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BLOOD DRIVE SUPPORTS SURVIVORS District Chief Report

Focuses On RPB Fire-Rescue Service

A local bill to make the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District dependent to the Town of Loxahatchee Groves passed in a second reading on the floor of the Florida House of Representatives on Tuesday and was scheduled for a third reading on Wednesday. Page 3

Wellington Presents The First In ‘Lakeside Family Fun Days’ Series

Wellington hosted its first of a series of “Lakeside Family Fun Days” at Lake Wellington on Saturday, Feb. 17. The event featured a variety of free activities, including kayaking, paddle boarding, bounce houses, lawn games and demonstrations with local organizations. Page 5

RPB Rotary Hosts Tribute For PBSO Chief Deputy Michael Gauger

The Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club sponsored “A Testimonial Tribute to Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Mike Gauger” on Saturday, Feb. 17 at the Police Benevolent Association Hall in West Palm Beach. The RPB Rotary recognized Gauger as its “Citizen of the Year” for his 40 years of outstanding public service.

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OPINION

Relay For Life Returns To The Western Communities March 10

On Saturday, March 10, the American Cancer Society’s annual Relay for Life of Western Palm Beach County takes place at the South Florida Fairgrounds from 3 to 11 p.m. Relay for Life is a community fundraising walk celebrating survivors, honoring those lost and inspiring hope, all while raising money for cancer research and support programs. We encourage the community to support this important local event. Page 4

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Premier Family Health & Wellness in Wellington hosted a blood drive to help Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School survivors on Friday, Feb. 16 in the office parking lot. Three OneBlood Big Red buses were busy with a steady stream of blood donors. The event was organized by three Stoneman Douglas alumni who work at Premier. Shown above, Premier staffers Ryan Mackman, Jessica Gonzalez, Jessica Santiago, Joey Forina, Grisel Darlington, Lacy Leate, Dr. Mariaclara Bago, Dr. Vincent Apicella and Ally Ruiz wait to donate blood. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

ELECTION 2018: WELLINGTON VILLAGE COUNCIL, SEAT 2

By Betsy LaBelle Town-Crier Staff Report Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue District Chief William Rowley presented his agency’s annual report to the Royal Palm Beach Village Council last week, updating village officials on fire-rescue issues in the community.

The report at the Thursday, Feb. 15 meeting included collected data and information gathered from October 2016 through September 2017.

Mayor Fred Pinto introduced Rowley by thanking PBCFR for making the community safer.

“I would like to acknowledge the fine work of Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office for the village,” he said. “These are our first responders, and we are dependent on them to help save lives. We appreciate the work that

you all do. We do have a safe village because of both of you.”

Rowley reported on the number of emergency calls within the Village of Royal Palm Beach last year. He broke down the calls into medical calls (3,115), vehicle accidents (392), water-related injuries (6), fires (79), hazardous materials/power lines (14), assists in investigations (230) and alarms (317), for a total of 4,153 calls.

“Our call volume over the year will stay pretty consistent in that the main call volume is medical calls,” Rowley said. “The call volume data includes everything from hazardous materials to fires, which would include anything from car fires to structure fires and brush fires. Just by the roadways we have going through the village, between Okeechobee Blvd. and Southern Blvd. and our north/south routes, See PBCFR, page 21

FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS

Frank Ferrano Seeks To Bring Unique Expertise To Council

By Betsy LaBelle Town-Crier Staff Report Former Wellington Utilities Director Frank Ferrano is challenging incumbent Councilwoman Tanya Siskind for Seat 2 on the Wellington Village Council.

Seat 2 is one of two Wellington council seats up for election on Tuesday, March 13. In the race for Seat 3, Vice Mayor John McGovern faces challenger Bart Novack.

Ferrano is a Florida-licensed professional engineer who has worked for Wellington, as well as at the South Florida Water Management District as chief engineer and the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department as assistant director of engineering.

The Ferrano family’s roots in Florida go back almost 100 years.

His grandfather moved to Hollywood in 1925, and his mother graduated from the University of Miami in the late 1940s. Ferrano himself has lived in Florida for 50 years and was raised in Hollywood.

For the past 23 years, he and his family have lived in Wellington.

He has been married for 30 years to wife Lisa, and they have two sons and one grandson. Ferrano is a veteran who attended the U.S. Naval Academy and the University of Miami, and has earned state certifications including registered mechanical engineer, general contractor, electrical contractor and HVAC contractor. Currently, he is managing partner of a local commercial real estate investment firm and president of the two largest NAPA Auto & Truck Parts stores in Palm Beach County.

With technical engineering, public and private sector experience, Ferrano believes that he is the better candidate to sit on the council.

“I have 40 years of engineering and construction experience… that I can share for Village of Wellington residents to make sure their interests are maintained,” he said.

He favors “cost-effective operation and maintenance of the

Frank Ferrano village’s assets,” including recreational facilities, parks, roads, bridges, traffic signals, water and wastewater facilities, the stormwater collection system and pump stations. He pointed out that the village added only about 4,000 new residents over the past few See FERRANO, page 21

Siskind Wants To Maintain A Strong And Steady Wellington

By Betsy LaBelle Town-Crier Staff Report After being appointed to the Wellington Village Council to fill a vacancy in 2016, Councilwoman Tanya Siskind is seeking a full four-year term in Seat 2 on Tuesday, March 13. She faces a challenge from former Wellington Utilities Director Frank Ferrano.

A longtime advocate on education issues in Wellington, Siskind has spent the last two years on the council connecting with ways to achieve a balanced village with a diverse population. “I absolutely love working with the council,” she said. “We have a council now that works very well together. We don’t always agree on everything, yet we take in everybody’s perspective, which is important.”

A 17-year resident of Wellington, Siskind grew up in Maryland.

She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland and a master’s of business administration from Pepperdine University.

She and husband Jeffrey have been married 28 years and have three children.

“We chose Wellington to raise our family like many families who fall in love with the community. It is a great place to raise a family,” Siskind said. “I got involved with the schools, education and volunteering to help the schools. I’ve done a lot of work with the Junior League and just anything to give back to the community.”

She enjoys her role interacting with village staff on behalf of residents. “They do excellent work,” she said. “I love representing the residents on a variety of issues, and I am out there every day with people approaching me all the time. I want to represent the people on their issues — and we have very diverse issues in Wellington.”

Wellington’s schools are important to Siskind. “It’s all connected to the community because of the schools. They affect property values, and they attract new families

Tanya Siskind to Wellington, and we work hard to keep our schools A-rated,” she said. “We need to invest in our schools. They are all really strong, solid schools.”

She helped to increase the Keely Spinelli Grant Program, a village See SISKIND, page 21

Big Dogs Valentine’s Night Out: For the Love of Dogs, a benefit for Big Dog Ranch Rescue, was held on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at the Polo Bar & Grill at Polo West in Wellington. The money will be used for the expansion of and enhanced lifesaving services in the new Veterinary Healing Center at Big Dog Ranch Rescue. Shown above are horse trainer Marsha Sapp with Cobra, Sharon McDermott with Milkey and BDRR President Lauree Simmons. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 22 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

ITID Backtracks, Moves To Hire Interim Manager

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors on Wednesday reconsidered its vote to hire Michael Brillhart and chose instead to hire Operations & Maintenance Director Rob Robinson, who has been serving as interim manager, for the district’s top position. The vote was subject to a background check and salary negotiations.

Supervisor Carol Jacobs, who had originally voted for Brillhart at the last meeting in a 4-1 vote with Supervisor Jennifer Hager dissenting, asked to reconsider the motion and possibly hire Robinson instead.

Human Resources Attorney Lara Donlon said she was still waiting for the results of a background check on Brillhart and did not have a contract ready for the board’s approval. However, Brillhart also wanted to talk about some of the terms, including salary and severance, she noted.

Jacobs said that she had spoken to Robinson about the manager’s position. “Rob wants the position,” she said. “He’s doing a good job.

He lives here.”

Supervisor Ralph Bair said he would prefer to see Brillhart’s final contract proposal and background check before reconsidering.

Donlon said Brillhart’s background check had been delayed because he had not yet signed a release from the background check company.

“At this point in time, I am awaiting his authorization forms from the background screening company, and we are continuing to discuss contract terms,” Donlon said.

ITID President Betty Argue was not happy with the delay.

“It would seem to me that he had two weeks to provide that,” Argue said. “I don’t understand why anybody interested in the position would not have signed it.”

Jacobs said her understanding of Brillhart’s hesitation was the money and the time required for the position, and that her original hesitation in hiring Robinson was that he had originally withdrawn his application from the candidate pool.

“I would like to not waste any more time,” she said.

The subject of hiring Robinson See ITID MANAGER, page 21

Candidates Address Biz Issues At Chamber Forum

By Jack Lowenstein Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidates forum on Wednesday, Feb. 21 to help inform chamber members and other voters about the candidates seeking seats on the Wellington Village Council in the Tuesday, March 13 municipal election.

Seat 2 candidates Councilwoman Tanya Siskind and challenger Frank Ferrano appeared at the forum, as did Vice Mayor John McGovern, who is campaigning to return to Seat 3 on the council.

McGovern’s Seat 3 challenger, Bart Novack, was invited but did not make an appearance at the forum, held at the International Polo Club Palm Beach.

WPTV News Channel 5 anchor Roxanne Stein moderated the forum, asking each candidate who appeared topical questions of concern to the Wellington business community. “Thank you all for coming to have an interest in our community forum,” Stein said. “I am a proud board member of the chamber and happy to do whatever I can for this village.”

Seat 2 candidates were questioned first. One of the questions asked what candidates would do to expand summer business activity.

“Retail survives really well around the fall, November, December,” Ferrano said. “Come the spring, they tend to struggle after the season is over, so the village, in terms of permit fees and those types of things, occupational licenses, if those things are due at the right time of year, it helps make it a little bit easier for businesses See FORUM, page 4

Wellington candidates Tanya Siskind and Frank Ferrano take questions from WPTV’s Roxanne Stein. PHOTO BY JACK LOWENSTEIN/TOWN-CRIER

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State House Approves Bill Making LGWCD Dependent To Town

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report A local bill to make the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District dependent to the Town of Loxahatchee Groves passed in a second reading on the floor of the Florida House of Representatives on Tuesday and was scheduled for a third reading on Wednesday.

Local bills go through both houses as a package before going to the governor for his signature.

Before taking effect, the LGWCD bill additionally requires a vote of property owners in a referendum.

“It went to the floor about an hour ago,” Town Manager Bill Underwood told the Town-Crier at 4 p.m. Tuesday. “It passed on second reading. It has one more reading.”

According to information on the Florida House of Representatives web site, it passed its third reading

by a vote of 109-3 and was sent to the Florida Senate.

State Rep. Matt Willhite (DDistrict 86), who sponsored the bill, read HB 1093 in the House Government Accountability Committee meeting on Feb. 13 and it passed without objection. Mayor Dave Browning, Underwood and LGWCD Vice Chair Simon Fernandez were present and available to speak in support during the passage. There was no other public input.

Willhite explained that the bill would let the town absorb the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District as part of the town government. Members of the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council would become district supervisor and all liabilities of the district would become liabilities of the town.

The bill will go to referendum

sometime this summer if passed and signed by Gov. Rick Scott, Underwood said.

“The bill says it has to be on or before Oct. 1,” he said, explaining that the referendum would be by proxy based on acreage. “It’s landowners. They can vote by proxy or they can show up and vote. It’s not a popular vote. There have been some people who have questions about that, but it’s a landowner vote.”

At the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council’s last meeting, staff asked for direction to examine the bill for any discrepancies that might cause problems if it passes, such as contiguity of the town and district. Underwood asked the council to allow staff to work through what will be necessary for a clean transition of the district to the town.

LGWCD Chair Anita Kane said

the bill does not need a sponsor in the Florida Senate, but the board got State Sen. Bobby Powell (DDistrict 30) on board just in case there was a need for someone to speak during passage in the upper chamber.

Kane said part of her election campaign was to give citizens a choice and end some of the divisiveness in the town.

She said her first priority was to find a solution for the road problems, particularly how control was divided between the town and district.

“We’ve gotten rid of it,” Kane said. “It all rests firmly in one entity’s hands now.”

Her next task was to get a referendum on the district becoming dependent to the town, although it would mean her and her fellow supervisors possibly being voted out of their jobs.

“The way to resolve that issue is taking it to a vote of the people,” Kane said. “That’s what we’re doing through this legislation. There is a lot of misconception. People think this decision is being made for them. People think they’re not going to have any say, but it will be a landowner vote just like all other water control district votes but one.”

Supervisor Laura Danowski is the only supervisor elected by popular vote. The four others are elected by a proxy vote based on acreage.

Kane explained that the referendum will not be held at the March election because it still has to go to the governor for approval.

“It won’t be out of the governor’s office until, if we’re lucky, sometime in March, so there will be a special referendum sometime in the summer,” she

said. “What I call success is giving the people the opportunity to vote on this and put it to rest once and for all.”

Kane said she personally favors the district becoming dependent to the town.

“The reason I’m for dependency is because it will save the taxpayers a significant amount of money by not doubling up on services,” she said.

She added that the LGWCD borrowed heavily from the Village of Wellington model — which absorbed the Acme Improvement District when it incorporated — to fashion its own legislation.

“It’s not up to me to decide what happens to the staff,” Kane said. “I would like to see them keep some of the [district] staff. It’s mostly professional services that are a big drain on the money. That’s a big redundancy.”

Upgrade Officially Underway At Wellington’s Dorchester Park

By Dani Salgueiro Town-Crier Staff Report The Village of Wellington celebrated breaking ground on Dorchester Park’s renovation project on Wednesday, Feb. 21. The park has been temporarily closed since Feb. 2, when construction on a new observation platform, improved lighting and additional pathways began.

Mayor Anne Gerwig led the ceremony’s project overview, first by thanking and introducing all of those involved in the planning and funding process of the park’s renovation project, including

Wellington’s Dorchester Park is closed until April.

Wellington’s engineers, budget planners and managers.

The park’s renovation is being matched by a Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant, which Gerwig and Director of Administrative & Financial Services Tanya Quickel explained is a great accomplishment for Wellington, since those grants are difficult to get.

Gerwig moved on to describe the details in the project plans and what Wellington hopes families in the community will gain from the improved park space.

After its renewal, the park is planned to have a new platform bordering and extending out into Lake Wellington from new builtin pathways. The goal of the renovation is to enhance the park’s environment by creating a broader space for families to overlook the lake, go fishing or walk their dogs.

Further renovations, such as increased and improved lighting, will make the park, and the new platform and walking space, more accessible and enjoyable to people of the community during evening hours.

“Our neighborhood parks are something that really make us different in Wellington,” Gerwig said.

“With the observation platform, you will be able to walk out over the water and see more of beautiful Lake Wellington.”

Though it is located in a neighborhood area, Dorchester Park is open to the public and, with its unique view of Lake Wellington, is geared to become another landmark in Wellington. The park’s improvements seek to facilitate people’s access to Wellington’s nature and to encourage families to spend time outdoors enjoying the scenery.

Gerwig urged people of surrounding neighborhoods to remain patient, as she knows the park’s closure is difficult for residents who frequented the park before its renovation began.

Gerwig explained the value of Wellington’s parks, expressing that it takes a good park to make a great neighborhood.

Village officials are optimistic that Dorchester Park will be transformed into another great Wellington park that many families will enjoy.

“I’m really looking forward to how much fun is going to be had [in this park] in the future,” Gerwig said.

After the project’s overview, Gerwig, Vice Mayor John McGovern, Councilman Michael Napoleone, Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, Village Manager Paul Schofield, Assistant Village Manager Jim Barnes and Parks & Recreation Director Bruce DeLaney all picked up shovels and initiated

Councilman Michael Napoleone, Vice Mayor John McGovern, Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, Mayor Anne Gerwig, Village Manager Paul Schofield, Parks & Recreation Director Bruce DeLaney and Assistant Village Manager Jim Barnes break ground on the Dorchester Park project. the park’s groundbreaking.

Dorchester Park is tentatively scheduled to reopen for public

use on April 16. It is located at 1679 Dorchester Place. The park is also home to a playground, ga-

PHOTOS BY DANI SALGUEIRO/TOWN-CRIER

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Relay For Life Returns To The Western Communities March 10

In the wake of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting last week, there have been numerous “walks for life” that have taken place across the region, state and nation. These walks — which have included both protests calling for gun control and memorials for the 17 students and adults killed, and endorsed by the online moniker #NeverAgainMSD — have been emotional, passionate and a call to change the status quo in Tallahassee and Washington, D.C. These walks are important. They bring attention to a powerful health issue that has gone unchecked for far too long. But there is another health issue where walks are planned, and have taken place, for years, which is also in need of attention this time of year — walks that fight the scourge of cancer.

On Saturday, March 10, the American Cancer Society’s annual Relay for Life of Western Palm Beach County takes place at the South Florida Fairgrounds from 3 to 11 p.m.

Relay for Life is a community fundraising walk celebrating survivors, honoring those lost and inspiring hope, all while raising money for cancer research and support programs.

Our local walk is one of many taking place in the region and across the nation this

spring. There are also walks on the campus of Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton on March 23, in Delray Beach on April 7, and in Jupiter on April 21. These, and thousands of other walks, are raising billions of dollars. It is estimated that more than $5 billion has been raised the past 30 years.

The event brings out teams who raise money and then walk the track, with one person from each team walking or running around the clock. Each year, more than 5,000 Relay for Life events take place in more than 20 countries.

To get involved in our local relay, visit www.relayforlife.org and type in your zip code to learn more about the March 10 event. You can also call (561) 650-0129 or e-mail lisa.noel@cancer.org.

Fighting cancer and pediatric diseases, and fighting for safety in our schools, are important causes in this day and age, and both Relay for Life and #NeverAgainMSD are inspiring ways of tackling such somber and timely issues. We encourage the community to go out and support all these important local events. They provide opportunities for the community to work together toward a common goal, and that’s always a good thing.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Santamaria Joins Police And Firefighters In Endorsing Pinto

It is very easy for me to again join the police and the firefighters in endorsing our proven strong Royal Palm Beach leader for mayor. Again, I agree with the police association’s endorsement of Mayor Fred Pinto, stating that they “respect the strong and efficient enforcement of our laws.”

I also agree with the endorsement of the firefighters/paramedics stating that “It is the intent of our organization to ensure quality candidates in elected offices. You’ve demonstrated that you can lead and that you are not afraid to do so. The residents of the Village of Royal Palm Beach are fortunate to have someone like you who has worked tirelessly for their interests. We look forward to working with you.”

Both the police and the firefighters/paramedics are very familiar with the mayor of Royal Palm Beach, having to work with him and all elected officials on a daily basis. Having lived in Royal Palm Beach for over 40 years, raising all my three children (two are lawyers and one computer specialist), I have been involved in everything involving our beautiful community, I know every square inch of our village, I know who can be trusted and who cannot be trusted. I know Mayor Fred Pinto is someone we can all trust and who always speaks the truth and will continue to protect the safety and quality of life that we have been enjoying in Royal Palm Beach.

Unfortunately, the other candidate’s past record proves that she cannot be trusted. Dave Swift, a longtime former Royal Palm Beach councilman who beat her in two prior elections has made the following statements: (1) “Martha Webster actually voted to allow commercial development on the water treatment plant property.”

(This property is adjacent to hundreds of homes in the Saratoga and Madison Green communities. All village residents were outraged and totally objected to Martha’s proposal!); (2) “Martha Webster attempted to weaken the Office

of Inspector General, making it harder for the inspector general to investigate local governments.”

Martha Webster is an opportunist who will lie during her many attempts to get elected. She has already lost four elections by landslides to Dave Swift, Matty Mattioli, and Fred Pinto, who beat her by over 1,300 votes in the 2016 election for mayor. During that year, Martha ran on a campaign based on numerous lies about the RaceTrac application. (1) Martha knowingly lied that RaceTrac on Southern Blvd. would lower home values in Royal Palm Beach. Now that it’s built, has anyone’s home value gone down? (2) Martha lied that RaceTrac would be ugly with outrageous colors. Now built, RaceTrac is the most attractive and clean gasoline/convenience building in Royal Palm Beach!

(3) Martha lied that, as county commissioner, I voted against approving a RaceTrac in the Lantana/Haverhill corner. The truth is that I voted to approve that RaceTrac! (4) Martha lied saying the majority of Royal Palm Beach residents opposed RaceTrac. The truth is the great majority of RPB residents supported RaceTrac and voted for Fred Pinto for mayor that same year! Martha Webster has no problem lying or expanding on anything, including the minor incident between Fred and his wife.

Now more than ever, Royal Palm Beach needs a proven, strong and honest mayor, who, together with the police and the firefighters/ paramedics, will continue to be strong and efficient in keeping our homes, streets and schools safe, while maintaining our cherished quality of life.

Jess R. Santamaria Royal Palm Beach Editor’s note: A longtime resident of Royal Palm Beach, Mr. Santamaria served on the Palm Beach County Commission from 2006 to 2014.

School District Is Not ‘Leaderless’

I am writing in response to the Our Opinion article “Dr. Avossa’s Exit Leaves School District Leaderless…Again” from the Feb. 9 issue. Contrary to the title of the article, the school district is

not leaderless. Dr. Robert Avossa provided four months’ advanced notice of his departure. His resignation is effective at the end of this school year. The school district is going to have the new superintendent hired by the end of March.

How does that translate into the district being leaderless?

Palm Beach County is the eleventh-largest public school district in the United States. It is huge, and it is extremely diverse. The time commitment and stress associated with being at the helm of such a task is tremendous. Understanding that, I do not think one can truly know how much of a time commitment and how stressful it can be until one is in the role of superintendent. A fool would risk health and family for the sake of a job. Avossa clearly is not a fool.

Something else that is foolish is for the author of the article to compare the job of being school district superintendent to that of being a head football coach.

As a teacher in the district and as the mother of two children in district schools, I have experienced first-hand the tremendous progress that has been made during Avossa’s tenure. The person who wrote this opinion article clearly is forming opinions solely based on biased media content. Avossa has already achieved many of his objectives. In addition, he created an environment in which there are people within the district who can be his replacement. There will be no “upheaval” as the author stated. I am confident Avossa’s replacement will continue his progress and that the transition will be smooth.

Alexandra Munley Wellington

Vote Martha Webster For RPB Mayor

I was pleased to read that Martha Webster is stepping up to run for mayor of Royal Palm Beach.

There is no doubt in my mind that Webster will make an excellent mayor. She served the Village of Royal Palm Beach very well for five years both as councilwoman and as vice mayor.

Her hard work and dedication

cannot be questioned. This hard work and dedication helped to make the Village of Royal Palm Beach the envy of most municipalities. Royal Palm Beach’s achievements with her help include the building of Commons Park, bringing Aldi to our area, supporting the extension of State Road 7, keeping the property tax rate the same for the past 20 years, and working to improve village roadways. It is little wonder that Royal Palm Beach was ranked in the top 10 Florida communities in which to raise a family.

Webster works for the residents and for the good of the community.

She was re-elected both opposed and unopposed for three terms, and I for one, know that this is her time to shine as our mayor. Let’s all get behind Martha Webster and give her our full support, not only for the good of Royal Palm Beach but for the entire western communities. She has always served with honor and integrity, as a mayor should.

Jen Weiler Royal Palm Beach

Support For Fred Pinto

To my fellow citizens of Royal Palm Beach, let me start off by saying remember: “If it is not broken, don’t fix it.” Fred Pinto is doing a remarkable job for our village, during his tenure as a councilman and mayor. His outstanding achievements speak for themselves, which have brought the village to where it is now. Years of solid fiscal and fiduciary management have been his hallmark, resulting in no tax increase for 17 years. He has worked diligently with the sheriff’s department to reduce our crime rate, which is the lowest it has ever been, as stated by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

Fred is committed to being proactive to the needs of our village for now and the future. It takes a competent, experienced visionary to organize the long-term planning for our village. Remember failing to plan, is planning to fail.

As a resident of Royal Palm Beach for 16 years, I urge all my fellow village residents to re-elect Fred Pinto as mayor, for the con-

tinued success of the village. When you vote on March 13, why change to be governed by lack-lustered leadership? Fred is diligent in protecting our community and should be given every opportunity to continue doing his outstanding job as mayor. We all know the saying, “If it is not broken, don’t fix it.”

Vinnie Perrin Royal Palm Beach

Choose Ron Jarriel For Groves Town Council Seat 1

Our relatively young town faces continuing change with competing challenges and opportunities. We all have individual opinions of what is needed and affordable, but we delegate the basic decisions to our elected public officials. On the current town council decision table are roads (level of dirt road maintenance service provided by town — high traffic road maintenance catch-up acre assessment in 2018 of $125 to $150/acre; future 50 percent road segment paving cost shared with affected residents — 2/3 annual gas tax revenue pledged for town’s share of new road paving debt service); connected recreational trails (cost, priority — if ever?); codes (if needed?) and enforcement (not selective or abusive?); dependent district (fair to agriculture — pay off OGEM debt — retain employees?); Okeechobee Blvd. (D Road stoplight — horse crossing?); and Office of the Inspector General recommendations for the town council based on two-year operating audit provided in late 2016 (largely neglected so far?).

Hopefully, voters choose public officials based on their character, life experience and demonstrated public service, including listening to and responding to resident concerns. With four years as a Marine, 31 years as a firefighter,

45 years of family responsibility, 57 years living in Loxahatchee Groves, nine years of service on the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District board and 9 years of service on the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council, I believe Ron Jarriel is the most qualified and best candidate for re-election to Council Seat 1. He has my full support and recommendation to the residents and voters of Loxahatchee Groves.

John Ryan Loxahatchee Groves Editor’s note: Mr. Ryan is a former member of the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors.

Let Courts Do What Political System Can’t

Horrors like Stoneman-Douglas will continue to happen until there are legislative solutions to the problems of access to military-grade weapons and gun ownership by mentally disturbed individuals. Sadly, legislative solutions will not happen as long as the NRA continues to be able to buy lawmakers with millions in campaign contributions. So here’s a thought on how to stem the money flow: Organizations can be prosecuted for criminal behavior, just as individuals can, so indict the NRA for — or as an accessory to — negligent homicide, for continuing to take actions that it reasonably should know, from past events, will cause unlawful deaths.

If convicted, have the courts issue restraint orders against political contributions. Similar charges could be placed against Wayne LaPierre and other NRA bigwigs, possibly landing them in jail. Let the legal system take over where the political system has failed so badly. The deaths of our children cry out for justice.

Jay Schleifer Wellington

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continued from page 1 to allocate funds to that when the revenue is high. So, I would try to encourage those types of things when businesses aren’t overtaxed at certain times.”

Siskind acknowledged the seasonal aspects in the village regarding how businesses operate.

“But I think that one of the things we’re working on now is a midtown concept, and I believe that could help us connect Wellington and do good things for businesses in the summertime as well,” Siskind said. “It will make Wellington more connected, more walkable, bring more people. Wellington wasn’t really designed as a city, and so we don’t have a ‘Main Street’ with a lot of shopping in one particular district. But I think the midtown concept is something that could really help us in summer business growth.”

Candidates were asked what

they would do to help support the equestrian industry.

Ferrano said he fully supports having the equestrian industry in Wellington and its growth, within reason.

“Within the Equestrian Preserve Area, there are a lot of things that should and shouldn’t be done,” Ferrano said. “I’m 100 percent behind any improvement within the Equestrian Preserve Area that meets the village charter and the mandate of the voters two years ago.”

Siskind said that Wellington needs to support the equestrian community, noting that the village as a whole is close to buildout and the land in the preserve is all under private ownership.

“I would do anything to support the growth of the equestrian community here as long as it was smart growth,” Siskind said. “I know our Equestrian Committee is reaching out to those landowners, and they would like to have some input from them about issues and concerns.”

The candidates were asked

what they would do to increase the attractiveness of Wellington’s medical corridor.

Siskind mentioned projects already on the way, including the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Cleveland Clinic outlets slated for the State Road 7 corridor of Wellington.

“I think that a medical district is a great way for us to grow,” Siskind said. “It brings in high-paying jobs, and the medical industry is pretty much recession-proof, so I think that’s a smart way for us to grow in Wellington.”

Ferrano also supported the improvement and growth of the medical community in Wellington.

“I think having talked about [State Road 7], K-Park — that’s another thing that was purchased 15 years ago by the village, by Acme, 66 acres of park, and it’s still not a park,” he said. “I think it’s really important for the people who live in Wellington for that piece of property to be improved.

And maybe they can pay for the construction by possibly selling off the piece that’s along [SR 7].

That would be a great place to do medical development, as well as have the park constructed at no cost to the taxpayers.”

When the Seat 2 candidates finished answering questions, McGovern got up to answer a similar set of questions.

He was asked how he would work with the chamber to build a stronger Wellington.

“Working with the chamber is about first and foremost being present,” McGovern said. “The chamber is the place where you come to find out what the business trends are, and what the community wants and needs.”

He was also asked about increasing office space in Wellington for small business and start-up companies. McGovern said this issue is an ongoing conversation.

“We need to encourage those who have office space, not just the Lake Wellington Professional Centre,” McGovern said. “We need to have other places where start-ups, one-person businesses, one-office businesses can go and thrive. But we need to make sure

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that is also economically viable for the businesses that own those properties.”

McGovern said families in Wellington are the foundation of the village.

“So, how any decision is made and how it impacts our families, Wellington families, will be the foremost of my decision-making — safe neighborhoods, great schools… increasing property values, state-of-the-art, new sports,” McGovern said. “Those are the issues that must be primary because they are the things that matter most to our families every day.”

McGovern shared his support for the equestrian community.

“If families are the foundation, equestrian is the engine,” he said.

“It is undisputed that the equestrian community and the preserve are vital to our success. Wellington is uniquely blessed to have a thriving equestrian industry operating as an economic engine for our community.”

Mayor Anne Gerwig spoke at the beginning of the forum, first leading the Pledge of Allegiance

and then a moment of silence for all those affected by the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

“So many of us were touched by it,” Gerwig said. “We know people who were there, first responders who were sent. My daughter lives adjacent to the school property, and it has really been something that has affected the entire South Florida community. Thanks to the first responders who were there that day.”

Christ Community Church sponsored the forum. Pastor Peter Bartuska said that the church is looking to find new ways to support the Wellington community.

“We needed to get out in the community and ask questions, ‘How can we serve?’” Bartuska said. “We’d like to come alongside you and figure out how we can serve you where you are, not just come to us, but how can we serve you?”

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WELLINGTON PRESENTS THE FIRST IN ‘LAKESIDE FAMILY FUN DAYS’ SERIES

Wellington hosted its first of a series of “Lakeside Family Fun Days” at Lake Wellington on Saturday, Feb. 17. The event featured a variety of free activities, including kayaking, paddle boarding, bounce houses, lawn games and demonstrations with local organizations. The nearby Green Market at Wellington coincided with the lakeside event. For the upcoming schedule, visit www.wellingtonfl. gov/lakeside.

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Bruce DeLaney, Ryan Hagopian, Mayor Anne Gerwig, Eric Juckett and Daryl Boyd.

Kira and Ron Herman.

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Kayakers enjoy Lake Wellington.

PREMIER HEALTH HOSTS BLOOD DRIVE TO SUPPORT HIGH SCHOOL VICTIMS

Premier Family Health & Wellness (1037 S. State Road 7, Suite 211, Wellington) hosted a blood drive to help Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School survivors on Friday, Feb. 16 in the office parking lot. Three OneBlood Big Red buses were busy with a steady stream of blood donors. Three Stoneman Douglas alumni are employed by Premier Family Health & Wellness: Dr. Shane Zacharewicz (Class of 1999), Ryan Mackman (Class of 1999) and Amanda Morone (Class of 1999). They organized the blood drive in support of the victims.

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Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School alumni Ryan Mackman, Amanda Morone and Dr. Shane Zacharewicz.

Premier medical assistant/ phlebotomist Theresa Franzoso donates blood.

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Royal Palm Council Amends Rules Regarding Dangerous Dogs

By Betsy LaBelle Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council unanimously approved amended regulations regarding dangerous and vicious dogs last week.

The change amended the village’s definitions on dangerous and vicious dogs and dog owners. The amended ordinance puts the village in compliance with updated Palm Beach County rules and regulations.

“These changes are to recognize and adopt the definitions established by Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control regarding owners, aggressive dogs, dangerous dogs and vicious dogs,” Code Enforcement Director Robert Hill said at the Thursday, Feb. 15 meeting. “The Animal Care & Control Division functions through Palm Beach County and performs our regulations within the village.

We need to amend our ordinance to make it uniform with their regulations.”

Before the modifications, the Royal Palm Beach Village Code defined “dangerous dogs” and “vicious dogs” as those that attack, cause serious injury or otherwise endanger a human two times within a 12-month period, or that attack or cause serious injury or death to a domestic animal while off the owner’s property twice within that period.

“We will remove the incident timeline that now defines vicious and dangerous dogs because it has proved problematic and it didn’t serve our residents well,” Hill said.

Under the Palm Beach County definitions, which are now adopted into Royal Palm Beach Ordinance 970, a dog may be classified as “dangerous” under certain criteria, which include, but are not limited to, biting, attacking, endangering or severely injuring a human on public or private property one time; or more than once severely injuring or killing a domestic animal while off

the owner’s property. A “vicious dog” is one that has previously been declared dangerous, and that attacks or bites a person or domestic animal again, without provocation.

These “dangerous dogs” and “vicious dogs” are prohibited within the village.

Recently, the village was informed of an incident involving a dog that attacked a domestic animal while off its owner’s property. The attacker had previously harmed another domestic animal, but the first attack occurred approximately 13 months before the second attack. Under the old code, the attacker was not in violation. Village staff reviewed the incident and decided that the code should be amended to remove the 12-month period requirement, as it does not meet the village’s intent in keeping dangerous dogs out of the community.

Regarding other changes in the code’s language, Hill explained them point by point.

Owner Definition: This was changed to include anyone who “has control or custody of a dog” because some people exercising one in public may claim they’re not the owner. It also makes parents or guardians responsible in the cases of minors who claim they own an animal. “We have defined an owner to fall in line with the Palm Beach County definition as, any person or entity who owns, keeps, harbors, possesses, or has control or custody of a dog,” Hill said.

Aggressive Dog Definition: This was changed to mean any dog that, “according to Palm Beach County records of the division, has severely injured or killed a domestic animal while off the owner’s property.” Also, the ordinance now incorporates the county’s requirements for “aggressive dogs” into the village code, such as muzzling, microchipping and prohibiting such animals from entering village dog parks and public parks.

Dangerous Dog Definition: This was amended to specify a dog that has received a final classification of “dangerous dog” by Palm Beach County, meaning one that has done at least one of these actions: bitten, attacked or inflicted severe injury on a human being; has more than once severely injured or killed a domestic animal while off the owner’s property; has been used or is trained for dogfighting; or has, when unprovoked, chased or approached a person in a menacing fashion or apparent attitude of attack. The action must be attested to in a sworn statement by one or more persons and have been investigated by Animal Care & Control.

Vicious Dog Definition: This was made to mean a dog that has received a final classification of “vicious dog” by Palm Beach County under its code, meaning it meets one of these criteria: a dog that had previously been declared dangerous, attacks or bites a person or a domestic animal without

provocation; one that attacks and causes death to a human; or an unclassified dog that attacks and causes severe injury to a human based on the likelihood of future threat to public safety. However, it specifies that a dog shall not be declared vicious if the threat, injury or damage was sustained by a person who, at the time, was unlawfully on the property or was tormenting, abusing or assaulting the dog or its owners or a family member.

Both “dangerous” and “vicious” dogs are now specifically prohibited within the Village of Royal Palm Beach. Also, any designated “aggressive dog” now must comply with all “aggressive dog” requirements in the Palm Beach County code of ordinances while it is within the village, including implanting the dog with an electronic animal identification device, muzzling it when off the owner’s property and not bringing the dog to a dog park or public park within the village.

Groves Officials To Hold Workshops To Hear Resident Concerns

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council has scheduled workshops for residents to ask questions where council members respond to their concerns, rather than speak at public meetings where council members do not typically respond immediately.

At a meeting earlier this month, Councilman Todd McLendon suggested holding participatory workshops where residents could talk about issues and receive immediate comments from council members, as opposed to public comment portions of regular meetings when residents speak but council members are not at liberty to respond.

“A lot of people get aggravated, they come up and make a com-

ment,” McLendon said. “I’d love to be able to respond to them because it’s killing me.”

McLendon said he would like to set up a publicly noticed council workshop dedicated to the council responding to residents’ opinions.

“All of us can answer the questions, none of us can answer them, but at least there’s some interaction between us and the residents that they can come up here and ask us questions, whatever they are, and we get that dialogue,” he said.

McLendon suggested having them twice a year, starting after the upcoming election, and Mayor Dave Browning suggested four times a year.

“Even if we did it as a workshop, do a 5:30 [p.m.], and we can come in and anybody can and ask anything,” Browning said, adding

that he thought the town attorney need not attend. “We’re not looking for legal. If we can get good ideas in the dialogue, then we can put things on future agendas.”

He pointed out that some municipalities have functions such as a breakfast with the mayor.

“We don’t have a strong mayor system, I’m just a council member; but at the same time, it’s some way for people to come and be able to express their needs,” Browning suggested. “I think it’s a great thing. We’ve all been thinking along the same lines here.”

McLendon said he would also like to hear what his fellow council members think about issues, since discussing them outside public meetings is against the rules.

“I want to hear what the four of you think about the same subject

because very often we get to these meetings where bang, bang, bang — we just go through them,” he said. “I’d love to have that dialogue and hear the same answers that these people want to hear.”

McLendon asked whether the other council members would like to schedule periodic workshops before regular meetings, and Browning suggested May 1 at 6 p.m., an hour before the regular meeting, since the council already has a workshop scheduled for the April 3 meeting to hear a proposal for a Wawa and an Aldi store.

Vice Mayor Ron Jarriel made a motion to hold a workshop on May 1 at 6 p.m., which carried 5-0.

In other business, McLendon pointed out that the town could get 100 truckloads of milling from a county project on Okeechobee

Blvd. “They’re getting ready to redo Okeechobee Blvd., and we can probably get a bunch from there,” he said. “We can get it for free, but we have no money to truck it here and spread it out.

However, we have the infrastructure sales surtax that I’d like to have staff look at and see if we can use it for that purpose.”

McLendon suggested that legal staff see whether using the millings qualifies under infrastructure uses.

“We’re in a pinch, and if we can get all this milling for free, now is a good time to get it,” he said.

Town Manager Bill Underwood said the town might be able to borrow the money from restricted funds and repay it.

Browning liked the idea.

“I don’t want to miss the opportunity to get this stuff because it

will do great on a lot of our roads,” he said.

McLendon said he would like to see it go to E Road or B Road or D Road, some of the major cutthrough streets in the community.

He made a motion to take the millings and spread it as long it is legal and qualifies as an infrastructure improvement that is allowable under the surtax, and include the potential of borrowing from restricted funds. The motion carried 5-0.

Jarriel pointed out that the county would be at an advantage if it could dump the millings nearby.

“It’s better for them to get rid of it as quick as they can,” he said.

Browning added that the town has an offer from the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District to use district land to stockpile it.

WELLINGTON REGIONAL CELEBRATES NEW WEIGHT MANAGEMENT CENTER

Wellington Regional Medical Center hosted a grand opening celebration on Thursday, Feb. 15 for its newly renovated Weight Management Center facility. Former patients, WRMC doctors and staff were joined by the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce and guests to celebrate the new facility. For more info., visit www.wellingtonregional.com/services/weight-management-center.

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NEWS BRIEFS Child Safety Experience At JCPenney

Wellington’s Community Services Department has partnered with the JCPenney Asset Protection Department to host a free Child Safety Experience event on Saturday, March 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at JCPenney’s upper-level parking lot, located at 10308 W. Forest Hill Blvd. at the Mall at Wellington Green.

Other partners include the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue and the Mall at Wellington Green.

The child safety experience is designed to provide general information on child safety, such as the dangers of not wearing a bicycle helmet and the proper steps to installing a child safety seat in vehicles. Attendees can expect to find certified child safety seat installers and certified bicycle helmet fitters providing free bicycle helmets and fitting young bicycle riders correctly.

The PBSO will have the Child ID Machine on-site to register young participants. JCPenney’s

photography department will also have a photo booth allowing attendees to take photos. Residents can expect to be dazzled by the PBSO Volunteer Bicycle Rodeo, demonstrations, presentations and giveaways.

For more info., call Community Services Project Manager Jonathan Salas at (561) 791-4764 or Crime Prevention Deputy Scott Poritz at (561) 688-5427.

Legion Auxiliary To Meet March 7

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #367 of Royal Palm Beach will meet Wednesday, March 7 at 10 a.m. at the Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves). For more information, call Marge Herzog at (561) 798-9875.

Wellington Art Society Receptions

The Wellington Art Society will host a reception for its latest exhibit on Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal

Complex on Forest Hill Blvd. The exhibit will feature approximately 38 pieces in the upstairs and downstairs galleries.

The featured artists are: Jean Williard, Stan Greenfield, Susan Mosely, Betty Jane Zedonek, Toni Willey, Hildegard Donavan, Lynne Doyal, Donna Donelan, Raymonde Talleyrand, Betty Brodie, Joanne Baker MacLeod, Robert MacLeod, Franklin Weiss and Valentina Rapetskaya.

Light refreshments will be served, and there will be drawings for special door prizes. The public is invited.

The Wellington Art Society will also host a reception on Saturday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to noon for an equine art exhibit now showing at the Wellington Community Center. This first equine exhibit features 15 artists, including a premiere showing of Laurie Snow Hein’s painting North Dakota Mustangs at Teddy Roosevelt Park.

The featured artists are: Joanne Baker MacLeod, Robert MacLeod, Raymonde Talleyrand, Susan Tenenbaum, Franklin Weiss, Betty Brodie, Betty Jane Zedonek, Jean Williard, Patricia Heller,

Karla Smith, Stan Greenfield, Ana Noble, Valentina Rapetskaya, George Taylor and Laurie Snow Hein.

Light refreshments will be served, and there will be drawings for special door prizes. The public is invited to view this unique exhibit.

For more information about the Wellington Art Society, visit www. wellingtonartsociety.org.

West Fest Advance Tickets Now On Sale

Advance carnival and admission tickets are now available for purchase for Royal Palm Beach West Fest, set for Friday, March 9 through Sunday, March 11 at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park, located at 11600 Poinciana Blvd.

New this year, patrons have the option to purchase discounted advance carnival tickets prior to opening day on March 9. Advance carnival tickets are on sale at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center, located at 100 Sweet Bay Lane. The following advance carnival tickets are available:

Advance Carnival Ride Tickets: $10 (a savings of up to $5) includes 18 coupons on a sheet.

Advance Golden Ride Pass: $45 (a savings of up to $30) includes unlimited carnival rides for all three days.

These offers are available through March 8. Visit www. rpbwestfest.com for more information. Attendees are encouraged to walk, bike, car pool and use free parking at Commons Park.

Parking is available throughout the park. Avoid traffic delays and come early. Bring lawn chairs and a blanket for a day of fun for all ages.

Women’s Group To Meet March 1

Women of the Western Communities will meet Thursday, March 1 at the Wanderers Club. Happy hour starts at 6 p.m. with dinner and the program to follow. The guest fee is $30.

The speaker for the evening will be Jill Merrell, owner of Ultima Fitness in Wellington. Merrell will speak about positive mental health and “training your brain” for a happier, more productive

life. The donation for Harmony House will be health and beauty aids, such as feminine products, Band-Aids, over-the-counter pain relievers, hair products, children’s cold medicines and more.

The group’s annual fundraiser, auction and brunch, “Fun, Fabulous and 40!” will be held Sunday, April 8 at 11 a.m. at the Wanderers Club. This event will feature apparel from DressBarn with special guest emcees Mo and Sally from KOOL 105 FM. Tickets are $50 and include brunch, the fashion show and auctions. All entry ticket purchases must be made before April 7. For more information, or to volunteer as a model, call Mair Armand at (561) 635-0011.

St. Rita Seeks Flea Market Vendors

St. Rita Parish (13645 Paddock Drive, Wellington) will host an outdoor flea market on Saturday, March 17 from 7 a.m. to noon.

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RELAY FOR LIFE OF WESTERN PBC GETS READY FOR BIG EVENT MARCH 10

Relay for Life of Western Palm Beach County held a team party on Thursday, Feb. 15 at Royal Palm Beach High School. It was the final team meeting before the Relay for Life of Western Palm Beach County, set for Saturday, March 10 at the South Florida Fairgrounds starting at 3 p.m. Donation money was turned in, details were finalized and campsites were picked out. The evening ended with an ice cream sundae party. For more info., call (561) 650-0129 or e-mail lisa.noel@cancer.org.

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On Wednesday, Feb. 21, the Houston Astros mascot Orbit visited with pediatric patients at Palms West Hospital. Everyone was thrilled to meet Orbit and get a signed autograph from the mascot of the 2017 World Series champions.

Orbit stops by the ER to chat with Anthony Valido.

Orbit visits with PICU patient Sophia Pinto.

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2018 Ylvisaker Cup Heads To Final Match This Sunday At IPC

Sunday, Feb. 18 was quarterfinal day at the International Polo Club Palm Beach with eight teams fighting for a place in the next stage of the Ylvisaker Cup, the final 20-goal tournament of the season.

During the 3 p.m. featured match, GSA defeated Pilot 10-9 on the Engel & Volkers main field, in what was a vibrant and evenly paired game.

Pilot (Curtis Pilot, Timmy Dutta, Gonzalo Pieres and Facundo Pieres) secured a 6-3 advantage by the beginning of the fifth chukker, but Mariano González came through for GSA (Henry Porter, Dylan Rossiter, Mariano González and Matías Magrini) to put his team within one goal.

The game came to a head in the

sixth chukker, when GSA took control of the match to go up by one goal.

With two minutes left, GSA widened their advantage to 10-8.

The team managed to survive Gonzalo Pieres’s 30-yard penalty conversion and hold Pilot off until the bell.

The match ended 10-9 in favor of GSA, with six goals scored in the thrilling sixth chukker.

“It was a tough game,” Gonzalez said. “The first two chukkers were OK, not great, and in the third chukker, [Pilot] grabbed the ball, and we couldn’t find it for a chukker and a half at least. We were able to get organized again in the fifth chukker and turn the game around. Our plan worked at first, but the guys on Pilot are smart

and adapted to it, which is why we couldn’t get the ball in those middle chukkers. We changed our plan in the fifth and that worked enough, and we held the lead to the end.”

Macarena, played by Gonzalez, won the Best Playing Pony award, while Gonzalez himself was named as the Most Valuable Player.

Prior to the 3 p.m. match, Tonkawa (Jeff Hildebrand, Sterling Giannico, Sapo Caset and Julian de Lusaretta) beat La Indiana (Michael Bickford, Toro Ruiz, Facundo Obregon and Jeff Hall) 12-11 on Field 5.

Colorado (Rob Jornyvaz, Juan Britos, Diego Cavanagh and Santino Magrini) edged Postage Stamp (Annabelle Gundlach, Brandon

Phillips, Mariano Aguerre and Kris Kampsen) 13-10 at the other 10 a.m. match on Field 3.

At noon, Valiente (Bob Jornyvaz, Bautista Panelo, Santi Torres and Adolfo Cambiaso) easily defeated SD Farms (Sayyu Dantata, Adam Snow, Inaki Laprida and Peco Polledo) 13-6 on Field 4.

The Ylvisaker Cup final will take place Sunday, Feb. 25. The tournament honors the legendary polo figure William Ylvisaker.

For more information about the International Polo Club Palm Beach, visit www.international poloclub.com.

(Right) GSA made a comeback in the fifth chukker to claim the win.

PHOTO BY ALEX PACHECO

Volunteers Needed For Feed Palm Beach County Day March 17

Volunteers from Bank of America join others in packaging meals during Feed Palm Beach County Day 2017, organized by the West Palm Beach Rotary Club Charity Fund and the Palm Beach County Food Bank.

Volunteers are needed to help package 125,000 nutritious meals at Feed Palm Beach County Day on Saturday, March 17 at Gaines Park West Palm Beach.

At the event, organized by the West Palm Beach Rotary Club Charity Fund and the Palm Beach County Food Bank, volunteers will work in two shifts from 8:30 to 11 a.m. and from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will measure, weigh, package and pack 125,000 meals of rice and beans. All of the food will be donated to the Palm Beach County Food Bank and local food pantries for distribution to the hungry in Palm Beach County.

This is the fifth year for the event, held at Gaines Park, located at 1501 N. Australian Ave. in West Palm Beach.

“The difference in our food packaging program is that the food stays right here in Palm Beach

County to feed the hungry in our community,” Feed Palm Beach County organizer Tony Lofaso said. “We are looking for individuals, families, companies and civic organizations to volunteer.

It’s a great way to do your part to help alleviate hunger right here at home.”

Palm Beach County Food Bank Executive Director Karen Erren said that the program is important in helping the food bank meet the needs of the hungry.

She points to the following statistics regarding the need for local hunger relief: • 200,000 Palm Beach County residents do not know where their next meal will come from.

• 62 percent of public school children in Palm Beach County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch programs.

• More than 225,000 Palm

Beach County residents depend on federal food assistance for daily sustenance.

To volunteer for this community effort, visit www.wpbrotary.com and select “Feed Palm Beach County” under the “Projects” header.

Major sponsors of Feed Palm Beach County Day include Tire Kingdom, the Quantum Foundation, Janet and Robert Nakushian, Derrick Hoskins of K&M Electric and Jack Lansing of UBS Bank, IBM Southeast Credit Union.

Established in 2012, the Palm Beach County Food Bank rescues, collects and distributes food at no cost to more than 175 agencies that take on the daily responsibility of feeding the hungry in the local community.

Operating from a centralized location in Lantana, the Palm Beach County Food Bank annu-

ally provides more than 5 million pounds of food that is distributed to more than 100,000 individuals each month from Tequesta to Boca Raton and west to Belle Glade and Pahokee.

The food bank also provides healthy food to children each weekend throughout the year.

Its Marjorie S. Fisher Nutrition Driven program provides nutrition education, food safety, food preparation and consumer shopping tips and fresh food products to at-risk families. In addition, the food bank assists families to lift themselves out of poverty by accessing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

The Palm Beach County Food Bank is locally led and governed and is solely focused on the needs of Palm Beach County residents.

For more info., call (561) 670-2518 or visit www.pbcfoodbank.org.

PBSO To Host Pet Adoption Day Feb. 24 At Okeeheelee Park

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office will present its 10th annual pet adoption day on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Micanopy Pavilion at Okeeheelee Park.

This event is presented by the PBSO to benefit the community and all the animals that are adopted that day. Sponsoring along with the PBSO are the Palm Beach Ken-

nel Club, All County Insurance, WPBR Channel 25, 103.1 WIRK Country Radio, Sunny 107.9, 97.9 WRMF, 102.3 BEATZ, 96.3, 850 WFTL, and Kenny Mondo’s DJ and Productions.

Palm Beach Veterinary Specialists will provide an on-site veterinarian during the day, and Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue will demonstrate how to do dog

CPR. A Blessing of the Animals will be at noon.

Dog contests will be held at 1 p.m. for cutest, largest, smallest, most original costume and many more categories. The contest fee is $5 per category entry per dog.

There will be pets for adoption from local shelters and breed rescue organizations. For children, there will be a bounce house, train

rides and face painting. Characters from Star Wars are going to be there along with McGruff the Crime Dog for photo opportunities.

Captain Cartoon will sketch caricatures, and the Doggie Fun Zone will allow dogs to enjoy agility exercises and a good run.

Attendees will be able to visit with one of the local service dog organizations that trains and do-

nates retired racing greyhounds to veterans in need. They will also instruct children and adults as to the service dog laws in Florida.

Horses that Help will be in attendance to explain the service they provide the community.

The PBSO K9 Unit will be there, along with an appearance by the PBSO Mounted Unit. Vehicles from the PBSO and Palm Beach

County Fire-Rescue will be there also. Featured will be pet-related exhibitors, and many silent auction and raffle items will be available.

Food vendors will also be on hand.

Admission to the fun day event is free. For more information, contact Barbara Masi of the PBSO Animal Kindness Unit at (561) 688-3981 or animalkindness@ pbso.org.

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You feel all alone. Like a prisoner of your own circumstances.

You’re worried that nobody will see you and your situation for what it really is. At times, you feel like it will be impossible to ever get out of this unless you leave only with the shirt on your back. But it’s not going to be that simple, as you need to secure your financial future.

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CJR FINE ART & FRAME HOSTS AUTISM ACCESS POINT PROJECT FUNDRAISER

The Autism Access Point Project fundraiser and auction took place Friday, Feb. 16 at CJR Fine Arts & Frame, located at 514 N. State Road 7 in Royal Palm Beach. The evening’s activities raised funds for the participants in the autism program. The Access Point Project works with individuals with special needs and their families to aid in independence and success through life. To learn more, visit www.theaccesspoint.org.

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Lenore Diamond Robins donated beautiful original art to the Access Point Project.

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WELLINGTON SENIORS GATHER FOR LUNCH AND A HORSE SHOW AT PBIEC

The Wellington Seniors Club gathered at Palm Beach International Equestrian Club on Wednesday, Feb. 14 for a buffet lunch and a hunter horse show. It was one of several visits to Wellington’s horse shows that the club will enjoy this winter.

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Local Students Win ArtiGras Competition

The winners of the 2018 Hanley Foundation Youth Art Competition were announced during the first day of the ArtiGras Fine Art Festival presented by Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center and produced by the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce.

More than 200 students in grades kindergarten through 12th submitted artwork for the competition in mediums ranging from pencil and crayon to chalk and paint. Artwork was judged by local artists and art educators, who had the daunting task of narrowing down the hundreds of entries to only 66 finalists, then selecting a first, second and third place winner, along with an honorable mention, for each school grade.

Gabrielle Barton from Wellington High School took home best of show for high school entries, while Angelina Pribyl from Wellington Landings Middle School was the

Jan Cairnes, Philippe Jeck, Dianne Goldenberg, Gabrielle Barton, Angelina Pribyl and Erika Larson. middle school honoree for best of show. Dane Martin from Tree Top Academy took home best of show for elementary school student submissions.

The 2018 ArtiGras Fine Art Festival was held last weekend at Abacoa in Jupiter. For more information, visit www.artigras.org.

The Glades Initiative Wins $75,000 At GCC

The Glades Initiative received $75,000 for its participation in the ninth annual Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments.

Riding strong, the Glades Initiative’s team, was impressive during the Feb. 3 event, finishing near the top of the leaderboards to secure a hefty reward. The riders, Paige and Nicole Bellissimo and Sydney Shulman, were decked out in full Game of Thrones gear, the team’s theme for the night.

In the last nine years, the Great Charity Challenge event has distributed more than $12.2 million to more than 220 local organizations.

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The Glades Initiative CEO Karis Engle cheered her team on. The team’s fifth place finish secured $75,000 for the nonprofit.

“What an incredible night,” Engle said. “Thank you to the Bellissimo family, our team sponsor, Everglades Stables, our corporate sponsor, Anne Caroline Valtin, executive director of the GCC, who makes all the magic happen, along with all the wonderful sponsors of such a great event each year. The Glades Initiative, our programs and families are stronger with your support.”

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RPB Resident Receives Patriot Award

The Florida Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) has awarded Jason Thomas, director of campus information systems at Palm Beach Atlantic University, the Patriot Award for his support of an employee in his department.

Thomas was nominated by Brandon Waymire, a financial aid technology specialist, who is set to serve a one-year deployment in Saudi Arabia for the U.S. Army.

Waymire, who lives in Loxahatchee, has served in the U.S. Army Reserve for about 12 years.

An employee serving in the National Guard or Reserve may nominate individual supervisors on the basis of the support provided directly to the nominating service member and their family.

Waymire nominated Thomas, writing that, “J.T. constantly goes above and beyond his role as a supervisor to help him achieve his highest level of performance in his profession and in his military service.”

“Brandon is a well-respected and valued member of the campus information services team. We are praying for him as he embarks on his new mission overseas,” said

Florida Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve area volunteer Buck McTee, Rebecca Heinl and director Peter Caspari present the Patriot Award to Jason Thomas with Army Reserve Sgt. Brandon Waymire and Palm Beach Atlantic University President William M.B. Fleming Jr. Thomas, a Royal Palm Beach res- Area 14 ESGR Chair Rebecca who serve in the National Guard ident. “Brandon is well positioned Heinl and ESGR area volunteer or Reserve. to employ his unique talents in Buck McTee. PBAU is a private, independent service to our country.”

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Timmy Dutta Joins Vita Flex Team Riders

For 20-year-old polo prodigy Timmy Dutta, polo is not just a sport, it’s a way of life. Growing up in a family immersed in the equestrian lifestyle, Dutta has always been surrounded by horses.

After starting off riding his first pony Stripey, and then moving on to show jumping, the teenager found his true passion after picking up a polo mallet for the first time in 2014.

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Seminole Ridge Counselor Dr. Melissa Garcia Honored In D.C.

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Along with 49 other state winners, Seminole Ridge High School counselor Dr. Melissa Garcia attended the American School Counselor Association’s “School Counselor of the Year” celebration recently at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Following a recognition from keynote speaker Michelle Obama, the 50 state winners attended a dinner gala at D.C.’s Union Station, where Garcia was honored as the 2018 Florida School Counselor of the Year. “The event was wonderful, and the recognition was

truly heartfelt and appreciated,” Garcia said.

In other Hawk school counseling news, the school hosted an AP/AICE information night and open house Feb. 6. Current and incoming students and their parents attended a presentation in the media center and talked with AP/AICE teachers about the benefits of taking advanced-level coursework.

Ridge Hosts Music Assessments — In a record high for the SRHS band program, students earned 48 Superior ratings at the 2018 Florida Bandmasters’ Asso-

ciation solo and ensemble music performance assessments, hosted at SRHS on Feb. 10.

Dramaworks to Feature Ridge Playwright — SRHS junior Deja Gamble is one of 10 students whose original play Reality? will be featured in the annual Palm Beach Dramaworks 10-minute student play competition. Gamble will receive a cash prize, have her work produced and directed by local Actors’ Equity performers, and earn publication in Dramaworks’ student play anthology. Reality? will be performed at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 26. Tickets are free

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Hawk Athletes Sign for Colleges — Several Hawk football players recently signed athletic scholarship letters of intent: • Slot and corner Justin Allie will join the Bulldogs of Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich.

• Tackle and guard Maxwell Zimmerman has signed with the Seahawks of Keiser University in West Palm Beach.

• Tackle and guard Nick Screciu has committed to Florida Atlantic University as a preferred walk-on, turning down seven other scholar-

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Students of the Week — The Students of the Week program recognizes Hawks, nominated by staff, for their academic excellence, behavior and assistance with campus events. Congratulations to the Students of the Week for Feb. 12-16: Derek Howell (grade 9), Rebekah Anderson (grade 10), Antonio Pernas (grade 11) and Annemarie Reese (grade 12), as well as the Students of the Week for Feb. 19-23: Catherine Jagmohan (grade 9), Daneale Smith (grade 10), Devinity Salmon (grade 11) and Anthony Angel (grade 12).

WALK/BIKE TO SCHOOL Wellington Elementary School Wears Red The Wellington Elementary DAY AT EQUESTRIAN School campus shined bright on Friday, Feb. 2 when the school in the American Heart TRAILS ELEMENTARY participated Association’s “National Wear Red

Equestrian Trails Elementary School recently participated in walk/bike to school day. Numerous Equestrian Trails parents and students took to their feet to get their kids to school on Friday, Feb. 9, which also happened to be the opening day of the Winter Olympics. Coach Liza Asch was there to cheer everyone on with music and Olympic flags to hand out to all those who participated.

Day.” Grades pre-K through five, along with the staff, participated in the cause. Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. For more than 10 years, the American Heart Association has sponsored “National Wear Red Day.” The school participates in several events throughout the year with the American Heart Association to raise awareness in the fight against heart disease.

WES graduate Caleigh Tosner, VPK teacher Cathy Eckstein, WES graduate Jackson Harrington, Assistant Principal Kim Harrington, Principal Dr. Maria Vaughan, guidance counselor Lisa Kuperman, principal’s secretary Carey Fox, WES graduate McKenna Tosner and data processor Nicole Anthony.

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Emerald Cove Middle School students Teji Kari and Christina Pappachan recently competed in the 16th annual First Lego Robotics Competition at Palm Beach State College. They took home the Judge’s Award for their unique efforts and performance that set them apart in a noteworthy way during the competition.

Four advanced theater students from Royal Palm Beach High School — Daniel Powers, Ciara LaTouche, Kathie Torres and Mitchell Saulog — were among the 10 winners in the Young Playwrights 10-Minute Play Competition at Palm Beach Dramaworks. The students will each receive a $250 cash award, have their plays produced by professionals on the Palm Beach Dramaworks stage and have them published. Shown above are competition winners (L-R) Deja Gamble, Cassie Glover, Marisa Langston, Sailor Kate Ashley, Daniel Powers, Ciara LaTouche, Kathie Torres, Mitchell Saulog and Adam Benjamin. Not shown: Emily Betts.

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I Hate Cigarette Smoke, But Maybe I Have A Similar Problem

With this column, I will undoubtedly alienate a percentage of my readers, but I don’t care. I must take a stand.

I vehemently dislike cigarette smoke. you know, the kind that is generated by a smoker. I started out to say I dislike smokers, but that isn’t true. Some of my best friends are smokers. And I’m sorry about the odds that they’re going to get sick and leave me before they should, but they are free to make that choice.

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ask them to stand downwind — no, further... further. Well, you understand what I’m saying. And it hurts my feelings when, halfway through dinner or a movie, they start getting antsy. Suddenly, we have to leave. Why do I have to leave? I’m not the one with a monkey on my back.

But I try to look at things from their point of view. They got this way because smoking used to be cool. It still looks cool in a devil-may-care, I-don’t-care-if-I-die sort of way. A guy in a leather jacket, leaning against a motorcycle, dragging on a cigarette does look cool — as cool as that iconic cowboy who propelled a not-to-be-named-but-you-can-Google-it

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Yet in order to have some empathy, to “walk a mile in their moccasins,” I will take a closer look at my own addiction — chocolate.

How many times have I offended someone with my “chocolate breath?”

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Yes, my home smells like chocolate, especially my secret hiding places. Yes, my car smells like chocolate, especially on grocery day. And I have left a movie in the middle to go to the snack bar... twice.

Come to think of it, I have leaned against a motorcycle in a leather jacket, sucking on a chocolate Tootsie Roll Pop, although I actually did not look that cool.

So I’ll back off my rant against smokers.

“Let he who is without sin cast the first m&m.”

‘Black Panther’ Has Strong Appeal, With Great Cast And Story

Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther is one of the most hyped movies ever, with some critics falling all over themselves to give it raves, often for political reasons. Is it as good as they say? It comes awfully close.

This is a superb movie, one of the very best in the very good Marvel universe.

Coogler, who not only directed but co-wrote the film with Joe Robert Cole, adds the power of Greek tragedy, often focused on family power struggles, and current world problems, to a superhero film and comes out with a major winner.

T’Challa/Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman) returns to the mythical African kingdom of Wakanda as its probable new king after the death of his father (seen in Captain America: Civil War). After a challenge from M’Baku (Winston Duke) based on traditional hand to hand fighting, he wins and becomes the king, using part of the process to visit his father in a dream.

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nology to the poor of the world, and Zuri (Forest Whitaker), who prefers keeping outsiders away.

Right from the start there are issues.

South African Ulysses Klaue (Andy Serkis) steals a vibranium weapon from a British museum but is captured in Korea after a great chase scene. He is rescued

by Erik “Killmonger” Stevens (Michael B. Jordan), who retrieves the weapon and goes to Wakanda, challenging T’Challa for the throne. It seems he is the Black Panther’s cousin, whose father was killed

by T’Challa’s father for being a traitor.

And at that point, the family battle really goes crazy, leading to some great action, a few good laughs and a lovely ending.

The cast is fantastic, every one of them.

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One of the standout elements of this film is the strength of the women. In the rest of the Marvel universe, it is the men who lead the way. Yes, there is the Black Widow and Scarlet Witch, but they always seem to be supporting players to the big, tough men. Here, the women play a major role, far stronger than in just about any other superhero film. Perhaps Wonder Woman was just the first. Here, the women are real, smart and tough. I particularly liked Wright, as the brilliant but not nerdish, sister.

But Jordan towers above even the rest of the superb cast. Coogler portrays him not as a villain but an anti-hero. He is a product of a lot of bad things and wants to change the world, even if he has a few worries about the damage done along the way. His charisma is so strong that it explains why even a few of T’Challa’s advisers were willing to work with him.

Boseman had the harder task: Being good does not lead to nearly as much excite-

ment. Moderation can be boring. But he handles the fight scenes well and had a wonderful dignity.

The sets and costumes are superb.

Coogler and his people have created a brilliant new country with its African traditions, and that is just part of the backstory. There is no complicated reason given for the importance of the strong women; it just is fact.

There has been a lot of talk about the significance of the movie for black people. Since I am not one of them, all I can say is, yes, black people will find a lot to love in the film. But within a couple of minutes, I was not even thinking of the cast as black or African but simply as people. This film transcends race into a matter of humanity.

Should you see this? Oh, yes. This is one of the really standout films of recent years. I already am waiting for the sequel.

So far, it is the best of the year, and it might stay that way.

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continued from page 1 grant that aids the schools’ funding for programs, materials and equipment needed to help students in the lowest 25th percentile in reading or math. “We have increased the grant further this year from $295,000 to $400,000 for fiscal year 2018 because education is a priority of ours in Wellington,” Siskind said.

Siskind is proud of her accomplishments on the council.

“The millage rate has gone down the last two years that I have been on the council. We work hard to keep taxes low, monitoring spending and contract renewals.

We scrutinize each contract task to make sure it is the best choice for Wellington. This is a way to keep our taxes low through smart decisions,” she explained.

She is also proud of technical advancements making things easier to do business in Wellington. “The building department changed to online permitting, which has made a huge difference,” Siskind said, “reducing the walk-in traffic to the government building by 5,000 people. We are working smarter and not harder.”

A similar change is being made

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continued from page 1 years, but the Acme Improvement District’s non-ad valorem taxes have doubled. Personnel costs are up about $5 million a year because of adding 46 employees, he said.

“The village cannot sustain a budget increase of $20 million over the next four years; the money just isn’t there,” Ferrano said.

Ferrano believes that he will be able to “hit the ground running” should he win the election due to his “extensive experience with multi-million-dollar public budgets and coordinating staffing counts in the hundreds.” He plans to support the lowest possible taxes while still allowing strong recreational activities. “Citizens deserve the best at the lowest possible cost,” he said.

When Ferrano was with the SFWMD, he worked on the Accelerate Program, where he was in charge of construction. “I was in charge of $1.6 billion worth of construction during the Accelerate Program, and then the economy took a dive in 2008, and they disbanded the program,” he said.

He also worked as the assistant director of engineering at the coun-

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continued from page 1 we responded to 392 car accidents.

Those numbers are pretty much going to stay consistent.”

Rowley pointed out that on average, it’s a six-minute call to respond within the Village of Royal Palm Beach. The distance is important, and with so many stations nearby from surrounding municipalities, different Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue stations all work together.

“A lot of these calls benefit from the depth of service that is provided by Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue because we are pulling from Station 21 to our west and Wellington’s stations 25 and 20, as well as Station 26, and those stations are all coming in to provide service to the village with our own units when we are on other calls within the village. That is one of the significant benefits,” he said.

Ongoing issues, such as auto accidents on Southern Blvd., stay consistent throughout the year.

“We don’t get that snowbird rush anymore that we used to get years ago,” Rowley said. “Our residents are pretty much staying here all year. You don’t see the ups

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continued from page 1 had been discussed at length at the previous meeting when the board decided to hire Brillhart, and Bair pointed out that he had brought up Robinson’s lack of administrative experience.

“It’s something we critically lack every time we hire an administrator, except when we hired Tanya Quickel,” Bair said. “I just

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NEWS to the village’s information technology system, she said.

“It’s going to be a major cost, yet in the long run, it will reduce costs because it will be more effective and it will provide transparency to our residents with features our current system doesn’t have,” Siskind said.

She also cited the many recent improvements in Wellington.

“Many features like Hawthorne Park were finished, and the Aero Club multipurpose path,” she said.

“There have been a lot of projects like the Saddle Trail improvement project, resurfacing all the basketball courts and finishing up many neighborhood projects.”

Siskind said she integrates within both of Wellington’s worlds.

“We have people with horses as their way of life,” she said. “And we have people on the other end of the spectrum who don’t care if they ever see a horse. I am somewhere on the in-between because my daughter rides.”

She has only good things to say about how the village operates, giving credit to Village Manager Paul Schofield.

“I think that the village runs very smoothly. We have excellent management, staff and leadership.

I don’t think there is anything I would change,” Siskind said. “If you look at other municipalities, they are not all functioning quite as well as we are. You find other issues that we don’t have here in

Wellington, and to me, that says that the operations are well-run.”

What she would like to see improved in her next four years as a councilwoman?

“One of the items I would like to see addressed is additional field space for open play and sports practices,” Siskind said.

“Lacrosse or any sport would be at the forefront that we need to have fields programmed for. The lacrosse parents have shown us that their sport is growing here, and we want to make sure… that we make fields available to them.”

While the village’s financial director has warned that it might become harder to balance the books in the future without additional revenues, Siskind believes that the village is in very strong financial shape, particularly when compared to other municipalities.

“We do everything we can so we can pay as we go, which is not a normal way that cities function,” she explained. “We know that we have some infrastructure projects that are going to be very costly yet necessary for public safety and health. We will never trade off public safety for savings.”

However, she does not believe that tax increases will be necessary in the near future.

Siskind strongly supports the village’s contract with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

“We have an excellent relationship with the sheriff’s office. We

have added one or two officers this past year. We like to think of them as like a family. We don’t see that as just a contract.

We treat them as if they are our officers,” she said. “I just went on a ride-along with Sergeant Kennedy, which was an excellent and eye-opening experience.

They are hard-working. We have the Operation Wild Stallion [DUI enforcement program] going on.

That is something we came up with together so that we could solve some of the DUI issues.”

Siskind said that Wellington will work with the PBSO to keep the community safe.

“Wellington prioritizes public safety in our community, and I would like to see that continue,” she said. “We have always put that first. We have very low crime in Wellington. If we needed to add officers, we certainly could.”

Asked about Wellington’s current relationship with horse show promoter Mark Bellissimo, whose company owns the three largest equestrian venues in the village, Siskind feels that there is a good working relationship.

“I have always enjoyed what Mark has done with the horse show. He has done some great things in Wellington,” she said.

“I think that family is extremely generous to the community, the Great Charity Challenge being one major example of that.”

However, there will also be

some tension between government and developers, as with a pending project Bellissimo has proposed at the International Polo Club.

“Mark has an application, and anybody has the right to put in any application as a resident of Wellington,” Siskind said. “And the council will give it a fair hearing, like any other applicant.”

Recent Wellington elections have pitted candidates supported by Bellissimo against those supported by the Jacobs family, representing another equestrian faction. Siskind, however, feels she breaks that mold.

“I have support from the Jacobses and the Bellissimos, and they don’t tend to agree on much, and I am happy to have both of their support. That is a vote of confidence,” she said, adding that the Jacobs family, owners of Deeridge Farms, have also been very generous to the community.

“They just gave iPads to the high school, and they have done a lot of grants like that throughout the community. There is room for everybody.”

Siskind’s goal is to protect the future of the equestrian industry.

“Equestrians are very important to us in Wellington. We understand they are an economic driver,” she said. “We love to have the world-class riders come from all over the world. It’s great for us. Otherwise, we would just be

another bedroom community. We want to take care of it.”

Regarding the K-Park property on State Road 7, Siskind is in no rush to see it developed.

“There is nothing urgent that needs to happen with K-Park.

They’ve had some town hall meetings and some resident meetings in the past… most people would like to see a mixed-use project done there,” she said. “The land is extremely valuable, and I wouldn’t want to see it divided up, thereby devaluing the land. Something will happen to it eventually.

The reality is that there is no rush.”

Siskind said that whatever happens at K-Park will include plenty of community input.

She has a future vision for a well-maintained Wellington.

“What we are going to see in Wellington is reinvesting in the community and neighborhoods, like we are doing now,” Siskind said. “We will be taking care of our infrastructure and updating it.

We hope that our kids will grow up and go to college and come back and raise their families in Wellington.”

She urged voters to go to the polls on election day and asked for their support.

“I am always here for the residents, to hear their concerns and to advocate for them, and that is what I would like to continue to keep on doing,” Siskind said. “That is why you should vote for me.”

ty’s utility for about seven years.

“Before that, I worked at Poole & Kent Company, a billion-dollar construction company in Miami doing construction all over South Florida, and particularly when Wellington was building the membrane water treatment plant in 1987. That was my job. We were doing Palms West Hospital at the same time, so I was in Wellington back then,” he said.

Ferrano first came to Wellington in 1978 with his father, who was in real estate. “There was nothing out here; the high school wasn’t even built yet,” he recalled. “My dad kept saying to me, ‘Keep an eye on Wellington, things are going to change.’”

He wants to see the K-Park property, land purchased 15 years ago by the Acme Improvement District along State Road 7 near Stribling Way, made into an actual park.

“There are a lot of things we can do with the K-Park property; my thought is let’s make it a park,” he said. “Waiting 15 years for a park to be built is unacceptable.”

He thinks facilities should be built there with penny sales tax revenue. “It would be great to see some fields there, a multi-use football field, soccer field, lacrosse field, and it’s about a million dollars a field,” Ferrano said. “So, to do this would cost about $6 million.”

However, Ferrano knows that any K-Park plan will face opposition.

“I think that making K-Park into a park may make some people upset, because they just don’t see it this way,” he said. “Some people in Wellington want to sell off that land for commercial expansion.”

However, he believes that a park is the best thing for the village and that particular neighborhood.

“If you look at the neighborhoods around K-Park, you know all the flooding that could happen,” Ferrano said. “If they do sell it off, that entire property as commercial with all that commercial asphalt, with heavy rain, it could be trouble. It’s important to use this area as a park.”

Ferrano has some concerns regarding Wellington’s contract with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

“Based on public standards of Florida, Wellington should have around 100 uniformed officers,” he said. “Right now, they have 57, and 58 non-uniformed people are great. I would have to look at it and talk to the sheriff, lieutenants and captains. We are lower than the average standard in Florida, and it just seems like there may not be enough uniformed officers.

What I want to see is if they are not spending money on police because they are inappropriately using money in the other areas,

like the utilities. It seemed like they didn’t have enough money for this DUI initiative they put into place [Operation Wild Stallion].

Those kinds of things they need to do more consistently, and they do not have the uniformed officers to do it.”

When discussing the equestrian industry, Ferrano noted that it largely exists in the private sector.

“The equestrian industry is a private-sector industry that runs itself,” he said. “The Village of Wellington’s sole role should be to support anybody, including the equestrian community, within the codes, the rules and regulations from within the village, and not overindulge or underindulge. In construction there is a saying, ‘Here is what you are allowed to do, no more and no less.’”

Ferrano said he will protect the industry by enforcing the rules.

“I intend to fully protect, preserve, and enhance the Equestrian Preserve Area in strict accordance with the village charter, comprehensive plan, and the related Equestrian Overlay Zoning District,” Ferrano said, referring to the documents that protects the equestrian area by regulating land uses and development. “By identifying and encouraging specific uses that are consistent with the character of the equestrian community, the Village of Wellington can sustain its equestrian industry.”

He supports a strict interpretation of these rules and regulations.

“Adhering to these standards is my responsibility to the citizens of the village. No citizen should be permitted to operate outside these established guidelines. After the March 2016 election, a number of discussions have surfaced on ways to circumvent or overcome the EPA mandate of the voters,” said Ferrano, adding that he opposes such action.

He does not favor operating the industry based on special-use permits.

“For some, the issuance of special-use permits appears to be out of control. A special-use permit is intended to be issued for an activity lasting only a month or so,” Ferrano said. “Currently, special-use permits are issued for six months. Extended special-use permits enable the property owner to avoid the payment of required impact fees and other related costs due to the village.”

He vowed not to let property owners circumvent the system.

“Some big venue activities with lots of traffic and other impacts on the village are allowed to function year after year without paying for permanent improvements,” he asserted. “This is wrong, and the citizens of Wellington should not subsidize these activities.”

He also wants to be a strong environmental steward.

“We need to look at some of the canal sprayings,” Ferrano said.

“For years, the canals were mechanically maintained… then they started spraying to keep the grass down along them, like Roundup and some other sprays, and I think it’s important to look at the use of those and make sure it’s being done properly, and that people are OK with that.”

He said it is better to pay now and do things right, than end up paying more later.

“Those environmental stewardship things need to be looked at, as well as the stormwater management within the village,” Ferrano said. “We need some fiscal responsibility and [to look] at the number of employees and how the village spends its money.

And the third, as important as the first two, is to look at is how we get people to stop suing one another. There were 10 lawsuits in the last few years costing the taxpayers $700,000, and it just seems ridiculous.”

Ferrano said voters will get an advocate for their needs by electing him to the council.

“I’d like the village to remain relevant through cost-effective governance and for our citizens to enjoy a great quality of life through physical health, family, education, employment, wealth, religious beliefs and the clean environment,” he said.

and downs throughout the year of the car accidents like you used to see years ago.”

Each structure fire response calls for a minimum deployment of three fire engines, two rescue units, an aerial truck, an EMS captain and a battalion chief. These personnel are needed to perform all of the critical tasks necessary to rescue human life, minimize fire loss and maintain personnel safety.

“In our two stations in Royal Palm Beach, we have one engine and one aerial truck,” Rowley said. “For a structure fire alone, we are providing three engines, two rescues, an EMS captain and a battalion chief, and we are getting aid from the adjoining stations.”

Rowley noted that the Village of Royal Palm Beach is predominantly covered by Stations 28 and 29. Station 28 is located at 1040 Royal Palm Beach Blvd, and Station 29 is at 10055 Belvedere Road. Both stations are staffed around the clock, and both have six firefighters assigned to them.

Station 28 is the battalion headquarters and also has the command staff, consisting of the district chief, who oversees all operational activity, and two 24-hour supervisors. Additionally, there is a wild land/brush vehicle housed at Station 28. This unit is crossstaffed with the engine crew and is utilized for brush fires and for areas fire engines cannot access.

Royal Palm Beach is part of the PBCFR regional response system, and the other fire stations, personnel and emergency equipment respond as needed, based on call type and needs.

Station 28 includes a 2017 fire engine, 2010 transport rescue unit, 2012 4x4 wildland fire apparatus, 2017 district chief command vehicle, 2017 battalion chief command vehicle and 2008 EMS captain command vehicle. All firefighting vehicles meet current National Fire Protection Association specifications.

“If you look at the units we have assigned at Station 28, we just got in a new vehicle unit and a battalion chief vehicle, and we have a unit getting outfitted, and that one will be a new unit,” Rowley said.

Station 29 includes a 2010 aerial fire engine and a 2006 transport rescue unit. “Both of the trucks are in excellent condition. It’s important that we have an aerial truck, because it’s a regional asset, and having one here in the village, it’s more readily available,” Rowley said. “It is covering all the area around us. It’s really nice to have it here.”

He added that PBCFR also helps out at all special events within Royal Palm Beach.

“We try to have a truck unit standing by at every activity within the village,” he said. “Fire-Rescue has participated in numerous

community activities in Royal Palm Beach, including Royal Palm Beach West Fest, the Fall Festival, Winter Fest, the Veterans Day ceremony, Memorial Day and the Royal Palm Beach High School homecoming parade. Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue is always eager to be a part of community-based activities and events.”

In 2017, the Community Assistance Team (CAT) was redesigned into the CARES Team, which stands for Comfort, Assistance, Resources, Evaluation and Safety Net. These actions are the mission of this all-volunteer team that is now recruiting medical and human services professionals to provide emotional first aid on the scene of high-intensity 911 calls.

“They have rebranded it the CARES Team, and they have expanded the types of services they are providing. What we are seeing is that they are going out by referrals from the units or by statistics from addresses from call volumes and providing assistance to those with fall prevention,” Rowley said. “If we have someone with repeated falls, they will go out and assist with advice with installing grab rails and education for fall prevention. They will go out for immediate grief counseling after structural fires. Structural fires are extremely traumatic to individuals.

You see your personal belongings gone in a matter of minutes. The

CARES Team assists with what they can do, who to contact and how to help them through that process.”

Continuing education programs are conducted throughout the year for PBCFR personnel. Each employee receives more than 100 hours of training annually.

This year, the training included: pediatric advanced life support, advanced cardiac life support, basic trauma life support, medical documentation, wildland firefighting, WMD training, self-contained breathing apparatus, smoke drills, map and area familiarization training, water rescue, extrication/heavy extrication, high-rise firefighting and thermal imaging techniques.

“Units are being rotated into our headquarters, and we do burns in the burn building for initial response training,” Rowley said. “They will respond just like any building or structure on fire and pull in the lines and set up commands with multiple units.

We will have six units at a time from around Palm Beach County. The nice part about what we are doing is that we are pulling adjoining stations… We are allowing them to train together, and we are pulling units from the south end of Palm Beach County to come up. We want that valuable training of working together when, most likely, these are the

crews who will be working together on fires.”

PBCFR also provides fire and safety inspections in buildings.

The agency did a total of 1,090 of those inspections on businesses and residential inspections within Royal Palm Beach last year. PBCFR’s Bureau of Safety Services conducts safety and fire inspections annually on commercial and multi-family buildings.

The purpose of these inspections is to increase fire safety and assure compliance with the local fire code. Additionally, multi-family residential inspections are completed by the station personnel as part of the residential/company inspection program.

Finally, Rowley spoke about the car seat installation program going on at the fire stations and throughout Royal Palm Beach.

This past fiscal year, 206 community education programs were conducted in the Village of Royal Palm Beach. These programs brought fire safety and education training to 38,808 individuals, which resulted in a total of 35,181 contact hours.

Rowley concluded his presentation by inviting people to become PBCFR volunteers. “We want to encourage people to come and be a part of it,” he said.

To become a participant in the CARES Team, call (561) 6167000.

don’t want to have to start all over again. I know Rob knows the job here, and I know he was participating in Tallahassee. I just wanted to make sure we didn’t go too far in the other direction.”

Argue said she understood Bair’s position, but she also did not want someone with no fieldwork experience.

“Right now, we’ve got stuff coming at us from every direction, and the thought of somebody who isn’t familiar with what we’re dealing with, and the time to get him up to speed, there’s

things that you just can’t give them,” Argue said.

Argue added that Robinson has been a steady force for the district even before he became interim manager.

“He was doing some of the things that the district manager should have been doing,” she said.

“He was the one who directed the ship during the hurricane. Since he took over the district manager in the interim, he’s wearing both hats. That’s a really heavy burden for doing two positions, and he’s keeping his head above the water.

He has managed to catch the things that were missed for the past six months.”

Bair said he was still concerned about having a manager without administrative and governmental experience.

Argue pointed out that Robinson had previously worked for the South Florida Water Management District and had recently hired a new accountant with governmental skills.

“If you put together a good team, one person doesn’t have to have all the skills,” she said.

“You put together a team where everybody can work together and do what needs to be done, and that’s what I’ve seen Rob’s biggest strength is.”

She pointed out that morale with staff has improved, and the field staff appears to be working well together.

“That, to me, is coming from the top, and the example that’s being set from Rob and the expectations that he’s conveying to the staff,” Argue said. “I think that right now, we’re better off staying the course than bringing somebody new in.

That really scares me right now.”

Jacobs said Robinson is the person she has been looking for since she became a supervisor.

“When he took his application out was what scared me,” she said. “Before we spend any more money… we’ve got a lot of fixing we need to do.”

Supervisor Jennifer Hager made a motion to conclude negotiations with Brillhart and move forward with negotiations with Robinson, which carried 3-1 with Bair dissenting and Supervisor Gary Dunkley absent.

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Local Grapplers Compete In District 10 Tourney

Louise Serio won for the third time in the history of the $100,000 WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular, picking up this year’s victory with Jennifer Burger’s Rock Harbor on Saturday, Feb. 17 at the 2018 Winter Equestrian Festival at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Page 27

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The Wellington High School boys varsity basketball team has a collection of district titles — five, to be exact. The fifth came when the Wolverines dominated John I. Leonard High School in the second half to claim a 57-39 win. The victory gave the Wolverines their fifth consecutive championship. Page 35

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Louise Serio Wins WCHR Hunter Spectacular At WEF

Louise Serio won for the third time in the history of the $100,000 WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular, picking up this year’s victory with Jennifer Burger’s Rock Harbor on Saturday, Feb. 17 at the 2018 Winter Equestrian Festival at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.

FEI jumper competition during week six was held at Equestrian Village, home to the Adequan Global Dressage Festival, while the hunters

took the main stage in the International Arena at PBIEC. The Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular takes place during World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) week at WEF as the feature “Saturday Night Lights” event. The United States Hunter Jumper Association founded WCHR in 1992 to recognize hunter riders, and the Hunter Spectacular debuted shortly after. Each year, hunter riders look forward to a

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chance to compete under the lights at PBIEC. Thirty-six of the country’s top professionals, juniors and amateurs tackled the two-round course, which is offered at three heights (3’6”, 3’9” and 4’) and designed by Steve Stephens. The top 12 riders returned for the second round. Each of the competitors qualified for the class by winning either champion or reserve in one of the specified hunter divisions during WCHR week at WEF or through another WCHR designation.

The judges for this year’s Hunter Spectacular were Chris Wynne and Sissy Wickes in position one, Shane George and Rick Fancher in position two, and John French and Mary Lisa Leffler in position three.

Overall placings were decided by combining scores from the first and second rounds.

After leading in the first round with a score of 89.50, Serio and Rock Harbor, an 11-year-old Warmblood gelding, returned as the final pair in the handy round. They scored 86.75 for a 176.25 total to win the class.

“My horse was awesome tonight,” said Serio of her partner of six years. “I thought he jumped really well. I’ve never done him in a

night class under the lights. I thought he was really on his game.”

Serio won this class twice before, in 2005 with Costello and 2011 with Castle Rock. “You never know when you’re going to get back here again,” she said. “It’s very rewarding. Jennifer Burger, who owns Rock Harbor, has been a wonderful client for a long time, and she has been a big supporter, so to do it on her horse is really nice.”

Burger was thrilled with the win.

“I’m on top of the world. Louise is an unbelievable rider. She’s found me an amazing horse, and tonight was the crescendo of those two things coming together and the best it could be,” she said.

After winning this class the past two years, Wellington’s Scott Stewart and Catch Me, a 10-year-old Holsteiner gelding owned by Gochman Sport Horse LLC, had to overcome one mistake in the first round and a score of 83.33 to complete their three-peat. They made an amazing move up the standings from 11th to second place with the best second round score of 91 for a total of 174.33. Returning for the handy round, Stewart said he “had nothing to lose.”

“I had a little bit of a funny jump in the first round, so I was really

happy that I made it back at all in the second round,” he explained. “I sort of just went for it. It was probably one of the best rounds I’ve ever had, especially for the handy. Everything just worked. The jump that he took a little look at in the first round was the jump I really sliced in the handy, and he was perfect about it. It all just worked out great.”

In her first time competing at WEF, Tracy Fenney traveled from Flower Mound, Texas, to finish in the top three of the Hunter Spectacular. She and MTM Outbid, an eight-year-old Warmblood gelding owned by MTM Farm, had an 85.33 in the first round for seventh place.

A solid hand round score of 88.83 moved them up the standings to third with a 174.16 total.

“I was a little starstruck when I first got here,” Fenney admitted.

“Showing against all of these guys is amazing. It’s a great class and a really fun crowd.”

The Saturday Night Lights series continues throughout the 12-week WEF circuit, held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington. Hunter, jumper and equitation competition at WEF continues through April 1, offering more than $9 million in prize money. For more info., visit www.pbiec.com.

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Realtors Group Installs 2018 Leadership Team

The Realtors of the Palm Beaches and Greater Fort Lauderdale recently installed its 2018 Leadership Team.

“We are thankful for those who will volunteer countless hours this year for the greater good of our association, members and the real estate industry as a whole,” said Dionna Hall, CEO of the Realtors of the Palm Beaches and Greater Fort Lauderdale. “We are looking forward to a great year.”

The 2018 Corporate Board includes President Ron Lennen, President-Elect Jeffrey Levine, First Vice President Jarrod Lowe, Treasurer Karen Johnson, Past President John Slivon, Eastern Broward Regional Vice President Caroline Carrara, Western Broward Regional Vice President Ronald Cika, Southern Palm Beach Regional Vice President Jo Ann Mazzeo, Northern Palm Beach Regional Vice President Carlos Melendez, Treasure Coast Regional Vice President James Weix, and directors James Heidisch, Carola Lueder, J.D. McClintock, Bonnie Metviner and Robert Russotto.

Regional board members from the association’s different divisions were also installed.

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Ron Lennen The soldout event took place at the Boca Raton Resort and included more than 350 attendees from across South Florida and the Treasure Coast. Special guests included 2018 Florida Realtors President Christine Hansen, 2018 Florida Realtors President-Elect Eric Sain and 2018 Florida Realtors Past-President Maria Wells, among other leaders from neighboring associations.

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BUSINESS NEWS

EWPB Announces Marilu Henner As Keynote Speaker For WILA

The Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation recently announced that Marilu Henner will be keynote speaker for the 35th annual Women in Leadership Awards (WILA) event.

The signature luncheon, recognizing Palm Beach County’s female trailblazers, will be held Wednesday, April 18 at the Kravis Center beginning at 11:30 a.m.

Along with starring in more than 30 films, six Broadway shows and two hit classic sitcoms, Taxi and Evening Shade, Henner is also New York Times bestselling author of 10 books on health, parenting, memory and lifestyle improvement. Her books include the recent bestseller Changing Normal: How I Helped My Husband Beat Cancer, as well as Total Health Makeover, The 30-Day Total Health Makeover and Total Memory Makeover.

Along with hosting her own nationally syndicated radio show, The Marilu Henner Show, Henner has previously hosted and executive produced two talk shows, and has guest-starred on every major talk show, earning her the title “Talk Show Guest of the Year” several years in a row.

She has spoken before Congress on seven occasions on various subjects ranging from dietary supplements to women’s cardiovascular disease. Henner was also one of only two private citizens selected to contribute to the shaping of our government’s food pyramid.

At the WILA luncheon, the Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation presents awards to exemplary women who have demonstrated extraordinary achievements and leadership in the nonprofit, private, public and volunteer sectors.

Since 2010, each recipient has been presented with the Free to Be statue by artist and member JoAnne B. Berkow.

The luncheon is one of the county’s most successful community events, attracting approximately 600 attendees annually. In 2018, Michele Gurto will serve as honorary chair, Trixy Walker will serve as chair and Tammy O’Rourke will serve as co-chair.

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Triple Crown’s Vandergrift Featured At WEF Lunch & Learn “A horse is not a horse. A horse is a fermentation vat on four legs with an attitude,” said Dr. Bill Vandergrift, Ph.D., at the start of the Triple Crown Nutrition Lunch & Learn presented during Week 4 of the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington.

The animal nutrition expert presented, “Gut Instincts: Feeding for Health & Performance,” which drew a large audience and spurred a dy-

namic question-and-answer session after demonstrating how communication between various parts of a horse’s body plays an integral role in its overall digestive health.

Vandergrift introduced new research findings related to leaky gut syndrome, insulin resistance and equine metabolic syndrome, antibiotic therapy, and more.

“There is now evidence to indicate that one of the causes of insulin

resistance in horses is leaky gut. So, if you can fix the leaky gut, you can reduce the severity of insulin resistance,” he explained.

Leaky gut syndrome occurs when the tight, protective junctions between enterocytes of the intestine are compromised, breaching the “blood/brain barrier” and leading to intestinal and behavioral disorders.

“The digestive system communicates with the other organs.

Mall At Wellington Green Hosting ‘Battle Of The Pop-Up’ Contest

Looking for free retail space to test an idea? The Mall at Wellington Green can help. Now through Friday, March 30, the Mall at Wellington Green is encouraging local entrepreneurs to submit fresh, fun and innovative retail concepts for “The Challenge: Battle of the PopUp Contest.”

The contest winner will receive a rent-free space in the mall for four months, use of existing mall or store fixtures and free utilities. The winner also receives a $500 merchandising package that includes interior signage, table-printed displays and graphic design services.

“Supporting local businesses and community ideas is important and vital to the success of our mall as well as the financial health of community overall. We’re delighted with this contest idea, as it’s available to both established and budding entrepreneurs who may have new, existing or online concepts to test,” Marketing Director Rachelle Crain said. “Approximately 30 percent of the Mall at Wellington Green’s retailers, restaurants and kiosks are locally owned. Battle of the Pop-Up is another initiative that showcases this talent.”

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It’s a ‘Bluetooth connection,’ so to speak,” he said, adding how an estimated one quadrillion digestive bacteria, representing more than 500 different species, populate a horse’s gastrointestinal tract, so choosing the right diet to support intestinal health is vital.

“Stress is the number one stimulator of leaky gut and intestinal inflammation problems,” Vandergrift noted. “There’s a definite relationship between leaky gut and systemic allergies, like hives.”

Environment (sand versus soil), parasite loads, metabolic status, and intensity and frequency of exercise also impact the healthy and diversity of a horse’s microbiome health.

“We’ve observed that insulin resistant horses demonstrate a reduction in that diversity,” he said.

Referring again to the gut/brain relationship that can exacerbate leaky gut syndrome, he advised the use of calming agents.

“My go-to feed for treating intestinal inflammation is Triple Crown Senior, because it’s a beet pulpbased feed, and when you feed beet pulp, it ferments in the hind gut and produces organic acids which act as food for intestinal cells, helping the intestine regenerate faster,” Vandergrift said. “Also, it’s low

Dr. Bill Vandergrift speaking at a Lunch & Learn at WEF. starch and low sugar. With intestinal inflammation, you don’t want a lot of sweet feed.”

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The Armory Art Center’s Summer Art Experience is filled with fun and creativity for children 6 to 18 years old. Camp runs weekdays from June 4 through Aug. 10 (no classes July 4) from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. High-quality art education includes drawing, painting, sculpture, jewelry, fashion, ceramics and printmaking. Most instructors have a master’s degree in art and/or education and all have had background checks to provide a safe and enriching environment for your child.

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Casperey Stables Horse Camp is a small, fun-filled day camp for children ages 7 to 14. With four riding opportunities each day, arts and crafts, and outdoor games, campers find little time to be bored. The low counselor-child ratio ensures that each child receives individual attention. There are camp sessions for spring and winter school breaks and during the summer. Each two-week session has a theme, such as Indian Days, Circus Days and Medieval Days. Casperey Stables has a weekly swim party and ends each session with a horse show and family barbecue. To learn more about the camp, located at 2330 D Road in Loxahatchee Groves, call (561) 792-4990 or visit www.caspereystables.com.

The Lake Worth Playhouse is hosting a summer camp where campers learn acting, voice, dance and stage movement through daily activities and rehearsals, which culminates in full-scale productions of Into the Woods Jr. and Mary Poppins Jr. Campers over age 12 will also participate in behind-the-scenes roles and other theater-related education. The Lake Worth Playhouse is located at 713 Lake Ave. in Lake Worth.

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With exciting activities and outings, elementary-age children are kept busy with educational activities and playtime to help stimulate their minds and nurture their imaginations. For more information, call (561) 793-5860.

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Kids ages 8 to 17 can learn a fun and useful skill this summer at Stitch and Sew Summer Camp. Sewing is a great way to be creative, and it’s a chance to use your imagination while also bringing ideas to life. Over the course of a week, campers can progress from knowing nothing about how to sew, to being able to follow patterns and create their own clothing and crafts. So, if you’re ready for a fun and interactive experience that you’ll never forget, call/text Janet at (561) 846-1857 for more information.

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Wolverines Win Fifth Consecutive District Title, 57-39

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School boys varsity basketball team has a collection of district titles — five, to be exact. The fifth came Friday, Feb. 16, when the Wolverines dominated John I. Leonard High School in the second half to claim a 57-39 win.

The victory gave the Wolverines

their fifth consecutive championship, as they continued to make school history, remaining unbeaten at 27-0.

“It’s huge. It’s tradition, you know, it’s something that we’re building,” Wellington head coach Matt Colin said. “Even in year one, that’s where we wanted to get this program to.”

John I. Leonard was able to stay on the heels of Wellington during the first half, coming within a point of tying the game, but the Wolverines were able to close the half with a six-point advantage, 28-22.

The Wolverines entered the second half as if they could do little wrong, taking advantage of Lancer See WOLVERINES, page 37

Wellington’s Texan Moulton (left) is fouled at the rim by the Lancer defender.

Wellington’s Linton Brown goes up for a two-point basket.

Bryan Williams gets around the Lancer defender for Wellington.

Wellington’s Nicholas Toledo tries to split the Lancer defenders for a two-point basket.

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Local Grapplers Compete In District 10 Tournament

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report On Saturday, Feb. 17, Wellington High School hosted the Class 3A, District 10 wrestling championship tournament. The Wolverines recently claimed the team district title at Royal Palm Beach High School, and last weekend collected eight

individual district titles in various weight divisions.

Schools in the district are Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Seminole Ridge, John I. Leonard and Forest Hill high schools. Wellington came in first with a total of 234.0 points, Royal Palm Beach finished second with 130.0 points, Forest Hill

Royal Palm Beach’s Jonathan Thomas squares off with his opponent in the 126-pound weight class.

was third with 124.5 points, John I. Leonard was fourth with 87.0 points, and Palm Beach Central and Seminole Ridge were next, tied with 71.0 points.

Wrestlers who placed in their respective weight class qualify for the regional tournament on Saturday, Feb. 23 at Park Vista High School.

Wellington 138-pound wrestler Jared Abramason pins his opponent using the cradle.

The individual results for local schools are as follows: 106-pound class: first place, Chris Difiore, Wellington; second place, Sean Mauermann, Royal Palm Beach.

113-pound class: first place, Jesse Weinberg, Wellington; third place, Winnie Cajuste, Royal Palm Beach.

120-pound class: first place, Tony Widrig, Wellington.

126-pound class: second place, Robert Saldarriaga, Wellington; third place, Jonathan Thomas, Royal Palm Beach.

132-pound class: first place, Justin Henry, Wellington; third place, See WRESTLING, page 37

Royal Palm Beach’s 106-pound wrestler Sean Mauermann tries to get control of his opponent.

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Rugby Catalyst recently announced that the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington will be the first stop of the 2018 Rugged Rugby Tour.

The Rugged Rugby Tour debut will be held on Saturday, May 12 at 11 a.m. The event will offer a tailgate, music and an international rugby game. The tour will begin with the Florida event and tour select cities in America. The Rugged Rugby Tour plans to work with each community to attract fans that have never seen rugby before, by offering other flavors of entertainment, such as food and beverage, live music and a carnival atmosphere.

“We are excited to announce the Rugged Rugby Tour,” said Angelo Tanner of Rugby Catalyst. “Our devotion to progressing rugby through a reimagined format is taken from the action sports industry that fully engages fans and athletes.”

For the past two years, Rugby Catalyst has been developing a network of rugby brands that focuses on creating and delivering compelling content through multiple marketing platforms that inform and entertain rugby audiences.

“The Rugged Rugby Tour will showcase exactly what rugby can do — provide authentic, credible, sports content to reach, engage and excite a large audience,” said Greg Tanner of the Professional Rugby Agency. “Rugged Rugby Tour will provide a one-of-a-kind experience for new rugby fans and the existing rugby community.”

To create a premier event, Rugby Catalyst has been working with the Palm Beach Sports Commission.

“The International Polo Club and Palm Beach are perfect attractions for the sport of rugby,” Tanner said.

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The Royal Palm Beach High School Wildcat Dancers Dance Team, under the direction of master choreographer Michele Blecher, competed in the Legacy Dance Championships held Feb. 17-18 in Broward County, taking home multiple awards. Jasmine Hoffman brought home the Solo Elite Gold, Judges Specialty Award and First Place Overall Grand Champion. Zahara Cummings and Angelica Walker brought home the Duet-Elite Gold and First Place Overall Grand Champion. The Senior Large Group Ensemble brought home the Platinum Award and First Place Overall Grand Champion. In addition to these top awards, Wildcat dancers brought home several other honors. Shown above are team members (front row) Tyra Gordon and Jasmine Hoffman, and (back row) Jasmine Sanvil, Jazmine Rivera, Isis Ambroise, Angelica Walker, Zahra Cummings, Angelina Fernandez, Diandra McFarlane and Zafiro Paredes.

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continued from page 35 Andrew Erikson, Seminole Ridge.

138-pound class: first place, Jared Abramson, Wellington; second place, Anthony Trevino, Palm

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145-pound class: first place, Cameryn Townsend, Wellington; third place, Connor Ward, Royal Palm Beach.

152-pound class: first place, Ben Asher, Royal Palm Beach; second place, Angelo Tizol, Wellington; third place, Danny Pazos, Seminole Ridge.

160-pound class: first place, Ryhan Montes, Wellington; second place, Juan Hernandez, Seminole Ridge.

170-pound class: first place, Mitchell Clark, Seminole Ridge; second place, Jake Pilat, Wellington.

182-pound class: first place, Eric Saber, Wellington; second place, Tedrick Patterson, Palm

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195-pound class: second place, Michael Quinn, Royal Palm Beach; third place, Alex Zepeda, Wellington.

220-pound class: first place,

District Champs

continued from page 35 turnovers and grabbing most of the rebounds under the rims.

“It was just being solid on defense and shrinking the gaps, and really making it tough for them to get to the rim,” Colin said. “It’s all about communication for us.”

By the conclusion of the third period, the Wolverines had built a 51-26 lead.

The momentum for Wellington continued into the fourth period, winning the battle under the rims and making accurate shots.

The Lancers put together a late surge in the final moments, but it would not be enough to put much of a dent in the wide Wellington lead.

The Wolverines secured their fifth

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Bryan Canedo, Royal Palm Beach; second place, Joe Villano, Palm Beach Central; third place, Jacob Thomas, Wellington.

285-pound class: second place, Nelson Sutton, Seminole Ridge.

(Left) In the 120-pound weight class, Wellington’s Tony Widrig tries to get a single leg takedown as Royal Palm Beach’s Xavier Agosto tries to defend.

(Below) Palm Beach Central’s Joe Villano tries to turn Wellington’s Jacob Thomas in the 220-pound weight class.

PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

Wellington High School’s boys varsity basketball team celebrates its district title win over John I. Leonard.

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Wellington hosted Boca Raton in

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Saturday, Feb. 24 • St. David’s in-the-Pines Episcopal Church Women will host their annual rummage sale on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 25 from 8 a.m. to noon. Items include household items, glassware, bed linens, blankets, prints, knick-knacks, gently used clothing/ shoes, jewelry and CDs/books, as well as food items, such as chili, hot dogs and baked goods.

The church is located at the corner of Forest Hill Blvd. and Wellington Trace. For more info., visit www.saintdavidsinthepines.org.

• Audubon of the Everglades will hold a bird walk at Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Boynton Beach on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 8 a.m. Visit www. auduboneverglades.org for more info.

• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike in Apoxee (3125 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach) on Saturday, March 24 at 8 a.m. Call (561) 859-1954 for more info.

• The Green Market at Wellington will be open Saturday, Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. For more info., visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com.

• The South Florida Gluten Free Expo will take place at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will include local and national exhibitors, educational presentations, door prizes and gluten-free samples. General admission and VIP advance tickets are on-sale now, or can be purchased at the door. For more info., visit www. southfloridagfexpo.com.

• The Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center (13300 6th Court N., Loxahatchee Groves) will hold volunteer orientation on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. Call (561) 792-9900 or e-mail volunteer@vinceremos.org for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Lego Bricks for ages 6 to 11 on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 2:30 p.m. Build, imagine and play with Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Bee Gees tribute concert, along with a food truck invasion, on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 5 p.m.

Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.

Sunday, Feb. 25 • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in Winding Waters Park (6161 Haverhill Road North, West Palm Beach) on Sunday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 a.m. Call (561) 5860486 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be open Sunday, Feb. 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Park. For more info., visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com.

• Temple Beth Torah (900 Big Blue Trace, Wellington) will hold a Purim Carnival on Sunday, Feb. 25 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., which will include a bounce house, dunk tank, games, prizes, food, face painting and a hamantashen baking contest. There will also be a costume contest judged by community leaders. Wristbands are $15 presale and $20 at the door. Purchase of

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• The 2018 high-goal polo season will continue Sunday, Feb. 25 with the C.V. Whitney Cup at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Polo matches are open to the public, with a wide range of hospitality and guest seating options. For more info., visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach will present Aztec Two-Step with the songs of Simon & Garfunkel, the Everly Brothers and their own classics on Sunday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Monday, Feb. 26 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Orisirisi African Folklore Presents Moonlight Stories for all ages on Monday, Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. Orisirisi shares the beauty of African life and culture through storytelling with African drumming, spirited call and response songs, and fun-filled audience participation. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Monkey Around With Makey Makey!” for ages 10 to 17 on Monday, Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to use Makey Makey kits to creatively interact with computers. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Itzhak Perlman on violin, Pinchas Zukerman on viola and Rohan De Silva on piano in concert on Monday, Feb. 26 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Tuesday, Feb. 27 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Parachute Play and Learn for ages 2 to 4 on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. Enjoy music and movement while playing a variety of interactive games and activities with a jumbo parachute. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach will present the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra on Tuesday, Feb.27 at 2 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Natural Medicine: Finding Trusted Resources” for adults on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 3 p.m. Learn how to assess health claims and become an educated consumer by learning to ask the right questions. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Western Business Alliance will host a Business After Hours event at the Renaissance Charter School at Palms West (12031 Southern Blvd.) on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 5:30 p.m. To RSVP, visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance.com.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. Enjoy Wii games, board games and more. Bring a friend or make new ones. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

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Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards to show off, battle, trade or try your hand at Pokémon bingo, or a Pokécraft. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Howie Mandell on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Wednesday, Feb. 28 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Five Little Senses: Baby Sensory Play” for infants ages 3 to 18 months on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. Stimulate your little one’s senses and encourage them to explore with various sensory playtime activities. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Adult Book Discussion: Future Home of the Living God by Louise Erdrich for ages 16 and up on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Tween Gaming for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 3 p.m. Join in for Wii games, board games and fun. Call (561) 7906070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Playful Toddlers & Tykes for children under 4 on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 3:30 p.m. Do your kids love toddler and baby toys? Join in for a session of social playtime for the little ones. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• Wellington will hold a Neighborhood Watch Meeting for the Essex community on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 5:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach will present Michael Feinstein with the Kravis Center Pops Orchestra Big Band in “Sinatra and Friends” on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for info.

Thursday, March 1 • The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host Preschool Story Time: Dr. Seuss Day for ages 4 and under on Thursday, March 1 at 10:30 a.m. Call (561) 655-2776 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host English Exchange on Thursdays in March at 1:30 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 6814100 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Create a Memory Page for adults on Thursday, March 1 at 2 p.m. Create artful displays to commemorate special events and those you love. Bring personal photos and your imagination. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free concert by the Whitestone band, along with a food truck invasion, on Thursday, March 1 at 5 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.

• The Women of the Western Communities will meet Thursday, March 1 at the Wanderers Club featuring guest speaker Jill Merrell. Happy

The Town-Crier hour begins at 6 p.m., with dinner and the program starting at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Mair Armand at (561) 635-0011 or visit www. womenofthewesterncommunities.org.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Writer’s Critique Workshop for adults on Thursday, March 1 at 6:30 p.m. Share, offer and accept constructive criticism to improve fiction, nonfiction and poetry in a supportive atmosphere. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Loxahatchee Groves Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will meet on Thursday, March 1 at 7 p.m. at Palms West Presbyterian Church on Okeechobee Blvd. For more info., call Doreen Baxter at (561) 793-6013.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach will present Guitarist Kaki King in “The Neck is a Bridge to the Body” on Thursday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis. org for more info.

Friday, March 2 • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach will present The Capitol Steps from Friday, March 2 through Sunday, March 18.

Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Books and Kids: Bilingual Story Time for ages 2 to 5 on Friday, March 2 at 11 a.m. Join in for stories, songs, rhymes and fun in both English and Spanish. Call (561) 7906030 to pre-register.

• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host its Women of Worth (WOW) Awards Luncheon on Friday, March 2 at 11 a.m. at the Eau Palm Beach Resort (100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan). For more info., call (561) 790-6200 or visit www.cpbchamber.com.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It!” for ages 16 and up on Fridays in March at 2 p.m. Exercise your brain with challenging jigsaw puzzles. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Friday Movie Matinee on Fridays in March for ages 5 to 12 at 2:30 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of movie entertainment. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life will host a Celebrity Bartender Fundraiser on Friday, March 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Grille Fashion Cuisine (12300 South Shore Blvd., Wellington).

RSVP to Marisa Pence at (561) 999-4395 or mfpence@hotmail.com.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free screening of Ferdinand on Friday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach will present An Evening with Steve Ross on Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

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AQUATIC SPRINKLER, LLC — Complete repair of all types of systems. Owner Operated. Michael Office: 561-964-6004 Cell: 561-236-8595 Lic.#U17871 Bonded & Ins. Serving the Western Communities Since 1990

DRIVEWAY REPAIR D R I V E W AY S — F r e e e s t i m a t e s A & M ASPHALT SEAL COATING commercial and residential. Patching potholes, striping, repair existing asphalt & save money all work guaranteed.

Lic.& Ins. 100045062 561-667-7716

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

FLOOR SANDING W O O D F L O O R R E S T O R AT I O N — Since 1951 Artisan Licensed & Insured. Bob Williamson 561-389-8188

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

PAINTING J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified -pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 309-6975 or visit our website at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com JOHN PERGOLIZZI PAINTING INC. — Interior/Exterior - Repaint specialist, pressure cleaning, popcorn ceiling, drywall repair & roof painting. Family owned/owner operator. Free Est. 798-4964 Lic. #U18473

PET SITTING PET SITTING TO SUIT YOUR PET'S NEEDS —Houses sitting available, References, Licensed . Call Charlene 561-572-1782

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

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

SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

TREE SERVICE TREES TRIMMED AND REMOVED — 561-798-0412 D.M. YOUNG TREE SERVICE. Family Owned & Operated Lic. & Insured 1992-12121 Visit our website at dmyoungtreeservice.com

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Neat, Clean & Reliable. Quality work with a woman’s touch. 30 years experience.

No Job too big or too small. Lic. & Ins. References available. 561-795-5263

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Send your resume and writing samples to palmswestnews@gmail.com.

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