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RPB CRACKING DOWN ON NIGHTCLUBS SEE STORY, PAGE 4

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At issue at Wellington’s Architectural Review Board meeting on Monday, Sept. 24 were the proposed architectural designs for the new GSB Law building to be developed in the Binks Commercial Center, as well as two homeowners requesting to have their houses painted colors not on Wellington’s approved color chart. Page 3

Indian Trail Approves Purchase Of Equipment To Outfit Culvert Crew

The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of two excavators, a wheel loader and some accessories last week to outfit an in-house culvert installation crew. “Back when we were doing the budget, we had earmarked $883,000 as carryover,” District Manager Rob Robinson said. “We identified those for the culvert replacement crew to get that up and running.” Page 7

Wellington Garden Club Hosts Tree Planting At Peaceful Waters

On Saturday, Sept. 22, the Wellington Garden Club held a ceremony to plant Florida native trees and plants at Peaceful Waters Sanctuary near Village Park on Pierson Road. Page 7

The Binks Forest Elementary School PTA held its second annual Party With A Purpose Casino Night & Auction on Saturday, Sept. 22 at the Wellington National Golf Club. The money raised will go toward upgrading playground equipment at the school. Shown above, are PTA executive board members Treasurer Michelle Chamlee, Secretary Jesse Kearney, Vice President Advocacy Kristen Kearney, Principal Michella Levy, President Jenn Appel, Vice President Ways & Means Jamila Abraham, Vice President School Services Farryl Brooke and Vice President Volunteers Jennifer Rodriguez. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 15 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

ITID Officials Discuss Flooding Concerns With Congressman

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Congressman Brian Mast (RDistrict 18) visited the Indian Trail Improvement District on Monday, Sept. 24 to tour the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area levee at the invitation of district officials, who seek funding to complete the half-finished levee and pursue other flood-control plans in The Acreage. The state funded about $4 million for the first half of the levee, following problems with the dike after the heavy rains of Tropical Storm Isaac in 2012, but funding for the second half never came. Mast sits on a committee charged with infrastructure, which is important to help address flooding problems, and he came to listen to ITID’s presentation. “The first thing we’re going

to talk about is funding for the second half of the Corbett levee,” ITID Engineer Jay Foy said. “Half a levee doesn’t do much good. The first half is now sound. It was designed and constructed through the [South Florida] Water Management District.” Foy explained that the original levee is actually an earthen berm that could still breach and cause severe flooding to homes in The Acreage. He said that the SFWMD recently upped the estimated cost to $5.8 million to finish the levee because construction costs have gone up. Foy added that the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission has been maintaining the water level higher in recent years for the 60,000-acre Corbett area. “They’re trying to hold their

water levels higher to enhance wetlands rather than game harvesting,” he said, explaining that Corbett’s water levels are often at 22 feet. “Our control down here is 16 [feet] in the wet season, so there have been numerous breaches through seepage through the berm. In the new section, that doesn’t happen. It’s very well engineered.” ITID Manager Rob Robinson said that during Tropical Storm Isaac, the level in Corbett rose to 30 feet. “We had breaching coming in from Corbett in several locations,” he said. While homes weren’t damaged, there was damage to roadways and septic systems. “There is only 5 feet of water level differential that is allowed,” Robinson said. “If we drop our canals too low, it allows water See ITID MAST, page 18

World War II Vet Speaks To Students At Western Pines

Wolverines Rebound With Big 49-21 Win Over John I. Leonard

By Chris Levy Town-Crier Staff Report On Tuesday, Sept. 25, World War II veteran Carl Arfa addressed the eighth graders of Western Pines Middle School in The Acreage. He

was accompanied by his daughter, Debra Katzman, who often assists her father in such presentations, helping with visual aids. Arfa is originally from Monticello, N.Y., and is the son of Jewish

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Debra Katzman, World War II veteran Carl Arfa, Western Pines teacher Steven Gordon and Principal Bob Hatcher.

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immigrants. His father jumped ship in Brooklyn during World War I while serving as a crew member aboard a Russian vessel collecting war supplies. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the United States Army, where he was assigned as a bazooka gunner to the 271st AntiTank Regiment of the Fighting 69th Infantry Division. Arfa landed in Rouen, France, and then moved into Belgium. During the Battle of the Bulge, after two members of his unit were killed by machine gun fire, Arfa returned fire with his bazooka and obliterated a German machine gun nest in a steeple. For this action, he was awarded the Bronze Star. During the early stages of the battle, overcast conditions prevented aerial supply. Arfa and his men spent three days in a foxhole without food before slaughtering See ARFA, page 4

Wellington Finalizes Budget With Tax Rate Of 2.48 Mills

By Chris Levy Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council finalized its tax rate and budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year on Tuesday, Sept. 25 after another round of trimming designed to further reduce a proposed tax rate increase. Earlier this month, the council outlined a plan to lower the proposed tax rate from 2.55 to 2.50 mills, still slightly higher than the current year’s 2.43 mills. At this week’s meeting, Councilman John McGovern sought clarification from Director of Administrative & Financial Services Tanya Quickel regarding plans to trim raises for village employees. Quickel previously stated that the reductions would include reducing the consumer price index (CPI) wage increase to all village employees from the proposed 3 percent to 2 percent. This reduc-

tion was at odds with what McGovern had originally intended, which was to exclude village employees making more than $75,000 a year from a separate 1 percent merit increase. According to Quickel, the proposed $96.8 million budget — which is down $13.6 million from the current year — focuses on the three most relevant needs of village residents. These are law enforcement, neighborhood safety and flood control/drainage. After discussion between staff and the council, the tax rate was again reduced — this time to 2.48 mills. The additional cuts will come from external services, which Village Manager Paul Schofield said would be performed by inhouse staff. Schofield further added that the rate of 2.48 mills is lower than See WELL BUDGET, page 4

WORLD PEACE DAY

The Rotary Club of Wellington and the Village of Wellington hosted a World Peace Ceremony at Wellington Rotary Peace Park on Sunday, Sept. 23. The ceremony honored students from local schools. Shown above, Binks Forest Elementary School’s Belen Rivera, shown with her teacher Lisa Gifford, was the overall winner of the poster competition. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY CHRIS LEVY/TOWN-CRIER

Palm Tran Offering Free Trial Of New Route System

By Chris Levy Town-Crier Staff Report On Sunday, Sept. 30, Palm Tran will introduce its new Route Performance Maximization (RPM) project. The three stated benefits of the program are improved travel times, more direct service and better customer service. This will be achieved by adjusting some routes to improve their coverage, efficiency and frequency. Routes will be simplified, and service will be more direct in order for the regional bus network to work better at providing more connections to more destinations. All bus routes will be free from Sunday, Sept. 30 through Wednesday, Oct. 3 to give riders the opportunity to test the new routes. A new rider’s guide has been printed to help travelers under-

stand the changes, which is available for free on buses and is also available at www.palmtran.org. The bus routes are also linked with Google Transit, allowing customers to use Google Maps to plan their rides and connections. In addition, free wi-fi will be offered aboard every bus as part of the rollout of RPM. This, coupled with the inclusion of USB chargers on Palm Tran’s new 1700-series buses, is designed to make the service more technologically relevant and broaden its appeal to consumers. Statistics provided by Palm Tran show that 24 of the new buses with USB chargers are currently operating on routes throughout Palm Beach County. The transit hub for the western See PALM TRAN, page 18

Teacher’s FPL Externship Inspires Classroom Work

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report National STEM Day may be coming up on Thursday, Nov. 8, but some individuals find ways to celebrate and grow their knowledge of science, technology, engineering and mathematics throughout the year. That was the case this past summer for local teacher Sean Streed of Wellington Landings Middle School. While students enjoyed time off from school, Streed spent the month of July embracing an externship with NextEra Energy’s Reliability Assurance Center Lab through Florida Power & Light. Since 2009, Streed has taught all aspects of science at Wellington Landings, ranging from biology to astronomy. While he is always exploring new avenues, such as his trailblazing lessons using Chromebooks and a Smart whiteboard, this summer was his first opportunity

to explore a paid externship. Such work-study experiences allow teachers a fresh perspective on answering the indominable student question, “When am I going to use this in the real world?” by providing educators with realworld applications and first-hand knowledge. After learning of the program at the Palm Beach County School District’s annual Science Symposium, Streed was interested, but the program was offered only to high school teachers. This was the first year that middle school teachers were admitted, and he was quick to apply. He is always looking for new ways to connect with his students. “I don’t want to be stuck handing out worksheets just because that’s how things have been done for 20 years,” Streed said, explaining that new technology is just the way to do it.

Welcomed into his externship like any other employee, including orientations and safety trainings, Streed was stunned by the acceptance he felt. “They showed me everything. It was like a tidal wave trying to grasp it all. It was lots of fun, and they were incredibly knowledgeable,” he said. For an entire month, he showed up for work in FPL gear from his hat to safety gloves to protective boots. He was able to work directly with components in need of repair, in addition to experiencing time in the field. Engineers took him from the Flagler office all the way to Miami-Dade County, exploring the power grid and letting Streed see how the entire powering process works from start to finish. Watching the FPL crew’s problem-solving skills was perhaps the most impactful part of the externship for him, Streed explained. See STREED, page 18

Teacher Sean Streed in his classroom at Wellington Landings.

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Work Nearing Completion On Expanded RPB Cultural Center

By Denis Eirikis Town-Crier Staff Report It’s not by accident that Royal Palm Beach boasts such diverse and robust recreational programs — many people work behind the scenes to help make that happen. Among them are the members of the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Advisory Board, who met Monday, Sept. 24 to hear updates on a wide array of recreation programs and park projects planned throughout the community. One of the highlights of the meeting was that Parks & Recreation Director Lou Recchio reported that the renovation of the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center is on track and expected to be completed by mid-November. The village is already accepting bookings for Cultural Center events scheduled for January forward. Recchio went on to say that a grand reopening of the facility is being planned in partnership with local business and civic groups. “We want as many people as possible to see the great new facilities that we have available for rent,” he said. Board Chair John Riordan said that the renovated and expanded facility will be a great asset to Royal Palm Beach. “The newly renovated and expanded Cultural Center will be the crown jewel of the village’s ongoing efforts to provide recreational, cultural and educational opportunities to residents and visitors,” he said. The facility will be able to handle up to five groups at one time and features a “grand ballroom” with four additional meeting

spaces. Vice Mayor Selena Smith, council liaison to the Recreation Advisory Board, noted that the council has discussed naming each of the meeting spaces after village neighborhoods, such as La Mancha and Crestwood. Board members were briefed by Village Engineer Chris Marsh, who gave a presentation on planned capital improvement programs expecting to be funded in part by the Palm Beach County Local Discretionary Surtax. For fiscal year 2019, the village is expected to receive just over $7 million from the surtax. The Recreation Advisory Board is tasked with overseeing that money and making sure it is used properly. “The surtax fund can be used for expenditures associated with the construction, reconstruction or improvement of public facilities that have a life expectancy of five or more years, as well as any associated land acquisition,” Marsh explained. For some projects, the village is employing a strategy to actively seek outside grants and use the surtax money as funding for the local match. Recreation-related projects on the list include: safety lighting for a bicycle pedestrian path along the FPL right of way, as well as for pedestrian paths at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park; new access points for Commons Park from surrounding neighborhoods; new lighting for two fields at the Bob Marcello Baseball Complex; an all-access playground at Commons Park; Todd Robiner Park pathway resurfacing; lighting at the Camellia Park tennis facility;

improvements to the Commons Park Sporting Center and improvements to the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. Smith encouraged staff to consider using solar lighting whenever possible. Recchio explained that the lighting upgrades will all incorporate greener technology, including solar and LED, which will save the village substantial energy costs. He said some lighting being replaced is in excess of 30 years old. Marsh advised the board that the village is in full compliance with the rules and requirements of the surtax program. Village staff also gave reports regarding ongoing recreational programs, senior programs and camps/instructional programs. Turnout for the senior programs is exceptionally strong this year. For example, the Young at Heart Club already has 285 people registered, compared to 228 at this time last year. The October luncheon is already sold out with almost 230 tickets sold. The village’s popular camp programs will be expanded this year with a new Black Friday Camp, where parents can drop off children at the Recreation Center while shopping or recovering from shopping. There are also camps scheduled around the holiday season. Program Supervisor Sheryl Sawyer was especially pleased to announce that the village has contracted a third yoga instructor. “Yoga is one of our more popular programs, so we will now also start offering everything from workout yoga to meditation

Closed for renovation for more than a year, work is nearing completion on the new Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center, which Recreation Advisory Board Chair John Riordan called “our crown jewel.” PHOTO BY DENIS EIRIKIS/TOWN-CRIER

instruction — great ways that village residents can reduce stress and increase the quality of their lives,” Sawyer said. Deputy Director of the Parks & Recreation Mike Mikolaichik then briefed the board on upcoming events. October events include an Oct. 5 food truck invasion and concert in Commons Park; “Rocktoberfest” set for Oct. 13-14, which is a first-ever event with all the best things of the Fall Fest incorporated in, but with an emphasis on rock

music and Halloween, featuring a haunted woods walking tour, costume contests and more; an Oct. 26 movie night and food truck invasion at Commons Park featuring Hotel Transylvania 3; and an Oct. 30 “spooktacular” concert by the Royal Palm Beach Community Band at Crestwood Middle School. Events coming up in November include a Nov. 11 Veterans Day service at Veterans Park and the Fall Fantasy Craft Show, returning to Veterans Park on Nov. 17.

“This community should be very proud of the way we try to bring enrichment and recreation to all of our residents, from the very young, to the young at heart,” Board Member Phyllis Katz said. This coming year, the Parks & Recreation Department is expected to provide facilities, programs and services that will attract more than one million visits to Royal Palm Beach facilities, with 900,000 residents and visitors projected to visit Commons Park alone.

Wellington Board OKs Cocoa Berry, But Refuses Oregano Spice

By Chris Levy Town-Crier Staff Report At issue at Wellington’s Architectural Review Board meeting on Monday, Sept. 24 were the proposed architectural designs for the new GSB Law building to be developed in the Binks Commercial Center on Binks Forest Drive, just south of Southern Blvd., as well as two homeowners requesting to have their houses painted colors not on Wellington’s approved color chart. The presentation for the GSB Law building was given by Mayerling Boscan of AW Architects

Inc. The new building will be the future of the Wellington-based law firm Gonzalez, Shenkman & Buckstein P.L. Boscan stated that design professional Wilbur Muro worked carefully to create both an architectural design and color elevations that fit within the current Binks Commercial Center buildings. The board agreed and approved the design unanimously in a 6-0 vote. However, when it came to exterior home colors, cocoa berry won board praise, but oregano spice proved to be concerning.

The owner of a home on Meadow Wood Drive successfully petitioned the board to have his home painted cocoa berry. The color — which senior planners Kelly Ferraiolo and Olga Prieto said was previously on the approved color chart — proved so popular with the board that after unanimously approving its use on the single property, the board further voted 6-0 to once again add cocoa berry to the approved list of colors. Board members had less than pleasant commentary for the color oregano spice. The home in

questions is on Wiltshire Village Drive and is currently painted the unapproved color in violation of village code. Board members Miguel Alonso and Roger Grave de Peralta were both familiar with the property and did not like it. In discussion with staff, they struggled to find a solution that could improve the look of the house without forcing the owner to have to repaint the entire structure. The homeowner was not in attendance, despite repeated notifications from Ferraiolo and Prieto. Board Chair Ron Shamash was

particularly harsh about the color and said that he had driven by the house to inspect it for himself. Following remarks and interaction with the staff and board, a solution could not be found, and the house color failed to win approval. Alonso, who voted against approving the house as is, lamented the fact that the homeowner would have to repaint the house within 90 days to be compliant with the code. Vice Chair Tom Wenham introduced a resolution to defer the item until the Architectural Review Board’s next meeting

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with the hope that the homeowner would be in attendance. The resolution passed 5-1, with Shamash dissenting, as he did not think additional time or discussion would change his opinion on the color. Oregano spice will be on the menu again when the board next meets on Wednesday, Oct. 17. In addition to a second vote on the Wiltshire Drive property, Ferraiolo and Prieto informed the board that another property owner would be petitioning the board to keep oregano spice on an alreadypainted house that is also currently in violation of village code.

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Royal Palm Finalizes Budget And Cracks Down On Nightclubs

By Chris Levy Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council gave final approval to its $44.5 million budget for fiscal year 2018-19 on Thursday, Sept. 20. There were no public comments on the budget, and as staff made no changes to the budget since the last public hearing, there was little discussion among council members. The tax rate of 1.92 mills is unchanged from the current year. However, due to rising property values, the figure is 5.86 percent above the rolled-back rate of 1.8137 mills. There was a lengthy discussion about the status of nightclubs in the village between the council and staff. At present, there is no definition of “nightclub” in the village code, which complicates the matter. The village attorney reported

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continued from page 1 the village’s 10-year average of 2.51 mills. When questioned by Vice Mayor Michael Drahos about sustainability, Quickel responded that she believed the 2.48 rate was sustainable for several years, and Schofield responded that the sustainability under current reserves would last until 2031. The final tax rate of 2.48 mills passed the council 4-1, with Mayor Anne Gerwig being the lone dissenter. Gerwig said she opposed raising taxes on residents for budget expenditures she did not feel they wanted or needed. When questioned as to what these items were, she noted the redevelopment of Lake Wellington and signage improvements, which she also previously noted. The question of approval of the $96.8 million village budget focused on the $1.2 million budgeted for the waterfront activation at Lake Wellington. Although no money would actually be spent as a result of the budget vote, since each item over $25,000 must come

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continued from page 1 a cow and cooking it using explosives and their helmets. Arfa and the 69th Infantry Division went on to capture a bridge

that the line between a restaurant and a nightclub had become increasingly blurred. Several businesses within the village have been operating as a restaurant during the day and then clearing tables at night for a dance floor with live entertainment and no food. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office had received several complaints about these establishments in terms of both noise and public behavior. They were described as a threat to the health, safety and welfare of village residents. The consensus among the council, staff and the PBSO was that such establishments were inappropriate for areas zoned for neighborhood commercial. The council unanimously adopted the first reading of an ordinance that provided a definition in the code for “nightclubs,” which would allow them to be prohibit-

ed. Only facilities that offer a full menu and seek approval will be permitted to have live music going forward. In other business: • Councilwoman Jan Rodusky championed an Art In Public Places resolution that would set standards for public artwork to be included with new large-scale industrial and commercial development within Royal Palm Beach. Both the resolution to approve Art in Public Places and the following resolution to appoint the Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission as the Public Art Advisory Board passed unanimously. There was one public comment against the Planning & Zoning Commission being appointed as the advisory board, questioning the board’s ability to judge artwork due to the lack of artists on the commission.

• The council voted unanimously to approve a request by Cypress Key to divide a 9.82-acre plat at the northwest corner of Cypress Head Avenue and Southern Blvd. into four smaller plats. Nothing changed in terms of zoning or what could be developed. Proposed developments for the site include inline stores, as well as healthcare, memory care and day care facilities. • The council unanimously approved a request by Potter’s House of West Palm Beach to move into a larger space within the Royal Plaza South shopping center. This required modifying a council-imposed condition. • Mayor Fred Pinto spoke about the presentation from the Florida Department of Transportation’s long-range transportation plan (LRTP). He said it calls for a $750 million widening of Florida’s Turnpike, including express lanes

with tolls. He added that Royal Palm Beach was one of only four communities to vote against the proposal. “We should not be focusing on spending dollars to put more cars on the road,” Pinto said. “We need to change our thinking to other modes of transportation.” Keeping on the subject of transportation, Pinto encouraged village residents to embrace Palm Tran’s new route optimization known as RPM, which goes into effect on Sunday, Sept. 30. RPM increases frequency on Route 52, which serves Royal Palm Beach. • Councilman Jeff Hmara was appointed to the Florida League of Cities transportation board. He informed the council that although it was not on the agenda, he had begun pressing the board on multimodal transportation, which met with approval from Pinto. • The council discussed whether the newly renovated and expanded

Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center should have a name. Village Manager Ray Liggins said that after consultations, he believed the best policy would be to leave the name as it was. Pinto suggested calling it the “new” Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. The facility’s largest room will be called the grand ballroom. The smaller banquet rooms will be named for the village’s original developments of Willows, La Mancha, Colony and Crestwood. No date has been set for the Cultural Center’s opening, but an event has been booked for New Year’s Eve. On a related note, the banquet room at the Commons Park Sporting Center will be named the Sunset Banquet Room at Commons. • Rodusky promoted walk to school day on Wednesday, Oct. 10. Among the schools holding events that day will be H.L. Johnson Elementary School.

before the council for approval, it would make the funds available if the council felt it had community support for the project going forward. Drahos wants to bring a town center concept to the 22-acre parcel owned by the village. He believes in emphasizing the central Forest Hill Blvd. area and added that the development of the amphitheater, municipal complex and community center should next logically be followed up by development of the lakefront area in question. “This sets a roadmap for the future of the village,” McGovern agreed. One group that clearly did not support the project were tenants of the Lake Wellington Professional Centre, which would be demolished if the lakefront project were to go forward. For the fourth council meeting in a row, some occupants took to the microphone during public comment to condemn the proposal. “The building was purchased with the intention of tearing it down,” Councilman Michael Napoleone said. “It was bought for the dirt underneath. This has been going on for a long time. We didn’t think this up.” Napoleone was not a member of the council in 2013 when

Wellington bought the property. In previous council meetings, he has said that he would have voted against the decision. “You shouldn’t settle for a 35-year-old building,” Drahos told the facility’s supporters. Both Drahos and Napoleone have been having separate meetings with private investors to bring similar office space to the village. The proposal of a new site was unsatisfactory to the tenants of the Lake Wellington Professional Centre who were in attendance. One tenant expressed concern that it might not be a “lateral move” as there would be no guarantee that all of the tenants would be able to find a new home. However, despite claims by tenants that the proposed concept of the waterfront activation was the issue, the question of rent became a matter of discussion by both the public speakers and the council. The council authorized the purchase of the property in 2013 for $5 million. However, a donation lowered the village’s cost to $4 million. After the purchase, village staff became responsible for operating the Lake Wellington Professional Centre, with many tenants’ rent remaining grandfathered in from when it was owned by Ken Adams. Since the village began collect-

ing rent, a profit of just north of $800,000 has been accumulated by the village, which is kept in a separate fund. After five years of ownership, the village is still operating the Lake Wellington Professional Centre at a $3.2 million loss, when factoring in the purchase price. The 35-year-old structure has numerous problems, and the current design could not be constructed under the current building code. Neither the doors nor windows are hurricane proof, and the roof needs replacement. Most seriously, it is a wood-framed building without a modern fire protection system. The cost of these replacements and enhancements to bring the building up to code and within the quality standards the village wishes to maintain total some $1.8 million. This would erase the $800,000plus in revenues that the village has seen and add an additional $1 million in debt. In other business, Drahos used his time to speak to address developments occurring at Polo West. Village Attorney Laurie Cohen informed the council that at the special magistrate hearing on Sept. 20, the property was found to be in violation of two codes. The property owner is required to cut the grass by the next magistrate hearing on Oct. 18. If not rectified, a fine of

$250 per day, per violation will be implemented. Planning, Zoning & Building Director Bob Basehart told the council that it was the highest fine possible. Cohen added that Polo North is up for a similar code evaluation at the Oct. 18 magistrate session. Drahos also commented on a proposal to redevelop Polo West into a “target golf” course. Limited information was available on what

that meant, but Cohen said it was a real sport and would fit under the village’s zoning for the property. Cohen and Basehart had both been briefed on the sport and believed it involved the use of a larger ball on a rougher fairway — thus lowering groundskeeping costs for the owner. Drahos called the proposal “absolutely ridiculous” and said that the properties should be maintained as they were.

over the Rhine River leading into Germany. From there, they captured the German city of Leipzig and went on to liberate the Nordhausen concentration camp. Western Pines eighth graders Austin Gross and Liana Ellis held up a large Nazi flag that Arfa captured from a memorial in Leipzig after forcing out its defenders with the use of flamethrowers. Now in his 90s, Arfa resides in

Boca Raton and has given between 40 and 50 of these lectures at South Florida schools. Western Pines Principal Bob Hatcher introduced Arfa to the eighth-grade students who assembled in the cafeteria for the presentation. He stressed the importance of not just what they were about to hear, but the enormity of the situation Arfa found himself in when he

was not that much older than them. “This is a very special event for you all to witness,” Hatcher said. “An incredibly powerful message is going to be delivered to you this morning. One you’ll remember in 20 years.” West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio was on hand to read a proclamation honoring Arfa that documented his life’s history and heroic service in World War II.

After the proclamation was read, Muoio presented him with the key to West Palm Beach. “I love coming to this school, because this school is good to me,” Arfa said at the beginning of his presentation. “I was 16 on Dec. 7, 1941,” Arfa recalled. “We could hear [the attack on Pearl Harbor] on the radio. I was very angry. I asked my dad if I could sign up.” He needed his father’s signature to enlist, but his father wanted him to finish high school first. “When we graduated, we threw our caps in the air and then boarded a bus to go off to war,” Arfa continued. “I came home three years later. Some of my friends didn’t.” Those who did come back, were changed forever. “As soldiers, we sacrificed, and we bled,” Arfa said. “We fought because we needed to fight. We died because we loved our country. Twenty left. Fifteen came back. Five died, six were wounded. I’m talking for the people who can’t talk to you today… I’m here to honor their sacrifices.” At one point during the presentation, Arfa had to sit down due to pain he is still suffering as a result of a bullet wound he suffered during the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944. “I have a bullet in my leg,” Arfa explained. “There’s a piece still in there. They want to take it out, but I won’t let them. I like having it.” Much of Arfa’s presentation was focused on the subject of anti-bullying. “You’ve got to protect one another — love each other — take care of each other,” Arfa implored the students. Arfa called Nazi leader Adolf Hitler the worst bully of all time. “It started small,” Arfa said of Hitler. “We can’t let it happen again.” Arfa went on to speak about King Christian X of Denmark who reigned from 1912 to 1947 and whose birthday ceremony he attended.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Alan Gerwig Responds To George Unger

George Unger’s letter to the editor titled “Wellington Doesn’t Need an Arts Center” (Sept. 21) is a familiar echo of a divisive past that not too long ago dominated the political discourse in this community. His rhetoric, laced with lies and personal attacks against Mayor Anne Gerwig, is not useful or productive, nor does it advance the discussion on any issue. She certainly does not need anyone to speak for her, and that is not my intent. What I want to address is Mr. Unger’s eagerness to disparage her for having the audacity to point out that she has a skill set and experience that is unique and useful to the council and is pertinent to the topic at hand. In fact, his entire letter has a misogynistic overtone throughout and is inaccurate on virtually every point he raises. Contrary to his assertion, her actions do indeed speak for themselves, which is something that Mr. Unger cannot claim, unless he wants to point to all the time he has spent behind a keyboard typing nonsensical letters to the editor. Mr. Unger has a history of actively participating in the past acrimonious political environment with his many letters and public comments in support of the previous council members that

often instigated it. She has been a target of his disparaging letters and name calling ever since she first ran for a seat on the council. The previous council stated they passed her over for vice mayor, which is primarily a ceremonial title, “because we can.” This is to be expected from an arrogant few like Mr. Unger and his lot, who seem to be threatened by a strong woman in leadership. His political bent betrays his desire to appear to care about a particular issue by his fabrications and false allegations. And for good measure, he plays the “Trump” card. To create a guise for his allegations, he had to lie about her running a vocal partisan campaign, about her advocacy for Wellington owning and renting an office building and about her propensity for recklessly spending of tax dollars. All of this to create a platform for him to bring his partisan politics into local issues, while trying to look like Father Time dispensing sage wisdom. We have seen how destructive this disingenuous behavior is to our national political discourse, so I cannot understand why he is so willing to drag our community into that gutter with him. This has no place in our hometown. For more than eight years, the mayor’s record is clear and her actions consistent. She was the only dissenting vote in 2013 to purchase the office building, which was done by the previous council

with less than three weeks of due diligence. It was her opponents who inserted party into their campaigns. She is the only member of this current council to vote no to raising taxes on the residents this year. She is the only member of this council to oppose this year’s budget with a $10 million project that has had zero public input at this time. With such demonstrable lies, he exhibits what is wrong with today’s public discourse. Politics of personal destruction has no place in our town square, and, thankfully, Mr. Unger is an outlier in this regard. Fortunately, for every letter or comment like Mr. Unger’s, the mayor receives dozens of unsolicited, encouraging comments and e-mails from residents, whether they agree with her position on any specific issue or not, saying they appreciate her courage, her service and her doing her best to represent all of the residents of Wellington. I have had the privilege of going on this journey with her and have witnessed some really bad behavior by elected officials and residents, but overall this is not the norm by any stretch. I have witnessed this council working very hard togeth-

er, whether they agree or disagree, for the benefit of the residents. Alan Gerwig Wellington Editor’s note: Mr. Gerwig is the husband of Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig.

For The Record

Due to incorrect information provided to the Town-Crier, the article Two New Members Take Seats On Wellington’s Zoning Board (Sept. 21) included inaccurate vote counts on the election of chair and vice chair. The correct information is as follows: A motion was made by Jeffrey Robbert to elect Elizabeth Mariaca as chair. The motion passed 5-2 with Stephen Levin and Alan Shullman dissenting. A motion was made by Dr. Carmine Priore to elect Levin as vice chair. The motion passed 4-3 with Mariaca, Kenneth Kopp and Shullman dissenting. The Town-Crier regrets any confusion this might have caused.

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Chiari Awareness Month — On Tuesday, Sept. 25, the Wellington Village Council issued a proclamation to honor Chiari Awareness Month. For the remainder of the month, the clock tower at the Wellington Municipal Complex will be illuminated at night with purple, which is the official color for chiari malformation awareness. Pictured with the council is Jordan Ray, 20, of Wellington, who suffers from the condition and brought awareness of the illness to the council at a presentation on Sept. 11. “When the Nazis occupied Denmark, they ordered every Jew to sew a star on their clothing,” Arfa explained. “King Christian X sewed a Jewish star on his clothing — every Dane had a star. He sent 5,000 Jews to Sweden.” This, he said, is a lesson for everyone. “One guy can change the world,” Arfa said. “One guy can stop bullying. One young man can change the school.” Arfa took time during his presentation to praise current members of the United States military. “The great promise of the United States is guaranteed by the service men and women,” Arfa said. “We’re in the greatest country in the world today.” After the presentation, Arfa took questions from several students. “What was the most pressing hardship during the war?” Evan Vicinio asked. “Living,” Arfa replied. “Three days with no food. Snow and ice without the proper clothing.” “What was it like coming home?” Robert Lebrun asked. “I came home with PTSD,” Arfa revealed. “I cold-cocked my cousin once when he woke me up for dinner. My dad helped me by getting back into normal life with dating and dancing.” “How did you feel before going to war?” Roselyn Diaz asked. “I wanted to go,” Arfa said. “I begged my father to go, but he wanted me to finish high school.” “What were your methods of surviving?” Michael Sarullo asked. “Move forward with the bravery in your belly,” Arfa said. “Step forward with bravery, and you’ll get the job done.” Ultimately, Arfa downplayed the notion that he was a hero or that the “greatest generation” possessed unique qualities. “Anybody who says they’re a hero is full of bologna,” Arfa said. “We were not heroes. We did the job we had to do. There were no other options.”

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ROTARY CLUB OF WELLINGTON HOSTS ANNUAL WORLD PEACE CEREMONY

The Rotary Club of Wellington and the Village of Wellington hosted a World Peace Ceremony at Wellington Rotary Peace Park on Sunday, Sept. 23. The ceremony honored students from local schools. The SMART student mediator award was presented to O’Mari Burgess of Wellington High School, while the Wellington Community Peace Award was presented to Principal Betsy Cardozo of New Horizons Elementary School. The ceremony also included the words “may peace prevail on earth” spoken in eight languages, performances from the Palm Beach Central High School Traditions choir and a release of peace doves. PHOTOS BY CHRIS LEVY/TOWN-CRIER

The Palm Beach Central High School Traditions choir performs “We Are The World.”

The Palm Beach Central High School Interact Club participated in the flag-raising ceremony and helped out at the event.

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office drill team presents the colors to open the ceremony.

Principal Betsy Cardozo of New Horizons Elementary School receives the Community Peace Award from Randy Pfeiffer. Isabella DiMario, shown with her teacher Shari Krebs, won the poster competition at Wellington Elementary School.

Victoria Holtz won the poetry contest at Polo Park Middle School.

Wellington Idol winner Carly Cantor performs the national anthem.

Justin Morante, with Rotary presenter Susan Odell, won the poetry contest at Emerald Cove Middle School.

Alexa Acosta, with Rotarian Susan Odell, won the poetry contest at Wellington Landings Middle School.

Savannah McCray, with her teacher Terry Valenti, won the essay competition at Palm Beach Central High School.

Wyatt Crosby, with his teacher Flora Rigolo, won the essay competition at Wellington High School.

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O’Mari Burgess of Wellington High School was presented the SMART student mediator award by Rotarian Jay Broder.

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ITID Approves Purchase Of Equipment To Outfit Culvert Crew

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of two excavators, a wheel loader and some accessories last week to outfit an in-house culvert installation crew. “Back when we were doing the budget, we had earmarked $883,000 as carryover,” District Manager Rob Robinson said at the Sept. 19 meeting. “We identified those for the culvert replacement crew to get that up and running.” The purchase includes a mini excavator, which the district rented in the past at a cost of almost $70,000 since 2011. “That’s above what we could have purchased one for,” Robinson said. The district also spent more than $350,000 on the rental of large excavators going back to 2012. “Back in August, ITID ap-

proved the implementation of a dedicated culvert replacement crew,” Robinson said. “On July 18, the proposed fiscal year budget was passed, including the purchase of several equipment additions that were highlighted to outfit the culvert crew.” This included pricing for an excavator and wheel loader totaling $453,300. Also included in the budget was a forestry attachment to cut trees on canal bank easements. “Aside from the budgeted equipment, I am also recommending the purchase of a 10,000-pound mini excavator,” Robinson said. “We have been renting units over the last year with great success. This unit will be paid for from the sale of the old motor graders. All four sold for a total of $130,000. That’s going to help offset the cost of some of this machinery.”

The purchase of excavators will also enable canal reclamation, Robinson said, explaining that they have minimal swing counterweights. “When you go in sideways, you don’t have 3.5 to 4 feet of counterweight smashing into trees and fences,” he said. Robinson said the last excavator that ITID rented incurred about $10,000 in damaged engine compartments, lights, cameras and antennas caused by the machines spinning around, he said, adding that the reduced counterweight is safer for workers on the ground. Robinson recommended the purchase of Volvo equipment through Flagler Equipment, as the other bidders were somewhat unresponsive, wanted higher prices, lacked hydraulics or had availability issues. “We currently have two Volvo

excavators in the fleet,” Robinson said. “We’ve used them with great success on the road retros as well as the swales, and everything else that we have been doing out there.” Other than the machine purchases, Robinson said that his crew is ready to start replacing culverts. “I’ve ordered pipe for 180th [Avenue], and I don’t really have the budget for going into a lot of rentals on this,” Robinson said, adding that Flagler Equipment can deliver one of the excavators in two weeks. Robinson stressed that the equipment will be used for many years. Argue asked about the option of leasing as opposed to buying. “What I’m concerned about… is that we’re going to buy these machines, and in five years we’re

going to need to upgrade these machines,” she said. Robinson said they will be well taken care of. “We’re going to be using them pretty much day in and day out,” he said. “They don’t get the abuse on them like the graders. We’re not rodeoing these things up and down the roads. We’re going to see some hours to them, but with these units, I think the best value is to purchase them outright rather than lease.” Robinson added that the purchase of the mini excavator made no fiscal impact on the budget, since it is being purchased with money from the sale of the old graders, and that it can be used for many applications. “I’ve seen how much we were renting them in the past, and it just made fiscal responsibility to go out and pull the trigger on this with as much culvert work [as] we’ve

got to do,” he said. “It’s a small machine, but it has got enough power to walk down these canal banks, and it’s got a thumb on it, so we’ll be able to reach down and grab these trees and pull them out of the canal banks, and with the hydraulics, we’ll be able to use different attachments.” Argue also asked about the planned purchase of the forestry cutter, and Robinson said that accessory will be used for canal reclamation to cut trees up to 12 inches in diameter. “We’ve got a lot of overhangs,” Robinson said. “This isn’t just a mower. You can actually go up to a tree 12 inches in diameter, top it, push it over and then grind it in place.” Bair made a motion to purchase the equipment, which carried 4-0 with Supervisor Jennifer Hager absent.

Groves Council Finalizes Ordinance Easing Building Setbacks

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved the final reading of an ordinance reducing setbacks for the town’s agricultural residential lots last week, inserting a clause that they would not be more restrictive than Palm Beach County regulations. The ordinance will revise the Unified Land Development Code related to setback requirements in the agricultural residential (AR) zoning district. The council had directed staff to reduce by 50 percent the standard setbacks in the AR zoning district. Vice Mayor Todd McLendon made a motion at the Sept. 18 meeting to approve the ordinance.

Planning Consultant Jim Fleischmann said that there are two categories of properties, conforming lots of 5 acres or more and non-conforming lots of less than 5 acres. “Each of those setbacks are handled in different sections of the code,” Fleischmann said. The standard setbacks of 5 acres or more were handled by a simple 50 percent reduction in the setbacks. The non-conforming lots are more complicated, he said, explaining that the setback reductions are based either on the size of the property or the dimensions of the property, less than 200 feet in width or depth. “We also included council direction that no setback could be less

than 10 feet,” he said, adding that the version is unchanged from the preliminary reading on Sept. 6. During public comment, Mary McNicholas said because she is chair of the Unified Land Development Committee, several people had raised concerns with her about the ordinance. “Under no circumstances am I speaking for the committee, because it didn’t come to us,” McNicholas said. “I’ve tried to do a quick synopsis and ideas of things that might help. The areas of concern are only non-conforming lots.” McNicholas said that the neighborhoods of concern are the smaller lots on roads such as San Diego, Los Angeles, Tangerine

and Raymond drives, 22nd Road and Marcello Blvd. “These neighborhoods have been established for quite a bit. They were built under and/or had the codes applied by the county,” McNicholas said. “It will be more restrictive than Palm Beach County.” McNicholas suggested a solution, to insert “not more restrictive than Palm Beach County” somewhere in the ordinance. “We were originally not to be more restrictive than Palm Beach County,” McNicholas said. “Because of those neighborhoods… it doesn’t really fit.” Town Attorney Michael Cirullo said he could insert the clause in the ordinance if that was the

direction of the council. Fleischmann said he didn’t agree with McNicholas’ assessment that the county’s restrictions would be less than the town’s, but had no problem putting the language in. “But when you do the calculations, we’re going to show that the town’s calculations are less restrictive than the county’s, but it doesn’t hurt to put the language in there,” Fleischmann said, adding that staff considers both the acreage and dimensions of the property and decides on what benefits the property owner. “Looking at the setbacks from those two perspectives, on every lot that I’ve seen in the town, versus the way that the county does it, ours are more

favorable to the property owner.” Fleischmann reiterated that despite his interpretation, he had no problem putting in the language McNicholas had requested. McLendon agreed to add the language change to his motion. Former Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Supervisor Connie Bell said that she did not realize that some of the lots in town were that small. “Some are less than half an acre,” Bell said. “Even though we think of Loxahatchee Groves as 5-acre parcels, we have many non-conforming lots that are under half an acre.” McLendon’s motion to approve the amended ordinance carried 5-0.

Wellington Garden Club Hosts Tree Planting At Peaceful Waters

By Erin Davisson Town-Crier Staff Report On Saturday, Sept. 22, the Wellington Garden Club held a ceremony to plant Florida native trees and plants at Peaceful Waters Sanctuary near Village Park on Pierson Road. Longtime Wellington Garden Club member Kathy Siena chairs the annual planting event. She was excited about the strong turnout. “This started five years ago,” she explained. “We wanted to preserve our local environment and give back to the community by planting Florida’s native trees.”

The annual event is timed to coincide with National Public Lands Day. Among those taking part with garden club members were local scout groups. Also attending was Wellington Vice Mayor Michael Drahos and Brian Hopper, the village’s landscape and forestry operations supervisor. Before the planting started, Siena spoke to the assembled crowd and Drahos presented a proclamation. Planted at the event were 100 fire bushes, 200 Simpson’s stoppers, 100 myrsine and 100 elderberry shrubs.

Local girl scouts take part in the Wellington Garden Club planting.

Kathy and John Siena.

Dozens of people gathered at Peaceful Waters to take part in the planting event.

Madison, Quin and Bryan Magyar with a newly planted tree.

The Su family takes part in the planting event.

PHOTOS BY ERIN DAVISSON/TOWN-CRIER

NATURAL KERR HOLDS OPEN HOUSE AT THE MALL AT WELLINGTON GREEN

Natural Kerr held an open house on Friday, Sept. 21 at its store in the Mall at Wellington Green. Natural Kerr sells unique hair care and skincare products with natural ingredients, as well as artisan soaps, hair items, essential oils and gifts from around the world. Visit www.naturalkerr.com for information on special promotions, e-mail info@naturalkerr.com or call (786) 427-9111. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Co-owner Andrew Burnstine, Agostina Roccatatliata, Desiree Criscuolo and co-owner Judith Burnstine.

Omarie on the steel drum and Abasi on the djembe.

You Farm owner Stefan Horbonis was on hand with farm-fresh items.

Marie Bahneman and Olivera Cavic purchased some spray facial toner.

Desiree Criscuolo gives Beatrice Woodie a hand cream sample.

Joey Grayson serves Lucie Buskirk some sushi.

Agostina Roccatatliata with Monica Jimenez trying lavender hand lotion.

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Beacon Of Hope 5K To Benefit Cancer Alliance Of Help & Hope On Nov. 18

Wellington Nurse Assisting Federal Response To Storm

Lisa Bruce, a nurse from Wellington, has deployed to North Carolina to assist the federal medical response to Hurricane Florence as part of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS). Bruce serves as a member of an NDMS Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT). NDMS is a federal program that can support communities with medical care, veterinary care and mortuary assistance during disasters 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 (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response. “Because Florence was such a large and powerful hurricane as it approached the East Coast, HHS brought in more than 500 medical responders ahead of the storm, so we would be close if our help was needed after the hurricane made landfall,” NDMS Acting Director Ron Miller said. “In addition to personnel, HHS also deployed medical equipment and supplies

the teams would use and federal medical stations to augment care should North Carolina’s healthcare infrastructure need this level of support.” Since landfall, DMAT personnel have provided medical care at two evacuation shelters in Virginia and four evacuation shelters in North Carolina. DMAT personal also are available to supplement staff shortages at hospitals and embed with urban search and rescue to triage patients rescued in the aftermath of the storm. HHS experts continue to work with state partners to assess impacts on the health systems and identify any needs for assistance as flood waters crest and begin to recede. NDMS efforts to help residents of North Carolina 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.

Sheen Mayberry Joins Staff At The Wellington Chamber Of Commerce

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Sheen Mayberry as the new director of membership development and special events. In this role, Mayberry will coordinate and lead the efforts to increase new membership. In addition, he will be instrumental in implementing key events for the chamber. Prior to joining the Wellington Chamber, Mayberry worked with several political and nonprofit organizations in outreach and development roles. From 2009 to 2015, he was a member of the U.S. Army Reserve, where he served as a member of a transportation unit. Mayberry is a political junkie and fitness enthusiast. He can be contacted at sheenwellington chamber@gmail.com.

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On Sunday, Nov. 18, the second annual Beacon of Hope 5K Run/ Walk in Memory of Kevin P. Enterlein will take place at Tiger Shark Cove Park in Wellington. Enterlein lost his three-year battle with colon cancer in November 2016 at the age of 51. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope (CAHH). Enterlein, a 26-year resident of Wellington, established “Beacon of Hope” to raise funds and provide support for underprivileged families dealing with cancer. The nonprofit is now run by his wife Andrea, and their two grown children, Kevin and Melissa. Enterlein was an enthusiastic runner, so the family felt that an event like this would truly honor his memory. “Last year was our inaugural

event, and thanks to all of the sponsors and participants, we were able to raise more than $30,000 to help local Palm Beach County residents dealing with cancer and needing financial assistance,” Andrea Enterlein said. “We decided to host this race again because of all the support we received from the community, and we look forward to another successful event.” The Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope’s mission is assisting the children, adults and families affected by cancer and the subsequent bills they acquire during the treatment and recovery process. Due to the high costs of cancer treatment and the severity of the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatments, many cancer patients suffer severe financial setbacks and difficulties. CAHH

offers assistance to qualified cancer patients in Palm Beach County to ease this burden. For more information on the work of CAHH, visit www.cahh.org. The 2018 Beacon of Hope 5K Run/Walk begins at 7:30 a.m. at Tiger Shark Cove Park (13800 Greenbriar Blvd, Wellington). The price is $28 (plus a $2.50 sign-up fee) until Oct. 31. After Oct. 31, the price increases to $35 (plus a $3 sign-up fee). Children 12 and under are free. Day of the race registration is $35 cash only until 7:25 a.m. Sponsors include: Gold sponsors Boynton Financial Group and Palm Beach Urology Associates; silver sponsors Minnie & Coal Productions, Chase and the Allstate Foundation/Tom Neumann Agency.

Kevin P. Enterlein To register for the event, visit www.beaconofhopewellington. com.

Wellington Wins Seven Awards From FFEA

The Wellington Parks & Recreation Department was proud to again receive recognition from the Florida Festivals & Events Association (FFEA) for its work in event marketing and promotion. Winners were announced during the Florida Festivals & Events Association 24th annual convention and trade show held in Bonita Springs. The program recognizes members’ innovation, individuality and creative collaboration. Nominations were accepted

in nine categories. A total of 140 events submitted materials for consideration. Nominations were judged by a blue-ribbon panel representing media outlets, printing companies, web site designers, photographers, promotional marketing professionals and social media experts. Wellington brought home four awards in the following categories: first place in the PR Campaign category for the Lakeside Family Fun Event Series, first place in the

Program/Brochure category for the Summer Parks & Recreation Program Guide, first place in the Tickets and Invitations category for the Father Daughter Dance and second place in the Promotional Poster category for the Father Daughter Dance. Wellington and the Bacon & Bourbon Fest were also recognized for their event partnership, with the Wellington Bacon & Bourbon Fest receiving awards in the following categories: first place

Facebook page, first place outdoor banner and second place web site. For a complete list of winners, visit www.ffea.com/sunsationalawards. “The SUNsational Awards have recognized and celebrated the talents of our members for more than two decades,” FFEA Executive Director Suzanne Neve said. “We’re proud of our members and their events — and excited to recognize them in this way each year.”

Local Karate Instructor Alex Jinesta Becomes A National Champion

Alex Jinesta, a 25-year-old black belt and member of Team USA from West Palm Beach, recently won the gold medal in the Men’s 18-34 - 60 kg Elite Kumite division at the United States National Karate Federation National Championships in Reno, Nev. This most recent win follows his gold medal win at the Amateur Athletic Union National Championship in the lightweight kumite division. He has been training in karate for 20 years and has been the senior instructor at Palm Beach

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Whatever else you might think about Florida, after reading this year’s “Read Together Palm Beach County” book, you’ll never be able to say it’s boring! In classic Dave Barry style, the New York Times bestselling author and popular humorist takes on all the people who think of the Sunshine State as “Flori-DUH” in his hilarious hit book Best. State. Ever. A Florida Man Defends His Homeland. The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County kicked off the “Read Together Palm Beach County” campaign at its annual Mayors’ Literacy Initiative Luncheon, where the book was announced. The campaign, aimed at getting adults throughout the county to read the same book at the same time, will celebrate all things Florida, including other Floridathemed books and authors. The goal is to get people engaged in discussing the themes of the book and to help entice those who can read, but seldom do, to get in the habit of reading again. Copies of the book are available through the Literacy Coalition for a $10 donation. Many of the county and municipal libraries also have ordered additional copies. Events and book discussions are planned throughout the campaign, which ends in late No-

Royal Palm Beach Vice Mayor Selena Smith with Palm Beach Gardens Mayor Maria Marino at the luncheon where the 2018 “Read Together” campaign book was announced.

Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig with Tom Streit and Kristin Calder of the Literacy Coalition, Carla Roderick of Comcast and Richard Radcliffe of the League of Cities at the Literacy Coalition’s annual Mayor’s Literacy Initiative Luncheon.

vember. A finale event with Dave Barry will be held at the Harriet Himmel Theatre in West Palm Beach on Nov. 28. The finale event requires an RSVP. The event is free, but a suggested donation is welcome. Sponsorships for the campaign, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, are available. This community reading initiative is not a fundraiser, but helps support the Literacy Coalition’s mission to improve the quality of life in our community by

promoting and achieving literacy. Learn more at www.literacypbc. org or call (561) 279-9103. A recipient of the coveted 4-star Charity Navigator rating for 10 consecutive years, the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County works to improve the quality of life in the community by promoting and achieving literacy. One in seven adults in the county is unable to read and understand information found in books, newspapers and manuals, and nearly half of all

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BRONCOS EARN PERFECT SCORES ON STATE TESTING

Palm Beach Central High School Principal Darren Edgecomb recently congratulated Sonya Smith, Anthony Broderick and Jonathan Calderone for earning a perfect score on the Florida State Assessment. Shown above, the students were presented with a special certificate from the governor.

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WELLINGTON AMERICAN LEGION HOSTS FUTURE HEROES GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Wellington American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Post 390 held its annual Future Heroes Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 22 at the Wanderers Club. Proceeds will benefit the Future Heroes Scholarship Fund and local youth, patriot and veterans support programs. Awards were given out at a buffet lunch, and there were also raffles and a silent auction. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

First place: head golf pro Jeff Fraim, Roy Lynam, Hector Mena, Ed Portman, Chris Cole and John Isola.

Second place: Dale Sisson, Rusty Lamm, Fred Rodgers, Trina Hayes and Ed Portman.

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Third place: John Weidner, Ed Portman, Bryce Weidner, Matt Sweeney and John Isola.

Scott Young won a bag presented by Henry Tocci.

(Seated) Dennis Masch, Charles Carroll and John Isola; and (standing) Jorge Perez, Al Ziker, Mike Pancia, Henry Tocci and Ed Portman.

John Isola (center) with longest-drive winner Mike Shupe and closest-to-the-pin winner Chris Cole.

WELLINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY GATHERS FOR MIXER AT DEVINE BISTRO

The Wellington Historical Society gathered for a social mixer on Thursday, Sept. 20 at the Devine Bistro. For more information about the group, e-mail info@wellingtonhistoricalsociety.org, call (561) 227-1582 or visit www.wellingtonhistoricalsociety.org. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Martha and Kevin Collier with Mary Jo Shockley.

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BINKS FOREST PTA HOSTS PARTY WITH A PURPOSE CASINO NIGHT & AUCTION

The Binks Forest Elementary School PTA held its second annual Party With A Purpose Casino Night & Auction on Saturday, Sept. 22 at the Wellington National Golf Club. The event included a silent auction and a ticket auction. The money raised will go to upgrading playground equipment at the Wellington school. Learn more at www.binksforestpta.com. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

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Neighborhood Watch Meeting Set For Oct. 17

Wellington’s Community Services Department will host a Villagewide Neighborhood Watch Meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center, located at 12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd. Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Social Media Manager Anthony Rodriguez will give a presentation on crime prevention and social media. All residents are welcome to attend and meet other residents in an effort to strengthen Neighborhood Watch groups. If you’re interested in starting a neighborhood watch in your

Binks Forest Elementary School Principal Michella Levy and PTA President Jenn Appel.

Alexis and State Rep. Matt Willhite.

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a.m. at center court in the original Wellington Mall (12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) for the program “Know Your Ballot; Understand the Amendments; Vote Smart.” The League of Women Voters will explain all the proposed amendments on the November ballot. Election day is just around the corner and Florida ballots will contain 13 proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution. Several amendments contain proposals that are unrelated to each other. These are “all or nothing” propositions, so it is extremely important for voters to understand the issues and learn exactly what they will be voting for, or against. Everyone in the community is invited. There is no charge to attend,

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Oktoberfest At St. Therese

St. Therese Catholic Church (11800 Lake Worth Road, Wellington) will host an Oktoberfest celebration Saturday, Oct. 13 from 6 to 11 p.m. The cost is $25 per person. The event features German food, drink and music, including a beer raffle for a tub of beer. For more info., call (561) 352-3791.

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Women’s Group To Meet Oct. 4

The next meeting of the Women of the Western Communities will be on Thursday, Oct. 4 at the Wellington National Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive). Happy hour begins at 6 p.m., but attendees must be checked in

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A Tasty Brunch Meeting Led To A Tour... And An Amazing Story Every once in a while, I get out of the house. Last weekend, for instance, I had brunch at a bed-and-breakfast near my antiques shop. I mean, the place is literally three blocks from my place of business, and I had never been there. But I wanted to have a clerks’ meeting, and my store manager chose this place as the location. It was a good call. Even without the bed (the highpoint of any bed-and-breakfast, to my mind), the place was fabulous. It was three stories of Queen Anne grace with the unusual feature of a fireplace sporting a chimney that branched into two, so there could be a window over the mantel.

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The Sonic BOOMER I had a big round waffle, a mound of blueberries, a “healthy” dollop of whipped cream — followed by a quite unexpected tour, which the owner offered us when he heard we all love antiques. This guy — ya gotta love him — chose the town almost by throwing a dart at a

map and, boy, is that town lucky. I don’t know how much money he has poured into this place, but it’s a lot. It took him nine months to haul shoulder-height trash out of the place, recondition the mahogany woodwork, plaster, paint and fix the massive sliding pocket doors. He brought in massive wooden beds and dressers and spruced up the bathrooms. He discovered a full basement (Dry! In Florida!) with a secret smugglers’ tunnel that extended all the way from the river up and out into his living room floor. Unearthing that thing was a job in and of itself... but he did it. Exhausted but happy, he and his wife popped the cork on a bottle of Champagne,

celebrating the fact that they could open for business the following day. Well, that didn’t exactly happen. While he was sitting in the parlor, monitoring his monitor to see if he’d gotten any Airbnb hits, the sky turned black and a storm settled in. Being from California, he didn’t know what to expect from a Florida storm, so he pushed back the curtain to take a look. Just then, there was a stupendous crack of lightning and the whole house shook. He’d been hit! Water came pouring in from the ceilings — down the walls, onto the beds, across the carpets. Everything was ruined. He raced upstairs, into the tower, where

a swirl of black residue showed the lightning’s path — right down the sprinkler system pipes. It wasn’t rain pouring in; his own sprinklers were doing the damage! He rushed down into the basement and turned off the water. Evidently, the home’s old lightning rod had been installed to satisfy the fire code, but had never been grounded. Details. “I should’ve checked,” he said. “Who would?” I asked. So you’d think the moral of the story would be to make sure your safety features are actually safe, but it’s not. The moral of the story is to explore your own neighborhood — it may surprise you.

‘House With A Clock’ Blends Horror With Comedy And Fantasy The new film The House With a Clock in its Walls proved a surprising bit of fun entertainment. I am not a huge fan of scary films, but this one is done so stylishly that the dozens of fun details make it everything an adventure should be. The book, first in a long series, is by John Bellairs, but even better, it is illustrated by Edwin Gorey, and that creates a wonderfully humorous overlay. Director Eli Roth, a master of the horror genre, manages to add some great humorous and fantasy touches that make their own kind of magic. Lewis Barnavelt (Owen Vaccaro) goes to New Zebedee, Michigan, in the mid1950s to live with his uncle Jonathan (Jack Black) in a creaky old house, which has a mysterious ticking clock inside. Recently orphaned, the shy and slightly strange Lewis only wants to have a normal childhood, but soon discovers he’s set for

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler anything but that. Uncle Jonathan is a mediocre but well-intentioned warlock, while his next-door neighbor and good friend Florence Zimmerman (Cate Blanchett) is a far more powerful good witch, who has lost much of her power due to tragedy. The house that Lewis has just moved into was earlier owned by Isaac (Kyle MacLauchlan) and Selena (Renée Elise Goldsberry) Izard. Before dying, this sinister couple had constructed a powerful clock that is hidden somewhere within the walls of

the house. If a magical key is turned in the clock, it will turn back time to before humans were on the planet, in essence preventing anyone from ever being born. Lewis, trying to befriend the popular Tarby Corrigan (Sonny Suljik), tries to raise the dead in the local cemetery on Halloween and succeeds in accidentally releasing Isaac Izard from his tomb. Now, with the help of Jonathan and Mrs. Zimmerman, Lewis must become, in his own words, indomitable, to prevent the evil warlock from killing everyone on earth. The film reminds me a lot of the old 1980s movies like The Goonies, where it seems kids can do anything, and magic can live. Added to that is stylish terror that Gorey has produced, recreated for the screen. The house is alive with magic, a lot of it seeming benign, but a lot horrible. The house, very strongly influenced by Gorey, is a fabulous setting. A huge topiary griffin

plays a role as a sort of giant floral kitten with kitty litter problems. Chairs move to welcome or block you and pictures change as we watch. That is the general mode of the first two-thirds of the movie: a slightly comedic take on horror and growing up. Then everything turns more serious as the final battle takes place. The cast is marvelous. Black once again proves what a brilliant comic actor he is by taking a part that should portray him as not very bright or useful and bringing out a wonderful humanity. All through the film, he keeps things lighter than they would be. Blanchett is a great foil; acerbic, a bit tormented, she makes Florence somehow warm and welcoming, even as she makes icy comments. She can steal a scene with a single line or look. Vaccaro is good as the kid; at times he is weird, but he also can be quite warm and open. He walks a fine line between comedy and fright, as does the

whole film. Suljik, in a small role, comes across well, providing a more complex kid than we normally see. Vanessa Anne Williams has a lovely cameo as another strange kid: she loves insects and has the wonderful line to Lewis, “With your goggles, you look like an insect. Take that as a compliment.” That is a perfect grace note for the film. It delicately balances the comic and horror elements helping the entertainment factor greatly. I expect that we will see more films like this; a welcome change from some of the slasher and gore genres that are so popular. Using kids as a centerpiece is tricky; when it works, like in this film or It, there are great results. It is not too scary for all but the youngest kids, and they will really enjoy it, while adults will also have a nice experience. This is a fun picture. In a dull film season, it is worth your time.

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Local Heroes Pledge To Fight Against Plaque At Family Dentist Of Palm Beach

Dr. Sunitha Sirivolu and the staff and patients of Family Dentist of Palm Beach have donned masks to be the super heroes to get the word out to the community about the importance of oral health. It all comes down to plaque, the sticky film that coats teeth. If not properly cleaned on a regular basis, can harden and become very difficult to remove. If left untreated, it can lead to tooth loss and gum disease. To prevent this, one needs to brush and floss twice a day, and have regular dental checkups where the hygienist and the dentist can check plaque buildup. It’s usually hard to clean plaque in between teeth and in the back-molar areas. Patients are given demonstrations on how to keep those areas clean. The campaign “Pledge to Fight Back Against Plaque!” has helped

spread the word within the community through the support of patients who shared their pictures on social media to their friends and family as part of a campaign to prevent tooth loss and stop gum disease in the Royal Palm Beach, Wellington, West Palm Beach and Lake Worth areas. Patients took pictures with the staff with super hero props and masks, and there was a raffle for an Oral-B electric toothbrush kit to the winner. Five easy ways you can “fight the plaque” and achieve better oral health are: brush regularly and thoroughly, floss daily, use a mouth rinse, eat healthy by avoiding sugary foods and schedule regular check-ups with your dentist. Coming soon, Family Dentist of Palm Beach will be wearing pink in October to bring awareness to the many people battling breast

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International College Counselors Opens Newest Office In Wellington

International College Counselors, one of the largest college and graduate school admissions consulting companies, recently announced the opening of its newest office in Wellington. This is ICCs’ seventh office in South Florida. The expansion is part of the company’s growth strategy of supporting its existing clients in Wellington and developing additional relationships within the Wellington community, including the growing equestrian population. Donna Barron-Willey, a Wellington resident and director of college advising at ICC, will head the Wellington office, located in the Lake Wellington Professional Centre, and develop this new regional operation. “The decision to expand our presence in Wellington was a logical step in our business growth strategy. Wellington is home to many parents seeking guidance

navigating the confusing and complicated college admissions process. Having a presence here is imperative,” noted Barry Liebowitz, ICC’s managing partner. Barron-Willey comes to ICC with 10 years’ experience advising students in their collegiate, academic and career goals. A graduate of the Northeastern University/ New England Conservatory of Music Consortium in Boston, she earned her bachelor’s degree in legal studies and music, and her MBA in international business from the European Business College in Munich, Germany. She is fluent in English, German, French and Italian. Barron-Willey looks forward to guiding aspiring students in Wellington on their path to success and sharing her expert strategies for admission. Based on her extensive experience abroad, she also hopes to assist international students desiring to undertake a course of

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PBC Market For Single-Family Homes Shows Indications Of Leveling Out

Overall sales of single-family homes in Palm Beach County realized a 1.7 percent year-over-year increase for the month of August, and sales of homes priced over $1 million or more increased by 12.9 percent, according to recently

released market reports. The median sales price saw no change at $340,000. “We’ve had a stable market month-over-month with moderate variances in year-over-year data for single-family homes in

Palm Beach County,” said Jeffrey Levine, president-elect of the Realtors of the Palm Beaches and Greater Fort Lauderdale. “What is notable is the 5.4 percent yearover-year rise in the median sale price of condos and townhomes

to $185,000. This is because there is very little inventory in that price range for single-family homes.” Cash transactions for single-family homes increased by 3 percent, and the median time to contract decreased to 47 days.

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New Jersey native Kaela Marie Genovese has always loved creating and designing jewelry. Her family has fond memories of her at the young age of three always having to have her “essentials” wherever she would go: her little purse, her mother’s jewelry, oversized sunglasses, lipstick and, of course, “keys” to her battery-operated car. Genovese started designing and creating one-of-a-kind, stretchy jewelry pieces to give to her family and friends. She came to Wellington 18 years ago and attended the King’s Academy for high school and earned her bachelor’s degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University. Genovese has spent much of her work experiences in Palm Beach. “Due to the people who have walked by my side and believed in me, I’ve been able to arrive at this point,” she said. “I believe jewelry is a very personal thing, and it should tell a story about the person who’s wearing it.” Today, she is creating one-of-akind, handmade designs that are available to the public. “I feel life is too short, and by choosing to wear handmade jewels, it gives the power to be that one little thing that makes you feel unique and different from the rest,” she said. “God has blessed me with so much and has laid on my heart a love for the homeless, animals and underprivileged children. In turn, I vowed to donate a percentage to the following three charities: Adopt-A-Family, Paws 2 Help and the Children’s Place at Home Safe.” You can now add a piece of “La

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ABWA To Meet Oct. 10

The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at the Embassy Suites Hotel (4350 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens). Networking starts at 6 p.m., and the cost is $25. Guests are welcome. The speaker for the October meeting will be Michele Etzel, a beauty consultant who has been selling Mary Kay for 21 years. The program topic is “How to Maintain Soft Hands and Great Skin.” She is currently the treasurer of Good

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of development in western Palm Beach County. By extending Route 52 west on Southern Blvd. with stops at Palms West Hospital and Palm Beach State College’s Loxahatchee Groves campus, he said that Palm Tran is responding to that. “We try and work with local governments and developers to meet the needs of commuters in growing communities,” Harrington said. Mayor Fred Pinto praised the program at the Royal Palm Beach Village Council meeting on Thursday, Sept. 20, following a presentation he was given on RPM. Long known as a transportation advocate, Pinto encouraged all residents to try the program during the free trial period. Several bus routes serve the western communities and will be experiencing changes as a result of

RPM. Each route connects at the Mall at Wellington Green. The biggest changes include discontinuing express service from the Mall at Wellington Green to the Intermodal Transit Center in downtown West Palm Beach during off peak weekday hours on Route 40 and extending Route 52 west on Southern to stop at Palms West Hospital and the new PBSC campus. Route 40 connects the Intermodal Transit Center in downtown West Palm Beach with Wellington and the Glades via Southern Blvd. during weekday peak a.m./p.m. trips. During weekend and off-peak weekday hours, the terminus of the route is the mall, where commuters will need to transfer to Route 43. Key locations on this route include West Tech and the Glades Health Center in Belle Glade, Palms

West Hospital and the Mall at Wellington Green. Route 43 connects the Intermodal Transit Center in downtown West Palm Beach with Wellington via Okeechobee Blvd. Key locations on this route include Walmart on Belvedere Road, Vista Center and connections with Route 3 that runs north and south on Military Trail. Route 46 runs the length of Forest Hill Blvd. from Dixie Highway to the Mall at Wellington Green. Key locations on this route include connections with Route 45 at Florida Mango Road, connections with Route 3 on Military Trail and the River Bridge Center at Jog Road. Route 52 covers Royal Palm Beach and will be extended westward along Southern to cover Palms West Hospital and the new PBSC campus. Key locations on this route include Walmart on

Belvedere Road, the Royal Palm Beach village offices near the corner of Royal Palm Beach and Okeechobee boulevards, and the Mall at Wellington Green. Route 62 runs east and west on Lake Worth Road from Dixie Highway to the Mall at Wellington Green. Key locations on this route include the Lake Worth Tri-Rail

station, the Lake Worth campus of Palm Beach State College, connections to Route 3 at Military Trail and Greenacres Plaza at Jog Road. For more information about Palm Tran’s new RPM program, and to download a new rider’s guide, visit discover.pbcgov.org/ palmtran or www.palmtran.org.

them have expired because ITID was unable to match the funds. “We went to the state and lobbied for additional funding,” Robinson said. “We had asked for $1.2 million, but that got cut down to $800,000,” Robinson said. “We did have Sen. [Bobby] Powell sponsor it on both sides, but that was whittled down to $250,000, but then the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas [school shooting] happened.”

The state did appropriate $500,000 more after the first half of the levee was done, which is being held by the SFWMD, Foy said. He noted that ITID is limited to one-quarter-inch of discharge until the water level in the C-51 Canal gets too high, then they have to shut down discharge. An additional vulnerability is that most residents are on wells and septic tanks. The septic tanks can pollute the wells during flooding, which

(Left) ITID Manager Rob Robinson and Congressman Brian Mast at the Corbett levee. (Right) Mast with ITID staff working at the pumphouse. PHOTOS BY RON BUKLEY/TOWN-CRIER

becomes a health and safety issue. Robinson said flooding may be mitigated by developer GL Homes’ donation of 640 acres to be used for water retention, but it will cost the district to adapt the land for water retention. “We have a time frame of two to four years to get that online,” he said, adding that excavating the impoundment will also give the district additional fill to raise the roads. Foy said that ITID can manage up to 6 inches of rain unless the Corbett berm breaches; then it becomes unmanageable. Meanwhile, ITID is participating in a pilot project to rehydrate the water-starved Moss property, which is now part of the Corbett land but is cut off by a drainage canal and depends solely on rainfall for hydration. Foy added that the L-8 plan, which was originally intended to replenish freshwater flow for the Loxahatchee River and get rid of ITID stormwater now serves as a regulatory reservoir to control water levels in the stormwater treatment areas on the north end of the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge as part of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Project.

“There’s federal interest, there’s state interest, there’s local interest in having L-8 work,” Foy said. “Right now, we don’t have a plan.” Foy said that ITID can provide benefits to the overall water system if it can get the money to implement the plans it has in coordination with other agencies. “There’s the 640 acres, we can still pump into the impoundment, we can make a connection to the 640,” he said. “We can hold that water, we can discharge it through the L-8 when they can take it, or we can discharge it through the C-51 when it can take it.” Foy added that discharge to the C-51 Canal has become problematic in that the SFWMD is trying to reduce freshwater discharge to the Lake Worth Lagoon. “This was all part of the North County Plan,” Foy said. “Part of this suit was settled by repurposing the L-8, so now we have to come up with a new plan. Through this 640 acres, we could help address that plan.” After hearing the presentation, Mast noted that he sits on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, which is important in helping to address flooding problems.

“I sit on that committee because that is where I asked to be, because that’s the best committee to go out and help in exact situations like this,” he said. “This is something that I think, as I go back to Washington, we’ll bring in front of my staff and we’ll start seeing what we can do to look at a federal match. There has been $4 million, roughly, committed by the state government, and we’ll see what can be done at the federal level, not just for infrastructure, but also as it relates to operational costs... and any unanticipated costs.” Mast, who is in the midst of a closely watched reelection campaign, explained that the presentation was not the first he had heard about flooding in Acreage/ Loxahatchee area, but he appreciated having a large map of the area in front of him to get a better understanding of the situation. “To hear about the amount of wells, the amount of septic tanks, the amount of homes, the amount of residents, we can actually put the metrics to it,” he said. “That’s really helpful for anybody to hear, and actually be able to see it and actually get out on the ground and take a look at it.”

ing through the problem. Streed’s middle school science classes will never be the same as he integrates new strategies to encourage his students to think in broader terms. He wants them to “work outside the box” with brain teasers and riddles instead of just worksheets and formulas. “[Students] know how to do a lot, but teaching them how to think is different,” Streed said, adding that when watching the team at FPL in action, he realized, “These people know how to think.” He speaks about his summer experiences often while in class. “Career readiness is important,” Streed said.

ing meetings,” she said. Competition for limited program spots means not every teacher that applies is accepted the first time. The STEM externship program is the only one of its kind in Florida, and businesses get the final say in who participates at their location. Wilt explained how educators “connect what they are teaching to the world of work,” emphasizing how important it is to convey to students that teamwork is essential for success in the real world. STEM initiatives reach back many years, but the STEM externship program here in Palm Beach County is only in its fourth year.

Since 2015, 41 teachers benefited from this program, which encourages partnerships with local businesses while building strong linkages between their curriculum and practical applications. “We are excited to continue to grow the STEM externship program and are always looking for more businesses to participate in the program,” said Julia Mate, the school district’s K-12 STEM program planner. This summer, 11 different companies hosted a total of 14 externs. Streed feels that getting handson experience is not always easy for teachers who do not spend time out in the work force before

stepping into the classroom. He recommends the STEM externship program as a great tool for teachers to learn and become more inspired in creating lesson plans. “It is a great opportunity. It is more than concepts — it’s working with circuit boards and soldering,” he said. The Palm Beach County STEM Council opens applications for paid summer externships to middle and high school teachers, with the deadline for submissions in February. To learn more about externships and other STEM programs, visit www.palmbeachschools. org/stem/teacherstudentopps or contact Mate at julia.mate@palm beachschools.org.

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continued from page 1 communities is at the Mall at Wellington Green. It is located on Ring Road near the mall’s south entrance adjacent to Macy’s. Palm Tran representatives will be on site at the mall during peak transit hours to assist riders with the changes. Palm Tran’s Joe Harrington, a Royal Palm Beach resident, told the Town-Crier that he hopes that the RPM program leads to increased ridership. “Every destination in Palm Beach County is covered by Palm Tran, from the Palm Beach Zoo to the Ball Park of the Palm Beaches,” said Harrington, who noted that there has been a lot

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continued from page 1 to seep through the unimproved berm. When that happens, there could be catastrophic issues.” Foy added that the district has applied for grants, but some of

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continued from page 1 He witnessed first-hand how clear communication between workers in the field relayed information, in many cases allowing for fixes to be made remotely. Streed was impressed by how technicians could identify complex problems by simply looking at a board of lights or interpreting a 2 hertz change, and in turn, address significant power outages immediately. Sometimes answers were simply found by, well, think-

Showing his students that there are well-paying jobs out there that do not require a four-year degree is surprising to some, and helping them better understand the many options available will open their futures to more STEM-related opportunities. Since the program’s inception, FPL has hosted some participants each summer. Over the past four years, 10 educators expanded their knowledge through the help of this unique training. Maureen Wilt is one of the externship’s committee co-chairs and the senior education program manager for FPL. “It’s very much about doing work, not just attend-

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Saturday, Sept. 29 • The South Florida Fair will host the 29th annual Gigantic Garage Sale on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local nonprofit organizations and families will offer everything from bargains to fantastic finds, all in spacious and air-conditioned comfort. The first 100 adults will receive a reusable shopping bag. A portion of the admission fee will be donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk Team Dylan/ South Florida Fair. Vendor space is available. For more info., contact Kayla Cawley at (561) 790-5219 or kayla@southfloridafair.com. • The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hold a clip and walk at the Okeeheelee Park Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 a.m. Call (561) 963-9906 for more info. • Audubon of the Everglades will walk in Coral Cove Park (1600 S. Beach Road, Tequesta) on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 8 to 10 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “What’s Killing My Lawn?” on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. Learn some basic lawn care tips and problems from Palm Beach County Extension Agent Laurie Albrecht. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • Lightwire Theater will present The Ugly Duckling in the Kravis Center’s Helen K. Persson Hall on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. For more info., visit www.kravis.org. • Your Bosom Buddies II breast cancer support group will host its Pink Ribbon Champagne Brunch & Fashion Show on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Madison Green Country Club (2001 Crestwood Blvd., Royal Palm Beach). The event will include raffle ticket sales and live music. Tickets are $25 per person. To RSVP, or for more info., e-mail yourbosombuddies@ aol.com. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Fun with Coding for ages 7 and up on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 2 p.m. Learn to code with Coder Dojo mentors. A total of 15 laptops will be provided; personal laptops are also allowed. Parents/ caregivers must attend. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Billy Joel tribute concert by Odyssey Road on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. Sunday, Sept. 30 • The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in Okeeheelee Park South (7500 Forest Hill Blvd.) for trail maintenance on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 7:30 a.m. Call (561) 963-9906 for more info. • Audubon of the Everglades will walk in Snook Islands in Lake Worth on Sunday,

Sept. 30 from 8 to 10 a.m. For more info., visit www.auduboneverglades.org. • Congregation L’dor Va’dor (9804 S. Military Trail, Suite E-4, Second Floor, Boynton Beach) will host a presentation on new findings on the Dead Sea Scrolls by Howard and Roz Hoffer on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 10:30 a.m. Call (561) 968-0688 for more info. Monday, Oct. 1 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Homework Club for ages 5 to 12 on Monday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. Enjoy a quiet space to study, read and complete homework. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club on Mondays, Oct. 1, 15, 22 and 29 at 6 p.m. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Women of Note a cappella chorus will perform a free concert on Monday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. at Palm Beach Central High School in Wellington in preparation for the Sweet Adelines International Harmony Classic after having won the regional contest in Daytona Beach. Visit www.womenofnote.com or call (877) 966-7464 for more info. Tuesday, Oct. 2 •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. 2 and Thursday, Oct. 4 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 Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Watercolor Web Art for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 3 p.m. Create a colorful spider web using watercolor paints. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Animal Reading Friends (ARF) for grades K through 5 on Tuesdays, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 3 p.m. Practice reading skills with licensed therapy dogs who can’t wait for you to read them a story. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • Royal Palm Beach has partnered with the Royal Palm Beach High School National Honor Society on Technology Workshops to help local seniors become more confident with their mobile devices. The workshops will be held the first Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m., starting on Tuesday, Oct. 2. For more info., call (561) 790-5149. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Success Starts Here for ages 5 to 10 on Tuesdays, Oct. 2, 9, 16 and 23 at 4 p.m. Learn life-enhancing skills with Dr. Susan Klarich from the Palm Beach

County Sheriff’s Office that focus on communication, goal setting, managing feelings and using peaceful ways to end conflict. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Election Time 2018: Know the Issues on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. Assistant County Administrator Todd Bonlarron will provide a clear explanation of state constitutional amendments and local questions on this year’s ballot. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • Audubon of the Everglades will hold its monthly meeting and lecture “Ecology of the South Florida Burrowing Owl” by Dr. Brian K. Mealey, president and executive director of the Institute of Wildlife Sciences, on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. Visit www. auduboneverglades.org for more info. Wednesday, Oct. 3 • American Legion Auxiliary Unit #367 of Royal Palm Beach will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 3 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) 798-9875. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Job Search Basics: How to Find Employment Online on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. Learn the secrets of searching employment sites and databases in this interactive presentation. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Tween Advisory Club for ages 10 to 12 on Wednesdays, Oct. 3 and Oct. 10 at 2:30 p.m. Brainstorm and develop the kinds of activities you want. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Knit & Crochet with Project Linus for adults on Wednesdays, Oct. 3, 10, 17 and 24 at 6 p.m. The crafts you make go to children in need. Bring your favorite pattern, needles, bright yarn and a giving spirit. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Supernatural Survival Trivia for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. Which team will be the last group standing when confronted by the paranormal? Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Thursday, Oct. 4 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host English Exchange for adults on Thursdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 1:30 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Create a Memory

Page for ages 16 and up on Thursday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. Enhance your personal photos by creating a scrapbook page with letters, stickers and pre-cut shapes. Bring your own memorabilia; all other materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Too Good for ages 5 to 12 on Thursdays, Oct. 4 and Oct. 11 at 2:30 p.m. Join Dr. Susan Klarich with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office for after-school activities. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free concert by the Goodnicks, along with a food truck invasion, on Thursday, Oct. 4 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl. gov for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Writers’ Critique Workshop for adults on Thursday, Oct. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Share, offer and accept constructive criticism to improve your fiction, nonfiction and poetry in a supportive atmosphere. Call (561) 7906070 to pre-register. Friday, Oct. 5 • The South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center will host the West Palm Beach Antiques Festival from Friday, Oct. 5 through Sunday, Oct. 7. Visit www.wpbaf.com for more info. • The Village of Royal Palm Beach will host a Latin Night Concert in the Park celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on Friday, Oct. 5 at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Blvd.) from 5 to 9 p.m. Musical entertainment by Mikey’s Hot Swing Latin Band will start at 7 p.m. There will be food trucks presented by Gourmet Truck Expo. For more info., call Royal Palm Beach Commons Park at (561) 753-1232. • The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free screening of the movie Black Panther on Friday, Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov. • Ghost Tours: An Evening In The Dark will take place Friday, Oct. 5 and Friday, Oct. 12 at 8 p.m. at Yesteryear Village. For more info., call (561) 790-5232 or e-mail yyv@ southfloridafair.com. Saturday, Oct. 6 • The Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Oct. 6 and Sunday, Oct. 7. For more info., visit www.beadshows.com. • Audubon of the Everglades will walk in Stormwater Treatment Area 1E in Wellington on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 7 a.m. to noon. For more info., e-mail fieldtrips@audubon everglades.org, call (508) 296-0238 or visit www.auduboneverglades.org. • State Sen. Lori Berman and Greenacres Mayor Joel Flores will host a Farm Share Food Giveaway on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at Greenacres City Hall (5800 Melaleuca Lane). Families in need will receive fresh fruits, vegetables and other

staples on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, or to volunteer, call (561) 292-6014. • The Palm Beach County Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International will host its annual Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the community exhibit buildings at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Tropical fruit tree and edible plant sale vendors from all over the state will offer a wide variety of delightful and delicious fruit trees. Visit www. pbrarefruitcouncil.org for more info. • The Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Council of Catholic Women will host a Shredding Event on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon in the church parking lot. It will be an opportunity to clean your files and dispose of them safely. Bring all paper containing sensitive information. Don’t waste time pulling staples or removing paper clips and binder clips from documents. They are easily shredded by the state-of-the-art shredding truck provided by Total Shredding LLC. A $5 per box donation is requested. The church is located at 100 Crestwood Blvd. South in Royal Palm Beach. For more info., call (561) 798-5661. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Moon Sand for ages 5 to 12 on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. Create your own batch of moon sand and stay for open-ended play. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 7906070 for more info. • The Knights of Columbus Council #8419 and the St. Rita Church Council of Catholic Women will host a Sock Hop Dance & Party on Saturday, Oct. 6 in the St. Rita Parish Hall (13645 Paddock Drive, Wellington) from 6 to 10 p.m. Enjoy a great evening of contests and dancing to favorite hits from the 1950s and 1960s. The cost is $20 per person and includes the DJ with pizza and snacks. Beer, wine and soft drinks are available for a donation. Guests are asked to bring appetizers to share. For more info., or to RSVP, call John Fierfelder at (561) 846-1821. • The Royal Palm Beach Writers Group will present an evening of poetry, prose, music and art on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Village Music & Café (10410 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). Hosted by John Rifenberg, the proceeds will benefit the Mary Rubloff YWCA Harmony House, a shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. For more info., e-mail Rifenberg at rifencooper@gmail. com. • The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Led Zeppelin tribute concert by Pure Zeppelin on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail news@gotowncrier. com.

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Wolverines Rebound With Big 49-21 Win Over John I. Leonard

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report One week after the Wellington High School football team lost to district rival Palm Beach Central High School, the team rebounded with a 49-21 victory over John I. Leonard High School on Friday, Sept. 21. With the game notched at 1414 at halftime, the Wolverines came out firing on all cylinders, adding an additional 35 points on the board. “We had to break out of the slump that we were in,” Wellington coach Tom Abel said. “It was a good game adjustment. Our passing game wasn’t very successful; we’re just going to run the

ball, and it was successful for us.” The Lancers turned a Wellington turnover into points on the Wolverines’ first play. Intercepting a pass, John I. Leonard put the game’s first touchdown up on the board. The Wolverines responded on the ensuing possession with a score to tie the game at 7-7. With two minutes to go in the first half, the Lancers converted another Wellington interception into a touchdown to retake the lead 14-7. The Wolverines were able to tie the game with a quick score to close out the first half at a tie. Despite the four interceptions thrown by Wellington, the team overcame the early adversity and

found an effective collection of weapons on the ground attack. The Wolverines totaled 354 yards rushing and added five more touchdowns in the second half on the way to the 49-21 win. The Lancers added one more score late in the game to close the gap. Wellington’s first touchdown, a 21-yard run by running back

Jadien Durant, was negated by a penalty. On the Wolverines’ second possession of the second half, they missed a 37-yard field goal. Mark Antony Richards sparked the offense again when he darted off on 28 yards and crossed the goal line to lift Wellington into the lead 21-14. The Wolverines would build on

that lead for the remainder of the game. Richards would grab the next two scores from 26 yards and 70 yards out to elevate Wellington to a 35-14 advantage. The Wolverine defense kept the Lancers out of the end zone most of the second half. Wellington would secure two more scores to put the game out of reach 49-21. With the win, the

Wolverines improved to 3-2 (0-1) on the season. Wellington continues with a rotation to determine a dedicated starting quarterback. “It’s going to be on-going until somebody breaks out from the pack,” Abel said. “All three are leaders, but I need a guy to control and protect See WOLVERINES, page 20

Wellington quarterback Matt Shannon keeps the ball for a first down.

Wolverine running back Lenori Williams breaks through the goal line for the final touchdown of the game.

Wellington defensive end Mike Cotter pursues the Lancer quarterback.

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Wellington running back Mark Antony Richards runs to the outside for a Wolverine touchdown.

Royal Palm Beach Wildcats Fall To Visiting Cardinal Newman

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Friday, Sept. 21, the Royal Palm Beach High School football team hosted Cardinal Newman High School in a non-district contest. The Wildcats had difficulty overcoming early miscues despite a late rally and suffered their fifthstraight defeat, 45-12. Royal Palm Beach (0-5) opened the game with solid offense on the Wildcats’ first possession, moving the ball to midfield. A fumble started a chain-reaction of miscues that created a growing challenge for the Wildcats as the game progressed. The Crusaders were able to get on the board first, on the team’s first offensive series, off a 31yard touchdown run to take a 7-0 lead. Despite a three-and-out for the Wildcats on the next possession, the defense kept them alive. Penalties on the Crusaders helped the Royal Palm Beach cause. The Wildcat defense held a fourth and

short, forcing Cardinal Newman to a 45-yard field goal attempt that fell short. The Wildcats appeared as though they were gathering some steam, but an early interception on the drive gave the Crusaders the ball deep on the Wildcats’ side. Two plays later, the Crusaders scored again to make it 14-0 late in the first quarter. After a third and long with a couple of miscues, the Royal Palm Beach offense managed to move the chains to sustain a drive. With a third and one, a wild snap pushed the ball way back for the Wildcats, forcing a punt. Another high snap from special teams gave Cardinal Newman the ball inside the 10-yard line for the Crusaders. One play later, the Crusaders took a 21-0 lead to start the second quarter. On the ensuing kick return, Royal Palm Beach responded with a big return, only to cough the

RPBHS kick returner Justin Saunders takes the ball up field.

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ball up, turning over possession. The Wildcat defense was working overtime and still managed to hold a stubborn Crusader offense to a 27-yard field goal to make the score 24-0. Royal Palm Beach’s offense gained some momentum with a drive to midfield for the second time in the game, but another turnover stalled the chance of rallying to close the margin before the half. Royal Palm Beach’s Ketron Hadley and Kenel Beaubrun added touchdowns in the second half to close the gap on the Crusaders, but the Wildcat defense could not stop the Crusader offensive attack. Cardinal Newman added another 21 points in the second half to keep the win out the Wildcats’ grasp and notched the 45-12 victory. Royal Palm Beach, still looking for a win, will be one the road Friday, Sept. 28 for a 6 p.m. district match against Palm Beach Lakes High School.

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Royal Palm Beach running back K.J. Bowles has room to run.

Royal Palm Beach running back Ketron Hadley stiff-arms the Crusader defender to gain additional yards.

Royal Palm Beach linebacker Andy Petit-Homme and the Wildcat defense swarm the Crusader ball carrier.

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Bassmasters Fish On Lake O Out Of Clewiston

The Royal Palm Bassmasters held its August fishing tournament on Lake Okeechobee out of the Clewiston boat ramp. First place was won by Kiel Carr with five fish weighing 13.64 pounds. Second place was awarded to the team of Dennis Veclotch and Chris Schultz with five fish weighing 13.36 pounds. The team of Phil Northrop and Russ Clothier took third place with five fish weighing 9.44 pounds. The big fish of the tournament

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was 5.60 pounds, caught by Kiel Carr. The Royal Palm Bassmasters meet on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center. The club is now accepting applications for new teams and alternates. Come and check out the fun you’ve been missing. For more information about the Royal Palm Bassmasters, e-mail rpbassmasters@gmail. com, visit www.facebook.com/ RoyalPalmBassmasters or call (561) 644-6269.

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continued from page 19 the ball. It’s back to square one, and we’ll see who has the better practice for the week.” Richards rushed for 190 yards and scored three touchdowns. Durant and Lakevious Simmons combined for 129 yards and each had a score. Running back Lenori Williams had a touchdown. On defense, Mike Cotter recorded three sacks, and Steven Passeggiata had a sack. Wellington will host district rival Seminole Ridge High School on Friday, Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. in a must-win contest for both teams. The Hawks are currently unbeaten at 4-0 (1-0) on the season.

The Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington has released its highly-anticipated schedule for the upcoming fall season, which gets under way in October. One of the nation’s busiest and innovative polo clubs will host both medium-goal and high-goal leagues, highlighted by the Triple Crown of Polo Tournament and the International Cup. The medium goal schedule features six tournaments, including the season-opening Tackeria Invitational, Oct. 11-14. The tournament has a special place in club history as the inaugural tournament when the club first opened. “The Tackeria Invitational is the perfect way to kick off the season,” said Tackeria owner Tony Coppola, the legendary “voice of polo” and USPA President. “We are proud to be a returning sponsor with the Tackeria Invitational now in its 10th year.” Among the highlights of the season are the Oct. 15-27 USPA North American Cup; Oct. 24-28 USPA Fall Classic; Nov. 1-4 USPA Fall Plates; Nov. 3-17 USPA National 20-Goal Championship; Nov. 14 Triple Crown of Polo Tournament and Romero Britto Celebration; and a Nov. 24 doubleheader featuring the Legends of Polo Carlos Gracida Memorial and USPA International Cup. This year, the U.S. team will put its six-year winning streak on the line against Azerbaijan. Last year, Team USA (Grant Ganzi, Carlitos Gracida, Julio Arellano and Mike Azzaro) defeated Brazil 9-7 to capture the sixth annual International Cup event. Since 2012, Team USA has defeated England, Chile, Mexico,

The Carlos Gracida Legends of Polo trophy. South Africa and Uruguay in International Cup history. “That was a great win,” Arellano said. “It was a great game right to the end. This U.S. team was a lot of fun. I am always honored to represent the U.S. When Marc Ganzi asks me to participate, it’s always an easy yes.” The well-organized fall tournaments attract players from all over the United States and the world, including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Ecuador, England, France, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Nigeria and South Africa. The Grand Champions Fall Invitational League is geared toward improving a player’s polo skills at every level. Roster lineups change from tournament to tournament with evenly matched teams featuring pro and amateur players. It’s also a great opportunity for players and sponsors

to prepare for the winter season. Club owners Marc and Melissa Ganzi, both accomplished players, take pride in teaching and sharing the exciting sport of polo with anyone interested in learning. They are coming off a successful summer season at their Aspen Valley Polo Club. The fall league features: stickand-ball sessions during the week; two medium tournament games every weekend; ambulance and USPA umpires for all tournament games; world-class polo fields; club-sponsored social events every weekend for all players; and topof-the-line trophies for all teams every weekend. The Grand Champions Polo Club is located at 13444 Southfields Road, on the corner of South Shore Blvd. and Lake Worth Road in Wellington. For more info., visit www.gcpolo.com.

Wellington Aquatics Complex To Host District Championships Oct. 22-23

The Wellington Aquatics Complex will host the high school district diving and swimming championships on Monday, Oct. 22 and Tuesday, Oct. 23. Approximately 20 athletes will compete in Monday’s district dive championship, which will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. During this time, the complex will remain closed to the public, according to

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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

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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. — Free Estimates — BILLY (561) 572-5662

www.wellingtoncommunityfoundation.org

IS YOUR ROOF LEAKING?

ROOFING Other services provided:

Michelle Layton

Stucco · Gutters · Tile · Shingle · Metal · Flat

REALTOR

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

561-932-4181 Cell 561-578-4208 Office LICENSED & INSURED CGC 1520532 CCC 1329998 Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

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WELLINGTON • ROYAL PALM BEACH • LOXAHATCHEE • THE ACREAGE

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

WHITE

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References, Experience, Professional Service

Homes | Apartments | Offices

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

$10 OFF Coupon

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

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

Lic.#057261

• Drain Fields • Lift Stations • Drain Cleaning

ENTERPRISES INC.

www.Dannys-Septic.com

561-741-8919

Customer@Dannys-Septic.com

CLASSIFIEDS • • • Professional Services

Professional Services

WELLINGTON ROYAL PALM BEACH LOXAHATCHEE THE ACREAGE

A/C Refrigeration Services

Painting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Pest Control Products PAT E N T E D F L E A B E A C O N ® — C o n trols fleas in the home without toxic chemicals or costly exterminators. Results overnight! Grand Prix 561-792-2853 www.fleabacon.com

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

Professional Services Tree Removal

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

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

Wallpapering 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

Garage Sales Wellington SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 29TH, 8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. — BOOK SALE Cook books, tool books, magic books, camera books, vintage books, music memorabilia. Park Place Development -11902 Donlin Drive, Wellington, FL 33414. Call 561-707-3372 SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 29TH, 8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. — EVERYTHING NEW Men’s clothing, ties, includes dress pants size 34 & 36. Bookcase & shoes. R/C Harley Davidson Motorcycle, Helicopter & Airplane. Kites, bubble gum & nut machine, vintage merchandise, tools, magic items, Wizard of Oz Items & Star Trek Game. Park Place Development 11902 Donlin Drive, Wellington, FL 33414. Call 561-707-3372 GREEN BAY PACKER FANS – ALL NEW GREEN BAY PACKER MERCHANDISE FOR GREEN BAY PACKER FANS. Shirts, jerseys, bobble heads, hats, ties, gloves, sweatshirts, throw back jerseys, and so much more! SATURDAY,SEPTEMBER 29TH 8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Park Place Development -11902 Donlin Drive, Wellington, FL 33414. Call 561-7073372 for more information.

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Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA PETITION OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE WITH DEPENDENT OR MINOR CHILD(REN) Case No.: 2018DR006845 In re: The Marriage of: HOUSTON WILLIAMS, Petitioner And CHANTALE CARILUS, Respondent Filed July 23, 2018

Employment Opportunities HELP WANTED/DRIVERS — CDL-A Drivers: It’s the season for LOCAL SUGAR CANE! Earn big $$$ + Bonuses and Get Home Nightly. Time and 1/2 OT & Health Benefits. $500 Referral Bonus. Limited Positions. 6 mos. Experience in last 3 years. Required Call Oakley Today! 888-598-9408 INTERNS NEEDED FOR GOOD EARTH FARM — to help with Sunday Children’s Zoo. Earn over 200 Community Service hours and have fun! Contact Nancy ASAP at 561-792-2666

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

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

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

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

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

Buy One Get One

FREE GLASS OF WINE OR BEER WITH DINNER PURCHASE

Bring Coupon - Cash Only

BEST OVERSTUFFED CORNED BEEF OR PASTRAMI SANDWICH IN THE WEST!

1.00 OFF

$

1/2 OFF

ANY SHAKE OR SUNDAE

Offer Expires 11/30/18

Offer Expires 11/30/18

SMALL ICE CREAM CONE OR CUP

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

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

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

We Proudly Serve

(561) 268-2979

IRA KASKEL Sales Consultant

HOURS Monday – Friday – 7:30am to 5pm Saturday – 7:30am to 12pm

NATIONAL HONOREE

Drop off Services Available

Christina Herejk, DVM

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

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Infiniti of Palm Beaches 3101 Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach, Fl 33409 Phone: (561) 615-3300 Cell: (516) 770-4653

2018

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

WALLPAPER

US Mortgage has many loan programs for every scenario. • 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

Milko Castellanos

• Hard Money Loans

MILKO@USMTG.COM

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

15 Year Wellington Resident!

U.S MORTGAGE OF FLORIDA

Licensed In Florida • NMLS # 75597

Come Visit Our Extensive WallPaper Library

Branch Manager

1200 Corporate Center Way • Suite 104 Wellington, FL 33414

WALLPAPER

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Now hiring Loan Officers Leads Provided

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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.

Bringing You The Authentic Flavors of Italy You’ll recognize the great taste... like back in the old neighborhood.

LUNCH SPECIALS 11 am - 4 pm Daily

$5.50 and Up

HAPPY HOUR Monday Thru Thursday Until 7 pm

Introducing A Whole New Concept of Asian Buffet Dining

Early Menu

In A Magnificent Dining Room

(Excludes Holidays)

HABACHI GRILL | ASIAN SPECIALTIES | SUSHI, SASHIMI AND SPECIALTY ROLLS | DESSERTS & PASTRIES | BEER & WINE

$14.95 must be seated by 5:15 p.m. APPETIZERS Caesar Salad, Mixed Greens, Pasta Fagioli, or Minestrone ENTRÉES(SELECT ONE) Chicken Marsala/Chicken Francese Eggplant Parmigiana/Eggplant Rollatini Chicken Parmigiana/Sausage & Peppers Pork Chop/Veal Parmigiana Zuppa Di Mussels/Sole/Tilapia

LUNCH Mon-Fri $12.99 per adult Sat & Sun $15.99 per adult

Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Saturday & Sunday 12 noon - 3:30 p.m. Dinner: Sunday - Thursday 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | Friday & Saturday 5 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Last seating 30 minutes prior to closing

~ Fish may be prepared either Oreganata, Luciano, Francese, or Grilled ~

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL

DESSERT(SELECT ONE) Cannoli or Chocolate Cake

Enjoy Lunch or Dinner FREE on your Birthday

Hot Coffee or Hot Tea with Dessert

Drivers License or ID + coupon required. Minimum 4 adults with check purchase.

Please No Substitutions/NO Coupons

Aberdeen Plaza

8260 Jog Road, Boynton Beach, FL (on Jog Road South of LeChalet on the east side of the road)

HOURS:

Tel: 561.336.3862 Fax: 561.336.3865

www.arrabiatas.net

/Arrabiatas Restaurant Of Boynton Beach

Sunday - Thursday: 11 am - 10 pm | Lunch Served Everyday: 11 am - 4 pm Friday & Saturday: 11 am - 11 pm

DINNER Mon-Thur $21.99 per adult Fri-Sun $23.99 per adult

Exp 10/31/18

2.00 OFF

$

Dinner Only Seniors 60 years or older

This offer cannot be combined with other discounts. One coupon per check. Exp 10/31/18

This offer cannot be combined with other discounts. One coupon per check.

165 State Road 7 | Wellington, FL 33414 (Next to Rooms To Go)

561-753-5566 www.tokyobaybuffet.com

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WE WILL MEET OR BEAT ANY OTHER LIQUOR STORE’S LOCALLY ADVERTISED PRICES! Offer valid only when presenting local competitors print ad

Also Visit Us At Our

Wellington

Stuart Location

13860 Wellington Trace

5899 Southeast Fed. Hwy D-1

(The Courtyard Shops) Right Next Door To Publix

(Coves Center)

772-283-9900

561-429-3569 VODKA

SCOTCH/WHISKEY

Svedka Vodka ............................. $20.99 Three Olives Vodka ..................... $24.99 Skyy Vodka ................................ $19.99 Platinum Vodka .......................... $17.99 Pinnacle Vodka (Regular) ............. $18.99 Pinnacle Vodka (All Flavors) ......... $19.99 Tito’s Vodka ............................... $31.99 Ketel One Vodka ........................ $39.99 Stoli Vodka ................................. $29.99 Ciroc Vodka ............................... $29.99 Chopin Vodka ............................ $27.99 Skol Vodka ................................ $13.99 Grey Goose Vodka................... 2/$50.00 Grey Goose Vodka.......................$49.99 Absolute Vodka ..........................$29.99

1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 750ML 750ML 1.75L 750ML 1.75L 1.75L

GIN

Seagrams Gin ............................. $19.99 Beefeater Gin ............................ $26.99 Tanqueray Gin ............................. $35.99 Bombay Sapphire Gin .................. $35.99

1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L

LIQUORS Bailey’s Irish Cream .................... $20.99 Kahlua ....................................... $35.99

750ML 1.75L

TEQUILA

Jose Cuervo................................ $33.99 Sauza Tequila (Light/Dark) ......... $29.99 Patron Silver .............................. $39.99 Partido Blanco Tequila ................ $35.99

1.75L 1.75L 750ML 750ML

Dewars Scotch Whisky ...............$29.99 J.W. Red Label Scotch ................$31.99 Chivas Regal ..............................$49.99 Clan MacGregor Rare Blended ....$19.99 J&B Scotch ................................$34.99 Ballentine’s Scotch ....................$27.99 Seagram’s VO.............................$24.99 Jameson’s Irish Whiskey .............$43.99 Courvoisier VS Cognac................$19.99 Crown Royal ...............................$42.99 Canadian Club ............................$19.99 Glenlivet 12 yrs. .........................$79.99 Wild Turkey Honey Liquor ............$19.99 Jaegermeister.............................$19.99 Jim Beam (Regular & All Flavors) $14.99 Jim Beam (Regular) ...................$24.99

1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L

Grey Goose Vodka

2/$50.00 750ML $49.99 1.75L

1.75L 1.75L 750ML 1.75L 1.75L

Jim Beam

1.75L

Regular & All Flavors

750ML 750ML

$14.99 750ML

750ML 1.75L

RUM Captain Morgan Rum .................. $22.99 Bacardi Rum (Light & Dark) ........ $16.99 Brugal Anejo Rum ....................... $37.99 Appleton Rum............................. $25.99 Ron Rico (Light & Dark) ............. $15.99 Mount Gay Rum .......................... $41.99 Don Q Rum (Light & Dark) .......... $21.99 Sailor Jerry Rum ......................... $26.99 Malibu Rum ............................... $22.99 Admiral Nelson 80 Rum .............. $16.99 Cruzan Rum (Light & Dark) ........ $22.99 Ron Zacapa Rum ....................... $39.99

1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L

Patron Silver Tequila $39.99 750ML

1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L

These prices good with this ad only. Good thru 10/31/2018. Photos are for illustrative purposes only. We are not responsible for Typographical errors.