESS PALOOZA’ EXPO AT WELLINGTON GREEN

The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce held its “Small Business Palooza” expo at the Mall at Wellington Green on Saturday, Oct. 20. At the expo, a variety of businesses set up booths to display their services. “There are many small businesses in Palm Beach County,” event organizer Jim O’Neil explained. “This expo will help them expand.” Visit www.cpbchamber.com for information about future chamber events. PHOTOS BY ERIN DAVISSON/TOWN-CRIER

Central Chamber CEO Mary Lou Bedford with Reuben Castro of Florida Coast Equipment.

Dustin Tidwall of the Freedom Boat Club.

Kama Miles and Rose St. Louis of HealthSource.

Julia Aguilar at the Mercantil Bank table.

Libra Pistella and Randy Aylor of AAA.

Riley Meve, Donald Gross and Maureen Budjinski of the Wellington Historical Society.

Dilia Boigris and James Sedar of First Bank.

Geheva Gray and Claude Jenkins of the Jim Moran Institute.

GOLF TOURNEY AT WELLINGTON NATIONAL SUPPORTS MILITARY FOUNDATION

Doug Marty, owner of the Wellington National Golf Club, sponsored a golf tournament to benefit the Special Operations Warrior Foundation on Friday, Oct. 19. The foundation funds post-secondary scholarships for children of special operations parents who lost their lives in the line of duty. In attendance was Jacob Centeno, whose father, a Navy SEAL, died in Afghanistan in 2005. For more info., visit www.specialops.org. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Wellington National owner Doug Marty with Jacob Centeno.

Bill Tripp, Mark Elie, Craig Kersten and Chuck Eddy.

Jacob Centeno, Neil Arteaga, Erik Johns and Christian Hernandez.

Ideal Family Practice & Walk-In Express Care A MINOR EMERGENCY WALK-IN CLINIC FOR KIDS & ADULTS

Colds • Flu • Physicals - DOT, Work & School • Rashes • Minor Burns • Auto Accidents • UTI & More

Tina Dochniak, DNP, ARNP

Stephanie Wise, ARNP

FAMILY PRACTICE MEDICINE

I’m ready to Help You Find “Your Special Home” Estoy lista para Ayudarle a Encontrar “Su Hogar Especial” Call me! ~ ¡Llámeme!

Silvia C. Garcia, GRI Realtor® & Insurance

561-801-8188

“Yo Hablo Espańol”

Email: Silvia.Garcia@FLHomes-Invest.com Website: www.FLHomes-Invest.com

• General Health & Annual Physicals • Prevention & Wellness • Chronic Disease Management • Women’s Health and Annual Exams • Flu & Pneumonia Immunizations Deep Tissue Laser Therapy

Non-invasive treatment for pain and inflammation associated with sports injuries, neuropathy, back, neck, knee pain and more. Visit our website for additional information. HOURS: 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday

561-231-5200

Flu Shots Available

No Appointment Necessary

13475 Southern Blvd. Suite 100, Loxahatchee

P.O. Box 212466, Royal Palm Beach, FL

Just west of Palms West Hospital on the NE corner of Southern & Big Blue Trace

6271 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL

www.idealfamilypractice.com

Taylor Chiropractic Center

Sushi • Thai • Tapas

12788 W. Forest Hill Blvd. #2002 Wellington, FL 33414 793-5050

Enjoy $10 OFF Your Check of $40 or More*

Our Services Include:

* Valid at Participating Wellington location: 2465 S State Road 7 Suite 100 Wellington, FL 33414

• Dental Implants - 3D Cone Beam • Teeth Whitening • Cosmetic Dentistry • Botox® Juvéderm©• Painless Laser Dentistry • Oral Surgery (Including Early Cancer Detection) • Invisalign • Invisible Braces

Tel.561.323.4888

Valid for Dine-in Only. One Coupon per Party/Table/Visit. Exclude tax and gratuity, Not Valid with gift card, Happy Hour, Lunch Menu, any other specials, offers, coupons, discounts, or on holidays.

— TAKE OUT & DELIVERY —

www.kabukiwpb.com

Dr. Grayhills is Dr. Adam Walters, Dr. Mohip has received Chairman of DMD is a Board Fellowship with the Advanced Crown Certified Dentist and American dental & Bridge at Atlantic a member of the Implant Association Coast Dental American Dental and Masters International Dental Association, the Florida Research Clinic and a Visiting Lecturer at Dental Association Implant Association. and the Atlantic Coast University of Florida He is a preferred ® College of Dentistry District Association. provider of Invisalign

561.798.1600

* See below for details Valid THRU Nov 30, 2018

2465 South State Road 7, Suite 100 Wellington, FL 33414 | T 561.323.4888 Open Mon-Sun 11:30AM

Dr. Vikram Mohip, DMD, MIDIA Dr. Laurence Grayhills, DMD, MS, MAGD

We’ve Moved

www.mohipdental.com 250 Professional Way, Wellington, FL 33414

Page 20

October 26 - November 1, 2018

RPB Golf

Plan For Village Golf Club

continued from page 1 course closest to Okeechobee Blvd., leaving a nine-hole golf course on the northern portions of the existing 18-hole golf course. It is unclear who would operate the nine-hole course. Judging by the generally negative reaction on local social media sites, the developers might have a

hard time arriving at a plan that aligns with community desires. Area residents interviewed by the Town-Crier were also skeptical. “It’s a stupid idea,” said Dennis Rowe, whose 87-year-old grandmother’s backyard is at the north end of the course. Edith Rowe, who built her golf course home in 1988, agreed. “If they remove the 18-hole course, my property value suffers. Our entire family is planning to turn out at the public meeting against any redevelopment.” Rachel Ortiz Bibey is a La Mancha resident who has lived

Roth Vs. Baker

continued from page 1 spend more money on education. “The state needs to spend more money on public schools to help with school safety and mental health issues,” he explained. “We need to increase funding for state colleges beyond 2017 levels. Workforce development and vocational training gives students additional options for better-paying jobs.” He is also working on an adoption bill. “We have hundreds of

Social Media

Tips From The PBSO

continued from page 1 sage “Follow @PBCountySheriff” to receive text message alerts. Rodriguez also explained that the PBSO monitors social media for investigations. Among the things they look for are threats and high-risk situations. Rodriguez himself trains law enforcement officers in social media investigation techniques, include keyword searches for phrases like “kill cops.” Rodriguez next discussed the live-streaming app Periscope, which many in attendance were unfamiliar with. “Periscope lets you put your face anywhere in the world where anyone can watch it in real time,” Rodriguez said. “It’s a dangerous tool. Especially for young children.” Rodriguez went on to tout the

NEWS

on the golf course for more than seven years. “They should not be adding any more people,” she said. “All the wildlife is fighting to find new territory already because of all the building. Money is not everything. Protect our beautiful views and all the wildlife that call it home. If the golf course closed, I would love to see the land become a park.” Village officials stress that Royal Palm Beach is not involved at all in this project, at least not yet. This is more of a developer exploring how receptive its proposal would be to the community, Royal Palm Beach Director of Planning & Zoning Bradford O’Brien explained. O’Brien confirmed this week that the village has not received any formal applications or written proposals from the developers. He said that before any construction could start, the development team would have to seek changes to the village’s comprehensive plan, and then get approval from the Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission and the Royal Palm Beach Village Council. “The fastest-case scenario would be about nine months from application to approval,” he said. According to the developer’s web site, the general plan is for “a newly redesigned and modern nine-hole golf course open to the

public, exclusively residential for-sale homes (no commercial, retail or rentals) and, ultimately, the removal of the cloud of uncertainty that exists surrounding golf course properties in Palm Beach County today.” The National Golf Foundation, based in Jupiter, reports that demand for golf peaked in the United States around 2006 when 30 million regularly played. About 24 million played last year. “The golf course building boom between 1986 and 2005 was so significant — more than 4,000 new golf courses were built in this country during that 20-year period — that golf remains very well supplied in most markets in the United States, and certainly in Palm Beach County, which has among the nation’s highest golf holes per capita ratios,” said Greg Nathan, chief business officer of the National Golf Foundation. Less demand, mixed with an oversupply of golf courses, has led to many golf course closures. When the old Tradition Golf Course closed a decade ago in the southern area of Royal Palm Beach, the village ended up buying the land and developing a park. Mark Rodgers, director of golf at the nearby Madison Green Country Club, wonders if there is a market in Royal Palm Beach for a nine-hole course.

“If they could not make it as an 18-hole course, how are they going to operate sustainably as a ninehole course?” he asked. “Here at Madison Green, we have almost no demand for only nine holes,” Golfer Steve Marotta, interviewed while practicing at the Village Golf Club, did not favor the nine-hole concept. “If they turn this place into nine holes, I have zero interest in playing here again,” he said. Marotta decried the closure of quality public courses, like the Village Golf Club, and hopes that it stays open for the community and

for the many school golf clubs that use the course for practice. Area resident Daphne Wiley hopes that Royal Palm Beach officials do not allow residential development at the Village Golf Club. “Regarding the Palm Beach Polo north course, Wellington residents came out against it, and Wellington council members said that they wouldn’t approve a zoning change without significant resident approval,” Wiley said. “Unfortunately, I’m scared our Royal Palm Beach council may not have the same backbone.”

children in foster care in Palm Beach County,” Roth said. “I want to pass legislation that makes it easier and less expensive to adopt children. I ran this bill last year, with some success.” Regarding insurance issues, Roth said that Florida’s automotive insurance industry is in desperate need of reform. “If done properly, we can improve and lower home/auto insurance costs,” he said. Keeping taxes low is another priority for Roth. “Florida’s low taxes and educated workforce attract businesses from around the world,” he said. “We must continue to improve Florida’s

pro-business, pro-veteran and pro-first responder state, and keep Florida the best place to work, live and play in the world.” For more information, visit www.rickroth.org. ELLEN BAKER Baker feels that she is the right candidate for this district at the right time. “I am a teacher, a mom and a grandmother,” she said. “I’m currently teaching at William T. Dwyer High School in Palm Beach Gardens, located in the district. I have three children that I raised in the district. I have lived in Palm Beach Gardens for almost 28 years, and I have five grandchil-

dren who live in the county. The district is really important to me.” Baker pointed out that Roth does not have strong connections to northern Palm Beach County. “I think that the north county deserves a representative who actually spends time and lives in the district, so that is one of the biggest issues at this point of the campaign,” Baker said. Baker promised that she will be available to her constituents. “Constituents will know who I am. I will be a different type of representative,” she said. Baker is proud to be a member of several organizations and to have numerous endorsements.

“I’m a member of the Palm Beach County Classroom Teachers Association and the Palm Beach/Treasure Coast AFL-CIO, and I have the endorsement of the board, the Sierra Club, the Democratic Environmental Caucus, as well as sitting Tallahassee legislators State Sen. Lori Berman and State Rep. Emily Slosberg, who work with my opponent, and also, Congresswoman Lois Frankel.” As a teacher, Baker’s biggest strength lies in education and education issues. However, she stressed that she is also strong on protecting the environment. “My opponent is a sugar farmer. How can we expect him not to please

the very [agricultural] people that contribute heavily to his campaign. I haven’t taken any corporate PAC money.” Another big issue for Baker is healthcare with a focus on mental health. “I’m very cognizant of the need for mental health support. We need more mental health counselors,” she said, pointing out that the bill passed after the Parkland shooting is an “unfunded mandate,” and that is not the way to do things. “We’re going to ask taxpayers to fund this legislation.” Baker asked the voters to “put your trust in me and vote for me.” For more information, visit www.electellenbaker.com.

PBSO’s YouTube page, which has hundreds of videos currently available. Some of the video themes include “Women Behind the Badge” and “Warrant Enforcement,” which he described as similar to the popular television program Live PD. “The [PBSO YouTube channel] shows the good side of law enforcement — what it’s really about,” Rodriguez said. The next social media platform Rodriguez delved into was Instagram. The PBSO uses Instagram to share behind-the-scenes stories. The agency also monitors Instagram for suspicious and criminal activity, including flashing weapons, money and stolen jewelry. Rodriguez described Snapchat as one of the most dangerous social media platforms, because of the age group of its users and the false perception that messages are deleted after being sent. “Teens use this application because they think it’s gone af-

ter sending,” Rodriguez said. “Everyone thinks Snapchat is a privacy tool. However, bad guys can take screenshots and extort you for more pictures. It’s called ‘sextortion.’” Rodriguez touched briefly on WhatsApp, which has become the second most popular social media app in the world, after Facebook. He noted that it is used heavily in the Hispanic community because it allows them to call overseas at no cost. The final social media platform that Rodriguez touched on is called NextDoor, which he described as “social media for a neighborhood” and a “community watch platform.” “NextDoor is a bulletin board to post information and concerns in the community,” Rodriguez said. “The sheriff’s department can post messages there.” The conclusion of the presentation touched on the “See Something, Say Something” campaign being used by the PBSO and law

enforcement agencies throughout the world. “Look for suspicious behavior, such as odd purchases or someone taking pictures of a bridge or a

building,” Rodriguez said. “Look for social media threats or mental health issues, such as making threats or erratic behavior.” Rodriguez said the best way

to report such activity was to the PBSO’s non-emergency line at (561) 688-3400, direct messages on social media, NextDoor or the PBSO mobile app.

property owners about what constitutes tree abuse,” he said. The new code outlaws practices such as hat racking, or trimming a tree so drastically that it’s robbed of its entire canopy, which damages the health of trees and hurts their ability to withstand high winds as the foliage grows back in an unnatural pattern. He offered slides of hat-racked 20-year-old mahogany trees at a local shopping plaza, which he said precipitated the new ordinance. Pinto stressed the importance of public education during the six months following the effective date of the new ordinance. “We can all agree on the importance of trees,” he said. “Our mission is to protect property values and quality of life. I want staff

to be as pro-active as possible on working with the public during the implementation of this ordinance.” In other business: • The council voted to continue the Wednesday and Sunday green markets at Veterans Park. The late Wednesday afternoon green markets held over the summer were a success. The weekly green markets restart on Sunday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 3 to 7 p.m. • With the closure of the only retail store selling puppies in the village, the council amended its new ordinance prohibiting the retail sales of dogs or cats at stores in the community, eliminating the phase-out period. This made it illegal immediately to retail dogs or cats within Royal Palm Beach.

Sandhill cranes look on as Steve Marotta practices at the Village Golf Club in RPB.

District 85

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

Landscaping

New Rules In RPB

continued from page 1 ordinance is that the village is facing significant loss of tree canopy over time,” O’Brien said. The new ordinance will place special value on “specimen trees.” These trees are highly valuable to a community based on their age, size and species. Examples of specimen trees per the new ordinance include mature bald cypress, gumbo limbo, live oaks, royal palm and royal poinciana. The new ordinance addresses what O’Brien called “tree abuse.” “The current code doesn’t give clear standards or guidance to

A developer is considering part of Royal Palm Beach’s Village Golf Club for a residential community.

PHOTOS BY DENIS ERIKIS/TOWN-CRIER

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Saturday, Oct. 27 • Repticon’s West Palm Beach Reptile & Exotic Animal Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Oct. 27 and Sunday, Oct. 28. For more info., visit www.repticon.com. • The Kravis Center will present Sankofa Danzafro: The City of Others on Saturday, Oct. 27 and Sunday, Oct. 28. Danzafro hails from Colombia, the country with the second-largest Afro-descent population found in Latin America. The City of Others is a work showcasing powerful Afro-Colombian and Afro-contemporary dance and hip-hop with live drumming and singing. For more info., visit www.kravis.org. • Audubon of the Everglades will walk Pine Glades in Jupiter on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 8 to 10 a.m. For more info., visit www. auduboneverglades.org. • The League of YES will host a showcase baseball game on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Wellington’s Village Park on Pierson Road. The event will allow children with disabilities to experience playing the game of baseball in a safe and supportive environment. For more info., e-mail krisr@ leagueofyes.com, call (631) 235-6906 or visit www.leagueofyes.com/loy-florida. • The Green Market at Wellington will be open on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. Visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com or call POTTC Events at (561) 792-9260 for info. • The second annual Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest at Pooch Pines Dog Park located inside Okeeheelee Park (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Get ready for a fun morning showing off your pet’s spookiest look. There will be prizes for first, second and third place at this free event, as well as gift bags for the first 50 registered. Registration for the event will be held from 9:30 to 10 a.m., followed by the parade and judging at 10:15 a.m. For more information, call (561) 966-1171. • Spookyville will continue in Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds (9067 Southern Blvd.) on Saturday, Oct. 27 and Sunday, Oct. 28, as well as Wednesday, Oct. 31. Hours on Saturday and Sunday are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and will be 5 to 8 p.m. on Halloween. A petting zoo has been added this year, along with new rides. Tying into the upcoming South Florida Fair’s 2019 superhero theme, every child will receive

a superhero cape, while supplies last. For more info., call (561) 790-5245 or visit www. southfloridafair.com. • Join the Native Canopy Education Program for the festivities at Spookyville. The program will be distributing free native trees and shrubs in three-gallon containers, plus offering lots of information to take home, on Saturday, Oct. 27 and Sunday, Oct. 28 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. during Spookyville at the South Florida Fairgrounds’ Yesteryear Village. Plant recipients must be Palm Beach County residents. There is a limit of two plants per household, while supplies last. For the full Spookyville schedule and admission fees, visit www.southfloridafair.com/events. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host The Crop Circle: Scrapbooking Club for ages 14 and up on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. Organize your photos and record your memories by using scrapbooking techniques. Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (9804 S. Military Trail, Suite E-4, Second Floor) will host a Jewish Film Night featuring Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. To RSVP, or for more info., call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org. • The Young Professionals of Wellington will host its Wicked adult-only Halloween party on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington). Tickets include an open bar, casino night, music and dancing, with heavy appetizers served all night long. For tickets, visit www.ypwellington.com/ product/wicked-2018. Sunday, Oct. 28 • Audubon of the Everglades will walk in the Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Boynton Beach on Sunday, Oct. 28 from 8 to 10 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for info. Tuesday, Oct. 30 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Huggable Monsters for ages 3 to 5 on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 11:15 a.m. Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a not-so-scary story time about lovable, adorable monsters. Make a craft and do the Monster Mash dance. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • 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, Oct. 30 and Thursday, Nov. 1

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 Community Band will host its Spooktacular Concert on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. at Crestwood Middle School. Visit www.royalpalmbeach. com for more info. • Congregation L’Dor Va’Dor (9804 S. Military Trail, Suite E-4, Second Floor) will host Tzedocrates, an exploration of vital issues and topics in today’s world, on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. The topic will be “Explaining the Constitutional Amendments.” Guest Geoff Kashdan will provide the League of Women Voters’ view, and Rabbi Barry Silver will provide a Jewish law and ethics view. For more info., call (561) 968-0688. Wednesday, Oct. 31 • Audubon of the Everglades will visit the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in Boynton Beach on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6:30 to 11:30 a.m. to observe a fly-out of roosting birds. For more info., visit www. auduboneverglades.org. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Crazy Costume Parade & Story Time for children under 5 on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 10 a.m. March around in the annual parade dressed up in your favorite costume. Listen to stories, watch a not-so-scary movie and make a seasonal craft. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Teeny Halloween for children under 2 on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 10:15 a.m. Enjoy a spooky celebration with stories, songs, rhymes and treats just for the littlest members of the family. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • Bring your little ones dressed up in their most fun or ghoulish outfits to trick-or-treat inside the Mall at Wellington Green on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 4 to 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Participating retailers will pass out candy in a climate-controlled and safe environment as long as supplies last. Partnering with the mall for the event is Wellington-based Home Away From Home Child Care Learning Center. The MallStars Kids Club is a club for kids ages 10 years and younger, although you don’t have to be a member to enjoy the Halloween

event. Visit www.shopwellingtongreen.com/ mallstars-kids-club for more info. • Join Wellington’s Community Services Department and Wellington High School’s DECA Club on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. for a free Trunk-Or-Treat Event in the student parking lot at Wellington High School (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.). Attendees are asked to bring canned goods for the Hometown Holiday Food Drive to help residents in need this holiday season. This annual event is a safe, family-friendly twist on trick or treating. Volunteers will decorate their vehicles and distribute Halloween treats out of their trunks for children ages 10 and under. Families can also enjoy music, refreshments, craft tables, food trucks, a costume contest for children and more. If you’re interested in decorating your car and passing out candy, call (561) 795-4919 or e-mail cheryl.lueke@palmbeachschools.org. Thursday, Nov. 1 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an English Exchange on Thursdays, Nov. 1, 8, 15 and 29 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: Scrapbooking Fun for ages 16 and up on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. Bring personal photos or memorabilia and supplies will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free concert by the King’s Academy Conservatory of the Arts, along with a food truck invasion, on Thursday, Nov. 1 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info. • Women of the Western Communities will meet Thursday, Nov. 1 at the Wellington National Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive). A “meet and mingle” begins at 6 p.m. with dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. The group will make fleece blankets for Harmony House and collect food items for Thanksgiving dinner baskets. RSVP to lyndachicanowwc@ gmail.com. Friday, Nov. 2 • The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free screening of the movie Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation on Friday, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl. gov/events.

Saturday, Nov. 3 • Audubon of the Everglades will host a bird walk at Stormwater Treatment Area 1E in Wellington on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Visit www.auduboneverglades. org for more info. • The Charlotte Hans Foundation will host its 10th annual Charlotte Hans Softball Challenge on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Wellington’s Village Park (11700 Pierson Road). Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children over age 7. The event is family-oriented, offering bounce houses, music, food and raffles for everyone to enjoy. For more info., visit www.chansfoundation.com or find them on Facebook at www.facebook. com/charlottehansfoundation. • The Green Market at Wellington will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. Visit www. wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • The Mounts Botanical Garden’s Fall Plant Sale (559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will be held Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Native Canopy Education Program booth will have information available on both native and invasive plants. For more info., e-mail adeutsch@pbcgov.org or call (561) 233-1790. • The local Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation chapter will celebrate its 10-year anniversary of the Take Steps Walk in West Palm Beach on Saturday, Nov. 3 at CityPlace, with festivities beginning at 10 a.m. In addition to the walk, there will be live music, vendors and breakfast. Interested participants can register by calling (561) 218-2929 or visit www.cctakesteps.org/westpalm2018. • The American Cancer Society’s fifth annual Bark for Life of Palm Beach County will be held Saturday, Nov. 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Commons Park Dog Park, located at 11600 Poinciana Blvd. The event will include pet-related vendors, dog contests, activities for kids, a lure course, food trucks and more. For more info., visit www.facebook.com/bflpalmbeachcounty. • The Village of Wellington will host its “Once Upon a Crime” Mystery Dinner Theater on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center. Visit www. wellingtonfl.gov/events 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.

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

BUSINESS NEWS

Lennar Unveils Floor Plans For BellaSera Top South Florida homebuilder Lennar this week unveiled its new floor plan collection at BellaSera, a gated, lakefront community offering a unique selection of executive and estate homes in Royal Palm Beach. Boasting lush cul-de-sacs and spectacular water views, BellaSera will also provide a vast array of luxurious resort-style amenities onsite. This includes a centerpiece clubhouse with a sparkling swimming pool and spa, fitness center, basketball and tennis courts, a tot lot and much more. “BellaSera’s extraordinary new floor plans offer a diversity of architectural designs and the best in modern living when it comes to both indoor and outdoor features,” said Dan Grosswald, Lennar

Palm Atlantic Division president. “These flowing, spacious floor plans are impeccable and offer an attention to detail in home design that is second-to-none.” Now selling, BellaSera features one- and two-story single-family homes with three different elevations offering a sophisticated and contemporary look and feel. The new floor plan collections are currently available to homebuyers. All of BellaSera’s homes come with premium features and finishes, including stainless-steel appliances, wood-finish cabinetry, granite countertops and oversized ceramic tile flooring as part of Lennar’s Everything’s Included package. This distinctive community also offers Lennar’s new Wi-Fi Certi-

A home design from the Piazza Collection at BellaSera. fied Smart Home Designs, featuring home automation activated and supported by Amazon and voice-controlled by Alexa.

Learn more by calling (855) 325-5756 or visiting www.lennar. com/new-homes/florida/palmbeach/royal-palm-beach/bellasera.

Weichert, Realtors - True Quality Service Plans Nov. 10 Grand Opening Celebration

Area residents and businesses are invited to join Weichert, Realtors - True Quality Service from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 10 for the grand opening of its new office. The free event, which is open to the public, includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony, door prizes and a chance to mingle with the staff at the Weichert affiliate, located at 7109 Lake Worth Road.

Michael Garcia, the company’s broker/owner, and his team are also excited to use the grand opening party as an event to help a local veterans group. “Our grand opening party will also feature a cookout and raffle to help raise funds for American Legion Post 390 in Wellington,” Garcia said. “We invite everyone in the area to come out and enjoy

this special occasion with us.” All My Sons Moving & Storage will be donating the food for the event, and donating items to raffle as well. A hand-made quilt donated by Quilts by Anna Mae will also be raffled to help raise funds. The event will also be collecting toiletry items for disabled and homeless veterans, which will be distributed as stocking stuffers

during the holiday season and given to the Stand Down House. Weichert, Realtors - True Quality Service is an independently owned and operated Weichert affiliate. The office serves Palm Beach County and the surrounding areas. Call (561) 488-7693 or visit www.weicherttqs.com for more information.

Family Dentist Supports Breast Cancer Research For the month of October, Dr. Sunitha Sirivolu and staff at Family Dentist of Palm Beach are putting on pink to support breast cancer research. They are asking their patients and the communities of Royal Palm Beach, Wellington, Lake Worth and West Palm Beach to do the same by posting their pinkness on social media, and the office will contribute money to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation with each post. The campaign aims to bring awareness to breast cancer, while also bringing light to periodontal disease, which has been linked to breast cancer. Breast cancer impacts more than 200,000 people in the United States each year and is expected to double by 2040. The lifetime risk of getting breast cancer is about 1 in 1,000 in the U.S. for men and 1 in 8 for U.S. women. There is no known cause, but certain factors may put people at a higher risk

of developing it. A person’s age, genetic factors, personal health history and diet all contribute to breast cancer risk. The good news is that most people survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. To lower the risk of getting breast cancer, eat healthy, exercise, don’t smoke, limit alcohol, breast feed and get regular dental cleanings. Consult a doctor about proper breast self-exams, mammograms and other screenings. Oral hygiene relates directly to one’s overall health. Certain strains that causes periodontal disease have been linked to pneumonia, prostate cancer, stroke and diabetes, as well as breast cancer. Women who have periodontal disease are more likely to develop breast cancer. Periodontitis is a serious gum infection that damages the soft tissue and destroys the bone that supports teeth. This infection can get into the blood stream and

October 26 - November 1, 2018

Page 21

The Keyes Company Welcomes Susan Davis As Wellington Manager

The Keyes Company recently announced the addition of veteran real estate broker Susan Davis to its family of companies as manager of the company’s Wellington office. Using her 26 years of experience in the real estate sector, Davis will be tasked with overseeing more than 120 Realtors in one of the company’s largest offices. Davis obtained her real estate license in 1992 in Virginia while involved in international business, to better advise her clients on domestic real estate investments and transactions. Early on, she focused her career in the Mid-Atlantic region working for a well-known real estate brokerage and running an independent office. Most recently, she served as a broker with Re/Max Distinctive in Virginia. “We are excited to attract a real estate pro with Susan’s experience,” said Mike Pappas, president and CEO of the Keyes Company. “We are looking forward to harnessing Susan’s high-energy, high-touch approach in further developing our talented Wellington agents and business.” The Keyes Wellington office is up 56 percent year to date in closed volume with more than $100 million in closed sales. “I immediately knew being a part of the Keyes Company’s dynamic team was a place I could help foster special gifts,” said

Susan Davis Davis, who relocated to Florida in December 2017. “This is an opportunity for me to help Keyes associates identify their strengths, enhance Keyes’ visibility, increase production and grow our team.” Overall, Keyes generates more than $6 billion in annual revenue from real estate service lines. The firm is the largest independently owned real estate firm in Florida and a top 30-ranked firm in the United States. In Palm Beach County alone, the company has in excess of 1,100 sales associates and produces double the sales volume of its closest competitor. Learn more at www.keyes.com.

American Business Women’s Association Meeting Nov. 14

Family Dentist of Palm Beach staff goes pink for October. cause viruses that suppress the body’s immune responses. Regular dental checkups, brushing and flossing twice a day can lower your risk of periodontal disease. Protect your mouth and your health by seeing a dentist

regularly for a full oral exam. Family Dentist is located at 11903 Southern Blvd., Suite 116, in Royal Palm Beach. For more info., call (561) 795-7668 or visit www.familydentistpalmbeach. com.

The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at the Embassy Suites Hotel (4350 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens). Networking starts at 6 p.m. The cost is $25, and guests are welcome. The November speaker is Lynn Tweedale, owner and head creative designer of Creative Florals and Bridal Bliss. The topic of the program is “So You Want to Design?” Tweedale will demonstrate how best to arrange your flowers utilizing two unique and original styles. While she is designing, Tweedale will offer tips, helpful hints and information about flowers and plants. Upon completion of the

designs, Tweedale will raffle the completed arrangements to two lucky attendees. Creative Florals, with locations in Tequesta and Jupiter, is a family owned and operated business that has been operating for more than 40 years. To make reservations, or for more information, contact Joanne Ryan at (561) 628 3694. The mission of the American Business Women’s Association is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition.

Providing over 30 years of exceptional care to pets and their families in the Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, and Loxahatchee Communities. HOURS Monday – Friday – 7:30am to 5pm Saturday – 7:30am to 12pm

FREE GLASS OF WINE OR BEER WITH DINNER PURCHASE

Drop off Services Available

Christina Herejk, DVM

Bring Coupon - Cash Only

BEST OVERSTUFFED CORNED BEEF OR PASTRAMI SANDWICH IN THE WEST!

BEST PRICE GUARANTEE!

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

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

561-793-7000 • www.royalpalmvc.com

We’ll Beat Any Quote On the Exact Same System Or Your System is

FREE! ON 16 SEER OR HIGHER

FREE Service Call with Repair Offer good thru 11/30/18. Must mention ad at time of booking. Restrictions apply.

500 OFF New A/C System

Get your Fall A/C Check-up For Just

FREE UV Light with any unit installation Must schedule online at getcold.net Offer good thru 11/30/18. Mention this ad at time of booking. Restrictions apply.

Preferred Peace of Mind

Offer good thru 11/30/2018. Must mention at the time of booking. Restrictions apply. See Preferred AC & Mechanical for details.

Call Charlie to book your FREE Estimate now! 3x Winner:

2013, 2015, 2018

Family Owned & Operated For Over 27 Years! Lic #: CAC1817665

100%

Positive Rating

Save Money with our 0% interest and 0% APR Financing Options! Call for details. We Service All Makes & Models

Boca Raton to Vero 561-594-1029

Visit our website at www.getcold.net for additional offers!

Offers subject to change. Limited time only. See Preferred AC & Mechanical for details.

Page 22

October 26 - November 1, 2018

www.gotowncrier.com

Grand Opening!

Town & Country CLEANERS

Expert Cleaning Services Dry Cleaning & Laundry

Celebrating 25 Years in Palm Beach County

e Limited Tl!im Specia

SS BUSINE SHIRTÂ¢S

ir f all ns. a p of tio

ENJOY OUR REWARD PROGRAM!

Ret 10%alte FF e & ra

G ing w se

ngrst i n fi

a r r le ff youorde

C o ing FF % n y r O 30 lea t D e c G dry

rt ugs,s. a t a R pe

e a ar Dr r ou ins & y f FF of urta % C O 15 er, t % Ge eath 5 L 1

- 0ffers valid till November 30, 2018

Leather, Suede, Rugs, Wedding Gowns & Alterations

Come Visit Our 2nd Location We Love Our Customers!

1127 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411

(Next to Pet Supermarket in Winn Dixie Plaza)

(561) 847-4424 tccleaners06@gmail.com

FREE Pickup & Delivery

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

October 26 - November 1, 2018

Page 23

SPORTS & RECREATION

Seminole Ridge Narrowly Upsets No. 4 Pahokee In 21-20 Victory

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Seminole Ridge High School football team hosted rival Pahokee High School on Friday, Oct. 19 and added to the sweetness of homecoming night with a big victory, defeating the county’s fourth-ranked team 21-20. Pahokee struggled early to move the ball against a feisty Hawk defense. Seminole Ridge (5-3, 1-2) moved the ball down to the four-yard line on first and goal, but the Blue Devils stalled the drive with an interception. From there, it did not take long for Pahokee to strike first with a 57yard touchdown pass that gave the Blue Devils a 7-0 first quarter lead. A penalty nullified a Seminole Ridge 30-yard touchdown pass, but it would not stop the persistent Hawk offense. Junior running back Corey Polk tied the game at 7-7

when he ran the ball in from 11 yards out. Pahokee responded with a solid drive into the Hawk red zone. An eight-yard touchdown run reclaimed the lead for the Blue Devils 14-7 with 3:28 remaining in the first half. The Hawk offense punched back with a 17-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Kaimyn Castilla to Brandon Schabert to tie the game at 14-14 to close out the first half. “It was a big win,” Castilla said. “We’ve been preaching, we’re going to get one, we’re going to get one. Just keep on working, and it will all fall into place. Hopefully, we’ll get a playoff spot.” Seminole Ridge did not let up on offense, capping a 65-yard drive with a one-yard touchdown run by Ethan Forman to give the Hawks their first lead of the game

in the third quarter. The drive also consumed nearly five minutes off the clock. The game settled, with both teams trading punts, but the Hawks eventually created another opportunity to extend their lead. However, penalties pushed them back from the Pahokee 17-yard line to attempt a 48-yard field goal that traveled wide right late in the fourth quarter. The Blue Devils fought the clock and drove down the field. A pass interference call gave Pahokee a chance at the Seminole Ridge six-yard line with 2:39 remaining. The Hawk defense played tough at the goal line, forcing a fourth and goal, but the

Blue Devils were able to punch in a score — all they needed was the point-after kick to hit between the uprights. The kick shanked left and kept the scoreboard 21-20 in favor of the Hawks with just 49 seconds to play. A Pahokee onside kick was inevitable, but the Hawks were able to secure the ball and run out the clock. “Our kids have been playing hard. I told them let’s play it like a playoff game,” first year Hawks head coach Rick Casko said. “We were prepared to play them, and we knew they were a very good football team. It was a total team effort. We had to win this to keep our chances alive.”

Castilla completed 14 of 27 passes for a total of 198 yards and a touchdown.

The Hawks host district rival Jupiter High School on Friday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m.

Hawk running back Corey Polk tries to avoid a Pahokee defender as he runs for a big gain.

The night’s festivities including the crowning of Homecoming King Rocco Abiusi and Homecoming Queen Savannah Linares.

PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

Hawk receiver Brandon Schabert makes a touchdown catch in the corner of the ned zone.

Seminole Ridge quarterback Kaimyn Castilla rolls out to make a throw down field.

Hawk running back Ethan Forman breaks a tackle to score a touchdown at the goal line.

WHS Grabs 24-13 Homecoming Win Over Palm Beach Gardens

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report Two quick Wellington touchdowns early in the game on Thursday, Oct. 18 made it difficult for district foe Palm Beach Gardens High School to recover as the Wolverines held on for a 24-13 homecoming night victory. Early on, both teams traded punts, but the Wellington defense forced a Gator fumble, giving the Wolverines (6-3, 3-1) a chance to take an early lead. On the first play from scrimmage, running back Mark Antony Richards took off to the outside for a 91-yard touchdown run. The score gave Wellington a 7-0 advantage. Palm Beach Gardens attempted to convert on a fourth and four, but the Wellington defense refused to let the chains be moved. Four plays later, quarterback Austin Wallace connected with Balitan Celestin on a 67-yard touchdown pass. The score extended Wellington’s first quarter lead to 14-0.

At the start of the second quarter, penalties put Palm Beach Gardens with prime real estate to score. The Wolverines defensive unit forced a fourth and goal, but the Gators threw a short one-yard touchdown pass to close the margin to 14-7. The Gator defense pressured Wallace, sacking twice, to force a Wolverine punt. Palm Beach Gardens drove to the Wellington two-yard line, where Gator running back Antonio Outler ran in a score that could tie the game. However, Wellington blocked the Gator kick to keep a 14-13 lead at the half. It was the last time that Palm Beach Gardens would find the end zone. Wellington would later put up a Morgan Suarez 40-yard field goal to extend the lead to 17-13, in addition to forcing two more Gator fumbles. “Morgan has a big leg, and he is going to compete for the Lou Groza award,” Wellington head

coach Tom Abel explained. “He has been striking the ball very good, and you can hear the thud off of his foot and banging it through, and that’s what he did tonight.” Freshman quarterback Blake Kendall entered the game late in the fourth quarter and added to the

Wellington lead when he found Celestin on a 20-yard touchdown pass to lift the Wolverines up 24-13. “They’re a very worthy opponent. We’ve had some epic battles with Palm Beach Gardens,” Abel said. “You can’t sit on your heels against a good team, and they

made some quality adjustments. But, in the end, we saw that the middle of the field was open, and we took a chance. Balitan caught a nice one over the middle and sealed it for us.” Richards is credited with six carries for 115 yards and a touchdown. Celestin had six catches for

Wolverine receiver Balitan Celestin tries to avoid a tackle.

Halftime including the crowning of Wellington’s Homecoming Queen Danielle Boyd and Homecoming King O’mari Burgess.

Running back Mark Antony Richards takes off on a 91-yard touchdown run.

105 yards and tallied two scores, while Suarez logged the 40-yard field goal. The Wolverines improved to 7-3 overall and 3-1 in district play. They have a week off and will finish the regular season hosting Atlantic High School on Friday, Nov. 2.

Wellington quarterback Austin Wallace rolls out to make a throw down field.

Wellington defensive back Cornelius Butler recovers a late Palm Beach Gardens fumble. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

OPEN 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK. APPOINTMENTS AND WALK INS ALWAYS WELCOME! State Of The Art Medicine At State Of The Economy Pricing

Palms West Veterinary Hospital Now Offering All New

• Laser Therapy • Ultra Sound • Digital X-Ray Regular Office Hours 7 Days a Week • 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Walk-Ins Always Accepted

Dr. Ira Grossman has been providing personalized affordable small animal veterinary services since 1980.

URGENT CARE WITH PRICES THAT ARE FAIR! OPEN 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK URGENT CARE WITH A FLORIDA LICENSED VETERINARIAN ON PREMISES 24 HOURS A DAY

CALL 798-2780 We offer full veterinary services for small animals: • Heartworm Prevention • International Health Certificates • In-House Labs • Medical Boarding

• Annual Wellness Exams • Preventive Care • Surgery • Spay/Neuter • Dental Care

• Flea & Tick Treatments • Grooming • Rabies & Other Vaccines • Holistic Homeopathic Treatments

556 Folsom Road, Loxahatchee • Ph: 561-798-2780 Fax: 561-793-2601 Email: info@palmswestveterinary.com • www.palmswestveterinary.com

Page 24

October 26 - November 1, 2018

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

SPORTS & RECREATION

Acreage Gymnast Earns Gulf Stream Council Invite To National Camp Boy Scouts Food Drive Acreage resident Sofia Stephens successfully competed in Benefits Food Pantries the TOPs National Testing held in

WELLINGTON WRESTLERS WIN IN MICHIGAN

Indianapolis from Oct. 5 to Oct. 7. After qualifying through a statewide selection process conducted over the summer, Stephens joined approximately 300 top-scoring gymnasts ages 8 through 10 from 40 different states. Once in Indianapolis, she was rigorously evaluated for gymnastics skills and physical abilities. At stake was a December national training camp invitation and the opportunity to learn from the USA Gymnastics national team coaching staff. “I had a great two days of testing, but so did a lot of girls. It’s very competitive. I’m excited about going to camp and doing my best,” Stephens said. Stephens trains in Stuart under coach Val Mas at 360 Gymnastics. Her gymnastics journey can be followed on Instagram @ SEAS2028.

The Wellington Wrestling Club traveled to Michigan State University for the Grappler Fall Classic held on Oct. 13. Senior Hosanna Kropp (second place, Girls 139-pound division) and Preston Morrow (eighth place, Elite 285-pound division) earned National All-American honors. Also placing in the high school varsity division were Luke Forehand (seventh place, 135 pounds) and Alex Zepeda (seventh place, 240 pounds).

Sofia Stephens

The Boy Scouts of America, Gulf Stream Council, is partnering with area residents to fight against hunger in the South Florida area during the annual Scouting for Food initiative. In 2017, 40 million Americans — including 6.5 million children — lived in households that were food insecure, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. This means that these families were uncertain of having, or unable to acquire, enough food to meet their needs. To help alleviate hunger locally, roughly 6,000 scouts will canvass area neighborhoods on Saturday, Nov. 3 to distribute food-collection bags to homes. The following weekend, on Saturday, Nov. 10, scouts will pick up the bags filled with non-perishable items and deliver them to community food pantries. The Gulf Stream Council Service Center is also another

public drop-off location. The Scout Oath includes a promise “to help other people at all times.” The scouts live that promise every day, and they are proud to partner with neighbors this month to reduce hunger in the Gulf Stream Council service area. Last year, the scouts collected 42,370 pounds of food. This year, they hope to collect 150,000 pounds of food. The Gulf Stream Council has been serving the youth of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Henry, Glades and Okeechobee counties for more than 104 years. There are currently more than 8,000 registered members — 6,000 youth and 2,000 adult volunteers — benefiting from the programs offered through the council. The headquarters for the council is in Palm Beach Gardens. For more information, visit www.gulfstreamcouncil.org.

GREAT ATMOSPHERE AND FRIENDLY SERVICE

sday Nights Live M usic Thur 9 p.m. 6p.m. BEST FOOD AND BEST MARGARITA’S IN TOWN

Lunch

Buy Any Lunch Platter Get the 2nd for

50% Off (7 days per week)

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

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

Call For Take Out

(561) 798-1229 Winn-Dixie Plaza 1179 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 Hours: Mon-Sun 11 am- 10 pm

5 Off

$35 or more

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

VINTAGE

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

Buy One Get One

1.00 OFF

1/2 OFF

ANY SHAKE OR SUNDAE

Offer Expires 11/30/18

SMALL ICE CREAM CONE OR CUP

DECORATIVE ARTS ANTIQUES FESTIVAL - OVER 300 DEALERS -

Sunday - Thursday 12pm - 10pm Friday - Saturday 11:30 am - 10:30pm

We Proudly Serve

November 2, 3 & 4

FLORIDA’S LARGEST MONTHLY ANTIQUE EVENT

ADMISSION

FRI: 12-5 • SAT: 9-5 • SUN: 10-4:30 $8.00 ONE DAY ADULT • SENIORS $7.00 • UNDER 16 FREE

“Premium Ice Cream Without The Premium Price” 11328 Okeechobee Blvd., Suite 6, Royal Palm Beach (Next to Little Caesars in Royal Plaza)

(561) 268-2979

SOUTH FLORIDA FAIRGROUNDS 9067 Southern Blvd. West Palm Beach I-95 Exit 68 (Southern Blvd.) then West 7 miles • Turnpike Exit 97 then 1 1/2 miles West, then right on Fairgrounds Rd.

FRIDAY EARLY BUYER 9-12: $25 (FRIDAY TICKET GOOD ALL 3 DAYS!)

DISCOUNT COUPON

AVAILABLE AT WWW.WPBAF.COM EMAIL:INFO@WPBAF.COM • (941) 697-7475

ROYAL PALM BEACH

10/23/18 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM HILARY’S RESTAURANT 630 ROYAL PALM BEACH BLVD

10/30/18 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM HILARY’S RESTAURANT 630 ROYAL PALM BEACH BLVD

11/06/18 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM HILARY’S RESTAURANT 630 ROYAL PALM BEACH BLVD

ROYAL PALM BEACH

11/13/18 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM HILARY’S RESTAURANT 630 ROYAL PALM BEACH BLVD

11/20/18 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM HILARY’S RESTAURANT 630 ROYAL PALM BEACH BLVD

11/27/18 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM HILARY’S RESTAURANT 630 ROYAL PALM BEACH BLVD ROYAL PALM BEACH 12/4/18 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM HILARY’S RESTAURANT 630 ROYAL PALM BEACH BLVD

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

October 26 - November 1, 2018 Page 25

HERE’S MY CARD Residential Commercial

Knockdown Textures Interior - Exterior Carpentry Repairs

W.H. BROWN,LLC PAINTING

Free Estimates

Lic. #U-16274 Bonded Insured Wallpaper Removal

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

Drywall Repairs

B. ELLIS ENTERPRISES, INC.

Irrigation Repairs

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

Ben Ellis President Office 561.798.1477 Mobile 561.722.5424

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

Mary Schiltz Realtor®

SERVICES:

• Electric Panel Upgrades • Landscape Lighting • Generator Installation • Recessed Lighting • Troubleshooting

Cell:

Thomas McDevitt, Master Electrician P 561.798.2355 F 561.784.9401

(561) 635-8477

Email:

admin@twmcdevittelectric.com LIC# EC13007161

MarySchiltz@bellsouth.net

EACH ERA OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

BALMORE PLACE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY

• Operated by registered nurses with over 40 years experience. • Quality care assisted living facility with low client to caregiver ratio. • We intervene and advocate as their care managers in the absence of their family members. Licensed #AL12034 • At Balmore Place, Care, respect and our 14315 83rd Ln. N. • Loxahatchee residents well being trumps everything!

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

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

I’ll keep your pool looking up to par!

DATTILE PLUMBING, INC.

THE BEST IN THE WEST DOUGLAS DATTILE

dattileplumbing@att.net

PRESIDENT

SERVING WESTERN PALM BEACH COUNTY SINCE 1973

561 -793 -7484

CFC057769

WWW.DATTILEPLUMBING.COM

B. ELLIS ENTERPRISES, INC.

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

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

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

Before

After

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

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

Chris Melia, President

561-723-4686 Cell GroutPlus@gmail.com

DISCOUNT TRACTOR AND BOBCAT SERVICE INC.

CAPT. D.J. U.S. Navy Veteran

Fly & Light Tackle Fishing

— Free Estimates — BILLY (561) 572-5662

Everglades National Park

561-701-3344

arielalejo89@yahoo.com

Michelle Layton

Ken Miranda

REALTOR

12789 Forest Hill Blvd. Wellington, FL 33414 Office: (561) 790-5784 Cell: (561) 644-4941 Michelle1wpb@yahoo.com

www.kandwater@gmail.com www.kandwaterservice.com Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

561-795-8675 Cell 561-723-0736

Monthly Maintenance • Salt Delivery • R/Os • Pumps • Tanks Water Softeners • Chemical Free Carbon/Iron Filters

Page 26 October 26 - November 1, 2018

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

WELLINGTON • ROYAL PALM BEACH • LOXAHATCHEE • THE ACREAGE

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

WHITE

GLOVES cleaning service

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

References, Experience, Professional Service

Homes | Apartments | Offices

561-951-0398 Is your roof leaking? Are you hurricane ready? Call us for all your roofing needs! Licensed & Insured

Re-Roofing & Repairs

Lic.#057261

ENTERPRISES INC.

561-741-8919

• Smelly Water • Black Water •Yellow Water • Staining Water OR Just Out Of Water?

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

$10 OFF Coupon

WE HAVE THE SOLUTION! FREE ESTIMATE Service • Repair • Installation • Water Filtration • Pressure Tanks • Monthly Service • Well and Irrigation Pumps • Whole House Reverse Osmosis

Commercial/Residential •Septic Tank & Grease Trap Pumping • Drain Fields • Lift Stations • Drain Cleaning

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

CLASSIFIEDS • • • WELLINGTON ROYAL PALM BEACH LOXAHATCHEE THE ACREAGE

Professional Services

A/C Refrigeration Services

Painting

Wallpapering

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

JOHN 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

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

Auto Body Repair

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

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

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

Driveway Repair D R I V E WAY S — F r e e e s t i m a t e s A & M ASPHALT SEAL COATING commercial and residential. Patching potholes, striping, repair existing asphalt & save money all work guaranteed. Lic.& Ins. 100045062 561-667-7716

Town-Crier Classifieds Call 561-793-7606

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

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

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

Roofing

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

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

Security SECURITY — American owned local 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

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

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

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

Water Filtration RELIABLE WATER FILTRATION 561-951-0398 Full Service water filtration company including well pumps, pressure tanks, water systems, & reverse osmosis

Seeking Employment SEEKING POSITION: Companion to elderly person, non-medical position, college educated. Please call 561-324-5807.Please call 561-324-5807 HOME HEALTH AIDE AVAILABLE — Experienced Home Health Aide seeks new position. Flexible hours, full time, day or night. I am a Licensed CNA who has worked as a home health aide and also as a nanny. I have many years of experience taking care of the elderly at home. Price negotiable, references provided upon request. Call Pat at (561) 294-1423.

Automobiles For Sale

ZOOKEEPER INTERNS AGES 14 & UP — for community service credit hours. Good Earth Farm Loxahatchee Contact Nancy ASAP at 561-792-2666 HELP WANTED DRIVERS — Drivers-CDLDeerfield Beach, FL - part-time openings. Excellent hourly pay! Great for those seeking supplemental weekly income, 2+ years Class-A experience. Call Penske Logistics 1-866-316-5844

Wellington HUGE GARAGE SALE — Saturday, Oct. 27th 8:00 a.m. - Noon 14291 Stirrup Lane, Wellington

Loxahatchee GARAGE/MOVING SALE — Saturday, Oct. 27th & Saturday Nov. 2nd 17606 88th Rd. N. Loxahatchee. Everything must go!

LAKEFIELD WEST ANNUAL ALL COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE!

Saturday, October 27th 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Aero Club Drive & South Club Drive, Opposite Wanderers Club

FORD F450 DUALLY TRUCK 2008 — Only 34,500 miles. Like new in/out. 6.4L Turbo Diesel, 4x4, white, tan leather, topper, sun roof, all options. $37,900. Call 561-737-6689

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

Garage Sale

Employment Opportunities

Gates Open at 8:30 a.m.

FINE MERCHANDISE FROM A FINE COMMUNITY! Schedule Your A/C Checkup Today!

Family Owned & Operated Since 1996

Service & Repair • New Equipment • Sell All Brands

www.johnchuntonac.com

Lic.#CAC057272 • Insured

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

October 26 - November 1, 2018

Page 27

You are invited to have fun with us at our

Wellington Tavern Events Thursday, November 1 Victor Bottaill ....................................

Now family Owned!

Our Dishes are home-made using only the freshest products. Specializing in traditional food.

Friday, November 2 The B Side Band ....................................

Family Owned & Operated Since 1996

• Service & Repair • New Equipment • Sell All Brands

Schedule Your A/C Checkup Today!

Saturday, November 3 Karaoke with Alex ....................................

OPEN: Monday through Wednesday 4pm - 11pm | Thursday through Saturday 4pm - 2am

12794 Forest Hill Blvd., #20, Wellington (561) 469-1109 | www.wttavern.com The “Original” Wellington Mall Southeast Corner Forest Hill Blvd. & Wellington Trace

www.johnchuntonac.com Lic.#CAC057272 • Insured

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

US Mortgage has many loan programs for every scenario.

WALLPAPER

Come Visit Our Extensive WallPaper Library

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

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

Milko Castellanos Branch Manager

1200 Corporate Center Way • Suite 104 Wellington, FL 33414

MILKO@USMTG.COM

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

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

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

15 Year Wellington Resident!

U.S MORTGAGE OF FLORIDA

Licensed In Florida • NMLS # 75597

Now hiring Loan Officers Leads Provided

www.nmlsconsumeraccess.com

11600 POINCIANA BLVD. ROYAL PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33411

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.ROYALPALMBEACH.COM Royal Palm Beach Movies are rated G to PG-13 and are subject to change. Snacks will be provided on site. Please bring your own seating!

Page 28

October 26 - November 1, 2018

The Town-Crier

www.gotowncrier.com

“I’m grateful to be alive, that’s why Wellington Regional is my hospital.” After Steve Calia collapsed on the floor at home, he was rushed to Wellington Regional where doctors found two major blockages in his arteries and low heart function that led to cardiac arrest. Wellington Regional is the first hospital in Palm Beach County to receive accreditation as a Chest Pain Center with PCI and Resuscitation. This designation means the hospital is equipped and staffed to deliver specialized life-saving care like hypothermia therapy.

Thanks to the care provided at Wellington Regional, Steve Calia survived and is enjoying all the special moments life brings.

Make Wellington Regional YOUR HOSPITAL!

Learn more at wellingtonregional.com Facebook “f ” Logo

CMYK / .eps

Facebook “f ” Logo

CMYK / .eps

Connect with us

wellingtonregional.com 10101 Forest Hill Boulevard | Wellington, Florida 33414

Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Wellington Regional Medical Center. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodations and the non-discrimination notice, visit our website. 180464