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Volume 41, Number 4 January 24 - January 30, 2020

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POLO FOR A PURPOSE EVENT

The Royal Palm Beach Village Council began its first regular meeting of the new year on Thursday, Jan. 16 by taking a moment to honor the Royal Palm Beach Wildcats youth football team. The team captured the U12 Pop Warner National Championship for the second straight year. Page 3

CAFCI Hosts Its Annual MLK Day Celebration

Freedom — and applause — rang through the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center on Monday, Jan. 20 as hundreds of people attended the 18th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration hosted by CAFCI. A continental breakfast prior to the event was followed by speeches and live performances remembering the late civil rights leader. Page 7

Relay For Life Glow In The Dark Fun Run Held At RPB Commons Park

The American Cancer Society hosted its Relay for Life Glow in the Dark 5K Fun Run on Saturday, Jan. 18 at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. Attendees adorned with glow sticks ran to raise money for cancer programs. Page 11

Wolverines Improve Streak To Four With Victory Over Jupiter

The Wellington High School boys basketball team hosted Jupiter High School on Tuesday, Jan. 14 in a big district matchup, besting the Warriors 58-43 to earn a fourth-straight win. Page 17 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS...............................3 - 15 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 6 SPORTS..........................17 - 18 BUSINESS............................. 19 PEOPLE................................. 20 SCHOOLS.............................. 21 COLUMNS............................. 22 CALENDAR............................ 24 CLASSIFIEDS................ 25 - 26 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

Lead by team captain Ashley Busch, polo team Monarch Reign was victorious in this year’s Polo for a Purpose charity match on Monday, Jan. 20, defeating Horse Scout 8-4. The event raised money for childhood cancer patients and their families. Polo for Life Inc. hosted the event, which included a Vendor Village and Kids Zone. After the game was a ticketed auction with an authentic Indian dinner, garnering further proceeds to support childhood cancer organizations. Shown above is polo player Ashley Busch with Polo for Life co-founder and childhood cancer survivor Brandon Phillips, and young cancer heroes Emma LaPaglia, Johan Antigua, Calliah Pierre and Geo Marquez. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY MEREDITH BUROW/TOWN-CRIER

Lox Council Hears Plans To Convert Paintball Site To New Entertainment Park

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council heard plans Tuesday, Jan. 21 by Piquet Entertainment Park to redevelop the existing Hot Shots Paintball property at 16169 Southern Blvd.

Council members expressed openness to the plan, as long as it did not violate noise and lighting codes.

The proposal would require a large-scale land use plan amendment, rezoning and development of a major site plan.

Maria Christina Natanson, representing Piquet Entertainment Park, said the proposed entertainment complex would have family-friendly uses, including bowling, a roller rink, go-carting, rock climbing, arcades, laser tag and restaurants, as well as a picnic area around one of the two water

bodies on the site and a community room for use by residents.

Natanson said the owner, Nelson Piquet, is a former Brazilian racecar driving champion who also works with recognized racetrack designers. She added that the developer will work to preserve trees and water bodies on the property.

Joni Brinkman with Urban Design Kilday Studios said her firm is working with the developers to assist them through the process.

“You are all familiar with this property,” Brinkman said. “It’s about 19.5 acres, and it’s located in the southwest boundary of the town’s borders. Duck Puddle Farm is to the north with Palm Beach State College to the east, and to the west is unincorporated Palm Beach County.”

The current zoning is commercial recreation, carried forward

from county zoning before the town incorporated, although the town’s land use designation is rural residential with one housing unit per five acres.

“Obviously, it is an existing paintball facility,” she said. “We have met with town staff, and as this property does not have a land use designation associated with it right now that would allow for the commercial recreation to be developed further in your town, we would have to process a largescale land use amendment, which requires that it be transmitted to the state for review. When it comes back, we would have to process a rezoning and also a site plan approval, which most likely would be a commercial planned development.”

Brinkman said the developer plans to comply with all the town’s See LOX COUNCIL, page 7

ITID Working With New Contractor To Finish Acreage Community Park

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail improvement District Board of Supervisors heard an update Wednesday, Jan. 22 on the status of Acreage Community Park and the change of contractors required to finish the project.

The meeting was held at Royal Palm Beach Village Hall due to flooding from a leaky water heater at the ITID office.

ITID Executive Director Burgess Hanson pointed out that the board terminated its contract with Rosso Site Development in December after several delays in finishing the largely completed park expansion.

“Right now, we are working with a new potential contractor,” Hanson said. “Unfortunately, we could not have the agreement prepared for tonight’s meeting because they were still working on some of the cost estimates.

Also, not only our legal, but also our special legal counsel relating to the construction aspect of it has not had a chance to review everything.”

Hanson said the current goal is to have the contract on the agenda at the Wednesday, Feb. 12 meeting, which will include all the costs for completing the project and also fixing any problems caused by the previous contractor.

Hanson said a meeting was scheduled with Craig A. Smith & Associates, the construction manager, as well as the new potential contractor, Jock Trucking. ITID staff will also be at the meeting, he said, adding that ITID Operations & Maintenance Director Rob Robinson will have a bigger role

to make sure the project stays on schedule.

“We’re anticipating that it won’t take more than 90 days, and it could be less than 90 days, for them to complete the project once the contract is executed and they receive notification to proceed,” Hanson said.

ITID President Betty Argue pointed out that the contract coming back to the board will not include all repair estimates for damage done to completed work.

“The contractor can’t look into the crystal ball and know that until they get in and start working,” Argue said. “They have already let us know that. There are some things that we anticipate. We’re going to try to have those things, at least have a unit price, and address it from that perspective… Other items that need to be repaired or redone will be a claim against the bond. We’ve verified that with the bond counsel.”

Hanson said there are visible damages to the project that will be included.

“They should be included, but any damage that’s not seen, the unintended or unseen aspect, we will not have that and have to come back at some point,” he said, adding that he felt the meeting with the bond counsel had been productive and that he had taken them to see damage at the site.

In other business, the board approved a request by Florida Power & Light to convey a 40-foot easement to the Sabal Palm Solar Energy Center for a 230-kilowatt transmission line, which will run west from the M Canal for about 1.5 miles. The transmission line See ITID, page 13

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RPB Seeks Resident Input In Planning Crestwood North Park

By Denis Eirikis Town-Crier Staff Report The Village of Royal Palm Beach is planning a new park to be built along the M-1 Canal, adjacent to the Lennar’s new BellaSera neighborhood. The park will be along Crestwood Blvd. North, across the canal from H.L. Johnson Elementary School.

The village is actively seeking input from all residents through January, and a public input meeting was held at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center on Tuesday, Jan. 21 to solicit comments and feedback on the new five-acre facility, tentatively named Crestwood North Park.

Royal Palm Beach Parks &

Recreation Director Lou Recchio explained that the village is pursuing a $400,000 recreation grant through the Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The LWCF is a federal program that provides grants for acquisition or development of land for public outdoor recreation.

The competitive grant program promotes and fosters partnerships to enhance and sustain Florida’s natural and cultural resources, and to provide increased outdoor recreational opportunities for Florida’s citizens and visitors.

The park sits on five acres of M-1 Canal waterfront that the developers of BellaSera were required to set aside for a village

park that will be open to the public.

Recchio explained that the village is formally required to get input from residents before applying for the $400,000 grant, which the village would be required to match.

Recchio estimated that the entire project, including design work in 2021 and construction in 2022, would cost about $1 million.

Madison Green resident Joanne Diasio came out to the meeting to ask the village to place an emphasis on boating, kayaking and fishing.

“I’d like to see the entire waterfront to be one long covered boardwalk where people have plenty of room to intermingle and fish,” she See RPB PARK, page 4

Wellington’s Temple Beth Torah celebrated its inaugural Service Award Masquerade Gala on Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Wellington National Golf Club. Stephanie and Roger Grave de Peralta (shown above) were recognized for their years of service and support. Guests were treated to a masqueradethemed gala with cocktails, dinner, silent and live auction items, and casino games. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 15 PHOTO BY CALLIE SHARKEY/TOWN-CRIER

Wellington Eyes Foreclosing On Big Blue Preserve

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report A disagreement years in the making is winding its way through the court system. The end result could be the Village of Wellington assuming ownership of the controversial Big Blue Preserve.

The Big Blue Preserve is a 92acre Cypress hammock, the largest remaining stand in South Florida, and an important environmental conservation area frequented by many native animals. It is surrounded by the Palm Beach Polo community and owned by Glenn Straub.

The fact that it is preserve land on private property has been a difficulty for the village, and a bone of contention with Straub,

dating back nearly to Wellington’s incorporation.

After accruing more than $6 million in code enforcement fines, the Village of Wellington has now taken action to foreclose on the property.

“We have just filed a motion for summary judgment on the matter,” Village Attorney Laurie Cohen said. “It has to be set for hearing, and if the court enters judgment in our favor, it will schedule a sale of the property.

I would say the whole process could take up to six months, but it is always possible that the court could deny the motion for summary judgment. If that happens, then we will have to have a trial.

That would likely take longer. It’s

very hard to estimate the timeline at this point.”

The current situation began when the village acted to enforce land development regulations and PUD master plan regulations some 15 years ago.

“The preserve and Polo are the successor to the developer, and is, therefore, bound to the PUD,” Cohen said.

She said that in a 2004 court order, the owner was required to submit a restoration plan and a habitat plan for the entire preserve. The village filed comments on the plan, and the owner never responded to the comments.

Cohen continued that just over five years ago, Straub clear-cut some 4.5 acres of preserve land.

The village stopped further such action with a code enforcement suit, and the magistrate ordered that the measure be rectified with a daily fine applied, which was upheld by an appeals court. That fine now amounts to about $6.5 million.

While it is hard to put a price on environmentally sensitive land, often referred to as a treasure, the magistrate does, and the parcel in question isn’t worth the $6 million owed.

“The 4.5 acres won’t cover the fine, so we are foreclosing on the entire preserve,” said Cohen, who added that if the village wins the summary judgment, there are no other junior lien holders.

Cohen said that if the court al-

lows the foreclosure, someone can buy the parcel at auction for the amount of the fine plus as little as $1, if they outbid other potential purchasers. “They used to auction on the courthouse steps; now it is done electronically,” she said.

In a judicial sale, the buyer would get legal, clear title to the land. But the parcel’s future is not in legal jeopardy. “The buyer would still be the successor to the developer and is still bound to the PUD, which states the land will be protected in perpetuity,” Cohen said.

However, Wellington is not expecting to actually take ownership, although it is a possibility.

“I don’t think it will come to See BIG BLUE, page 7

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Alligators, Coyotes Top Wildlife Concerns For FWC Officials

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington shares its territory with more animals than just pampered pooches, coddled kitties and its famed horses. There is a pack of up to six urban, pet-grabbing coyotes for each overlapping three-mile range; lethal alligators possibly in every fresh water pond or canal; diseased, biting iguanas you shouldn’t touch; Burmese pythons that grow up to 20 feet in length; Argentine tegu lizards that can be aggressive; and even meateating monitor lizards headed this way.

Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission South Region Public Information Director Carol Lyn Parrish told Wellington’s Public Safety Committee on

Wednesday, Jan. 22 that these aggressive monitor lizards are currently found as far east as about Seminole Pratt Whitney Road at Southern Blvd. “The C-51 Canal is a major [transportation] conduit,” she said Parrish said the FWC receives thousands of calls each year, many from visitors and new residents who aren’t used to seeing an alligator in their yard.

“If it is over four feet, in your pond, your pool or pushing against your front door, we will trap it for free,” she explained calmly, while holding a skull of one such alligator that had been more than four feet and well fed. “Many of the interactions [with the public] call for education. There is a wide variety of things in our ecosystem. If

you have an alligator that doesn’t flee when it sees you, it could have hatchlings or have been harassed.”

Parrish said that harassment is defined as anything that changes an animal’s normal behavior and includes feeding or throwing rocks at it. Harassment is illegal and ranges from a misdemeanor to a felony.

Alligators are protected and only licensed trappers can interfere with them. A nuisance alligator is removed and relocated or euthanized.

Animals that are invasive, native to somewhere else and do not have a natural place in this ecosystem with predators to keep their numbers in control cannot be relocated by law. Animals such as those are trapped and euthanized,

although in the case of coyotes, the offspring of the neighboring pack will fill the vacancies in a generation.

Trappers are available for all of these animals, or residents can be trained to capture and humanely dispatch them. Parrish recommended the uninitiated use a trapper for quick success and to avoid problems or legal issues.

Parrish added that modifying human behavior can help a lot. She said that people should not play in water at night or let their dogs swim in ponds and lakes where alligators have been sighted. Keep vegetation trimmed short at the shoreline, do not let pets roam free, plant waxy shrubs instead of flowering plants favored by iguanas, and secure trash

to prevent attracting opportunistic scavengers, vermin and animals that are their predators.

Committee Chair Michael Weil thanked Parrish for her report.

“This was amazingly informative and slightly scary,” he said.

In other business: • Deemed a “wonderful success” by Weil, winners were selected for the first annual “Texting Your Life Away” essay contest.

The winners from Wellington High School were Karinne Mitchell (first place) and Danette Fisher (runner-up). From Palm Beach Central High School, there was only a first-place winner in Sarah Sondermann.

• The annual reports from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office District 8 and Palm Beach

County Fire-Rescue will be presented at a future meeting.

In the meantime, it was reported that crime for the fourth quarter of 2019 was low enough to begin with, that high percentage changes amounted to only a handful of incidents. For example, from 2018 to 2019, robberies dropped by approximately 50 percent. The raw numbers were 17 robberies to 8. Percent increases were equally misleading.

PBCFR response times were down a few seconds, to just over six-and-a-half minutes, with future decreases expected due to new equipment.

• The next meeting of the Public Safety Committee will be held as a joint meeting with the Education Committee on Tuesday, March 3.

Royal Palm Beach Council Honors Pop Warner National Champs

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach Village Council began its first regular meeting of the new year on Thursday, Jan. 16 by taking a moment to honor the Royal Palm Beach Wildcats youth football team. The team captured the U12 Pop Warner National Championship for the second straight year.

“We get to do something that we had the pleasure of doing about a year ago, and that is to recognize the 2019 Pop Warner national football team champions,” Mayor Fred Pinto said. “This is becoming a dynasty. It’s challenging for you because you have young people who come in and move up in age,

and you have to back fill.”

The Wildcats were undefeated in the regular season this year, and they followed up the postseason with a perfect record as they marched to claim the 63rd Pop Warner Super Bowl in Orlando.

The team beat the Oak Cliff Titans of Texas, Orlando’s Pine Hill Trojans and claimed the trophy after toppling the Stratford Redskins of Connecticut.

Coach Samuel Curry stepped up to recognize his coaching support staff, who were unable to attend.

“Our goal is to repeat next year — three-peat!” Curry said.

In other business: • Village Manager Ray Liggins announced an upcoming public

input meeting on Thursday, Feb. 13 regarding the conceptual design for a new village hall building.

“We’ve got the architect under contract. Staff has met with them, and they are preparing some drawings for this meeting,” Liggins said. “It will start at 6:30 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center.”

The format will involve stations with boards and information laid out for residents to see, and a presentation by the architect will take place at approximately 7 p.m.

The meeting is similar to the one held before the redevelopment of the Cultural Center.

• The council reviewed a new ordinance that would streamline

the permitting process for seasonal vendor permits, such as Christmas tree sales, and allow applicants 45 days instead of 30 days to send in the request.

• Councilwoman Selena Samios discussed the council members’ recent trip to Tallahassee to meet with state legislators. She noted

that approval for the village’s funding request has cleared the House and is awaiting its final appropriation from the Senate.

• The annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 1. Proceeds raised from the event are used to help fund the 10 scholarships to be awarded this

spring. The tournament begins with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. at the Village Golf Club, and the village is looking for additional foursomes to sign up. For more info., call (561) 790-5124.

On a related note, this year’s scholarship applications must be postmarked by Friday, Feb. 14.

Celebrate Chinese New Year At The Zoo

On Saturday, Jan. 25, the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society will celebrate Chinese New

Year and the incoming Year of the Rat during Dragonfest.

Gates open at 9 a.m. and each

Zoo guests will be treated to Chinese dragon and lion dances.

zoo guest will receive a fortune cookie with a custom fortune for a free carousel ride, $5 off return admission and more.

Events are planned throughout the day and include a DJ playing family-friendly music in the Fountain Plaza, crafts and a special presentation by the John Wai martial arts studio. The martial arts students will perform traditional Chinese dragon and lion dances at 1:30 p.m., followed by a martial arts presentation.

The event is included in regular daily admission for the Palm Beach Zoo. For more info., visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.

The Royal Palm Beach Village Council congratulates the Royal Palm Beach Wildcats and coach Samuel Curry for once again winning the U12 Pop Warner National Championship.

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Groves Officials Review Easement Issues On Timberlane Place

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report On Tuesday, Jan. 21, the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council reviewed a situation on Timberlane Place, a partially private cul-de-sac where large vehicles have difficulty turning around.

Council members were concerned about the effect their decision on that road might have on other roads, many of which are partially privately owned.

According to a report from Town Engineer Larry Peters, the council received an e-mail on Jan. 11 from a resident on Timberlane Place outlining the issue there, explaining that a solution has been proposed, based on the town’s most recent maintenance maps being recorded, which they have not.

The proposed solutions were based on the town owning the eastern portion of Timberlane Place, but no action has been taken to allow the maps to become the town’s official record of rights-of-

way, based on maintenance.

The town’s engineering consultant, Keshavarz & Associates, was asked to prepare a conceptual plan with alternatives to a type of turn-around at the west end of Timberlane place and to provide a pull-off at the midpoint of the roadway for vehicles to pass.

Staff presented the conceptual improvement plan to Tim HartWoods, the owner of the property at the west end of the road, to review the proposed solution, asking that if the conceptual plan were approved, would he be receptive to bearing the cost of the proposed improvements to his property, which would be a T-turnaround.

Hart-Woods indicated he would be willing to relocate his gate to allow the turn-around and bear the costs for most of the improvements, according to the town’s staff report.

Town staff proposed that improvements to the east end of Timberlane at the intersection of West C Road would include widening and a culvert replacement or

extension, along with an 80-foot bypass, with the cost bourn by the town once approved by the council.

In an e-mail, Hart-Woods asserted that some of the property owners along the road are putting logs and other debris on the road purposely to narrow it and restrict access, which he noted is the only access some property owners have to their land.

Town Attorney Brian Shutt raised concerns that doing title searches for private property owners might set a precedent for other landowners to do title searches for their property.

Shutt also raised the importance of recording the maintenance maps so that the town could have evidence that it has maintained the road, which gives them evidence that it owns maintenance rights to the road.

“The purpose of the maintenance maps is that it’s better defense in case you get sued,” he said. “If we have maintained that

area for seven years… and we can show that we have maintained it, then we can assert ownership of that. Having the maintenance map just makes it a lot cleaner. It’s a quicker defense.”

Town Manager Jamie Titcomb pointed out that some of the town’s records contradict themselves, showing different easements along Timberlane, which he said could be resolved by adopting the most recent maintenance maps, adding that adoption would imply a rather ambitious and expensive maintenance program.

Councilwoman Lisa El-Ramey felt it was dubious to spend the amount of time they had discussing one road when the discussion had more global concerns over the impact it would have on all the roads.

During public comment, HartWoods said the road has become narrower over the 10 years he has lived there.

“The access to it is seriously constricted,” he said. “The turn

that you’re talking [at West C Road] is quite difficult for large vehicles to make. Quite likely, a large fire-rescue truck wouldn’t be able to make it without reversing back toward the canal.”

Hart-Woods added that an emergency vehicle going down Timberlane, if confronted by an oncoming horse trailer, would not have space to get by and most likely would have to reverse in order to allow the horse trailer to pass. He pointed out that there are only three properties on Timberlane that actually use the road, and he owns two of them. Meanwhile, the people blocking the road have addresses on West C Road.

Shutt suggested that he meet with Titcomb and the town engineer to examine ownership of the area and its history.

“If need be, we can come back at the next meeting,” he said. “If we need to take further steps as far as doing other work, we can let you know. It might be clear on the maintenance maps that were

recorded [in 2016]. Evidently, the town did some research back then to determine if this area had been maintained. So, if this is what we’re looking at, then has that changed between now and then?”

If the roadway has been constricted, taking away part of the maintenance area, it could be a question of code enforcement, Shutt said.

Titcomb asked for consensus among the four council members present to come back at the Feb. 4 meeting with opinions on whether the town should do title searches or take other action. Councilwoman Phillis Maniglia was not at the meeting.

“You can make a determination whether or not you want to pursue a title search and if there are any questions about where the footprint is, and then also prioritize that against other road needs and other priorities, because the project itself would end up coming back to you for authorization of the funding,” he said.

Open House Gives Potential Residents Details About The Capstone At Royal Palm

By Carol Porter Town-Crier Staff Report The Capstone at Royal Palm senior living facility hosted an open house on Tuesday, Jan. 21 to show potential residents what the new facility will look like once it is complete and offer information about the services available.

While the open house was at an off-site location, the Capstone at Royal Palm will be located at 10621 Okeechobee Blvd., across the street from Royal Palm Beach High School.

Managed by Integral Senior Living, a national leader in the industry, the facility will have assisted living units and memory care units. Living units will have private bathrooms and kitchenettes, with assisted living units ranging in space from 410 square feet to 823 square feet.

There will be multiple floor plan options, 24-hour assistance, restaurant-style dining, house-

keeping, positive and professional associates, and even pet friendly options.

The common areas at the Capstone will include community dining rooms, a salon and a spa, walking trails, gardens, a gazebo and a dog park.

Staff on hand for the open house included Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing Jeffery Smith, Regional Vice President of Operations Kevin Knopf, Regional Vice President of Operations Nick Castilleja, Regional Director of Sales & Marketing Heather Haley, Capstone at Royal Palm Executive Director Melanie Acevedo and Capstone at Royal Palm Director of Sales & Marketing Hope Garling.

The open house included mock-ups of what the apartments would look like, as well as raffles, catering by TooJay’s and music by the Gratitude Steel Band.

Royal Palm Beach Mayor Fred

Pinto, who has long supported bringing additional senior services to the community, visited the open house and was impressed by what he saw. “This is the first facility of its type in Royal Palm Beach,” Pinto noted.

A steady stream of residents from throughout the area dropped

by to learn more about the Capstone at Royal Palm, many seeking a home-like facility to provide care for loved ones.

Additional open houses will be held in the weeks to come. For more information, visit www. thecapstoneatroyalpalm.com or call (561) 570-2005.

Royal Palm Beach Mayor Fred Pinto learns about the Capstone from Regional Director of Sales & Marketing Heather Haley and Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing Jeffery Smith.

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Potential residents learn more about the Capstone.

Capstone at Royal Palm Director of Sales & Marketing Hope Garling speaks to potential clients.

Regional Director of Sales & Marketing Heather Haley was on hand to greet potential customers as they arrive.

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Crestwood Park North

continued from page 1 said. “This park will make a great place for parents to take their kids fishing and just hang out.”

Recchio noted that Royal Palm Beach puts an emphasis on water uses at its parks.

“I am not sure how many people notice this, but the village likes to place parks, whenever possible, on our canal system, where it’s possible for the public to travel park to park via boat, kayak or canoe,” he said, pointing out that Todd A. Robiner Park, Earth Day Park, the H.L. Johnson Nature Trail and Lakeside Challenger Park are connected by water.

Crestwood Park North represents the 20th park to be built within the Village of Royal Palm Beach.

“As a tree city, I can tell you that this park will be beautifully landscaped with lots of trees,” Recchio said.

Preliminary plans call for three docks, sand volleyball, unlit basketball courts, a tot lot and a multi-purpose field. “The multipurpose field has been popular

Margaret and Martin Lake visit the facility.

Richard Nielsen, a potential resident, visits the open house.

and well used at Todd A. Robiner Park in La Mancha,” Recchio said.

“This will be similar.”

BellaSera, including the five acres set aside for the new village park, is the former site of a municipal wastewater treatment plant that the village owned. It became surplus property when the village contracted with Palm Beach County for water and wastewater

services more than a decade ago.

An early plan for the site suggested using the land for a commercial business/research park, which drew widespread opposition from nearby residents. The Royal Palm Beach Village Council eventually voted to allow only residential use at the site, and Lennar Homes won a competitive bid to develop the property.

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As a condition of plat approval, Lennar agreed to dedicate waterfront land for a future public park.

The future village park will be located at the southeast corner of the property near the present

The open house included lots of images about what the completed senior living facility will look like.

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Recchio emphasized that the village is seeking general input now, in conjunction with its LWCF grant and that details on the eventual park design won’t be

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POLO FOR A PURPOSE EVENT RAISES MONEY FOR YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS

Lead by team captain Ashley Busch, polo team Monarch Reign was victorious in this year’s Polo for a Purpose charity match on Monday, Jan. 20, defeating Horse Scout 8-4. The event raised money for childhood cancer patients and their families. Polo for Life Inc. hosted the event, which included a Vendor Village and Kids Zone. After the game was a ticketed auction with an authentic Indian dinner, garnering further proceeds to support childhood cancer organizations. For more information, visit www.poloforlife.org.

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Eric Rodriguez and Kelly Fitzpatrick.

Gaye, Kurt and Ashley Busch, Beau and Dea Van Metre, and polo horse Ciril.

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Wellington Brew Fest Returns On Feb. 8

Sample a wide variety of craft beers and hard ciders at the second annual Wellington Classic Brew Fest, hosted by the Village of Wellington in conjunction with BrewFest Partners, on Saturday, Feb. 8. The event will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. at Wellington’s Town Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.), with early access VIP ticket-holder entry at 2 p.m.

Guests, 21 and over only, will enjoy an impressive array of craft brews and hard ciders from Florida and beyond, accompanied by an assortment of food trucks and other craft beer-centric games, live music, and entertainment.

Ticket quantities are limited. All ticket purchases, including day of sales, are subject to availability.

VIP admission is $65 in advance and $70 on the day of event. General admission is $45 in advance and $50 on the day of event. Designated driver admission is $10 with unlimited soda and water.

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Library System To Present Iron Throne 2020

The Palm Beach County Library System will host a three-part Tournament for the Iron Throne series for lovers of the “Game of Thrones” book and TV series. The tournament will take place over the course of three Saturdays on Jan 25, Feb. 8 and Feb. 22, at the Okeechobee Blvd. Branch, located at 5689 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach.

Fans who felt that the story should have ended differently or who would like to revisit the richly imagined world of Westeros will have the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the story during these three competitive events. Participants will take part in support of the Lannisters, Targaryens, Starks, Baratheons, Greyjoys or the Wildlings. The winners of the series will determine who claims the Iron Throne.

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The Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida kicked off its much-anticipated Cookie Sale Program on Thursday, Jan. 23 with two sweet new ways to celebrate young female leaders: refreshed packaging reflecting the amazing experiences cookie earnings make possible for girls and the introduction of a new lemon-flavored cookie. Sales continue until Sunday, Feb. 16.

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Respite Night Out For Parents Of Children With Special Needs

On the evening of Friday, Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, Oasis Church is offering parents of children with special needs an evening out by themselves for three hours from 6 to 9 p.m. The church will care for special needs children and siblings for free. Using a one-on-one buddy system, the church will provide a structured time with dinner, games, a movie, crafts and a sensory room. Parents must register their child online at www.oasisfl. org/respitecare by Feb. 1. Space is limited to 10 children age 5 and above with special needs, along with their siblings. All applications will be reviewed and parents contacted. For more info., call Efrain at (561) 557-4056. Oasis Church is located at 16401 Southern Blvd.

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Freedom — and applause — rang through the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center on Monday, Jan. 20 as hundreds of people attended the 18th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration hosted by the Caribbean-Americans for Community Involvement (CAFCI). A continental breakfast prior to the event was followed by speeches and live performances remembering the late civil rights leader.

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The Wellington Artists Vocal Ensemble (WAVE) sings on stage.

CACFI Committee Chair Elet Cyris and Committee Member Paul Baker.

Royal Palm Beach Mayor Fred Pinto addresses the audience.

Keynote speaker Judge Maxine Cheesman.

The St. Christopher Steel Pan Orchestra prepares to perform.

Saxophonist Randy Corinthian.

Dancer Morgan Shim.

Soloist Sofia Willingham.

Donielle Pinto with daughter Anna, 5.

Audrey Campbell displays the pin she received nearly 60 years ago during Dr. King’s March on Washington.

Motivational speaker Brealauna Leassear.

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continued from page 1 regulations, including noise, lighting, setbacks and vibration.

“It will be a somewhat complicated project from a planning standpoint, but nothing that your code wouldn’t allow,” she said.

“The commercial designation that we propose would allow the uses that we envision for the site.”

Natanson said the first draft of the proposal preserves most of the trees on the property. The main building would be teardrop shaped, reminiscent of teardropshaped racing helmets, and surrounded by the racetracks.

She said the park would have communitywide benefits and generate revenue for the town. The value of the finished park would be about $13 million. She added that the park would utilize solar panels and make use of rainwater and ecologically friendly air conditioning.

“We’re trying to preserve all

Doreen Grayson and Danielle Nelson.

Vocalist Katie Gilmore.

the wetlands and mitigate impact on the vegetation,” Natanson said, adding that the facility plans to have about 80 people working there upon opening and about 120 by the fifth year.

The entertainment park plans to have around-the-clock security and access to non-park areas will be restricted.

Lighting will be in compliance with town code requirements to avoid spillover to surrounding areas, Natanson said, adding that operation of the park will be from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. in compliance with the town code. The developer plans to hire a consultant to make recommendations for noise control.

Mayor Robert Shorr pointed out that the town’s noise ordinance changes at 10 p.m. from 55 decibels to 50 decibels.

Natanson said the go-carts can be equipped with mufflers that reduce the noise 50 percent.

“It lowers the noise so it will be less than 50 [decibels], so it will meet the requirements all day long,” she said. “If not, we will look at other options.”

Councilwoman Laura Danowski thanked the developer for being

conscious of the wetlands, preservation of trees, using ecologically friendly building concepts and working within the space that is already there.

“It means a lot to me for somebody who wants to come into our town and be a good neighbor,” Danowski said.

Councilman Dave DeMarois said he liked the idea of providing recreation for residents and the surrounding area, and especially providing more tax revenue for the town. “Our citizens pay the taxes, but it’s nice when commercial absorbs some of that tax money,” he said.

Councilwoman Lisa El-Ramey said she was concerned about light pollution.

“You seem to be very aware of it. That and the sound will be the two biggest hurdles for residents,” El-Ramey said.

Town Manager Jamie Titcomb said the concept of holding workshops where developers can present their ideas to the council before going through the approval process appears to be working well.

“It’s important to get early feedback from the council and

Jack Louis-Charles and Chris St. Juste enjoy breakfast. the community as to whether something could fly or where the pitfalls are and help steer them as to whether or not they want to bring forward a full proposal and take into consideration all the things that are important to the town’s vision, as well as all the technical and legal constraints that they might have to deal with,” Titcomb said.

Shorr asked how long it would take to get the project going. Planning consultant Jim Fleischmann

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continued from page 1 [an auction],” explained Cohen, who said she suspects the owner will bond off the lien and work to resolve the matter. “We are always happy to resolve an issue.”

Often the village accepts a reduced fine of no more than 80 percent of the total. More can be recommended by the council if it were so inclined, but the final

Clover Delica, 9, and Kingsley Delica, 3, with grandmother Beulah Leslie.

Wellington’s Dance Arts Conservatory dancers Aiedan Duvall, Lola Simpson-Gay, Izzy Main, Arielle Montpeirous, Lillian Simpson-Gay and Brooklyn Miller. said a large-scale comp plan amendment will require two readings and will need to be sent to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, as well as the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, the South Florida Water Management District, the Florida Department of Transportation and other agencies for comments in between first and second reading.

“It’s possible that they could bundle several applications all at once,” Fleischmann said. “I

always tell people that if they’re coming in for a large-scale amendment, they should plan a minimum of six months, and it would probably be longer than that. I would say six to nine months, if they bundle all the applications.”

After that, the applicant must get building permits.

“It could be 18 to 24 months before anything is actually going on there,” Fleischmann said.

Natanson said actual construction would take about one year.

decision is made by the magistrate.

The problem with the situation at Big Blue is that a property is only eligible for a fine reduction if it is in compliance, and the destruction to the clear-cut portion has not yet been rectified, so compliance has not occurred. “A reduction has never been requested by the owner because they are not in compliance,” Cohen said.

If the ownership of the preserve does change hands, it would mark a major shift for a site that early Wellington pioneer A.W. “Bink” Glisson vowed should be preserved forever. The preserve has always been privately owned. If

it falls into public hands, it could become available for the public to visit.

“It is not open to the public. If residents who live adjacent to it go into it, they are trespassing,” said Bob Basehart, Wellington’s planning, zoning and building director throughout much of the Big Blue controversy. “It is a natural preserve and should be maintained. It presents a burden from a landowners’ point of view because it is fairly costly [to maintain].”

Alec Domb, Straub’s attorney, could not be reached for comment regarding the foreclosure case.

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RELAY FOR LIFE GLOW IN THE DARK FUN RUN HELD AT RPB COMMONS PARK

The American Cancer Society hosted its Relay for Life Glow in the Dark 5K Fun Run on Saturday, Jan. 18 at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. Attendees adorned with glow sticks ran to raise money for cancer programs. The event included raffles and some vendors.

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Men’s fastest runner Harrison Darrido.

Ladies’ fastest runner Angelina Howard.

Royal Palm Beach Parks & Recreation Director Lou Recchio, Events & Facility Manager Sylvio Pierre Louis, American Cancer Society Community Manager Lisa Noel and Parks & Recreation Assistant Director Mike Mikolaichik.

Runners race by during the 5K.

Volunteers Laura Barber, Lisa Forman, Therese Catullo and Vasi Zacharopoulos.

Robin Csire ran with dogs Derby and 5K.

Glow costume winner Alexandria Castro with event organizer Lisa Noel.

Shelly Jordan and Herman Jordan.

Dan and Felicia Matula.

Volunteers Lucas Camacho, Deniz Ozokse and Dominic Zeng do push-ups.

Volunteers (front) Candice Webb and Lisa Noel, and (back) Jacquie Reese, Lindsay Bennett and Angie McLaughlin-Kipp.

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Marisa Pence gives Amy Shumrak a survivor sash as Michael Martinez looks on.

The TCS Tigers team enjoys the run.

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Melissa and Wyatt Perlman and Carol DeLong ran for a family member with cancer.

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2020 SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR OPENS WITH THEME OF ‘PLAY BALL, PLAY FAIR’

The 2020 South Florida Fair held its opening ceremony on Friday, Jan. 17 in the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. On Saturday, Jan. 18, kids ran one mile to finish their 12-week marathon (26.2 miles) training program. This year’s theme is “Play Ball, Play Fair.”

The fair will continue through Sunday, Feb. 2 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. For more info., visit www.southfloridafair.com.

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Visit Florida CEO Dana Young, Pastor Dr. Sheila Harvey Guillaume, Fair CEO Vicki Chouris and WPTV News Anchor Jay Cashmere.

“Fiddling Jim” Waldeck plays the fiddle.

Kids run through the parking lot.

The PBSO Honor Guard takes part in the opening ceremony.

Kids run through Yesteryear Village.

The King’s Academy Honors Choir and VIPs gather on stage for the opening ceremony.

Fair Director Annis Manning signs a kid runner’s number tag.

Mike Painter helps his son Bryson Painter hit the ball.

La Indiana, Palm Beach Equine Win In Ylvisaker Cup Action At IPC

La Indiana’s Facundo Obregon winds up for the ball alongside his brother, Mariano Obregon of Aliano Realty/ Horseware.

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A busy day at the International Polo Club Palm Beach had four teams play in Ylvisaker Cup action on Sunday, Jan. 19, beginning with Palm Beach Equine capturing its first win of the tournament, defeating Coca-Cola 15-10. In the second match on U.S Polo Assn. Field 1, La Indiana narrowly defeated Aliano Realty/ Horseware 12-11.

The featured game of the week saw the two undefeated teams in Bracket I battle in an exciting match that came down to the final minutes. Each team provided a dynamic duo in the match, with Aliano Realty/Horseware’s Hugo Lloret and Mariano Obregon combining for nine goals, while La Indiana’s Jeff Hall and Facundo Obregon countered with eight goals in the narrow victory.

Foul trouble hindered Aliano Realty/ Horseware in the opening stages of the game. In what proved to be a crucial chukker, La Indiana scored four straight goals, all from the field, to build a significant 7-1 lead. Aliano Realty/Horseware was left a step behind, struggling to slow

a La Indiana offense that was receiving contributions from a trio of scorers in Facundo Obregon, Hall and Michael Bickford. Mariano Obregon had a strong finish to the half, converting a penalty four and adding a goal from the field to bring Aliano Realty/Horseware back within three, trailing 8-5 at halftime.

A comeback from six goals down was almost completed at the beginning of the fourth chukker, after another penalty conversion from Mariano Obregon brought Aliano Realty/Horseware within one, leaving the outcome undecided with two chukkers remaining. Refocused, La Indiana made Aliano Realty/Horseware work for every opportunity in a tough fifth chukker, only conceding a penalty one, while extending their lead back to two on Santiago Gomez Romero’s only goal of the game.

With sights still set on the comeback, Aliano Realty/Horseware exploded out of the gate in the sixth chukker, tying the game at 11-11 after a field goal from Lloret and Mariano Obregon’s third penalty

conversion. The tense final moments of the game had the spectators on the edge of their seats, but La Indiana was able to hold off Aliano Realty/Horseware after a goal from Hall secured the narrow 12-11 victory and pushing them to the top of Bracket I with an undefeated 2-0 record.

The Best Playing Pony award went to Hall’s Juliet, while the MVP honors were awarded to Joaquin Panelo.

With all but one of their 15 goals coming from the field, Palm Beach Equine overwhelmed Coca-Cola in the opening game of the day. Led by eight goals from up-and-coming player Gonzalo Ferrari, Palm Beach Equine captured its first victory of the tournament.

A fast pace in the first chukker saw the ball quickly move from end-to-end as the teams traded goals, remaining deadlocked at 2-2 on goals from four different players. Providing a significant impact on the game, Ferrari found space on the receiving end of passes from Gringo Colombres and Lucas Diaz Alberdi to give his team a narrow 4-3 lead. Two goals from Sugar

Erskine looked to bring Coca-Cola back into the game, but Ferrari returned the favor for Palm Beach Equine, adding an assist of his own, while also scoring his fourth goal of the game to extend their lead to two.

Coca-Cola responded with accurate shooting of their own, scoring three goals on four shots from the duo of Erksine and Miguel Novillo Astrada, bringing Coca-Cola back within one goal. Finally fighting their way back into the game, Coca-Cola tied the score at 10-10 with just over a chukker remaining in the game.

Before the end of the fifth chukker, Palm Beach Equine converted their lone penalty goal of the game. The outcome was undecided entering the final chukker until Ferrari took over the final minutes of the game, scoring three unanswered goals to finish the game and complete the 15-10 victory.

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Annual Barry Crown Walk For The Animals Returns To West Palm Beach On Feb. 22

Saturday, Feb. 22 is the time of year for tutus at the largest dog-walk in Palm Beach County.

Come dressed in your best tutu and bring your four-legged friend to the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League’s 19th annual Barry Crown Walk for the Animals on Saturday, Feb. 22 at Meyer Amphitheatre, located at 105 Evernia Street in West Palm Beach.

This pet-friendly walk begins at 9 a.m. with check-in and registration, vendors and a complimentary breakfast. At 10:15 a.m., after opening ceremonies, participants will enjoy a scenic walk down Flagler Drive. Along the walk route, there will be a team sign contest with prizes being awarded on stage following the walk.

As participants complete the one-mile route, they’ll enjoy pet costume contests with amazing prize baskets at center stage.

Categories include Best Dressed, Most Creative, Owner/Pet LookA-Like and Best in Show. There will also be live entertainment, local vendors and a silent auction and raffle area with great prizes.

The day will be emceed by Jennifer Ross of Sunny 107.9 FM and WFTL 850AM. The event concludes at noon.

Participants are encouraged to pre-register to walk and form teams. Each registrant who raises at least $35 will receive a free t-shirt and a bandana, while supplies last.

There are also many fundrais-

ing opportunities to earn extra incentives.

“Our Walk for the Animals has grown tremendously over the years, and we are very excited to once again have this year’s walk located along the beautiful City of West Palm Beach waterfront at the Meyer Amphitheatre,” said Rich Anderson, executive director/CEO of the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. “As a nonprofit that receives no city, state or federal government funding, the league relies on community support to help us provide services to more than 30,000 dogs, cats, puppies and kittens every year, we are extremely grateful to all of those who get involved in this event.”

All proceeds benefit the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League.

Sponsors include Garden of Life, Jones Foster, Napleton Northlake, Nozzle Nolen Pest Solutions, Prime Golf Cars, Scenthound, Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart and Shipley, ServPro of Boynton Beach, Sunny 107.9 FM, Very Important Paws and WPBF 25 News.

To learn more about the 19th annual Barry Crown Walk for the Animals, including sponsorship opportunities, visit www. walkwithpeggy.org or call (561) 530-6057.

(Right) Many dogs and their humans will be dressed in tutus for the walk.

Equestrians Will Be Giving Back At The 17th Annual JustWorld Gala

Ford’s Garage has joined JustWorld as presenting sponsor.

ITID

FPL Easement Discussion

continued from page 1 will connect FPL’s Hibiscus Solar Energy Center, which is being constructed on a 400-acre parcel to the southeast across the M Canal in the City of Westlake, to FPL’s Sabal Palm Solar Energy Center, which is being constructed on a 640-acre site that is the old Iota Carol property. The ITID property

is conveniently located between the two solar energy facilities and is ideally configured to accommodate an electric transmission line without directly impacting nearby residences or development sites, according to the staff report.

Supervisor Tim Sayre said he was concerned that if ITID should want to build a road there, which probably was the original intent of the easement when it was created, that the district would have to ask permission from FPL. “I asked if we could put a clause in the contract that said we did not have to ask for permission as long

Nonprofit JustWorld International is commemorating 17 years of uniting the equestrian community to support and empower thousands of children around the world through education and nutrition programs.

JustWorld invites guests to celebrate this collective change at the annual JustWorld Gala, presented by Caryl Philips & Frank Zeiss and Ford’s Garage, on Friday, Jan. 24.

The JustWorld Gala attracts more than 750 attendees, including the equestrian industry’s top riders, trainers, owners and supporters, as well as important members of the local community.

Hosted by Belle Herbe Farm,

located at 3206 Old Hampton Drive in Wellington, the evening will host a series of fundraising events that will directly benefit JustWorld partner projects, including silent and live auctions.

Guests will enjoy delicious catering provided by presenting sponsor Ford’s Garage. Ford’s Garage specializes in event catering and is donating and preparing all of the passed hors d’oeuvres and dinner for all guests of the JustWorld Gala. The menu will feature Ford’s Garage specialties, including signature gourmet burgers, chicken, steak and vegetarian products with salads and light fare.

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come back hospitality sponsor Trophy Room, along with Wölffer Estate Vineyard and Tito’s Vodka.

Guests will also be entertained by lively music from DJ Adam Lipson and talented saxophone musician Bismarck Morgan. The evening will close with an after-party hosted at Trophy Room.

JustWorld also thanks its returning sponsors, including presenting sponsors Caryl Philips & Frank Zeiss, Palm Beach Masters, Voltaire Design, CaptiveOne, Horseware Ireland and Mark Edward Partners. Longtime supporter Voltaire will be launching an initiative to drive literacy at the JustWorld programs. Voltaire will also be donating a special piece

of art for the silent auction — a beautifully painted and first of its kind Voltaire saddle created by artist Meghan Bacso.

Also continuing its ongoing support, Horseware Ireland will be coming back as sponsor of the fun photo booth, allowing guests to capture a night to be remembered. Attendees will receive a complimentary parting gift thanks to CaptiveOne. Lastly, guests will be provided a special Uber code, compliments of Mark Edward Partners, as part of the Safe Ride Home program.

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as we did not impact their poles or structures in any way,” he said.

“Was that added to the contract?”

ITID Attorney Frank Palin said language was added that clarified the role of the district in relation to the easement holder.

“We established some standards,” Palin said. “There is some review process because FPL, obviously, for safety reasons and structural reasons, they would need to know what we are going to be doing. So, we would notify them, but any kind of approval would not be unreasonably withheld if we determined some standards

for what we’re going to be doing.”

Sayre added that at the meeting with FPL, he asked if the property goes unused or they stop using the transmission lines, if it could revert to the district and if they would clear the easement of old equipment. Palin said FPL has experience in cleaning up those types of abandoned utility easements.

Hanson said the issue at hand was only for conveying the property and pointed out that FPL would still have to go through the permitting process, where provisions are usually included for removing unused equipment.

“What that permitting process is more focused on isn’t necessarily about removing them,” Hanson said. “What that was trying to fix or solve was actually when they put in new poles… what’s happening is the older poles are not being removed. The justification is that AT&T or Comcast or other telecom providers have antennas or wiring on there, so they cannot remove it right away. However, if you go into a municipality, they remove them, not right away, but they do remove them over time.

That’s what this special permit is focused on.”

Sayre also objected to FPL offering a one-time payment of $5,000 to ITID for maintenance.

“The problem is we’re talking 30 years down the road that the grass will be growing,” Sayre said, pointing out that he had asked for a yearly maintenance agreement.

Hanson said that FPL felt that the $5,000 was satisfactory, pointing out that the property is not currently maintained.

The board approved conveying the property on a motion by Supervisor Joni Martin, which carried 4-1 with Sayre objecting.

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TEMPLE BETH TORAH PRESENTS SERVICE AWARD AT MASQUERADE EVENT

Wellington’s Temple Beth Torah celebrated its inaugural Service Award Masquerade Gala on Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Wellington National Golf Club. Roger and Stephanie Grave de Peralta were recognized for their years of service and support. Guests were treated to a masquerade-themed gala with cocktails, dinner, silent and live auction items, and casino games. For more information about the temple, visit www.templebethtorah.net.

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Roger and Stephanie Grave de Peralta accept the inaugural gala service award.

Co-chairs Ron and Liz Herman, Patricia Morales, committee members Megan and Adam Wellikoff, committee member Pam Tahan, Carol Coelho and event co-chair Debra Barron.

Brent and Jonelle Roy with Kim and Adam Shmunes

Event co-chairs Debra and Todd Barron don their masks.

Anthony Santos and Jessica Stinson show off masks decorated by students.

Honorary chairs Michael and Pam Pike.

Estee and Patrick Toole browse silent auction items.

Bryan Goldberg, Lee Kantor, Michelle and Jason Greenberg, Robin Kantor and Samantha Fishman.

Andrea and Michael Rudnet with Aaron and Beth Berman.

Rabbi Matan Peled and Cantor Jennifer Duretz Peled.

Event sponsors Adam and Bobbi Norwitch.

Temple Co-President Jeff Sharkey and his wife Nancy review the raffle information.

Donna Rosman and Richard Groves wear some of the most colorful masks of the evening.

Alexis and State Rep. Matt Willhite with Ilene Wallace.

Honorary chairs Daniel and Dara Lustig visit with Lisa and Joseph Estrach.

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Wolverines Improve Streak To Four With Victory Over Jupiter

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School boys basketball team hosted Jupiter High School on Tuesday, Jan. 14 in a big district matchup, besting the Warriors 58-43 to earn a fourth-straight win. The victory also retained the Wolverines unbeaten district record at 4-0, and 13-4 overall.

Wellington’s freshman sensation Marvel Allen led the Wolverines, scoring a total of 17 points and totaled seven rebounds.

De’ante Perez ran a close second with 15 points, four three-point baskets and recorded six rebounds.

It was the defense that took a bulk of the responsibility on the night, according to Wellington head coach Matt Colin.

“I think that defensively, we were very good,” he explained.

“I think we really did a good job of stopping the penetration and really forcing them to shoot from the outside.”

Colin explained that Jupiter’s ability to make runs to the net was a concern, as was his defense for competing with a team that has averaged nearly 68 points per game, despite an 8-5 record.

The score stayed in single digits halfway through the first period, as

both teams were entangled with trying to steal the momentum.

At the conclusion of the period, the Wolverines held a two-point advantage, 14-12.

In the second period, Wellington stole the momentum and went on a 10-point run, leading 24-12 and appeared to take command before halftime. Jupiter pushed back and dug into the Wolverine lead to close the margin late in the period, ending the half 27-23.

The second half belonged to the Wolverines. Defensively, they locked down the Warriors, limiting them to just five points in the third period. Twenty-eight second

half points were the difference, combined with the stellar defensive play by Wellington that led to the victory. Late in the game, Wellington was able to maintain possession and control the tempo of play to secure the win.

“I think we did a better job of rebounding the basketball,” Colin said. “We haven’t done very well through the season so far, but tonight, I thought we did a much better job. I think that’s something we’re going to need, because every team’s big. We’ve got to be able to box out, we’ve got to rebound, and we’ve got to limit teams to one shot.”

Chris Walker wins the tip off for the Wolverines.

Wellington’s Marvel Allen goes for a layup against Jupiter.

Wolverine Leonty Frazier looks for the basket.

Wellington’s Jagger Ruiz looks to pass the ball.

De’ante Perez gets ready for a shot from the outside.

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Santiago Lambre Storms To NetJets Grand Prix CSI2* Win At WEF Mexico’s Santiago Lambre rode Cetano van Aspergem Z to a speedy victory in the $73,000 NetJets Grand Prix CSI2* on Saturday, Jan. 18 during Saturday Night Lights at the 2020 Winter Equestrian Festival at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington.

Clears were hard to come by in

the opening round set by course designer Oscar Soberon. The tight time allowed was first bested by Lillie Keenan riding Fasther, a mount that lived up to its name and led the way. Keenan was joined by five more riders, setting the stage for a six-horse speed duel over the second round’s short course.

Santiago Lambre (center), Eric Lamaze (left), and McLain Ward (right) are honored for their top finishes by Catherine Zazon, Head of Equestrian Marketing Partnerships for NetJets, and ringmaster Steve Rector.

Rails fell for both Keenan and fellow U.S. rider Todd Minikus, riding Calvalou, before U.S. team Olympic gold medalist McLain Ward set the pace on a clear round in 43.60 seconds aboard Jet Blue.

His time, however, was quickly beaten when Lambre and Cetano van Aspergem Z stopped the clock in 40.22 seconds.

“This horse is naturally fast,” said Lambre of the horse he has been competing internationally for almost three years. “I tried to not lose my mind, and I tried to keep a good, nice rhythm. The horse, at this level, can be very fast, and tonight it was.”

Lambre has a plan for the horse this season at WEF. “I’ll try to move up to the four star in two weeks, and then we’ll have to see how it goes,” Lambre said. “This is the first year that I have five or six horses to compete, so I plan to jump every week, and I think I have competitive horses for it.”

Ireland’s Paul O’Shea and Canadian Olympic champion Eric Lamaze both took shots at Lambre’s time but could not match his mount’s impressive foot speed.

Lamaze was closest to victory, just fractions off the pace in 40.26 seconds and settled for second

riding Idalville d’Esprit, owned

by Torrey Pines Stables Inc. and Chris Stinett.

“It’s opening night, and this is where you bring up the young horses and young riders,” Lamaze said. “I think it’s going to get a whole lot more exciting as we carry on. Nevertheless, tonight ended up being a very good competition.”

Lamaze said that the course was difficult.

“The obstacles were hard to jump. It wasn’t necessarily the height, but the way they were built,” he explained. “It ended up with the right amount of clear. For me, it’s a new horse. So, I learn a little bit every day about him. This was the first time that I asked him to go fast, and I was quite happy with the result.”

Ward’s double-clear handed him and new mount Jet Blue the thirdplace ribbon for owner Portfolio Horses LLC. “I was thrilled. This was the second event that we’ve had Jet Blue at in the last month, and he has been clear in both Grand Prix, so for a horse just turning nine, I’m really impressed by him,” he said. “I had a little problem in the jump-off here in December in the four star, and the same turn

Santiago Lambre rides Cetano van Aspergem Z to victory.

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was here tonight, so I was a little chicken tonight. I wasn’t going to be fast enough and hoped these guys would make a mistake, but they’re a bit too good for that.”

O’Shea finished fourth riding Skara Glen’s Chancelloress in 46.71 seconds for owner Skara Glen Stables, while Keenan and Fasther, owned by Chansonette Farm LLC, capped the top five on four faults in 40.46 seconds.

Keenan’s performance also guar-

anteed her the Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award for the second week in a row. Rounding out the jump-off, Minikus and his own Calvalou took sixth on four faults in 41.76 seconds.

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Bassmasters Fish Out Of Clewiston WHS WRESTLERS HEADED TO STATES

The Royal Palm Bassmasters held its monthly fishing tournament on Sunday, Jan. 12 on Lake Okeechobee out of the Clewiston boat ramp.

First place was won by Ed Huff and Phil Northrop with five fish weighing 13.12 pounds. Second

place was awarded to the team of Randy King and Hoot Decker with five fish weighing 10.76 pounds. The team of Paul Schrein and James Wilkinson took third place with five fish weighing 10.64 pounds. The Big Fish of the tournament was 4.25 pounds, caught

Phil Northrop and Ed Huff

by Bill Latham and Chris Schultz.

The Royal Palm Bassmasters meet on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center.

For more information, e-mail rpbassmasters@gmail.com or call (561) 644-6269.

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The Wellington High School wrestling team recently advanced to the FHSAA state dual tournament with a 67-6 win over Park Vista High School and a 49-27 win over Olympic Heights High School. The state championships will be held at Osceola High School in Kissimmee this Friday and Saturday. Wellington will face Palm Beach Gardens High School on Friday, the only other Palm Beach County team to advance to the tournament in Round 1. The winner will advance to the semifinals on Saturday.

The Wolverines were also able to recognize a milestone by two of senior wrestlers, Lukas Forehand and Jesse Weinberg, for surpassing the 100 career win mark.

Lukas Forehand and Jesse Weinberg

WELLINGTON WOLFPACK HOSTS TRYLAX CLINIC AT SEMINOLE PALMS PARK

The Wellington Wolfpack Lacrosse League partnered with US Lacrosse for a free Trylax clinic on Sunday, Jan. 19. Boys and girls ages 5 to 14 received an introduction to the growing sport, along with a new lacrosse stick to keep. More than 80 kids showed up to Seminole Palms Park in Royal Palm Beach for the clinic, with the lacrosse season kicking off next week. For more information, or to register for lacrosse, visit www.wellingtonwolfpack.com or call (561) 899-WLAX (9529).

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Coach Dave Ybarra explains proper technique for throwing the ball.

Both boys and girls participated in the free lacrosse clinic.

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Dr. Larry Bush Elected PBC Medical Society President

Dr. Larry Bush

Dr. Larry Bush recently assumed the role of leadership of the Palm Beach County Medical Society as the 2020 president. Bush has practiced in the specialized field of infectious diseases in Palm Beach County since 1989.

Bush holds the academic positions of affiliated professor of medicine at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University, as well as affiliated associate professor of medicine at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine.

He received his bachelor’s degree

in biology from the University of Pennsylvania and his medical degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania. Subsequently, Bush did his residency in internal medicine at the Pennsylvania Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, where he went on to serve as chief medical resident. He completed specialty training as a fellow in infectious diseases at the Medical College of Pennsylvania before relocating to South Florida.

Bush has authored more than 90 peer-reviewed medical journal

article publications, is a current associate editor of two national infectious disease journals and continues to author book chapters in medical reference books and the infectious diseases component of the American College of Physicians study program.

The annual State of Medicine Dinner & James J. Byrnes MD Poster Symposium is the next major event on the PBCMS calendar. The event will be held on Thursday, Jan. 30 at the Hilton Palm Beach Airport. For more info., visit www.pbcms.org.

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Ruth Hogan-Poulsen Of Bespoke Farm Releases 2020 Jumper Rider’s Journal Planner & Calendar

Ruth Hogan-Poulsen of Bespoke Farm in Loxahatchee recently announced the publication and immediate availability of the 2020 Jumper Rider’s Journal, a dated calendar and goal-setting planner uniquely customized for the needs of show jumping and hunt seat riders.

Riders can maximize lessons, clinics and show preparation with mind mapping, goal setting and action planning tools for an entire year. Weekly, monthly and yearly calendar layouts help dissect goals into daily tasks in one convenient

organizer and planner.

The 2020 Jumper Rider’s Journal features 26 exercises to help jumper riders train a more relaxed, supple and adjustable horse. The journal is packed with exercises using ground poles and cavaletti to help supple and strengthen the horse for more balance and adjustability.

Building on the acclaim of her best-selling Dressage Rider’s Journal, Hogan-Poulsen combined her extensive horse training expertise and focused consultations with top riders and trainers Paul O’Shea of

the Irish National Show Jumping Team; Marcia Kulak, international three-day event rider and trainer; and Schuyler Riley, an international Grand Prix show jumper, to create a feature-packed journal for hunter/jumper riders.

“Ruth has helped my horses so much over the last three years,” O’Shea said. “The ride-ability and adjustability of all the horses has improved across the board.

The suppling and strengthening exercises have made us all better.

I use her exercises in the jumper journal daily.”

The 2020 Jumper Rider’s Journal is suitable for professionals and their students to organize and maximize the use of their time.

Amateur riders, working students, at-home riders and competitors of every level will benefit from the journal.

Co-authored by USDF Gold, Silver and Bronze medalist and Freestyle Gold Bar dressage rider, coach and trainer Ruth Hogan-Poulsen and former dressage rider and writer Ariana Marshall, the 2020 Dressage Rider’s Journal is now available on Amazon.

Kerschner Earns Designation In Seniors Real Estate

Marc J. Kerschner with Bowen Realty has earned the nationally recognized Seniors Real Estate Specialist designation from the Seniors Real Estate Specialist Council of the National Association of Realtors.

Kerschner joins more than 15,000 real estate professionals in

North America who have earned the SRES designation. All were required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in understanding the needs, considerations and goals of real estate buyers and sellers age 55 and older.

“Working with seniors to meet their housing needs requires an

expert understanding of their lifestyle and financial needs, and the SRES designation means that a Realtor has that understanding,” Kerschner said.

“Whether they are buying, selling, relocating or refinancing, seniors can be confident that a Realtor designated SRES will be

able to help them every step of the way.”

The SRES Council, founded in 2007, is the world’s largest association of real estate professionals focusing specifically on representing senior clients in real estate transactions. For more information, visit www.sres.org.

Veterinarians Dr. Meg Miller-Turpin (left) and Dr. Byron Reid (right) of the Equine Hyperbaric Center, located in Loxahatchee Groves, co-sponsored and presented at a fundraiser for the nonprofit Help Our Wounded Foundation on Thursday, Jan. 16 at the first of the Winter Equestrian Festival’s Lunch & Learn Series events for the 2020 season. Hilary Loftus (center), a director at the foundation, explained hyperbaric oxygen therapy in layman's terms and cited examples of how it has cured migraines, accelerates wound healing and diminishes effects of many types of head trauma.

Reid explained the mechanics and safety features of the chamber located on F Road in Loxahatchee Groves, while Miller-Turpin cited before and after equine success stories at the chamber, as well as work with a sea turtle.

Community Foundation To Host Founder’s Luncheon Feb. 4 At Kravis

The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties will host its Founder’s Luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 4.

The seventh annual event will highlight results from recent Community Foundation initiatives, as well as recognize grant partners and pay tribute to donors who make an impact in the community daily.

This year’s luncheon will feature a panel discussion titled “Power of Place: A Conversation on Housing.” Moderated by WPTV anchor Hollani Davis, local community leaders will discuss important issues tied to housing insecurity.

Panelists include Jonathan B. Brown, director of Palm Beach County Department of Housing

and Economic Sustainability; Suzanne Cabrera, president and CEO of Housing Leadership Council of Palm Beach County; Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig; and Jack Weir, president of Eastwind Development Group.

“As housing remains a top priority for the Community Foundation and residents of Palm Beach and Martin counties, it’s critical to

create opportunities to address community revitalization,” said Bradley Hurlburt, president and CEO of the foundation. “We look forward to sharing information with the community on housing insecurity through our diverse group of panelists and the breadth of knowledge they bring to the table.”

More than 400 board members,

donors and fundholders, local nonprofit organizations, corporate sponsors and community leaders are expected to attend the luncheon at the Eunice and Julian Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.

The event will begin at 11:30 a.m.

The Founder ’s Luncheon founding sponsors are Northern

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Museum Of Polo To Honor New Inductees At 31st Annual Hall Of Fame Awards Gala

Polo star Nacho Figueras will be one of the players taking part in the Celebrity Polo Charity Cup.

World-Famous Players To Participate In The Great Futures Polo Day Benefiting B&G Club

Some of the world’s most famous and popular polo players will participate in the 2020 Great Futures Polo Day on Sunday, March 8 to benefit the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club in Wellington.

The Celebrity Polo Charity Cup will feature Ralph Lauren’s “Face of Polo” Nacho Figueras, as well as other polo greats such as Nic Roldan. Amateur polo celebrities, such as TV personality John Walsh, will also participate in the match.

The morning event will be hosted by Marc and Melissa Ganzi and is free for the public. It’s a perfect opportunity to catch your favorite polo stars in action at the Grand Champions Polo Club, located at 13444 Southfields Road in Wellington. From 10 a.m. to noon, guests are allowed to park around the field to tailgate while watching the match.

Following the Celebrity Polo Charity Cup is a private polo brunch at the International Polo Club Palm Beach, located at 3667 120th Avenue South in Wellington. The brunch will be served

field-side starting at 12:30 p.m., followed by a match of the USPA Gold Cup tournament. Tickets for the brunch and afternoon game are $1,000 per person and can be purchased at www.bgcpbc.org or by calling (561) 683-3281.

“The Great Futures Polo Day has become a tradition in Wellington,” said longtime Boys & Girls club supporter Ray Mooney.

“It is very important to the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club because it helps raise almost 25 percent of the club’s annual budget. Just as important, it also exposes the club and what the club does for the kids to the large polo community in Wellington.”

Proceeds from the event will benefit the local club, one of 13 Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. The club provides services during non-school hours, as well as summer camp opportunities, to nearly 600 boys and girls from ages 6 to 18.

For more information about the event, and sponsorship opportunities, call Christine Martin at (561) 683-3287 or e-mail cmartin@ bgcpbc.org.

The world’s only museum dedicated to preserving and sharing the history and traditions of the sport, the Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame is gearing up to hold its most important fundraising event of the year, the 31st annual Hall of Fame Awards Gala. On Friday, Feb. 14, the museum will proudly welcome four outstanding horsemen and two horses into the Hall of Fame to commemorate their outstanding achievements and contributions to the “sport of kings.”

Joey Casey - Living Hall of Fame Inductee — Casey is a world-class polo player, polo pony breeder and trainer. He has won many American tournaments, which include USPA Sunshine League Championship six times, the International Gold Cup four times and the 1988 Westchester Cup, just to name a few. Casey is the owner of Palm City Polo, where newcomers and seasoned players alike enjoy coming to play.

Cyril R. Harrison - Posthumous Hall of Fame Inductee — Known for his exquisite hitting style and skillful team play, Harrison is also being celebrated for

his dedicated efforts to teach and encourage others to play. He created polo schools for young players all over the country, becoming one of the USPA’s first polo instructors of the modern game.

Pat Dix - Living Iglehart Award Inductee — Dix has more than 60 years of service to polo in many different positions within the USPA. He also enjoyed a notable record on the polo field, received the 1986 Hugo Dalmar National Sportsmanship Award and was inducted in 2004 to Cornell University’s Polo Hall of Fame.

George C. Sherman Sr. - Posthumous Iglehart Award Inductee — Dubbed the “father of indoor polo,” Sherman is most wellknown for his efforts in organizing and refining indoor polo, as well as being the founder and first president of the Indoor Polo Association. His biggest impact is said to be for collegiate and scholastic polo, as that is now played indoors.

Wembley - Horses to Remember Award — An iconic black Thoroughbred owned by Bob Jornayvaz, Wembley is a 26-yearold veteran polo pony that has

The annual Hall of Fame Awards Gala is an elegant affair that celebrates some of polo’s most influential members.

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participated in competitive polo around the world. He has been given numerous Best Playing Pony awards and was presented with Horse of the Year in 2004.

Gargantilla - Horses to Remember Award — Gargantilla is well known for her efforts in the U.S. Open Championships and Monty Waterbury matches from 1923 to 1927. Gargantilla won the Prince Friarstown Cup in 1923, the most prestigious award of the era.

The 31st annual Hall of Fame Awards Gala promises to be a night full of glamour, history and celebration as some of the sport’s most notable figures, both human and equine, will be recognized.

RSVP to Brenda Lynn at the Museum of Polo, who can be reached at (561) 969-3210 or polomuseum@ att.net. Reservations are $250 per person, with $125 eligible for a tax deduction. For more info., visit www.polomuseum.com.

USHJA Gold Star Clinic East To Feature Todd Minikus

“He changed my mental approach to riding and success started coming right away,” said 2020 USEF High A-O Rider Horse of the Year Award winner Catherine Wachtell about coach and trainer Todd Minikus. Now, USHJA Gold Star Emerging Jumper Riders, coaches and their parents will have an exclusive opportunity to benefit from the expertise of this Horseman of the Year, two-time Pan American Games bronze medalist and winner of more than 100 Grand Prix titles during the USHJA Gold Star Clinic East from Jan. 22 through Jan. 26 at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center.

U.S. Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) Gold Star Clinics are intensive, four-day mounted and un-mounted learning experiences and the pinnacle of the USHJA Emerging Jumper Rider Program, which identifies jumper riders with the skill and desire to excel in the sport while educating them as well-rounded equestrians on their path to excellence.

The 22 clinic participants who have earned the privilege of learn-

ing from Minikus at this prestigious clinic include individual medalists from the USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships, who were recognized as Gold Star Emerging Jumper Riders and invited to attend one of three Gold Star Clinics, as well as a select number who earned wild card applications as either a 2019 North American Championship for Children or USHJA Zone Jumper Championships participant, or competed with a minimum of one clear round as an FEI Children (12-14) rider on a CSIO-CH team or equivalent.

Minikus understands the degree of commitment this clinic’s riders have given to the sport they love.

He loves it, too. He grew up next to a stable in Iowa and watered horses in exchange for lessons.

Minikus said the strength and athleticism of horses drew him to the sport. “They do amazing things. I love getting up every day and riding,” he said.

Minikus will share that love — and his formula for success — with rising stars in the jumper

Show jumper Todd Minikus will be featured at the USHJA clinic. world at this weekend’s event.

After joining the ranks of show jumping professionals in 1980, Minikus made his Grand Prix debut in 1985. Since then, he has forged an enviable career highlighted by more than 100 Grand Prix wins, five FEI World Cup Show Jumping Finals, six Nations Cup teams and was named Horse-

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When not competing nationally and internationally, Minikus offers sales and training services just minutes from Wellington’s Winter Equestrian Festival show grounds.

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EQUESTRIAN TRAILS POSITIVITY CLUB VOLUNTEERS AT FEEDING CHILDREN EVERYWHERE EVENT The Equestrian Trails Elementary School volunteered last month at the Feeding Children Everywhere event that was held at the Mandel JCC in Palm Beach Gardens. This is a fun, high-energy and hands-on meal packaging event that empowers volunteers to make a difference in the fight against hunger. With music booming, teams work together to package delicious meals for 30,000 hungry children and families.

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The Equestrian Trails Positivity Club in action.

(Front row) Cheryl Dubbrin, Benjy Dubbrin, Alexander Fahnoe, Christopher Fahnoe and Matthew Dubbrin; and (back row) Marlowe Davis, Amy Fahnoe and Brigid Davis.

WELLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RUNNING CLUB VISITS THE SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR

Wellington Elementary School is proud to announce that first-grade student Magnolia “Maggie” Welsh was the third-place winner in this year’s Honda Classic Kid’s Ticket Art Competition. Her artwork was chosen out of all Palm Beach County students who entered. The Honda Classic will be placing her artwork on to the kids’ ticket pass that children will be wearing who attend the Honda Classic Golf Tournament in March. The school’s art department will be awarded a $250 check because of her accomplishment. Shown above is art teacher Erica Bordonaro with Welsh, displaying her winning piece.

Rosarian Academy To Host Open House Jan. 28

On Saturday, Jan. 18, the South Florida Fair hosted the Kids Mile Run. The Wellington Elementary School Running Club was proud to participate in this run. The club meets before school a few times a week and trains for runs like this one.

Ronda Wayne has been heading up the club for many years now and enjoys watching the students take an active role in exercising to stay healthy.

Wellington Elementary School Running Club members learn the proper warm-up techniques along with selecting healthy food choices. All the runners completed the race, some in record-breaking times.

The Rosarian Academy will host an open house on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 9:30 a.m. Guests will be able to meet the teachers, explore the state-of-the-art facilities and witness students engaged in the learning process.

Known for academic excellence, a welcoming faith-centered community and small class sizes, the Rosarian Academy offers an accelerated curriculum enhanced with athletic and fine arts programs and meaningful service opportunities. STEM, coding, art, drama, music theory and Spanish classes begin in kindergarten.

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The school aims to foster each student’s unique spiritual, physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs at every developmental stage, starting in the Early Childhood Montessori Program (up to 5 years) and through the Lower School (grades K-4) and Middle School (grade 5-8).

Rosarian is located in downtown West Palm Beach and offers bus service throughout Palm Beach County. Visit www.rosarian.org/open-house to register, or call (561) 345-3106 to schedule a tour.

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Getting Lost At An Antiques Market Is An Occupational Hazard

Renninger’s Antique Center in Mt. Dora hosts several “extravaganzas” each year where antiques dealers from all over the country come to sell their wares. They spread out way past the permanent Renninger’s buildings in tents or trucks parked all over the area.

These are events that I should not be allowed to attend because I lose my mind.

The prices! The variety! The cool stuff I’ve never seen before! It’s just too much. It’s sensory overload for me.

Not that I’m a newbie. Thanks to tons of experience at the antiques fairs held on the South Florida Fairgrounds, I have become an accomplished shopper. I can even share tips:

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The Sonic BOOMER a) Bring the biggest cart you can drag, b) Dress for the weather, c) Drink water, d) Bring small bills, e) Haggle, and (most importantly), f) Stick to a budget.

Since opening my second antiques

store, I have given myself ample excuses to attend these kinds of things. Most recently, I was at one in Nashville, recently redesigned to make shopping even easier!

And it would be easy, if only I would heed my own helpful tips. Instead... a) I Immediately fill my cart with loads of cast iron or sets of books or things that poke out the sides and stick into the ground and make dragging impossible, b) I leave my sweater in the car, c) I subsist solely on high-priced lemonade that I purchase “on the fly,” d) I forget to break my bills in my haste to get over there, and, e) I throw my budget out the window.

I do remember to haggle. I used to hate

it because I used to have pride; now I’d rather have money. So I follow the advice of my hero, Mary Randolph Carter, and always ask if there’s any “wiggle room” on an item.

For the as-yet-unafflicted, Mary Randolph Carter wrote “The Joy of Junk,” “For the Love of Old,” “Never Stop to Think, ‘Do I Have a Place for This?’” and lots more fun titles. She also is an executive at Ralph Lauren, so it’s not like her style doesn’t have credibility. And her books are loaded with photos — they’re like comic books for my adult head. Still, whenever I can, I’ve got to get my boots on the ground, if you know what I mean.

So, I was at Renninger’s last weekend,

having a ball. I was frequently lost amid the tonnage, but I did manage to return to my car several times loaded down with broken woolen mill spindles, the cast iron rack they fit into, a pile of faded old Christmas corsages, a hammered-tin mobile of misshapen stars and a pile of stuff for my stores because, remember, that is why I told myself I was going. The lucky find of the trip (and there always is one) was a beat-up pot metal lamp base of Beethoven at a piano. His head and hands have been painted white, which gives him a rather freakish look, but, for the haggle-down price of $5, he will be the new centerpiece of my Halloween 2020 tablescape. You just can’t get things like that at Macy’s!

‘Bad Boys For Life’ Is A Sequel That Was Worth Waiting For

For a change, a sequel did it right. Bad Boys for Life avoided the usual pitfalls of repeats in movie franchises by waiting a while (17 years) and having its main heroes actually dealing with the kinds of life changes that happen to all of us. As a result, the film seems fresh and new. Even better, the jokes are really funny.

The two lead characters, detectives Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) are getting on in years, particularly Marcus, who we see greeting his first grandchild right after birth. He wants to retire and watch the kid grow up. Mike, his partner for nearly a quarter of a century, wants to go on. He thrives on the kind of “real life” of a Miami detective where they all drive Porsches and wear designer clothes and sunglasses.

But things get tough when Mexican “evil witch” Isabel (Kate del Castillo) escapes prison with the help of her violent son Ar-

‘I’ On CULTURE

By Leonard Wechsler mando (Jacob Scipio) and wants revenge for the death of her husband.

If you haven’t figured out that Mike was somehow involved, you haven’t been watching movies or television for the past few decades. Armando shoots Mike, seriously wounding both his body and his pride. Mike’s boss, Capt. Howard (Joe Pantoliano), forbids him to get involved in going after the assassin (who has killed others along the way) and turns everything over to a lieutenant, Rita (Paola Núñez), an

ex-girlfriend of Mike’s. She leads a hightech group of really young cops (Vanessa Hudgens, Charles Melton and Alexander Ludwig). Of course, Mike pushes to get involved. Meanwhile, Marcus is getting really bored in retirement.

Eventually, Mike figures out that Isabel is behind the whole thing and goes down to Mexico to settle things. Marcus tags along. There is a scene in an airplane that may go down as one of the funniest I have seen in years. Eventually there is the usual fight scene and, well, you know.

There is a lot to enjoy in this film.

Directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah keep the action moving almost as fast as the jokes and are smart enough to make certain that neither gets in the way of the other. Too many films think that snappy dialogue works well when spoken in the middle of gun fights. Here, the action is allowed to flow without cute gags, so it is

far more effective. And the jokes keep us going through the slower scenes.

The chemistry between Smith and Lawrence is what powers the film. Smith is quite willing to be the straight man, letting Lawrence have most of the punch lines. Mike is the center of the film, but Marcus gets the really funny commentary.

I seldom hear an audience laugh a lot during a movie, but this one did have the folks laughing. And they were enjoying the jokes, often ones poking fun at the characters, who also seemed to be having fun. There are already discussions regarding another film in the series, and if this one is an example, it should also be good.

The supporting cast is excellent. Pantoliano is funny as always but manages to show more than a bit of heart under it.

The youngsters (Hudgens, Melton and Ludwig) also get a chance to be more than bit players and run with it. Núñez

is a real find. Age appropriate — isn’t it a nice change to have an aging star’s onscreen girlfriend actually older than his children? — she is a beautiful woman who also comes across as both intelligent and her own person, rather than an appendage of the lead character.

One of the things I particularly liked about this film was its simply showing very diverse kinds of people working and caring together, as well as fighting. It is far more fun to watch women shooting and kicking butts of the bad guys than listening to discussions of how well they can do it.

And, of course, watching a couple of veteran comic actors do their thing and show the fun problems we all face as we get older is a real treat. It is easy to identify with them and enjoy all the extra challenges and joys they face. I liked the movie. At a time of year when fun movies are sparse, you might like it as well.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Saturday, Jan. 25 • The Palm Beach Opera will present Turandot on Saturday, Jan. 25 and Sunday, Jan. 26 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

• Susan G. Komen Florida will host the South Florida Race for the Cure on Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Meyer Amphitheatre (105 Evernia St., West Palm Beach). For more info., visit www.komenflorida.org/race.

• The Palm Beach County Library System will host a three-part series for lovers of the Game of Thrones book and TV series over the course of three Saturdays on Jan. 25, Feb. 8 and Feb. 22 at the Okeechobee Blvd.

Branch. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information, visit www. pbclibrary.org/got.

• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike in the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in Boynton Beach on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call Amy Evans at (561) 289-5551 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be held on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Village Hall campus (1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). Visit www. rpbgreenmarket.com for more info.

• Transfer trailers, excavators, loaders, dozers, trailers, heavy and light equipment, trucks, cars, SUVs and other Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County surplus items will be sold to the highest bidder, regardless of price, at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25. The SWA Absolute Auction will take place rain or shine at the SWA Main Landfill Entrance at 6890 N. Jog Road in West Palm Beach.

Graham Auction will lead this government surplus auction. A list of auction items can be found at www.grahamauctionco.com/ swa06172017.

• The annual Doll & Bear Show will take place Saturday, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church (2892 S. Congress Ave., Palm Springs). This show hosts several dozen vendors from all over the region and state. Visit www.ufdc.org for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Gentle Yoga & Meditation for ages 16 and up on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 10:30 a.m. Relax and exercise with certified yoga instructor Dr. Maruti Ram Gudavalli. Bring water, a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Tranquility Yoga with Chamber Ensemble on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 11 a.m., 2, 4 and 6 p.m. Enjoy a tranquil, 60-minute yoga practice accompanied by a live chamber orchestra led by celebrated yoga teacher Michael Peterson. Participants are asked to bring a yoga mat. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host It’s Your Move: Chess Club for ages 8 to 17 on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 2:15 p.m. Learn how to play this strategic game with members of the Royal Palm Beach High School Chess Club. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Karaoke for Adults on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 2:30 p.m. Enjoy an hour of karaoke fun. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• Wellington’s Father Daughter Dance: A Night Under the Big Top will take place Sat-

urday, Jan. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Village Park gymnasium (11700 Pierson Road). Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

Sunday, Jan. 26 • The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in Okeeheelee Park (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 7:30 a.m. For more info., call Paul Cummings at (561) 596-4423.

• The Seminole Ridge High School JROTC Hawk Battalion will host its inaugural car show on Sunday, Jan. 26 from 8 a.m. to noon at Cars & Coffee Palm Beach at the Palm Beach Outlets (1751 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach) sponsored by Project 425. For more info., visit www.facebook. com/events/497257084260028.

• Temple B’nai Jacob in Wellington (12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 6) will hold a Generation to Generation Program on Sunday, Jan. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon as the children from the religious school pass the Torah from generation to generation, make their own pointer for Torah reading and draw on parchment to resemble the Torah scrolls. For more info., e-mail bnaijacobofwell@aol.com.

• Amber’s Animal Outreach will hold its fourth annual Puppy Bowl Adoption Event on Sunday, Jan. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ohana Pet Resort (1016 Clearwater Place, West Palm Beach). For more info., visit www. aaodog.org/events.

• The 2020 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, Jan. 26 with the Ylvisaker Cup. For more information, call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.

• Temple Beth Tikvah (4550 Jog Road, Greenacres) invites the community to a presentation on the work of the Jewish National Fund (JNF) in Israel given by Dr. Roni Raab, executive director of the JNF’s South Florida region, on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. For more info., visit www.templebethtikvah.net or call (561) 967-3600.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present “Hooray For Hollywood!” with Billy Stritch, Carol J. Bufford and Liam Forde, a revue devised and narrated by Barry Day, on Sunday, Jan. 26 and Monday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Monday, Jan. 27 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Playful Toddlers & Tykes for children under age 4 on Monday, Jan. 27 at 3:30 p.m. Join in for a session of social playtime for the little ones. Call (561) 6814100 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Pajamarama Story Time: Food Fight for ages 3 to 6 on Monday, Jan. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Wear your favorite PJs, bring your teddy bear and listen to silly stories, songs and fingerplays all about yummy foods. Make a craft to bring home. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• Rabbi Mendy Muskal of the Wellington Jewish Center will offer “Judaism’s Gifts to the World,” a six-session course by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute unearthing the Jewish roots of some of the most cherished values of western civilization, beginning Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 3863090 or visit www.wellingtonjewishcenter. org for more info.

Tuesday, Jan. 28 • The hit Broadway musical Hamilton will be at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from Tuesday, Jan. 28 through Sunday, Feb. 16. For more info., visit www.kravis.org.

• The Village of Wellington will host a health and wellness seminar “Taking Care of Your Health” with speaker Jordan Ray on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call Jenifer Brito at (561) 791-4796 for more info.

• The Senior Referral Program of Royal Palm Beach will staff an information desk to help seniors and their caregivers identify and access services for their special needs on Tuesday, Jan. 28 and Thursday, Jan. 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane).

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

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Rock Garden for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 2:30 p.m. Don’t have a green thumb? Then make an everlasting garden using rocks and paint. Dress for a mess. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Line Dancing for beginners and experienced line dancers on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Lake View Room.

Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Wednesday, Jan. 29 • Circus Kirkus, a jubilant and whimsical vintage circus, is coming to Boynton Beach with 16 performances running from Wednesday, Jan. 29 through Sunday, Feb. 9. The red, white and blue big top tent will be set up in the parking lot near Sears at the Boynton Beach Mall. For more info., visit www.circuskirkus.com.

• Cypress Trails Elementary School will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 8:30 a.m. in the school’s media center with a celebration breakfast.

RSVP to bruce.saulter@palmbeachschools. org or call (561) 904-9004 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Game Day for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 2:30 p.m. Drop by for Wii, board games and more. Bring a friend or make new ones. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Sunshine State Booktalkers: All’s Faire in Middle School

by Victoria Jamieson on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 4:30 p.m. Pick up a copy at the children’s services desk and join in for a fun, thoughtful discussion. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will feature food trucks and a free Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute concert on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 5 p.m.

Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

Thursday, Jan. 30 • The Walkers of Wellington will walk around the shops at the Mall at Wellington Green (10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Thursday, Jan. 30 from 9 to 10 a.m. Call (561) 791-4796 for more info.

• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host an economic luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 11:30 a.m. at the Tideline Ocean Resort & Spa in Palm Beach on the topic of “Tourism: Finding Our Cornerstone” featuring keynote speaker

Jorge Pesquera of Discover the Palm Beaches. For more info., call (561) 790-6200 or visit www.cpbchamber.com.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Groundhog, Can You See My Shadow?” for ages 4 to 7 on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 3:30 p.m. Discover fun facts and stories about winter, shadows, hibernation and a groundhog that predicts the weather.

Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Coding with Tech Toys: Ozobot for ages 8 to 11 on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 4 p.m. Learn concepts of control, logic and programming while inspiring creativity. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Book Chat: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens for adults on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. Copies are available at branch and online (e-book and e-audiobook).

Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Jason Bishop Show will be at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center (1977 College Drive, Belle Glade) on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. For more info., call (561) 993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org.

Friday, Jan. 31 • The Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Feel Good Friday Dance for ages 55 and up on Friday, Jan. 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Lake View Room, sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida. Call (561) 791-4796 to pre-register.

• The Oakstone Academy Palm Beach will host an Open House and Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser at Trinity Hall (345 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) on Friday, Jan. 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. The Oakstone Academy Palm Beach serves students with autism spectrum disorders, meeting their needs with a variety of learning styles, talented, highly qualified teachers and small class sizes. RSVP for the event at gjerome@osapb.org or call (561) 585-7800.

Saturday, Feb. 1 • Indian Trail Improvement District will hold a public Catch & Release Open Fishing Event at the M-1 Impoundment on Saturday, Feb. 1 and Sunday, Feb. 2 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The site will have parks and recreation staff members on hand throughout the day.

There are no public restrooms available.

Participants must abide by all ITID rules and Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission regulations. All those attending will be required to sign a release waiver. To get to the site, start from Seminole Pratt Whitney Road at Hamlin Blvd. Head West on Hamlin Blvd. to 190th Avenue North. Take 190th Avenue north to 94th Street North. Go west through the yellow gate and continue 2.6 miles to the M-1 Impoundment. For more info., visit www. indiantrail.com.

• Audubon Everglades will hold a birding field trip driving about 10 miles around the STA-1E water impoundment area in Wellington on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Visit www.audboneverglades.org to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach community is invited to join in the annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Village Golf Club. The scramble format tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The tournament will include cart and green fees, a 50/50 raffle, prizes, a longest-drive contest, a closest-to-the-pin

contest and a barbecue lunch. For more info., or to reserve a tee sponsorship opportunity, call (561) 790-5124.

• The Willy Freundlich Memorial Fundraiser 4 On 4 Flag Football Tournament will be held Saturday, Feb. 1 at Acreage Community Park starting at 9 a.m. to raise money for the Freundlich family. For more info., call Tina at (561) 248-1470 or Sam at (561) 308-4734.

• A Wedding Expo will be held exclusively at Macy’s at the Mall at Wellington Green on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 1 to 5 p.m. RSVP to Christina Anderson at (561) 370-8729.

• The Great Charity Challenge, presented

by Fidelity Investments, will return Saturday, Feb. 1 to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center starting at 6 p.m. For more info., visit www.greatcharitychallenge.com.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Led Zeppelin Tribute Concert by Pure Zeppelin on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www. wellingtonfl.gov/calendar for more info.

Sunday, Feb. 2 • The 2020 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, Feb. 2 with the Ylvisaker Cup Final. For more information, call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.

Monday, Feb. 3 • Audubon Everglades will offer a seven-week conservation stewardship training course that will explore the unique natural habitats in Palm Beach County. The course will be held on seven consecutive Mondays from Feb. 3 through March 16, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Details can be found at www. auduboneverglades.org. For questions, e-mail stewardship@auduboneverglades. org or call (561) 876-8815.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club for all ages on Monday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. Call (561) 7906070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host English Exchange for adults on Mondays, Feb. 3, 10 and 24 at 6:30 p.m.

Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Tuesday, Feb. 4 • The Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Zumba Gold on Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 10 to 11 a.m. Call (561) 791-4796 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Straw Rockets for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 2:30 p.m. Use the air in your lungs to power this tiny rocket. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Wednesday, Feb. 5 • Presidents Project, a nonprofit organization, will hold a special one-day benefit performance by the national touring company Presidents and Their First Ladies, Dramatically Speaking on Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Finland House (301 Central Blvd., Lantana) to benefit Homes For Our Troops, a nonprofit organization that builds specially adapted custom homes for injured post-9/11 veterans. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.presidentsproject. org. Call (443) 366-3429 for more info.

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Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 Hours: Mon-Sun 11 am- 10 pm

Monday

2 Soft Serve

$

$

100 Sansbury Way, Suite #108 West Palm Beach, Fl 33411

(In the Dick’s Sporting Goods Plaza)

(561) 333-2333

(Next to Little Caesars in Royal Plaza)

Wednesday $

TWO TWISTED ITALIANS

11328 Okeechobee Blvd., Suite 6 Royal Palm Beach

3 Sundae

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4 Milkshake

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Sunday - Thursday 12pm - 10pm Friday - Saturday 11:30am - 10:30pm

Thursday

4 Banana Split

$

MONDAY-FRIDAY 3pm - 6 pm

“Premium Ice Cream Without The Premium Price”

We Proudly Serve

$35 or more

Not to be combined with other coupons or specials not to be used on holidays, One Coupon per table

NOW OPEN!

44 Flavors of Hard-Packed Ice Cream, Probiotic Yogurt, Sorbet, Sherbert, Soft Serve, and More!

Tuesday

50% Off (7 days per week)

Not to be combined with other coupons or specials not to be used on holidays, One Coupon per table

HAPPY HOUR

WEEKLY SPECIALS

Lunch

Buy Any Lunch Platter Get the 2nd for

BUY 1 DINNER 18” CHEESE 2ND HALF PRICE FREE PIZZA

Catering Available

With Purchase of 2 Beverages DINE IN ONLY PLEASE

Expires 2/7/2020 Cannot be combined with any other offers.

WITH PURCHASE OF 18” PIZZA WITH 3 TOPPINGS

MONDAY thru THURSDAYS CARRY OUT ONLY

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Complete Home Remodeling Quality Repairs at Competitive Prices FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED FOR 25 + YEARS

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WELLINGTON • ROYAL PALM BEACH • LOXAHATCHEE • THE ACREAGE

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guest rooms in a timely and thorough manner.

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Must be able to work weekends and/or holidays.

To Apply: E-mail or Fax Resume to: info@royalinnhotel.com 561-795-1502 or Apply in person

Fictitious Name Notices Legal Notice No. 664 Notice Under Fictitious Name Florida Statute 865.09 Public notice is hereby given that the undersigned desires to engage in business under the fictitious name of:

Nieves Cleaning Services Located at:

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County of Palm Beach, Florida and intends to register said name with the Division of Corporations State of Florida, forthwith

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

Cleaning - Home/Office WE CLEAN OFFICES & PRIVATE HOMES — Licensed & Insured. Call for an estimate and to schedule your apartment. Discount for Central Palm Beach County Chamber members and to all new clients for first cleaning. 561-385-8243 Lic. #2012-25277 CLEANING LADY — I can help get your house cleaner than ever! Try me once and you will not be disappointed! 561-657-0420 Patrycja

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

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

Home Improvement 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

Irrigation/Landscape Lighting IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS — wet testing, pump replacement,landscaping and pest control-trapping. Call 561-7234684 Oasis Irrigation & Landscape Lighting

Painting 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

Plumbing POO-MAN — Pumping, plumbing, & drain cleaning. For all your septic & plumbing needs!

Let the Poo Crew come to you. 561-318-8416

Roofing

Professional Services Roofing NEIL O’NEAL JR. ROOFING — Roofing & Reroofing. Family owned and operated. Residential/ Commercial. Wood Replacement, Roof Coatings, Solar Vents, Skylights & Roof Ventilation. 561-6564945 Lic. & Insured CCC1330208.Free Estimates

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

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

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Royal Palm Beach

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

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Email resume and sample to: dawnrivera@wellingtonthemagazine.com or Call 561-793-7606 to schedule an interview.

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HERE’S MY CARD Residential Commercial

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Ph: (561) 649-5086 Cell: (561) 313-0409

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The Village of Royal Palm Beach and the Community Band Present:

Valentines Day Concert Introducing A Whole New Concept of Asian Buffet Dining

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Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Saturday & Sunday 12 noon - 3:30 p.m.

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Last seating 30 minutes prior to closing

BIRTHDAY SPECIAL Enjoy Lunch or Dinner FREE on your Birthday Drivers License or ID + coupon required.

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Exp 02/29/20

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