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The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors agreed last week to send a letter objecting to the City of Westlake’s comprehensive plan, which will be up for review at a Westlake City Council meeting on Monday, March 12. Page 4

Garden Of Hope A Key Part Of Acreage Park Expansion Plan

With Acreage Community Park’s southern expansion underway, Garden of Hope President Tracy Newfield made a presentation of its progress to the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Newfield has spearheaded the Garden of Hope project, which will be a place at the park for relaxation and contemplation. Page 7

The NRI Institute of Health Sciences in Royal Palm Beach graduated 28 nursing students and five diagnostic medical sonography students on Saturday, Feb. 24 at a ceremony held at the original Wellington Mall. Shown above are graduates Renese Theophile, Changlaise Alcida and Tia McKay. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

ELECTION 2018: ROYAL PALM BEACH VILLAGE COUNCIL, GROUP 3

RPBHS Holds Fourth Annual Cruisin’ With The Wildcats Car Show

The fourth annual Royal Palm Beach High School Cruisin’ with the Wildcats Car Show took place on Saturday, Feb. 24 in the high school parking lot. The fundraiser will benefit the Parent Teacher Student Organization, and money will be used for a new LED sign. The Asphalt Angels Car Club sponsored this event. Page 9

Panther Ridge Hosts Walk On The Wild Side Fundraiser For Big Cats

The Panther Ridge Conservation Center in Wellington held its eighth annual Walk on the Wild Side fundraising event on Thursday, Feb. 22. Housing exotic species such as cheetah, jaguar, leopard, clouded leopard, panther, ocelot, serval and caracal, many of the big cats found at Panther Ridge have been rescued from abuse, neglect and abandonment. Page 22

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Wellington OKs Engineering Work For Park Projects

By Dani Salgueiro Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council voted Tuesday, Feb. 27 to authorize a contract for the engineering and architectural services of Kimley-Horn & Associates for the Greenbriar and South Shore park projects. The renovation of South Shore Park, previously called Wellington Community Park, was already in the planning stages, while the Greenbriar Park project was approved by the council in January. At the Jan. 23 meeting, the council decided to begin both projects concurrently in order to get additional recreational fields in use as soon as possible. “Getting these two parks done and getting them done quickly and to Wellington standards is something that is important to us,” Vice Mayor John McGovern said.

The projects will be funded with money from the one-cent sales surtax approved by voters in 2016. Since the last council meeting, Kimley-Horn came up with a new and innovative design for what a future South Shore Park may look like. Assistant Village Manager Jim Barnes explained that the new design maximizes all possible usage of the space available. The design incorporates the existing six fields and supporting facilities, such as restrooms and concession stands, as well as the sketch of a future gymnasium. Barnes also detailed some of the ideas, as well as potential issues, regarding the Greenbriar Park project, after Kimley-Horn visited and evaluated that park space, which is located adjacent to the Wellington Dog Park. Barnes noted the potential need See PARKS, page 4

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Roman Stresses Community Experience In RPB Council Bid

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Businessman Sam Roman is challenging incumbent Councilwoman Selena Smith for the Group 3 seat on the Royal Palm Beach Village Council. The election will be held Tuesday, March 13. Roman, 48, was born and raised in Salinas, Puerto Rico. He is a U.S. Navy veteran of six years, four years active and two years reserve, where he served in Operation Desert Storm on the USS Kitty Hawk. He is married to wife Tara with three grown children and three adopted children. He has lived in Palm Beach County for 16 years and currently owns two businesses. “I am founder and owner of Applied Advertising Solutions, which is a printing and direct mail company. I’ve been involved in the printing business since I was discharged from the Navy,” he said. “I also have a security agency where we provide armed and unarmed

guard services for HOAs, faithbased organizations and retail.” He is also an active community leader as the past president and current chairman of the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. “We meet in order to help each other’s businesses flourish, and learn how to maneuver the business atmosphere when it comes to contracts with the county and government contracts, how to get certified and things of that nature,” Roman explained. He has served on the boards of several community organizations, including the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition. He is also past chair of the Small Business Administration of Palm Beach County, the Small Business Assistance Advisory Board, a board member of Boys Town USA, a board member of the Selective Service System of Palm Beach County and serves on the Palm Beach County Construction Industry Licensing Board. “I have a beautiful wife who

Sam Roman puts up with everything,” he said, explaining that many of his board meetings are monthly. “I like to be involved.” He highlights his top accomplishments as being a successful business owner and community leader. “I like to be involved with See ROMAN, page 21

Smith Puts Focus On Seniors, Business And Transparency

By Dani Salgueiro Town-Crier Staff Report After serving on the Royal Palm Beach Village Council for two years, Councilwoman Selena Smith is seeking re-election to the Group 3 seat on Tuesday, March 13. In her bid for a second term, Smith faces a challenge from businessman Sam Roman. Smith’s work on the board of the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce caused her to fall in love with Royal Palm Beach and eventually influenced her to move to the village in 2009. Smith’s community involvement has rapidly expanded since relocating to Royal Palm Beach. Smith served on the board of the Central Palm Beach County Chamber for three years, was president of the Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club and was a founding member of the Western Business Alliance. She graduated from Leadership Palms West in

2010 and Leadership Palm Beach County in 2012. “I have spent most of my time in Palm Beach County working with local businesses and being involved in the area and the community,” Smith said. “I have a really good understanding and appreciation of the western communities.” Smith was elected to the council in 2016 and said she has spent her time advocating for the matters she said she would tackle if elected: the senior community, local businesses and government transparency. Shortly after being elected, Smith was influential in the creation of the Senior Ad-Hoc Advisory Board, to which Smith served as council liaison. The board studied senior issues and issued a report with recommendations. Smith noted that the council has committed to enacting many of those recommendations, such as putting money toward improve-

Selena Smith ments in senior transportation. “I first came [to South Florida] when I was 10 years old and lived with my grandparents, so I have a huge affinity for the older population,” Smith said. Smith works closely with the See SMITH, page 21

Palm Beach Central High School’s National Honor Society hosted its fifth annual Dance Marathon on Saturday, Feb. 24. Hundreds of Palm Beach Central students danced from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. raising funds for children suffering from pediatric diseases. The participants raised $63,672.42, setting a new record high for the school. Shown above are participants Julia Cesar and Alyssa Smith. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 10 PHOTO BY DANI SALGUEIRO/TOWN-CRIER

LGLA Forum Hosts Three Lox Groves Council Candidates

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association hosted a candidates forum Thursday, Feb. 22 featuring the three candidates seeking Seat 1 on the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council. More than 100 residents were on hand to hear from incumbent Ron Jarriel and challengers Phillis Maniglia and Neil O’Neal III. The election will be held on Tuesday, March 13. Maniglia has been a resident of Loxahatchee Groves since 1989 and lives in one of the town’s oldest homes. “I have had many jobs in my lifetime, which I feel definitely benefit me in becoming a council member,” she said. “I have been fortunate enough that I am very particular in that when I learn something, I want to learn it well and excel in it.” She is currently a Realtor working in the community, where she drives the roads regularly. “I’ve lost a few pounds lately from driving up and down these roads,” Maniglia said. “I would like to say I used to be there with you guys, and I am passionate

about my community. I have been involved in going to the meetings, going to the committees and speaking up about my concerns about this town, and they’re probably the same concerns you all have.” Jarriel is a 57-year town resident who has served for nine years on the council, which followed nine years on the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors. He is a Marine Corps veteran and a retired firefighter. Originally an opponent of incorporation, he has come to see the benefits of having a municipality to look after local interests. “My accomplishments on the water control board that I’m very proud of is the North Road project where we put in fire hydrants every 500 feet. We excavated and replaced all the culverts with concrete culverts,” he said. “The county did that at no cost to the residents, and that’s what’s great about it. We had a few people who didn’t want the county to come through Loxahatchee Groves, but it paid off.” While his work on the council is challenging, Jarriel said he See LGLA FORUM, page 7

Royal Palm Hopefuls Spar At Candidates Forum

By Betsy LaBelle Town-Crier Staff Report The Town-Crier newspaper hosted a candidates forum on Monday, Feb. 26 at the Royal Palm Beach Village Meeting Hall for residents to hear from the candidates seeking seats on the Royal Palm Beach Village Council. On Tuesday, March 13, incumbent Mayor Fred Pinto is being challenged by former Councilwoman Martha Webster, while incumbent Councilwoman Selena Smith is facing challenger Sam Roman for Seat 3.

Retired WPTV news anchor Jim Sackett moderated the nearly twohour forum with questions posed by Town-Crier staff members and the public. Each candidate provided an opening statement before answering a series of questions. Pinto noted that he has served the village since 2003 when he was initially elected to the council. He is wrapping up his first two-year term as mayor. “We have a tremendous village here and a tremendous program in place, and we want to make sure we stay on the right track and

continue to move in a forward and positive direction,” he said. Webster recalled her five years of service on the council and her two decades living in Royal Palm Beach. “I have served as vice mayor. I represented you well on community boards, including the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, the Metropolitan Planning Organization and the League of Cities,” she said. “I was here for the development of Commons Park. I helped with State Road 7. You are See RPB FORUM, page 21

Fred Pinto, Martha Webster, moderator Jim Sackett, Selena Smith and Sam Roman before the forum. PHOTO BY BETSY LABELLE/TOWN-CRIER

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ELECTION 2018: WELLINGTON VILLAGE COUNCIL, SEAT 3

John McGovern Seeks To Continue Serving His Hometown

By Jack Lowenstein Town-Crier Staff Report Vice Mayor John McGovern is seeking a full four-year term on the Wellington Village Council on Tuesday, March 13. An attorney, McGovern was appointed to Seat 3 to fill a vacancy three years ago. Two years ago, when the seat was also up for election due to the vacancy, no one filed to run against him, and McGovern returned to the council without opposition. This time around, McGovern faces a challenge from frequent Wellington critic Bart Novack. McGovern was raised in Wellington. A graduate of Wellington High School, he returned to the community to raise his family after earning his bachelor’s degree and law degree from the University of Florida. He prides himself on being the first sitting council member to have been a product of the Wellington public school system. “Having grown up in Wellington, my parents brought my family here because this is what they believed was the premier place to raise a family,” McGovern said. His ultimate goal is for Wellington to continue to be the family-oriented village he was raised in and is raising his two daughters in with his wife, Michelle.

“I want my children and my children’s friends to have the opportunity to choose to bring their families back to raise them in Wellington just like I’ve done,” McGovern said. “That can only be done if we plan for that foundation today and tomorrow.” McGovern cited the development north and west of Wellington as a top issue in his campaign and for the future of Wellington. “We have to make sure that we are ready to, one, in a residential sense, compete with those neighborhoods or developments and, two, that we are also ready to seize the moment and take advantage of their existence,” McGovern said. “Meaning, when those developments start to come online, slowly, over time, their residents are going to need places to go for activities, for dining, for healthcare, for general business, and we want Wellington and Wellington businesses to be the place that they come and do that.” McGovern said that will require strong marketing of what Wellington has to offer. “We want those people to come to our village and seamlessly help to take us to the next level and help to ensure the success of our next 20 years, right along with our own residents,” he said. “We also have to plan in regard to roads and logistics, because we can’t have that kind of influx and additional traffic that just arrives one

day that we haven’t incrementally planned for over time.” McGovern wants to see reinvestment and improvements to older Wellington neighborhoods. “It’s important to me that we put policies in place that are going to support the continued vibrancy of the neighborhoods in Wellington in which I grew up,” he said. “The neighborhoods in Sugar Pond, along Birkdale, those types of neighborhoods. That’s a top priority for me.” Future development within the village includes the longtime, village-owned property known as K-Park at the corner or State Road 7 and Stribling Way. McGovern does not believe there is a strong consensus on the future use of that property, and he wants to be cautious moving forward. “K-park is the last significant, continuous, sizeable piece of land in the village,” McGovern said. “As such, it is very important that if anything is done there, whether that be in the near term or the long term, that we know very clearly exactly what it’s going to be and how it’s going to fit in great with our community in the long term.” McGovern wants to see the village continue providing high-quality services to residents with a lean budget.

“I think it is important that we continue to be fiscally responsible such that we shrink the size of the village work force, but we do it in a way that is responsible,” McGovern said. “When I tell you that we have increasing property values and lower millage rates and the financial success of the village is very strong, that then means that our residents deserve to have the people planning and securing their future to be high-quality, highly trained, highly educated individuals, and that does come at a cost.” McGovern said that the council needs to be mindful and work alongside village staff in each department. “One of the things that does concern me is that we have a senior staff in the village that is aging, and we need to make sure that we are both grooming internal talent to serve our residents and that we have a human resources philosophy that says if we need to, we can recruit the best and brightest talent at a moment’s notice,” McGovern said. McGovern considers the village lucky to have Paul Schofield as its manager. He believes that he has a close working partnership with Schofield. “His knowledge is second to none. I think that his ability to plan is second to none,” McGovern said. “I give him great

John McGovern credit for having led us successfully and quickly through hurricanes. I support Paul Schofield, and I’m proud to have voted for the extension of his contract.” McGovern considers the village’s relationship with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office very strong. He would like to see continued investment in the PBSO in the form of a hurricane-safe See McGOVERN, page 7

Bart Novack Wants To Bring Change To Wellington Government

By Jack Lowenstein Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington resident Bart Novack seeks to claim a seat on the Wellington Village Council. Novack, a frequent critic of Wellington government, is challenging Vice Mayor John McGovern for Seat 3 on Tuesday, March 13. A first-time candidate, Novack said he is running out of concern for village residents. “I don’t want the people to get shortchanged. I want the politicians to do what they’re supposed to do, not to have double standards, not to give one individual courtesy over another,” Novack said. “I have a passion that the people deserve better representation than they’ve been getting.” Originally from Brooklyn, N.Y., Novack was an electrician by trade, following in his father’s footsteps. He worked for his father in the electrical contracting field. “We did hospitals. We did apartment buildings. We did schools,” Novack said. “We did prisons. You build hotels. You go into renovations. We worked in all kinds of buildings.” Part of the field of construction is learning how to communicate with different kinds of professionals and complete different jobs, Novack said. “You’ve got to know how to make something work. If you get a conflict with

trades, you’ve got to figure it out — how to do it; when to do it,” he said. “You learn to deal with a lot of people.” Novack moved to Wellington with his wife and daughter in 2002. He is particularly fond of Wellington’s recreational amenities. “We like the parks,” he said. “We like the fact that we can now go to the amphitheater. We like to go places that Wellington does give you for free. Taking a walk in the Everglades, it’s beautiful.” With the opportunity to serve the village on the council, Novack would like to see changes to the way he sees parks and recreation being handled in the village, particularly with access for residents. “If they want to run sports, I love the idea. I’m promoting it. But the people do need somewhere to be able to play for free; otherwise, they’re going to be out in the streets,” Novack said. “Not when you’re walking on the field, and you get tossed off. Our parks are publicly funded; it deserves to be for free.” Novack believes there is also work to be done regarding access for individual sports. “I would like to see more lacrosse fields, since in the last five years, it has exploded,” he said. “I’d like volleyball to be introduced. That’s another big sport. Otherwise they do a pretty good job, but

it does go around money that they’re profiteering from this, where they’re kicking out the resident who wants to throw around the football on the field.” An important undeveloped, villageowned property is the K-Park parcel at the corner of Stribling Way and State Road 7. Novack is concerned with the future of that property. “We have the luxury of sitting on that piece of property,” he said. “We could flip it for a lot of money, and I think that money should go back into the park system.” Novack cited the improvement of quality of life and prevention of overdevelopment in the village as his major goals. In particular, he would like to see changes to code enforcement in the village. This is an area where he has sparred with both the village and his local homeowners’ association. “Either it’s going to be the same for everybody or nobody. You can’t build something and ask for forgiveness afterward. You need to file proper permits, and then build it,” Novack said. Novack wants to see overall improvements to communication between the village, the council, village committees, residents and community groups, such as equestrians. “Better standards, better agendas for the council and for the committees,” Novack

said. “I want to see all the people get along whether it’s the horse community, whether it’s the residents. Whatever they do and they feel, everybody needs to come together and get on an equal field.” Novack particularly wants there to be a greater ease of access to information and overall usage of the village web site. “You’ve got to make that web site for [everyone], somebody could click on it, and they can go where they need, not to go through all of these motions on clicking and then you don’t find things,” Novack said. “That’s frustrating.” Novack takes a conservative approach to village finances. He believes the village has been spending when it should be focused on saving and avoiding potential debt. “Cut spending. If you don’t need it, don’t do it,” Novack said. “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it. They’ve been spending money like wildfire. They know we only have a certain amount in reserves. We should be holding onto those reserves.” Part of the village spending he wants to change is money that is used to promote private business in Wellington. “We need to cut some of that out,” Novack said. “If you’re running a private business, and you’re making money, go promote yourselves. Don’t expect the village to promote you.”

Bart Novack Despite his concerns, Novack said he is confident in the abilities of Village Manager Paul Schofield to perform his role. “He’s a master at what he does, no question about it,” Novack said. “Can everybody use fine-tuning? Sure. But he knows what do. He handles it well. And I think he does a good job.” Novack said he values the equestrian See NOVACK, page 7

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ITID Board Approves Letter Objecting To Westlake Comp Plan

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors agreed last week to send a letter objecting to the City of Westlake’s comprehensive plan, which will be up for review at a Westlake City Council meeting on Monday, March 12. On Thursday, Feb. 22 the Palm Beach County Commission decided to wait and see what Westlake adopts before attempting to intervene after county staff cited numerous ambiguities in the plan as submitted to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. At the ITID meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 21, ITID Attorney Frank Palin explained that Westlake, which has received comments from the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council about the plan

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continued from page 1 to rearrange some of the park’s facilities, such as its bigger fields and its parking lot, in order to make the most out of the park’s space. “One of the things that stood out in the process of selecting professionals to do the work that we are looking for was the fact that this firm went in and actually took a fresh look at these parks,” Village Manager Paul Schofield said. Schofield explained that the $159,320 in engineering and architectural services approved by the council on Tuesday will be used for the planning, programming and surveying, as well as geo-technical services to get the ball moving on both park projects. “We have to be completed with this phase by early summer,” Barnes said. “The goal is to be under construction by the end of the year.” With the exception of Mayor Anne Gerwig, who recused herself prior to the vote because of her company’s ties to some of the subcontractors involved in the proposal, the council’s vote to

allowing much more development than the community was approved for by the county, has received only one objection from the state — from the Florida Department of Transportation about potential traffic problems. ITID President Betty Argue urged residents to attend the Westlake meeting on March 12 and voice their opinion on the fledgling municipality’s comp plan, which Treasure Coast speculated could allow as many as 44,000 homes and a potential 11.5 million square feet of non-residential uses, although those are not the figures specified in the comp plan. “We also need to direct staff to represent the district there,” Argue said. Palin explained that the City of Westlake is required by state law to adopt its initial comprehensive plan. “It’s a two-step process,” he

said. “They’ve gotten through the first step, which is to adopt the initial plan, and they have to transmit it to the state for initial review by the state agencies to receive their comments. Now, Westlake has 180 days to actually adopt the comprehensive plan. At that point, the state will make another determination, a final determination, about whether… the city adequately addressed the state’s comments.” Palin explained that the state statute has been significantly revised in the last decade to favor rapid approval of development projects. “They so narrowed the standards for review that virtually nobody can qualify to object. However, there is an opportunity for affected persons to intervene in the state decision-making process,” he said. “And Indian Trail, in my opinion, is an affected par-

ty… We are neither a county nor a municipality, but Indian Trail owns adjacent property physically abutting the City of Westlake.” Palin said it would be necessary to submit something in writing at the adoption hearing on March 12. “They are moving rather rapidly to adopt their plan and transmit it,” he said. “At that point, there should be some sort of written response to the state comments. There were other written comments received. That includes Treasure Coast’s comments and various state agencies. However, at the moment, the only state agency that raised any substantive comment was the Department of Transportation. If anything happens, it will be transportation issues raised by FDOT.” Palin added that state rules have been so narrowed that transportation objections are limited to state roads themselves.

“There is an opportunity on the district’s part to at least provide some more information to the agencies that will be reviewing,” he said, adding that review of Westlake’s comp plan showed that its analysis was deficient. “We don’t have a response yet, but we’re going to develop a response to focus on transportation issues.” Palin also suggested that ITID contact the county and surrounding municipalities about the upcoming Westlake hearing. “The county has the most immediate interest because they are the ones that approved Minto West,” he said, referring to Westlake by its previous name. “I have not seen a groundswell of interest by surrounding municipalities to intervene in some way.” Argue pointed out that residents with property physically abutting Westlake would have standing at the Westlake meeting.

Palin noted that standing as an intervenor has been diminished over the past decade along with the other rule changes. “In the end, Westlake will ultimately get what it wants, although we can throw bumps in the road,” Palin said. “We can ask the state to look closely at what they’re proposing to do. It’s a municipality. They’ve got a right to design their community the way they want.” Argue felt it was important for board members and staff to reach out to as many people as possible to voice an opinion on the Westlake comp plan. Supervisor Jennifer Hager made a motion to file an objection and send letters to the county and surrounding municipalities urging them to voice opinions on the Westlake project. It carried 4-0 with Supervisor Gary Dunkley absent.

authorize Kimley-Horn’s services for the two parks was unanimous. In other business: • The council engaged in a timely conversation regarding school safety with Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Rolando Silva, commander of District 8 in Wellington, and Major Eli Cano of the Palm Beach County School District Police Department. The conversation was in light of the deadly school shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County on Feb. 14 and stressed the many precautions that are being taken by Palm Beach County schools as a result of it. “It was really way too close to home,” Gerwig told the officers. “But we are going to do what we can as a community to stand behind you.” Cano, who oversees school police throughout the entire county, told the council that, as a result of the shooting, his department has been going through and reviewing emergency protocols to ensure that all schools in Palm Beach County are made safer and better equipped. Cano noted that the department is now also prioritizing the importance of preparing bus drivers to have an emergency protocol.

Since Gov. Rick Scott proposed his plan to have at least one officer in each public school — more specifically, one officer per every thousand students — Cano said that the Palm Beach County School District Police Department is in the process of hiring more officers for schools across the district. McGovern stressed the importance of improving communication between the school police and the PBSO. Silva assured him that the PBSO’s goal is to assure an efficient flow of communication between his agency, the school police and all district schools. “We’re trying to look at what happened and see what lessons are learned and insure, to the best of our ability, that something like that doesn’t happen here in Palm Beach County,” Silva said. • Also Tuesday, Gerwig brought up whether or not it would be possible to implement equestrian zoning for parts of the Paddock Park neighborhood, especially the two-acre properties, where keeping horses is not currently allowed. Gerwig proposed surveying property owners to see if they would be interested, as Paddock Park was originally designed for people to have the option for small

barns or farms if they desired. Gerwig, who lives the area, explained that though the properties have the space for it, and were sold as homes with barns in the past, it is no longer permissible to sell properties to someone who wishes

to have a small barn. The issue has been brought up before, most recently about 10 years ago, without changes made to the current zoning. Gerwig acknowledged the controversy of the topic, but aimed to

start the conversation within the community to find out whether it would be something that residents are interested in or not. The council agreed to have a more in-depth discussion about the subject in the near future.

Elbridge Gale Lego Robotics Team Recognized By Wellington Council

By Dani Salgueiro Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council recognized the Elbridge Gale Elementary School Robotics Team, also known as the Gator Bots, on Tuesday, Feb. 27. Last weekend, the Gator Bots, a group of four fifth-graders and five fourth-graders, competed against 47 other teams at the Lego Robotics Regional Competition and earned a spot at the state championship. To qualify, the Gator Bots had to place as one of 12 South Florida schools in grades four through eight in a four-part tournament in which they had to build a robot design using block coding, present their project to judges, demonstrate their ability to work as a team and effectively use their robot.

This is the first year that the school participated in the competition. “You guys are our brightest future,” Councilman Michael Dra-

hos said. “Keep up the good work, and we are very proud of you all.” The team will be competing at the state championships on April 8 in St. Augustine.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Vote To Re-Elect Martha Webster Mayor Fred Pinto For Family Values

On Tuesday, March 13, we must choose wisely for our village. Given Mayor Fred Pinto’s proven record of sound leadership over the past 15 years, it is no wonder why he is endorsed by the Police Benevolent Association and the Firefighters & Paramedics. Safety and quality of life has always been of utmost concern. Mayor Pinto has pushed for a more responsive council. The northern sector of our community voiced a concern for elementary student safety walking to and from school during construction. Our mayor listened, initiated safety measures and hired a community member to act as crossing guard. Together, citizens and our mayor brought about immediate action to ensure the safety of our youth. The mayor has invited neighborhoods to share concerns about traffic issues. As a result, a new traffic-calming policy and procedure was established. The affected citizens have the opportunity to vote for solutions. We must continue to work with our mayor, who once again responds to our safety concerns. His close collaboration with our police force has brought about thorough investigations leading to arrests. The mayor requested citizen assistance by sharing information with law enforcement and allowing those who are trained to deal with crime to do their jobs effectively. At a recent council meeting, La Mancha residents came out to voice their concerns about crime in their neighborhood. Mayor Pinto invited PBSO Lt. Mike Ferrante to address their concerns. This dialogue continued after the council meeting and resulted in a subsequent neighborhood watch meeting. Clearly, our mayor is responsive to our concerns for safety in our homes and communities. Choose wisely on March 13. Choose Fred Pinto for mayor. Jordan Davis Royal Palm Beach

Although I no longer live in Royal Palm Beach having just recently moved, I lived in the community for 35 years and still consider it my village. Through the years that I lived there, Martha Webster served as one of the most dedicated council members that I have ever witnessed. To Martha, always the residents of the village came first. She served them by careful listening and forming working discussion groups when important decisions needed to be made. An example is when she organized the wastewater treatment plant workshops that allowed all points of view from a wide group of residents from all over the village to present a plan of their choosing to the council. She showed leadership when she worked with the surrounding municipalities and the chamber of commerce to intelligently fight for the extension of State Road 7, and her determination in continuing the fight for Roebuck Road before the county commission. She was an outstanding ambassador when she represented the village residents as a board member on the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, the League of Cities and the Metropolitan Planning Organization, where she worked to get a permanent RPB member to that board. This is a time when ethical values are on the line for Royal Palm Beach, and Martha Webster has stepped up to give the village voters a choice when there would have been no other. The village is at a crossroads. Do the voters really believe that their public officials should be above reproach and act in ethical, moral ways that represent the community? This is what the voters must decide; will they restore the family values that our village has always stood for by electing Martha Webster? I cannot vote in your election, but I am asking all my village friends,

business associates and former neighbors to stand tall and vote for Martha Webster on March 13. Marcia Berwick Lake Worth

Local Elections After Parkland

In Royal Palm Beach, four contenders are competing for two seats. I went to the debate of these four candidates to learn why the challengers think they should replace the incumbents. After one hour of answering questions posed by three local journalists, I was leaning for the incumbents because they showed their knowledge of all village affairs and promised to continue the previously successful course. The challengers couldn’t convince me that they would do a better job. After a short intermission, everything turned out to be different. Now the candidates had to answer questions by the audience, and I had to change my mind. One participant wanted to know what the candidates want to see changed after the massacre at Parkland’s high school. The two candidates with a military background said they have experience with AR-15s and said more gun control is warranted. The other two just parroted what they have heard from NRA-influenced politicians, thus even contradicting conservatives like Gov. Rick Scott and Congressman Brian Mast, who are now open for some sort of gun control, thus being more in line with public opinion that, according to the latest poll (70 percent), favors stricter rules for being able to purchase guns, in particular the AR-15, a weapon enabling mass murder. The least we can do is to follow the Parkland kids’ demand to let our officials know what we want, not to elect people who refuse to change course in this matter. Martha Webster and Selena Smith tried to evade a definite answer by referring to mental illnesses

of school killers and other such issues that they want to have addressed first. That’s not sufficient to tackle the crises of mass murders in schools, night clubs, outdoor music festivals, churches and other places. I would have liked to see at least one lady in the dais, but after this debate, I will follow our kids’ advice and vote for the two men, Fred Pinto and Sam Roman. Guenter Langer Royal Palm Beach

Louda On Lox Groves Election

A month or so ago, Ron Jarriel asked me to support him. At that time, I told him that I wanted to hear all candidates before deciding. At the Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association candidates forum on Thursday, Feb. 22, I did hear from all candidates. Neil O’Neal appears to be a great young man but has a very short track record in the Groves. Phillis Maniglia, a Realtor, has become politically active lately. However, when she stated, without being asked, quite clearly that she was in favor of Commercial Low on Okeechobee, my mind was made up. I’m going again with Ron Jarriel. I and many others of us who have been here for decades worked long and hard on the Loxahatchee Groves Neighborhood Plan and then on the town’s incorporation. Evolving from many very well-attended forums, our stand has always been no commercial on Okeechobee Blvd. Commercial Low allows a great many things to be built. These include, but are not limited to, adult entertainment, automobile repair garages, bars and taverns, convenience stores, theaters, gas stations, liquor stores, retail stores and a whole host of other commercial (Section 25-010, Loxahatchee Groves ULDC). Ron Jarriel and I have had minor

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Support For Phillis Maniglia

March 13 is election day in Loxahatchee Groves. Once again the ever optimistic, forever frustrated and mostly misrepresented few townsfolk who can be bothered will trudge wearily to the polls, hoping desperately for change but gloomily suspecting the status quo, like our roads, will be miserably maintained. Who’s up? Ron Jarriel, (yeah… again, yawn), charismatic and keen new kid on the political chopping block Neil O’Neal, and Phillis Maniglia, a fine, sincere lady Ron once called “a waste” at a council meeting. What’s new? Well, this is our first election to be fought not only on the streets and in the newspapers, but also on social media. And it has spawned a spooky thing. A fearful, faceless, leaderless and apparently secret “organization” called “Friends of Ron” has developed a droning, detached, Lord Haw Haw propaganda style voice on social media. “It” has a view — vote for Ron — but little else. Who are they? Where do they come from? Why are they here? What do they want? Seriously, it’s disquieting, isn’t it? In a town as small as ours, dark folks, names a sinister secret. Frightened folks. Hiding their faces. Wonder what color pointy hats they wear? “Friends of Ron” — it makes

one wonder what Ron does for them to gain their friendship? Whatever. Some people will do anything to get… well… whatever. Change is screaming red letter overdue. Neither American presidents nor British prime ministers get four terms. No one can be any good for that long. Sadly, we have a three-way competition. Neil, either through naiveté or deliberation will split the vote and may well deliver the town back into the covert clutches of the “Friends of Ron.” One can only hope that Neil loves the Groves enough to step down. Bluntly, a vote for Neil is a vote for Ron. Opportunity will knock repeatedly, Neil. Not this time, please? In the meantime, judging by the amount of signs out there and word on the street, Phillis has an awful lot of friends, too. I’m proud to be one of them. And, unlike the creepy “Friends of Ron,” I’m not ashamed to put my name to supporting a friend. Go Phillis! Tim Hart-Woods Loxahatchee Groves

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RPB’s NRI Institute Of Health Sciences Graduates 33 Students

The NRI Institute of Health Sciences in Royal Palm Beach graduated 28 associate of science in nursing (registered nurse) students and five students who earned associate degrees in diagnostic medical sonography on Saturday, Feb. 24 at a ceremony held at the original Wellington Mall. All of the nursing graduates are now eligible to take the NCLEX examination for licensure as registered nurses in the United States. The commencement speaker

was Royal Palm Beach Mayor Fred Pinto, who congratulated the graduates and commended them for their perseverance and tenacity in completing the program. The invocation and benediction were pronounced by Dr. Joseph Kloba, retired provost of Palm Beach Atlantic University. Dan Splain, chief administrator of the school, welcomed the 200 people in attendance. The newly minted nurses received their pins from nursing professor Natalie Ponce de Leon. Degrees were conferred by Eliza-

beth Stolkowski, who is president of the school and also serves as nursing program director. The NRI Institute was founded in Royal Palm Beach in 2013 and merged with Ultrasound Medical Institute in 2015 to increase educational opportunities for Palm Beach County residents. Nursing is one of the fastest-growing occupations in the country. The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook projects a 16 percent growth rate for nurses in the next five years.

Significant job growth in the healthcare arena is attributable to a combination of increased life expectancy, increased access to healthcare and the number of baby boomers retiring from their healthcare jobs. The NRI Institute of Health Sciences is licensed by the Commission on Independent Education of the State of Florida, the Florida Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. For more information, call (561) 282-6800.

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Spend Time With Friends And Family At West Fest March 9-11

By Erin Davisson Town-Crier Staff Report Giddy up, partner! West Fest will return to Royal Palm Beach Commons Park for a rootin’ tootin’ fun time from Friday, March 9 through Sunday, March 11 featuring new and classic events that no one will want to miss. This year, West Fest is introducing a new event — the Bike Trail Rodeo. Strap those helmets on and enjoy three routes for specific bikers: beginners, intermediate and advanced. The start times at this non-competitive event on Saturday, March 10 are 9 a.m. for advanced riders, 9:30 a.m. for intermediate riders and 10 a.m. for beginner riders. A route map can be found at www.royalpalmbeach.com. Want some spice in your life? West Fest is once again hosting its annual chili cook-off in the af-

ternoon on Saturday. Sign-ups are still open online, and the event is available for both top-notch chili cookers and for those beginners who are just starting out making chili. “The beginners and the advanced are not competing together,” Royal Palm Beach Community & Cultural Events Superintendent Carlos Morales said. “They are both separate so that the newcomers have a fair chance.” Since anybody visiting West Fest is invited to sample the chili offerings, there are no official judges. Sample tasting is $5, while supplies last. For young children, West Fest will include a petting zoo located right by the horse rides and hayrides, with all three for free. For those who are more creative, there will be children’s craft stations, as well as dozens of arts and crafts

vendors conveniently located at the center of West Fest. Among the community events on stage will be two martial arts demonstrations for everyone to enjoy. The first demonstration will be performed by Villari’s of Wellington Swift Tigers Martial Arts on Friday at 5 p.m. The second demonstration will be performed by the Master Ken Martial Arts Academy on Sunday at 2 p.m. To encourage children to participate in more activities, the community organized the martial arts demonstrations to show children the fun and enjoyment of the activities. The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack show is back once again from Orlando and will have everything from ax throwing to chainsaw cutting and log rolling. With seven shows throughout the weekend, it will be one intense showdown.

Mr. and Miss West Fest is back for contestants of all ages. Dress up in those cowboy boots and put on the ten-gallon hats, but sign up soon, since there is limited space available. The central feature of West Fest will be the brand-new Royal Palm Beach Amphitheater, which opened last October. “Our new amphitheater has a new sound to it so that people can enjoy the performing band,” Morales said. There will be many bands performing on the amphitheater stage throughout the weekend. West Fest will have Matt Stone performing an Elvis tribute and the Tom Jackson Band on Friday evening. Saturday’s entertainment will include the Sweeney Family Band, the Maggie Baugh Band and the Preacher Stone Band, as well as Tim McGraw and Kenny

Chesney tribute bands. On Sunday, guests can enjoy Alyssa Coon, Juna n Joey, Matthew Sabatella and the Rambling String Band, Amanda Keller and the Women of Country Tribute, Danny Grant’s Cowboy Circus Show and the Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute, as well as local performers Western Academy and Movement Arts Academy. What kind of festival would West Fest be without carnival rides? Enjoy the fun with friends and family in the ride area, with tickets and wristbands available for purchase. Advance tickets and wristband sales are currently available at a discount at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center, located at 100 Sweet Bay Lane. An 18-ticket pack is $10, saving $5, and there is an all-weekend carnival ride pass available for $45.

Regular price unlimited ride wristbands will be available for purchase at the carnival ticket booths during West Fest for $25 each, with a variety of other ticket packages available. There will be plenty of vendors on site for food purchases. For adults, the swamp bar will have a variety of mixed drinks and beer. Outside beverages are strictly prohibited. ATMs will be stationed around the arts and food vendors. Attendees are advised to arrive early to beat the rush. Parking will be available throughout the park. Bring blankets, towels or chairs if you plan to enjoy the entertainment. Royal Palm Beach Commons Park is located at 11600 Poinciana Blvd. For more information about the schedule, specific events or to sign up, visit www.rpbwestfest. com or call (561) 790-5149.

Garden Of Hope A Key Part Of Acreage Park Expansion Plan

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report With Acreage Community Park’s southern expansion underway, Garden of Hope President Tracy Newfield made a presentation of its progress to the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Newfield has spearheaded the Garden of Hope project, which will be a place at the park for relaxation and contemplation of loved ones who have been lost, support those fighting for their lives, admiring survivors and never giving up hope. The Garden of Hope has been raising funds and making care packages for patients who are going through chemotherapy and other difficult treatments. The group incorporated seven years ago and has been a certified

nonprofit for three years. “It has been a long haul, but I can finally see it coming to fruition,” Newfield said, thanking the board for its support. “I have a lot of people expressing their support toward it.” The Garden of Hope started with Newfield’s daughter, a brain cancer survivor. “I attended the American Cancer Society Relay for Life event and was touched by the emotional support and community support that I saw there,” she said. “I thought the [Garden of Hope] would be a good area to have for any people who are going through any kind of illness or emotional [stress]. It’s something to bring their spirits up.” She said several board members, including Betty Argue, Ralph Bair, Jennifer Hager and Carol Jacobs — a cancer survivor — have

worked with her on various aspects of the project. “Carol has helped me by attending my bingo events,” she said, explaining that both Bair and Jacobs have participated. “Jennifer has also helped me with the American Cancer Society by attending those meetings, and Betty is now helping me with last-minute details.” Inscribed bricks are still available for sale, and Newfield is working on benches and trees, which will be for sale with plaques to memorialize or honor loved ones. “Benches and trees are going to be a part of this, and we’re finally at a point where we’ve picked out trees that are affordable. You wouldn’t believe how much benches cost,” she said. “We are reimbursing the district for everything that we’re doing. We put in a bench, we pay for the

bench. So, hopefully, we’ll have a lot more benches than any of our other parks.” The Garden of Hope will also reimburse the district for trees. “When we started off, we didn’t have bricks because we didn’t have a Garden of Hope, so we started off with events representing our community, and the Garden of Hope represents our community.” One event with the American Cancer Society is held quarterly with various themes. “It is very important to get our name out there and let people know this is coming,” Newfield said. “We collected Christmas cards for troops. We collected toys for hospitals and just grew and grew. We will provide baked goods for the grand opening when that happens. We will hold a special ceremony by the garden.” Garden of Hope participants

have also given personalized care packages to children in hospitals. “We have a lot of charities that do so much giving,” Newfield said. “Ours tends to be a little smaller and focused on one child at a time. There are times when we give large bulk, but we tend to focus on one child. We had a few college kids diagnosed with an illness right before attending college. We helped design their college dorm rooms.” For two years, the organization has chosen one family per month to help with a personalized donation. “I don’t pay their medical bills, but I know what it’s like to have a sick child, and to bring some sort of happiness to a long day of medication or a long day of bad news,” Newfield said. They helped one young woman — who passed away recently at age 18 — go skydiving.

“She was cancer free for about three months,” Newfield said. “I saw on Facebook that she wished she could go skydiving. I checked with her parents, and I partnered with Little Smiles.” She has also partnered with students at Seminole Ridge High School to hold toy drives and go with her to hospitals to visit sick children. Garden of Hope has a web site at www.gardenofhope.net where people can sign up and make donations, buy engraved bricks, benches or trees for the garden, and learn more about the overall project. “We also have a Facebook page, which I am very proud of, and it gives you new ideas on health and well-being, along with stories of hope,” Newfield said. “Now that we’re under construction, we’re coming right along.”

RPB Zoners Approve Signage Upgrades For Local Businesses

By Betsy LaBelle Town-Crier Staff Report Three Royal Palm Beach businesses sought approval Tuesday, Feb. 27 from the Royal Palm Beach Planning & Zoning Commission to change and upgrade their business signs. All three changes were approved unanimously. “Tonight, we have three signs to discuss and for you to approve,”

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continued from page 1 takes great pleasure in serving the community. “We have a lot of people who bash us, but if I can accomplish something during that three-year term that benefits the residents of Loxahatchee Groves, then I will come back,” he said. He feels that getting Palm Beach State College to locate its new campus in Loxahatchee Groves is one of his greatest accomplishments while on the council. O’Neal, 21, has lived in Loxahatchee Groves for about eight years. “I’m a fourth generation Palm Beach County native,” he said. “My family has lived here about 100 years. I decided to run because I think I can be a valued asset to the town. I think that being so young, I bring a fresh perspective. I think that there is definitely a point in time when we need to pass government on to the new generation. With me being young, I’m going to be here for quite a while.” After graduating from high school, O’Neal attended the University of Central Florida but returned due to family concerns. He has worked for his family’s roofing company and recently obtained his real estate license. “I think that being involved with the town has helped me gain perspective on the problems that we currently have here,” O’Neal said. “We definitely have roads that need to be fixed. I’m here to hopefully contribute and get the funding that the town desperately needs to fix these roads once and for all.” The candidates answered a series of questions on town issues, including whether the LGWCD should become a dependent part of the town or remain independent. Maniglia said she supports making the district dependent to the town. “It costs approximately $700,000 to run the water control district solely with the staff,” she said. “That is not even doing any work. Once we make the water control district dependent, then we will eliminate that $700,000 dent, and we will have control over our canals and hopefully start cleaning them and taking better care of them. I believe that having two governments has been detrimental to our town.”

explained Kevin Erwin, development review coordinator for the Village of Royal Palm Beach. The first two sign requests came from the same business plaza, located at 440 N. State Road 7. “The first two are located within the Mecca Commercial shopping center immediately north of the Christ Fellowship Church on the corner of State Road 7 and Southern Blvd.,” Erwin said. “They are

asking for architectural approval for a monument sign, and they are replacing two tenant panels. The first one being Palms Wellington Surgical Center.” He said that a review by village staff found that the changes comply with the requirements of the new sign code. “All the signs have the same blue lettering with a white background, and this sign matches that pattern,” Erwin said.

The commissioners approved the new sign on a 5-0 vote. The Center for Bone & Joint Surgery, also located at 440 N. State Road 7 within the Mecca Commercial shopping center, sought a monument sign approval for an existing medical office. That request was also granted 5-0. The third sign was for the new Fortunoff Backyard Furniture Store located at 11121 Southern

Blvd. within the Southern Palm Crossing Planned Commercial Development. Fortunoff sought monument sign approval for an existing retail use. The proposed sign increases the minimum letter size to six inches, as allowed by the village’s current sign code. “A brief history, the Southern Palm Crossing shopping center was originally approved on May

Jarriel said he strongly supported making the LGWCD dependent to the town initially, but more recently has reserved his opinion. “The one thing about them becoming dependent is we will be voting on it in October,” he said, explaining that property owners will get one vote per acre owned. “By then, I’ll know whether I’m going to support it or not. I’ve been disappointed in the last six months. It has nothing to do with who’s on the board. We just took over 16 miles of district roads… I voted along with one other council member that we not take those roads over. My main concern was that we could not give you, the people, the same service that you had when the LGWCD was grading the roads.” O’Neal said it is important for the LGWCD to become dependent to the town. “I know the plan right now is for the water control district to become the public works department for the town,” he said. “As Ms. Maniglia said, $700,000 will be eliminated when this government agency becomes dependent. I don’t believe it’s in the best interest of any of our taxpayers to continue those $700,000 of unnecessary costs.” O’Neal said he is aware that the LGWCD recently turned over 16 miles of roads to the town. “If you look at those roads, Bergeron did an assessment of those roads and they are in horrible condition,” he said. “They may have been graded over and over and over on a monthly basis, but as the graders have gone over these roads, it has completely diminished the level that they sit at. We need well over $700,000 worth of rock material on those roads alone just to bring them up to a condition that they can be graded.” Next, the candidates discussed the future of Okeechobee Blvd. “I believe that Okeechobee Blvd. should stay at two lanes,” Jarriel said. “I know the county has wanted four lanes, but I know our town has always wanted two lanes. I believe that because of what’s happening right now, we could keep those two lanes if we put in the proper turning lanes… One of the best decisions the council has made was to reduce the speed limit to 30 mph. What I’ve seen with that is that in the last two studies that Palm Beach County did, the traffic flow had been reduced by 18 percent.”

He said that residents have told him that they feel safer pulling out onto the slower traffic now. Jarriel added that he would like to add lights, as well as pedestrian and equestrian crossings. O’Neal agreed with keeping Okeechobee Blvd. two lanes. “I know that the county does not have Okeechobee widening in their five-year plan yet, but it is always good to proactively plan and install traffic-calming devices such as traffic circles, lights and equestrian crossings,” he said. “I believe that right now, we don’t have the funding for them. We need to start earmarking funds to go ahead and install those traffic devices.” Maniglia also agreed that Okeechobee Blvd. should remain two lanes. “I’m not sure that it will go four lanes one day, but currently, I feel that that’s the heart of our town,” she said. “It’s the center of our town, and I would like to see it stay rural and country and not be a cut-through for Westlake. I envision our farmers and organic growers to be able to sell their products and their produce on Okeechobee Blvd. I would welcome a commercial low business on Okeechobee Blvd. allowing foot traffic.” When asked how to create financial stability for the town without overburdening residents, O’Neal said the town is significantly underfunded, and to keep the town in the green, it needs to raise the millage rate slightly, pointing out that the town only receives a small fraction, 10 percent, of residents’ property taxes. Maniglia said town staff had recommended a tax rate increase, but it failed 4-1 on a single dissenting council vote. “He was warned that we needed to increase the suggested millage rate or our roads would suffer, and our town would suffer,” she said. “We are currently suffering.” Jarriel said the town gets about $120,000 from the new county sales surtax. “We can use that,” he said. “We have to let them know ahead of time what we’re using it for. On an average a month, we get $20,000 from the six-cent gas tax fund, we get approximately $10,000 from the five-cent gas tax, and the biggest thing is we have $890,000 in the bank waiting to be used.” Jarriel added that the town is in the process of securing a $5 million bond for road repairs approved by the voters.

Maniglia said she is the best person to sit on the council because she has been involved for many years trying to get things done. “If you look back at my letters to the editor, the same situations are going on today,” she said. “My first letter was back in 2013. The same problems are today. Our canals are dirty, and our roads are awful. We are not sitting on a pile of money. The money that we do have is allotted for certain projects. Mr. Jarriel has sat over nine years on the water district, nine years on the council. Our town is in the worst shape ever.” Jarriel said there are many things he has accomplished that he is proud of, including a nineyear canal maintenance plan and a strong drainage plan. “One reason Loxahatchee Groves does not flood like The

Ron Jarriel, Phillis Maniglia and Neil O’Neal answer questions. Acreage or Wellington and other ernments in permitting with the places around us is because of our building departments, I think that capability of getting water out of definitely qualifies me,” he said. “I Loxahatchee Groves,” he said. think that knowing how a business “We have the best drainage of operates, and knowing how you can’t spend more money than you anybody around.” O’Neal said his experience in take in, interacting and making running his family’s business has sure that things get done in a timely qualified him to be a councilman. manner without aggravating cus“Interacting with local gov- tomers, or in this case residents.”

Novack

Wellington Challenger

continued from page 3 community in Wellington but has concern for its continued expansions. “I would like to see it expanded on the proper acreage,” Novack said. “You can’t put five pounds of something in a three-pound bag. If you’re going to grow that big, there should be different planning. Maybe you need to buy more property and expand it.” Novack wants to see continued improvement to the relationship between the village and the Palm

McGovern

Wellington Incumbent

continued from page 3 substation. The current PBSO building on Greenbriar Blvd. is not hurricane rated, McGovern noted. “We had to essentially move the PBSO out of that facility and operate them out of the Wellington Community Center because there was flooding risk in that area,” McGovern said. “In the long term, that is not good for the village.” McGovern said when you think Wellington, you think equestrian. He said he continues to support the success of the equestrian industry in Wellington. “My philosophy is that the

5, 2005. This building was previously a restaurant called On the Border,” Erwin said. “Currently, it is Fortunoff Backyard Store. It is located to the right of the entrance off of Southern Blvd. next to Bru’s Room. They are asking for approval of a new panel to their monument sign. This one is blue and white, and village staff doesn’t object.” Approval was granted 5-0.

Beach County Sheriff’s Office. “I’m a little bit disappointed, but it’s a good relationship,” Novack said. ““The sheriff is the sheriff, and they have a certain obligation and responsibility to the people. The village can suggest certain things. That doesn’t mean that’s what we’re going to be getting.” Recently, Novack’s time has been split between his campaign and supporting his wife, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. “I know there have been a couple of candidate forums that I have not participated in,” Novack said. “My wife was just diagnosed with cancer, and I’d rather spend time with her than to answer or go

against questions that other people already know.” Novack is continuing with his low-key, low budget campaign for Seat 3, putting his faith in Wellington residents who want to see a change in how the village operates. “I’m not a politician. I try to use logical sense. I’m taking money from nobody. Nobody owns me, and I like that fact,” Novack said. “I’m not running a big campaign. I don’t need the endorsements of the fire people, the sheriff’s people, the newspapers, the TV — the reason being that most of them don’t live here in Wellington. I want the residents to endorse me, not these big forums.”

equestrian industry is an economic engine for Wellington, and it must be treasured as such,” McGovern said. “But it’s a complex engine, and we need to make sure that we are supporting the overall success of the equestrian industry in Wellington, but it needs to be in accordance with our overall philosophies as a community, not in replacement of them.” McGovern stressed that he has the track record necessary to serve the next four years on the council. “I have a record of accomplishment. I am proud to have every single endorsement in this race. I am proud to be supported by our local firefighters, by the Police Benevolent Association, by Sheriff [Ric] Bradshaw, by State Attorney [Dave] Aronberg, by Commis-

sioner [Melissa] McKinlay, by a majority of our school board and by our Realtors.” He said it means a lot to him to have endorsements from community leaders and to have a close working relationship and friendship with leaders and visionaries who came before him in the community. “I’m proud to call them friends and to have the chance to build on the legacy that they have left,” McGovern said. “I think that those people have all chosen to support me because I have the temperament, the judgment and the forward thinking to not allow Wellington to rest on its laurels, but to assure that we continue to be the premier place to raise a family in Palm Beach County.”

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ROYAL PALM YOUTH BASEBALL LEAGUE OPENS SEASON AT WILLOWS PARK

The Youth Baseball Association of Royal Palm Beach held its season-opening ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Bob Marcello Baseball Complex in Willows Park. Young players of all ages got to parade on the field in their new uniforms. For more info., visit www.baseballrpb.com. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

The 10 U Jaguars and 10 U Panthers.

The 10 U Indians ready for the new season.

Tyler Birch sings the national anthem.

Board Member Kimberly Evans at the podium.

The Nationals and the Yankees on opening day.

Terry Leach and Carson Bianco.

Mother-Daughter Lunch March 10

A Mother-Daughter Luncheon will be held Saturday, March 10 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Rita Catholic Church in Wellington. Enjoy a luncheon with your mother or daughter, or someone who is like your mother or daughter, at an event that will benefit Birthline. Adult tickets are $12, and $6 for children under 12. Lunch will be catered by Mario Brothers. Attendees are asked to bring an unwrapped shower gift to support Birthline. Gift suggestions include summer or winter clothes (newborn to 3T), diapers (newborn to size 5), maternity clothes, blankets,

Karie Able and Kayla Wright from Seminole Ridge.

crib linens, formula, bottles, infant toys, strollers, baby seats and more. Do not wrap your gift. This event is sponsored by the St. Rita Council of Catholic Women. For more info., call Caroline at (561) 798-2853.

FCS Foundation Polo Brunch March 4

The Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation will hold its second annual Polo Brunch on Sunday, March 4 from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. The event will be chaired by Linda and Jeffrey Phipps Sr., in-

The Astros celebrate the new baseball season.

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cluding honorary chairs and FCS physicians Dr. Elizabeth Byron, Dr. Todd Gersten, Dr. Daniel Spitz, Dr. Raul Storey and Dr. Sumithra Vattigunta-Gopal. This year the event will welcome international polo player, cancer survivor and philanthropist Brandon Phillips to share his story as the guest speaker. “We are thankful for the continued support of our local community in Palm Beach County,” said Bradley Prechtl, CEO of Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute and chair of the FCS Foundation. “This is truly a unique event, and I am looking forward to another successful Polo Brunch in Wellington.” Event tickets are $250 per per-

son and a table of eight is $2,000. Tickets include valet parking, brunch, beverages, program and polo match. To purchase tickets, visit http://foundation.flcancer. com/polo.

Dress For Success Lunch Set For March 8

Dress for Success of the Palm Beaches will host its fifth annual Style for Hope Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 8 at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion. This year’s event chair is Michele Wilde, the director of conference services and event sales

Royal Palm Beach Village Council members Jeff Hmara, Jan Rodusky, Mayor Fred Pinto, Selena Smith and Richard Valuntas.

at the Breakers Palm Beach and a Dress for Success board member. March 8 also happens to be International Women’s Day, placing additional emphasis on the importance of supporting, raising, inspiring and motivating women. “Given our mission of empowering women to achieve economic independence, what better day to hold our signature event than International Women’s Day?” Dress for Success Executive Director Mary Hart said. Style for Hope is the main fundraising event for the nonprofit and its programs, such as Next Step, a 10-week job readiness course that teaches young women how to build a life foundation based on self-worth and gives them tools

needed to secure a stable future. This year’s luncheon will feature a champagne reception and silent auction featuring more than 60 items to bid on, as well as the popular Kendra Scott jewelry pull and pop-up shop. A former Dress for Success client will share her inspirational story, allowing guests to hear how their support has a direct impact on local women. Dress for Success of the Palm Beaches is an affiliate of Dress for Success Worldwide, which has served nearly 1 million women since its launch in 1994. To find out more about Dress for Success, or to attend or sponsor the 2018 luncheon, visit http:// palmbeaches.dressforsuccess.org.

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RPBHS HOLDS FOURTH ANNUAL CRUISIN’ WITH THE WILDCATS CAR SHOW

PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Jim Thompson with his 1987 Chevy El Camino.

Madeline Gaugler, Stefani Vassalotti and Emily Dodson of the RPBHS National Honor Society.

A 1956 Chevy Bel Air owned by Carl Arena.

Don Neely with his 1939 Buick.

Lily Lanier, Gabriela Ferreira, Pat Levasseur and Joey Joseph try a sample of Jets Pizza.

JROTC Naval Cadet Jake Muse, Cadet Christopher Lora, Cadet Jason Jerez, Cadet Aidan Fyfe, Cadet Jesus Resendiz and Naval JROTC Science Instructor Chief James Gray.

Easter ‘Pawty’ Set For March 24

Amber’s Animal Outreach will host its first Easter “Pawty” on Saturday, March 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. at All Paws Animal Clinic (1011 State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach). The event will include vendors, music, food, raffles, pet photos with the Easter Bunny, a pet bonnet contest, a kids egg hunt and dogs up for adoption. For more info., visit www.aaodog.org.

‘Let’s Move’ Kickoff March 3

Wellington is participating in the sixth annual “Let’s Move: Commit

to Change Physical Activity Challenge” this month. The challenge is a countywide initiative focused on physical activity, nutrition and health taking place March 1 to March 31. Participants are asked to log at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day. Wellington has created its own team, “Well Wellington,” and urges residents, village employees, local after-school programs and sports teams to join in. Residents can register at www.letsmovepbc. org. Participation is free. On Saturday, March 3, Wellington, in partnership with Ultima Fitness, the Mall at Wellington Green and the Palm Healthcare Foundation, will kick off the campaign at the Mall at Wellington

Latinos in Action teacher Janny Crespo, President Rudy Lopez, Vice President William Gulley and Secretary Denis Puebla.

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Green. Starting at 8 a.m., instructors from Ultima Fitness will be leading warm-up stretches at the Live360 Studio before a communal mall walk. Let’s Move t-shirts will be provided to attendees on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last, and there will be information available on how to stay active and healthy throughout the year.

PBC Natural Areas Festival March 10

Palm Beach County’s Department of Environmental Resources Management invites the public to get out and explore Palm Beach

County Natural Areas at the annual Natural Areas Festival. This free, family-friendly celebration will encourage youth and adults of all ages to discover the beauty and wilderness found throughout the 31,000 acres of Palm Beach County’s Natural Areas System. The Natural Areas Festival will take place Saturday, March 10 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Winding Waters Natural Area (6161 Haverhill Road, West Palm Beach). Guests can explore the marvels of the natural areas through a 5K trail race (registration required), hands-on exhibits, wildlife presentations, a kid’s zone, guided hikes, kayak tours, food trucks and more. With natural areas spread across

Lori Lanni, Deisy Bahia, Jacques La Grange, Principal Jesus Armas and Rob Kreitzman.

the county, ERM will host smaller events at other natural areas March 7-10. “Palm Beach County’s Natural Areas provide a vital opportunity for us to reconnect with nature and discover all the physical and emotional benefits that come from spending time outdoors,” ERM Deputy Director Michael Stahl said. To learn more and view the full line-up of events, visit www. facebook.com/PBCERM/events.

YWCA Seeks Nominations

The YWCA of Palm Beach County is seeking nominations

RON JARRIEL

for its Dorothy Height Racial Justice Award. Nominees for the Racial Justice Award may be an individual, civic organization, religious institution or business that has demonstrated leadership in organizing or supporting activities that reduce and/or prevent racial injustice in Palm Beach County. The award will be presented on April 23 at the YWCA’s “Stand Against Racism” Luncheon to be held at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion. Judge Marilyn Milian, presiding judge of The People’s Court, will be the featured speaker. Call (561) 640-0050, ext. 115, for more information or to request a nomination form. The deadline for submitting nominations is 4 p.m. on Friday, April 6.

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- $385,000 of funding through an I.L.A. with Palm Beach County and L.G.W.C.D. to purchase and transport 50,000 tons. Paid for by Palm Beach County not residents.

- $1,030,000 for North Rd projects, hydrants/500ft apart, new culvert crossing, dredging canal, road rock and all paid for by Palm Beach County not residents. - F-Rd equestrian trail / $50,000 paid for by Palm Beach County not residents. These are facts found @ lgwcd.org click on LGWCD-NEWS-RECORD

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- Spearheaded paving of South B-Rd. Approx 2.4 million paid for by developers not residents - Always fighting for improved roads/drainage

- $890,000 dedicated for drainage improvements - Must keep AR5 zoning making us Last Frontier of the Western Communities - Supports keeping commercial on Southern Blvd. and applying new revenue to offset costs to our residents. - No commercial on Okeechobee keeps traffic lower keeps it 2 lanes

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PALM BEACH CENTRAL STUDENTS RAISE OVER $63K AT DANCE MARATHON

Palm Beach Central High School’s National Honor Society hosted its fifth annual Dance Marathon on Saturday, Feb. 24. Hundreds of Palm Beach Central students danced from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. raising funds for and in honor of children suffering from pediatric diseases. The participants raised $63,672.42 for the Children’s Miracle Network at UFHealth, setting a new record high for the school. PHOTOS BY DANI SAGUEIRO/TOWN-CRIER

National Honor Society members reveal the $67,672.42 raised by the school at the end of the Dance Marathon.

Amanda Ibarra and Lily Baker.

Lauren Petrides and Dilan Matallan at the event’s face-painting booth.

PBCHS Student Activities Director Donna Baxter with Dana Corsentino.

Tara Kari, Jaylen Brown, Abduvali Urunov, Jayden Chambers and Gabriella Gomes.

Alex Dacruz, Blonsky Laguerre and Kathline Auguste.

Ryan Shnider, event sponsor Tom Atkins, Maria Cevallos, Farah Eid, Marina Karki, Olivia Kennell, Alexis Pollak, Mikayla Carroll, Nicole Pena, Chloe Lacouture and Savannah Tota.

Elizabeth Michaud, Amber Worters and Jacqualyn Pfeil.

TEMPLE BETH TORAH IN WELLINGTON HOLDS ANNUAL PURIM CARNIVAL

Temple Beth Torah held its annual Purim Carnival on Sunday, Feb. 25. The carnival included a bounce house, dunk tank, games, prizes, food, face painting, live performances and more. Guests enjoyed appearances from Disney characters, local high school teams, a karate master and Wellington officials. For more info., visit www.templebethtorah.net. PHOTOS BY JACK LOWENSTEIN/TOWN-CRIER

Elissa Schube, Vice Mayor John and Victoria McGovern, Joel Zaidspiner, Stephanie Grave de Peralta, Cantor Jennifer Duretz-Peled, Rabbi Andrew Rosenkranz, Councilwoman Tanya Siskind, Councilman Michael, Sophia and Julia Drahos and Past President Marcia Weber.

Noam Peled and Karly Miller.

Madison, Sharon and Hudson Silver.

(Back row) Stuart Blackman, Harold Macks, Lori Blackman and Jared Blackman; and (front row) Alina Blackman-Cooper, Cayla Blackman and Benita Macks.

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WELLINGTON TRACE TAVERN

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Wheels of Wellington 795-3038

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Spillane & Zahul, CPAs 790-1488

Wellington Collegiate Academy 701-3462

Dr. Rosa Fernandez, M.D. 793-3232

Cynthia’s Town & Country Travel 793-1737

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Allstate Insurance 798-0230

Edward Jones & Co. 798-6184

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Glamorous Nail Spa 422-8882

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PRIVATE SCHOOL (GRADES 1 -12)

U.S. POST OFFICE

NEWSPAPER & MAGAZINE PUBLISHER

Wellington Trace Tavern 469-1109

#1 Education Place 753-6563

United States Post Office

Town-Crier Newspaper & Wellington The Magazine

ENGINEERING SERVICES

ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

BICYCLE SALES & REPAIR

Alan Gerwig & Associates, Inc. 792-9000

Dr. Michael Harris 204-3242

Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce 790-6200

Wheels of Wellington 795-3038

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

GENERAL DENTISTRY

JEWISH SYNAGOGUE

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

PRIVATE SCHOOL

PEDIATRICIAN

TRAVEL AGENCY

Children’s Pediatric Dentistry 793-7515

Barron & Kogan, CPA 795-4448

Dr. Steven Miller, DDS 798-8023

Temple B’nai Jacob 793-4347

Spillane & Zahul, CPAs 790-1488

Wellington Collegiate Academy 701-3462

Dr. Rosa Fernandez, M.D. 793-3232

Cynthia’s Town & Country Travel 793-1737

CHILDREN’S PRE-SCHOOL

GENERAL INSURANCE

FINANCIAL CONSULTANT

BOOT & SHOE REPAIR

MARTIAL ARTS

VETERINARIAN

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

INSURANCE BROKER

Children’s House of Wellington 790-3748

Allstate Insurance 798-0230

Edward Jones & Co. 798-6184

Woody’s of Wellington 798-1440

Villari’s Studio’s of Self Defense 792-1100

Animal Medical Clinic 798-2900

Castleberry Financial Services 877-640-9393

State Farm Insurance 790-0303

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HAIR SALON

GENERAL INSURANCE

MASSAGE THERAPY

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

SURVEYOR

THERAPIST

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Advanced Imaging Specialists 800-354-6868

Pizzazz Hair Design 798-1100

Polo Insurance Agency 798-5443

Advanced Therapy & Wellness Center 779-2050

FirstService Residential 795-7767

JDC Development 790-4471

Andrea Rusher, LCSW 444-7230

Winner’s Circle 469-6287

ENGINEERING SERVICES

MORTGAGE BROKER

EQUINE INSURANCE

JEWELER

GENERAL INSURANCE

NAIL SALON

COMPUTER SERVICE & REPAIR

PHYSICIANS BILLING

RJ Behar & Company 333-7201

Sunvest Mortgage Group 337-4848

Marshall & Sterling Insurance 318-5604

Wellington Jewelry 798-6110

Chris Barker Insurance 242-3603

Glamorous Nail Spa 422-8882

PC Pros of Wellington 420-0554

Physicians Billing Services Inc. 855-513-3933

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COFFEE, PASTRIES, SANDWICHES, ETC.

MEN & LADIES ALTERATIONS

CUSTOM BOOTS & SHOES

FOOD SERVICE EXPORTER

WELLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

South Shore Title, Inc. 798-9092

Aroma Café 422-9020

Nutinfits 795-3278

La Mundial 459-1629

MerkoLAT of Florida 304-9623

Tom Wenham, Inc. 333-9843

Conveniently Located at the Corner of Forest Hill Blvd. and Wellington Trace.

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Leasing Information Call Chris Santamaria 793-4500

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PUERTO RICAN/HISPANIC CHAMBER HOSTS NETWORKING IN ROYAL PALM

The Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County held a social networking and educational meeting on Thursday, Feb. 22 at the Asador Patagonia Restaurant in Royal Palm Beach. The guest speaker was Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Col. Tony Araujo, who spoke about the ongoing needs of Puerto Ricans since Hurricane Maria. For more information, call (561) 889-6527 or visit www.prhchamber.com. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber Vice President Edwin Pereira, President Juan Pagan, Director of Media Francisco Colon and Chairman Sam Roman.

Guest speaker PBSO Col. Tony Araujo.

Vanessa and Scott Kerner.

Sandra McMahon, Cecilia Caceren, Lisbeth Aparicio and Vanessa Kerner.

Andrew Sossa, Ted and Shele Gonzalez, and Marybel and PBSO Major Eric Coleman.

Former State Attorney Michael McAuliffe with Councilman Jeff Hmara.

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Councilman Jeff Hmara, Gerald Brown, June Perrin, Lisa Field, Mayor Fred Pinto, Andrew Sossa and Vinnie Perrin.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN AT ST. DAVID’S HOST ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE

The St. David’s in-the-Pines Episcopal Church Women hosted their annual rummage sale on Saturday, Feb. 24 and Sunday, Feb. 25. Churchgoers sold previously owned and gently used items, as well as coffee and baked goods. The proceeds will serve as donations to the church and its community. All items not sold during the weekend will be donated to Harmony House, a shelter for abused women and children, and Holy Redeemer Episcopal Church in Lake Worth. PHOTOS BY DANI SALGUEIRO/TOWN-CRIER

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LEADERSHIP PBC CELEBRATES AG DAY

Leadership Palm Beach County, a group of thought, civic and business leaders from around the county, came together on Feb. 16 to celebrate Agriculture Day. The group was able to tour several farms and witness sweet corn packing and sugar cane and radish harvests. Everyone ended the day with a bag full of locally grown green beans, leafy greens, sweet corn, rice and sugar to take home with them. Florida Crystals Corporation co-hosted the event with Wedgworth Inc.

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Fanjul Brothers Inducted Into The Florida Agricultural Hall Of Fame

Florida Crystals Corporation recently announced that company founders Alfonso Fanjul and J. Pepe Fanjul have been inducted into the 2018 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame. The Fanjul brothers accepted the honor, presented by Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam, on Feb. 13 at a ceremony in Tampa. The Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame honors men and women who have made lasting contributions to agriculture and mentor youth who are the future of Florida agriculture. The Fanjuls have been an integral part of Florida agriculture and their communities for nearly 60 years. The Hall of Fame recognized the success of their business endeavors, which have been vital to agriculture in the Everglades Agricultural Area, where they farm, and across the state. “I am so honored to be inducted into the Florida Agriculture Hall

of Fame, because I believe it is a recognition not only of us, but of our company and its contributions to Florida’s economy, to jobs and to food supply,” said Alfonso Fanjul, chairman and chief executive officer of Florida Crystals. “We’ve come a long way since we planted our first crop in Florida nearly 60 years ago with our father and our uncle, and we’re very proud to be recognized by our peers.” The Fanjul family founded Florida Crystals in 1960 as a sugarcane farming and milling company in Palm Beach County. Over the last six decades, the Florida division of the company has grown to include two sugar mills, a sugar refinery, a rice mill, a packaging and distribution center and the largest biomass renewable power plant in North America. Florida Crystals also pioneered farming and milling of organic sugar in the United States — a

major challenge in a subtropical climate. Florida Crystals continues to be the only producer of organic cane sugar products 100 percent made in the U.S. Internationally, its subsidiary ASR Group is the world’s largest cane sugar refiner. “I believe that this honor is given to those who love the land and are champions of agriculture,” said J. Pepe Fanjul, vice chairman, chief operating officer and president of Florida Crystals. “We are so happy to be part of this vital industry in Florida, which supports 23,000 jobs and contributes more than $3 billion to the state’s economy. We have dedicated our lives to ensuring a strong and sustainable agricultural industry.” In addition to providing jobs and economic activity, the Fanjuls take pride in their steadfast commitment to sustainable agriculture. In 2015, the South Florida Water

J. Pepe Fanjul and Alfonso Fanjul of Florida Crystals Corporation with their awards. Management District recognized farmers in the EAA, south of Lake Okeechobee, for their highly successful 20-year partnership in Everglades restoration. It is a recognition that Alfonso Fanjul said was one of the proudest moments of his long career in farming.

At the internationally competitive 2018 Adequan Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, sponsor Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals likes to reward those horses and riders who best exemplify excellent horse health with the Omega Alpha Healthy Horse Award. The latest recipient is an up-and-coming Grand Prix dressage horse and rider who have a truly inspiring story. Cartier, an 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding, started (and luckily failed) his first job as an Amish cart horse. Sent to auction, he was noticed as a horse with potential in another discipline. At that time, Robbie Rice was looking for a dressage horse for Debbie Hill. “He was kind of out in the middle of nowhere in Florida. Debbie saw a video of him online,” Rice recalled. “He hadn’t been shown and

he hadn’t done much. He jumped a little bit, and he schooled some cross-country.” With his new home, they decided he needed a new name. They decided on Cartier. “It was a C-year, and we were trying to come up with a name, and I said, ‘What about Cartier, it has cart in it!’” Rice said. “It’s so perfect, because he is the classic diamond in the rough.” Hill and Rice brought Cartier to Huntsville, Ala. where Hill operates Debbie Hill Dressage. A few months after Cartier was purchased in 2014, Hill was diagnosed with breast cancer. While undergoing chemotherapy, she continued to work with Cartier as much as she could. “I just sort of took it easy with him. He’s a special horse,” she recalled. Then, in May 2017, she got

great news — she reached the three-year survival mark since her initial diagnosis, and doctors gave her the all clear. Hill debuted Cartier in his first Grand Prix CDI3* at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival this year. In his most recent outing, he scored a 60.696 percent in the Grand Prix and also a 65.175 percent in the Grand Prix Freestyle. Hill’s goals for the rest of the season are to just see how things go. “I just want him to be relaxed and happy,” she said, adding that Cartier’s best trait is that he is so eager to learn and eager to please. Omega Alpha is also recognizing barn managers who provide exceptional care and nutrition to keep horses in top shape. To nominate a barn manager who deserves recognition, look for the Omega Alpha Best Barn Manager of the

Debbie Hill and Cartier receive their award. Season ballot boxes at the Winter Equestrian Festival show office or fill out a nomination form online at www.omegaalphacontest.com. Learn more at www.omega alphainc.com.

Grandma’s Place Event Raises $58,000 Hill And Cartier Receive Healthy Horse Award

On Feb. 1, committee members of the Grandma’s Place third annual luncheon gathered at Café Sapori to celebrate their success. The luncheon was hosted by Luncheon Chair Joan O’Connell, and members in attendance included Manda Galin, Patti Hadden, Roxanne Jacobs, Beverlee Miller Raymond, Toni O’Brien, Dina Rubio, Donna Scully, Valerie Seifert and George Swan. They toasted to netting almost $58,000, then enjoyed lunch before getting back to work planning the details for the fourth annual

luncheon, which will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at the Beach Club. Proceeds of the luncheon support the mission of Grandma’s Place, based in Royal Palm Beach, to provide shelter and loving care to children who have suffered abuse or neglect and have been removed from their homes; and to provide supports to parents/ caregivers of children with special needs to maximize each child’s safety and success. For more information, call Roxanne Jacobs at (561) 753-2226.

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Oxbridge Celebrates Theater Renovations

The Oxbridge Academy recently revealed its renovated theater at a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by members of the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches. The theatre underwent a $100,000 renovation project that provided enhanced stage and auditorium lighting and replaced the entire sound system. Additionally, new wooden doors and seating were added to improve the aesthetics of the space. The renovation project was made possible thanks to a generous donation by Oxbridge Academy Board Member Kenneth Kahn

and from proceeds raised through the school’s Celebration Weekend fundraising events last year. Prior to the ribbon cutting, Oxbridge students presented a sampling of dance, theatre, vocal and instrumental music performances, just a taste of the many performing arts offerings that will grace the new stage this school year and beyond. Head of School John Klemme thanked the Kahn family for their donation and welcomed Joe Chase and others from the chamber who joined in the ribbon cutting ceremony.

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Joining together to cut the ribbon on the newly renovated theater are Oxbridge CEO David Rosow; Oxbridge board members Kenneth Kahn and Robert Kaufmann; Head of School John Klemme; Head of School-Elect Ralph Maurer; performing arts teachers Ernie Mills, Kimberly Patterson and Gina Buntz; and Celebration Weekend committee members Wendy Piazza and Robert and Kristina Wagner, along with representatives from the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches and Oxbridge student performers.

Polo Park Students Win At FBLA District Competition

Polo Park Middle School students recently took home awards at the Future Business Leaders of America District 20 competition. FBLA is a nonprofit educational association for middle school, high school and collegiate students interested in learning about the free enterprise system. It is recognized throughout the United States. The purpose of FBLA is to prepare members for careers in business by helping them become better employees and citizens. FBLA helps students develop leadership abilities, prepares them for entry into business-related occupations,

and offers a setting where members compete at regional, state, and national levels in business and technology curriculum. Middle schools compete against each other in various business-related events. Competitions include skill events where students prepare documents in Word, Excel and Publisher and demonstrate public speaking. The top seven competitors in each event were recognized at an award ceremony that was held on Feb. 1 at Palm Beach Gardens High School. Congratulations to the following Polo Park Middle School students

for placing at the district competition: Joshua Thaw for placing first in Introduction to Computer Science and Coding; Benjamin Thaw for placing first in Keyboarding; Catalina Rivera de Rosales for placing first in Excel Spreadsheet; Sarah Garfield and Mariam Uddin for placing second in Desktop Publishing; Phillip Lipman for placing second in Keyboarding; Emily

Rosenrich for placing second in Parliamentary Procedures; Alexander Newman for placing third in Business Math and Financial Literacy; Samantha Kalish for placing third in Public Speaking; Ava Arrigo for placing fourth in FBLA Facts; Alicia Montague for placing sixth in Parliamentary Procedures; and Johan Saintil for placing seventh in FBLA Facts.

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Equestrian Trails Elementary School congratulates the nine students from Emerald Cove Middle School who have devoted more than 150 hours of their time to volunteer at Equestrian Trails so far this year. They arrive every morning and help teachers and staff before they begin their school day at 9:30 a.m. The school thanks (shown above) Ava Kuznik, Caitlin D’Silva, Emily Rose Baratta, Brianna Panzarella, Allison Franck, Amanda Kuznetz, Kayla Vernie, Jordan Denitto and Mark Egan.

ECMS COUNSELOR AND PRINCIPAL WIN AWARDS

On Feb. 7, Cynthia Orsenigo, eighth-grade school counselor at Emerald Cove Middle School, was named New School Counselor of the Year at the Palm Beach School Counselor Association annual breakfast. Principal Dr. Eugina Feaman was also named the Palm Beach School Counselor Association Middle School Site-Based Administrator of the Year. Orsenigo and Feaman (left) were recognized at the Feb. 21 Palm Beach County School Board meeting.

PBCHS AT ENVIROTHON Polo Park FBLA students (L-R) Phillip Lipman, Alexander Newman, Joshua Thaw and Benjamin Thaw with their awards.

Last month, 23 members of the Royal Palm Beach High School Student Council attended the Florida Association of Student Councils Conference in Orlando. At the conference, the council submitted projects completed throughout the year for competition against other student councils in the state. The RPBHS Student Council won second place in the state for their community service project. They also earned the status of Gold Medallion Council by putting together a binder of meeting minutes, agendas and project write-ups.

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Irma Is Long Gone, But Damage To My Store’s Roof Remains

Six months ago, Hurricane Irma hit Florida and, on the night of Sept. 11, set its sights upon my antiques mall. It sat overhead in the dark, spawning a tornado in the alley behind the store and proceeding to systematically rip off about 1,500 square feet of my 4,000-square-foot roof. I know this because I was there, not because I am an intrepid hurricane chaser, but because I wrongly assumed there was some preventive action I could take. More like mop-up. While Mark slept peacefully on a horsehair sofa, I dashed around crazily in the dark, moving buckets, finding more buckets, and pressing antique cookware into service to keep every new leak from ruining the carpet.

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The Sonic BOOMER When rain began coursing down through one of the store’s security sensors onto a mahogany and marble partners’ desk, I saved it by dumping the water out of its drawers and inching it out of harm’s way. In the back room, acoustic ceiling tiles were splashing loudly into plastic

bins rapidly filling with water and, in the attic, the historic plaster ceiling came down like wet pieces of chalk onto my soggy boxes of holiday inventory. I did what I could. When the power came on four days later, my air conditioners and fans were running full tilt to prevent mildew, but I opened the store anyway. All my customers had cabin fever. To the company’s credit, our insurance carrier promptly paid us for lost business and sent us a check to get the roof replaced. We still have the check. What we do not have is a new roof. For five months, I checked the weather forecast on my phone several times a day,

terrified of any precipitation in the area. Mark and I tag-teamed the roofers, calling every other day to make sure we were still on track for a nebulous “mid-February” replacement. Sometimes we went over there in person. “We’re 120 roofs behind,” we were told. “We can’t get materials,” we were told. “Other areas of the state are paying workers a premium to get their roofs fixed first,” we were told. “We can’t find workers,” we were told. “’Mid-February’,” we responded. Then we called our insurance company back and told them we were getting concerned about mold. Evidently “mold” is the magic word with insurance companies.

Materials were delivered on Monday. Eight roofers arrived on Tuesday and have been working their little hearts out. I pity them. Its hot up there on the roof. But I also pity myself. Interior patching and paint has happened slowly. My new security system isn’t half as good as the old one. All the holiday stuff had to be dried out and repacked — there are a lot of holidays on the calendar. Oddly, it turns out that tarps on the sidewalk, an incessant thumping noise overhead and ladders everywhere are good for business. Go figure. By the way, that wall people keep talking about? I’m now a proponent. We need to keep those workers in the U.S.!

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knowing there is a real prize, he brings along smart, wholesome, Sarah (Sharon Horgan). He works to show off, but she quickly realizes he’s a fool. Carefully not invited in is the creepy cop who lives next door, Gary (Jesse Plemons), who is recently divorced. The game this week is not a usual party game like Pictionary or charades, but a murder mystery. However, something is off about the game. Part of it is simply a game, but there is also a deadly serious part. One of the fun parts of the movie is watching the strange reactions of the couples, who at first see some really dangerous things and completely under-react because they think this is all part of a game. There are real bad guys, who the game players think are actors. There is a gruesome but hilarious scene involving the removal of a bullet. There are two directors for the film:

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Valiente Pushes Past GSA 8-6 To Claim Ylvisaker Cup At IPC

Eager to pull out the ultimate upset of the Ylvisaker Cup tournament, finalist GSA challenged Valiente for the prestigious title on Sunday, Feb. 25 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Previously losing by one goal in

their first tournament match up, GSA’s valiant effort for redemption ultimately came up short, with Valiente outscoring their opponent 8-6. Anticipating strong, fast polo, GSA’s Mariano Gonzalez took the

ball straight to goal within the first minute of play. Valiente nimbly responding with two goals of their own. Competitive throughout the first half, both teams battled for the edge that would put them ahead. Two unanswered goals gave GSA the lead after two chukkers. Recognizing an opening in the third, Adolfo Cambiaso picked up a loose ball and scored an easy goal. A final goal by Matias Magrini ended the half 4-3 in favor of GSA. Riddled by penalties, play slowed in the second half as a determined GSA fought to shut down Valiente’s set plays. Opening the fourth with an undefended Penalty 2 conversion from the spot, Cambiaso dominated the fourth and fifth chukkers, scoring four consecutive goals, including three off the penalty line. Not to be underestimated, Henry Porter continued to pursue players well above his handicap. Gonzalez received a yellow flag in the fifth and immediately took out his frustra-

tion by working the ball down field past Santi Torres to score GSA’s first goal since the third chukker. Heading into the final chukker 7-5, Valiente was unstoppable and sealed the win with a final pass up to Torres, who put the ball between the goal posts. Relentless until the end, GSA displayed strategic player positioning and managed to pick up the last goal by Dylan Rossiter, ending the game with a win for Valiente 8-6. Reflecting on his first high-goal tournament, Bautista Panelo was happy with the day’s outcome. “I have worked with Valiente since 2014, and work with the horses,” he said. “Chance and Aerea, my fourth and fifth chukkers were bred from La Dolfina. I trained them, and so my happiness is doubled getting to play horses that I have trained. I never imagined that I would be here playing. They told me in December that I was on the team, so this is kind of new for me.”

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were previously overly limiting local business owners, she said. The village has also added new links and features on its web site, making the process of setting up or expanding a business easier and more assessable for owners. Through the online business portals, businesses can be registered quickly. Business owners also have access to information about business permits, code enforcement, zoning, taxing and licensing. From her experience working with nonprofits and local businesses, Smith strives to ensure that business owners have what they need in order to succeed in Royal Palm Beach. “Every business varies in need, so we make sure that [all businesses] have the tools they need to thrive,” Smith said. “It’s all encompassing that businesses succeed in Royal Palm Beach because these are people who live in our area and whose kids go to our schools.” Smith has also been working to improve the village’s transparency. Throughout her two years on the council, she has worked on providing the public with information about the village in the way that is most convenient and effective for each individual.

Building from the fact that people receive news and information in varying ways, Smith has worked to incorporate different communication methods that appeal to all of the different people making up the village’s community. These methods vary from social media and newsletters to face-to-face conversation. “Coming from a marketing background, I am always looking for new ways to get information out there,” Smith said. Smith said that her efforts to improve transparency and encourage open communication between residents and the council are evident at council meetings. Also supported by other council members, she stressed that the meetings are not only for the council to discuss issues, but also an open platform for residents to join in on the conversation and voice their thoughts and opinions. “We always have an agenda item to address non-agenda items,” Smith explained. “It’s a public meeting, and we are here to serve the public.” Her goal is to continue building on and adding to the improvements she has already made for the village’s senior residents,

local businesses and all residents through government transparency. “I have accomplished all three things that I promised to residents, and I will continue to work on them in the future,” Smith said. If re-elected, Smith would focus on advocating for more assisted living facilities for seniors, filling the village’s empty storefronts by encouraging and aiding local businesses, and improving the current village web site, newsletters and social media sources in order to further enhance residents’ access to information. Smith also serves as the council liaison to the Recreation Advisory Board, which oversees how Royal Palm Beach uses money through the one-cent sales surtax program. Through this position, Smith said she helps oversee a lot of what the village and its residents need, ranging from recreational yoga classes to road resurfacing projects. Overseeing the surtax money has also given Smith additional insight into the village’s budget and finances. Smith credits those who came before her for the reserve of extra funds that has accumulated over time. The funds, she explained, are what allow Royal

Palm Beach to operate without financial pressures felt by other communities. “We are in an amazing [financial] place,” Smith said. “We are the envy of everyone else in the county.” When discussing traffic issues and future influence on the village from development to the west, Smith emphasized that she, along with the council, will continue to do what they can to keep the village accessible for residents. “It’s important to make sure we work with the county to come up with viable solutions, not just for now but for the future,” Smith said, adding that the emphasis should be on “smart growth.” The village has made improvements so that residents can now bike ride continuously around the village, as well as to any of the village’s 22 parks, she said. Park entrances, meanwhile, have also been architecturally changed so that people can walk or bike there instead of having to drive, she added. Smith sees Royal Palm Beach in the future as one that has done exactly what she aims to do if re-elected: continue building on established foundations in order

to enhance the living experience of all residents in the village. Smith imagines a Royal Palm Beach that continues to listen to the opinions and needs of its residents in order to develop and enhance services, facilities, roads and lifestyles. “My overall wish for Royal Palm Beach in the future is that we remain the village that residents want to live in,” she said. “I moved here because I love the school and park system here, and I hope that we never lose what makes us unique, which is our hometown community.” Smith promised to keep building on the foundation of improvement that she has already started, explaining that it is just the foundation for the bigger changes and improvement she wishes to make for the Royal Palm Beach community. “I’m very proud of the fact that two years ago I made a promise to the residents that I was going to work on our senior population, our local businesses and transparency,” she said. “I have spent the last two years promoting and building foundations for each of those, and I will continue to do so if I am re-elected.”

county to be used more toward our infrastructure in Royal Palm Beach when it comes to paving of the roads, dredging the canals and other infrastructure needs that may arise,” Roman said. “I want to make sure that the money is used specifically for what it was intended.” The top issues in his campaign include the effect on the village of growth that is going on just outside the village’s borders. “I don’t think we have any specific issues in Royal Palm Beach,” he said. “I am concerned about the growth that’s going on around our community from neighboring towns to the west, to the north, and how that is going to impact our inner communities in Royal Palm Beach.” Roman believes that council meetings are conducted well, but he wishes the community would be more involved. “I would like to see more involvement from the community at those council meetings,” he explained. “The meetings always give the opportunity for those present to make comment. But very rarely do we have anybody

show up and speak to the council.” He said more outreach to the community would improve involvement by inviting people to attend. “We need to find a way of getting them more involved,” Roman said. “I know that now the council is looking for ideas on how to communicate more with the community, so I think that’s a step forward in getting the community involved in some of the issues at council meetings.” He is happy with the way Village Manager Ray Liggins is doing his job. “I believe he’s doing a great job,” he said. “Ray Liggins has a lot of experience. He’s part of the team that has brought the village through many years of leadership to where we’re at now.” Roman did not want to offer suggestions on how he would improve village administration. “Once I get more involved into the management of the village, I will be first to bring it up if I see that we can do things differently, working with the other council [members],” he said. He feels that the village’s financ-

es and budget are in a very good position. “It’s something that has been worked on for many years, and it goes back to having the right leadership in previous years,” Roman said. He believes that Royal Palm Beach can ease traffic problems by working more closely with the Florida Department of Transportation. “If we could work with FDOT in partnership, I believe that you could get more bees with honey than with vinegar, having communication with them, and the community,” Roman said. “I believe that it is a public safety issue within the community, so I think that it is very important to have communications and listen and work with those communities that want the traffic calming.” He said future development to the west will have a great impact on the village if not controlled. “I think it’s going to affect us greatly,” Roman said. “We have to make sure that we keep a very close eye on it when it comes to our way of life in the village, and also when it comes to the traffic. How is that going to affect our

communities and our infrastructure? It could become a public safety issue.” He said cut-through traffic will be reduced with the installation of traffic control devices, such as the speed humps being installed in his neighborhood on Sandpiper Avenue through a program recently approved by the council. He said future development within the village will be restricted due to the limited land remaining. “We have very little land left to do more development,” Roman said. “I would like to see more businesses come in to the village, but anything that is done, we need to take into consideration the way of living within the village, and we need to listen to our residents.” The only change he would like to see in the way the council currently operates is to have himself occupy the Group 3 seat. “I believe the council [member] sitting in that seat has a disconnect with the residents of the village,” Roman said. “I don’t believe that the wishes of the residents have been heard… The rest of the council, I believe they are doing a great job.”

He said that parks are an important part of the Royal Palm Beach community. “Parks are what make our village wonderful,” Roman said. “I believe that we have great parks, and if we could have more, I’m all for it. It goes back to having more activities for our youth and family activities, and for the community to come together.” Roman’s vision of the future of the village is to maintain the standard that has attracted residents in the past. “It is very important to maintain our quality of life in Royal Palm Beach, to keep it as a unique community,” he said. While growth is inevitable, Royal Palm Beach needs to see that it is “smart growth” in order to maintain its way of life, Roman said. He said voters should vote for him because he will listen to the residents. “I am the candidate who has the experience with businesses, community involvement and being a Navy man,” Roman said. “I am the one who is going to go to work for them.”

incidents, crime overall is not a major problem. “This village is a safe village,” he stressed. “Last year, based on statistics, we were named one of top 50 safest cities in the State of Florida.” Webster countered Pinto’s view on crime. “I believe crime is increasing, both in intensity and in number, and I agree with those residents who have come forward and who are working in the community and the neighborhood crime watches,” she said. “I first moved here in 1979, and I can tell you the home invasions, the assault in Commons Park and the hit-and-run are serious crimes. I call for unity to work on crime.” Roman agreed with Pinto that Royal Palm Beach remains a very safe community, protected well by the many sworn officers of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. “I do believe we have a safe community,” he said. Smith held up the article that recognized the village, among others, as one of the top 50 safest cities in the state. She thanked the PBSO for the agency’s hard work and pledged to work with them to make the community even safer. “Crime is one of those things that affects individuals, and it varies on where you are living as to whether you feel affected or not,” Smith said. “There are parts of

RPB that haven’t experienced any crime, and there are other parts that seem to be targeted.” The candidates were generally pleased with the many recreational services available in Royal Palm Beach. “We have an excellent array of recreational services,” Webster said, adding that she was very interested in the work done by the Senior Ad-Hoc Advisory Board. “They are looking at expanding some of the senior programs, though we do have an excellent senior program. We should be looking at aging with dignity, and I believe they have some very good ideas that they want to carry on with. We have excellent programs here within our village, and they add to the quality of life.” Roman felt access to and availability of recreational programs were strong in the village but sees room for growth and improvement. “Listening to our community and getting feedback from our community, we could get more programs going,” he said. “We have good programs going on for our seniors. We could use some more programs for our youth.” Smith, who has served as the council liaison to the Recreational Advisory Board, is confident in the partnership the village has with the community in providing recreation programs and facilities.

“We not only work with the community hand-in-hand, but we also work with Royal Palm Beach High School if we are missing any programs that may be out there,” Smith said. “Our staff works well with what the students want out there. We have a fantastic skate park over at the recreation center, and that was something the residents brought forth several years ago and said that is what they wanted, and we implemented it for them.” Pinto brought up future programs currently scheduled to be introduced in order to provide more recreational opportunities. “For our youth, we are looking forward to establishing a youthbased soccer initiative in the future. That is a gap we are looking into,” Pinto said. “And regarding seniors, within the next 12 to 18 months, we will have a memory care/assisted living facility opening up on Okeechobee Blvd. across from the high school. It’s a project we’ve been working on for several years now, and it’s finally coming to fruition.” Traffic is always a hot topic in Royal Palm Beach, and the candidates discussed the issue several times, including comments on the village’s recently implemented traffic-calming policy, which allows neighborhood residents to initiate traffic-calming studies by village staff.

“Traffic is a public safety issue,” Roman said. “We should study it and deal with those issues and have those streets with the traffic calming if they want it. One of the reasons I am running is because my opponent here was opposed to changing the criteria for the traffic-calming initiative when it comes to the voting aspect of it.” Smith said that she supported the original traffic-calming policy, but opposed the council vote to change the requirements from 60 percent in favor of traffic calming to 50 percent plus one on the night that it was determined that Sandpiper Avenue, the first street to get traffic calming under the new policy, failed to meet the original voting criteria. “The procedure we put into place, we spent three months working on it, and the rule that we came up with was that 60 percent of the residents that were affected by that stretch on where the speed humps were going to go, had to vote for them,” Smith said. “The issue I had was midstream changing it.” She added, however, that the current policy that a failed traffic-calming study can’t be reconsidered for five years is too restrictive. Smith said she would prefer 18 months. Pinto was firm on the way the policy has been implemented.

“We had residents come up to us and say they wanted the traffic calming put into place. We created an ordinance that didn’t exist, and it took us several iterations to find the right way to do it,” Pinto said. “I said at that meeting with the staff and manager to do 50 percent plus one. If we would have done it that way originally, we wouldn’t have had a problem. We worked on this policy until we got it right, and now the citizens have a choice.” Webster is happy with the policy and wants to work to further educate village residents about the process. “We have just initiated the implementation of the traffic calming along Sandpiper, and I have talked with those people, and they are very happy with it,” she said. “I have also spoken to the residents on Sparrow Drive who tried to initiate this policy, and they were very dismayed to find out that because they did not make the number required, they would have to wait for five years to bring this issue back.” The candidates also answered questions on future development, school safety, affordable housing, shopping center vacancies and many more topics. Viewers can watch the entire candidate’s forum at the village’s video archive page at www.royalpalmbeach.com/ civicmedia.

GSA’s Dylan Rossiter and Valiente’s Adolfo Cambiaso fight for control of the ball.

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continued from page 1 nonprofit Wellington Cares and is working with other village officials to create a similar “Royal Palm Beach Cares” volunteer program to aid the community’s elderly population. The program would provide senior residents with free of charge assistance from a team of volunteers. Further, the council has recently approved a new assisted living facility and memory care facility on Okeechobee Blvd. near Wildcat Way, Smith said, with the goal of serving those senior residents who need additional care but who also wish to remain living in Royal Palm Beach. Supporting local businesses has also been another top priority for Smith. Working with her council colleagues, Smith said that she has been able to resolve some of the issues that affected local businesses in the past. For example, the council worked on revamping signage codes that

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continued from page 1 the community and get things done for the community,” Roman said. He believes he’s the best person to serve on the council because he is a community leader, a family-oriented person and proud Navy veteran. “I have a proven history of getting things done and working with the community, working together in order for the community’s wishes and issues that are of concern, and things get accomplished for the community due to the experience that I already have,” Roman said. Top goals that he would like to accomplish on the council include infrastructure improvements in the village, more youth programs, improving school ratings, and establishing more programs for veterans and seniors. “I would like for the penny sales tax that was passed by the

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continued from page 1 not getting a novice, and it’s not learning on the job.” Roman is a 16-year resident of Royal Palm Beach. He has been the owner of Applied Advertising Solutions since 2008 and is the founder of Roman Security Services. He detailed his many volunteer positions, such as past president and current chair of the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and his work on the board of the U.S. Selective Service System. Smith is seeking re-election after two years on the council. “When I was elected in 2016, I made a promise to work on three issues: our seniors, our local businesses and transparency,” she said. “And I have spent the last two years fulfilling that promise to you. I live in La Mancha, and I have been here since 2009, and I was involved in the community prior to moving out here.” Among the hot topics discussed during the question-and-answer session was regarding crime in the Village of Royal Palm Beach. While Pinto noted that there have been a handful of high-profile

Valiente’s Bautista Panelo, Bob Jornayvaz, Santi Torres and Adolfo Cambiaso are awarded the Ylivsaker Cup.

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Goldstein Scores Big Victory In $384,000 Rolex CSI 5*

In the second five-star Grand Prix of the season, Danielle Goldstein was victorious riding Lizziemary in the $384,000 Rolex Grand Prix on Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Winter Equestrian Festival at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington. There were 39 entries in the Saturday night event, and six found the key to a clear round to advance to the Anthony D’Ambrosio-designed jump-off. First in was Liubov Kochetova on her own Veneno, a 10-year-old Oldenburg gelding. They took their time to produce a clear round in 45.77 seconds, which would hold up for second place. “He’s still young for me,” said Kochetova of the horse she found five years ago at the Paul Schockemöhle auction. “He started to jump big Grand Prix just like half a year ago. He’s getting better and better. It’s a very good horse for the future and big classes; he just needs more experience in night classes because he’s looking at all this and the jumps. Today, of course, he was amazing. I’m so happy he did two clear rounds.” Jessica Springsteen and RMF Swinny du Parc, owned by Rushy Marsh Farm, were next in, but had eight faults in 37.24 seconds for sixth

place. Goldstein and Lizziemary, a 12-year-old AES mare owned by Goldstein and the Golden Group, contested next and put down a blazing time of 35.92 seconds, but even more importantly, the only other clear round in the jump-off. “I got a good shot at the skinny, and I saw it, and I thought, ‘Alright, it’s there. I’m just going to kick and hope it works out,’” Goldstein said. “The horse jumped great, so tonight, it worked!” Three more would chase Goldstein’s time and end up with four faults. Yuri Mansur and Louise Weber’s Babylotte had a time of 39.28 seconds for fifth place, and Eric Lamaze and the Chacco Kid Group’s Chacco Kid finished in 37.23 seconds for fourth place. Going last in the jump-off, Olympic gold medalist McLain Ward and HH Azur, owned by Double H Farm, were on pace to win, but a front rail at the final Rolex oxer relegated them to third place in 36.60 seconds. “Azur was brilliant,” Ward said. “Dani put up a great jump-off round. It wasn’t easy to beat. She did eight [strides] to the last, which I actually hadn’t walked. I thought it was nine. When I rolled back on the skinny, it didn’t show up exactly the way I

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week seven. For winning the Grand Prix, Goldstein received a stay in a luxury studio at the Brazilian Court Hotel in Palm Beach. The Saturday Night Lights series continues throughout the 12-week WEF circuit, held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington. Hunter, jumper and equitation competition at WEF continues through April 1, offering more than $9 million in prize money. For more info., visit www.pbiec.com.

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Flying Changes Sponsors Grand Prix Dressage Riders Flying Changes Equestrian Clothing, official supplier to Team Great Britain at the 2016 Olympic Games, is excited to announce a new sponsorship on this “side of the pond” with U.S. Grand Prix dressage riders Dr. Cesar Parra and Katie Riley of GK Horses, who will be riding down their center lines this season in Flying Changes Bespoke Dressage coats and shadbellys. “We’re very excited. We love the jackets and their amazing fit,” Parra and Riley told Flying Changes International Sales Director Louisa-Marcelle Eadie. “I’ve owned many ‘fancy brand’ jackets,” Parra said, “and these just feel better than any of them.” That “feel” is the brainchild of professional international dressage rider and British dressage judge Sarah Cheetham, who in 2012 re-

sponded to a revision in the dress code by tailoring her own tailcoat, using her own choice of fabrics. While representing Great Britain at the Hartbury CDI that same year, Cheetham’s tailcoat ignited a flurry of interest. By 2016, Flying Changes was clothing every top British rider across every discipline, from para-equestrian to eventing. “What sets Flying Changes Bespoke apparel apart is technical fabric that has stretch, breathability and is still machine washable,” Eadie said. “You can’t tailor on a ‘soft shell’ fabric, which is where our jackets come in. The difference with the Flying Changes brand is that it allows the kind of tailored fit to a jacket that can take its wearer from the show ring and into an office boardroom. At the same time, these designs allow you to move with

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Hammocks, the first neighborhood under construction in Westlake. The Cypress Collection homes will be built on 50-foot home sites consisting of 14 unique floorplans ranging from 1,483 to 4,025 square feet. The residences offer two to five bedrooms, two to five bathrooms and two or three-car garages. The Indigo Collection features larger single-family homes designed for 65-foot homes sites. There are 11 floorplans ranging in size from 2,410 to 4,320 square feet. This collection offers between two and six bedrooms, 2.5 to 4.5 bathrooms

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Lakeside Medical Center Recognized For Maternity Care

Lakeside Medical Center, the Health Care District of Palm Beach County’s teaching hospital, has been recognized by Florida Blue with a Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care designation as part of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association’s Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated hospitals that show expertise in delivering improved patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures that were developed with

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WHS Basketball Boys Edge Boca In Regional Action

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report A pair of free throws from Wellington High School’s Cornelius Butler with 14 seconds remaining broke a late rally by the Boca Raton High School Bobcats. The buckets sealed a 51-49 Class 9A regional quarterﬁnal win for the Wolverines on Thursday, Feb. 22 in Wellington.

“That was a very exciting high school basketball game; two stellar teams competing to the very last second,” Wellington coach Matt Colin said. “I’m so excited for a kid like Cornelius. He actually hurt his back yesterday in practice. We weren’t sure if he was going to play tonight, but he stepped up and knocked in two crucial free throws for us.”

The victory also keeps Wellington’s amazing season record unblemished at 28-0. The Wolverines started the contest strong. Seconds in, Nicholas Toledo launched a ball toward the rim from near mid-court that fell into the grasp of Texan Moulton, who made a dunk that shook the boards to send the crowd into an early frenzy.

Wellington’s Texan Moulton opens the game with a dunk.

Linton Brown leaps up for a dunk in the third period.

Wellington’s Bryan Williams moves the ball up court.

After Moulton’s theatrical slam dunk, the Wolverines dropped in a pair of three-point buckets by Bryan Williams and Jonathan Philistin to notch an 8-2 early lead. Wellington took advantage of a couple of Boca turnovers and soon led 19-7 entering the second period. Boca gained some momentum in the second period with accurate

shooting from the outside that the Wolverines had diﬃculty stopping. Wellington’s oﬀense controlled the balance, maintaining the lead 31-27 at the half. Early in the second half, the game was close, with both teams struggling to take control, but the Wolverines did just enough on both See BASKETBALL, page 37

Wellington players celebrate the win after Cornelius Bulter’s two free throws with 14 seconds remaining. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

Local Wrestlers Compete In Regionals At Park Vista

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report Wrestlers from the Class 3A, Region 3 gathered at Park Vista High School on Friday, Feb. 23 and Saturday, Feb. 24 to compete in the regional tournament. Sixteen schools participated in the two-day event, including Wellington, Palm Beach Central, Royal Palm Beach and Seminole Ridge high schools. The top three places qualify for the state tournament. More than 30 area grapplers

qualified for the regional tournament. The Wolverines have been a dominating force on the mat in recent years and took the regional title with a total of 207 points. In all, the Wolverines had nine state qualifiers. Wellington also had four regional champions: Chris Difiore in the 106-pound weight class, Justin Henry in the 132-pound class, Jaren Abramson in the 138-pound class and Eric Saber in the 182-pound weight class. Abramson

Mitchell Clark of Seminole Ridge gains control of his opponent’s leg in the 170-pound class.

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Wellington’s Justin Henry takes down his opponent in the 132-pound category.

Wellington’s 106-pound Chris Difiore squares off in one of his matches.

Royal Palm Beach’s Connor Ward tries to take down his opponent in the 145-pound weight class. PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

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Palm Beach Central High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wrestlers competed recently at the district tournament at Wellington High School. Joe Villano, Tedrick Patterson and Anthony Trevino took second place, and Ethan Eastman, Nick Rosati and Alejo Chin placed fourth. This let them move on to the regional competition. The school congratulates these wrestlers and their coach, Ryan Blaszczyk.

OSCEOLA CREEK BASKETBALL GIRLS DEFEAT CRESTWOOD

The Osceola Creek Middle School girls basketball team recently claimed their first win of the season at home against Crestwood Middle School. It was a down-to-the-buzzer game. The 21-18 contest was a real nail biter. Congratulations to OCMS players Samantha Vernati, Danielle Bennett, Austyn Kern, Lola Alfonso, Jazlynn Williams, Nakia Thawe, Ericka Clavijo, Elon Brown, Emilee Popp, Yasmine Garcia and Isabella Strickland. Shown above is Samantha Vernati putting points on the board.

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RYAN KING TAKES GOLD

Wellington Wrestling Club wrestler Ryan King (shown above) was the lone club member represented recently at the American Top Team wrestling tournament held in Coconut Creek. King (eighth grade, 110 pounds) came home with a gold medal, avenging a loss to an opponent from earlier this season.

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Victory Over Boca

continued from page 35 sides of the ball to keep the lead. Linton Brown added to the dunk stat for the Wolverines, as he took the ball and sank it through the net to lift Wellington to a 40-33 advantage. With the Wolverines clenching to the lead going into the fourth

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the lead 51-49. Wellington’s defense kept Boca to the outside and forced a last-second three-point attempt that was denied. The Wolverines took possession as the clock ticked down to the ﬁnal buzzer. Williams and Brown each put up 10 points for Wellington. Philistin had 11 points, and Toledo also recorded 10 points. Wellington hosted Atlantic High School on Tuesday in the regional semiﬁnal game, but results were not available by press time.

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continued from page 35 All of the wrestlers in the top three places qualiﬁed for the state tournament this weekend at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, with the Wolverines being heavily represented. Other state qualiﬁers for Wellington are as follows: Jesse Weinberg, 113-pound class, second place; Tony Widrig, 120-pound class, second place; Robert Saldarriaga, 126-pound class, third place; Cameryn Townsend, 145-pound class, third place; and Ryhan Montes, 160-pound class, third place.

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Saturday, March 3 • The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds from Friday, March 2 through Sunday, March 4. For more information, visit www.wpbaf.com. • Audubon of the Everglades will walk and ride in Stormwater Treatment Area 1E in Wellington on Saturday, March 3 at 7:30 a.m. Visit www. auduboneverglades.org for more info. • The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will stroll in John Prince Park (2520 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth) on Saturday, March 3 at 7:30 a.m. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 596-4423 for more info. • The Green Market at Wellington will be open Saturday, March 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. For more info., visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Beginner’s Tai Chi Practice for ages 16 and up on Saturdays at 9 a.m. Wear comfortable clothes and flat shoes. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • JCPenney in the Mall at Wellington Green will host a Child Safety Experience on Saturday, March 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info contact Scott Poritz at porritzs@pbso.org or (561) 688-5425 or Jonathan Salas at jsalas@ wellingtonfl.gov or (561) 791-4764. • On Saturday, March 3 at 11 a.m. the Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host the John I. Leonard High School Club La Casa de Las Americas and the International Spanish Academy students, who will read stories and act them out in both Spanish and English for ages 2 and up. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host in Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, March 3 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Journey tribute concert by Odyssey Road on Saturday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www. wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info. Sunday, March 4 • The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be open Sunday, March 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Park. For more info., visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com. • The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Foundation will hold A Day of Chukkers and Mallets on behalf of its youth scholarship program on Sunday, March 4 at noon at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Visit www.pbcsf.org or call (561) 714-9058 for more info. • The 2018 high-goal polo season will continue Sunday, March 4 with the C.V. Whitney Cup Final at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Polo matches are open to the public, with a wide range of hospitality and guest seating options. For more info., visit www.internationalpoloclub.com. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern

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Drive) will host Writers Live Presents Craig Grossi for adults on Sunday, March 4 at 2 p.m. The eight-year Marine Corps veteran and Purple Heart recipient discusses his book, Craig & Fred: A Marine, a Stray Dog, and How They Rescued Each Other. Books are available for purchase and a book signing will follow. Pre-register by calling (561) 790-6070 or visit www.pbclibrary. org/writers-live-2018. Monday, March 5 • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Write, Read & Critique for adults on Mondays, March 5 and 19 at 9:30 a.m. Join an informal roundtable discussion where participants improve their craft by reading and discussing their works in progress. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • Art for Animals, an art show with Patricia Powers, Jane Suwalsky and Patrick Roggenbau, will benefit the Rare Species Conservatory Foundation on Monday, March 5 at 6 p.m. at the Polo Bar & Grill (2470 Greenview Cove Drive, Wellington). For more info., call (561) 790-5864 or visit www.rarespecies.org. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host English Exchange for adults on Mondays, March 5, 12 and 26 at 6:30 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 894-7529 to pre-register. • The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hold its monthly chapter meeting on Monday, March 5 at 7 p.m. at the Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.). Call Roy Moore at (561) 422-2189 for more info. Tuesday, March 6 • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present The Illusionists: Live from Broadway from Tuesday, March 6 through Sunday, March 11. Visit www.kravis.org for more info. • Audubon of the Everglades will tour Lion Country Safari on Tuesday, March 6 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org or call (508) 296-0238 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Parachute Play and Learn for ages 2 to 4 on Tuesday, March 6 at 10 a.m. Enjoy music and movement while playing a variety of interactive games and activities with a jumbo parachute. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Beginner’s Series Figure Drawing for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, March 6 at 2 p.m. Learn to draw by attaining and practicing the fundamentals of figurative drawing. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Are You Board? Game On!” for ages 12 and up on Tuesdays, March 6 and March 20 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, March 31 at 2 p.m. Gather your friends, or come and make new ones to discover new games and reacquaint with old favorites. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Cubism Art for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, March 6 at 3 p.m. Express your creative side with Picasso-inspired pictures. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • Wellington will hold a Neighborhood Walk & Talk in the Periwinkle/Lily communities on Tuesday, March 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. Call (561) 7914796 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Hooked on Crochet for adults on Tuesday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. Learn beginning techniques or bring current projects to work on. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Pizza Chat for ages 12 and up on Tuesday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. Chat with the group about a book, movie, game, anime or show that you loved or hated while enjoying pizza and drinks. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • Audubon of the Everglades will meet Tuesday, March 6 at 7 p.m. at the FAU Pine Jog Environmental Education Center (6301 Summit Blvd. near Jog Road). Ricardo Zambrano will discuss what species of shorebirds and seabirds nest and winter in southeast Florida. Visit www. auduboneverglades.org or call (508) 296-0238 for more info. Wednesday, March 7 • The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #367 of Royal Palm Beach will meet Wednesday, March 7 at 10 a.m. at the Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves). For more info., call Marge Herzog at (561) 798-9875. • Audubon of the Everglades will bicycle in the Wellington Environmental Preserve on Wednesday, March 7 at 4 p.m. For more info., visit www. auduboneverglades.com. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Bubbling Over With Bubble Science for ages 8 to 11 on Wednesday, March 7 at 4 p.m. Did you know that you can make bubbles in different shapes other than spheres? Celebrate National Bubble Week by making uniquely shaped bubbles with special bubble wands. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • Wellington will hold a Neighborhood Watch Meeting for the Lakeside Shores community on Wednesday, March 7 at 6 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Anime Nation for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, March 7 at 6 p.m. View new anime titles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Book Discussion: The Magician’s Lie by Greer Macallister for adults on Wednesday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. Pick up a copy at the research services desk. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Teen Trivia for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. Team up with friends and battle to be the best Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will present Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana on Wednesday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 655-7226 or visit www.fourarts.org for more info. Thursday, March 8 • The Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach will host Qigong/Tai Chi in the Garden on Thursday, March 8 at 9 a.m. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Dr. Seuss Spectacular for ages 2 to 5 on Thursday, March 8 at 10:30 a.m. Celebrate the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss with your friends at the library. Come dressed up as your favorite Seuss character and make a silly Seuss craft to bring home. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host an Economic Luncheon featuring a 2018 Real Estate Forecast on Thursday, March 8 at 11:30 a.m. at Breakers West County

The Town-Crier Club. For more info., call (561) 790-6200 or visit www.cpbchamber.com. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host An Afternoon of Seuss for ages 3 to 12 on Thursday, March 8 at 3 p.m. Celebrate all things Seuss with a rhyming good time. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Heart tribute concert by All Heart, along with a food truck invasion, on Thursday, March 8 at 5 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit ’n’ Stitch for ages 9 and up on Thursdays, March 8 and March 15 at 5 p.m. Learn crochet fundamentals and socialize while you work. Share your ideas and knowledge with others. Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Open Studio Figure Drawing for ages 16 and up on Tuesdays, March 6 and March 20 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, March 31 at 2 p.m. Develop observational drawing skills by investigating proportion, form and gesture. Materials will be provided, as well as guidance from an instructor. Figure drawing experience is required. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Scrabble for Adults on Thursday, March 8 at 6:30 p.m. Join other Scrabble fans and enjoy a fun evening of wordplay. Basic game knowledge is required. Bring your own boards if you have them. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will present Lang Lang on Thursday, March 8 and Saturday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 655-7226 or visit www.fourarts.org for more info. Friday, March 9 • West Fest will return to Royal Palm Beach Commons Park from Friday, March 9 through Sunday, March 11. The fun-filled family weekend with a Western-style atmosphere will feature live country entertainment and much more. For more info., visit www.rpbwestfest.com. • The Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach will host Stories in the Garden: Bees on Friday, March 9 at 10 a.m. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org. • The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host National Mario Day for ages 7 and up on Friday, March 9 at 4:30 p.m. In honor of National Mario Day, make special crafts, play video games and complete challenges in honor of the classic video hero. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register. • The Challenge of the Americas is back after a year’s hiatus. COTA’s signature six-rider Grand Prix Quadrille Team Challenge will be held on Friday, March 9 at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival show grounds in Wellington, raising money for breast cancer research. For more info., visit www.challengeoftheamericas.com or www. facebook.com/ChallengeoftheAmericas. • The Wellington Amphitheater will host Wellington Idol on Friday, March 9 and Saturday, March 10 at 7 p.m., with finals on Friday, March 16. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for info. Saturday, March 10 • The Palm Beach County Dog Fanciers Association will host its All Breed Dog Shows on Saturday, March 10 and Sunday, March 11 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. For more info., visit www.southfloridafair.com. • Wellington’s Lakeside Family Fun Days will continue on Saturday, March 10 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Lake Wellington. Visit www.wellingtonfl. gov/events for more info. • The Village of Royal Palm Beach will celebrate Bike Month with a free Bike Trail Rodeo on Saturday, March 10. Start times will be 9 a.m. for the advanced course, 9:30 a.m. for the intermediate course and 10 a.m. for the beginner course. For event details and course maps, visit www.royalpalmbeach.com. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 33, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail news@gotowncrier.com.

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Svedka Vodka ............................$19.99 1.75L Three Olives Vodka ....................$24.99 1.75L Skyy Vodka ...............................$20.99 1.75L Platinum Vodka .........................$17.99 1.75L Pinnacle Vodka (Regular) ............$17.99 1.75L Pinnacle Vodka (All Flavors) ........$19.99 1.75L Tito’s Vodka ............................$31.99 1.75L Ketel One Vodka .....................$39.99 1.75L Stoli Vodka ................................$26.99 1.75L Ciroc Vodka ............................$29.99 750ML Chopin Vodka .........................$27.99 750ML Skol Vodka ...............................$12.99 1.75L Grey Goose Vodka................2/$50.00 750ML Grey Goose Vodka....................$39.99 1L Grey Goose Vodka....................$49.99 1.75L Absolute Vodka ......................$29.99 1.75L

GIN

Seagrams Gin ............................$19.99 1.75L Beefeater Gin ...........................$26.99 1.75L Tanqueray Gin ............................$35.99 1.75L Bombay Sapphire Gin .................$35.99 1.75L

TEQUILA Jose Cuervo...............................$33.99 1800 Tequila (Silver/Reposado) ..$29.99 Espolon (Light/Dark)...................$29.99 Sauza Tequila (Light/Dark) ..........$29.99 Patron Silver .............................$39.99 Partido Blanco Tequila ...............$35.99

LIQUORS

1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 1.75L 750ML

Bailey’s Irish Cream ...................$19.99 750ML Kahlua ......................................$35.99 1.75L

Stuart

Wellington

13860 Wellington Trace 5899 Southeast Fed. Hwy D-1 (The Courtyard Shops) (Coves Center)

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561-429-3569

 772-283-9900

SCOTCH/WHISKEY

Dewars Scotch Whisky ..............$29.99 1.75L J.W. Red Label Scotch ...............$29.99 1.75L Chivas Regal .............................$49.99 1.75L Clan MacGregor Rare Blended ...$19.99 1.75L J&B Scotch ...............................$33.99 1.75L Ballentine’s Scotch ...................$25.99 1.75L Seagram’s VO............................$24.99 1.75L BUDWEISER Jameson’s Irish Whiskey ............$43.99 1.75L REG/LIGHT Courvoisier VS Cognac...............$19.99 750ML 12 PACK Crown Royal ..............................$39.99 1.75L BOTTLES OR CANS Canadian Club ...........................$19.99 1.75L $ Glenlivet 12 yrs. ........................$79.99 1.75L Wild Turkey Honey Liquor ...........$19.99 750ML COORS Jaegermeister............................$19.99 750ML Jim Beam Red Stag ...................$14.99 750ML LIGHT Jim Beam .................................$24.99 1.75L 12 PACK

10.99

BOTTLES OR CANS

RUM Captain Morgan Rum .................$21.99 1.75L Bacardi Rum (Light & Dark) ........$16.99 1.75L Brugal Anejo Rum ......................$37.99 1.75L Appleton Rum............................$25.99 1.75L Ron Rico (Light & Dark) .............$15.99 1.75L Mount Gay Rum .........................$39.99 1.75L Don Q Rum (Light & Dark) ..........$21.99 1.75L Sailor Jerry Rum ........................$26.99 1.75L Malibu Rum ..............................$19.99 1.75L Admiral Nelson 80 Rum .............$16.99 1.75L Cruzan Rum (Light & Dark) .........$18.99 1.75L Ron Zacapa Rum ......................$39.99 1.75L

10.99 MILLER LITE

12 PACK $

BOTTLES OR CANS

10.99

These prices good with this ad only. Good thru 3/31/2018. Photos are for illustrative purposes only. We are not responsible for Typographical errors.

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Western Academy Charter School

“A” Rated, High Performing Charter School

Ranked

TOP 5%

of all K-12 schools in the State of Florida based on State ELA, Math & Science proficiency test scores.

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TOP 4% in Math

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TOP 6%

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TOP 6%

in Reading in Science

FLORIDA 5 STAR SCHOOL

MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, MARCH 3

10:00 A.M. - 12:00 NOON

Apply at: WWW.WESTERNACADEMYCHARTERSCHOOL.COM

2 MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS Traditional 6-8th grade program

ACADEMY Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. • Advanced level content courses • Algebra 1 Honors and Geometry 1 honors Offered for High School credit • Digital literacy and technology integrated throughout all classes • Enrichment classes include; Computer Animation, Computer Coding, Robotics, Engineering, 2D/3D Design, Gaming Mechanics, Botany • Seven Clubs, Intra-mural Sports, Chorus, National Junior Honor Society

Tuition Free Public School

Before Care and After Care Programs

650 ROYAL PALM BEACH BLVD. SUITE 400 ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL 33411 (561)792-4123 • Fax (561)422-0674 Western Academy does not discriminate in admissions on the basis of race, color, national origin or disability.