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Volume 40, Number 44 November 22 - November 28, 2019

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The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved the final reading Tuesday, Nov. 19 of proposed charter amendments to be placed on the ballot for approval by voters. The council also approved the preliminary reading of proposals that would limit terms for the mayor and council members. Page 3

Longtime Wellington Preschools Get New Owners, New Name

After more than 40 years serving the families of Wellington, Little Place and Little Place Too are now under new ownership and have a new name. New owners Frank and Olivia Toral have rebranded the longstanding preschools as Neighborhood Kids. Page 7

The Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club in Wellington provided a traditional Thanksgiving meal for club kids on Thursday, Nov. 14. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Grill Team was on hand to cook up a homestyle meal, served by club volunteers. Also at the event, approximately 300 frozen turkeys were given out to parents for Thanksgiving dinner, donated by club benefactor Neil Hirsch. Shown above, Director of Development Christine Martin gives Dylan, Tara and Ryan Krause a turkey. MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 5 PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Angry Residents Descend On ITID Over New PBC Truck Rules

Talented Teen Club Hosts Awards Of Excellence Gala In Royal Palm

The Talented Teen Club presented its Awards of Excellence Talent Gala on Sunday, Nov. 17 at the Village Golf Club in Royal Palm Beach. The afternoon was filled with Miss Beautiful singers, words of encouragement from inspiring speakers and many awards. The pageant raised scholarship funds for the Talented Teen Club, a nonprofit that focuses on building selfesteem in teens. Page 17

Broncos End Season With Regionals Loss To Deerfield Beach

The Palm Beach Central High School football team hosted Deerfield Beach High School in a Class 8A regional semifinal matchup on Friday, Nov. 15. The Broncos were the second seed in the region and entered the contest as district champions but fell to the Bucks 44-6.

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By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report More than 100 Acreage truckers, friends of truckers and others who were angry about the new Palm Beach County vehicle code prohibiting heavy trucks and semis parking in view on their property showed up at the Wednesday, Nov. 20 meeting of the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors.

Several residents said they moved to The Acreage because they had trucks, but at least eight area residents have been cited by county code inspectors in recent months for illegally parked vehicles since the code started being enforced in January.

The ITID supervisors provided a memo from ITID Attorney Frank Palin regarding a proposed amendment to the county’s unified land development code to allow heavyduty truck parking accessory to residences in The Acreage.

The memo explained that ITID has been asked by County Com-

missioner Melissa McKinlay to comment on the possible impact on district roads if the county amends its ULDC to allow heavyduty truck parking on residential lots in The Acreage.

The memo noted that The Acreage is largely zoned AR (agricultural residential), but the typical Acreage lot size is 1.25 acres, which is much smaller than current minimum lot sizes in the AR zone, which range from 2.5 to 5 acres.

The ULDC was amended in 2018 to address controversies arising from the parking of commercial trucks in the AR zone.

ITID President Betty Argue noted that the topic of the vehicle code got on the agenda after residents started being cited.

“As you know, Indian Trail is an improvement district, and it’s not responsible for code and land use. However, the county has been changing some of the ULDC requirements and, in essence, changing the rules that apply to our community,” Argue said. “Prior to

the amendment, you were allowed two of those semi-tractor-trailers on your property, and the county changed it without notifying our community. Indian Trail was not there. We did not request it be changed, but they changed it. They said you are no longer allowed to have any.”

Argue said her personal opinion was that the county was taking away property rights and added that she resented an offer made by the county to amend the ordinance to allow one semi-tractor-trailer on Acreage properties.

“We were not consulted in the first place,” she said. “We did not have a problem in the first place.”

Argue said she had records of her talking to county officials protesting the county code amendment before it was enacted, but she was largely ignored, except a county official telling her they could not have one set of rules for one area but not for another.

She told residents who had been See TRUCKS, page 20

Five-Year Road Plan Includes Work On Key Acreage Roads

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach County Commission gave preliminary approval Tuesday, Nov. 19 to a five-year road plan with more than $90 million being spent in 2020 and about $267 million over the next five years.

District 6 Commissioner Melissa McKinlay asked that special attention be given to plans to widen Northlake Blvd., reminding staff that the road is Acreage residents’ only east-west corridor, resulting in hours of gridlock when the busy roadway has an accident.

McKinlay said she was frustrated that construction on Seminole Pratt Whitney Blvd. from Orange Blvd. to Northlake Blvd. was shown to begin in 2020, but she had learned that construction would actually begin in 2021.

“You may not have all the roadway permitting done, but for the residents, it’s really misleading,” she said. “You plan around that, especially when you’re out there and trying to consider a commute to work. Your only route is Northlake, and if it’s going to be under construction for five years, it might impact where you buy a home. So, why are we listing it as 2020 when construction is not going to begin until fiscal year 2021?”

Roadway Production Director Omelio Fernandez explained that funding and awards for construction had been allocated for fiscal year 2020, but actual construction would not begin until 2021.

McKinlay also asked about construction plans for Northlake Blvd., which is divided into three parts, when it had been announced that construction would be all at once.

“It’s split out into three different projects over the next three years,” she said. “We needed that road yesterday.”

County Administrator Verdenia Baker agreed with McKinlay regarding the road’s urgency.

“I agree with you, we needed that road even before yesterday,”

Baker said. “We were taking the county’s responsibility first, but when we spoke with the owners of Avenir, we then agreed that we would work together.”

Deputy County Engineer Tanya McConnell said the western portion of the project had been under consideration for a longer period of time than the rest of the project.

“It was always intended that that was to go first,” McConnell said. “I know there was a desire for us to combine the projects, but Avenir’s project started out behind ours. We have now incorporated it into ours, but to get them done together, we’d have to delay all the construction, and I think we wanted to see construction out there as soon as possible. This way, we get the western portion in place, and very shortly thereafter, the second portion will follow.”

McKinlay said that she was unhappy that as the area’s commissioner, she had not been notified of the delays.

“This is the only way in and out of The Acreage right now, unless they go all the way down to Southern Blvd. or take a part of Okeechobee Blvd. and crawl at 30 mph through Loxahatchee Groves,” she said. “For the northern part of The Acreage, that’s the only way they can get east and west, and it’s overburdened now.”

McConnell said the county has been working with Avenir to get the project done in a timely manner and address all the issues at one time.

Commissioners were also concerned that the funding drops incrementally over the five-year period.

County Engineer David Ricks said that the road plan is funded by impact fees, proportionate share money, gas taxes, sales tax and Florida Department of Transportation agreements.

“Every year at this time, we roll off the current year and add a new year, so we’re adding 2024 to the program,” Ricks said, explaining that the plan funds $90 million for See ROADS, page 20

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St. Rita Receives Architectural Approval For New Parish Hall

By M. Dennis Taylor Town-Crier Staff Report A 20-minute meeting of Wellington’s Architectural Review Board on Wednesday, Nov. 20 was all the time needed to approve the building elevations, exterior colors, materials and site amenities for the proposed replacement parish hall at St. Rita Catholic Church.

With no comment from the public, the measure passed unanimously with no additional signage permitted and with less than a handful of questions and clarifications from board members.

Agents Joe and Elizabeth Colomé of Colomé & Associates in West Palm Beach were on hand to answer any questions.

Elizabeth Colomé said that the design for the 11,500-squarefoot, 31-foot-tall parish hall was planned to be compatible with the existing church.

“The project is designed to enhance the church but not overtake it,” she said.

“It blends in together [visually] from the road,” Joe Colomé added.

The approval marks the beginning of a new era for the church, which has outgrown its current parking area to the point where traffic around the facility has become challenging on days when the church is at its fullest.

Constructed in 1983, with the existing parish hall added in 1992, the plan is to have the existing hall

demolished. The new structure will be constructed north of the church and more paved and grass parking will be installed. The additional parking will have better connectivity from the parking area to the church and parish hall, and improved traffic flow in and out of the campus.

Demolition and construction will be on a phased schedule depending upon if the project gets final approval from the Palm Beach County School District to use the parking at Wellington Elementary School across the street during construction.

Plans call for the five-acre site located at the northwest corner See ST. RITA, page 20

Hundreds of families were at Binks Forest Elementary School on Saturday, Nov. 16, for the annual Fall Carnival. The event included food trucks, bounce houses, special performances, raffles, crafts, games and a variety of vendors. Proceeds benefit the school’s PTA, allowing for support of students and programs. Shown above, Kristen Kearney enjoys the food truck options with Justin Molbogot and Lisa Molbogot.

MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 10 PHOTO BY CALLIE SHARKEY/TOWN-CRIER

B&G Club Receives Grant From Jacobs Foundation

Councilman John McGovern, drone instructor Dennis Young, Katie Jacobs Robinson, Councilman Michael Drahos and Vice Mayor Michael Napoleone enjoy a drone demonstration at the Boys & PHOTO BY CALLIE SHARKEY/TOWN-CRIER Girls Club.

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report The Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club welcomed Wellington Village Council members and special guest Katie Jacobs Robinson on Wednesday, Nov. 20 to celebrate the receipt of a $35,000 grant from the Jacobs Family Foundation in support of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) programs at the club.

The guests toured the facility and had the opportunity to see the results of the funding first-hand.

“We’re very fortunate to have funding from the Jacobs Family Foundation to support our STEAM programs,” Director of Programming Lotus Holem said. “Expos-

ing the kids to learning how to code through Code Combat [software], learning how to program robots and drones, and also expose them to our space, where they can learn CAD, sewing and really be exposed to creative ways to learn.”

After touring the music room, passing by exercise classes and walking outside to the garden, the visitors had the chance to see the kids in action as they programmed and flew small drones in the gym.

“I think the diversity of programming is particularly unique,” Councilman Michael Drahos said.

“You can have kids playing dodgeball on one side of the court and doing science and technology on the other. So, in addition to having physical activity, we have mental

activity. That’s really a unique part of this club, and a benefit to the kids as a whole.”

If learning the language of coding and working with Python doesn’t catch a child’s interest, there are other creative programs available to them, like sewing.

“You can serve kids of any interests — from sports to computers and music. The music room was fantastic,” Vice Mayor Michael Napoleone said.

The Jacobs Family Foundation has provided grants to the Boys & Girls Club in the past, but this larger “Great Futures with STEAM” grant allowed the club to expand its offerings.

“This is the first time we’ve See B&G GRANT, page 4

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Wellington Youth Lacrosse Hosting Free Clinic For Kids Dec. 6

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report After 10 years of bringing the sport of lacrosse to local children, the Wellington Wolfpack is offering a special clinic on Friday, Dec. 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) so interested participants can get a taste of the growing sport.

This opportunity allows young people — boys and girls — to try lacrosse for the first time or brush up on their skills in preparation for the upcoming 2020 season.

“Our league wants to welcome players of all skill levels on to the

field — especially those players who are totally new to the sport,” said Robin Bennett, president of the Wellington Youth Lacrosse Association, also known as the Wellington Wolfpack. “Before parents invest in sticks and protective wear, we want their kids to get a sense of the fundamentals and the game to determine if it’s a sport they can get into.”

Lacrosse is gaining in popularity across the country and is a great option for kids who didn’t find a niche in sports like soccer or baseball, which become extremely competitive by the time

children are 10 years of age.

Last season, the Wolfpack league had more than 160 participants comprising six boys’ teams and three girls’ teams. They are also expanding the league to include co-ed games for kids five to seven years old. The “Wolfpups” will focus on the fundamentals, with an emphasis on the fun.

“Lacrosse is kind of like superfast soccer with sticks. It is easy to get enticed by the speed, beauty and skill involved in the game, and it’s great to be a part of the lacrosse community down here,” Bennett said. “It’s still small enough not

The Wellington Wolfpack offers a strong lacrosee program for boys and girls.

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to be overwhelming — you can really get to know other families — and the sense of building up the sport and our players together remains strong.”

Founded in 2007 by Mark and Cynthia Albers and Wayne “Tracey” Cloth, the WYLA became the official lacrosse provider for Wellington’s Parks & Recreation Department and participates in the South Florida Youth Lacrosse League. The latter reaches from Miami to Palm Beach Gardens.

While it began with only boys, the Wolfpack expanded to include girls in 2016.

One of those early players was Mina Hernandez, who earned a scholarship to play lacrosse at the University of Tampa.

“My daughter, Mina, was excited to be a part of the first group of girls coming through middle school into high school from the Wolfpack,” Alberto Hernandez recalled. “She is one of three players still playing in college [from that inaugural team] including Autumn Ryan at Lehigh University and Jenna Niedzwiedzki at Belmont Abbey.”

This fall, a group of players who started with the Wolfpack back in 2010 in the Under 11 Division came together for a reunion tournament at the Veterans Day Invitational Lacrosse Tournament in Palm Coast. Players from Palm Beach Central High School, Wellington High School, the Benjamin School, the Oxbridge Academy,

A group of players who started with the Wolfpack back in 2010 in the Under 11 Division came together for a reunion. the King’s Academy and Saint John Paul II Academy nearly snagged the championship.

“Lacrosse is a great sport for kids of all ages. It promotes teamwork, discipline, dedication and hard work,” former Board Member Ted Miloch said. “It has incidents of injury and concussions that are less than football and soccer. The cost of playing is less than other sports, too, because the equipment can be worn for many seasons and passed down to younger players.”

The local group has worked hard to keep a solid relationship with US Lacrosse, the national governing body for the sport.

The Wolfpack also shares the mentality of training kids to play through a holistic approach with the Lacrosse Athlete Development Model.

“The whole child/whole athlete approach to the sport is unique and shows a perspective that the organization wants what is best for lacrosse players on and off the field,” Bennett explained.

US Lacrosse is also a partner with the Positive Coaching Alliance to instill character building into games, practices and clinics.

The free clinic is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Field 5 in Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) and is open to children ages five to 14. All skill levels are welcome. No equipment is necessary but bring a water bottle. RSVP to be entered into a raffle for prizes, including lacrosse sticks and balls (must participate in the clinic to qualify). For details, or to register online, visit www. wellingtonlacrosseclinic.com or call (561) 899-9529.

Groves Council Approves Questions For March 17 Referendums

By Ron Bukley Town-Crier Staff Report The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved the final reading Tuesday, Nov. 19 of proposed charter amendments to be placed on the ballot for approval by voters. The council also approved the preliminary reading of proposals that would limit terms for the mayor and council members.

Proposed changes to go on the March 17, 2020 ballot include a series of housekeeping measures, such as the deletion or amending of passages outlining how the town would be created, its form of government, the transition schedule, initial election of council members, first-year expenses, temporary emergency ordinances, the merger and dissolution of tax-

ing districts, references to service providers that no longer exist and other provisions considered outdated or not applicable.

Councilwoman Phillis Maniglia made a motion to approve the second and final reading of the referendum question, which carried 5-0.

Don Widing, vice-chair of the Charter Amendment Committee, thanked town staff for its cooperation.

“They have endured a lot of extra work from this committee,” Widing said. “I have served on a lot of different committees over my years of government service.

This one got pretty intense at times. We started at 15 people, and I think we’re down to 12. We had a couple of meetings where we just

barely had a quorum… We knew from the very beginning we were under a very tight timeline to get this before you and, hopefully, get it before the voters. If you support the recommendations, you still have two more to go, but I wanted to give compliments on behalf of the committee.”

Councilwoman Lisa El-Ramey said she had received a call from a resident asking if the proposals up for final approval was all the committee had done.

“I said, ‘No, there’s much more to come, hold tight,’” El-Ramey said.

Town Attorney Brian Shutt said he has sat in on several charter review committees, and he was impressed by the Loxahatchee Groves committee. “It’s really

getting into it, which is very good,” Shutt said.

Town Manager Jamie Titcomb said the committee understood the scope and magnitude of the work.

“They want to systematically go through the whole charter,” Titcomb said. “These items represent the things they could bring to the table quickly that might be enactable by referendum. I think they intend to reconvene in January and start to systematically go through all the other kinds of issues that may or may not become changes in the future.”

The council also gave preliminary approval to additional amendment questions — term limits for the mayor and council — to go on the same March 17 ballot.

The proposed question regard-

ing the mayor provides that no council member may serve more than two consecutive annual appointments as mayor, without an annual break (one regular election cycle) between appointments.

Partial year appointments will not be considered as an annual appointment.

Councilman Dave DeMarois, who was attending the meeting by telephone, said he did not see the need to replace an appointed mayor who is doing a good job if no other council member wants to serve as mayor.

“I certainly understand that argument, but it’s just not the direction I was given,” Shutt said.

He explained that the town’s mayor, who is elected by the voters and appointed mayor by other

council members, is the ceremonial head of the council.

“The mayor has no other voting rights,” he said. “In most places the mayor is deemed the ‘figurehead’ of the town to attend events and things like that. Other council members go out there and are seen just as much if not more, so it just depends on who is the mayor.

Also, in most cases you try and have the mayor sign the contracts.

If it’s not the mayor, it’s the vice mayor, but once again, it’s not giving the mayor any other authority or power. The biggest thing about being the mayor is running the meeting.”

Maniglia said she sat on the dais with Dave Browning, the first and only mayor of the town before he See LOX COUNCIL, page 20

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Troop 4125 Seeks Community Help For Wreaths Across America

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report Wellington’s Troop 4125 — an all-female troop affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America — is joining a nationwide program designed to honor and remember the fallen during the holiday season.

The South Florida National Cemetery is one of many sites that receives remembrance wreaths through Wreaths Across America, and there are more than 12,000 headstones there for those who served our nation and are now gone, but not forgotten.

“There has only been about 4,000 wreaths sold,” Troop Leader Amanda Cooper said. “The girls’ goal for our troop is to try and get at least 125 wreaths sold.”

Troop 4125 was established in February 2019, and this is their first opportunity to be a part of Wreaths Across America. Local Scoutmaster Randy Lane has been

B&G Grant

STEAM Programs At Club

continued from page 1 elevated it to this level,” said Jaene Miranda, president and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. “Typically, we do $25,000, but with the extra $10,000, we were able to do more — like with the drones and buying more software.”

Jacobs Robinson was excited to take the tour and see the results of her family’s grant funding with her own eyes.

“I think it’s really important to go out and see this, and I’m really happy I did it. My brothers are all working, so I get the luxury of

participating in the program for the past eight years. He honors personal friends buried there, including his own scoutmaster from when he was young.

The girls of Troop 4125 are both driven and personally inspired by the project.

“I value my freedom and have nothing but respect and gratitude to the heroes who have fought for it,” Brooke Bohn said. “I want to send my thanks to all veterans, my favorite being my dad.”

For Kitty Lane, it is a family tradition. Anna Cooper feels it is important to celebrate veterans, particularly those who returned from conflicts like Vietnam and were not treated properly when they came home. Lily Kaminski wants to honor those who sacrificed so much.

“A big part of scouting is to honor, and we want to honor, appreciate and acknowledge those being able to see all of this,” she said. “I was a teacher in my former life, so this is right up my alley. It’s really important to support these programs for kids.”

It is through the continued support of families and the community that the Boys & Girls Club can continue to offer kids new opportunities in a safe environment.

“A lot of what you see here is because of the donations of many families who have come and given to the community, so we recognize the fact that we are very fortunate in Wellington to have families that step up and want to benefit the club,” Drahos said.

The Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club is located at 1080 Wellington Trace in Wellington.

For more information, call (561) 790-0343 or visit www.bgcpbc. org.

who have served our country,” Emma Kaminski said.

The wreaths cost $15, with $10 of the funds going into the production of the wreath itself and the other $5 supporting the troop and its activities.

“I just want to say that I am truly proud of all that these young ladies have accomplished, and I can’t wait to see what else they can do,” Amanda Cooper said.

The deadline to purchase a wreath in person is Nov. 30, and wreaths can be purchased online until Dec. 2.

The wreaths are planned for placement on Wreath Day, which is Saturday, Dec. 14.

For questions, or more information, e-mail amanda.cooper@ hmshost.com.

Wreaths supporting Troop 4125 can be purchased directly at www. wreathsacrossamerica.org/fl0768p for $15 each.

Scouts from Troop 4125 are supporting Wreaths Across America and need your help.

Wellington Village Council members and supporter Katie Jacobs Robinson with Boys & Girls Club officials and club children.

Instructor Dennis Young (center) runs the drone portion of the STEAM program.

Kids participate in creative projects like sewing.

The VIP guests tour the garden at the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club

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ACREAGE/LOXAHATCHEE LADY ARTISANS PRESENT THIRD ANNUAL ARTFEST

On Saturday, Nov. 16, the Lady Artisans of Loxahatchee and The Acreage (LALA) held its third annual artfest. The event featured stands run by local residents displaying a variety of arts, such as pottery, stained glass, photographs, quilts and more. Co-founder Tina Evans said the event began when she wanted to gather other artists to help them sell their artwork. It paid off, as there were 19 stands this year. Also, baked treats and hot dogs were available for hungry customers sold by the Venturing Scouts.

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Blossom Fagan with her quilt crafts.

Heather Bergstrom with Fusain Art Studio.

Casey Buttery and Robin Ferrell with the Venturing Scouts.

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FESTIVE THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION AT WELLINGTON BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

The Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club in Wellington provided a traditional Thanksgiving meal for club kids on Thursday, Nov. 14.

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Grill Team was on hand to cook up a homestyle meal, served by club volunteers. Also at the event, approximately 300 frozen turkeys were given out to parents for Thanksgiving dinner, donated by club benefactor Neil Hirsch

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Club supporters Nicolette Goldfarb, Hillary Dobbs, Louis Eisenberg, Julie Kime, Mickey Smith, Maria Becker and Craig Morris.

Victoria Bulgar, Mariana Savage and Jaylynn Arce.

Volunteer servers gather for a group photo.

Hillary Dobbs gives Xavier, Yanelie, Zion and Samantha Hopkins a turkey.

Ariana Ramirez, Kathleen Gannon Ledsome, Emma Sanchez and Melanie Garcia.

Jennifer, Greg, Lucas and Jessica Garcia receive a turkey from Julie Kime.

Nicolette Goldfarb, Hillary Dobbs, Julie Kime, Jaene Miranda and Maria Becker.

The PBSO Grill Team of Ray Griffith, Martin Hopper, Bill Gale, Bobby Brown, Chris Aneisley and Alfonso Starling cooked dinner.

Club kids enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal.

Club supporters serve dinner to the kids.

Marcella Montesinos gives Isabella, Pedro and Sebastian Rodriguez a turkey.

Volunteers Kamar Mack, Delia Davren and Kavaja Hollis.

Kimiyah Woods, Kathleen Gannon Ledsome and Edmarie Rivera.

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Longtime Wellington Preschools Get New Owners, New Name

By Callie Sharkey Town-Crier Staff Report After more than 40 years serving the families of Wellington, Little Place and Little Place Too are now under new ownership and have a new name. New owners Frank and Olivia Toral have rebranded the longstanding preschools as Neighborhood Kids.

Previous owner Susan Russell opened the first Little Place location in 1978, followed by the Little Place Too in 1987. She has now passed the torch to the Torals.

“The owner was an incredible lady who has left an incredible legacy, and she waited for the right buyer,” Frank said. “When Olivia and I told her the vision that we had for the schools, that we want to honor the foundation which she has built, and we wanted to take the schools to the next level, she felt that we were the right couple to buy the school.”

The Torals moved to Wellington in January 2017 after spending most of their lives in the Broward County area. They came with the mission of founding a church ministry.

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pel. I’m a bi-vocational pastor — I work, and I’m the lead pastor of the church. I’ve been a lawyer my entire life. I had my own practice for more than 20 years, but I didn’t want to go back to practicing law,” Frank said. “Olivia and I were really thinking and praying about an opportunity where we can love on families. That aligns with what we are doing in our ministry.”

Moving to Wellington proved to be where the Toral family was meant to be.

“I was born and raised in Davie, but I feel like I’m more rooted here in three years,” Olivia said. “My favorite thing about the schools are the family feel when you walk into them. You feel the love; that’s what drew us here. The staff has smiles on their faces, and their arms are open to embrace the children.

They know all the kids by name.”

The Torals were happy to keep the school staff intact, opting to support the programs’ already invested team.

“We had our first staff meeting where both schools were brought together, and that was the first time in many years,” Frank said.

“We have multiple ladies who

have been here 30-plus years, and I would say the average tenure of teachers here is 10 years. That is incredible.”

Existing clients will see upgrades to the facility and curriculum over the coming months.

One change is the use of the Abeka curriculum, a leader in phonics instruction.

“We are also implementing an organic food meal plan. No preservatives, no food coloring, organic and all local, fresh fruits and vegetables. We are a nut-free school, too, which is important,” said Olivia, a mother of two who understands the difficulties parents face when dropping their kids off at a childcare facility. “We have a closed-camera system on site and use a fingerprint log-in when kids are checked in and checked out.”

The Torals’ vision for the school includes helping children realize their full potential as preschool students. They not only prepare them for kindergarten, but also partner with parents and grandparents to be involved in their children’s growth.

“Serving families is our ‘why.’

We didn’t come up here to start

Preschool teacher Claudia with Elsie, Isabella and Skyla in their Thanksgiving hats.

a preschool. We came up here to minister to families,” Frank said.

“And this gives us an incredible opportunity to do just that. To show people God’s unconditional love, that no matter who you are, you are welcome here.”

One way of gathering families together includes the upcoming open house events planned to take place at the Neighborhood Kids’ Greenbriar Blvd. location. On Saturday, Jan. 11 and Saturday, Jan. 25, from 9 to 11 a.m., Neighborhood Kids will welcome families to enjoy bounce houses, music, snow cones and more.

“Ultimately, we want to bring a faith component to the school at some point in the future,” Frank said. “We would like to teach children about the love of God and how he has a plan for families and for kids. We think that one of the best investments we can make in this community, and in the lives of families, is to share the love of God with their little ones.”

Neighborhood Kids has two locations: 2995 Greenbriar Blvd. and 1040 Wellington Trace, both in Wellington. The Greenbriar facility offers care for children

Preschool kids have fun on the playground.

New owners Frank and Olivia Toral.

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starting at four months old, while the Wellington Trace preschool accepts children at two years of age.

Both sites are currently accepting enrollment.

For questions, or to schedule a site tour of Neighborhood Kids at 2995 Greenbriar Blvd., call (561)

790-0808. To reach the 1040 Wellington Trace location, call (561) 793-5860. Both facilities are open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. In December, Neighborhood Kids will launch its social media and web site at www. neighborhoodkids.net.

Marley, San and Liana play on the swings.

TWO WELLINGTON TEMPLES JOINTLY HOST HAVDALAH ANIMAL ENCOUNTER

Temple B’nai Jacob and Temple Beth Torah joined together to host a Havdalah Animal Encounter on Saturday, Nov. 16 in the center court of the original Wellington Mall. Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Environmental Educator Mackenzie Comp brought native Florida wildlife and discussed their habitat, food and care. Some of the animals were like those on Noah’s ark, which the children recently learned about. After meeting the animals, children enjoyed ice cream and cookies while they watched a video. PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN/TOWN-CRIER

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary educator Mackenzie Comp with Noodle, an American alligator.

Warrior is an American kestrel.

Abigail Shenkman gets a chance to pet Fern.

Mackenzie Comp with Athena, a barn owl.

Mackenzie Comp with Pretzel, a Florida king snake.

Noam Peled pets Fern, an opossum, held by Mackenzie Comp.

Cantor Jennifer Duretz-Peled, Rabbi Matan Peled, Rabbi David Abrams, Rabbi Erica Rosenkranz and Rabbi Andrew Rosenkranz gather for the Havdalah service, which celebrates the end of the sabbath.

Bina and Mia Blum enjoy a snack.

NEWS BRIEFS Turkey Drive Nov. 23 In RPB

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, along with Blue Bell Ice Cream, Sunny 107.9 FM and 850 WFTL AM will host a Turkey Drive at the Publix store at the Royal Palm Beach Crossroads plaza (1180 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.) on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The first 100 people who donate a turkey will receive a free half-gallon of Blue Bell Ice Cream. The event will also be held at the Publix stores in Mirasol Walk in Palm Beach Gardens and Lantana Plaza in Lake Worth.

Willhite Supports RPB All-Access Playground

State Rep. Matt Willhite (DDistrict 86) has proposed a budget request for the Village of Royal Palm Beach to begin construction of the Commons Park All-Access Playground. The purpose of this project is to provide a recreational area that is accessible to all children, regardless of physical or mental disabilities.

“The proposed play area is designed to accommodate children

with physical disabilities and provide multi-sensory experiences for children with mental disabilities,” Wlllhite explained. “By creating a common environment inclusive of all children, this play area will help to normalize and enrich those with disabilities. I intend on working hard to get this appropriation project properly funded.”

Fellowship Friday Events Nov. 29

The Palm Beach Fellowship of Christians & Jews will host its ninth annual Fellowship Friday on Friday, Nov. 29. The day provides an opportunity for individuals and families to volunteer for community service projects at pre-selected partner locations.

Students will receive credit for community service hours.

Participants will receive a Fellowship Friday T-shirt and a refillable water bottle.

Rabbi Michael Resnick, spiritual leader of Temple Emanu El, founded the event.

“It’s a wonderful thing in today’s world to demonstrate that people with incredibly different backgrounds can work together in friendship and with a common purpose,” Resnick said.

Eric Christu is the chairman of the event. The junior committee includes Caroline Christu, Parker Pressly, Aiden Conte and Olivia Buhler-Lieberman.

The day begins with a light breakfast at Temple Emanu-El (190 N. County Road, Palm Beach) from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Volunteer activities begin at 9:30 a.m. and run for two to three hours.

At the breakfast, the fellowship will collect non-perishable food, new toiletries and new, unwrapped toys that will be distributed to local organizations who serve those in need. If you are unable to participate in the volunteer activities, you can drop items off from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the synagogue.

You can also drop off items in advance at the fellowship office in the Paramount building.

This year’s projects involve volunteering at Big Dog Ranch Rescue, Adopt-A-Family Program Reach, the Levine Jewish Residential & Family Service, Halle Place at the Lord’s Place and a beach cleanup.

Register in advance at www. palmbeachfellowship.net. For more info., call (561) 833-6150.

Packing Event At FSO Nov. 23

Forgotten Soldiers Outreach is

in its 17th year of preparing and shipping holiday “We Care” packages to deployed military service members.

The 17th annual Holiday Packing Event will be held at the Forgotten Soldiers Outreach National Operation Center, located at 3550 23rd Avenue South, Suite 7, in Lake Worth, on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This year, many financial donors, community sponsors and partners will be on hand with their families, said Lynelle Chauncey Zelnar, executive director and founder of Forgotten Soldiers Outreach.

It is projected that more than 250 “We Care” packages will be prepared on Saturday, and along with other packages, they will be sent to 1,000 men and women of the United States Armed Forces who are serving abroad this holiday season. They will be shipped out after Thanksgiving weekend to ensure they are received in time for the holidays.

Now is also the perfect time for people to make a year-end, taxdeductible gift to help Forgotten Soldiers Outreach send a little bit of home to troops serving overseas.

For only $25, you can sponsor an individual “We Care” package to a U.S. soldier, many of whom do not receive anything at mail call.

Donations of financial support help the troops know they are not forgotten and can easily be made at www.forgottensoldiers.org or mailed to Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, 3550 23rd Avenue South, Suite 7, Lake Worth, FL 33461.

Presentation On Homelessness In Israel Nov. 24

Temple Beth Tikvah (4550 Jog Road, Greenacres) invites the community to a presentation on homelessness in Israel on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. The temple will welcome back Yaara Levy, shlicha (emissary) to the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, as guest speaker.

Levy served in the medical corps as a combat medic, and in her last year in the Israeli military, she was the regimental medicine NCO. A graduate of Hebrew University in Jerusalem with a degree in social work, Levy’s field work was with high school teenagers and with young homeless women who had been sexually abused.

Levy’s program highlights Temple Beth Tikvah’s stance in the forefront of Jewish adult education through its Gladys Lilian education programs and its new

Yaara Levy series, “In Israel.” Fred Eisinger, the temple’s Zionism chair, said that, “Offering singles, young couples and families with children programs that connect them with Israel in terms of its diverse population and how they live is very important.”

This program is sponsored by the Israel Program Center of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County. All “In Israel” programs are open to the community at no cost.

For more information, visit www.templebethtikvah.net or call (561) 967-3600.

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Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club 32nd Annual Wellington Dinner Dance Set For Jan. 10

GREENVIEW SHORES HONORING VETERANS

The Greenview Shores I community is honoring veterans during Veterans and Military Families Month in November by posting the sign shown above, placed by Wellington’s Neighborhood Watch Co-Captain Rich Schoenfeld at the entrance to the community.

The Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club will celebrate 32 years of its largest fundraiser at the annual Wellington Dinner Dance set for Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wycliffe Golf & Country Club.

This year ’s dinner dance co-chairs include Georgina Bloomberg, Joshua and Consuelo DeTillio, Hillary Dobbs, Dr. Richard and Julia Giroux, and Chris and Charlene Ramos. Honorary chairs are Dr. Edward and Maria Becker, Julie Khanna, and John and Julie Kime. Committee members include Jennifer Black, Susan Ferraro, Nicolette Goldfarb, Dr. Colette Brown Graham, Heidi Harland, Kimberly Leland, Jennifer Martinez, Kila Mistry, Dr. Daxa Patel, Angie Payne, Kayla Roderman, Jessica Rose, Kathryn Walton and Tawny Wolf.

“It is a pleasure and duty to help bring a bigger and brighter future to our local youth. Join us for an evening celebrating the Roaring Twenties and help support the facilities and programs that greatly impact the children of Wellington and Palm Beach County,” Charlene Ramos said.

Nicolette Goldfarb with club members Regina and Teyonna.

Julie Khanna, Rich Giroux, Julia Giroux, Charlene Ramos, Consuelo DeTillio, Josh DeTillio and Julie Kime.

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The event is always one of the organization’s most successful fundraisers.

“Each dedicated chair and committee member brings something extraordinary to the table. They are instrumental in achieving our goal of enhancing the lives of youth,” said Jaene Miranda, president and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. “We are so grateful for their time and dedication to our mission.”

Proceeds will benefit the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club, one of 13 Boys & Girls Clubs in Palm Beach County. The Boys & Girls Clubs provide services during non-school hours, as well as summer camp opportunities, to more than 9,300 boys and girls from ages 6 to 18 throughout the county. The clubs emphasize educational, vocational, social, recreational, health, leadership and character-building skills in

a positive and safe atmosphere.

Through quality programs, the club experience gives children the guidance they need to make a healthy transition from childhood to young adulthood.

Sponsorships and tickets are available. For more information, contact Christine Martin at (561) 683-3287 or cmartin@bgcpbc.org.

For details about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, visit www.bgcpbc.org.

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Megan, Jacob and Phil Andres pick out items.

Oasis Church Hosts Shoebox Packing Party

On Sunday, Nov. 10, Oasis Church held a shoebox packing party for Operation Christmas Child (OCC), a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse. Small gifts for children ages 2 to 14 were piled

high on tables for the congregation to select and fill a shoebox.

All shoeboxes will eventually be distributed by Samaritan’s Purse to needy children around the world, most of whom have never received

a Christmas gift, let alone a box full of them.

If you would like to pack a shoebox, pick one up at the church and return it during OCC Shoebox Collection Week, Nov. 18-25.

Oasis Church is located at 16401 Southern Blvd. in Loxahatchee and is part of the Christian & Missionary Alliance. For more info., call the church office at (561) 791-0524 or www.oasisfl.org.

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Epic! Master Teacher Honor For Barbara Garcia Of New Horizons

Epic!, the leading digital playground for kids that reaches more than 10 million young readers across the world, recently announced that nine Florida-based elementary school teachers have been selected to participate in this year’s Epic! Master Teacher Ambassador Program. Among the honorees is Barbara Garcia of New Horizons Elementary School in Wellington.

Chosen out of more than 700 applicants, spanning 40 states and 12 countries, these educators will support fun and safe student learning across a variety of subjects, from reading and literacy to history, geography, the arts, science and math.

“Epic! Master Teachers inspire thousands of educators and their students with creative ideas for how to instill a love of reading and learning in and out of the classrooms,” said Jennifer Hart,

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Epic! provides unlimited access to a digital catalog of more than 40,000 premium books, audiobooks, quizzes and educational videos in a kid-friendly platform that aims to keep students engaged and excited to learn.

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PANTHER RUN VETERANS DAY EVENT

Veterans past and present were recently honored with a special breakfast and performances by Panther Run Elementary School’s fifth graders. On Nov. 8, the school celebrated veterans who are parents, grandparents, relatives and family friends of students and faculty, including the school’s resource officer and former Wellington Mayor Tom Wenham. The children sang songs, read poems and told the story of the nation’s holiday to an audience of nearly two dozen veterans.

Fifth grader Connor Lehman with his grandfathers, U.S. Air Force veteran John Lee and U.S. Army veteran Robert Hamilton.

Panther Run Principal Edilia De La Vega, fifth graders and staff stand with their relatives who’ve served during the school’s special salute to veterans.

H.L. JOHNSON STUDENTS VISIT SWA

H.L. Johnson Elementary School fifth-grade students recently went on a field trip to the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County to enrich their learning and understanding of the science standards about renewable and non-renewable energy. On the field trip, they had the opportunity to learn about how the SWA converts trash into energy. The students were able to tour the facility and see the boiler room in action with a giant crane that can hold up to 18,000 pounds of trash at one time.

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Berean Christian School Celebrates Veterans Day

On Monday, Nov. 11, Berean Christian School held its annual Veterans Day Celebration, in which the faculty, students and family members gave honor and tribute to those who have or are serving in the military.

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BINKS FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA HOSTS ANNUAL FALL CARNIVAL

Hundreds of families were at Binks Forest Elementary School on Saturday, Nov. 16, for the annual Fall Carnival. The event included food trucks, bounce houses, special performances, raffles, crafts, games and a variety of vendors. Proceeds from the event benefit the school’s PTA, allowing for support of students and programs.

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Students of Xtreme Tae Kwon Do show off their skills.

Binks Forest teacher Kathy Zangen get the Biddle family checked in to have some fun.

Wellington Vice Mayor Michael Napoleone and his son Luca enjoy the festivities.

The Mack family spends quality time together at the carnival.

Brad and Greyson McCarraher look at the available baskets.

Karissa Anderson points out her favorite pumpkin.

Kristen Kearney enjoys the food truck options with Justin Molbogot and Lisa Molbogot.

Waverly and Hayden Ernst drop in a raffle ticket for a family night out.

Mason and his grandmother Barbara DiMola fill out a stack of raffle tickets.

Binks Forest’s Cheer Blue Squad shows the crowd their school spirit.

Sisters Olivia and Gabby Gurvitch check out a cool tent at the basket drawing

Carly Cantor, Kennedy Dowling and Kristin Haggerty saying hello to Schatzi the goat.

Barbara Bowen, Binks Forest Principal Michella Levy and Tyler Brooke owner Henry Mosley.

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Tanto los concejales de los Grupos 1 y 3, así como el alcalde, serán electos por un período de dos años cada uno. Los candidatos pueden calificar para cualquiera de estos puestos durante el período de las 8:00 a.m. del 2 de diciembre de 2019 hasta las 5:00 p.m. del 10 de diciembre de 2019, en la oficina de la Secretaria de La Villa localizada en el 1050 Royal Palm Beach Boulevard, Royal Palm Beach, Florida.

Aviso dado por Diane DiSanto, MMC, Secretaria de La Villa.

Deputy Sheriff Donta J. Manuel The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office would like to take this opportunity to remember the dedication to service from Deputy Donta J. Manuel who was killed in the line of duty on November 28, 2007 while serving the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Palm Beach County.

AND Deputy Sheriff Jonathan D. Wallace The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office would like to take this opportunity to remember the dedication to service from Deputy Jonathan D. Wallace who was killed in the line of duty on November 28, 2007 while serving the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Palm Beach County

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The sixth annual Bark for Life was held on Saturday, Nov. 16 at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. There were pet-related vendors, a dog costume contest, photos with Santa and more, along with food trucks and activities for kids. All funds raised will go to the American Cancer Society’s programs to help people going through cancer treatment.

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Michelle Belkin with Daphne and Lisa Arroyo with Chickie try on bows from Unique BOWtique with owner Holly Robison.

Delilah’s Second Chance Rescue manager Annie Guzman with Zoe.

Luv-a-Pet volunteer Stephanie Bair with Romeo.

Sarah and Camilo Arzila and Tati Santamaria with Mack and Mookey.

Lindsay Bennett, Candice Webb, Laura Barber, Lisa and Bella Noel, Angie McLaughlin-Kipp, Frank Verney, Mihaela Padurean and Marisa Pence.

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Bryce, Marybel, Caleigh and PBSO Major Eric Coleman with Lucy and Smokey.

Brooklyn Panckeri and Rob Gallagher with Sadie.

Eric Wells from Star Dog Obedience with Eika.

The World’s Largest Lacrosse Showcase Headed To Wellington Wellington will be home to the largest lacrosse showcase on the globe this weekend. The Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) selected the Palm Beaches as the destination for the IWLCA Presidents Cup and Fall Debut over the next three years. The Palm Beach County Sports Commission will partner with the IWLCA and Corrigan Sports to host the Presidents Cup at the International Polo Club Palm Beach and Village Park in Wellington starting with the 2019 edition taking place Nov. 22-24.

Consisting of 460 women’s high school age lacrosse teams, the IWLCA Presidents Cup and Fall Debut presents the largest collection of lacrosse teams anywhere.

Approximately 8,000 athletes,

900 coaches and more than 15,000 total visitors will travel to the area.

This event offers several divisions based on the athlete’s high school graduation year, which includes all age groups from 14 to 18. Approximately 1,000 lacrosse games will take place during the three-day span, with each team guaranteed to play a minimum of four games.

IPC, Village Park and Deeridge Farms in Wellington will provide a remarkable setting for this epic lacrosse event. IPC is a robust venue that maintains 248 acres of beautifully manicured land. The Palm Beach County Sports Commission will layout 47 lacrosse fields over eight polo pitches. Village Park is one of Palm Beach County’s premier municipal parks and will provide an additional 10 lighted

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In addition to the Presidents Cup, the IWLCA will also bring its annual meeting to the Palm Beaches for the next three years.

The 2019 IWLCA Annual Meeting will take place Nov. 20-22 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.

The IWLCA Presidents Cup has a storied history in Florida.

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Don’t laugh, but I’ve started addressing my holiday cards. I’m running late, actually, as my sister Pam addresses hers in between handing out candy to trickor-treaters. We do it early because it’s a big job. It’s a big job for her because she has lots of friends. It’s a big job for me because I am detail-oriented bordering on obsessive-compulsive.

Selecting the cards is no problem. My daughter works at Hallmark, after all. It’s everything that happens after that. It’s a six-hour job.

I begin by going to the file called Rolodex on my laptop. I spent two entire days transferring all the little cards from my desktop Rolodex to my computer and regret it every minute. (Pam: What’s cousin Ron’s phone number? Me: Wait

carefully address the envelope with their latest address and my return address. Yes, I could use a return address label but, again, labels. And, fingers crossed, this card gets to them before the one they are sending me that probably has their brand-new address on it.

B... Bonvenito. Sherry Bonvenito lost her husband this year, so it is a somber gray card with mid-century modern white deer on it for her. I include a note because I cannot imagine the sorrow of a first Christmas without your hubby. I am temporarily sad.

C... Now there is a decision to be made.

Steve Carnes married a Jewish girl so they get neither a Christmas card nor a Hanukkah card but a wimpy Happy Holidays card that, to my mind, celebrates neither

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The Sonic BOOMER a minute while I boot up.) I could spend another day putting them in label format, but labels seem so impersonal for holiday cards. So I boot up.

A... Addams. Tom Addams and his wife, Estelle, have six children, so I am fairly safe sending them a happy, bouncy, cartoony card that screams “Merry Christmas!” in bright neon colors. I

heritage adequately. Heads up, Hallmark!

And so it goes, on through the alphabet.

Things are chugging along nicely until I discover that, once I’ve added in my annual newsletter, some of the envelopes are an inch too small. I trim the margins from my bragging but, still, no good. This was poor planning on my part, and I beat myself up for it while looking for bigger envelopes while agonizing over whether people will think they were an after-thought, getting a little card in a big envelope like that.

Fortunately, there’s not much time to agonize, as I have to choose cute little holiday stickers for the backs of the envelopes.

There are the gold crowns that came with the cards, of course, but I have hundreds of others because I am an impulse buyer when it comes to sheets of stickers. I tell

myself they’re for the grandchildren, but the grandchildren never get them until I’ve pulled off all the “good” ones for my cards.

Also, I have to remember which card is in which envelope so I don’t send Santa Claus off to the wrong people.

This year I bought Sesame Street stamps. Another bad decision! Who gets Elmo? Who gets Cookie Monster? Do I have a flag stamp somewhere for the woman in mourning?

Worst of all, I’m a realist. I know my recipients will tear open the envelope, throw it in the trash with nary a glance at the sticker or stamp, toss the card in a pile and maybe, maybe read my newsletter while they’re in the bathroom.

But the deed is done, they have been wished a happy holiday — and fervently.

Latest ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Movie Has Some Entertaining Parts

The third time around for Charlie’s Angels turns out not to be as bad as I thought it might be... well, almost. The first time around, back in the 1970s, the idea of the three women solving crimes while kicking butt was fresh and new. And the 15-yearold movie series was clearly comedy.

The new one, however, is “woke.” That means not only do the angels do all the wild things, but they spend a lot of time discussing how women can do anything.

And, aside from a couple of weak, smarmy men, all males are shown as evil… and easy to take down.

Elena (Naomi Scott) is a brilliant software engineer who develops a device that can produce clean power seemingly from the air. The problem is that her device can also kill people. Terrified that she might be killed by her company, she turns to the Charles Townsend Agency and meets

of them shown on a screen looks exactly like Michael Strahan.)

The angels have to get into the headquarters of the evil company to steal the prototypes, but Elena’s boss (Nat Faxon) has already stolen almost all of them. It was a fun bit, however, one of the few in the film. In the middle of this, another Bosley (Patrick Stewart) gets involved, and the story gets even more complicated as the angels wind up in interesting European cities trying to get those power sources. The views of the cities were nice, but it was clear that just about all the action was not done on location. A quick shot of a skyline always led to looking at a crowded street or large building that could have been anywhere.

However, rest assured that the main three angels (and occasionally the female Bosley) do get a chance to kick the nasty

‘I’ On CULTURE

By Leonard Wechsler up with Bosley (Djimon Hounsou) in a Hamburg restaurant. There is a wild attack and Sabina (Kristen Stewart), a “wild child” angel, and Jane (Ella Balinska), a rather straight-laced former British agent angel, come to the rescue in a wild chase through the streets. This Bosley is dead, so another one shows up, played by Elizabeth Banks, who also wrote and directed the film. It seems “Bosley” is actually a rank, and there are dozens of them. (One

men around. And there are more than a few twists and turns to the story. There are also some really fun cameos right at the end, so if you see the film, watch through the credits.

The cast is reasonably good considering there is not much emoting among all of them. Scott starts off as scared of just about everything, but she certainly changes. Kristen Stewart works hard to be the wise guy, the tough girl from the streets despite being a “Park Avenue princess.”

Balinska looks incredibly gorgeous and is more or less a top sniper and world class fighter. The overall problem is that by and large, the three main stars are not all that interesting in themselves. They get a few cute lines and get to fight unrealistic battles.

There are some things to like in the film. Aside from a start that seems to

go nowhere very, very slowly, as we get lectured about how women can do anything and everything, it moves fairly well.

And, of course, the plot holes are gigantic.

Security always seems a joke when they have to get in somewhere. Elena can somehow hack into any program or place, despite its encryption. If someone were able to actually do something like that, they should be working for the spy agency of a major nation. But for her, nothing is impossible.

Does this measure up to the past Charlie’s Angels? Well, it is sort of entertaining.

The idea of multiple Bosleys and dozens of angels is an interesting one. The earlier ones made a fetish about how different these women were, how special, and the new film makes them seem part of a crowd. However, if you like the concept, seeing the film may prove pleasant.

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Fred Astaire Dance Studio Opens In Wellington

Dance is powerful therapy, and as part of November being Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, the newly opened Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Wellington is working to help people suffering with the disease through ballroom dance, which can help with memory, balance, concentration and more.

The studio’s dance instructors have been teaching at Alzheimer’s Community Care centers for the past several weeks throughout Palm Beach County.

Fred Astaire Wellington is offering a free lesson to those who’d

like to try and experience the potential benefits it can bring. No partner is required.

The studio offers classes for all forms of ballroom dancing to all ages. It opened mid-October and celebrated with a ribbon cutting Monday, Nov. 11 with the Wellington Chamber of Commerce and a grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Fred Astaire Dance Studio is located at 157 S. State Road 7, Suite 103, in Wellington. For more info., call (561) 812-3825 or visit www.fredastaire.com/wellington.

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Smithfield Foods, Cheney Brothers Make Large Donation To Palm Beach County Food Bank

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Smithfield’s contribution was part of the company’s 2019 Helping Hungry Homes donation tour, Smithfield’s signature hunger-relief initiative focuses on alleviating hunger and helping Americans become more food secure. The donation, equivalent to more than 160,000 servings of protein, will help families fight hunger across Palm Beach County to serve nearly 100,000 individuals in need.

“We’re grateful for this donation from Smithfield and Cheney that will provide the necessary nutrition to feed those in need. This protein will help our food bank support individuals and families by giving them access to wholesome meals,” said Karen Erren, executive director of the Palm Beach County Food Bank.

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continued from page 1 2020 and decreases proportionally to $38.1 million in 2024.”

He explained that the major change in terms of funding is that the gas reserve is $26 million and impact fees are $39 million, for a total of about $65 million in fiscal year 2020. In 2024, the anticipated gas tax funding drops to $5 million and anticipated impact fee collection is about $18 million, a difference of about $42 million.

“This is an ongoing process of looking at revenues and projections,” Ricks said. “We take a very

Trucks

Code Anger

continued from page 1 cited and owned property before the ordinance was enacted that they should tell the magistrate that they had been denied the right to have semis on their property.

“The only opinion we should

Lox Council

Referendum Questions

continued from page 3 retired and Robert Shorr was chosen as mayor last year. Although she liked serving with Browning, she felt there was a hesitation by other council members to appoint someone else due to his charisma.

“It cuts the discomfort if you want to rotate, because he held that seat a long time,” she said. “It was uncomfortable for the other council members, although some of the other council members may have wanted to sit. I think this takes that off the table.”

Widing said the charter committee had a “high spirited” discussion over the proposed ordinance.

“But I will tell you that at no time did any member make any inference of any dissatisfaction with our mayor,” he said. “In fact, it was very complimentary. We are

conservative approach in terms of revenue projections.”

He said impact fees are assigned to five separate zones where money is collected, and projects are allocated within those zones. “We have to use those dollars within a six-year time frame based upon the statutory requirements,” Ricks said.

He explained that projects are identified using a thoroughfare identification map.

“We use that as a foundation to look at traffic projections and traffic needs in the out years,” he said. “Based upon that map, and looking at traffic projections, that’s how we program in the out years.”

He added that staff also looks

forward as far as 2025 to plan for roadways.

“We are looking at over a billion dollars in projects outside the five-year window,” Ricks said.

“Actually, this list of projects was submitted to the [Transportation Planning Agency] for inclusion in the long-range plan.”

He said in addition to the 380,000 workers commuting within the county, staff also accounts for almost 195,000 people who commute to the county from outside, and about 170,000 county residents who commute to work outside the county.

Projects for the western communities in the five-year plan include three-laning 2.4 miles of 60th Street North in The Acreage from

west of 140th Avenue North to Avocado Blvd. and Avocado Blvd. to east of 120th Avenue North at a cost of $1.8 million in 2020, and five-laning 1.3 miles of Coconut Blvd. from south of 78th Place North to south of Northlake Blvd. at a cost of $1.5 million in 2021 and $5.1 million in 2023.

Northlake Blvd. projects include four-laning one mile from east of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road to east of Hall Blvd. in 2020 at a cost of $800,000, and 2.4 miles from east of Hall Blvd. to Coconut Blvd. at a cost of $3 million in 2020 and $5.2 million in 2023.

Royal Palm Beach Blvd. will be five-laned 1.1 miles from north of Persimmon Blvd. to north of the M Canal in 2021 at a cost

of $950,000, and five-laned one mile from the M Canal to south of Orange Blvd. in 2020 at a cost of $6 million.

Royal Palm Beach, Orange and Coconut boulevards will be fivelaned from south of 68th Street North to north of 77th Place North at a cost of $2 million in 2020, $400,000 in 2022 and $3 million in 2024.

Seminole Pratt Whitney Road will be widened from four to six lanes from Orange Blvd. to south of Northlake Blvd. at a cost of $600,000 in 2020. Intersection improvements will be made at Seminole Pratt Whitey Road and Northlake Blvd. in 2021 at a cost of $400,000.

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asked why the amount allotted decreased over the five-year period, from $90 million in 2020 to $60.8 million in 2021, $41.7 million in 2022, $36.2 million in 2023 and $38.1 million in 2024.

Baker said the large amount in 2020 was largely due to the rollover of unfinished projects in 2019.

Baker added that the commissioners may need to discuss additional ad valorem funding for roads in the face of decreasing gas tax money for roads.

“The majority of those dollars are going to Palm Tran,” Baker said.

Final reading and approval of the five-year road plan is set for Tuesday, Dec. 17.

be providing to the county is that the rights should be restored back to what it was,” Argue said, adding that the only part of the memo before the board that evening was about the semis. “It does not chime in on the rest of the changes that were taken out of the ULDC relating to your recreational vehicles and all other

kinds of vehicles and trailers.”

Supervisor Joni Martin said she had met with McKinlay and eight residents who were cited for having semi-trucks parked on their properties. “They had requested a meeting; we had requested a meeting. We all met together with zoning and building and code enforcement, and we said that things

very proud of the work that Robert Shorr is doing for our town.”

Councilwoman Laura Danowski made a motion to approve the referendum, which carried 5-0.

The council also approved an ordinance that would ask voters if they favored term limits for council members.

“What this ordinance would do would limit, beginning with the March 2020 municipal election, that any council member elected at that election and for each election thereafter would only be able to serve two three-year terms before they must sit out for at least one election cycle,” Shutt said.

Charter Committee Member Virginia Standish pointed out that Palm Beach County commissioners and the President of the United States are limited to two terms and cannot be re-elected.

Maniglia said she felt term limits have been needed in the town for a long time.

“If you look at the water control district, it’s no longer there,” she

said. “The people of this town did that. If you look at this dais, we have people sitting on this dais who were on the previous dais. I think that it’s time.”

Danowski said she preferred two terms and done, with no avenue for re-election after sitting out for a while.

“I say that because it stops the recycling of the same faces,” she said. “It actually opens the double doors wide open for people who have kind of been in the background.”

El-Ramey said she would prefer the proposal as written, two terms with possible re-election after sitting out a term.

“I think this is something that the residents in this town, the ones who vote, are very well informed or engaged, and I think that they would have a very strong opinion on this,” she said.

Maniglia made a motion to approve the ordinance, placing the question on the ballot, which carried 5-0.

had been changed without us being aware of it,” she said. “These residents have semi-trucks that they use for their livelihood, and they moved into the area. They are trying to work with the county to get at least one of the trucks back.”

ITID Attorney Mary Viator said she attended the meeting with county officials at Martin’s request. “Commissioner McKinlay was very gracious in assembling the group and staff dealing with these issues and heard the comments from these eight people who have code enforcement issues going on,” Viator said. “They did acknowledge that there had been

changes in the ULDC, and as a result, some of these individuals were being cited. She is trying to work with staff to come up with a reasonable compromise.”

Viator said that McKinlay indicated she would be willing to support the change in the ULDC to allow one large vehicle on Acreage properties. “To address the immediate needs of these individuals, she would make that recommendation,” she said. “Her one request is that she wanted to make sure that she had comments and direction from our Indian Trail board that there would not be adverse impacts to our roads.”

Michael Ingram said he has lived in Palm Beach County for more than 50 years and watched it grow.

“What has occurred is the county has developed around these communities,” he said. “I spent the last 20 years driving a truck and had a 48-foot tractor-trailer. I lived in a neighborhood that wasn’t concerned, but one day a county code enforcement guy drove by and said, ‘You can’t park there.’ I saw the writing on the wall, and I moved to Loxahatchee.”

None of his neighbors had an issue until a new neighbor moved in and called code enforcement.

St. Rita

Design Approved

continued from page 1 of Paddock Drive and Big Blue Trace to have a new, relocated and expanded outdoor play area and daycare facility. Five classrooms accommodating 60 students ages three to five are envisioned.

The proposed elevations show a project internally consistent with the style of the development that currently exists, with an earth tone stucco finish, shingle pitched roof and architectural details compatible and harmonious with the existing church building. Wellington

Plans call for the existing St. Rita Catholic Church parish hall to be demolished and an 11,500-square-foot replacement to be constructed north of the church on the five-acre site. staff recommended approval of facility. “It matches the village the project. nicely.”

“Very nice, very elegant,” ARB The next ARB meeting is schedChair Ron Shamash said of the uled for Wednesday, Dec. 18.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Saturday, Nov. 23 • Loud Live Productions will present Palm Beach Nights 1936 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will feature the musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum from Friday, Nov. 22 through Sunday, Dec. 8. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

• The 53rd annual Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, Bead & Fossil Show will be held Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. For more info., visit www.southfloridafair.com.

• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar is held on Saturdays at the Village Hall campus (1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info., visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com.

• The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, along with Blue Bell Ice Cream, Sunny 107.9 FM and 850 WFTL AM will host a Turkey Drive at the Publix store at the Royal Palm Beach Crossroads plaza (1180 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.) on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The first 100 people who donate a turkey will receive a free half-gallon of Blue Bell Ice Cream. The event will also be held at the Publix stores in Mirasol Walk in Palm Beach Gardens and Lantana Plaza in Lake Worth.

• The Okeeheelee Nature Center will host a Nature Walk on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 10:30 a.m. for families or all ages. Go on a free guided nature walk through the pine flatwoods ecosystem. Call (561) 233-1400 or visit www.pbcnature.com for more info.

• Audubon Everglades will hold a bird walk at Riverbend Park (9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter) on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 8 to 11 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades. org for more info.

• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will hold its second annual Turkey Toy Ride benefiting the Kids Cancer Foundation

on Saturday, Nov. 23. Stan Ellsworth of the popular series “American Ride” and “History and the Highway” will be the guest of honor and lead the brigade. Any riders from the region are encouraged to join at 10 a.m. at the Boca Raton LDS chapel at 1530 West Camino Real. The caravan will begin at 11 a.m. and conclude at the Kids Cancer Foundation headquarters at 246 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. Food trucks and “our little warriors” will greet the riders and attendees as they arrive. For more info., or to donate toys or gift cards, visit www.justserve.org.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Gentle Yoga & Meditation for adults on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 10:30 a.m. Learn relaxation methods and exercise with certified yoga instructor Dr. Maruti Ram Gudavalli. Bring water, a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Foreigner tribute concert by 4NR2, along with food trucks, on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. For more info., visit www. wellingtonfl.gov/calendar.

• The Panther Ridge Conservation Center will host special twilight hours on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Come see the exotic cats when they are most active. Call (561) 795-8914 or visit www.pantherridge. org for more info.

• The Young Singers of the Palm Beaches will present Winter Tapestry 2019: The Gift of Song on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.

Visit www.kravis.org/wintertapestry2019 for tickets.

Sunday, Nov. 24 • Temple Beth Tikvah (4550 Jog Road, Greenacres) invites the community to a presentation on homelessness in Israel featuring guest speaker Yaara Levy on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. All “In Israel” programs are open to the community at no cost. For more information, call (561) 967-3600 or visit www.templebethtikvah.net.

Monday, Nov. 25 • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present The Step Crew on Monday, Nov. 25 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. with five Celtic dancers, two fiddle players and a five-piece band. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Turkey Bowl Bingo for ages 6 to 12 on Monday, Nov. 25 at 2:30 p.m. Play a few games of old-fashioned bingo and win some prizes. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Playful Toddlers & Tykes for children under age four on Monday, Nov. 25 at 3:30 p.m. Join in a session of social playtime for the little ones. Call (561) 6814100 for more info.

• The Village of Royal Palm Beach will host a Fall Quarter Auction on Monday, Nov. 25 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way) to benefit the Royal Palm Beach Scholarship Fund. The doors open at 6 p.m., and the auction will begin at 7 p.m.

Participants will be required to purchase $2 paddles at the door and to bring a roll of quarters. A gift basket raffle and a 50/50 raffle are also planned. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.

• Author, photographer and conservationist Kirsten Hines will present her inspiring talk “Reflecting Nature” at the Audubon Everglades Photography Club meeting on Monday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. at St. Michael Lutheran Church (1925 Birkdale Drive, Wellington). For more information, visit www. photography.auduboneverglades.org.

Tuesday, Nov. 26 • The Senior Referral Program of Royal Palm Beach will staff an information desk to help seniors and their caregivers identify and access services for their special needs on Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane). No appointment is needed for this free service; just stop by the desk. For more info., call (561) 790-5188.

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• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host RPB Kids Coloring Club: Thanksgiving Style for ages 2 and up on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 2:30 p.m. Enjoy a relaxing hour of coloring. Color turkeys, pumpkins, cornucopias and more to get into the season. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Village Council will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www. wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live Great Cheesy Movie Circus Tour on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis. org for more info.

Wednesday, Nov. 27 • The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Once, winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards including Best Musical and winner of the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Thursday, Nov. 28 • Wellington’s Village Park Gym, the Wellington Aquatics Complex and the Wellington Community Center will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 in honor of Thanksgiving. The Wellington Tennis Center will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28 and reopen Friday, Nov. 29 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/ parks for more info.

• The Lake Worth Interfaith Network (LWIN) will host its 15th annual Thanksgiving Day Service of Gratitude on Thursday, Nov. 28 at 10 a.m. at First Congregational Church (1415 North K Street, Lake Worth Beach).

This year the music-filled service will highlight performances by representatives of seven spiritual traditions. After the service, a food project packaging rice and beans for local food pantries will be held, in cooperation with CROS Ministries. Visit www.lwinterfaith.net

or the Lake Worth Interfaith Network-LWIN Facebook page for more information.

Friday, Nov. 29 • The Palm Beach Fellowship of Christians & Jews will host its ninth annual Fellowship Friday on Friday, Nov. 29. The event provides an opportunity for individuals and families to volunteer for community service projects at pre-selected partner locations. Students will receive credit for community service hours.

Participants will receive a Fellowship Friday T-shirt and a refillable water bottle. This year’s projects involve volunteering at Big Dog Ranch Rescue, Adopt-A-Family Program Reach, the Levine Jewish Residential & Family Service, Halle Place at the Lord’s Place and a beach cleanup. Register in advance at www.palmbeachfellowship.net. For more information, call (561) 833-6150.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present comedian Daniel Tosh on Friday, Nov. 29 at 10:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Saturday, Nov. 30 • The Okeeheelee Nature Center will host Archery for Beginners on Saturday, Nov. 30 at 9:30 a.m. for ages eight and up. Learn the basics of archery from safety to shooting and develop a great new skill during this two-hour program. Equipment will be provided, but space is limited. The cost is $10 per participant. Call (561) 233-1400 or visit www. pbcnature.com for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Are You Board? Game On!” for ages 12 and up on Saturday, Nov. 30 at 2 p.m. Gather your friends or make new ones and discover new games and reacquaint yourself with old favorites. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present the Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2019 with Jonathan Butler, Melissa Manchester, Michael Lington and special guest Chris Walker on Saturday, Nov. 30 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

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Broncos End Season With Regionals Loss To Deerfield Beach

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Palm Beach Central High School football team hosted Deerfield Beach High School in a Class 8A regional semifinal matchup on Friday, Nov. 15. The Broncos were the second seed in the region and entered the contest as district champions but fell to the Bucks 44-6.

The Broncos took the early lead when they capitalized on a Deerfield Beach fumble inside the Palm Beach Central red zone. The Broncos drove down the field with a balanced attack and capped the drive with an 11-yard quarterback keeper into the end zone. Palm Beach Central senior Anarjahe Douriet rolled to the outside and beat the Deerfield corners for the score. The point-after attempt failed, but the Broncos had a 6-0 lead from their first possession of the game.

The Bucks responded almost instantly with a 90-yard kickoff return on the ensuing play. Joseph Kennedy tried to catch a line drive Palm Beach Central kick, bobbled

the ball, picked it up, hit the seam and sprinted off, untouched for the end zone to lift Deerfield Beach up 7-6 with just over six minutes left in the first quarter.

The Broncos went three-and-out on their second possession and needed a defensive stand. However, the Bucks drove 68 yards in four plays to extend the lead to 14-6. Quarterback Michael Pratt ran a keeper around the end for the touchdown.

Pratt threw for two more touchdowns before the end of the first half to take a 28-6 lead into the locker room. The first was a 36yard pass to Xavier Restrepo, and the second was a 35-yard catch by Deajuan McDougle.

The Broncos did manage to move the ball, driving down to the Bucks’ 35-yard line but could not convert on a fourth-and-12 to move the chains before the end of the half.

The Bucks added two more rushing touchdowns to make the score 42-6 before the end of the third quarter, and they later added a safety off a blocked Palm Beach

Central punt to put the Bucks up 44-6. The Broncos moved the ball at times, getting into Deerfield Beach real estate twice in the second half, but could not capitalize, despite senior Bronco running

Palm Beach Central running back Malik Johnson stiff-arms the Deerfield Beach defender.

back Malik Johnson netting 75 rushing yards on 16 carries.

The loss marks the secondstraight against the powerhouse Bucks. Palm Beach Central traveled to Deerfield Beach last sea-

son for the regional final game.

However, what the Broncos did accomplish under first year head coach Scottie Littles is an unbeaten district record, a 9-3 record overall and the district title.

Littles has expressed confidence in his talented junior class returning to carry the momentum into next season, and he has conveyed his respect for his seniors for their competitive spirit all season.

Palm Beach Central quarterback Anarjahe Douriet avoids the pressure as he makes the throw down field.

Bronco Deangelo Pompey runs for a big gain after a catch.

The Bronco defense tackles the Deerfield Beach ball carrier.

The Deerfield Beach receiver is stopped by the Bronco defense.

PHOTOS BY GENE NARDI/TOWN-CRIER

Wellington Soccer Boys Drop Halftime Lead To Spanish River

By Gene Nardi Town-Crier Staff Report The Wellington High School boys soccer team hosted Spanish River High School on Wednesday, Nov. 13 and dropped a 1-0 halftime lead to the Sharks. Spanish River scored four unanswered goals in the second half to win 4-1. The contest was the second of the season for the Wolverines, who bested Atlantic High School 2-0 in the season opener.

From the onset, the teams battled to control the tempo, with play mostly in midfield. After a Spanish River player was carded and removed from play, Wellington pushed the attack. In the 28th minute, Ethan Burke launched a shot from 25 yards out and hooked the

ball into the upper left 90, right by the stretched-out Shark goalkeeper. The goal gave the Wolverines a 1-0 advantage that they secured for the balance of the first half. The Sharks did do a better job late in the half spreading the field, testing the Wellington defense before the half concluded.

The Wolverines seemed to continue to dominate the pace of play for the first 10 minutes of the second half, but a series of fouls allowed the Sharks to grab the equalizer off a set play. The ball hit the crossbar and was struck by the Sharks on the deflection before the Wolverine keeper could get his gloves on the ball for the save.

Spanish River, still playing short for the remainder, began to

gain momentum as the second half progressed. The 1-1 tie stood until the 20-minute mark of the second half. Just after the water break, the Sharks stole the lead with an awarded penalty kick from a foul inside the box. With the score 2-1, the Wolverines began to pressure Spanish River’s defense but could not sustain possession on the attacking third to put a shot on frame.

With just over 11 minutes remaining to play, Spanish River added a third goal with a solid through-ball pass to the striker that drove in the score to give the Sharks a 3-1 lead. They would add one more late goal just minutes before the final whistle to take the 4-1 win.

Wellington played Jupiter High School on Friday, Nov. 15 and won 4-3 to improve to 2-1 on the season.

Wellington’s Patrick Chavare maintains possession as he gets by the Spanish River defender.

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Genbu-Kai Karate Awards New Black Belts

Karate Advancements — (L-R) Mike Simms, Eugene Ryzhikov, Sensei Keith Moore and Roy White.

Genbu-Kai Karate recently announced the advancement of 10 students to different levels of black belt ranks in the disciplines of Genbu-Kai Karate, Kobudo (Okinawan weapons) and Batto-Do (Japanese sword).

Gordon Webber tested during Demura Shihan’s October 2017 Florida visit, while the rest traveled to Santa Ana, Calif., earlier this year to test. All tested under the observance of Chief Instructor Shihan Fumio Demura.

Rank advancements were presented during the annual Genbu-Kai awards banquet held at the Pirate’s Well event hall in Royal Palm Beach.

All rank advancements were presented directly from Demura Shihan.

Karate advancements include: Mike Simms, Eugene Ryzhikov

and Roy White, all receiving the rank of Shodan (first degree black belt).

Kobudo advancements include: Mike Simms and Eugene Ryzhikov (second degree black belt), and Lester Vazquez (first degree black belt).

Batto-Do advancements include: Mike Simms, Eugene Ryzhikov and Lester Vazquez (second degree black belt), and Gordon Webber (first degree black belt).

Kobudo is the Okinawan art of practicing with weapons which were created from farming tools, while Batto-Do is the art of cutting with the Japanese katana.

Genbu-Kai Karate is located in the Wellington Marketplace.

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DAULTON FRANK TO PLAY BASEBALL AT FAU

Seminole Ridge High School shortstop Daulton Frank signed on Wednesday, Nov. 13 to play baseball at Florida Atlantic University.

Frank’s offensive and defensive acumen helped lead the Hawks to a district title in 2018. Shown above is Daulton Frank (front) with (back) assistant coaches Aaron Navarro, Brendan Rubenstein and Scott Siegfried, head coach Trent Pendergast and Principal Dr. James Campbell.

KYLLE EPSTEIN SIGNS TO PLAY LACROSSE AT NYIT

Kobudo Advancements — (L-R) Mike Simms, Eugene Ryzhikov, Sensei Keith Moore and Lester Vazquez.

Batto-Do Advancements — (L-R) Mike Simms, Eugene Ryzhikov, Gordon Webber, Sensei Keith Moore and Lester Vazquez.

The Wellington 12U Colts won the South Florida Travel Baseball League Fall Championship on Sunday, Nov. 10. The Colts faced the Barwis Dragons of Boca Raton in the final game, winning 9-2.

Shown above are: (front row) Sonny Withey, Ari Buckstein, Luis Sousa, Dante Fernandez, Casey Brodnicki and Zach Lopez; (middle row) Julius Torres, Jacob Guzik and Aidan Arjune; and (back row) coaches Ruben Lopez, Ryan Withey and Hector Arjune.

Senior defenseman Kylle Epstein of the Wellington High School Wolverines lacrosse team (shown above) has committed to play Division II lacrosse at the New York Institute of Technology, as well as pursue his degree in physical therapy. Epstein has been a four-year starter and two-year captain with the program. He also played Wellington Wolfpack lacrosse. Epstein thanks his family for supporting him and making this opportunity possible. He also thanks all his coaches, teammates and friends who have all helped him achieve his dream of playing college lacrosse.

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Dr Joseph Palmeri, a native of Long Island, graduated from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine.

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