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Volume 39, Number 48 December 14 - December 20, 2018

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HOLIDAY PARADE IN WELLINGTON

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council will hold a special workshop meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 18 that will include a discussion of priorities for the upcoming legislative session in Tallahassee. Mary McNicholas with town consultant Geoffrey B. Sluggett & Associates gave an update on the legislative agenda last week. Page 3

The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Wellington hosted the 35th annual Wellington Holiday Parade themed “Holiday in Paradise” on Sunday, Dec. 9.

More than 100 marching groups took part in the parade from all over the western communities and beyond. Shown above is longtime parade organizer Dennis Witkowski, who was honored as grand marshal. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 9 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Christmas Fest At Our Lady Queen Of The Apostles Church

Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church in Royal Palm Beach held a Christmas Festival & Village on Friday, Dec. 7 and Saturday, Dec. 8. There were vendors, food, entertainment and kids’ activities. At sundown, the village was alight with Christmas scenes, and St. Nicholas was on hand for photos. The festival will continue on Saturday, Dec. 14 and Sunday, Dec. 15. Page 7

Wellington Basketball Squad Pushes Past Olympic Heights 61-60

Chris Walker’s last second three-point basket put the Wellington High School varsity basketball team out ahead of Olympic Heights High School on Wednesday, Dec. 5, capping a come-from-behind rally that pushed the host Wolverines past the Lions in a 61-60 thriller. Page 17 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 16 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 7 PEOPLE................................... 8 SCHOOLS.............................. 13 COLUMNS............................. 14 BUSINESS............................. 15 CALENDAR............................ 16 SPORTS..........................17 - 18 CLASSIFIEDS................ 19 - 20 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

Wellington Council OKs Bank Loans For Utility Upgrades

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report In an effort to stay ahead of trends and avoid potential interest rate increases, the Wellington Village Council agreed Tuesday, Dec. 7 to borrow $20 million ahead of schedule to fund improvements to the village’s water utility infrastructure.

Instead of going with bonds, financial advisors recommended procuring two separate loans through qualified banks about a year or two ahead of originally planned.

Wellington Director of Administrative & Financial Services Tanya Quickel, bond counsel Mark Raymond and Clark Bennett, a consultant with Spectrum Municipal Services, presented a detailed financing proposal for the use of capital improvements.

The proposal was based on ex-

tensive interest rate studies and the updating of the village’s five-year capital improvement plan.

“Our five-year capital improvement plan stands at $89-plus million,” Quickel said. “Including proposed financing of almost $25 million, probably in 2020 or 2021.”

Considering that the borrowing of funds was already part of the capital improvement plan, the financial team recommended acquiring the debt early through qualified banks instead of waiting, given that interest rates are expected to rise.

The proposal involves two separate loans, each for $10 million. The first would take place prior to the end of this month, and the second immediately after the new year.

“We received responses from 10 financial institutions that ranged

from 3.08 percent to 3.775 percent [interest],” Quickel said. “The term was 15 to 20 years, which we had asked for a maximum of no more than 20 years. Our recommendation is to proceed with the 3.08 percent for the first $10 million for a 15-year term. The second $10 million would be at 3.09 percent to close again right at the first of January.”

Village Manager Paul Schofield added some important details.

“As far back as 2009, we knew that we would be borrowing for utility improvements because our system is now approximately 40 years old,” he said. “You have a very unique opportunity here, one that doesn’t present itself very often. Part of that is due to the fact that we carry very little debt.”

The village has borrowed money for infrastructure projects in See LOANS, page 16

New Supervisors Join ITID Board

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Two newly elected and two returning supervisors took the dais at the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 12.

Michael Johnson (Seat 5) and Joni Martin (Seat 3) were sworn in for the first time after being elected last month. Jennifer Hager (Seat 1) became the longestserving member of the board after taking the oath of office to begin her third four-year term.

Tim Sayre (Seat 2) returned unopposed after being appointed to fill the seat vacated by the death of the late Gary Dunkley.

Johnson replaced Carol Jacobs, while Martin replaced Ralph Bair.

Both longtime incumbents had chosen not to seek re-election.

ITID President Betty Argue commented on the past year’s accomplishments of the board.

“It has been a tough year, and I think that we have tackled some really tough issues, and we couldn’t have done any of it if we weren’t

able to work together to get them done,” she said.

Argue listed things that the board has accomplished over the past year.

“We developed the R-3 plan, which was in response to some major issues that were coming to us with respect to the roads,” she said. “That will be moving forward.”

Budget discussions were a challenge.

“We had some really tough budget discussions this past year and some really tough budget issues,” Argue said. “Traffic calming is something [with which] we as a community have significant issues, currently, but even more down the pipeline. We will work toward discussing some of those things and developing our traffic calming plan.”

She was very happy with recent staffing decisions.

“Most excellently, we hired an excellent district manager to take us to the next level of what we See ITID BOARD, page 4

WINTERFEST AT PBIEC

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Winterfest celebration at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Friday, Dec. 7. With activities for children at the Blizzard Beach Kids Winter Wonderland, and an extensive lineup of performers, including iconic musician Vanilla Ice, there was something for everyone to enjoy. Shown above, artist Molly Pinsker paints a bat on Liam Hennings. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 11 PHOTO BY CALLIE SHARKEY/TOWN-CRIER

Wellington’s Holiday Toy Drive Lox Council OKs Is Bigger, But So Is The Need Resolution To Clear Equestrian Trails

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington’s 10th annual Hometown Holiday Toy Drive for community children in need has greater collections than in previous years, but the number of families in need has also grown.

“Our residents are very generous and very conscious of providing support to those community residents who have a need,” said Community Services Director Paulette Edwards, who added that the number of people seeking help is up this year. “There were more people with children applying for help in the food drive last month.”

With only days left to donate to the toy drive, Edwards invites the entire community to participate.

“The message that I’d like to get out is that so many of the communities have a reputation for affluence, but there are still families having hard times, and it is great that the rest of the community is

here to provide support,” she said.

Wellington’s community partners on the toy drive include the Wellington Interfaith Council, Don Chepo’s Taco Shop, Oli’s Fashion Cuisine, Wellington Regional Medical Center, Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

Edwards also thanked the Christopher Aguirre Memorial Foundation, the Mall at Wellington Green, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Searcy Denney Attorneys for their cash contributions.

“The holidays are about giving and helping those in need,” Mayor Anne Gerwig said. “Our residents have always been generous in assisting those less fortunate and ensuring that every child has a magical holiday. Your participation again this year is greatly appreciated as we celebrate this holiday season.”

In addition to toy donations, the

village is also looking to provide basic necessities such as socks and underwear for children of all ages.

There is still time to help out and give a present to a local child in need. Residents are encouraged to drop off new, unwrapped toys by Tuesday, Dec. 18 to any of the following locations: the Wellington Municipal Complex at 12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., the Community Services Office at 1092 Wellington Trace, Village Park at 11700 Pierson Road, the Lake Wellington Professional Centre at 12133 Ken Adams Way, Ultima Fitness at 12799 W. Forest Hill Blvd. and all fire-rescue stations in Wellington.

Monetary donations are also accepted and are tax-deductible.

Call (561) 791-4102 for more information. Residents looking for assistance can contact Wellington’s Community Services Office at (561) 753-2476 or their local house of worship.

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved a resolution to remove obstructions from townowned equestrian trail easements last week, as well as the mailing of letters informing property owners along the trails of the plan.

On Wednesday, Dec. 5, the second session of the council’s regular meeting that started on Dec. 4, Town Manager Bill Underwood said he had drafted a letter to property owners on the west side of the canals where equestrian trails could be placed, since the town recently obtained ownership of canal maintenance easements from the now dependent Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District.

“We are trying to be accommodating, so I drafted this letter for your review, because I would

like to get it out and let everybody know we’re trying to open these trails,” Underwood said.

He explained that part of what they had seen the previous evening from information technologies consultant Steve Murray was that the letter would give information so that property owners could look online at their property and see where the town believes it owns strips of land on the west side of canals that can be used for trails.

Newly appointed Councilwoman Anita Kane said she had only recently had the opportunity to read the letter while speaking with Underwood earlier.

“I liked the tone,” Kane said.

“But I suggested… where he specifically means ‘obstructions,’ that he add ‘vegetation,’ and that we might be able to get rid of some See TRAILS, page 4

Career Day A Success At Crestwood Middle School

Firefighter/EMT Scott Monaghan, culinary instructor Nathan Houtsma and Royal Palm Beach Councilman Jeff Hmara at Crestwood Middle School’s Career Day.

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By Denis Eirikis Town-Crier Staff Report Artists, authors, firemen, doctors, police, nurses, programmers, politicians and even a rocket scientist, as well as a menagerie of dozens of other professionals, all converged on Crestwood Middle School on Friday, Dec. 7 to celebrate Career Day and give students a glimpse of what life is like in the workforce.

Assistant Principal Melissa Kaliser was pleased with the turnout.

About 60 professionals turned up for school’s annual Career Day, where students were provided with face-to-face access to a wide variety of professionals all offering information, advice and encouragement when choosing a career.

“I have the best job in the whole

world. I get to play with kittens every day,” said veterinarian technician Jessica Gonzalez, who has worked at the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League for the last three years. “It’s very rewarding work to be involved in the rescue and adoption of animals.”

Rocket scientist Kevin Van Dyke disagreed who has the best job in the world. “I built rockets as a kid, got my pilot license at 17, and I have worked on the Apollo and other programs,” said Van Dyke, a propulsion engineer with Aerojet Rocketdyne.

His main advice to students is, “The one thing you have control over is your attitude. Your attitude determines your altitude.”

Van Dyke went on to describe how any successful career requires

a willingness to think, to stretch your boundaries, to learn new things, and to work hard alongside others toward team goals.

Retired U.S. Army Colonel Jeff Hmara, who currently serves on the Royal Palm Beach Village Council, told students about the many lessons he learned in the military.

“I was surprised how the military stretched what I thought were my limits. No way would I have believed that I was capable of a career that landed me an assignment in the White House where I met with the president in the Oval Office,” said Hmara, who spoke highly of the late President George H.W. Bush.

Hmara went on to say that one See CRESTWOOD, page 16

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Lox Groves Council To Hold Workshop On Legislative Priorities

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council will hold a special workshop meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 18 that will include a discussion of priorities for the upcoming legislative session in Tallahassee.

Mary McNicholas with town consultant Geoffrey B. Sluggett & Associates gave an update on the legislative agenda last week.

“This is really meant to be a brief update,” McNicholas said, explaining that Palm Beach County Days begins March 5 after the opening of the legislative session. “We attended the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation meeting last month and will continue to meet with members on your potential appropriations requests.”

McNicholas noted that State Rep. Matt Willhite (D-District 86) is the newly elected chair and State Rep. Rick Roth (R-District 85) is vice chair of the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation. “[They are] very friendly and know exactly what you all are about and what you probably want to be looking toward,” she said.

“The one thing that I really want to emphasize is that we need to be both strategic and methodical this year, not to say that we haven’t been in the past.”

McNicholas noted that water issues will be a big focus during the upcoming session.

“We should try to capitalize on that if there is anything that we can do,” she said.

Council members asked if canal

refurbishing could be brought up, and McNicholas said what is important now is that the Florida Association of Counties had met recently and Palm Beach County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay is on a committee to address water issues.

“I think we need to discuss that with her. We definitely need to look and see what kind of strategy we can look into that way,” McNicholas said, adding that the council should be looking for sponsors for potential bills in both houses of the legislature.

McNicholas compared a request by the town for improvements at D Road for $3.6 million, where the town has completed half the cost of architectural designs, but the county has requested funding for

about six projects that come in at under $4 million.

“I think we need to look at that accordingly, so that it’s in proportion as far as need and other factors,” McNicholas said. “I think that we might want to look at a phased look at some of these projects.”

Councilwoman Phillis Maniglia said some residents want to put in culverts and they were told the canal is not aligned according to specifications.

“I’m thinking that maybe we could get in a program with the South Florida Water Management District or wherever you think we may find money,” Maniglia said.

“We need to fix our canals. We need to replenish them.”

McNicholas agreed that culverts

are an issue and that she and Town Manager Bill Underwood will meet to assess some of the issues that have been brought up.

Councilwoman Anita Kane suggested that the council have a workshop to make a plan so that McNicholas does not have to talk to them separately, and McNicholas agreed.

“One thing you don’t want to be is behind the 8-ball,” McNicholas said. “You know that’s happened in the past, so you don’t want to be in Tallahassee and not have it all well thought out.”

Maniglia added that with equestrian trails opening up, some areas need attention.

“We have places where the trails are not really wide enough or safe enough, so I feel that’s also a part

of [the] replenishing program,” she said.

Town Attorney Michael Cirullo suggested that if the council schedules a workshop, it should also hold a special meeting afterward so they can take action, if needed. Council members decided to add the item to a special meeting already scheduled for Dec. 18 to finalize details of the upcoming election.

“We’ve been through this exercise, and Mary is so right,” Mayor Dave Browning said. “We need to go in there with very specific [issues] and not go in there with a shopping list so big. We need to concentrate on a couple of things.

We’ll come to this special meeting and work those out.”

McNicholas encouraged memSee WORKSHOP, page 16

Royal Palm Ed Board Salutes RPBHS Principal For Recent Honor

By Denis Eirikis Town-Crier Staff Report Highlights from the Monday, Dec. 10 meeting of the Royal Palm Beach Education Advisory Board included a community briefing on Western Academy Charter School and the announcement that Royal Palm Beach High School Principal Dr. Jesús Armas had received a prestigious honor.

The announcement was made

by Central Region Superintendent Dr. Frank Rodriguez.

“I am very pleased to have some big news. Dr. Jesús Armas has been named as the School District

of Palm Beach County Adult Education Principal of the Year,” he said, explaining how at the annual Adult and Community Education Luncheon on Dec. 7, Armas was presented with the Award for Excellence by the school district and Palm Beach County assistant principals.

Palm Beach County School Board Member Marcia Andrews congratulated Armas, as did Education Advisory Board Chair Dr. Bill Thallemer and the entire board.

In his 13th year as a principal, Armas has held the top post at

RPBHS Principal Dr. Jesús Armas is congratulated

by School Board Member Marcia Andrews.

Royal Palm Beach High School for the last nine years. Armas has a long history with adult and community education. Here in Palm Beach County, he worked closely with adult school programs at Suncoast High School and Jupiter High School in his role as activities and athletic director. As an assistant principal, Armas was instrumental in the inception of the night school program at Seminole Ridge High School.

Armas praised Royal Palm Beach High School’s adult education program.

“Our night school program helps to further our vision of excellence,” he said. “Whether it’s GED classes for adults looking to earn a high school diploma, ESOL classes for adults looking to learn how to speak English, or yoga classes for our community members, our night school program has helped make Royal Palm Beach High School a part of the fabric of this community.”

But if a student wants to take courses in botany, introduction to paleontology, or perhaps jumpstart a Broadway career, then Western Academy Charter School is worth a look.

Assistant Principal Jessica Manriquez told the story of how in 2003, Western Academy Charter School officially began its operation as a not-for-profit and has grown into Royal Palm Beach’s largest charter school with 515 students in grades K-8.

The Western Academy Charter School Show Choir performs for the Royal Palm Beach Education Advisory Board.

“We have been an ‘A’ rated school since 2006 and a Five Star School since 2010,” Manriquez said, as she briefed the community on the school’s continuing success.

Western Academy was designed as an innovative alternative to traditional public school education.

The board was entertained by the school’s impressive show choir.

The choir treated the audience to a few entertaining song and dance numbers, led by music teacher Kelley Hubbard. The choir performs around the community, most

recently at Royal Palm Beach’s Winterfest.

Manriquez is very pleased with the school’s STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) Academy. Highlights include a fossil collection trip to the Peace River as a field trip for paleontology students and various engineering competitions, including one last week where students were required to build “Rube Goldberg contraptions.”

The school does very well on standardized testing. “We are re-

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ally proud that last year, we beat the district and state average test scores for every grade and for every subject,” Manriquez said.

Also, at the meeting, Andrews again thanked the community for approving new school board funding by voting in favor of the recent countywide referendum.

“These funds will not only allow us to increase safety and mental health services for students, but will allow us to continue arts, music and a high level of academics,” she said.

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Join Wellington in sharing your input on the Town Center project during a meeting at the Wellington Community Center. The meeting will consist of a facilitated session to encourage residents to voice their thoughts and ideas about Wellington’s proposed Town Center project.

WELLINGTON TOWN CENTER PUBLIC INPUT MEETING Monday, December 17, 2018 7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Wellington Community Center 12150 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414 Can’t make it to the meeting? Watch it LIVE on WellingtonTV starting at 7:00 P.M. on December 17th The Town Center project is comprised of improvements being considered for the Town Center property located at Forest Hill Boulevard and Ken Adams Way. Throughout the last few years, the Village has discussed various property improvements ranging from infrastructure and public facilities, programs, and associated site requirements, to mixed-use facilities coordinated with adjacent property owners. These components and others, together with existing improvements, will be considered through a public input process and ultimately used in developing the first phase of the Town Center project.

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Wellington Town Center Public Input Meeting Set For Dec. 17

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington residents will get a chance to review proposed plans for the Wellington Town Center project and offer comments about their likes, dislikes and ideas at a public input meeting set for Monday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.).

“This will be the first of a minimum of two publicly advertised meetings for public input,” said Wellington Village Manager Paul

Trails

Clearing The Easements

continued from page 1 of those spots like on D Road that are completely overgrown.”

Vice Mayor Todd McLendon was concerned whether signs along the trails on private property would be considered an obstruction.

“I don’t have an issue with somebody having a sign on, let’s say, their perimeter fence, because it’s not obstructing,” McLendon said. “I think the only things that need to be taken out are specifically things that are obstructing, and this doesn’t necessarily say that. It just lists a bunch of items. I think it needs to be ‘any obstruction.’ We could say like a gate, or something to that effect, but it needs to be limited to something that obstructs.”

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Two New Supervisors Join Board

continued from page 1 need to do, and through him, he has hired some key personnel — a new director of operations and maintenance and clerk,” Argue said. “We have some great new staff. Everybody is working really hard at direction from the board.”

Argue said controversy sometimes overshadows these accomplishments. “We have made great strides,” she said. “We had a successful audit. We had a very successful lobbying year, although it didn’t give us a return on our investment last year. Lobbying this year, I believe it will.”

Schofield, who explained that the council was very clear on the importance of public input. “The council said before we move forward, we would have to have this public outreach.”

The workshops could lead to major changes to the area surrounding the Wellington Community Center and the Wellington Municipal Complex, with a focus on the Lake Wellington waterfront.

“The Town Center project is an outgrowth of the work we have been doing for the past decade,”

Schofield said. “Now, as we look forward to the next decade, we are making plans.”

The meeting will be an opportunity for the public to see what might be done and make comments.

“We will have six tables set up with each devoted to displays of one of the elements of the project,” explained Michael O’Dell, Wellington’s assistant director of planning, zoning and building.

“There will be an introduction with a five-minute video running

to explain the background… and tables for the waterfront, the development along Ken Adams Way, greenspace and water features, and a space to write down comments.”

In addition to the stations where discussions will occur, the meeting will have a facilitated session where residents are encouraged to voice their ideas and thoughts about the proposals.

O’Dell said the format is such that residents will want to be there rather than try to watch it on TV.

He said that there will be a lot of discussions going on at once and residents will want to voice their opinions.

Comprised of improvements being considered for the village property located at Forest Hill Blvd. and Ken Adams Way, the project involves various property improvements, ranging from infrastructure and public facilities to mixed-use facilities coordinated with adjacent property owners.

The various components and others yet to be developed, togeth-

er with existing improvements, are being discussed in the public meetings to gain information to use in the development of the initial phase of the project.

Schofield said that this is an opportunity for residents to understand what is planned and offer input and ideas. “They can tell us what they like and don’t like; what they would like us to do, or if they would like us to do nothing at all,” he said.

For more information, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

Mayor Dave Browning said the letter lists gates, fences, signs and other obstructions, but McLendon said he wanted to be clear that a property owner with a sign on his fence would not have to take it down.

“It’s only within property that the town owns,” Underwood said.

McLendon also questioned where there are culvert crossings, adding that there could be an issue with where some properties have placed their mailboxes.

“That’s within the town’s 60 feet but is not obstructing the trail,” he said. “They shouldn’t have to take that down. According to this, they would. Somehow, it needs to be limited to actual obstructions.”

Councilwoman Phillis Maniglia said that she agreed that specific references to gates, fences and signs should be deleted and only indicate that “obstructions” to

safe passage on the trail need to be removed.

Regarding a question about gates constructed on the easements, McLendon said they could stay as long as the gates are open.

Maniglia pointed out that there are also some driveways on the easements that need to be resolved.

“It’s going to take a while,” she said.

McLendon said he is also aware that the town has gates constructed on the easements.

“Like at F Road, those need to be open within a week,” he said.

“We need to be the first one out there getting rid of our own obstructions.”

McLendon added that signs like “no horses allowed” also need to come down.

During public comment, Finance Advisory & Audit Committee Member Laura Cacioppo said she favored replacing “obstruc-

tion” in the letter and removing specific references to gates, fences and signs, but was concerned about what could be defined as an obstruction.

“It leaves it open enough that you can interpret it how you want it,” she said. “A gate, whether it’s there open or not, is an impedance.”

She added that she did not want to have people airing their grievances to the council about opening the trails. Cacioppo noted that a 4-foot gate, even if open, might not be wide enough to accommodate a horse with a rider aboard.

Town Attorney Michael Cirullo pointed out that the easements are the town’s property.

“Even if you go in those crisp, manicured cities, they have swales, and you see people put little trees in there or rocks or decorative features,” Cirullo said. “However, it’s in that city’s

property. You guys have a right to clear all that out.”

Cirullo felt an initial letter telling property owners to remove obstructions is appropriate.

“If we determine it’s an obstruction, and we want it moved, it’s our property,” he said. “It’s hard to define in every case, so I think in the first letter, you send it out and say if it’s obstructing this purpose, then we want it moved. If it’s determined that there are things in the right of way that are not only obstructing the trail, but obstructing other things that the town or the district needs to do, or it becomes a liability because people can get hurt… we can absolutely have it removed.”

Maniglia asked if the town can give adequate notice to property owners when it determines they have obstructions that they have not removed.

Cirullo said if someone has

questions, town staff can go out and talk with them.

“You’re going to get a lot of different feedback from this letter regarding what is an obstruction,” he said.

He recommended using the term “obstruction” in the initial letter and dealing with it case by case.

“Ultimately, the town can say, ‘Get it out of our property,’” he said.

McLendon said he favored adding a line to the letter clarifying that it does not apply to private property.

Kane clarified that the canal easement is no longer a right of way and the town owns it. She made a motion to send the letter to property owners as amended, which carried 4-0 with Councilman Dave DeMarois absent.

McLendon then made a motion to approve a resolution allowing town-owned property for equestrian trail use, which also carried 4-0.

Argue pointed out that ITID has created a pipe crew to replace culverts in-house rather than hiring a contractor.

“We started working with Santa Rosa Groves to potentially bring money in as a unit of development to Indian Trail, and we worked on many grant issues for major drainage projects,” she said. “This board, every step of the way, supported the things we were working on. They’re not always popular, but it’s what we were elected to do.”

Argue thanked Bair and Jacobs for their past support.

“In particular, I want to thank Ralph, 19 years of service, and Carol, 12 years,” she said. “Carol made a comment about a year ago. There has never been a truer statement, that until you’re up here on this board, you absolutely

have no idea of what it is that we do and what the sacrifices are that we make to serve.”

Sayre welcomed the new board members and the continuing members.

“I think this might be the beginning of something new,” he said.

“I’m sure that we will do the right thing for the community and listen to what the community says, and I’m always there to listen to what the community says. I hope that we move forward and do everything in the best interests of the community as a board.”

Hager said that she was happy to be back at the dais, and she looked forward to working with the new members.

“I’m happy to see some fresh new faces sitting up here,” Hager said. “I feel like the senior person. I guess, technically, I am.

However, I haven’t been here that long, not when you compare Carol and Ralph. I wish you guys well.”

For the election of officers and appointments, Hager made a motion to re-appoint Argue as president, herself as vice president and Sayre as treasurer. The two new supervisors will serve as assistant secretaries, while ITID Attorney Mary Viator will continue as secretary.

Argue asked to again be assigned to the Western Communities Council, pointing out that there has been discussion of disbanding that organization, which she has objected to.

Sayre was reappointed to the Palm Beach County League of Cities, although Argue encouraged other supervisors to attend its meetings.

District Manager Rob Robinson with supervisors Jennifer Hager, Michael Johnson, Betty Argue, Joni Martin and Tim Sayre.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Big Thanks To Troop 125

The Town-Crier recently ran an article noting that Troop 125 has been selling Christmas trees at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church for more than 20 years. Since my wife, Louise, was in medical rehab recovering from a hip operation, I wanted to make sure the house was bursting with Christmas cheer when she would come home Sunday, Dec 9 — my birthday.

When Brian, my driver/friend, and I pulled up and I got out of the car, Scout Jonathan offered to assist me. I had a stroke eight years ago, which impaired the right side of my body, being partially paralyzed, and I was not steady on grass footing. We picked out a beautiful, six-foot tree, had it measured and cut to fit the stand, paid and left a tip. Then Cindy, Jonathan’s mother, and his brother Jeffery, offered to follow us home, about three miles, and

bring the tree into the house and set it upright.

When we got to the house, Cassi, our standard poodle, greeted all of us, along with the parrots and other birds. They saw pictures of our children, and I told them our daughter, Louisette, was once Miss Wellington. It was a short and pleasant visit, and we left as new friends of Boy Scout Troop 125.

Since then, the Christmas tree has been decorated by Debbie in time for Louise’s arrival.

Again, thank you to Troop 125 for your friendship and great Christmas spirit you extended to us and everyone else.

Bob Geiss Wellington

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nounce another smashing success.

Winterfest with Vanilla Ice 2018 was presented by the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, providing a lineup of exceptional holiday performances, phenomenal food vendors, holiday shopping, business and service exhibitors, a Food & Wine Experience, the Blizzard Beach Winter Wonderland Village and snow!

Local celebrity musical sensation, philanthropist and DIY Network television star Vanilla Ice performed his iconic musical hits to an overflowing crowd.

Winterfest is the most anticipated holiday event of the season.

The exceptional hard work and dedication of sponsors, vendors and the professionals at PBIEC allow us to celebrate the success of this event.

This event cannot happen without the outstanding, talented and professional staff and leadership at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Thank you Mark Bellissimo, Michael Stone and Paul Regal, and especially to Vaneli, Patti, Ashley, Kim, Tony, Sam, Steve and so many others who make this event possible.

Collaboratively, they are among the very best event/venue professionals in the industry.

The chamber wishes to thank our sponsors, without who we could not host such a spectacular event. This includes host venue and presenting sponsors the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center; title sponsor Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital; Blizzard Beach sponsor Palms West Hospital and the Children’s Hospital at Palms West; entertainment sponsors NewSound Church and Premier Family Health & Well-

ness; Food & Wine Experience sponsors the Blow Out Lounge, the original Wellington Mall, the Royal Inn and the Wellness Experience; photo booth sponsors Arden and the Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute; and drone sponsor Gary Tenos Real Estate & Photography.

Our exceptional Winterfest vendors were Amber’s Animal Outreach, Art Cellar Wellington, Christ Community Church, CJR Fine Arts Art Gallery, Club Pilates, Code Ninjas, Dr. Michael Harris, Fairfield Inn & Suites Wellington, Fetch My Vet, Grace Family Medicine, Hotworx Wellington, Ian Wiskoff Graphics, Into the Skin, Jersey Mike’s, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, the KVJ Show, Little Smiles, MaxHealth Chiropractic, MH Management Solutions, NewSound Church, Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control, Palms West Hospital and the Children’s Hospital at Palms West, Pilozzi Physical Therapy, Premier Family Health & Wellness, PRMG, Pure Wellness, Sammy’s Suite Hair & Makeup, Santa, Score at the Top, Shullman Orthodontics, Sterling Waves Jewelry, Sunvest Mortgage Group/Century 21 WC Realty, the Blow Out Lounge, the original Wellington Mall, the Royal Inn, the Wellness Experience, Tipsy SalonBar, Title Boxing and Vanilla Ice Merchandise.

We were thrilled to once again offer an amazing VIP Food & Wine Experience boasting the exceptional establishments of Art Cellar, Barrel of Monks, Bolay Wellington, Code Rum, Hurricane Dockside Grill, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Stonewood Grill & Tavern and Wasted Time Brewery. If you have not yet visited these establishments or utilized their products, we

strongly encourage you to do so!

Thank you to our VIP Food & Wine table sponsors Boynton Financial Group, Cleary Plumbing, ComForCare, Edward Jones-Carrie Combes, Palm Beach Aquatics, Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute, Passport Publications, PhysEdGear.com, Robert Nappi, T&P Pavers, Tipsy SalonBar and the Women of the Wellington Chamber.

Our performers could not have been more phenomenal. The talents of our local superstars are amazing. If you have not heard of or seen the following, please make it a point to check them out. Thank you to our master of ceremonies Wes Kain, Michaela Paige, Alex Shaw, Alyssa Marie Coon, Catherine Boynton, Dance Unlimited, G.L. Hodges, Joshua Houchins, Livia Jahan, Michael O’Leary, Nicky Greed & Violet Rose, the Palm Beach Mako Cheerleaders, Precision Dance Conservatory, Rachel Robinson, Sarah Spiritual, Solid Gold Twirlers, Tom Blake, Vell P. and our Ninja Turtles!

Thank you to our exceptional volunteers from Palm Beach Central High School, Wellington High School and Suncoast High School.

A very special thank you to Andrea Rodney, Mona Rosenthal, Lewis Eisenberg, Stuart and Diann

Hack, Daryl and Valentina Lyon, Lynne Rifkin and Ron Jangaard for their time, talents and diligence, The Wellington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and our President Roxanne Stein for her leadership, as well as Mayor Anne Gerwig and former Mayor Darell Bowen, who kicked off our 2018 event.

Our local superstar and philanthropist Vanilla Ice astounds us each year. His spirit of giving and dedication to our community is outstanding. His efforts and those of his team make this event possible. Each is to be commended and thanked for their generosity and for giving back to Wellington. The chamber is grateful to have the privilege of working with them.

The chamber salutes all the exhibitors, sponsors and performers for making their contribution to Wellington’s unique lifestyle, its economy and this spectacular event. And to each of you for attending, for being part of this event and for being a part of our community. We look forward to seeing you all next year. Happy holidays!

Michela Green, Executive Director Wellington Chamber of Commerce

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ROYAL PALM BEACH THANKS COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS AT HOLIDAY LUNCH

The Village of Royal Palm Beach held a Holiday Volunteer Luncheon on Saturday, Dec. 8 at the Madison Green Country Club. It was a time to thank village volunteers and exchange holiday greetings over a delicious buffet lunch. One person from each table won a poinsettia plant.

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WOMEN OF THE WESTERN COMMUNITIES MEMBERS ENJOY TICKET AUCTION

Women of the Western Communities held its monthly meeting on Thursday, Dec. 6 at the Wellington National Golf Club. More than 200 items were available at a ticket auction fundraiser for group projects and scholarships. Members brought toys and gifts to be donated to Harmony House. For more info., visit www.womenofthewesterncommunities.org.

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Registration Open For Flags For The Cure Flag Football Tourney

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report Local nonprofit Flags for the Cure will host its annual flag football tournament early next year, from Jan. 2-6, 2019, at Acreage Community Park. The tournament includes divisions for men, women and children of all ages. The proceeds generated from the five-day event will benefit the American Cancer Society.

Teams are welcome to register until Friday, Dec. 28. There must be a minimum of seven players and no more than 14 players on each team. Since seven players are on the field at any given time, teams of at least 10 members are encouraged.

Due to excellent participation each year, the tournament divisions expanded to include the following: 10 and under coed; 13 and under coed, boys and girls; 15 and under boys and girls; 18 and under boys and girls; open women, men and coed; and a 30 and over women’s division.

This is a non-contact, flag football tournament. While the tournament begins with evening games on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the main event and opening ceremonies take place on Saturday, Jan. 5. The opening ceremonies begin at 11 a.m., and the day includes raffle prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and a silent auction along with food and drinks.

“The opening ceremony is also where cancer patients and survivors are recognized,” American Cancer Society Community Development Manager Lisa Noel said. “It is a time to remember those we’ve lost and those who survived.”

Noel has worked with Flags for the Cure for several years and explained the significance of the event. “They average about 50 teams participating. There are more than 500 players, and more than 100 volunteers between field staff, coaches and kitchen staff,” Noel said. “This is one of our biggest third-party events of the year.

They are a wonderful, selfless group of men who were coaches,

and they came together to do this for their daughters.”

One member who has been involved with the tournament for the past eight years is Mike Chase.

He became fully involved with the group during its fourth year and watched as Flags for the Cure’s work turned into a large-scale community event.

“Keith Shivers and Chris Mathews really dreamed it up.

They were personally impacted by breast cancer, and they were coaching in the Acreage Girls Flag Football league,” Chase said. “They leveraged the robust program into the first tournament in 2008.”

Despite having modest goals in See FLAGS, page 16

Organizers of the tournament present a check to Lisa Noel of the American Cancer Society last year.

Temple Beth Torah Will Honor Preschool Director At Annual Gala

Temple Beth Torah has chosen to honor its Preschool Director Sandy Wilensky at the congregation’s annual gala next month.

Wilensky will be recognized for her more than 20 years of service to the Leonie Arguetty Preschool and her significant impact on the Temple Beth Torah community, including her remarkable contributions as director of the NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accredited preschool.

The gala will be held at the Wellington National Golf Club on Saturday, Jan. 19 starting at 7 p.m. More information can be found at www.templebethtorah. net/gala2019. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling (561) 793-2700.

A gift gathering event will also be held on Thursday, Dec. 20 for the purpose of collecting silent auction items.

The theme of Temple Beth Torah’s gala this year is “Roaring 20s,” and guests will enjoy a variety of wines and specialty cocktails, while sampling delicious and diverse cuisine. Pairing the food and wine with great music, casino games and a silent auction will ensure a lively, celebratory evening. It will be a unique opportunity for temple members, preschool parents and friends from the local community to come together for a night of fun and fundraising.

The event is made possible by the generosity of presenting sponsor Pike & Lustig LLP, as well as diamond sponsors Scott & Marcia Weber and the Barron Group at UBS Financial; ruby sponsor Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod, Kantor; gift bag and silent auction sponsor Provident Jewelry; vodka sponsor Tito’s Vodka; beer sponsor the Heineken Company;

(Left) Honorary chairs Michael & Pamela Pike and Dara & Daniel Lustig. (Right) Wellington Councilman John McGovern, Michelle McGovern, Cantor Jennifer Duretz Peled, Rabbi Andrew Rosenkranz, and co-chairs Todd and Debra Barron.

PHOTOS BY SUREJ KALATHIL and fresh juice sponsor Kennesaw Fruit & Juice. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available.

The gala committee looks forward to a night of celebration and

fundraising on Jan 19. Serving on this year’s committee are Todd & Debra Barron co-chairs; Michael & Pamela Pike and Daniel & Dara Lustig honorary chairs; and Shari

Bressler, Jill Cohen, Samantha Fishman, Roger Grave de Peralta, Ron & Liz Herman, Robin Kantor, Sharon Lowenstein, Marcy Samuels, Kevin & Jen Shapiro,

Tyler Shernoff, Alan & Sarah Shullman, Pam Tahan, Marcia Weber, Adam & Megan Wellikoff, Erica Wilcox and Janna Zaidspiner.

CHRISTMAS FEST AT OUR LADY QUEEN OF THE APOSTLES CATHOLIC CHURCH

Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church in Royal Palm Beach held a Christmas Festival & Village on Friday, Dec. 7 and Saturday, Dec. 8. There were vendors, food, entertainment and kids’ activities. At sundown, the village was alight with Christmas scenes, and St. Nicholas was on hand for photos. The festival will continue on Saturday, Dec. 14 and Sunday, Dec. 15. Learn more at www.olqa.cc.

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Miguel Gonzalez, Aida Gonzalez, Grace Torres and Nilda Lopez at the basket raffle tent.

John Cesta performs a magical illusion.

Marianne Way hands out hot chocolate.

The Webb family visits with St. Nicholas.

Hailee Laquerre, and Lorenzo, Leonora, Anthony and Andrew Suglio enjoy the festival

Madelyn, Rylee and Chrstina Prazak.

Malgorzata Misztal with Gigi.

Angelina Guadagna and Evan Fulkerson at the Living Nativity.

KCF Breakfast With Santa

The Kids Cancer Foundation will host its annual Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, Dec. 15 at the South Florida Fairgrounds.

Local children battling cancer and their families are invited to spend a seasonally festive and fun morning far removed from the doctor’s office and hospital.

Families will be treated to a breakfast buffet sponsored by generous donors. Each family will also receive gift cards and a Jared Jewelry teddy bear from Santa. In addition, each child in treatment and their siblings will be given a bag filled with age-appropriate toys and games thanks to successful toy drives organized by local benefactors including Smoke Inn, Everglades Elementary School, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and a number of other generous individuals and organizations.

The foundation is appreciative of the continued support of the Professional Firefighters and Paramedics of Palm Beach County and the Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society (FOOLS).

Santa Claus will ride in, as is his annual style, on a fire truck to give season’s greetings to all. Everyone will be given an opportunity to have a picture taken with Santa,

NEWS BRIEFS create a craft sponsored by Home Depot of Royal Palm Beach and decorate holiday cookies. To learn more, visit www.kidscancersf.org.

Holiday Events Dec. 15 In Wellington

The next event in Wellington’s Lakeside Family Fun Days series will occur on Saturday, Dec. 15 on Lake Wellington, located behind the Wellington Community Center.

The event will feature a variety of free activities for the entire family to enjoy between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Attendees will also have an opportunity to visit with Courtyard Animal Hospital and the Wellington Community Services Department. Guests are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy for Wellington’s annual Hometown Holiday Toy Drive.

Activities include kayaking, paddle boarding, a bounce house, a rock wall, glitter tattoos, lawn games, fishing and more. Special activities will include Plaster Time Crafts for the first 200 participants, goat yoga classes and holiday character photo opportunities, including photos with Santa. Also nearby will be the Green Market at Wellington.

Following the Family Fun Day event, be sure to return to Lake Wellington that evening for the Holiday Boat Parade as local residents and boating enthusiasts light up the lake. Boats will launch from the Meadowland Cove boat launch at 6:20 p.m. and are expected to pass behind the Wellington Community Center around 6:25 p.m.

Approximately 30 festive, decorated boats are expected to cruise in the parade.

Immediately following the boat parade, head over to the Wellington Amphitheater for a free Motown Magic Holiday Show by N2 Nation, starting at 7:30 p.m.

Don’t forget to bring blankets and chairs for seating.

For more information on these events, visit www.wellingtonfl. gov/events.

Upcoming League Of Yes Baseball Events

The League of Yes will host free baseball showcase events on Saturday, Jan. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 9 with registration available now.

All events will be held at the Village Park baseball fields at 11700 Pierson Road in Wellington from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The League of Yes is a baseball

program for individuals with special abilities. Players of all ages and abilities are invited to play in the showcase games in a relaxed, judgement-free zone.

Everyone is assigned a buddy/ volunteer, everyone gets to bat each inning, everyone scores a home run and everyone leaves smiling.

For more info., e-mail krisr@ leagueofyes.com or call (631) 235-6906. Buddies and players can register at www.leagueofyes. com/loy-florida.

CCRT Meeting Dec. 18 At Vista Center

Join the Countywide Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) for a public meeting hosted by the Office of Community Revitalization on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m.

The meeting at Vista Center (2300 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach) will focus on “How Prepared are Our Youths for Success in Our Global Society?” C. Ron Allen, founder and CEO of the KOP Mentoring Network, will share how global experiences, not classroom instruction, are what actively develop the habits and mindsets students need for success in today’s world. This thoughtprovoking session is bound to

compel you to do more in your community.

This public meeting will also be an opportunity to network with county agencies and others making a difference in their communities.

For more information, contact Houston Tate at (561) 233-5303 or htate@pbcgov.org.

Holiday Tours At Flagler Museum

The Flagler Museum’s Holiday Evening Tours will be offered Wednesday, Dec. 19 through Sunday, Dec. 23. During this beloved annual event, families can tour Whitehall after hours and discover the origins of American Christmas traditions.

Guests will have a rare opportunity to see Whitehall by the glow of the original 1902 light fixtures.

Every visitor will receive a traditional Christmas cracker following the tour. A choral group will sing carols, and holiday refreshments will be served. The museum store will remain open for holiday shopping.

Each evening will begin with a holiday reception at 6:30 p.m. On Dec. 19 and 20, guided tours begin at 6:45, 7 and 7:15 p.m. On Dec. 21 through Dec. 23, tours begin at 6:45, 7, 7:15 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for

children ages 17 and under. Due to limited availability, advanced purchase is required. Tickets can be purchased by calling (561) 6552833, ext. 27. For more information, visit www.flaglermuseum.us.

Candlelight Christmas Eve Service At Unity

Unity of the Palm Beaches will hold its Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Monday, Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. in the Temple Israel sanctuary at 1901 N. Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach. The theme will be “The Christmas Story.” Parking and the entrance are behind the building on Pine Street.

“In a time of so much world conflict and division, we at Unity are committed more than ever to delving into the Christmas story and making it relevant and practical to how we live today,” Reverend Taylor E. Stevens said. “This year we will use the traditional narrative and carols to bring us into the spirit of Christmas that is alive in us all.”

The service will conclude with a congregational candle lighting ceremony. All are welcome, and a love offering will be received.

For more information, visit www. unitypalmbeach.com or call (561) 833-6483.

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Jared Zenni Named Polo Brand Ambassador

The Fellowship Friday group at Big Dog Ranch Rescue.

PHOTO BY JANE SHALAM

Volunteers Give Back On Fellowship Friday

More than 100 volunteers turned out for the eighth annual Fellowship Friday, a morning of community service projects sponsored by the Palm Beach Fellowship of Christians & Jews on Nov. 23.

Participants gathered for breakfast at Temple Emanu-El Palm Beach before heading out to four pre-selected partner locations: Big Dog Ranch Rescue, AdoptA-Family Program Reach, the Levine Jewish Residential & Family Service, and a beach cleanup at Root Trail.

Volunteers traveled from Wellington, Lake Worth, Palm Beach Gardens and other surrounding communities to help in the effort.

Others who were visiting local family for Thanksgiving came

from places far away.

Rabbi Michael Resnick, founder of Fellowship Friday and spiritual leader of Temple Emanu-El, welcomed everyone to the breakfast, and Fellowship Vice Chair Maggie Zeidman thanked Temple Emanu-El for hosting the breakfast and thanked the volunteers for giving of their time.

This season’s Fellowship Friday was dedicated to the memory of Denise Meyer, a faithful supporter of Fellowship Friday who passed away in March. Zeidman presented a plaque in memory of his wife to Bill Meyer. Their children Candice and A.J. also participated in the Fellowship Friday event.

For more information, visit www.palmbeachfellowship.net or call (561) 833-6150.

AMERICAN LEGION GROUPS SUPPORT HOMELESS VETS

The American Legion Auxiliary and the American Legion joined forces Wednesday, Dec. 5 at Hilary’s Restaurant for an annual breakfast and to fill gift bags for homeless veterans. The bags were filled with personal items in hopes of bringing cheer to the veterans in this holiday season. Shown above are Jason Oliveras, Rich Feltz, Bonnie Murphy and Dave Bishop.

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U.S. Polo Assn. and the United States Polo Association (USPA) are thrilled to announce professional polo player Jared Zenni of Wellington as their newest global brand ambassador.

Built on the heritage and authenticity of the sport of polo, U.S. Polo Assn. believes Zenni is ideal for this iconic role coming off a thrilling victory in the 2018 U.S. Open Polo Championship as a member of the DRF polo team.

Zenni scored two goals in the championship — including the game winner — securing his place as a leader and one of the most recognizable faces of the sport.

U.S. Polo Assn. historically taps young polo players to be ambassadors as they are committed to showcasing the fun and passion of the sport of polo. Zenni is no exception, having proved himself an integral member of various teams in past competitions and through his experience with mentoring younger polo players. He’s also committed to raising awareness for the sport and is actively involved in the American polo scene.

Zenni’s latest appearance has been playing in the 125th Argen-

tine Open currently taking place, where the world’s greatest polo players compete in the most fierce competition in the sport.

USPA CEO Robert Puetz believes that Zenni is a strong choice for the role.

“Jared demonstrates the dedication and skills necessary to continue to develop and grow as a top competitor in polo. This is a great opportunity for the USPA to support one of our most promising players competing in the United States and around the world,” Puetz said.

In his role as brand ambassador, Zenni will serve as both a spokesperson for USPA programs, a mentor for young American players and will be outfitted in U.S. Polo Assn. gear on and off the field as he plays in the 2019 winter polo season. As an ambassador, he will also share stories about the sport and himself through digital platforms with U.S. Polo Assn.’s four million global social media followers who follow the sport and the brand closely.

Zenni has grown significantly from a young, up-and-coming player over the last few years,

Jared Zenni in action on the polo field. showcasing his talents in various By 2017, he was a rising talent global competitions. in the sport, having appeared in As a child, he was drawn to key matches in Santa Barbara, horses but was more interested in Palm Beaches and Argentina. His traditional American sports like significant contributions to his basketball, football and baseball. team’s win at the 2018 U.S. Open That changed when Zenni began Polo Championship — the highaccompanying his father to stick est-rated polo tournament in the and ball sessions, and by the age of U.S. — solidified his role as one of 10, he was hooked on polo. the sport’s most important athletes.

Catie Staszak Media Sponsors First Class

Though the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center was enshrouded in fog Sunday, Nov. 25, there was just enough visibility to see across the Mogavero ring for the Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal, sponsored by Catie Staszak Media Inc., during the 2018 SFHJA 68th Annual Charity Horse Show.

“This is the first class I have sponsored as Catie Staszak Media, and that means so much to me, especially since I used to ride in this class as a junior rider,” Catie Staszak said. “I am thrilled to support my local horse show organization — the South Florida Hunter Jumper Association — and some deserving charities. I grew up on this circuit, and this is just one small thing that I can do to show my support.”

Eight horse and rider teams navigated the 3’6” medal course with hopes of earning points toward qualifying for the 2019 Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final in Harrisburg, Pa., an event at which Staszak competed as a junior in 2009 and 2010. Staszak watched by the ingate, awaiting the results and

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“It was a fun class to watch,” Staszak said. “It was not an easy course, and I was very impressed with how smooth the top combination navigated the track. Layla Kurbanov was a deserving winner with Calberon B.” This season is proving to be a whirlwind for Staszak, who recently established Catie Staszak Media Inc. Her contract as the lead show jumping broadcast analyst for the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup North American League was renewed, and she became a Longines ambassador. She was named as a top “30 under 30” equestrian in The Plaid Horse’s October/November issue, and she recently wrote the cover story about Rothchild, McLain Ward’s champion mount in Noelle Floyd magazine. She will be providing commentary at the upcoming Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments, taking place Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 at the

Catie Staszak with the winner of the class, Layla Kurbanov and Calberon B. Palm Beach International Eques- FEI Sports Forum in Lausanne, trian Center.

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THOUSANDS ON HAND TO ENJOY 35TH ANNUAL WELLINGTON HOLIDAY PARADE The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Wellington hosted the 35th annual Wellington Holiday Parade themed “Holiday in Paradise” on Sunday, Dec. 9. More than 100 marching groups took part in the parade from all over the western communities and beyond. Congratulations to the following parade winners and runners-up: Best In Show - Kem Kids Dance Studio; Honorable Mention - Sunshine State Mounted Drill Team; Decorated Vehicle - Wellington National Golf Club (first) and Way-FM 88.1 (second); Performing Group - Jaguar Athletics Cheer (first) and NRG Dance Studio (second); Adult Float - Calvary Grace Chapel (first) and Wellington Regional Medical Center (second); Juvenile Float - Cub Scout Pack 125 (first) and Palms West Athletic Association/ RPB Wildcats (second); High School Band - Palm Beach Central High School and Wellington High School (tie for first) and Seminole Ridge High School (second); and Marching Group - Cats Gymnastics (first) and Binks Forest Elementary School Cheerleaders (second).

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Santa Claus ended the parade courtesy of the Wellington Rotary.

The Palm Beach Central High School Bronco Band tied for best high school band in the parade.

The Wellington High School Wolverine Marching Band tied for the parade’s best high school band.

Kem Kids Dance Studio was honored as best in show.

Wellington National Golf Club won for best decorated vehicle.

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State Attorney Dave Aronberg with Cookie.

Cats Gymnastics was honored as best marching group.

Seminole Ridge High School took second for high school band.

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WELLINGTON CHAMBER’S WINTERFEST BRINGS HOLIDAY SPIRIT TO PBIEC

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Winterfest celebration at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Friday, Dec. 7. With activities for children at the Blizzard Beach Kids Winter Wonderland, and an extensive lineup of performers, including iconic musician Vanilla Ice, there was something for everyone to enjoy. This free event also brought together a variety of local vendors and nonprofit organizations. Guests were asked to bring new, unwrapped toys for the Little Smiles toy drive. Event sponsors included PBIEC, Equestrian Sport Productions, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Palms West Hospital and the Children’s Hospital at Palms West, NewSound Church, Premier Family Health & Wellness, the original Wellington Mall and the Royal Inn, the Wellness Experience/Blow Out Lounge, the Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute and Arden.

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Fifty Palm Beach Central High School drama students competed at the District 10 theater festival with 18 schools participating and more than 1,000 students in attendance.

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Superior ratings in Small Group Musical went to “Aquarius” from the musical Hair featuring Isabella Marshall, Tori Lobdell, Korinna Perez-Nunez, Naomi Ruiz, Alison Rivero, Emma Grad and Cassie

Oritz; “It’s A Business” from the musical Curtains featuring Megan Agugliaro, Amelia Marshall, Caroline Kelly, Kayla Oswald, Leah Silverman, Gracie Baker and Sara Sonderman; and “What a Game” from the musical Rag Time featuring Andres Zayas, Brecken Hummer, Grant Norman, Greg Salgado, James Agugliaro, Jovan Hayes and Jake Glenn.

Superior ratings in Large Group Musical went to “Revolting Children” from the musical Matilda featuring Amelia Marshall, Caroline Kelly, Cassie Ortiz, Aislin Perrillo, Sydney Mcmillian, Caitlin Ocasio, Paloma Gomes, Alexa Gonzalez, Megan Agugliaro, Monica Canedo, Ethan Terrel, Nathaniel Veneziano, Kalani Perez and Rachel Savino, as well as “Thataway” from the musical Curtains featuring Tori Lobdell, Isabella Marshall, Korinna PerezNunez, Naomi Ruiz, Gracie Baker,

Palm Beach Central High School drama students.

Sara Sonderman, Leah Silverman, Construction went to Ayan Yokie.

Yanira Hernandez, Emma Grad, Superior ratings in Makeup DeJames Agugliaro, Greg Salgado, sign went to Caitlin Ocasio.

Jovan Hayes and Grant Normann.

Critic’s Choice top honors went Superior ratings in Monologues to Ayana Yokie for Costume Conwent to Gracie Baker, Leah Silver- struction, Caitlin Ocasio for Makeman and Tori Lobdell. up Design, Cassie Ortiz for Solo Superior ratings in Duet Scenes Musical, Cassie Ortiz & Alison went to Leah Silverman & Dani Rivero for Duet Musical, Isabella Botero and Jake Glenn & Brecken Marshall & Amelia Marshall for Hummer.

Duet Musical and Emma Grad for Superior ratings in Costume Choreography.

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SPELLING BEE AT EMERALD COVE

Emerald Cove Middle School held its annual schoolwide spelling bee Friday, Dec. 7.

The winning students were sixth grader Rosalie Karpf and seventh grader Emily Gross.

They competed against 90 students who won their respective classroom spelling bees. Language arts teachers Heather Evrley, Elizabeth Thompson and Johnna Seibert served as judges. The two winners will go on to the regional spelling bee in March.

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Wellington Deputy Visits With WES Safety Patrols

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Scott Poritz recently came to Wellington Elementary School to discuss his role as a community leader with the fifth-grade safety patrol group.

Poritz discussed why he wanted to work in law enforcement, what he does and some things he sees on a daily basis. He was even in the safety patrol when he was in fifth grade. The students had many

inquisitive questions.

In the end, the patrol members handed over some “Survival Kits for Emergency Squads” that they had put together earlier in the meeting.

The kits included Lifesavers for

the many times they have been one, Tootsie Rolls because they roll with the punches, Mounds for the amount of courage they show and more. More survival kits will be going out to other local emergency personnel.

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Equestrian Trails Elementary School fifth graders got to enjoy their STEM project on Native American homes by utilizing purchased materials from the school’s PTA. The students were thrilled to engage in this exciting activity and were appreciative for the materials they were able to create with. Shown above are Tommy Dalman, Dominic Carpenito, Jaclyn Little and Keilani Grullon.

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New Horizons Elementary School students recently participated in a spelling bee. Students were given a word list to practice from and were selected from each class to compete. After a vigorous and lengthy competition, two students were declared winners: Joshua Regalado Borges and Jonathan Mack. Both students demonstrated excellent attention to detail and were extraordinarily proficient at spelling words at and above their grade level. Shown above are Borges and Mack with teacher sponsor Jennifer Schuler.

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Stringing Lights On A Christmas Tree? How Hard Can It Be?

Three years ago, someone carelessly placed a neatly-stacked pile of weathered fence sections curbside for the trash men to pick up. The guys never even saw them.

What a gold mine!

It took me a few hours, but I dragged each one half a block to our house, then brought Mark outside to tell him I had found the paneling I wanted put up on the porch. He sighed.

Over the summer, I dislodged each board from its moorings, pulled every nail and stacked the boards in three piles according to quality.

Mark, still sighing, insulated and rewired the porch. This month, he’s finally

to surprise him, getting up early to do it while he slept.

Before I began, I tested all the lights. If there’s one thing you learn from cursing men, it’s to test the lights before they’re on the tree. They lit up nicely and — also important — each string matched the other strings. You don’t want half your tree blinking orange and the rest, orange-less and not blinking.

So, I unplugged everything and began stringing. I started at the top and worked my way down, keeping in mind that I would be the one unstringing everything.

I tried not to tangle anything or inadvertently tie knots.

Voilà! Four strings of lights up and

Deborah Welky is

The Sonic BOOMER nailing the boards into place. The porch looks fabulous!

But none of that is the point of my story. The point is that this porch project left him unavailable to string the lights on our Christmas tree, traditionally his job. No problem; I would do it! I decided

ready to go. I plugged the extension cord into the outlet and stepped on that little red button, one of the best inventions ever for people like me who are too lazy to bend down and plug in the tree night after night.

Voilà! The whole top section was dark.

Grrr! I had tested these %@#... well, no point in cursing. I’d just pull them off and stretch the other ones up to cover the dark space. I pulled them off and decided to test them once more before throwing them away.

Voilà! They were fine, twinkling their little hearts out. I took a deep breath and climbed to the top of the tree again, tucking them in among the branches as I went and reconnecting them to their brothers

and sisters. I stepped on the red button and — voilà! — now the middle section of the tree was dark. Frustrated, I gave the tree a shake. Voilà! Everything was on.

Hmph. That was odd.

Yet, on is on. The tree looked great. I tiptoed gently backward and quickly turned away. Surely, if I didn’t look at the lights, they’d be fine. In fact, you know what?

I’m too busy right now to look at the tree anyway. That’s right. I have a column due in less than a week. I’d better write it now, while I’m thinking about it. And I need to go into the other room to do that. I’m not looking back... not looking back... well, maybe just one peek around the corner...

Damn!

Attention Voters: My Modest Proposal For Election Changes

So many people hated the last election season. All we heard was a lot of nastiness from candidates about their opponents.

Everyone I know hated it. But I came up with a simple, and, I might add modestly, brilliant way to improve things.

The idea came to me while waiting on line to vote. I prefer voting on Election Day because a) things happen just days before that could affect my vote, and b) it makes me feel like I’m a real part of the process. But as I waited on a fairly long line, long mostly because we Floridians not only voted for candidates but on important issues like vaping, I noticed that there were all kinds of people on line. Some wore political buttons. And a lot of people grumbled about the whole campaign. And then, like a flash from somewhere (I can’t say heaven anymore; there are those who do not believe in it), of a way to make things better. I announced

the candidates were all so bad. That got many nods. And, yes, many of us voted for the least objectionable of the candidates.

A lady then answered him, “Considering all the jerks here, would that really be so bad?” That also got a lot of nods.

I began to think about the implications of all that after I voted, disgusted at having been forced to vote for some people I felt should probably be in different institutions than the U.S. Congress, the governor’s mansion, state government, etc. Institutions like prisons and mental hospitals, perhaps. Then I calmed and realized that the system was not that bad. Possibly, maybe even probably, none would go to the mental hospital and only a percentage to prison.

But I also realized that having the “none of the above” option could be valuable.

Yes, we might have fewer people elected, but it would force a change in the whole

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By Leonard Wechsler in a loud voice: “They should put a ‘none of the above’ choice for all of these races.”

I was surprised that I got a round of applause from everyone on line. Everyone was nodding. I was shocked. First of all, I had not realized that I had actually verbalized the statement. Second, perhaps for the first time in, well, years, people from all parties agreed on something.

Of course, there were a couple of doubters. One man called out that we might not have a government at all since

system. Let’s face it: what we had in a race like the one for U.S. Senate was, according to all the ads, an empty suit versus a Medicare criminal. There were a handful of ads responding to those, but, frankly, that is what most of us saw. I got telephone calls telling me that one or the other was worthless. Why vote for either?

But if all candidates had to beat the “none of the above” choice, they would have to give some good reasons why people should vote for them. Yes, anyone involved in federal government had something to do with budget deficits. And I suppose the “red tide” issue is important, but what exactly would a candidate do about it…except blame the other guy?

Scott blamed Nelson as part of the national government and Nelson blamed Scott as governor. So, who knows? They are probably both right.

Maybe if candidates had to prove they

were better than nothing they might start actually listing what they would actually do. OK, you hate crime, and it’s nice you’ve got some sheriffs who support you, while never noting they are members of your own party. Tell us what specific steps you would take to reduce crime. If you think you can stop the increase in national debt, describe specifically the items you would cut, and don’t just say “government waste” since everyone says that and no one does anything about it.

That one sort of small adjustment, forcing candidates to actually beat the idea of having no one there, could be revolutionary. The day after the election, I had no memory of anything specific proposed by any of the candidates who won… or lost.

Why not try this for an election or two?

I doubt we could do worse than what we already have.

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BUSINESS NEWS

Flores Joins Staff At Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital In Wellington

Dr. Mauricio Flores, a boardcertified pediatric endocrinologist, will soon be seeing patients at the new Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital specialty care center in Wellington. Flores — who specializes in, but isn’t limited to, treating thyroid disorders, diabetes, short stature, metabolic syndrome, pubertal and lipid disorders — had been providing care at JDCH offices in Boca Raton and Hollywood.

Flores is one of the first physicians at the new facility, which is expected to open in February 2019.

The 30,000-square-foot, freestanding building will house medical professionals in six pediatric specialties: endocrinology, pulmonology, otolaryngology, orthopedics, general surgery and neurology. It will also include comprehensive imaging (MRI and ultrasound), an outpatient surgery

center and pediatric rehabilitation services.

The bilingual Flores joined Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Memorial Healthcare System in 2018. Prior to that, he was medical director of pediatric endocrinology and diabetes at Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Texas.

The pediatric specialty center is located at 3377 N. State Road 7 between Lake Worth Road and Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington.

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Equestrian Season Brings Luxury Retailer Fab Finds By Sarah To PBIEC In Wellington

With the exciting time in Wellington known as equestrian season comes Fab Finds by Sarah, a luxury boutique offering curated collections of fine cashmere, footwear, jewelry and accessories.

Owner Sarah Rowen started Fab Finds by Sarah with the goal of making amazing fashion

available in an intimate boutique setting in 2004. When she visited the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in 2011 for the Winter Equestrian Festival for the first time, she was immediately enamored by the atmosphere, the horses and the people.

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Rowen started with one store at the festival and quickly grew to having two stores at PBIEC during WEF, with one in Vendor Village and one on Hunter Hill. Her store at Vendor Village is currently open, and the Hunter Hill location will open on Jan. 9.

In 2018, Rowen introduced S Row Designs, a luxurious diamond and gold/silver jewelry line with an equestrian slant that she developed.

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Rowen said. “Fashion is my passion, and helping people find the best items, those items that truly make them happy and feel special, is my pursuit.”

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Successful Grand Opening At Sunshine Popcorn

Sunshine Popcorn, one of West Palm Beach’s newest and tastiest businesses, held a successful grand opening on Dec. 1. More than 150 people attended Saturday morning and participated in the bounce houses, raffles and samples.

The winners of the raffle received a three-gallon tin, two-gallon tin or one-gallon tin with each winner’s choice of popcorn in it.

Some of the most popular flavors were classic favorites: Cookies N Cream and S’mores.

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Macy’s Celebrates National Believe Day In Wellington

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For every letter received, Macy’s will donate $1 to Make-AWish, up to $1 million. That’s in addition to the $1 million already committed to Make-A-Wish for letters dropped off in-store and sent online through Dec. 24.

Macy’s and Make-A-Wish celebrated National Believe Day, a pinnacle moment of this year’s Believe campaign. on Dec. 7. Macy’s commemorated the occasion with a double donation for the Believe letter writing program and the return of Wishes Across America, a day devoted to granting wishes for children across the country with life-threatening medical conditions.

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continued from page 1 the past, so this proposal is not a new concept, he noted, making it clear that the debt would not be paid from ad valorem taxes, but instead out of utility funds derived from fees for service.

Only people who use municipal water service would contribute to the repayment of the debt.

To expand, Schofield added that by not going to the traditional bond market, the village can save hundreds of thousands of dollars, in addition to the estimated $1.6 million it saves when locking in the current interest rate with a bank.

Raymond provided supportive information on why taking on debt in this manner is a smart move. Banks like the deal because of a provision in the Internal Revenue Code.

“That affords banks a better return on the investment if the borrowing entity issues $10 million or less of tax-exempt debt in that calendar year,” he said. “That means that the interest rates for those types of loans, known as tax-exempt loans, is lower than the interest rate on an equivalent loan being made on a taxable basis.”

Essentially, banks are encouraged to work with Wellington because they do not need to pay taxes on the interest received from that loan as long as the amounts remain at $10 million or less.

According to Quickel, the rate studies conducted all point to interest rates going up over the next few years. While that is not a guaranteed prediction, it is reasonable to assume it will occur, she said.

Bennett then addressed the process of acquiring the bank bids.

“I provided Tanya with a list of about 200 banks from all across the United States,” Bennett said.

“We got bids from major banks.

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The tournament has grown in the past 11 years, with more than $242,000 donated to cancer research during that time.

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I was thrilled with the rate, to tell you the truth.”

Council members wanted to make sure that the village was getting the best rates possible.

“So, you have in excess of 30 years in this field, and you have pored over close to 200 bank offers to come to this decision tonight that the one that has been offered to us at the 3.08 percent is in Wellington’s best interest?”

Vice Mayor Michael Drahos asked.

“I certainly do,” Bennett replied. “I don’t see anything comparable.”

McGovern asked about the potential for rising interest rates.

“If the interest rate goes up 1 percent, how does that change the amount of repayment that would be required if, in fact, we waited?” he asked.

“A full point increase, to go from 3.08 percent to 4.08 percent, would be an increase in payback of approximately $1.8 million over the 15-year term,” Quickel said.

Shannon LaRocque, the director of utilities for the village, provided additional details on the long-term plans for updating water utility infrastructure.

“We’ve got an aggressive capital improvement plan,” she said.

“During those times of the recession, the village really had to stop those capital investments, so we are not only catching up, we are also doing what we need to do proactively.”

Over the next five years, Wellington has $90 million in projects, and over the next 10 years, more than $157 million is planned for water and wastewater infrastructure repairs and upgrades.

LaRocque noted that while the water and wastewater systems in use are safe, they are not necessarily up to the current code, considering that they were built more than 30 years ago to developer standards, not current Wellington standards.

“There’s more than 45 projects in the next five years that we need to work on, and we are actively working on them,” LaRocque

said. “This borrowing will certainly help us continue those very important investments in our public health system.”

After further discussion, each resolution passed 4-0 with Councilman Michael Napoleone absent. Mayor Anne Gerwig noted that he was out of the state on business, but he was aware of the matter.

Also on Tuesday’s agenda was a resolution in reference to the development of Gene Mische Way and completion of bridle trail improvements. The resolution deleted a condition put in place in 2008 that kept the project from moving forward.

“Staff is bringing this forward because we believe it is imperative to get that road constructed and relieve traffic on Pierson Road,” Schofield said.

McGovern asked for clarification from the planning department on what the resolution would approve outside of the bridle trail and Gene Mische Way. “Physical development of the property, including any barns or any homes or anything, will not be permitted,” said Bob Basehart, director of planning, zoning and building for the village.

No public tax dollars are designated for the paving of Gene Mische Way, and the cost falls to the operator of the show grounds.

The resolution passed 4-0 with no public comment.

In other business, Schofield provided an update on the license plate readers being put in place by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

“I was asked to provide an update on the license plate readers,” Schofield said. “Four of the seven locations have been installed.

The others should be completed shortly. The data is being sent to the PBSO’s crime center.”

Schofield made it clear that village employees do not see, nor do they have access to the data collected. For operational questions about the readers, citizens should reach out directly to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, he said.

of the American Cancer Society helping people in our community we knew and decided to switch,” Chase said. “We will go over the quarter of a million mark with this tournament.”

As a totally volunteer-run organization, the viability and continuation of the Flags for the Cure tournament are extremely important.

“We have one coach, Willie Freundlich, for 12 years he has been a coach for anywhere from one to five teams,” Noel said.

As the annual tournament continues to grow, so does the involvement of more participants from the community. “Fortunately, we have some wonderful new members coming in to help out,” Chase said.

“What I like is long-time players

who grew up in the program. One of those is Gabi Oliver, who is now one of our board members.”

The tournament is large enough to accommodate all ages, but most participants are high school age and adults. Some teams even have local businesses that sponsor their registrations.

All tournament games will take place in Acreage Community Park, located at 6701 140th Avenue North. For additional information, or to register a team in the tournament, visit www.flagsforthecure. com. For questions regarding registrations, call Pat McCarthy at (561) 714-8252. To volunteer, message the organization through the Flags for the Cure Facebook page.

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Career Day At Middle School

continued from page 1 of the strongest benefits of a military career is the camaraderie of being part of a team.

Firefighter and EMT Scott Monaghan knows what it’s like to be part of a team facing life and death decisions in pursuit of its mission. “The best part of being a firefighter is the brotherhood aspect,” he said. “It’s a family, and it feels good to know that everyone has your back.”

Monaghan’s advice to all students is to “focus on your studies.”

“Without a degree, your options on career are too limited,” he said.

Some adults gave the students career-specific advice.

“Read as much as you can to learn the vocabulary you will need to choose the perfect word at the perfect time in your writing,” author Tom Tufts urged aspiring writers.

Everglades National Park Ranger Maria Thomson briefed students on the wide variety of careers available within the National Park Service.

Financial consultant Scheron Taylor talked to the students about delayed gratification. She used the marshmallow game, where students who didn’t eat their one marshmallow after five minutes received a second. She urged students to save and invest, rather than spend, after they start earning money.

Some students know exactly what is driving them in their career choice. “Everyone in my family is in the medical field, so I want to do something different and be an attorney,” eighth grader Julia Laborda said.

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continued from page 3 bers of the public to participate in the input process.

“More information and more ideas would definitely help,” she said.

Kane agreed with getting public input, recalling issues with last year’s dependency referendum when she was chair of the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District.

“Last year, when I brought up the bill for the water control district, I thought we had a really united front and that most people were for it, but there was a group of people against it, but they never spoke to us about being against it,” she said.

She urged the public to be part of the plan.

“I really would encourage the public to take part and voice how

Eighth graders Thernadrik “T.J.” Young, Adina Jackson and Angie Villamil at Crestwood Middle School’s Career Day.

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Fellow eighth grader Jermain Jenkins said he is unsure why exactly he wants to be a correctional officer, except to say he thinks the money and benefits are good. Angie Villamil wants to help future students cope with middle school stress by becoming a child psychologist.

Student Thernadrik “T.J.” Young is passionate about the game of football and looks forward to a career as a slot receiver. “I can run the 40 in under 4.7,” he said, while then mentioning that his backup plan right now is to become a rap star.

Adina Jackson is not sure exactly which subspecialty she will study, but she wants a career as a marine biologist. “I like it all. I love nature, and especially marine animals. I will decide later if I want to specialize in sharks or marine mammals or whatever, but right now I am fascinated with biology and want to learn as much as possible,” she said.

Roberto Rodriquez knows exactly what he wants to be, sort of.

“I want to be a jet mechanic in the Navy, like my dad,” he said.

Rodriquez wants a job where he gets to travel the world, and one of his goals is to watch the sun set over the Pacific Ocean.

“I am good at math, and my mind is actually open to any naval career where I get to use my strengths,” he said.

Artist Krystal Clark applauds this type of open-mindedness.

“When I was young and wanted to be an artist, adults tried hard to steer me to other, more lucrative careers,” said Clark, who serves as vice chair of the Royal Palm Beach Education Advisory Board.

Her message to students is to urge them “to diversify” their career dreams. “For example, take your dream of being a professional athlete and widen your mind to consider related careers, such as an agent, athletic director, team trainer, videographer, etc.,” she said.

“Don’t put yourself in a box,” teacher Tim Hegarty agreed.

His advice to middle school students is to not worry too much about the future. “Do well on whatever is in front of you, and life will take you to good places,” he said.

you feel at these meetings,” she said.

Kane made a motion to add a workshop at 5 p.m. before the Dec. 18 special meeting, which carried 4-0 with Councilman Dave DeMarois absent.

McNicholas added that she has meetings planned with county staff and commissioners, as well as the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency and the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, where the town has a proposed comp plan amendment on its agenda.

McNicholas recommended supporting Palm Beach State College’s request for $16.7 million for a dental and medical technologies center at its Loxahatchee Groves campus by passing a resolution or sending a letter.

“It’s nice to be able to be supportive of the community and vice versa,” she said, adding that the Palm Beach County League of Cities is requesting a resolution honoring 50 years of home rule.

McNicholas pointed out that the state’s new agriculture commissioner-elect is South Florida resident, Nikki Fried.

“She is very open to meeting and supportive of ag issues,” she said. “She’s definitely a friend of this council.”

During public comment, Dr. Bill Louda said the town should look at cleaning up its water discharge.

“Years ago, the South Florida Water Management District made the Acme Improvement District, Wellington, do something about their phosphorus pollution,” Louda said, explaining that as an environmental biologist, he has been looking at different sites with water pollution issues. “We’ve got to start looking at how much nitrogen and phosphorus goes out of our canals.”

He suggested that the town think about getting funds to help purchase land for a filtration marsh.

“They would look at that as, ‘Hey, they’re trying. These guys want to clean up their water,’” Louda said.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Saturday, Dec. 15 • The Leadership Haven Resource Center will present its 2018 “Reignite Florida” Leadership Summit on Saturday, Dec. 15 at the Riviera Beach Marina Event Center. For tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-reignite-florida-leadership-summit-tickets-49124584956. Call (561) 574-6378 or email theleadershiphaven@aol.com for more info.

• The Florida Gun & Knife Show will be held Saturday, Dec. 15 and Sunday, Dec. 16 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center.

Visit www.flgunshows.com for more info.

• The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk about four miles in Okeeheelee Park (7500 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Dec. 15. Meet at the boat ramp at Okeeheelee South. Arrive before 7:30 a.m.

Contact Bruce Brown at (772) 333-1837 for more info.

• Audubon of the Everglades will walk in the Green Cay Wetlands (12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach) on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 8 to 10 a.m. For more info., visit www.auduboneverglades.org.

• The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, Dec. 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. Visit www. greenmarketatwellington.com for more info.

• Lakeside Family Fun Day will be held Saturday, Dec. 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Lake Wellington behind the Wellington Community Center. Visit www.wellingtonfl. gov/lakeside for more info.

• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host Family Story Time: Grinch Day for ages 8 and under on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 10:30 a.m. There is no charge and no reservation is necessary. Call (561) 6552776 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Holiday Mischief Story Time for all ages on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. Get into some holiday mischief with some classic storybook characters. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Dec. 15 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) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host DIY Book Hedgehogs for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. Breathe life into an old book by making it into a cute book critter. Give it as a gift to your favorite person or keep it for yourself.

All materials will be provided. Call (561) 7906030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Holiday Boat Parade will take place Saturday, Dec. 15 at 6:25 p.m. on Lake Wellington. Boats will stage at 6 p.m. at the Meadowland Cove launch area and head to the Wellington Community Center at 6:20 p.m. E-mail jbrownson@comcast. net for more info.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free concert with N2 Nation’s “Motown Magic” Holiday Show on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present “The Chipper Experience: Where Comedy & Magic Collide!” on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis. org for more info.

Sunday, Dec. 16 • The seventh annual Wellington Holiday Run 5K returns to Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) on Sunday, Dec. 16. The race begins at 7 a.m., and participants are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to be donated to families in the Wellington community. Prior to the start of the race, all participants will be provided with jingle bells to wear. For more details and registration information, visit www.active.com.

• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in the Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Delray Beach on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 7 a.m. Call Paul at (561) 596-4423 for more info.

• Audubon of the Everglades will hold a birding field trip at Stormwater Treatment Area 1A in Wellington on Sunday, Dec. 16 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Advance registration is required at www.auduboneverglades. org.

• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be held Sunday, Dec. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 19 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Veterans Park (1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). For more info., visit www. rpbgreenmarket.com.

• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host a free holiday screening of The Nutcracker on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. There is no charge, but tickets are required. Call the box office at (561) 655-7226 for more info.

• St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (188 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach) will present the Choir of St. Paul’s, with director Dr. Paul Cienniwa and guest director Joanne Nelson, in The Enchanted Dawn on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 3 p.m., with a pre-concert conversation at 2:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.music. stpaulsdelray.org.

Monday, Dec. 17 • The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host Preschool Story Time:

Animals at Christmastime for children age 4 and under on Monday, Dec. 17 at 10:30 a.m. There is no charge, and no reservation is necessary. Call (561) 655-2776 for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Hollywood Revisited on Monday, Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., showcasing some of Hollywood’s most glamorous gowns and prized apparel worn by stars in original films. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host a lecture “The Private Gardens of SMI Landscape Architecture” and a panel discussion led by Jorge Sanchez on Monday, Dec. 17 at 2:30 p.m. There is no charge with a book signing to follow. Call (561) 805-8562 or visit www.fourarts.org for reservations or more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its STEAM Club for ages 5 to 12 on Monday, Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. Use engineering skills to design a gingerbread man trap. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Playful Toddlers & Tykes for children under age 4 on Monday, Dec. 17 at 3:30 p.m. Join in for a session of social playtime for the little ones. Call (561) 6814100 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Kids Coloring Club: Winter Wonderland for ages 2 and up on Monday, Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. Practice fine-motor skills with worksheets and coloring sheets guaranteed to get you in the mood for the season. Personal coloring books are welcome. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Village of Wellington will host a public input meeting regarding the Wellington Town Center Project on Monday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). The meeting will consist of a facilitated session to encourage residents to voice their thoughts and ideas about this proposed project. Those who can’t make it to the meeting can watch it live on WellingtonTV. For more info., visit www. wellingtonfl.gov.

Tuesday, Dec. 18 • The Senior Referral Program of Royal Palm Beach will staff an information desk to help seniors and their caregivers identify and access services for their special needs on Tuesday, Dec. 18 and Thursday, Dec. 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane).

No appointment is needed for this free service; just stop by the desk. For more info., call (561) 790-5188. People interested in volunteering are also encouraged to stop by.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic

Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Open Studio for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. Practice your skills and receive guidance on how to bring your vision to life in this open studio. Bring an unfinished project or start a new one. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Lego Bricks for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. Build, imagine and play with Lego bricks. Call (561) 7906070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Line Dancing for beginners and experienced line dancers on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Wednesday, Dec. 19 • The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host its Page Turner Series, The Septembers of Shiraz by Dalia Sofer, on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 1:30 p.m. There is no charge and no reservation is necessary.

Visit www.fourarts.org or call (561) 655-2766 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Cross Stitch for Beginners on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 2:30 p.m. Learn to cross stitch by making a simple pattern.

Basic knowledge of needlework is required.

Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Winter Crafting for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 3 p.m.

Create unique, colorful artwork. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Lego Bricks for ages 6 to 11 on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 4 p.m. Build, imagine and play with Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. Enjoy Wii games, board games and more. Bring a friend or make new ones. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present the Soweto Gospel Choir: Songs of the Free in honor of Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Steve Solomon’s From Brooklyn to Broadway in Only 50 Years from Wednesday, Dec. 19 through Sunday Dec. 23. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Thursday, Dec. 20 • The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host Preschool Story Time:

Merry Christmas for ages 4 and under on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 10:30 a.m. There is no charge, and no reservations are necessary.

Call (561) 655-2776 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host A Sweet Gift for ages 3 to 6 on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 11:15 a.m. Enjoy stories of generosity and gift-giving, and make a sweet gingerbread gift for yourself and one to share. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Make Your Own Puppy for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 3 p.m.

Build a puppy puppet that you can take anywhere. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Adult Coloring on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Coloring pages and materials will be provided or bring your own coloring book. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Friday, Dec. 21 • Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical The Sound of Music will be at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. For more info., visit www. kravis.org.

Saturday, Dec. 22 • The 28th annual Children’s Holiday Fishing Tournament will be held Saturday, Dec. 22 on Lake Wellington, behind the Wellington Community Center. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the tournament starting at 9 a.m. The event is open to children ages 15 and younger. For more information, call (561) 791-4005 or visit www.wellingtonfl. gov/events.

• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike nine miles in the Royal Palm Beach Pines Natural Area on Saturday, Dec. 22 at 8 a.m. Call (561) 8591954 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Let It Snow!” for ages 5 to 12 on Saturday, Dec. 22 at 3 p.m. Create a batch of shimmering snow and stay for open-ended play. Dress for a mess. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Sunday, Dec. 23 • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical on Sunday, Dec. 23 at 1 and 4 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Winter Stories for ages 2 to 5 on Sunday, Dec. 23 at 3 p.m. Enjoy stories, songs and a craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

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Wellington Basketball Boys Push Past Olympic Heights 61-60

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report Chris Walker’s last second three-point basket put the Wellington High School varsity basketball team out ahead of Olympic Heights High School on Wednesday, Dec. 5, capping a come-frombehind rally that pushed the host Wolverines past the Lions in a 61-60 thriller.

The score sent the home crowd into a frenzy as the team celebrated center court, swarming around Walker as he hollered to the fans. It was perhaps one of the best finishes in program history from such a young team that was hit hard by graduation last year.

Early in the game, Wellington (3-1) traded the lead several times with the visiting Lions, but at the end of the first period, it was

Olympic Heights on top 16-13.

The Wolverines struggled to find a rhythm on offense and turned the ball over often as the young team grappled with finishing under the boards. The Lions were precision accurate from the outside and led at the half by 10 points, 31-21.

Wellington adjusted at halftime and buckled down on defense.

Late in the third period, the Wolverines chipped away at the Olympic Heights lead, eventually taking a one-point lead, 38-37.

The Wolverine defense limited the Lions to just six points in the third period and outscored them 17-6.

Olympic Heights recaptured the lead in the final period 44-41, with several Wellington turnovers being the difference, despite winning most of the rebounds. The

teams would exchange the lead at midpoint of the fourth.

The second half saw an epidemic of three-point baskets, with both teams combining for 11. Walker recorded five of the 11 with the final three-pointer coming at the buzzer. Down 6058 with four seconds remaining, Wellington put together a set play to get Walker into the open from the outside.

Walker received the pass with a clear lane and sunk the ball for the game winner. With the win, the Wolverines improved to 3-1 on the season.

Walker had 20 points on the night, and Linton Brown also totaled 20 for the Wolverines.

Myles Samuels notched eight points for Wellington with two three-pointers.

The Wolverines swarm teammate Chris Walker in celebration after his game-winning basket.

Trey Perry finds an opening in the Olympic Heights defense.

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Chris Walker takes the ball up court for the Wolverines.

Cornelius Butler advances the ball for the Wolverines.

Wellington’s Myles Samuels goes up for two points.

Wellington’s Linton Brown grabs the rebound.

Area Gridiron Stars Honored At The 27th Annual Lou Groza Awards

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Sports Commission hosted the 27th annual Lou Groza Awards on Monday, Dec. 3 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Several local gridiron greats were nominated for awards at the prestigious, nationally recognized ceremony.

Both Palm Beach Central and Wellington high schools had nominees. The Bronco football team was nominated for team of the year, while PBCHS senior Tanner Nairn and WHS junior Morgan Suarez were nominated for place kicker of the year.

Meanwhile, Bronco Akeem Dent and Wolverine Mark Antony Richards were both up for player of the year.

Nairn’s accolades include racking up 50 straight extra points during the season, including nine in one game, as well as a pair of field goals that decided a 20-12 victory over Palm Bay. “It’s a huge honor,” Nairn said of the nomination.

Suarez was impressed by the star-studded event. “It’s a lot bigger than I thought it would be,” he

said. “I have big shoes to fill, with Alex Ng and Logan Robinson.”

Both Ng and Robinson won the place kicker award for Wellington.

The most notable feat for Suarez during the season was in the Wolverines’ final game, where he booted a 57-yard field goal. He also helped propel the Wolverines into the postseason with a 24-13 win against district rival Palm Beach Gardens when Suarez notched four field goals, including a 40-yarder. He regularly crushed kickoffs, forbidding any return.

The Broncos also received a nomination for team of the year.

Palm Beach Central doubled their win total this season, finishing 11-2, unbeaten in district play and at home. They won the district for the second straight year, retained the Wellington Cup and made a regional finals appearance. The Broncos also averaged an impressive 42 points per game while giving up less than a touchdown on defense per game.

“It’s just a very blessed feeling; a humbling feeling,” Bronco coach Tino Ierulli said. “There’s a lot of great teams, a lot of great coaches and great players in the

county. To have two young men represent Palm Beach Central in our program and our entire team nominated for team of the year is very humbling.”

When it came time for the highly anticipated player of the year award, the hundreds in attendance anxiously awaited to

see if the Benjamin School’s Kaiir Elam, Palm Beach Central’s Dent or Wellington’s Richards would walk away with this year’s honor.

After much anticipation, Dent, a Florida State commit, was announced as this year’s winner from among the most competitive trio of athletes in recent years. Dent

Palm Beach Central’s Akeem Dent receives the player of the year honors at the Lou Groza Awards Ceremony.

is a five-star-rated defensive back and received the honor of playing in the upcoming Under Armour All-American Game. He typically shined for the Broncos as a defensive leader, breaking up 12 passes, recording two interceptions and totaling 77 tackles, while sacking the quarterback twice.

Dent also lined up at slot receiver at times during games to contribute to the offense. “It feels really good,” he said. “It’s good that they see me as one of the highly talented players.”

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Wellington High School’s Morgan Suarez, head coach Tom Abel and Mark Antony Richards.

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Wellington Equestrian Group Hosts Party For Caridad Families

By Erin Davisson Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Equestrian Group and an army of volunteers rolled out the red carpet Saturday, Dec. 8 for clients of the Caridad

Center to host a fun-filled, festive Christmas party to bring cheer to disadvantaged children.

The party at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center featured lunch from Cilantro’s

Caroline Moran, Pablo Perez, B.J. Meeks and Nancy Hooker.

The Carreño family visits with Santa Claus

Deli in Wellington, a DJ playing Christmas music, face painting, visits with Santa and gifts galore.

Gifts, bikes and treats were given out to children, and a raffle was held for a number of great prizes.

The event was started nearly 30 years ago by Pablo Perez and B.J. Meeks. What started out as a small party has become a big event, which has been hosted for the past decade at PBIEC.

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continued from page 17 nated. “For me, it’s not even about me just winning it,” he explained.

“At the end of the day, we’re all representing the same area, Palm Beach County, and I’m just happy to be a part of it.”

Richards’ older brother Ahmmon won the player of the year award three years ago as a receiver, but Mark Antony made a name for himself. His all-purpose ability helped the Wolverines into the postseason.

Richards rushed for more than 1,200 yards and collected nearly 1,000 yards receiving. He topped those numbers with more than 1,300 return yards, totaling in excess of 3,600 combined yards.

Richards’ longest was a 92-yard touchdown against Palm Beach Gardens. He showed his versatility against Seminole Ridge when he stepped in as quarterback and led a rally for the Wolverines to defeat the district rival 22-21 in the final seconds.

“It’s the dedication, hard work and commitment to our program,” said Wellington coach Tom Abel, the 2014 coach of the year recipient.

Abel believes that this year’s football success is a testament to the talent in the area. “I think it’s amazing,” he said. “Two Wellington schools made the playoffs, so that tells you the talent pool is pretty deep.”

The success shows promise for both teams in the future, and Ierulli believes that the Bronco program is headed in the right direction.

“I think it says a lot, because we were nominated last year as well,” he explained. “It just goes to show you. We’re building a reputable program, and all the hard work, trials and tribulations are starting to come to fruition.”

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The Wildcat Dancers Dance Team, Elite, the RPB Dancers and the NJROTC Honor Guard presented “Dance, Do It Tonight” on Dec. 6 in the Royal Palm Beach High School auditorium under the artistic direction of Michele Blecher. The show started with the honor guard presenting the colors in remembrance of Pearl Harbor Day. The show continued with 18 dance routines in styles of jazz, hip-hop and contemporary. The finale, “Do It Tonight,” had dancers dancing on stage and in the aisles.

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

Thomas McDevitt, Master Electrician P 561.798.2355 F 561.784.9401

admin@twmcdevittelectric.com LIC# EC13007161

PHONE: 561-777-4410 FAX: 561-328-6310 Totalshredding@yahoo.com

ParPoolPools Service

Michelle Layton

Don Freeborn 561-723-9731

REALTOR

12789 Forest Hill Blvd.

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

* All pools get fully serviced each visit* *No five minute cleanings*

I’ll keep your pool looking up to par!

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

DATTILE PLUMBING, INC.

THE BEST IN THE WEST DOUGLAS DATTILE

dattileplumbing@att.net

PRESIDENT

SERVING WESTERN PALM BEACH COUNTY SINCE 1973

561 -793 -7484

CFC057769

WWW.DATTILEPLUMBING.COM

B. ELLIS ENTERPRISES, INC.

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

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

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

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After

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

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

Chris Melia, President

561-723-4686 Cell GroutPlus@gmail.com

DISCOUNT TRACTOR AND BOBCAT SERVICE INC. — Free Estimates — BILLY (561) 572-5662

Mention this ad and receive 10% Of f Orders of $50 or more.. .

Ken Miranda 1231 N. State Road 7 • Ste 12 Royal Palm Beach 33411

561-619-5811 123flowers@att.net

www.flowersandmoreinc.com

www.kandwater@gmail.com www.kandwaterservice.com

561-795-8675 Cell 561-723-0736

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

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WELLINGTON • ROYAL PALM BEACH • LOXAHATCHEE • THE ACREAGE

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

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References, Experience, Professional Service

Homes | Apartments | Offices

561-951-0398 Is your roof leaking?

Are you hurricane ready?

Call us for all your roofing needs!

Licensed & Insured

Re-Roofing & Repairs

Lic.#057261

ENTERPRISES INC.

561-741-8919

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

BALMORE PLACE

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

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

Quality Care Assisted Living Facility

Commercial/Residential •Septic Tank & Grease Trap Pumping

Licensed #AL12034

• Drain Fields • Lift Stations • Drain Cleaning

14315 83rd Ln. N. • Loxahatchee

561-644-7753 & 954-675-2921

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Customer@Dannys-Septic.com

CLASSIFIEDS • • • WELLINGTON ROYAL PALM BEACH LOXAHATCHEE THE ACREAGE Professional Services

Professional Services

Employment Opportunities

Professional Services

WRITER WANTED

A/C Refrigeration Services

Painting

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

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

The Town-Crier Newspaper and Wellington The Magazine seek a well-rounded editorial staff member for writing and editing work on our community publications serving central Palm Beach County. Government writing experience a plus.

Experience in page design a plus. Interested? Send your resume and writing samples to palmswestnews@gmail.com.

HORSES FOR LEASE 2 GELDINGS, 1 MARE, 2 STALLIONS

FOR LEASE HORSES ARE TRAINED BUT NEED EXPERIENCED RIDERS CALL 561-212-5717

Assisted Living Facility AT BALMORE PLACE — Our professional and labor of love speaks for itself, we go the extra mile all the time. Family Owned & Operated. 561-644-7753

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

Cleaning - Home/Office WE CLEAN OFFICES & PRIVATE HOMES — Licensed & Insured. Call for an estimate and to schedule your apartment. Discount for Central Palm Beach County Chamber members and to all new clients for first cleaning. 561-385-8243 Lic. #2012-25277

Town-Crier Classifieds Call 561-793-7606 CLEANING LADY — I can help get your house cleaner than ever! Try me once and you will not be disappointed! 561-657-0420 Patrycja

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

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

Home Improvement

For Sale P O O L TA B L E — 561-315-1508 call or text Acreage/Loxahatchee Area. Must pickup $250.

Town-Crier Classifieds Call 561-793-7606

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

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

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

R O O F I N G R E PA I R S R E - R O O F I N G A L L TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable. Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-309-0134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC-023773 RC-0067207 NEIL O’NEAL JR. ROOFING — Roofing & Reroofing. Family owned and operated. Residential/ Commercial. Wood Replacement, Roof Coatings, Solar Vents, Skylights & Roof Ventilation. 561-6564945 Lic. & Insured CCC1330208.Free Estimates

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

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

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

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

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

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

Security SECURITY — American owned local securi ty company i n busi ness 30 pl us ye a r s.

Protection by officers drug tested. 40 hour course. Licensed & Insured. 561-848-2600

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

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

Family Owned & Operated Since 1996

Lic.#CAC057272 • Insured

www.johnchuntonac.com

Happy Holidays Service & Repair • New Equipment • Sell All Brands

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Welcome to Starr Family Dentistry in Wellington FREE GLASS OF WINE OR BEER WITH DINNER PURCHASE

Bring Coupon - Cash Only

A dental office designed specifically for serving the needs of the family.

Established in 1983 Wellington’s first full-time, full service dental practice.

Contact us to arrange an appointment to discreetly discuss your dental needs.

(Financial arrangements available)

(561) 798-0100 VISIT OUR WEBSITE:

www.Drstarrdental.com

BEST OVERSTUFFED CORNED BEEF OR PASTRAMI SANDWICH IN THE WEST! Dr. Christopher Starr Dr. Michael Starr A TRUE FATHER AND SON TEAM APPROACH TO YOUR PERSONALIZED DENTAL CARE OVER 45 YEARS OF DENTAL EXPERIENCE

Conveniently located in the heart of Wellington

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

Grand Opening!

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Wellington Cares is looking for volunteers to help meet the needs of our growing senior residents.

Volunteering is based on your schedule.

Please call 561-568-8818 or visit www.WellingtonCaresOrg.com for more information.

Are you a Wellington resident 65 or older who requires non-medical assistance?

We Help Wellington Seniors For Free.

Call 561-568-8818 or visit www.WellingtonCaresOrg.com

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

BEST PRICE GUARANTEE!

Come Visit Our 2nd Location We Love Our Customers!

(Next to Pet Supermarket in Winn Dixie Plaza)

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Lic #: CAC1817665

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Family Owned & Operated For Over 27 Years!

ON 16 SEER OR HIGHER

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Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411

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We Service All Makes & Models

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

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

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

BINKS POINTE

Where Luxury And Value Come Together!

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

From the $370’s 4,750 sq. ft. Clubhouse

A Family Of Builders Since 1951

BINKS POINTE

Prestige

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

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