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INAUGURAL CAR SHOW AT RPBHS

The Wellington Village Council hired attorney David Dee as a consultant for solid waste services last week and immediately put him to work helping prepare a request for proposals. Council members had said that they were satisfied with their current provider, Waste Management of Palm Beach, but decided in September to seek proposals for a new contract rather than renew its current seven-year contract for another seven years. Page 3

Royal Palm Beach High School held its inaugural Cruisin’ with the Wildcats Car Show on Saturday, Nov. 15 on school grounds. The show featured antique cars, muscle cars, classic cars and more. Prizes were given out for the top three in each category. The event was a fundraiser for the school’s athletic teams. Shown here, Don Neely of Wellington won first place in the Antique Car category for his 1939 Buick Century. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 20 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Fun For All At Binks Forest’s Fall Carnival

Binks Forest Elementary School held its fall carnival Saturday, Nov. 15. The fun-filled afternoon featured games, entertainment and plenty of local sponsors and vendors, along with food trucks, a dunk tank and performances by the school’s chorus and cheerleaders, as well as other local groups. Page 5

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OPINION Ruling Majority Using Gavel To Stifle Dissent

This week, a majority of the Palm Beach County Commission effectively censured one of its own for nothing more than holding unpopular points of view. Without giving specific reasons, Commissioner Paulette Burdick was passed over for her turn at the gavel — and the largely ceremonial title of “mayor” — in favor of Commissioner Shelley Vana. Page 4 DEPARTMENT INDEX NEWS................................. 3 - 9 OPINION.................................. 4 CRIME NEWS.......................... 6 NEWS BRIEFS......................... 8 PEOPLE................................. 13 SCHOOLS.......................14 - 15 COLUMNS...................... 16, 25 BUSINESS......................26 - 27 SPORTS..........................31 - 33 CALENDAR............................ 34 CLASSIFIEDS................ 35 - 38 Visit Us On The Web At WWW.GOTOWNCRIER.COM

ITID Approves County Permit For 60th Street Intersection

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report In a 4-1 decision, the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors granted the county a special drainage permit Wednesday to improve the intersection at 60th Street and Royal Palm Beach Blvd. after hearing input from several dozen residents both for and against the project. The intersection improvement will complete the third connection of the State Road 7 extension to The Acreage, but some residents contend it is opening the floodgate to allow large developments to use Acreage roads for pass-through traffic. ITID Engineer Jay Foy said the plan was submitted to the district about a year ago and different options had been discussed during that time. The county proposes to improve the intersection by paving 60th Street 120 feet to the west and raising the road to improve visibility for drivers entering Royal Palm Beach Blvd. from 60th Street. A traffic signal will also be added.

Foy said the county had gone through several different iterations for the intersection before arriving at the final version before the board. He pointed out that the previous plan to pave the road west to 120th Avenue North, which raised strong objections from some residents and board members, was no longer in the plan. The county also added an item ITID did not ask for, which was a guardrail between 60th Street and the M-1 Canal that continues to 120th Avenue to increase safety. The county also changed the speed limit to 30 mph and prohibited truck traffic. “With all those changes, there is no reason I would recommend denial,” Foy said. Supervisor Michelle Damone made a motion to approve the staff recommendation. Supervisor Ralph Bair pointed out that the improvements will also enable the district to repair drainage in the area. During public comment, resident John Rivera said accommodations for equestrians had not been made at the intersection.

“A lot of people ride that trail. They get to 60th and there’s no way to cross it,” Rivera said, asking for some provision for a walkthrough that would not require riders to go on pavement. Damone asked county staff present at the meeting if some accommodation could be made for riders. Supervisor Jennifer Hager said she thought that paving would not be horse-friendly. “This whole pavement thing, when there’s pavement coming in, it’s not going to work,” Hager said. “It’s not going to accommodate horses there.” Damone amended her motion to try to accommodate horses. Rose Rodriguez favored approving the permit. “We need that road now,” she said. “Don’t worry about future development. It’s long overdue.” Michele Meredith said she did not understand why the horses were an issue when the road was needed for safety. “We should be talking to Minto See 60TH STREET, page 7

Wellington Council Decides To Switch Tallahassee Lobbyists

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council voted to hire lobbyist Coker Consulting last week to represent them in Tallahassee, replacing David Ramba of the Ramba Consulting Group. Council members were not happy with the services provided by Ramba, who was hired in January. Ramba was earning $60,000 a year. Village Manager Paul Schofield noted that discussion among council members focused on the lack of contact from Ramba and the number of appearances Ramba had made before the council. Using the same list of seven respondents considered in January, council members discussed their alternatives at the Nov. 11 meeting. Mayor Bob Margolis said he thought it was important for the

village to have a proactive lobbyist in Tallahassee. “We, as a council, have to determine if we’re satisfied with the results of our current lobbyist,” Margolis said. “If we are, we continue with that. If not, we have the option to pick another lobbyist. I, for one, have looked at some of the results that were delivered to us, and I’m not real comfortable with the results.” Vice Mayor John Greene said he had been a strong supporter of Ramba when the council first hired him. “There’s no question about his qualifications,” Greene said. “The issues we are having are communication issues, getting feedback on results and legislative issues that are important to us.” Greene asked if they have to go out for a new request for proposals (RFP), and Village Attorney

Laurie Cohen said that lobbying services are exempt under the village’s purchasing manual. “I think that you can choose any of the lobbyists,” Cohen said. “You can renew with our current lobbyist or you can choose one from the list. You did go through the process of scoring, and you do have a ranking here, so that should factor into your decision making.” Schofield said that in the past, lobbyists had not spoken extensively with council members, but it was their decision as to how they wanted to proceed. “The previous councils wanted to be separated from them,” he said. Councilman Matt Willhite said he thought the most important function of the lobbyist was to get council members in to see legislators when they go to Tallahassee. “I think every time I went to See LOBBYIST, page 4

Lox Council Moves Toward Purchasing Chamber Building By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council authorized its staff Tuesday to proceed with the purchase of the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce building at F Road and Southern Blvd. Town Manager Bill Underwood said he had gotten two appraisals of $581,635 and $583,824, which does not include the land because that belongs to the county. However, council members are hopeful that the county will deed the land to the town. Underwood also pointed out that he had spoken with Greenacres Mayor Sam Ferreri, an architect, who was involved in the building’s construction, who said it was very well-built. Although Underwood did not know the hurricane rating of the

building, he said it complies with the 2010 building code. He added that he had done several cost analyses, with and without inflation, and found that the town would come out well ahead financially over a 30-year period by buying the building rather than continuing to rent facilities. Councilman Jim Rockett made a motion to negotiate a purchase with the chamber, adding that he could not imagine a homeowner turning down the opportunity to buy a home as opposed to renting. Rockett added that he is frustrated with the office the town rents. “It’s not a place that we should continue to function in,” he said. “I don’t see a reason to do anything but move forward.” Councilman Tom Goltzené said he did not favor getting a mortgage See BUILDING, page 19

PRINCESS & PIRATE BALL RETURNS TO IPC

The Center for Family Services’ Kids Helping Kids Committee hosted its Princess & Pirate Ball on Sunday, Nov. 16 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. Kids of all ages enjoyed getting together for a great cause. Shown here, Richard Roberson, Pheobe Denemberg, Alex Walczak, Alexia Letsche and Charlotte Faxon enjoy the cotton candy. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 9

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Grand Champions To Host The USPA International Cup

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report Officials at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington are excited to present the USPA International Cup Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 29. The opening ceremony takes place at 12:30 p.m., followed at 1 p.m. by the Carlos Gracida Memorial Legends of Polo match. Some of the best polo players in the world will be playing in the match to honor their late friend and polo legend Carlos Gracida, a longtime Wellington resident who died earlier this year. “Carlos played in the match last year, and he played in it with a lot of players who made a huge impact on American polo,” Grand Champions Polo Club owner Melissa Ganzi said. “This year, we decided to name the event after him and make it the inaugural Carlos Gracida Legends of Polo Memorial, and it will be played every year, from this point on, prior

to our international tournament.” The plan to have Mexico come, Ganzi said, was made with Gracida. “Many of his family members will be playing in the tournament. His son, Carlitos, will be playing for the United States team; his other son, Mariano, will be playing on the Mexican team. His nephew Julio will be on the Mexican team,” she said. At 3 p.m., Mexico, USA and Team USPA will compete in a round-robin tournament. A 20-goal championship game sanctioned by the United States Polo Association and the Chile Polo Association, the round-robin promises to be a captivating, high-speed event. This tournament serves as a pre-season game at the Grand Champions Polo Club. “We think it’s nice to host an international event in Wellington prior to the regular season, so there’s a lot of excitement for the See GRAND CHAMPS, page 7

Equestrian Leaders See Bright Season Ahead In 2015

John Wash, Noreen O’Sullivan, Scott Armand, Melissa Ganzi, Mark Bellissimo, Michael Stone and Dr. Randy Laurich at Wednesday’s equestrian-themed chamber luncheon. PHOTO BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report With upbeat, optimistic presentations, leaders of the local equestrian community addressed members of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce during a luncheon held Wednesday at the Wanderers Club. Featured speakers included Mark Bellissimo of Equestrian Sport Productions, Marla Connor of the Gulfstream Polo Club, Melissa Ganzi of the Grand Champions Polo Club, Noreen O’Sullivan of Wellington Classic Dressage and John Wash of the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Sponsor Scott Armand of Armand Professional Services introduced the speakers. “I don’t know about you, but I’ve been waiting for this day all summer,” Armand said, eagerly

anticipating the 2015 equestrian season. Wash, president of club operations at IPC, also looks forward to the upcoming season. “It’s great to be here with all of the different disciplines,” he said. “As we’ve talked about, we all need one another. A lot goes on during the season, and it’s great to see so many familiar faces here.” Wash highlighted some of the milestones from last season at IPC. With more than 12,000 people in the stadium for the final of the 110th Maserati U.S. Open Polo Championship, team Alegria defeated team Valiente 11-10 in overtime. “The final was broadcast on a tape delay,” Wash said. “You may have seen it on NBC — the main See EQUESTRIANS, page 19

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New District 6 Commissioner Melissa McKinlay Takes Her Seat

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay, the new District 6 representative on the Palm Beach County Commission, was sworn in Tuesday, formally taking her seat on the dais. McKinlay took the oath of office from State Attorney Dave Aronberg, joined by her son, Brady, and daughter, Annika.

Also taking the oath of office Tuesday were District 4 Commissioner Steve Abrams and District 2 Commissioner Paulette Burdick, who retained their seats for a new four-year term. Outgoing District 6 County Commissioner Jess Santamaria did not attend the meeting. The board’s annual reorganizational meeting was not without drama. Burdick, who as the current

vice mayor was in line to take the gavel from outgoing Mayor Priscilla Taylor, was passed over in favor of District 3 Commissioner Shelley Vana — a move Burdick attributed to her anti-development positions. Taylor nominated Vana for mayor, and Abrams nominated Burdick; the vote was 5-2 for Vana. Vana then nominated District 5 Commissioner Mary Lou

New County Commissioner — Melissa McKinlay takes the oath of office from State Attorney Dave Aronberg as her son, Brady, and daughter, Annika, look on.

Berger for vice mayor, which carried unanimously. Abrams congratulated Taylor for her year of presiding over the commission. “You handled all the hard issues, and you handled them wonderfully,” he said. “I was glad to have served with you under your leadership.” Burdick thanked Santamaria for his eight years of service on the commission and his commitment to ethics and integrity, and for continuing to advocate on those issues. She also thanked Taylor for her service as mayor, and pointed out that it would be the last reorganizational meeting for longtime County Administrator Bob Weisman, who is retiring. “I want to thank you for your years of service to the county,” she said to Weisman. District 1 Commissioner Hal Valeche agreed that it had been a good year under Taylor’s leadership. “We’ve had some really interesting moments here in the chamber that I’ll remember for a long time positively,” he said. Valeche regretted that Santamaria was not present so he could express his sentiments directly. “He and I have disagreed quite a bit, as you know, but it was all in the spirit of producing a better result for our residents,” Valeche said. “He’s dedicated to what he believes, and I think that’s an admirable thing in public service.”

Vana said that she thought there is a lot of good work to be done in the future. “Now that we have term limits, there is a lot of turnover, and we have to get with it real fast,” she said. “It has been a good year of people working together and trying to get things done.” Taylor commended everyone for being supportive over the past year. “We have had a difficult year in some instances, especially dealing with development,” she said. “We were hit with a lot of things, but we were able to come together and get them done.” She included among accomplishments the initiation of a search for a new county administrator. “I asked him to stay, so you all would know, but he told me indeed not,” Taylor said. Weisman agreed that the accomplishments of the board over the past year had been outstanding, and presented Taylor with a plaque in appreciation for her leadership. “I think you have performed the mayoralty in the way it was envisioned to be done, and come out as a strong leader on behalf of the board,” Weisman said. He also displayed a plaque for Santamaria in appreciation of his service, which Weisman said he would get to him. “It has been an interesting experience to work with Commissioner Santamaria over the years,” he

said. “It has been challenging, but challenging in a good way. It’s a challenge that staff has found very worthwhile and for the overall good of the county.” McKinlay thanked all her supporters, including some attending the meeting. “I know you’re going to keep me on my toes for the next four years,” she said. “I have no doubt about that, but I appreciate you being here, and I look forward to finding some things on common ground to work toward together.” She also thanked the staff in the county’s Legislative Affairs Department, where she has worked for the past several years, for giving her experience to perform better as a commissioner. “I look forward to my new role working with you working on behalf of the county and its legislative agenda and pushing that forward,” McKinlay said. She also thanked Weisman for being able to work with him. “You’ve given me the opportunity as being a fellow staff member to take the position I was hired to do and grow it and make it my own,” McKinlay said. “Although it will only be a short time that we get to work together, I look forward to it.” She said that her goal is to work with everyone and build consensus. “I will focus my next four years See McKINLAY, page 19

Wellington Prepares To Seek New Waste Hauling Proposals

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington Village Council hired attorney David Dee as a consultant for solid waste services last week and immediately put him to work helping prepare a request for proposals (RFP). Council members had said that they were satisfied with their current provider, Waste Management of Palm Beach, but decided in September by a 3-2 vote to seek proposals for a new solid waste removal contract rather than renew its current seven-year contract with Waste Management for another seven years. The contract provides for such a renewal, but recent opinions by the Palm Beach County Office of Inspector General have frowned upon the renewal of long-term

contracts without a competitive bid. The original proposal for Dee’s services was for no more than $60,000 at $250 per hour. However, at the Nov. 11 meeting, several council members were uncomfortable with the cost. Councilman Howard Coates disagreed with Village Attorney Laurie Cohen’s interpretation that the current contract clearly provides for renewal. He asked how the new RFP would differ from the one issued seven years ago without a consultant. “I don’t want to spend an additional $60,000 if it’s not necessary,” Coates said. Director of Operations Jim Barnes said that the village had attorney Jeff Kurtz and a consultant on board at the time.

“We believe we have in-house expertise now, but we need assistance on the contract,” Barnes said. “I don’t want to speak for Ms. Cohen, but things have changed. There’s going to be a lot of attention by bidders to make their company appear to be the most desirable.” Coates asked Cohen whether this was an area she felt comfortable with, and Cohen said that Dee has specific expertise with waste hauling contracts. “You have to understand the nuances,” she said. “In the end, you will get a product from someone who really understands the industry.” Coates said he thought $60,000 seemed like a lot for consulting services. Business Services Manager Ed De La Vega said village staff

was recommending a consultant because of the complex nature of the contract, adding that Dee had said the price would be between $40,000 and $60,000. Coates said he would support $40,000. Cohen said consultation would help avoid possible lawsuits. “What is driving the legal cost is litigation,” she said. “The $60,000 will be a valuable thing for the village.” Councilwoman Anne Gerwig agreed with getting good consultation to prepare the RFP. “We need somebody who can answer those needs,” she said. Vice Mayor John Greene agreed with hiring Dee as a consultant. “I know what the questions and challenges are,” he said. “Having an attorney at this point might help avoid litigation down the road.”

Village Manager Paul Schofield said that the consultant’s fee seemed like a reasonable price for what would be a $30 million contract over seven years. “We can do this in-house, but there will be other items that will not be done,” he said. Mayor Bob Margolis pointed out that the RFP needs to be released in January. “We’re a little bit under the gun,” he said. “I’m comfortable with staff, but we do need counsel. We’re not just giving him a blank check. He has been doing this for a long time.” Willhite made a motion to enter into an agreement with Dee in an amount not to exceed $50,000, which carried 5-0. Dee immediately joined village staff in a discussion with the council about points of the contract.

Barnes brought up the issue of new trucks preferred by the council, which was a clause in the current contract, as opposed to moderately used trucks. Dee said the current contract requiring new trucks would drive up the cost. “New trucks are a high level of service,” he said. “You’re paying for it.” Barnes also brought up the council’s preference of using trucks running on compressed natural gas. Dee explained that the current contractor is the only one to his knowledge that uses compressed natural gas as opposed to diesel, and that if that were true, no other bidder would be able to meet that specification. He advised giving that consideration when reviewSee WASTE RFP, page 19

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County’s Ruling Majority Is Using The Gavel To Stifle Dissent

This week, a majority of the Palm Beach County Commission effectively censured one of its own for nothing more than holding unpopular points of view. Without giving specific reasons, Commissioner Paulette Burdick was passed over for her turn at the gavel — and the largely ceremonial title of “mayor” — in favor of Commissioner Shelley Vana. It was, of course, not the first time the voting majority has snubbed a commissioner they didn’t like. Commissioner Jess Santamaria, who left office this week after eight years of service, got a similar snub two years ago when his colleagues decided to use one of the few levers at their disposal to show their displeasure with his political point of view. While completely unfair, what happened two years ago was not unexpected. Mr. Santamaria had made no secret of his dislike for the type of political games that run rampant at the county governmental center and used every opportunity afforded him to reiterate his desire to clean up the mess. But what happened this week to Ms. Burdick was far different. While Mr. Santam-

aria carefully sculpted his iconoclastic image, Ms. Burdick is a fairly run-of-the-mill politician by Palm Beach County standards. Her previous 16 years of service on the Palm Beach County School Board showed that she has the ability to run a meeting. In fact, the only place where she tends to stick out is on the issue of development. Like Mr. Santamaria, she is not a fan of developer overreach. However, she has always been fairly polite about it and ready to compromise. As it turns out, just stepping out of line on that issue was enough. The county’s pro-development governing majority has deemed that dissent on such a critical issue is enough to get you passed over for your turn at the helm — even if that “helm” is a manufactured title designed to give an impression of far more significance than it is worth. We won’t question here how it is that Ms. Burdick seemed to know in advance that this was going to happen; nor how five commissioners seem to know how to fall in line. However, it is a shame that our elected leaders can’t tolerate even the whiff of dissent without taking any means possible to stamp it out.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Kudos To Burdick

Editor’s note: The following letter addressed to County Commissioner Paulette Burdick was sent to the Town-Crier for publication. Dear Commissioner Burdick: I applaud your fortitude for standing up to be counted on the side of existing residents in the face of develop-o-mania. Contrary to what Commissioner Hal Valeche and his admitted developer cronies say, Minto West will not be better for the existing residents. This, plus the others that this decision has now opened the door

for, will remove lifestyle choices from the menu of what Palm Beach County had to offer. It is a shame that everyone must settle for vanilla. Again, thank you for coming forward and standing up — even when facing the stark reality of such petty treatment toward you — “the emperor really has no clothes!” Dr. J. William (Bill) Louda Loxahatchee Groves

Another Guilty Verdict

Congratulations to the Goodman trial prosecutors and the

second jury reaching the correct verdict, even though some restrictions were placed upon them. In the first trial, Mr. Goodman claimed to have stopped or slowed down at the stop sign; in the second trial, brake failure magically appeared. I would think one of these statements would be perjury. Even the bartender’s statements reduced the number of drinks, and the drug issue vanished. Mr. Goodman did not claim to be sober, the throttle and brake failure, or injury until the lawyer appeared. The lawyers are the only winners in this tragedy. Just think of all the good Mr. Goodman could have accom-

plished with his inherited fortune via a plea deal. A reduced sentence and fine could yield benefits for our citizens instead of millions of taxpayers’ money on this trial. The millions that his lawyers are collecting could have gone to something positive in this tragedy. Of course, he has chosen to try to escape responsibility and punishment. Sadly, he will likely be released on bail again to his estate. Most of us would consider such living to be a vacation. The defense is trying to blame anything and everybody. All you have to do is go to the scene and walk the road in the time claimed and you will know it is absurd.

Instead we’ll blame the car and needle? If allowed out on appeal, the process will drag on for a long time. He belongs in jail, not on an estate and seeking credit for “time served.” This tragic loss to Scott Wil-

son and his family can never be overcome. They are the victims. Surely we owe them a speedy end to this legal nonsense in the hope that they can find some measure of peace. Peter Granata Wellington

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backstroke swimming championship and competed in the 1976 Olympics. Son Bruk was a beach volleyball champion, and granddaughter Heather captained the U..S women’s polo team. Ernie V. was also a former coach of the New Jersey Nets. His asso-

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Contest Will Award $500 Scholarship To Student Who ‘Stands Tall Above Alcohol’ With a $500 scholarship and more than $1,500 in prizes overall, the Wellington Rotary Club has announced its support of the fifth annual Underage Drinking Prevention School Bus Poster Contest, which will culminate with an awards ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015. The deadline for submission of entries is Friday, Dec. 5. “This year’s theme is ‘Stand Tall Above Alcohol,’ and we are looking for kids in grades K-12 to do just that by creating a poster that shows them taking a positive stand for an alcohol-free lifestyle,” said Rotarian Tom Carreras, lead volunteer on the project. The contest is a collaborative effort between the Wellington Rotary Club, the Palm Beach County Substance Awareness Coalition, Adobe, the Hanley Center, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, the South Florida Fair, the School District of Palm Beach County and Allstate, to increase awareness throughout the community about the dangers of underage

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Ramba Responds

continued from page 1 Tallahassee, I found that,” Willhite said. “I think what you’re stressing that you have concern about is some of the communication during the off season. I think that’s the only place that we’re having problems.” Willhite suggested going with the first two choices of applicants and splitting their responsibilities at the same price, but Cohen said that if the council did that, it would have to get the first two choices to agree. “Whatever you do tonight is going to require staff to go back and communicate unless you simply renew,” Cohen said. “You really are in a position right now that you just don’t know if they will accept it.”

drinking, while promoting the little-known fact that most teens are alcohol free. “Seven out of 10 students are alcohol free,” noted Jeff Kadel, executive director of the Palm Beach County Substance Awareness Coalition. However, Palm Beach County is four percent higher than the national average in the number of teens that drink on a monthly basis. The poster contest allows the community to make positive strides against this statistic. The top entries will be displayed during the South Florida Fair. More than 100 volunteers will place the winning artwork on the Palm Beach County School District buses for 60,000 students to view daily. Throughout the summer, last year’s winning artwork was on view in each of the 16 Palm Beach County Library System branches. Prizes include the following: • A $500 scholarship. • Adobe will award the top two high school students with the Adobe Photoshop Creative Suite, and Willhite pointed out that Schofield had said he had concerns about some of Ramba’s work but was satisfied overall. Councilman Howard Coates said the lobbyist was one area where he tried to stay out of the picture. “I’ve been one of the council members who chose not to have direct contact with the lobbyist,” Coates said, explaining that he relied on Schofield to do that. Coates asked Schofield whether he felt that Ramba had performed to the standards of his contract, and Schofield said the only things were not appearing before council the specified number of times and underperforming on grant applications, which Schofield said he would be willing to remove from the contract and reassign if the council were willing to keep Ramba, because grants are not a typical item that lobbyists deal with. “That was not something that

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Shown here is Joshua Hartigan, the designer of the 2014 library poster, where all winners were showcased, along with sponsors and participants in last year’s contest.

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Okeeheelee Nature Center Holiday Party, Volunteer Appreciation Event The Friends of the Okeeheelee Nature Center will host its annual Holiday Party on Friday, Dec. 5 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Okeeheelee Nature Center. The free event celebrates the holiday season featuring live animals, crafts for children, and plenty of cookies and punch. Win valuable prizes in a fundraising raffle, and leave with some holiday gifts from the nature center’s gift shop. The highlight of the evening will be the naming of the nature center’s two baby alligators through

the top two middle school and top two elementary school students each will receive a copy of Adobe Photoshop Premier Elements. • The top six winners — two elementary school, two middle school and two high school students — each will receive a $50 gift card, and each of their posters will be displayed on all of the

school district’s school buses. Rules and an entry form can be found at www.pbcbusposter.org. The deadline to submit all entries is Friday, Dec. 5 at 11:59 p.m. For more information about the contest, or to learn about volunteering for the project, contact Alexa Lee at (561) 844-5952 or alexalee@pbcsac.org.

we typically had in it,” Schofield said, adding that a grant strategy had been submitted to the village in the past two weeks. Although there had been no deadline, Schofield said that he had not anticipated receiving it in the last two months of the contract. Greene said if there were issues with satisfaction of the contract, he would be willing to make a motion to go with Coker Consulting, which was the second-ranked firm behind Ramba. Coates invited Ramba, who was at the meeting, to share his view on what had been discussed. Ramba said that there are many misconceptions about how the legislative process works and when things actually happen. He pointed out that the only month that either he or one of his associates was not present at a council meeting, or did not meet with council members in Talla-

hassee, was when the legislature was in session. “Last year, when you hired us in the end of January, you were already halfway through last year before we even started our first time meeting with you,” Ramba said. “During the session, we provided regular updates.” During the off season, they had been working on a grant proposal, he said. “Here’s the reality of this last election,” Ramba said. “You’ve got Rick Scott’s priorities and Amendment 1 passing, so you’re going to have $10 billion over the next 20 years for land. What we need to focus on is trying to do land purchases. That’s where the funds are going to be put into. Had Charlie Crist gotten in, we would have had different priorities up there.” Ramba said having grant strategies in place is a good idea, although whether it should be in

the lobbying contract is another matter. “We have spent eight months now trying to figure out what the village really needs,” he said. “We think we have an effective grant strategy that we’d like to finalize with staff, and get to you guys so we can apply for those funds, because we don’t believe there’s going to be a huge amount of appropriations that would be available to the village.” Ramba said his biggest value would be fighting for municipal home rule, which he said the state is trying to undermine. Greene said he thought that the services Ramba offers might be broader than what the village needs. “I don’t think anyone for a second is sitting here thinking that your qualifications aren’t strong enough to meet our needs,” Greene said. “I think maybe the contrary. Based on what you’re

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a special naming raffle. This is the only opportunity to submit a name for the new babies, so don’t miss out! During the event, the nature center’s volunteers will be recognized for the work they accomplished over the past year. The Okeeheelee Nature Center is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation Department and is located in Okeeheelee Park at 7715 Forest Hill Blvd. For more info., call (561) 233-1400 or visit www.pbcparks. com/nature.

Community Of Hope Will Take Visitors ‘Back To Bethlehem’ Community of Home Church will present its 10th anniversary of Back to Bethlehem next month. This year’s goal is for 10,000 people to experience the City of Bethlehem, an interactive outdoor event for the whole family. Enter Bethlehem, walk through the marketplace and visit the Holy Family. Don’t be surprised if a Roman soldier yells at you to get out of the way, or if a shop owner in the

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All-American undergraduate years at Colgate University? Well he was chairman of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness in Sports and also served on the U.S. Olympic Sports Commission. Wonder what he did in his spare time... if there was any.

marketplace tries to sell his wares. This event is free and appropriate for visitors of all ages. Open from 7 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 12, 13 and 14, Back to Bethlehem will be located at the northwest corner of E Road and Okeechobee Blvd. in Loxahatchee Groves at 14055 Okeechobee Blvd. For more info., call (561) 7538883 or visit www.communityofhopechurch.com. telling us, maybe your scope of services are much larger than what we need.” Ramba said he had hoped for a two- or three-hour workshop with council members to decide on legislative strategies. “That has not occurred, and it needs to,” he said. Councilwoman Anne Gerwig said she was not willing to blame Ramba for the discord on the council. “This discord on the council is making it difficult to deal with anyone,” she said. Coates said Ramba had been his top choice but that he had questions about his compliance with the contract. “It concerns me when hearing from the manager that there were provisions considered important that were not complied with,” he said. Greene made a motion to begin negotiations with Coker Consulting, which carried 3-2, with Willhite and Gerwig opposed.

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BARRELS OF FUN FOR ALL AT BINKS FOREST ELEMENTARY’S FALL CARNIVAL

Binks Forest Elementary School held its 2014 Fall Carnival on Saturday, Nov. 15. The fun-filled afternoon featured games, entertainment and plenty of local sponsors and vendors, along with food trucks, a dunk tank and performances by the school’s chorus and cheerleaders, as well as other local groups. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Emelia Bechalany works on her golf skills.

Cadence O’Neil dunks teacher Emily MacMillan.

Lydia, Eden and Violet Enter learn to fish with some help from Kristina Davis.

Binks Forest Principal Michella Levy (center) with PTA board members.

Everett MacMillan and Colin McKilligan battle it out.

Adam Arruda and Miami Marlins catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia of Florida Green Pest Control.

FARMER JAY TEACHES KIDS AT EQUESTRIAN TRAILS HOW TO GROW ORGANICS

Equestrian Trails Elementary School recently hosted Farmer Jay Pure Organics owner Jason McCobb. who taught students about the different seeds and how to plant them, how to grow lettuce in a pot and more. Students were invited to sign up for his eight-week junior sprouts program. For more info., visit www.myfarmerjay.com. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

“Farmer Jay” Jason McCobb presses seeds into the soil for students Hailey Patel, Kennedy Cavin and Lola Simpson Gay while Master Gardener Barbara Hadsell looks on.

Students show the lettuce seed containers they got to take home.

Jason McCobb explains how seeds get dispersed.

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By Julie Unger Town-Crier Staff Report NOV. 15 — Deputies from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office’s Royal Palm Beach substation are investing two incidents of tailgate thefts in the La Mancha community. According to one PBSO report, deputies were called to a home on La Mancha Avenue last Saturday afternoon regarding one of the incidents. According to that report, sometime between 10 p.m. last Friday and noon on Saturday, someone stole the tailgate from the victim’s 2008 Ford F350 truck. The tailgate was valued at $750. In a second incident, deputies were called to a home on Las Palmas Street, also last Saturday afternoon. According to that PBSO report, sometime between midnight last Friday and 12:50 p.m. last Saturday, someone stole the tailgate from the victim’s 2015 Ford F350 truck. That tailgate was also valued at $750. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. ••• NOV. 7 — A Royal Palm Beach woman contacted the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation on Friday, Nov. 7 regarding the delayed report of a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, the victim was at a friend’s house in Madison Green and woke up on Oct. 28 to discover the driver’s side rear door of her vehicle open. According to the report, the victim thought nothing of it until Wednesday, Nov. 5, when she went to look for her camera bag, Apple laptop and other accessories, valued at approximately $2,078, and discovered that they were missing. NOV. 8 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the Target Superstore on Okeechobee Blvd. on Saturday, Nov. 8 regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, on Friday, Nov. 7, a loss prevention officer noticed a white male, with brown hair, a mustache and a thin beard, approximately 5’7’’ and 145 pounds enter the electronics isle, place a 46’’ Magnavox television into his cart and exit the store without paying for the television. According to the report, the same man entered the store the following day but left quickly after a loss prevention officer recognized him. The man fled in a 2011 Chevrolet Aveo. He was wearing a white shirt, plaid shorts, dark sneakers and a brown beaded necklace. NOV. 9 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called to the AT&T store on State Road 7 on Sunday, Nov. 9 shortly after 6 p.m. regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, someone walked into the store and removed a black Samsung Galaxy S5 cell phone, valued at $650. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report. NOV. 11 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called to a home on 52nd Road North last Tuesday morning regarding a residential burglary. According to a PBSO report, while cleaning out his garage, the victim discovered that his Stihl power pole chainsaw, valued at $514, had been removed from the garage. According to the report, there were no signs of forced entry, and other expensive tools were not removed. The victim was advised to check out local pawn shops for the saw. NOV. 11 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substa-

tion was called regarding a credit card complaint last Tuesday afternoon. According to a PBSO report, the victim received an e-mail notification of a $503 purchase made on a card issued in his name at the Publix supermarket on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. According to the report, the victim does not have the card in question, which he did not receive and had been replaced by the bank. According to the report, the victim does not know who has the card or how they were able to get it. There were no suspects at the time of the report. NOV. 12 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was contacted by a Loxahatchee Groves resident last Wednesday regarding a case of fraud. According to a PBSO report, the victim noticed two fraudulent debit charges on his account, totally $9,000, from a casino in Hialeah. According to the report, the victim notified his bank, Wells Fargo, and the card was cancelled. The victim was advised to report the theft and fraud to the credit reporting agencies, the Department of Social Security, the Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. NOV. 14 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called by a West Palm Beach resident last Friday regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between Sunday, Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. and Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 4 p.m., someone stole his Gibson Les Paul model guitar and accessories, valued at approximately $2,040. The equipment had been left at a church on Okeechobee Blvd. NOV. 15 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to a home in the Polo Lakes community last Saturday morning regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 8:30 p.m. last Friday and 7 a.m. Saturday, someone removed two unlocked Ferrari and Diamondback bicycles, valued at approximately $1,400, from the patio near the victim’s front door. There were no suspects at the time of the report. NOV. 15 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to the Dillard’s department store in the Mall at Wellington Green last Saturday afternoon regarding a case of shoplifting. According to a PBSO report, at approximately 4:45 p.m., two male juveniles stole two Kenneth Cole watches, valued at $180. The juveniles were arrested for retail theft. NOV. 16 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called to a home in the Black Diamond community Saturday afternoon regarding a case of fraud. According to a PBSO report, the victim had four unauthorized credit cards opened in his name, with charges of $10,000 on one and $5,000 on another. According to the report, the victim was advised to notify the credit bureaus and acquire identity theft protection. NOV. 17 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Acreage/Loxahatchee substation was called Monday to a tree nursery on D Road regarding a theft. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 and 8 a.m. the following morning, someone removed eight podocarpus trees in See BLOTTER, page 19

Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking for the public’s help in finding these wanted fugitives: • Fabian Vallejo, alias Fabian Vallejo-Vindas, is a white male, 5’6” tall and weighing 150 lbs., with black hair, brown eyes and multiple tattoos. His date of birth is 06/18/90. Vallejo is wanted on felony charges for failure to appear for a jury trial on charges of possession of cocaine, an invalid driver’s license and violating probation by possessing drug paraphernalia. He is also wanted for failing to appear for a jury trial on charges of operating a vehicle with a suspended, cancelled or revoked license. His last known address was South Eric Circle in Greenacres. He is wanted as of 11/13/14. • Susan Wagner is a white female, 5’4” tall and weighing 130 lbs., with brown hair, brown eyes and scars on the back of her neck. Her date of birth is 09/26/55. Wagner is wanted on felony charges for violating probation and for felony petit theft. Her last known address was River Bluff Lane in Royal Palm Beach. She is wanted as of 11/13/14. Remain anonymous and you may be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward. Call Crime Stoppers at (800) 458-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestopperspbc.com.

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County Reviews Legislative Priorities For Upcoming Session

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report Legislative Affairs Director Todd Bonlarron outlined Palm Beach County’s list of legislative priorities for the upcoming session in Tallahassee at Tuesday’s meeting of the Palm Beach County Commission. “We’ve separated our agenda this year into two parts, because we feel the issues regarding environment and water are going to play such a key and central role that we didn’t want to confuse it within the other agenda,” Bonlarron said. Among the proposed priorities for economic development are Glades regional initiatives, including new requests for improvements at the Pahokee Marina and the Boys & Girls Club, and continuation of road funding; a film and television incentive that Mayor Shelley Vana has

been working on; and financing for the Scripps Research Institute and Max Planck, both of which were successful in receiving state funding last year. Under transportation and area flood protection, the legislative team is looking to build on $4 million the county previously received to build up the dike separating the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area from The Acreage. “We’re working with the [South Florida] Water Management District on continuation of the remaining $4 million for that project,” Bonlarron said. Under growth management, the team is working on language regarding home rule authority of local governments and their ability to have complete control over zoning issues, asking the legislature not to take any of those abilities away.

Art By Local Equestrians On Display The work of several local artists will be on display from Nov. 24 through Dec. 28 at the Paint Store at Ronald Shaffer Interiors, located at 1800 Upland Road in West Palm Beach. The art of Ann Friedlander and Michele Hundt will be featured, as well as the jewelry of Lily Zilo. These three friends, part of the equestrian community in Wellington, also find time to pursue creative endeavors. Zilo moved to Wellington from Rome with her husband and two daughters. She is a dedicated and successful international amateur dressage rider who competes regularly. She finds time to create beautiful jewelry that is uniquely appropriate for the South Florida lifestyle. Hundt is the owner of ShoChic, an upscale boutique that sells

dressage apparel. She numbers international riders among her customers, as well as amateurs and young riders with an eye for style. Her flair for color and design so apparent at ShoChic can be seen in her stunning paintings. Friedlander moved to Wellington because it is the top place in the U.S. for dressage. Focused on her riding, she did not paint for a while. In 2013, following a serious accident, Shaffer encouraged her to resume painting. She is riding and painting now, and her colorful art ranges from delicate to bold. The Paint Store at Ronald Shaffer Interiors is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Meet the artists on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. For more info., call (561) 832-5472.

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continued from page 1 community,” Ganzi said. “It’s really an event that has a lot of the locals from Wellington come out and support polo.” Staged at the lush fields of the Grand Champions Polo Club, located at 13444 Southfields Road, the tournament will be an amazing

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continued from page 1 to get roads through their property to the high school,” Meredith said, explaining that students are at risk every day trying to get to school. Jean Edwards spoke against the permit. “Basically, we’re building

working through the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation to fill a $3.2 million child welfare gap for ChildNet, a local provider of foster care. They also are working to increase adoptive rights for the grandparents of children whose parents are no longer able to care for them. In education, county priorities include an application for continued public education capital outlay (PECO) financing for Palm Beach State College, which recently broke ground in Loxahatchee Groves for its fifth campus, as well as funding for the school district’s science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs. Bonlarron’s office is also working on a local bill that will allow schools to continue to display advertising on their athletic fields to support extracurricular activities, and applying for additional

cultural and arts programs. “We had such a successful year last year in the many different cultural and museum grant programs to support our cultural arts community on getting those dollars from Tallahassee,” Bonlarron said. Another initiative is working with private-sector stakeholders on quality economic development solutions for businesses looking to expand in the county, specifically allowing flexibility in mitigation credits. Palm Beach County Water Utilities Policy and Legislation Manager Chris Pettit said the legislative agenda includes several environmental priorities. “Welcome to the year of water, as it’s being declared,” Pettit said. “We’re looking to continue the successful efforts that we’ve had on a number of appropriation items, including the lake region

water infrastructure.” Pettit said he is also working with the county’s Department of Environmental Resources Management for continued progress on the Lake Worth Lagoon initiative and beach restoration funding. Another priority is adopting the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Compact with Broward and Miami-Dade counties to include support for solar and other renewable energy programs. Pettit pointed out that Amendment 1 passed, which will make additional money available to the Land Acquisition Trust Fund. “There’s going to be some very interesting conversations up in Tallahassee as to how that money is going to be spent and distributed, so we are going to be monitoring the issue and making sure that you are aware of how things are going,” he said.

Residents Of The Western Communities Helped Make Buddy Walk A Big Success

He is the owner of ABBA Vet Supplies. “This is the first of an ongoing meet and greet program that will feature bi-weekly guest speakers at Sunshine Meadows Equestrian Village,” General Manager Brandon Mills said. “We want to help our residents and the local equine community to learn more about our industry and to be able to network with fellow horsemen and women.” Sunshine Meadows is located at 16668 Winners Circle Drive in Delray Beach, on the west side of State Road 7 just south of Atlantic Avenue. For more info., visit www.sunshinemeadows441.com or call (561) 495-1455.

When Wellington’s Joe and Chari Sassin told Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization Executive Director Terri Harmon that their team Benjamin’s Buddies had a goal to raise $20,000 for the 20th annual Buddy Walk, Harmon never had a doubt that it would happen. She knew that the Sassins, parents of five-year-old Ben, who is in pre-kindergarten at Panther Run Elementary School, were up for the challenge. But when the Sassins actually raised more than $27,000, even Harmon was surprised. This year’s Buddy Walk, held Oct. 19, raised a record-breaking net of $180,000 and also drew its largest crowd of nearly 3,000 attendees. Funds from the event will support the Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization’s Resource Center located in Boynton Beach, and education, support, social and advocacy programs. “We are involved with the Buddy Walk because we have been first-hand recipients of the good that Gold Coast does for the Down syndrome community,” Chari Sassin said. “From the phone calls and packet of information we received within days of our diagnosis to having an advocate at our IEP meetings, there is nothing that Gold Coast won’t do to help its families be included and succeed.” Sassin said her goal each year is to bring in as much money as possible to help the organization. “Because of Gold Coast, I know that my Ben will have the best education possible and the best chance

to be a successful and happy member of our community,” she said. There were many other people from the western communities involved in the Buddy Walk. For example, Team CupKates, formed by Wellington residents Will and Janessa Gross to support their almost two-year-old daughter Kate, raised more than $9,000. Wellington residents serving on the Buddy Walk committee were Toby Brodtman, Todd and Kate Ballard, and Janessa Gross; Royal Palm Beach residents were Tina Trujillo and Cyndi Pampena. Wellington businesses Estate Properties of Palm Beach and Spectrum Speech & Language Services were Silver Level Buddy Walk sponsors. Students from Palm Beach Central and Wellington high schools formed Buddy Walk teams and provided volunteers for the event, while Xtreme Tae Kwon Do of Wellington raised $1,400. Major sponsors for the Buddy Walk included: presenting sponsor G4S, International Rail Partners, Toshiba Business Solutions Florida, Ace Environmental Services, Amtrust Bank, Florida Crystals, the GEO Group, Raymond James, Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, Wells Fargo, Beauty & Brains, City Furniture, Coconut Creek Hyundai, Designer Dental, Estate Properties of Palm Beach, McComb Construction, Pilates of Palm Beach, Publix, Vinny’s Pizza, FPL, Ernst & Young, Plastridge Insurance, the Sofabed Company, Tuscany 3PL, Spectrum Speech &

show of both national and international talent, as horse and rider fly across the field during intense play. Overlooking the fields will be a 120-foot tent with an assortment of treats for VIP Pavilion guests. Perfect Vodka and Onli beverages will be providing signature drinks for guests to enjoy while utilizing the pavilion’s lounge area and patio. Later on in the afternoon, KenRose Catering will bring steaming hot coffee and sweet treats. VIP Corporate Sponsor pack-

ages include a table and six VIP Pavilion tickets for lounging in the pavilion and enjoying the game. Some of the high-caliber sponsors for the tournament are Braman Audi of Palm Beach, Flight Options, Grand Champions Polo Club, the Museum of Polo & Hall of Fame, Onli Beverages, Perfect Vodka, the Jacobs family and the Wellington Preservation Coalition, and the United States Polo Association. Private tailgating spots are

this for the county for more development,” she said. Trish Watkins spoke for the permit. “We have had enough accidents there already,” she said. “We have a lot of road improvements needed that have been ignored for years.” Former Supervisor Mike Erickson pointed out that the permit is for drainage, not the road, which the county owns the easement to.

“All they’ll do is change the permit and put the road in anyway,” Erickson said. “This is not a Minto issue, not for a drainage permit. It’s not even to connect to a district road.” He pointed out that ITID has been trying to facilitate the 60th Street connection to SR 7 for seven years. “The more connections, the more you balance the traffic,” Erickson said.

Dr. Kevin Brophy To Speak At Sunshine Meadows Nov. 25 Sunshine Meadows Equestrian Village in Delray Beach will host its first meet and greet featuring renowned equine nutritionist and veterinarian Dr. Kevin Brophy on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 1:30 p.m. The public is invited free of charge to attend a special seminar, where Brophy will answer questions and talk about the proper diet for performance horses in South Florida. Topics will range on types of hay or cubes, sweet feed or oats, pasture grass and more. Brophy has been practicing equine medicine for 25 years. He received a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Penn State University and a veterinary degree from the University of Florida.

On public safety, he said the sober homes issue will continue to be pursued so local governments can have some control over them. The county will also continue to pursue mental health and substance abuse financing. Bonlarron said Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue has asked the county to pursue funding for a fall prevention program, which is one of the leading causes of injuries, and for the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in newly constructed homes. On the topic of domestic violence, Bonlarron’s office is working for court-ordered intervention for perpetrators, which has been modeled after other successful programs. They also are seeking $200,000 to go toward enhanced lighting in high-crime areas. In health and human services, the county aims to continue the fight against homelessness

The family of Ben Sassin (above) raised more than $27,000 at this year’s Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization Buddy Walk. Language Services, and the Walser Law Firm. Cindy Calvagne served for the third time as committee chair, and committee members included: Sheri McCants-Hubers, Daniela Chea, Victoria Berardesco, Laila Seagle, Cyndi Pampena, Tina King, Toby Brodtman, Erin Allen, Bethany Pauley, Dean Saunders, Daisy Palmer, Sue Joyner, Susan Sprayberry, Tina Trujillo, Sandy McGregor, Michele Nickles, Wayne Carson, Anita Ford, Janessa Gross, Christa Wilbanks,

Jaymie Cabot, Amanda Mostyn, Natali Torres, Sherri Bedoya, Dvorah Hawes, Patti Steinberg, Andrea Calvagne, Sue Davis-Killian, Kate and Todd Ballard, Terri Harmon and Anne Dichele. The Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization is a health, educational resource, support and advocacy organization, which has been empowering individuals with Down syndrome and their families since 1980. Visit www. goldcoastdownsyndrome.org for more information.

available as part of the Signature Tailgate Package for an intimate viewing experience. Tailgaters are provided a parking spot, a 10-foot by 10-foot tent and a table with four chairs. Tailgating provides the perfect field-side view of the game, and spaces are pre-assigned. General admission to the tournament is also available. Che Grill, located at the field side, will be cooking up delicious food and drinks near tented seating.

Tickets for the VIP Pavilion are $200 per person. The Grand Champions Tailgate package is $300 and includes admission for one car, a reserved space, a tent, and the table and chairs. General admission is $30 per person. Proceeds benefit the Museum of Polo & Hall of Fame, an organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the sport of polo. The museum collects and preserves memorabilia and provides an educational avenue for exploring

the history and tradition of polo. Sponsorship for the VIP Pavilion is $1,500, which includes a table for six. To learn more about sponsorships, contact Maureen Gross at MaureenBGross@gmail. com or call (561) 714-0887. To order tickets, call (561) 6445050 or visit http://grandchampionspoloclub.ticketleap.com/theinternationalcup2014. To learn more about the Grand Champions Polo Club, visit www.grandchampions poloclub.org.

But Alan Ballweg said that the Minto traffic plan wants to put 11 percent of traffic on 60th Street, which he said is 10,500 trips per day. “That Minto traffic is greater than what Northlake [Blvd.] currently carries,” Ballweg said. “60th Street will be like a Northlake running through The Acreage.” He added that the intersection would be safer if 60th street dead-

ended at Royal Palm Beach Blvd. Bob Sommer asked whether the plan requires giving up an easement, and Foy said the county has purchased 80 feet of easement. Jennifer Davis said she looked at the intersection as a safety issue. “I ride over that crazy bridge every day,” Davis said. “Please make it safer.” George Kenny, who lives on

Royal Palm Beach Blvd. near the intersection, urged the board to issue the permit. “I’m sick and tired of this group of people not compromising with the county,” Kenny said. “When somebody winds up dead, I hope you sleep well. Get off your horses and get this done.” ITID President Carol Jacobs called the question, which carried 4-1 with Hager opposed.

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The Wolverine Band Booster Association will host a fundraiser in the bus loop at Wellington High School (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.) on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $5 each and can be used for one car wash or one dog wash. Tickets can be purchased at the event. Visitors can also purchase delicious items and beverages at a bake sale and listen to sounds from a DJ. All proceeds will benefit the Wellington High School band program.

19 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Dec. 20, 21, 22, 23 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Participants must be able to attend all five class dates to complete the certification. To register, participants must be at least 15 years of age, be able to swim 300 yards continuously, and pick up a brick from a water depth of 10 feet. The registration fee is $235 and includes the lifeguarding course, certification and materials. To pre-register, visit the Wellington Aquatics Complex at 12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd. or call (561) 791-4770 for more information. Space is limited.

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Wellington Ballet To Present ‘The Nutcracker’

The Wellington Aquatics Complex is hosting an American Red Cross lifeguard certification class. The class teaches entry-level participants the expertise needed to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care until emergency personnel arrive. The class will take place on the following dates and times: Dec.

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Wellington Ballet Theatre will present the timeless classic The Nutcracker in the Wellington High School auditorium on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. Come watch as Clara receives her gift of the magical Nutcracker doll. When Clara’s brother breaks her new gift, she is upset and falls asleep, dreaming of her broken doll. Her

dreams then become reality as she is whisked away on a fantastic journey through the “Land of the Sweets,” where Clara encounters guests from all over the world that entertain her with whimsical dance and choreography. The show will be great entertainment suited for the entire family. Tickets can be purchased at www.wellingtonballettheatre. org. Buy five tickets to one show and get a sixth for free by entering the promo code “nutcracker5” at checkout.

Turkey Drive In RPB Nov. 22

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office will join County Ice, Sunny 107.9, 97.7 WRMF and Blue Bell Ice Cream to sponsor a Turkey Drive on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Publix store in the Crossroads Plaza (1180 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). The first 100 people who donate a turkey will receive free Blue Belle ice cream. Turkey drives will also be held at the Publix stores at 6251 PGA Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens and 5970 S. Jog Road in suburban Lake Worth.

Church Harvest Fair On Nov. 22

Wellington Presbyterian Church will host a Community Harvest Fair on Saturday, Nov. 22. The event will take place on the athletic field adjacent to the Eagle Arts Academy at 1000 Wellington Trace from 3 to 6 p.m. It is open to everyone in the Wellington area. The free fair will feature a petting zoo, hay ride, music, games, crafts and more, including free corn dogs and drinks. For more info., call (561) 793-1007.

Memorial Plaque To Be Unveiled At Okeeheelee

Palm Beach County officials will unveil a plaque in memory of the late Leah Schad on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 9 a.m. The event will be held at Okeeheelee Nature Center in Okeeheelee Park (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.). The plaque will recognize Schad, who died in 2008, for her role in the planning and development of Okeeheelee Park. She was an original member of the

Okeeheelee Park Citizens Advisory Committee, a governing board member of the South Florida Water Management District, president of the Audubon Society of the Everglades and an advocate for environmental stewardship and conservation. A live raptor ecology presentation will follow the unveiling ceremony. Members of the Palm Beach County Woodturners will also be on hand with demonstrations. Visit www.pbcparks.com for more information.

Girl Scout Holiday Event Set For Dec. 7

The Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida’s Phoenix Service Unit will host a “Share the Season Holiday Party” for Girl Scout troops and girls interested in joining on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Pine Pavilion at Loxahatchee Groves Park. The girls will be putting together non-perishable holiday dinners for local families, collecting holiday donations, and preparing holiday cards for the troops. In addition,

there will be games, crafts and ice cream. For more information, contact Lyn Monnette at lamonne@aol. com or (561) 385-3209.

Church Offering Holiday Divorce Seminar Nov. 25

Navigating the holidays after a separation or divorce can be challenging. On Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m., Community of Hope Church is offering a free seminar called “DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays” with practical tips on getting through the holidays after a divorce. Community of Hope is located at 14055 Okeechobee Blvd. in Loxahatchee Groves. To register, call (561) 753-8883 or e-mail info@gocoh.com.

Legion Auxiliary To Meet Dec. 3

American Legion Auxiliary Unit #367 will meet Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. at Hilary’s Restaurant in Royal Palm Beach. For information or directions, call Marge Herzog at (561) 791-9875.

FREE Events at the Wellington Amphitheater NOVEMBER 21

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (PG-13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 PM

Wellington Green Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Bad Company Tribute by 4NR2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 PM

Foreigner Tribute by 4NR2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 PM

Wellington Green Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

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Food Truck Invasion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Jamie Mitchell Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 PM

“Nutcracker” Preview by Wellington Ballet Theatre . . . . . . . . . 7:30 PM

Wellington Green Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Food Truck Invasion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Big City Dogs Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 PM

Hercules (PG-13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 PM

Wellington Green Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Winter Wonderland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 PM

31st Annual Wellington Holiday Parade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30 PM

Food Truck Invasion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

The Jack Flash Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 PM

Disney’s “A Christmas Carol” (PG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 PM

Wellington Green Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

A Frank Sinatra Holiday by Denny Attaché . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 PM

Wellington Green Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM All events, dates and times are subject to change. Please bring seating! 12100 Forest Hill Blvd | (561) 753-2484 For more information on FREE Amphitheater events scan the QR code to the left or visit wellingtonfl.gov.

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OUTDOOR FANTASY FUN AT KIDS HELPING THE KIDS’ PRINCESS & PIRATE BALL The Center for Family Services’ Kids Helping Kids Committee hosted its Princess & Pirate Ball on Sunday, Nov. 16 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. With whimsical activities such as beauty bar to be made over into a pirate or princess, face painting, swings, a castle and more, kids of all ages enjoyed getting together for a great cause. For more info., visit www.ctrfam.org.

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Elizabeth, Amy and Emma Guerrieri.

Nicole, Ryan and R.J. Munder with Abby and Hampton Beebe.

Liana Stoll, Jake Apple and Ava Murray.

The Swan family enjoys the afternoon.

Michael and Diana Perry with Caden, Carson and Kendal.

It was a day of fun and cotton candy for the Coniglio family.

Pirates Jack Swan, Jack Freitas and Liam Miller.

WELLINGTON’S ST. RITA CATHOLIC CHURCH HOSTS COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

St. Rita Catholic Church held a garage sale Saturday, Nov. 15 at its parish center in Wellington. The sale featured special finds such as lamps, clothing, glassware, toys, furniture and other from around the house. The Council of Catholic Women held a bake sale and were on hand to help with sales and special finds. For more info., www.saintrita.com. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Lisa Clausen and Johanna Benemio show off baked goods from the St. Rita Council of Catholic Women’s bake sale.

Council of Catholic Women members gather for the garage sale.

Kennedy and Estee Ramsarran look over some of the kids toys.

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Physical Therapy Helps Area Man Recover

Wilberforce “Will” English and his wife, Dawn M. Boughdon-English, are preparing to return to their home in Loxahatchee after he was hospitalized for more than five months. On June 28, Will and his wife were in a horrific automobile accident while driving home from a singing engagement at a local establishment. While in route, they were hit by a drunk driver. Will was the sole provider for his family and the caregiver for his wife, who has dementia. However, the drunk driver took that away. He sustained major injuries; a broken neck, spinal cord injuries which caused paralysis, head injuries and a collapsed lung. Will spent the next three months incapacitated at St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach while the medical staff there battled to save his life. During his recovery period at St. Mary’s, Will flatlined three times. He finally woke from an induced coma with family at his side. On Sept. 15, Will was airlifted to

Shepherd Spinal Center in Atlanta for rehabilitation. English will be discharged from Shepherd on Nov. 24 and arrive home on a Delta flight to Palm Beach International Airport. He’ll be accompanied by his wife and sister, Charmaine Hadley. They’ll be transported to his house in Loxahatchee by VIP Transportation. The members of his family are planning to give thanks by celebrating Thanksgiving at Will’s home on Nov. 27. Will is no longer capable of working. As a result of the accident, he no longer has use of his legs and left arm and only limited use of his right hand. His health insurance runs out on Dec. 31. Because of the anticipated high medical costs, he will need financial support. In addition, he’ll need a modified van, an in-home medical health professional and home modifications that will allow him to function independently. For those who would like to

Cubmaster Blake Levy and his son, Chase.

Will and Dawn English in physical therapy. support Will financially, a Give Forward web site has been set up. Learn more at http://gfwd. at/1wPfF3C. Those who would like to make in-kind donations or have questions can contact brother-in-law

Keith Hadley in Atlanta at (404) 788-1679 or e-mail khadley@ hip-multimedia.com, or family spokesman Patrick Cousins in West Palm Beach at (561) 8351727 or patrick@cousinslawfirm. com.

RESIDENTS TOUCH UP OLD GLORY

The neighbors residing on Locust Lane in Royal Palm Beach are currently putting a fresh coat of paint on their giant American flag in the cul-de-sac. The flag was originally painted in October 2001, as a sign of patriotism following the 9/11 attacks. It has been repainted one other time in October 2010. Shown here is in an image from the 2010 repainting.

Cub Scout Pack 125 of Wellington recently concluded its Scouting for Food Drive to collect non-perishable food for families needing assistance. Cubmaster Blake Levy challenged his scouts to bring at least 10 food items to their den meetings throughout the month of October. On Tuesday, Nov. 4, Levy and his son, Chase, loaded their truck and delivered the pack’s food donations to the Palm Beach County Food Bank.

After the food was unloaded and weighed, Pack 125 had donated more than 800 pounds of food. Levy was told that it was one of the largest donations from a civic organization, and Pack 125’s donations would help feed 50 families. Cub Scout Pack 125 is chartered by the Men’s Group at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church at 12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in Wellington. For more information about Cub Scout Pack 125, visit www. pack125.com.

OBITUARY

Agnes Keane Leaves A Legacy

St. Rita’s Knights Of Columbus To Host Guriere Fundraiser Dec. 6 Friends, family and the Knights of Columbus from St. Rita Catholic Church in Wellington are holding a fundraiser for the Guriere family on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Elks Lodge #1352 (6188 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach). Ralph Guriere has been a resident of Palm Beach County for the last 36 years, running “The Italian Village” on Military Road with his brother before more

Pack 125 Makes Record Donation To The Food Bank

recently running his own construction business. Ralph’s wife, Debra Jo, was diagnosed with three aggressive types of cancer and has undergone treatment and more than 20 surgeries. Ralph was diagnosed, just as Debra Jo was doing better, with stage 2 lymphoma. Gather with friends and family Dec. 6. For additional information, call Ken Deischer at (561) 603-2916.

Talia Fradkin In National Honor Society

Wellington resident Talia Fradkin was inducted into the National Honor Society at the inaugural ceremony at Palm Beach Virtual School on Nov. 6. Membership is based on leadership, academics and a commitment to community service. (Left) National Honor Society Sponsor Mrs. Ava Pence and Talia Fradkin at the ceremony.

Agnes Keane of Wellington passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 8 at age 89. Keane is survived by daughters Jo-Anne (Andy) Starr, RoseAnne (Matt) Raies, Lynne Keane and Joellen (Mike) Bulgrin. She had six grandchildren, including locally Pat Hinds Smythe and two great-grandchildren (Ashley Smythe and A.J. Smythe). Her work history was vast, but some in the medical field she enjoyed most were at Good Samaritan Medical Center, Eckerd Drugs in Royal Palm Beach and a dentist office. A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the Raies residence. For more information, call (561) 531-0136. Memorial donations may be

Agnes Keane made to Hospice of Palm Beach County at www.hpbcf.org.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Osceola Creek Middle School Honors Two Student-Athlete Award Winners

STUDENTS RECEIVE A SPECIAL BOOK

Recently, students in Betty Watson’s kindergarten class at Wellington Elementary School received copies of the book 101 Reasons to Read With Your Child. The book was written by Brenda Star, a local businesswoman and grandmother. The author donated copies for each student to give to their families. The Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition recently stated that the book reminds parents of the many benefits that sharing books with children can bring. They went on to say the book also encourages parents to find creative ways to engage young children in vital, daily reading experiences that will transform their lives. Principal Dr. Maria Vaughan received a signed copy. The class was excited to bring their books home to their families and will continue reading every day. Shown here is Watson’s kindergarten class with their books.

WES FAMILY FUN NIGHT AT CHIPOTLE

On Wednesday, Oct. 29, Chipotle Mexican Grill hosted a PTO fundraiser for Wellington Elementary School. The restaurant donated 50 percent of its profits to the school. Students, friends and families came out to show their support. The lines were out the door. Wellington Elementary School appreciates the support of Chipotle and the school families and staff. Shown here are Wellington Elementary School students enjoying their meal.

Emerald Cove To Host Holocaust Survivors On Thursday Dec. 4, Emerald Cove Middle School in Wellington will host its fifth annual Holocaust Survivor Series for seventh and eighth grade students. The event is being held to help commemorate the horrible atrocities that occurred during World War II. It will be held in the

Osceola Creek Middle School recently honored the recipients of the Scholar-Athlete Award for October. The award, sponsored by the School Police, honors varsity athletes who also excel in academics, effort, behavior and school spirit, and serve as a role model for others. This month’s honorees, both seventh graders, carry high grade point averages and play varsity sports. Boys baseball honored 13-yearold Daulton Frank. “Daulton is the starting second baseman for the Osceola Creek baseball team,” coach Pete Pagliaro said. “He has a 5.00 GPA and is a member of the Culinary Arts Academy.” Frank is undecided on a career, however, he wants to attend Florida State University. Riley Sullivan, 12, was honored

On Nov. 12, more than 60 ladies gathered at the Old Palm Clubhouse in Palm Beach Gardens for the King’s Academy’s fall gift gathering party. The event was hosted by Ellen Hobbs in support of TKA’s 2015 Mane Event Dinner & Auction. Guests were treated to a wonderful buffet lunch and were offered individual makeup consultations with Fonda Lee of the Fonda Lee Beauty Bar & Event Boutique. Guests showed their support for the auction by bringing either an item to be used for the silent auction’s gourmet cooking category or a cash donation. TKA’s 14th annual Mane Event Dinner & Auction will be held on Feb. 28 at the Mirasol Country Club. This year’s theme is “Denim & Diamonds.”

• RPBHS Essay Contest Winners — Royal Palm Beach High School students Jordan Campbell and Joel Persaud have been selected as winners for the School District of Palm Beach County's Holocaust Studies Essay Contest. They will travel to Washington, D.C., on full scholarship in January 2015 and visit the Holocaust

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Museum as well as other significant sites. Campbell and Persaud watched a film at www.centropa. com and then wrote stirring essays in 500 words or less on why the film inspired them, and how they will prevent bigotry in the community. Their efforts were guided by Holocaust and Jewish history teacher Darrell Schwartz.

• Student Art On Display — The following RPBHS photography and digital design students had their artwork chosen to be displayed at the Norton Museum or the Pine Jog Environmental Center. At the Norton Museum: Laura Gust, Daniela Penaloza, Ashley Phagan (both locations), Giovanni

Osegueda and Stephan Jean-Pierre (both locations). At the Pine Jog Environmental Center: Rachida Harper, Adecia Harrison, Delsy Romero, Dondre Monroe, Megan Defroscia and Madison Lloyd. “The students represented the creative minds and artistic skill of our school very well,” photography teacher Cynthia Oakes said.

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High-Tech PBSO Program At Golden Grove NEW HORIZONS GIFTED Talk about high-tech, Golden Grove and KEC/Canal Point elementary school, along with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, are utilizing a Polycom video conferencing system to allow fifth grade students some 35 miles apart to collaborate on a STEM grant involving a mock crime scene investigation. The collaboration, through use of the Polycom system, allows PBSO experts to deliver instruction and demonstrate crime scene lab techniques. This project has generated a great deal of excitement with the students about crime scene investigation, which utilizes science, technology, engineering and math skills to solve problems,

as well as a deeper understanding about how their learning can be applied in the real world. The PBSO will set up a car accident simulation as the final lesson. The simulation will take place at Golden Grove, where the two classes of fifth-grade students and their teachers will be the participants. The PBSO will provide information to students weeks before the event to build background knowledge of what they will be doing at the crash scene. Students will be responsible to develop reports, analyze data, survey the crime scene, take DNA samples and develop a presentation to conclude their findings.

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Golden Grove students use the video conferencing system.

Two New Choice Programs At Frontier Elementary Frontier Elementary School is excited to announce that it is now an Environmental and Animal Science Choice School. The school’s mission is to foster environmental and animal science awareness among all elementary-aged children. To achieve this mission, students are taught science through the approach of inquiry and discovery through investigative hands-on exploration. Aligned to state and national stan-

dards, the program’s curriculum includes the study of life, physical, earth, space and environmental science. Students engage in hands-on exploration of the phenomena being investigated in the school garden, small animal habitats and through field trips to discovery destinations such as the Grassy Waters Preserve. The Fine Arts department works collaboratively with students on

exhibitions of environmental and animal science discoveries that are presented to the public by the students during STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) nights. Through the school’s science fair, students demonstrate their understanding of the scientific process and display scientific discoveries that emerged out of their own hands-on experiences in Frontier’s Environmental and

Animal Science program. An open house Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. will showcase the program. McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary will be bringing animals to the school for show and tell. Vegetables will be for sale at the school’s green market. Program partners Red Barn and Wild Cargo Pets will also exhibit, while healthcare professionals will be on hand to promote health and wellness.

Students participating in the gifted program at New Horizons Elementary School pursue enrichment activities including creative drama, writing original stories, science experimenting and projects, independent studies spotlighting topics of interest, and many other activities that encourage high-level thinking. Shown above are gifted students with their teacher Mary Hynes showcasing their Travel Expo projects.

SCHOOL NEWSPAPER AT EMERALD COVE

Western Academy A Project CHILD Demo Site Project CHILD (Changing How Instruction for Learning is Delivered) recently announced the selection of two National Demonstration Sites for the 2014-15 school year. For the fourth year in a row, Western Academy Charter School in Royal Palm Beach has been selected as a role model school for the program. The sites will host visitors to showcase innovative methods for school improvement and reform. National Demonstration Sites are schools that have been successfully implementing CHILD as a school wide model for at least three years. These schools have documented success with student achievement and school reform indicators. Project CHILD is a 21st century research-based instructional model for K-5 schools. The focus is on professional collaborative teaming, teacher instructional expertise, differentiated learning,

student engagement and technology infusion. The schools have demonstrated positive results with CHILD in the following areas that are aligned with 21st Century Skills: documented academic success for students, high degree of student involvement using technology and hands-on learning, professional leadership by highly qualified teachers and administrators, collaborative team teaching, strong focus on core subjects, and positive student behavior and accountability. The model uses a multi-sensory approach that taps into the type of learner a student is and allows for them to use their strengths to be successful. “We have been doing CHILD since 2003 when we opened,” said Linda Terranova, principal of Western Academy Charter School. “Our students are truly taught how to think for themselves and how to work cooperatively with others to solve problems and create solu-

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Emerald Cove Middle School has a school newspaper, The Pirate News. This is a banner year for the school’s newspaper. The entire newspaper staff worked diligently to make a spectacular first edition, which was released in October. The paper includes words from Principal Dr. Eugina Feaman and features articles like: What are You Reading? Coach’s Corner, Pirate Arts & Artists, Ask Chelsea and current events taking place at the school. Students applauded the newspaper, asking when they would be getting the next edition. The paper is published quarterly and provided free to all students. The next issue is slated for distribution in January 2015.

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The Onset Of Winter Is A Challenge For Displaced Floridians It is fall, and I am north of the Mason-Dixon Line, where fall should be celebrated. In November, the leaves are beautiful; the air is crisp and wild turkeys are running alongside the road. Of course, that’s early November. By late November, there’s nothing left of the fall leaves except an immense raking job, the air turns frightfully cold overnight and the best wild turkey still around is a Kentucky bourbon. What the heck happened? One minute I was reveling in the beauty of it all, and the next minute I was cautioning Mark not to get out of bed because the floor would be too cold for him. Being north of the Mason-Dixon is not where Mark wants to be. He was raised

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The Sonic BOOMER in Atlanta, and he moved to Florida the minute he reached adulthood. “I was doing carpentry work on the roof of a Burger King, and there were snowflakes falling from the sky,” he complained. “The next day, I packed up and moved south.” I, however, was raised in Wisconsin —

a state many think to be a part of Canada — where there are nine months of winter. Being here in Missouri is like springtime in Wisconsin to me. I mean, today it’s a balmy 32 degrees! My challenge for this morning is to think up something Mark would like to do. Every day, he asks me what our agenda holds. At first, this annoyed me. What was I, the cruise director? Then I thought, who better to direct this cruise than me? I have fun all the time! So I started simple with things like, “We’re going to the grocery store.” Now I’ve progressed to, “We’re packing the trailer for Florida!” Once I get my confidence level up, I’ll be planning day trips to Chicago, two-day trips to Colorado and week-long

jaunts to Las Vegas. From there, it’ll be cruises, month-long stays in European villas and the building of treehouses for each and every grandchild. Mark never complains. If I tell him we’re taking a truckload of trash to the dump, he’s up for it. That’s because I am evidently an excellent cruise director. I plan any excursion to start with a wholesome breakfast — that is, any breakfast not cooked by me. Mark loves to cook but, if he’s not in the mood, there’s always Cheerios. We do something energetic in the morning, then we start looking for a good restaurant for lunch. As we start to lose steam in the afternoon, we wind down with TV or a good book and, of course,

delicious snacks. Sometimes we eat dinner but, if I’ve done the snack thing right, we don’t have to. Here’s what I hate: staying in the house. Here’s what Mark likes: driving. Perfect! But when the weather is too cold for him (I have determined this to be anything under 60 degrees), I have to get the car warmed up first. I have it chugging away in the driveway just outside the front door, and then I rush him into it before he realizes what’s happening. Inside, it’s warm and toasty and there’s a mug of hot coffee awaiting in his cup holder. Today’s agenda: wholesome breakfast, trip to art museum, lunch at Cheddar’s and two episodes of Judge Judy, followed by a snack. Well, it works for us.

Truly Terrible Movie: Be Sure To Avoid ‘Dumb And Dumber To’

Dumb and Dumber To is remarkably unfunny. How bad is it? There were more laughs in the drama Interstellar than in this so-called comedy. We waited 20 years for a sequel and could have waited a hundred more. This film is a stinker. Since directors Bobby and Peter Farrelly have not had a hit in years, nor have stars Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels, we can assume they simply needed money. But, frankly, there is no excuse for this movie other than the hope that they could make money on the first weekend before word of mouth got out. The story is ridiculous. Lloyd (Jim Carrey) has been in a coma for 20 years, and Harry (Jeff Daniels) comes to visit once a week. As the movie opens, he tells Lloyd, lolling in a wheelchair, that he won’t be coming much soon because he has a serious medical problem. Lloyd starts to gasp, and when Harry comes close, he jumps up,

‘I’ On CULTURE By Leonard Wechsler yelling “Gotcha.” Harry, shocked, asks, “You mean you threw away 20 years of your life just to play a gag?” Lloyd happily agrees. Harry asks, “Wouldn’t it have been funny after 10 years?” and Lloyd says, “But not as… ” This is what passed for humor. The filmmakers even left time after the line for laughs, but the theater I was in stayed silent. Harry has kidney problems and needs a transplant. He and Lloyd pay a visit to his

parents, both Asian, and has to be told he is adopted, which he has trouble accepting. It might have been funny if they had not telegraphed where they were going with it at the start of the scene. But there is a postcard from an old girlfriend Fraida Felcher (Kathleen Turner) from 20 years earlier in the mail that his parents collected that says she is pregnant. The two idiots meet with her and discover she gave her daughter up for adoption, but she knows where she is. Most of the rest of the movie is the morons’ search for Penny (Rachel Melvin), who it turns out is just about as dumb as they are. There is a subplot in the middle of this as her stepmother is out to kill her adoptive father (Steve Tom) with the help of her lover (Rob Riggle). Eventually, they end up at a major tech conference where the stepmother and twin brother of the lov-

er attempt to steal a billion-dollar secret. In the meantime, idiot Harry is mistaken for the brilliant stepfather, which gives him an opportunity to say a lot of dumb things that might have seemed funny to the writers but simply seem stupid when on screen. And, of course, there are lots of fart jokes and sex jokes throughout, but not one of them is really funny. I would hate to describe the performances as acting. Carrey does his shtick, something we’ve all seen many times and which has gotten very old. Daniels is more or less the straight man, although he is given a lot of lines the writers probably thought were actually amusing. I have called the two characters a lot of names in this review. Note that I avoided the word “stooges.” Those characters were fabulous compared to these two. I did enjoy Melvin’s performance. She did a better

impersonation of Carrey than Carrey did. Everything else was forgettable. I love comedies and believe we need more of them. Unfortunately, this movie is remarkably unfunny. Time after time, it simply shows its lead actors doing things that are unpleasant to others. In some ways, it is a paean to sociopathy, as Harry and Lloyd do things that simply hurt others without noting the damage they do. Perhaps the rise of reality shows had blunted our comic reaction to stupid people. Perhaps we’ve seen too many dumb characters on regular shows. But this movie is an absolute dud. It is not even one where I can tell you to wait until it appears on television. They should make this one a “pay per view” movie where you get paid for watching it. I went to this movie so you don’t have to. I might even deserve a medal for that.

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WESTERN BUSINESS ALLIANCE HOSTS NOVEMBER SOCIAL AT FLANIGAN’S

The Western Business Alliance held its November social on Thursday, Nov. 13 at Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill in Wellington. The next social event is planned for Jan. 15 at Tree’s Wings in Royal Palm Beach. The goal of the group is to strengthen and support its membership through economic growth, education and community awareness. For more info., call (561) 600-3820 or visit www. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER thewesternbusinessalliance.com.

Barbara Chaiken and Susan Odell.

Lisa Hafer, Holly Cosentino, Dr. Bruce Elkind, and Claudia and Mario Camacho.

Don Gross, Ron Tomchin, Amanda Gill of Flanigan’s, Maureen Gross and Peter Wein.

Fred Farnes, Marcia Berwick and Ken Bell.

Ron Tomchin, Vivian Palmer and Peter Wein.

John Marinelli, Bob Still and Karl Schulz.

Orville Osbourne, Jessica Clasby, Andrew Burr, Henrik Nordstrom, Chris Zeller and Tom Neumann.

SEASON KICKOFF PARTY AT VISIONS SALON FEATURES GLO PRO MAKEUP

On Friday, Nov. 14, Visions Salon in Wellington hosted a Glo Pro Makeup & Season Kickoff Party to introduce the Glo Pro cosmetics line to the community. It was a fashionable night pairing hair and makeup with drinks and snacks. Visions Salon is located at 12793 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in the Wellington Plaza. For more info., call (561) 790-7696. PHOTOS BY JULIE UNGER/TOWN-CRIER

Glo Professional sales consultant Nikiis Doherty with Visions Salon owners Tom and Linda Monticello.

Jenna Arenas and Susan Chasteen make over Jessica Daniels.

The Visions Salon staff at the season kickoff event.

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Are you part of a nonprofit organization with ties to the Wellington community? We want to hear from you! Kicking off our “Wellington Gives” campaign with our January 2015 issue, Wellington The Magazine will be featuring a different nonprofit organization’s mission and cause each month. We want to partner with local organizations and help them achieve their goals by sharing their histories, missions and impact they have on the community. The criteria for submitting organizations is simple: they must be registered nonprofit organizations with an active 501(c)3 status, and have an office in Wellington, have a board member or other organization official live in Wellington or hold a major fundraiser within Wellington. If you are part of an organization that meets the criteria, or know one that is, submit a nomination today! Only 12 nonprofits will be selected and featured in this series, so submit your nomination today! Visit www.wellingtonthemagazine.com and look for the “Teamwork” icon (pictured above), click on it and complete the submission form — it’s that easy!

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Dance Arts Conservatory To Young Professionals Event Audition For ‘Annie Jr.’ Nov. 22 Helps Horses Healing Hearts Auditions for the musical theater show Annie Jr. by Broadway Stars of Dance Arts Conservatory will be held Saturday, Nov. 22 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Dance Arts Conservatory (11260 Fortune Circle, Suite J1, Wellington). The irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s best-loved musicals. Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. It has now been adapted for young performers in Annie Jr. Broadway Stars of Dance Arts Conservatory is a musical theater works program that excels in bringing the arts alive on stage. Through an extensive 21-week program, students experience dancing, singing, acting, sets, props and costumes in a professional theater with professional sound equipment. Producers Rocky and Dorie Duvall are both members of Actors Equity Association and bring their rich understanding of musical theater to the students, who have a passion for performance. Roles are still available, and registration is still open. Roles for boys and girls, ages 7 to 18, are

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continued from page 1 or taking the money out of the capital improvements fund. “To buy this building would definitely affect other capital projects,” Goltzené said. “I don’t know that a town hall is a high priority for people who are choking on dust.”

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continued from page 1 network. What I liked about it was not only did the polo teams get the notoriety, but Wellington got mentioned many, many times.” Ticket sales were way up last year, and that’s a trend Wash hopes to see continue. “Ticket sales showed a 152 percent increase over the prior year,” he said. “I thank everybody here in the community, in Palm Beach County, for embracing us and continuing to make the equestrian sports disciplines part of their everyday life.” Last year, the club received more than $7 million worth of media coverage, he said, and the club itself brought in a record 42 new families. Last Thanksgiving, IPC hosted the U.S. Field Hockey National Championships, Wash said, noting that the event went well and he hopes they return soon. “Next year, in 2016, one thing you need to put on your calendar is that the AYSO National Soccer Championships will be coming back,” Wash said. “That will be in the summer of 2016, where over 500 teams, 3,500 athletes and 10,000 visitors will be here in Palm Beach County and Wel-

Waste RFP

Consultant Hired

continued from page 3 ing the responses, but not to make it mandatory. Greene said the question was not necessarily about new trucks, but how well they are maintained, explaining that the council did not want trucks leaking hydraulic fluid on the streets. Coates stressed that the RFPs should offer the same level of service as the current contract. “New trucks are in the current contract,” he said. “My concern is if we start changing it up, it becomes more difficult to make that comparison. The residents like the new trucks and the natural gas.” Willhite asked what the criteria are for new trucks. “When we say new trucks, what does that mean?” he said. “What year? Does it have to be within the last calendar year?” He pointed out that new garbage trucks run about a half-million dollars each. Barnes said the selection committee would have the ability to inspect the trucks while considering the RFPs, and added that a stipulation could be made that staff could require that unsuitable trucks be removed from service. Coates asked about the selection committee, and Dee said typically that is done by village staff. They also discussed the stipula-

available for the parts of: Annie, Grace Farrell, Miss Hannigan, Rooster, Lily, Sandy, Warbucks, Molly, July, Kate, Duffy, Pepper, Tessie, Louis Howe, Bundles, Drake, Mrs. Greer, Mrs. Pugh, and servants, orphans, tourists and more. Those auditioning should be prepared to sing 32 bars. Student must provide their own sheet music or a CD of the accompaniment. A cappella auditions are discouraged. Be prepared to dance. Wear proper dance attire and footwear. The program lasts 21 weeks, with rehearsals beginning Dec. 6, weekly, from noon to 3 p.m. The show is produced through Musical Theatre International and will take place May 9, 2015 at 2 and 7 p.m. Two performances of Annie Jr. will be showcased in the historical and beautiful Crest Theatre/Delray Center for the Arts at Old School Square in Delray Beach. There is professionally run sound, state-ofthe-art lighting, spacious dressing rooms and a top-notch crew. Direction and choreography is by Rocky Duvall and musical direction is by Marcus Davis. Duvall has been performing all of his life. He got his start at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, and completed

his training on full scholarship with Gus Giordano Jazz Dance in Chicago. He has travelled extensively performing with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and worked successfully in all facets of the South Florida professional theatre community as a member of Actors Equity Association. Since moving to Wellington, for the past 11 years he has owned and operated the Dance Arts Conservatory with his wife, Dorie, and their combined artistic vision has created a diverse dance program from which their students emerge with a powerfully rounded dance experience. Davis is originally from Charleston, W.V. He attended Shenandoah University’s Conservatory of Music in Winchester, Va., studying music theatre with a piano minor. He has since cultivated a career in professional theater and the creative arts. He has music directed productions of Aida, High School Musical, Hair, La Cage Aux Follles, Dames at Sea and Forever Plaid, to name a few. For more info., visit www. danceartsconservatory.com. To guarantee a preferential audition time, call (561) 296-1880 or e-mail info@danceartsconservatory.com. The audition fee is $10.

On Nov. 1, the Young Professionals of Wellington hosted Wicked at the Wanderers, a casino and costume party for a cause. A smashing success, the event was attended by more than 300 people and allowed the Young Professionals of Wellington to make a charitable donation of $16,000 to Horses Healing Hearts, an organization whose mission is to help children raised with addiction in their home by working with horses. The check presentation was held at the Art Cellar in Wellington. “The funds raised from the Young Professionals of Wellington will be instrumental in allowing more children to experience the healing effect of horses through HHH,” said Lizabeth Olszewski, founder of Horses Healing Hearts. “This $16,000 will cover the complete cost of our program expenses for all 50 children for two full months. We are so appreciative and grateful for the lives that will be changed through this donation.” Also at the event, Juan Gando, owner of the Grille, Oli’s and the Seahorse, was honored with

Goltzené said he had not heard a lot of feedback from residents and would like to have a referendum on whether to buy the building. “For me to vote for it, I would like to see a vote of the people,” he said. Rockett said he doubted that another such opportunity would come again, and added that it would greatly improve the face of the town. “I think it’s prudent to spend the town’s money in a prudent way,” he said. Councilman Ryan Liang said he

thought buying the building would be a good investment for the future of the town. “We’re not just thinking about tomorrow or next year, but 50 years from now,” Liang said. “If we decide we don’t want the town hall there, we could refit it as a community center.” Vice Mayor Ron Jarriel agreed with Rockett and Liang. “This could be beneficial to all the residents,” Jarriel said. “We can make use of that building in that location. If we found a better deal, we could turn it into

something that could benefit the equestrians.” Jarriel added that the building would provide added safety in the event of a hurricane. Mayor Dave Browning was glad that Underwood had put the report together but noted that it did not point out that if the town continued to rent facilities, at the end of 30 years it would have nothing to show for it. “I’m ready to consider it,” Browning said, adding that county commissioners have indicated they will pay for a traffic light on

Okeechobee Blvd. that the town currently has budgeted in its capital improvements program. “They have effectively paid for half the building. I don’t know many people wouldn’t buy a house if they had the opportunity.” During public comment, Virginia Standish said the chamber property floods. “Right there you need to drop the price,” she said, adding that she did not see a lot of other people seeking to buy it. Philomena Liang said this was the best time to buy a building and pointed out that the town already

pays to hold committee meetings there. “There is a need for it,” she said. “Every meeting is in someone else’s building. At the end of 30 years, it will be ours. As elected officials, this is your opportunity of a lifetime.” Lung Chiu compared the purchase of the building to other council accomplishments, including paving roads and persuading Palm Beach State College to locate in the town. Rockett’s motion to start negotiations carried 4-1, with Goltzené opposed.

lington, and we are very happy to continue our active role in our community, civic and charitable endeavors.” The 3 p.m. Sunday polo game, he reminded the crowd, is the only game that that International Polo Club charges admission for. “The rest of the time you can just come on out, tailgate, and enjoy polo,” he said. Kicking off Jan. 4, IPC has a great season planned for polo fans. “We have a great year coming up, and we have a 21-team commitment so far, so we’re looking forward to some great tournaments,” Wash said. “And I may be a little premature, but we’re in our final negotiations with the United States Polo Association to continue to host the most prestigious tournaments, especially the C.V. Whitney Cup, the Gold Cup and the U.S. Open, through 2018.” Learn more about IPC’s 2015 season at www.internationalpolo club.com. Bellissimo, CEO of Equestrian Sport Productions, focused on the relationship between the equestrian community and the greater Wellington community. “I think one of the important messages here is the intersection of all of these great competitions,” he said. “I think it’s a big testament to all of the different organizers here who run these shows, which are impacting the differentiators of this community with polo and dressage, and now the western dis-

cipline with hunter-jumper activity. It is a very unique community in the winter. It’s really the efforts by these local organizations that drives interest in the sport.” Bellissimo’s company operates the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center and produces the Winter Equestrian Festival and the Global Dressage Festival. He said that the upcoming season holds great promise. “We’re excited about this season,” Bellissimo said. “I think, for all the organizers here, it’s probably going to be the strongest season ever. We’re seeing dramatic growth in interest in Wellington in our activities.” Equestrian Sport Productions will be running four five-star competitions. “There are five five-stars in the United States, and we will be running four of them,” Bellissimo said. For those who want to get a jump on the season, Equestrian Sport Productions is kicking off its six-show Holiday Series with Holiday & Horses set for Nov. 2630. The Holiday Series continues until Jan. 4, right before the Winter Equestrian Festival opens. Also during that time, Equestrian Sport Productions will be hosting Wellington Winterfest, produced by the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, on Dec. 6. Another special event near and dear to Bellissimo is the annual Great Charity Challenge, which returns in February.

tion in the current contract that the hauler have five years’ experience with a similar-sized municipality. Dee said the five largest contractors that serve the area will meet those specifications. “There is one company that has only one year of service with one community your size,” he said. Coates asked about the previous contract, and Dee said it is about the same, explaining that they can use the same criteria as 2007, and if anyone objects, including the potential respondents, they can make their concerns known. “When we prepare the RFP, we will have a proposal conference,” Dee said, explaining that the potential bidders will be given the opportunity to comment. “If they think of something we didn’t think of, I’m all ears. Sometimes they make suggestions that are worthwhile.” Barnes said the question had come of automated or semi-automated garbage and vegetation pickup, and that village staff recommended fully automated. Barnes also raised the idea of the village buying a grapple truck, which was not in the previous contract. Schofield pointed out that more than half of the cost of the contract is in vegetation removal, which would be the primary use of a grapple truck. “There is a lot of it,” Schofield said. Both Greene and Coates said they would prefer a five-year contract. “I’m not totally convinced

that we want a renewal,” Coates said. “I have no problem with five years, but do we want a renewal?” Cohen said she did not think the inspector general has a problem with a renewal clause. Schofield pointed out that the shorter the term of the contract, the higher the cost. Willhite suggested a five-year contract with the option for two two-year renewals, and Greene agreed. Coates said he would agree to a five-year contract with the option of three one-year renewals. Dee said he did not know what the basis was for the inspector general’s opinion on waste hauling contracts. “In Florida, you have no state mandate that you have to bid for these kinds of services,” he said. Cohen pointed out that the village’s purchasing manual requires competitive bidding. Greene and Coates stressed that they wanted to be competitive. “I am very concerned about not winding up with a higher cost for the taxpayers,” Coates said. “I want to provide same quality of service and possibly at a savings to taxpayers.” Dee added that there are a number of items that municipalities can recover from the hauler, including administrative costs and possibly the grapple truck. “Local governments do that all the time,” he said, pointing out that ultimately taxpayers pay for it one way or another.

“In the last five years, we’ve raised $6.4 million for more than 100 charities,” he said. “What’s great about that number is 100 percent has been distributed and goes to work in our community.” Learn more about Equestrian Sport Productions’ shows at www. equestriansport.com. Ganzi, owner of the Grand Champions Polo Club, has found that the equestrian presence in Wellington enhances and enriches people’s lives. “I am really proud to call Wellington home. I’ve lived in Wellington since 2001,” she said. “My life as a full-time resident of Wellington is greatly improved due to the success of a lot of the people in this room and the community.” The various clubs and horse shows provide venues to attract equestrians, which help make Wellington a friendly equestrian environment, she said. Each weekend there are free polo matches at Grand Champions, Ganzi said. “It’s a community club,” she said. “We try to expand the season to have spring and fall polo so that the community can go on and enjoy polo on a longer-term basis.” Games can also be viewed on the Grand Champions production company’s web site, www.chukker.tv. “We live-stream our polo games that are played at Grand Champions,” she said, offering to do the same for other clubs in the area. Learn more about Grand Champions at www.grandchampions poloclub.org. O’Sullivan, show manager and managing partner of Wellington Classic Dressage, looks forward to seeing the community fill up with

equestrians once again. “I’d like to open my speech with four words: the Polar Vortex and Wellington, Florida. Clearly Wellington is the place to be when you look at the map and see the record snowfall and the freezing temperatures,” she said. “Good news for us: I think that we’ll all be seeing many more people, and especially our equestrian friends, flocking sooner and staying here longer. That means more visitors, more year-round residents and more support for our local businesses and our community.” Though seasonal riders are often under the spotlight, the local riding clubs remain important, she explained, though they tend to be left out of the limelight. “Often, we focus on the high-profile riders who come here for the season, but there are a tremendous number of amateur riders and owners who really spend the money, and they are the backbone of all the equestrian sports,” she said. O’Sullivan said her organization works to include those riders. “This year, we’re hosting a special adult amateur winter challenge to include Gold Coast Dressage, Wellington Classic Dressage and the Global Dressage Festival shows as qualifiers,” she said. Many of the events available in Wellington and the surrounding areas are not feasible in other locales, which makes this location special, she said. “We live in a great area where we can all enjoy the top equestrian sports, including international polo, show jumping and dressage,” O’Sullivan said. “Top events like these make Wellington the crown jewel of our winter season, to

bring top riders from around the U.S. as well as worldwide here to compete.” O’Sullivan suggested the ideal weekend starting with dressage Friday night, show jumping on Saturday night and then polo on Sunday. Learn more about Wellington Classic Dressage at www.wellingtonclassicdressage.com. Connor, Gulfstream Polo Club’s general manager, began by explaining that there is one question everyone seems to ask her regarding the status of her club. To understand, she explained, you need to know where Gulfstream is located. “We are located on Lake Worth Road and the turnpike. We have been a polo club since 1923, and we’ve been at this location since about 1964,” she said. “We’ve been there a long time. The number one asked question: Have you been purchased by developers and will you be continuing as a polo club?” Gulfstream Polo is alive and well, Connor stressed. “We will be continuing as a polo club,” she said. “I’m really glad to say, because we’ve been around a long time, and we add a lot to the community.” With practice taking place all season long, starting Dec. 14 and continuing until May, visitors can watch the teams prepare on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with games typically taking place on weekends. “We encourage you to come and bring the dogs, bring the kids, there’s never an admission charge,” she said. Learn more about Gulfstream Polo at www.gulfstreampolo.com.

McKinlay added that as a 19year member of the Junior League, she will continue to advocate on behalf of women, children and families. “Those programs and those needs of our families, especially our kids who are at risk in juvenile justice and prevention programs, protecting the homeless and making sure that they live in dignity

and helping take them off the streets and into permanent housing, those are some of the things that are important to me,” she said. “That includes making sure that everyone has a warm meal on their plate before they go to bed, and taking care of those who need a helping hand up. I look forward to working with all of you on those efforts.”

fraud. According to a PBSO report, on Sunday, the resident discovered that a Dish Network account was opened using her Social Security number. According to the report, the victim contacted Dish Network. Representatives were unable to provide information regarding the recently opened account and told her to submit a fraud affidavit with the Federal Trade Commission. The victim did not know how her identity had been compromised. There were no suspects at the time of the report. NOV. 17 — An employee of the Indian Trail Improvement District contacted the PBSO’s Acreage/ Loxahatchee substation regarding a drug incident on Monday afternoon. According to a PBSO report, someone threw four trash

bags into the canal at 62nd Court North and 140th Avenue North in The Acreage. The bags, which smelled strongly of marijuana, were removed by the ITID employee on Sunday. PBSO deputies investigated the bags, which included marijuana and marijuana growing equipment. NOV. 18 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Wellington substation was called Tuesday morning to a home on Headwater Circle regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 9:30 p.m. on Monday and 6:15 a.m. on Tuesday, someone entered the victims’ unlocked vehicles and removed approximately $1,500 in cash from one vehicle and an iPhone 5s from another. There were no suspects or witnesses at the time of the report.

Young Professionals of Wellington members present a check for $16,000 to Lizabeth Olszewski, founder of Horses Healing Hearts. a Community Impact Award for together, support young entreprebringing fine dining and an elegant neurs, give a voice to the younger nightlife to Wellington, and being a demographic, instill community great supporter of the community. awareness all while staying true The Young Professionals of to philanthropic roots. The focus of the Young ProWellington have accomplished major feats in its first two years, fessionals of Wellington is to and the future is even brighter as identify, develop and engage the Meg Krueger is set to become the next generation of leadership in next president in 2015, following Wellington by increasing comKevin Shapiro this year. Jay Hen- munity awareness and promoting the social and economic interests ley will become vice president. In 2015, new initiatives will be of the community. For more info., rolled out that bring local leaders visit www.ypwellington.com.

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continued from page 3 on infrastructure improvements, particularly in the Glades, and on economic development in an area that has unemployment rates near 40 percent,” she said.

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continued from page 6 25-gallon pots, together valued at $720, from the front of the nursery. NOV. 17 — A deputy from the PBSO’s Royal Palm Beach substation was called Monday morning to a fitness facility on Southern Blvd. regarding a vehicle burglary. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 5:10 and 6:36 a.m., the passenger window of the victim’s 2013 Toyota Camry had been smashed and her Burch purse containing multiple cards, an IPhone 4 and a Michael Kors wallet, together valued at $600, was stolen from the victim’s vehicle. DNA evidence was taken at the scene. NOV. 17 — An Acreage resident called the PBSO’s Acreage/ Loxahatchee substation Monday morning regarding a case of

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RPBHS HOSTS INAUGURAL CAR SHOW TO SUPPORT ATHLETIC PROGRAMS

Louise and Frank Melillo’s 1977 Buick Regal won first place in the Classic Car category.

Wildcat softball team members Laura Kreitzman, Katelyn Stephens, Katherine Armstrong, coach Scott Hill, Brianna Kreitzman and Megann Linardos.

Event Committee Activities Coordinator Justin Arnone, RPBHS Principal Jesus Armas, Athletic Director Eric Patterson and School Advisory Council member Robert Kreitzman with a 2015 Challenger from sponsor Arrigo Dodge.

1972 Olds Cutlass Supreme owner Dave Collado with Loxahatchee Groves Mayor Dave Browning.

Girls soccer team members and coaches with Sarah Garcia and Cari Griffiths (second and fourth from left).

Wildcat wrestling team members with coach Matt Tulucci.

KIDS CANCER FOUNDATION HITS THE GREENS FOR JENNA MCCANN TOURNEY

The Kids Cancer Foundation held its eighth annual Jenna McCann Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. After the golf game, awards were given out during a buffet dinner that featured raffles along with live and silent auctions. For more info., visit www.kidscancersf.org. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

The Golf Committee: Michelle O’Boyle, Adam and Chris Zeller, Dr. Lou Starace, Frank Dowling, Carole Browne, Iseult Broglio and Sandy Erb.

First-place women’s team: Carole Browne, Iseult Broglio, Geri Ewing and Carol Williams.

First-place men’s team: Chris Zeller, Brian Jacobsen, Henrik Nordstrom and Frank Dowling.

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Dressage Riding A Passion For Trainer Robin Shehan

The youngest of five children, Robin Shehan grew up in Easton, a little town in Maryland. Horses have always been important to her life. Her cottage off of D Road in Loxahatchee Groves is modest and comfortable, and filled with pictures of her and her horses. She offers training, lessons and boarding. Ellen Rosenberg’s Column, Page 25

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Sports Wolverines Open Regionals With Win Over Park Vista

Wellington High School’s football squad hosted Park Vista High School on Nov. 14 in a regional quarterfinal game, and the Wolverines dominated the Cobras 53-29. The win gave the Wolverines home field advantage against Palm Beach Gardens High School in the regional semifinal game. Page 31

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Wildcats Advance With Victory Over Fort Lauderdale The Royal Palm Beach High School varsity football team hosted Fort Lauderdale High School in the regional quarterfinal game Friday, Nov. 14 and steamrolled to a 44-13 win. The victory means the Wildcats advance into the regional semifinal game in a rematch with Atlantic High School. Page 31

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Dressage Riding A Passion For Trainer Robin Shehan

The youngest of five children, Robin Shehan grew up in Easton, a little town in Maryland. When two of her older sisters started riding, Robin decided to give it a try as well. She started off riding hunters with a local pony club, then did some eventing. “I was always a good athlete,” Robin said. “I loved field hockey and track and field. Swimming was a special passion, and I competed in regionals, nationals and the Junior Olympics. I was a ballet dancer, off and on, for 25 years, working with several minor dance companies across the U.S. I even studied ballet in Russia for a month in 1991.” But horses were always a special part of her life, and soon enough she was riding again. This time it was dressage. “I’d been into dressage a bit in my early 20s, when I attended Morven Park International Equestrian Institute,” Robin recalled. “We did some jumping, but there was a lot of emphasis on dressage. I always knew it was something I wanted to do.” In 2004, Robin began working with trainer Kelley Corrigan, who lived 40 minutes from her. The two clicked right away, and Robin began riding Marsaelis, a 14-year-old Danish Warmblood. “I didn’t have the money to buy a horse like that, but my family stepped in and helped me out, buying him for me,” she said. Get updates all week long... follow Ellen Rosenberg on Twitter at twitter.com/Horse TalkFL or stop by the Tales from the Trails page on Facebook and click “like.”

Tales From The Trails By Ellen Rosenberg “We started at fourth level, and went all the way through Grand Prix. We competed at the national and international level, and I eventually became a USDF gold and silver medalist.” Marsaelis holds a special place in her heart. “He was a very good horse, a quality horse, so special. He always did his best. He took me a long way. He had the biggest heart,” Robin said. “I remember our very first Grand Prix down here. I was nervous and excited, but he got us through in good order. It’s hard to do really well here in Wellington. There are a lot of really fancy horses.” Marsaelis retired when he was 18. “He was getting older and had a little arthritis,” Robin said. “By then, we were amateur adult regional champions. I still rode him a couple of times a week until he was 22. He started having bad hip problems. It got so that he was struggling to stand up. He’d fall down and be unable to get up again. I finally had him put down earlier this year.” Robin stops and sighs heavily, tears welling in her eyes. The loss is still too close, too painful.

Robin Shehan with Lady Calvert. Her cottage off of D Road in Loxahatchee Lady Calvert, a 5-year-old chestnut HaGroves, set on 5 acres, is modest and com- noverian mare, is quite a handful. fortable, and filled with pictures of her and “She is always ready to rock and roll. Alher horses. She offers training, lessons and most two years ago, she bucked me off and boarding. She likes that she can look out any broke my ribs,” Robin said. “That’s when I window and see her horses. Her new barn is started working with trainer Gary Smith. He right there as well, and there are other horses has helped me get through all this stuff. He’s in the stalls. See ROSENBERG, page 33

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Housing Complex For Veterans Is A Dream Come True

Roy Foster knows what it’s like to serve his country, struggle to readjust to civilian life and drift from place to place with nowhere to call home. Those experiences led the U.S. Army veteran to envision a place where homeless veterans could get help and have their hope restored. On Veterans Day, Foster’s dream became a reality as the nonprofit he founded, Faith*Hope*Love*Charity Inc., broke ground on a housing complex for veterans and their families. “Village of Valor” will be the first Palm Beach County community designed specifically for veterans and their families who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of becoming homeless. The $26 million complex will be built on nearly 13 acres of land along Second Avenue North in Lake Worth. “This is not about the buildings, it’s about the service and how we are going to re-establish the bond and pride that

we carried in the armed services,” Foster said. The village will be designed like a small town, including a coffee shop, dining facility, library, clubhouse, playgrounds, resort-style pool, walking trails, fitness center, community garden and a fenced dog park. The 140 units will include apartments and town homes. Like its sister program, the Stand Down House, which serves male veterans, “Village of Valor” will provide an integrated approach to ending veteran homelessness. Residents will receive vocational and financial training, as well as health, nutrition and fitness support. Navy veteran Steven Sullivan went to Stand Down House in 2011 after he lost his job and was evicted from his apartment. Sullivan said having other veterans in the program helped him succeed. “We were all going through the same thing and had been through the same things in our time of service,” he said. Construction on “Village of Valor” is expected to be completed in May 2016, with

Dignitaries take part in the Village of Valor groundbreaking.

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full occupancy by Veterans Day 2016. The night before the first shovel hit the dirt, Roy Foster camped out on the empty lot. He said

he wanted to be the first veteran to sleep on the property that will “put an end to homelessness in Palm Beach County for our veterans.”

Two RNs Start Assist Nursing Agency In Royal Palm Beach Lizette Cruz and Margaret de Jesus, two experienced critical care registered nurses who have lived in the western communities since 1982, recently started Assist Nursing Agency. Assist Nursing Agency, located in Royal Palm Beach, is accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Program and fully licensed by

the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. Assist provides professional and paraprofessional services to clients in their homes, helping to provide the highest level of potential in their day-to-day care activities. The nurses are extending their expertise to individuals and families, with the premise that they deserve

the best. Assist has multilingual staff with innovative specialities, such as RNs, LPNs, CNAs and physical therapists. The skilled care services available include in-home blood draws and injections; CHF and COPD nursing management; diabetic teachings and glucose monitoring; high-tech nursing; non-medical private duty; home

infusion; tube feedings; wound care, wound vac and dressing changes; home-ventilated patient care; tracheostomy care; pulse oximetry monitoring; post-operative care; palliative care; catheter insertion and care; and more. The team at Assist Nursing Agency coordinates with physicians to provide ongoing case management.

The agency accepts insurance, and insurance assistance is also available. For more information, call (561) 839-8400, e-mail assistnursingagency@gmail.com, visit www. assistnursingagency.com or stop by the new agency’s office at 1402 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Building 700, Suite 114.

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Local Attorney Earns Philanthropic Advisor Designation

Phil DiComo, a partner in the law firm Haile Shaw & Pfaffenberger, has earned the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy professional designation from the Richard D. Irwin Graduate School of the American College. The designation positions DiComo, a Loxahatchee resident, as a leader in the philanthropy sector as it relates to wealth management and estate planning. It uniquely qualifies him to help charities achieve long-term financial success

and donors maximize their philanthropic giving. DiComo is an expert in nonprofit management, policy and practices, and has advised many nonprofit organizations. His practice areas include corporate law, emerging companies, entertainment and licensing, employment, mergers and acquisitions, and not-for-profit law. Before joining Haile Shaw & Pfaffenberger, DiComo practiced corporate, securities and private equity law at the national law firm

Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge (now known as Edwards Wildman). DiComo’s earlier career included more than 15 years in communications, fund development and management in both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. He graduated from the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications and is a summa cum laude graduate of the Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center. He is a member of the Florida Bar and has been a

Candy Buy-Back Draws Donations, Smiles

Dr. Andrew Cooper and his staff, joined by patients Eve and Grace Essery, with the big candy haul.

On Nov. 4, Cooper Orthodontics in Royal Palm Beach held its first Halloween Candy Buy-Back event. Dr. Andrew Cooper and his staff invited patients and community members to participate. Everyone was welcome to earn $1 per pound of unopened candy. All candy will be donated to U.S. troops serving overseas through Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit, volunteer-based corporation that sends care packages to U.S. military. Patients had the chance to sign cards addressed to military troops to be included in the care packages. For more information on how to donate to Operation Gratitude, visit www.operationgratitude.com.

board member of Nonprofits First since 2007, currently serving as its chairman. He also serves as a board member of the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County and the G-Star School of the Arts, and is the immediate past chairman of the Angel Investment Forum of Florida. Founded in 1983, Haile Shaw & Pfaffenberger has offices in North Palm Beach, Palm Beach and Stuart. For more information about the firm, call (561) 627-8100 or visit www.haileshaw.com.

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Local Contractor Starts Info Portal

PMI Remodeling & Repairs of Wellington has launched an information portal at www.pmi1call.com for Palm Beach County homeowners to find information about remodeling and home repair solutions. Development of communityminded features for the site are underway, and new user awareness guides from expert home repair contractors are being added, ranging from how best to beautify your home within any budget and guides on maintenance and repair, to what everybody should know about the latest home repairs, roofing materials and designs before starting any property improvement project. Information on home and roof repairs, air conditioning and heating

repair needs will be efficiently categorized for easy navigation. “Our goal is to be the best home and family resource center and information portal for assisting all Palm Beach homeowners with their home repair needs,” said Philip Tonks, the owner of PMI Remodeling & Repairs. PMI Remodeling & Repairs has been in business since 1987. It offers quality workmanship at reasonable prices. PMI has a friendly staff and large fleet of fully equipped service vehicles to accommodate home and business owners’ needs. For more information, call (561) 798-5722 or visit www.pmi1call. com.

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Wolverines Open Regionals Defeating Park Vista 53-29

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School football squad hosted Park Vista High School on Friday, Nov. 14 in a Class 8A regional quarterfinal game, and the Wolverines dominated the Cobras 53-29. The win also granted the Wolverines home field advantage against district foe Palm Beach Gardens

Corner back Jean Rene returns his interception for a touchdown in the second half.

High School in the regional semifinal game. Wellington defeated the Gators 23-17 on the road for the District 9-8A championship. Wellington (10-1) jumped out of the gate with an early 14-0 lead, and never gave it up. Quarterback Shannon Patrick first connected with receiver Jean Rene on a 12-yard pass, then running back Mike Howard scored on a 45-yard

run. The Wolverines, known for throwing the ball, changed it up on the night, letting Howard grind out a season-high 182 yards on 18 carries and three touchdowns. Two turnovers by Wellington gave Park Vista some life, but the Wolverines had already tallied 30 points, and commanded a 33-15 halftime lead. Wellington continued to fuel the

Wellington running back Christian Goss runs for a gain.

offense when the defense kept shutting down the Cobras. Wellington intercepted Park Vista four times, two by Rene, one returned for a 50-yard score, and two by Ahmmon Richards. Park Vista scored twice in the second half but could not go blow-forblow with the dominating Wolverine offense, which put an additional 20 points on the board.

Even though the Wolverines tallied 95 total yards in penalties, they managed to grind out 415 combined yards and 19 first downs. Rene is credited with three scores, and Richards recorded a touchdown. Patrick completed 15 of 32 passes for 213 yards and three touchdowns. Wellington will host Palm Beach Gardens in the regional semifinal game Friday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Wellington’s Matt Mazzatti recovers a Park Vista onside kick.

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Wildcats Advance With 44-13 Win Over Fort Lauderdale

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Royal Palm Beach High School varsity football team hosted Fort Lauderdale High School in the regional quarterfinal game Friday, Nov. 14 and steamrolled to a 44-13

win. The victory means the Wildcats advance into the regional semifinal game in a rematch with Atlantic High School. The Wildcats (10-1) were firing on all cylinders through the night, jumping out to an early 14-0 lead

with pair of scores from dynamic duo Charles Perry and Shamar Jackson. Perry scored first, on a 57-yard run. On the following drive, Jackson capped a six-play drive with a 6-yard touchdown run to add to the lead. Derick Python made a post-sea-

son impression with a 40-yard punt return for a touchdown in the second quarter to extend the Wildcats’ lead to 20-0. He also added a 74-yard in-

terception return for a score that later gave Royal Palm Beach a 30-7 lead. Jackson added an 87-yard touchSee WILDCATS, page 33

(Above) Wildcat running back Shamar Jackson scores a touchdown. (Left) Royal Palm’s Derick Python stiff-arms a Fort Lauderdale defender for a big gain after a reception.

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Berean Finishes Playoffs With 41-8 Win Over First Academy

The Berean Christian School Bulldogs finished its SSAC playoff series in the SSAC with a win over First Academy-Leesburg. Quarterback Chris Mauck and the offense dominated the air with three first half touchdown passes. Mauck hit Daryk Racine for two quick ones and then connected with Keilon Stube for number three. This gave the Bulldogs an early 20-0 lead going into the second quarter. Midway into the period, Kasey Montrois added a great run and a spectacular dive to make it 27-0 at the half. The third quarter had Mauck Golf pro Kevin Perkins with some of his junior golf students.

Kevin Perkins Golf Academy Winter Junior Program Starts In December

Starting Tuesday, Dec. 2 and Thursday, Dec. 4, the Kevin Perkins Golf Academy will again be conducting its popular Junior After-School Winter Golf Program at the Binks Forest Golf Club in Wellington. The Junior After-School Winter Program is open to boys and girls ages 7-17 and will take place on

Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The Binks Forest Golf Club is located on Binks Forest Drive in Wellington. For more information about the Junior After-School Winter Program and other programs provided by the Kevin Perkins Golf Academy, visit www.kevinperkinsgolfacademy. com or call (561) 301-3783.

hitting Nick Doucette, back from his spleen injury, with a few quick passes and nifty runs to get into scoring position. Shawn Hood finished the drive with an 18-yard sweep around the left end to make it 34-0. The defense, led by senior Mike Miller, kept Leesburg corralled all day, but early in the fourth, the Leesburg tailback raced 65 yards for the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only score. On the next series, Mauck hit Daniel Pinkerman down the middle for a 40-yard touchdown to end the scoring and the game. Berean, the SSAC Gulf Atlantic Division champs, finished the sea-

son 8-2 and claimed many all-conference honors as well. Joseph Hendricks was named first team all-conference free safety. Chris Mauck (QB), Sawyer Losey (DB), Michael Miller (LB) and Austin Fyke (C) all claimed second team honors, to give the Bulldogs great representation in the 26 team Sunshine State Athletic Conference. Head coach Brad Carney, the assistant coaches and all of the Berean players thank all the fans for their fantastic fan support this season. The great support definitely helped Berean obtain its first undefeated district championship.

Angela Wade Wins Quarter Horse Championship Angela Wade of Wellington captured the world championship title in amateur trail at the 2014 American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show on Monday, Nov. 10 in Oklahoma City. Wade showed the American Quarter Horse One Hot Drama Mama owned by Deborah Gay of Wellington. The 2007 bay mare was bred by Sue Voss of New Liberty, Iowa. In the amateur trail class, 59 en-

tries competed for world champion honors and a purse of $16,512.33. World champions received a prize package that included a custom-designed gold trophy, a Montana Silversmiths buckle, a specially designed logoed jacket and world champion patch courtesy of Cripple Creek Outerwear, a WeatherBeeta embroidered blanket, a neck wreath, a medallion and 100 pounds of Nutrena feed. The AQHA World Show is the

pinnacle event for American Quarter Horse owners and exhibitors around the world, who must qualify for the event by earning points to compete in each of the classes representing halter, English and western disciplines. More than 3,600 entries from the United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Germany, Mexico and Switzerland are competing for 100 world championships at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event, being held Nov. 7-22.

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Broncos Fall To Palm Beach Gardens 24-20 In Regionals

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The three-time District 10-8A champion Palm Beach Central High School football squad hosted Palm Beach Gardens High School on Friday, Nov. 14 in the Class 8A regional quarterfinal game and fell to the Gators 24-20. It had been just one week since the Broncos rallied to defeat the Gators 30-28 in the regular-season finale. The loss ended Palm Beach Central’s winning streak at seven and eliminated them from further post-season play. It was Kemar Downer who received the nod to start at quarterback for the Broncos. Palm Beach Central

(7-4) led most of the contest, and held on to a 13-9 halftime lead. Downer connected first, with receiver Adarius Dent on a 21-yard touchdown pass, to draw first blood and cap a 10-play, 80-yard drive. The Gators did respond with a field goal to cut the Bronco lead to 6-3, but Downer connected with tight end Luis Peguero on a 12-yard score to extend the Bronco lead to 13-3. Palm Beach Gardens (6-5) again responded with a score to close the first half down 13-9. A stingy Bronco defense kept the Gator offense off balance. The Broncos continued to maintain the lead in the second half. Downer found Dent again, this

time on a 47-yard touchdown pass capitalizing on a Gator fumble. Nick Petrone’s kick extended the Bronco lead to 20-9. It was the last time Palm Beach Central would find the end zone. The Gators patiently chipped away at the Bronco lead with a pair of field goals to close the gap to 2015. A fatal miscue on the Bronco special teams turned the tide. A high snap over the Palm Beach Central punter’s head into the end zone awarded the Gators a safety to come within three at 20-17. Palm Beach Gardens used a

ground attack to consume 60 yards in 14 plays that also inhaled the final minutes on the game clock, and running back Tommy Monday drove in the winning score to make it 24-20. Downer completed seven of

14 passes for 174 yards and two touchdowns. Palm Beach Gardens advances to face host Wellington in the Class 8A regional semifinal game Friday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Bronco cornerback Carrington Henderson tries to intercept a pass.

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Bronco receiver Adarius Dent catches a touchdown pass.

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continued from page 25 very good with challenging horses like Lady Calvert, who has a bit of a temper and throws tantrums now and then.” Working with Lady Calvert was a slow process. “Gary and I started all over with

her, working through the baby stuff. She was very young and green,” Robin said. “Now she’s really fantastic and competing at training and first level. She likes going to shows, getting off the farm and seeing the world. Things are coming together for us. We’ll go as far as she can.” Robin has a few other horses as well. Daisy is a 23-year-old gray mare that Robin picked up from Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control. She was emaciated, had no

Beat Fort Lauderdale

Bronco quarterback Kemar Downer rolls out to look down field.

continued from page 31 down run to the tally, putting the game out of reach for Fort Lauderdale. The Wildcats eventually cashed out with the decisive 44-13 quarterfinal victory. Jackson had seven carries for 113

yards, and Perry had a season high of 147 yards on 17 carries. Quarterback Toddy Centeio is credited with 126 yards through the air and the final touchdown for the Wildcats. Royal Palm Beach will host district foe Atlantic High School in the regional semifinal game Friday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. The Wildcats defeated Atlantic 44-7 earlier in the season.

hair and was a general mess. “Her job is to keep the world calm and happy,” she said. For dressage, Robin’s sister Gail bought her Sookie, a 4-year-old Oldenburg mare, and Swagga, a 3-yearold Hanoverian gelding. Another sister, Patricia Anne, bought her Gama Pik, a 5-year-old Hanoverian mare project horse. “One thing I really like is that all of these horses were born and bred right here in the U.S., the first

two at High Point Hanoverians in Chestertown, Maryland, and the third was sent there for training,” Robin said. “You don’t have to go to Europe. You can look around this country and find some very nice horses.” Robin’s grateful for her sponsor, Dressage Sport Boots, which helps with some of her show expenses. “They’ve been unbelievably generous,” she said. What she likes best about dres-

sage is the connection she feels with her horses. “It’s as if all the planets are aligned and we’re working as one,” she said. “It’s a tremendous feeling.” As for the future. Robin hopes to have all of her horses going well. “Always, I hope the horses stay happy, healthy and sound,” she said. “We go as far as we can go, and enjoy life one day at a time.” For more information, call Shehan at (410) 310-1291.

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Saturday, Nov. 22 • Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host Discovery Day all day Saturday, Nov. 22 with holiday season giveaways, games and prizes for the whole family. Several authors will be present for signings and discussions. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info. • The Village of Royal Palm Beach will host the 13th annual Fall Fantasy Craft Show on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Park. The cost for vendors is $35 for a covered space and $20 for an open space. Call (561) 790-5149 for more info. • The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 283-5856 for more info. • The Armory Art Center (1700 Parker Ave., West Palm Beach) will host its annual studio sale the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 22 and 23 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The sale has been renamed HolidayFest & Studio Sale to reflect the added family-friendly activities planned for the weekend. Visit www.armoryart.org or call (561) 832-1776, ext. 31 for more info. • The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host Beautify Your Yard with Native Plants on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. Learn about the selection and placement of Florida native plants to maximize beauty using the principles of texture, color and hardscape, and also to minimize the use of water and pesticides. The cost is $30 for members and $40 for nonmembers. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org. • Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a Hands-On-Learning Event on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 11 a.m. Get crafty with Scoubidou and explore physics with rubber band cars. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info. • Pet owners can have their pet’s photo taken with Santa for a suggested donation of $10 to

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the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the center court area of the Palm Beach Outlets (1751 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach). The shelter also will bring its petmobile with adoptable animals. Call (561) 515-4400 or visit www. palmbeachoutlets.com for more info. • Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host author Pam Carey on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 1:30 p.m. She will discuss her book, Elderly Parents With All Their Marbles: A Survival Guide for the Kids. Call (561) 792-1292 for info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will hold Acoustic Java Jam for adults Saturday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided by the Friends of the Library. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafts for Kids for ages 3 to 8 on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 2:30 p.m. Make a friend and express your creative side. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington Presbyterian Church will host a Community Harvest Fair on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 3 to 6 p.m. on the athletic field adjacent to the Eagle Arts Academy (1000 Wellington Trace). The Harvest Fair will feature a petting zoo, hay ride, music, games, crafts and more, including free corn dogs and drinks. There is no charge for the event, and the community is invited. Call Gregg Harr at (561) 307-2900 for more info. • The Palm Beach Driving Club and the Palm Beach International Raceway invite car enthusiasts to enjoy a special celebration, Cars Under The Stars, on Saturday, Nov. 22 at the Palm Beach International Raceway (17047 Beeline Highway, Jupiter) benefiting Place of Hope. A VIP experience is from 4 to 9 p.m. General admission

is 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.placeofhope.com. • The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center (1977 College Drive, Belle Glade) will kick off its free outdoor concert series on Saturday, Nov. 22 with Derrick Hadley and the Motowners. Come out early and enjoy a great dinner from one of Gourmet Truck Expo’s excellent food trucks. The food trucks will begin serving at 6 p.m., with the concert starting at 7 p.m. For more info., call (561) 993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host free tribute band concerts on Saturday, Nov. 22. The 4NR2 band will perform a Bad Company tribute at 7:30 p.m., followed by a Foreigner tribute at 9 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. Sunday, Nov. 23 • The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will take place Sunday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. For more info., visit www.rpbgreenmarket. com or call (561) 792-9260. • The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Ave. North). For more info., visit www.acreagegreenmarket.com or call (561) 723-3898. Monday, Nov. 24 • Temple Beth Tikvah (4550 Jog Road, Greenacres) will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Broadway show Fiddler on the Roof with a series examining the Sholem Aleichem stories of Tevye that are the basis of the show. On Monday, Nov. 24 at 1 p.m., the writings of Sholem Aleichem will be read and discussed. On Monday, Dec. 8, the movie Tevye starring Maurice Schwartz will be shown in Yiddish with English subtitles. On Monday, Dec. 15, the movie Fiddler on the Roof will be shown. On Monday, Dec. 22, there will be a retrospective of the series

The Town-Crier with a video about the life and times of Sholem Aleichem. Call (561) 967-3600 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Lego Bricks for ages 6 and up Monday, Nov. 24 at 4 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Everyone is Painting Fall for ages 6 to 16 on Monday, Nov. 24 at 6:15 p.m. Paint an oversized picture using the reds, browns, oranges, yellows and purples of autumn. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. • The Wellington Palmer Singers Chorus rehearses Mondays at 7 p.m. at St. David’s in the Pines Episcopal Church. Call (561) 659-3641 for more info. Tuesday, Nov. 25 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Club Pokémon for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. Wednesday, Nov. 26 • The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “It’s Game Time!” for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 2 p.m. Enjoy your day off from school with Smash Bros. and other Wii games, card games, board games and snacks. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register. Saturday, Nov. 29 • The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 283-5856 for more info. • Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host Chill Out With Disney’s Frozen on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Elsa returns with more stories, songs and activities. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info. Send calendar items to: The Town-Crier, 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 31, Wellington, FL 33414 or e-mail news@gotowncrier.com.

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

CLEANING - HOME/OFFICE WE CLEAN OFFICES & PRIVATE HOMES — Licensed & Insured. Call for an estimate and to schedule your apartment. Discount for Central Palm Beach County Chamber members and to all new clients for first cleaning. 561-385-8243 Lic. #2012-252779

COMPUTER REPAIR D.J. COMPUTER — Home & office, Spyware removal, websites, networks, repairs, upgrades, virus removal, tutoring. Call Jeff 561-333-1923 Cell 561-252-1186 Lic’d Well. & Palm Beach. We accept major credit cards.

DRIVEWAY REPAIR D R I V E W AY S — F r e e e s t i m a t e s A & M ASPHALT SEAL COATING commercial and residential. Patching potholes, striping, repair existing asphalt & save money all work guaranteed. L i c.& Ins. 1 0 0 0 4 5 0 6 2 5 61-667-7716

COLORS BY CORO, INC. — Int./Ext. residential painting, over 20 yrs exp. Small Jobs welcome. Free est. Ins. 561-383-8666. Owner/Operated. Lic.# U20627 Ins. Wellington Resident |

PLUMBING

JEREMY JAMES PLUMBING — Licensed plumber, legitimate estimate. Water heaters, new construction. CFC1426242. Bonded Insured. CFC1426242. 561-601-6458

PRESSURE CLEANING J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & painti n g c o n t r a c t o r. L i c . # U 2 1 5 5 2 C a l l Butch at 309-6975 or visit us at www. jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com

ROOFING ROBERT G. HARTMANN ROOFING — Specializing in repairs. Free estimates, Bonded,insured. Lic. #CCC 058317 Ph: 561-790-0763. ROOFING REPAIRS REROOFING ALL TYPES — Pinewood Construction, Inc. Honest and reliable. Serving Palm Beach County for over 20 years. Call Mike 561-309-0134 Lic. Ins. Bonded. CGC-023773 RC-0067207

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SECURITY

PICKUP GROCERIES HOME AND PET SUPPLIES — Kitchen organizing wait for appointments in your home, etc. References available. 561-707-2834

SECURITY — American owned local security company in business 30 plus years. Protection by officers drug tested. 40 hour course. Licensed & Insured. 561-848-2600

FLOORING C O M P L E T E F L O O R I N G R E M O VA L ! B E S T R AT E S ! A L L T Y P E S O F FLOORS! — Your local flooring store and more. www.buyithereflooring.com 561-333-2306 buyithere7@gmail.com

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

HOUSECLEANING EXPERIENCED — reliable local references. Pet sitting available. Call Charlene 561-572-1782

LANDSCAPING PALM BEACH LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE SERVICES — Commercial and Residential. If you are looking for an honest and reliable company, give us a call today. We take pride in our work! Free Estimates 561-818-1925

SCREENING JOHN’S SCREEN REPAIR SERVICE — Pool & patio rescreening. Stay tight,wrinkle-free,guaranteed! CRC1329708 call us 798-3132. www.poolscreenrepair.com

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

TIRES/AUTO REPAIRS TIRES/AUTO REPAIRS— Located behind Al Packer West off Southern Blvd. Tires for autos, trucks and commercial vehicles. 561-790-7228. 587 105 Ave. N. Unit 28, Royal Palm Beach.

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

LAWN SERVICE

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YELLOWHAMMER LAWN SERVICE — High Quality, affordable yard maintenance serving the Loxahatchee area. NO CONTRACTS!. Locally Owned & Operated. 561-320-1118

PAPERHANGING BY DEBI — Professional Installation,Removal. Repair of Paper. Neat, Clean & Reliable. Quality work with a woman’s touch. 30 years experience. No Job too big or too small. Lic. & Ins. References available. 561-795-5263

PAUL HANZLIK LAWN CARE — Owner operated, over 30 years experience, Licensed and Insured Residential & Commercial Services. 561-753-9719 or 561-301-5554

PAINTING J&B PRESSURE CLEANING & PAINTING, INC. — Established 1984. All types of pressure cleaning, roofs, houses, driveways, patios etc. Commercial & Residential. Interior & Exterior painting. Certified pressure cleaning & painting contractor. Lic. #U21552 Call Butch 309-6975 or visit ourwebsite at www.jbpressurecleaningandpainting.com JOHN PERGOLIZZI PAINTING INC. — Interior/Exterior - Repaint specialist, pressure cleaning, popcorn ceiling, drywall repair & roof painting. Family owned/owner operator. Free Est. 798-4964 Lic. #U18473 TOWN-CRIER CLASSIFIEDS 793-7606

WATER TREATMENT NEED A NEW WATER SYSTEM! — Let us come out and give you an estimate. Call Mike 561-792-5400

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OFFICE SPACE EXECUTIVE AND VIRTUAL OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE – WELLINGTON FLORIDA Furnished or unfurnished office space available. Unlimited use of conference rooms, reception, kitchen with no extra fees. Utilities included. The best LAKE VIEW in Wellington! Please contact Steve at 561227-1500 or at info@lakewellington.com

BOOKKEEPER NEEDED — part-time, experienced in QuickBooks, flexible hours. Please fax resume to 561-791-0952 HUNTINGTON LEARNING CENTER IN WELLINGTON — Now hiring certified teachers.$10-$15/hour. Call 561-594-1920 E-mail: MarleneGiraud@hlcwellington.com

LAW OFFICE TO SHARE: ROYAL PALM BEACH/WELLINGTON Fully furnished executive office $550 per month additional secretarial office $200. Incudes all utilities, use of copier/scanner, use of conference room, reception, kitchen, file cabinets, 561793-1200 ext. 1

DRIVERS: $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! — Great pay! Consistent Freight, Great Miles on this Regional Account. Werner Enterprises: 1-855-517-2488 HELP WANTED OFFICE/PRODUCTION PERSON — Quickbooks & Microsoft knowledge, good communication skills, flexible schedule, please call 561-333-2306 Buy It Here Flooring. TRUCK DRIVER FOR PLANT NURSERY — Local and instate deliveries with box truck, CDL, not required Excelsa Gardens 561-790-3789 CAREGIVER/AIDE LIVE IN EVERY OTHER WEEKEND — Thursday Evening through Sunday Evening for disabled woman. Experienced Drivers license and Background check required. Wellington 561-818-5720

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT QUALIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT — with 26 years experience seeking employement to provide care for senior in home. Assisting with activity of daily living, medication reminder, meals, and companionship. Florida license. Call 954-684-0516 CPR CERTIFIED/HOME HEALTH CERTIFIED CAREGIVER — seeks part-time/fulltime. 18 years experience. Will prepare meals, Dr. Visits, Shopping, and light housekeeping. Walk-Dog, Housesitting. Call 561-526-6150. HOUSEKEEPING — detail orientated, experienced, reliable, trustworthy housekeeper, seeks full time/part-time position additional duties laundry, ironing, loving pet care, shopping, running errands, etc. References furnished upon request. Florida resident over 20 years, born in Maine call 561-324-5166

FOR SALE LG REFRIGERATOR: Like new LG side by side white w/brushed stainless handles. Paid $1200 new, Asking $500 call 630-567-3367. M AY TA G WA S H E R & D RYER — Really g o o d co n d it io n , Asking $350 for both. Call 630-567-3367 1 9 9 6 H O N D A H E L I X 2 5 0 S C O O TER — Very good condition with 17,000 miles. New tires, brakes & belt at 15,000. Asking $18,000. Call 630-842-1227.

GARAGE/ESTATE SALES LOXAHATCHEE MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY NOV. 21st & 22nd 7am to 3pm— Art, Glassware, Household items,plants, collectibles items, furniture, clothing, shoes, , and more. 14492 77th place north, Loxahatchee

LEGAL NOTICES

FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE Legal Notice No. 583 Notice Under Fictitious Name Florida Statute 865.09 Public notice is hereby given that the undersigned desires to engage in business under the fictitious name of:

LOXAHATCHEE ORGANICS

UNDER THE REGISTRATION OF TITLE LAW OFFICE OF TITLES PO BOX 494 KINGSTON

Located at:

15553 Keylime Boulevard Loxahatchee, FL 33470

County of Palm Beach, Florida and intends to register said name with the Division of Corporations State of Florida,forthwith William Tull Publish :Town-Crier Newspapers Date: 11-21-14

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT - GREENACRES ROOMMATE TO SHARE — 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment - Purdy & Jog Road. $550 per month. Looking for under 35 years old. 954-296-3748

HOUSE FOR RENT - LOXAHATCHEE MODERN OPEN FLOOR PLAN — 1 1/4 Acres, 3/2 with 2 car garage, $1,800 per month, First, Last, Security, Available January 1st 2015. Call 786-877-6203

TENNESSEE LAND FOR SALE TENNESSEE LAND — 12 Acres for sale in Equestrian neighborhood with 3 miles of riding trails. Call Dixon Te a m K e l l e r W i l l i a m s 4 2 3 - 8 8 3 - 0 6 5 6

October 27, 2014 Whearas I have been satisfied by Statutory Declaration that the duplicate Certificate of Title for ALL THAT parcel of land part of TWICKENHAM PARK in the parish of SAINT CATHERINE being the lot numbered ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY THREE on the plan part of Twickenham Park aforesaid deposited in the Office of Title on the 11th day of January, 1968 of the shape and dimensions and butting as appears by the said plan and being the land registered at Volume 1208 Folio 50 of the Register Book of Titles in the names of MERLE MILLS and LUTHER MILLS - HAS BEEN LOST:I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that I intend at or after the expiration of fourteen days after the last appearance of this advertisement to DISPENSE with the production of the duplicate Certificate of Title and to endorse on the original a Miscellaneous No. 1876238 to note the fact of death of the abovenamed MERLE MILLS and thereafter cancel the said Certificate of Title and to register a new Certificate in duplicate in place thereof. S. Porteous Acting Senior Deputy Registrar of Titles

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WELLINGTON • ROYAL PALM BEACH • LOXAHATCHEE • THE ACREAGE

New Location! New Showroom!

CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATE!

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WE DO NOT SELL CHEAP FLOORING CHEAPER

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WELLINGTON • ROYAL PALM BEACH • LOXAHATCHEE • THE ACREAGE

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