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Volume 37, Number 47 December 9 - December 15, 2016

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VANILLA ICE AT WINTERFEST

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council authorized its attorney and manager Tuesday to do whatever they must to resolve a dispute over the use of 8th Place North, a road with three property owners. One of them has erected a gate to claim the road as private. Page 3

Santa Visits All Paws As A Benefit For Amber’s Animal Outreach

Surprise Birthday Party Honors 100-Year-Old Bess Tucker In RPB

A surprise birthday party for centenarian Bess Tucker was held on Thursday, Dec. 1 at the Strathmore Gate West Clubhouse. Tucker turns 100 years old on Thursday, Dec. 15. Friends gathered for light bites and cake. Tucker is active in social events and exercise classes at Strathmore Gate West. Page 16

OPINION The Holiday Season Is Joyous, But It Can Mask Hidden Dangers

’Tis the season for joy, cheer, laughter, friends and family. However, there is a dark side to the holiday season that is relatively easy to safeguard against. In a time where fire safety has been in the headlines — from a party turned to tragedy in Oakland, Calif, to deadly wildfires in Tennessee that authorities believe were started either intentionally or accidentally by humans — make sure that fire safety is a priority in your home. Did you know that the holiday season is the deadliest time of year for house fires? Page 4 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 10 OPINION.................................. 4 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 6 PEOPLE................................. 11 SCHOOLS...................... 12 - 13 COLUMNS.......................14, 21 BUSINESS..................... 22 - 23 SPORTS..........................27 - 29 CALENDAR............................ 30 CLASSIFIEDS.................31 - 34 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

Wellington Winterfest returned to the Wellington Amphitheater on Saturday, Dec. 3 for an evening of holiday-themed entertainment featuring special guest Vanilla Ice and master of ceremonies Wes Kain. The Wellington Chamber of Commerce hosted the event in conjunction with the Village of Wellington. Shown above, Vanilla Ice is joined by his young fans on stage. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 17 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Lox Council Supports Change To Limit Commercial Projects

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved the preliminary readings of two ordinances on Tuesday intended to control commercial development on Okeechobee Blvd. and drinking in public places. The ordinances are the product of the town’s Unified Land Development Committee, which has been trying to correct problems with the Unified Land Development Code. Planning consultant Jim Fleischmann said that the current ULDC requires that commercial development have frontage on an arterial or collector road. “That means you have to have frontage on Okeechobee [Blvd.] or Southern [Blvd.],” Fleischmann said. “Based on council direction, we struck the word ‘collector,’ so

now in order to gain commercial zoning, you have to have frontage on Southern Blvd. only.” Town staff recommended approval, as did the Loxahatchee Groves Planning & Zoning Board. Mayor Dave Browning said the ordinance will further protect Okeechobee Blvd. to keep it the way it is. “We went through several different iterations, and this is a simple way of accomplishing it,” Fleischmann said, adding that several other comp plan amendments related to Okeechobee Blvd. are planned. “This is the fastest, quickest way to see that commercial only goes on Southern.” Vice Mayor Tom Goltzené noted that the council had suggested a comp plan amendment that would stipulate that Okeechobee Blvd. would remain a two-lane road. “Nothing has been done on

that,” he said. “What has happened when six months ago we said we were going to do that?” Goltzené said that if the county wants to widen Okeechobee Blvd., it has to make sure it’s in conformance with the town’s comprehensive plan. “Right now, it says roll,” he said. “The same time we’re saying we want it to be a 30-mile-an-hour road, do we want it to be a 30-milean-hour six-lane road? We want it to be a 30-mile-an-hour parkway with some roundabouts. We discussed that already. We voted on it. Where is it getting? Nowhere.” Councilman Todd McLendon asked Browning how his recent meeting on Okeechobee Blvd. went with Palm Beach County Engineer George Webb. “They still claim that it’s basically their road,” Browning said. See LOX COUNCIL, page 15

Church Seeks RPB Land For Memory Care Facility

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council last week authorized negotiations with Connect Church, formerly the First Baptist Church of Royal Palm Beach, on Okeechobee Blvd. to sell two tracts of land that total about 12 acres for $2.2 million. The church plans to use the sites for parking and a memory care facility. At the Thursday, Dec. 1 council meeting, Village Manager Ray Liggins said that the church has asked to purchase the two parcels, about 6.5 acres of an 8.4-acre parcel east of the church, and a second village-owned parcel of about 5.45 acres at the southwest corner the Porto Sol development. Liggins said the sale of the property requires council approval, and by a super-majority if the sale is for less than the appraised value.

In 2015, the village contracted with Anderson & Carr and Integra Realty Resources of Miami to appraise the two parcels. “Adjusting the appraisals for the amount of property being sold, the two appraisals totaled $2.46 million and $3.6 million,” Liggins said. “The average of the appraisals is $3 million. Connect Church is offering $2.2 million for the two parcels with the following understanding: a $50,000 nonrefundable deposit after a 60-day due diligence period, sale to be within 10 days after the site plan approval, or by Sept. 30, 2017, whichever comes first.” The site is to be limited to parking only on a site currently zoned for townhomes, and a memory care facility on the Porto Sol civic site. Staff recommended approval of the sale. “With the use of the property, I See LAND SALE, page 4

RPB CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAY SEASON

Royal Palm Beach Winter Fest was held Saturday, Dec. 3 at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. Featuring many holidaythemed activities, the event culminated when the Royal Palm Beach Village Council joined Mr. and Mrs. Claus to light the 28-foot Christmas tree. Shown above is Taylor Martinez with her grandfather, Anthony Fawley. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY SHAYNA TANEN/TOWN-CRIER

Committee Seeks To Balance District Official: We Traffic Flow With Speed Control Have School Sites But No Funding By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Equestrian Preserve Committee talked about improving traffic flow but controlling speed in a workshop session Wednesday. Committee members also discussed improvements that would encourage equestrian event spectators to use Lake Worth Road, rather than go through Wellington and other parts of the equestrian area. The first topic was a proposal to change the adopted level of service for roads in order to induce developers to contribute to road improvements. Village traffic consultant Andrea Troutman said an acceptable level of service on roads for most jurisdictions is D when traffic speeds start to decrease, and the adopted level of service for the equestrian overlay is E. Troutman said that all the roads except Pierson Road and South Shore Blvd., and a portion of Greenbriar Blvd., operate at a level of service C currently.

“Once you adopt a level of service C, the volume of traffic on the road is reduced, so some of the counts are over that volume,” she said. “Today we are meeting the adopted levels of service E on all of the roads, with only one roadway at level of service E, which is South Shore from Lake Worth to Pierson.” Troutman said that adopting a lower level of service means potential developers might be required to pay proportionate share to widen a roadway or improve intersections, where under the current adopted level of service they would not. “That may be something that you want,” she said. Committee Chair Jane Cleveland asked why the village would want to change the level of service, and Wellington Projects Manager Mike O’Dell said the intent would be to improve traffic flow in the Equestrian Overlay Zoning District (EOZD). “We would be impacting development, burdening development

with additional roadway improvements,” O’Dell said. Troutman explained that under the adopted level of service E, no improvements are currently indicated, but adopting a level of service C might require developers to participate in improvements, rather than put the burden on the village and its residents. O’Dell pointed out that the village charter requires development to pay for itself. “We’re meeting the levels of service, but the community has talked about [improving] traffic flow,” he said. “That was one of the discussions that came out of meetings we’ve had with the community.” O’Dell said that there has also been discussion of improving Lake Worth Road and South Shore Blvd. to aid in moving traffic in and out of the equestrian area, as well as improving certain intersections. Committee Member Dr. Sergio Guerreiro said that he was more See TRAFFIC, page 15

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Kristin Garrison, director of planning for the Palm Beach County School District, answered questions from Wellington Education Committee members Tuesday about new boundaries resulting from future development in the western communities. The planned developments will have minimal impact on Wellington schools initially, but new schools will be necessary as the new developments are completed, Garrison said. Acting Chair John Webber said that the committee had requested that a school district official explain how Wellington schools would be affected. “A lot of parents have expressed some concerns [about] the number of communities coming in,” Webber said. “These are not small communities, and they are being marketed to families, so we’re

trying to find out what the boundary effects would be. Such as, which schools would be affected and what kind of ripple effect that would have.” Webber said committee members also wanted to learn about the opportunities they would have to give input into the process. Garrison said there is a lot of residential growth anticipated in the western communities, more than 15,000 units and growing. “That’s going to be happening over a very long planning horizon,” she said. “The very first units that we’re expecting based on the information we’re receiving will be in 2017 and continuing all the way to 2041.” Garrison said developers can give the school district detailed information on initial construction, but that subsequent building relies heavily on the market. “We really don’t have definite See SCHOOLS, page 15

Xcelerate Wellington 2.0 Now Accepting Applications

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Are you an entrepreneur? Would $10,000 take your business to the next level? If so, apply now to take part in Xcelerate Wellington 2.0. The Young Professionals of Wellington’s Xcelerate Wellington program is accepting applications until Dec. 22 for its Shark Tankstyle business competition offering up to $10,000 in cash and prizes. “If $10,000 is significant enough to take your business to the next level, apply now,” YPOW Vice President Monica Van Tassel said. “If having exposure to a broader community of entrepreneurs in Wellington is important to you, apply now.” Exposing a fledgling company

to the right people, she explained, is about numbers: The more practice you get, the better you get at sharing what your company is and what you’re trying to do. Xcelerate Wellington is an avenue for practice, experience, connections and more as companies compete for the $10,000 grant. Committee Chair Van Tassel is spearheading the program along with committee members Ryan Mishkin, John Bowers, Dan Abbate, Noam Weiss and Gabie Ervesun. They are looking forward to learning about the companies that have applied and will be applying before the deadline. “Last year, it was a private event,” Van Tassel said. “This year, we decided to make it a commu-

nity event and open it up.” During the live, two-hour public event, Van Tassel explained, the companies picked as finalists will present their businesses to a panel of four judges. There will be a new award, and a discussion focusing on the lessons that can be learned through failure. “What we really learned last year was that Wellington indeed embodied the spirit of entrepreneurism, as we suspected, and I feel like there is the appetite within the community to have that conversation brought into it. That’s what we’re looking to do,” she said. Each applicant is being asked to submit a pitch video, which is new for Xcelerate Wellington 2.0. Ad-

ditionally, a “Home Grown: Local Choice Reward” will be granted to an eligible company. That award is specifically to recognize a Wellington-based company. “It’s important again to bring the conversation of entrepreneurism into Wellington,” Van Tassel said, noting that there is a growing entrepreneurship movement in the area. To participate, businesses must register and complete the application process. Companies outside of Wellington are welcome to participate, but they are asked to think creatively about their economic impact on Wellington. Finalists will be announced in early January, and shortly afterward, there will be a live event

in front of the judges, who will determine the winner. Last year’s judges — Mark Bellissimo, Jeff Brown, Martin Hill and Robbin Lee — are returning to lend their expertise to this next set of entrepreneurs. Bellissimo is the managing partner and largest shareholder of Wellington Equestrian Partners LLC, which recently has grown to include the Wanderers Club and the International Polo Club Palm Beach, in addition to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, the Winter Equestrian Festival and the Global Dressage Festival. Brown, entrepreneur in residence at Florida International UniSee XCELERATE, page 15

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AUTISM FUNDRAISER HOLIDAY DINNER The Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches, a Palm Beach County not-for-profit charter school for children ages 3 to 14 on the autism spectrum, held its inaugural Sunshine and Snowflakes fundraiser on Sunday, Dec. 4. at the original Wellington Mall. The evening featured a delicious buffet provided by the White Elephant Restaurant. Activities included a Chinese raffle, family photos, crafts for children, dancing and a holiday performance by the Royal Palm Beach High School choir. The Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches believes that all children with autism spectrum disorders can learn, become self-motivated lifelong learners, function as responsible citizens and actualize their potential as productive citizens. The program

PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

provides quality special education programs that are tailored to meet the unique needs of each student. With a goal for every student to maximize their potential using evidence based practices, the center is committed to providing a quality education to all students, as well as providing much-needed support to parents. The Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches was founded on the belief that progress and success comes from the “connections” that are made between its students, families and the greater community. Proceeds from the event in Wellington will be used to fund specialized services provided to the students. For more information, contact Principal Debra Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches Johnson at djohnson@connectedpb.com or visit www. Principal Debra Johnson, Assistant Principal Donna Stegall and Director of Operations Jason Portman. connectedpb.com.

Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches staff members.

The Smith/Cohen Family.

The Robbins Family.

Royal Palm Beach High School Advanced Women’s Chorus under the direction of David Sommer.

The D’Loughy Family.

The Ortiz Family.

Parents, children and staff dancing.

Fanny and Jeffrey Cobo.

Tania Smith-Cohen and Maya Cohen dance.

Kevin and Bella dance.

Logan and Bella show off their markers.

Violet Baker makes a craft.

Rosie and Evan Lopez.

Kaitlyn Morales wins a basket of goodies.

Teacher Pam Dieste with Natalie Ortiz.

Friends forever!

The Lopez family enjoying dinner.

Jeremy Ortiz and Uliana Feliciano.

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NEWS

Lawyers To Meet On Whether 8th Place North Is Public Or Private

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council authorized its attorney and manager Tuesday to do whatever they must to resolve a dispute over the use of 8th Place North, a road with three property owners. One of them has erected a gate to claim the road as private. Property owner Mark Jackson installed a fence at the north end of 8th Place North, restricting access for other property owners on the road, town staff reported. Loxahatchee Groves officials want to restore the road to its previous travel path, which the town asserts it has maintained for the past seven years. Town Manager Bill Underwood said that he and Town Attorney Michael Cirullo have been trying to resolve the issue, after the council at a previous meeting agreed to take action. Cirullo said that he has been in discussions with attorney Jeff Kurtz, who represents Jackson. “We’re at a point where we need to try to either resolve it among the parties or decide if it’s worth the town’s resources and

time to ask a judge to confirm whether this is a public road,” Cirullo said. “Mr. Kurtz and his client are of the firm opinion that it is not. We are in the process of gathering information.” Cirullo recommended trying to negotiate an agreement before filing any litigation, which would require participation by all the property owners involved. “Maybe collectively there could be some solution without everybody spending a lot of resources,” he said. “If that is not successful, I will come to you with an analysis at the next meeting.” Kurtz discussed a letter from him to the town dated Nov. 10 alleging that the street is a private easement established by the original owners of the four lots adjoining the road. It connects to Collecting Canal Road to the south and runs north along the west side of D Road, then turns left to extend to the fourth property owner. “It has been maintained since the very beginning by those property owners,” Kurtz said. “In some of my discussions with Mr. Cirullo, we’re on the same page

as to what the law requires for a private road to become a public road, and that basically is seven years of maintenance.” Kurtz said he has contacted town officials several times in the past few months asking them to prove that the town had maintained the road for the past seven years, but had not received a satisfactory answer. “There has been no evidence presented of actual maintenance,” Kurtz said. “There were contracts that you had with the water control district that included this as a road to be maintained. There may be a difference of opinion historically between you and the district as to what a courtesy grading is.” Kurtz said he has had conversations with Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District staff, including District Administrator Steve Yohe, who told him that no maintenance had been done on 8th Place North in compliance with the contract between the town and the district. “I’m open to Mr. Cirullo’s suggestion,” Kurtz said. “I hope we can get this resolved, but if we get involved in litigation, it’s going to

be the town’s burden to show that maintenance was begun more than seven years ago and was ongoing. We’ll be happy to work with you. In the meantime, I assume that the town is not going to trespass on the road.” “We don’t consider it as trespass, but I think in the interest of trying to maintain the status quo and not agitate, we’re working around the issues,” Cirullo said. Vice Mayor Tom Goltzené said he thought the discussion should include resolution of rock that had been put down on the road at the expense of the town, and Cirullo said that would be part of the discussion. Councilman Ron Jarriel noted that the town, in an attempt to maintain the road, had to put down rock to fix problems there. “I told management and I told the council to leave that road alone, just like the water control district,” Jarriel said. Councilman Todd McLendon asked about the possibility of a closed session with the property owners, but Cirullo said that there has to be potential or actual litigation for such a meeting.

“My question is how many other roads are going to be saying they weren’t maintained,” McLendon said. Goltzené said several roads could be called into question. Mayor Dave Browning said that he knew the water control district had spent money on the road, and it was listed as one of those it maintained. “We’ve taken roads off as people have come and said, ‘Look, I don’t want my road on there anymore,’” Browning said. “That never happened with this one until this blew up.” He said the town also has statements from district staff stating that the road did not need maintenance. “That doesn’t tell me that he looked at it and said it’s not a town road,” Browning said. “He looked at it and it doesn’t need work. That happened in a lot of places. It still meets the criteria of a town road.” Browning added that the town’s solid waste collector Waste Pro recognizes 8th Place North as a town road. “Their trucks go down it,” he said. “They’ve assured us they

won’t go down that road if it’s private.” Browning said that many residents appreciate their roads being maintained by the town. Goltzené said other residents on the road bought property there under the assurance by the town that it was a public road. Cirullo said that after his meeting with Kurtz, he would provide an analysis at the council’s next meeting, explaining that there are concerns beyond 8th Place North to be resolved. In other business, the council agreed to hire outside counsel, code enforcement staff and a special magistrate to represent the town to resolve a code enforcement case with Councilman McLendon. A motion by Jarriel to approve the item carried 3-0, with McLendon recusing himself and Councilman Ryan Liang away from the dais. The council also approved a letter of response to the Office of the Inspector General regarding the office’s recommendations for town management. A motion by Goltzené carried 4-0 with Liang away from the dais.

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Was that a reindeer running by? Santa? An elf? At the fifth annual Wellington Jingle Bell Run 5K on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 7 a.m. at Village Park on Pierson Road, Santa, Mrs. Claus, elves and all sorts of holiday characters will be running and walking in a fun run that benefits Wellington kids in need. Giving back is what motivated Emil Cabrera, owner of Genie’s Gymnastics and chair of the run, to create this fun and colorful familyfriendly winter activity. “It’s a nonprofit, and what we do is collect toys from the runners and donate them to the Village of Wellington,” he said. “They’re donated to the people in need over here in the area.” Everyone has their ups and downs, Cabrera explained, and when things were going well for him, he knew it was the perfect time to create the event. “There’s a point in life where you have to give back,” he said. An athlete himself — Cabre-

ra competes in triathlons — he thought that the Jingle Bell Run 5K would be a nice way to give back to the community through a toy drive. People dress up in a holiday theme, he said, and are given awards based on unique categories, such as the first Santa, the first Mrs. Claus and the first elf to cross the line. There’s also a stroller category where both the child and the runner receive a medal. Jingle bells are given out to the runners, too. “It’s a lot of fun. I do it for fun; I don’t profit from this,” Cabrera said. Over the past few years, approximately 1,600 toys have been donated — about 400 a year. All of the toys are given to the village for its annual Hometown Holiday Toy Drive, which will be bringing holiday cheer to more than 350 children this year who would otherwise go without gifts during the holidays. Toys for older children, such as footballs, basketballs, soccer

balls and gift cards to stores such as Walmart, Old Navy and Target are always needed. Wellington’s toy drive also provides toys to kids from the Kids Cancer Foundation, the pediatric unit at Palms West Hospital and children receiving infusions at the hospital. Going to the hospital after the run and handing out toys, Cabrera said, is an amazing experience, and part of why he puts in the time and effort to make the event happen. “The best part is to give the toys to the kids, definitely,” Cabrera said. The race always sells out, he said, and is capped at 500 runners/ walkers for 2016. Registration costs $30 per person, $20 for those 16 or younger, and $35 the day of the race. Participants are asked to donate an unwrapped toy. The course, he added, is certified by USA Track and Field. “Bring a lot of toys. It’s all about the kids,” Cabrera said. To learn more, or to register, visit www.wellingtonholidayrun. com.

Youngsters take part in the Wellington Jingle Bell Run festivities back in 2014.

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OUR OPINION

The Holiday Season Is Joyous, But It Can Mask Hidden Dangers ’Tis the season for joy, cheer, laughter, friends and family. However, there is a dark side to the holiday season that is relatively easy to safeguard against. In a time where fire safety has been in the headlines — from a party turned to tragedy in Oakland, Calif, to deadly wildfires in Tennessee that authorities believe were started either intentionally or accidentally by humans — make sure that fire safety is a priority in your own home. Did you know that the holiday season is the deadliest time of year for house fires? From holiday candles to dry trees and wreaths, fire threats are everywhere. Home is where the heart is, and where many of us will spend our holidays. However, beware the many hidden dangers. Make sure that all candles and hot items are not within reach of small children. Remember to water your Christmas tree frequently, but carefully. Water and electricity don’t mix well, but, electricity and heat with a dried-out tree can cause catastrophic flames. It’s also the dry season outside, so be sure to keep yard debris away from your holiday lights and make sure that you use the proper outdoor electrical cords when setting up colorful displays. Beyond fire hazards, be sure to keep glass ornaments out of reach of small children and curious animals. When opening presents, be sure an adult is available to help unwrap small items and wrangle with sharp scissors, packaging and batteries, all of which can hurt young children or pose a swallowing risk. If friends and family are coming over, be sure to ask about any food allergies — the last thing you want to do at a gathering is to rush someone to the hospital due to an unintentional allergy attack. Keep emergency numbers easily accessible. If you need to, call 9-1-1, preferably from a land line. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office can be reached at (561) 688-3000. The main office for Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue can be reached at (561) 616-7000.

You can reach Palms West Hospital at (561) 798-3300 and Wellington Regional Medical Center at (561) 798-8500. When you’re out shopping, be extra diligent about knowing where your cell phone and wallet are. Don’t put either down on a counter or in a shopping cart. They’re too easy to forget, or worse, be stolen. Be sure to lock your car doors, and if you’re stowing purchases in your car, make sure they are not visible. When shopping at night, try to park near a light. Beware of others following you in the parking lot, and if you feel uneasy, ask a clerk or security guard to escort you to your vehicle. Also, if you are shopping online, be sure to take in packages immediately after delivery. Thieves have been known to cruise neighborhoods looking to steal holiday packages. Finally, there is invisible darkness and danger that lurks within. If you’re feeling anxiety or depression during the holiday season, there are things you can do to feel better. The symptoms of the “holiday blues” may include fatigue, tension, frustration, sadness, loneliness or isolation, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. To combat the blues? Stick to as much of a normal routine as possible, get enough sleep, spend time with supportive and caring people, drink in moderation (or don’t drink at all), keep a simple to-do list, exercise, set reasonable goals and expectations, listen to music to relax and set a budget for holiday activities. Some helpful phone numbers, in case you need someone to talk to, include the Suicide Prevention Services Crisis Hotline (800-784-2433), the Suicide Prevention Services Depression Hotline (630-482-9696) and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-8255). For many people, navigating the holiday season can be a challenge. If you are not feeling joyful, don’t let the season overwhelm you and be sure to reach out for help.

OPINION

Caffeine Prevents Dementia? New Studies Look Promising! So, is it true? Can we believe the recent headlines that “caffeine prevents dementia?” Well, what do you know? Caffeine may well be a key preventer of dementia! At least, in very recent tests, the indications are positive.

Footloose and... By Jules W. Rabin

The new study in the Journals of Gerontology, Biological Sciences and Medical Scientist found that greater caffeine intake by women over 65 is associated with much smaller odds of developing dementia. The conclusion comes after 10

years of follow up. There were 6,407 included in the group, which showed a key reduction of 36 percent! This, my caffeine addict friends, means two to three, 8-ounce cups of coffee, five to six cups of black tea, or even

seven to eight 12-ounce cans of soda can encourage these results. It is known that caffeine binds into pre-existing adenosive receptors in the brain. It seems this theory is well worth exploring further. It certainly is true that our

investigative scientists develop the future in sometimes strange ways. Surely we should enjoy that next cup of joe with greater reverence. Come to think of it, I might even get to remember my anniversary this year.

NEWS

Palm Beach MPO To Discuss Becoming An Independent Agency

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Royal Palm Beach Vice Mayor Jeff Hmara reported last week that the Palm Beach County Metropolitan Planning Organization will discuss becoming an independent agency at its meeting on Monday, Dec. 12. The idea of an independent MPO was discussed briefly at the agency’s last meeting. The MPO makes major planning decisions affecting funding for most roadways in the county. “Since its inception back in 1979, the MPO has been hosted by the county,” Hmara said at the Dec. 1 meeting of the Royal Palm Beach Village Council. “The members of the MPO staff are county employees, but there is also the fact that it meets in county space. The MPO staff is provided

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continued from page 1 am recommending that we sell it at under the appraised value,” Liggins said. “Currently on the RT-8 [zoning], there could be 52 townhomes built on that property, and I do believe that having parking that allows expansion of the church and supports the memory care facility is a use that is more consistent with what we’re wanting in the village. We don’t have a memory care facility in the village today, and if this helps them facilitate that, which I believe it does, I think it’s worth going down this path and

county space for administrative support.” Hmara said he didn’t know what prompted the discussion, except that there is a desire for greater independence separate from the county and its influence. “From my point of view, it wasn’t all that great, except when we tried to move the meeting, it was obvious that the county wanted to keep it downtown, but that’s fine,” he said. “The notion that really prompted this is that there would be a clearer chain of command. The MPO would be directly responsive to the board, as opposed to having the influence of county staff over what is actually acted upon by MPO staff.” Hmara said it was in the early stages of consideration and would be addressed at the Dec. 12 meeting. “That will be the first time that

we talk about it substantially,” he said, explaining that MPO Director Nick Uhren was traveling around meeting with MPO members giving the pros and cons of an independent body. “It will be interesting seeing what the other members of the board think about this notion,” Hmara said. “Clearly, independence comes at a cost, and I mean that literally.” In addition to staff and space, the county provides upfront financing for grants. “If you were independent, you would have to have enough resources immediately available to replace the county’s funding support, so there are a number of details that need to be worked out,” Hmara said. There are 21 members on the MPO board, including four county commissioners, he said.

“At some point in time, it may come before us for a decision, and what I would like to do is pull the executive director in here and have him talk to us before it comes before us,” he said. Mayor Fred Pinto said he would like the village manager to speak with Palm Beach County Engineer George Webb to find out what the impetus is. “At first blush, this translates to something the county is paying for now that they want the cities to pay for,” Pinto said. Councilman Dave Swift said he would hesitate to take county influence away from the MPO. “Mr. Webb and his staff are really the experts of the big picture, and that committee would have to establish its own big picture, and the question is who is going to be behind the science of the whole

thing,” Swift said. “You’d have to have the expertise there, and the county has played that role for a long time.” Swift said that an independent MPO would have to come up with its own staff of traffic professionals. Hmara said Uhren is in the process of gathering that type of information. “The amount of staff support that has been provided other than George [Webb] showing up at just about every meeting, which he does, is another issue,” he said. “If you think about their experience and having a primary job, and then you have this other agency that you’re supposed to support… there is some substance to the argument.” Hmara also updated the council on the status of a lawsuit by the

City of West Palm Beach opposing the State Road 7 extension. He said a final decision by the administrative judge has been delayed several times. “First it was the end of August, and then it was the end of November. I understand that the judge actually did speak at the South Florida Water Management District… Basically what he said was that he has not decided yet and is looking for input from both sides now before a final order. This appears to be the next step, which is a little puzzling to me,” he said, explaining that the administrative judge appeared to be looking for a final order from both sides. Hmara added that it still looks favorable that the decision will be in favor of the roadway’s completion, and that the final decision is now expected to come in January.

hoping they can make this work.” Pastor Dale Faircloth said the church recently purchased land to the west, and has brought four different proposals to the village for the land under discussion over the past 23 years. “I think this one is the best, and so we’re excited about the possibilities of being able to obtain the land and expand our parking,” Faircloth said. “Our water retention is an issue as we enlarge our site, and we do need to revise our master site plan, so this facilitates that.” Vice Mayor Jeff Hmara asked about the wide range between the two appraisals, and Liggins said that the lower appraisal was by a firm that the village uses more

frequently and would have more confidence in. Councilman Dave Swift asked whether the civic zoning for the site includes a memory care facility, and Liggins said that the county, which originally approved the Porto Sol development, approved the parcel as a county civic use. “After it became part of the village, the owner did expand the use to village public use, so the memory care facility is an acceptable use,” Liggins said. Swift asked what would happen if a developer for a memory care facility could not be found, and Faircloth said there have been promising discussions with builders. Swift also asked whether the

property could revert back to the village if it were not developed, and Liggins said a clause could be included in the agreement with the church giving up the $50,000 deposit. Land planner Donaldson Hearing, representing the church, said several senior care operators are interested in running a memory care facility there. “We all understand the intricacies that exist with Alzheimer’s disease,” Hearing said. “I know many of us are hopeful that within the next generation there will be a cure, but right now there’s not, and the group that we’re working with has been working with Pastor Faircloth for quite some time. They are definitely resolute on this

site, and the need is here.” Councilwoman Selena Smith said she was concerned that the church might sell the property to another owner who would apply for a land use change. “We’ve seen it happen recently, so that’s a concern of mine,” Smith said. Hearing said a reverter clause would protect the village, and stressed that the church is interested in the use being synergistic to its uses. “Were not looking to flip the land,” he said. “This is really for a specific use with two parties that have an alignment in values that want to work together to make it happen.” Mayor Fred Pinto said it is

fortunate that the village is in a position to make decisions based on the quality of life impact, rather than revenue production, which townhomes would create. Smith said she would like to have a better idea of what the project would look like, and Village Attorney Jennifer Ashton said the application would come back before the council several times before final construction approval. Hmara made a motion to authorize the village manager to negotiate a contact with the church with the restrictions as stated in the agenda item, as well as a clause that ownership reverts back to the village if the plan for a memory care facility is not executed. The motion carried 5-0.

Arts Holiday Prism Concert “A Charlie Brown Christmas” on Friday, Dec. 16 and Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Palm Beach Central High School theatre (8499 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). The box office opens at 4 p.m., and curtain time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at www.pbctix.booktix.com. For more information, call (561) 304-1035.

& Recreation program, will be presenting its fifth annual performance of The Nutcracker on Monday, Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center, located at 151 Civic Center Way. Tickets are $8 in advance, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, or to order tickets, e-mail tinytoesdance@aol.com.

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NEWS BRIEFS Palm Beach Philanthropy Tank Application Deadline Dec. 11

Palm Beach Philanthropy Tank recently announced that Julie Fisher Cummings, William Meyer, Avy Stein and Christine Stiller have each committed $25,000 and 12 months of one-to-one mentoring to Palm Beach County students. Palm Beach Philanthropy Tank is a Shark Tank-style competition for students in grades seven through 12. They compete by pitching their original community

betterment projects to the panel of philanthropist-investors. The quartet serves as competition judges, underwriting philanthropist-investors and mentors for the individual student winners. In this unique twist on philanthropy and community service, the four partner with student winners to operate their community betterment projects as ongoing enterprises making meaningful, sustained positive impact in Palm Beach County. “I appreciate the opportunity Philanthropy Tank creates for innovation and learning,” Stein said. “While coming up with new ways to approach social problems, young people learn valuable en-

trepreneurial, organizational and execution skills that will serve them well for a lifetime.” Stiller agreed. “Philanthropy is much more than charitable giving,” she said. “It develops our humanity, our ability and need to care for one another. By financially and intellectually supporting young people in their desire to improve the lives of others, we are ‘paying it forward,’ helping to develop a future generation of engaged global citizens.” Applications are being accepted from public, private and homeschooled students residing in Palm Beach County at www.philanthropytank.org. The deadline for submissions is Dec. 11. Finalists

will be announced on Jan. 25, and students will have approximately six weeks to prepare their pitch. The finals event will take place March 8 at the Maltz Jupiter Theater. To view complete bios of this year’s philanthropist-investors and learn more about their philanthropic impact in Palm Beach County, visit www.philanthropytank.org/ philanthropist-investors.

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ROYAL PALM WINTER FEST AT COMMONS PARK A COOL HOLIDAY TRADITION

Snow, an ice-skating rink and a snow slide may not sound like South Florida activities, but all were enjoyed at the Royal Palm Beach Winter Fest on Saturday, Dec. 3 at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. Bounce houses, a rock wall, horse-drawn carriage rides, onstage entertainment, food trucks and more were also part of the event. Later, Mayor Fred Pinto and the Royal Palm Beach Village Council PHOTOS BY SHAYNA TANEN/TOWN-CRIER joined Mr. and Mrs. Claus to light the 28-foot Christmas tree, followed by a fireworks display.

Royal Palm Beach Vice Mayor Jeff Hmara, Councilwoman Jan Rodusky, Councilman David Swift, Councilwoman Selena Smith and Mayor Fred Pinto join Mr. and Mrs. Claus on stage.

Trevell Joiner, Andre Baldwin, Lemar Kelson, Sharon Coleman, Claudia Baldwin and King Joiner fly their drone above the park.

Kat the horse with Lazaro Santos, whose family runs Every Kids Dream, a horse-drawn carriage and petting zoo service.

Crowds watch the live performances on the Winter Fest stage.

Marc Thomas, Shane Thomas, Aaliyah Thomas and Marlei Thomas play in the snow.

The Christmas tree was lit in front of a large crowd.

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Girls and boys in Akademia Dance perform a hip-hop show.

Jennifer and Samantha Millaci build a sailboat at the Home Depot Kids Workshop.

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Wellington Road Closures For Holiday Parade

Residents should expect temporary road closures on Sunday, Dec. 11 beginning at 1 p.m. to accommodate this year’s 33rd annual Wellington Holiday Parade. The closures will impact Forest Hill Blvd. from its northern intersection at Wellington Trace to South Shore Blvd. between the hours of 1 p.m. and approximately 5:30 p.m., or the conclusion of the parade. Beginning at 1 p.m., Forest Hill Blvd. will be closed along with Ken Adams Way and Chancellor Drive. In addition, one lane on the east side of Forest Hill Blvd. between Montauk Drive and Ken Adams Way will be closed beginning at 8 a.m. to facilitate setup of the stage, and the section of Forest Hill Blvd. between Wellington Trace and Ken Adams Way will be closed to one lane of traffic at 10 mph from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The designated parade route will begin at the intersection of Wellington Trace and Forest Hill Blvd., and continue east on Forest

Hill Blvd. to South Shore Blvd. Village employees will be stationed along the parade route with barricades to prevent the movement of traffic on the roadway as the parade passes through, as well as to provide assistance to area residents. PBSO deputies will also be stationed at various points in order to control traffic. Roads will be reopened once cleanup is complete. For more information, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

Concert Dec. 17 At St. Michael

The community is invited to a Christmas Celebration Concert “Contrast Due” with Darren Matias on the piano and Yasa Poletaeva on the violin Saturday, Dec. 17, starting with appetizers and an open bar at 6 p.m., followed by the concert at 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael Evangelical Lutheran Church (1925 Birkdale Drive, Wellington). Tickets are $25 and available at the church office. For more information, call (561) 793-4999.

Big Babka Bake At RPB Chabad

Chabad of Royal Palm Beach will present its Big Babka Bake for Women on Monday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. at Chabad of Royal Palm Beach (129 Sparrow Drive). Gather around the table and make chocolate babka. For more information, or to reserve a seat, call (561) 714-3521 or visit www. jewishroyalpalm.com.

Big Dog Golf Event Dec. 12

Big Dog Ranch Rescue will host the fundraisesr “Golf with the Big Dogs” on Monday, Dec. 12 at the Dye Preserve Golf Club in Jupiter. Guests will join 18 PGA/LPGA touring professionals in a unique “shamble” format, with every foursome playing an entire hole with each of the pro golfers. The pro golfers participating this year include: Jim Furyk, Luke Donald, Bill Horschel, Lexi Thompson, Keegan Bradley, Nick Price, Morgan Pressel, Gene Sauers, Ken Duke, Mark Calcavecchia, Jon Curran, Brad Faxon, Peter

Jacobsen, Freddie Jacobson, Jamie Lovemark, Jesper Parnevik and Nicholas Thompson. The kickoff to the event will be a party held on Sunday, Dec. 11 at the oceanfront home of presenting sponsor Chris Cline. Country stars Billy Currington and Lauren Alaina will be providing the entertainment. Big Dog Ranch Rescue is the largest, no-kill dog rescue in the Southeastern United States. They are currently building a new facility in Loxahatchee Groves designed to have everything dogs need to recover from any pre-existing medical conditions and become well-balanced dogs ready to find new homes. For more information about the golf event, visit www.bdrr.org/ golf-with-the-big-dogs.

West African Kora Music At Wellington Library Dec. 13

Musician Sean Gaskell will give three performances and educational demonstrations on the

Kora, an ancient 21-stringed harp from West Africa, at Palm Beach County libraries next week. Gaskell will be at the Wellington branch library on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free to the public. Other performances will be at the Glades Road branch in Boca Raton on Monday, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. and the West Boynton branch on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. The Kora is native to the Mande peoples who live within the countries of Gambia, Senegal, Mali, Guinea and Guinea Bissau. The music is traditionally played by oral and musical historians known as Griots. While the Kora is only 300 years old, some commonly played songs can be traced back 800 years. Many songs tell ancient stories of war and hardship, while others praise people of high political status and those who helped expand the Mande Empire. Gaskell has studied extensively under the instruction of Malamini Jobarteh and Moriba Kuyateh of Brikama in the Gambia, and Kane Mathis of Brooklyn, N.Y. Gaskell has been featured at numerous festivals in the United States and

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Wellington Cares Honors Volunteers, Sponsors & Participants

By Shayna Tanen Town-Crier Staff Report Debbie Petrone first volunteered with Wellington Cares, a nonprofit that assists people age 65 and older, four years ago when the organization had just formed. On Tuesday, Dec. 6, Petrone watched as volunteers, sponsors and participants were honored at Wellington Cares’ fourth annual luncheon and meeting at Casa Tequila restaurant. Wellington Cares aims to help seniors 65 and older remain in their homes by providing essential services such as picking up groceries or prescriptions, taking them to doctors’ offices, assisting with bills, simply talking to participants and more. Nearly 60 people attended the lunch, including volunteers, par-

ticipants who benefit from Wellington Cares’ services, business partners and members of the board of directors, which includes Kathy Foster, Joan Manning, Marion Frank, Cheryl Anders, Dan Terner and Alan Bottorff. Before lunch was served, Executive Director Kathy Foster announced that sponsor Extraordinary Charities had donated 50 $25 Walmart gift cards to all seniors who receive help from Wellington Cares. Later in the lunch, Foster thanked six outstanding volunteers who dedicated their time and energy to the organization: Ann Brinson dedicated 115 hours and was named Outstanding Volunteer of the Year; Lu Croteau was recognized for always being available and with a smile to

Kathy Foster honors Ann Brinson for her service.

Ellie Vogt receives an award for her service with the Hospitality Calls program.

Volunteer Janice Downs and participant Gloria Hanlon.

boot; Janice Downs and Christine Vocaturo each volunteered 71 hours of their time; Ellie Vogt was honored for spearheading hospitality calls and making 190 hours of service calls to participants; and Melody Domb was recognized for adding excellence to everything Wellington Cares brought her way. Petrone said that as a volunteer, “One hour makes a big difference to a lot of people.” She said that volunteering is convenient and has allowed her to socialize with other volunteers and participants and make more friends in Wellington. Petrone’s mother, Elinor Brown, said she has benefited from Wellington Cares’ help. Her husband, Robert Brown, has dementia, and Elinor is his

caregiver. But sometimes, she needs some help of her own. She said volunteers from Wellington Cares have picked up her groceries and prescriptions, which gives her more time for herself and her husband. “Knowing I can depend on someone, I feel relieved,” she said, adding, “They find everything possible to make it easier for the elderly.” By the end of lunch, several participants had won raffle items, and Foster encouraged everyone to take home the poinsettia plants propped on each table. Volunteers and participants alike left the luncheon with stomachs and arms full. For more information about the local nonprofit, visit www. wellingtoncaresorg.com.

Alan Bottorff, Joan Manning, Alec Domb, Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig, Wellington Cares Executive Director Kathy Foster, Wellington Councilman Michael Drahos, Marion Frank, Cheryl Anders and Daniel Terner. PHOTOS BY SHAYNA TANEN/TOWN-CRIER

Royal Palm Beach Councilwoman Selena Smith, Wellington Cares marketing coordinator, with Diane Gutman, Wellington Cares volunteer coordinator.

Volunteer coordinator Diane Gutman with Joan and Bill Mariutto.

Kathy Foster gives Geri O’Neil her raffle prize.

Mayor Anne Gerwig, volunteer Jill Davidson, participant Caterina Italia and her daughter Maria Anatra.

27 Charities Selected To Take Part In The Great Charity Challenge

The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center turned into a field of hope and dreams during the $216,000 Palm Beach County Sports Commission Grand Prix CSI 4* to benefit local nonprofit organizations on Saturday, Dec. 3. With more than 300 applications received for the chance to participate in the 2017 Great Charity Challenge (GCC), presented by Fidelity Investments, the excitement level was high to see whose names would get drawn out of the lottery drum. At stake: a chance to share the $1.5 million purse. To date, the event has distributed more than

$9.2 million to 200 Palm Beach County charities. A total of 27 charities were drawn throughout the evening’s festivities. Event founders Mark, Katherine and Paige Bellissimo were assisted by Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig, Vice Mayor John McGovern and council members Michael Napoleone, Michael Drahos and Tanya Siskind, along with Palm Beach County Sports Commission Executive Director George Linley and GCC sponsors Dan Rosenbaum and his family, Lisa Lourie, Carlene Ziegler, Caroline Moran, Emanuel Andrade

and representatives of Starwyn Farms. The 27 charities selected on Saturday, Dec. 3 included: The Cancer Alliance of Help and Hope, the Children’s Home Society of Florida, the Equestrian Aid Foundation, Families First of Palm Beach County (Children’s Case Management Organization), the Farmworker Coordinating Council of Palm Beach County, Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, Genesis Assistance Dogs, the Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization, Grandma’s Place, Helping Hands Assistance

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SANTA VISITS ALL PAWS AS A BENEFIT FOR AMBER’S ANIMAL OUTREACH

All Paws Animal Clinic in Royal Palm Beach paired up with Amber’s Animal Outreach on Saturday, Dec. 3 to host Holiday Pet Photos with Santa. For a $10 donation, pet owners and their furry friends received a framed photo with Santa Claus. The donations benefited local nonprofit Amber’s Animal Outreach. To learn more about Amber’s Animal Outreach, call (561) 449-5491 or visit www.aaodog. PHOTOS BY SHAYNA TANEN/TOWN-CRIER org. To learn more about All Paws, call (561) 790-9225 or visit www.allpawsanimal.com.

The All Paws Animal Clinic staff with Santa. (L-R) Ashley Thiboult, Alexis Brady, Tabitha Lanford, Vicki Deitz, Santa (Troy Nelson), Natasha Johnson, Kat Wolter and veterinarian Dr. Patty Forsythe.

Santa with Peanut, who is up for adoption through Amber’s Animal Outreach.

Ethan Brodie with his grandmother, Vicki Deitz, office manager at All Paws.

Jane Garcia with her puppy Shih Tzu Cassandra visit with Santa.

Mike and Tammy Walker with Chip and his photo with Santa.

Santa and Oreo the puppy with Amber Nelson, founder of Amber’s Animal Outreach.

Orsi, a Labrador, and Faith, a Pointer who was rescued by Amber’s Animal outreach.

Santa and Chip, a long-haired Dachshund, pose for a photo.

WOMEN OF THE WESTERN COMMUNITIES WINTER FUNDRAISER MEETING

The December meeting of the Women of the Western Communities was held Thursday, Dec. 1 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. The winter fundraiser meeting featured a Chinese auction with money to be used for scholarships and programs. Members also brought toys and other gifts to donate to the YWCA Harmony House. For more info., e-mail Mair Armand at mair@wwc-fl.com, call PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER (561) 635-0011 or visit www.womenofthewesterncommunities.org.

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Girl Scouts Bring Joy To Children During Visit To Palms West Hospital

Brownie Girl Scout Troop 24205 of Wellington learned what it meant to serve their local community on Saturday, Nov. 19. The scouts, along with Troop Leader Joane Celestin and Troop Co-leader Jennifer McDonald and several parents, recently made a visit to Palms West Hospital to spread some cheer and donate coloring books and crayons, word search books and pencils, and activity books to patients in the pediatric unit. The event was coordinated through Child Life Specialist Michele Armand. The day of the event, the group met with nurse Josette Adner, who led the girls to the patients’ rooms, where, with

permission from parents, they were able to deliver the gifts in person. The Girl Scouts were excited for the opportunity to deliver the items directly to the patients and see their smiling faces. It made them proud to partake in this service project and to help other people, knowing that they were following the Girl Scout organization’s laws. The troop thanks Armand, Adner and all of the hospital staff members who helped coordinate this special event. To explore opportunities to volunteer or partner with Girl Scouts, call (866) 727-4475 or visit www. gssef.org.

(L-R) Alissa Anderson, Sarah Davis, Jana Pierre, Taylor Browning, Victoria McDonald and Gabriela Pasahow. Not pictured, Alexis McPherson, Chelsea Dever, Emilee Rebstock, Emma Pincus, Hailey Kurek and Troop Product Manager Valarie Kurek.

Katherine Bateson-Chandler On ‘Horses In The Morning’ Radio Show

With the winter dressage show season fast approaching and the World Equestrian Games scheduled to be held in the United States less than two years from now, Horse Radio Network’s talk show “Horses in the Morning” recently invited Grand Prix competitor Katherine Bateson-Chandler to the broadcast’s Omega Alpha Equine Monday Edition to give the inside scoop on what it’s like to prepare for the show ring. A podcast of Bateson-Chandler’s interview is now available at the “Horses in the Morning” web site (www.horsesinthemorning. com), in which Bateson-Chandler shares her thoughts on planning for the World Equestrian Games, the upcoming Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, her bond with her superstar mount Alcazar and the invaluable boost she gains from training with British Olympian Carl Hester. The road to the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games will offer triumphs and inevitable challenges for standout horse-and-rider pairs who hope to compete in the Tryon, N.C., event. Bateson-Chandler is already working hard to prepare for the WEG — one of the biggest events on the global sporting calendar — and spent this past summer competing in Europe and training with Hester. “One hundred percent, I be-

lieve horses have a ‘person,’” she explained. “Alcazar is my special boy.” The Dutch-bred gelding affectionately known as “Lonzie,” owned by Jane Clark, has trained up the levels to Grand Prix with Bateson-Chandler. “When you spend every day with a horse, there is a bond you can’t describe,” she said. “You have to feel it. We know each other so well. He has a lot of character and tries really hard, with enough spice that keeps every day interesting. He is back up and running after colic surgery last summer, and he feels better than ever.” As plans for the 2018 World Equestrian Games begin to form, Bateson-Chandler is first intent on the Wellington show series at hand. With her personal and professional mentor Olympian Debbie McDonald, she will choose Florida shows to compete in and will also look toward next summer in Europe. “I always have a greater idea in mind of what I want to do, but again, you learn that things can change,” she said. “If you wait until the year of the championships to plan, you are behind the eight ball. Everyone is planning now, to be honest, even toward the Tokyo Olympics. Absolutely, this is a very important season.” To listen to her interview, visit

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WELLINGTON NATIVE HONORED AS SENIOR SAILOR OF THE YEAR

Wellington native Petty Officer 1st Class Andrew McCauley, a recruiter assigned to Navy Recruiting Station Killeen, Navy Recruiting District San Antonio, was recognized as the Senior Sailor of the Year for the NRD during an awards banquet held at the Hilton Garden Inn-Live Oak. McCauley is a 2004 graduate of Wellington High School and joined the U.S. Navy in 2004 as a steel worker. Additionally, he was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and a presentation coin from the USAA. (L-R) Cmdr. Jeffrey Reynolds, NRD executive officer; Petty Officer 1st Class Andrew McCauley; Cmdr. Karen Muntean, NRD commanding officer; and Master Chief Petty Officer Eric Mayes, NRD command master chief.

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is now offering a leadership development and philanthropy program for high school students known as Students of the Year. High school students in the Palm Beach area will compete to raise funds to invest in research for lifesaving treatments for blood cancer patients. Every dollar raised counts as one “vote.” The candidate team with the most “votes” at the end of the seven-week competition earns the title Students of the Year, and a $2,500 college scholarship. For more information, contact Kellie Baker, campaign manager, at (561) 616-8682 or Kellie.Baker@lls.org. Shown above are this year’s candidates: (Front row) Claudia Cabral, Lexi Bolton, Anika Varsani, Emily Rose Thiele, Vanessa Vasquez and Kellie Baker; and (back row) Megan DeSouza, Alyssa Goldman, Isabella Vega, Amanda Viola, Reese Kline, Samara Smukler and Naya James-Faulkner.

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WELLINGTON EL KIDS DONATE TO FOOD DRIVE

Wellington Elementary School recently participated in the News Channel 5 Bill Brooks Food for Families program. The students brought donations of non-perishable food items such as canned meats, soups, canned vegetables and more. The students learned the value of giving. There are thousands of people in South Florida where hunger is a daily reality. The goal of this program is to make this holiday season plentiful for all. Wellington Elementary received more than 800 canned goods. The school thanks all the students and families that made the food drive successful.

Heroes For Education 5K Was A Huge Success

The results are in for the Heroes For Education 5K, and education was clearly the winner. More than 600 runners, students, teachers, district employees, volunteers, families and many friends came out to Bryant Park in Lake Worth to raise awareness and money for students and teachers in Palm Beach County public schools. The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County surpassed its goal of $60,000 thanks to the support of the community. “We are grateful for all the people who got up early and enjoyed the race. We count on this annual event to help support all of our programs, including our very popular Red Apple Supplies,” said Christina Lambert, president and CEO of the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County. The event was supported by PNC Bank. “PNC Bank understands that a sound education is a strategic investment in helping to broaden children’s opportunities for social and economic mobility, which will ultimately help build a solid foundation for the future of this region,” PNC Bank Regional President of Florida East Cressman Bronson said. “That’s why we support organizations like the Education Foundation and events like the Heroes for Education race.

They are community assets well worth PNC’s commitment.” Palm Beach County public schools participated in another type of competition in the Heroes for Education 5K. Two $750 physical education grants were up for grabs. Crosspointe Elementary School was awarded for top participating team, and J.C. Mitchell Elementary School was recognized as the top fundraising team. There were winners in several age group categories of the race: Male Overall Winner was Mitch Guirard from West Palm Beach, Female Overall Winner was Amy Hood from Loxahatchee, Male Master Winner was Cerillio Farimas from West Palm Beach, Female Master Winner was Nina Montez from Palm Beach Gardens, Male Grandmaster Winner was Stephen England from Jupiter and Female Grandmaster Winner was Ulrike Vernachio from West Palm Beach. This was the third year for the Heroes 5K for Education thanks to presenting sponsors United Healthcare and Optum. In addition, sponsors included PNC Bank, AeroJet Rocketdyne, AT&T, Merin Hunter Codman and the Florida Prepaid College Board. For more information, visit www.educationfoundationpbc. org.

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Lox Groves Elementary Receives A Grant From James Patterson And Scholastic Reading Club

Loxahatchee Groves Elementary School has been selected to receive a grant from bestselling author James Patterson to support its school library. In addition, the Scholastic Reading Club will match each dollar of Patterson’s donation with “bonus points” that teachers can use to acquire books and other materials for their classrooms. Loxahatchee Groves was selected from among thousands of applications. Patterson and the Scholastic Reading Club announced last year that Patterson would donate $1.75 million to save school libraries nationwide in the second installment of his School Library Campaign. As part of an ongoing effort to keep books and reading a top priority in the United States, selected school libraries will be receiving grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Since the grant program’s launch, Patterson has donated $3.5 million to school libraries nation-

wide, with all funds personally donated by Patterson. Loxahatchee Groves Elementary School has been actively working to raise money for a media center makeover. The school received a $4,000 grant from James Patterson and 4,000 points from the Scholastic Reading Club to help the school media center. Special thanks goes to first grade teacher Mary Garofalo for writing the grant titled, “Reading on a dirt road.” With the help of this grant, the PTA and other sources, the library will not only add materials but will become more welcoming with murals that are being painted by members of the Seminole Ridge High School Art Club, said Loxahatchee Groves Elementary School Principal Richard Myerson. “We’ve just come out of the most divisive presidential election in history — and among all the issues that captivated voters,

education wasn’t one of them. It was hardly discussed,” Patterson said. “Nearly half of the American population reads at or below a basic level, and we need to address that problem to foster an informed future electorate. I’ve made it my mission to underscore the vital role reading plays in children’s lives, and the need to sustain school libraries is at the heart of that mission.” In the first-ever partnership of its kind, Patterson joined forces with the Scholastic Reading Club to administer funding applications to their network of 62,000 schools and 800,000 teachers. Schools entering were asked to share the story of their school library, including past efforts to make improvements and “great ideas to help create a brighter future.” Patterson personally read and selected the winning recipients of the grants. Based on past winners,

school libraries across the country have been using this funding to purchase new books, add bookshelves, make improvements to their catalog systems and expand their programming. “Last year’s ‘Patterson Pledge’ showed communities nationwide how important school libraries are, but also how gravely desperate they are for books to fill their shelves in the midst of steep budget cuts,” said Judy Newman, president of the Scholastic Reading Club. “The amazing outpouring from schools, combined with the continued generosity of James Patterson, helped us solidify a second year of grants to help more children have access to high-quality books and, ultimately, revive school libraries. We are proud to announce this year’s new grant recipients and thank James Patterson for his continued personal commitment to save school libraries.”

Oxbridge Students Help Feed Homeless

About 70 hungry and homeless individuals who live at the Senator Philip D. Lewis Center in West Palm Beach received a fresh, fullcourse meal on Nov. 14 courtesy of the Oxbridge Academy. The meal was specially prepared by the school’s executive chef Dan Gasperi and served by Key Club students and supporters. For more than a year, Oxbridge has sponsored the dinner service twice at month at the Lewis Center. Under the direction of faculty advisor Kate Kilian, members of the Key Club take food prepared by the school and serve it to the homeless in support of the Breaking Bread, Breaking Barriers program coordinated by the Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County.

The school’s meal service program is generously underwritten by an Oxbridge family. “A core principle at Oxbridge Academy is teaching students how to serve the school and society with integrity, respect and compassion,” Key Club Advisor Kate Kilian said. “Our students are regularly involved in acts of service, ranging from feeding the homeless to building homes with Habitat for Humanity.” In 2012, the Lewis Center became Palm Beach County’s first homeless resource center. It offers a range of services to help homeless individuals and families restore a self-sufficient and productive lifestyle. The Oxbridge Academy is lo-

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Shane Laurent Chosen For All-State Concert Choir

Congratulations to Seminole Ridge High School chorus student Shane Laurent, who was recently chosen to be part of the 2017 AllState Conference SATB (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) Concert Choir. Laurent will perform in Tampa with the choir Jan. 11-14 at the David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts. Students of the Week — The Students of the Week program

recognizes SRHS students, nominated by staff, for their academic excellence, behavior and assistance with keeping the campus positive. Congrats to the Students of the Week for Nov. 28 to Dec. 9: Scarlet Herman and Connor Perry (grade 9), Koi Jones and Ignacio Perez Suarez (grade 10), Brittany Addison and Casandra Behr (grade 11), and Jeremy Boyd and Mariela Pina Nava (grade 12).

FAFSA Follow-Up — SRHS thanks the many parents who attended the Nov. 21 meeting with Palm Beach State College representatives, who presented an overview of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process. Hawk parents said it helped clear up their confusion in completing the online application, and the evening’s one-on-one

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Polo Park NJHS Donates Food For Holiday

For the fourth year in a row, the Polo Park Middle School National Junior Honor Society participated in the WPTV News Channel 5 Bill Brooks Food for Families Food Drive. The school donated nearly 1,200 cans and non-perishable items. “Counting all those cans and seeing how many we collected for the community, it made me feel really proud to be at Polo Park and in NJHS,” explained NJHS member and Student Government President Karinne Mitchell. “I’m a member of a lot of groups and clubs at Polo Park, but I am most proud of being in NJHS because of all the good we do for others.” The service project, along with a toy drive and donation to Palms

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NEW HORIZONS STUDENTS DONATE TO GRANDMA’S PLACE

Polo Park Middle School students with the cans collected during the food drive. West Hospital every December, “This is such an amazing group helping those who are in need. I’m are examples of the dedication to of students,” faculty sponsor Craig proud to be the sponsor for NJHS the community that Polo Park and Kaliser said. “They truly do care every year, but especially with this its NJHS believe in. about their fellow students and truly remarkable group.”

‘FOOD FOR FAMILIES’ DRIVE AT CARDINAL NEWMAN

The Cardinal Newman High School student government, as well as the entire student body, took the time to collect food for the Food For Families program recently to give to those who needed help to have a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner. Hope Rural students also came to Cardinal Newman to participate in an interfaith prayer service and receive a special luncheon and gifts from the SGA and Campus Ministry programs. (Above left) SGA students collecting food items. (Above right) Rev. David W. Carr with Hope Rural students.

The New Horizons Elementary School student council recently sponsored a food drive to benefit Grandma’s Place in Royal Palm Beach. During this week of giving, students brought in nonperishable food items for needy community members. In all, more than 1,300 pounds of food was collected. Shown above are officers of the New Horizons student council (L-R) Christina Wang, Bailee Simmers, Mahak Ramani, Victoria Miloslavich and Melany Gomez with the school’s donation.

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PBSC Lox Groves Campus Set To Open Feb. 27

Students registering for spring classes at Palm Beach State College can now choose Loxahatchee Groves from among their campus choices. PBSC’s fifth campus is set to officially open Feb. 27. Existing students can register online now, choosing from 64 sections of general education courses that largely count toward the associate in arts transfer degree. New students can apply for admission online and get prepared to start in the spring. College leaders say the mostly 10week classes developed specifically for that campus, as well as some classes for the eight-week term, can serve about 2,000 students. “As a resident of Wellington, I

know that the Loxahatchee Groves campus area communities have been anxiously awaiting our new campus,” said Dr. Maria Vallejo, vice president of growth and expansion and provost of the Belle Glade and Loxahatchee Groves campuses. “All of us at PBSC are very excited to be part of history in the making for our western communities.” The 75-acre campus site on Southern Blvd. west of B Road marks the first new campus constructed by the college in more than 30 years. The $30 million first phase includes a three-story, 50,000-square-foot multipurpose facility with classrooms and computer labs, administrative offices, a

250-seat lecture hall and ancillary support spaces. Hunter Loomis, a 2016 graduate of Royal Palm Beach High School, is among the first students to enroll at the campus. He took a few dual-enrollment classes at the Palm Beach Gardens campus while in high school, but the spring term will be his first time enrolling in college classes since his graduation. “The Gardens and Lake Worth campuses are equally far from me. It is about a 30-minute drive. The Loxahatchee Groves campus is only about five minutes. This worked out well for me. I won’t have to drive as far all the time,’’ he said, noting that he still may have

to take classes at other campuses to complete his degree. Spring classes for the 16-week term across the college begin Jan. 5, and the college typically offers 12-week and eight-week classes. However, because of the timeframe in which the new campus will open, PBSC leaders wanted to ensure that students have options soon after the certificate of occupancy is received for the campus. Although health sciences and technology are the initial focus of the first phase of the Loxahatchee Groves campus, the career programs that will be based at that campus are not yet available. Visit www.palmbeachstate.edu to learn more.

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When The Grandkids Come Over, It’s A Whirlwind of Activity!

My daughter and son-in-law had to go to a wedding, so the grandkids were at my house all weekend. I live for this. The first thing we do is play chase. This is Skippy’s favorite game, and he begins every visit by asking, “You remember that game where you try to tickle me?” I take one menacing step toward him, and he’s off. We play this until I either a) drop dead or b) come up with a good enough excuse to stop. “Wait, wait,” I pant, heavily. “I have to stop and see if that candy is still in the cupboard.” “What candy?” he says with wide eyes. The next thing we do is paint the dinosaurs. Target had these papier-mâché animals for sale in their art-and-crafts section. I got Skippy (age 4) a tyrannosaurus and

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The Sonic BOOMER Tess (age 2) a rhinoceros (not technically a dinosaur but, to her, close enough). They started out as brown paper but are now veritable kaleidoscopes of color as each visit has them coated with more and more paint. I let the kids use my expensive tube acrylics because the colors are so bright, and one should always use the very best

materials when one is doing their very best work — which the kids are, judging by the serious expressions on their faces. When the dinosaurs are put up to dry, the kids go to their toy bin to extract everything I’ve ever bought them that their mother has forbidden by way of announcing, “That is not coming into my house!” This includes all sorts of whistles, drums, horns, games that require extreme vigilance due to tiny pieces, and an entire armory of water guns, pop guns, dart guns, toy rifles, six-shooters, rubber knives, swords, bayonets, light sabers and army men. (Let me offer this lame caveat: I do not encourage violence; I simply cannot say no to a pleading four-year-old.) As soon as all the toys are spread

throughout the house, their charm instantly dissipates. It is time for, yes, breakfast. Because it is 9 a.m. For breakfast, the kids get juice (not cut with water like at their house), bacon (my daughter is a vegetarian), and pancakes with smiley faces of whipped cream and maraschino cherries. (I have heard that these cherries are first bleached, then dyed but I maintain that a one-cherry nose is perfectly safe.) After breakfast, we go for a walk. Last weekend, the walk was particularly fun because we were delivering party invitations to a few of our neighbors. Each kid got to hold a few and, when we got to a house, ring the doorbell and either hand it to the occupant or stick it in the mailbox. (I’m sure that’s a federal offense!)

Tess was at her absolutely most adorable. “When is your party?” a neighbor would ask and she would reply without hesitation, “tomorrow,” while I motioned frantically above her head that it was definitely not tomorrow, please do not come tomorrow, nothing will be ready tomorrow and, in fact, the house was littered with whistles, drums, horns, games that require extreme vigilance due to tiny pieces, and an entire armory of water guns, pop guns, dart guns, toy rifles, six-shooters, rubber knives, swords, bayonets, light sabers and army men. Eventually, the kids and I made it through the day, but that only served to bring us to the fearsome bedtime. More about that next week.

‘Rules Don’t Apply’ Founders As Plot Focus, Acting Are Fuzzy

New movie Rules Don’t Apply is a fascinating vision of the really old, corrupt Hollywood that, unfortunately, mostly rolls over and dies. This has been a project in writer/director/actor Warren Beatty’s mind for 15 years. It would have done better to have simply remained there instead of becoming a vanity project. Parts are great, but much of the time it simply is just “there,” waiting for something interesting to happen. Howard Hughes (Beatty), a billionaire who also makes films, hires dozens of “contract actresses” who get dolled up, trained and then allowed to audition for movies. And, of course, be “companions” for Hughes. In 1964, a biography appears that calls him insane and discusses his hijinks, focusing on a particular incident. The film then moves to 1958, when Marla Mabrey (Lily Collins), a smalltown girl, becomes one of his protégés

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler and is brought to Hollywood. To make certain that she does not do anything wild and crazy, she is assigned a driver, Frank Forbes (Alden Ehrenreich), whose main job (aside from driving) is to stop her from dating anyone else. But he falls for her and breaks the key rule: that he must not date one of the actresses. Thus the movie’s title, which is discussed far too often. The young actors are the real focus of the movie as they try to have a romantic life, which, of course, must be kept a

secret. Add to that both come from small towns and are very religious. But they are tossed into the shark tank of Hollywood despite their innocence. Both have their dreams; she wants to be a star and has trouble understanding why she has not gotten a long-promised screen test. He wants to promote a building project for a piece of property he has an interest in. She succumbs to Hollywood’s sins and he does not. To promote her career, she goes along to get ahead. Forbes gives it his best but goes nowhere. Hughes is presented almost as a benevolent if nutty presence. When he is on screen, he dominates the action, he holds our attention. We wonder what he will do next. He is fascinating. Howard Hughes has always been interesting; the genius/ billionaire/reclusive nut is clearly an icon. The movie The Aviator, a far better picture, spent two hours on the man.

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taking small roles, and they generally do a great job. The problem is that it is really hard to feel anything for the leads. She is good-looking; he has charm. But the roles go nowhere. The film is really about the supporting character, who essentially does relatively little. He is a presence in the main story but does not go anywhere with it. Beatty creates a nuanced character, one with enormous charm and just as large inconsistencies. But he is like a black hole; everything comes to him and nothing goes out. He provides no assistance to the leads; indeed, does nothing at all for the guy and demands an inappropriate relationship from the woman. This is a film you can easily miss. Wait until it’s shown for free and you’ll get a good acting lesson from Beatty. But except for a few really good Hughes scenes, there’s not much there to enjoy.

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Kretzer Kids In Concert Dec. 13 In The Harriet Theater At CityPlace The Kretzer Piano Music Foundation (KPMF) will present Kretzer Kids in Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace in West Palm Beach. The concert is part of the ongoing Music for the Mind monthly concert series to benefit music education. Come enjoy the extraordinary talents of 16 young singers, pianists and violinists. The Kretzer Kids are a group of middle school and high school music students who perform more than 50 concerts a year in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and children’s hospitals. Proceeds from the Dec. 13 concert will go to Kretzer Piano Music Foundation to help fund the Kretzer Kids program. The Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace is located at 700 S. Rosemary Ave. in West Palm Beach. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling Kretzer Piano at (561) 748-0036. The Kretzer Piano Music Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing

the gift of music to children and seniors. “We are passionate about music being a part of every child’s life, and the foundation provides performance opportunities so young artists can share their talents with others,” founder Kathi Kretzer said. In addition to awarding scholarships for music lessons and donating pianos to disadvantaged children and local children’s charities, KPMF’s programs include the Music for the Mind concert series presented the third Tuesday of every month at CityPlace in West Palm Beach. These concerts feature various musical groups from the area. Beginning in 2002, Music for the Mind has provided more than 11,000 young musicians the opportunity to perform while raising more than $625,000 to help keep music in schools. Also, the Keyboards for Kids group piano classes are held weekly for 60 inner-city school children at the Center for Creative Education in Pleasant City. For more information about KPMF, visit www.kretzerpiano. com/KPMF.

The Kretzer Kids will perform a benefit concert Dec. 13 at the Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace.

St. Rita Catholic Church Knights Of Columbus Annual Bike Drive To The Glades Set For Dec. 17

The Knights of Columbus of St. Rita Catholic Church in Wellington will once again spread Christmas cheer to dozens of underprivileged children in the Glades. This year’s trip to church locations in Pahokee and Belle Glade is set for Saturday, Dec. 17. The deliveries will include the bicycles, helmets and a magic show for the children to enjoy. The Knights of Columbus have been purchasing bicycles as gifts

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continued from page 1 “We have speed control, but if they decide they want to widen it, they will be able to widen it. They say that if we work with them, they will pay for the lights and they’ll do the striping, and if the time comes that they need four lanes, they will work with us with a wide median or something like that. They are basically saying we can’t stop them, or we can come in there and do whatever we want, and we’ll pay for the lights, we’ll pay for the roundabouts and we’ll pay for the striping.” Browning added that if Okeechobee remains two lanes, it will be a steady stream of traffic that would prevent residents from

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continued from page 1 data on that, and that’s OK, because in school district projections, once you get beyond a five-year planning horizon, you really can’t rely on them for major decisions,” she said, explaining that the past 15 years have seen the advent of such variables as charter schools, class size reduction and controlled open enrollment planned for next year. “There are so many moving

for underprivileged children since 2010. The project became a passion for Jerry Fonda and the Knights of Columbus. The effort became an annual project, which has led to more than 328 bicycles purchased over the last six years. Unfortunately, Fonda passed away in February 2015, yet his spirit remains with those that he touched and loved. As a result, the annual Jerry B. Fonda Christmas Bike Drive has been established to

keep the tradition alive. Special thanks to the members of the Knights of Columbus Council #8419, community donations, Mike Carroll and Project 425, Hank Feinberg and members of the Sam Schwartz Society of American Magicians Assembly #274, Charles Coleman and Carlos Lopez at Walmart in West Palm Beach, and Marc Kaye of the Children Helmet Initiative and Legislative Defense Fund. (CHILD).

getting on and off the road safely. “I think if we had a four-lane parkway with a big divider and done well, it would probably serve our community better than if we try to keep it a two-lane road with no divider and a lower speed limit through Loxahatchee Groves,” he said. “I think that no matter what we do, in the long run it’s going to backfire on us, but we can do that.” Goltzené said lights and roundabouts will make pass-through travelers think about using other routes. Former Councilman Dr. Bill Louda said he was glad the amendment on Okeechobee Blvd. was going through. He suggested a separate ordinance to require that the roadway remain two lanes. Councilman Todd McLendon made a motion to approve the change in wording regarding commercial development, which carried 5-0. The council also approved an

ordinance that places restrictions on stores that sell alcohol and establishments that serve alcohol. Underwood said that the ordinance makes several changes to the existing rules, including regulations on drinking in public, as well as a change in the hours of operation for drinking establishments from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. It also allows an extension to 2 a.m. with a special permit, and requires training for employees selling alcoholic drinks. No consumption of alcohol would be permitted within 500 feet of a commercial establishment. Browning said the ordinance was the result of complaints about people drinking heavily outside a local market at 9 a.m. After some discussion among council members, the hours of permitted sale were extended to 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. McLendon made a motion to approve the ordinance, which carried 5-0.

parts we have to try to track for our enrollment projections that you really have to be agile and react as these environmental things occur,” she said. So it can be responsive, each October the school district counts student enrollment for planning purposes, Garrison said. “That’s the most important count, because it’s the most reliable count for planning purposes,” she said. That forms the basis for the next year’s projections. “We look at areas where we see a crowding problem, especially if there are schools in one area that are experiencing growth,” she said. “That’s when we then look

at planning strategies, including a boundary change.” The area that the school district was most immediately concerned about was the Westlake development. The first phases of that project will be built soon, and the area is assigned to the already overcrowded Western Pines Middle School. “We’re really not in a position to take on any more students at that school,” she said. “We don’t feel that it’s good for the school, so we are in the process right now of conducting a boundary change that would move the part of Westlake that’s assigned to Western Pines.” Those students will now attend Osceola Creek Middle School.

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new roundabout at Pierson Road and Stribling Way, and O’Dell said roundabouts are one of several methods that could be employed, including at the intersection of South Shore Blvd. and 50th Street. “A four-way stop works, but if we’re talking about moving traffic but also doing some traffic calming, that’s another option,” he said, explaining that Wellington’s Equestrian Plan of Action calls for striking a balance between controlling speed and enabling movement. “We were looking at trying to create some form of balance between the movement of traffic to get out and expand and help the venues continue to try to grow and prosper and do the things that they’re going to do by moving traffic,” O’Dell said. “The second part is, who pays for it? Lastly, we do need to create that balance

between movement of traffic and speed. We heard clearly that most of our traffic in the south end was moving too fast.” He said the action plan called for widening Lake Worth Road between 120th Avenue South and South Shore Blvd. for it to be a thoroughfare in and out of the equestrian area. “The idea was to look at the additional ingress and egress points that were coming out of the showgrounds,” he said. “There are additional access points that will be built.” O’Dell said that village staff will watch the impact of improvements underway at 40th Street South to see if it helps traffic on Pierson Road. “As time goes on, we’ll see how these improvements have aided in moving that traffic around,” he said.

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continued from page 1 versity, is an angel investor, serial entrepreneur founder of the Fourth Estate Public Benefit Group and a past director of the Gulf Coast Venture Capital Association. Hill appeared on ABC’s Shark Tank with his invention, Beebo, to help feed small children, and received a $200,000 investment from two of the “sharks” on the show. Lee, CEO of Wellington Regional Medical Center, focuses on

academic and community-based healthcare organizations. YPOW has kept in touch with many of the competitors from the first Xcelerate Wellington and has followed their progress over the past year. Jinglz, a social media platform connecting advertisers to consumers and consumers to friends, has launched, received local television coverage, is now a live app, and is seeking financing for marketing its product and obtaining users. Energy Bionics, which focuses on charging smartphones and tablets with renewable energy, was one of three national winners at a Fort Lauderdale startup expo, participated in a federal accelerator program and has partnered with Florida Atlantic University for

research utilizing solar energy. Van Tassel is looking forward to Xcelerate Wellington 2.0 and to bringing Wellington to the front of the entrepreneur/small business conversation. The presenting sponsor, Equestrian Sport Productions, is returning. Additional sponsorship and strategic partner positions are available. YPOW is partnering with SCORE and Paragon, as well as other local mentors and coaches, to bring support to the participating entrepreneurs, and has reached out to the local startup community to find entrepreneurs who might be interested. For more information, and to view the application, visit www. xceleratewellington.com.

Garrison said boundary maps for Wellington’s schools currently extend out to 20-Mile Bend because it was anticipated at one point that those areas might be annexed into the village. “That hasn’t been much of an issue because you haven’t had that many students coming from that area,” she said. However, there will be some students coming to Wellington schools from the planned 2,000home Arden community near 20-Mile Bend, as well as students coming from outside of Wellington due to reassignment or choice programs. “I think your high school has about 250 students or more who

come in from outside the Village of Wellington,” she said. Webber said it appeared that Arden would have the most immediate effect on Wellington schools, and Garrison said that is the only planned residential community with an immediate impact on Wellington. She pointed out that there are school sites owned by or dedicated to the school district. “Arden is one of the first to dedicate an elementary school site, so we do have a very recent dedication of an elementary school site there,” Garrison said. Webber asked whether any money has been dedicated. Garrison said there is no money for

that purpose. She explained that the school district will not be able to take on more debt until the sales tax recently approved by voters expires. That extra penny in sales tax is dedicated to catching up on school infrastructure that has fallen behind since the recession. “The new schools come on in the outer years of our planning horizon, the fifth through 10th year, when we are able to issue debt again,” Garrison said. “Unless we find some other creative ways to finance the schools, we really don’t have funding allocated yet, but the good news is that we do have some school sites, so when we have funding available, we will be able to do that.”

Equestrian Committee Meeting

continued from page 1 interested in slowing down traffic in the EOZD than moving it better. “I want to see a flashing light during equestrian events, 15 miles an hour,” Guerreiro said. O’Dell said that the village put a traffic counter and radar on 50th Street South and that more than 80 percent of the drivers exceeded the speed limit by 10 mph or more. “There are areas in the equestrian preserve that speeds are being exceeded,” he said. Committee Member Carol Cohen agreed that traffic needs to be slowed down. Cohen added that she likes the

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ROYAL PALM BEACH YOUNG AT HEART CLUB MEMBERS ENJOY ‘CANDYLAND’

The Royal Palm Beach Young at Heart Club held its monthly luncheon Friday, Dec. 2 at The Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center with a “Candyland” theme. The Wild West Diner served lunch, while It Takes Two entertained guests with music, frequent humorous costume changes and jokes. For more information about the Young at Heart Club, call Jeanine Delgardio at (561) 790-5189 or e-mail PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER jdelgardio@royalpalmbeach.com.

John and Marilyn Trimble, Ella Kaldschmidt, Elisa Diament and Dottie Santo.

Nancy Wall and Dolores Colasanti show holiday spirit.

Effie and Helio Gonzalez dance to “Felice Navidad.”

Z.Z. and Mr. Keys of It Takes Two perform on stage.

(Front) Harriet Fortune and Doe Harth, and (back) Laurie Gladstone with Santa.

Decorating committee members Berit Hogan, Lee Messina, Roberta Hennessy and President Phyllis Katz.

Eugene Bochenski, Eva Churchill and Lucille Tucker with Santa.

Lawrence Logan, Vinette Tracy, Prudel Belle, Kitty Lanaman and Lorna Pearson with Santa.

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Bess Tucker gets some help blowing out the candles.

Bess Tucker with Property Manager Angela Baker.

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VANILLA ICE HEADLINES WINTERFEST AT THE WELLINGTON AMPHITHEATER

Wellington Winterfest returned to the Wellington Amphitheater on Saturday, Dec. 3 for an evening of holiday-themed entertainment featuring special guest Vanilla Ice and master of ceremonies Wes Kain. The Wellington Chamber of Commerce hosted the event in conjunction with the Village of Wellington. The evening featured musical and dance performances, more than 50 exhibitors and a kids winter wonderland. Special guest Vanilla Ice brought the crowd to its feet during his performance. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Wellington Vice Mayor John McGovern, Wellington Chamber Executive Director Michela Green, Vanilla Ice, Wellington Chamber President Debbie Crompton and Wes Kain.

Kathryn Walton, CEO Eric Goldman, Cheri Fitzser, Joan Sinnett and Lorna Kernizan at the Palms West Hospital booth.

Entertainer Vanilla Ice surrounded by fans.

Wellington Councilman Mike Napoleone, Mayor Anne Gerwig, Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, Vice Mayor John McGovern and Councilman Mike Drahos.

Sharon Watson and Kathleen Williams with Homes for Heroes.

Michaela Paige of The Voice.

Kayla Spieris with Santa Claus.

Alex Shaw performed “Purple Rain” as a tribute to Prince.

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The weather couldn’t have been better, the tack shops were packed and ready, and shoppers were prowling for bargains on Black Friday at several of the most popular equestrian stores in the western communities. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 21

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PBCHS Basketball Boys Fall To Jupiter 48-46

On Friday, Dec. 2, the Palm Beach Central High School boys basketball squad hosted Jupiter High School and fell short 48-46 in a thriller that saw the lead change three times. The Broncos had last-minute chances to tie and take the lead, but could not capitalize on the opportunities. Page 27

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It Didn’t Take Horse Sense To Get Black Friday Deals

The weather couldn’t have been better, the tack shops were packed and ready, and shoppers were prowling for bargains on Black Friday. Chris Burwell, owner of the Silver Spur Equestrian Emporium (561-798-6651), had racks of gently used show shirts, breeches and jackets, all sizes and colors, priced from $1 to $20, saddles starting at $95, and bridles from $25 to $35. The store has been at the same location, 160 Business Park Way, Suite 2, in Royal Palm Beach, for 12 years. “We’re very thankful for the support of friends and neighbors,” Chris said. “We’re a small local business, willing to work with everyone. Pretty much everything’s on sale.” Just down the street, at 10125 Southern Blvd., was Dark Horse Tack (561-427-1772). Owners Cecelia and Christopher McDaniel had marked down most items from 10 percent to 40 percent. “There’s nothing that’s not on sale,” Cecelia said. “And we’ll have our whole online catalog ready for Cyber Monday.” Dark Horse offers horseshoe art made by a local artist, as well as English and western clothing and equipment. “New shipments arrive weekly,” Cecelia added. “We carry full lines of apparel for men, women, boys and girls. We’ve got everything from stocking stuffers to saddles.” Get updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/Horse TalkFL.

Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg On Course Consignment (561-753-6256) was buzzing. They had tables and racks in front of the store, located in the Wellington Plaza at 12773 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 109. The place was packed with shoppers looking through helmets, girths, bridles, bits, shin boots, wraps, halters, half chaps, saddle covers, martingales and racks of clothing. Owner Jacquie McCutchan was busy behind the front counter. “We’d planned to open at 10 a.m., but people showed up at 9 a.m., so it just kinda happened,” she said. “The Animo apparel is flying out the door. We’ve got everything marked down dramatically. We look forward to this sale each year. It’s a fun event — a great way to give back to the community.” Angela Walker and her daughter, Hannah, were browsing for items for Gracie, their Quarter Horse mare. “It’s our first time here,” Angela said. “They have some great deals.” Dover Saddlery (561-422-2025), at 11120 S. Crown Way in Wellington, offered selected sales on their large variety of tack, stable supplies and equestrian apparel. A local charity,

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Diamante Farms Is Named USEF Elite Training Center

Diamante Farms, home base of U.S. Dressage Federation gold medalist Devon Kane, has been designated as an official USEF Elite Training Center. This designation is given to first-class equestrian facilities that are instrumental in providing USEF high-performance training sessions, which enable the top equestrian athletes in the United States to train in preparation to represent their country on the world stage. Diamante Farms, owned by Kane and her mother Terri Kane, was named a USEF Elite Training Center because of the Kanes’ continuing efforts to host USEF training sessions, focus on building high-performance dressage in the U.S., and support of the sport of dressage in general. “We started hosting junior and young rider training sessions at Diamante Farms because it’s very important to our family and our facility to back the different youth

programs that the USEF offers. We enjoy welcoming the coaches and the kids to our facility,” Devon Kane said from her Wellington farm. “From there, we grew to hosting a couple of the young horse training sessions, as well.” She started riding dressage as a junior rider and she became a North American Junior and Young Rider Championship individual gold medalist and team bronze medalist in 2007. She has been unstoppable in the show ring ever since and is now an international competitor, clinician and head trainer at Diamante Farms. The facility is set on 10 acres located just minutes from the Global Dressage Festival and the Winter Equestrian Festival show grounds. The estate boasts more than 20 stalls constructed in courtyard style, with grass paddocks and large covered and outdoor arenas outfitted with world-class footing.

“Diamante Farms has been very gracious in opening their gates to the USEF for both youth dressage and young horse dressage training sessions,” USEF Managing Director of Dressage Hallye Griffin said. “The facility is beautifully maintained and continues to the meet the standards expected for our training sessions.” The Kane family is dedicated to providing opportunities for youth riders and young horses, as well as supporting the equestrian community as a whole. Diamante Farms acts as the annual presenting sponsor of the Global Dressage Festival’s CDI 5* during the winter show season. Diamante also supports the Florida International Youth Dressage Championships, the Challenge of the Americas fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center. Devon Kane has been the Young

Diamante Farms, the home base of USDF gold medalist Devon Kane, is a dressage facility in Wellington. PHOTO COURTESY JAMES WOOSTER

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lars to benefit riders with disabilities. To learn more about Diamante Farms, visit www.diamantefarms. com.

Wellington Firm Marketing StopAmbush To Protect Law-Enforcement Officers A local law enforcement officer has come up with a new product that can potentially save lives. StopAmbush is a patent-pending 360-degree audio/visual alert system. StopAmbush is a 360-degree perimeter motion sensor that mounts

on the roof of police vehicles and tracks movement within a 25-foot radius. It is designed to give officers an early heads-up. StopAmbush uses an audio and visual display inside the vehicle to alert officers when someone is

approaching and what direction they are coming from. This is especially beneficial at night, when officers inside their vehicles are blinded to external movement by their interior light and computer. This November alone, four police

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United Way Gets Grant To Feed Underprivileged Kids

United Way of Palm Beach County’s Hunger Relief Plan, launched and approved by the Palm Beach County Commission a little over a year ago, has helped to improve the lives of 767 food-insecure children. The Jim Moran Foundation has awarded funding for a Weekend Feeding Program that will provide nutritious meals for kids on Saturday and Sunday, so they can return to school Monday morning ready to learn. The gift of $556,690 is a three-

Kids on the free or reduced-cost lunch program receive backpacks filled with nutritious foods.

year commitment that will ensure a long-term, positive impact. These elementary-school students in Belle Glade and Wellington are served by the school district’s free or reduced-fee lunch program during the week but, until now, had no guarantee of a full meal on the weekend. The Weekend Feeding Program, a collaboration between the United Way of Palm Beach County, the Pan-Florida Challenge and Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, is a direct result of the Hunger Relief Plan. A committee focused on childhood hunger, led by Vice President of Hunger Relief Danielle Hanson, discovered that some children went hungry over weekends and went to work to find a charity partner and food distributor that would deliver meals to the children in need. The collaboration caught the attention of the Jim Moran Foundation. “The Weekend Feeding Program is one of five special grants we funded to honor what would have been my husband’s 98th birthday,” said Jan Moran, chairman and president of the foundation. “I know making sure children and families had enough to eat would be close to Jim’s heart.” Effective immediately, “PFC Super-Power Packs” with kid-friendly

and nutritious food items, will be delivered to the Boys & Girls Clubs school-based sites at Canal Point, Glade View, Gove, Rosenwald and Belle Glade elementary schools, and the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club in Wellington, to be handed out every Friday afternoon. One six-serving package of a nutritious meal from Meals of Hope is also included so that the entire family eats healthy all weekend long, as well as during holiday breaks. “We don’t feed kids to stop hunger pains. We believe we hold a rare opportunity to lift children up out of generational poverty through creating access to their education by feeding them. The problem is local, right here in our back yards,” said Ed Mullen, president, chairman and founder of the Pan-Florida Challenge. “We are proud to partner with the United Way of Palm Beach County and the Jim Moran Foundation to feed 767 ‘empty refrigerators’ for three years in the Glades and Wellington.” An estimated 210,000 Palm Beach County residents are food-insecure, and 64,000 of those are children. United Way Hunger Relief work groups are continuing to look at other issues related to childhood and senior hunger, infrastructure and logistics, and building a new food distribution center in Belle Glade.

“This generous gift will enable these children to learn and thrive in school, instead of worrying about

when their next meal will come,” United Way CEO Dr. Laurie George said.

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Lady Broncos Defeat Sem Ridge 69-27 In Girls Hoops

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach Central High School girls basketball team hosted rival Seminole Ridge High School on Thursday, Dec. 1 and defeated the Hawks 69-27. The Broncos (3-4) jumped out to a 7-0 lead early in the first period. Alana Anderson dropped in a three-point goal that forced the

Hawks (4-4) to call a time-out to regroup. Seminole Ridge battled back through several turnovers to put a few points on the board, but Palm Beach Central closed the first period with a commanding 19-6 lead. Early in the second period, both teams traded three-pointers, with Seminole Ridge’s Isabella Martinez sinking hers first to give her team some momentum, but Anderson

Jayda Powell scores on a layup for the Broncos as she powers through the Hawk defense.

immediately responded with her second for the Broncos to maintain a large margin, 24-12. Palm Beach Central continued to roll through the first half, with a 20-point lead 35-15. The Broncos continued to take advantage of the Hawk turnovers and grab most of the rebounds under the boards. By the end of the third period, the Broncos managed a 30-point lead,

55-25. The Palm Beach Central defense was relentless, holding the Hawks to just 10 points in the third period. Shelby Gard also sank a three-pointer during the period. The Hawks were not without opportunity, but they could not maintain possession under the board and find the net. The Broncos extended the lead to 67-27 in the fourth period when Gard

Isabella Martinez works her way up the court for the Hawks.

Seminole Ridge’s Aneeshea Cason tries to get by Bronco Deja Cook.

dropped in her second three-pointer on the night. Things did not improve for the Hawks in the final period. The Palm Beach Central defense stifled the Hawks offense to just a single basket to close out the 69-27 win. The Broncos were more aggressive under the boards and were more accurate with their shots. Turnovers See PBCHS VS. SRHS, page 28

Palm Beach Central’s Alana Anderson is fouled as she attempts a layup for the Broncos. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

Palm Beach Central Falls To Jupiter In 48-46 Thriller

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Friday, Dec. 2, the Palm Beach Central High School boys basketball squad hosted Jupiter High School and fell short 48-46 in a thriller that saw the lead change three times. Midway through the first period,

Jupiter sustained a 14-9 lead after a slow start from both teams. The Broncos created several chances from the defense but could not finish at the net to steal the lead. Both struggled offensively through the second period, with solid defensive play on each side.

The Broncos managed close the gap to 16-14 with under two minutes to play in the first half. Enrick Duporte claimed responsibility for the five points that kick-started the Bronco rally and capped it with a three-pointer that gave the Broncos their first lead of

Bronco Tre Jackson tries to power up and through the Jupiter defense.

Palm Beach Central’s Enrick Duporte goes for a layup against the Warriors.

Bronco Theo Deluca puts the ball up for two points as he gets by the Jupiter defender.

the game at 17-16, and sparked Palm Beach Central’s momentum. The Bronco surge forced Jupiter to call a time-out in an effort to regroup. The Jupiter time-out proved beneficial; the Warriors rallied and reclaimed the lead, but Palm Beach Central tied it at 19-19 with

time ticking away in the half. The Warriors managed three three-pointers, while containing Palm Beach Central’s offensive assault. Jupiter locked down a 27-19 halftime advantage. Through the third period, both See BRONCO BOYS, page 29

Gyvicht Geneus looks for his opening. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

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Rider Todd Minikus And Schneiders Tack Create A Winning Team

It is no accident that international show jumper Todd Minikus routinely finds himself at the top of Grand Prix classes. His consistent success is the result of a philosophy that serves as the very foundation of his winning program: â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to have a top team.â&#x20AC;? Support from sponsors like Schneiders Tack plays

a crucial role in creating this top team for Minikus. Minikus relies on Schneiders for a wide variety of horse care and stable supplies. Whether grooming at home with currycombs and brushes, or prepping for a class with bathing necessities like specially formulated shampoos and conditioners, the

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continued from page 27 were the difference for the Hawks not being able to close the margin throughout the contest. Anderson led in scoring for the Broncos with 13 points, Jordia Jones put up 12 points, and Naija Woodie had 10 points. Both Gard and Anderson had two three-pointers. Aneeshea Cason led the Hawks in scoring with eight points, and Martinez had seven points, including the three-pointer. The Broncos improved their record to 3-4 on the season, while Seminole Ridge fell to 4-4. The Broncos had games against John I. Leonard, Jupiter and Park Vista high schools this week, but results were not available by press time.

Bronco Jordia Jones gets the rebound and goes up for a shot.

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team can count on products from Schneiders to make the horses look their very best. Schneiders is there at the end of the show day, too, with high performance products like LaserWrap bandages. A two-time U.S. Show Jumping

Team bronze medalist in the Pan American Games and winner of more than 130 national and international Grand Prix competitions, Minikus offers sales and training services just minutes from the Winter Equestrian Festival show grounds.

Minikus has just returned to his home base in preparation for the upcoming WEF circuit, where he will compete his rising stars, as well as with the celebrated mare Quality Girl. For more info., visit www. toddminikusshowjumping.com.

Ninja Kids Promoted At Genbu-Kai

Genbu-Kai Karate in Wellington recently tested and promoted six Ninja students to their next belt level belts. The 16-month Ninja program is specifically designed for children ages 4-6. Emphasis is placed on improving fine and gross motor skills, while teaching eight life skills: focus, teamwork, control, balance, memory, discipline, fitness and coordination. Ninjas learn how to set and achieve both short-term and longterm goals while practicing twice a week and advancing through their nine required rank levels. The Ninja program is a preparatory program for the junior karate program. For more information on classes, call (561) 804-1002 or visit www.genbukaiflorida.com.

(Front row, L-R) Andrew Lowenthal, Grayson Cadmus, Julen Cadmus, Christopher Albino, Nicholas Newman and A.J. Clarke; and (back row) Assistant Instructor Meagan Starr, Chief Instructor Sensei Keith Moore and Assistant Instructor Marjorie Bedsole.

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continued from page 29 teams created opportunities from turnovers, but it was the Warriors who maintained the lead, 34-28.

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continued from page 21 the Tackeria’s annual Thanksgiving weekend blowout. The store, at 13501 South Shore Blvd. in Wellington (561-793-2012), was practically bursting at the seams. Vendors for Theraplate, Acuhorse and Equine Choice had displays out front, and there were tents around the side with overstock items such as rakes, bridles, halters, helmets, jackets, blankets, brushes, breeches and boots. Store Manager Lou Cuthbertson was as busy as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs. “Find more of these, and mark them down,” he directed a sales associate, handing her a pair of splint boots. Everything in the store was on sale: 15 percent off bits, bridles and stirrups; 20 percent off horse

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The Broncos would continue to chip away at the Jupiter lead. Palm Beach Central managed to grab the last points scored at the end of the third period to make it a six-point game, 38-32. Palm Beach Central took advantage of accuracy at the free-throw line to come within four in the final

minutes of the game, 44-40. Theo Deluca dropped in a three-pointer for the Broncos to make it a one-point game, 44-43. The score sparked the crowd and the team, but Jupiter quickly doused the flames with a three-point basket to extend the lead to 47-43. The Broncos had last-minute

chances to tie and take the lead, but could not capitalize on the opportunities. With 17 seconds remaining to play, Palm Beach Central was down by one point and needed to come up with a big play. Time out was called by the Bronco bench to formulate a play, but the players came up empty, and eventually fell short 48-46.

treats, helmets, halters, lead ropes and gloves; 25 percent off breeches and crops; and 10 percent off everything else. “It’s going well,” Lou said. “We’ve marked everything down pretty aggressively, especially a wide selection of apparel. The saddle pads are a big hit, along with helmets and the tall Ariat boots. When someone walks out with a pair of $200 boots for $89, they’re grinning.” The Tackeria also showcased Leovet, a new line of natural horse care products, including shampoo, hoof balm and detangler. Also new was the line of Kingsland apparel, made in Norway. “Kingsland has a huge following in Europe,” sales rep Melissa Hill said. “We give adult and child riders another option in show shirts, jackets and breeches. We also have wonderful soft, stretchy socks. Everyone loves our socks.” Alicia Gamboa stopped by. She

collected a bottle of liniment, a bag of dog food, a Breyer toy and some saddle pads. “I’m a regular customer,” she said, “but I love this sale.” Keri Kampsen was another loyal customer who regularly browses the Tackeria’s aisles. “I’m getting basic barn supplies

and toys for my horse. He prefers dog toys and rope chews, along with a Jolly Jumbo Lick. He’s 5 and easily bored,” she said. “I love the Tackeria. You can get anything you need here, and the staff are all super knowledgeable and friendly. This sale is just icing on the cake.”

Sidewalk shopping at the Tackeria.

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Gyvicht Geneus led the Bronco scoring with 22 points; Duporte and Deluca combined for three three-pointers. The Broncos fall to 2-3 on the season. Palm Beach Central traveled to play John I. Leonard High School on Tuesday, but results were not available by press time.

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Saturday, Dec. 10 • The Great Train Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, Dec. 10 and Sunday, Dec. 11. For more information, visit www. trainshow.com. • Buckler’s Craft Fair will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, Dec. 10 and Sunday, Dec. 11. For more information, visit www. bucklercraftfair.com. • The Green Market at Wellington will be at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com for more info. • The Mall at Wellington Green will host a Musicthon on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Palm Beach County Music Teachers Association will be showcasing the talents of students performing holiday favorites on the grand piano in the Macy’s Court to benefit Family Promise, an organization dedicated to transforming the lives of homeless families. For more info., visit www.shopwellingtongreen.com. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Bookercise: Move, Dance, Wiggle & Shake for ages 2 to 5 on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Mall at Wellington Green will host Share the Spirit Day on Saturday, Dec. 10 from noon to 5 p.m. Mall representatives will randomly hand out gift cards throughout the day: a $50 gift card for the shopper and a $25 gift card to share with someone else. For more info., visit www.shopwellingtongreen.com. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Letters to Our Military for ages 7 and up on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. Remember service men and women by writing a letter or making a card to thank them. Lynelle Chauncey Zelnar, founder of Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, will do a brief presentation at the beginning. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Kitchen Chat: Cookies for adults on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. Join the staff-led cookbook discussion. Borrow any cookbook on the theme, test a recipe or two, and share your tips, techniques and kitchen adventures. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Are You Board? Game On!” for adults on Saturdays, Dec. 10 and 28 at 2 p.m. A variety of familiar games will be available with a new and exciting one presented. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Fuyu Matsuri: Winter Anime Fest for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 2:30 p.m. Wear your kimono or favorite cosplay and enjoy treats, anime and games. Participate in the popular semiannual costume contest. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington Seniors Club will hold its annual holiday dinner dance and installation of officers and directors on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. at the Mayacoo Lakes Country Club. There will be entertainment and valet service. For more info., call Peter Granata at (561) 795-9814. • Wellington Ballet Theatre will present its original production The Grinch Who Stole Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. in the Wellington High School auditorium (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.). Free tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis and can be picked up at the Wellington Ballet Theatre studio, located at 11120 South Crown Way, Units 3 & 4, in Wellington. For more info., call Randy Ballen at (561) 296-1880 or visit www.wellingtonballettheatre.org. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present The Other Mozart, written and performed by Sylvia Milo, on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. The Other Mozart is the true and untold story of Maria Anna Mozart, the sister of Amadeus. She, too, was a child prodigy — a keyboard virtuoso and composer who toured Europe with her brother. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. • The Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches

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will perform a holiday concert at the Duncan Theatre in Lake Worth on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 832-3115 or visit www. symphonicband.org for more info. Sunday, Dec. 11 • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold a beginner’s walk at Wakodahatchee Wetlands on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 8 a.m. Visit www. auduboneverglades.org for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host From Coverage to Care: Affordable Care Act Enrollment on Sunday, Dec. 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. Enroll and/or re-enroll into the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace plans. Walk-ins are welcome. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Wellington will present the 33rd annual Wellington Holiday Parade, themed “Holiday Movie Magic,” on Sunday, Dec. 11. The parade will kick off down Forest Hill Blvd. at 1:30 p.m., ending with Holiday Park festivities at the Wellington Amphitheater. For more information, visit www.cpbchamber. com or call (561) 790-6200. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Book Chat for adults on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. Join a staff-led discussion of The Whistling Season, by Ivan Doig, which examines the lives of homesteaders in Montana in 1909. Copies of the book are available for borrowing. Light refreshments will be served. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. Monday, Dec. 12 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Storytelling: I’ll Tell You Mine, If You’ll Tell Me Yours for adults on Monday, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. Explore the art of storytelling. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Make a Gift for ages 9 to 12 on Monday, Dec. 12 at 3 p.m. Get creative and make a gift for someone special. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Wintry Wonders: 3-D Snowflakes for ages 6 to 11 on Monday, Dec. 12 at 3:30 p.m. Supplies will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Michelangelo Lodge of the Sons of Italy will be hosting its annual Christmas party and toy drive for the Palms West Children’s Hospital on Monday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Tickets are $25 per person. Guests are asked to bring an unwrapped child’s toy. The menu consists of salad, chicken parmesan, lasagna and soda/water, followed by coffee and dessert. RSVP to Pat Devivo at (561) 249-1298 or Sam Pittaro at (561) 412-8684. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “To Begin the World Over Again: The Life of Thomas Paine” on Monday, Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a preview screening of this acclaimed, one-man historical drama focusing on the life of Thomas Paine, one of the most misunderstood and influential figures in American history. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Mid-County Democratic Club will hold its Holiday Party and Membership Drive on Monday, Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Tree’s Wings & Ribs (603 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.) Bring an unwrapped child’s toy. For more info., call Matt Kurit at (561) 714-3905. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Pianist Alexandre Moutouzkine in the Florida debut of “Who Stole the Mona Lisa?” on Monday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Young Artists series. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. Tuesday, Dec. 13 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Finger Weaving for ages 17 and up on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. Try this simple Native American craft and weave something warm to gift during the holidays. Supplies will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Paper Airplane Contest for ages 5 to

12 on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 2:30 p.m. Create a paper airplane and compete against your peers to see how far your airplane can go. The winner will get a prize. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Draw & Tell Story Makers for ages 8 to 11 on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 3:30 p.m. Kids will work together to draw out scenes to their own stories. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Tween Crafts & Coloring Club for ages 9 to 17 on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 4 p.m. Work out your creative side with an afternoon of rubber band and beaded creations, Zentangle doodles and coloring. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit ’n’ Stitch for adults on Tuesdays, Dec. 13 and Dec. 20 at 5 p.m. Meet new people and share your ideas and knowledge with others who are just learning to crochet. Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Anime Nation for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. View new anime titles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 7906070 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Sean Gaskell: Music of the West African Kora on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy the unique sounds of the kora, a beautiful 21-stringed instrument native to the Mande peoples of West Africa. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. Wednesday, Dec. 14 • The Audubon Society of the Everglades will walk the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge on Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info. • The Palm Beach County Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group will hold a general meeting of its public and private-sector membership on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 9 a.m. at the Wellington Village Council Chambers (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 712-6549 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “The Wonderful Winter Stories of Jan Brett” for ages 3 to 5 on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. Listen to some of Jan Brett’s most beloved winter stories and participate in winter-related activities. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Book Discussion for adults on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. Join a lively discussion of Alan Bennett’s autobiographical short story, The Lady in the Van, along with his other classics. Pick up a copy of the book when you register. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Not Your Grandma’s Bingo for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 3:30 p.m. Create your own card and see if luck is on your side. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Northern Palm Beach chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday, Dec. 14 at the PGA Blvd. Embassy Suites Hotel. Networking takes place from 6 to 6:30 p.m., with the dinner and program following. The cost is $22, and guests are welcome. RSVP to Chapter President Sam Markwell at (561) 644 2384. For more information about the ABWA, visit www.abwanpbflorida.org. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host DIY Headbands for adults on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Create beaded headbands and hair clips. Bring your favorite nail polish and design bobby pins to match your manicure. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Let’s Play: Gaming for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesdays, Dec. 14 and Dec. 28 at 6:30 p.m. with PS4 multiplayer games, Wii games, card games, board games and snacks. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington Art Society will meet at the new Wellington Community Center on Forest Hill Blvd. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, with a meet and

The Town-Crier greet at 6:30 p.m. with a special holiday theme and food. A member spotlight will precede a demonstration by jewelry artist Lynda Turek-Koehler. For info., visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org. • Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 W. Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach) will hold a community sing-a-long on Wednesday Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. For more info., call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present A Seraphic Fire Christmas: On Winter’s Night on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Revel in the rich sounds of Gregorian chant and glorious carols amid the glow of candlelight as South Florida’s Grammy-nominated ensemble, Seraphic Fire, presents a traditional Christmas concert. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. Thursday, Dec. 15 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Scherenschnitte for ages 17 and up on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. Grab scissors and explore the Pennsylvania Dutch folk art of scherenschnitte. Make silhouettes and decorative, lacy, paper creations for any festive time of year. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Frosty Friends for ages 3 to 5 on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 11:15 a.m. Spend part of your festive season in a celebration of snow. Dance, read stories and make a fun snow concoction to take home. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Paint, Please!” for ages 6 to 12 on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 2:30 p.m. Dress to get messy and paint cool, winter-themed landscapes. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Orange You Curious About Orangutans?” for grades K through four on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 3:30 p.m. Children’s author Laura Boldin-Fournier will read aloud and discuss her newest book, An Orangutan’s Night Before Christmas. Participate in a raffle and create your own orangutan greeting card. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Western Business Alliance will hold its December Holiday Happy Hour at the White Elephant restaurant (12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 20, in the original Wellington Mall) on Thursday, Dec. 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance.com. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. with live music by the Whitestone Band at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Color Me Calm for the Holidays for adults on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Take time to relax and de-stress during the busy holiday season with a calming coloring session. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. Friday, Dec. 16 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Play With Clay for ages 7 to 11 on Friday, Dec. 16 at 3:30 p.m. Use stamps, cookie cutters and other clay tools to create cool designs in your clay creation. All materials will be provided. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 7906030 to pre-register. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present This Wonderful Life on Friday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Jeremy Kendall presents a one-man play, based on the iconic 1946 holiday film, It’s a Wonderful Life. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. • The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free screening of the movie The Santa Clause on Friday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present The Beach Boys Christmas in the Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. Concert Hall on Friday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.kravis.org. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail news@gotowncrier.com.

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RIGATONI BOLOGNESE..................... 14.95 RIGATONI ALA VODKA ...................... 14.95 RIGATONI SUNDAY SAUCE ............... 15.95 RIGATONI FLORENTINA ................... 15.95 RIGATONI ESCAROLE & BEANS ...... 14.95 PENNE PRIMA...................................... 14.95 PENNE POMODORO ........................... 14.95 PENNE BROCCOLI .............................. 14.95 w/ garlic & oil

PENNE BROCCOLI RABE ................. 15.95 SPINACH RAVIOLI .............................. 15.95 RAVIOLI .............................................. 14.95 BAKED RAVIOLI ................................ 15.95 BAKED ZITI .......................................... 14.95

MEAT LASAGNA.................................. 14.95 FETTUCCINE ALFREDO..................... 14.95 SPAGHETTI CARBONARA................. 14.95 SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS............... 14.95 SHRIMP MARINARA ............................19.95 SHRIMP SCAMPI ..................................19.95 SHRIMP BROCCOLI RABE .................19.95 CALAMARI MARINARA...................... 18.95 SEAFOOD POSILLIPO .........................19.95 SCUNGILLI MARINARA.......................19.95 LINGUINI .............................................. 18.95

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VEAL VERDI .........................................18.95 A touch of tomato sauce topped w/ broccoli & mozzarella

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CHICKEN CAMPAGNOLO ..................21.95 Boneless chicken breast w/ potatoes, peppers, onions & sausage in garlic white wine sauce

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SHRIMP SICILIANA ............................ 19.95 Shrimp in garlic white wine & lemon sauce w/ fresh basil

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