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Volume 40, Number 48 December 20 - December 26, 2019

Serving Palms West Since 1980

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TOY EVENT

The Palm Beach County Planning Commission on Friday, Dec. 13 approved the initiation of a land use change that would allow a real estate office on the west side of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road south of Orange Blvd. designed to resemble a home. The text amendment was submitted by Chad Hanna of the Reach Estate Team.

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Kids Cancer Foundation Hosts Breakfast With Santa At Fairgrounds

Kids Cancer Foundation held its 12th annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the South Florida Fairgrounds.

There was a bountiful buffet breakfast, and patients and their siblings received presents.

Santa, who arrived on a fire truck, heard wishes and posed for photos. Page 10

Wellington United Sisterhood Hosts Successful Toy Drive

The Wellington United Sisterhood collected approximately 150 toys for children in need at a special event at Kontiki restaurant on Sunday, Dec. 8, loading them onto the back of a Palm Beach County FireRescue truck to transfer to the Guatemalan-Maya Center in Lake Worth. This was the 10th collection for the sisterhood.

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Wellington’s Morgan Suarez Wins 2019 High School Lou Groza Award

The 2019 Lou Groza Award Banquet took place Monday, Dec. 9 at the Kravis Center in downtown West Palm Beach.

Coming home with the high school placekicker of the year award was Wellington High School senior Morgan Suarez.

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The St. Rita Catholic Church Knights of Columbus Council 8419, with help from Project 425, delivered toys to patients at the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center in Wellington on Wednesday, Dec. 11. The Knights of Columbus donated $3,000 to Little Smiles and received approximately 200 toys and gifts, which were given out as children arrived at the health center.

Shown above, Roger Dubasak, Theresa Manheimer and Justin Dubasak received gifts.

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West Palm Succeeds In Removing SR 7 Extension From Long-Range Road Plan

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report In a 9-8 vote that left some members unsure of the way they voted, the Palm Beach County Transportation Planning Agency on Thursday, Dec. 12 removed the long-planned State Road 7 extension from its long-range transportation plan.

The Jog Road and Roebuck Road extensions previously up for consideration were also dropped from the plan. The change is a victory for West Palm Beach, which has long opposed the roadways, and a defeat for west-area officials.

The SR 7 extension to Northlake Blvd. has been a point of controversy for the past two decades, pitting residents and elected officials of the western communities against those of West Palm Beach, who have objected to the planned route between the Ibis Golf & Country Club and the West Palm Beach Water Catchment Area.

The meeting was held at the newly renovated Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Palm Beach County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay said she hoped the members’ trip to Royal Palm Beach on crowded roads gave them an idea of the need for longawaited road improvements in the western communities.

Stewart Robertson of KimleyHorn & Associates said all transportation agencies are required by the federal government to review their long-range plans every five years.

Indian Trail Improvement District Executive Director Burgess Hanson said the SR 7 extension to Northlake Blvd. was on his district’s list of roadways that are badly needed to relieve congestion expected to increase as new developments such as Westlake are built.

“We definitely want to see that happen,” Hanson said. “We also

want to see the widening of 60th Street North, which is an east/west roadway, and work with the TPA and staff on that.”

He added that ITID strongly supports the construction of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road and its eventual connection to the Beeline Highway and opposes the widening of Okeechobee Blvd. through the Town of Loxahatchee Groves.

ITID also opposes the widening of district roadways to facilitate through traffic to and from future developments outside the district.

West Palm Beach Commissioner Joe Peduzzi said he would not support approval of the longrange transportation plan if the SR 7 extension was included and made a motion the remove SR 7 from the plan.

“The city has consistently opposed State Road 7 due to the expected environmental impact,” Peduzzi said. “We believe that See STATE ROAD 7, page 18

Gerwig, Napoleone And Drahos Keep Seats Unopposed

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report For the first time in Wellington history, an entire election cycle has been canceled. The village will forego its March 17 election because no candidates filed to run against the three Wellington Village Council incumbents up for re-election.

Mayor Anne Gerwig, Vice Mayor Michael Napoleone and Councilman Michael Drahos, who were gearing up to run re-election campaigns, were deemed elected to new four-year terms on Tuesday, Dec. 17 when the filing deadline passed with no challengers coming forward.

“The Village of Wellington will not have an election because the closing was at noon Tuesday, Dec. 17, and no one came in to qualify except the incumbents,” Village Clerk Chevelle Nubin told the Town-Crier.

Wellington voters will still go to the polls on March 17 for Florida’s presidential primary.

Mayor Anne Gerwig said that there have been individual positions that have been filled unopposed, but never an entire election cycle.

“This is the first time there has been no election at all. It’s shocking really,” she said.

Gerwig believes it is because voters are fairly satisfied with the current council.

“A lot of people tell me that this is their favorite council,” she said.

“They think that we work well together, and we genuinely like each other, which is nice to have in government. That doesn’t come along very often.”

Gerwig said that one benefit to not having an election is that the continuity of the team can move forward right away.

“It lets us get a jump-start on next year’s budget and decide on the type of projects that we want to work together on, instead of

waiting for April for a visioning workshop. We know where we want to go.”

This upcoming term will be Gerwig’s second and final as mayor.

“I am term-limited at this point, so it does kind of put me on a path trying to get a few projects done,” she said.

Gerwig noted that she is working on the Town Center plan and will be sitting down with the planners to see what kind of ideas they have for the master plan on that site.

“I continue to push for further discussion on a performing arts venue in Wellington, along with a small convention space, so we could get some offseason use of the hotels. This would spur economic development,” Gerwig said, adding that Wellington has always been a great place to live and go to school. “It is a great place to have a family, and we have great recreation, but we need that one piece: the performing arts. I think the arts would bring economic benefits.”

Gerwig said that there will be many other issues sure to come up.

“Something that constantly comes around in the [equestrian] season here is the horse manure issue,” she said. “I would like to get that settled once and for all and make sure we are environmentally sustainable and doing everything right.”

Gerwig added that the lack of a campaign means she will have more time to spend with her new granddaughter. “Being a grandma is the best part-time gig I’ve had this year,” she said.

Napoleone is in a unique situation in that he ran unopposed for a vacant seat four years ago, so he will have the distinction of serving eight years on the council and never actually being in a contested election. He attributes the lack of another candidate to residents See NO ELECTION, page 18

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ITID Ends Contract With Acreage Park Builder, Seeks New Firm

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report In an emergency meeting on Friday, Dec. 13, the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors terminated its contract with Rosso Site Development for the completion of Acreage Community Park’s southern expansion and set Friday, Dec. 27 for a special meeting to ratify a contract with a new construction company to finish the job.

Work remains to be done at the park, and supervisors said there has been little activity at the site recently to complete the job, which has had numerous delays.

The meeting was attended by ITID President Betty Argue and supervisors Tim Sayre and Joni

Martin. Sayre made a motion to approve a resolution terminating the contract, which carried 3-0.

Once the vote was taken, Argue moved on to a discussion of hiring a new contractor to complete the project.

“I don’t want to get into a lot of details at this point because it may not be appropriate, but one of the things that has been a hiccup all along is that the construction industry is booming right now, so trying to get a general contractor that will come in in the middle of a project and take over and clean up somebody else’s mess is fairly difficult,” she said. “The last time we were looking, I think we had $1.5 million left on the project six months ago. We have gotten a

lot done, but we’re still not where we’re supposed to be, and there is still a lot outstanding.”

Argue said the amount of work outstanding is below $300,000 but added that there may be some issues with the work that was completed, pointing out, as an example, that a tractor destroyed a walkway when it rolled over it.

“Some of this damage that has been done, they’ve created,” she said.

Staff pointed out that they cannot certify the project to the county in its current state.

“Because of the timing, we’re going into the Christmas holidays, everybody’s schedules are kind of wacky, and we’re going to be See ITID PARK, page 4

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce, along with the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center and the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, presented Wellington Winterfest featuring the Vanilla Ice Block Party on Friday, Dec. 13 at PBIEC in Wellington. The event featured an evening of music and dance performances. Shown above is Vanilla Ice on stage, surrounded by children. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Career Day Event At Crestwood Inspires Students

Former student Lourdes Casanova, now a defense attorney, with Crestwood civics teacher Jacqueline Alves.

PHOTO BY DENIS EIRIKIS/TOWN-CRIER

By Denis Eirikis Town-Crier Staff Report It’s not every day that middle school students are provided face-to-face access with artists, scientists, programmers, politicians, martial arts professionals or the global compliance officer for a multi-national retail chain.

About 65 professionals turned up for Crestwood Middle School’s annual Career Day on Friday, Dec. 13, where students were provided access to a wide variety of professionals all offering information, advice and encouragement for students when it comes time to choose a career.

“Last year, on Career Day, I was greatly influenced by the professional who told us about 3D printing. It actually might have influenced my decision to apply to

Suncoast High School next year, where the emphasis is on math, science and engineering,” eighth grader Kimia Soltani said.

The National Junior Honor Society member added that she is leaning now toward a career in psychology. “But I remain openminded about careers,” Soltani said.

Assistant Principal Melissa Kaliser helped organize the Career Day. “This annual event is all about providing kids with options and new ideas,” she said. “It’s about planting seeds and exposing kids to career paths that might inspire them to work hard and study even the subjects that might not seem like the most exciting things to learn right now.”

That was a piece of advice

suggested by many of the professionals.

“I wish I had paid more attention in math,” said professional kickboxer Jose Fernandez, who owns Black Lotus Gym and specializes in a martial art called Muay Thai.

“As a young student, I wasn’t interested in math and never knew that math skills would be so important to a martial arts professional.

Let me tell you, as a business owner, profits and losses are all about math. Thank God my wife paid attention during math class.”

Mindy Moore liked math as a child, went on to become a CPA, and is now global compliance officer for the retail chain Claire’s.

“While my core job requires intense numbers skills, my job has me traveling the world and dealing See CRESTWOOD, page 18

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Real Estate Office Plan On Sem Pratt Takes Key Step Forward

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Planning Commission on Friday, Dec. 13 approved the initiation of a land use change that would allow a real estate office on the west side of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road south of Orange Blvd. designed to resemble a home.

The text amendment, submitted by Chad Hanna of the Reach Estate Team, would change the county comprehensive plan to allow an exception to the commercial location criteria in the exurban tier for properties adjacent to an existing commercial designation, subject to specific criteria.

The proposed office, which would be on 1.67 acres, would have rural characteristics consistent with the Acreage Neighborhood Plan. It has letters of approval from the Acreage Landowners’ Association and the Indian Trail Improvement District.

From the county standpoint, the proposed amendment would introduce a new style of commercial office development in the exurban tier that blends into the area as a “residential office” type of development, according to the county staff report.

Sites that may apply for a commercial office under this policy must be located adjacent to sites that are approved for commercial low future land use, preserve vegetation and be very low intensity.

The intent of the amendment is to allow additional office uses in a manner that is compatible with the character of the rural area and offer a transition from the existing commercial development on Seminole Pratt Whitney Road and Orange Blvd.

“We made presentations at the Acreage Landowners’Association and the Indian Trail Improvement District, getting letters of approval,” Hanna said. “Because

the Acreage/Loxahatchee area has a prerequisite of 10 acres being a minimum for [commercial] development, it would only allow plazas to come in.”

Hanna, whose office is currently in the nearby Publix plaza, said he approached ITID and ALA before making his application to the county.

“We didn’t want to do anything without the input of the community’s governing bodies,” he said.

“I’ve been very mindful of keeping everyone apprised to the best of my ability.”

He said the ALA and ITID are looking at his development as a possible solution to some potentially troublesome zoning issues, notably how smaller commercial projects should look as transitional development to residences in The Acreage.

“Twenty-five percent of the land has to be preserved for green space with native trees,” Hanna said.

“You have to have less than a 0.05 floor area ratio, and it has to look residential. Essentially, it is going to be commercial low occupancy, and the intention is for it to be our real estate office. We are really wanting to front-line the message of agricultural, rural equestrian, green space appreciation and the nature tone of the community, because there is so much new construction coming in.”

He pointed out that the City of Westlake will have two million square feet of commercial space.

“With all that, the whole character of this community can either change drastically, or it can preserve an identity,” Hanna said.

“We are looking to be the voice from a real estate standpoint of preserving the identity of the community.”

County staff recommended approval of the request for initiation. Initiation allows Hanna to submit a site-specific future land

use amendment and continue the review of the request.

Hanna said the architectural firm Cotleur & Hearing is representing him in the approval process, and partner Donaldson Hearing brought him in initially to meet with planners, who were leery of his idea at first.

“When we sat with them, they tried to tell me how this was something that was not going to be possible,” Hanna recalled.

“When I spoke of the vision and spoke of what we were trying to be a message for, they changed their thoughts.”

He added that the letters of approval from the ALA and ITID were a big help in persuading county planners to consider a change to the comprehensive plan that would allow small businesses on otherwise undesirable residential tracts near commercial areas.

Palm Beach County Senior Planner Lisa Amara told the Plan-

ning Commission that the item before them was a privately initiated text amendment, which must be reviewed by the Palm Beach County Commission prior to approving the site-specific amendment.

“You will see this again in maybe April or May when it comes forward with a site-specific amendment,” Amara said. “Initiation doesn’t mean approval. Initiation doesn’t mean that the board will support it or that the commission will support it. It just allows us to continue working with the applicant, accept the application and do additional review.”

Amara noted that county staff recently turned down a request for a gas station in the area. “This is something proposed that is completely different,” she said. “They are requesting this new type of residential office that currently doesn’t exist. Maybe this is something that fits for the community. It’s definitely an interesting concept.”

Okeeheelee Holiday Light Spectacular Is Raising Money For A Great Cause

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report Hoping to establish a growing tradition, Lights 4 Hope Inc. has for the second year decorated a drive-through holiday light spectacular at Okeeheelee Park at 7715 Forest Hill Blvd.

Scores of cars were lined up just after sunset when the show opened last Sunday night. Most were filled with families supporting the organization’s cause and celebrating the season of lights.

“The nonprofit organization was created to spread happiness and hope and brighten the holidays for those in need,” explained volunteer Kristine Minerva, who added that it takes a lot of volunteers to put on the event, which operates Friday and Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. through Dec. 29.

“This is Lights 4 Hope’s annual fundraising event to raise money for children in local hospitals and for families in need. The price is just $12 per carload of up to eight people,” Minerva said. “Throughout the season, proceeds from the show are used to bring presents to patients at local hospitals and also decorations and gifts to patients

that are recommended by the hospitals.”

She said that the group of people who founded the organization have always had a passion for holiday decorating and wanted to find a way to transfer that joy to those in need during the holidays.

“Hosting this event provides

the resources needed to provide presents, decorations and assistance to children and families in need,” Minerva said. “Seeing the smiles on the faces of the children and families we help makes it all worthwhile.”

Minerva explained that a team of volunteers spent about three

weeks setting up the displays for the show, and creative ideas for new displays are kicked around and worked on throughout the year.

“It takes a lot of work to put on a show like this,” she said.

For more information, visit www.lights4hope.org.

Welcoming lights, holiday themes and cute creatures are on display as part of Lights 4 Hope.

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RPB Zoners OK Site Plan For Charter School At Tuttle Royale

By Meredith Burow Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission approved a site plan and architectural approval for a planned charter school at the Tuttle Royale project on Monday, Dec. 16.

Tuttle Royale includes both commercial and residential elements. The charter school is considered part of the commercial element. It will be located on approximately 10.2 acres of land on the west side of 106th Avenue South, south of Acme Road.

The applicant, represented by the land planning firm Schmidt Nichols, was requesting site plan and architectural approval for a

77,674-square-foot school building and a 9,574-square-foot gymnasium building, along with a parking lot, drive aisles, buffers, signage and associated landscaping. They also needed a special exception approval to allow the charter in a general commercial (CG) zoning district.

Royal Palm Beach Development Review Coordinator Kevin Erwin explained the proposal to the commissioners, noting that the school pod is to be surrounded by a commercial area, single-family homes, multi-family homes and a park site that has been dedicated to the village.

Since the applicant was requesting architectural approval

for building elements, such as materials, colors and landscaping, drawings were provided for the commissioners to look over and approve. There was also a discussion regarding landscaping at the site and at the overall Tuttle Royale project.

The charter school was approved unanimously. It now heads to the Royal Palm Beach Village Council for final approval.

Another item on the agenda involved a previous grievance against part of the Tuttle Royale property. A plat was approved by the board in October, but the village had since received a letter of objection from the Lake Worth Drainage District.

The district was asking for references on the preliminary plat to the Lake Worth Drainage District’s canal and easement rights within the plat, and that any roadways crossing the Lake Worth Drainage District’s canals would require permit approval, Erwin explained.

These issues had already been resolved between the two parties, and the revisions were brought before the commissioners solely for notification. The board did not have an issue with the updated plats.

“There’s an issue as to the ownership of the land,” developer Brian Tuttle explained. “We thought it was owned by one corporation, they think it’s owned by another.

We own both of them, so it’s no big deal. We just have to correct the warranty deed and get it recorded, and we agree to the condition of approval.”

In other business, the commissioners granted a variance for a shed to Sparrow Drive homeowner Freda Laurent.

Laurent was recently notified that her shed did not meet village code, since it does not meet the 10-foot side setback requirement.

“I was astounded when I heard that I was out of code when we were told that the shed does not meet the requirement,” Laurent said. “When I bought the house, I wasn’t aware that I couldn’t have the shed there.”

Laurent explained that she had lived at the site for 20 years and had not been notified that the shed was in violation of the code.

Furthermore, she said that the shed was there when she purchased the property.

Barbara Grinder, Laurent’s neighbor, spoke in support of the applicant.

“We live directly across the canal from Mr. and Mrs. Laurent,” Grinder said. “And yes, the shed has been there. We’ve been there 16 years, and the shed has been there. And as far as we know, no one has ever complained about it.”

Laurent said she would do what she had to do, but commissioners approved her variance 5-0.

Wellington’s Favorite Tribute Bands Stage Bahamas Benefit

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report Hundreds of area residents enjoyed a benefit concert Sunday, Dec. 15 at the Wellington Amphitheater aimed at raising money to help the people hit hardest in the Bahamas by Hurricane Dorian.

Band members and support staff donated their time and talents to performing at the Bahamas benefit. Acts included a Michael Buble Tribute, All Heart/Heart Tribute, Crystal Visions of Fleetwood Mac, an Aretha Franklin Tribute, Turnstiles/Billy Joel

Tribute, the Long Run Band Ultimate Eagles Tribute and the Boss Project/Bruce Springsteen Tribute, plus stand-up comic Michael Panzeca.

“The need is ongoing, and the time to help is still now,” said organizer Paul Goldschlag, who

performs as Bruce Springsteen in the Boss Project.

Goldschlag added that people can still donate through the end of January.

For more information on how to donate, email bossprojectband@ gmail.com.

Hundreds came out to support fundraising for Bahamas hurricane victims and enjoy the all-afternoon show.

MC and voice talent Steve Stansell with Brittany Garvin and Del Rojas discussing the Bahamas hurricane damage and misery.

Gordon Barton, Bonnie Barton, Leslie Barton (back) and Judy Daley enjoy the show.

Tony Monaco, who performs as Billy Joel in the band Turnstiles, helped to get the top-tier talent that played at the benefit.

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Special Meeting Dec. 27

continued from page 1 in Tallahassee for Palm Beach County Days the week of [Jan. 13],” Argue explained. “The following week we’re probably going to have our board meeting, and the following week is [the Florida Association of Special Districts] in Tallahassee. So, we’ve got five weeks in January and three of them are already pretty much taken up. I don’t think it’s a good idea to wait until our board meeting to bring some-

thing to the board to approve.”

She suggested that the members there that evening authorize ITID Executive Director Burgess Hanson to find a contractor to complete the balance of the work remaining without having to come back to the board for approval, and get the work started in the first week of January, pointing out that ITID staff has found at least one contractor that is prepared to start working in the first week of January that could finish the remaining work within two months.

Argue also pointed out that the new contractor would have to change the names on the permits with the county and coordinate with subcontractors that remain on the project.

“My recommendation is that we authorize Burgess to be able to do that,” she said. “If we were to do that, we would also need a motion from the board to waive the district policy for needing to get three quotes, under the circumstances, in an emergency situation. It’s next to impossible to get three quotes in this time frame.”

Argue said she would sign the contract, but Hanson would be responsible for finding a contractor.

“Then we would bring it back to the board for ratification,” she said. “The real key is getting that balance of work done and getting a submittal to Palm Beach County.”

Sayre asked ITID’s legal staff if it is legal to waive getting three competitive bids on the project,

and ITID Attorney Frank Palin said there is a statutory exemption when a construction contractor is terminated.

“You have your own policies here at the district, so you’re waiving your policy,” Palin said.

Sayre asked how long reassignment of a contract would take, especially during the holiday season, and Argue said she had spoken with county planning staff, who assured her that they would expedite the process, although the county’s water permitting could take as long as 90 days.

“So, it could possibly take two to three months,” Sayre said. “If we sign a contract on Jan. 15, three months later we’re talking the middle of April, if it takes that

Kathy Quenneville of All Heart helped with publicity. She is shown with Paul Goldschlag, who performs as Bruce Springsteen and organized the benefit.

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Penny DeStefano and Patty James came specifically to see Turnstiles. long with the water?”

Sayre also asked if Argue signs the contract and the board fails to ratify the contract, does it make the contract non-binding?

ITID Attorney Mary Viator said it is necessary for the board to ratify the contract.

“I know that the board would be kept in the loop in regard to the terms of the contract,” Viator said. “I know we’ve talked about inspections and those kinds of things, so we know what the scope of the services are going to be, but yes, we would need ratification.”

Sayre suggested having another emergency meeting once they have a contract so they can ratify the contract immediately.

Argue said that would be diffi-

cult with the timing of everyone’s schedules, but Sayre felt that the board should grant approval before work is started.

“I have no problem letting [Hanson] go out and look for the contract, negotiate the contract and everything else, but I think it needs to be brought back to the board before it’s signed,” he said.

Martin said she was also concerned about having work start by a new contractor without having ratification by the board. “We want to do things legally and correctly,” she said.

After more discussion, Viator recommended scheduling a special meeting for Friday, Dec. 27 to ratify the contract, and the board agreed.

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Preventing fraud requires us all to be diligent. Our Property Fraud Alert program is just one of the many ways my office is working to serve you every day.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR HOA Madness

In an era where political madness governs the country, half the electorate is made to believe the president has to be impeached and the other half is convinced that this is based on a hoax, and nothing else attracts the profiteering news media, it is no wonder that also on a lower level, such as in homeowners’ associations, basic dignity and fair play often are on decline.

As in most municipalities, part of Royal Palm Beach is governed

by HOAs, ruled by Florida Statutes 718 or 720 and by the respective associations’ bylaws. The problem is that neither of those documents has any teeth. There is practically no legal body for the oversight of the implementation of those rules. The governed are left by themselves without any practical help other than hiring expensive lawyers in matters of conflict, mismanagement or disregard of the official rules. Unless association members organize themselves and supervise their

boards, their individual interests easily can be ignored.

We like to criticize countries like Ukraine that are well known for corruption, and we see domestic lobbying in Washington, D.C. not much different. Thus, no wonder when on the local level, like on HOA boards, a similar greedy approach can be found. The magic word here is kickbacks. One of the current appearances of such a problem in our area is particularly worrisome.

One of the nation’s monopolistic enterprises that offers bulk cable contracts for TV consumption uses its power to impose its service on whole memberships without exceptions. People who don’t want cable have to pay for the unwanted service anyway. Free TV that is offered on air for them is meaningless. Dishes or streaming alternatives would have to be purchased additionally. In at least one particular RPB community, the membership has not even been asked to join a bulk cable contract, but it has been included into their

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association dues. Individuals who protest against this procedure are being harassed with cease-anddesist letters from the association’s lawyer, which is basically an attempt to undermine their constitutional right of free speech. In my opinion, this is unacceptable.

The Florida Legislature should change the statutes in order to protect individuals from unfair majority rules.

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Clerk: Protect Your Home With Free Property Fraud Alerts

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Holiday Shopping Excursion Goes Awry When Car Catches Fire

By Meredith Burow Town-Crier Staff Report In a matter of moments, a family’s Christmas shopping adventure became a drastic fight for survival on Friday, Dec. 13 when their car caught fire near the intersection of Southern and Forest Hill boulevards around 8:30 p.m.

Juan Lopez watched somberly as angry flames ravaged his recently purchased 2003 Ford Explorer. Letticia Santoyo and the five children with her — all who were in the car when the blaze began — stood safely on the sidelines, shaken but very much alive.

While Lopez lives in Clewiston and Santoyo in Belle Glade, the close family friends went Christmas shopping in Royal Palm Beach, according to Santoyo, who brought four of her daughters and her 4-year-old niece along on the expedition.

Following a trip to Target and Walmart, the family was on the way home when an ominous odor crept into the car.

“We smelled gas, but we didn’t

know where it was coming from,” Santoyo said. “We thought it was another car, but [Lopez] said it could have been his.”

He decided to check it out at a nearby gas station.

“But we didn’t make it to the gas station,” Santoyo continued.

“He was still driving when it was on fire.”

Lopez stopped the car and the group immediately fled the vehicle.

Within minutes, Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Station 25 was on the scene and extinguishing the fire. The crisis was averted without injury, but the vehicle could not be saved.

In the midst of the chaos, the oldest child in the car, Leticia Cordero, 17, jumped out of the Explorer while it was still moving.

“All of a sudden, my mom’s like, ‘The car is on fire!’” Cordero said. “And all I know is I turned around and my whole door is on fire.”

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en of all the children, said she yanked on the door handle until it gave, and she got out.

“I was scared I was going to die,” Cordero said. “But I was more scared because I thought they didn’t get out.”

On a lesser note, Cordero was sad because the gift she just bought her boyfriend, a Call of Duty video game, was damaged in the fire.

“The main present I got was for him got burnt in the front seat,” Cordero said. “And I’m sad because that’s the only thing I got him.”

Cordero’s boyfriend, Daniel Briones, arrived on the scene in support of the family. Despite Cordero’s chagrin over the game, Briones expressed more gratitude in her survival than disappointment in losing his Christmas gift.

“He said, ‘It’s replaceable, and you’re not,’” Cordero said.

Cordero’s mother knew the feeling. While the game was the only gift Lopez didn’t save, Santoyo said the presents were small when compared to the presence of her

The red 2003 Ford Explorer was rendered unusable following the fire.

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children. “I’d rather lose everything than any one of my kids,” Santoyo said.

The mother of nine has already experienced such terrible loss, losing two children in recent years.

“A car can always be replaced, but you can never replace your child,” Santoyo said.

The car did, however, belong to Lopez who, though disappointed in the fact that his Explorer was a

melted pile of rubble on the side of the road, said the most important thing was that everyone was all right.

“I’m just glad they’re safe,” Lopez said.

Ring In 2020 At The Wellington Historical Society New Year’s Bash

Every Dec. 31, we gather together to celebrate the start of a new year. We sing “Auld Lang Syne” and watch as the clock counts down to the drop of the New Year’s ball. Before the close of 2019, come out and ring in 2020 at the Wellington Historical Society’s second annual New Year’s Eve Bash.

This standout event of the 2019 Wellington social calendar offers a cocktail hour and caviar bar, sitdown dinner, and an evening of music and dancing, before kissing the year goodbye and setting 2020 resolutions and expectations.

The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the Wellington National Golf Club,

located at 400 Binks Forest Drive.

The specialty drink sponsor of the evening is Hellisoy Vodka, while Wellington National Golf Club serves as the venue sponsor.

Phelps Media Group is the media sponsor, while table sponsors include Oliver’s Harvest, Irwin and Laurie Cohen, and Sue Bierer on behalf of Brooke USA. There

are still several sponsorship opportunities available for the event.

Individual tickets cost $150, and tables of 10 are $1,500. If you are interested in joining as an attendee, or as a sponsor, purchase your tickets at www.whsevents.org.

The Wellington Historical Society is a nonprofit charitable organization driven by dedicated resi-

dents with the goal of preserving the unique history of the Village of Wellington. Your support of the New Year’s Eve Bash will raise funds for the society to gather, preserve and share the history of the Village of Wellington for years to come through the cataloging of artifacts and the development of educational programming.

For more information about the second annual New Year’s Eve Bash, benefiting the Wellington Historical Society, contact Event Chair Karen Cavanagh at (561) 798-9254 or karenkcavanagh@ yahoo.com. Learn more about the Wellington Historical Society at www.wellingtonhistoricalsociety. org.

ST. RITA KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS DONATE TOYS AT DIMAGGIO HEALTH CENTER

The St. Rita Catholic Church Knights of Columbus Council 8419, with help from Project 425, delivered toys to patients at the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center in Wellington on Wednesday, Dec. 11. The Knights of Columbus donated $3,000 to Little Smiles and received approximately 200 toys and gifts, which were given out as children arrived at the health center. The group also donated play items for the waiting room. Gift cards were provided for older children.

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Santa presents a check from the St. Rita Council of Catholic Women to Dawn Quaranta of the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center.

Project 425’s Major Gen. Wayne Jackson with Dr. Diana Martinez.

Ann and Layla Pellegrino receive gifts from Santa.

Joe DiMaggio staff with St. Rita Knights of Columbus and Project 425 members.

Knights of Columbus and holiday volunteers Frank Borrelo, John Kingston, Frank Truglio, Ken Deischer, Nancy Wall, Vince Devore, Diane Barin and Bill Blakely wait for kids to arrive.

St. Rita Knights of Columbus, holiday volunteers and Project 425 members arrive with the toys.

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ed, written by Pamela Meek and directed by Jaycie Cohen; Prime of Life, written by Teresa Ann Frazee and directed by Barbara Desa; and Globally Lost, written

by Mildred Smith and directed by Marlo Cohen.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling (561) 3409623 or sending an e-mail to tapstars.info@gmail.com. Seating is limited.

Inspired in memory of a Casey Cares child, the pajama collection drive is part of the Kami’s Jammies program, which provides ill children with some extra comfort.

“This is the perfect opportunity to make a difference this season,” said Kate Arrizza, CEO of the Science Center. “We are also going to dress up some of our dinosaurs on the Fisher Family Science Trail, so don’t sleep on this fun opportunity.

We want to make sure the kids keep learning outside the classroom, and these holiday-themed activities and camps are a great way of keeping them engaged.”

All donated pairs of pajamas should be new with tags intact and sized for children aged anywhere from 18 months to 18 years.

“We’re always looking for new ways like this to grow awareness and increase community support for our mission to create little moments and lasting memories for our families,” said Jennifer McCorvey of Casey Cares.

The Science Museum is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach. For more info., call (561) 832-1988 or visit www. sfsciencecenter.org.

McCorvey also hopes supporters will join Casey Cares at the Breakers West Country Club on Leap Day at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 29 for an inspiring, fun “Evening with Casey Cares.” The gala will include hundreds of local supporters, board members, business leaders and media representatives that make the nonprofit’s palliative programs possible. Tickets are $150 per person and available at www.caseycares.org/events/westpalm-evening-casey-cares.

NEWS BRIEFS Dec. 22 Menorah Lighting At The Wellington Amphitheater

Celebrate the first night of the Jewish holiday of Chanukah with a lighting of the Grand Menorah at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Sunday, Dec. 22 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Enjoy family-friendly activities including a kids arts and crafts area, a dancing dreidel with photo opportunities, a 5 p.m. reading of Shmelf the Hanukkah Elf with Councilwoman Tanya Siskind and a brief ceremony at 5:15 p.m. with Rabbi Matan Peled from Temple B’nai Jacob, followed by the lighting of the first candle at sundown.

Special thanks to the Fairfield by Marriott for its generous support of this event. For more information, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/ amphitheater.

Raptor Day At Okeeheelee Nature Center

Friends of the Okeeheelee Nature Center will host Raptor Day for nature photographers on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Okeeheelee Nature Center in Okeeheelee Park.

Several different species of birds of prey will be on display in a natural, outdoor setting. Every effort will be made to place the animals in optimal lighting with attractive backgrounds. The rehabilitated raptors will be on natural

tree branch perches, and photographers are free to photograph at their own pace. A naturalist will be stationed alongside each bird to provide information and answer questions.

Reserve your spot by calling the nature center at (561) 233-1400 or by visiting the nature center during regular operating hours. Tickets will be sold for $25 each for an hour and an half photography session with the birds. Ticket quantities are limited. All proceeds from this fundraising event will benefit the programs and exhibits at the nature center.

Temporary Closure Of Wellington Green Park

Wellington Green Park, located at 2175 Wellington Green Drive, closed on Monday, Dec. 16 and will remain closed through Sunday, Jan. 5 for maintenance.

Weather permitting, the park will re-open for public use beginning on Monday, Jan. 6. For more information on Wellington parks and recreation facilities, visit www. wellingtonfl.gov/parks.

Willhite Urges Congress To Support Mental Health Of Vets

State Rep. Matt Willhite (DDistrict 86) recently filed HM 909, urging the United States Congress to recognize the epidemic of sui-

cide among veterans and to fully fund suicide prevention efforts by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

According to the 2019 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, there were 6,139 veteran suicide deaths in 2017 — an average of 16.8 veteran suicide deaths per day. Veterans have reported difficulty when transitioning to civilian employment. Often times, the highly developed skills that veterans obtain while they are in the military do not translate to higher-level civilian jobs. This can result in economic disparities, unemployment and even homelessness.

“These brave men and women sacrifice so much to defend our country and our democracy. As such, it is imperative that we, as a country, do all that we can to honor their sacrifice and support them when they come back home,” said Willhite, who is a veteran. “Florida has 1,525,400 veterans, making us the state with the third-largest veteran population in the country.

We must lead the nation in urging the United States Congress to recognize the current crisis of veteran suicide and fully fund suicide prevention efforts.”

Concert At Temple Beth Tikvah Jan. 12

Enjoy the voices of 15-yearold Biana Pinchuk, Lou Laino, a lead vocalist of classic oldies and doo-wop hits, and Cantor Irving Grossman at a Cantor’s Concert at Temple Beth Tikvah (4550 Jog

Road, Greenacres) on Sunday, Jan. 12 at 2:30 p.m. The Cantor’s Concert is $25 per person and offers reserved seating.

Musical selections from Broadway, motion pictures, opera and nostalgic favorites highlight the 2020 Cantor’s Concert. The powerful voice of Grossman leads this afternoon of song. Pinchuk is a world-renowned musical prodigy.

A composer, performer and violinist, she sings in six languages.

Laino completes this talented trio.

He is a former member of the Doo Wop Kings and has thrilled audiences in New York and Florida with his smooth, soulful sound.

To purchase tickets, call (561) 967-3600. Credit card payments are accepted. For more info., visit www.templebethtikvah.net.

TAP Shorts Dec. 28 In Lake Worth

Theatre Arts Productions will stage TAP Shorts, an evening of short plays written, performed and directed by up-and-coming artists, on Saturday, Dec. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Standing Ovation Performing Arts (7423 S. Military Trail, Lake Worth).

TAP Shorts will consist of seven short, one-act plays. The lineup will include: Brown Bag, written

by Jeff Locker and directed by Marlo Cohen, Jaycie M. Cohen and Terry L. Reed; Us Two, written by Jeff Locker and directed by Terry L. Reed; It’s All in the Eye, written by Marj O’Neill-Butler and directed by Michael Materdomini; A Moment of Clarity, written

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‘Noon Year’s Eve’ Pajama Party At Science Center

Put super-cool pajamas on your holiday shopping list now so your kids will be ready for the most exciting PJ party in town. The South Florida Science Center & Aquarium, in partnership with the Casey Cares Foundation, will be the hottest destination in town on Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., when all kids are encouraged to wear their favorite pair of pajamas while they bring along a new pair of PJs to donate to Casey Cares.

The “Noon Year’s Eve Countdown to 2020” event will feature live science demonstrations, music, dancing, face painting, do-it-yourself party poppers and more. No need for your little ones to stay up until midnight. Instead, toast the New Year at the stroke of noon with dry-ice apple cider and bubble explosions for the whole family. Activities are included with Science Center admission, with a small additional fee for some.

Food will be available for purchase at the WT Café.

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Temple Beth Torah To Honor Inaugural Gala Service Award Winners Temple Beth Torah, in recognition of the remarkable contributions of members Roger and Stephanie Grave de Peralta, will be celebrating them both with its inaugural Temple Beth Torah Gala Service Award.

Additionally, three students from the temple will be announced as recipients of the Student Service Award and recognized monetarily.

These awards honor members of the Temple Beth Torah community who have dedicated their time and efforts to its growth and prosperity and who inspire the involvement of others.

The gala will be held at the Wellington National Golf Club on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. More information can be found at www. templebethtorah.net/gala2020.

Tickets can be purchased online or by contacting the temple directly at (561) 793-2700.

The theme of Temple Beth Torah’s gala this year is “masquerade” and guests will enjoy festive entertainment, a variety of wines and specialty cocktails, and delicious and diverse cuisine.

Guests can bring their own masks or purchase one crafted by religious school students. Pairing the food and wine with great music, casino games and a silent auction will ensure a lively, celebratory evening.

Roger and Stephanie Grave de Peralta joined Temple Beth Torah in 2009, sending all three children through its preschool, two to the bema as bar and bat mitzvahs, and one currently in religious school.

In addition to her role on the board of trustees since 2016, Stephanie has served as chair of the religious school committee, of which she has been a member since 2009. Her tenure has overseen

the success of both religious and preschool events and fundraisers, and she prides herself on the active volunteerism she promotes.

Roger, meanwhile, has actively grown the temple’s brotherhood and also served as vice president of the organization in 2016 and 2017.

His contributions include assisting with the annual golf tournament, the temple directory and the gala ad book. He has been involved with the nominating committee for temple board members, as well as his repeated commitment to high holiday responsibilities.

The event will be made possible by the generosity of Presenting Sponsor Pike and Lustig LLP; Diamond Sponsors Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod, Kantor Scott & Marcia Weber and the Barron Group at UBS Financial; Pearl Sponsor Herman Law; Topaz Sponsor Diagnostic Centers of

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Polo For A Purpose Set To Return To IPC On Jan. 20

The community is invited to attend Polo for a Purpose: A Passage to India, presented by Polo for Life, on Monday, Jan. 20 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington).

Polo for a Purpose is a star-studded charity polo match featuring local favorites Brandon Phillips, Nic Roldan, Kris Kampsen, Martin Pepa, Jeff Blake, Ashley Busch and Lucienne Elms as they charge across the pristine emerald fields at IPC. The match will be preceded by the inaugural Vendor Village with gates opening at 2 p.m. and featuring more than 20 community vendors spearheaded by Dr. Randy Laurich of the Wellness Experience.

Children are invited to enjoy the Kids Zone activities. At 4:30 p.m., the match will begin as riders

On Saturday, Dec. 14, large crowds turned out for VA-sponsored wreath-laying event at the South Florida National Cemetery to honor the fallen, those serving and their families for the holidays. Hundreds of wreaths were placed carefully at grave markers by families, veterans, scouts, JROTC units and other community members. Each volunteer was instructed to place the wreath at the marker leaving the name visible, then to read the name on each marker and observe a moment of silence. Across America, two million wreaths were placed at national cemeteries. The Royal Palm Beach High School Navy JROTC members participated in this event with many other community organizations.

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come together in support of one of their own.

Phillips, co-founder of Polo for Life with Terrie Mooney, a childhood non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivor, is determined to give back to the community that supported him as a child and help other families who are going through the same uncertain battle his family went through years ago.

A special group of local children battling blood cancers will be treated to the star experience, meeting with the players and having the opportunity to tell their stories.

Attendance for the match is complimentary, with a nominal parking fee of $20 per vehicle.

Sponsorship, vendor spaces and tailgating opportunities are available at www.poloforlife.org.

Following the match there will be a ticketed authentic Indian cuisine dinner, a live auction featuring

exclusive experiences and a silent auction that will also be available online. P.J. Rizvi and Visse Wedell return as co-chairs for the evening, along with Phillips, who is serving as honorary chair.

Both women have been instrumental in the success of Polo for a Purpose, which has raised more than $1.2 million since its inception to support the Palm Beach chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. As the match has grown, so has its beneficiaries.

For 2020, the activities will benefit the Kids Cancer Foundation, the Pediatric Oncology Support Team, the Miami Cancer Institute, the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

For more information, as well as dinner tickets, contact Terrie Mooney at (561) 644-7124 or terrie@poloforlife.org.

Applications Open For RPB Scholarships

The Royal Palm Beach Village Council recently announced they will award 10 scholarships of $1,000 to high school seniors residing in the Village of Royal Palm Beach.

For seniors graduating in May, applications can be downloaded from the village web site at

www.royalpalmbeach.com. The completed application must be postmarked no later than Friday, Feb. 14 or may be hand-delivered to the Clerk’s Office at Village Hall, located at 1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. by 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14. Finalists must be available for interviews on Saturday, April 4.

The scholarship committee of the Education Advisory Board will make the final determination.

Winners will be announced in May, and the scholarships will be awarded at the council meeting on Thursday, May 21.

For more information, call (561) 790-5101.

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The Season Of Giving On Display At WLMS

It is the season of giving, and Wellington Landings Middle School students and staff have been generous.

In November, the National Junior Honor Society, in conjunction with the math department, collected more than 1,500 pounds of food for the Bill Brooks’ Food for Families food drive.

In December, the National Junior Honor Society traveled to

Gove Elementary School in Belle Glade to put on a holiday party.

Laden with games, gifts and other treats, the WLMS students made it a day to remember for the younger children.

NJHS members also collected more than 100 toys for Toys for Tots this month. Additionally, a large assortment of coloring books and crayons were collected for the Joe DiMaggio Children’s

Health Specialty Center in Wellington.

The First Priority Club is currently collecting blankets for Bryan’s Blankies. These will be delivered to the Children’s Hospital at Palms West and the Palm Beach Children’s Hospital at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Meanwhile, the Wellington Landings Kindness Ambassadors is selling “little hugs.” For every stuffed animal

sold, two more are donated to a local cause of the students’ choice.

Sharing happiness is the focus of these WLMS clubs.

Within the school community, generosity abounds as well. The Kindness Ambassadors are making recycling bins for teachers who need them, and NJHS members are making an abundance of desserts for a faculty and staff luncheon.

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TOY DRIVE AT RPBHS

HLJ STUDENTS MAKE LIFE-SIZE GINGERBREAD BOY Every year, Dance Director Michele Blecher sponsors Royal Palm Beach High School’s annual toy drive for Children and Family Services. The students donated enough toys to fill 36 boxes during the annual toy drive, which will help make the holiday season brighter for many children. Shown above is Alianna Michel, dance captain of the Wildcat Dancers Dance Team, with some of the collected toys.

FOOD DRIVE AT GOLDEN GROVE The second-grade gifted classes at H.L. Johnson Elementary School used math and science skills to make a life-size gingerbread boy. Students at the school have been participating in this tasty tradition for 20 years. Shown above are teachers Deborah Alfonso and Tammy Nordlinger celebrating the culmination of their baking efforts with the students.

Tony Dungy To Speak At Palm Beach State College STEAM Luncheon Feb. 20

New York Times bestselling author and NFL Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy will be the keynote speaker at Palm Beach State College’s eighth annual STEAM Luncheon.

The luncheon is PBSC’s signature event to increase scholarships, business partnerships and internship opportunities to support students pursuing science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics fields. This year, the college will also celebrate its achievements in enrollment, completion and other areas that have transformed the lives of students and strengthened the community.

Presented by Bank of America, the luncheon is set for 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Cohen Pavilion.

“Tony Dungy is a respected and admired leader both on and off the field,” PBSC President Ava L. Parker said. “His participation in our STEAM Luncheon will help amplify our initiatives to expose our students to critical STEAM fields and support the STEAM employers in our area.”

Dungy led the Indianapolis Colts to a Super Bowl victory in 2007 and became the first African-American coach to win the NFL championship. A former NFL defensive back, he got his start as a head football coach with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1996. During his 13 seasons with the Colts and the Buccaneers, he achieved a 148-79 overall record and became the first NFL coach to lead his teams to the playoffs for 10 consecutive years.

Dungy retired from coaching in 2009, and he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016, again becoming the first African-American coach to be so honored. He now serves as an analyst for NBC’s “Football Night in America” and spends time sharing his lessons on life, leadership and fatherhood.

Dungy, whose books include Quiet Strength, Uncommon and The Mentor Leader, has served for 21 years as the national spokesman for All Pro Dad, the fatherhood program of the nonprofit organization Family First.

The STEAM Luncheon is chaired by South Florida businesswoman Yvonne Boice. Tickets are $150, and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more info., visit www.palmbeachstate. edu/foundation/steam.

The Golden Grove Elementary School family worked together to support the Food for Families food drive, sponsored by WPTV Channel 5. Students and staff collected 2,150 food items, which were added to collections from around the area and given to food banks across local communities to provide nutrition support for families in need. The school thanks the Castano family (Ava) and Action Construction Group for their generous donation of 1,066 food items.

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KIDS CANCER FOUNDATION HOSTS BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT FAIRGROUNDS Kids Cancer Foundation held its 12th annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. There was a bountiful buffet breakfast, and patients and their siblings received presents. Santa, who arrived on a fire truck, heard wishes and posed for photos.

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KCF board members Amanda Apfel, Kelly Wiener, Frank Dowling, Michelle O’Boyle and Nicole Guererri.

Katherine Valera, Abigail Mayorca and Slater Bushman with Michelle O’Boyle.

Bricks Busting Boredom’s Ken, Daniel, Deborah and Sarah Clein.

Roshni Katragadda, Dr. Cynthia Mascia and Kid’s Cancer Foundation Executive Director Michelle O’Boyle.

KCF supporters gather to greet Santa at the fire truck.

Grayson, Aiden, Rowan and Baran Candales received gifts.

Andrew D’Amico gives Johan Antigua a gift box.

Sawyer and Slater Bushman visit with Santa.

Kelly Wiener and Lois Spatz surprise Santa.

ROYAL PALM BEACH THANKS VOLUNTEERS WITH CULTURAL CENTER PARTY

The Village of Royal Palm Beach held a Volunteer Appreciation Holiday Luncheon on Friday, Dec. 13 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Village officials were on hand to thank the many volunteers who support the village throughout the year.

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Parks & Recreation Director Lou Recchio, Senior Activities Coordinator Dolly Hughes, Administrative Assistant Eva Hernandez, Senior Programs Supervisor Sheryl Sawyer and Parks & Recreation Assistant Director Mike Mikolaichik.

Young at Heart board members Lee Messina, Mary Ann Robinson, Sandy Rubin, Phyllis Katz, Francine Bryant and Claudia McBarnette.

Facility Attendant Richard Uhler, Councilwoman Selena Samios and Facility Attendant Ray Edwards.

Senior Referral Service members Helen Benvenuto, Mary Kaminski and Judy Kohler (seated), and Karen Simmons, Carolyn Hmara and Kitty Lannaman (standing).

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WELLINGTON UNITED SISTERHOOD HOSTS SUCCESSFUL ANNUAL TOY DRIVE

The Wellington United Sisterhood collected approximately 150 toys for children in need at a special event at Kontiki restaurant on Sunday, Dec. 8, loading them onto the back of a Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue truck to transfer to the Guatemalan-Maya Center in Lake Worth. This was the 10th collection for the sisterhood, a group of about 40 friends who get together each year to help provide Christmas presents for underprivileged children.

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The Wellington United Sisterhood and their first-responder partners gather for a group photo.

Josh Kyser and Chris Lucas of Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue load the truck full of toys.

Wellington’s Edmund James Salon co-owner Lillian Soriero with daughter Brianna.

Lynette Meglio totes toys to the truck.

Wellington United Sisterhood’s Dickie Jessell with her husband, PBCFR Capt. Robert Jessell.

Sophie Diaz, Lillian Soriero, Brianna Soriero, Kimberly Williamson, Krissy Guelli, Alexa Soriero and Caroline Zulijani.

PBCFR officers William Bond, Robert Jessell, Connor Coine and John Jackson.

Sisters-in-law Michelle and Melissa Soriero.

KAPPY’S FINE JEWELRY OPENS IN KOBOSKO’S CROSSING SHOPPING PLAZA

Kappy’s Fine Jewelry has been in business for four generations, but for the first time, the decades-old establishment has settled in Wellington. To mark the store’s grand opening, owner Steven Kaye celebrated with food, drinks and fellowship Thursday, Dec. 12 at its new Kobosko’s Crossing location at 9172 Forest Hill Blvd. The special celebration continued on Friday and Saturday. To learn more about the store, visit www.kappysjewelry.com.

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VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON HOSTS HOLIDAY LUNCHEON FOR LOCAL SENIORS

The Village of Wellington held a Holiday Luncheon for local seniors on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the Village Park gym. The Palm Beach Central High School Traditions Choir, led by Scott Houchins, sang songs of the holiday season.

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Wellington Councilman John McGovern thanks Peg Caliendo and Jerry Springer.

The Palm Beach Central High School Traditions Choir sings for the seniors, led by Scott Houchins.

Helen Drabyk, Selma Waters, Harriet Offerman and Nancy Koloff.

Dylan O’Connor, Barbara Hastings and Gigi Matthews.

Wellington Community Services Specialist Jenifer Brito and Community Services Director Paulette Edwards.

Wellington Councilman John McGovern, Councilman Mike Drahos, Anne Caroline Valtin and Mayor Anne Gerwig.

Wellington staff gathers with Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office representatives.

Phyllis Goffe, Joel Miller and Shirley Siegel.

Lucille Rockley, Jean Sanson and Frank Sanson.

CROWD VISITS WELLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTER FOR HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE

The Holiday Boat Parade lit up Lake Wellington on Saturday, Dec. 14, and viewers got an amazing view from the Wellington Community Center. The boats launched at Meadowland Cove and made their way to the community center, each displaying a unique style of lights. This year, 35 boats in total took part.

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“He’s useless!’ the Chief Elf spat out with a sputter.

“The workshop can’t use him, He’s nothing but clutter!”

And that is how Bumbly, the littlest elf, was promoted from toy job to Elf on the Shelf!

“Come here, Bumbly!” he yelled, and his cheeks were quite red.

He was shaking and Bumbly was filled with true dread.

“These dolls have no hair, and the trucks don’t have wheels!

This cat doesn’t make a nice purr sound, it squeals!”

“A guest!” roared his boss man.

“Who brought you in here?”

“Well, Santa Claus did... so I’d have a career.”

Bumbly looked down and he felt filled with shame.

But Santa reached over and said, “I’m to blame.”

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‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ Makes For A Fun Time At The Movies

Sequels generally are not as good as the original and Jumanji: The Next Level falls to this prediction. However, it is a lot of fun, with more than a few really good moments to provide a fun time at the movies. Perhaps its major problem is that the first film was so creative that the second did not have a new path to follow.

The idea of being caught up as avatars in a video game — avatars totally different from your real self — was creative enough to ensure a blockbuster. The new film builds on that idea.

A major problem is that there are more characters this time and more challenges, which limits character development for all of them. The youngsters involved now are more than simply caricatures, and there are other protagonists, leaving little screen time for all. Three of the four teens in the original films have grown as they went

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By Leonard Wechsler on to college, but Spencer (Alex Wolff) feels lost in New York. Back home for Christmas, he fixes the old game console and gets sucked back in the game world.

His friends, when they realize the problem, go back to get him. But there are real changes. Martha (Morgan Turner) again takes the form of Karen Gillan’s badass Ruby Roundhouse, “killer of men.” But huge Fridge (Ser’Darius Blain) is now Jack Black’s chubby map specialist,

while Spencer’s Grandpa Eddie (Danny DeVito) becomes Dr. Smolder Bravestone (Dwayne Johnson) and his estranged best friend Milo (Danny Glover) becomes diminutive zoologist Mouse Finbar (Kevin Hart). Eventually lovely Bethany (Madison Iseman) gets back in the game as a horse along with Seaplane (Nick Jonas).

The new bodies are a source of fun as the two leads imitate the old men they once were as they face a herd of vicious ostriches in a great CGI sequence. They soon catch up to Ming Fleetfoot (Awkwafina) a nervous cat burglar who turns out to be Spencer. They are all after a precious jewel (what else?) which will bring back good climate conditions if it gets out of the clutches of Jurgen the Brutal (Rory McCann) and is exposed to the sun. There is a bit more body switching, all stressing the need to help one’s friends.

It’s the chemistry between the main characters that make this work. While Hart is absolutely perfect doing the slowtalking Glover’s character, Johnson almost gets DeVito, and the lines are hysterical.

He is definitely a fish out of water for the first half of the film, really tough, but having no idea what to do with it. Black steals the film, as he did the last one. Awkwafina as the avatar representing a few different characters is also great.

A new trend I’ve spotted in the last few months is the seeming absolute need to be “woke,” showing how the women are easily as good (and often superior to) as men. Here, in the middle of a fight scene when Bravestone chases after the lead bad guy, Mouse goes through the weapons cache he carries, brings out a boom box playing “Baby, I Love Your Way” and we watch Ruby dance fight her way to

beat about 30 tough guys as she dances through the hall. No talk, no lectures, just beat the daylights out of all the bad boys while her male friends cheer her on. It’s a great scene.

The story is not very different from the first film; a major disadvantage. But the long action sequences really move things along. The ostrich stampede, an incredible jumping set piece as characters leap from an assortment of moving bridges while being chased by wild baboons, a sort of steampunk zeppelin, and the funny dance fight scene do more than move the plot along. They are delightful.

Again, this is not as good as the first, but it is a lot of fun. And if the scene that followed the credits is valid, it looks like there will be another Jumanji, one rather different, following. This film makes for a good time. See it.

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PBC Clerk Choir Sets Tone For Holidays With Annual Concert

Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller Sharon R. Bock celebrated her office’s 25 years of supporting charitable causes in fantastic fashion recently with songs, balloons, confetti and fundraising for the family of a 3-yearold diagnosed with leukemia.

Bock also distributed more than $40,000 to local nonprofits during the annual Circuit Sound holiday concert and “Money Drop” event at the Governmental Center in West Palm Beach.

The Dec. 9 event capped a record-breaking milestone for the office. Since 1994, the Clerk & Comptroller’s team has donated $1 million to more than 100 local nonprofits through the office’s employee-driven Clerks for a Cause charitable giving program.

“Whether we are collecting supplies, volunteering our time or donating to those in need, our Clerks for a Cause program gives our entire team of employees a

way to connect with our community and find a purpose outside of work,” Bock said. “Their tremendous generosity and spirit of giving makes Palm Beach County a better place to live.”

These charitable giving efforts reach their pinnacle every December, during the famous “Money Drop” concert in the Governmental Center atrium.

At this year’s holiday performance, Bock and Circuit Sound raised $3,625 for Dakota Cappel, a 3-year-old boy who was diagnosed with leukemia at 16 months old. Dakota’s family is in need of financial help to pay for his rising medical bills and household expenses. Dakota was nominated for the 2019 “Season to Share” campaign by the Pediatric Oncology Support Team.

The annual holiday concert was also an opportunity for Bock to present checks to five local nonprofits, selected by employees

to receive funds from the office’s Dress Down Program. The 2019 Dress Down charities, which each received checks for $7,290, are: the American Cancer Society of Palm Beach County, Autism Speaks of Palm Beach County, Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, the Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County and the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League.

Clerk employees voluntarily donate money through payroll deductions as part of the office’s Dress Down Program, which allows team members to wear jeans to work on Fridays and other select days.

The employee-led Charitable Giving Committee accepts nominations and employees vote on the charities that receive the donations.

To learn more about the office’s charitable giving efforts, visit www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/ clerksforacause.

Mr. & Mrs. Claus with Zoe Cappel, Jennifer Cappel, Dakota Cappel, Barbara Abernathy of the Pediatric Oncology Support Team and Clerk & Comptroller Sharon R. Bock.

AT&T Employees Help Spread Holiday Cheer To Children And Vets

Palm Beach County AT&T employees are sending a little holiday cheer to foster care children countywide and soldiers serving overseas.

The AT&T Global Legal Demand Center set up Angel Trees with the names of children (infants to teenagers) served by the Children’s Home Society. As a result,

more than 150 gifts were collected for the kids.

The local AT&T Veterans employee group also put together 25 holiday care packages for troops serving overseas. The care packages included, food, toiletries, clothing, phone calling cards, and letters from local students and Cub Scouts.

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Doll & Bear Show Returns Jan. 25

Mark your calendar for the annual Doll & Bear Show — the only one in Palm Beach County — on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Palm Springs. This show, which hosts several dozen vendors from all over the region and state, is in its 15th year. Bears and dolls are just the tip of the toy iceberg. There are collectable toys, miniatures, doll clothing and accessories, and toy-related collectables.

Not only can you see museum-quality toys, dolls and bears for sale, but the box lunches are always popular. The legendary chicken salad, egg salad and tuna salad sandwiches are lovingly made by members of the Sunshine

and Gold Coast Doll and Study Clubs of South Florida. Special indoor and outdoor luncheon areas are provided, and fresh baked goods may also be purchased.

Girl Scouts are encouraged to attend to work on their Doll Badge.

If you are in uniform, entry fees are waived. Children under 12 are free; all others enter with a $3 donation. Free parking, hourly raffles and a doll hospital is on site at the St. Luke’s parish hall (2892 S. Congress Ave., Palm Springs).

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continued from page 1 with a wide variety of people,” she said. “Communications skills are almost as important to my job as accounting skills. My advice to students is to learn as much as possible and take learning seriously.

Knowledge is power.”

Rebecca Tew agreed.

“While I am the chief financial officer for the Town of Gulf Stream and manage a budget of about $7 million, my job is not all math-related. We are a small town, so I also manage the IT de-

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NEWS partment, direct human resources and administer our permitting activities,” Tew said. “The thing I love most about my job is stewardship. I feel like the residents of our community have trusted me to take care of their assets. It’s a responsibility that I respect and take very seriously.”

Veterinarian Dr. Jacquelyn Buzzerd loves helping her clients.

“The best part of my job is the gratitude of the families of my patients,” she said. “Pets are now seen as part of the family, and I really enjoy that aspect of my job.”

Buzzerd said that every subject she ever studied helped her become the best veterinarian she can be.

Jennifer Wink manages a women’s health and medical practice

of 120 employees. “Never give up. That’s my advice,” she said.

“I went to school for half my life.

Now it’s finally paying off.”

Shannon Burrows is a fitness professional who owns Get in Shape with Shannon.

“I am a breast cancer survivor and have turned lemons into lemonade,” she said. “I help other cancer survivors gain back the self-respect and good feelings that come along with being as fit as you can. I believe that just changing one little thing in your day, each and every day, will get you one step closer to your goals and a happier and more fulfilled life.”

Lourdes Casanova is a Crestwood Middle School success story. The successful criminal defense attorney now owns her

own legal practice after graduating from Crestwood Middle School and Royal Palm Beach High School. She spoke at Career Day to share her story and aspirations with students.

“My message is that we are not in competition with anyone else,” she said. “I urge students to ignore outside pressures and run their own race. To thine own self be true.”

Crestwood civics teacher Jacqueline Alves remembers teaching Casanova.

“I love my job,” she said. “I just do the best I can teaching every day, whether the kids seem to be paying attention or not. It’s wonderful to see success stories like Lourdes come back and pass down their wisdom and experiences to

students while reminding me and other teachers that we are making a difference.”

Eighth grader Rohani Laliman wants her career choice to reflect her spirit of pioneering individualism. “The overwhelming majority of IT professionals are men,” she said. “Most girls won’t go into it.

I want to be a change agent in my family and become a computer engineer. I know I can do it.”

Crestwood Principal Dr. Stephanie Nance was very pleased with the success of Career Day. “This is a chance for students to see how their present educational journeys align with their future careers and goals,” she said. “I want to thank all the professionals who took time out of their busy lives to share with our students.”

Rohani Laliman wants to be a change agent and computer engineer.

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Fitness Professional Shannon Burrows loves working with cancer survivors.

State Road 7

TPA Vote Removes Roadway

continued from page 1 there are better alternative routes that we would be able to support.

We ask also that our municipal and county partners stand with us in preventing State Road 7 from moving forward due to the significant environmental impact on the water for the citizens of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach and South Palm Beach, who all receive water from Grassy Waters.”

McKinlay said it would be irresponsible for TPA members to alter projects that have been on the long-range plan for years, pointing out that many workers in the county come from outside the county,

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continued from page 1 appreciating the work that he has done and the fact that he always solicits a large amount of input from his constituents.

Napoleone said that he is looking forward to continuing the work that the council has been doing, including the upgraded util-

About 65 speakers inspired Crestwood students on Career Day.

and that home buyers purchase homes based on future mobility.

She added that numerous projects in the western communities have been removed from the transportation plan, including the completion of Roebuck Road, Jog Road and the widening of Okeechobee Blvd. through Loxahatchee Groves.

“If we end up not getting the State Road 7 extension, something has to happen on Jog or Roebuck,” McKinlay said, adding that increased traffic in the western communities was due in large part to new developments approved outside the purview of the county.

“You wouldn’t have Baywinds, you wouldn’t have Riverwalk…

Ibis, that’s the big elephant in the room, you wouldn’t have any of those developments within your municipal boundaries right now if it weren’t for the fact that when those plans were made, and those

transportation studies were done, Roebuck Road, the extension of Jog Road and the State Road 7 extension were committed to be able to allow those projects,” McKinlay said. “You can’t come here 20 years later and say, ‘Thank you for our projects, we no longer want the roads.’ That is not fair to my constituents in Wellington, in The Acreage and in the western communities.”

McKinlay said that the assertion that the roadway would imperil the city’s water supply has been proved to be without substance during drawn-out hearings initiated by the City of West Palm Beach to stop the road. She pointed out that there are numerous roads that line the water catchment area, including Northlake Blvd., that have fewer safeguards than those planned for the SR 7 extension.

Joining West Palm Beach of-

ficials in the vote to remove SR 7 from the plan was Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer and Vice Mayor Andy Thomson, Boynton Beach Mayor Steven Grant, Delray Beach Mayor Shelly Petrolia, Port Commissioner Joe Anderson, Riviera Beach Councilman Douglas Lawson and Palm Springs Commissioner Joni Brinkman.

Voting against the removal of SR 7 from the plan were McKinlay, Royal Palm Beach Mayor Fred Pinto, Wellington Vice Mayor Michael Napoleone, Greenacres Mayor Joel Flores, Palm Beach Gardens Councilwoman Maria Marino, County Commissioner Hal Valeche, Lake Worth Beach Mayor Pam Triolo and Jupiter Vice Mayor Jim Kuretski.

McKinlay said that she has asked staff to bring back an amendment for consideration that would add SR 7 back into the plan.

The next TPA meeting is set for Thursday, Feb. 20 at the agency’s new offices in downtown West Palm Beach.

The issue is also likely to come up at the next meeting of the Western Communities Council (WCC), an agency that has long supported the SR 7 extension, on Monday, Jan. 27.

Napoleone thanked TPA members who voted against the removal of SR 7 from the plan.

“Those of us in the western communities understand the need to complete the long-planned and crucial extension to SR 7, as well as the need to preserve and protect the Grassy Water Preserve from potential negative environmental impacts of that construction,” he wrote in a statement advising WCC members of the next meeting. “Every development, every inch of asphalt and concrete that

is approved and poured, has an environmental impact. But the western development has already been approved. People are already here, and more are coming. It is a matter of public safety to ensure that we can efficiently move those people around the county.”

Loxahatchee Groves Councilwoman Laura Danowski, who attended the meeting, was shocked by the vote. “During this presentation, there was long-winded, very heated, very confusing discussion about whether this board was going to keep the State Road 7 extension on or off the long-range plan,” Danowski said at a council meeting on Tuesday. “The vote ended up 9 to 8. As people were leaving there was, ‘Oh, my God, I voted the wrong way. We should have left it in.’ They meet again in February, and it’s probably going to get put back in.”

ity system, the Town Center plan and new recreational amenities designed to proactively keep the community happy.

He said that he feels residents are satisfied with the way things are and the direction the council has been heading in. “Our tax rate is low, our crime rate is low, and we will continue to improve,” Napoleone said.

Napoleone expects development issues to be at the forefront over the next four years, even though the village is near buildout.

“There will be a push for development,” he said. “More apartments will want to come in. I don’t yet know if our residents want that.”

He said that there will need to be action taken regarding changes at the Mall at Wellington Green, which is facing redevelopment issues due to the shifting nature of retail in today’s economy.

“We are improving our Town Center, and we need to decide which direction that will go regarding the logistics and the benefits for the village,” Napoleone

continued, referring to the master plan that has yet to be approved.

“While we don’t have pet projects because we vote on everything, I am proud of the work that has been done to create ‘A Day for Autism.’ It will be in March again this year, and it is a great community event. We work well with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office,” he said.

Looking toward the future, Napoleone said that he is enthusiastic to see the new fields soon to be built near Wellington High School.

Drahos — the first person who grew up in Wellington to serve on the council — had a personal view of his time on the dais. “I love the job,” he said, adding that he is happy to have the opportunity to serve the residents. “I’ve never taken it for granted for a single moment.”

Drahos agreed with Gerwig and Napoleone in attributing the lack of other candidates to satisfaction within the community and that residents are comfortable with the makeup and direction of the current council.

“I believe the residents know who and what we are, and they like the way things are going,” he said. “We are a great community, and we will get even better. The schools are all A rated.”

Drahos promised more of the same from the current team. “We have some exciting initiatives we will be continuing to work on in the next four years,” he said.

He agreed that the lack of an election gives the council a head start on 2020. “We can work together on our top priorities,” Drahos said.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Saturday, Dec. 21 • Enjoy a Classic Christmas in Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, Dec. 21 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with visits from Santa Claus at 12:30 and 5 p.m., Christmas carols and Christmas crafts. Historic buildings will be decorated indicative of the time portrayed in Yesteryear Village. For more info., visit www.southfloridafair.com.

• The Florida Gun & Knife Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Dec. 21 and Sunday, Dec. 22.

Visit www.flgunshows.com for more info.

• The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in Riverbend Park (9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter) on Saturday, Dec. 21 at 7:30 a.m. Call Bruce at (772) 333-1837 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar is held on Saturdays at the Village Hall campus (1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info., visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Dec. 21 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 for more info.

• Panther Ridge Conservation Center in Loxahatchee Groves will host Twilight Hours on Saturday, Dec. 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. Visit the cats when they are most active. Refreshments and food will be provided. Call (561) 795-8914 for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Jim Gaffigan: The Pale Tourist Tour on Saturday, Dec. 21 and Sunday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. Visit www.kravis.com for information.

Sunday, Dec. 22 • The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Everglades Habitat (3491 Flying Cow Ranch Road, Wellington) on Sunday, Dec. 22 at 8 a.m. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906 for more information.

• The community is invited to celebrate Chanukah during a family-friendly event on Sunday, Dec. 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Rosemary Square (formerly CityPlace) in West Palm Beach. This free and festive event will feature Chanukah treats, live music, crafts, face painting, dancing, a free gift-wrapping station and more. For more info., visit www. jewishpalmbeach.org or call (561) 2092611.

• Chabad of Wellington will host a Chanukah Celebration for the whole family on Sunday, Dec. 22 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Olympia Clubhouse (3100 Fatio Blvd., Wellington) featuring face painting, balloon twisting, bounce houses, wall climbing, crafts for kids, Chanukah treats and live entertainment. RSVP to (561) 333-4663 or rabbim@bellsouth.net. For more info., visit www.wellingtonjewishcenter.org.

• Celebrate the first night of Chanukah with a Grand Menorah Lighting at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Sunday, Dec. 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. Family-friendly activities include a kids arts and crafts area, a dancing dreidel, a reading of Shmelf the Chanukah Elf by Councilwoman Tanya Siskind and a candle-lighting ceremony at sundown. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/ amphitheater for more info.

Monday, Dec. 23 • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will feature A Charlie Brown Christmas Live

on Stage on Monday, Dec. 23 at 2 and 6 p.m.

Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

• Chabad of Royal Palm Beach (129 Sparrow Blvd.) will hold a Chanukah Celebration with a grand menorah lighting, children’s program, live music, latkes, donuts and more on Monday, Dec. 23 at 5 p.m. Call (561) 225-1766 or visit www.jewishroyalpalm.com for more info.

Tuesday, Dec. 24 • The Wellington Parks & Recreation Department will adjust hours of operation for some facilities in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Village Park gym will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25, open Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed Wednesday, Jan 1. The Wellington Aquatics Complex will be open Tuesday, Dec. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25, open Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and closed Wednesday, Jan. 1. The Wellington Tennis Center will be open Tuesday, Dec. 24 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed Wednesday, Dec. 25, open Tuesday, Dec. 31 and closed Wednesday, Jan 1. The following parks will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the holidays: the Tiger Shark Cove playground and ballfields; Scott’s Place; the Environmental Preserve at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Everglades Habitat; Olympia Park; Community Park; the Village Park walking path, playground and Peaceful Waters Sanctuary; and Wellington Green Park (10-acre site). For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/parks.

• Unity of the Palm Beaches will hold its annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. in the Temple Israel sanctuary (1901 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach). For more info., call (561) 8336483 or visit www.unitypalmbeach.com.

Friday, Dec. 27 • Miami City Ballet will present George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from Friday, Dec. 27 through Sunday, Dec. 29. Visit www. kravis.org for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will feature Forbidden Broadway from Friday, Dec. 27 through Tuesday, Dec. 31. Visit www. kravis.org for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Lego Bricks Challenge for ages 6 to 11 on Friday, Dec. 27 at 2:30 p.m. Show your skills by completing timed challenges. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

Saturday, Dec. 28 • The 120th National Audubon Christmas Bird Count will take place in Palm Beach County on Saturday, Dec. 28. Birders of all ages and experience are invited to participate in this fun community science project, which provides ornithologists with a crucial snapshot of native bird populations during the winter months. To sign up for the count, e-mail info@auduboneverglades.org.

Sunday, Dec. 29 • The 2020 high-goal polo season will begin on Sunday, Dec. 29 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) with the Herbie Pennell Cup Final and culminate on Sunday, April 19, 2020 with the U.S. Open Polo Championship Final. Call (561) 282-5334 to purchase green seats or tailgates. Call (561) 8383409 to purchase brunch tickets. Visit www. internationalpoloclub.com for more info.

Tuesday, Dec. 31 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host New Year’s Family Time for all ages on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 10:15 a.m.

Enjoy songs and stories to mark the upcoming New Year and then make a craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• Unity of the Palm Beaches will hold its annual Burning Bowl Ceremony on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. at the Temple Israel Sanctuary (1901 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach). Parking and entrance are behind the building on Pine Street.

During the service, participants write down fears, emotions and limiting perceptions on pieces of paper that are tossed into the burning bowl, symbolizing their release. For more info., visit www.unitypalmbeach.com or call (561) 833-6483.

• The Wellington Historical Society will host a New Year’s Eve Gala on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the Wellington National Golf Club starting at 7:30 p.m. It will be a party filled with dancing and cocktails before ringing in the new year at midnight. Call Event Chair Karen Cavanagh at (561) 798-9254 or visit www. wellingtonhistoricalsociety.org for more info.

• CAFCI will present its 30th annual New Year’s Eve Gala on Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). Dinner will be at 9 p.m. with a midnight champagne toast. Tickets are $60. RSVP to Dennis Wright at (561) 653-1586, Junette Powell at (561) 346-2353, Lawrence Logan at (561) 791-0162 or CAFCI at (561) 790-4002. Visit www.cafcipbc.org for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will feature Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA on Tuesday, Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

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Wellington’s Suarez Wins 2019 High School Lou Groza Award

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The 2019 Lou Groza Award Banquet took place Monday, Dec. 9 at the Kravis Center in downtown West Palm Beach.

Coming home with the high school placekicker of the year award was Wellington High School senior Morgan Suarez.

The event is in its 28th year and is presented by the Orange Bowl Committee via the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, the Lou Groza Committee and ESPN’s Jason Pugh, who served as master of ceremonies.

Suarez was met with strong competition in Bernie Cute from the King’s Academy and Tron Rhodes from Berean Christian School. Suarez was a nominee at last year’s event as a junior but stood alone on his statistics for the 2019 season.

One of the most consistent kickers in the county this season, Suarez racked up 11 field goals.

His most impressive accomplishment was going a perfect 10-for-10 inside the 50-yard line. Likely his

most notable was a 50-yard field goal in the rain in an overtime victory over Glades Central High School. In that contest, he also put a 27-yarder through the pipes to force the overtime and a 22-yarder in the extra quarter.

Suarez’s longest attempt was a 58-yarder at the end of the season that fell only a couple of yards shy of making it through the uprights.

“I’ve been working for this since I’ve figured out what it was,” Suarez explained. “I definitely did what I set out to do, and then some. I felt like I executed well this year, and I have to give thanks to my long snapper and holder. I’m nothing without them.”

Patrick Tobin, also a senior for the Wolverines, was the long snapper, and Josh Brown, a sophomore, was the holder. The trio operated like a well-oiled machine on the gridiron when it came time to put up the extra points and field goals.

Suarez also attributed much of his success to his trainer Tony Bugeja from 4th Down Solutions.

Suarez is in good company, with other Wellington alumni also Lou

Groza winners, which seems to be a long-established culture for the Wolverines. Alex Ng was the first recipient in 2014 and kicked for Valparaiso University. Logan Robinson won in 2016 and now kicks for the Seahawks at Keiser University. “I look up to them every time I kick,” Suarez said. “I’ve trained with them, and they’ve basically been like father figures to me in a sense of kicking.”

Longtime Wellington head coach Tom Abel believes that the kicking game is an integral part of the offense. “It means everything to the program,” he said. “Those young men are an essential part of our offense. I consider them offensive players because anytime you can kick a field goal from 50 and in, and score points, not too many teams have that, especially in high school.”

With three Lou Groza winners having worn the Wolverine colors, it’s no wonder opposing teams expect that an onside kick is on the way, and still, the Wolverines have a high recovery percentage.

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Trainer Tony Bugeja, winner Morgan Suarez and Logan Robinson, a Wellington High School alum kicker and 2016 Lou Groza winner.

in the end zone and having opponents try to go 80 yards and try to score a touchdown was huge for our program,” Abel said. “Plus, everybody knows we’re onside kick specialists.”

New to the Lou Groza banquet was Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig, who came out to support the school’s football program.

“I had always wanted to come. I had heard a lot about it. The Sports Commission promotes it very well, and I’m just proud to be here tonight with these young men,” Gerwig said. “It’s something to be proud of. We’ve had a few stars coming from Wellington High School, but mostly we’ve seen a group of people who just really worked together, and this coach is really behind his kids. I’m just proud to be a part of this tonight.”

Suarez will graduate in the spring and continue with his recruiting process with the assistance of Abel. Winning the Lou Groza Award will likely increase his value to universities that are looking for a consistent and accurate kicker.

Wellington kicker Morgan Suarez gives his acceptance speech.

PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

Morgan Suarez, Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig and Wolverines head coach Tom Abel.

EIGHTH ANNUAL JINGLE BELL RUN HELD AT VILLAGE PARK IN WELLINGTON

More than 550 participants of all ages were ready on a chilly morning to run in the eighth annual Wellington Jingle Bell Run on Sunday, Dec. 15 at Village Park on Pierson Road. Runners donated new, unwrapped toys and received T-shirts and medals for completing the race.

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Amy, Noah and Dan Evans had a great time running this year.

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Royal Palm Beach Team Wins The Pop Warner Super Bowl

The Royal Palm Beach Wildcats are on top of the youth football universe after winning the U12 Pop Warner National Championship on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the 63rd Pop Warner Super Bowl at Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports complex.

The local team defeated the Stratford Redskins of Connecticut 12-8.

It was the second straight defensive-minded approach for the Wildcats, who knocked off Orlando’s Pine Hills Trojans 12-6 in the semifinals.

SRHS WRESTLERS COMPETE AT SANTALUCES HOLIDAY CLASSIC

(L-R) Jairo Hernandez (285), coach Chad Chieffalo, Silas Barron (220), Spencer Sullivan (152), Marco Luciano (106), Michael Peterman (126), Kody Price (132), Luis Gonzalez (120), Dalton Jewett (182), Garett Tarantino (170) and assistant coach Hilton Luciano. Not shown: Jake Paul (113), Evan Fiyazuddeen (138), Justin Hall (145), Matthew Cabrera (160) and Guilermo Collins (195).

(Right) Team members celebrate after their big victory last weekend.

Recently, the Seminole Ridge High School Hawk wrestlers competed in the 40th annual Santaluces Holiday Classic, finishing seventh out of 19 teams with two medalists, Marco Luciano (third in the 106-pound division) and Silas Barron (third in the 220-pound division).

The team also recently took third in the Royal Palm Beach Wildcat Invitational. Placers were: Marco Luciano (first in the 106-pound division), Jake Paul (fourth in the 113-pound division), Luis Gonzales (fourth in the 120-pound division), Michael Peterson (third in the 126-pound division), Guilermo Collins (third in the 195-pound division), Silas Barron (first in the 220-pound division) and Jairo Hernandez (fourth in the 285-pound division.

Children’s Holiday Fishing Classic Held At Village Park In Wellington

By Erin Davisson Town-Crier Staff Report The Village of Wellington hosted its 29th annual Children’s Holiday Fishing Classic on Saturday, Dec. 14 at Village Park on Pierson Road.

The weather was beautiful, and more than 80 kids participated, broken down into four age groups with plenty of awards given away.

While it is Wellington’s 29th year of hosting the event, this was the second year that Building Up Sports Academy helped organize and run it.

“We partnered up with Wellington last time, and this is a great chance for other communities to get together,” Building Up Sports Academy’s David Aagaard explained.

PHOTOS BY ERIN DAVISSON/TOWN-CRIER

David Aagaard, president of Building Up Sports Academy, organized and ran the event.

Young anglers fish from the shore during the Children’s Holiday Fishing Classic.

Chase and Ryan hope to catch the big one.

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Cody Arnold shows off his catch.

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