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OPINIONOn Labor Day, TakeA Moment To SaluteThe American WorkerThis Monday marks Labor Day, a holiday originally designed to honor the American worker, but one that has lost too much of its significance in recent decades. Now known more for barbecues and end-of-summer celebrations, the holiday is a far cry from its origins. After all, honoring the American worker is something that should tran-scend politics. Page 4

By Ron BukleyTown-Crier Staff Report

After a seven-hour meeting Tuesday, the Palm Beach County Commission approved the trans-mittal of Minto’s request for density increases at the proposed 3,800-acre Minto West project.

The 5-2 vote sends the project to Tallahassee for review. Commis-sioner Jess Santamaria and Vice Mayor Paulette Burdick dissented. The project will require further county approvals when it returns in October.

The former Callery-Judge Grove site is currently approved for up to 2,996 homes and up to 230,000 square feet of non-residential use. The latest Minto West plan calls for 4,549 homes and up to 2.1 million square feet of non-residential use.

During the county staff presen-tation, Principal Planner Bryan Davis noted that the site had been recognized as the hub of the now-defunct Sector Plan, which sought to take a regional approach to development of the western com-munities in the face of encroaching development, but was ultimately scrapped for lack of agreement.

He pointed out that Callery-Judge had circumvented the re-gional plan and applied for 10,000 units with a density of 2.5 units per acre and several million square feet of commercial, almost three times what the Sector Plan called for, which had been turned down by the county in 2007.

Callery-Judge also got the Ag-ricultural Enclave Act approved specifically for that site by the state legislature in 2006, which entitled the owner to development ap-proval similar to the surrounding area, and that is what got them the current approval of 2,996 residen-tial units and 230,000 square feet of commercial use.

Davis explained that the cur-rent approval of 2,996 units and 230,000 square feet was carefully selected to keep the development below the level that would re-quire Callery-Judge to apply for a development of regional impact approval.

Davis noted that Minto’s most recent proposal, which received a recommendation of approval from county staff, was after good faith discussions with the developer,


After a three-hour debate, the Wellington Village Council ap-proved site plan changes Tuesday for the Equestrian Village site after removing several staff-recom-mended conditions, including a provision for a future left-turn lane into the site from Pierson Road and a requirement to pave current grass parking on the site.

Planning & Development Ser-vices Director Tim Stillings said there were five different areas of the site plan that had small modi-fications.

Applicant Equestrian Sport Pro-ductions had requested changes to the site plan for the project at the

northeast corner of South Shore Blvd. and Pierson Road, including the addition of a paved 20-foot ac-cess connecting parking lots.

Another change was the addi-tion of riding academy paddocks that had been installed and permit-ted previously. A third change was the inclusion of a maintenance and storage area with appropriate landscape screening.

Other changes were the addition of a 400-square-foot administra-tive office and a location switch for manure bins, the horse wash and restrooms, which had been depicted incorrectly in the original conceptual plan.

Stillings added that a recom-mendation for a 5-foot opaque

See MINTO WEST, page 4

Minto West Project Gets First County Commission OK

Turn Lane, Paving Nixed From Equestrian Village Plan

RPB DROPS CHANGE TO COUNCIL TERMSSEE STORY, PAGE 7

TICKTIN, GOODMAN WIN COURT RACESSEE STORY, PAGE 3

See TURN LANE, page 16

By Julie UngerTown-Crier Staff Report

Incumbent Marcia Andrews was easily re-elected Tuesday to the District 6 seat on the Palm Beach County School Board.

According to unofficial results, Andrews took 7,194 votes (57.0 percent), while former Palm Beach County School District Chief Operating Officer Joe Moore garnered 4,087 votes (32.4 per-cent). Education activist Carla Donaldson, who withdrew from the race earlier this month, took 1,334 votes (10.6 percent).

Andrews, who will now serve a second four-year term on the school board, gathered with friends, family and supporters Tuesday night at the White El-ephant restaurant in Wellington.

“I was very happy to be elected to a second term,” she told the Town-Crier on Wednesday. “I just started my work with the first four years, and I needed some time to complete many of the projects I’ve started on.”

Andrews feels that the results speak to the deep connections she has made with people all across the western communities and the Glades.

“I do have a wonderful connec-tion with the community, and the stakeholders of the community, and the parents and the schools all over District 6,” she said. “I’m just happy to get another chance, over the next four years, to take it to the next level.”

One of Andrews’ projects in-volves increasing the number of International Baccalaureate, or IB, programs in the western communities, starting with Royal Palm Beach High School. “It’s important for me to get that fully implemented,” she said.

On Wednesday morning, An-drews was out gathering signs from around the area before head-ing to a 2 p.m. school board meeting. “I wanted to make sure I cleaned it up because it’s important to not have the place littered up with signs,” she said.

Marcia Andrews Claims New Term On PBC School Board

Andrews added that she wanted to thank voters “for the confidence they have in me to continue to serve the community; to continue to be the leader, the policy maker, for the school district; the confi-dence they have in me to know that I will be taking care of their children to make sure they are college- and career-ready; and the confidence that they have in me to know that I will always be acces-sible to them.”

The next four years will pose many critical issues relating to the school district’s budget, capi-tal projects, approach to charter schools and unfunded mandates. Working with those big issues will help to bring an even playing field, Andrews said.

She noted that Glades residents showed her a great deal of support.

“They know that we’ve been working hard,” she said. “We’re working on curriculum, programs, teachers and things like that, so we can work with parents to get bet-

See ANDREWS, page 7


Democrats chose Melissa McKinlay on Tuesday to be their candidate for the District 6 seat on the Palm Beach County Com-mission.

McKinlay captured 4,430 votes (58.4 percent) to former Welling-ton Mayor Kathy Foster’s 3,159 votes (41.6 percent).

Next stop, the Nov. 4 general election, when McKinlay will face Republican Andrew Schaller and independent candidate Michelle Santamaria for the seat currently

held by term-limited Commis-sioner Jess Santamaria, Michelle Santamaria’s father.

McKinlay gathered with friends, family, supporters and volunteers at World of Beer in Wellington to await the results. As results trick-led in, McKinlay kept a steady lead, and the crowd was exuberant. Her victory was sealed at approxi-mately 9:15 p.m.

“I honestly was expecting the race to be closer, so my first reac-tion was a little bit of disbelief by the outcome and the com-munity support that the results

showed,” she told the Town-Crier on Wednesday.

As a working single mother of three teenagers, she added, running a campaign takes a great deal of hard work, dedication, time, energy and effort, both on McKinlay’s part and by her vol-unteer team.

“My thanks to them for all of their support and everything that they did, especially our firefight-ers,” she said. “They put a small army on the ground to help knock on doors and wave signs and be at the polls for me.”

Early Wednesday morning, McKinlay sent out an e-email thanking her supporters.

“Thanks to each and every one of you, last night I became the Democratic nominee for Palm Beach County Commission in Dis-trict 6. I am so deeply grateful for the support of so many residents, communities, businesses and associations across Palm Beach County and here in District 6. With your continued support, we will bring a fresh new approach to the Board of County Commissioners,” she wrote.

One community’s support stood out for McKinlay.

“The people of the Glades, they came out in full force,” she said

See McKINLAY, page 16

curb to prohibit use until later approved.

Vice Mayor John Greene ques-tioned the left-turn-lane provision, which the council had rejected previously. “One thing that I want to be very cautious of is not hav-ing the same debate over and over again,” Greene said. “Last Octo-ber, this council was very clear as far as what conditions and what we approved in a 4-1 vote. Why are some of these items — that we debated, we took public discus-sion, we heard from all interested parties, we discussed them on council, we voted — coming back tonight?”

Stillings said the left-turn lane was conditioned as a monitor-

fence along the eastern border had been removed because a line of areca palms had grown in suf-ficiently to serve as screening from homes to the east.

Staff’s recommendation for approval included 11 conditions, among them a deadline for con-struction of the northern roadway of Dec. 31, and requirements to pave all the drive aprons between the paved road and any parking area and arena, to permit grassed parking in an identified area with conditions, to pave all parking on the south side of the property along Pierson Road and to construct a roadway section to accommodate a future left-turn lane from Pierson Road into the site with a raised

Helping Hearts held a fundraiser last Sunday at Acreage Com-munity Park to support Antonio “A.J.” Young Jr., a local boy who was accidentally shot with a pellet gun. Visitors enjoyed a Home Depot workshop, raffle baskets, food trucks, giant bubbles, music, children’s activities and more. Shown here, Emily Paladino has fun popping giant bubbles made by ITID Supervisor Jennifer Hager. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5

PHOTO BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

BUBBLES AT THE PARK

ing requirement so that if there is a future need, there would be no need to disrupt the roadway, and that the village engineer and traffic consultant had discussed it in depth.

Village Engineer Bill Riebe said traffic counts had been done last season and that it would be bet-ter to get it done now rather than have future disruption. “We’re not advocating a turn lane now,” Riebe said. “What we’re saying is let’s build a typical section if in the future it is ever needed.”

Greene repeated that it had already been decided that there would be no turn lane.

“We gave clear direction to staff,

Marcia Andrews (seated center) celebrates with supporters as the election returns come in.PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER


Indian Trail Improvement Dis-trict Seat 3 incumbent Supervisor Ralph Bair and challenger Alan Ballweg advanced to November’s general election ballot after receiv-ing the most votes in a three-way primary Tuesday.

Bair garnered 1,281 votes (41.3 percent), Ballweg took 1,134 votes (36.6 percent) and David Bradley pulled 684 votes (22.1 percent). A total of 3,099 votes were cast in the election, which saw third-place finisher Bradley eliminated.

“I’m excited we won,” Bair told the Town-Crier on Wednesday. “We’re going to move on to the general election.”

Bair said he wished he could have won the race outright by taking more than 50 percent of the vote.

“Everybody would like to do that, but we’re focusing on what’s

coming up in the general election and to raise more money and send out more information,” he said. “We’re looking forward to it.”

Bair said his goals include concentrating on the southern expansion of Acreage Community Park, finishing State Road 7 and “keeping the ship upright.”

Bair noted that both he and Ballweg appear to agree on no increased density for Minto West, which received transmittal approv-al from the Palm Beach County Commission on Wednesday. Bair was not happy with the outcome.

“It looks like it’s going to be something we have to deal with,” Bair said, “but we’re going to try to preserve the Acreage lifestyle just like we have all along.”

Bair said he would be diligent in seeing that Minto West is held to its pledges of rural parkways on 60th Street North and Persimmon

McKinlay Secures Democratic Nod For County Commission

Democratic candidate for Palm Beach County Commission Me-lissa McKinlay addresses supporters after the returns came in Tuesday evening. PHOTO BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Bair And Ballweg Head To Runoff

See ITID VOTE, page 4

Royal Palm Council Postpones DecisionOn PAL Boxing ProgramBefore a room full of about 50 Police Athletic League boxing program supporters last week, the Royal Palm Beach Village Council postponed its decision on whether to retain village control of the program or turn it over to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in order to add a third full-time detective to the village at no additional cost.

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See RPB PAL, page 16

By Chris FelkerTown-Crier Staff Report

Circuit Court Judge Diana Lewis was ousted from the bench by attorney Jessica Ticktin, who collected 54.4 percent of the votes cast in their Group 14 race on the Aug. 26 primary ballot.

In the other 15th Judicial Circuit race, a three-way Group 30 contest to replace retiring Circuit Court Judge Lucy Chernow Brown, West Palm Beach lawyer Jaimie Good-man found his third run for the bench to be the charm, garnering 54.9 percent of the vote to claim the seat.

Ticktin, a Boca Raton attorney, took 55,181 votes (54.4 percent) to the 46,175 votes (45.6 percent) garnered by Lewis.

Lewis became the first sitting Palm Beach County judge to be dismissed by voters in six years. Richard Wennet was the last in-cumbent to lose, in 2008.

Goodman, who spent more than $500,000 of his own money in three campaigns for the bench, received 54,602 votes (54.9 per-cent), enough to avoid a runoff.

His opponents, Maxine Cheesman and Peggy Rowe-Linn, got 16,661 votes (16.8 percent) and 28,128 votes (28.3 percent), respectively.

In her campaign, Ticktin cited a 2013 Palm Beach County Bar Association survey that had rated Lewis’ courtroom demeanor, im-partiality and knowledge of statute last among the county’s 34 circuit court judges, and she believes that resonated with voters. She also said she was prepared for whatever the outcome.

“I didn’t know what to expect, so I was surprised, and I would’ve been surprised with any outcome,” she said, crediting her backers for getting voters to the polls. “I had an overwhelming amount of support from the legal community, and I think that’s what really brought me over the top in this race.”

Ticktin credited Lewis for run-ning a good campaign but said she felt it was her duty to make voters aware of the incumbent’s record of having rulings overturned on ap-peal and being dismissive toward participants in court proceedings.

“I hated to have to bring out

Ticktin, Goodman Win Palm Beach County Circuit Court Seatsthe negative facts, but the truth is, those were the facts, and I felt that it was important for voters to know that,” she said. “I do think it reso-nated with them when they cast their vote. I will say Judge Lewis deserves to be recognized for her service to Palm Beach County for the last 12 years.”

Ticktin is excited about the new opportunity. “I’m really looking forward to it, and I’m honored. I can’t wait,” she said.

For his part, Goodman said he thought the money he spent was not such a big contributor to his victory.

“I think the main factors were my community involvement and the amount of time that I spent out in the community, and the fact that I never gave up — and, of course, my more than 31 years of legal experience,” he said. “It was really a privilege to run against my two opponents, who also ran strong campaigns, but I’m very gratified that I received close to 55 percent of the vote in a three-person race. I think that speaks volumes.”

The criticism leveled against

him by Rowe-Linn that he did not have enough trial experience to become a judge did sting, he said, but he felt vindicated by the outcome.

“With more than 30 years of courtroom experience, I will hit the ground running. I will use all the drive and passion that I’ve used over the last four years out in our community to become the best circuit court judge I can be and to serve the people of Palm Beach County with pride and distinction,” Goodman said. “I’m very grateful to the voters of Palm Beach County for giving me the opportunity to serve our com-munity as Group 30 circuit court judge in January of 2015. It will be an honor to follow in the footsteps of such a well-respected judge, Lucy Chernow Brown.”

Ticktin, who spent $200,000 of her own money in her first cam-paign for the bench, believed it was necessary and worth it.

“I spent what I was willing to lose,” she said. “I’d also like to say that I don’t believe the things other people have said about

buying a campaign. There have been plenty of other candidates before me who’ve spent a great deal of money and didn’t win. It’s not about the money, or buy-ing a campaign. The money I put in was to be able to compete with a very well-known and very well-supported incumbent judge. I don’t think I would’ve been able to compete if I didn’t have the funding.”

Ticktin, 35, will become one of the youngest circuit court judges.

“I just want to thank all of my supporters,” she said. “I am humbled by the amount of sup-port and all the people who rallied around me. I’m honored to serve as the next circuit judge for Group 14. I’m looking forward to making everyone proud. I’m honored, I’m humbled and I’m excited to start this new chapter.”


Before a room full of about 50 Police Athletic League boxing program supporters last week, the Royal Palm Beach Village Council postponed its decision on whether to retain village control of the program or turn it over to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in order to add a third full-time detective to the village at no additional cost.

Vice Mayor Dave Swift, who presided over the Aug. 21 meet-ing in Mayor Matty Mattioi’s absence, explained that each year, they review the PBSO contract for inefficiencies and what might be needed to improve effective-ness.

“We look at what we are getting for our money,” Swift said. “Cur-rently, in this particular contract for the PAL program, there’s $120,000 to run the program. When you break that down, I think there’s 33 people from the village who use that program. You divide that by $120,000, and that’s $3,600 per child.”

He added that there are 19 non-residents in the program, being

paid for by Royal Palm Beach taxpayers.

“That’s a very large amount of money compared to the other programs that we have. I’m hop-ing you will help us work through this,” Swift said. “How can we keep the program? How can we reduce cost? We’re here to work-shop this with you and see if we can come up with a good solution.”

Village Manager Ray Liggins said the village’s current annual contract with the PBSO is for almost $7.2 million, the same as last year, but one of the changes proposed is to remove the PAL deputy and replace him with a detective.

The change would result in dis-continuing the village-sponsored boxing program, but Sheriff Ric Bradshaw has offered to continue the program part-time under the countywide PBSO boxing pro-gram, if the village would allow continued use of the facilities at the David Farber Training Center.

If the council is not willing to allow the PBSO use of the center, the village would probably move its martial arts program into that space, which would free up space

Royal Palm Council Postpones Decision On PAL Boxing Programat the Royal Palm Beach Recre-ation Center, Liggins said.

He noted that the martial arts program had 168 children go through the program in the past year. “The main difference in the programs that we’re running and the PAL programs is that their programs are free, but they do come at the greatest cost per kid,” Liggins said.

Other village-sponsored recre-ation programs, either run directly or through a provider, cost much less to operate.

“All of those programs, based on the cost paid to sign up for these programs, pretty much pay for themselves,” Liggins said, except for maintenance of the facilities. “I felt as your manager, the resi-dents would be better served with a detective instead of continuing this program.”

Swift asked why the village needs another detective on staff, and Liggins said that the village’s PBSO District 9 substation has two detectives, who have been effective in the cases they inves-tigate, but smaller crimes such as credit card fraud have not been addressed.

“They know that by solving the smaller crimes, they will have less of the larger crimes,” Liggins said. “They do an excellent job with that, and that’s how I feel the Vil-lage of Royal Palm Beach would be best served for next year.”

Swift noted that there has been an uptick in credit card fraud complaints.

“Thieves target seniors directly, trying to get credit card numbers from our residents, so this is a problem that we’ve had and we do need some more staff, so we need to look at this issue,” he said.

Liggins said that if the PBSO was given use of the training facility, it would continue the pro-gram with a part-time instructor. However, he did not have specific details on the proposal.

Councilman Fred Pinto said that if the PBSO was willing to continue the program, he did not understand what the issue was. Liggins said the item under con-sideration was whether to amend the PBSO contract, and he would also need permission to provide the space for a PSBO-run program and to specify that it would be part-time.

Councilman Richard Valuntas said the PAL program existed for years before the PBSO took over policing in the village, and the council had included the program as a term of the contract for the past eight years.

Valuntas said that it was his understanding that the crime solv-ability rate in Royal Palm Beach is already quite good. He added that the PAL program is unique in that it’s free, and that if he’d had it available to him as a child, he would have participated.

Valuntas added that the village is in the eighth year of a 10-year contract and that if council mem-bers want to change it, they should address it at renewal time.

Liggins replied that he had discussed having a third detective with PBSO Capt. Paul Miles, who saw the benefits of the idea.

Miles said that typical districts have a detective sergeant, which the village does not have, who looks at the cases and assigns them as they come in. That officer also looks at solvability, and cases with a lower solvability factor do not get assigned.

“District 9 is growing, and the

cases are increasing,” Miles said. “That’s why I went to the village manager in my projected out-comes and said, ‘We’re going to need that third detective.’”

He added that both his detec-tives were out sick in the past week and he did not have anyone to assign to cases that occurred during that time.

“It’s very difficult to run a de-tective bureau of the magnitude that we’re getting to in Royal Palm,” he said. “Are all the credit card cases getting assigned? No, they’re not. The fraud cases are going through the roof. Every vehicle burglary, every residential burglary, those type of cases are all assigned, but some of these fi-nancial crime cases with no leads, we can’t assign all them because we don’t have anybody to assign every case to.”

Miles said he thought that Brad-shaw had made a generous offer to keep the PAL boxing program on a part-time basis, and that he had intended to recommend a third detective in next year’s budget, but if the council was going to discontinue the full-time boxing

Jessica Ticktin Jaimie Goodman


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LETTERS TO THE EDITORA Shadow On Our

Sunshine LawsAt a July meeting, the Royal

Palm Beach Village Council voted 4-1 to submit a resolution to the Palm Beach County Commission opposing any increase in the Minto West project beyond the originally approved plan for 2,966 homes and 235,000 square feet for com-mercial use. The sole opponent to this resolution was Vice Mayor David Swift, who said, “Saying no to Minto doesn’t make a lot of sense. This project (4,549 homes and 2.1 million square feet of nonresidential space) is going to be built, and I’m guessing there’s five votes on the county commission already to do it.”

So what happened to our state’s Sunshine laws? If Mr. Swift’s statement is true, then there clearly has been illegal activity, with deals being made behind closed doors before the public meeting is to occur. If this is a done deal, and members of the Palm Beach Coun-ty Commission have met with the builders and/or already agreed to approve Minto’s increased proposal, this is a violation of the Sunshine laws, an abuse of power and a misuse of the public trust.

This situation is one of many that may exemplify the need for an empowered inspector general who will protect our quality of life and eliminate the abuse of power that continues to plague our county. We voted for and must continue to insist on full funding and total independence for our new inspec-

tor general — and the voters need to pay closer attention to who is really on their side.

Arlene OlinskyRoyal Palm Beach

Where Have The Healers Gone?Big Pharma has researched,

developed and provided the least amount of antibiotics since the ear-ly 1900s. Pretty soon, there will be no effective antibiotics available to the public because Big Pharma decided that it was less profitable for them to develop them. They blatantly tell the public it’s simply a bottom line issue. They spend billions running ads in every media pushing dangerous, mood-altering drugs, the blue pill and other pop-ular and profitable vanity drugs/devices. Their policy is pushing drugs rather than focusing on the public health.

It is clear that healing with very inexpensive or even free antibi-otics is not profitable... enough! Even though our taxes pay huge amounts for their research, the public health be damned! Recent-ly, Big Pharma with its billions in profit declined to replenish the completely depleted coral snake anti-venom supply because “it is not profitable.”

Then there are doctor issues. The universal patient complaints are that doctors don’t listen and they and their staffs spend hours data-mining everything about you, your family, relatives, job, credit… everything! Then, finally, you get 5

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to 10 minutes for the examination to get your malady treated. Many doctors unnecessarily prescribe or push Big Pharma products, and schedule more tests, but quite often ignore prescribing a simple antibi-otic to heal a common infection. When healthy people reject any unnecessary experimental, free Big Pharma meds or tests, they are ignored or dismissed.

Like Big Pharma, doctors main-tain patient dependency using a revolving door of tests and drugs. Healthy patients are an annoyance. It is just a matter of job security and the bottom line, because just like Big Pharma, actual healing is not profitable... enough! Where have all the healers gone?

Jude SmallwoodThe Acreage

Thoughts On The District 6 RaceCongratulations to all the win-

ners and my commiseration to all the losers in the recent primary election.

The District 6 county commis-sion race was very different from previous primaries. Never have I received so many mailings, not to mention robo calls. It was intense, to say the very least.

The false mailing about Kathy Foster was disgusting and has no place in our local elections.

However, I did anticipate a much closer race. The veteran Kathy Foster shot herself in the foot twice, first by referring to her opponent as a “girl” and second

by refusing to apologize. Those actions did not go down well with many voters, and they voted for Melissa McKinlay instead.

I am sure that Kathy has a good heart and a lot to offer, and hope-fully will give her full support to the winner of the Nov. 4 election.

The winner will be replacing term-limited Jess Santamaria, the fearless voice of the people.

The race is now on in earnest, and I encourage everyone to par-ticipate in our democratic election process.

Some of Kathy Foster’s sup-porters have already stated that they will be voting for Michelle Santamaria, who they believe is the best candidate in the field.

To all the western communities, I say, please participate in the Nov. 4 election, regardless of your polit-ical persuasion, and let your voice be heard.

Karl WitterThe Acreage

Why Is Gas So Expensive In Wellington?

Why is gas so expensive in Wellington? I purchased regular gas today in suburban Lake Worth, with the cost for regular (credit and cash at the same price) at $3.27 per gallon. I left Wellington this morn-ing, and the regular gas was $3.69 to $3.79 per gallon (cash price/station card price only, with an extra charge for credit purchases).

I have been watching the cost

differences over the last few months, and the gas in Welling-ton is typically 40 to 50 cents per gallon higher than in town. Does anyone know why? There is not much difference in mileage between suburban Lake Worth and Wellington, so that cannot be the answer.

Robert KuoppalaWest Palm Beach

The Practicing President

On Aug. 24, terrorists released American prisoner Peter Theo Curtis. By Aug. 25, the world was aware of his release. Almost immediately, the administration stated that a ransom was not paid and they were not aware of the reason for the release.

My issue is the administration did nothing to make this happen. Obviously, the terrorists did not wake up on Aug. 24 and decide to free this prisoner after two years of captivity. They had to take this

into consideration for some time before the release.

What that tells me is that the administration never asked for the release of any prisoners in the last few months. I’m sure if they would have asked during the time the cap-tors were considering the release, it would have been granted. The administration would have looked great in the handling of this issue, but they admit having nothing to do with it.

I understand a delay by the ad-ministration might be the reason the raid to free these prisoners failed, because the prisoners were moved while the president played golf and attended fundraisers.

One of the three prisoners was James Foley, who was beheaded by his captors last week. Inaction by the administration proved to be a death warrant for Mr. Foley and, through no help from our govern-ment, a miracle for Mr. Curtis. No more practicing presidents, please!

Ronald PirettiRoyal Palm Beach

lips Hue Connected Bulb Kit. This novel threesome of LED bulbs will allow you to, via an app on your smart phone or tablet, radiate a large spectrum of shades from their light. Want to impress guests at your next party? You can have changing colors in the rooms. Or you might program the lights to

reflect your mood, the time of the day or signal the urchins that it’s time for bed. The cost is about $200 for a three-bulb kit.

Then there is the Honeywell WiFi Smart Thermostat with voice control. App-controlled, it is also adjustable by voice control, plus displays the outside temperature

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and humidity. They say it is quite easy to install, and then you can change your home’s temperature from the bedroom or the couch. Then again, the convenience will set you back about $300.

There is also the Schlage Camelot Touch-Screen Deadbolt. With this gadget, you can input an

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entry code and eliminate carrying a key. Handy, too, if you want short-term access for a workman if you are out. You can develop up to 30 codes. It costs $199, and for $10 per month, you can join this lock with a security system that indicates tampering with your phone. Enjoy!

Are you in a devil-may-care mood? Perhaps even willing to spend limited bucks on a quirky new invention that could make you the envy of the neighborhood? Take a look-see at some of the latest, “advanced” and probably unnecessary gadgets available.

For example, there is the Phil-

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which followed many of staff’s recommendations, including 2,000 fewer residential units than its original 6,500, and increased non-residential uses with work-places to retain some of the traffic within the development.

Roadways and drainage were also discussed for the entire area, resulting in Minto West agreeing to develop major arterials as two-lane rural parkways with landscaping to screen them from surrounding homes.

Although county staff recom-mended approval, Davis pointed out that the Palm Beach County Planning Commission had recom-mended denial 12-1.

County Engineer George Webb said that the development, even in its currently approved form, would have a dramatic impact on all roads in the area, some of which are already over capacity, although it has been predicted that Minto West’s main east-west egresses will be able to function as two-lane roads.

Although not directly connected to the development, Northlake and Okeechobee boulevards will exceed capacity, Webb said.

He added that Minto West,

under its current application, will generate about $55 million in impact fees, while the total cost projected for road improvements is about $110 million.

Minto West consultant Donald-son Hearing said the goal of the developers’ plan is to help correct an imbalance of residential, com-mercial and workplaces in the area, and that they’ve had countless meetings with residents to try to gain acceptance.

Concessions included elimi-nating Orange Grove Blvd. as an arterial road, reducing the density and increasing the depth of buffers along the borders.

Attorney Martin Perry, repre-senting a team hired the by Indian Trail Improvement District to protect their interests, said the development as proposed is not consistent with the surrounding area, and that its attempts to cor-rect imbalances of residential and commercial would not work.

He added that approval of Minto West would open the area to more pending development. “GL Homes is sitting in the audience here,” Perry said. “They’re going to throw that in your face.”

Attorney Lisa Interlandi with 1000 Friends of Florida said her group opposes the proposed den-sity increase.

“It’s not compatible with the area,” she said. “The equestrian community is not compatible

with what Minto is proposing. You have a regional problem with all these planned developments. It’s way beyond building more roads. Unless you are willing to say you’re going to deny all these other projects, you need to look at this comprehensively.”

Attorney Ralph Brooks said the commissioners did not have to vote for the increase. “If you do not transmit it, it will automatically be transferred,” he said. “You do not have to approve because it already has an approval.”

Brooks added that the site’s neighbors were not involved in the planning. While there were meetings where Minto’s plans were conveyed, there were no negotiations.

“You should not take a plan from a company that bought land out of bankruptcy and proposed a grandiose idea,” he said.

Commissioner Shelley Vana pointed out that under special district legislation, Minto West could incorporate and fit 20,000 homes there.

“I don’t want to put it in anoth-er’s hands,” Vana said.

Commissioner Steve Abrams asked about the level of state review, and Planning Director Lorenzo Aghemo said the scope is limited compared with that under the previous Department of Community Affairs, which was replaced a few years ago

by the Department of Economic Opportunity.

Commissioner Mary Lou Berg-er pointed out that the county com-mission will have final approval with a public hearing when it gets back from the state, where the zoning will be considered at the same time.

Santamaria said he thought Minto got a good deal when they purchased the property for $51 million, considering that the 1,200-acre Highland Dunes site, with an approval for 2,000 homes, sold

recently for $77 million.“I feel Minto was able to pur-

chase this at an excellent price without having to increase the den-sity,” Santamaria said. “There’s plenty of money to be made without additional homes and commercial.”

Santamaria added that greater population also brings increased crime, not only to the develop-ment, but the surrounding area, which had not been discussed.

Commissioner Hal Valeche said he would support transmittal

because it will happen anyway, but felt that the die was cast when the original development was ap-proved. “The current plan is much better, and the marginal impacts are worth the positive impacts,” Valeche said.

Vana made a motion to approve transmittal, which carried 5-2 with Santamaria and Burdick opposed.

Berger pointed out that her vote was only to approve transmittal, and that she will need more infor-mation before she could support final approval.

issues he has raised since the Tropical Storm Isaac flooding and, more recently with the proposed Minto West project, illustrate those principles.

“I believe that drainage is one of the most important issues, and also the threats that we’re facing from the effects of overdevelop-ment to our local area,” he said. “Other issues will come up, of course, over time, and I will react to those and develop positions on them based on my dedication, my qualifications and my com-mitment to serve the community first.”

Bair has campaigned on his knowledge of special districts, and Ballweg, who has attended numerous district and district-re-lated meetings, said he thinks he understands its workings as well.

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Blvd., although he will resist Per-simmon as a thoroughfare at all. “We’re going to see if there’s some other way to do it than go through Persimmon,” he said.

Ballweg said he that he was proud of his primary election showing.

“I’m very pleased with my results,” he said. “I did very well going up against an incumbent with a 16-year name recognition, and I look forward to the general election.”

Ballweg said he campaigned on his values, qualifications and dedication, explaining that the

“I have read the 298 Statute and it’s very straightforward,” Ballweg said. “It’s for drainage control districts, and Indian Trail is founded on the original found-ing documents, as well as the 298 Statute,” he said.

Ballweg said he has attended every ITID regular board meeting for the past two years, listening carefully to the proceedings. “I think I’ve gotten a very good background on how the relevant legislation applies,” he said.

Aside from the Bair-Ballweg race, two other ITID board seats will up for grabs in November. ITID Seat 1 incumbent Supervisor Jennifer Hager is being challenged by former Supervisor Mike Erick-son, and ITID Seat 5 incumbent Supervisor Carol Jacobs is being challenged by Betty Argue.

This Monday, Sept. 1, marks Labor Day, a holiday originally designed to honor the American worker, but one that has lost too much of its significance in recent decades. Now known more for barbecues and end-of-summer celebrations, the holiday is a far cry from its origins.

When Labor Day was first observed in the late 19th century, the political aspects of it were not only more pronounced, they were the main focus. Originally celebrated by the Central Labor Union in New York City in 1882, it grew along with the popularity of labor unions, gradually gaining recognition from state legislatures until becoming a federal holiday in 1894. Initially, Labor Day involved two elements: street parades that showed the strength of labor organizations, and festivals to make the event fun for workers and their families. Today, the former is mostly relegated to union-sponsored events, and the latter has become the only part of the holiday most people observe.

This is too bad, because honoring the American worker is something that should transcend party politics or your opinion on unions. Long gone are the days of lifetime jobs with pen-sions, but in far too many cases, the American worker has been asked to make these sacrifices

while corporate leaders continue to reap profits unheard of in generations past. Many large corporations no longer even put the production values of American workers at the forefront of their business. For example, look no further than this week’s blockbuster deal merging Burger King and Tim Hortons. Yes, the tax dodge is disappointing, so too is the fact that the deal reads less like the merger of two restaurant corporations, but rather that of two financial services companies, worried more about real estate and other corporate holdings than burgers and donuts.

Much has been said about the two-tiered economic recovery from the Great Recession. The economy continues to show steady growth, throwing off great corporate profits, but the people who need the money aren’t getting it, and without that consumer spending, the strong job growth and healthy GDP we all profess to want will remain out of reach.

While many holidays honor an important historical figure, Labor Day honors the many important people whose labor make up the backbone of our nation. So, as you enjoy the Labor Day holiday and take some much-deserved time to relax with family and friends, be sure to remember why the holiday exists.


NEWSBENEFIT EVENT AT COMMUNITY PARK SUPPORTS INJURED ACREAGE ATHLETE

Volunteer Brooke Lavigna with Logan Defazio, McKinley Harding, Isaac Martinez and Haylie Young have a good

time with the kids workshops from Home Depot.

Chrissy Luscavich, Mary Tobiassen, Charkata and DouglasParris, Anthonio Young Jr., Jalen Young, Deori Parris,

Pearl Anderson, Donna Russo and Mary Kaye Packard.

DOZENS TURN OUT FOR MOVEMENT ARTS DANCE ACADEMY’S OPEN HOUSEMovement Arts Dance Academy in Royal Palm Beach held open houses last week, for aspiring and returning dancers. Approximately 60 dancers took part in creative movement, ballet, tap, hip-hop and tumbling classes. For more info., call (561) 792-9757 or visit www.movementartsdanceacademy.com.

Antonio Young Jr. and Richard DiBerardino, head coach of the Royal Palm Beach Midget Division Pop Warner Wildcats.

Jennifer Bass of Loxahatchee Lost and Found Pets withblue tick hound Woody, who needs a family to adopt him.

Donna Russo, Mary Kaye Packard, Mary Tobiassen and Chrissy Luscavich of Helping Hearts.

Instructor Dawn Randall helps Trinity Watson with the beam.

Brianna Yacovone, Isabelle Kirk, Madison Yacovone, Cailyn and Annalyse Cichewicz, and Zuri Dowdell

enjoy the hip-hop and tumbling class.Two-year-olds from the creative movement and pre-ballet class with helper Amanda Heermance and instructor Britni Nowling.

Antonio Young Jr. with some of his teammates from the Royal Palm Beach Pop Warner Wildcats.

Helping Hearts Corp. held a fundraiser on Sunday, Aug. 24 at Acreage Community Park for Acreage resident Antonio “A.J.” Young Jr., a local boy who was accidentally shot with a pellet gun a few months ago. Visitors enjoyed a workshop from Home Depot, raffle baskets, food trucks, giant bubbles, music, children’s activities and more. To learn how to help, contact Helping Hearts at (561) 436-8525 or [email protected]. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

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AUG. 21 — A Royal Palm Beach man was arrested last Thursday on vehicle burglary charges following incidents last Wednesday night on Martin Circle. According to a Palm Beach Coun-ty Sheriff’s Office report, a neigh-bor witnessed the suspect, later identified as Christopher Pegg, attempt to gain access to several vehicles. Pegg was observed walking between two houses, ap-proaching a Jeep, unsuccessfully attempting to gain access, walking across the street to unsuccessfully access a Tyco work van, then a Ford Ranger pickup truck parked next to the van before unsuccess-fully attempting to open the door to a sedan in the next driveway, setting off an alarm. According to the report, the witness attempted to detain Pegg long enough for PBSO deputies to arrive on the scene. Pegg was eventually detained about a block away from his home in the La Mancha neighborhood. Once identified, Pegg admitted to being at the scene and was arrested for the attempted bur-glaries, according the report. An additional victim was discovered the next day. That victim left his 2002 Land Rover unlocked last Wednesday and discovered the following morning that the vehi-cle had been rummaged through. The witness confirmed that Pegg was near the Land Rover, which was approximately 40 feet from the first vehicle Pegg attempted to enter.

• • •AUG. 19 — A deputy from

the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called last Tues-day afternoon to Royal Palm Toyota regarding a stolen vehicle. According to a PBSO report, the dealership’s general manager went to look for an untagged white 2006 Ford F-150 King Ranch on the lot and was unable to find it. According to the report, when reviewing surveillance footage, he noticed that the vehicle was stolen earlier that afternoon by someone wearing a white shirt and jeans. According to the report, video surveillance footage was available.

AUG. 19 — Two Royal Palm Beach men were arrested last Tuesday evening after the PBSO conducted a bait car operation in Royal Palm Beach’s Nautica Lakes community. According to a PBSO report, Antonio Tucker entered the vehicle and stole an Acer laptop while Nathaniel Bar-rett acted as the lookout. They left the vehicle, only to return about 10 minutes later to burglarize the vehicle again. According to the PBSO report, the vehicle was under physical surveillance at that point, and Barrett and Tucker switched roles, leaving Tucker as the lookout while Barrett searched for valuable items. According to a PBSO report, Barrett resisted arrest and was treated for abrasions at Palms West Hospital. Both subjects later confessed in audio and video recorded interviews, though both denied possession of the laptop, which was not found, according to the report. Tucker was charged with burglary and grand theft, while Barrett was charged with burglary.

AUG. 20 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxa-hatchee substation was called to a residence on Coconut Blvd. last

RPB Man Arrested For Car Burglaries

Wednesday morning regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 8 p.m. last Tuesday and 6:30 a.m. last Wednesday, someone cut the lock from the side door of a lawn service trailer. According to the report, 12 Stihl weed trimmers, valued at $400 each; three Stihl backpack blowers, valued at $600 each; six Stihl hedge trimmers, valued at $400 each; and two Stihl edgers, valued at $350 each, were removed from the trailer. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

AUG. 20 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called last Wednes-day morning regarding a case of identity theft. According to a PBSO report, the victim and his daughter both had received letters in the mail regarding existing balances of approximately $3,100 on credit cards that appeared to be opened online in Jacksonville, Texas. The cards were canceled, and the victims were unable to provide any potential suspect information.

AUG. 21 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach sub-station was called last Thursday morning to the Madison Green neighborhood regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, the victim noticed at 9 a.m. that someone had burglarized his unmarked Palm Beach Gar-dens Police Department vehicle while it was inadvertently left unlocked overnight. According to the PBSO report, the victim origi-nally thought his wife had entered the vehicle to retrieve a SunPass, but when he arrived at work, he discovered that a collapsible ba-ton was missing from the driver’s side door pocket. DNA evidence was collected, but there were no suspects at the time of the report.

AUG. 21 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was contacted last Thursday afternoon regarding the delayed report of a vehicle burglary on Seminole Pratt Whit-ney Road. According to a PBSO report, between 4 and 7:30 p.m. last Tuesday, the victim and her boyfriend parked their vehicle at a park, leaving the vehicle unlocked with the boyfriend’s wallet in the center console. According to the report, they later discovered that the wallet, containing a bank card and $30 cash, was missing.

AUG. 22 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach sub-station was called to investigate a delayed vehicle burglary last Fri-day. According to a PBSO report, the victim went outside his home on Oak Water Drive to take out the trash at 2:24 a.m. and saw three youths by his wife’s SUV. The youths fled, and the victim noticed that the passenger-side door was open and that the glove box and center console had been tampered with. According to the report, an expensive bottle of perfume, a bag of makeup and miscellaneous papers were missing. Video sur-veillance footage of the incident was available.

AUG. 22 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a busi-ness on Sycamore Drive last Friday afternoon regarding a burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 4:30 p.m. Thursday and 4 p.m. Friday,

THE INFORMATION FOR THIS BOX IS PROVIDED BYCRIME STOPPERS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY. CRIMESTOPPERSIS WHOLLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONTENT SHOWN HERE.

Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking for the public’s help in finding this wanted fugitive:

• Greville Lawrence is a black male, 5’11” tall and weighing 150 lbs., with black hair, brown eyes and multiple tattoos. His date of birth is 11/05/92. Lawrence is wanted on felony charges of grand theft for uttering forged bills, checks, drafts or notes. His last known address was Goldenrod Road in Welling-ton. He is wanted as of 08/21/14.

Remain anonymous and you may be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward. Call Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestopperspbc.com. Greville Lawrence

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The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is look-ing for a suspect involved in a theft earlier this month at the business in Royal Palm Beach.

On Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 7:30 p.m., an unknown female entered Professional Family Eye Care, se-lected a set of Valentino eyeglass frames, concealed the frames under her shirt and left the store without paying for them.

The female is described as Hispanic, 5’5”, and weighing approximately 170 lbs. She appears to have a large tattoo across her lower back/hip area and dark, straight hair.

If anyone can identify this suspect, they are urged to contact Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS.

PBSO Seeks Theft Suspect


NEWS


The Royal Palm Beach Village Council last week reversed itself and dropped a referendum that would have asked voters whether they want to extend the terms of council members from two to three years.

The council had approved a preliminary reading of an ordi-nance extending terms in June by a 3-2 vote.

For the past several years, there

has been discussion of extend-ing council terms to three years in order to reduce the amount of time that council members have to spend campaigning.

Council members have also discussed term limits, as well as changing the village’s elections from March to November, but the change in term length was the only item that had been approved in the referendum ordinance.

Vice Mayor David Swift, who presided at the Aug. 21 meeting in

Royal Palm Beach Council Drops Plan For Three-Year TermsMayor Matty Mattioli’s absence, noted that he had voted against the ordinance the first time around and his position had not changed. Councilman Jeff Hmara had also voted against it at the preliminary reading.

Councilman Fred Pinto, who had voted for the ordinance in June, said he was going to make a motion not to approve the final reading because the ordinance had evolved from a misperception of consensus by council members

that came out of a strategic plan-ning workshop.

“I arrived at this because the genesis of this concept really had occurred three or four years ago, and more recently when we had our last strategic workshop,” Pinto said. “I was under the impression that we had consensus that this was something that would be good for the citizens and good for the village to do. It’s clear after the last two meetings that we are not in unanimous consensus on this.”

Although the ordinance would have authorized a referendum for voters to decide, Pinto said he thought it was an important question on which all the council members should have a unified agreement before putting it to the voters.

“Since that’s not the case, I think it would be best to withdraw this and continue on the way we have it,” he said.

Councilman Richard Valuntas, who had voted for the ordinance at

the preliminary reading, seconded the motion.

“I can count, and I remember how it went last time,” Valuntas said. “Councilman Pinto’s motion makes sense to me as well.”

Residents Sharon Powers and Felicia Matula had put in com-ment cards to speak, but withdrew their requests once it became clear the ordinance would not move forward.

The motion to drop the ordi-nance carried 4-0.


Nationally recognized econo-mist J. Antonio Villamil was the featured speaker at an economic forum luncheon Tuesday at the Binks Forest Golf Club, sponsored by the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce.

Villamil, the founder and princi-pal of the Washington Economics Group consulting practice, said the local economy is closely tied to national and global economic conditions, as well as the Florida economy.

“I smile, because quite frankly, over the last three years or so, we have seen our state regain its eco-nomic muscle relative to employ-ment growth and relative to overall activity,” he said. “We are actually leading the nation in employment creation. We know we have our business community, college and a talented community, but we also have pretty good policies com-ing out of Tallahassee relative to employment growth and relative to the overall economy.”

Florida is attracting both in-vestors and visitors who bolster the local economy, Villamil said. Moderate economic growth in the United States overall is being offset by problems in Europe.

“It’s a big problem in regard to how they manage their economy,” he said, explaining that many of the European economies feature very large governments with large fiscal deficits that need fundamen-tal reform. “As far as the U.S. is

concerned, we are tops in eco-nomic performance, but I always say there are different gradations of hell.”

Villamil said Florida and many of its economic partners are wait-ing for the completion of the Panama Canal expansion.

“The ships are going to come in with their containers, and all the business that it brings in, but if you take it overall, the Palm Beach County business environ-ment has been very positive this year,” he said.

Villamil suggested that any business in South Florida have a global perspective. “That doesn’t mean you’re exporting merchan-dise or doing consulting services, but at least to have a representative office somewhere, or an alliance with a foreign company that you can use to attract visitors here and attract investors here,” he said.

As an example, Villamil said that anyone in the real estate mar-ket during the downturn who had ancillary offices in Spain, Canada or Brazil probably did well be-cause foreign investors are now buying up real estate.

He noted that a slack in the global economy has been a hedge to inflation, which has been mod-erate in recent years.

“Inflation is not going to bite us this year or next year,” Villamil said. “It may go up a bit, but not significantly, so I think Janet Yel-len, chairwoman of the Federal Reserve, sleeps soundly at night.”

He added that Federal Reserve

Top Economist: The County Is Regaining Its Economic Musclepolicies have created an excess reserve in the banking system of about $4 trillion available for lending.

“If the banks get exuberant and start lending this money out, that impact will be a multiplier, and we have an inflationary cycle,” Villamil warned. “However, we don’t see the banks becoming exuberant. In fact, they are being very credit-cautious.”

Villamil expects new mortgage lending policies to make it more difficult for potential borrowers because of the additional pa-perwork. He expects short-term interest rates to rise modestly in 2015, which will give anyone with excess cash a place to put their money.

Meanwhile, consumer confi-dence has improved modestly in Florida, as well as the nation in general. Florida has outperformed the nation in employment expan-sion. “The only one beating us is Texas,” he said.

Although the global economy is sluggish in general, Canada, Asia and many areas of Latin America are experiencing steady growth. “That is very positive for us,” Vil-lamil said, adding that the major exception is Brazil, which is one of Florida’s major trade partners.

“For Palm Beach County, we have a top business environment,” Villamil said. “Businesses want to come to Palm Beach County, and they want to come to South Florida with all the assets that we have here, the global business and

the growing population, which is very important.”

Although the national economy is recovering, it has been a fairly weak recovery.

“The consensus is about 2 per-cent growth this year,” Villamil said. “Every time the economy begins to crank up to the 3.5 or 4 percent range that we should be

at this stage of the cycle, we pull back.”

He described the current condi-tion as a “plow horse economy.”

“It’s an economy that keeps on going, and it bears fruit, but it’s not a racehorse,” he explained.

Villamil was appointed by President George H.W. Bush as undersecretary of commerce and

economic affairs and was selected by former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush as his first director of tourism, trade and economic development. He is chairman of the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors of Florida, was the founding dean of St. Thomas University and is a board member of Mercantil Com-mercebank.

Economist J. Antonio Villamil speaking at Tuesday’s luncheon at the Binks Forest Golf Club.PHOTO BY RON BUKLEY/TOWN-CRIER

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ter results from our students in the Glades area. I was very apprecia-tive that the Glades community feels, based on my experience as a teacher and a principal, that I can help make a lot of that happen.”

Across a large district, Andrews

is often going from place to place to personally meet with indi-viduals and to make it to the next location, placing an emphasis on accessibility.

“You can call me anytime. I’m always accessible. This is what I do. I like to take care and make a difference,” she said. “I believe that over the last few years, I’ve had great relationships with all of my communities… Wellington and Royal Palm Beach and Loxa-hatchee and The Acreage and Lake Worth. I know everybody, because

I’m out and about in all of the activities. And the Glades area, I know them. When things happen, they know how to get to me.”

Andrews said she enjoys her work and is thrilled to be re-elect-ed. “I am so happy to have four years of being able to go to school activities, and work with the chil-dren, and just be involved,” she said. “There’s no better place to be than to be with the children and making sure that they’re happy and excited about learning and making sure that they’re successful.”

Marcia Andrews with Royal Palm Beach supporters Sally andLynn Balch, Carolyn Hmara and Councilman Jeff Hmara.

Marcia Andrews with her team leaders (above) and her grandchildren (below).PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

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M I C H E L L E ’ S F A S T G R O W I N G S U P P O R T E R S

Michelle meets with more than 500 friends and supporters.

MICHELLE WILL DEMAND HONEST GOVERNMENT • VOTE MICHELLE SANTAMARIA NOV. 4TH

Soccer Club and its 18 soccer teams and their more than 1,500 family members and friends.

George & Leah Peltzmacher and friends with Michelle. Newly & Hyacinth Wilson and friends with Michelle.

Michelle meets with seniors at Royal Manor Nursing Home.

Michelle meets with Philippine-American Society members.Dr. Armando & Elizabeth Marull and friends with Michelle.

Bob & Pam Jones and friends with Michelle.

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Michelle meets with more than 500 friends and supporters.

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Soccer Club and its 18 soccer teams and their more than 1,500 family members and friends.

George & Leah Peltzmacher and friends with Michelle. Newly & Hyacinth Wilson and friends with Michelle.

Michelle meets with seniors at Royal Manor Nursing Home.

Michelle meets with Philippine-American Society members.Dr. Armando & Elizabeth Marull and friends with Michelle.

Bob & Pam Jones and friends with Michelle.


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Children of various ages get down on the dance floor.The Museum of Discovery and Science’s Ryan Martinez with Tiny, an albino Burmese python.

COUNTY OFFICIALS JOIN IN THE ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE FOR ALS RESEARCHState Attorney Dave Aronberg, Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw and Public Defender Carey Haughwout fulfilled the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge on Tuesday, Aug. 19 at PBSO headquarters in West Palm Beach. Each of them called out their colleagues to par-ticipate in the challenge as part of a broader effort to benefit research into ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

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Gymnastics Revolution members perform a bridge move.

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GUATEMALAN CENTERFour students earned $1,000 college scholarships, thanks to the generosity of Clerk & Comptrol-ler’s Office employees.

James Bukowski of Loxa-hatchee, Kendra Morrison of Riviera Beach, Ashley Pascual of Royal Palm Beach and Jefferson Wang of Wellington were awarded scholarships based on a 500-word essay, community service and their individual grade point averages.

Scholarships are given each year to the dependent children of clerk’s office employees, with money from the Dress Down Friday program.

“This is an impressive group of students, and it’s a privilege to award these scholarships to them,” Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller Sharon Bock said. “I look forward to hearing the great things they’re able to achieve in college and beyond.”

Bock met recently with the students and presented them with certificates commemorating their scholarships.

“I’m proud that our employees believe in supporting the commu-nity and helping these students achieve their goals,” she said. “Their continued support of the Dress Down Friday scholarships demonstrates that commitment.”

Bukowski, a 2014 graduate of Seminole Ridge High School, will attend Embry-Riddle Aero-

nautical University in Daytona Beach and major in aerospace engineering. He hopes to become an U.S. Air Force test pilot. He is the son of Elena Bukowski, a court specialist in the circuit civil department.

Morrison, a 2014 graduate of Palm Beach Lakes High School, will attend Florida State Univer-sity in Tallahassee and major in neuroscience. She hopes to get her doctorate degree and become a researcher. She is the daughter of Michelle Joseph, a court specialist

Wellington High School student Cody Lagana has been selected to become a member of the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS).

The society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholar-ship and community commitment. The announcement was made by NSHSS Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that established the Nobel prizes.

“On behalf of HSHSS, I am honored to recognize the hard work, sacrifice and commitment that Cody has demonstrated to achieve this exceptional level

Wellington’s Cody Lagana Inducted Into National Society Of High School Scholars

of academic excellence,” Nobel said. “Cody is now a member of a unique community of scholars — a community that represents our very best hope for the future.”

“Our vision is to build a dy-namic international organiza-tion that connects members with meaningful content, resources and opportunities,” NSHSS President James W. Lewis said. “We aim to help students like Cody build on their academic successes and enhance the skills and desires to have a positive impact on the global community.”

Membership in NSHSS entitles qualified students to enjoy a wide variety of benefits, including

scholarship opportunities, aca-demic competitions, free events, member-only resources, publica-tions, participation in programs offered by educational partners, personalized recognition items and publicity honors.

Formed in 2002, the NSHSS recognizes academic excellence at the high school level and encour-ages members of the organization to apply their unique talents, vision and potential for the betterment of themselves and the world. Current-ly, there are more than one million society members in more than 160 countries.

For more information, visit www.nshss.org.

The National Council of Jewish Women, Palm Beach section, helped support the Guatemalan Maya Center recently with cloth-ing, shoes, school supplies and toiletries that were donated and delivered to the center. The donations were for the 50 recently arrived immigrant children the center is working with by teaching them English and getting them ready for the opening of school. Pictured here are (L-R) NCJW members Joyce Kantrowitz and Phyl-lis Millman, GMC staff member Mara Martinez, GMC volunteers Kevin and Christina Francois, and NCJW member Linda Kaber.

in the county civil department.Pascual, a 2014 graduate of

Royal Palm Beach High School, will attend Florida State Univer-sity in Tallahassee and major in biology. She hopes to become a biomedical researcher. She is the daughter of Lucille Pascual, a court specialist in the county criminal department.

Wang, a 2014 graduate of Sun-coast High School, will attend the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta and major in computer sci-ence. He hopes to develop educa-

Air Force Airman 1st Class Re-becca L. Johnson recently gradu-ated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas.

Johnson is the daughter of Shan-non and Vaughn Foreman of West

Johnson Finishes Air Force TrainingPalm Beach. She is the daughter-in-law of Joann Galati and James Johnson of Wellington. Johnson earned a diploma in 2010 from Palm Beach Central High School and an associate’s degree in 2012 from Palm Beach State College.

tion technology and software. He is the son of Siping Yang, a senior business analyst in the financial business analysis department.

The clerk’s office Dress Down Friday fundraiser last year raised $47,996 for local charities and for the student scholarships.

Employees donate $2 each week to dress casually on Fridays, and choose which groups receive the money.

For more information, visit www.mypalmbeachclerk.com or call (561) 355-2996.

Clerk Sharon Bock (center) with scholarship winners JeffersonWang, Ashley Pascual, Kendra Morrison and James Bukowski.

Cody Lagana

West Palm Beach native Wayne Tulloch recently earned a compa-ny-wide honor from his employer, Con-way Truckload.

Con-way chose Tulloch, a pro-fessional truck driver, along with his driving partner, Desmond Singh, as Company Team of the Month for August 2014.

The two joined the industry, and their company, in 2012. “I like being outdoors, driving and seeing different places across the country,” Tulloch said of his career choice.

Tulloch and Singh were recog-nized for their achievement in a meeting at the Con-way Truckload headquarters in Joplin, MO, earlier this month.

Truckers Receive Honor From Con-Way Truckload

Desmond Singh andWayne Tulloch


SCHOOL NEWSNEW HORIZONS SAFETY PATROL HELPS SCHOOL

TKA Opens New Preschool In The Area

On Friday, Aug. 22, Royal Palm Beach Elementary School staff members participated in the ALS Association Ice Bucket Chal-lenge. Fifth grade chair Gladys Moseley challenged Principal Tracy Gaugler, who in turn challenged the whole staff. Shown here are school staff members soaked with ice water.

RPB ELEMENTARY TAKES ON THE ALS CHALLENGE

This year, during the first trimester, 38 fifth graders earned the right to serve as safety patrols members at New Horizons Elemen-tary School. Each day, they encourage safe conduct among all students. They model good character, monitor the hallways and help teachers and students whenever needed. Fifth graders look forward to serving, and new patrol members are added each tri-mester. Shown here are New Horizons’ new safety patrol members.

Polo Park’s Summer Prep Program Eases Transition

The King’s Academy Preschool has opened a new Wellington/Loxahatchee campus for students ages two and three. TKAP Loxa-hatchee is located at Trinity West Church on Southern Blvd., one mile west of Binks Forest Drive.

In 2008, TKA created an exciting community outreach, founding the King’s Academy Preschool to serve young students and their families. TKA’s strategy was three-fold: to educate future Christian leaders at an early age, to meet local communities’ needs for quality preschool care, and to introduce TKA to families who might never visit the main campus.

Led by Vickie Farmer, a li-censed early education specialist, and a dedicated faculty, the pro-gram has more than 120 preschool students at its Royal Palm Beach, Greenacres and Palm Beach Gar-dens locations.

Much of the program’s rapid

Seminole Ridge High School held its annual freshman orien-tation, a back-to-school bash, on Aug. 16, featuring table presen-tations from many campus clubs and organizations. In addition to welcoming a new class to the school, students at all grade levels were able to pick up their school-year schedules and talk to campus representatives about extracurricular activities.

Weekly Math Tutoring To Begin — Math tutoring by the students in Mu Alpha Theta, the SRHS mathematics honor soci-ety, begins Sept. 2. Every Tues-day from 3 to 4 p.m. in Room 7-210, student math tutors will be available. “Tutors will lead

Orientation Helps SRHS Students Start School Year

It can be daunting for a fifth-grade student to leave the safety and comfort of elementary school and head to middle school. At Polo Park Middle School, that transition has become a little easier thanks to the second annual Polo Park Sixth Grade Summer Prep Program.

The goal of the program is to make the incoming sixth graders more comfortable. This year’s program was held Aug. 5-7 and included a variety of topics de-signed to prepare the students for what they would soon encounter.

The program is run by a faculty

committee made of teachers from all disciplines, along with current eighth-grade students who serve as counselors for the soon-to-be sixth graders. The counselors are a key component of the program. They are able to dispense excellent advice and serve as a friendly face for the students when they come on the first day of school.

Activities during the three days included a presentation on the dangers of bullying, a presentation and activity on organization, a scavenger hunt to learn the school grounds and a locker relay so the

students to the correct solutions, not do the problems for them,” Math Department Chair Mrs. Martha Schanel said, noting that a math teacher will also be in the room to answer any questions tutors and students may have.

Cadets Go to Camp — This summer, the SRHS Amy JROTC Hawk Battalion sent ten of its cadets to Camp Tanah Keeta in Tequesta and Camp Sawyer in Scout Key to take part in the JROTC Cadet Leadership Chal-lenge, competing in rappelling, kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, a COPE (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience) course, a water leadership reac-tion course and a six-mile road

success can be attributed to its caring staff and a well-planned, research-based curriculum. The preschool’s instructional program is based on the belief that children learn through play. It is through play, art, music and a hands-on approach that language arts, math and science are introduced.

TKAP’s curriculum offers monthly themes; discovery learn-ing centers; Bible stories, pledges, songs and devotions; art, science, home, building, pretend play, writing and music centers; simple math and phonics skills; large and fine motor skills and manipulative development; interactive play and movement; behavior and manners teaching; Godly character traits and values; simple scripture memory; letters, shapes, colors, numbers and opposites; weekly chapel with music and movement; weekly lesson plans; and super-vised outdoor playground time in the morning and afternoon.

“We seek to create a Christ-cen-tered atmosphere of love, respect, trust and safety where children will strive to achieve their maxi-mum potential under God,” Farm-er said. “Our faculty endeavors

Cindy Palmer (preschool coordinator), Stephanie Brintnall (Loxa-hatchee preschool director) and Vickie Farmer (TKAP director).

to minister to the ‘total’ child. This instruction encompasses the spiritual, mental, intellectual, physical, social and emotional areas of child development. These areas are inseparable.”

Cadets Erica Pirone, Alex Harre, Ben Hoffman, Joshua Berenson, Brandon Sherman, Cody Kline, John Dicampli, Jimmy Wright, Cody Papula, and Donald MacRostie.

new students could practice open-ing locks. The entire program con-cluded with a pizza party for the students and a chance for them to ask the faculty members questions.

“Last year, we found that the incoming sixth graders were much more comfortable and less fearful when they started school, mostly in thanks to their attending the summer program,” committee co-chair Kaitlyn Stolzenfeld said. “This year’s program went even better, and we are looking forward to having an outstanding group of incoming sixth graders.” Polo Park guidance counselors Kelley Sargent and Carolyn Zakrie.

march. After successfully com-pleting the camp, cadets were

awarded the coveted JROTC Recondo badge.

Polo Park students take part in the summer prep program.


NEWS BRIEFSFEMA Releases New Flood Maps

Palm Beach County residents are invited to look at newly revised digital flood insurance rate maps at four public open houses next month. The preliminary maps re-leased by the Federal Emergency Management Agency show the extent to which areas are at risk for flooding and will be used to help determine flood insurance and building requirements.

Open houses will be held Mon-day, Sept. 8 at the Boynton Beach City Library (208 South Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach), Tuesday, Sept. 9 at Palm Beach Coun-ty’s Vista Center Hearing Room (2300 North Jog Road, West Palm Beach), Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the Belle Glade Civic Center and Library (725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade) and Thursday, Sept. 11 at the Jupiter Community Center (200 Military Trail, Jupiter). All four open houses will be held between 4 and 7 p.m.

The open houses will provide residents with the opportunity to see the preliminary maps, learn about their risk of flooding and ask questions about what the new

maps will mean for their property. Residents can meet one-on-one with a variety of specialists about flood insurance, engineering, building permits and more.

The new maps were produced through a partnership between Palm Beach County, the South Florida Water Management Dis-trict and FEMA. The preliminary maps have not yet been officially adopted and will become effective after a public comment period. The public comment period allows property owners to submit com-ments and appeals. Specialists will be available at the open houses to address questions that residents may have about this process. Visit www.floodsmart.gov for more information about flood insurance.

Legion Auxiliary To Meet Sept. 3The American Legion Auxiliary

Unit #367 of Royal Palm Beach will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 10 a.m. at Palms West Presby-terian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves). The American Legion Auxiliary spon-sors volunteer programs focusing on veterans, young people and the

community. For more information, call President Marge Herzog at (561) 791-9875.

‘Ballet Off Broadway II’

Sept. 13Tickets are now available for

Wellington Ballet Theatre’s pro-duction of “Ballet Off Broadway II” on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 3 and 7 p.m. The show will take place in Wellington High School’s au-ditorium.

Tickets cost $15. Purchase tick-ets by visiting www.danceartscon-servatory.com and clicking on Wellington Ballet Theatre and choosing the link to purchase tick-ets. All proceeds support Welling-ton Ballet Theatre programming.

Dachstoberfest Returns Oct. 19They’re long, they’re cute and

sometimes quite stubborn. Dachs-hunds of all ages, sizes, colors, coats (and even some with wheels) are preparing for the third annual Dachstoberfest on Sunday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Great

Lawn at Clematis and Narcissus in West Palm Beach.

Admission is free. Proceeds from vendors along with entry fees from Doxie Dash Racing and contests will benefit the nonprofit Dachshund Rescue South Florida.

“Hundreds of wiener-dogs and their owners attended the last two years. We are hoping to draw even more this time,” said Monika Ste-faniak, event organizer and mother to four red doxie-girls. “A couple of lucky doxies even found their forever families due to the event.”

Is your dachshund fast and furious? Sign up for Doxie Dash Racing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. If your doxie prefers to get dressed up, there will be a costume contest and owner-pet look-alike competi-tion. Friendly dogs of all breeds are welcome. No retractable or flexi leads allowed. Learn more at www.dachstoberfest.com or www.facebook.com/dachstoberfest.

Fitness Event At The Mall Aug. 30

On Saturday, Aug. 30, Shannon Frankowski of Iron Lion Fitness will be teaching the ins and outs of cycling at the SIX:02 store at the

Mall at Wellington Green, located on the upper level near the Grand Court. There is no need to RSVP, just show up between 1 and 6 p.m. for refreshments, giveaways and special savings. SIX:02 is a top women’s fitness retail destination offering the latest in premium fitness apparel, footwear and ac-cessories. Learn more at www.six02.com.

Binks Forest Membership Drive Contest

The Binks Forest Golf Club is holding a membership drive over Labor Day weekend, Aug. 30 through Sept. 1, with a daily hole-in-one contest offering a year’s membership, including carts, as the prize. For more information, call (561) 333-5731.

Yoga In The ParkThe Village of Royal Palm

Beach will offer free “Yoga in the Park” at Royal Palm Beach Com-mons Park on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 8:30 a.m. All levels are welcome, and no previous experience is necessary.

Pre-register at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center at 100 Sweet Bay Lane. Bring a mat to class and meet in front of the three-story building at the park.

For more information on the free trial class or the six-week ses-sion Sept. 16 to Oct. 21, call (561) 790-5124. The full session costs $36 for Royal Palm Beach resi-dents and $46 for non-residents.

Quarter Auction In Wellington

Wellington’s first quarter auc-tion will be held at the Wellington Community Center on Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. The auction will gather local vendors together to set up their goods, including a few items placed for auction. Bidding ranges from 25 cents to $1, and sometimes more.

Every quarter auction raises money from its sales of the bid-ding paddles for a local charity. The September auction will help William Lerner, who needs a triple organ transplant. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For more info., contact Marisa Pence at (561) 999-4395 or [email protected].


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Having a problem with your computer? Call in a 13-year-old to take a look at it.

That’s the old joke, but it’s true!How those kids know what’s wrong

with it is beyond me. It’s like when the Beatles were introduced on The Ed Sulli-van Show. Our parents were in the room, snickering at the moptop haircuts, but every kid in America knew the Beatles were the next big thing.

Now it’s smartphones.I noodle around with mine — reading

my e-mail, playing games, getting direc-tions to new and exciting restaurants and occasionally taking a phone call — but there are apps out there that could help me do so much more. Some of them have already been installed by my helpful and knowledgeable son-in-law, Greg.

“I’m only installing the apps I person-

ally have found the most useful,” he said, as he clicked away at it when it was new. “You’ll want to customize it to your own needs, of course.”

Of course. Like I’m ever going to install an “app.” As if I could. I have the same fear many in my advanced age bracket have — that I am going to incur monthly charges accidentally. I’ve done it. On my computer, I am paying for Big Fish Games

every single month. I hit a wrong button sometime a long time ago, and now I pay a fine of $4.99 a month for that mistake. I don’t know what Big Fish Games is or why they are taking my money, but some-how they know my credit card number and they just help themselves. Imagine if I started downloading apps!

“But many of those apps are free,” my son-in-law explained.

Yeah, sure. Which ones? And which ones are just trial offers?

“It’s because your generation is so sus-picious,” chimes in my daughter.

“I wonder why!” I retort. “Nixon was a crook, the Vietnam War was a mistake and people are having their phones tapped to this day, so…”

She and Greg roll their eyes. They don’t even care that their apps are recording their

every move, that Siri knows where they are and where they’re going, and that all the information they share with “friends” is being shared with plenty of corporations they wouldn’t be friends with if they had the choice.

Well, I shouldn’t say that. They do have a choice. But every time they scroll down through pages of legal blah-blah-blah and then press “accept,” they’ve given away a little bit more of their personal security.

And now, because of this phone, so have I.

They bought me the phone so I could send photos of my grandson to my daughter throughout the day while she was at work, missing her baby. It seemed innocent enough.

But I also have icons for who-knows-what. Thanks to Facebook, friends of

friends of friends can see what I’m up to. And the other day, when I wanted to find Hoffman’s Chocolate Shop, Siri told me, “If I had enough coffee and chocolate, I could rule the world, Deb.”

Is that you, HAL? (Reference: 2001: A Space Odyssey.)

Yesterday, I was showing my train-mad grandson a video I had taken for him of a choo-choo train. Instead, he grabbed the phone, took a selfie and posted it to my antique store’s web site. Don’t ask me how he did it, I don’t know. All I know is that if you try to reach Elsie Bell’s Antique Mall through that particular app, you no longer see a picture of my storefront. You see the eyebrow and forehead of a child who is not yet two years old.

Not yet two!At least the Beatles were harmless.

I am torn when writing about Sin City: A Dame to Kill For. The movie is slick and moves quickly, but the subject matter is unappealing. A sequel to the Sin City film that director Robert Rodriguez did back in 2005, it has great production values. The plot moves quickly, occasionally a bit too quickly. But the characters are unsympa-thetic. The men in the picture are generally stupid and violent; the women either evil or insane. Anyone not in this category is nothing more than a victim. As one character explained, “Anything the city doesn’t corrupt, it soils.” That probably goes at least a bit for the audience.

There are three stories told. Johnny (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is a wise-guy gambler who always breaks the odds. Any time he tosses a coin in a slot machine, it

pays off. He wins every hand at cards. He goes up against a powerful man, Senator Roark (Powers Boothe) and takes his money at poker. In retaliation, Roark shoots him, breaks his fingers and tells him that he recognizes him. Johnny is his son, but it seems the only son he ever loved was the insane killing monster destroyed in the first movie. Johnny gets fixed up by

a whisky-guzzling Christopher Lloyd, and returns to take on his father again... with terrible results.

In the second of the three stories, Dwight (Josh Brolin), a not-very-bright private eye, is contacted by ex-lover Ava (Eva Green) who tells him that her rich husband, the man she left Dwight for, beats her regularly. She begs for help when Manute (Dennis Haysbert), her husband’s servant, drags her off. He tries to rescue her and is beaten. She comes after Dwight, seduces him, and he enlists his violent friend Marv (Mickey Rourke) to help. They go in and kill the husband, only to find that Ava had been manipulating them. She needed someone to kill her husband and make her very rich. Dwight flees to Old Town, where the hookers have their

own posse led by Gail (Rosario Dawson) and her partner Miho (Jamie Chung), who swings a mean samurai sword. In the meantime, Ava seduces police lieutenant Mort (Christopher Meloni) investigating the case to get him to take down Dwight, and the story rambles on from there.

The third story focuses on Nancy (Jes-sica Alba), who was the helpless girl at the center of the plot in the first movie. Now she’s a crazed stripper who drinks con-stantly, talks to the ghost of John Hartigan (Bruce Willis), who died for her in the first film, and who slashes her own face. She enlists Marv to go after the senator, and they have another fun battle.

The major problem is that all the pro-tagonists are crazy. If they’re not mean, they get manipulated and/or killed. There

is no sweet moral to the story. Back with the old film noir days of the late 1940s, we lingered on the corruption, had a chance to smell the rotten flowers before the bad guys eventually lost. Here there is no mor-al to the stories except eventual corruption. This movie uses the background of those old movies but flashes through at cartoon speed. The violence is often cartoonish. Bad guys go down casually and easily if they are not important. Miho, at one point, is chased by four machine-gun-wielding baddies who always miss. She jumps through a skylight, and they fire dozens of bullets down at her. Then she pops up and with one major move slices off all four heads.

The cast is good, even in extremely

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May 26, 2014Wellington and the American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390

will honor all veterans with a Parade beginning 8:15 a.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex and continuing down Forest Hill Blvd to South Shore Blvd.

A Ceremony will follow at 8:30 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial.

FREE Events at the Wellington Amphitheater

SEPTEMBER

12 Mr. Peabody & Sherman (PG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 PM

13 Tribute Concert & Food Trucks . . . . . . . . . .5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Eagles Tribute by The Long Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 PM

19 X-Men: Days of Future Past (PG-13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 PM

20 Tribute Concert, Food Trucks & A Movie! . . . .5:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Teen Beach Movie (TVG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 PM

Beach Boys Tribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 PM

OCTOBER

10 How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 PM


Chicago Tribute by The Brass Evolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 PM

24 Transformers: Age of Extinction (PG-13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 PM


A Motown Tribute by Motown Magic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 PM

30 Tribute Concert & Food Trucks . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Neil Diamond Tribute by Neil Zirconia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 PM

9/11 REMEMBRANCE

Thursday, September 11th | 6:00 p.m.

Please join us to honor the victims of 9/11 at a remembrance ceremony at the Patriot Memorial located next to Wellington’s Village Hall. The Village Council will share their thoughts and lay a memorial wreath for those lost and affected by the attacks. John

Napolitano, a Wellington resident who lost his FDNY member son in the tragedy, Lt. John P Napolitano, Fire Rescue 2, will be guest speaking at the ceremony.

Wellington Patriot Memorial


NEWSCONCERTS & FOOD TRUCKS BRING CROWDS TO WELLINGTON AMPHITHEATER

Performer William Cintron with Eileen Cohen Hettler.

Parks & Recreation Director Bruce DeLaney, VillageManager Paul Schofield, Director of Operations Jim

Barnes and Cultural Programs & Facilities Manager JoePiconcelli participate in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

ROYAL PALM QUARTER AUCTION HELPS JUSTIN BARTLETT ANIMAL RESCUEA quarter auction was held Wednesday, Aug. 19 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center to benefit Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue. There were a wide variety of items up for bid, along with a raffle to support the animal nonprofit. To learn more about Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue, call (561) 684-1010 or visit www.justinbartlettanimalrescue.org.

Isabella, Daryland Abigail Sholar. Marty and Audrey Greenbaum with Ida Cohen. Jen, London and Brent Beasley enjoy the evening.

(Seated) Tammy Bess and Debbie Bruggeman; (standing)Debbie Shields, Brenda Johnson and Brittany Carames.

Amy Schavolt won chocolate-covered strawberries

made by Monique Long. Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue volunteers at the auction.

The Solid Brass band kept the crowd entertained.

The Wellington Amphitheater hosted Tribute Concerts & Food Trucks on Saturday, Aug. 23 featuring a tribute to Frankie Valli by Wil-liam Cintron and a tribute to horn bands by Solid Brass. As hundreds danced the night away, several Wellington officials participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER


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WeschlerSin City

continued from page 14one-dimensional roles. Gordon-Levitt is about the only nice one, and he handles that well. Boothe is excellent as the lead bad guy. Green, however, dominates ev-ery scene she is in. She is a bad woman and seems to have a ball doing it.

The film is very stylized. Parts are actually run as cartoons. It is in black and white, except for an occasional splash of color. Things move so fast that the audience has little time to be disgusted by the violence or the overall theme.

This is not a movie for everyone. Many people, maybe the majority, will find it too sleazy. Still, it is stylish and, in its own way, enter-taining. But, be warned.

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someone cut the lock to the gate of the victim’s business, cut the lock to gain access to a metal storage container and removed a 5 HP compressor, 20 18-volt DeWalt batteries and 5 18-volt DeWalt battery chargers, together valued at $3,000. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

AUG. 25 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called Monday morning to a home in the Black Diamond community regarding a case of vandalism. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 8:30 p.m. Sunday and 5:30 a.m. Mon-day, the victim’s mailbox and post, valued at $250, were vandalized by an unknown individual.

AUG. 25 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to a home in Sugar Pond Manor on Monday morn-ing regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 11 p.m. Sunday and 8:20 a.m. Monday, someone entered the victim’s unlocked 2008 Honda CR-V, parked in front of her residence. According to the report, the victim’s sun-glasses, Coach purse and Nabi Jr. children’s tablet were removed

from the vehicle. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

AUG. 25 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substa-tion was called Monday morning to the Grandview at Crestwood community regarding a robbery. According to a PBSO report, the victim was riding her bicycle be-tween 8:45 and 9:15 a.m. on the sidewalk when a Hispanic male grabbed her purse from her left arm and ran into the Grandview development. Her purse was later located without her cell phone, ID card and credit card. The victim provided a physical description of the man, and the K9 unit was able to track his scent north to the Crestwood Baptist Church. DNA evidence was taken at the scene, but the suspect was not located at the time of the report.

AUG. 25 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called Monday afternoon to a home on Sandpiper Avenue regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, at 12:30 p.m., the victim returned home to find a man inside. He pointed a gun at her and told her to get out. The suspect, later identified as Feish Dorrelis, fled

with firearms and jewelry from the home. According to the report, the back patio window had been shat-tered and was the suspected point of entry. The PBSO then received a call from a nearby resident, who said her brother was hiding in the house to avoid the police. Deputies were able to convince Dorrelis to exit the home. A nearby canal was searched, and eight firearms belonging to the victim were recovered. Dorrelis was arrested and charged with burglary to an occupied dwelling with assault, theft and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

AUG. 26 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to the Wellington Parc con-struction site on State Road 7 on Tuesday afternoon to investigate a delayed theft report. According to a PBSO report, a foreman for the construction company signed for a delivery of rebar on Friday, Aug. 22 at approximately 5 p.m. The foreman received a phone call late Monday afternoon from the installer that about 180 pieces of rebar, valued at $1,000, were missing from the pile, leaving only about 100 pieces remaining. There were no witnesses or suspects at the time of the report.

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program, he would recommend assigning a third detective now.

Councilman Jeff Hmara said he felt uncomfortable making a decision without all the details of the possible compromise.

Liggins said they would need

to have something in place by Oct. 1 for final adoption of the budget.

“We have budget hearings com-ing to the council on Sept. 4 and Sept. 18,” he said. “There may be changes that we need to make to the current budget to accommo-date something different than what we’re talking about.”

Hmara made a motion to post-pone a decision until Sept. 18, which carried 4-0.

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and it’s a little frustrating when things come back before us again that we’ve already discussed, and we’re put in a position of not being cooperative,” Greene said.

Riebe said the road is con-structed as a three-lane section and having a median would provide additional landscaping.

“We have not advocated that it be a turn lane,” he said. “It can be a raised median, as you see in some other intersections. It’s just there, should there be a need.”

Councilman Matt Willhite said he felt they were rehashing some-thing that the council already denied.

“I’m interpreting that you’re showing a left-turn lane on the site plan,” he said, adding that he felt something should be done

about the horse crossing that was at that site.

Councilman Howard Coates agreed that the council had spent a lot of time going over the plan.

“I’m not inclined to have this devolve into the debate that we had almost a year ago,” Coates said. “To me, there is no restriction on a left-turn lane into the facility.”

Coates said he favored a left-turn lane, but people had opposed expanding the road, and pointed out that the council had specifi-cally taken it out.

Councilwoman Anne Gerwig said she did not see the need for paving parking areas on the south end, which she thought were in good condition.

Riebe said it had always been anticipated to pave the spaces. “Those spaces are used every day in the equestrian season,” he said. “The site could eventually be used year-round.”

Engineer Mike Sexton, rep-resenting Wellington Equestrian Partners, said they thought the lawn parking requirements with

gravel aisles were too specific and asked that the all-grass parking continue, adding that they had got-ten engineering studies showing that grass parking would support the intensity of use. “We believe the grass parking works exception-ally well,” Sexton said.

Alice Miller of Polo Island Drive asked that the opaque fence be kept on the east border of the property next to the barns, in ad-dition to the areca palms, to help screen noise and automobile lights.

Coates made a motion to ap-prove the resolution with condi-tions that the applicant’s circula-tion plan be attached as part of the approval, that the solid opaque fence again be a requirement, to approve the grass parking plan presented by the applicant as an alternate to paving, to remove the requirement for paved parking along the south edge for at least the next year and to remove the requirement of the roadway seg-ment to accommodate a future left-turn lane. The motion carried unanimously, 5-0.

McKinlayDemocratic

Primary Victory

continued from page 1Wednesday. “They had so many wonderful volunteers. They wel-comed me into their homes, into their churches, just let me take the time to get to know them, and they took the time to get to know me. I’m just really proud of the Glades community.”

Besieged by a flood of congratu-latory messages, McKinlay was quick to point out that the race is far from over. “We still have one campaign to go,” she said. “I hope we can keep that volunteer force moving and be victorious in November.”

Participating in a tough cam-paign taught her many lessons.

“I thanked Kathy for running a good campaign and for mak-ing me work really hard on this victory last night,” she said. “She

was a formidable candidate; she is a good woman. She has definitely done a lot for Wellington and for the community.”

Now, McKinlay is preparing for the next race, where she wants to keep up the momentum.

“If we keep working that hard and have all of the community support behind us, then we’ll do well in November,” she said. “We reached a lot of households and a lot of individual voters. In the primary, you’re reaching out to Democratic voters. In a general election, you also have to reach out to Republican and independent voters and explain to them why you’re the best candidate. My goal would be to triple the amount of households and voters that we reach.”

One of McKinlay’s strongest supporters has been State Sen. Jo-seph Abruzzo (D-District 25). He was on hand to celebrate Tuesday night. “Melissa has a grasp of the issues better than any candidate that I’ve seen run in a long time. But beyond that, her passion for

her family and the community is unparalleled,” he said. “She has carried that with her in working for many different groups and organizations for our community, and she’s going to take that passion and that experience to the county commission.”

Abruzzo said he was very im-pressed by McKinlay’s campaign-ing skills.

“Melissa ran an incredible cam-paign,” he said. “She won the trust of the voters of Palm Beach County, and I feel really good about her chances in the general election. I’m proud to be her first endorsement in the race.”

While many of McKinlay’s supporters attended, including her sister, who traveled from Tampa for Tuesday night, one of her teenagers, 14-year-old Macey, had her own deadlines: a math test the next day and homework. While Annika, 12, and Brady, 16, were able to hug their mom at the party, Macey wasn’t about to miss out on her turn.

“The one child who wasn’t

there, when I walked through the door was standing at the top of the stairs ready to give me a big hug,” McKinlay said.

Though the teenage years often come with sympathetic nods from other parents, McKinlay isn’t concerned.

“They’re really good kids. I’m so proud of them. They know that it’s a little different. They know they’re a little bit more in the spotlight right now,” she said, mentioning that their friends have been sending them television clips and commenting that they’ve been spotted on TV.

She noted that none of it is forced. “When they come to an event with me, or they volunteer with me, it’s because they want to, not because mom has forced them,” McKinlay said. “I think they’re proud of me. They know how hard I’ve worked.”

Annika, Melissa and Brady McKinlaywait for the returns to come in.

Candidate Kathy Foster met with supporters at Casa Tequilain Wellington. Shown here are: Ken Humbard, Rita Volpe,

Jan Ellis, Kathy Foster, and Melody and Alec Domb.

State Attorney Dave Aronberg with Melissa McKinlay.

Melissa McKinley surrounded bysupporters from the firefighter’s union.

PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

The National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) has presented Royal Palm Beach businessman Jeffrey Schneider with the Excellence in Education Award in recognition of his efforts to improve the quality and scope of NAEA education programs.

Enrolled agents are federally licensed tax practitioners who may represent clients before the IRS. Schneider is the immediate past president of the Florida Society of Enrolled Agents (FSEA), a fellow of the National Tax Practice Insti-tute and the principal at SFS Tax and Accounting Services.

Schneider was honored, along with several other award win-ners, on Aug. 5 during the an-nual awards ceremony at the 2014 NAEA National Conference in Las Vegas.

Enrolled agents (EAs) are America’s tax experts. They are the only federally licensed tax practitioners who specialize in taxation and also have unlimited rights to represent taxpayers before the IRS. If you get a letter from the IRS, or worse, are audited or are

RPB Businessman Receives National Education Award

Jeffrey Schneiderthe target of a collection action, an EA can speak directly to the IRS on your behalf.

While attorneys and certi-fied public accountants are also licensed, only enrolled agents specialize exclusively in taxes. Enrolled agents are required to complete many hours of continu-ing education each year to ensure they are up-to-date on the con-stantly changing tax code. Learn more at www.naea.org.

Tracie Gold, author of new chil-dren’s book Bonnie the Bunny, will host a book signing at the TCBY in the Wellington Courtyard Shops on Thursday, Sept. 4 from 5 to 8

p.m. A portion of the proceeds from the book sales will go to the Renaissance Charter School at Palms West. Call (561) 290-3649 for more info.

Book Signing At TCBY On Sept. 4


NEWSOPEN HOUSE AT TEMPLE BETH TORAH WELCOMES NEW RABBI ROSENKRANZ

Rabbi Andrew Rosenkranz and Erica, Laila andHavi, joined by Cantor Carrie Barry and Blake.

DOG WASH HELD AT WELLINGTON DOG PARK BENEFITS HEART ASSOCIATIONWellington Regional Medical Center Emergency Services and Courtyard Animal Hospital hosted a charity dog wash to benefit the American Heart Association on Sunday, Aug. 24 at the Wellington Dog Park. Dog owners and their furry friends convened at the park, where dogs were offered baths, nail clipping and microchip implants.

Friends Jordonna, Brody and Chase Levin with Jesse andHannah Brodtman and Bradley and Samantha Schube.

Sisterhood members Barbara Nussbaum, Julie Dimaiwat and Joy Pitterman in the gift shop. Joshua, Juliet and Jill Cohen with Paige, Rachel and Rob Weiner.

Martine Emile, Sherri Garz, Ashley and Max Moogan from WRMC Emergency Services and Courtyard Animal Hospital’s Dr. Marc Pinkwasser with Ella. Ed Nelson holding Joey and Susan Nelson holding Mojo. Leon Thomas gets a high five from Bella, 6-month-old Great Dane.

Stuart Hack, Andrew Goldstein, Lu Powell and Diane Marks help with the raffle items.

Temple Beth Torah in Wellington held an open house Sunday, Aug. 24. Approximately 200 current and prospective members got a chance to met Rabbi Andrew Rosenkranz, the temple’s new spiritual leader, and Cantor Carrie Barry, as well as members of the sisterhood and brotherhood. For more info., call (561) 793-2700 or visit www.templebethtorah.net. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER


Vice President Cheryl Cordes with Suzi Brawer.

Preschool DirectorSandy Wilensky talkswith Donna Bosman.

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THIS WEEK’S INDEXTAILS FROM THE TRAILS ............................ 21BUSINESS NEWS .................................. 22-23SPORTS & RECREATION ........................27-29COMMUNITY CALENDAR ............................ 30CLASSIFIEDS .........................................31-35

BusinessFPL Education Programs Support SchoolsFlorida Power & Light Company has announced its 2014-15 education programs for Florida teachers and students. Research has shown that science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education not only is linked to success in the field, but also helps to instill creative problem-solving skills in students. FPL’s programs provide the support and encourage-ment for greater adoption of STEM curricula. Page 22

SportsHawks Defeat South PlantationIn Pre-Season GameThe Seminole Ridge High School varsity football team hosted Broward’s South Plantation on Aug. 22 in a preseason match-up. The Hawks edged the Paladins 24-20 for the win before a capac-ity crowd at Callery-Judge Stadium. Seminole Ridge never trailed in the con-test. Page 27

Pilates Is Uniquely Suited To Help EquestriansLaura Minnucci and Elissa Salzman opened Pilates Rocks in 2008. Salzman said that pilates is uniquely helpful for equestrians of all disciplines. “Pilates exercises increase body awareness and improve flexibility, balance and strength,” she said. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 21

Wolverines Coast To 32-0 Kickoff Classic WinThe Wellington High School varsity football squad hosted Olympic Heights High School in a kickoff classic game on Aug. 22 and coasted to a 32-0 victory. Wolverine quarter-back Shannon Patrick completed seven of 10 passes for 250 yards, and threw for four touchdowns. Page 27

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By Ellen Rosenberg

It was such a simple thing, something rid-ers do every day without thinking: mounting a horse. Kathy Newman, a successful hunter/jumper rider, stood on the mounting block and stepped across. The horse moved further out, Newman missed and went down, hyper-flexing her knee the wrong way.

“I basically tore everything,” she recalled. “The only thing holding the joint together was the bones.”

Newman ended up at the Mayo Clinic for surgery, then came home to Wellington to recuperate. She also needed help with her rehabilitation.

“I knew Laura Minnucci. She and a friend, Elissa Salzman, had just opened Pilates Rocks, so I started going. They’re a great team. They got me back on my feet and back in the saddle. What they teach you incorporates all you need to be a better rider.”

The programs are personalized, not every-one doing the same exercises.

“They focus on your specific weaknesses and strengths,” Newman said. “They work you up through the levels. The work is hard, but fun. I feel very comfortable going there, because I’m in the best of hands. My daughter, Katherine, who is also a successful rider, goes as well.”

Minnucci and Salzman opened Pilates

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Rocks at 3460 Fairlane Farms Road in Wel-lington in 2008.

“Elissa and I met when we were training for our pilates certification here in Florida,” Minnucci said. “We hit it off immediately. I’ve worked in physical therapy and fitness training my whole life. We both received our PMA (Pilates Method Alliance) certification.”

Salzman is also a rider.“I started riding very late in life, at 49,”

she said. “I was frightened of big animals. In Aspen, some friends were going on a cowboy day. You get on a horse, move cattle from one pasture to another, have a barbecue lunch, then mount up and move more cattle. They talked me into going along. I figured I’d get through the morning, and then have lunch. But I kept going. It was fun.”

Salzman began to pursue riding back home in Newton, Mass.

“I pulled up to a local barn, terrified to get out of my car,” she said. “Finally, I made it to the barn. I was as green as grass. I didn’t know the first thing about horses or riding. I was scared to death every lesson, but eventually I See ROSENBERG, page 29

learned to ride and jump. I bought a horse in Europe, a fabulous Dutch Warmblood gelding named Piccolo. I used to show Adult Hunters, but now I just ride for pleasure.”

Salzman moved to Wellington in 2006 to be closer to her grandchildren. She started doing pilates 15 years ago, because she kept falling off, and pilates was a better choice than surgery. “It was the only exercise I ever liked. It became my passion,” she said.

Salzman said that pilates is uniquely help-

ful for equestrians, no matter what discipline they ride.

“Imbalances develop over time, and asym-metry really affects how you ride,” she said. “Pilates exercises increase body awareness and improve flexibility, balance and strength. They lengthen the spine, strengthen the core and increase hip independence. Many people think pilates is like yoga, but they’re totally different. Pilates can help anyone feel better.

Laura Minnucci and Elissa Salzman in the Pilates Rocks studio.


BUSINESS NEWSFPL Offers Support For Education Programs And MoreFlorida Power & Light Company

has announced its 2014-15 educa-tion programs for Florida teachers and students in the 35 counties it serves.

Research has shown that science, technology, engineering and math (also called STEM) education not only is linked to success in the field, but also helps to instill creative prob-lem-solving skills in students, which is critical to careers in engineering, science and research.

FPL’s programs provide the sup-port and encouragement for greater adoption of STEM curricula in the classroom.

“FPL is proud to help Florida educators teach STEM classes in a hands-on environment that fosters

a curiosity to learn more,” said Pa-mela Rauch, FPL’s vice president of development and external affairs. “Whether it’s through a teacher grant or a robotics program, FPL hopes to engage and create interest among Florida students in programs that teach engineering skills as well as teamwork, collaboration, creativity and other vital talents to succeed in tomorrow’s competitive work environment.”

For the 2014-15 school year, FPL is offering the following programs:

Teacher Grants (K-12): All teachers in the 35 counties that FPL serves are eligible to apply for grants to finance classroom projects focused on any form of energy or engineering education. Grants are

awarded in increments of $500 to $1,000.

To date, FPL has awarded more than $175,000 for teacher grant projects throughout its service ter-ritory. The awards come from the NextEra Energy Foundation, which is funded by shareholders of FPL’s parent company, NextEra Energy Inc., the nation’s largest producer of renewable energy from the wind and the sun. The application dead-line is Nov. 15, with winners to be announced in December.

Science Fairs & Competitions (K-12): FPL supports science fairs as a way to inspire young minds and future scientists and engineers. School districts in FPL’s service territory that are interested in support

for their fair or a science competition are invited to e-mail Maureen Wilt at [email protected].

Traveling School Assembly Program (K-5): FPL has part-nered with the National Theatre for Children to offer a free, live school show to help teach young students about electricity. “Men in Plaid: The Kilowatt Connection” is a fun-filled show that helps K-5 students understand the basics of energy conservation.

Nearly 100,000 students annually are entertained and informed by the free traveling school assembly show. To schedule a show, or find out more about these free school performanc-es, call (800) 858-3999, ext. 1.

Robotics Programs (9-12): In

an ongoing effort to drive student engagement in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) curriculum, FPL is a major sup-porter of robotics programs. The company finances established and start-up robotics clubs throughout its 35-county service territory. FPL has sponsored 30 robotics programs to date and hopes to double the number in the coming year.

Additionally, FPL continues to sponsor the South Florida FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) robotics regional competition conducted every spring in South Florida.

To learn more about financing opportunities from FPL, e-mail [email protected].

Dr. Faustino Gonzalez

Jordan’s Steak Bistro To Host Fundraiser Sept. 16Clinics Can Help, the only non-

profit organization dedicated to improving access to healthcare by providing medical equipment to those in need, is planning its first event in the western communities.

Jordan’s Steak Bistro in Welling-ton will be the setting for a “Stars of the Bar” celebrity bartending fund-raiser from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16.

The event will feature Sher-

ry Eastwood, Silvia Garcia, Dr. Faustino Gonzalez and Richard Tendler hopping behind the bar and showing off their skills in an effort to raise money for the nonprofit organization.

A $25 donation will provide event guests complimentary appe-tizers and a buy-one-get-one free drink.

All proceeds raised at the event will support efforts by Clinics Can

Help to donate gently used medical equipment and supplies that assist more than 1,200 returning clients and 575 new clients throughout the county each year.

“We are incredibly grateful to Jordan’s Steak Bistro for hosting us for this event,” said Owen O’Neill, executive director of Clinics Can Help. “It is because of community members such as this, who open their door to us, and for those who

so generously support us, that we are able to help close to 2,000 children and adults each year.”

Clinics Can Help is a nonprofit organization based in Palm Beach County that helps children, adults and the elderly by redistributing surplus medical equipment and supplies to those in need.

To RSVP, or to learn more, call Maureen Ashe at (561) 640-2995 or visit www.clinicscanhelp.org.


BUSINESS NEWSConstantino, Erickson Join Community Foundation Staff

Richard Case Named NewFood Director At Wycliffe

The Wycliffe Golf & Country Club recently announced that Rich-ard Chase has been selected as the club’s new director of food and beverages.

Chase comes to Wycliffe with 11 years of private club experience and 16 years within the food and beverage industry.

Chase graduated cum laude from Salisbury University and became a certified club manager in 2011. He also holds a Florida CAM (Commu-nity Association Manager) license.

Learn more at www.wycliffecc.com.Richard Chase

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties has appointed Renee Constantino as vice president for community investment and Kati Erickson as development manager.

As head of community invest-ment, Constantino will provide leadership in the design and im-plementation of the foundation’s annual grant-making strategies and community leadership activities, including the annual Great Give online fundraising event that is open to all nonprofits in Palm Beach and Martin counties.

Constantino will also work close-ly with the foundation’s devel-opment team to connect donors to opportunities for giving in the community.

Constantino was most recently manager of planning and evaluation at the Palm Beach County De-partment of Community Services. During her 13-year tenure, she

worked as a grant maker, contrac-tually managing over $30 million in public funds, and performing such functions as contract development and program implementation and monitoring in the areas of health, human and behavioral services. She has worked extensively with foundation financing partners such as the United Way, the Quantum Foundation and Allegheny Francis-can Ministries.

Constantino was previously exec-utive director of the Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County, director of development for the Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast and a private consultant.

As development manager, Erick-son is responsible for the founda-tion’s special events, including the annual gala, community luncheon series and Founder’s Award. She also manages corporate sponsor-ships and annual fundraising to

support the foundation’s leadership efforts.

Erickson joined the foundation from the Armory Art Center, where she was director of marketing and development. She was also previ-ously the assistant director of the palmbeach3 contemporary art fair, special events coordinator at the Norton Museum of Art and visual art programming director with VSA of Florida. She received her bachelor’s degree in studio art from Florida State University and attended the Dreyfoos School of the Arts.

“Renee and Kati are both pas-sionate about the role philanthropy plays in shaping a community,” said President and CEO Brad Hurlburt. “As the foundation continues its legacy of building an endowment to meet our region’s critical needs, we welcome their new perspectives and expertise.”

For more information, visit www.yourcommunityfoundation.org.

Renee Constantino Kati Erickson

PCAHU Luncheon Set Wednesday, Sept. 3The Palm Coast Association of

Health Underwriters will hold its September luncheon meeting at the Embassy Suites Hotel in West Palm Beach on Wednesday, Sept. 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

By special arrangement for the

event, Organic Moments Photogra-phy will be taking headshots from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. for $25. Those wishing to take advantage of the offer should note it with their RSVP.

The guest speaker will be Lillian Shapiro, president of HR360, who

will provide a presentation on com-pliance tools. From 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., instructor Susan P. Luskin will present “Pediatric Dental Benefits.”

The deadline to register is Tues-day, Sept. 2. For more info., contact [email protected].

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SPORTS & RECREATIONHawks Defeat South Plantation In Pre-Season Game

Running back Travis Tanner finds a hole in the defense. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

Wellington’s Jean Rene returns an Olympic Heights punt 33 yards.

Hawk running back Sean Edwards finds some room to gain yardage up the middle.

WHS Wolverines Coast To 32-0 Kickoff Classic VictoryBy Gene Nardi

Town-Crier Staff ReportThe Wellington High School var-

sity football squad hosted Olympic Heights High School in a kickoff classic game on Friday, Aug. 22 and coasted to a 32-0 victory over the Lions.

Preseason football games are no stranger to early mistakes as teams

PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

By Gene NardiTown-Crier Staff Report

The Seminole Ridge High School varsity football team hosted Bro-ward’s South Plantation on Friday, Aug. 22 in a preseason match-up. The Hawks edged the Paladins 24-20 for the win before a capacity crowd at Callery-Judge Stadium.

Although Seminole Ridge never trailed in the contest after a pair of

scores by running backs Kerrith Whyte and Dalton Case, South Plantation did manage to tie the game 14-14 in the first half.

The Hawks defense stepped up and kept the Paladins out of the end zone for the rest of the half. Sem-inole Ridge did manage to regain the lead with a 28-yard field goal by Jacob Curran to close out the first half of play 17-14.

WHS quarterback Shannon Patrick drops back to pass.

Jalen Young moves the ball up field for the Hawk offense.

Seminole Ridge held the Paladins on their initial drive of the second half, and then continued with their ground-and-pound game, chipping away at the game clock.

With less than two minutes re-maining in the third quarter, the Hawks launched a 65-yard drive, capped off by Whyte’s second rush-ing score of the night from 4 yards out. Curran’s point after extended

the Hawk lead to 24-14.The bruising ground game made it

difficult for South Plantation’s team to establish an offensive assault, but they did get their opportunity late in the game, only to be stopped by a Travis Tanner interception on the Seminole Ridge 9-yard line.

The Hawks looked to put another punishing drive together but were cut short by an interception inside the Paladin 25-yard line. With less than three minutes to play, South Plantation mounted a drive to close the gap, and eventually reached pay dirt with a 2-yard rushing score. The score was too little too late, though,

as their attempt at a 2-point conver-sion fell incomplete.

The Hawks ran out the clock to seal the 24-20 victory.

Seminole Ridge’s run-game churned out more than 300 total yards. Whyte had 11 carries for 102 yards and two touchdowns. Jalen Young carried eight times for 106 yards. Tanner had 17 rushes for 120 yards and is credited with an interception. Cornerback Shaquille Bussey also had an interception.

Seminole Ridge will travel to Boca Raton on Friday, Aug. 29 to take on the Bobcats in the regular season opener at 7 p.m.

prepare for the regular season, but Wellington appeared to eventually shake out the jitters.

Wolverine quarterback Shannon Patrick completed seven of 10 pass-es for 250 yards, and threw for four touchdowns, with one interception.

Patrick’s early composure proved to be the kick-start the Wolverines needed, but it was the defense that drew first blood, when it held the Li-ons deep and forced a punt situation to earn a safety and take a 2-0 lead early in the first quarter.

Patrick then unleashed a 38-yard touchdown pass to Ahmmon Rich-ards to extend the Wellington lead to 8-0, but Alex Ng’s point after was blocked.

Olympic Heights had two early opportunities to capitalize inside the red zone on Wellington mistakes, but the Lions were unable to convert those chances into points.

The second quarter started off with another Patrick-to-Richards combination for an 88-yard touch-down. Ng’s point after made it 15-0.

The rest of the night belonged to See WOLVERINES, page 29


SPORTS & RECREATION

PGA Tour Professional Brooks Koepka recently awarded scholarships to four Junior Golf Foundation of America golfers. Koepka’s goal was to give back to the program that gave him a start in his golf career. Tyler McMahon received a college scholarship awarded to a Junior Golf Foundation member who is attending college without pursuing golf. Drax Dietz, along with Pam and Pat Kitsuwan, were offered program scholarships established to assist them in attending golf training at the Okeeheelee Golf Course. (L-R) Drax Dietz, Jim Roberts, Donna White, Pam Kitsuwan, Brooks Koepka, Pat Kitsuwan, Tyler McMahon, Mary-Lee Cobick and Keith Weachter.

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The Chris Reyka Memorial Wel-lington Post 390 American Legion Baseball team just completed its third season with a second District 11 championship win over Boynton Beach Post 164. The team then advanced to the state tournament, where they defeated Port St. Lucie Post 318 by a score of 5-1 to capture its first Florida state title.

“I’m very proud of these boys,” manager Tony Viscusi said. “They came together as a team and played great baseball throughout the season and into the district playoffs.”

The Chris Reyka Memorial Wel-lington Post 390 American Legion Baseball team, joined by post mem-bers, were honored before the Aug. 17 Marlins game.

(Front row) Coach Rick Silver, manager Tony Viscusi, Zach Krance, Eric Scott, Mikey Viscusi, Jameson Bouchillon, Jonathan Weid, Thomas Corzo, Alex Viscusi and Kyle Black; (back row) chaplain Bob Dugre, Max Nelson, coach Drew Garrell, Jake Garrell, Michael Doscher, Robbie Dulin, Mike Scott, Daulton Gunn, Matt Brewster, John Cam-pagnuolo, Hunter Gunn, Jake Silver, coach Dave Black, Tom Wenham and Mike Pancia.

Wellington’s American LegionBaseball Team Wins State Title

American Youth Soccer Orga-nization Region 1521 is launching a new program for special-needs players.

AYSO’s VIP (Very Important

AYSO 1521 To Launch Program For Special Needs PlayersPlayer) program provides a great soccer experience for children and adults whose physical or mental disabilities make it difficult to par-ticipate on mainstream teams.

The volunteer-run teams can in-clude individuals who are blind or visually impaired, or have limited mobility, autism, Down syndrome or cerebral palsy. VIP works by creating teams made up of VIP players and “buddies” to help them on the field.

Team sports are one of the defin-

ing experiences of childhood. VIP makes it possible for children with disabilities to enjoy these rites of passage.

The soccer sessions will take place on Saturday mornings at Sam-uel Friedland Park (18500 Hamlin Blvd.). The 2014 season will run Oct. 4 through Nov. 8. The registra-

tion deadline is Friday, Sept. 19. VIP registration is $50, which includes the player’s uniform, insurance, magazine and trophy.

For more information, visit www.ayso1521.net or contact VIP Ad-ministrator Ken Holowecky at [email protected] or (561) 703-2644.


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RosenbergPilates Rocks

continued from page 21We have clients from young children to people in their 80s. This is an exercise you can do for the rest of your life.”

Pilates Rocks offers both pri-vate sessions and group lessons. First-timers always begin with a $60 private session to become fa-miliarized with the equipment and exercises.

“We evaluate each client to see what they need and hope to accom-plish,” Minnucci said. “We want them to make sure pilates is right for them. We explain the correct way to do each exercise so they understand the principles of the functional movement patterns.”

Susie Dutta is a successful inter-

national dressage rider. “I’ve been working out at Pilates Rocks for five or six years,” she said. “It’s my main workout. Pilates is the ultimate form of exercise for riders.”

She enjoys working with Salzman.“She’s the glue that keeps me

together. I’m 45 now, and things are starting to fall apart a little. Pilates has helped my position remain strong, quiet and square. It aids my balance and suppleness,” Dutta said. “My 13-year-old son rides polo, and now he goes with me as well. We’re sold.”

Max Amaya is from Buenos Ai-res, where he competed extensively in the South American Grand Prix division before showing internation-ally and training elite riders. He has been going to Pilates Rocks for the past five years.

“I had a riding accident in the 2009 Nations Cup,” Amaya recalled. “I had never had a problem before,

Wolverines32-0 Victory

continued from page 27the Wolverines, as Patrick connected with receiver Jene Rene on a 30-yard touchdown pass. Ng’s kick extended the lead to 22-0.

But the Lions would not go down without a fight, and they took the en-suing kickoff 52 yards into Wolver-

ine territory. However, Wellington’s quick and aggressive defense stifled the offense.

Patrick again connected for a 77-yard touchdown score, this time to receiver Austin Gilman. Ng’s kick made the score 29-0 to end the half.

Wellington would add one more score, a 39-yard field goal by Logan Robinson, to put the game out of reach for the Lions at 32-0.

Richards had three receptions for 134 yards and two touchdowns. Rene had two receptions for 30 yards and a score. Gilman is cred-ited with a touchdown reception. Cornerback Kyle Branch also had an interception for Wellington.

The Wolverines will travel to San-taluces on Friday, Aug. 29 to play the Chiefs at 7 p.m. in the regular season opener.

and now I had two pulled groins, pulled ligaments, pelvic problems. I was so injured I couldn’t get back in the saddle. Then, in 2010, I rein-jured the soft tissue. I was struggling to get back into shape. A friend recommended Pilates Rocks. I was skeptical, did a few classes, debated not continuing, but then I could see the difference. My riding got better, stronger, and my core strength and balance were greatly improved.”

Amaya is now a big believer in pilates. “I’d absolutely recommend Pilates Rocks to anyone, whether they’re injured or not, and whether they ride or not,” he said. “As you get older, your body requires some attention. Elissa and Laura are a pleasure to be around. They have a lot of positive energy, and their workouts are lots of fun.”

For more information, call Pilates Rocks at (561) 204-3185, or visit www.pilatesrocks.com.

Ahmmon Richards looks for running room against Olympic Heights.PHOTO BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

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Beach County’s adoptable dogs, cats, kittens, puppies, birds and furry companion animals available at discounted adoption fees. Call (561) 472-8873 or e-mail [email protected] for more info.

• Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a Family Fun Day: Grand-parents Storytime on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 11 a.m. featuring the popular titles How to Babysit a Grandpa and How to Babysit a Grandma with storytime, activities and snacks. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info.

Sunday, Sept. 7• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will

take a bird walk around the Green Cay Wetlands (12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach) on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 5:30 p.m. Visit www.audubon everglades.org for more info.

Monday, Sept. 8• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive)

will host Art Club for ages 6 and up Monday, Sept. 8 at 4 p.m. Live through your art by exploring different mediums. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will hold its first Mystery Book Club meeting Monday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. to assemble all interested persons and organize a monthly book club for fans of mystery novels. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info.

• The Women of Note Chorus invites women of all ages to an opportunity for free vocal lessons and to explore an evening of barbershop harmony from 7 to 10 p.m. on Mondays, Sept. 8, 15 and 22 at Palm Beach Central High School (8499 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). To learn more about free vocal lessons or becoming a member of the chorus, visit www.womenofnote.com or call (877) 966-7464, ext. 2.

Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail [email protected].

at 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. For info., call (561) 832-5196, or visit www.norton.org.

Friday, Sept. 5• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic

Center Way) will host “It’s a Craft Bonanza!” for ages 2 and up Friday, Sept. 5 at 3:30 p.m. Drop in and make as many crafts as you want with the supplies from the craft closet. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

Saturday, Sept. 6• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will

take a car pool tour around Storm Water Treat-ment Area 1E on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 7 a.m. to view the large number of birds that accumulate there. Registration details can be found on the “Field Trips & Release Forms” tab above the pic-ture at www.auduboneverglades.org. Call Linda at (561) 742-7791 to register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Reading is Fun!” for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 11 a.m. Celebrate “Read a Book Day” with fun stories, songs and a cool craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acoustic Java Jam for adults Saturday, Sept. 6 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a “Hooray! You Have a Library Card Party” for ages 2 and up Saturday, Sept. 6 at 2 p.m. September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. Bring your library card, or if you don’t have one, sign up for one and join in on the celebration. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The inaugural Countdown 2 Zero animal adoption event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Palm Beach Coun-ty Convention Center in West Palm Beach. This free event will present more than 600 of Palm

Thursday afternoons from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.kevinperkinsgolfacade-my.com or call (561) 301-3783.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acreage Branch Fantasy Football: Live Draft for ages 18 and up Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 6 p.m. Get ready for a fun-filled season of competition with the library’s first fantasy football league. Assemble the ultimate roster and get acquainted with fellow league members at the kickoff session. All skill levels are welcome. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Cen-ter Way) will host By Hook or By Crook Crochet Club for ages 9 and up Tuesdays, Sept. 2, 16 and 30 at 6:30 p.m. Learn basic stitches and socialize while you work on projects. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

Wednesday, Sept. 3• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.)

will host Grandparents’ Day for ages 2 to 5 on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 11:15 a.m. Celebrate this special day by making a picture frame craft to preserve precious memories. Enjoy music and snacks. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host American Girl: Lanie for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 4 p.m. Become inspired by Lanie and discover the wonder of backyard nature. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Thursday, Sept. 4• Tracie Gold, author of new children’s book

Bonnie the Bunny, will host a book signing at the TCBY in Wellington (13860 Wellington Trace) on Thursday, Sept. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from the book sales will go to the Renaissance Charter School at Palms West. Call (561) 290-3649 for more info.

• Visit the treasures in the Norton Museum of Art’s Chinese Collection and attend the final Masterpiece of the Month discussion Thursday, Sept. 4 from 5 to 9 p.m. The museum is located

Saturday, Aug. 30• Local libraries will feature “Me, Marvelous

Me!” with Mother Goose for ages 2 to 6 on Sat-urday, Aug. 30. Mother Goose is coming to visit with songs, interactive rhymes and hands-on, fast-paced entertainment. Mother Goose will be at the Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) at 10:15 a.m., the Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) at 11:30 a.m. and the Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) at 1:30 p.m. Learn more at www.pbclibrary.org.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Cen-ter Way) will host RPB Teen Xpressions for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Aug. 30 at 3 p.m. Here is your chance to share original poems, writings, art work and more with a group of peers. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host Mohila’s Mediterranean Dinner on Saturday, Aug. 30 at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $20 per person. Join Mediterranean cook-ing expert Mohila for a mouth-watering dinner featuring her most popular recipes accommo-dated by a glass of Mohila’s favorite wine. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.

Sunday, Aug. 31• The Acreage Green Market will take place

Sunday, Aug. 31 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Ave. North). For more info., visit www.acreagegreenmarket.org or call (561) 723-3898.

Monday, Sept. 1• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Cen-

ter Way) will host Fall Story Times in September. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

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4, the Kevin Perkins Golf Academy will again be conducting its popular Junior After-School Fall Golf Program at the Binks Forest Golf Club in Wellington. The program is open to boys and girls ages 7 to 17 and will take place on Tuesday and


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BOOKKEEPER NEEDED — part-time, experienced in QuickBooks, flexible hours. Please fax resume to 561-791-0952

HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER IN WELLINGTON — Now hiring certified teachers.$10-$15/hour. Call 561-594-1920 E-mail: [email protected]

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A/C AND REFRIGERATION

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

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. #2012-252779

COMPUTER REPAIR

D.J. COMPUTER — Home & office, Spy-ware removal, websites, networks, repairs, upgrades, virus removal, tutoring. Call Jeff 561-333-1923 Cell 561-252-1186 Lic’d Well. & Palm Beach. We accept major credit cards.

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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

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HURRICANE SHUTTERS P&M CON-TRACTORS — ACCORDION SHUTTERS Gutters, screen enclosures, siding, soffits, aluminum roofs, Serving the Western Com-munities. Since 1985. U-17189 561-791-9777

PAINTING

J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pres-sure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, pa-tios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 3 0 9 - 6 9 7 5 o r v i s i t o u r w e b s i t e a t www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com

JOHN PERGOLIZZI PAINTING INC. — In-terior/Exterior - Repaint specialist, pressure cleaning, popcorn ceiling, drywall repair & roof painting. Family owned/owner op-erator. Free Est. 798-4964 Lic. #U18473

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PRESSURE CLEANING

J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINT-ING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, drive-ways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. I n t e r i o r & E x t e r i o r p a i n t i n g . Cert i f ied pressure cleaning & paint-i ng con t rac to r. L i c . #U21552 Ca l l Butch at 309-6975 or visit us at www.jbpressurec lean ingandpa in t ing .com

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

ROOFING REPAIRS REROOFING ALL TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Hon-est and reliable. Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-309-0134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC-023773 RC-0067207

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

SCREENING

JOHN’S SCREEN REPAIR SERVICE — Pool & patio rescreening. Stay tight,wrin-kle-free,guaranteed! CRC1329708 call us 798-3132. www.poolscreenrepair.com

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VOCAL LESSONS

AFFORDABLE PRIVATE VOICE LESSONS — For students of all ages and levels! First lesson is always FREE. Lessons include: • Vocal technique (classical and music theater repertoire)• dramatic interpretation • audtion preparation • sight reading and solfeggio study • basic music theory • aural training and dictation. Teachers: Matthew White, tenor (New England Conservatory) Desiree Maira, mezzo-soprano (Boston Conservatory, Stetson University. Visit www.desireemaira.com for more in -f o r m a t i o n e m a i l : d e s i r e e . m a i r a @g m a i l . c o m p h o n e 5 6 1 . 3 1 5 . 2 3 5 7

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OFFICE SPACEEXECUTIVE AND VIRTUAL OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE – WELLINGTON FLORIDA Furnished or unfurnished office space available. Unlimited use of conference rooms, reception, kitchen with no extra fees. Utilities included. The best LAKE VIEW in Wellington! Please contact Steve at 561-227-1500 or at [email protected]


Wanted Part-Time Writer

Local newspaper covering cen-tral Palm Beach County has a part-time position available for a news writer. Must have some writ-ing experience and an interest in covering governmental meetings.

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LOST PETLOST BIRD — 3-year old Male Cockatiel Speaks. His name is Sonny – light yellow and gray. Last seen around the Wellington Edge Community (Forest Hill Blvd just West of 441). If you have any information about missing Cockatiel, Sonny, please call (561) 753-8570. Reward $50 if found.

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WATER TREATMENT

NEED A NEW WATER SYSTEM! — Let us come out and give you an estimate. Call Mike 561-792-5400

EMPLOYMENTOFFICE ASSISTANT — Looking for full time employee for small electronics firm M-F, 8am - 5pm. Responsibilities include: answering phones, creating sales literature, light bookeeping (quick books), updating web site, order processing. Please call to schedule a brief interview 561-784-9600. Located at 45th and Haverhill Road, $10 hr. with re-evaluation at 90 days.


HERE’S MY CARD


Lic & Insured CFC057392, CAC1817688

SEPTIC & DRAINFIELD SPECIALISTS

HERE’S MY CARD


PALMS WESTTHIS WEEK’S WELLINGTON • ROYAL PALM BEACH • LOXAHATCHEE • THE ACREAGE

WE DO NOT SELL CHEAP FLOORING CHEAPER

WE SELL THE BEST FOR LESS!766 Pike Road • West Palm Beach, FL 33411

(Between Southern Blvd. & Belvedere)

TOLL FREE: 855-808-8555

New Location! New Showroom!

CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATE!

561-333-2306

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS FOR AS LOW AS $21 A WEEK*


PALMS WESTTHIS WEEK’S WELLINGTON • ROYAL PALM BEACH • LOXAHATCHEE • THE ACREAGE

ADVERTISE YOUR

BUSINESS FOR AS LOW AS

$21 A WEEK*

Town-Crier Newspaper August 29, 2014

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